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Organic small grains production meeting spans state

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by Jennifer Wagester On March 13, the last of three New York Certified Organic meetings was held in Jordan Hall at the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY. The discussion topic was small grains production. About 25 participants attended the meeting, with guest speakers Jack Lazor, Dr. Heather Darby, and Sam Sherman presenting “virtually” from the Essex County Extension office. Fay Benson, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cortland County Small Farms Educator and NY Organic Dairy Initiative contact, welcomed the group. Then Janice Degni, CCE Field Crops Specialist, talked about methods for conducting on-farm research.

After Janice’s presentation, participants in Geneva introduced themselves and talked about their farming operations. The group included farmers with small grains in production and those who are exploring adding small grains to their enterprises.

Glenda Neff, the NY Farm to Bakery project consultant, was looking to pair growers with millers that supply local bakeries and consumers. Farm to Bakery is a team effort by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, NOFA-NY, The NY Industrial Retention Network, GrowNYC, and Greenmarket. Its goal is to develop an upstate-downstate sourcing relationship between NYS growers and millers and NYC bakeries, restaurants, and food processors. The project stems from an expanding interest in locallygrown foods that has spurred increasing demand from bakers and chefs for local grains. It is funded through a USDA grant and seeks to enhance the farming community while improving the lives of consumers. After introductions, Jack Lazor of Butterworks Farm in Vermont, provided an overview of his farming operation. Jack’s home farm is located near the Canadian bor-

der, providing a challenging climate in which to grow crops during short, cool summers. Small grains — such as wheat, barley, and oats — work well in his climate and shallow soils.

Small grains also fit into Jack’s crop rotation of corn, soy or dry beans, and forages (alfalfa, bromegrass, and timothy). Jack likes to plant small grains after beans, and often interseeds the forage mix. However, he has had instances in which his forages grew above the seed heads before harvest.

One year, Red Fife wheat was “snuffed out” by sweet clover. A lower growing white clover is now used with shortstalked crops.

To find varieties that work well in his climate, Jack has conducted variety trails on his own farm. Nineteen varieties of wheat were selected from the USDA National Plant Germplasm System. Jack worked closely with Dr. Stephen Jones, Director of the Washington State University Research and Extension Center at Mt. Vernon, to evaluate the varieties. From those initial efforts, hardy plants were identified and have been strategically crossed. Within the next year or two, Jack may be able to release his own variety as a result of those efforts, which should grow well in cool climates such as those in neighboring New York State or as far away as North and South Dakota.

Dr. Heather Darby, an Agronomic and Soils Specialist for the University of Vermont Extension, has also worked with Jack on many projects.

She followed his presentation with guidance for growing small grains.

She noted that small grain production pairs well with raising livestock. At times, environmental conditions prevent small grains from being fit for food-grade consumption. When this happens, small grains can supplement livestock feed to provide a “safety net” for producers.

Glenda Neff and Mike Thorpe discussed producer and buyer connections during group discussion.

Brian Caldwell, from the Cornell Department of Horticulture, shared insight regarding on-farm research.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester

Janice Degni, CCE Field Crops Specialist, talked about methods for conducting onfarm research while presenters in the Essex County Extension office “listened in”.

Challenges to growing food-grade small grains organically include weed pressure, DON (deoxynivalenol) levels, low protein levels, low falling number levels, and winter crop survival.

Utilizing cultivation and higher seeding rates were presented as options to reduce weed pressure without using herbicides. DON levels, which are permitted up to 1 parts per million, can increase in wet weather. Harvesting early and artificially drying the seed was one method identified for minimizing DON levels. Varietal selection can help improve resistance to the DON producing Fusarium fungus, increase protein levels, and reduce winter kill.

A falling number is a quality measure. It is the number of seconds it takes a plunger to go through a dough mixture made from the grain. Millers like Sam Sherman of Champlain Valley Milling in Westport, NY, look for a falling number above 250, and prefer to see it at 300. Low falling numbers can mean flour from that grain will show reduced mixing strength, loaf volume, and shelf-life. In pasta, this flour can cause an increase in cooking

loss and produce softer cooked pasta.

Falling numbers tend to be reduced by sprouting as this process causes degradation of the kernel’s starch.

Reducing sprouting risk, along with the risk of a low falling number, is similar to reducing DON levels. Harvesting grains as early as possible and then artificially drying them to acceptable moisture levels helps maintain seed quality.

During Dr. Darby’s presentation, flax production was also discussed before attendees began a question and answer session. Methods for drying grain were of particular interest as were ways in which to monitor seed quality. Overall, the participants gathered useful information to help them with developing successful strategies for growing small grains.

Connections also were made between producers and buyers to strengthen the organic small grain component of the agricultural industry. Producers seeking buyers for their organic small grains can contact Glenda Neff, of the NY Farm to Bakery project, by e-mail at gneff@juno.com or phone at 315255-6958.

Ag Day at SUNY Cobleskill department of SUNY Cobleskill presented on the topic of cross breeding in beef cattle. Galloway explained the importance of using heterosis to produce offspring for meat production that perform better than the traits of either parent. By using a different breed to sire these animals rather than producing a purebred if the same breed had been used as the dam, the resulting offspring exhibits hybrid vigor which improves the profitability of the cattle enterprise.

Megan Filbert, dairy and livestock educator at CCE Delaware County also discussed livestock production by presenting on Multi Species Grazing.

Filbert explained that this is using two or more species in a given growing season to realize the advantages in livestock production. One of the reasons that this can be beneficial is livestock have different grazing preferences.

Cattle and sheep are grazers that differ. Cattle prefer grasses while sheep prefer forbs and then grass. As a result sheep are good for weed control. Goats are browsers that prefer brush, shrubs and broadleaf weeds but are more selective than sheep. Since goats are good at clearing overgrowth and sheep are good at pasturing much closer to dung piles than cattle, these species together or over a grazing season can improve pasture performance.

Filbert went further to say that there are benefits for each type of animal in the program as well. “For farmers who

Dr. John Comerford, Associate Professor at Penn State University presented a series of detailed presentations on production and making of beef cattle to conclude the day’s events.

have herds of goats and or flocks of sheep, controlling parasites such as the barber pole worm are important consideration. Cattle can serve as a parasite vacuum cleaner. These parasites have no effect on the cattle and serve as a dead end host. Adding cattle

Megan Filbert, dairy and livestock educator at CCE Delaware County explained the benefits of improved livestock performance and pasture quality through the use of Multi Species Grazing during her presentation at Ag Day. Photos by Steven E. Smith

to the system helps break the cycle,” stated Filbert.

During the afternoon session of Ag Day, session three of the small scale livestock producers educational workshop offered through SUNY Cobleskill and a New York Farm Viability Institute grant was held. The focus of the session was on Conjugated Linoleic Acid education. Erik Shelley, SUNY Cobleskill Meat Processing Laboratory Manager and Clint Layne, program ccoordinator at the lab spoke with guest speaker Dr. John Comerford, Associate Professor at the Department of Animal Sciences Penn State University. During the session, Dr. Comerford presented some of the latest findings on the topics of CLA and Omega fats in grass fed and commercial beef products.

Comerford explained that some producers in agriculture have been misleading the consumer about the advantages of grass fed beef being higher than commodity fed beef in these nutritional characteristics. Comerford explained that in reality no studies had been done on cooked beef to measure the levels of CLA or Omega fats. Once that research was done, it was apparent that it would be impossible for a human to consume enough of either beef products each day to see the benefits of either compound. Comerford encouraged the audience to educate their consumer about this and explain the real advantages that their farm raised products offer. “Consumers want to know what they are buying is safe.

They are interested in the farm it came from and what practices were used. Be sure to tell them about yourself not some false claim about CLA or Omega fats,” concluded Comerford.

For more information regarding the topics covered at the 2012 Ag Day, feel free to contact David Cox at the CCE for Schoharie and Otsego Counties at 518-234-4303.

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by Steven E Smith There is basically no advantage in CLA found in grass fed beef; that New York farmers could be producing more of the new old crop of hops; and using cattle as parasite vacuum cleaners were just a few of the take home messages proclaimed at the 2012 Ag Day hosted at SUNY Cobleskill on March 24.

Ag Day included a topic that has been gaining interest around New York. Over time, old things become new again. In New York agriculture, that may be hops production. Steven Miller CCE state specialist in hop production presented on the return of hop production in the state. As early as 150 years ago, hops were being grown mainly in the Central New York region of Chenango, Madison, Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego, Montgomery and Schoharie counties. In the early years, a farmer could produce a crop that in one year would pay off their mortgage stated Miller. By 1880, 80 percent of the entire U.S. crop was produced in New York. This crop works well on the rolling hillsides or where soils were adequately drained but can be drip irrigated to provide about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season.

While hop yards can remain viable for 25 to 30 years, establishment and annual labor costs are significant factors to consider when considering entering the business. Miller indicated that since hops grow to 18 feet in height, a trellis system needs to be installed to produce the crop. A system of poles to elevate the braided cable which support all the plants is used. This infrastructure for hop plant production is $6,000 per acre. Hops are a perennial herb which dies back to the root each year. Vines with female flowers are taken down from the trellis at harvest and hand picked or taken to a stationary harvestor for processing. Once harvested the hop cones need to be dried in a kiln or oast using warm air not exceeding 120 degrees. Once dried, hops are stored in vacuum packages stored in freezers and sold based on local demand.

Miller concluded that based on the increased demand locally, New York could increase by 400 to 500 acres in hop production.

The Ag Day schedule also provided other opportunities for established farms as well as those who looking to enter the business. Kevin Ganoe, Field Crop Specialist from the Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team spoke about the basics of soil fertility management.

Ganoe advised the audience to use soil testing to determine pH and nutrient requirements to bring the soil into the proper range for performance. While it is important to know the characteristics of a farm’s soils as determined by the soil survey and mapping work which has already been done, understanding the current specific deficiencies is essential. Ganoe then outlined how the soil sample results are then used to develop a nutrient plan utilizing manure and fertilizer additions.

Tyler Galloway, Instructor of Livestock in the Animal Science

Does your farm or agri-business need to file a Certificate of Assumed Name?

Many farms and agribusinesses operate as a DBA (“doing business as”) or an “assumed name.” Many businesses in the state of New York, including those involved in the food and agriculture industry, are not properly registered. Pursuant to Section 130 of the New York General Business Law, no person or entity can “(i) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state under any name or designation other than his or its real name, or (ii) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state as a member of a partnership” unless a certificate is properly filed.

If the person or entity is not a corporation, limited partnership or a limited liability company, then this person or entity is required to file a certificate and $25 filing fee with the county clerk of each county in which such business is conducted or transacted.

In this instance, the Certificate of Assumed Name must set forth the: (i) name or designation which business is being conducted, (ii) address within the county in which business is being transacted, and (iii) full name(s) of the people conducting or transacting business. If the entity is a general partnership, the Certificate must also contain the names and residences of all partners. The age of any person less than eighteen (18) years of age must be included. This certificate must be

signed and duly acknowledged by all persons conducting the business.

To illustrate, Curt and Pam Rincker d/b/a Rincker Simmentals, Cari Rincker d/b/a Blackacre Ranch Photography, or Farmer Jane and Farmer John d/b/a Catskills Agritourism Partnership should all file certificates with the county clerk. If the name of my law practice was the Law Offices of Cari B. Rincker, a certificate of assumed name would not need to be filed because I am a lawyer and my name is Cari B. Rincker.

If the entity is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company, then the entity is required to file the Certificate of Assumed Name with the New York State Secretary of State that must set forth: (i) its real name, (ii) its assumed name, (iii) business structure, (iv) its principal place of business within the state of New York, (v) names of every county in which it does business or intends to carry out a business, and (vi) the street addresses for each place where it carries on or transacts businesses in the state. This certificate of assumed name shall be signed by the corporation’s officer, limited partnership’s general partner, or a limited liability company’s member/manager.

See GBL § 130(1)(b). An example of this scenario would be if Farmer Joe, Inc. was doing business under the name Redacre

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The certificate of assumed name does not need to be renewed; however, pursuant to Section 130(3), farms and agri-businesses are required to file an amendment within 30 days of any changes. A certificate of discontinuance should also be filed once the business is no longer active. A certified copy of the original certificate, or if it has been amended then the amended certificate, must be conspicuously displayed on the premises at each place where business is conducted.

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Tompkins County 4-H’er earns top honors Dina Rigas, the 13 year old daughter of John and Cheryl Rigas of Ithaca recently placed first individual in the Junior Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition. The event was held at the Chenango Forks Elementary School, with five counties competing in the junior division. Other 4-H members on the Tompkins County junior team were Emily Lampman of Freeville and Elijah Flood of Ithaca. Dina will captain the regional team that will compete in the state competition in April. Michael Flood will coach the team.

Brian Lampman placed 10th individual in the senior division of the same contest and Siera Ellis of Groton placed 4th individual in the senior division of the Regional Horse Quiz Bowl contest held on the same day. Siera earned a place on the regional team that will compete in the state competition in April.

Tompkins County youth also did well at the Regional Hippology Contest held in March. Siera Ellis placed fourth individual in the senior division, securing a place on the regional team to compete in the state contest in August.

Audrey Gombas of Trumansburg

placed 5th individual and is the first alternate on the regional team.

Additional team members included Chelsea Ennis and Forrest Cunningham.

The Quiz Bowl and Hippology contests are game-show style events that challenge the youth’s knowledge of the horse and dairy industry in a competitive setting where attitudes of fairness and friendliness prevail. Youth engage in a rigorous eight week study course to prepare for the events. The practice sessions were led by skilled volunteers with expertise in the specific species and subject matter. Michael Flood and Casey Arlig led the dairy group, and Melena and David Hagstrom, Renee King and Jessica Rich prepared lessons for those studying horse. Many thanks to their commitment to the 4-H program, and in helping these individuals gain knowledge and skills.

For more information on the 4-H program in Tompkins County, please contact Brenda Carpenter at 607-2722292, or btc6@cornell.edu. 4-H is the youth development component of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County.

Cover photo courtesy of Tompkins CCE Dina Rigas (standing), recently placed first individual in the Junior Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl. She is pictured with teammates Emily Lampman and Elijah Flood.

CNY 2012 Farm Bill Forum: “No Time to Rest”

by Troy Bishopp WESTMORELAND, NY — As the five invited panelists from a cross-section of New York agriculture discussed their 2012 Farm Bill priorities with United States Congressman (R-NY 24th district) and construction guy, Richard Hanna and an audience of farmers; the need for “tools” resonated loud and clear.

Hanna addressed the group by saying “Since agriculture is a vital part of the economy in over 80 percent of the 24th district, my staff and I are your voice in Washington and we need to hear from you on the issues, however big or small as the farm bill draws ever closer. As the co-chair of the Northeast Agriculture Caucus, the co-chair of the Congressional Organic Caucus, and a member of the Congressional Dairy Caucus, I am working to keep the U.S. EPA in check, lead equitable dairy policy negotiations, modernize the Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan requirements so that more family farmers in Upstate New York can access capital and secure risk management strategies for producers.”

Sherri Bunting representing DPAC (Dairy Policy Action Coalition) started off the forum by highlighting their priorities: A simplified pricing system, market transparency, product innovation strategies, no milk supply management and to repeal the dairy product price support program (DPPSP) and expand the subsidy for the LGM-Dairy risk management tool. “When it comes to changing dairy policy, the best defense is a good offense,” she said.

Bill Banker, a Morrisville, NY, Dairyman and Agri-Mark Director presented a four component position to the National Dairy Security Act for the 1,200 dairy farmer member cooperative: Elimination of the outdated and ineffective government dairy price support and dairy export incentive program in order to reduce government expenditures, establish a dairy market

stabilization program to manage imbalances in the supply and demand for milk that results in low milk revenue margins, establish of a dairy producer margin protection program to provide a revenue safety net when margins collapse and reform the federal order milk marketing system through the hearing process.

Kelly Young, NY Farm Bureau’s Associate Director for National Affairs, drew praise for saying, “The worst thing is not changing the current dairy policy for the better that is economically viable for the northeast.” She concisely talked about New York Farm Bureau member farm bill priority issues which included adequately funding crop and dairy livestock gross margin (LGM) risk management programs, reform dairy pricing and safety net programs, maintain funding for conservation programs and technical assistance, continue the specialty crops title, enhance farm-to-school programs and support local food purchasing and infrastructure programs within the Farm Bill.

Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY (NOFA-NY), chronicled how the demand for organic products far exceeds supply. “In order to meet projected demand for the domestic market by 2015, we will need 42,000 organic farmers in the U.S.,” she said. She asked Representative Hanna for help to expand federal investment in the National Organic Cost-Share Program, funding for classical plant and animal breeding within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), continue funding for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and to inspire USDA to provide appropriate risk management tools to organic farmers as mandated in the 2008 Farm Bill.

Debra Richardson, Program Director for the Resource Center for Independent Living in Utica, NY, and

Farm Bill Forum panelists Bill Banker and Sherri Bunting

self-proclaimed “co-producer” which she described, as anyone who eats and is involved with the food system, gave an impassioned presentation on how we have “no time to rest” in getting involved with the Farm/Food Bill process that will support all northeast farmers and consumers. She said she regularly monitors 10 to 12 reports daily on the 15 titles of the Farm Bill.

She described how funding cuts to programs like (SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, WIC, school lunches and senior feeding programs are affecting her community.

She left this message for the audience: “We need to insure a level playing field and proper supports are heard in Washington for all our growers, farmers and consumers in the region.

These forums help me better understand the needs when I advocate for New York on Farm Bill policies.”

As the microphone passed around within the group, Arden Tewksbury, Manager of Pro-Ag, explained the profit margin in the S-1640 Casey Bill. George Mueller of Willow Bend Farm in Clifton Springs, NY, advocated against the dangers of introducing

any supply management philosophy when the yogurt plants are requiring more milk and real opportunities are opening up domestically and worldwide for dairy products. “A strong balance sheet is the real risk management tool without needing government aid,” he said.

Glenn Snyder of Vernon, NY who operates a small greenhouse business spoke to the Congressman about his opposition in growing corn for ethanol.

“Studies from Cornell have shown this is a net energy loser and I don’t want my tax dollars supporting this in the Farm Bill,” he said.

Congressman Hanna thanked the panel and audience for their participation in helping him understand the issues, however complicated they may be and in learning more about the risk management tools that can help New York Agriculture in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill negotiations.

For more information on the topics and priorities discussed by the panelists visit these websites: hanna.house.gov; www.dpac.net; www.agrimark.net; www.nyfb.org; www.nofany.org; www.leafloafandladle.com

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George Mueller of Willow Bend Farm in Clifton Springs, NY, discusses his views on dairy policy with Representative Richard Hanna.

Kelly Young, NY Farm Bureau Associate Director for National Affairs makes a point as Congressman Hanna, Kate Mendenhall and Debra Richardson look on.

Photos by Troy Bishopp

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by Jon M. Casey Following a message of encouragement from J.D. Alexander, president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association (PCA) named five new Board of Directors members and honored several industry leaders at its annual Cattlemen’s Banquet in State College, PA, on March 29.

Alexander, a Nebraska cattleman, was on hand as the evening’s keynote speaker. He began by telling PCA members that sensationalism and misinformation from the national media has given lean finely textured beef (inappropriately known as “pink slime”) a bad name. That coverage has resulted in more than 650 people losing their jobs in Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska, Alexander said.

More recently, a company in Pennsylvania has filed for bankruptcy after a severe decline in ground beef sales that have resulted from this recent media exposure.

Alexander said that on the day of the PCA meeting, top elected leaders from Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and South Dakota joined forces with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen to tour a beef facility in the Midwest to support

the safety of this product and all U.S. beef.

“We have the safest beef supply in the world, but that didn’t stop the race for ratings and the misinformation overload scaring consumers and throwing the country into absolute chaos,” he said.

“This started out as yet another careless and irresponsible distortion of the facts that spiraled into real jobs and real families in already struggling economies being thrown aside.

“Irresponsible attacks have resulted in a domino effect from farm to fork. The wave of chaos has calmed a bit and now is the time to help dissect fact from fiction with our consumers here in the United States and abroad,” Alexander said. “I am honored to be a part of the beef community

providing safe and nutritious beef for families around the globe.”

He reminded members that their beef checkoff dollars are working to promote beef consumption across the nation.

“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu,” he noted as a way to emphasize the importance of having lobbyists on hand at the state capital and in Washington, D.C., working to defend the Beef Industry’s interests. “You need to be represented.”

Honors and Scholarships At the annual shareholder’s meeting, part of the evening celebration, five new board members were chosen. Elected by secret ballot were Dustin Heeter, James Jones of Swank Farms, Wade Vonada, Andy

Fabin, and Frank “Butch” Otto. They will serve three-year terms starting this year.

Board member JohnScott Port announced

that the “Top Hand Award” winners were Tom Gilliland and Steve Reichard for their efforts in promoting the Beef Industry in Penn-

sylvania. George McQuiston, scholarship committee chair and Vickie Baker of Pfizer, presented this year’s

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Larry and Barb Weaver received PCA’s Industry Service Award from Cheryl Fairbairn for Larry’s service to the industry as a cattle producer and as retiring PA Farm Show Executive Director, who will be leaving his post later this year.

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Condition score cows early

by Rick Rasby Beef Specialist, Cow/Calf Management and Reproduction University of Nebraska Body condition scores (BCS) describe the relative fatness of a cow through the use of a nine-point scale and is an effective management tool to evaluate nutritional status of the herd. The body condition scoring system allows producers to visually assess their cow herd using a number system that objectively describes the amount of condition or fat reserve of an animal. Because cow/calf producers do not weigh cows on a regular basis, they need a management technique to evaluate their cow herd as it relates to productivity and profit potential. Cow body condition score is closely related to reproductive efficiency and is a more reliable indicator of nutritional status of a cow than is body weight.

Body condition at calving impacts future reproductive performance for spring calving cows. Grazing lost body condition back onto cows is

more economical than carrying harvested forage to them to achieve the desired body condition. Managing body condition is like making the porridge for Goldie Locks not to hot, not to cold, but just right. It’s not economical to have cows to fat or to thin; they need to be just right at the right time of the production cycle.

When to condition score As a rule of thumb, one BCS equates to about 75 to 80 pounds of live weight in cows. Thus, if a cow weighed 1,100 pounds at BCS 4, this same cow would be expected to weigh 1,175 pounds at BCS 5 and 1,250 pounds at BCS 6. It is important to remember that these weight changes do not include weight of the fetus, fetal membranes, or fetal fluids, which in total amounts to about 125 to 155 pounds for cows in late gestation. With this concept in mind, remember a cow that is maintaining weight during late gestation is actually losing body weight and, possibly,

body condition because the fetus is growing at least one pound per day.

The most common used condition scoring systems is the 1 to 9 body condition scoring system where a BCS 1 cow is extremely thin and emaciated and a BCS 9 cow is very fat and obese. Assign a cow a condition score in whole numbers such as 3, 4, 5, etc.

The greatest single factor influencing rebreeding performance of beef cows is body condition at calving, especially for spring calving herds. However, if producers wait until calving to manage body condition of their cow herd, they will find it very difficult and expensive to increase the body condition of a lactating cow.

Although evaluation of body condition can be looked at as an ongoing process, there are key times when body condition scoring should be considered in the late summer, early fall of the year especially for ranchers that are trying to graze cows

for 12 months.

Consider condition scoring the cow herd in late summer.

This may seem odd, but it does allow for strategic use of management practices that can economically put condition back on thin females. Condition scoring the cow herd at this time may be used in planning management strategies such as early weaning or supplementation programs for cow grazing warm-season pastures or range that are decreasing in quality. Scoring cows at this time is probably more important in range areas as compared to areas that would have both cool-and warmseason pastures and crop residues. Young cows need to be examined closely, as they are likely to be the females that are losing condition and early weaning this group may be the management option. Also, if pasture quality and quantity is decreasing at a rapid rate due to environmental conditions, weaning the whole calf crop may be necessary. Data indicates

that it is more economical to feed the calf directly than to supplement the cow to feed the calf.

Consider condition scoring the cow herd in the fall. Condition scoring cows in the range area in the fall is critical. Because of the feed resources, it is more difficult to get condition back on cows prior to calving in the range area where the feed resources are primarily warmseason grasses. Condition scoring cows at this time will help in planning an economical winter supplementation program to get females back to the target BCS. If young females are thin, consider early weaning their calves to allow them to regain condition. For producers that have cool-season pastures and crop residues, late summer/early fall condition score may not be as critical.

However it may be important in dry years. Then early weaning or supplementation may be management options.

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Cheryl Fairbairn accepted the award on behalf of Upperman who is away at college and was not able to attend.

PA Beef Council Executive Director Bridget Bingham, announced this year’s winners of the BQA Awards, recog-

PCA Award recognition segment of the evening’s events. The 2012 Special Appreciation Award went to Jim and Billie Cowell, owners of Frosty Springs Farm, Greene County, PA. The Environmental Stewardship Award was presented to Tom and Karen Gilliland of Bradford County, PA. Larry and Barb Weaver were recognized for their years of service to Pennsylvania’s Beef Industry with the Industry Service Award and this year’s Seed Stock Breeder Award was given to the Penn State University Department of Dairy Animal Science, recognizing the university’s 100 years of service to agriculture and, more specifically, the school’s farm system Angus herd. Pete Levan and Wendell Landis, farm managers, accepted the award on behalf of the farm management faculty and staff. No Commercial Beef Producer Award was given this year.

Dr. Dan Kniffen, Penn State Assistant Profes-

sor of Dairy and Animal Science, who heads up the school’s Beef Cattle Extension program, recognized the university’s Beef Quiz Bowl team, which recently won the National Collegiate Beef Quiz Bowl at the 2012 Cattle Industry Conference in Nashville, TN. Team members included Steve Bond, an agribusiness management major from Jim Thorpe, PA; Sarah Doyle, an animal sciences major from York, PA; Dustin Dreyfus, an agribusiness management major from Hampstead, MD; and Brianna Isenberg, an animal sciences major from Indiana, PA. This year marks the 17th time Penn State has represented the Northeast Region in the national championship event. Kniffen and dairy and animal science instructor Dale Olver advise the team. Penn State teams have won the contest 10 times and have placed second six times since the contest’s inception in 1993.

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nition of producers in the beef and dairy beef industries. This year’s recipients are brothers Bernard and Darwin Nissely of Mt. Joy, PA, and Jennifer and Andrew Heltzel, dairy beef producers from Blair County, PA. Neither of the winners was present to receive their awards.

However, Bingham noted that they would represent Pennsylvania at the national level. The past three dairy beef winners have come from Pennsylvania. The most recent winner, Logan Bower, was honored earlier this year at the national convention.

Nichole Hockenberry, director of Industry Relations for the PA Beef Council, announced two Beef Ambassadors for 2012. Serving as this year’s Senior Beef Ambassador is Zachary Frazier, a high school senior from Butler County. Tanner Rager, a 15-year old student from Mifflin County will serve as this year’s Junior Beef Ambassador.

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Team building in the herd

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The winning drive to beef quality

by Laura Nelson Preventing a “draft bust” in quarterback selection is the first step to build a winning team, says Pfizer Animal Health veterinarian Jason Osterstock.

But the genetic epidemiologist isn’t talking about football or the gridiron; he’s analyzing sire selections for beef cattle herds.

With cattlemen as general managers of the ranch team, their No. 1 responsibility is to make personnel and roster decisions, like what sires and cows will drive genetic improvement.

“The herd sire is there for the long term, and his ability really lays out the success of the operation,” Osterstock points out. “We each invest a lot of effort, attention and diligence in evaluating those herd sires before we draft them.”

Whether you go with a proven free agent with a lot of hits and high accuracy numbers or a young, unproven draft pick, that herd leader has to be surrounded by a line that stands up to his genetic ability, too.

In Osterstock’s analogy, presented at a 2012 Cattlemen’s College seminar, that’s the cowherd.

“They’re the ones really doing the work, and they have to match up with the QB’s potential.

It doesn’t matter how good the quarterback is if the line, or in this case your cows, can’t keep him standing upright.”

So how does an expert manager put together a team that’s Super Bowl ready? Systematic selection that utilizes the latest DNA-testing resources, Osterstock says.

There are well-established methods for incorporating those predictions into the EPDs (expected progeny differences) for genomically tested registered bulls, but commercial females and their progeny represent a new opportunity.

“When we look at the benefits of genomic technology, it’s really about avoiding the draft busts,” he says. That

goes for the cow line, too. “We have to accumulate enough information so that we can make investments in younger animals with a fairly minimum amount of certainty in their long term potential. And we have to do it in a much more systematic, intelligent and strategic way.”

The competitive advantage DNA technology has against other selection tools is its early predictive ability, like reading the other teams’ playbook, even before they get a peek.

“We can really get a feel for those traits that we’re most interested in for our operation’s profitability, and then make those decisions as soon as possible.” Osterstock says. “The early-in-life part is a terribly important issue here because that’s where the opportunity is.”

He points to the cheering fans in the grandstands — steakloving consumers — as the most critical piece of the game plan. After all, even a champion team isn’t worth much if it doesn’t have a fan base to fill the seats, pay the salaries and rave about the experience.

“Ultimately,” Osterstock says, “we need to make sure we’re making those decisions based on consumer eating satisfaction. We can expend a lot of time and effort, but we are going to have a hard time ensuring a place at the table for beef and ensuring a competitive market for our product if they’re not happy.”

Those traits focus predominantly on marbling and tenderness.

“If the consumer perceives that a certain type of beef has a more favorable eating profile, then they are certainly willing to pay for it,” he says. “Those with that kind of product will be rewarded.”

Market volatility calls for strategic investment in technology that help produce sought-after beef more efficiently.

But before taking genetic selection to the makesure level of DNA testing, Osterstock suggests

finding answers to three questions: 1) Can I make real improvements? Carcass traits carry heritability of 35 percent to 40 percent, so the veterinarian says, “Yes, we can make systematic, cumulative genetic progress and improve the herd’s genetic merit over time.”

2) Which ones should I test? “Focus on the young animals,” Osterstock says.

“That’s where the most opportunity is.” Pay mind to the selection tools you currently use, such as EPDs, health informa-

tion and eye appeal.

Sort off the animals that don’t make the cut on those standards; then collect samples for DNA testing on the rest.

3) What test should I use? “Choose a test that provides information for the traits that you are going to put an emphasis on,” he says. Quarterbacks are usually the highest-cost member of a team, and for good reason. You want more information on him, so buy a bull with EPDs enhanced by an extensive DNA test that examines many traits.

The female “linemen” may need a smaller, more focused test to evaluate their abilities and keep costs under control. “In that situation we might choose to use a test like GeneMax™ that would give us an opportunity to assess a replacement heifer’s genetic potential for specific traits like marbling and growth,” Osterstock says.

That’s provided the heifers — or steers that could be evaluated for feeding and carcass potential — are 75 percent or more Angus, since GeneMax ties into the American Angus Association’s expansive genetic database, he adds.

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“Then, draw a line in the rank and say, ‘these animals do not fit what I had envisioned for my operation and therefore I choose not to select them, and these other animals do fit my goals,’” Osterstock says.

As animals above the line gain influence over herd genetics and build year-over-year improvements in carcass traits, the odds improve for Team Beef winning the Super Bowl of long-term demand, he says. “It’s a plan that assures we deserve a place at the dinner table.”

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The legacy of treasured cows continues in an Angus Foundation fundraising effort Many who are involved in the Angus breed are proud of the black cows that have helped advance Angus genetics and produce quality beef to feed the world. These cows also bring joy, fulfillment and promise in breeders’ lives.

The Angus Foundation provides an opportunity to honor those cows while simultaneously supporting the future of the Angus breed.

In 2011, the Angus Foundation introduced the Treasure Chest project, a fundraising project that allows the legacy of treasured cows to live on through other Angus youth, education and research projects. Angus breeders can participate in the Treasure Chest project by donating the auction proceeds of a cull cow or cull cows to the Angus Foundation.

“Progressive Angus breeders want to make a difference and bring about positive outcomes with their hardearned resources,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president.

“Treasure Chest is important, and its results can change lives. Participation

by Angus breeders is easy. You, too, can change the life of an Angus youth through the scholarships resulting from Treasure Chest and advance the education of our members and research benefits for the advancement of our Angus breed and beef industry.”

With the Treasure Chest project, an ordinary trip to the auction market becomes an opportunity for the breed.

Glen Swanson and his wife, Judy, of Durant, Iowa, have financially supported the Angus Foundation in many ways over the years, including donating cull cow proceeds through the Treasure Chest project.

“I thought it was a wonderful opportunity for my wife and I to contribute,” Swanson said. “The Angus Foundation is such a good program and really helps the youth of the Angus Association.”

Angus Foundation Board of Directors Chairman Cathy Watkins says she’s often asked how the average Angus breeder can contribute to the Angus Foundation. While there are many

ways to contribute, Watkins says the Treasure Chest project provides a very easy way.

“We all treasure the contributions our Angus cows make to our breeding programs,” Watkins said. “To know that these females can also contribute to the Angus Foundation makes them even more special. I encourage each and every Angus breeder to take part in this project. Your contributions can ensure the continuation of the programs that helped make your Angus cows so important to you.”

