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Wyoming County 4-H youth participate in first Annual Livestock Skill-a-Thon FFA Page A30 Columnists Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly A16 Paris Reidhead

Crop Comments

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Auctions Classifieds Farmer to Farmer

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How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! ~ Psalms 133:1

CSA Fair promotes locally grown food

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by Jennifer Wagester CANADAIGUA, NY — Fruit trees bloomed as snow fell during the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair held at the NY Wine & Culinary Center on March 31. The event was a first for Canandaigua, and one of six CSA Fairs hosted throughout the state by the New York Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-NY). This is the second year that NOFA-NY has hosted fairs through a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. Bejo Seeds, Farmshed Central New York, and Farm Family Insurance also provided sponsorship for the event.

Early attendees were treated to an exciting start as fire alarms sounded, causing a complete evacuation of the building. Smoke from the cooking demonstration table at the CSA Fair caused the false alarm. Chef Instructor Jeffory McLean and Finger Lakes Community College Culinary Arts student Anthony Pollino, along with CSA Fair participants, took it in stride. As soon as the Canandaigua Fire Department determined the building was safe to re-enter, everyone returned to the event. Cooking of maple infused kale and root vegetable pasta resumed farther away from the smoke detector.

Ten central New York producers exhibited their CSA programs at the fair. Their booths included photos of their farms, lists of share items with prices, and tasty food samples. Baby chicks were also present, delighting children of all ages. A majority of the participants were families looking for healthy, local food options. They

enjoyed being able to connect with producers and learn more about the CSA concept.

In some cases, farmers partner to provide a diverse CSA share. Kurt Forman of Clearview Farm and Jim and Beth Welsh of Big Red’s Chicken Shed teamed up to offer shares of organic vegetables, frozen chickens, and fresh eggs. Kurt has been growing organic vegetables since 2005 and sells produce at local farmers’ markets. Jim and Beth provide certified organic chicken and free range eggs for sale at their farm. For both Wayne County farms, 2012 is their first year offering a CSA program.

Many of the farmers own their land and grow produce at their family farmstead. Fellenz Family Farm is a certified organic farm in Phelps, NY, that distributes its vegetables and fruits through CSAs in Geneva, Canandaigua, and Pittsford. Andy Fellenz was on hand to talk with participants about share options and promote the farm’s new winter CSA program. The Fellenz family also partners with local farms to provide poultry, beef, and pork; honey; and eggs and also offers shareholders discounts on u-pick strawberries and fruits and vegetables for canning.

Some farmers rent land or partner with land owners. This has worked well for Cordelia Hall of East Hill CSA. 2012 will be Cordelia’s fourth season as co-manager of East Hill Farm, which is a project of the Rochester Folk Art Guild. The 350 acre farm is located in Middlesex, NY. East Hill Farm uses old fashioned, organic methods to grow fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, pigs, and

Jim and Beth Welsh talk with participants about their CSA partnership.

CSA Fair participants connect with friends in front of the Clover Road Farm booth.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester chickens. The CSA also offers an shared how his farm uses drip irrigaorganic bread share option that allows tion to help crops weather drought conshareholders to select from a variety of ditions. Andy Fellenz talked about sour dough breads each week. using cold frames to keep tomatoes Farmers may offer a “work for food” blight free. Phillip Cook of Our option or reimbursement for working Shepherd’s Farm is experimenting with on the farm. The Morse Family Farm using pigs to plow the earth naturally.

CSA gives a $50 discount to shareStaff and volunteers representing holders for working 12 hours on the NOFA-NY also greeted CSA Fair particfarm. Shares come with the option to ipants, provided schedules for upcomselect 2-3 items each week, giving ing events, and shared the latest in shareholders more choices. Jolene organic agriculture literature. Kristina the Food Justice Nashlund of Morse Family Farm was Keefe-Perry, on-hand to talk about the farm’s CSA Coordinator for NOFA-NY, felt that the program and educate participants event was well-attended. A steady about the variety of produce grown on stream of participants, young and old, entered the beautiful Sands Gallery the farm.

CSA Fair attendees had a variety of room. They talked, laughed, and ate questions for the farmers, including the while making new friends and confarming practices that are used to necting with their community. Overall, ensure a bountiful harvest. Mike the summer looks bright for eating Wilcox of Greens and Beans CSA local in New York State.

Dan Livingston (far right), a representative for Wholeshare, provides examples of how community members can work together to bulk purchase wholesome foods.

The enigma of CAE

by Sally Colby Understanding certain livestock diseases often becomes a study in microbiology, and that’s definitely the case with caprine arthritis-encephalitis, or CAE. CAE was first diagnosed in the mid1970s, and quickly became a disease of significant economic importance for the goat industry. CAE is caused by a retrovirus, which means that antibodies in the CAE-positive goat are not effective against the virus. Although CAE was initially found mostly in dairy goats kept in close quarters, it’s now present in meat goat herds. A goat that has CAE, whether or not the animal shows clinical signs of disease, has it forever.

CAE manifests itself in several ways; some more obvious than others. Kids under the age of six months can show an encephalitic form of the disease, with neurological signs such as seizures, paralysis and death. Affected kids often develop pneumonia. Adult goats with CAE become arthritic, with painful, swollen joints. Goats with this progressive arthritis may seem fine for years, but eventually lose weight, have a poor hair coat, develop an abnormal gait and will eventually have difficulty rising and reclining. Does that show no other clinical signs of CAE often develop large, hard udders in late pregnancy. The udder is firm and swollen, full

of connective tissue formed during the immune response to the virus. Such udders produce little or no milk.

Transmission of CAE is primarily from the doe to the kid, so any goat that shows signs of CAE as an adult became infected as a newborn. Infection within the goat herd is primarily through colostrum. The virus is also present in blood, which means that items such as tattoo equipment, dehorners, hoof trimmers and needles used on multiple goats can transmit CAE. There is significant evidence that CAE is also transmitted through bodily fluids such as saliva, urine and vaginal discharge during estrous or post-partum.

One of the challenges in dealing with CAE is that many goats that test positive remain free of clinical signs the disease can be present in a herd without noticeable clues. In addition, a goat that tests negative several times in a row can test positive at a later date or develop clinical signs of CAE. The test for CAE determines antibodies, so a goat might be carrying antibodies but if that animal is not currently shedding antibodies, it will test negative. Positive goats may not show clinical signs of CAE immediately, and some may never show signs. There is some evidence that stress (such as pregnancy, birth) activates the virus.

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that dairy farmers currently receive for their milk.

So what price would S-1640 return to dairy farmers? In federal order #1 if the National Average Cost of Production is $23 per cwt., then the Class II milk would be $23 per cwt.

(Class II would consist of all milk used to manufacture dairy products).

In order #1, the Class I price would be $26.25. Using a 43 percent Class I utilization these class prices would return a price of approximately $24.40 per cwt. In federal order 30 (the Midwest Chicago order) the value of Class II milk would be $23 per cwt.

S-1640 uses the current Class I differential of $1.80 per cwt. This means the Class I price would be $24.80.

Using a Class I utilization of 16 percent, these Class figures would return a price of approximately $23.28 per cwt. This price would be approximately $1.12 per cwt. less than the pay price in order #1.

However, the dairy farmers’ cost of production is lower in order #30 than the dairy farmers’ cost of production in order #1; consequently this would leave the bottom line very comparable to producers in order #30 with dairy farmers in order #1.

I can’t see where any other dairy proposal will return an adequate price to dairy farmers even with government subsidies.

Remember, S-1640 is not geared to cost the U.S. government any funds!

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570-8335776.

Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag

CAE is caused by a retro-virus, which means that antibodies in the CAE-positive goat are not effective against the virus.

Photo by Sally Colby CAE can cause significant produc- remain closed, or only add animals tion loss, which affects the bottom line from trusted negative herds. of a milking herd. Infected meat goat Because the most common means does may produce less milk, so their of transmission within a herd is from kids don’t grow as efficiently. Does an infected doe to her kids through with arthritis are reluctant to rise, so colostrum, breeders who are trying to kids have less opportunity to nurse. create or maintain a CAE-free herd Goat producers who are serious about are careful to remove kids immediateeliminating this disease from their ly after birth and not allow them to herd can work with a veterinarian to nurse their dams. Kids are bottle-fed develop a testing and biosecurity plan. treated colostrum and then either Regular testing for CAE usually starts pasteurized goat’s milk or milk when animals are six months old, with replacer. For treating colostrum to repeated tests every six months. Goats inactivate the CAE virus, Washington that test positive without showing State University College of Veterinary recommends heating clinical signs should be culled, Medicine although some producers house posi- colostrum to between 133° F and 138° tive animals apart from negative ani- F, then holding at that temperature mals and wait until animals show for one hour. Because temperatures clinical signs before culling. higher than 140° F can destroy the Remember that a negative test or even beneficial proteins in colostrum, a several negative tests doesn’t neces- double-boiler can be used to regulate sarily mean that the animal is not the temperature. Colostrum can be infected - the animal may not be shed- heat-treated in large batches and ding antibodies at the time of the test. frozen for later use.

Eliminating CAE from a herd is diffiIn a milking herd, negative animals should be milked first, with complete cult but not impossible, and until a sanitization of the milking area and reliable vaccine is developed, the herd equipment between milkings. Once a owner’s best option is to manage herd is CAE-negative, it should toward a negative herd.

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An Explanation of the Pricing Formula of S-1640 (The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act) Several dairy farmers have called me after many of the news media printed our recent editorial. Basically they wanted to know two things.

Is it possible for dairy farmers to receive a price of $24 per hundred weight (cwt.)? The second question is, how do we receive $24 per cwt.?

The answer is simple, but difficult to obtain. Have our federal legislators pass S-1640, and you will have an opportunity to receive the $24 per cwt.

Since order reform came into existence on Jan. 1, 2000, the price that dairy farmers received for their milk exceeded $20 per cwt. only 18 months out of 146 months. (This doesn’t include March of 2012). Of course this means the price that dairy farmers received was below $20 per cwt. for 128 months since Jan. 1, 2000. Also figures indicate that during the same period only five times did the pay price range between $19-$20 per cwt. and only nine times did the pay price range between $18-$19 per cwt. 84 months the pay price was under $16 per cwt.

(This same disparity would be true in all federal milk orders. The rate might change slightly.)

What can be done about these inadequate prices to dairy farmers? We need to pass S-1640.

The USDA is expected to announce on May 1 the National Average Cost of producing milk for 2011 at a figure over $23 per cwt. Unfortunately this cost of $23 will not factor in the prices

White House recognizes Dudley for farmworker program ITHACA, NY — Mary Jo Dudley, director of the Cornell Farmworker Program, was honored by the White House’s Office of Public Engagement as a Cesar Chavez “Champion of Change” on March 29, at an event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House.

The event honored 10 leaders who, like Chavez, have “dedicated themselves to improving the lives of others throughout their community and across the nation,” according to a White House announcement.

The Chavez Champions of Change

recognition, created as part of President Barack Obama’s Winning the Future initiative, is an administration-wide effort to celebrate the life and legacy of Chavez, with this awards ceremony occurring almost to the day of what would have been the civil rights leader’s 85th birthday on March 31.

Dudley, an associate member of the Department of Development Sociology, was honored for her work as director of the Cornell Farmworker Program, a collaborative effort of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College

of Human Ecology and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

The farmworker program works to improve the living and working conditions of farmworkers and their families, to raise awareness about farmworkers’ contributions to society and to further their acceptance and full participation in local communities. In collaboration with students and faculty, the program’s research and outreach efforts include: assessing farmworker needs in New York via data collection; developing educational materials and programs to address those

needs; and responding to immigrant farmworkers’ requests for information and training through on-farm workshops.

Dudley is a founding member of the Tompkins County Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and is a member of the New York State Governor’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. In 2010 she received the James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial Understanding and Harmony, and the Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellow in Service-Learning Award, both from Cornell.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and America Ferrera, an actress who will play Helen Chavez in an upcoming biopic called “Chavez,” participated in the Champions of Change event.

National DHIA names 21 scholarship winners The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected 21 high school seniors and college students as recipients of $750 scholarships. Judges evaluated applicants on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and responses to DHI- and career-related questions. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, applicants must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate. The DHI affiliate for the herd or affiliate employee must be a National DHIA member.

This year’s National DHIA scholarship

winners are: Hannah Renea Bachman, Ulysses, PA; Abigail Andrew Copenhaver, Corfu, NY; Nathan Daninger, Forest Lake, MN; Elizabeth Fullerton, Argyle, NY; Rebecca Groos, Howard Lake, MN; Thomas Harren, Eagle Bend, MN; Chelsey Johnson, Heron Lake, MN; Stephanie Luders, Bliss, NY; Aryn Martin, Gorham, Maine; Kathleen Miron, Hugo, MN; Sara Roerick, Swanville, MN; Alyson Schwartau, Red Wing, MN; Justin Siewert, Lake City, MN; Jacob Sjostrom, Lafayette, MN; Matthew Sweeney, Appleton, NY; Joe Uter, Waverly, MN; Megan Viland, Pipestone, MN; Hannah Voelz, Tilleda, WI (Joe Drexler winner); Nicholas Weber, Bernard, Iowa; Kaylee

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LEAD Conference to take place in Fort Collins Early registration for the annual youth leadership conference ends June 15.

Youth from across the country will travel to Fort Collins, CO, for the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA’s) annual Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference, Aug. 2-5. Themed “Peak Performance,” the leadership event, sponsored by the Angus Foundation, is designed for members 14-21 years of age.

“If junior Angus members are planning on attending the LEAD conference at least once, this is the one they don’t want to miss,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association® director of junior activities. “The NJAA Board is working to coordinate an exciting, funfilled and educational program that provides a great setting for the future of the Angus breed to develop leadership skills and lifelong friendships.”

Angus juniors will attend leadership workshops presented by the NJAA Board, as well as listen to a keynote address from professional speaker Andrew McCrea.

Tours during this year’s LEAD event will include area Angus operations — Aristocrat Angus, Rocky Mountain Sire

Services and Spruce Mountain Ranch.

Participants will also take part in the Colorado State University Ropes Challenge Course and tour the university’s Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center.

In addition to workshops and tours, a white water rafting trip is planned, for those seeking some adventure. And for those seeking some bargains, even some shopping time is in the schedule.

Conference space is limited, and early registration is encouraged by the June 15 deadline. The early registration fee for NJAA members is $200.

After June 15, registration will be $225 and accepted based on space availability. Registration for adults, state advisors and chaperones is $250; no early registration deadline applies.

Registration is available online at www.angus.org/njaa. For more information, contact the junior activities department at 816-383-5100.

LEAD is funded in part by the Angus Foundation and is a program of the NJAA, which provides programs for nearly 7,000 members across the nation.

Cover photo by Sally Colby CAE is caused by a retro-virus, which means that the antibodies in the CAE-positive goats are not effective against the virus.

Forages discussed at 2012 CCE Central NY Dairy Day

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Dairy producers, nutritionists, and Ag industry representatives met at the 2012 Central New York Dairy Day in March, at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown. Presented by the Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team, the event covered topics such as harvesting high quality forage, utilizing amino acids in a balanced ration diet, and feeding a high forage diet.

“This really centers around some of the work we’ve done with precision feeding and helping people figure out how to get optimal production out of our cows with minimal grain input and also with minimal protein in their diet,” said NY Dairy Specialist Dave Balbian. “To help us out economically and also environmentally.”

CCE CNY Regional Field Crop Specialist Kevin Ganoe shared information with the attendees at the event about harvesting hay crops for optimal quality.

“The key to hay crop profitability is in the management of the crop you have,” Ganoe pointed out.

“First cutting tends to have higher digestibility than later cuttings,” Ganoe said. “So it’s even more important that we get it done right.”

Ganoe pointed out that getting the first cutting off in a timely manner means that you are also setting up the next two cuttings to get them off the fields in a timely manner.

So, when is the time to cut? Not by the calendar as, depending on the weather, there is at least a two-week discrepancy — and may even be more this year. “If things continue the way they are,” said Balbian, “you may be

cutting the 10th of April!”

You can’t accurately judge by the growth stage. In grasses, if you waited for the boot stage to start you may have waited too long, it may be past prime. In alfalfa, you can look for the bud stage, but that doesn’t show what the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) is, and again, you may be missing the chance to optimize quality and quantity. “You may be close,” Ganoe said, “but, there is still another option that I want to show you.”

Grabbing samples for a scissors cut to be sent to a lab and evaluated for NDF also doesn’t always work. “Dave (Balbian) and I did this for a number of years,” Ganoe acknowledged. The problem is getting the right samples from the fields can be an issue as all of the grasses don’t mature evenly at the same time.

“What we’ve been using,” said Ganoe, “is measuring alfalfa height.

This is a very good predictor of what the NDF is. You can use it for alfalfa, you can use it for alfalfa grass mixes and you can use it for grasses.”

Ganoe said he knows it sounds strange to measure alfalfa height to figure out what the quality of grasses NDF is in the field. However, after testing the method over several years the conclusion is that the method tests out consistently.

If you can find alfalfa near grass crop fields, and that alfalfa measures from 15 to 17 inches tall, that is a good predictor the NDF in the grass field will come back at 50 percent, which is the desired rate. For an alfalfa/ grass mix, the desired height of the alfalfa should be 22-23 inches. For a straight alfalfa

Montgomery County dairy farmer John Sprague (left) and Tom Armitstead, DVM visit during the 2012 Central NY Dairy Day Trade Show. field the measurement should be 28Canary says his farm feeds the best 30 inches for the desired NDF. quality forages that they can produce, “It’s just that simple!” Ganoe said. use Amino Sure, and feeds crude pro“We’ve been using this for 4 or 5 years, tein below 16.5 percent. With consisand it’s just consistent. We find it to be tent production averages of about 90 more consistent than taking the grass pounds per cow, and components of 4 samples.” percent fat and 3.3 percent protein, Ganoe told of times when he had striving for cow health and longevity is taken scissors samples of grass to be their goal. Acknowledging their sucanalyzed and then had returned the cess, Canary showed a photo of following week to find the NFD to be Canary Atlee Bunny, who at 12 years lower than the week before. He stated old has produced 300,000 pounds of that using the alfalfa height as a pre- milk in her lifetime. Bunny is pregnant dictor was “much better and more con- with her 10th calf.

Rob Collins reported that they were sistent.” Ganoe said he simply uses a running about 3,000 acres with their yardstick for measuring the alfalfa.

“There is some differences in grass- farm, and they are currently milking es,” Ganoe concluded, “but the bottom 640 cows, with daily production runline is if you’ve got alfalfa that is 15 ning in the 80-90 pounds range, and inches tall, and you’ve got a lot of pure have 750 young stock. “We’re at 60 orchard grass out there, you’d better percent forage and have our eye on 70 be ready to harvest, because it is going percent.” Collins feeds 100 percent to be ready to go.”

BMR corn to their milking cows and Jim Canary of Canary Dairy LLC, a conventional corn to dry cows. They 60 registered Holstein herd in St. are also feeding whey this year from Johnsville, NY, and Rob Collins of Chobani’s.

Collins spoke about harvesting their Collins Knoll Farm, a 600 cow dairy in Chadwicks, NY, provided a “producer hay to keep high quality in their forage. panel” leading a discussion on feeding “The bulk of hay is coming from first high forage/low crude protein diets to cutting,” stated Collins. “And you can’t harvest if it’s standing! If you’re going dairy cows.

“We try to keep things simple,” stat- to compromise on your forage, cut ed Canary, who is a nutritionist with early,” he advises. “If you’re late you Cargill Feeds. “No TMR and no BST.” might as well leave it and bale it.”

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Rob Collins of Collins Knoll Farm, Chadwicks, NY, explains his goal of feeding 70 percent forage on his 600-cow dairy.