Swanson says the process of donating the cull cow proceeds was very simple. He told the staff at the sale barn to make the check payable to the Angus Foundation and to send it directly to the Angus Foundation’s office.

“The money was taken out right from the start, and I didn’t miss it,” he said.

Currently, cull cow prices are at historical highs, much due to the low herd numbers nationwide and increased beef demand worldwide.

“Certainly, with all of us cattle producers enjoying historic high prices for our cull cows, our cash flow has increased, so what better way to give something back to the Angus breed and pay tribute to that Angus cow for the outstanding job she’s done in your Angus herd over the years, than to give the sale proceeds of that treasured cow to the Angus Foundation!” Jenkins said.

Donors participating in Treasure Chest can choose to direct funds to one of the organization’s priorities — education, youth or research — or make unrestricted contributions. They can make checks payable to the Angus Foundation, or instruct their local sale barns to directly contribute proceeds to the Angus Foundation. Donations may be mailed to the Angus Foundation at 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

Contact Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org for further information.

NJAA offers new ambassador program

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One Angus junior to be selected as a breed ambassador.

Members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) are the future of the business breed, and there’s no better time to start preparing them than now. In the new NJAA Ambassador program, one junior member will be selected to represent Angus at important industry events, both on a national and international level.

“The new Ambassador program is designed to allow our young Angus leaders a chance to get involved early in higher levels of the cattle business,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association’s director of junior activities. “This is a great opportunity for youth to get their foot in the door and create a network in the industry they are passionate about.”

The selected person will represent the NJAA for one year at major beef industry conferences, and events across the United States and Canada. Travel includes an American Angus Association orientation in Saint

Joseph, MO; the National Angus Conference and Tour in Wichita, KS; a Certified Angus Beef® Building Blocks Seminar in Wooster, Ohio; the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Tampa, FL; and the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders Conference in Canada. Additional travel options will vary on the selected ambassador’s location, schedule and availability.

American Angus Association members, ages 17-20 as of Jan. 1, of good standing and who own purebred cattle are eligible to apply. A cover letter, resume and two essay responses are required to be considered for the program. More information on the application process can be found online at www.angus.org/NJAA. All applications must be received

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Demand more from the herd

by Miranda Reiman The headline reads, “Beef prices skyrocket.” A little more information comes with, “Wholesale beef prices at record levels.” Another adds, “Beef exports up 7 percent in two months.”

The articles that follow those zingers all explain different facets of the supply and demand equation. Beef prices are up because of a shrinking cowherd, accelerated by drought. Cattle prices are 25 percent higher than this same time a year ago, but can they stay there? That all depends on whether the consumer is willing to pay.

Of course if the American customer won’t shell out the dollars, there are more buyers overseas.

They are cashing in on a weaker U.S. dollar.

Perhaps the most telling article related to beef demand was posted by Oklahoma State’s Darrell Peel at the beginning of the year: “Beef Demand Is the Key to Cattle Prices In 2012.” He suggests, “Cattle and beef prices will be higher in 2012, but just how much higher depends on consumer demand.”

Although many brilliant ag economists have devoted countless hours of study to it, beef demand will never be an exact science. There are too many factors at work, but one thing is for certain, true demand increases aren’t simply selling more product or even higher retail prices. Demand only

moves up when volume times price moves up.

So what can individual farmers and ranchers do to move that needle?

Listen to consumer preferences.

Work at Kansas State recently showed demand for USDA Choice beef increased 20 percent from 2002 to 2010, but that was outpaced by a premium Choice brand.

Consumers want quality. Taste panel after taste panel proves what people have been saying with their wallets all along. And it should be common sense. After all, what kind of beef do you like to eat?

But eating experience isn’t the only factor.

As Peel notes, “Consumer decisions are driven by value, which is a combination of preferences and price of a product relative to other products that may be substitutes.” He was mainly talking about folks substituting cheaper pork and poultry options for beef purchases, but this substitution can work in the other direction, too.

A dinner party might call for a little extra assurance that the center-of-the-plate item will be just right. So consumers will trade up from Select to Choice beef or from Choice to premium Choice or Prime.

Peel is spot-on when he says decisions are driven by value. If they’re going to pay more (overall

beef prices rose 10 percent last year), then it’d better live up to the expectations.

That’s your job. Increasing quality bolsters the entire market. Better beef also gives the U.S. a competitive advantage in the export markets, allowing international beef sales to flourish, regardless of what happens in the U.S. Keeping customers is the name of the game.

Whether you’re a feeder wanting repeat visits from packer-buyers or a cow-calf producer looking for competing bids at the sale barn, there’s a common thread: beef demand.

Increasing it leads to more money at the farm level. Data from Montana State noted a 66 percent decline in U.S. beef demand from 1976 to 1999 correlated with a 40 percent reduction in fed-cattle price and a 48 percent decrease in feeder-calf prices.

Nobody wants to go back to that.

Being aware of recent history seems motivation enough to keep a steady focus on all the ways to improve demand for U.S. beef.

The Cattlemen’s Little Black Book Orders are now being accepted for 2013 BRS/AngusSource® calving books.

Even though that 2012 black book still has plenty of space, it’s time to place orders for the 2013 edition.

Each year, the American Angus Association® offers the pocket-sized Beef Record Service (BRS)/AngusSource black books as a hassle-free, recording keeping option for producers.

“The black books are always a popular item with our cattle producers,” said Ginette Kurtz, AngusSource quality manager. “They have space

for all the pertinent management records and calving dates for your herd.”

The 2013 books are available in any quantity for $3 each and can be customized — free of charge — with purchases of 100 or more. Customized orders may include the operation’s logo and contact information foil-stamped onto the back cover, while standard orders feature the Association’s logo.

Books will be shipped by Oct. 15 — just in time to distribute to customers during the fall marketing and holiday

Boost cattle sales with education assistant director of public relations.

“The books and brochures discuss various concepts, but the main message is Angus cattle work for you.”

The kit comes in two types, tailored to female sales or bull/female sales.

Each kit includes various literature and posters in quantities of 10 to 20.

Buyer guides, beef improvement information and full-color posters are a few of the items available for the sale.

Producers whose sales have passed or state association in need of promotional materials may also order a field day kit.

For more information or to order educational and promotional items visit, www.angus.org and click on “Marketing Tools,” or contact the communications department at 816383-5100.

farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the power of Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association’s programs and services, visit www.angus.org.

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Order a free, sale day kit to educate customers about the Angus breed.

Why Angus? It is simple for producers and families to know why they raise Angus cattle — efficient production of high-quality beef. But what producers may not know is how the American Angus Association® can help educate their prospective buyers on the benefits of choosing Angus.

A free, sale day kit being offered by the Association communications department outlines the Angus advantage through guide books, brochures and many other resources.

“The sale day kit offers producers the information they need to easily communicate with their customers why an Angus purchase will be a solid investment,” said Jena Thompson,

seasons. To place orders, contact the AngusSource department at 816-3835100 or blackbooks@angus.org.

The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef organization, serving more than 30,000 members across the United States and Canada.

It provides programs and services to

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Responding to demand Charting a course in the beef industry means acting on market signals and being ready for the reactions to those actions.

“The message of consumer demand is more complicated than it has ever been,” John Stika said at the Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day. Regardless of position in the beef industry, “we must interpret and respond by balancing those needs and expectations of consumers with our need to make a profit.”

The president of Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) said that response is critical at every step from the cowcalf to retail level. “Being the closest to the consumer, retailers are the first to detect these changing preferences,” he said.

Trend lines in 2011 clearly show a retail shift toward higher quality beef, with many of the largest companies making room for Choice product in their meat cases.

“Wal-Mart didn’t create a quality demand move,” Stika said. “They responded to it.” Consumers today consider a price-value relationship rather than price alone.

“We as an industry have experienced record sales of premium Choice beef during the worst economy in recent years,” he noted. “The only way to explain this is that folks were careful where their dollars were spent, and they didn’t gamble in the meat case.”

So consumers are willing to pay more for a product that they know is worth more, and they may be willing to pay still more.

“But there is an end out there somewhere,” Stika said. “For consumers to accept higher prices, we as producers must continue to increase quality.”

That way, retailers who have responded by offering more highquality beef will be able to maintain that strategy and satisfy consumers who want their money’s worth.

The response must

come from an entire industry that focuses on taste, the top reason consumers buy beef, said Stika, who admitted it seems a distant goal for many producers.

“Eating satisfaction is a lower priority and a challenge to focus on,” he said. “That’s because there are so many other factors weighing into their decisions. But producers must hedge those fac-

tors against long-term beef demand.”

Stika acknowledged the real need for increasing efficiency amid high input costs, but progress there would ring hollow if the source of demand walks away. “We must always consider the wants and expectations of the consumer, who brings the only sustainable flow of dollars into our businesses.”

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Milk Milk Everywhere And Way Too Much To Drink Issued Mar. 30, 2012 The March Federal order benchmark milk price dropped another 34 cents, to $15.72 per hundredweight, the fourth month in a row of decline, $3.68 below March 2011, and equates to about $1.35 per gallon. The 2012 average now stands at $16.28, down from $16.63 at this time a year ago, and compares to $13.85 in 2010 and $10.18 in 2009.

Looking ahead, Class III futures were trading late Friday morning as follows: April, $15.83; May, $15.53; and June, $15.82; with a peak of $16.75 in October.

The Class IV price is $15.35, down 57 cents from February and $4.06 below a year ago. California’s comparable prices were scheduled to be announced April 2.

The four-week, NASSsurveyed cheese price averaged $1.5248 per pound, down 1.6 cents from February. Butter averaged $1.4347, down

3.7 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3310, down 4.8 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.07 cents, down 2.9 cents.

The Agriculture Department reported in its latest Dairy Market News that the market is “awash with milk as increased production is noted across the U.S. Typical spring flush for the southern tier of states continues, while mild winter/spring weather in the northern areas has increased milk supplies.”

The good news is that cream demand has increased due to higher ice cream demand combined with better cream based production for Easter/Passover features.

But, several processors in the West are preparing to implement financial assessments on producers for milk marketed above established volumes.

Discounts for milk above basis are reported to be “severe.”

March ended with the block cheese price trading at $1.49 per pound at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, down a halfcent on the week and 10

1/2-cents below that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.46, unchanged on the week but 11 1/4-cents below a year ago. Five carloads of block traded hands on the week and three of barrel. The NASS-reported U.S. average block price climbed to $1.5135, up 1.8 cents, while the barrels averaged $1.5549, up 4.9 cents.

Higher than expected milk supplies are driving increased cheese manufacturing. Plants across the U.S. have access to all the milk they need and then some in many cases. Surplus production is leaning towards Cheddar production but the higher production has led to increased retail featuring of cheese, USDA reports.

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, warned in his March 23 edition that cheese could fall as low as $1.45 per pound and possibly lower. He says the milk supply is overwhelming dairy product demand and exports appear to have “taken a hiatus.” He believes product prices will be lower for the next several months, based on the latest Global Dairy trade auction.

Speaking of global trade; Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 13 requests for export assistance this

week to sell a total of 2.84 million pounds of Cheddar cheese and 1.884 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Central America, the Middle East, and Africa. The product will be delivered through September and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 37 million pounds and butter exports to 32.2 million, to 19 countries on four continents.

On a butterfat basis, CWT says the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.044 billion pounds, the equivalent of nearly 60 percent of the 1.780 billion pounds of increased milk production through February 2012.

Butter closed March at $1.4625, down 6 cents on the week and 52 3/4cents below a year ago when it fell below $2 for the first time in 2011, though it was a shortlived two weeks before climbing back above $2.

No butter was sold the last week of March. The NASS butter average hit $1.4519, up 0.9 cent.

NASS powder averaged $1.3043, down 2.2 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.13 cents, up a half-cent.

Dairy Market News says many butter producers and handlers believed the cash price

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Mielke from A16 would ease once the Easter/Passover holidays passed. Churning remains seasonally active although some producers indicate that cream supplies are a little less available due to enhanced Class II demand cream cheese, sour cream, whipping cream, and other cream based products.

Warmer temperatures are encouraging ice cream consumption, according to USDA, but for the most part ice cream production remains seasonally limited. Retail butter demand has eased now that most orders for the holiday have been shipped. Suppliers indicate that orders are still occurring for fill-in needs. Retail features across the country are occurring and food service orders have been stronger in anticipation of the holidays, according to USDA. The CME’s Daily Dairy Report says commercial disappearance of American cheese and otherthan-American cheese was up in January versus the prior year, based on USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) data. At 371.6 million pounds, American cheese was up 17.6 million. Other-than-American cheese totaled 574.4 million, up 26 million pounds from January 2011.

Butter and nonfat dry milk commercial disappearance was off. Butter, at 117.7 million pounds, was down 12.2 million pounds from a year ago, and nonfat dry milk, at 159.5 million, was off 4.4 million pounds.

USDA also reports that basketball-themed party ads were featuring cheese and sour cream.

Advertising plans centered on the St. Patrick’s Day holiday however did not include many tie-ins with dairy products. The number of butter ads was lower this period with pricing slightly higher at $2.71 for a 1 pound pack. The number of cheese ads was lower for most sizes, with the exception of 2 pound block packs.

Ice cream features are most common for a single item and many stores are featuring both a national and store brand.

This period’s pricing level

is $3.25, down 6 cents from two weeks ago. Yogurt features and prices are lower this reporting period with pricing for 46 ounce Greek yogurt and yogurt down slightly.

I’ve said it before, the dairy industry’s problem is not so much one of over production as it is under consumption and part of that issue continues to be fluid milk. Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated, addressed that at the recent Dairy Farmers of America annual meeting.

Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that, for the week ending January 22, 2012, fluid milk sales were down 3.9 percent over the previous 12-month period, according to Gallagher, but the retail price averaged $3.90 per gallon, up 11 percent from a year earlier. Commercial disappearance of overall fluid milk was down 1.7 percent, with an increase in consumption of milk in coffee drinks possibly offsetting some of the fluid milk sales decline.

Gallagher said studies for four decades have revealed the “elasticity” in the relationship of the retail milk price and retail sales. Each 1 percent change in the price impacts sales by 0.35 percent in either direction. If the price goes up 1 percent, sales go down 0.35 percent. If the price goes down 1 percent, sales increase 0.35 percent.

The trouble, said Gallagher, is that gallon jugs of milk are traditionally thought of as a commodity. Thus, it’s always marketed on price.

“When we treat it as a commodity at retail, so do the consumers, and they buy milk on price,” he explained. “Margins shrink, leaving little room for innovation.”

“Some of the strongest ‘brands’ in the world market something that comes out of your tap, water,” he continued, adding that cereal, soda, toothpaste and laundry detergent are all largely the same, but are not treated as commodities. “They have strong marketing programs by brand.”

In dairy politics; the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reports that 25 of their

member dairy manufacturers, including some of the largest food companies in the U.S., have called on House and Senate Agriculture Committee members to oppose supply management proposals and adopt a compromise producer safety net in the new Farm Bill.

The manufacturers would be directly regulated under the pending Dairy Security Act, H.R. 3062, which was proposed by National Milk and introduced by Representative

Collin Peterson (D-MN).

IDFA charged that “other commodities have moved to insurance and other risk management tools instead of government price intervention.

Not only will dairy exports decline if Congress imposes supply management, but dairy imports will be encouraged, causing problems for future trade negotiations.”

“Some groups want to completely eliminate government support for agriculture commodities while others are arguing

that government needs to step in and control milk supply to assure high milk prices,” said Jerry Slominski, IDFA senior vice president of legislative affairs and economic policy. “We think there is a middle ground where government can help dairy farmers successfully manage their own businesses.”

Three taxpayer organizations, Citizens Against Government Waste, Americans for Tax Reform, and the National Taxpayer’s Union, have

also called on lawmakers to oppose the legislation, calling it “an egregious mistake.”

In other legislative news; DPW reports that Florida U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, chair of the House Ag Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, cosponsored the bipartisan “Preserving America’s Family Farm Act,” HR 4157, which would prevent the Department of Labor (DOL) from enacting

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by Gary Matteson Consumer trends such as personal electronics technology, women’s fashion or even popular vegetable varieties start with a good product idea that is amplified by the buzz of media, advertising, and social networks.

Trends that stick create reliable, mature markets that are engines of economic demand, stimulating additional new products and market opportunities.

Many farmers and ranchers have benefitted from the trend in local foods, finding ways to sell direct-to-retail and capture a higher profit margin. Young, beginning and small farmers in particular have been able to enter into farming at the smaller scale of directto-consumer sales in

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the local foods marketplace, like farmers’ markets, roadside stands and through community supported agriculture (CSAs).

If the evolution of this trend in consumer demand for farm products stopped at local farmers’ markets, it would be easy to dismiss.

However, the impact of this trend — if recognized, described, and labeled properly — shows that it is economically significant, commonly practiced and geographically widespread.

None would argue that $7 billion in sales of cotton and rice are insignificant, yet in the same Ag Census year of 2007, organic, directto-retail and local foods sales conservatively added up to $8 billion.

Perhaps those of us in

agriculture missed that comparison because it is so difficult to extract such statistics from USDA data sources, which are based on counting commodity products rather than following marketing channels. If the directto-consumer marketing channel were counted as if it were a commodity product, then it would be the fifth most common farm activity by number of farms. As for geographic distribution, CSA farms were present in nearly 2,100 counties according to the 2007 Ag Census. If you raise cattle, you are in good company with the ag sector that is most likely to sell direct-to-retail; three out of five cattle producers use that marketing channel. If you don’t see some kind of con-

sumer demand-based agriculture, you’re not looking, or maybe you see it and don’t know it.

That illustrates a big part of the problem — we don’t have a name to call this trend of interrelated agricultural marketing channels that centers on the emergence of retail consumer demand as a driving factor. More farmers and ranchers are getting closer to their customers, and finding that they can capture a higher margin when they grow vegetable or meat products with a specific consumer market segment in mind. Whether they sell direct-to-retail or through wholesale channels, if it is sold with special product attributes such as being local, organic or small farm-raised, then a sig-

nificant portion of the value is based on retail consumer demand.

Let’s name it “Retail Agriculture.”

Retail Agriculture is analogous to “Small Business,” which is also a term that describes a wide variety of very different businesses in order to allow effective policy discussion. We can talk about “the role of Small Business in new job formation” and nobody blinks an eye at the idea of lumping sole proprietors with corporations of 500 employees — both fitting into the generalized definition.

Retail Agriculture is a shorthand way to talk about this subject in agricultural policy discussions. We need the term “Retail Agricul-

ture” as we describe its modest yet growing economic significance, its capacity to provide opportunities for lower cost entry into agriculture and its relevance to the future.

Gary Matteson is a guest contributor to Focus on Agriculture. He is vice present of Young, Beginning, Small Farmer Programs and Outreach at the Farm Credit Council, a trade association of the Farm Credit System. Read more on “The Emergence of Retail Agriculture: Its Outlook, Capital Needs, and Role in Supporting Young, Beginning, and Small Farmers,” by Alan R. Hunt and Gary Matteson at (http://fccouncil.com/ybs/).

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And, National Milk has become the new manager of the licensing and use of the REAL® Seal, one of the food industry’s most recognizable product logos. The management was transferred from the United Dairy Industry Association as a result of an agreement between it and NMPF, according to a press release, as “the best opportunity to place a renewed emphasis on highlighting the importance and value of American-made dairy foods.”

“The REAL® Seal was created more than 30 years ago to help consumers distinguish between real and artificial cheeses, as the pizza category was really taking off,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “Today, a generation later, we still see a need to differentiate American-made dairy products from imports, and real dairy foods from those made with soy or rice or even hemp. Our management of this labeling program will benefit consumers, as well as the farmers who have a direct stake in how their milk is marketed.”

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by Anna Meyerhoff, Bilingual Farm Safety Educator, The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health - NYCAMH The agricultural community is small and close-knit.

When tragedy strikes, news travels fast. Many of you have already heard about the recent skid steer fatality that occurred in New York.

Unfortunately, three more skid steer fatalities have also taken place very recently in Minnesota, Indiana and Wisconsin. My heart goes out to the families of the victims, and my thoughts are with the farms as they work to move past the difficult situation they find themselves in.

No one wants their friend, family member or coworker to get hurt or killed. No one wants their name in the headlines or to potentially attract attention from regulatory agencies. Don’t let this happen to your farm — emphasize safety to all your workers.

Farm jobs can be dangerous, and workers can be exposed to many hazards, including tractors and machinery. It is far too easy for one small mistake to result in a tragedy. Injuries and fatalities can occur for a variety of reasons: lack

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Your farm is probably doing a lot of things well already, but there’s always room for improvement. Perhaps some equipment is missing shields or guards that you haven’t gotten around to replacing yet.

Maybe you haven’t had safety training for all your employees. Maybe workers don’t use personal protective equipment when they should.

NYCAMH offers free, confidential on-farm safety surveys. We use a checklist to look at potential hazards around the farmstead, including tractors and machinery.

We also evaluate and recommend the use of personal protective equipment. We can help you make improvements and refer you to other services to make your farm safer for everyone.

NYCAMH free on-farm trainings can take as little as 30 to 45 minutes.

We can also provide more in-depth information or give multiple trainings at once. We are flexible and work with the farm to set up a time that is most convenient

for everyone. We will work with you to create a safety training session tailored to your farm’s needs.

If you prefer to do your own safety training, we offer a wide variety of bilingual print materials that work well for short, informal sessions on the farm or in the field. PDF files can be downloaded from our website, www.nycamh.com. We also have safety articles on a number of topics available.

Just remember, if you’re seeing any of the following warning signs, it may be time to schedule safety training for your workers: • injuries or close calls on the farm • cluttered and disorganized work areas • workers taking risky shortcuts, ignoring safety rules, or rushing • workers not using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) • improper use of equipment and tools New workers can be at a higher risk for injury and fatality due to their inexperience. However, many incidents occur to workers with years of experience, sometimes simply because of risks taken to save time. Years of doing the same work may create a relaxed attitude.

This causes workers to take hazardous shortcuts or even “forget” how dangerous certain work practices are. Remember, safety shortcuts don’t cut it — encourage your workers to do it the safe way, the right way, every time.

Taking dangerous shortcuts only puts workers’ health at risk. What’s your workers’ safety re-

Understanding and Implementing HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs for Small Meat and Poultry Processors An intensive 2-day training for owners and operators of small livestock processing facilities will be offered in Ithaca on Tuesday and Wednesday April 10-11. “Understanding and Implementing HACCP: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs for Small Meat and Poultry Processors” is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and American Meat Science Association and will be taught by faculty

from Penn State University. The program is hosted by New York Farm Bureau in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.

To receive more details on this training as they become available, contact: Matt LeRoux, Ag Marketing Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, — mnl28@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 OR Lindsay Wickham, Area Field Supervisor, New York Farm Bureau, LWickham@NYFB.org, 607-5353072.

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With the growing number of Spanishspeaking farm workers in New York, it is more important than ever to have bilingual training.

NYCAMH can provide training in English as well as Spanish, or do a presentation in both languages so everyone can get together at once. We can teach your workers, answer their questions and make sure everyone understands the importance of safety, no matter what language they speak.

I encourage you to look around the farmstead and find a few areas where improvements are needed. Take the time now to speak with your workers. Let them know how important their safety and health is to you.

There’s no excuse to put off safety training any longer. Protect yourself and your workers and schedule a session today! If you would like more information about our services or wish to

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Seedcorn Situation About a month ago I was trying to get a handle on the availability of seed corn for the growing season hiding just around the corner. So I tapped into the Internet with the phrase “Seed Corn Production Contracts”. I landed on discussions.agweb.com, a website belonging to “AG WEB — Powered by Farm Journal”. The person writing wasn’t really anonymous, some guy (or gal) named “greengold”. Well, I’m going to hit the highspots of what Greengold appeared to have on his (or her) mind, at least during January.

Greengold wondered if any contacts reading his (or her) words had “recently contracted to grow seed corn for a seed company?... or was privy to the average going rate per unit of production for this coming year?”

Greengold was asking these questions, having just met with a representative from a regional seed company looking for more production acreage. Greengold had grown seed corn for this company before, but in 2008 had stopped doing so, “because it was more economical and far less risky to grow $7 field corn instead of seed corn.”

So Greengold decided to quiz the seed corn company rep (who opted

to remain anonymous).

From the rep he (or she) learned some interesting, uncommon, knowledge, to be shared with Internet browsers (and now my column readers): Basically it’s pretty standard practice for a seed company to have 20-40 percent carryover, depending on the year’s sales and production.

This carry-over serves as a cushion from one year to the next. “(Companies) will sit on seed up to 5 years before dumping it.”

This is something which Greengold did not previously know, and now wanted to share with whomever would pay attention to him (or her); namely, the idea, “so for all you guys that think they are getting new seed every year think again!... obviously they (the seed companies) do new germ tests on it every year and will not let a product go out the door that is subpar.

The rep went on to say, “seed production got crushed last year for much of the industry and many seed companies will completely empty their warehouses for the first time in forever.”

Greengold also brought up the fact that there is winter production in South America.

The rep’s response was “the quality of seed that comes from there is always less than the seed produced here in the

U.S. (its germ falls off dramatically faster than seed grown here) and you are limited on maturity because of climate in Chile and Argentina and timing of spring planting in the U.S.” Greengold’s cyber -commentary closed with: “what are some of the ramifications of tight seed stocks heading into 2013? what if there is an event that requires massive replant? do we have even a shot at trend yields knowing 10 percent-15 percent (just a guess) of the seed being planted is at least of somewhat lessor quality? Am I overthinking this and everything is fine?” I can’t answer Greengold’s questions specifically, but (not surprisingly) I do have some comments which are in the “where do we go from here?” category. Here goes: One fact that became very evident during the country-wide climate chaos of 2011 is that drought hurts seed corn production much more than other corn forms!

The estimates of seed corn yield losses vary greatly throughout both North and South America from 10 to 25 percent (or more, depending on which pessimist you listen to). But the reduced yields of feed and food corn in 2011 were only down by about two percent, due to weather issues. Why the difference? The parent plants involved in seed corn production are “wimpy”.

Adverse growing conditions impact seed corn crops in what amounts to a perfect storm stress scenario. I believe Ohio

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State University’s (OSU’s) Professor Bennett explains it best.

Drought is particularly hard on seedcorn production, because, according to Mark A. Bennett, OSU agronomy researcher, corn inbreds have poorer rooting ability than hybrids; inbreds are the corn parents used in the forced matings which result in hybrids. This poorer rooting ability means that soil fertility deficiencies… including moisture… may have a great impact on inbred development. Both mechanical and chemical control of weeds is used in corn production because of the less competitive ability of inbreds compared to hybrids.

The practice of covercropping, rarely employed by most seed corn growers, is particularly beneficial to these inbred plants. Lyn Crabtree of Masters Choice Seeds (in northern Illinois) cannot imagine seed corn production without cover crops! If any crops needed the benefit of a healthy rotation, it would be the inbred parents of hybrid corn vari-

eties. Mr. Crabtree’s company weathered the drought much better than most other seed corn producers. In addition to having to contend with the weather/climate personality quirks of Mother Nature, crop people, particularly corn growers, must deal with multinational corporations. These corporations function as a seed cartel, one dominated by six huge corporations.

Many feel their actions violate the rights of nations, as well as individual farmers.

While examining the seedcorn situation, USDA Chief Economist Joseph Glauber told Reuters News Service, “While some varieties may not be available, we have no evidence to suggest that planted acres will be constrained by a shortage of seed.” To many the seed corn shortage scenario resembles an issue of corporate control. This idea is borne out by the words of the CEO of the largest company in that cartel in a conference call on Jan. 6, 2012.

That CEO said that his company will supply

enough corn seed. As for the big increase in farmers placing advance orders for seed, this executive suppressed any implied worries over supply problems: “We don’t see this as panic buying as much as a recognition of the yield increment that we are delivering and farmers rewarding us for that with early commitments...” He smugly noted that some small, local seed companies will not be able to fulfill their customers’ seed corn orders this year, and may go under, because they can’t bring in seed from South America. What I find interesting is that some of these smaller companies, like Masters Choice… who work with Mother Nature more than these huge fiscal entities… survived an ornery 2011 growing season better.

We have to approach the 2012 growing season with faith, the more the better. Not that the USDA’s chief economist has all the answers, but his name should afford at least some peace of mind: in German the word Glauber means “believer”. (Amen)

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by Ann Swanson Ag Awareness What does it take to be aware of agriculture? I fear the vast majority of the American population has drifted so far from its agricultural roots that they really do not understand all that the term agriculture refers to. Our forefathers made their living in this great land by the sweat and toil of manual labor. The U.S. was founded as a land that saw agriculture at the forefront. Much of the land was utilized for growing things.

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Family farms were a way of life.

Family farms were prevalent during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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farm.

Depression years were hard on everyone. Farmers were fortunate because they knew how to take care of their families. They could grow much of what was needed. Money was scarce, but as long as the farm prevailed the farm family could squeak by.

Today, the nation’s farmers have no enviable position. The land they own costs them in many ways. Property taxes are constantly on the rise while farm income may be in decline.People want more and more from the government. That costs money.

There have been several migrations from the country to the city. The trend these days happens in reverse. The trend is to move to the country. The move to the country is not always a positive thing. The city

dwellers who move to rural areas desire more and more services. They are not willing to live as the farmers of the area have lived for years.

Some of the new “country” residents make it tough on the farmers. They do not understand the process.

They think of farms as being dirty and smelly.

They dislike the inconvenience of having to wait while animals are moved on the farm.

The part that people do not understand is that farmers are the mainstay of the food supply. Without the farmers there would be no food. It is from the farms that we get fresh vegetables and fruit. It is from the farm that the meat supply is replenished with farmers raising the animals, feeding them from beginning to end. Whether

you are vegetarian or a meat eater it does matter. All food comes from living things.

The farmer cares for those living things.

When the price of food goes up in the stores it does not mean that the farmer is getting more money for a product.

Quite often the increase in price goes to the middle man and the farmer continues to receive the same payments.

The U.S. needs a substantial agricultural base to be able to supply the needs of the people.

We do not want to have to import our food supply. Of course, people can plant gardens and raise produce on their own, but that takes work. Many are not able or not willing to work that hard for their food.

Ag Awareness Day happens in the spring because that is when the

farmer is beginning the process of raising the food for the year. Animal babies can be seen in the pastures on area farms.

Those little lambs and goats are darling. I have only to look in the pasture down the road to see nature at work. Soon the baby calves will be coming.

The fields are being plowed to receive the seed that will yield food for the animals as well as produce for your tables.

Spring is an exciting time of year. Everything is waking up. Everything is beginning to grow.

There is a song that we sing at church that says, “In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed an apple tree”. How true that is! The world replenishes itself each spring.

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Food workshops to teach how to start a food business and process pickled foods Recipe to Market — Friday, May 18 Good Manufacturing Practices for the Production of Acidified (Pickled) Foods — Saturday, May 19 Are you a farmer who has extra product each year in the field or hanging on trees each growing season and want to maximize your businesses income by processing the product into a value added product? Do you have a special recipe everyone tells you you should bottle and sell? Food manufacturers, smallscale processors of specialty foods, and farmers interested in value added processing or any one interested in starting a small-scale food manufacturing business should attend these upcoming workshops.

On Friday, May 18, the Recipe to Market workshop will be held at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Proudfit Hall on Route 22 in Salem, Washington County, NY. The workshop will provide future food en-

trepreneurs with knowledge of critical issues needing consideration before launching a food manufacturing business. Participants will obtain a good grounding in food business basics, and a road map pointing to where you need to go before launching that business.

On Saturday, May 19, the Good Manufacturing Practices for the Production of Acidified (Pickled) Foods workshop will be held at 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Battenkill Kitchen, Inc. on 58 East Broadway in Salem, Washington County. The workshop will provide hands-on practical training designed to provide current and future small processors with the basic elements needed to understand the main processing steps, critical control points and record keeping to safely manufacture specialty food products for the marketplace. Both technical information and practical training will

be demonstrated by the production of BBQ-type sauce and pickled vegetables at the workshop. This is a handson workshop with lab exercises.

The workshops are presented by the New York State Food Ven-

ture Center, Department of Food Science & Technology at Cornell University. The workshops are hosted by the Battenkill Kitchen, Inc and Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga & Washington County.

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4-H dairy members participate in Dairy Quiz Bowl JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County congratulates the Chautauqua County Dairy Bowl team members who recently participated in the 2012 Western District 4H Quiz Bowl Contest held in Wyoming County.

A total of 51 youth representing 20 teams from Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Wyoming counties completed in this event that tests 4-H youth on their knowledge of the dairy industry.

Chautauqua County 4-H members placed as follows: Senior Team 1 – 6th Place Team.

Kelsey Neckers (Captain) – 4th Place.

Trenton Meeder – 19th Place.

MacKenzie Miller – 15th Place.

Senior Team 2 – 7th Place Team.

Andrew Miller (Captain) – 11th Place.

Hewitt Meeder – 13th Place. Ben Dye.Clarke Wiltsie.

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Cheyanne Wolcott – 13th Place. Lynn Dee Nagel. Alt. Kayla Nefedov – 7th Place.

Junior Team 2 – 7th Place Team.

Bobby Nagel (Captain) – 8th Place.