(From left) Cargill Animal Nutrition Dairy Nutritionist Ed Varnam, CNY Dairy Specialist David Balbian and CNY Crop Specialist Kevin Ganoe discuss harvesting high quality forage.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Going to bat for bees My Texas contact just e-mailed me an article from Florida’s Tampa Bay Times, dated April 1, 2012. The article, written by their columnist Dan DeWitt, was titled: “A Pasco County beekeeper knows why bees are dying and colonies are collapsing”. I will hit the article’s high spots, then have some of my own comments.

David Hackenberg is a professional apiarist (beekeeper) who winters himself and his bee colonies in Trilby, FL. When growing seasons start further north, he loads up his hives to deliver them to orchards and other crops where bees perform the pollination so vital to the crop’s survival. His workers (people not bees) pumped smoke from hand-held bellows around stacks of bee boxes in a pasture prior to loading these square hives on trucks for their journey away from the sub-tropics. Pumping smoke in this manner, in this case with smoldering twine, is a bee-calming trick used for centuries. In addition to being a beekeeper, Hackenberg, 63, is a bees’ rights activist (my term). In late 2006, he was the first in his industry to report the epidemic called colony collapse disorder (CCD).

The nation listened, fascinated by stories of bees not just dying, but mysteriously abandoning hives — an act as unnatural as human mothers walking away from their babies; we were horrified by the devastation which the loss of pollinators could bring to fruits and vegetables. But scientists, farmers and especially chemical companies did not listen when Hackenberg said the disorder was almost certainly caused by a fairly new class of pesticides called neonicotinoids. Proof of these pesticides’ risks had grown strong enough by last month that beekeepers, environmental groups and more than 1 million citizen signers had petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend use of one of the most common neonicotinoids, clothianidin.

Let’s review neonicotinoids. In April 2011, British news media, most noteworthy being The Independent, attacked these synthetic insecticides aggressively, publicizing that they were the widely used class of pesticides, implicated in the collapse of honeybee populations. Neonicotinoids are marketed by the agrichemical giant Bayer, which reels in about $800 million in annual sales from them.

Germany (Bayer’s home country), France, and Slovenia have either banned their use or limited it severely. Meanwhile, the EPA continued their approval, even though its own scientists had discredited Bayer’s research which insisted that neonicotinoids were safe for bees. Also last year, the USDA’s chief bee scientist, Jeff Pettis, had reported doing research showing them to be highly harmful to bees, even in extremely low doses.

And on Thursday, March 29, the journal Science published two new, more incriminating studies about the pesticides’ potential danger. Farmers using old-line pesticides could hold off on spraying when bees were around. But neonicotinoids are “systemics,” usually introduced as seed treatment, thus becoming a permanent part of the crops, particularly corn. Clothianidin, one such neonicotinoid, is a favorite of the farmers who plant corn on at least 90 million acres in the U.S. So these new chemicals, as neurotoxins, can be expected to cause the kind of symptoms seen in CCD, including trouble foraging for food and returning to their hives with it. This behavior is documented by the above two Science articles. In addition to these chemical threats, honeybees are attacked by varroa mites and viruses. These “snowbird” type bees are subjected to brutal travel schedules by beekeepers like Hackenberg, who truck their colonies long distances twice a year.

“It’s still a combination of factors,” said James Frazier, an entomology professor at Penn State University. “But the position of pesticides on the list of those factors has gone from last to first or maybe second.” Even the EPA has taken notice. A statement from the agency last week said it has moved neonicotinoids up on its review schedule and has referred the question of their risk to an advisory panel of scientists.

After DeWitt’s article appeared in the Tampa Bay Times, Hackenberg spoke at Yale University at a conference held by the environmental group Beyond Pesticides. But that’s business as usual for a man who has been an officer for national beekeeping organizations, who testified before Congress about CCD and had a starring role in a 2009 documentary on the subject, Vanishing of the Bees. The basic patterns of his business are also the same: the winters in Florida where his bees build up the hives by feeding on blossoms of warm-weather plants, including citrus trees, then the subsequent journey up the East Coast, all the way to Maine, chasing blossoming crops. Prior to his speaking engagement at Yale, Hackenberg trucked his bees north to pollinate apples in Pennsylvania (which is his summer base).

The travel has always been hard on bees, he said, and even a decade ago he might have to replace 35 or 40 percent of the 3,000 hives he owns every year, buying queens and feeding bees sugar water to get new colonies started. Now it’s 100 percent, or even more for some beekeepers, depending on the quanti-

ty of pesticides their bees are exposed to. So the amount he charges farmers has almost doubled, because of the added costs of keeping bees. Chemicals also seem to be killing off native pollinators, such as bumblebees, who work for free. Until these chemicals inflicting genocidal collateral damage on these friendly six-leggers are greatly restricted or banned, Hackenberg must travel with his bees through a landscape that may very well poison them.

Even before CCD became epidemic, the loss of natural habitat for bees became an issue. Bees love the pollen from most legumes, as well as weeds like goldenrod. Plants that self-pollinate don’t need bees. And corn is the most important self-pollinator. It’s anecdotal, but Wisconsin is about the same size as Illinois, and grows a fraction of the corn acreage claimed by Illinois. Wisconsin produces about 10 times as much milk as its southeast neighbor, and also produces about ten times as much honey.

In the good old days (in the early 1960’s) on our farm in western Greene County, we let our neighbor graze his 23 Holsteins on our pasture land.

The cattle used our graveled town road on their way from barn to pasture and back. Along this unpaved road were several bee hives maintained by a man from Little Falls. He gave us honey in return for letting him keep hives there. The honey was made with pollen from clover and wild thyme. The sweet, pungent smell of the honey blended in a strangely pleasant manner with odors emanating from what the cows left behind on the gravel road.

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Coyote problems on the rise Part one: origin and habits of eastern coyotes

by Sally Colby As coyotes have moved and extended their territory throughout the eastern United States, more and more livestock owners are finding themselves dealing with the fallout maimed and dead livestock.

Although most farmers’ first impulse upon the discovery of a dead lamb or kid is to pursue the coyote with a gun, there’s scientific evidence that shooting them isn’t the answer.

“The ranchers out west have been fighting coyotes for 150 to 200 years, and there are just as many coyotes out there today as there were back when they were using guns, traps and things that aren’t even legal today,” said Mike Fies, wildlife research biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. “It’s very difficult to control coyotes at the landscape level, but a sustained effort over time can impact the number of animals lost at the farm level.”

Fies says that biology of the Eastern coyote is still not fully understood.

“There are studies going on now,” he said, ‘but almost everything that’s known about coyotes is based on research on western coyotes.” However, Fies noted that advances in genetics are helping researchers learn more about coyotes. According to a Vermont Wildlife Fact Sheet, “recent DNA testing reveals that coyotes apparently moved eastward through southern

Ontario and Quebec, hybridizing with the small Eastern wolf along the way.

The coyotes now living in the Northeast appear to be evolving with some larger size inherited from their wolf ancestors and the adaptability of their coyote forbearers.”

One of the biggest challenges in controlling coyotes is that they are density-dependent reproducers. This means that as the number of coyotes in a given area decreases, the reproductive rates of coyotes in that area increases. Fies says that population models show that as much as 70 percent of a population has to be eliminated to have an effect on the overall population. “A huge amount of the population has to be killed over a sustained period of time before there’s an impact,” said Fies. “And that’s only temporary. A sustained trapping effort over time can impact the number of animals lost at the farm, but it won’t impact the population beyond that farm or at the county level.”

Fies says Virginia coyotes came from two areas - north and south.

Some are the offspring of coyotes that traveled from the Plains region of the U.S., upward into the Great Lakes area, and across Canada where they bred with wolves. The resulting animals traveled down through New York, down through Pennsylvania and western Maryland, and the mountains of Virginia. “At

the same time, they (western coyotes) were marching across the south and moving northward from the southeast,” said Fies. “We got them from both ends - in southwest Virginia in the late 1970s, and in the northern mountains in the early 1980s. I think that the first coyotes that entered southwest Virginia in the late 1970s arrived via the southern route. Apparently there was some mixing going on, and that’s what they’re finding genetically. The genetic influence of the wolf would explain why the eastern coyote is larger.” The average eastern coyote female weights 30 to 35 pounds, and males are usually between 35 to 40 pounds. Some larger individuals have been reported.

Wildlife biologists in the Shenandoah Valley region of western Virginia are working with USDA/APHIS and professional trappers who work on farms where there are predation problems. “It’s been quite successful,” said Fies. “They aren’t impacting the total number of coyotes, but they’re trapping on farms that are either currently having problems or on farms that have a history of problems. The trappers come in before and during lambing season and do some aggressive control that helps reduce losses.” Fies noted that trapping continues year after year on those farms to maintain control and reduce possible future losses. In addition to trapping, which is done by specially trained individuals, M-44 (sodium cyanide) capsules are being used. Ejection is triggered when the

animal takes the baited M-44 unit, which kills the animal almost instantly.

Fies says most livestock producers are forced to start dealing with a predation problem when they discover dead or maimed livestock. “You might see or hear them,” he said, “but don’t have any problems. We usually don’t know where dens are.

Sometimes we’ll see young coyotes playing outside the den, then they can be tracked down.” Fies says wildlife cameras might be useful to determine how many coyotes there are and track their movement. “Coyotes can cover a pretty wide area, but a camera might show how frequently they’re coming by.”

Coyotes that become accustomed to searching for certain prey are likely to return night after night. “The vast majority of coyotes don’t cause any problems at all,” said Fies. “But the few that do cause problems can cause very significant economic impact to those who are trying to raise livestock.” Fies added that sometimes coyotes are getting the blame for dead livestock, such as stillborns first attacked by vultures followed by coyotes that finish scavenging the carcass. However, live sheep and goats, especially youngsters, are prime targets.

Paying attention to other wildlife throughout the season can help a livestock owner determine when problems might occur.

Part two will cover methods used to deter coyotes, including livestock guardian dogs.

April 16, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section A - Page 7

New technology sheds light on viruses

Page 8 - Section A • COUNTRY FOLKS West • April 16, 2012

by Sandra Avant Diagnostic tests that rapidly detect diseasecausing viruses in animals and humans are being developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists using a new technology called “surface-enhanced Raman scattering,” or SERS. With SERS, molecules give off their own unique signals or wavelengths that can be detected with a spectroscope.

Viral molecules are labeled with a dye that makes them detectable when

a laser is shone on them. Moving a metal such as gold or silver close to the labeled molecules greatly enhances the detection signal.

Microbiologist William Wilson at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, KS, used this technology to identify viruses that can cause West Nile fever and Rift Valley fever, both of which are spread by infected mosquitoes. ARS is

USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Wilson and his collaborators at the University of Wyoming designed a nucleic acid diagnostic assay to bring molecules close to gold nanoparticles in solution. The gold nanoparticles boost the spectroscopic signal from the indicator molecule, making it easier to detect viral nucleic acid from infected cells. They also developed an immunoassay that rapidly detects antibody re-

ARS scientists are using surface-enhanced Raman scattering with gold nanoparticles to design tests for identifying viruses that cause West Nile fever and Rift Valley fever (RVF). RVF is spread by mosquitoes to humans and to sheep, cattle, and some other livestock in Africa and the Middle East.

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sponses to viruses.

Scientists hope to eventually adapt the assay to field-based bedside or pen-side diagnostic tools. For example, an instrument similar to a dipstick could be used to rapidly determine areas where a disease outbreak is occurring.

Veterinarians could take blood samples from animals on farms,

put the samples in small vials and read them with a hand-held device to determine if a virus is present.

Another advantage of the assay is that it can be used to test for multiple pathogens, whereas current pen-side tests are generally agent-specific.

The sensitivity of the new diagnostic assay is also greater than the cur-

rent pen-side system and potentially as good as widely used polymerase chain reactionbased tests.

Findings from this research were published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics and Analytical Chemistry.

Read more about this research in the April 2012 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

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TWO YEAR OLD Belgian, Golding, Yearling filly $1,800. for pair, quality animals.

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FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

by Lynne Finnerty If you haven’t filed your 2011 tax return, time is running out.

This year’s April 17 deadline is just around the corner.

For all taxpayers, another deadline is looming. This year’s reduced income tax rates will expire at the end of this year. The reduced rates range from 10 percent for low-wage earners to 35 percent for the top earners. We’ve been

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paying those reduced income tax rates since 2003, but next year the bottom rate will jump to 15 percent and the top rate will rise to 39.6 percent.

The bottom line is that if you file as an individual, your taxes are about to go up even if Congress doesn’t take another vote this year.

The median U.S. income is $51,914, according to the Census Bureau. Folks at that in-

come level fall into the 25 percent tax bracket.

Come January, they’ll be bumped up to 28 percent, and their annual tax bill will go from about $6,700 to $9,000.

People in the top bracket will pay at least $18,000 more in taxes next year.

Sadly, those on the lower end of the income spectrum could pay about $700 more next year. That may not seem like a make-or -break difference to many of us,

Sheep Education Catalog available As part of the American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Let’s Grow initiative, a Sheep Education Catalog has been developed and is now available. This catalog is a compilation of industry resources, both national and international, in which to gain information about sheep production, health issues, lamb and wool management, targeted grazing and more topics in way of online learning, university courses, workshops and webinars.

As this information is dynamic, updates to the catalog will be made regularly. Readers are encouraged to contact the author at parsons@optimalag.com with course title, sponsor and website or descriptive information

for new course listings and course updates for the next edition.

“We have a large amount of educational options available for new sheep producers and producers looking to ehance management strategies,” stated Clint Krebs, chair of the ASI initiative.

“Online courses and webinars, as well as resource books that you don’t have to leave the farm or ranch to participate in, plus on ground schools and workshops are available coast to coast.”

The catalog is available to download at www.growourflock.org/resources.

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but to someone who is just getting by on $25,000 a year or less, every penny matters.

Income tax rates affect almost all of us, but they can affect farmers and ranchers in a unique way. Farmers face constant pressure to update and improve their farms, either to reduce their production costs and remain competitive, to expand to accommodate more members of the family or tap into new markets, or to comply with new industry standards or government regulations. Without an extension of the current income tax rates, farmers and ranchers will have less money to plow back into their farms.

The effects can ripple

through rural economies, where farm implement dealers, feed stores, lumber mills, hardware stores and other kinds of businesses benefit when farmers and ranchers have money to reinvest in their operations.

For the rest of us, higher taxes mean less money to spend at the grocery store, in restaurants or at the shopping mall, just when the economy is beginning to show signs of life.

Congress probably won’t tackle any major legislation before Election Day, Nov. 6. After that, there will be a short window of time in which to extend the re-

duced income tax rates, estate tax and capital gains tax rates and other tax policies that have helped our nation weather the economic recession.

Congress has taken a long vacation from tax issues, but the bill for that vacation is about to come due. It’s time for Congress to take a hard look at how higher taxes would bring our nation’s economic growth to a halt. Otherwise, many of us will be in for an unpleasant surprise about a year from now.

Lynne Finnerty is the editor of FBNews, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s official newspaper.

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by Ann Swanson Time to Clean Up According to information on the Earth Day Network, Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. senator from Wisconsin at the time, began the movement for a “national teach-in on the environment”.

He was joined by Congressman Pete McCloskey. Together they recruited Denis Hayes as the first coordinator of the effort.

On April 22, 1970 millions of Americans demonstrated for a healthy environment. One huge result of the movement was the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the subsequent passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.

In 1990 Earth Day went global under the organizational skills of Denis Hayes.

The first U.N. Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janiero in 1992. Nelson was acknowledged for his role working with the environment when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1995.

This year will be the 42nd celebration of Earth Day. Each year as Earth Day approaches plans are made by numerous groups to clean up the road-

sides. I cannot help but notice that since the warm weather our road has been littered with empty cans — mostly of the beer variety.

I suspect that people too young to take the empty cans home for disposal carelessly toss them out of their car windows.

One year I even found a case of beer bottles with at least a few of them still full. Somehow people think when they are in the country that dumping is alright. They see fields without houses nearby and take advantage of the isolation.

The township officials around here do a great job of taking care of their own townships. Each one holds a spring clean-up day. Residents are able to dispose of unwanted items for a nominal cost.

It always amazes me how much garbage accumulates from year to year. On the Saturday designated as roadside clean-up day volunteers walk the roads picking up the debris that they find. Bags and bags of garbage line the highway until the highway trucks come around to pick it up.

Littering is against the law, but it still does not seem to be taken seriously. There used to be signs along the roads telling about the fines. At this point I think that law enforcement agencies are stretched too far to be able to enforce this minor infraction of the law. That being said I do not think

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All of us need to become more aware of sources of water pollution. Water is a precious resource that cannot be taken for granted. I feel fortunate that the well on my property is a good one. The water that comes from off the hill has no contaminants to pollute it. I do not need to worry about the amount of water or the quality of it.

As we pass this milestone called Earth Day, I invite you to take a look around. See how you can be more efficient with your resources. Learn to conserve. Learn how to reuse. Learn how to recycle. All of these things go toward making our environment just a little bit cleaner.

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

Class on Raising Pastured Hogs scheduled April 18 Participants will go hog wild at a Cooperative Extension Class on Raising Pastured Hogs scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in Berkshire, NY. Whether you want to raise hogs for your own family or to sell pastureraised meat to customers, this Cornell Cooperative Extension farm tour will help you learn the skills you’ll need.

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we are expecting too much for the people who use the roads to take their garbage home for disposal.

I do know that those eligible for work release programs are charged with clean-up duties from time to time. I would think after they picked up someone else’s garbage for a while they would think twice about throwing something away carelessly.

Roadside litter is by no means the only contribution of junk. There are homes in some areas that are designated for dismantling. They have gotten to the point that they are no longer able to be repaired. Another culprit is areas where people let junk vehicles collect on their property.

Some townships have laws governing the number of abandoned vehicles that can be within sight.

I noticed that the Audubon had a

Warm winter leaves stored corn at risk for mold

by Jennifer Stewart, Ag Answers Corn storage management to reduce mold development Before farmers go full throttle into the 2012 planting season, they would be wise to inspect what’s left of their 2011 corn crop for signs of mold.

Corn stored in bins since the fall harvest could be at a heightened threat for mold, says Richard Stroshine, a Purdue University agricultural engineer. The reason? A winter that wasn’t cold enough for long enough to protect the grain from fungal infection.

Moldy corn can contain toxins harmful — even fatal — to livestock. Elevators and other buyers of corn also pay less for mold-contaminated grain, if

they buy it at all.

“Farmers should constantly be checking their grain for mold growth,” Stroshine said. “If they find mold, they’ve got to get that corn out of the bin as soon as possible so that it doesn’t spread to other grain in the bin.”

A typical winter with air temperatures regularly near or below freezing allows corn to be cooled to temperatures near freezing, inhibiting mold development. That is particularly important when corn is stored at or above 15 percent moisture.

When mold risks are high, farmers should take steps to evenly cool the grain in the bin. A common practice, known as coring, involves taking one

Farm Bill on track

by Bob Gray The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to take up its version of the 2012 Farm Bill starting the last week of April. This news confirms what we have been hearing for the last few weeks. Senator Stabenow (DMI) who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee has instructed her staff to have a draft bill prepared by the week of April 16. This draft legislation will serve as the vehicle for the full Senate Agriculture Committee to consider as they start work on finalizing a Farm Bill. Their plan is to have a bill completed by the end of May. It is our understanding that the Dairy Security Act (DSA) is contained in the Dairy Title of the Stabenow bill. As you know the DSA has a Mar-

gin Protection (dairy insurance) Program and a Market Stabilization (production management) Program. If a dairy producer decides to enroll in the Margin Protection Program they will automatically have to take part in the Market Stabilization Program. It is also our understanding that there are no provisions in the DSA to reform the Federal Milk Marketing Orders.