Katelyn Miller. Chance Meeder. Joyce Wiltsie.

Thanks to Sarah Bean and Jenny Dye for coaching this year’s teams and to all of the parents for their help at dairy bowl practices!

For more information about the 4-H Program or to find out how you can become involved in Chautauqua County 4-H, call the 4-H Office at 716664-9502 Ext. 214.

(Left to right) Back row: Hewitt Meeder, Andrew Miller, Benjamin Dye, MacKenzie Miller, Trenton Meeder, Clarke Wiltsie. Middle Row: Kayla Nefedov, Bobby Nagel, Joyce Wiltsie, Cheyanne Wolcott, and Justin Dye. Front Row: Zachary Wolcott, Katelyn Miller, Heidi Moss, and Chance Meeder. Not Pictured: Kelsey Neckers and Lynn Dee Nagel.

Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County 4-H

Cornell Cooperative Extension conducts 4-H Public Presentation Days WARSAW, NY — Zumba, Making Maple Syrup, Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes, Poisonous Plants, Horse Nutrition, and Why Agriculture is Important to the Earth. These are just some of the nearly 190 presentations that were conducted at this year’s 4-H Public Presentations Days sponsored

by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County.

The event was held on Thursday evening, Feb. 16, and Saturday morning,

Feb. 25, and on Tuesday afternoon, March 7. Presentations were attended by over 350 people including youth, parents, and volunteers.

The 4-H Public Presentations Program helps youth enhance their public speaking skills, learn the research process, gain confidence and self-esteem, while developing the ability to think and speak in front of a group of people about something that interests them.

Youth had the opportunity to organize, prepare, and present a demonstration, illustrated talk, formal speech, recitation, or dramatic interpretation before an audience. Older 4-H teens were also encouraged to take advantage of a new ‘interview’ option this year — the opportunity to prepare a resume and participate in a formal interview.

4-H youth were offered constructive feedback and positive reinforcement by over 20 4-H volunteers and community

members. Junior and senior outstanding presenters will be awarded an opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.

Regional Horse Communications were held on March 24 in Cuba, NY, for all advancing horse presenters. Western District 4-H Presentations will be held on May 12 in Ellicottville, NY, for all non-horse topics.

To find out more about the 4-H Public Presentations Program or how your children can become involved in 4-H, contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County 4-H office at 7862251 or visit their website at http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/wyomi ng/.

Livingston County 4-H Public Presentations Jacob Faville, Robbie Herberger, Andrew Herberger, Emily Haubner, Jeffrey Herberger, Leah Herring, Sarah Linsner, Ethan Low, Harley Kuhn, Xavier Schleede, August Schleede, Sarah Nation, Rachel Schofield, Caroline Veldhuizen, Bryce Waltman, and Cole Werner.

Cloverbuds (the youngest participants) receiving a rainbow colored participation ribbon included: Lauren Hanglow, Thomas Herberger, Lucas Mensinger, Makenna Mulvaney, Matthew Mulvaney Madeline Murray, Sidney Murray, Adrienne Sanza, Michael Sanza, Ryan Sanza, Emmalynn Schleede, Quinten Schleede, Johnathan Schofield, Alyssa Smith,

Elmo M. Royce Camp Scholarships available through the community foundation These scholarships are available for the youth of Schuyler County.

Scholarships are granted annually to support youth with financial need who would like to attend summer camps.

Camps include organized youth activities as well as camps administered by religious organizations.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than April 16.

Mail to: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Royce Camp Fund, 301 South Main Street, Horseheads NY 14845.

For more information, please call 607-739-3900 or sep@communityfund.org . Camp Scholarship applications are available on the Community Foundation website www.communityfund.org.

Ella Vanderbilt, and Teagan Weaver.

The Livingston County 4-H Program truly appreciates the time and energy given by our evaluators. Thank you to Bryan Albert, Pat Auinger, Peggy Auinger, Doris Marsh, Mary Jane Emigh, Betty Holden, Nita Hawkins,

Harry Hellwig, Ming Mei Chang, Pattie Hamilton-Rodgers, Bonnie Turner, and Tess Wallace.

If you are interested in this program or joining 4-H Youth Development, contact Mary Ann Scharmberg, 4-H Educator, at 585-658-3250.

4-H Kritter Kamp provides unique opportunity The Tompkins County 4-H program is offering a unique opportunity for youth 9–13 years of age with an interest in but little or no experience with animals. “Kritter Kamp” will be held May 18 and 19, at 4-H Acres.

Participants will camp overnight at 4H Acres, and will learn about animal behavior, grooming tips, anatomy, health, nutrition and diet needs, proper handling and presentation of an animal for show. Participants will work with an experienced 4-H member to learn these new skills, and practice on the animals provided (sheep, dairy, goat, or rabbit). The overnight program will end with a show and pizza party Saturday evening.

Contact Brenda Carpenter, 607-2722292, btc6@cornell.edu for a registration application. A $50 registration fee must accompany the registration form; deadline to register for Kritter Kamp is

April 27. Partial scholarships are available upon request. This fee will provide handouts and resource material, a “Kritter Kamp” T-shirt and water bottle, a binder full of resources and supportive activities, meals and snacks, and access to all the necessary grooming tools, halters, equipment and animals. This program has limited space; animals will be assigned as registrations are received. A list of personal items necessary to bring to Kritter Kamp, and a schedule of activities will be provided to all who have registered.

Parents are encouraged to attend, and friends and family will want to come Saturday evening to watch the show.

For more information on Kritter Kamp, contact Sarah Richards-Desai at 607272-2292, or scr22@cornell.edu.

For more information on 4-H programs in Tompkins County, check out our website at www.ccetompkins.org .

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Fifty-four Livingston County 4-H members participated in the Public Presentations program at the Livonia Central School. Presenters conducted demonstrations, illustrated talks, PowerPoint presentations, speeches, and recitations.

Blue and red ribbon winners included: Abby Bean, Clara Benham, Clark Benham, Kyra Burgess, Benjamin L yness, Maggie Dempsey, Andrew Freeman, Matthew Freeman, Rebecca L yness, Sean Dempsey, Hannah Nation, Katie Hill, Emily Watkins, Trevor Rossborough, Rebecca Sanza, Matthew Short, Sarah Watkins, Kaitlyn Monroe, Leah Watkins, Ryan Nation, Alicia Faville, Amy Faville,

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The Only Pizza You’ll Ever Want Again

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Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Crust 1 16-ounce package pizza dough, brought to room temperature 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons grated ParmigianoReggiano Toppings 1/3 pound broccoli from trimmed broccoli bin in produce section, 1/3 head 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 3 cloves cracked garlic 1/2 pound chicken breast cut for stir fry, or chicken tenders Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese 10 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, available on dairy aisle 12 to 15 leaves fresh basil, torn or stacked and thinly sliced Preheat oven to 500°F. On 12-inch nonstick pizza pan, stretch out dough and form pizza crust.

Drizzle olive oil on crust and spread it

The Only Pizza You’ll Ever Want Again with a pastry brush over the dough to the edges.

Sprinkle crust with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

In a small covered saucepan, bring 2 inches water to a boil. Separate broccoli tops into florets, discarding lower stalks or reserving for soup. Salt water and add broccoli florets. Cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain broccoli and set on cutting board. Chop broccoli florets into small pieces.

Heat a small nonstick pan over medium high to high heat. Add oil, cracked garlic and chicken. Season with salt and pepper.

Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, 3 to 5 minutes.

Chop sautéed chicken and garlic on a cutting board into small pieces.

To assemble pizza, dot crust with broccoli and chicken. Dot crust with spoonfuls of ricotta, spreading gently with the back of spoon. Add sliced sundried tomatoes, scattering around pizza to edges. Complete assembly with a thin layer of shredded mozzarella.

Place pizza in oven on middle rack and lower heat to 450°F. Bake 12 minutes, until cheese is deep

golden in color and crust is brown and crisp at the edges.

Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Top with lots of torn or shredded basil.

Cut pizza into 8 slices using pizza wheel and serve.

Tip: Put an individual serving size of chicken in Ziploc Brand Perfect Portions Bags right after purchasing and freeze in a Ziploc Brand Freezer Bag. That way you don’t have to defrost more chicken than you need for a meal.

Stretch a Buck Turkey and Bean Burrito Burgers Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes 1 cup cold leftover white or brown rice 1 pound ground turkey 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained Palmful chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, half a palmful 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, half a palmful 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 ripe avocado 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 4 red leaf lettuce leaves 1 ripe tomato, sliced 4 crusty rolls, split Combine rice, meat and beans with spices and grill seasoning. Form 4 big patties, then heat 1 tablespoon oil (a turn of the pan) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook patties 7 to 8 minutes on each side.

While burgers cook, combine avocado with garlic, lime zest and juice, jalapeño and red onion.

Mash to roughly combine, then stir in the sour cream.

Place burgers on buns with lettuce and tomato, and top with sour cream guacamole.

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin Mac ‘n Cheese Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 1 small head or bundle broccoli, trimmed into florets 1 small head cauliflower or half a large head, trimmed and cut into florets 1 pound whole-wheat macaroni or penne or other short cut pasta 2 cups sour cream or reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/3 cup finely chopped chives 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or crushed into paste A few drops hot sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar Bring large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt water and add broccoli and cauliflower florets. Boil vegetables for 5 minutes, then remove with a spider or a strainer and drain.

Add pasta to water and undercook by about 2 minutes, drain.

Meanwhile, combine sour cream in large bowl along with mustard, chives, garlic, hot sauce, salt and pepper, to taste.

Add pasta and cauliflower and 2/3 of the cheese. Stir to combine, then transfer to a casserole dish or Ziploc VersaGlass container and cover with remaining cheese. Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal.

To heat and eat, put casserole on baking sheet and bake in the middle of a preheated 375°F oven until deeply golden and bubbly, about 40 to 45 minutes.

Tip: Make a double batch and freeze for a later date.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin Mac ‘n Cheese

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Dinner for lunch Most people use the majority of their energy between breakfast and dinner, so lunch is necessary to be productive and energetic. Dramatic calorie highs and lows aren’t good for anyone, especially those with diabetes and diet-related illnesses.

Researchers at the University of Georgia studied the eating patterns of athletes. Their study determined that men and woman showed higher levels of body fat if they had irregular eating patterns throughout the day, even if they were in energy balance by the end of the day.

In addition, compared with athletes who ate consistently through the day (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner), irregular eaters had worse muscle mass, lower energy levels and poor mental focus.

These studies prove that when it comes to lunch, you are what you eat.

Good sources of protein, whole grains, vegetables and fruits will help you be more focused, productive and energetic throughout the rest of the day. The beauty of this recipe for Microwave Salmon with Mushroom, Apple and Endive Salad is that it can be quickly prepared for dinner as a warm dish and easily packed for lunch and eaten cold.

Microwave salmon with endive salad Olive oil infused with sage and thyme perfectly accents the moist salmon steaks and the sharpness of the endive.

4 salmon steaks (8 ounces each), each 1-inch thick 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, white

ends and green tops, roots discarded 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 tablespoon honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dry thyme leaves 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon ground sage 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces crimini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced 6 cups bite-size pieces curly endive (also known as chicory), washed 1 large Gala or Fuji apple, cored, seeded and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1. Rinse fish and pat dry. In a bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of the oil, onions, vinegar, honey, garlic, thyme, sage and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Use 2 tablespoons of the seasoned oil to coat both sides of the salmon. Set the reminder of oil aside. Arrange salmon in a 7- by 11-inch microwave-safe baking dish, positioning thickest parts toward outside of dish.

2. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100 percent) for 4 to 5 minutes, giving each fish steak a half-turn after 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 4 minutes.

Fish should be just slightly translucent or wet inside; cut in thickest part to test. Cover and set aside.

3. Place mushrooms, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover; microwave on HIGH (100 percent) for 4 minutes,

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minutes, till edges are golden. Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with figs.

For cheesecake, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth, scraping bowl as needed. Gradually beat in sugar, then sour cream, zest and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Scrap filling into pan over figs. Bake on middle rack for 45 to 55 minutes, until almost set in center.

Cool. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

For sauce, combine water, honey and lemon juice in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Add cornstarch solution and stir for a few seconds, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in figs. Cool. Chill until serving time.

To serve, run thin knife around edge of cheesecake and remove side of pan. Cut into wedges and top each with sauce. Garnish with thin slices of lemon and figs, if desired. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

stirring after 2 minutes.

4. Add any remaining seasoned oil mixture to the cooked mushrooms to make a dressing. Stir in the endive, mixing lightly to coat greens evenly. Spoon endive and mushroom mixture onto 4 individual plates. Top each with the apple slices sprinkled with lemon juice, and a serving of salmon steak. Serves 4. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Good Housekeeping Mushroom and snap pea salad The mushrooms in this spring salad can be marinated up to 4 hours ahead of assembly. The easy homemade dressing and marinade combines shallots, thyme, bay leaf and sherry vinegar.

2 boxes (10 ounces each) sliced mushrooms 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons sherry vinegar Salt Pepper 1 pound sugar snap peas 1 large (8 ounces) bunch frisee (curly endive), cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons (pignoli) pine nuts, toasted 1. Place mushrooms in large bowl. In 2-quart saucepan, combine shallots, thyme, bay leaf and 1/3 cup oil. Heat on medium 2 to 3 minutes or until shallots are just tender. Pour over mushrooms and immediately stir until well-mixed. Stir in 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour, or refrigerate up to 4 hours.

2. Heat covered 4-quart saucepan of water to boiling on high. Meanwhile, remove and discard strings from snap peas. Add snap peas and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling water. Cook, uncovered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water until cool; drain again.

3. In large bowl, toss frisee, parsley and snap peas with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil. Divide among salad plates. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf from mushrooms; divide mushrooms and sherry dressing among frisee plates.

Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts to serve. Serves 8.

Each serving: About 160 calories, 12g total fat (2g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 5g protein.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2012 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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Graham Cracker Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup stemmed, chopped Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Figs Cheesecake: 1 1/2 pounds (three 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs Fig, Lemon & Honey Sauce: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water 1 cup stemmed, sliced Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Figs Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325° F. For crust, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press into bottom of buttered 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8 to 10

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Cattlemen support Senate Bill on permanent estate tax repeal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), representing generations of farming and ranching families across the nation, strongly supports legislation introduced on March 28 that will fight for full, permanent repeal of the estate tax. Senator John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (S. 2242) to abolish the federal estate tax, which according to NCBA President J.D. Alexander, is an unnecessary tax on

small businesses and farm and ranch families across the country. The bipartisan legislation is identical to the bill (H.R. 1259) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Kevin Brady (RTexas).

“By once again introducing legislation to repeal this onerous tax, lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill have demonstrated an understanding and appreciation for the immense burden this tax places on American cattle producers who are

hoping to pass their operation on to the next generation,” said Alexander. “The death tax is detrimental to the farmers and ranchers who live off the land and run asset-rich, cash poor familyowned small businesses.”

Reducing the tax burden on ranchers has always been a top priority for NCBA and the beef cattle community.

For decades, NCBA has urged full and permanent repeal of the estate tax.

“Our priority is to keep families in agriculture and this

tax works against that goal,” said Alexander. “The appraised value of rural land is extremely inflated when compared to its agricultural value. Many cattle producers are forced to spend an enormous amount of money on attorneys or sell off land or parts of the operation to pay off tax liabilities. This takes more open space out of agriculture and usually puts it into the hands of urban developers.”

In December 2010, Congress passed temporary estate tax relief effective

through December 31, 2012.

For now, estates worth more than $5 million per individual, $10 million per couple are taxed at a rate of 35 percent. Unless Congress acts to provide permanent relief, the estate tax will revert back to pre-2001 levels where estates worth more than $1 million will be taxed at a rate of 55 percent. The Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act would completely stop the federal government from considering death as a taxable event.

Statement from NCBA President JD Alexander regarding USDA, state leaders defending safety of U.S. beef WASHINGTON, D.C. — After weeks of misleading media reports about lean finely textured beef, which has ultimately resulted in more than 650 individuals losing jobs in Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska, top elected leaders from Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and South Dakota joined forces with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen to support the safety of this product and all U.S. beef. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Nebraska cattleman J.D.

Alexander issued the following statement to praise the leaders for their efforts.

“Cattlemen are delighted to see state leaders from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas saying enough is enough by clarifying the importance of beef in diets and its role in providing jobs and economic growth. The outspoken and visible support from Secretary Vilsack and Under Secretary Hagen represents a united effort to restore confidence in the beef I proudly produce and feed my own family.

“We have the safest

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NYBPA invites you to join today New York Beef Producers’ Association invites beef producers of all kinds to join our organization. If you have one head or hundreds, you are considered a Beef Producer. We encourage you to join and attend our clinics and seminars held across New York State to help producers make use of updated practices and services available to beef producers to enhance their production.

Now more than ever is the time to promote our safe, wholesome and nutritious beef.

Get involved in our Annual events, such as the All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale, Empire Farm Days (the Beef BBQ), Beef Day at State

Fair, our New York State Supreme Beef Female Show, New York State Farm Show, and our Annual Meeting, Banquet and Conferences. These are great times to meet other producers around the state and talk with them and share ideas.

You will receive a bimonthly newsletter, informing you on up upcoming events and issues that have happen and things we as a group are doing to help promote Beef in New York. Our application is included here and also available on our web site at www.nybpa.org.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Brenda Bippert at nybeefproducers@aol.com

beef supply in the world, but that didn’t stop the race for ratings and the misinformation overload scaring consumers and throwing the country into absolute chaos.

This

started out as yet another careless and irresponsible distortion of the facts that spiraled into real jobs and real families in already struggling economies being thrown aside.

“Irresponsible attacks will ultimately result in a domino effect from farm to fork. The wave of chaos has calmed a bit and now is the time to help dissect fact from fiction with our con-

sumers here in the United States and abroad. I am honored to be a part of the beef community providing safe and nutritious beef for families around the globe.”

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American Animal Producers Club to present First Annual Livestock Judging Clinic on April 21 The American Animal Producers Club at SUNY Cobleskill will present The First Annual Livestock Judging Clinic on Saturday, April 21, at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Registration will be from 8 a.m.-9 a.m.

The clinic will be a fun-filled day of beef cattle, swine, sheep and meat goat judging clinics, excellent speakers and good food at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds.

Junior participants (ages 8-21) will

learn judging techniques and reason delivery for show cattle, swine, sheep and meat goats from some of the region’s most talented livestock professionals. Parents and other adult attendees can enjoy a speaker series focused on issues critical to livestock producers throughout the day.

Coffee, juice and pastries will be provided at registration and lunch will be provided to junior participants.

Parents and other attendees may purchase lunch (a selection of grill/barbecue items, sides and drinks) for $5 per person. Total attendance cost for the first FIVE juniors in each group (4-H, FFA, family or otherwise) is $25 each, and $20 for each additional junior. This fee includes participation in the clinics, breakfast, lunch and a Judging Clinic T -shirt.

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All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale

Upcoming events • April 21: Livestock Judging Clinic, Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY • April 27: All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale, Seneca Falls, NY • May 5: Trowbridge Bull Sale, Canandaigua, NY • May 12: New York Joint Angus and Hereford Sale, Ghent, NY • May 12: Chautauqua County Beef Classic, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds • May 19: Jr BQA Training, Brookefield Farm, Granville, NY • June 2-3: NYJBPA Preview Show, Lockport, NY • June 15-17: Walton Regional Livestock Show, Delaware County Fairgrounds

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Junior Cattle Care and Quality Assurance Workshop set on April 14 A Junior Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program will be held at the Oneida County Extension Office in Oriskany, NY, on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program is open to youth interested in beef or dairy cattle. Developed and presented by the New York Beef Industry Council, this program covers many issues such as caring for cattle and producing a quality product, cattle handling, cattle behavior, animal health and proper use of animal health products, carcass quality, and food safety.

The Junior Training combines classroom and hands-on activities so youth have fun while learning the BQA practices and issues that will serve them well for a lifetime of cattle production. This FREE Junior Cattle Health and Quality Assurance Program is supported by the New York Beef Industry Council, Cornell University and the New

York Beef Producers’ Association. Youth can attend the one-day course to achieve Junior BQA certification.

For more information or to register contact Kristi Cranwell, CCE Oneida County at 315736-3394, Ext. 122.

tacting Dr. Jason Evans: evansjr@cobleskill. edu (304-6923950), Dr. Cynthia Shelley: ShelleCA@ cobleskill.edu (518-231-0553), Mike Hahn: Hahnm730@cobleskill.edu (845-7019582) or Ashley Pinckney: Pinckna579 @cobleskill.edu (315-4063963).Make checks payable to: SUNY Cobleskill AAPC. Please include payment.

The New York Beef Producers Association will hold the Second Annual All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale on Friday April 27, at 7:30 p.m. The sale location will be at the Empire Farm Days site (Lott’s Farm), Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Cattle can be viewed from 4:30 p.m. on.

If you need a bull to service cattle this year you don’t want to miss this sale which features an excellent lineup of yearling bulls. There are Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Simmental and SimAngus Bulls available.

Also, an excellent lineup of yearling heifers ready to be breed and bred. Take your pick from Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Simmental and Commercial heifers.

All cattle will be vaccinated and ready to be shipped anywhere. Bulls are semen soundness tested. All registered animals are tested against any breed defects. These cattle are ready to go to work for you. Whether interested in starting a herd or wishing to add the genetic quality of your existing herd, this is a prime offering.

The catalog is available on our web site at www.nybpa.org under the sales committee tab, or contact Jeanne White 607-423-4888 to have one mailed to you.

If an able to attend, but would like to place a bid contact Robert Groom at 315-573-2569. Sale day phone numbers — Andy Weaber 315-2611331 or Steve Packard 585-738-9404.

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4-H to certify new tractor operators Tractor Safety Certification class to be held in April JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program will conduct a Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Certification

Course for area youth age 14 and older. Sessions include both classroom-style lessons and hands-on opportunities for all participants. Experiences learned in this course will help prevent injury and save lives.

The HOOA (Hazardous

Occupations Order in Agriculture) law states, in summation, that all 14-15 year old youth who are seeking employment in the agricultural industry must receive the training as required by the U.S. Department of Labor. The only ex-

emption for youth working on their own farm.

The HOOA was originally promulgated in January 1968. When youth become 16 years of age, this law no longer applies to their employment; however certification provides valuable

knowledge and safety tips for all ages. You can learn more about state regulations by visiting the U.S. Department of Labor’s Youth and Labor: Agricultural employment webpage at www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/agriculturalemployment Agriculture is a very

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dangerous industry and at many agricultural worksites there are hazards associated with: • Equipment operation • Crop and livestock production • Agricultural Buildings • Chemical use and storage • Highway transportation Tractor Safety certification Training will prepare a student for dealing with the hazards and risks in agriculture. Certification also provides youth greater opportunity in obtaining employment. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course instructs participants in a safe and welcoming environment that fosters growth, insight and learning. This course not only allows youth to drive a tractor and trailer, but requires that they also learn the correct and safe way to hook-up to farm equipment, back up trailers, and drive farm machinery.

Each student will complete their certification requirements, which include classroom time, homework and 10 hours of driving experience.

Driving experiences for this course is annually made possible with the help of the following equipment dealerships Z&M Ag and Turf in Falconer and Clymer; Rammelt & Sons in Westfield; and Hewes BOCES in Ashville.

Instructors for this course will be Dennis Wright, Workforce Development Facilitator at Hewes BOCES in Ashville, with driving portions taught by Rodney Ruttenbur of Z & M Ag and Turf in Falconer, Dave Wade of Z & M Ag and Turf in Clymer, and Dan Rammelt of Rammelt & Sons in Westfield.

A special thank you to volunteer instructors and coordinators who continually make this Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course available to area youth.

For more information about educational opportunities available through Cornell Cooperative Extension please call the Chautauqua County Office at 716664-9502.

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Country y Folks

Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Hoof Health Clinic with Cargill and Zinpro Chipping wheels and conversation buzzed during the Cargill-sponsored Hoof Health Clinic in the Cobleskill Dairy Science Lab on March 15. The group of 40 attendees included professional hoof trimmers, dairy farmers, herd managers, Zinpro employees and members of the Cargill dairy team including Ed Varnam, the dairy focus consultant who organized the event.

Dave Thompson welcomed the clinic into the university’s dairy complex, led by Jeff Wheeler, Roger Olsen and Dana Tomlinson of Zinpro. Instruction began with a review of hoof physiology and common claw lesions us-

In the Cobleskill Dairy Complex lecture hall, Dana Tomlinson of Zinpro explains how a genetic adaptation in cows affects claw structure and trimming.

ing dynamic visuals, animations and hands-on teaching tools.

Some participants seemed surprised when Zinpro presenter Dana Tomlinson stated that even a cow that would normally not catch some hoof trimmers eye as a lameness issue could be losing the farm profit through decreased milk production.

These cows, scored twos and threes on the locomotion scale, could be lowering the herd’s milk production by 23 percent. Dairy Focus Consultants from Cargill recognize the importance of monitoring cow comfort combined

with a solid nutrition program to maximize farm profitability.

Other contributors to lameness, trimming techniques, footing and foot bath solutions and set-ups were discussed before the group moved onto the hands-on portion of the clinic.

Greg Randles, of Randles Fairview Farm in Argyle, NY, took home these suggestions as well as what he learned while practicing trimming in the lab. When Randles got back to the farm he struck up a discussion with his father and they have since

Jeff Wheeler from Zinpro (center) explains trimming techniques to Mike Barnhardt, Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant (left) and Shawn Graham, professional hoof trimmer (right).

Randy Meka Cobleskill Dairy Farm manager trims as Greg Randles of Randles Fairview Farm, Tracy Wechter of Dutch Hollow Farm and Ed Varnam of Cargill look on.

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implemented a foot bath plan suggested at the clinic. “I can already see a huge improvement with my cows. They’re walking better,” Randles said.

In the lab, participants paired up at stations outfitted with a vice and chipping wheel. Zinpro and Cargill consultants mingled with farmers and trimmers as they practiced the trimming techniques taught in the lecture on cadaver hooves. Professional hoof trimmers in attendance helped with instruction and helped less-experienced participants.

“This was a great review of what I learned many years ago plus new ideas I can take back to my farm,” said Washington County dairy farmer and graduate of Cobleskill’s dairy program, Jimmy Larkin.

Shawn Graham, a profession hoof trimmer from Lake Luzerne, NY, said, “I called Russ (Saville) and Mallory (Perkins - Cargill Dairy Focus Consultants) right after the clinic. I’ve been to a lot of seminars, but they really knew how to trim and how to explain the right way to do it. Having all those stations and different chipping wheels to use and being at Cobleskill was

Clinic B3

TWIN BROOK FARMS MACHINERY AUCTION

TO BENEFIT AGRICULTURE EDUCATION Sponsored by Genesee County Farm Bureau FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 AT 10:00

Auction to be held at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on Route 5 in Batavia, NY

1069 COUNTY ROUTE 54, PENNVILLE, NY 13132

NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS! SELLING: John Deere 4430 with 58 loader, quad range, 20.8R38 rubber; John Deere 4430 tractor, 18.4x38 rear; John Deere 4020 tractor, 18.4x38 rear; John Deere 148 loader; 60” JD belly mower; International 1086 tractor with cab; Farmall H, new rubber; Farmall A, new rubber; Farmall BN, new rubber; International 1460 combine, 4wd, with 863 6 row corn head & 1020 18' platform; header cart; 1996 Gehl 1265 forage harvester with hay head & (2) three row corn heads; (2) Miller Pro 1100 rakes; Unverferth 130 6 row zone tiller; New Holland 18' self unloading wagon with 3 beaters & tandem gear; John Deere 950 cultimulcher, 15'; International 45 vibra shank, 20'; Brillion 20' folding drag; Brillion 12' cultimulcher; Brillion transport cultipacker; 3 point tire cultivator; Brady 24' field cultivator; 24' cultipacker; Pequea tedder; New Holland 166 inverter; (3) 16' hay wagons; H&S basket wagon; wooden feed wagon; John Deere 35 chopper with 1 row corn head & hay head; John Deere 3 pt disc; (3) bags of straw, 100lbs; scythe; model plane; and more!

Auction Located 1 mile north of Route 49, 6 miles west of Central Square and Route 81, 10 miles east of Fulton and Route 481 SELLING: TRUCK: 2004 Chevrolet 2500 pick up truck TRACTORS: Case IH 5140 tractor, MFWD, ROPS; Case IH 5120 tractor, MFWD; John Deere 4430 tractor; Ford 7710 tractor; Massey Ferguson 1805 tractor; Allis Chalmers 175 tractor; Farmall 140 tractor w/cultivators; HARVEST: John Deere 5720 forest harvester, 4wd, with hay head and 3 row corn head; Case IH 3309 discbine; New Holland BR740 round baler, silage special; Hesston 4600 baler; New Holland 316 baler; (2) New Holland balers for parts; (2) New Holland 258 rakes; Kuhn Digidrive tedder; Gehl 1060 forage harvester with 2 row corn head & 8’ grass head; New Idea 2 row picker; Gehl 980 self unloading wagon; Gehl 9700 self unloading wagon; hesston 7326 self unloading wagon; (2) Grove self unloading wagons; International 110 self unloading wagon; Kasten self unloading wagon; (4) hay wagons; (2) gravity wagons; flat rack; TILLAGE: John Deere 7000 4 row planter; McConnell grain drill; Massey Ferguson 880 6 bottom plow; Massey Ferguson 880 5 bottom plow; 9 shank chisel plow; John Deere 335 18’ disc; Brillion 16’ cultimulcher; Pittsburgh 18’ folding drag; Pittsburgh 16’ drag; Baltic broadcast seeder; 3pt air sprayer; Hale irrigation pump; Irrigation gun; BARN & MISC: Knight 8014 Pro Twin Slinger manure spreader; Gehl 125 grinder mixer; feeder wagons; Case IH 600 blower; Katolight 30kw generator; 20’x60’ concrete stave silo; and much more!

TERMS: Cash, Check, Mastercard, or Visa. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold “AS IS”

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Contact William Kent Inc @ 585-343-5449

TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF EUGENE BLUMER

COMPLETE DAIRY FARM DISPERSAL DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012. TIME: 9 A.M. SHARP!! To start w/shop tools.

LOCATION: Foote Family Farm, 2766 Mt. Philo Rd, Charlotte, VT 05445. DIRECTIONS: On Rte 7 south at intersection F-5 in Charlotte take left on to Hinesburg Rd. At 4 corners take left onto Mt. Philo Rd. Auction site on left. Watch for auction signs.

Due to having sold their farm we have been commissioned to liquidate the personal property of Foote Family Farm of 5 generations.

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346 FREE STALL HOLSTEIN CATTLE 166 mature cows milking 66 lbs/cow, testing @ 3.66, protein 3.0 & SCC 160,000.

(35) Fresh, (11) springing, (16) due in May, (14) due in June, (10) due in July, (9) due in August, (16) due in September, (8) due in October & (11) due in November and (36) due in various lactations. 180 heifers consisting of; 155 from new born calves to 15 month olds, (25) 16 month olds running with 2 bull. Over 45 years of AI breeding currently breeding with select sires for 4 years.

EQUIPMENT 890 Claas Jaguar chopper w/ PU 300 Claas HD grass head, RU 450 6-row corn head, w/rock stopper & metal alert (3013 hrs), 8310 JD 4wd tractor w/cab, a/c & heater (4564 hrs), 7430 JD 4wd tractor w/cab 1300 hrs, 1 year old & 741 self-leveling bucket & grapples, 540 &1000 PTO, 2355 JD tractor w/4946 hrs, 3020 JD tractor w/new rubber, 946 JD MoCo mower (11/2 yrs old), 3pth 4-row Vibro Cultivator w/side dresser tank, 711 JD 8-row corn planter w/liquid fertilizer, 30-30 Knight mixer wagon, Martin side slinger manure spreader, 336 JD baler w/kicker, Landoll (7 shank) chisel plow, Grimm hay tedder, 256 NH hay rake, 7914 Miller Pro merger w/new belt & 1 second hand, S185 Bobcat w/1500 hrs, 9100 INT 10 wheeler w/22' metal dump body w/Cat engine, flat body pickup w/sides, 508 White 5-bottom plows w/automatic reset, 700 Richardton Hi-dump w/roof available, 112 JD 3-beater forage wagon, 22' 273 White harrows w/wings & spring tooth on back, (3) wooden hay wagons, INT lime sower, (2) 28 NH blowers, 50' JD elevator w/wheels, 50'+ & 24' hay elevators, 10' grain elevator, tandem axle trailer, utility trailer, 5100 INT drill seeder, JD 3pth 12" posthole digger, (2) Quick attach pallet forks, 3P100 Lincoln Arc welder, 3pth wood splitter, 6' JD blade, rubber tire skid steer scraper, electric portable cement mixer, Winco 60,000 continuous generator, assortment of new White plow parts.