However, until the draft Farm Bill language is circulated it is somewhat premature to speculate on the provisions in the bill. It is expected that draft legislative language will be made available the week of April 16.

We will, of course, share this information with our newsletter list.

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or more truckloads of corn from the bin and leveling the crop that remains.

The process removes fine material that often accumulates in the center — or core — of the bin, filling air pockets between kernels and restricting air circulation.

To ensure even airflow distribution, farmers should maintain a level surface at the top of the bin. Without sufficient and uniform air movement in the bin, heat can build up in some areas and promote mold growth.

Farmers who cored their bins reduced the likelihood of mold problems this spring but still should keep an eye on their leftover crop, Stroshine said.

Those who didn’t perform coring operations will need to be even more vigilant, he said.

Bins should be visually inspected and grain temperatures monitored weekly, Stroshine said. He recommended running bin fans for 30 minutes before entering the storage facility to conduct an inspection.

“Aeration will push musty odors, which are indicative of mold growth, to the headspace of the bin,” he said. “If the problems are deeper in the bin it will take longer for odors to reach the surface. So you could run the fans another 2-4 hours and check again.

“While you’re in the bin, look for signs of condensation on the inside of the bin’s roof. That’s an indication you’ve had moisture generated by mold activity. Also, look for crusting on the grain’s surface, which is symptomatic of mold growth.”

Farmers also should check grain temperatures for mold-generated hot spots at numerous places in the grain mass, Stroshine said. If a producer does not have a temperature probe, a metal rod will do. Stroshine advised sliding the rod into the grain and pulling it out after about 15 minutes. If the rod is warm, mold could be present.

Insects that invade stored grain probably will be active earlier this year, he said.

Stroshine offered other grain bin tips: • Exercise extreme caution when entering a bin. Grain can shift and trap a farmer, leading to potential suffocation. A family member or friend should remain outside the bin to offer assistance, if needed. Shut off and tag out unloading equipment before entering a bin.

• Cover bin fans when fans are not running to keep warm, humid air and rodents from entering the bin through the fan inlet. Covers can be made from plywood, sheet metal, heavy plastic or canvas.

• Keep grain as cool as possible for as long as possible. If planning to hold onto corn past the middle of June, consider warming it to about 50 degrees.

More information about corn storage and mold issues is available in the paper “Check Stored Corn for Potential Problems” by Stroshine and fellow agricultural engineer Matt Roberts.

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culture in Ontario County during National Agriculture Appreciation Week.

Lisa Grefrath, President of Ontario County Farm Bureau, presented Sean Hanna, New York State Assemblyman, with the 2011

Lisa Grefrath and Sean Hanna, NY Farm Bureau Circle of Friends.

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Lisa also acknowledged

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Agriculture Program Leader of Cornell Cooperative Extension, one of the original founders of Ontario County Farm Bureau, farmer and friend of Agriculture. The 2012 award was presented to John Hicks of Seneca Castle. John was born in Norfolk, VA. His family moved to Seneca Castle in 1948. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and he graduated from Hobart College with a BA Degree in Business and Accounting. He joined the family business C.R. Zornow Bean and Grain Company and became President in 1985. John became a dedicated public servant with his election to Supervisor of the Town of Seneca and later became the Chairman of the Supervisors. From 1973 to 1976, he was chairman of the Agriculture Districting Committee.

IIn 1997, John was appointed Director of the NYSDEC Region 8. He has also served as the New York Commissioner of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. John is still very involved in Economic Development in Ontario County. He is Economic Development Specialist with the Ontario County IDA as

Airport Manager since 2003. In 2009, he became Director of the Geneva Business Improvement District.

C.R. Zornow is “Your One Stop Organic Processing Facility” processing and packaging for organic dry beans and grains. John is married to Rosalie and has four children, Cy, Joe, Becky and Sandy.

Deborah Brown, was the recipient of the Jackie Kunes Outstanding Woman Award. The Ontario County Farm Bureau established this award as a tribute to Jackie Kunes (1937-1977), the first woman president of Ontario County Farm Bureau, a distinguished and devoted leader in the industry, her family business and the community.

Jackie Kunes’ son, Casey, announced the award. Deb is an active partner with her husband, Rodney on their Half Dutch Farm. She has two children, Nick and Jessica. Deb has been involved Fun on the Farm for many years and also the Dairy Promotion Committee. She is presently on the Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors and has served as the secretary and treasurer.

The Paul and Peg

Rick Zimmerman presented Zimmerman Award to Bob Carlo.

Zimmerman Outstanding Young Farmer Award was presented to Bob DiCarlo of Canandaigua.

Rick Zimmerman, Paul and Peg’s son, presented the award to Bob. This Ontario County Farm Bureau award is named in memory of Paul (1929-1977) and his life partner Peg Zimmerman (19272010). Paul was an outstanding young farmer who was always on the leading edge of innovative practices and good stewardship.

A leader in Farm Bureau, he was very active on legislative issues and served as county president in 1975 and 1976. While not a farmer by birth, Peg embraced her husband’s agricultural philosophies and carried them forward for many years after his death. Peg worked with many agricultural organizations throughout the years. This award recognizes a young farmer or farm couple who has shown the same dedication and commitment as Paul and Peg Zimmerman. Bob’s family was not involved in agriculture, but during high school Bob sought our area farmers for jobs and worked on many different farms to gain experience. He graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with an Associate Degree. His professors convinced him to attend Cornell University Animal Science program.

He worked on many different farms including a large Dutch dairy in Michigan to round out his experience. After college he returned to Ontario County to work as a herdsman for John and Bernie Knopf at FaBa Farms in Canandaigua. As of January, 2011, he became a partner in FaBa Farm. He is a graduate of LEAD NY, a two year agricultural management program and he has been an active member of Ontario

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He and his wife, Carrie have a daughter, Nora.

The Agricultural Citizenship Scholarship (formerly the Margaret Hoad Citizenship Scholarship) was awarded to Kathryn Lawson of Clifton Springs. Kathryn has been a very active 4-H member in Ontario County. She is attending Clarkson University majoring in Engineering Studies. The intent of this scholarship is to recognize people in our community who have exhibited agricultural citizen-

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www.countryfolks.com CWT Program Responds to Market Conditions Issued April 6, 2012 The Cooperative’s Working Together (CWT) export assistance program will begin assisting sales of whole milk powder beginning April 16, according to CWT’s Jim Tillison in Thursday’s DairyLine Radio program.

Tillison said “The whole milk powder situation in the world market is very important,” explaining that, “It’s my understanding New Zealand, for example, has shifted nearly all its production to whole milk powder because there’s such a demand out there.”

He reported that CWT did an economic analysis to determine how U.S. prices compared to world prices, and whether assistance was needed and “We determined assistance was needed, so we decided to add that product to the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, gouda cheese and butter we already are providing assistance for sales.”

Like sales of other products receiving CWT export assistance, whole milk powder sales to Mexico and Canada will not be eligible, according to Tillison. “We have the North American Free Trade Agreement, and products should be able to move there without assistance,” he explained, adding that Asia and the Middle East will likely be the primary markets, with some also exported to North Africa. “The beauty of whole milk powder,” he said, “Is that it utilizes both butterfat and nonfat dry milk powder solids, so we should see a positive impact.”

CWT also accepted five requests for export assistance this week from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Foremost Farms and Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative to sell a total of 818,000 pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 1.1 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The

product will be delivered through July 2012.

CWT has assisted member cooperatives in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 37.8 million pounds and butter totaling 33.3 million pounds to 19 countries on four continents so far in 2012. On a butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.076 billion pounds, according to CWT, the equivalent to the annual milk production of 51,000 cows.

Meanwhile, the cash dairy markets were pretty quiet in the holidays h o r t e n e d Easter/Passover week.

The 40-pound cheese blocks closed Thursday at $1.4875 per pound, down a quarter-cent on

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the week, and 10 1/4cents below that week a year ago. The 500-pound barrels closed at $1.46, unchanged on the week, and 8 cents below a year ago. Two cars of block traded hands on the

week and one of barrel.

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has begun the dairy product price surveys, formerly provided by NASS, the National Agricultural Statistics Ser-

vice. It reported that the AMS-surveyed U.S. average block cheese price gained 2.5 cents, hitting $1.5387 per pound. The barrel price was up 3.6 cents, to $1.5909.

Cash butter closed

Thursday at $1.43, down 3 1/4-cents on the week and 54 1/4-cents below a year ago. Only one car was sold on the week.

AMS butter averaged $1.5001, up 4.8 cents.

AMS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.2965, down 3.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.56 cents, down 5.7 cents.

Looking “back to the futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.35 per hundredweight (cwt.) on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January and February

Class III milk prices) $16.19 on February 10, $16.08 on February 17, $15.69 on February 24, $15.65 on March 2, $15.77 on March 9, $15.99 on March 16, $15.83 on March 23, $16.01 on March, and was hovering around $15.83 late morning April 5.

Checking the churn; February butter production hit 170 million pounds, down 5.8 percent from January but 13.9 percent above February 2011, according to USDA’s latest Dairy Products report. Keep in

mind the data includes an extra Leap Day of production. Nonfat dry milk output, at 170.7 million pounds, was up 10.8 percent from January and a whopping 54.7 percent above a year ago.

American type cheese hit 348 million pounds, down 6.3 percent from January but 5.7 percent above a year ago. Italian type totaled 367 million, down 7.8 percent from January and 4.5 percent above a year ago. Total cheese production amounted to 857.8 mil-

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Price wise; California’s March 4b cheese milk price was announced April 2 at $13.67 per cwt., up 25 cents from February, $3.09 below March 2011, $2.05 below the comparable Federal order Class III price, and equates to about $1.18 per gallon. That put the 2012 4b average at $13.77, down from $15.39 at this time a year ago, and compares to $12.27 in 2010.

The 4a butter-powder price is $15.33, down 18 cents from February and $3.09 below a year ago.

The 4a average stands at $15.67, down from $17.81 a year ago and $13.14 in 2010.