BARN EQUIPMENT 2750 gal Mueller bulk tank w/working temp meter, (10) BouMatic milking units w/2100 automatic takeoffs, 5x5 milking parlor (to be offered individually or for 1 money), Dari-Kool pre-heater recovery system, oilfired Bock hot water heater w/Modine heater, 10hp oil less vacuum pump, Huskie Pro 2-stage 80gal air compressor, (3) glass weigh jars, Surge stainless steel milk buckets, 4'x4' portable barn fan, 4'exhaust parlor fan, (9) 3' barn fan, (2) window fans, (2) 24" barn fans, Clay barn fan, (2) plastic storage tanks 1-1200gal & 1-1400 gal, Whirlpool dryer & Kenmore washer (both front load), water softener, Ritchie 144 water master, well pump w/pressure tank, (2) sets of 4 head locks, vacuum pump, (3) Rubbermaid water tubs, (2) stainless steel double sinks, large assortment of various sized cattle gates, 100' Clay elevator feeder, (14) 10' & 8' cement feeders 120' belt conveyor w/converter, 30'conveyor belt, 30' auger feeder, 100' Badger plow feeder, 100' feeder elevator, 35' Clay feeder elevator, 200'+Patz gutter cleaner counter clockwise complete w/unit, (6) Houle alley scrappers w/(2) units, (36) calf stalls, (262) free stalls (to be sold in place in lots), (18) complete heifer stalls w/water bowls, mineral tub, 100+ fence post, 10 sheets of tin, grates, stalls & large quantity of cow mats to be sold in lots, 13gal Fill-Rite electric gas pump, 1 1/2 rolls of 3/8" & 1/2" cable wire, large pile of split dry fire wood, (14) rolls of 9000' square bale twine, (30) 75-100 day bags of corn seed, 1/2 roll mesh wire, goose cattle crowd gate, 60'manual cow curtain, (90) pasture cow mats, various waterer tanks, Original Fanning Mill in original paint manufactured by Kenosha Fanning Co, small wood storage shed (to be moved), (2) 6 ton grain bins w/augers, 8 ton grain bin w/auger & 25 ton grain bin w/auger, (3) different sized Harvesters.

SPECIAL INTEREST 70'x110' Cover-All green house to include: Curtains, doors, (2) "Big Ass" fans & lighting. 30'x40' green house barn w/new plastic, 60'x40' broad building heifer barn w/2"x8" truss rafters, 120'x30' Clear Span green house, 30'x70'cement bunker in 10' sections w/5+ extra sections, (14) 10'x10' cement bunker sections, (31) 4'x10' cement bunker sections w/center divider feet.

TOOLS: Many shop tools to numerous to mention & some household furniture.

Auctioneer's comment: We are very pleased to have the privilege of offering this high quality standard of cattle & equipment being sold at the Foote Family Farm. Everything has been well maintained though the 5 generations of this well managed farm.

Local hotels: Days Inn in Shelburne - 802-985-3334, Quality Inn in Shelburne - 802-985-8037 Cash or good check w/ID. *** Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright's Auction Service. *** Financing company available upon request, contact auctioneer.

Sale managed by Wright's Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT. Lunch catered by Wright's Catering Service.

Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com AUCTIONEER: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) 802-673-9840 CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) 802-888-3670 (C) 802-793-1583 OWNER: Jonathan & Linda Foote TEL: (H) 802-425-3167 (C) 802-598-4571 Ring men: Roland Ayers - TEL: 802-343-3750 Roger Maurais - TEL: 603-631-0800 Gate man: Jimmy Dean - Ontario

Clinic from B1 great. I’ve been thinking even more about the angle of the claw when I trim since the clinic.”

Earlier in March, similar clinics were put on in Watertown and Lowville, NY with the same positive response from farmers representing over 3,400 cows as well as profes-

sional trimmers; including one who trims over 8,000 dairy cows.

“In 45 years of farming this is the most worthwhile meeting I have ever been to,” shared a customer of Chelsea Thomas, Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant from Lowville, NY. Due to the success and positive

feedback from these workshops and knowing the value of knowledge that increases productivity in this challenging economy, Cargill will be sponsoring two Hoof Health Clinics in northern VT organized by Brad Saunders and Marty Waterman, one on April 11th. Contact your local

Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant for more information for more information on this and other Cargill-sponsored events. To find a Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant in your area please call 1-800-252-2565 and for more information on Cargill, visit Cargill.com/dairy.

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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, 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. 3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & T-Bone. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. 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, 607847-8800, 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 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203,

Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, April 10 • 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 • 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, 518868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, April 11 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY 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 Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Em-

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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

pire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, April 12 • 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 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef.

Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

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 802-626-8892 • 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 518569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Batavia, NY. 2012 Spring Consignment Auction to benefit Agriculture Education. Sponsored by the Farm Burewau. Now accepting

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quality consignments. William Kent, Inc., 585343-5449 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, 607829-2600 • 6:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. NY Spring Color Breed Sale. Held in conjunction with the NY Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, 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 518-4830800, 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-

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 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 Monday, April 16 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: East Derry, NH. Selling for the Estate of William Dearth. Tools, equipment, ‘66 Corvette & more. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc. 802785-2161 Wednesday, April 18 • 9:00 AM: Charlotte, VT. Complete dispersal of 346 freestall Holsteins. Long line of farm & barn equip. for the Foote Family farm. Wright’s Auction Service, 802-334-6115 • 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, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, 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 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 518-483-8787 • 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 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Union Springs, NY. Fleming Homestead Farms - also Carl & Esther Filer - 2 late model auctions held at same location, same day. Selling 7 tractors plus lots of almost new hay equip. & tillage, planters. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • Randolph, VT. Selling top herd of Holsteins along with Heifers & Milking Equipment for David Davoll. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Com-

plete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:25 AM: Newton, PA. Inventory Reduction.

Farm tractors & equipment. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-4641128 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 • 9:00 AM: Royalton, VT. Selling for Lucky’s Motorsports & Snowmobiles. Motocycle parts & clothing. Slling for Welch’s Hardware Store surplus rental equip., tools & hardware. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc. 802-785-2161 • 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 607-8295172 • 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., 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

• 11:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Spring Feeder Cattle Sale. All sizes, breeds & gender of Beef Cattle accepted. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, Sales Barn 860349-3204, Res 860-346-8550 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 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com 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, 315-3223500, 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 • 9:30 AM: Our Auction Yard, corners of Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY. Large Public Auction. Farm & compact tractors, machinery, industrial. Loading dock, free loading, lunch onsite. Consignments welcome. Goodrich Auction Service, Inc., 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com, auctionzip.com #10071 Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for

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

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

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net

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

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

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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 KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

L.W. HORST AUCTIONEER 1445 Voak Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0954 • Fax 315-536-6189 MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

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

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

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(cont. from prev. page) 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, 413-569-6421 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, 518-568-2257 • 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, 315-829-3105 • 8:30 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Rain or Shine.

Farm and Landscape Equipment Auction. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-8835828, Sales Barn 860-349-3204, Res 860-346-8550 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Townline Equipment Annual Spring Used Equipment Sale. C. W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802785-2161 • 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, 800-339COWS or 802-388-2661 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, 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 of cattle & machinery already.

Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 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, 315322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, May 5 • Rt. 125, East Middlebury, VT. Annual Spring Machinery Auction. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339COWS or 802-388-2661 • 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 518-483-8787, 483-8576, cell 5690460, Ed Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 8320616, 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: Boonville, NY. Advance Notice Kelleher Annual Equipment Auction. Please call with consignments. One piece or full line.

An auction that for years has been very sccessful for both seller and buyer. Trucking available. Kelleher Auction Service, 315-8230089, John 315-868-6561 cell • 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 Monday, May 7 • 11:00 AM: 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, May 8 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Wholesale Flower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 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, 518-4834106 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, June 1 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 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 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dispersal. Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg.

Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 Friday, July 13 • 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, 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, 607-7462226, 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 Friday, August 3 • 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 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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, 607746-2226, 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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 Saturday, November 10 • 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 Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, 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 Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT April 2, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .35-.45; 6175# .65-.70; 76-90# .75-.80; 91-105# .85-1.05; 106# & up 1.10-1.20.

Farm Calves: 1.25-1.40 Started Calves: .52-.56 Veal Calves: .75-1.4750 Open Heifers: .95-1.3250 Beef Heifers: .86-.99 Feeder Steers: .85-1.45 Beef Steers: .80-1.12 Stock Bull: .95-1.45 Beef Bull: .80-1.05 Boars: 1 at .75 Feeder Pigs: 2 at 80 Sheep (ea): 50-100 Lambs (ea): 60-160 Goats (ea): 80-190; Kids 10125.

Canners: up to 80.50 Cutters: 81-84 Utility: 85-90 Rabbits: 5-28 Chickens: 5-30 Ducks: 16-25 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT April 2, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 85.50-100; Breakers 82-94.50; Boners 75-87; Lean 55-78.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 90-200; 80-92# 90150; Vealers 100-120# 7090; 90-100# 70-90; 80-90# 80-92; 70-80# 55-82; 60-70# 45-57.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA April 3, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-75; Cutters 70-78; Util 78-89; Bulls 90-104; Steers 110120; Hfrs. 80-89.

Calves: Growers No. 1 90150; Hfrs. 1-1.50; Veal 851.10.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA April 3, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 15-38; 61-75# 10-75; 76-95# 40-75; 96-105# 52-72.

Farm Calves: 115-185/cwt Start Calves: 55-108 Feeders: 60-123/cwt Heifers: 70-82/cwt Bulls: 85/cwt Canners: 46-70/cwt Cutters: 74.50-84/cwt Utility: 84.50-92.50/cwt Sows: 29-51.50/cwt Boars: 22-23/cwt Lambs: 195-455/cwt Sheep: 32.50-87.50/cwt Goats: 35-185 ea.

Rabbits: 3.50-20 ea.

Poultry: 2-18.50 ea.

Hay: 15 lots, 1.80-5.40/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY March 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-200; Grower Bulls over 92# 80-220; 8092# 70-210; Bob Veal 10-65.

Cull Cows: Gd 63-88; Lean 45-73; Hvy Beef Bulls 70-99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1400; Springing Cows 1250-1400; Springing Hfrs. 1100-1500; Bred Hfrs.

850-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 9501800; Open Hfrs. 500-900; Started Hfrs. 150-500; Service Bulls 700-1300.

Beef: Feeders 50-130; Hols.

Sel 84-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 80230; Slaughter Sheep 30-65.

Goats: Billies 75-175; Nannies 65-125; Kids 20-80.

Swine: Sow 40-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY March 27, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 60-200; Grower over 92# 100-225; 80-92# 80-220; Bob Veal 10-75.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean 45-75; Hvy. Beef Bulls 74-99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 700-1400; Springing

Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs. 700-1350; Bred Hfrs.

750-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 10001350; Open Hfrs. 450-900; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 600-1000 Beef: Feeders 60-140; Hols.

82-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 80180; Market 100-225; Slaughter Sheep 30-85.

Goats: Billies 100-200; Nannies 65-130; Kids 10-80.

Swine: Sow 45-75; Boar 1030; Feeder Pig 20-80/hd.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY April 2, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 1.20-1.60; Grower over 92# 1.35-1.50; 80-92# 1.20-1.45; Bob Veal .70-.78.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-87.50; Lean 73-82; Hvy. Beef Bulls 90-92.50.

Beef: Hols. 87-90.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 340410; Market 120-170; Slaughter Sheep 72-78.

Goats: Billies 130-170; Nannies 90-120; Kids 55-110. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY March 28, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 140-190; Grower Bulls over 92# 145180; 80-92# 140-182.50; Bob Veal 20-70.

Cull Cows: Gd 75-86; Lean 65-78; Hvy. Beef Bulls 91105.

Beef: Feeders 80-175; Ch 108-116; Sel 97-101; Hols.

Ch 103-107; Sel 94-97.

Lambs: Feeder 185-255 Goats: Kids 170-220 Swine: Hog 55-62 DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY March 28, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 160-210; 80-92# 110170; Bob Veal 10-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 77-88; Lean 62-76.

Beef: Feeders 70-105; Ch 121-126; Hols. Ch 99-103.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 250300; Slaughter Sheep 45-70.

Goats: Billies 120-140; Nannies 80-120; Kids 20-45.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY March 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 110-205; Grower over 92# 100217.50; 80-92# 130-190; Bob Veal 30-79.

Cull Cows: Gd 82-91.50; Lean 70-87.50; Hvy Beef Bulls 87-99.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY April 4, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92#

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

150-175; 80-92# 160-175; Bob Veal 40-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-87; Lean 98.50.

Beef: Feeders 96-135; Beef Ch 100-105; Hols. Ch 92102.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 200230.

Swine: Sow 48-52.50 BATH MARKET Bath, NY March 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 190247.50; 80-92# 160-215; Bob Veal 10-70.

Cull Cows Gd 77-87; Lean 66-76; Hvy Beef Bulls 90-96.

Beef: Feeders 140-172.50; Hols. Ch 89-96; Sel 86-90.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 140.

Goats: Billies 130-150; Nannies 100-120.

Swine: Hog 66; Sow 40-51; Feeder Pig 60-65/hd.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY April 4, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 72-90; Canners/Cutters 60-78.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 84-98.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 55-80; 80-95# 5077.50; 60-80# 45-75.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Farm: Bull over 95# 85-172.50; 8095# 80-165; 70-80# 75-150; Hfr. calves 85-170.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 109-126.

Holstein Steers: Ch grain fed 97-108; Sel 85.50-92.

Slaughter Hogs: US 1-3 5061; Sows US 1-3 45; Feeders US 1-3 45-59.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 4050# 275-335.

Slaughter Sheep: M 35.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 145-200; Nannies L 140.

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 April 4, 2012 Hay: 95-255, 1st cut; 145390, 2nd cut.

Straw: 175 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY April 2, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.91; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .781.02.

Feeders: Dairy .61-.92; Bulls .90-1.24; Hfrs. 1.12-1.23; Steers 1.05-1.23.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1-1.90; up to 95# .10-2.40; Hols. under 100# 1.

Dairy: Milking age up to 1275.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA March 28, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 88.50, lo dress 82-84; Boners 79.50-83.50; Lean 7378.50, hi dress 79-80, lo dress 69-71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12902236# 95-97; YG 2 8561390# 86.50-89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 700# 106.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 800# 116.50; M&L 2 300500# 116-124; Cow/Calf prs.

S&M 1 810-950/pr; Bulls M&L 1 400-500# 150; M&L 2 500-600# 125.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 150-

172.50; No. 2 80-120# 127.50-150; No. 3 80-120# 85-120; Util 70-120# 45-80; Beef type 74-104# 100-190: Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 94# 190.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 231-291# 68-72.50; Sows US 1-3 500700# 48-53.50; Boars 400# 22.

Feeder Pigs: 30-45# 35-55; 50-60# 50-67.50/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 242.50-255; 60-80# 205-225; 80# 192.50195; Yearlings Ch 2-3 106# 170; Ewes Gd 1-2 142-200# 67.50-83.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-60# 109-117.50; 60-70# 130; Sel 2 30-40# 47.50-50; 40-50# 70-82.50; 50-60# 8892.50; Sel 3 20-30# 20-30; 40-50# 30-39; Nannies Sel 2 100-115# 127.50-140; Sel 3 80-90# 82.50-105; Billies Sel 1 130-150# 152.50-170.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA April 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 12451480# 123-128.50; Sel 12601490# 115-123; Thin/Ret. to Feed 102-113.50; Hols. & Jerseys Hi Ch & Pr 13351850# 113-117; Ch 14201610# 105-110.50; 17301780# full 96-106; cpl Thin & Cowish 85-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 1135-1320# 116-126; Sel/Full 1195-1435# 109114.50; Thin & Cowish 104108.50; Hols. 97-116.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 85-89; Boners 78-88; Lean 77-86; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 70.50-78; Shelly 68.50 & dn.

Bulls: 1755-1875# 94-98.

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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA April 4, 2012 Cows: Canners 55-77; Cutters 78-81; Util 81-91.

Bulls: 101-109 Steers: Ch 125-128.25; Sel 111-121.

Heifers: Hols. 91-99 Calves: 46-172ea.

Feeders: 72-143 Sheep: 75-101 Lambs: 181-325 Goats: 82-175 ea.

Kids: 5-165 ea.

Hogs: 59-67 Feeder Pigs: 91 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 100-121 ea.

Chickens: 5-11.50 Rabbits: 4-23.50 Ducks: 6.50-21 Sheep Families: 400-405 ea.

Cow/Calf Pair: 1000 ea. * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

Hogs: Feeders 50-75 ea; Roa575 ea; Sows 35-40; Boars 20-22.

Sheep: 70-110; Lambs 1.80-3.50.

Goats: 80-120 ea; Billies 100-190 ea; Kids 20-80 ea.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols./Dairy types 86-127; Hereford 910# 92; Hfrs.

Hols. Dairy types 485-625# 92-116; Bulls Hereford/Hols.

97-102.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 165-180; No. 2 80-120# 150-165; No. 3 80-120# 95-145; Util 60-80# 50-85.

Swine: Hogs 255-305# 6468; Sows 300-500# 5460.25; 510-615# 54-56.75; Thin/Weak/Rough (all wts.)

36-50; Boars 665# 30.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies 137155; Fancy Kids 140-157; Fleshy Kids 87-122; Small/thin/bottle 27-82.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 30-50# 215-247; 55-85# 205-242; 120-150# 125-150; Sheep all wts. 66-150.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Apr 17 & May 1 & 15. * Special Fed Cattle Sale April 17 & May 29. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale April 27 @ 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA April 3, 2012 Rabbits: 8-24 Bunnies: 3-10 Rabbit Family: 26 Chickens: 1.50 Chicken Family: 13 Peeps: .50-3 Hens: 2--7 Roosters: 2-14 Ducks: 5.50-11 Ducklings: 1.50-4 Gosling Peep: 10 Guinea Pigs: .50-2 Pigeons: 2.50-4.50 Pot Belly Pigs: 8-18 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 2.25; Fertile Americana 1.25; Fertile Leghorn White 1.50; Fertile Guinea 3; Fertile Mixed Color 1-1.25.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Easter Sale Carlisle, PA March 30, 2012 Goats: Fancy Kids 122-150; Fleshy Kids 80-120; Small/thin/bottle 18-78; 27 Families 97-148.

Lambs: 25-30# 265-285; 3039# Ch 312-332; Gd 225285; cpl thin 75-115; 40-49# Ch 295-324; Gd 240-290; 5059# Ch 250-275; Gd 220245; 60-69# Ch 240-255; Gd 212-235; 70-79# Ch 210215; Wool Lambs 83-88# 207-210.

Small Animal Sale: Rabbits 3.50-27; Bunnies 3-16; Rab-

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four bit Families 16-38l Golden Pheasant 15; Pigeos 3-4.75; Doves 6.50; Guinea Pigs 1.50-2; Chickens 2-7.50; Peeps .50-2; Chicken Families 4.50-5.50; Guineas 89.50; Ducks 7.50-12.50; Ducklings 3.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA March 30, 2012 US 1-2: 33 hd, 16.5-19.6# 200-242; 144 hd, 20-27.6# 198-265; 41 hd, 34-38# 160184; 8 hd, 45.6# 124; 113 hd, 50-59# 118-135; 16 hd, 6062# 114-134; 45 hd, 7176.5# 98-113; 12 hd, 85-89# 96-98; 6 hd, 92.5# 92; 36 hd, 107.5-122# 91-94.

US 2: 40 hd, 22-29.3# 180225; 8 hd, 38.7# 85; 36 hd, 40-48.6# 85-155; 6 hd, 58# 92; 26 hd, 60# 100; 16 hd, 73# 92-94; 6 hd, 87# 96; 9 hd, 97-99# 96-98; 13 hd, 101-117# 92-96.

As Is: 3 hd, 32.5-55# 72-80; 9 hd, 60-70# 80-90; 5 hd, 101-115# 64-89; 1 hd, 160# 44 * Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale - April 27. Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC April 2, 2012 Steers: 1246-1304# 116; 1442-1518# 119.50-121.

Holstein Heifers: Hi Ch 1246# 116; Ch 2-3 13281532# 107-109.50; Sel 1-3 1270-1382# 98-102.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 82-85; Boners 79-81.50; Lean 69.50-78.

Bulls: 894-1176# 91.5096.50.

Feeder Steers: Hols. 300500# 75-80; 500-700# 70-86; 400-500# 165-172.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300400# 122.50-135; 400-500# 135-150; M&L 2 300-500# 115-127.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400500# 151-165; M&L 2 300-

500# 115-135 Calves: 181. Bull Calves No. 1 94-122# 165-187; 80-92# 172-192; No. 2 94-122# 155170; 78-92# 150-170; No. 3 94-120# 100-150; 80-92# 85127; Hfrs. No. 1 94-110# 170-192; No. 2 82-112# 125155; Util 70-126# 35-87.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 254262# 69-71; Sows 290-400# 44-62; Boars 242-306# 3840.

Sheep: 86. Lambs Ch 2-3 30-40# 210-227.50; 40-50# 220-245; 50-70# 222.50252.50; 70-90# 130-160; 90110# 117.50-132.50; Gd & Ch 1-2 34-56# 160-200; 6070# 145-185; Ewes 144192# 67.50-77.50.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 under 20# 52.50-70; 30-40# 87.50-110; 40-60# 117.50122.50; 100# 175; Sel 2 unde 20# 25-45; 20-40# 67.50-85; 40-60# 87.50-102.50; 60-70# 87.50-107.50; Sel 3 under 20# 10-22.50; 50-60# 47.5072.50; Nannies 80-130; Billies 137.50-165.

Oats: 2 lds, 8.25-8.50/bu.

EarCorn: 4 lds, 175-220/ton.

Hay (/ton): 27 lds, Timothy Grass 75-155; Mixed 120285; Grass 75-210; Alfalfa/Grass 205-315.

Straw: 14 lds, 100-300/ton.

Round Bales: 3 lds, 22-75.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA April 2, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-2 1050-1370# 105-112; Hols.

Sel 1115-1118# 87.50-92.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 93-97, hi dress 106; Breakers 7580% lean 87-90, lodress 8686.50; Boners 79.50-85, hi dress 86.50-87, lo dress 7679; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78, hi dress 80-81.50, lo dress 70-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13452005# 95-103, few hi dress 104.50-106; YG 2 11051865# 85-91.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 400-500# 153; 700-900#

120-121; M&L 1 400-500# 125; 500-600# 133-144; M&L 3 300-400# 125; 600-700# 118.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 300500# 135-147.50; 500-700# 119-133; M&L 2 500-700# 100-110; Bulls M&L 1 300500# 148-162.50; 500-600# 126-141; M&L 2 300-500# 108-135; 500-700# 111-125.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 85120# 185-200, few to 230; No. 2 80-120# 140-180; No. 3 80-120# 100-130; Util 70120# 40-82.50; Beef type 210-270 120-152.50; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 95# 200.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 200-215# 65; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 55-57; Boars 150# 56.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 30-40# 255-272.50; 60-70# 237.50-265; 100# 157.50192.50; Yearlings Ch 2-3 70100# 140-166; Ewes Gd 1-2 150# 130; Ewes Gd 1-2 125190# 67.50-69.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-55# 97.50; 60# 110; Sel 2 45# 50; 55# 67.50; Nannies Sel 2 135# 80/cwt; Sel 3 80# 40-67.50; Billies Sel 1 105# 90; Sel 2 90# 70; Wethers Sel 2 75# 82.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA No report INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA March 24, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 170-180 Mixed Hay: 18 lds, 120-265 Timothy: 6 lds, 175-235 Grass: 5 lds, 165-190 Straw: 10 lds, 130-170 Corn: 1 ld, 70 Corn Fodder: 2 lds, 75-150 Soybean Stubble: 1 ld, 55 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY

New Holland, PA March 30, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1330-1600# 125-128; full/4-5 1480-1655# 121-123.50; Ch 2-3 12551600# 121-124; Sel 2-3 1170-1525# 118-121; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1320-1615# 110-114; Ch 2-3 1235-1580# 103-109; Sel 2-3 1240-1450# 100-103; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 11251465# 118-122.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 8589.25, hi dress 87-92, lo dress 79.50-85; Breakers 7580% lean 80.50-88, hi dress 86.50-94, lo dress 76-80.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-86, hi dress 84-90, lo dress 7779; Lean 85-90% lean 73.5081, hi dress 77.50-83.50, lo dress 67.50-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11402010# 94-98; hi dress 104.50-109, lo dress 8892.50.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 94-128# 140-157; 8092# 100-120; No. 2 80-128# 100-125; No. 3 72-130# 7590; Util 60-110# 20-40; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 85-125# 130-180; No. 2 80-100# 80-120.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA March 28, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 2-3 1135-1510# 112-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1255-1640# 107-112; Ch 2-3 1445-1620# 100.50-104; Sel 1-3 12601400# 96-99.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 89.50-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.5087, hi dress 87-88; Boners 80-85% lean 80-84, hi dress 84-86.50, lo dress 75.50-78; Lean 85-90% lean 72-77.50, hi dress 79.50-84.50, lo dress 64-68.

Bulls: YG 1 1025# 90.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-124# 160-182.50; 80-94# 155-170; No. 2 80-124# 130160; No. 3 80-124# 60-115; Util 65-130# 25-47.50; 8090# 125-195; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 80# 135.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 265-285# 61-63.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 30-45# 300-335; Ch 2-3 25-30# 240-290; 4060# 265-295; 60-80# 230265; Gd & Ch 2-3 40-60# 152.50-170; Ewes Gd 2-3 90-160# 66-77.

Goats: Kids Sel 20-40# 8090; 40-60# 120-130; Sel 2 20-40# 55-75; Sel 3 10-20# 16-30; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 144-150; Sel 2 80-130#

97.50; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 172.50-212.50; Sel 2 100150# 112.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA March 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1565# 128.50130; Ch 2-3 1275-1575# 124-128.50; full/YG 4-5 120123; 1650-1680# 119.50121.50; Sel 1-3 1045-1595# 119-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1260-1525# 112-115; Ch 2-3 1335-1585# 105-110.50; 1630-1725# 106-107.50; Sel 1-3 1175-1510# 98-104.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 Hols. 1205-1260# 110-114; Ch 2-3 1050-1500# 119-123; full/YG 4-5 115117.50; Hols. 1375-1735# 100-103; Sel 1-3 1050-1305# 115-116.50.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 84-87.50, lo dress 83.50-84; Boners 8085% lean 81-85.50, hi dress 85.50, lo dress 74.50-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-81, hi dress 83.50-85, lo dress 6874, very lo dress 60-67.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 6770, lo dress 60-65, very lo dress 50-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11601840# 90-100; hi dress 104.50-111; 2100-2340# 82.50-85; YG 2 1075-1315# 85-87.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 345-450# 150-160; 540# 140-142; M&L 2 230-240# 120-145; 400-430# 130-147; 520-530# 97-120; 815-870# 107-111; L 3 Hols. 650-900# 76-92; 1015-1100# 84-90; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-750# 110129; M&L 2 215# 117; 350450# 112-117; Herefords 107; 500-600# 105-115; Bulls M&L 1 400-460# 132; Herefords 112; 520-750# 105-130; Herefords 108; M&L 2 385-475# 107-135; 540-650# 85-105; Hols. L 3 Hols. 425-470# 67-77; 550910# 80-89.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 170-200; 8090# 180-197; No. 2 95-110# 150-175; 75-90# 155-185; No. 3 70-115# 75-150; Util 55-90# 30-82; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85-90# 170-215; No. 2 6090# 100-150.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 225-280# 65-69.50, singles 72-74; 285345# 64-66.50, singles 6773; 45-50% lean 230-275# 63.50-65.50; 326-360# 6062; Sows US 1-3 340-490# 51-59; 510-770# 54.50-56; Boars 615-770# 33; Jr. Boars 215-367# 49-55.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-55# 49-60; 80# 78; Roasting Pigs 150-190# 63-66.50/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20# 150; 30-60# 200-

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 250; 70-105# 147-207; 110115# 130; Yearlings 85-195# 100-120; Ewes Gd 2-3 130180# 65-85; Rams 170-195# 80-87.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 72-97; 45-60# 95142; 65-70# 157-167; Sel 2 under 20# 5-35; 20-40# 4085; 45-60# 65-112; Nannies Sel 1 90-150# 110-137; Sel 2 90-130# 77-112; Sel 3 80110# 60-75; Billies Sel 1 140180# 165-190; Sel 2 120160# 122-137; Wethers Sel 1 160# 182.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA April 2, 2012 Cattle: 96 Steers: Ch 116-122; Gd 110115.

Heifers: Ch 115-120; Gd 105-112.

Cows: Util & Comm. 78-90; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 100105.50.

Bulls: YG 1 80-95 Cattle: Steers 110-140; Bulls 100-130; Hfrs. 90-130.

Calves: 80. Ch 125-155; Gd 85-115; Std 15-80; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 100-170.

Hogs: 41. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 65-68; Sows US 1-3 4855; Boars 23-40.

Feeder Pigs: 7. US 1-3 2050# 22-52.

Sheep: 65. Lambs Ch 190230; Gd 150-180; Sl Ewes 55-80.

Goats: 15-150 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 170 Alfalfa/Grass: 220-235 Grass: 100-220 Timothy: 125-140 Mixed Hay: 95-150 Round Bales: 85-150 Lg. Sq. Bales: 95-170 Straw: 110-150 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA March 29, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1330-1600# 125-128;

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA April 2, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 269-315; 4050# fancy 315-322, late sale/black face 236-247; 6080# 213-275; 80-90# 205218; 90-110# 200-222; 110130# 176-194; 130-150# 156-170; 150-200# 164-182; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 230-280; hair lambs 194231; 60-80# 190-240; hair lambs 176-190; 80-90# 174194; 90-110# 179-200.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 90-108; 160200# 85-100; 200-300# 6578; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 70-86; 160-200# 66-81.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 106-120; 40-60# 114141; 60-80# 130-167; 80-90# 160-166; Sel 2 30-40# 84100; 40-60# 95-124; 60-80# 128-149; 80-90# 150-164; Sel 3 30-40# 66-76; 40-60# 62-88; 60-80# 92-120; 8090# 112-123; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 139-152; 130180# 152-166; Sel 2 80-130# 119-130; 130-180# 134-144; Sel 3 50-80# 78-93; 80-130# 88-103; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 171-194; 150-250# 210-225; Sel 2 100-150# 148-163; Sel 3 100-10# 125142.

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 last week corn sold steady to firm, wheat sold steady, barley sold steady to .05 lower, Oats sold .05-.10 higher & Soybeans sold .20-.30 higher.

EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.78-7.18, Avg 6.98, Contracts 5.39-5.40; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.417.05, Avg 6.70, Contracts 6.36-6.40; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.90, Avg 5.30, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.63; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.28-13.70, Avg 13.54, Contracts 13.10-13.20.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.84-7.33, Avg 7.04; Wheat No. 2 6.57; Barley No. 3 Range 5.50; Oats No. 2 4-5.20, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.7513.66, Avg 13.27; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.90-7, Avg 6.92; Wheat No. 2 Range 5-6.60, Avg 5.84; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6, Avg 5.05; Oats No. 2 Range 3.75-5.25, Avg 4.62; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.25-13.53, Avg 12.99.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.85-7.18, Avg 6.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.80-7.30, Avg 7.05; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.20-13.50, Avg 13.31.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.78-7.33, Avg 6.99, Month Ago 7.14, Year Ago 7.36; Wheat No. 2 Range 5-7.30, Avg 6.39, Month Ago 6.89, Year Ago 7.49; Barley No. 3 Range 46, Avg 5.20, Month Ago 5.47, Year Ago 4.79; Oats No. 2 Range 3.75-5.25, Avg 4.62, Month Ago 4.45, Year Ago 3.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.25-13.70, Avg 13.29, Month Ago 12.47, Year Ago 13.54; EarCorn Range 195-220; Avg 198.16, Month Ago 209, Year Ago 180.83.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-7, Avg 6.44; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.26; Oats No. 2 3-5.50, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 13.58.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary

March 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125.50-130; Ch 1-3 120-127; Sel 1-2 117-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 109114; Ch 2-3 100-107; Sel 1-2 95-99.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 122-126; Ch 1-3 118122; Sel 1-2 115-120.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 82-88; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84; Lean 8590% lean 72-77.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 104-112; Avg dress 94-102; lo dress 88-92.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 150-181; 500-700# 140-161; M&L 2 300-500# 120-155; 500-700# 97-120.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 137-150; 500-700# 115-135; M&L 2 300-500# 115-135; 500-700# 105-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-170; 500-700# 140-155; M&L 2 300-500# 110-145; 500-700# 105-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-75.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 190-230, late week sales 140-170; No. 2 80-120# 165-210, late week sales 100-140; No. 3 80-120# 60-115; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84105# 150-260, few graded hfrs. 340; No. 2 80-105# 95140.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 62-65; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5660.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5156; 500-700# 55.50-58.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 145-160; 45-50# 145; 60-80# 100-105; US 2 20-25# 200; 25-30# 120-150; 30-50# 135-160.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 250-292; 60-80# 220-257; 80-110# 188-226; 110-150# 153-186; Ch 1-3 40-60# 215-245; 6080# 178-225; 80-110# 170191; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 90-116; 160-200# 100-112; Util 1-2 120-160# 95-110; 160-200# 72-97.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 100-116; 40-60# 122148; 60-80# 158-175; 80100# 160-181; Sel 2 40-60# 92-114; 60-80# 116-148; Sel 3 20-40# 40-77; 40-60# 6591; 60-80# 92-115; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 142-155; 130180# 156-171; Sel 2 80-130# 126-141; Sel 3 50-80# 85100; 80-130# 103-120; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 195-215; 150-250# 235-255; Sel 2 100-150# 150-165; 150-250# 169-186.