USDA’s latest Ag Prices report put the March milk-feed price ratio at 1.48, 0.07 points lower than last month’s revised 1.55 and 0.64 points lower than last year’s 2.12. Total feed costs in March increased 37 cents, to $11.77 per cwt. of milk, which triggered a Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payment for the first time since April 2010 of 38.95 cents for February.

Preliminary calculations point to a March payment of around 89 cents, according to FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould predicts 88.9 cents for March; 88.9 cents for May; 91.1 cents for June; 78.6 cents for July; 37.6 cents for August; and nothing for the rest of the year.

Those payments will be needed. Dairy Profit Weekly editor, Dave Natzke, warned in Friday’s DairyLine that Initial reaction in grain markets to the 2012 planting intentions and current grains stocks data indicate the combined reports could be “the worst of two worlds for dairy farmers who buy feed, with both corn and soybean prices jumping substantially in the days following the reports.”

“One the one hand,” Natzke said, “USDA indicated U.S. corn producers will plant a record 95.9 million acres in 2012, up 4 percent from

last year and the highest total since 1937. On the other hand, USDA said current inventories of corn are down 8 percent from a year ago, the reason corn futures were driven higher.”

He adds that the situation with soybeans, which provide much of

the protein in a dairy cow’s diet, is almost exactly opposite. While current soybean inventories were estimated to be up 10 percent from a year ago, soybean growers will plant an estimated 73.9 million acres in 2012, down 1 percent from 2011. Those expec-

tations also pushed soybean and soy meal futures prices higher.

Two other major crops will impact dairy farmer feed prices in the year ahead. USDA said the nation’s growers will boost acres harvested for hay by about 3 percent from a year ago, but it’s

still the second smallest hay harvest on record.

Also, cotton acreage, which yields cottonseed used in dairy rations, will be reduced 11 percent from last year, according to Natzke.

USDA’s March milkfeed price ratio, an index comparing the rela-

tionship between milk prices and feed costs, fell to its lowest level since June of 2009, according to Natzke, and “these crop reports indicate dairy farmers won’t see any drastic improvement in that index soon,” he concluded.

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NFU, coalition outline 2012 Farm Bill Livestock Title provisions WASHINGTON, D.C. — On April 10, National Farmers Union (NFU)

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As outlined in the letter, reauthorizing the Livestock Disaster Assistance Programs is vital. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) compensates ranchers at a rate of 75 percent market value for livestock mortality caused by disasters. The Livestock Forage Program (LFP) assists ranchers who graze livestock on qualifying drought-or fire-affected pastureland. The Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) com-

pensates producers for disaster losses not covered under other disaster programs. These programs have been of critical importance to producers across the nation in recent years.

“We support the listed programs as a means to ensure the continued success and viability for the $160 billion livestock industry,” the letter states. “We urge Congress to pass a 2012 Farm Bill that clearly and concisely outlines the critical programs to the livestock industry in a succinct package of

provisions in the next farm bill.”

The cosigners represent tens of thousands of livestock producers, including cattle, pork, dairy. They include state animal health officials, state secretaries of agriculture, state veterinarians, the American Horse Council, American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials, NFU, United States Animal Health Association, and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association.

management of the REAL(r) Seal logo and use it to differentiate domestically produced dairy products from imports violates a law imposing fees on imported dairy products, according to the Cheese Importers Association of America (CIAA) Ken Meyers, CIAA president and a member of the National Dairy Board, said, “It is unfortunate that this action has been taken to circumvent the requirements that were clearly set forth by USDA. This action demonstrates a clear violation of U.S. trade obligations. If the National Milk Producers Federation plans to use checkoff monies that now include mandatory contributions by im-

porters to promote domestically produced dairy products, importers may need to implement a program to tout the benefits of popular cheeses from countries, such as France, Italy, Denmark, Holland, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.”

NMPF shot back in an April 4 press release, charging that the CCIA’s announcement contained incorrect information and factual errors. NMPF president and CEO Jerry Kozak wrote; “It appears that the CIAA lacks full knowledge of the history, ownership and use of the REAL(r) Seal program and the concerns voiced by that organization are clearly misplaced.”

Kozak maintains the United Dairy Industry

Association (UDIA) still owns the REAL(r) Seal and is free to license it as the organization deems appropriate. NMPF will now be managing the licensing and marketing.

UDIA and the National Dairy Board remain separate and distinct entities, according to Kozak.

The 7.5 cent per cwt. import assessment paid by importers for promotion purposes is directed to NDB, not paid to the UDIA. Legislation that established the dairy import assessment does not impose limitations on how UDIA manages its assets, he said, including the REAL(r) Seal. No funds from the NDB have been or will be used for NMPF’s operation of the REAL(r) Seal Program, according to Kozak.

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So, how would things look if the “Dairy Security Act” fashioned by National Milk was law right now? Would it have been triggered right now? Yes, says Rob Vandenheuvel, of California’s Milk Producers Council. He answers those questions in his March 30 newsletter.

You can read it at www.milkproducers.org.

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12’ GEN-TILL II 150 acres of use kept inside $10,000. 315536-3994 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

Questions? Call us. PH#

1976 JD 8630, good condition, 7700hrs., duals, quick hitch, tires 80%, $17,500 firm.

585-526-6755 1985 DEUTZ-FAHR 4x4 tractor, 85 hp, 4400 hours, runs and drives well, trans and PTO solid, missing right side door, motor has blow-by, asking $7,450 OBO. 315-7772357

Case MX285 Tractor with 14 ft. blade, duals all around, fully weighted, rear quick hitch, 3500 hours, excellent shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $140,000

2009 JOHN DEERE 1750 concertill planter, dry fertilizer, 6x30” rows, insect boxes.

Dansville, NY. $27,000 OBO. 585-746-5555

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

(2) FIRESTONE 28Lx26 tires, 50% tread on JD STS combine rims, $2,000. 585-7030204 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

Farm Equipment JOHN DEERE 2755 w/turbo C/H/A, 5,500 hrs., very nice $17,500. 07 NH 185B skid loader 1,800 hrs., $17,500. 07 JD 317 skid loader 1,500 hrs.

C/H $15,500. 570-833-2365

Farm Machinery For Sale

2009 Patz V420 LP Vertical feed mixer. Used only two years. perfect shape. $24,500. 518-567-9490 2012 New Holland H6730, 3 point discbine, brand new, never used. $8,000. 585-7030204 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 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

JD 8430 C/A MFD, duals all around, active seat, H.D. wt. package, 4 remotes, Fancy Tractor w/2200 hrs, Ready To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $172,500 JD 8330 C/A MFD, 46” duals, 4 remotes, Q-hitch Warranty w/ONLY 1200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,000 JD 8270-R C/A MFD, duals, wts, Q-hitch, 4 remotes, Looks New, 1,700 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, IVT trans w/LH Rev, 4 remotes, duals, wts, fenders, warranty ONLY 336 hrs, Same As New! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $158,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, PQ Plus 20 Speed, L.H. Rev. duals, 4 remotes, fenders, “Front 3ph” & PTO, Rear, 540 & 100 PTO, Only 860 hrs., Hard to find package, Local Tr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

JD 2550 2 wheel, remote, P. steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 JD 313 Skid Steer, aux. hyds., Only 146 hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 2010 Case IH 275 Mag. C/A, 4x4, duals all around, 3 PTO’s, 5 remotes, Loaded, Only 225 hrs, ex. warranty, Compare Anywhere At . . . $158,000 2010 Case IH 245 C/A 4x4, Only 1080 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 Case IH 245 C/A 4x4, 3,100 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,500 Case IH MX 120 C/A, 4x4 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

Lots of Other Tractors & Equipment See us at www.AndrewsFarm.com Financing & Trucking Available

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 814-587-2450

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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

Heifers & Herds

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JD 7210 cab, 4WD, power quad trans. . . .$24,800 JD 7400 canopy, 4WD, syncro trans . . . . .$17,300 JD 6605 canopy, 4WD, syncro . . . . . . . . .$17,800 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. $17,300 Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200

315-536-8919

Penn Yan, NY

Farm Machinery For Sale 6 Row John Deere 7000 Planter Int. Planters, Model 56, 4 Row & 6 Row, Really Nice Model 720 IH 7 btm On-land Plow 15’Woods Cutter, Batwing 5’Woods Dixie Cutter 8’ Pull-Type Cutter 2-15’ Stalk Choppers 12’ Parker Gravity Wagon on 12 Ton Gear MF 14’ Rockflex Disk 5100 IH Grain Drill w/Feeder Wide Selection of Gravity Wagons Available White Plows Available Ranging from 4-7 btm, in-furrow & on-land

KEN BENSON FARM EQUIPMENT Avon, NY

585-330-5555 cell 585-624-1751

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus 60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

AC 185 DIESEL, 18.4x30 tires, good working condition, jumps out of 3rd. gear $4,250/obo. NH 640 round baler, auto-wrap, 4x5 bales, excellent condition, $7,500/obo. 607-738-5612 B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

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

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

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315-536-8578

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

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US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

Case IH DCX 101 discbine . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Westgo rock picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator . . . . . . . $9,000 John Deere 635 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

585-356-2634 CIH 8575 big square baler, 60,000 bales, works good, $28,000. Call Lewis at 315531-9315 FOR SALE: Reese 3100 mower, 10’3” cut. Call 315595-2537

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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.

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

IH 1206 in-frame engine overhaul, 6,074Hrs., 2 remotes, 3Pt., dual PTO, new batteries, $8,750/OBO; IH 310 German diesel, starts and runs excellent, can hear run, $3,500/OBO. 315-536-7653 IH 800 10-bottom flex frame plow, exc. cond., $12,500.

585-703-0204 IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JAMESWAY Volumax 16’ silo unloader, used 2 years, ready to install, asking $6,000. 518369-9848 JD 4200 18” 3 bottom rollover plow. $3,000. 585-526-7044 JD 4400 combines, one diesel and one gas. Both in good condition. Also 13’ flex head, 4 row narrow corn head and pickup head. Located near Ithaca. 607-592-1878 JD 4430, Powershift, 2,000hrs. on rebuilt engine, $10,900. 585-457-3429 or 716-864-3267.