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 150-350; Mixed Hay 150350; Timothy 150-295; Straw 120-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 245 lds 43 Straw; Alfalfa 100-380; Mixed Hay 90-350; Timothy 100-340; Grass 100265; Straw 130-200.

Diffenbach Auct, March 26, 105 lds Hay, 15 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 195-317; Mixed Hay 125-340; Timothy 100-340; Grass 105-265; Straw 130200.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: March 30, 38 lds Hay, 12 Straw. Alfalfa 177-380; Mixed Hay 90-292; Timothy 195305; Grass Hay 185-230; Straw 130-195.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: March 29, 36 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 100-225; Mixed Hay 120-350; Timothy 165230; Grass 160-250; Straw 155-180.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: March 28, 66 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 200-250; Mixed Hay 125-310; Timothy 130-295; Grass 100-265; Straw 135-192.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 210 Loads Hay, 31 Straw.

Alfalfa 95-335; Mixed Hay 75-240; Timothy 75-242.50; Grass 70-260; Straw 80-300, mostly 130-180.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: March 28, 41 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 180-200; Mixed 90-185; Timothy 155-190; Straw 130-150.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: March 26, 38 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 190-225; Mixed Hay 100-315; Grass 100260; Straw 160-300.

Greencastle Livestock: March 26 & 29, 21 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 160-355; Mixed Hay 90-155; Timothy 112150; Grass 147-180; Straw 80-110.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: March 31, 16 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 185-225; Mixed Hay 150-200; Timothy 180-220; Grass Hay 170215; Straw 130-140.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: March 27, 53 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 120-280; Mixed Hay 80-230; Timothy 110-235; Grass 70-200; Straw 125-265.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: March 24 & 27, 41 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 95-235; Mixed Hay 75-240; Timothy 195-242; Grass 160-207.50; Straw 92-180.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: March 30, 23 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 210; Timothy 160-180; Grass 235; Straw 175-188.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES April 2, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1245-1550# 125.50127.75; 1570-1635# 125126.25; Ch 2-3 1285-1540# 121-126; full/YG 4-5 118123; Sel 2-3 1070-1565# 113.50-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1565-1630# 111.50112.50; Ch 2-3 1455-1575# 106-107.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1240-1440# 123.50126; Ch 2-3 1230-1400# 121-123.25.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 75-80% lean 86.5090; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-86; Boners 80-85% lean 79.50-84, hi dress 8788, lo dress 76.50-79; Lean 88-90% lean 74.50-79, hi dress 81-84, lo dress 68-71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11501890# 94-99, lo dress 84-93.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 90-120# 175-195; 80-90# 165-195; No. 2 90-120# 150170; No. 3 80-105# 70-120; Util 75-100# 25-65. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale April 13.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA March 29, 2012 Alfalfa: 7 lds, 100-225 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 165230 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 250 Mixed Hay: 19 lds, 120-350 Grass: 6 lds, 160-187 Straw: 3 lds, 155-180 EarCorn: 1 ld, 165 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 95 Mixed Baleage: 1 ld, 100 Grass Baleage: 2 lds, 30/bale.

Mixed Baleage: 1 ld, 35/bale.

Alfalfa Baleage: 1 ld, 60/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA April 4, 2012 Alfalfa: 9 lds, 140-302 Mixed: 32 lds, 90-265 Grass: 11 lds, 80-275 Straw: 7 lds, 150-165 Baleage: 32/bu

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MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 2, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-10 Hens: 2-4.75 Banties: 1 Pigeons: 3-3.50 Guineas: 7.75-8 Ducks: 10.75 Bunnies: 2-6 Rabbits: 7-15 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

full/YG 4-5 1480-1655# 121123.50; Ch 2-3 1255-1600# 121-124; Sel 2-3 1170-1525# 118-121; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1320-1615# 110-114; Ch 2-3 1235-1580# 103-109; Sel 2-3 1240-1450# 100-103.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1125-1465# 118-122.50 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 85-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 79.5082.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80.50-85, hi dress 86.50-87, lo dress 76-79; Boners 8085% lean 79-84, hi dress 8587, lo dress 77.50-78; Lean 88-90% lean 73.50-77, hi dress 77.50-79, lo dress 67.50-73.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11402010# 94-98, hi dress 104.50-109, lo dress 8892.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 140-157; 80-92# 100-120; No. 2 80-128# 100125; No. 3 72-130# 75-90; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-125# 130-180; No. 2 80100# 80-120.

Local farmer is runner up in DEC photo contest The United Nations declared 2011 to be the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on issues of sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests.

Because of this significance, 2011 had been declared the Year of Forests by Governor Cuomo also.

In honor of this, The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Lands and Forests kicked off the Celebrating New York’s Forests Photo Contest.

This contest was an effort to increase awareness of and appreciation for all types of forests, urban and rural, large and small, public and privately owned, across the state. The agency received more than 530 amazing photos. To access them visit: www.dec.ny.gov/lands/78537.html. Among the semi-finalist contestants was local Oneida County farmer and grazing advocate, Troy Bishopp from Deansboro, NY. His entries captured the Semi-finalist title in the Forest Product Category, Hand Split Locust Fence Posts made by Rudy Miller from Georgetown, NY, and Enjoying the Forest Category, On the Towpath in Deansboro, NY.

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Hand Split Locust Fence Posts was chosen in the Forest Product Category.

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A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall

First spring trip down the lane I took my trip down

the lane on the lawnmower on the first day of spring, to see how

everything was growing. It was so beautiful with the bright sun shinning on the green of the hay fields that were showing above the early seasonal gray. All in all it was a very inspiring, cheerful trip.

Birds were singing

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songs everytheir where-looked like all robins to me as they are plentiful this spring, but there might have been a few other varieties too, although not so I could see them.

I usually can’t get down the lane until later in April. Between all the mud and getting stuck in the lane, the weather this spring made what wasn’t normally possible, possible and it seemed like it was right thing to do.

I’m still waiting for the weather to return to

normal, but I’m enjoying what we have been blessed with.

There is a pair of geese out at our pond and I’m sure they have a nest nearby that they are trying to keep hidden from us. I haven’t found it yet but they are always going off in another direction when we approach them.

Geese are so much fun to watch. They are large and have a stately sort of magic in the way they swim about.

I’m hoping that they will be successful with

ESTATE AUCTION “Reall Estate e - Personall Property”

PUBLIC AUCTION

ANNUAL SPRING INVENTORY REDUCTION & CONSIGNMENT SALE

Friday, APRIL 13 , 10:30 AM TH

CATSKILL TRACTOR, INC., FRANKLIN, NY Tractors & Industrial: Kubota M120 4WD w/cab & ldr, MF 4243 4WD w/canopy & ldr, Kioti CK25 4WD w/ldr (100 hrs), MF 135 diesel, IH 2404 industrial, Farmall H, Ford 5000 w/cab, IH 986, Case IH 385 4WD /ldr, IH 806, Mahindra 7010 4WD w/cab, JD 2755, Farmall 400 (wide front), MF 65 diesel, Ford 4600, MF 283, Ford 3400 w/loader, Coyote C26 articulating payloader, JD 440 dozer, Oliver 46-3 crawler loader, MF 2200 rough terrain forklift, Ford 575D TLB (3003 hrs), Case 480 Construction King TLB, Airflo tailgate sander, Econoline 12 ton 25 ft trailer, ARE contracter cap, gooseneck tri-axle trailer, 2001 Dodge Dakota 4WD pickup, 96’ Ford F250 4WD pickup, Tree Farmer C5D forwarder

Lawn & Garden: MF 1120 compact tractor w/mower & back blade, Husqvarna YTH20K46 lawn tractor w/deck & snowblower, Cub Cadet 2166, Cub Cadet 1170, Cub Cadet 2145, Wheel Horse 520H w/deck & tiller, Toro lawn tractor, sprayer, 16” & 20” Christmas tree balers, woodsplitter Salvage: Gehl 2340 disc mower conditioner, Gehl 1309 Scavenger spreader, NH 415 disc bine, Case 930 tractor w/cab, JD 2840 tractor Early Listing - Much More by Sale Day - Listing May Change Due to Daily Business Consignments Accepted Until Thursday, April 12th, 5PM Trucking Available Pre-Approved Financing Available Lunch Provided by Franklin Rotary Club Terms: Cash or Check. VISA and Mastercard accepted. Positive ID required. 4% Buyer’s Premium Waived if Paid in Full with Cash or Check. Nothing Removed Until Paid in Full. All Sales As Is Where Is. 20% Down payment required sale day balance due in 7 days.

Directions: From I-88 Exit 11, take State Rte. 357 East approx. 7 miles to Franklin. Turn left onto Otego Street. One block to auction.

Auctioneer: Frank Walker For updated listing or to view photos, visit www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID 19065 Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center Street, Franklin, NY • (607) 829-2600 • www.catskilltractor.com

LOCATED: 15192 S. Mosiertown Road, Meadville, PA 16335 North of Meadville on Rt. 19, Turn west onto Black Road, 1 3/4 Mile to ‘T’ then south 3/4 mile to auction.

1 1/2 Story Home, Small 2-Story Barn, 2-Story Garage-Workshop, Other Outbuildings, Small Pond. Pasture & Woods. On Lot Water & Septic. All Rights Transfer.

R.E. Terms: 10% Deposit at Auction, Balance in 30 Days.

REAL ESTATE: Country Farmette - Nice 10 Acre Mini Farm TRACTORS - DOZER - EQUIP. - TRUCKS - TRAILERS - BOAT HORSE CART & TACK - LOTS OF MISC.!

NOTE: Lots of Smalls! Mr. Snyder Attended Many Auctions!

TERMS: CASH, Checks by PRIOR Auctioneers Approval. If out of State/Area, bring bank letter of guarantee. Visit web site for photos.

ESTATE OF: Dan Snyder, ATTORNEY: Ross Prather ADMIN: Dan Jr. & Rober Snyder, Kim Lesher

(814) 382-2922

Web: www.csallenauctioneer.com AU-1620-L

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Implements: Case IH 8530 inline baler, Case IH DCX101 disc mower conditioner, Case IH DC92 disc mower conditioner, JD 825 disc mower conditioner, JD crop sprayer, NH 451 9 ft sickle bar mower, Kuhn TB181 ditch bank mower, AC 12 ft disc, NH 477 haybine, AC 10 ft transport disc, MF 41 sickle bar mower, Earfe 3 pt bale shredder, NH 790 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, NH 352 grinder mixer, King Kutter 8 ft back blade, Ford 3pt back blade, Danuser 3pt PHD (no auger), 6 ft 3pt box blade, 3pt transplanter, IH 12 ft transport disc, Kverneland BA5NR 5 btm auto-reset plow, Gehl 1000 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, Kasten running gear, Leinbach 3pt 6 ft disc (new), Fimco 3pt crop sprayer, 4 ft manure bucket, Land Pride 50” 3pt overseeder, IH 420 3 btm plow, Gehl 99 blower, NH 278 baler, IH 550 spreader, ground-drive spreader, bale spear, 3pt bale spear (new), Pequea HR10 rotary rake, Fella SM165 3pt disc mower, NH 258 rake, Oliver 3pt 3 btm plow, NH 166 hay inverter, Galfre 3pt disc mower, Sitrex H-90 V-rake, Unverferth 11 ft 3pt Perfecta, AC 10 ft plowing disc, MF 3pt sickle bar mower, Lowery 3pt PHD (new), Lowery 8 ft stone rake (new), King Kutter 5 ft finish mower (new), Hawkline 8 ft back blade, NH 310 baler, JD FBB grain drill, Oliver 546 4 btm side-hill hitch auto-reset mounted plow, NH 315 baler, Bush Hog 12 ft transport disc, MF 2-row corn planter (nice), Kelly Ryan 8 ft bagger, NH 1307 side-slinger spreader, Kuhn GA3200 rotary rake, Gehl 55 grinder mixer, NH 28 blower, Brillion 12 ft cultipacker, Claas 250 RotoCut round baler, JD 1327 disc bine, IH 496 21 ft wing disc, Kuhn 5001 tedder, Gehl 860 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, Anderson M-90 log loader, Tuffline 8 ft back blade, Taylor Pittsburgh 6 ft S-tine spring harrow (new), Taylor Pittsburgh 8 ft chain drag (new), Taylor Pittsburgh potato hiller (new), AgriMetal bedding chopper, Salford 450 field cultivator, JD 1600 12-shank chisel plow, poly bunk feeders (5 & 10 ft), 3pt boom pole (new), poly spin spreader (new), metal spin spreader (new), 16 ft farm gates (new), 10 ft corrale panels (new), IH 310 1 btm plow, JD 1327 disc bine, Nelson chipper (diesel), NH 478 haybine, NH running gear, Gehl 865 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, JD 12 ft cultimulcher, (2) basket tanks, JD 14T baler, Grimm tedder, Nicholson tedder, Kuhn GF5000 mounted hyd-fold tedder, 3pt cultivator, IH manure spreader, Pequea tedder, Kidd round bale processor, Gehl TMR mixer, Valmetal 5500 round bale chopper, skid steer QT snow pusher, zone tiller, bedding chopper, NI 484 round baler, head gate, NI 3615 spreader, Brillion 16 ft transport drag, NH 316 baler, NH 28 blower, NH 24 table blower, Yellow Devil sprayer, Bear Cat PTO chipper, Tufline 3 pt disc, Land Pride 3 pt rototiller, fuel tank w/pump, dump trailer, Farmall 460 hitch, bale unroller, spike harrow, (2) 5 ft rotary mowers, grain elevator, NH 256 rake, Kverneland 4 btm plow, JD 720 9 ft haybine, Sitrex 5-shank chisel plow, JD 926 disc bine (nice)

Sat., April 21, 2012 • 9 AM

their nest as little fluffy goslings are always welcome here.

A young fellow from our area who spent more time behind his grandfather’s team of work horses than on his tractors, is going to Kenya, Africa, on a short mission trip this summer.

What’s unique about this is that he’s a cadet at West Point and other cadets and staff are also accompanying him. They are traveling there under the auspices of the Navigators, with the main purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the short time that they are allowed.

We are still a blessed nation!

Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be frightened!” he said. I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified, but he isn’t here!

For he has come back to life again, just as he said he would. Come in and see where his body was lying. (Matthew 28:5&6) TLB

2012 National Junior Angus Show heads to Louisville

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Junior Angus members will meet in Kentucky July 15-21.

The National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) is the highlight of the summer for many Angus families, and this year the big event takes place July 15-21 in Louisville, KY. While the cattle shows are the main attraction, the week also includes the showmanship competition, junior activities and a variety of lifeskills contests.

“The National Junior Angus Show is an exciting event for Angus youth and their families across the country,” said Robin Ruff, junior activities director for the American Angus Association®. “It is more than just a traditional cattle show. It’s an event that challenges youth to build life skills and develop long-lasting relationships.”

Sponsored by the Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky Angus and junior Angus associations, this year the NJAS is themed “In a League of Our Own.” The week-long event kicks off Monday, July 16 with the Parade of States during the Opening Ceremonies at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, home of the North American International Livestock Exposition.

NJAS cattle shows More than 1,100 head of cattle are expected to compete in the NJAS showring this summer.

Official judges are as follows: Mark Johnson, Orlando, OK, will select champions in the owned heifer division. Judging bred-and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, and bred-and-owned bulls will be Jeff Gooden, Iberia, MO. Steers will be evaluated by Steve Reimer, Chamberlain, SD. States will join together to compete for the Best Five Head, while individual members will vie for Junior Premier Breeder and Silver Pitcher Award.

The NJAS cattle ownership and postmark entry deadline is June 1. Entries can be made online at www.angus.org/njaa.

NJAS Showmanship Contest The 46th Annual

NJAS Showmanship Contest is sure to be an attention-grabbing event. Two junior Angus members from each state will be given the opportunity to compete for the title of “Top Showman.” The judges are: Anne Patton Schubert, Taylorsville, KY, Amie Stertzbach, Louisville, Ohio, and Jonathan Perry, Fayetteville, TN. NJAS Carcass Steer Contest A twist to the traditional cattle show, the Carcass Steer Contest allows Angus juniors to increase their awareness of the important role Angus cattle play in the beef industry. Dr. Curtis and Ann Long of Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, MO, contribute cash prizes for the steer contest through their permanent endowment fund administered by the Angus Foundation. They believe the contest is significant because it teaches juniors about the product they are raising — quality Angus beef.

“Participants need to know the results of their cattle so they can learn, go home and make a better product for the consumer,” Long said.

Educational contests Outside the showring, hundreds of junior members will participate in more than a dozen educational contests. Youth can enter individually in the following: prepared and extemporaneous public speaking, career development, graphic design, writing, photography, livestock judging, and video and poster competitions.

In addition, each state can enter a team in the quiz bowl, team sales and fitting contests, as well as the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off, herdsmanship and scrapbook contests.

Contest entry deadlines and further information about the NJAS are available at www.angus.org/njaa or by con-

tacting the Junior Activities Department at 816383-5100.

A coloring session is also provided for those younger family members not able to participate in junior contests.

NJAA annual meeting Also during the week of shows and competitions, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) hosts its annual

meeting. Two delegates from each state will gather together to review the organization’s bylaws and elect six new directors to the NJAA Board. The new directors and officers will be announced during the awards program at the conclusion of the week.

The NJAS is also a time to recognize outstanding Angus youth.

The Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary will award a number of scholarships to deserving recent high school graduates and college students. And to help prepare younger members for a successful future, the NJAS mentoring program partners senior and novice members together to get to know one an-

other and feel comfortable meeting other juniors.

“While joined together in the spirit of competition, Angus youth are encouraged to make friends and learn from each other,” Ruff said.

“These juniors are the future of the Angus breed, and it is encouraging to see them interact on a national level.”

COMPLETE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION JD TRACTORS - HAYING LINE - CLYDESDALE HORSES SHOW WAGONS - SHOW AND WORK HARNESSES FOR DR. LONNIE AND DONNA MEEUSEN

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 @ 10:30 A.M. (Horse Preview Fri. Eve. April 20 @ 6:00 p.m.)

2416 CHAUTAUQUA HOLLOW ROAD DALTON (LIVINGSTON CO.) NEW YORK 14836

(Off State Route 70 over the railroad tracks across from Lawson’s Gravel Pit) From Dalton take Rte 70 south about 3.3 miles to right turn onto Chautauqua Hollow Road and come back north to the very end of the road.

From Canaseraga/Swain follow Rte 70 north to the Allegany Co./Livingston Co. line (about 5 miles north of Swain) and about 1/10 mile into Livingston Co. turn left onto Chautauqua Hollow Road and follow to very end.

Having sold the Veterinary Clinic a few years ago the time has come for Doc to retire from years of farming and dedicate more time to the luxury of travel and the pursuit of big game!

Selling will be: (NOTE Sale Order: Machinery First at 10:30 a.m.; Horses app. 12:00 Noon followed by Horse Equipment and Tack) “NEW” MFWD TRACTORS—TRUCK—TRAILERS—SKID STEER—GATOR: JD 6430 Premium MFWD Tractor, cab, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 tires, selling complete with 673 quick attach (electric) loader with bucket, only 1064 hrs.! (bale spear sells separately); JD 6715 MFWD Tractor, cab, duals, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 rear tires, just 854 hrs.!; JD 6220 MFWD Tractor, open station, ROPS bar, (this open station allowed Donna to tan while working!) 2 remotes, 12.4x24 front tires and 18.4x30 rear, 650 light duty hrs.!; NH 150 diesel skid steer with only 279 hrs., with bucket (manure fork and bale spear selling separately); 2002 Ford F350 dually pickup, IH 7.3L diesel, 35,000 orig. owner miles!!; 1997 Barrett alum. gooseneck horse/livestock trailer, 28x8x8, real nice!; 2002 Car Mate Cargo Trailer with drop down door 24x8x9, bumper pull, nice shape!; 2004 “Quality” bumper pull 16 ft. flat deck (very low usage) car trailer; JD 620i “Gator” 4x4 with hyd. dump box; Firestone 18.4x38 hub duals; Goodyear 18.4x38 snap on duals; (14) JD suitcase weights; JD 500 “Multi-terrain” lawn mower, only 290 hrs.; NICE HAYING TOOLS: MF “Hesston Line” (Agco) model 1839 square baler with thrower like brand new used 1 1/2 seasons!; JD 457 round baler Silage Special, net wrap, “cover edge”; JD 946 MOCO diskbine (impellers), 3 yrs. old, 13 1/2 ft. cut; H&S 30 ft. 12 wheel rake; IH 5 bar hyd. rake; Kuhn GF5001 Gyrotedder 4-star with hyd. fold; Horst 27 ft. round bale wagon; Homemade 20 ft. round bale wagon; nice wooden rack kicker wagons; Two (2) H&S 18x8 steel rack kicker wagons; Several running gears; NH 33 ft. skeleton transport hay elevator; JD 1018 pull type 10 ft. offset rotary mower; TILLAGE LINE—SPREADER—DRILL: MF 18 in. 5-b on the land plow; Ford 151 18 in. 4-b plow; MF 25 ft. fold up disk; CIH trailer type 10 shank chisel plow; JD 12 ft. cultimulcher; NH 514 manure spreader with new slippery floor, hyd. end gate; IH 510 seed only 23 disc grain drill; 22 PUREBRED REGISTERED AND GRADE CLYDESDALES Coggins will be current! “The Gentle Giants” Selling App. 12:00 NOON after the farm machinery: Seven (7) Mares exposed to Clydesdale Stallion will be pregnancy examined! Nine (9) Geldings (2 to 9 yrs. old) 17.2 to 19 plus hands! (Note: Geldings will be shod!); One (1) Stallion from good breeding background; Four (4) Fillies (yearlings to 3 yrs.) PLUS one late fall foal;

HORSE EQUIPMENT—TACK—ACCESSORIES: (Sells right after the horse auction): Two (2) 5th wheel draft horse show wagons; Fancy draft horse show cart; 5th wheel rubber tire practice wagon; Antique restored “Doctors” buggy; Pioneer forecart; Poles for 4 and 6 hitch; Six (6) Fancy Bio Show Harnesses made in Ohio by N.&A. Harness makers, complete with show boxes; Four (4) sets of custom made Bio and some spotted work harnesses; Beta driving lines from cart to “8 Up”; Small 5th wheel practice wagon very smooth rider; Misc. tack items; Wheelbarrows; Seven (7) Nylon feed tubs 10x4; Four (4) Rubbermaid water troughs; 20x40 shade cover complete with poles; Four (4) rolls (640 ft. long) of 3 wire Nylon corral fence and hangers; Selection of (new) rough cut lumber (leftovers from new barn) 2x6; 2x4 and 1 in. x various widths to 10 inch; Jim’s NOTE: Doc has worked many long hours over many years for so many of us! He is deserving of a good sale and Many Happy Years of Retirement. Set aside Sat. April 21 from your busy calendar and just plain plan to attend this neat auction sale!

Horse Preview is Fri. Eve. @ 6:00 P.M.!

Terms: CASH. Checks in U.S. Funds will be accepted from known persons in good standing with the Auction Company or the Sellers.

Unknown persons will need a currently dated bank letter addressed to this auction for immediate removal privilege! Otherwise plan to leave purchased items until check is cleared! Nothing is to be loaded or removed until properly settled for in full sale day. Lunch and comfort facilities on site!

Information from Owners: Dr. Lonnie and Donna Meeusen 585-476-5688

Auction Conducted by James P. Pirrung and Associates

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

New York State Maple Foundation The New York State Maple Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization, that through generous donations, funds projects that educate the public on New York State maple production and its history, increases the awareness about this renewable resource and supports maple based research. The Foundation’s board is made up of maple producers from across the state and is an all-inclusive representative of New York maple.

The Taste The Tradition™ logo and its tag line is available to all New York maple producers for use on their New York maple products and promotional

materials regardless of affiliation or association. The development of the logo was funded by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and entrusted to the New York State Maple Foundation. The Taste The Tradition™ is the sole property of the New York Maple Foundation and the following is the permitted use of the Taste The Tradition™ logo and tag line: • All maple products under this logo or tag line must be produced in New York State • All maple products under this logo comply with the packaging and labeling requirements defined by the state of New York Agriculture and Markets

• All maple products under this logo are of high quality and taste • All maple products under this logo shall bare the New York producers information, if packaged by a non-maple producer partner • When incorporating the Taste The Tradition™ logo in combination with your own company logo, it shall be displayed as a sticker and must be smaller in size then your own company logo • Any reproduction of the logo or tag line and its use must follow the established guidelines for use of Taste The Tradition™.

If you would like more information about the New York State Maple

Foundation, contact Terry Laubisch at 585-798-0751 or visit www.newyorkmaple.org.

As a partner of the NYS Maple Foundation, it is suggested to make a donation to the Foundation of $.01 per container sold by you or your organization for any product sold under Taste The Tradition™ brand. This money will be used for education, research and promotion of New York State maple.

NYSMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; and as such, your donation may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The NYSMF is recognized by the New York State Charities Bureau.

FARM M AUCTION

Early spring leads to early corn planting questions

LOCATED: 2474 Livingston Road, Jamestown, PA Go South of Rt 285 on Church Road to Livingston Road, West to Farm TRACTORS: JD 4020, 1970; Case 1490 w/Cab; IH Cub Low Boy 185 w/60 in. Mower Deck; M.M. M5, Rebuilt Motor; IH 384 Diesel w/Front Loader, AC 7000; AC WD w/rebuilt Motor & 3 PTH; MF 85 HORSE TRAILER: 18 ft. 3 slant, Tandem Axle COMBINE-GRAIN DUMP TRUCK: IH 1460, 4WD, JD Flex Head, JD 643 Corn Head; IH 16 ft. Grain Truck, Gas SKID STEER: NH L485... ATV’S: (2) Polaris, 2WD BALERS: (2) Round JD 535 Auto Twine Wrap; NH BR 740; BIG SQUARE: Hesston 4755, 3x3, w/Preservative Application; SMALL SQUARE: JD T14 HAY EQUIP.: (2) Hesston 1130 haybines; NI 7 ft. Cut Ditioner, NH 258 Hyd. Dr., Front Dolley Wheel, Rubber Mount Teeth; United Farm Tools 6 Bale Carrier, Tandem Axle; Smaley 45 ft. Elevator, PTO Dr. TILLAGE-PLANTING: Case 5 Bottom Semi Mount Plows; Landall Soil-Saver, 5-Shank, Pull Type; Clenco 4-Shank Chisel Plow; 20 ft.

Fold Up Finisher; (2) Culti-Mulchers: 15 ft. IH 415 and 10 ft. Brillion; Field Gen. 500, 3 PTH Spreader; JD Van Wert Grain Drill; (2) JD 1240 4-Row Plateless Com Plantars (1 for Parts) MORE EQUIP.: Gehl MS125 Manure Spreader, Tandem 2-Beater, Hyd. End Gate & New Webb; JD 125 Bu. Spreader; RCR 2584 Landpride 7 ft. Brush Hog; IH 8 ft. Pull Type Brush Hog; King Cutter 6 ft. Brush Hog; Farm King 3 PTH, 5 ft. Finish Mower, NH 770 Harvestor (No Heads); NI 325 Corn Picker, 12 Roll, NR; Small Grain Cleaner; (2) Hutchinson 57 ft. Grain Augers, 6 & 8 in.; New 3400 EZ-Trail Gravity Wagon and R. Gears, 330 Bu. MILK PARLOR-SILO UNLOADERS-MISC.: Surge 4 Stall Side Opening Parlor, Pipeline System; (5) West Falla Milking Claws; Bou-Matic 5 HP Vac Pump; (2) Balance Tanks; Silo-Matic 20 ft. and Patz 98B Silo Unloaders; Badger 78 ft. Feeder Auger 80 ft. Bunk Roof System; Stenway Locking Head Gates; (4) 12 ft. & 7 Head Heifer and (1) 16 ft.-7 Head Adult; Farm Gate; R Bale Feeders; Tucoma Alum Truck Cap; (4) Wire Corn Cribs TERMS: CASH, Checks by PRIOR Auctioneers Approval. If out of State/Area, Bring Bank Letter of Guarantee. May be more added after Adv. Dead Lines. Visit Web site for Photos

Pioneer agronomists suggest evaluating weather forecast, emergence score, soil temperatures

Thursday y Aprill 12,, 2012 2 - 10 0 AM

OWNERS: Larry Crom and Others (724) 927-2074 Food by Woods Concessions • Job Johnny by Kink’s Environmental Services

814.382.2922 www.csallenauctioneer.com AU1620-L

The early spring in many parts of the country has corn growers considering whether now is the time to plant.

Early planting can provide potential benefits, such as more time for crop development and the potential to help reduce the effects of mid-summer droughts. But early planting isn’t risk free.

For those considering early planting, Pioneer agronomists recommend the following tips: • Don’t just look at

Auction, Auction, Auction April 28th, 2012 1:00pm 4723 Battle Creek Road, Windham Twsp.

Athens, PA

Tom Mullen Assoc. & Ingham Auction Service

18.8 Acre Hobby Farm being auctioned with 66% of mineral/sub-surface rights to transfer at the time of the sale. Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath remodeled farmhouse with two barns. Close to Athens, Nice Country setting. Contents being Auctioned also, Feel free to call for a private showing of the property before the auction date.

to pre register for Auction please call

Call Matt Mullen at 607-857-8336 or Margo Chilson at 607-331-1679

607-565-3491 607-379-6344 607-598-2368

Open House April 23 thru 28 Auction being conducted by Ingham Auction Service 607-598-2368

Don’t Miss This One Folks!!!

Call Ingham Auction Service for Terms & Conditions of Auction

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today’s weather, look at tomorrow (and the next day), too. Agronomic experts recommend looking at the weather forecast 10-days postplanting as this period can have the most impact on seed growth.

When the first water imbibed by a seed is too cold — such as via a cold rain — imbibitional chilling injury can result. A spring frost also can decrease corn plant populations or force replant. Freezing temperatures can kill the growing point even if it is under the soil surface. As temperatures increase, the process needed for germination occurs at a faster rate, leading to more rapid emergence.

• Evaluate hybrids for their stress emergence scores. Pioneer assigns stress emergence scores to help growers

choose products for early planting or fields with a history of cold stress challenges. Pioneer also assigns highresidue suitability ratings based on a combination of the following trait scores: stress emergence, northern corn leaf blight, anthracnose stalk rot, gray leaf spot and Diplodia ear rot.

• For no-till or reduced-till operations, it may be best to delay planting. Residue over the seed furrow can reduce soil temperatures by 10 degrees or more, leading to delayed emergence and possible stand loss.

For more information on soil temperatures, stress emergence scores or residue management, visit Pioneer’s website and click on agronomy.

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Sat., April 21, 2012 • 10 AM PLEASE BRING CATTLE IN ON FRIDAY April 20th

For info call: 585-394-1515

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sat., May 5, 2012 @ 10 AM

Heale joins CRV as territory development specialist Rod Heale, Wyoming, NY, has joined CRV as a territory development specialist. Coming to the organization with more than 20 years of experience in the A.I. industry, Rod has a strong working understanding of the dairy industry. He has helped farmers improve their business and stay on the cutting-edge through previous related roles — from service

technician to area sales manager.

“Rod will be key in materializing the vision of CRV,” stated Jim Bayne, area sales manager. “Rod’s ability to work out the details and motivated attitude are essentials to his new function and will ensure his success.”

As a territory development specialist, Rod will be responsible for devel-

oping distributor networks, service support teams and reproductive management support for dairy producers to continue improving how they operate. Working with field, office and his extensive network, Rod will identify and recruit the tools and people needed to better work with dairy owners and herd managers.

“I’m excited to be on

the front lines with developing a new organization,” Rod said. “Seeing the immediate impact of the team’s hard work as we continue to fill the needs of producers will be a rewarding endeavor to pursue.”

To learn more about CRV, it’s people, or products in your area, please visit www.crv4all.us or give us a call at 1-800-

Finch: Agriculture funding restored in state budget Legislature agrees to remove previously planned cuts Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R, C, I — Springport) on March 29 announced that the state budget agreement will not make cuts to agricultural programs that had previously been planned. Legislative leaders had originally planned to cut important agricultural programs from this year’s budget, but Finch and his colleagues were able to ensure that they were restored.

“Farmers are the backbone of our economy and provide essential products for so many throughout the region. Many

farmers have been struggling, and to cut agricultural funding would have been devastating.

I’m happy to say that we were able to restore a significant amount of funding for programs important to New York farmers,” said Finch.

The agreed upon budget will restore funding to the following programs: • Farm Viability Institute — $821,000 restored, for a total of $1,221,000; • FarmNet (Farm Family Assistance — $100,000 increase, for a total of $484,000;

• Northern NY Agriculture Development — $200,000 increase and full restoration, for a total of $500,000; • Tractor Rollover Prevention (ROPs) — $100,000 restored; • Cornell rabies prevention — $100,000 restored; • Maple Producers — $100,000 restored; • Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program — $400,000 restored.

Furthermore, the budget will reject a new fee for research and marketing that was to be levied on dairy farmers.

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CRV is a global cattle improvement organization that exists to improve quality of life.

CRV’s USA headquarters in Madison, WI was established in September 2009. Because we

genuinely care, we pay attention to your farm, industry, and the general society. Our business goes beyond genetics providing service and information on all continents with dairy and beef farmers.

22nd ANNUAL SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA AUCTION Watch Next Week’s Ad for Complete Listing

SAT. APRIL 21ST • 9:00 AM HELD AT ALLEGANY FAIRGROUND 15 NORTH MAIN ST, ANGELICA, NY 14709

We are excited again this year to host our 21st Annual Spring Extravaganza auction.

Held at the Allegany Co. Fairgrounds, located at 15 North Main St, Angelica, NY Call now to consign for advertising.

585-567-8844 or 585-261-8844

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PUBLIC AUCTION

Wed., April 25TH, 2012 • 9:30 AM Newark Valley, NY

The greatest selection of farm & construction equipment we have had - TRACTORS, COMPACTS, CONSTRUCTION, TILLAGE, PLANTING & HARVESTING EQUIPMENT Your Consignments Welcome - No Buyers Premium Check Auctionzip for pictures and info

GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE, INC. Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

(607) 642-3293

Double K Livestock Sales Inc 3180 Turnpike Rd Sennett, NY 13021

Saturday, April 28TH Annual Spring Machinery Auction @ 9:00AM (Advertising deadline for Machinery is April 16TH)

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Weekly Livestock Auctions Every Tuesday & Thursday We offer complete farm auction services Complete Dairies Bought and Sold For more information and/or trucking Sale Barn 315-253-3579 / Kalan 315-374-3428

NY All Breeds Dairy Sales - April 13th & 14th Held in conjunction with the great NY Spring All Breeds Show Colored Breeds Sale: Friday, April 13th, 6:00PM Ayrshire; Brown Swiss; Guernsey; Milking Short Horn breeds will all be represented! Many fancy Junior, 4-H project calves will sell plus some special bred heifers! The best of all these breeds will be made available! Many will win all year long!! (Catalogs will be available at Ringside)

Holstein Sale: Saturday, April 14th, 4:00PM 80 sensational Holsteins will sell including fancy show age heifers, Sale Managed By contract calves, a special group of young deep pedigreed fresh cows & bred heifers!

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Assemblyman Blankenbush and Assemblyman Magee praticipate in the tree un-tapping as Oneida County Maple Princess Tess Legler assists with the spout removal.

Photos courtesy of VVS FFA

New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets presents VVS FFA President Neil Collins with a Proclamation from Governor Cuomo declaring March 25 as Maple Sunday.

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo un-taps a maple tree with New York State Maple Princess and VVS FFA Vice President Anna Catello.

Maple Weekend features “un-tapping” of trees State Ag Commissioner attends for 13th Year VERONA, NY — The 13th annual VVS FFA Maple Weekend Tree Tapping Ceremony took an unusual twist this year. With a background of budding trees and green grass, state dignitaries, maple royalty, and VVS FFA members participated in the annual festivities by un-tapping the maple trees. For the first time,

the participants removed the sap buckets and pulled the spouts from the tree signaling the end of the maple syrup season. Unusually mild weather during mid-March brought an early end to the flow of sap.

“It was an interesting way of doing our annual ceremony here at VVS. I personally have been taking part in this annual ceremony for three years. This year’s ceremony though I

do have to say was my favorite as I got to un tap a tree with Senator Griffo, a pleasant twist from past years”, said New York State Maple Princess Anna Catello.

“It was a great ceremony and the fact that it featured a tree un-tapping instead of our usual tapping ceremony made it all the better. I enjoyed my opportunity to un-tap a tree with Assemblyman Brindisi,”

said Laura Strobel, Oneida County Maple princess.

The annual event marks the 13th consecutive year that the current New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets attended the event. Nearly 2,000 people enjoyed pancake breakfasts and toured the VVS FFA maple facility as part of the four -day, two weekend event.

VVS FFA President Neil Collins assists Assemblyman Brindisi by removing a lid from the maple sap bucket as part of the tree un-tapping ceremony while Oneida County Maple Queen Laura Strobel un-taps a bucket on the adjacent side.

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H-2A sheepherders given temporary extension U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced recently that it extended an accommodation for H-2A workers in the sheepherding industry to transition to the three-year limitation of stay requirements.

USCIS will require H2A sheepherders who have reached their maximum three-year period of stay to depart the United States

by Aug. 16, 2012, and

remain outside the country for at least three months before petitioning for H-2A classification again.

The H-2A program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs.

H-2A nonimmigrant workers are subject to a three-month departure requirement once they have been in the United States

in an H-2A status for a maximum threeyear period.

USCIS announced its limitation of stay requirements under a final rule that became effective on Jan. 17, 2009.

The agency granted an accommodation for H-2A sheepherders in December 2009 in deference to prior practice exempting them from the three-year limitation.

Some petitioners may

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have had a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, denied solely on the basis that the H-2A sheepherder had exceeded the three-year limitation of

stay. Affected petitioners may request that USCIS reopen these cases on a Service Motion by sending an email to csc-ncsc-followup@dhs.gov with

‘H-2A Sheepherder Service Motion Request’ in the subject line. Requests will be accepted through April 20.

Source: ASI Weekly, March 23

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Celebrating our environmental successes

by George Greig, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Farmers are taking to the fields earlier than anyone can remember thanks to a mild winter. While we know the danger of frost has not passed, there is something about spring — from the new animal and plant life to the clean smell of soil — that makes me eager to get into the fields.

My brother and I grow soybeans and corn in Crawford County and last year’s wet conditions were less than ideal. Hopefully this year will be better, and though you can’t control Mother Nature, you can control how you prepare and protect your land.

April 22 is Earth Day and this is the perfect time to celebrate our rich resources and the farm families who work hard each day to protect them.

Farmers are the original stewards of the land and know good soil is the key to successful farming. I am proud of the work done by our producers and

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agribusinesses together with 66 local conservation districts to safeguard our soil and water supply.

Farmers have been using effective conservation practices like nutrient management, cover crops, streamside buffers and no-till or low-till farming for several decades, and it is clear this commitment to conservation is paying off.

Nitrogen and phosphorus loads going into the Chesapeake Bay have been reduced by an estimated 41 percent. More than 2,900 of our farmers across the state have established nutrient management plans for 700,000 acres. Thanks to programs like Resource Enhancement and Protection, or REAP, farmers have implemented conservation practices on their operations like conservation and nutrient management plans, grassed waterways, no-till planting and waste storage structures.

While we’ve made progress, our work isn’t done.

The agriculture industry must play a leading role in the efforts surrounding the Chesapeake Bay and other critical estuaries flowing into the Delaware, Genesee, Ohio, Potomac and Susquehanna rivers and Lake Erie. With 12.7 million citizens and more than 63,000 farms, our efforts across the state and throughout the region are meaningful.

On April 19, the state Department of Agriculture will partner with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to highlight the importance of another segment of agriculture to a healthy environment — trees. We’ll visit Rockelman’s Nursery in York County to teach elementary students about the land of “Penn’s Woods,” sustainable forestry and how nurseries are helping to keep Pennsylvania green.

Pennsylvania is home to nearly 17 million acres of valuable, life-enhancing, renewable hardwood forests — twice as much forested land as 100 years ago thanks to sustainable forestry practices. Trees

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help reduce soil erosion and improve water quality.

With the good efforts of our wood products industry, for every one tree harvested, four more grow in its place, making wood building, remodeling, flooring and furniture, cabinetry and woodworking projects truly green. In fact, studies have shown the environmental cost of producing other materials, like glass, steel and plastic, is higher than wood products.

Our tree nurseries are working with an emphasis on sustainability, too. They are managing water and nutrients efficiently and helping customers create landscapes that enhance the environment, like treelined streets to improve air quality and rain gardens and green roofs to better manage storm water.

While I’ll be in York County, there are a lot of other Earth Day activities planned across the state — from clean ups and festivals to hikes and other special events. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us and click on “What to Do” then “Calendar of Events” for ways to celebrate Earth Day. Another resource is a new interactive Earth Day website hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Visit www.dep.state.pa.us and click the “Earth Day” button for the Earth Day proclamation from Gov. Tom Corbett; an interactive calendar searchable by county, where event planners can promote their activities; biographies of environmental professionals with information about environmental careers; and links to educational resources.

Whether it’s farmers, the wood products industry, nurseries or other businesses, Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry is leading the way in improving the environment. This Earth Day, and every day, celebrate Pennsylvania’s important efforts to ensure we are meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.

Dairy policy at the 75 year mark

by Bob Gray Using the concept again that a picture is worth a million words, I thought it would be useful to display a chart in a recent Congressional Research Service Report. It shows the genesis of federal dairy policy starting with the implementation of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO’s) in 1937 and tracking dairy policy all the way to 2012. And around the edges of each of the circles in the chart is a list of current dairy policy legislation that is pending in Congress. It is always instructive to look back in the past to see where you have been and where you might be headed in the future. I hate to use the worn out phrase that “dairy policy is at a crossroads” but it seems appropriate at this time to make that observation.

What has been put in place over the past 75 years is not working effectively in the world we live in today. Changes are needed in current policy to cope with issues such as price volatility, the global export market and a safety net that is adequate and treats everyone as fairly as possible. We do have some significant regional differences in dairy production throughout the country and although it is difficult to have a “one size fits all” dairy policy, efforts to change the policies that are presently in place have tried to recognize as much as possible that dairy production in New England, for example, has some very different characteristics than southern California.

All of that being said, there is generally a strong consensus within the dairy industry that the “status quo” no longer works. That is not to say that there is 100 percent agreement among dairy producers on how best to move forward in the future — but is safe to say that we need to move in a different direction in 2012. We also know that the dairy processing organization (IDFA) is strongly opposed to the Dairy Security Act (DSA) that was

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WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; **We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. **We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line. Take advantage of our low commission rates. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, April 2nd sale - cull ave. .71, Top cow .91 wt. 1252 $1139.32, Bulls/Steers top $1.02 wt. 1711 $1745.22, bull calves top $1.90, heifer calves top $1.00; Dairy: Milking age up to $1275.

Monday, April 9th - Monthly Heifer Sale. 3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & T-Bone.

Monday, April 16th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

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.

Tractors; harvest equipment; tillage equipment, general farm related items, lawn & garden. Watch next week's full ad.

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.

Monday, May 7th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

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 our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

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developed by the dairy cooperative members of NMPF and introduced in bill form (H.R. 3062) by Congressmen Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Michael

Simpson (R-ID) last year.

So changing policy direction will not be easy by

75 Year B19

Susquehanna County Spring Consignment Sale

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75 Year from B18 a long shot. Let’s take a quick spin back into the past to see how we got to where we are in 2012. As a history buff, this is right down my alley.

• Federal Milk Marketing Orders

(FMMOs): Authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, the purpose of the FMMO’s at that time were to help balance the power between dairy farmers and milk handlers

(processors). The original concept behind the FMMO’s was to stabilize fluid milk markets and to help improve financial returns for farmers.

In addition the idea behind the development of FMMO’s was to provide

support for local milk production and most importantly share the benefits of the financial returns equitably among producers. The FMMO’s mandated that processors pay a premium price to producers for milk used in fluid consumption.

Now some 75 years later producers are generally in favor of federal orders — but are concerned as to whether they accurately reflect a fair market price for milk. And at the same time both processors and producers say the order system does not

encourage the production of products the market wants.

Producer groups generally want to do away with end product pricing under the federal orders and move to a “competitive pricing” system.

Processors want to see the federal order system phased out.

There will be no action this year on FMMO reform either in a Farm Bill (if passed) or as part of a FMMO rule making process.

• Dairy Product Price Support Program: Formerly

WINSTON (WINDY) LILLY ESTATE

FARM EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, ANTIQUE AUCTION

APRIL 14TH, 2012 ~ 12:00 NOON DST Complete 2 Late Model Farm Retirement and Equipment Liquidation Auctions For Carl and Esther Filer and Fleming Home Stead Farms

2 AUCTIONS - SAME LOCATION

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 @ 10:30 A.M 787 Kings Corner's Rd., Union Springs, NY 13160 From Union Springs go south 2 miles on 90 to Kings Corner Rd., turn left, farm 1 mile.

From Fleming go south on 34B 4 miles to Kings Corner Rd., turn right, farm 2 miles.

Having sold the farm and deciding to retire we were asked to sell complete line for Carl and Esther Filer, been farming for a life career where farming was in the blood.

Most all eq. bought new and only on this farm, and stored inside.

CIH 7120 4wd, 3 remotes, 6700 hrs, 18 speed 4 reverse, duals, tires 70%, motor had recent overhaul; White 2-105, cab, 2wd, 4970 hrs; White 2-70 open station, 7550 hrs, total overhaul on engine by Main and Pinckney, over and under; AC 190 open station w/519 loader, 4120 hrs, inside wheel weights; AC 160 open station, 3565 hrs; Krause 8100 18' rock flex disc, one year old; Krause 22' field cultivator (nice); Oliver 5 bottom spring reset plow; Brillion P10 18' packer w/transport, 12 packer, Kinze 3000 6 row corn planter, liquid fert. Also selling w/dry fert. Hoppers; JD 8350 grain drill w/seeder; Bush Hog 2715 batwing rotary mower, 15' (like new); 350 bushel gravity wagon (nice): 250 bushel gravity wagon: Westfield 8-41 PTO transport auger; wooden hay wagon on 8 ton gear; NH 451 sickle bar mower; BV-55 dump trailer; fert. injector w/500 tank; Century 3PT sprayer; flatbed tractor cart and lots of misc.

Auctioneers Note: This is an auction you won't want to miss. 2 very well respected farmers, and eq. ready to go to work.

Not a lot of small things, so be on time. Lunch provided by Zeiset girls.

Terms Of Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing removed until paid for. (NO BUYERS PREMIUM) We Also Provide Appraisal Services

Scheduling Spring Auctions - Call to discuss auction method

Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

EQUIPMENT: Ford 7610 tractor; Ford 5610 tractor; Gleaner E S-P combine; NH 570 kicker baler; NH 492 haybine; NH 489 haybine (parts); NH 256 rake; NH 35 flail chopper; NH 36 chopper (parts); NH 130 manure spreader; NH Super 23 blower; NH 718 chopper w/1 row corn head; Gehl SU wagon; Int. 12’ drags; Kuhn 2 star tedder; Ford 101 3pt 3 btm plow; Papec blower; 3pt chopper; 2 elevators - 1 hay & grain, 1 skeleton, disc; Int 510 drill; 3pt back blade; small 2 wheel dump wagon; feeder wagon; DeLaval milking machine; antique 2 seater sleigh; chainsaws; welder; ladder; ox yokes; elec. fencers; power tools; vice; torches; vacuum pump; wooden barrels; 2 stock tanks; 4 barn fans (1 - 52” like new); 80 gal hot water heater, like new; barbed wire; 40’ aluminum ext. ladder; 3 sets of tractor chains; log chains; chain binders; hand tools; quantity of lumber; quantity of hay; sap buckets & pans; lots of farm related antiques; much more to be discovered.

Winston was the 4th generation on the farm.

Terms: Cash or good check. There will be ID requested for buyers numbers and a 10% buyer premium will be added.

Owner: Mary Lilly

Auctioneers & Sale Managers: Kent’s Auction Service, Inc. For information phone Barry @ 716-557-2266 or Bob @ 557-2584

75 Year B20

50+ HORSES IN CATALOG. LOTS OF TEAMS TO DRIVING HORSES. Must Have Coggins dated within April 14, 2011.

April 9, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 19

Having sold cows we have the privilege of selling complete eq. line for Fleming Home Stead Farms. Most eq. bought new and in excellent shape.

White 2-155 w/duals, 2 remotes, w/stone rack, 5723 hrs, quick hitch, 24.5.32 back tires (clean): NH 1069 self-propelled stacker wagon, automatic, nice; NH 1412 discbine w/flails (only few years old); IH 5100 grain drill w/seeder, packer wheels; NH 258 rack; NH 256 rack; twin rack hitch; NH 163 4 Star tedder; NH 570 wire hay baler w/thrower (like new); NH 782 chopper w/2 row corn head and 6' hay head (sharp); H&S HD 7+4 forage wagon, 3 beater (2 years old); Gehl 970 forage wagon, 3 beater; NH 26 blower; 2 steel Meyer hay wagons, 16'; 2 wooden hay wagons; Hutchison 8" 48' grain auger; JD 970 roller harrow: 20' Brillion cultipacker; JD 14' packer; John Blue 500 gallon anhydrous app w/Yetter openers; 12' packer; John Blue heavy duty running gear; tumble grain cleaner; 1100 gallon poly tank; (GSI grain bin 30', 6 rings, 200 ton, w/stirators and w/8" unload auger and w/good burner, selling by pict bin is in Fleming NY on there farm).

Auction to be held at farm located at 8412 West Hill Road, Belfast, NY

called the federal price support program it was established by Congress in 1949 — 63 years ago. The purpose of the support program was to give the federal government authority to purchase excess butter, American cheese and non-fat dry milk off of the U.S. domestic market to help stabilize farm milk prices. The program was changed in the 2008 Farm Bill to have these federal purchases made at specific prices.

Although some producers do see this program as having a stabilizing effect on farm milk prices, the product price support levels are so low the program has very little impact on keeping farm milk prices stable. Others feel that this program is so narrowly focused on just a few dairy products that it inhibits innovation of new products for the global market.

Most everyone agrees that this program has outlived its usefulness and needs to be phased out. The DSA does eliminate the product price support program.

• Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP): First authorized

by Congress in 1985, DEIP provides cash bonus payments to U.S. dairy exporters. DEIP was implemented as a

75 Year from B19 way of giving U.S. exporters a level playing field in the export market in countering the heavily subsidized dairy products in other countries, in particular in the European Union.

However the program has so many bureaucratic flaws and regulatory constraints that it has been used very little in the last few years by U.S. exporters. The DSA phases out DEIP. • Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQ’s): In 1995 TRQ’s replaced the quota system on imported dairy products that was instituted way back in the 1930’s. The TRQ’s limit dairy product imports by imposing stiff tariffs on dairy imports above certain levels.

It should be noted that when TRQ’s were implemented in 1995 they did not place tariffs on Milk Protein Concentrates (MPC’s) and casein. At that time neither of these products were imported into the U.S. to any great degree. However since then there have been times when MPC’s and casein have been imported to be used in cheese and other products, to the strong objections of dairy producers.

Efforts have been made to place tariffs on MPC’s and casein but this legislation has never made any headway.

The U.S. government has initiated a series of bilateral trade agreements over the last several years which has lowered tariffs on certain products to other foreign counties in return for greater access to their markets for our dairy products. That trend continues.

• Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program: Nationally dairy

farmers have never had a safety net that would provide them with counter-cyclical payments when farm milk prices were low. The term countercyclical means that these payments would be made only when farm milk prices dropped below a certain level.

The Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact which was passed in the 1996 Farm Bill and included New England and dairy producers who shipped their milk into the New England Region, was the forerunner of the MILC program. As a matter of fact, the MILC program was patterned after the Compact. The Dairy Compact was operational from 1997 to 2001 and it established an “over-order” payment program for dairy farmers when farm milk prices fell below the $16.94 per hundredweight Class I milk price in Boston. Over the four year period it was in operation the Compact paid out about $150 million in payments to producers. Several other states in the Northeast and South passed Compact-enabling legislation but these expanded Compact regions were never ratified by Congress.

The MILC program was instituted in the 2002 Farm Bill and reauthorized again in the 2008 Farm Bill.

When the Boston Class I price falls below $16.94 per cwt, eligible dairy producers receive payments from the federal government equal to 45 percent of the difference between the $16.94 and the lower monthly Class I price. The payments are limited to 2.985 million pounds of annual production (equivalent to a 160 cow dairy).

Geneseee Hilll Holsteinss Completee Dispersall Thursday,, Aprill 26th,, * 11:00AM M * Avon,, NY 220+ Holsteins 220+ Holsteins 120 Freestall/Headlock/Parlor Trained Reg. Cows & their daughters!

Many sell Milking over 100lbs/day! Outstanding young herd! SCC 175,000!

Complimentary Breakfast Sale Morning provided by Jeff & Lesa.

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Owners: Jeff & Lesa Mulligan, Avon, NY 585-202-2135 Larry & Beanie Hill, 716-680-5116 Sires Include: Goldwyn, Sanchez, Planet, Lauthority, Million, Advent, Palermo, Sale Managers Note: This is a smashing group of freestall/headlock/parlor trained cows & heifers!

Many have EX-90 to 95 point dams in the pedigrees & some very high GTPI heifers also sell! Excellent Herd Health! Great frames, lovely udders & bred for production! Buyers will be well satisfied!

Reason for Sale: Mulligan's are overstocked & own these cattle with the Hill's thus the decision has been made to sell the Genesee Hill herd in its entirety! No reserves, no minimums! They sell to the highest bidder!

Domain, Outside, Shot Al, Affirmed, Fever, Durable, Clark, Super, Observer!

Herd Health: Herd is on routine vaccination program & cattle will be inoculated against shipping fever. States requiring extra testing, these tests will be performed immediately after the sale at no extra change to buyers (Unless from Canada).

Directions: GPS address: 5403 Barber Rd., Avon, NY 14414. From I-90: take, I-390 south to Rt. 15 (exit 11). Turn left on 15 south & go almost 7 miles to Barber Rd. Turn right & farm is half mile on right. From the South: Take I-390 to exit 9. Turn left onto Rt. 15 North to Rt. 5&20. Go north 1.5 miles to Barber Rd. Sale Managed By/Catalogs Turn left & farm is half mile on right.

Sale Hosts/Owners: Jeff & Lesa Mulligan 5403 Barber Rd., Avon, NY 585-202-2135 Jeff 585-303-1495 Lesa

4236 CTY HWY 18, • DELHI, NY 13753 DAVE M. & MERRY RAMA 607-746-2226 OR FAX 607-746-2911 EMAIL: DAVERAMASR@CATTLEXCHANGE.COM WEB: WWW.CATTLEXCHANGE.COM PA LIC. # AU-204463-E

Since 2002 the program has paid out about $2 billion to dairy producers across the country. The program has been criticized as not treating all dairy producers equitably because of the 2.985 million pound cap. At the same time the $16.94 trigger is so low MILC payments don’t “kick in” until farm milk prices dropped significantly. The MILC program had a “feed adjuster” added to it in the 2008 Farm Bill to reflect increased costs for feed.

The DSA would eliminate the MILC program and replace it with a Margin Protection (dairy insurance) program in which producers could voluntarily sign up for and they could also be eligible for a supplemental insurance program by paying a premium for a higher feed margin level. The Margin Protection Program has a built in

margin level (all milk price minus the cost of feed) that recognizes that feed costs remain as the biggest expense faced by producers.

• Other Programs: Not mentioned are the Dairy Gross Margin Insurance Program which has been popular with producers although its funding level is very small. And the Dairy Promotion Program instituted in 1985 to help pay for the promotion of dairy products and for research should also be mentioned. You will also note we did not mention the Market Stabilization Program which is a key part of the DSA. We have covered this program in detail in the past, but right now it is strictly a legislative initiative and is not part of current dairy policy.

Source: NDFC Newsletter, March 30

Double K Livestock Sales Inc 3180 Turnpike Rd Sennett, NY 13021

Saturday, April 28TH Annual Spring Machinery Auction @ 9:00AM (Advertising deadline for Machinery is April 16TH) Weekly Livestock Auctions Every Tuesday & Thursday We offer complete farm auction services Complete Dairies Bought and Sold For more information and/or trucking Sale Barn 315-253-3579 / Kalan 315-374-3428

PUBLIC AUCTION

FARM EQUIPMENT - TOOLS Friday, April 20th - 9:00 AM Location: 240 Phillip Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 Directions: From Fort Plain take Rt. 80 6 miles south to Phillip Road. Watch for Signs.

FARM EQUIPMENT: International 1466 tractor, 4,900 hrs., belting wheels, air boss on front and extra fuel tanks, very nice condition; Model 703 16 bale Miller wrapper w/air boss wheels; Case IH 8520 inline baler; New Idea 1 row corn picker; Kuhn 9ft. disc mower on Kirkwood repair chassis w/4cyl. Rabbit diesel; NH 7ft. 455 bar mower w/456 gearing and 4cyl. Rabbit diesel; New Idea combo crimper 7ft. w/Smucker rolls; DA-ROS 4-Star tedder w/Honda engine; Esch 9ft. crimper w/rubber rolls; NH 56 rollbar rake; Farm Bilt wagon w/corn chute and sides; 32ft. Zimmerman elevator w/hydraulic motor; 36ft. Skeleton elevator; 3-16ft. flat wagons; Cedar Hill forecart w/auto turn and band brakes; 2 forecarts w/auto turn; 1 fore cart w/out auto turn; 2 forecart mount barnyard scrapers; John Deere 3cyl. approximately 40hp diesel for corn picker or crimper; 3Pt. hitch forklift attachment 3-stage; 3Pt. hitch 8ft. snowblade; 9ft. Little Britain harrow; ELS 1,100 gal. manure spreader ground drive; White Horse 2-way hydraulic plow 14”; John Deere 2-way 12” trailer plow; Pioneer 2-bottom w/KV bottoms; Black Rock boom sprayer w/Kawasaki engine; 3row Nickel Mine corn planter; 9ft. cultipacker; 9ft. sprocket cultipacker; 24 John Deere KBA disc; I-J 3-row cultivator; 12ft. spike tooth harrow; 2-section spring tooth harrow; ELS 3Pt. hitch manure hose reel w/2 sections red 6” hose and 2 sections blue 6” hose approximately 1,200ft. 20ft. aluminum fill pipe w/shutoff valve; 10ft. ELS high pressure manure pump; Pequea ground drive manure spreader; NI corn picker for parts; 3Pt. hitch buzzsaw; Approximately 60 wrapper plugs - some new; 8-roll Windmore wrap; Silage carts; 2-wheeled wheelbarrow; Irrigation pump w/Honda engine and hose; Approximately 75 8ft. cedar fence posts; Round bale feeder; 3-275 gal. water totes; 4-Poly Dome calf hutches; Hydraulic unit w/Kawasaki engine; Outdoor mineral feeder; 3,000 PSI pressure washer w/Cat pump; Black Rock grates washer; 2-3-4 and 6 horse hitches; 2 new rope and pulley systems; 11 sets of work horse harness; Misc.

Milking Equipment: 4 Westfalia milker units w/BIO claws 1 extra 55lb. pail; 2-80Lb. pails; 330Lb. Sputnick stainless steel frame.

Tools: Cement mixer w/13hp Honda engine; Lincoln arc welder model SA-200 F-163 w/Continental engine on trailer chassis; Misc. hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders; Propane cutting torch w/cart; Torch hoses and parts; Packard heavy duty drill press w/air motor; Pellet jack; Viking hydraulic parts press; Bench vise; Bench grinder w/air motor; Tool cab on wheels w/vise; Metal parts shelf on wheels; 3 sections pellet racking; Werner 36ft. alum. extension ladder 24’ alum. extension ladder; Like new 13hp Honda engine; 2cyl. model TFD Wisconsin engine w/electric start; Misc.V-belts; Welding table w/vise; Bolt bin w/bolts; 4-Star tedder engine mount; Sm. engine parts; 280 gal. water tank w/stand; Milk cans; Misc. building material; PVC pipes; I beams:Windows.

Selling for Elam Miller: 8ft. horse drawn Bush Hog w/Rabbit diesel; 9ft. Tannuti rotary rake w/engine; 402 NH crimper; 1 autoturn forecart; Lancaster spreader ground drive; 7ft. Morro disc mower w/Rabbit diesel; 4-5 Lug steel wheels; 60ft. Smyrna Grove heavy duty round pen.

Order of Sale: Wagon Lots - Farm Equipment - Heifers.

Auctioneer’s Comment: The Miller’s have maintained their equipment well and have put together a sale worth attending.

Absentee bids and phone bids will be excepted. Call Auctioneer for details at 518-568-2257 Auction held for Melvin and Fannie Miller 518-993-4734 Food all day. Proceeds go for local hospital bills.

All Announcements Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Advertising

Northeast Kingdom Sales Upcoming Sales Last Call Westport, NY • April 10th, 2012

4-H Goat Program to hold annual fundraiser April 14 JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is

announcing the 4-H Goat Program will be having a Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser

Pat Bennett Farm Equipment Dispersal (The nicest line of like new equpiment we’ve ever sold!)

Barton, VT • April 13th, 2012 151st Top-of-VT Invitational We have Fresh Cows, Bred Heifers & Bulls 25 Jersey Heifers, 2-8 Months, all A.I. sired Call the night before to see what we have in stock

AUCTION A UCTION

~ Trucks ~ Tractors ~ Machinery ~ Tools ~ Lumber ~ FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012~ 5:30 PM (Tools Inside) SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 ~ 10:00 AM (Big Items Outside) Auction held at Village Auction Grounds 5428 St. Rt. 14, Sodus, NY

23rd Annual Spring Farm Consignment LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C. 600 + HEAD

600 HEAD +

Special Spring Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale

Wed., April 11TH • 10:30 AM Special Mention

All Consignments Welcome Weaned Calves to Mature Cows

Prompt Consignment Checks No Household Items, Bikes Or Junk Accepted!

NOTE: Call Ahead With Your Advertising List. When Your Items Are Advertised You Get Much Better Results. We Will Have Two Or More Auctioneers Selling At The Same Time, So Plan Ahead!

Forr Moree Information,, Calll Ourr Auctionn Housee At:: 315.483.1900

Villagee Auction n Companyy P.O.. Boxx 202,, Alton,, NY Y 14413 315.483.19000 ~ Farm m ~ Householdd ~ Antiquess ~ Estatess ~ Appraisalss ~ Buildingg Friendshipss Onee Bidd Att A Time...

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AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT - 2 DAY AUCTION 24th Annual Broome County Farm Bureau Absolute Consignment Auction Broome County Fairgrounds - Whitney Point, NY Friday Afternoon, April 27, 2012 And Saturday, April 28, 2012 The Largest Absolute Consignment Auction on the East Coast.

Huge Auction of Tractors, Construction & Farm Equip., Livestock, Trucks & Trailers, Lawn & Garden, Etc., Etc.

Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

Consignments Accepted Tuesday, April 17th - Friday, April 20th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - or anytime by appointment

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

Special Feeder Cattle Sale Friday Eve., April 27th • 6:00PM

2-Day Auction: Friday Evening's Auction Will Consist Of Livestock / Alternative Livestock And Super Lg. Qty. Of Misc. / Smaller Items - 3 Auctions @ Once; Saturday's Auction Will Include SUPER LARGE Qty. Of: Tractors & Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment, Lawn & Garden, Vehicles, Rental Equipment, Nursery Stock, Etc., Etc.; Complete & Partial Outfits of Equipment Wanted. Note: All Consignments Welcome If Pledged To Absolute Auction. Last Years Auction Consisted Of Over: 3,500 Lots, 4 Auctions @ Once, And Over 2,200 Bidders. For More Info Or A Personal Consultation - Contact Us! For Free Advertising Coverage, Contact Us. Advertising Deadline: April 16, 2012.

Auctioneers & Licensed Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

the children how to harness and teach their goats to pull a wagon. Youth learn how to go packing with their goats, including what to take with them, how to treat injuries, and go on an actual hike with their goats. Youth in the market area learn how to raise market goats that are fed and cared for in prime conditions providing to the public at the 4-H Meat Animal Sale a high quality product.

The 2012 Goat Advisory Volunteer Committee members are: Jeff & Kori O’Brien, Julie Kerr, Cheryl Vaillancourt, Suzanne Sek, Terry Ewer and Kim & Keith LaRoy. The Goat Advisory Committee hosts educational session throughout the year for Goat Project members and work annually to raise funds for additional educational materials, up to date opportunities and awards for project member recognition.

For more information about the 4-H Goat Program or to find out how you can become involved in Chautauqua County 4-H, call the 4-H Office at 716-664-9502 Ext. 214.

Our Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H works hard to provide positive youth development experiences for all the youth of Chautauqua County.

You may have experienced the smiles of 4H youth at the county fair, one of our other programs or at one of our various community service activities.

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4-H is a not-for -profit 501©3 and all donations are considered a charitable contribution.

April 9, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 21

(1) 21 Hand picked cows from local herd.

Good, clean cows avging 70 Lbs. Low SCC 21,000 Lbs. Herd Avg. (2) 100 Heifers from 1-herd from 350 Lbs. to bred 7 mos.

(3) 20 Weaned calves from 27,000 Lb. Herd Birth dates & sire & dam info at ringside.

Wee willl bee acceptingg consignmentss Suchh As:: Tractors, m Equipment,, Construction n Equipment,, Trucks,, Farm n & Garden,, Buildingg Supplies, Vehicles,, Lumber,, Lawn Tools,, ATV’ss & Related.

on Saturday, April 14, at Applebee’s in Lakewood, NY, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased in advanced or at the door.

4-H youth in the Goat Project gain knowledge and raise animals from January through July and sometimes develop their own herds growing each year in numbers.