JD 4560, 7210, 7405, 6615, 4055, 2355; Case IH800 plate planter, 6 row dry; 18’ silage body. 585-732-1953 JD 4630, nice, $12,500; JD tractor & ldr, compact, $10,500; Hesston 4x4 w/cab, $9,000; White 4x4 w/cab, 135hp, nice, $12,500; Int. 4x4, $13,500; David Brown, $3,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up. 6 4x4 Blazers & pickups.

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

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

Acres of Equipment Also Parts - Buying Machines Dead or Alive

Smiley’s Equipment 518-634-2310 JD 7000 2 row 3pt. corn planter, $3,000; JD 443 corn head, $2,500. 315-531-3324

Farm Machinery For Sale 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 JD 750 no till drills, some in stock. More coming. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 JD 8420, duals, weights, power shift, $104,000. 315-447-3008

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Lenox Farm Supply’s FOR SALE IN NORTHEAST PA

CASE IH WDX 1902 Sold new in 2008, 250 Hrs., 15’ head, steel roll conditioning, Dealer Serviced and Field Ready $72,500

2008 MF HESSTON 2170 3x4 Baler excellent condition, 19,000 bales, roller chute, last bale eject, knotter fans, dealer serviced and field ready $74,500 ALSO FOR SALE Hesston 4755 3x3 Big Square Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 Hesston 4900 4x4 Big Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 08 Chevy 3500 Reg Cab Dually 4x4 Duramax Diesel Allison Auto, 175,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900

Call Kurt 570-357-2868

MABIE BROS., INC. More Krone Hay Tools purchased by CNY Farmers

See the Krone Difference for size, strength and unmatched durability

Krone Combipack combination baler wrapper

Krone SW800 25 Ft. Rake

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

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

JD 930 Flex head, on header cart, new poly, w/ Crary aerial, $13,500. 585-703-0204

JUST PURCHASED: JD 4755 MFWD, duals, real nice, $55,000. Also JD 4555 MFWD off farm sale. 3.7% fin. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322

New Holland 1411Discbine

REAL NICE JD 4650 2WD power shift 90% rubber including duals. Rebuilt Power shift.

Bargain! $34,500.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JD Planter Parts: Six insecticide hoppers and four singledisk fertilizer openers. 607592-1878 JOHN BLUE FERTILIZER pump NGP7055, almost new $1,100. 585-624-2208 JOHN DEERE 100 big square baler, knotters need work, w/monitor/last bale eject, inoculant tank, $12,000 OBO. 518-703-4767 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 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

Kennedy Tractor Williamstown, NY

(315) 964-1161 “We Deliver”

Ford 3010 45HP Dsl only 799 hrs, super clean & like new $8,950; 4x4 Kubota M8950 85-90HP Dsl, full cab w/heat, dual outlets, wts, new tires, well maintained $12,500; 2004 2x4 JD 5520 w/JD Ldr & Deluxe Cab, Heat, AC, Stereo 2500 hrs, 7580HP Dsl, 12 spd. power reverser, dual outlets, super clean! $26,500; JD 1010 nfe orig. $2,750; JD 335 Haybine nice $5,950; 4x4 ‘03 Landini Globus 80-75 HP Dsl, 3200 hrs, glass cab, creeper gear, nice; PTO Generators; Used Rotary Mowers 5’, 6’, 7’ & 10’; Bush Hog Brand 7’ Finish Mower 3Pt $1,875; Oliver 550 all orig. $4,150; 4x4 Landini 80HP Dsl, nice glass cab, 3000 hrs, dual outlets, creeper gear Just In-$Call; Lots of 3Pt Implements & More Tractors In Stock

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 Knight 3700 mixer wagon, $3,500; Martin Conveyors, 80’, 3 drive units, $750. Call 585-526-7133 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

Good Condition Dealer Prepped and Field Ready for 2012

8,800 315-604-7116 $

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NEW HOLLAND 320 baler, one owner, hydraulic thrower, $6,500 OBO. 607-731-6284 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 HOLLAND 892 Chopper, field ready, $5,000. Three New Holland 716 Chopper boxes, field ready w/12 ton running gears $5,000. each.

Case 600 blower $1,000. Call 585-567-4219 Leave message.

NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears.

Truck Freight Available. Martin’s Welding, 315-531-8672 NH 273 BALER w/kicker and supersweep pickup head, many new parts $1,350. NH 268 baler $1,200. All stored indoors, field ready, will demo, delivery available obo. 607829-6817

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Organic Weed Control

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

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

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•6215 burnt •3020 •4240 •L4020 • E3020 syncro • E3020 PS • 4030 • 3010 • 2955 4WD • 2840 • 2630 • 2550 4WD • 830 We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS Penn Yan, NY

800-730-4020 315-536-3737

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

MASSEY FERGUSON model 202, front-end loader, good condition, $4,200 OBO. 315694-2214

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

Many Options Available

Call Bob at 716-984-7442

Maine e To o North Carolina

NEW 8 bolt belting skid loader wheels. 607-243-5555 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

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OATS: 120 bushel, cleaned and bagged, $4.90 per bushel, 1 year out. Call 607749-3424

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Fencing

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SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING DAN FITZPATRICK

669-2179

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357 WANTED: H&S 430 used Manure spreader. 814-3230121

MOUNTED Forklift off ford tractor, loader off 800, 2 bottom plow, pair 14.9-28” tires on Ford rims. 585-437-2796

Romulus, NY 14541

WANTED: power takeoff potato digger, in good working order, call anytime, needed soon! 315-382-2833

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

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

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “Miles of Quality Start Here”

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

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

(315) 364-5240

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771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You ~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~ Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

CLEANED TIMOTHY SEED, 45Lb. bushels, $40. Call 315521-8314

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always

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Randolph, NY

WESTFIELD truck mounted fertilizer auger; UNVERFERTH truck mounted brush auger for seed. Both VGC, call 315-246-3125

(315)) 549-82266

Fencing

Massey Ferguson 814-793-4293

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315) 549-7081

WANTED

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

THE NICEST JD 9510 sidehill combine I have had in a while.

Also 2-JD 9550 sidehill; 2-JD 9500 SH, one 4x4. 3.7% fin.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

WHITE MODEL 435 8 shank, has a leveler on back $5,800 OBO. 315-729-7897.

JOHN DEERE model 42 bale ejector, brand new complete w/electric controls, still on shipping skid $5,500. 716773-5333

MACK ENTERPRISES

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

NH 8560; Schulte Jumbo 320 rock picker; Case IH MX135, 120, 5130 w/loader, JX95, C80. Tires & rims of all sizes.

585-732-1953 OLIVER 1650 gas, NF, hydrapower, 4,846 original hours, 3Pt. PTO, always shedded and waxed, $5,800. 585-7030204

JOHN DEERE model 350, 4 bottom plow, 16”, $500. Steve 315-651-0248.

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

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585-322-7778 585-734-0003

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Spr ing Lak e Far ms Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

HI-CAL & MAG Lime & Lime Spreading Electronic Rate Controlling GPS Guidance

Clinton Zimmerman Savannah, NY

315-729-1066 Save Money ~ Call Us

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

100 BALES 4x5 2nd cut Timothy, wrapped, $35.00/bale.

Call 585-344-0807

ORGANIC certified baleage, some good quality, some heifer quality. 1st,2nd & 3rd cutting. 607-243-8810

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

ALWAYS WANTED

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

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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 NOFA-NY Certified Organic baleage, trucking available, $28.00. 315-261-2212

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Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

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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

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TRAILER LOAD of good first cutting Horse Hay & load of second cutting cattle hay. 315695-5671

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

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PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659

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

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CDL-A-Drivers For Feed Deliveries Full Time Position Available Based in Central NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

Help Wanted RELIABLE & RESPONSIBLE PERSON WITH COMMON SENSE TO WORK ON MODERN BEEF FARM. *MUST know how to feed cattle & operate machinery. *Very nice house, top salary, bonus, vacation. MUST be experienced & currently working on a farm. References preferred.

315-633-2944 or fax resume to 315-633-8010.

Horses 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 MINIATURE DONKEYSSweet and kind. All ages, colors and sex. All under 34”.

Some very tiny. Registered micro-chipped, UTD on teet, vaccines etc. After 28 years we wish to faze out of the breeding programs. Reasonable prices. We no doubt have the perfect donkey for you. m i n i d o n k @ t o g e t h e r. n e t www.asspirinacres.com

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Help Wanted

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WRITERS WANTED Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

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

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

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

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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

ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system. 200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-2869362

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys, Ducks

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

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607-642-3293 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.

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STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

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Roofing

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Poultry & Rabbits

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Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Write or call for prices & availability

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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

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

Reduced d Pricee - 2302 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stall Operation.. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, 3,000 gallon bulk tank, large concrete pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loem soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. . Reduced from $245,000 to $225,000

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2311 1 - Madison n Countyy Farm - 240 acres bordering Brookfield State Land and Equine Trail System. 60+ acres tillable, mostly in hay. Additional 100 tillable acres for rent. 70 acres in pasture, balance woods. Older 2 story barn for 70 head of cattle. 2 out buildings for machinery storage. Frontage on two very quiet roads. Raise beef, horses, or dairy. Gas and Mineral rights convey. Awesome deer and turkey hunting. Owners want to sell this spring. Priced right . . . . . . . . .Askingg $310,000 d Pricee - 2275 5 - Madison n Countyy Gentleman's Reduced Farm.. 190+/- acres. 60 well drained high lime tillable acres.

Balance woods and pasture. 2 large machinery buildings. 50x70 loose housing livestock barn. Also an older 72x175 Free stall barn. Good completely remodeled 2 story Victorian home.