These youth work with parents and volunteer leaders to develop an animal that is safe to handle and fun to work with in a variety of areas. These areas include Harness Goats, Dairy Goats, Pygmy Goats, Market Goats, Angora Goats, Pack Goats, and Meat Goat Breeding Stock.

All areas of the goat project teach youth to be responsible for their animals in terms of how to treat them and care for them, and as they continue in the project, youth increase their knowledge in the finer details of caring for an animal.

Youth learn the anatomy terms of a goat, nutrition, conformation, showmanship, breeding, poisonous plants, lumbar scoring, ways to meet the basic needs of goats, like their shelter. For market goats, the children learn how to raise and market them. 4-H also teaches

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

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CLASSIFICATION Announcements Antique Tractors Antiques Appraisal Services ATV Auctions Backhoe/Loaders Bale Covers Barn Equipment Bedding Beef Cattle Bees-Beekeeping Bird Control Books Building Materials/Supplies Buildings For Sale Business Opportunities Cars, Trucks, Trailers Chain Saws Christmas Trees Collectibles Computers Custom Butchering Dairy Cattle Dairy Equipment Dogs Electrical Employment Wanted Farm Machinery For Sale Farm Machinery Wanted Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn Fencing Fertilizer & Fert. Spreading Financial Services For Rent or Lease For Sale Fresh Produce, Nursery Grain Handling Eq., Bins & Dryers Groundcover Guns Hay - Straw For Sale Hay - Straw Wanted Help Wanted Herd Health Hogs Hoof Trimming Horse Equipment Horses Housing For Stock Industrial Equipment Insurance Irrigation Lawn & Garden Legal Notices Livestock For Sale Livestock Wanted Llamas Lumber & Wood Products Maintenance & Repair Maple Syrup Supplies Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Motorcycles Organic Parts & Repair Pest Control Plants Poultry & Rabbits Real Estate For Sale Real Estate Wanted Recreational Vehicles & Motor Homes Seeds & Nursery Services Offered Sheep Silos, Repairs, Silo Equip.

Snowblowers Snowmobiles Snowplows Stud Service Tires & Tire Repair Service Tools Tractors Tractors, Parts & Repair Trailers Tree Trimming & Removal Truck Parts & Equipment Trucks Vegetable Vegetable Supplies Veterinary Wanted Water Conditioning Waterwell Drilling Wood For Sale

Ag Bags

Bedding

Ag Bags

CUSTOM FORAGE BAGGING Serving Western NY & Surrounding Areas

9’ & 10’ Ag Bag Machines w/Truck Table Reasonable Rates ~ Responsible Service Brett (cell) 585-689-1857 William (cell) 585-689-1816 (Home) 585-495-6571

ANIMAL BEDDING: Kiln dried sawdust/woodchips. Bulk, up to 120yd. loads. Willow Creek Farms, 716-741-2599

KILN DRIED SAWDUST & WOOD SHAVINGS Quality~Clean~Affordable No Chips or Grindings PROMPT SERVICE

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PAPER BEDDING FOR SALE: 800-900 lb. bales, delivery available. 716-8643267, 585-457-3429

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Barn Repair

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BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

ADVERTISERS Get the best response from your advertisements by including the condition, age, price and best calling hours.

Also we always recommend insertion for at least 2 times for maximum benefits. Call Peg at 1-800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111 NEED BUSINESS CARDS? Full color glossy, heavy stock.

250 ($45.00); 500 ($60.00); 1,000 ($75.00). Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-6730101 bsnyder@leepub.com YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full color with stakes, double sided.

Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call your sales representive or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

CHECK YOUR AD - ADVERTISERS should check their ads on the first week of insertion. Lee Publications, Inc. shall not be liable for typographical, or errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of the first weeks insertion of the ad, and shall also not be liable for damages due to failure to publish an ad.

Adjustment for errors is limited to the cost of that portion of the ad wherein the error occurred.

Report any errors to 800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111 GOT GAS: 315-729-3710 35¢ above spot. No contracts, membership or tank fees. www.propane4farms.com

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Bedding

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Try Grip X1 Today! www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379 Dealers wanted in select areas Also Available at: Martinsburg, PA Kennedyville, MD Penn Yan, NY New Holland, PA Piffard, NY Honey Grove, PA Shippensburg, PA Baltic, OH Watsontown, PA Millmont, PA Lykens, PA Shelby, OH

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Beef Cattle

FOR SALE BEEF CATTLE The New York Beef Producers Association ALL BREED BULL AND HEIFER SALE Fri., April 27, Seneca Falls, NY • 7:30 PM Empire Farm Days site - Lott Farms 23 Bulls - Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Simmental and SimAngus 19 Heifers - Angus, Hereford, Simmental and Commercials

For Information Contact Jeanne White 607-423-4888

Beef Cattle ANGUS & HEREFORD FEMALE SALES, May 12, 2012, back to back auctions start at 11am, NY Angus Assoc and NY Hereford Breeders, hosted by Trowbridge Farms, Ghent, NY, C ATA L O G S M A I L E D UPON R E Q U E S T, mike@cattlepromotions.com, 518-598-8869, ny-angus.com ANGUS BULLS, Trowbridge Bull Sale, 5/5/12, held in Canandaigua, NY, 50 bulls sell, video preview at www.TrowbridgeFarms.com, catalogs mailed on request, call Phil 518-369-6584, phil@trowbridgefarms.com BELTED GALLOWAY BULLS, 1-2½ yrs. old, some others 810 months old. Great condition. 315-683-5365, 315-7204020

BARNS, STEEL BUILDINGS, GARAGES. We repair them!

From extensive renovations to minor repairs. 585-739-0263

Central Dairy & Mech.

Delmarva Farm Service Himrod Farm Supply Homestead Nutrition Genesee Valley Nutrition Levi Fisher Martin’s Ag New Bedford Elevator Norm’s Farm Store Robert Rohrer Steve B. Stoltzfus Walnut Hill Feeds

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle REGISTERED ANGUS cattle 10 Heifer calf pairs, 10 bull calf pairs, 10 yearling Heifers, and 4 Angus bulls, contact Rally Farms 845-797-4687 or 845-677-8211.

Selling at the NYBPA Sale

April 27, 7:30pm Seneca Falls, N.Y. A SAV Pioneer 7301 son with an actual 365 day weight of over 1300 lbs.

A Sav Net Worth 4200 son with a $B of 60.53 A TC Aberdeen 759 daughter with a $B of 60.05 A SAV Net Worth 4200 daughter with a $B of 63.75 A BSF Bextor 019 daughter with a $W of 30.55 and a $B of 59.30

Big Stoney Farms

COW CALF PAIRS for sale.

Hereford Angus cross. 315653-7897

607-334-7321

For Sale: 3 second calf heifers, 4 first calf heifers, all Angus $2,000 each. 2 Hereford first calf heifers $1,700.

All exposed to purebred Angus bull 7-25-2011. 4 open Angus heifers 11 months old. $1,100 each.

Canisteo, New York. 607661-6649.

SEMEN COLLECTED ON YOUR BULL

HIGHLAND HERD, many registered, different colors, 20 head for $20,000. Will divide, offers considered and delivery available 315-672-5674.

REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS Top Bloodline Several To Choose From

At Your Farm or At Our Stud in Verona, NY

All Semen Processed at Our Lab Under Strict Regulations Electronic Seal of Straws (no powder plug)

40 Years Experience

Dependa-Bull Services

315-829-2250 Bees & Beekeeping

Moore Farm

607-478-5043

LOOKING FOR swarm’s of honey bees. Will take them out of house walls or barns.

Myron 607-229-3203 cell.

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors

Buildings For Sale Designed, Constructed and Warranted by Morton Buildings, Inc.

24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

Cattle

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Bred cows, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes CLIP N SAVE

L

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EZY HI E R Neil Mohler L WOODWORKS & METAL ROOFING

Concrete Products Call for the Sales Office Nearest You:

Warsaw, NY (585) 786-8191

CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

Custom Woodworking • Kitchens • Baths • Built-ins

• 4’x8’ Sheets (1/2” - 4”) Cheap • Other Reflective Insulation Products

Let Us Beat The Written Estimates For Materials Or Labor!

Building Materials/Supplies HAND HEWN PINE, barn beams and rafters, various size and length nice. 607-2437422

Building Materials/Supplies TREATED OAK TIMBERS: New 7”x9”, lengths 8’ to 16’, $3.00/ft. Large quantity. Used at $2.50/ft. 716-830-5506

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

www.barnfloorgroovers.com

Buildings For Sale

Can Erect & Finish

Weitz Construction

585-739-0263

Cow Mats

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084 Custom Services

Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing

Cow Mats

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

Dairy Cattle 110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due May & June. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

ROCK CONSTRUCTION Freestall Heifer Commodity Machinery Storage Bldgs

Buildings For Sale

Call For Appointment

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

45 SPRINGING HEIFERS due April and May, Certified Organic, mixed breeds, hardy, healthy grazing herd. Do you have certified land? Swap herds and ship $30+/cwt milk in 30 days. Located in northcentral PA. 570-324-2285

Complete Renovations

Buildings For Sale

All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product

• Trucking Available

ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS

CUSTOM BUILT

INSULATION 1/2” to 4” - 4x8 sheets foam insulation. 1x6, 2x6 tongue & groove, white pine siding. Large quantities available!! Beachy’s Lumber & Insulation. 585-765-2215

No Lines ~ No Waiting

Dick Meyer Co. Inc.

1084 Kingsley Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591 585-495-9916 • 585-322-2397 • Premium Painted Steel INSULATION PRODUCTS

• 40 Yr. Cold-Rolled $1.98 • Heat Formed 28 & 29 Ga. • No Warranty - Painted Low as $1.59 • Trusses and 2x4’s • Stainless Steel Snow Guards

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS®

Custom Butchering

ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK

R.. & C.. Konfederath

Custom Services

Corfu, NY

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell No Sub Crews Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c)

585-599-3640 716-474-3348 Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT www.wineandgrapegrower.com Or Call For a Sample Copy

800-218-5586

April 9, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 23

Professional Pole Barns

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us

Buying all hot loads of milk, minimum of 9000 pounds. Price is $2/hundred.

Prompt and timely pickup at the farm or Grade A tanker wash facility on premises for loads being delivered.

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

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THES SAVE ERS FOR B NUM PARLOR THE

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE: Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

• 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 735 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal. Sunset SOLD CT • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Majonnier

• 415 Gal. Sunset • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 400 Gal. Majonnier SOLDMilkeeper WV • 375 Gal. • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal. Sunset • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 200 Gal. Sunset • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 100, 180, 250 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Contained

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

We e Do o Tank k Repair

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

Dairy Cattle 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Herd Expansions

WANTED All Size Heifers

Dairy Cattle WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

IN NEED OF 15 to 25 dairy cows milking or springing for herd expansion. I would like owner financing, willing to do milk check assignment. References available. 607-8659203

REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 63 Cow Tiestall Herd DHIA Avg. 24,000 lbs.

150,000 SCC Closed Herd Large Cows, Good Type, Nice Udders

315-585-9115

SHENK’S

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

Lititz, PA 17543

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

FOR SALE: MILKING PARLOR EQUIPMENT: Variable speed controller; 10HP motor; DeLaval 84 vacuum pump; 28 Germania claws; 28 Wakatio take-offs; 3 Conde rotary valves; Mueller plate cooler.

No Sunday calls. 716-4740221

MILKING SYSTEM: 2000 gallon bulk tank w/Energy Star compressor, Universal 8 stall flat barn parlor w/Milk Master takeoff, DeLaval vacuum pump w/120’ 2” pipeline, $25,000 OBO, will sell separately. 585-610-0883

Farm Equipment

THINK SPRING! - WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS It’s easy and economical to add a picture to your ad!

For Information Call

1-800-836-2888

IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

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

JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 CORN PLANTERS . . . . . . . . . .CALL ELWOOD 4WD UNIT . . . . . . . .$5,500 IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CASE 8430 ROUND BALER . .$5,000 1ST CHOICE GS520-4 TEDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

Farm Machinery For Sale

WE’VE EXPANDED Aftermarket Tractor & Combine Parts Shipped to Your Door, Same Day!

Most Parts ½ Of NEW! Simplicity Products

Zeisloft Farm Eq Bloomsburg, PA

888-238-9335 Farm Machinery For Sale ’09 FARMALL 70, 2WD, ROPS, front weights, 2 remotes, 1,000 Hours, $18,500; 499 White, 718 trailer plow w/buster bar, no welds, painted Ford Blue, $5,500; CIH 4800, 24’ field cultivator, knock-on sweeps, level bar, tines, rear hitch, $4,500. 585-526-7133 14’ DEGELMAN silage blade off John Deere tractor, $8,500 OBO. 585-330-0014 1950 ALLIS CHALMERS WD, 45hp w/front & rear mounting cultivators, runs good, stored inside. 716-542-9750 1976 JD 8630, good condition, 7700hrs., duals, quick hitch, tires 80%, $17,500 firm.

585-526-6755 1978 JOHN DEERE 8430, 4WD, 3Pt., quick hitch, PTO, 3 hydraulic outlets, factory axle duals, good condition. Ithaca,NY 607-273-8070

Farm Equipment

315-269-6600

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• 6000 Gal. Storage • 4000 Gal. Surge (99) • 3000 Gal. Storage • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 1600 Gal. Surge • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Surge • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Mueller M

Farm Equipment

2005 JOHN DEERE HX14 rotary cutter, excellent condition. Ithaca, NY 607-273-8070 2009 CASE SBX540 Baler, 14x18 bales, like new, $11,900. 315-256-6253

2009 Patz V420 LP Vertical feed mixer. Used only two years. perfect shape. $24,500. 518-567-9490 4 FIRESTONE 18.4x46 tires and rims 50%. Two Firestone 14.9x34 tires and rims 30%, off JD 8320 all for $4,500.

315-246-7554 4-5 BOTTOM 16” CASE automatic reset plow, presently set up as 4 bottom, great shape, $750. Romulus,NY. 607-8699243 40’ HAYRITE skeleton hay elevator w/flipshoot transport gear and electric motor, used very little, stored inside. 716542-9750 5 CASE IH 2366 Combines, one HillCo, all nice and sell with 1 year motor and trans. warranty. 3.7% Int. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 ALLIS CHALMERS tractors: 6070, 2WD 3,500 hours, with 460 quick attach motor, $10,300. will sell loader separate; 5050 MSD, 12 speed with creeper, 4,500hrs, loader, $9,200.; 5050, 2WD, weights front and rear, original condition with 1,730hrs, $6,000.

315-672-5674.

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

2009 JOHN DEERE 1750 concertill planter, dry fertilizer, 6x30” rows, insect boxes.

Dansville, NY. $27,000 OBO. 585-746-5555

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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. . . .

GET A

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist

BRILLION 12’ cultipacker w/4” axle, good paint, very good condition, $1,400.00; Lely tow behind fertilizer spreader, PTO driven spinner, rope trip opening, $650.00; Cosmo 3pt. spin fertilizer spreader, new last year, $375.00; 13.6x38 duals, 50%, Goodyear traction torque tires, $400.00. 607532-8512

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

JD 7000 PLANTER 6x30 $6,500. White 5100 Planter 6x30 $6,200. JD 15’ BW disk 20” blades nice $2,800. BushHog offset disk heavy duty 24” blades $5,800. Case IH 5100 soybean special drill 21x7 double disk, packer wheels, seeder, like new $5,100. JD 8300 drill 23x7 double disk, packer wheels, seeder, nice $4,500. Three field cultivators International, AC and Vicon 18’ to 20’ w/leveler $1,800., $2,200., $2,450. Two Dunham cultimulcher’s 13 and 15’, nice $2,500. and $4,600. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424

585-356-2634 Case IH MXU-125, 4WD, open station, 6,000R’s, nice, $26,500. Call 570-966-9893 GEHL 860 forage harvester, 2-3038 corn heads, 1-1210 hay pickup, $3,000 OBO. Will sell head separately. 607-2435912

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 7210 cab, 4WD, power quad trans. . . . . . .Call JD 7400 canopy, 4WD, syncro trans . . . . .$17,300 ‘99 JD 6605 canopy, 4WD, syncro . . . . . .$17,800 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200 Penn Yan, NY 315-536-8919

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.

JAMESWAY Volumax 16’ silo unloader, used 2 years, ready to install, asking $6,000. 518369-9848 JD 2350 2 wheel dr. $6,500.

Meyers s/u wagons. 14’ Amco disc $2,900. Pat 518-3614333.

JD 4200 18” 3 bottom rollover plow. $3,000. 585-526-7044 JD 4560, 7210, 7405, 6615, 4055, 2355; Case IH800 plate planter, 6 row dry; 18’ silage body. 585-732-1953

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

PH: 570-869-1551 Cell: 607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

3pt. Farm Drainage tile plow w/Spectra laser & receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,200 42' Krause field cultivator model 4237HR, 2 piece K-tine shank on 6" spacing w/spring levelers . . . . . .$12,500 40' Unverferth rolling harrow soil conditioner, model 1235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 '96 WT Patriot sprayer, 6200hrs,175hp, 90ft, 750 gal. poly tank, GPS w/auto swath, Trimble EZ Guide & EZ Boom, tires 12.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 NH 1069 bale wagon 2800hrs Cat3208 w/ turbo, Allison trany w/heavy truck rear end . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 '82 JD 410 backhoe, 2WD, 4985 hrs . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 JD 348 wire balers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 JD 347 wire balers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500-$3,000 All equipment stored inside except tile plow.

Contact Greg 585-746-5925 or Kim 585-330-5381

Acres of Equipment Also Parts - Buying Machines Dead or Alive

Smiley’s Equipment 518-634-2310 JD 7000 2 row 3pt. corn planter, $3,000; JD 443 corn head, $2,500. 315-531-3324

JD 8430 C/A MFD, 50” rear duals, 34” ft duals, all Firestones, Active-seat, 4 remotes, HD wt. package, Q-hitch, Very Fancy Tr. w/2,200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,500 JD 8330 C/A MFD, 46” duals, 4 remotes, Q-hitch wts “ONLY” 1,200 hrs, Looks New w/Warranty!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,900 JD 8270-R C/A MFD, 50” duals, wts, G-Star ready, Q-hitch, 4 “ONLY” 1,700 hrs, Looks New!. $168,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, 20 speed PQ, LH Rev, with “Front PTO & 3ph” . . . . . . . . . . Call!

JD 7930 C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, IVT trans w/LH Rev, “ONLY” 336 hrs, Warranty! . . . . . . . . . Call!

2010 Case IH 275 Magnum, C/A, MFD, Fully Loaded, 3 PTO’s, 5-remotes, duals all around, wts, leather, Extended Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $158,500 2010 Case IH 245 Magnum, C/A, MFD, duals, wts, 4 remotes, “ONLY” 1,040 hrs, “Look at this Price” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 Firm!

Case IH 245 Magnum, C/A MFD, duals, wts, 4 remotes, 3,100 hrs Sharp! . . . . . . . . . . . . $106,500

All these are in stock and ready to go!

See These Tractors and More At www.AndrewsFarm.com Financing & Trucking Available

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 1-814-587-2450

Case MX285 Tractor with 14 ft. blade, duals all around, fully weighted, rear quick hitch, 3500 hours, excellent shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $140,000

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; JD 8420, duals, weights, power shift, $104,000. 315-447-3008 JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 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 18’ fold-up drags, $800; Kongskilde 15” row cultivator, with rolling shields, $1,100; White 6 row 30” cultivator, $900; Brandt 7”x40’ auger, PTO drive, $1,200; Farmi 601 log skidding winch, PTO driven, $4,000. Moravia, NY 585-355-5363

Farm Machinery For Sale

Claas 850 Harvester with 6 row Kemper corn head and 14 ft. hay head. Excellent condition, 1500 cutter hours, new knives and 2 new tires . . . . . Asking $199,000

Two H&S 18 Ft. Rear Unload Wagons Kuhn VSL142 Mixer, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $32,500

Boxes new on good tandem running gear Asking $10,500 ea.

Excellent Condition Equipment. Farmer selling due to illness. Equipment located in Panama, NY.

Contact Joe or Mary at 716-782-4663

MABIE BROS., INC.

JOHN DEERE 2030 tractor for parts, strong 219 motor, will separate. 585-356-9503 JOHN DEERE 265 loader w/joystick, 6 row crop tractors, $5,200. 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 5830, self propelled Chopper with KP 4 row corn head, 4 row snapper head Windrow pickup $40,000., also John Deere 12 row liquid corn planter $7,000.

607-656-8244

New MF/Hesston 1734

39"x 52 inch round baler with electric threader, bale ramp and gathering wheels 10% down, 0% For 60 Mo. • Rebate up to $1,000

$249/mo 8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd.. Kirkville,, NY Y 13082

315-687-7891 1 • 315-510-2400

MabieBros.Com m

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BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE

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.

JD 7000 Planter; 6 row, double disc dry fertilizer, frame mount NT coulters, Keeton seed firmers, corn meters done last year, bean cups never used, 100 monitor, many new parts – needs nothing, VGC $8,000 or best offer.

Also, squeeze pump for liquid fert off of 7200 6 row $350. 6 unit mount NT coulters, $100 each. 716-913-9096

Farm Machinery For Sale

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale JOHN DEERE 7000 6 row planter, soybean cups, dry fert., cross auger, all row units updated to precision planting, seed- fertilizer, disks new 2011, ready to plant, $7,000.

607-329-2302 JOHN DEERE 7000 conservation planter, dry, 4 row, unit coulters, monitors, seed firmers, $4,000. WANTED: 6 row IH 900 or 950 dry fert. corn soybean drum. Rushville,NY 585-554-4289 JOHN DEERE model 350, 4 bottom plow 16” $500. Steve 315-651-0248.

JOHN DEERE model 42 bale ejector, brand new complete w/electric controls, still on shipping skid $5,500. 716773-5333 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 KELLY RYAN 8’ Centerline bagger, year 1990, 200’ cables, good condition, $8,900. 814-360-9324 Kennedy Tractor Williamstown, NY

(315) 964-1161 “We Deliver”

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4x4 Kioti CK30 HST 30HP Dsl, hydro, 95 hrs $10,900; 4x4 Kubota L3410 Hard Cab Ag tires, hydro, 34HP $7,950; 2004 JD 5520 2x4 w/Deluxe Cab, JD Ldr 12 spd, 75-80HP, 2500 hrs, power reverser, super clean! $26,500; 4x4 Ford 555D TBL, Erops, (2) bkts, well maintained $16,900; Trojan Ldr 1700M good tires & ready to go $12,900; JD 335 Round baler $5,950; 4x4 Kubota M8950, Fully Heated Cab 85-90HP Dsl, wts, dual outlets, good tractor $12,500; Used 5’ Howard Rototiller $1,275; New 4’ Rototillers; Sicklebar Mowers: NH 451; Sitrex; Gaspardo & Int. 100 $Call; New 5’ Fr. Mt. Snowblower for skid steer (hydr); Int 574 /Ldr, gas $4,950; MF 65 gas $2,950; JD 1010 Gas wfe original $2,750; AC C w/1 Btm Plow $1,275; PTO Generators; Lots More!!

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 KRONE BIG-M 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 KUBOTA M110, 4WD, 94hp, Kubota l o a d e r, cab w/heat/AC, power reverser, 4000hrs., exc.cond., $23,000; Kubota M8950, 4WD w/cab, $10,000. 315-261-2212

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

LIQUID NITROGEN (32% UAN) corn side dresser package: Blu-Jet 9 row 30” (can be 11 row) 3Pt. fold-up toolbar w/ground driven John-Blue piston pump & set of Demco saddle tanks (250Gal. each).

All for $6,000. Arnold Richardson, Red Creek,NY. 315-5733037

NH 273 BALER w/kicker and supersweep pickup head, many new parts $1,350. NH 268 baler $1,200. Ford model 513 hayrig $1,150. All stored indoors, field ready, will demo, delivery available obo. 607829-6817

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

LOWER PRICES on all Case IH 1640, 1660, 1666 Combines. Over 12 in stock starting at $13,500. 800-919-3322. zeisloftequip.com M&W 4407 4x4 round baler, bale wet or dry, excellent condition, $7,000/OBO; International 4900 C&C, 466 diesel, 6 wheeler, 7Spd., AB, AC, cruise, excellent condition, $10,000/OBO. 585-813-2192

NH 8560; Schulte Jumbo 320 rock picker; Case IH MX135, 120, 5130 w/loader, JX95, C80. Tires & rims of all sizes.

585-732-1953 NI Kinze 6x30 corn planter, liquid fertilizer, $2,500; Knight 3700 mixer wagon, $3,500; Weaverline feed cart, stainless steel, 1,730Hrs., $1,500; Martin Conveyors, 80’, 3 drive units, $1,500. 585-526-7133

Organic Weed Control

Weeder w/Kovar Tines

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com MANY IH 1066’s, 1466’s fender & cab tractors, $6,500$12,000; 3088 open station, nice; 3100 Du-al Loader, bale spear only, $1,500. 518-6772854 MASSEY FERGUSON model 202, front-end loader, good condition, $4,200 OBO. 315694-2214 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

New Holland 1411Discbine Good Condition Dealer Prepped and Field Ready for 2012

8,80000 315-604-7116

Horse Drawn 5’-15’ - 3pt. 5’-46½’

Many Options Available

Call Bob at 716-984-7442

NEW HOLLAND 570 baler w/hydraulic tension and half bale chute, excellent condition $12,300. Also New Holland bale wagon model 1034 nice condition $8,250. 315-7948375 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

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293 WHITE MODEL 435 8 shank, has a leveler on back $5,800 OBO. 315-729-7897.

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

• STEIGER PT310 • IHC 1066 • IHC 656 Diesel • IHC 2350 Loader • Double 8 SURGE Parlor, Complete • GIRTON 3000 Gallon Bulk Tank

315-521-2552 THE LARGEST inventory of “Quality” Combines in East.

1 year motor and transmission warranty. Best time to buy is in the Spring! 3.7% Int. 800-9193322 zeisloftequip.com TIGERMATE II, 18-1/2’ field cultivator, has 800 acres on it, $9,200. Anhydrous applicator converted chisel plow, 6 rows notill culters asking $600. 315729-3327

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn 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

WANTED

PRICES REDUCED! Largest selection of later model JD & Case IH Combines on East Coast. 1-year motor and trans. warranty. Low 3.7% interest.

Bloomsburg, PA. 800-9193322. www.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

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

Farm Machinery Wanted

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

REAL NICE JD 4650 2WD power shift 90% rubber including duals. Rebuilt Power shift.

Bargain! $34,500.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

OVER 20 CASE IH Combines in stock. Most reduced $3,000. Great time to buy!

3.7% Fin. Bloomsburg, PA. www.zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

$

NEW HOLLAND 320 baler, one owner, hydraulic thrower, $6,500 OBO. 607-731-6284

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS

CORP.

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

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

814-793-4293

WANTED: IH 963 corn head; Frame mounted steel tracks for IH combine. Call 585-5267133

“NOW BUYING” Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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

CLEANED TIMOTHY SEED, 45Lb. bushels, $40. Call 315521-8314

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: Climax timothy seed, cleaned and bagged in 50 lb. bags. 585-728-2374

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

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

Call 800-836-2888 to place your classified ad.

OAT SEED: Cleaned. Available bulk or bagged, 98% germ. 585-737-6465 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.

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

DAN FITZPATRICK

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

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

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

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

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659

WANTED

TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888

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

classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED

E & A FENCE

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

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

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

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always Fencing

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design

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

BRIAN ROSS

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 18’ GRAIN BIN, 7 rings, 4,000 bushel w/drying floor, torn down, $2,500. Call 570-9669893 GRAIN BINS, 18’, 6 rings, 3,500 bushel w/drying floor, torn down, $3,500. Call 570966-9893 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

585-599-3489

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

HAVE WET FIELDS? Have compaction issues? Low yields? Call D&D Farm Service/Agri-SC 1-888-401-4680

Financial Services

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

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348 Financial Services

15 BALES 2nd cutting baleage 4x4, mostly grass, $28.00 each. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 1st, 2nd, 3rd CUT BALEAGE, all types available. 315-3310633 EARLY CUT, 1st cut hay, $4.00 per bale. 518-296-8014 FIRST CUTTING Timothy, 3x3x7 bales, $50 per bale; Wheat straw, $55 per bale; 315-549-9949 FOR SALE: Baleage 4X4 grass. 716-532-5096

Hay - Straw For Sale

For Sale All Types Delivered

H AY

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

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

WANTED

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

Pre Cut Rye Straw

STRAW

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

Also Square Bales of

50 to 75 Lb. Bales

CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 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 MADE IN AMERICA!!!

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

Delivery available. 845-9857866 NOFA-NY Certified Organic baleage, trucking available, $28.00. 315-261-2212

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC HAY FOR SALE 1st and 2nd cutting, small square bales 716-289-7963.

HAY & STRAW

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

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

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

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

Heating

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

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

CALL TODAY FOR NEW “HIGHER” PRICING Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

Help Wanted

CDL-A-Drivers

For Feed Deliveries Full Time Position Available Based in Central NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

315-567-9308

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519-529-1141

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ORGANIC certified baleage, some good quality, some heifer quality. 1st,2nd & 3rd cutting. 607-243-8810

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Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Hay - Straw For Sale Generators

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

or email

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

~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~

HAY & STRAW

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Parts

Parts

Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston Gleaner

Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

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HEAD FEEDER POSITION

Available on an Expanding 1,000 Cow Dairy in CNY A successful candidate will be a motivated individual who will be responsible for mixing and delivering a total mixed ration to the dairy herd as well as overseeing bunk management and feed equipment preventative maintenance.

Experience operating machinery, a valid driver’s license, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude are a must. Experience as a feeder is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

Contact Chris At 315-729-3186 after 7PM A job description is available upon request PERSON TO WORK ON MODERN BEEF FARM. Must know how to feed cattle & operate machinery. Very nice house, top salary, bonus, vacation. Must be currently working on a farm. 315-6332944

Horses

FINGERLAKES Specialized Equipment Hoof Trimming Chute, good condition, $1,000 OBO. 607-351-9950

(7 Meat Varieties)

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

Poultry

Parts

Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

THOUSANDS OF AG PARTS available online at www.PaulBparts.com.Sprayer parts include Teejet & Hypro Nozzles/Tips, Nozzle Bodies, Pumps, GPS Guidance, Foam Markers, and much more.

Weasler PTO Driveline Parts available for North American, Italian, and German series. Or call 717-738-7355 ex. 275.

Shipping is FREE if picked up at the Lititz store.

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

607-642-3293

Real Estate For Sale 9YR. OLD Buckskin Dun, good trail horse, $900 OBO; 2yr. old gelding, halter broke & ready to start, $400 OBO; 2 2yr. old Quarterhorse fillies, $300 each OBO. 585-6100883

Lawn & Garden MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 877439-6803

Lumber & Wood Products WANTED: Large quantity of Larch and White Oak logs 585-765-2215.

ORGANIC OAT OR TRITICALE Straw, 1st cutting grass/legume hay, 4x4 net wrap round bales. $120-$200 per ton. Delivery available.

570-324-2285

Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Mark,, Dan,, and d Rhondaa Fisherr forr allowingg uss to o sell d likee to theirr beautifull Herkimerr Countyy farm.. Wee would o thee area,, stop p byy and d visitt their welcomee Thee Skwarass to m alll thee best. h them roadsidee vegetablee stand.. Wee wish 2325 5 - New w Listingg - Neatt and d Clean n Showplacee Farm m Exceptionally nice house. Jefferson County - 180 acres, 100 tillable, good soils. Good 2 story dairy barn with 43 stalls and dbl 2 milking parlor. New 48x75 Morton Building, large 2 car garage, Beautiful 2 story 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Very well maintained home. High ceilings, big rooms, original woodwork. All on a quiet road, great farming area, close to shopping, schools, and hospitals.

Farm could be certified organic . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $379,000 2311 1 - Madiison n Countyy Farm m - 240 acre Farm bordering large State Land and the Brookfield Equine Trail System. 60+ acre tillable, mostly hay, 70 acres in pasture, balance woods. Older 2 story barn for 70 head of cattle. 2 out buildings for machinery storage.

Older 2 story 5 bedroom home. Excellent hunting. Sits on a very quiet road with lots of possibilities. Raise beef or horses. Excellent

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2.2-Acres 2 story house 28x80 shop barn 5200 Keith Rd. Conewango Valley, NY 14726.

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

(717) 365-3234 JANSEN AUTOMATED nesting box & cleaning system: Candler, washer, dryer, grader & packer. Accommodates up to 10,000 birds. Asking $25,000 firm. Truly phenomenal. 315-415-7762

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

6 ACRES, 2-story house 26x60 shop barn, fruit trees.

5499 Elm Creek Rd. Randolph, NY 14772.

ATTENTION INVESTORS! 265 acres with farmhouse and pole barn. Farmhouse has been renovated into 4 apartments with approximately $2,300 monthly income. Plus, $2,500 yearly from farm lease. 90 acres of hay production and land is well-suited for both corn and alfalfa. Road frontage on 3 roads. Owner financing available. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in the Town of Moira, Franklin County. Close to the Village of Malone. Offered at $389,900. Call Pete Martino at NY Land Quest 877-236-1117 or www.nylandquest.com

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

16.2 Blonde 7 year old Amishbroke Belgian Gelding; 11 year old, 17-3 light grey Percheron Gelding street broke. Erin C. Lundy 315-4931051

Organic Hoof Trimming

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers

315-687-7891 315-510-2400

Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

Help Wanted

Real Estate For Sale

MABIES OEM PARTS

WRITERS WANTED

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

Poultry & Rabbits

hay making farm. Road frontage on two roads. Farm could be easily sub-divided for investment. Gas and Mineral rights convey.

Owners are relocating their dairy operation to another area this spring and have priced this farm very reasonable to move it. Priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $310,000 2316 6 - 120 0 acree m/ll Hobbyy Farm m situated on a quiet road. 30 acres of farm ground used for pasturing and making hay, two year round streams, balance woods, some timber, lots of firewood, excellent hunting. Good 2 story 4 bedroom farm house inside has been remodeled. New front porch. Good 2 story 30 stall dairy barn, would work well for beef or horses. Good 32x40 shop, concrete floor, and power. Nice building to work on equipment or vehicles.

This farm has a great location close to Lake Delta for boating and fishing. Snow mobile and ATV trails close by. Mins to Rome or Utica, shopping and hospitals close by. Nice area to live and farm, handy to everything. Death in family forces sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o $215,000 n reduced d to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pricee hass been n a nicee littlee farm m off thiss size.

Thiss iss a greatt buyy on 2256 6 - Madison n Countyy Freee stalll Operation.. 210 acres 150 acres of very productive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls.

Double 10 rapid exit parlor. Large concrete pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with 2 baths. Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed. This farm is turnkey, ready to milk. Good farming area, agricultural and machinery businesses all close by . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $550,000 Ownerss would d likee to o selll thiss springg yet,, theyy aree entertainingg alll reasonablee offers.

2309 9 - Nearr Sharon n Springss NY,, 87 acres of land with road frontage on two roads. 60 tillable, excellent soils, 15 acres of pasture, balance woods. This is a great farm property. Would make a nice place to build or buy for investment. Land in this area has significantly depreciated in value every year for the past 10 years.

Neighboring farmers would rent back. Buy it now right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $125,000,, firm

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

WANTED: Looking to lease 125+/- cow freestall dairy farm w/home. 716-307-9874

Sheep

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

Yearling Tunis Ram for sale.

585-526-7103 or 585-2615389.

NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR

Rentals

18 ROBINSON CONCRETE A-Frame supports; approx. 15 8x10 Robinson Concrete panels. 607-351-9950

Roofing

Roofing

ROOFING & SIDING e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net

Seeds

NCGA A Winning g Hybrids s Buy Wholesale Direct

Roundup Ready Hybrids Quad Stack Hybrids Conventional Hybrids

starting at $115 per bag 607-237-4871 Seeds ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE: Fresh grown from South Dakota. Trask Family Seeds the Non-GMO Source for Protein. Call 845-978-0054, 845800-6523 or 877-798-5413 Volume Discounts

MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos • Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

• Sales & Installation • On The Farm Service • A Large Parts Inventory • Willing to Travel for Service Work • 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service • Financing Available

Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE

3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034 Shop - (716) 532-2040 Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

ART TIMMEL

Sheep SHEEP SHEERING: Quality sheering for flocks of any size.

Will travel. Tate Reifsteck, 585-350-5740

585-526-6575

• We Have Over 8000 Parted Tractors • Many Late Models • New & Used Parts • UPS Daily *Nationwide parts locating service*

Anderson Tractor Supply Inc. 20968 TR51 • Bluffton, OH 45817

800-391-5462

Trailers 1996 FEATHERLITE Aluminum 20x7 gooseneck, new brakes, new tires, excellent shape, $9,500 OBO. 315-5767034 TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

Best prices, largest selection.

585-243-1563

Wanted WANTED: Financing for Real Estate Beef - Swine Farm in Upstate New York. 500k 518774-3041

PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS

Trucks

Trucks

Trucks

Arcade, N.Y.

CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC

(585) 492-1300

TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE “The Diesel People!”

• Precast Bunk Silos 6’x8” to 13’-4” High • Silo Accessories • Salt Storage Structures

11’ center wall

10’ side wall

13’4” side wall

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2006 Freightliner M2 Van Body Truck, Cat C7 210hp, 6 speed, 33,000 GVW, 26’ body, roll up rear and swing curb-side doors, 229k miles. $18,900

2007 Ingersoll Rand WL350-5A Wheel Loader, 4 in 1 Bucket, 3 spool hyd., OROPS, Kubota Diesel $46,850

NEW!!! Katolight 255 KW Natural Gas Generator Series 60 Detroit, propane or NG, 277/480 volt, 60hz, 0 hours. $55,900

2004 Sterling LT9513 Tri-Axle Dump, Mercedes 410hp, 10 speed, 16’ steel body with high lift tailgate, 18k front, 46k rears, all new rubber, electric tarp. $44,900

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FEB 7 - SEP 17 Raising Livestock in Tioga County 56 Main St., Owego, NY. 6-8 pm. You will learn how to assess your land and choose livestock, review infrastructure requirements and get tips on pasture/hay management.

Tioga County livestock farmers will host the second part of the series.

Learn how they raise hogs (April 18), beef (May 15), sheep and goats (June 19), poultry (July 17), and horses (Aug. 21). At the final class, Sept. 17, you will learn how to navigate New York State regulations and sell your local meat products. Cost per class is $10/farm ($75 for the whole series) and includes light snacks and h a n d o u t s .

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APR 12 Farm Business Planning Course Ithaca, NY. All classes 6-9 pm. Cost: Sliding scale, $80 - $300 Application r e q u i r e d .

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APR 14 4-H Goat Program Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser Applebee’s in Lakewood, NY. 8-10 am. Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased in advanced or at the door.

Contact 4-H Office, 716-664-9502 ext. 214.

Junior Beef Quality Assurance Program Oneida County Extension Office, Oriskany, NY. 10 am - 3 pm. This program is open to youth interested in beef or dairy cattle.

Developed & presented by the New York Beef Industry Council, this program covers many issues such as caring for cattle and producing a quality product, cattle handling, cattle behavior, animal health and proper use of animal health products, carcass quality and food safety. Contact Kristi Cranwell, 315-736-3394, ext. 122.

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Small Animal First Aid Training Class Room 223 of the Agriculture Science Building, Alfred, NY. 6-8 pm. To ensure your seat in the class, you MUST register via e-mail at ccet@alfredstate.edu. There is no cost to attend the class.

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Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms. Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.

APR 21 Trail Maintenance and Early Succession Management Tour Maple Creek Rd. at the North Country Trail Parking Lot. 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Contact Lee Swoger, e-mail lswoger@state.pa.us.

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Repeal of truck tax would bolster infrastructure, economy and environment ARLINGTON, VA — American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves called on Congress to swiftly adopt a proposal introduced by Reps. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) and Earl

Blumenauer (D-OR) to repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on large trucks and replace it with a modest increase in the federal diesel fuel tax.

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lach and Blumenauer would not only reinforce the ailing Highway Trust Fund, but would provide a boost to U.S. manufacturing and speed adoption of environmentally friendly technologies,” Graves said. “It is exactly the kind of pro-growth, deficit-trimming legislation that lawmakers should be looking at as they seek to address our nation’s economic woes.”

The bill, introduced on April 3, would eliminate the 12 percent federal excise tax on heavy truck sales and replace it with a 6.3-cent increase in the federal diesel tax.

“Revenues from the excise tax are only paid into the Highway Trust Fund when new trucks are purchased, but when truck sales slump, it puts even more pressure on the al-

ready overextended fund,” Graves said. “By collecting more in the diesel tax, the federal government could ensure a more stable and predictable source of funding for needed highway and bridge projects.

“Further, by cutting more than $15,000 from the cost of the average new truck, eliminating the excise tax will encourage purchases of trucks, providing a boost for manufacturing and accelerate the adoption of new technologies aimed at improving safety and fuel efficiency,” Graves said. “Legislation like this is a winwin for the government and for the business community and should be swiftly enacted.”

Reps. Gerlach and Blumenauer’s bill is H.R. 4321.

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Early consignments from Mr. & Mrs. Brad McCurdy (Little Marsh) include: Kubota L3600 4x4 GST glide shift w/loader (873 hrs.-nice!), JD 4020 (weak motor), Yamaha Grizzly 600 4x4 w/title, Walker 18hp commercial zero turn mower, 7’ 2pt. IH mower, 2-Polaris 4 wheelers (325, 700), 36’ Terry Travel trailer, 12’ landscape trailer w/title, ‘72 Cadillac - used daily, ‘87 Chevy 1-ton dump truck, Huskee log splitter (12.5hp – 35 ton), 6’ John Deere 613 brush hog, 7’ back blade, 3pt. hitch cultivators, ladder tree stands, climbing tree stand, Honda pressure washer, Stihl chain saw, air compressor, Crafts. tool chest, radial arm saw, bench grinder, other consignments include: good tractor tires (Pr.18.4-34 & Pr.14.9-24), commercial metal shelving, car trailer w/title, tractor parts, lawn & garden tractors, new building materials (lumber, plywood, steel roofing, roofing felt, mouldings, oak hardwood flooring, pine tongue & groove, RR ties, decking, nails, snow/ice shield, lock sets, toilets, etc.) also a large load of nursery stock (flowering trees/shrubs/ornamentals, etc.) more consignments coming daily.

Note: nursery stock will be sold at Noon followed by new building materials. Several auctioneers all day!

Consignments accepted at the site beginning Mon. April 9th at the following times: Mon., Tues., Wed. (3PM - 7PM), Thurs. & Fri. (10AM – 8PM).

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Platinum Stables/Weiss Farm AND The Estate of Marylin Jump 10:00 AM • Saturday, April 21, 2012

Sale to be held at the Weiss Farm, 1312 State Hwy 369, Chenango Forks, NY 13746 Directions from I-88: Take exit 3 (Port Crane) on to Route 369, go 5.5 miles to the farm Platinum Stables/Weiss Farm

Exotic Animals: Green wing Macaw 12 year old female parrot with cage, 2 gelden dromedary camels, 1 stud grant zebra, 2 fallow deer (does) Horses: 1 quarter horse bred to homozygous stallion, 3 paint mares bread to same stallion all registered, older paint mare unregistered, approx. 18 years old (kids horse). Nice old Amish Buggy!

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Tools and Misc: Lots of small hand tools (most are still new), chainsaws, drills, guide series meat saw and grinder, 8hp generator, tool boxes, leaf blower, air compressor, air tank, radial arm saw, 2 barn fans, pallet forks, PTO buzz saw, soda machine, bird cages, rabbit cages, incubator, Misc: 2 dog kennels, 2 calf hutches, chicken feeders, hay feeder, hog panels, gates, Lots more... Too much to list!

Estate of Marilyn Jump

(2) John Deere 210 and 214 lawn tractors w/snow plow and snow blower, mower deck and chains (still like brand new).

Tools: Lots of hand tools, air compressor, jointer, table saw, drill press, radial arm saw (still new), lumber, garage is full of suprises!! Canoe, lawn sweeper, tool cabinets, walk behind cultivator, little trailer, walk behind snow blower, Household items: Some antiques, crocks, lanterns, tables and chairs, beds, etc... everything found in the house- dishes, etc... Lots of surprises... still cleaning the house out!

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Consignments for this sale are welcome! Take until 5pm Friday April 20th.

Food by Hitchin Post, comfort facilities on site • Auctionzip #21675 Sale by Fred R. Bell & Son Hay, Cattle and Auction Service Fred Bell 607-343-0183 or Dan Ingham 607-316-8811

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Machinery: Ford 3000, IH 350, David Brown 885, Caterpillar D6/9U w/heister winch, 1993 Ford F800 Dumptruck/cummings diesel, 1988 EBY 24' cattle trailer, 1997 35' aluminum tri-axle flat bed w/ 10' over head, 1985 24' sun craft pontoon boat 50 hp-with trailer,

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Ends April 10, 2012 Selling Municipal - Cars, Trucks, Construction Equipment, Farm Tractors, All types of Surplus Log on to www.teitsworth.com to bid Brand new diesel air compressor, 30 gal tank, twin cylinder, 2 stage, electric star, never used. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 1996 EZGO Electric Golf Cart, color green, batteries were replaced in 2010, cart runs good, seat and tires are good, has windshield, utility box and charger included, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 1989 Club Car electric golf cart, grey, this cart has a heavy duty motor, batteries were replaced in 2011, very good running cart, has torn seat on drivers side that is shown in pictures, tires are good and has charger included, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 2008 Dodge Charger, VIN: ZB3KA43H58H280232.

Hemi engine, A/C, PL, PW, Cruise, 112,000 mi. Tires are 80% - 90%. This car runs and drives and was never used in the winter time. (Car located 23 mi. NW of Olean, NY). Municipal - Town of Ellicottville, NY. For more information, call Dave at 716-699-2884 2005 Chevy Impala VIN: 2GIWF55K459255921. A/C, PW, PL, 3.8L engine, 114,410 mi., Car runs and drives fine. Municipal, Town of New Berlin (near Norwich, NY).

Call Dan at 607-847-8943 or 607-226-1026 for more information.

2006 Ford F350 XL Superduty, 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel, Manual windows/locks, AC, CD Player/ Radio, 205,700 Miles, 5 Speed Manual, w/ Cruise, Dual Wheels w/ Utility Box, Flat box w/ rack, fifth wheel attachment, With Wood Sides, Tires 90%, Dual Trailer attachments and Multi wire hookups, 2nd owner, Vin: 1FDWF36P26ED26436, Clean Title, Just Serviced, Runs Great, Driven Daily, Contact Bruce 315-289-8306 1984 Chevy 4WD 2500 Military Pickup Truck, VIN: 1GCQO3417EE360264. 6.2L diesel, Automatic, Approximately 52,500 miles, pintle hitch, Tires are 30%-40%. Truck runs and operates fine. Municipal Town of Masonville (8 miles East of Bainbridge, NY).

For more info call Chick at 607-265-3301 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport, Green, 4 Cylinder, 5 Speed, 2 wd, Manual windows/locks, starts, runs good, Exhaust Manifold Leak, Gas Leak, 4 Good Studded Tires, 176,006 Miles, VIN : 1B7FL26P6WS606708, Has Title, Minor Rust, Contact, Bruce 1-315-289-8306 2002 Rebuilt Mini Drop Deck Trailer, 14 ft main deck, 1ft riser, 7ft over rear, 5Hp Honda Gas Motor, Has Title, hole in sidewall of one tire, Contact Bruce, 315-289-8306 2005 Ford F-550 XL, 4X4, dump truck. VIN: 1FDAF57P15EA16801. 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel, Auto trans. PW, PL, AC, Running boards, Crysteel Tipper 9' dump body, 9' Fisher X frame Stainless snowplow, Approximately 33,000 Mi., Tires 80%. Municipal Town of Amity, NY (32 mi. South-

West of Hornell, NY). For more information, call Jim at 585-808-9886.

Ford 3930, tach doesn't work, shows 1630 hrs 18.4x24 rears, tractor starts and runs excellent. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 Ford 3910 diesel 14.9x28 rears, only 59 original hrs, like new, has remote hyd. Valve & hoses. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 JD 4520 diesel, starts and runs excellent, good paint, good 20.8x38 rears, Cat III hitch, 1000 PTO, has 6cyl turbo diesel, 125hp. For more Info Tom 716-695-4854 JD 4520 diesel has JD ROPS, only 4700hrs. Very good 18.4x38 rears, new fronts, good paint, Cat III hitch, needs fuel lift pump, loses primp, starts with a little staring fluid, runs good. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 JD 3010 diesel, new engine & rear tires 3 yrs.

Firestone 16.9x38, runs excellent, very nice sheet metal and paint, Serial # 1004, 4th tractor made. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 1990 IH 2574 S/A Plow/Dump Truck, VIN: 1HTGEGBR0MH298628. Cummins L-10 Diesel, 9-speed Transmission, 10' Dump body w/roll-up tarp, Sander control valves, Viking 11' Hydro-turn w/curb guard & adjustable shoes plow & Cable benching wing. Approximately 137000 mi., cracked frame. This Truck runs and operates fine. Municipal - Town of Westmoreland (10 mi. West of Utica, NY). For more information call Ron or Roger at 315-853-8115 Ext. 3.

1990 IH 2674 T/A Plow/Dump Truck, VIN: H1GLG3TILH261148. Cummins 350 Diesel Engine, 8LL Transmission, TENCO All-Season dump body, Approximately 205,000 mi., One-way plow, 11' Wing, Tilting plow hitch, 30% Steer tires, 40% Drive tires.

Truck Runs and Drives. Municipal, Town of Tuscarora (25 mi SW Corning, NY). For more information call Brad at 607-359-2717.

1980 Mack Mo. R686st T/A Sander Truck, VIN: 59886. Mack 287 Diesel, Mack 5-speed transmission, Air-Flo 12' "V" Sander, Approximately 69,000 mi., 8799 hrs. This truck is in very nice condition. Nonremovable lien - title attached. Municipal - Town of Westmoreland (10 mi. West of Utica, NY). For more information call Ron or Roger at 315-853-8115 Ext. 3.

1986 Chevy C 70 dump-truck, 366 gas engine, may need some carb work or might be water in gas from sitting, but always did run good, we just do not use it much, this truck has only 33,952 miles on it, cab has some rust in cab corners and on running board, box as surface rust but no holes in it, always stored inside in winter. Frame still has original paint on it. 5 speed with 2 speed rear. Sold as is For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 1958 Oshkosh Mo. W-715-N 4X4 Plow Truck, "Old #6", VIN: 4879. Cummins 250 Diesel, Dump body w/o hoist, Snow Wing (NO Plow), Hyd. Brakes. Truck runs and operates. Municipal - Town of Wocester (17 mi. West of Cobleskill, NY). Call Roger at 607-397-8121for more info or appointment.

2010 Caterpillar 938H Wheel Loader, S/N 01129.

A/C, Ride control, Radial tires, Fusion quick coupler, 3 1/2 cu. yd. GP bucket w/bolt-on edge, less than 140 hrs. Remaining Cat. Warranty. Machine has been in

service for less than 1 year from delivery. Municipal Town of Florida, NY (near Amsterdam, NY). For more information or appt. call Bill at 518-842-1539.

2005 New Holland LB75B 4WD tractor loader backhoe, S/N 031053977, hour meter reads 802 hours, EROPS, extend a hoe, new rubber on front, this machine is in excellent condition and ready to work, for additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 1987 Case 1085B Rubber Tired Hydraulic Excavator, S/N 6294004. Cummins Diesel, 3825 hrs., Hyd. Extboom, Wrist-0-twist, Hyd. Thumb, 4-stabilizers, 60" ditching bucket, 30" digging bucket, Clam bucket, Cab heat. Tires are L-2 with 30%-50% remaining. Machine runs and operates fine. Municipal - Town of Caledonia, NY (located 20 miles South-West of Rochester, NY) For more information call Mark at 585-583-2288 or 585-734-1092 Champion 710A T/A Motor Grader, S/N 710A-157550-18096-88. Front Scarifier, 3576 hrs. on meter, 12' Moldboard, Hydraulic Side shift, Hydraulic Tilt. Steer Tires L-2 Bias 80%, Drive Tires L-2 Bias 10%-70%.

This Grader Runs and operates fine. Municipal - Town of Alma (20 mi. East of Olean, NY). For more information, call Dan at 585-593-4021.

1974 Galion 8-10 ton Double Drum hydrostatic roller, 6-cyl. Gas engine. Roller runs and works.

Municipal - Town of Elmira, NY. For more information or appointment, call Mat at 607-734-0199.

1974 Model 128 Cub Cadet mower in good shape.

42" mowing deck in fair shape, tires all good shape. needs battery. Tractor/mower runs and mows fine (unit located approximately 12 miles South West of Corning, NY. (For more information, call Dan at 607-542-1888.

2005 Dixie Chopper Model XT 3200 72" cut mower, new tires in 2011 on rear, many new belts, new water separator in line filter, all manuals, very good condition. For additional information contact Marty Lally, Town of Van Buren, 315-638-4727.

Everst ASC 54 RT RH 14' All-Season Dump Body, New hinge pins, Spinner and Hoist NOT INCLUDED. Right rear corner post needs welding. Municipal, Town of Woodhull (Located 20 mi East of Hornell, NY) For more information, call Todd at 607-458-5424 Harder Stainless Steel Salt Spreader, Electric drive, Screens, Belt conveyor (wagon running gear not included). Municipal - Town of New Lisbon (20 mi.

North of Oneonta, NY). For more information, call Bill at 607-965-8287.

Tow Behind Salt Spreader, Rebuilt, Stainless Steel Bottom, Stainless Steel Chain, Motor Runs and works, Contact Bruce 315-289-8306, Set of 16.9x24 turf tires mounted on Ford 8 bolt wheels, excellent condition. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 Onan 50KW gen set has IH 450 6cyl propane engine, starts & runs excellent, makes power, 3 phase with 62KWA startup, only 276 hrs, in very good condition For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854.

Onan 45 KW Model 45.0 EM 4R8/6679A, S/N 127C955099.Old Onan 45 KW Emergency Generator.

Straight six Ford powered diesel engine with external

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GERRY RODEO GROUNDS RT. 60, GERRY, NY 14740 (JAMESTOWN AREA) Rt. 86 to Rt. 60 6 miles North of exit 12 20 miles south of Fredonia-Dunkirk NOTICE: This is the 19th annual Town/Village Highway Association Auction Selling: Equipment, Trucks, Landscape items, Trailers, Tractors, light & heavy trucks & much too much to list! You will find late model, well-maintained equipment here!

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Questions: Richard Gray - 585-721-9554 Selling: Construction Equipment: Cat IT 28G; Cat IT 28F loader; 1998 Athey 7-12D, Force-Feed Loader, JD diesel; PC300 Excavator, 1997 Gradall G3WD Excavator Lord 30'X30" port.

Hyd., Screen Plant, 3"X7 DD Deck; 1994 IR DD-65 Vib Roller; Hypac 330B Roller 28"; Maudlin Roller 28" 36" DD Roller; Bobcat 331 mini excavator; 1984 Galion 4-6 ton Double-Drum transport roller, gas; Trackless MT5TF, 4700 hrs; Ditch Witch R-100 Trencher; Ditch Witch walk behind Trencher; JD 410 TLB; JD 3pt hitch post driver Big Trucks: 1995 IH Tandem log truck w/prentice loader; 1998 IH T/A Plow/Dump

Truck, 88,000 miles; 1997 IH 2554 T/A Hopper Truck, 88K mi, DT530, 9-sp.; 1997 IH 2574 T/A Plow/Dump Truck, Cummins Diesel; 1990 Mack RD690 S/A Plow/Wing/Dump, Diesle; 2003 IH Paystar 5600 4X4 S/A, plow/wing/dump/sander truck 38,000 miles; 1981 Autocar S/A dump truck, 220K miles 1-Tons, Pickups & Cars: 1997 Chevy 1-ton, 4WD, Gas, Dump, 55K; 1996 Chevy 1-ton, 2WD, Gas, Dump, 74K; 1991 Chevy Kodiak C60 Dump, 50K; 1991 Chevy Kodiak C60 Dump, 40K; 1998 IH 2554 T/A Dump/Haul Truck, 36K; 1998 Chevy 3500 pickup, 93K; 1999 Chevy 3500, 2wd, Dually Truck 57K; 1997 Chevy 1500 4wd pickup, gas, 79K; 1997 Chevy 1500 4wd pickup, gas, 92K; 1997 Ford F-150, Ext-cab, gas; 2 - Astro Mini Vans, 49,000 & 86000 mi's Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Cat 267B Track SSL; Bobcat T250 Track SSL, Bucket, Forks; 1993 Case 1845C Skid Steer, G.P. bucket, 2900hrs; Bobcat 753 skid-steer; SSL forks Tractors: Kubota M4700 Tractor/loader Trailers: 2004 36' East Tri-axle Aluminum Dump trailer; 2002 Trail king 20' with air brakes.

Big Toys: JD 6X4 Gator; Kubota RTV 900 Mowers: Trackless 72" front mount mower; 5' Alamo mower deck w/17' boom; 10 L&G

tractors/mowers, JD, etc......

Misc.: 8' Sweepster, Front mount brooms; Diesel Generator TI7000; Gas Generator TI10000; Honda Powered Gas TI6510-G Air Compressor; Honda GX200 gas powered Pressure Washer; 1000 Gal Skid Fuel Tanks; (4) Michelin Radial Tires 20.5R25; Power Master Pressure washer model 1404; Ford 6' 3pt flail mower w/extra knives; solar model 660 battery charger; (4) 400 watt metal shop lights; (1) 70 watt wall pack light fixture; Ford L-9000 Truck Bumper; 20" Push mower; 1400x24R grader tire on JD wheel; 1000x20 Steer tire on Dayton wheel; Step Fuel Tank; Torch Cart; (5) Floor Creepers; 11' one way snow plow; 10' wing; shop vac; Wagner Airless paint sprayer; Electric Drill bit sharpener www.teitsworth.com for more info and pictures

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radiator, Presently capable of running. Radiator is in poor condition, Standby duty rated 120/208 volts 3 Phase 4 wire. Buyer will have to remove generator from bldg basement, meet the County's Insurance requirements and sign agreement. (Unit located in Mayville, NY). Municipal - Chautauqua Co., For more information call George at 716-753-4804 Onan 350KW Gen-Set., Model DFU V-12. S/N 03680.

Cummins Diesel Engine with external radiator.

Generator is not in working condition, leaks anti-freeze around Head. Radiator is also in poor condition. Buyer will have to remove from bldg basement, meet the County's Insurance requirements and sign Agreement. Method of removal to be prior approved

by County (Unit located in Mayville, NY). Municipal Chautauqua Co., For more information call George at 716-753-4804 International DT360 diesel engine, 6cyl, turbo charged, complete with starter, runs excellent For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 International DT466D, 6 cyl turbo diesel, overhead cam shaft, in-line Bosch pump. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 JD 466 diesel engine, 6cyl turbo-charged and after cooled, engine turns over freely, it is complete with starter. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 Husqvarna FS524 Walk-Behind Road Saw, Honda GX670 20hp engine, 24" Saw blade, Two extra blades.

Machine has 20 hrs on meter and is in excellent condition. Municipal - City of Jamestown, NY. For more information, call Pat at 716-483-7584.

Vertical wood-splitter powered by a generic Honda motor, works good, just eng does not want to start when it is damp out, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 Horizontal wood-splitter, powered by an 8hp Briggs gas engine, works good, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 Post-hole digger, Minneapolis Moline, auger has a slight bend to it but it digs holes with no problems, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 Tennant 465 ES Walk Behind Floor Scrubber, With Charger, 6 Batteries All good, Works and Operates Good, Contact, Bruce 1-315-289-8306 EZ-Shopper 8000 By Electro Technologies LLC, New, Repaired Steering, 2 batteries and charger, runs and operates, Bruce 315-289-8306 9 Deep Cycle Batteries, Used, Good Shape, 6 Superior Cycling Trojan Deep Cycle 3 Cell 6 Volt, 3 Trojan J305E-AC Deep Cycle 3 Cell 6 Volt, Bruce 315-289-8306 Headache Rack with 6ft Bed rails, Good Condition Bruce, 315-289-8306 2 (Two) Used Michelin Radial 20.5R25 Loader tires.

1 has sidewall cut. 5% to 10% wear remaining.

Municipal - Town of New Lisbon (20 mi. North of Oneonta, NY). For more information, call Bill at 607965-8287.

(2) Good Year Wrangler tires 235/85R16 on rim, for additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 (8) Misc. tires all 235/86R16, some on rim, for

additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 (5) Misc. tires all 235/86R16, some on rim, for additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 Filing Cabinets various sizes. Filing cabinets sold asis various sizes as follows: (3) 4 Drawer 1 Letter and 2 Legal. (11) 5 Drawer 2 Letter and 9 Legal. (1) 2 Drawer Legal. (1) 4 Drawer Hanging File and (5) 8 Drawer check register size. Municipal - Chautauqua Co., NY (located in Mayville, NY). Call Dave for more information at 716-753-4632 Bell & Howell microfilm ABR 2600. Microfilm reader/ printer with auto carrier. It has a bad fuse and no lens.

Municipal - Chautauqua Co., NY (located in Mayville, NY). Call Dave for more information at 716-753-4632 Trade show light set with bulbs and misc. (Like New).

Municipal - Chautauqua Co., NY (located in Mayville, NY). Call Dave for more information at 716-753-4632 (2) Goodyear 215/55R16, (5) Goodyear 225/60R16, (2) Goodyear 245/45R19, (2) Goodyear 275/40R19, (2) Goodyear (SA) LT245/75R16, (2) Goodyear (DT)LT245/75R16E, (1) Goodyear 215/85R16E tires, buyer must take all tires, for additional information contact Roslyn Phillips, City of Rochester @ 585-428-7042.

Copperloy forklift ramp, 84" overall width, 76" inside width, 36' long, for additional information contact Roslyn Phillips, City of Rochester @ 585-428-7042.

Shelves are 6'H x 24"D x 42W - 6 shelves - lot of 4 units, Roslyn K. Phillips, CPPB City of Rochester, 585-428-7042 Shelves are 6'H x 12"D x 42W - 6 shelves - lot of 4 units, Roslyn K. Phillips, CPPB City of Rochester, 585-428-7042 Propane heater, Hot Dawg model # HD75AS0111, BTU In: 75,000, BTU Out: 60,000, Roslyn K. Phillips, CPPB, City of Rochester, 585-428-7042 3 Aqua Dual Flush Toilets to the April auction #CST412MF. They are used but only 18 months old, for additional information contact Roslyn Phillips, City of Rochester @ 585-428-7042.

Steel frame/steel clad unheated storage building constructed in 1989, measuring 92'x145'. The south wall of the building has (2) eight foot overhead doors and (2) twelve foot overhead doors, Additional information and a tour of the building can be arranged by contacting Marjorie Torelli at 315-946-7650.

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NEW YORK'S FAVORITE 42nd ANNUAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8:00 A.M. TEITSWORTH AUCTION YARD Cars, Trucks, Heavy Equipment, Farm Tractors & Machinery 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Groveland, NY • Consignments Welcome!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Early Consignments Include: Equipment: JD 110 Tractor/backhoe ; JD 310C 4x4 backhoe; JD 444 H Loader; Komatsu PC35 Excavator; Cat 312 excavator; Cat 307 excavator; Bobcat 331 excavator; Yanmar B5 excavator; 2005 Takeuchi TB016 excavator; Komatsu WA 320 Loader; Komatsu WA 100 Loader; Kubota R520 Loader; Cat TH63 Telescope Forklift; Moffit 3 wheel forklift; Teledyne 3 wheel forlift; Cat D5C III 6 way dozer; JD 450 J 6 way dozer; Komatsu D41P 6 way dozer; (2) Skyjack 4wd scissor lifts; JLG 20' Scissor lift; 26' Skyjack Scissor lift; (2) Bobcat Hydraulic hammers fits mini excavator; Hydraulic hammer for backhoe; NPK H4XL Hydraulic hammer for backhoe; Indeco MV1700 Hydraulic hammer for excavator; NPK C-4C Compactor for backhoe; Hypac Roller; Wacker Roller Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Bobcat T190; Case 430; Skid Steer

Hydraulic Auger w 4" bit Tractors & Compacts: JD 8640 Tractor, 3pt, PTO; 2010 Bobcat CT335 tractor/loader; Ford 2310; Kubota BX2200 w/mower & loader; JD5202 w/loader; Kubota B-20 Tractor 4x4 w/ldr Farm Equipment & Supplies: Gehl Round Baler; NH 256 Rake; NH 56 Rake; NH 163 Tedder; JD 1470 Discbine; Double Rake hitch; Brillion 15' cultimulcher; Klongsk Big Trucks: 2000 GMC 6500, 6 wheel dump truck; 1995 Ford F-350 Mechanics truck Vehicles: 2006 Toyota Pick up ; 2006 Chevy Tahoe, 4dr, loaded; 2006 Ford F250 Pickup w/plow Lots of New and Used Trailers Lawn & Big Toys: JD 6X4 Gator; JD 6X4 Gator; JD 620 Gator; Kawasaki Mule; Kubota 900 RTV; Polaris Magnum 450, 4x4 ATV; 2002 Yamaha YZ90 motorcycle; JD 757 Zero turn mower; JD 465 Zero turn mower;

Kubota B1750, 4x4 w/mower One owner Antiques & Toys: Porsche 2 cyl, air cooled diesel tractor; 2002 35th anniversary Chevy Camaro SS with 400+ hp; 1955 John Deere Model B; 1987 Honda Gold Wing Interstate; 1987 Chev C30 1 ton stake.

Misc.: (2) Gorman Rupp 6" water pump; 2007 Magnum Pro 10KW portable light plant; 2006 Magnum MMG80 Gen Set; 1200LB lift axle for dump truck; Walk behind blower, gas, 13hp (1000's) of Misc items & Over 4,000 pieces of Nursery Stock Consignments are coming in daily.

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