House is ready to go for two families but could easily be changed to one 5 bedroom home. Farm has a great location, 25 mins to Syracuse. Beef, horses, or gentleman farming. Farm has been reasonably priced to sell . Price Reduced again from $275,000 n offer,, alll offerss willl bee considered.. to $250,000, makee an

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 Owners would like to sell this spring yet, they are entertaining all reasonable offers. w - 2326 6 - Madison n Countyy Land - 30 mins from New Syracuse, NY. 180+/- acres 60 acres tillable, good well drained soils. 25 acres of pasture, balance woods. Awesome deer & turkey hunting. Would make a nice parcel for a camp. Local farmers to rent the land to help pay the taxes. Would make a nice property to build on to make a nice year-long residence.

Priced right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Askingg $195,000

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1995 Mack CL713 Super Clean - No Rust, 300 Mack, Jake, Air to Air 6 Speed, 20,000 Front, 20,000 Lift, Mack 44,000 Rears, Camel Back, 2 Year Old 19’ Steel High Tencil Body, Work Ready Priced To Sell Or Trade

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2005 Kenworth T-800 Low Miles, 475 Cat, Jake, 14,600 Front, 46,000 Full Locking Rears, 15 Speed, Wet Line, Air Ride, Aluminum Wheels, Very Clean Priced To Sell Or Trade

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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 4-H Farm Safety Day Synergy, LLC - Covington Dairy & Synergy Biogas Lemley Rd., Wyoming NY. 9 am - noon. Participants need to register for this event by calling the 4-H office at 585786-2251 by April 18.

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.

APR 23 Dairy Comp 305, Online Training Registration deadline: April 7. Contact Amy Berry, 585786-2251 ext. 132.

National Dairy Producers Organization Founder to Speak New York State Fairgrounds,

Calendar of Events

WANTED: Financing for Real Estate Beef - Swine Farm in Upstate New York. 500k 518774-3041

CALL FOR YOUR PRICING NEEDS Your Firestone Farm Tire Headquarters

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

handouts. Call 607-6874020 or e-mail meh39@cornell.edu.

APR 16 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.

APR 18 Raising Pastured Hogs Kingbird Farm, 9398 West Creek Rd., Berkshire, NY. 5:30-7:30 pm. Whether you want to raise hogs for your own family or to sell pasture raised meat to customers, this tour will help you learn the skills you’ll need. $10 cost. Call 607-687-4020 or e-mail meh39@cornell.edu.

APR 18 - NOV 14 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.

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(518)) 993-2235 Tractor Parts

NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

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.

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2006 Case 750K Dozer, 1960 hours, very clean, 6 way blade, ready to go $41,500

COMING NEXT WEEK! AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! 2001 Peterbilt 357 Stainless Steel Vac Truck 2001 Mack MR688S Cab and Chassis, 350hp, Cat C-12, 435hp, 8LL, 4200 gallon tank w/pump, 19’ of frame (double) behind the cab, 20k front axle, double frame, heavy spec, full locking rears.

46k rears, low miles $49,900

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Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles 1994 Autocar Winch Truck, Cummins N14 410hp, Lee Boy 400t DD Roller Only 311 hours, 42” with transport wheel and hitch, Hatz Diesel engine, vibratory, Like new! $16,000 18 speed, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rear, 65,000# Tulsa winch, fifth wheel and tail roller. Only 25K miles!! $37,900 Also 2007 400 with only 1131 hours. $14,000

1998 Deere 744H Wheel Loader, very good condition, GP bucket, EROPS with AC, good rubber, 18K hours $58,500

1997 Peterbilt 352 Cab and Chassis, Cat C10, 8LL, 20k front axle, 46k locking rears, 18’ 10” of frame behind the cab, 156” C-T, 172,000 miles $19,000

2007 Ingersoll Rand WL350-5A Wheel Loader, 4 in 1 Bucket, 3 spool hyd., OROPS, Kubota Diesel $46,850

2001 Mack RD688S Cab and Chassis, E7 460hp, 8LL, 26’ of double frame, 201” C-T, 20k front axle, 46k rears, 344k miles, nice truck. $36,500

1968 Florig 24’ Alum Dump Trailer, Steel Frame Type, 4 Spring Susp, Sliding Tarp, 2 Way Tailgate $7,900

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Calendar of Events Art and Home Center, Syracuse, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. On Internet at www.nationaldairyproducers.org APR 30 Food, Land and People Training Participating Cornell Cooperative Extension offices throughout New York State.

6:15-8:30 pm both classes.

Registration deadline is March 26. Registration contact: Sandra Prokop, 8003 4 2 - 4 1 4 3 , sprokop@nyfb.org. For a full list of participating Cornell Cooperative Extension office locations and more information about Food, Land and People training, visit www.nyfb.org/img/topic_pdf s/file_kyy4j4hz2l.pdf.

Dairy Skills Training: Quality Milk Production CCE-Ontario & CCEWyoming Co. 6:30-9 pm, Cost: $50/person. Contact Amy Berry, 585-786-2251 ext.

132 or e-mail WCDI@cornell.edu.

MAY 3 Dairy Skills Training: Quality Milk Production CCE-Ontario & CCEWyoming Co. 6:30-9 pm, Cost: $50/person. Contact Amy Berry, 585-786-2251 ext.

132 or e-mail WCDI@cornell.edu.

MAY 4 Chainsaw Safety Jeff Muller Woodlot, Clinton Road, Town of Cameron, Steuben County, NY. 3-5:30 pm. There is no charge for this workshop, however, reservations are appreciated.

Contact Carl Albers, 607664-2300.

MAY 4-5 11th Annual Spring Dairy Preview Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY. The early entry deadline is Fri., April 20. Entries will also be accepted until Fri., May 4, at 12 noon, but for a higher fee. If you have any questions regarding this event please visit our website at www.the-fairgrounds.com and click on “Year Round Events” then click on “Livestock” link, where an entry form can be downloaded.

Contact The Fairgrounds, 716-649-3900 ext. 407.

MAY 5 The Business of Pasture Poultry Production HLW Acres, 1727 Exchange St. Rd., Attica, NY. 9 am.

Registration deadline: April 28, Cost: $35/person or $50 for 2. For more information or to register contact: Hermann Weber at 585-5910795.

MAY 6 Processing your Own HLW Acres, 1727 Exchange St. Rd., Attica, NY. $20/person. We have limited space for this part as it will be hands on. Pre-Registration is a must! Contact Hermann & Laura Weber, 585-591-0795.

MAY 8 Dairy Skills Training: Quality Milk Production CCE-Ontario & CCEWyoming Co. 6:30-9 pm, Cost: $50/person. Contact Amy Berry, 585-786-2251 ext.

132 or e-mail WCDI@cornell.edu.

MAY 10 Dairy Skills Training: Quality Milk Production CCE-Ontario & CCEWyoming Co. 6:30-9 pm, Cost: $50/person. Contact Amy Berry, 585-786-2251 ext.

132 or e-mail WCDI@cornell.edu.

MAY 12 Dairy Skills Training: Quality Milk Production On farm location (TBA). 9 am

- 2 pm. Contact Amy Berry, 585-786-2251 ext. 132 or email WCDI@cornell.edu.

MAY 18 & 19 Food Workshops • May 18 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - Proudfit Hall, Route 22, Salem, Washington County, NY • May 19 - 8:30 am - 4 pm Battenkill Kitchen, Inc., 58 East Broadway, Salem, Washington County, NY Registration for each class is $50 and includes materials.

Participants should bring their own lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Workshops are limited in size and the deadline to register is May 11. Contact Trish Kozal at 518-854-3032 or Steve Hadcock at 518380-1497. On Internet at www.battenkillkitchen.org JUN 9 Dryden Dairy Day Montgomery Park, Dryden, NY. The “mooing” contest will be held during Dryden Dairy Day. Sign ups will take place at the Gazebo, starting

at 10 am. If you would like to get involved in Dairy Day with a sales or information booth, would like to share your talent at the Gazebo, prepare an entry for the parade, or decorate a cow for Time Square, please contact Brenda Carpenter, 607-8448049, btc6@cornell.edu or visit our newly revised website, drydendairyday.org.

SEP 15-20 The 49th All American Dairy Show Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Featuring 23 shows in six days, including four full days dedicated to youth shows and more than 2,400 animals shown by nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the nation. Call 717787-2905. On Internet at www.allamerican.state.pa.us OCT 24-27 National FFA Convention & Expo Indianapolis, IN. On Internet at www.ffa.org

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Wyoming County 4-H youth participate in first Annual Livestock Skill-a-Thon Thirty Wyoming County 4-H members recently participated in a county level Livestock Skill-a-Thon in Warsaw, NY. Each youth worked through five learning stations including: Breeds of Livestock, Feedstuffs, Cuts of Meat, Livestock Equipment and Parts of an Animal. At each station participants identified beef, sheep and swine items related to the station topic. Perry Vet Clinic provided supplies for the equipment station. Results for the event are as follows: Novice Division 1. Danielle Herrick, Bliss 2. Jade Ellis, Freedom

3. Autumn Milhollen, Perry 4. Marc Pingrey, Strykersville Junior Division 1. Allison Herrick, Bliss 2. Derek Pingrey, Strykersville 3. Colin Reisdorf, Strykersville 4. Sydney Bell, Wyoming Senior Division 1. Ryan Merlau, Arcade 2. Emily Richards, Silver Springs 3. Chelsey Downs, Attica 4. Kimberly Merlau, Arcade For more information about the 4-H livestock program or other opportunities within Wyoming County 4-H, call 585-786-2251.

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Livingston County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology Contests results The Livingston County 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology event was held recently at Livonia Senior High School with 33 participants qualifying for the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology event.

Horse Bowl is based on the collegiate bowl contests that used to be on TV. Contestants are asked questions which have been assigned a point value. Contestants use buzzers to be recognized to respond. By studying for the contest, 4-H members gain knowledge about animal science and horsemanship. Hippology combines horse judging, the technical knowledge learned in Horse Bowl, and the practical application of various horse-related skills. Members put their knowledge to use as they complete an examination phase, a station phase that includes identifying horse-related items, a judging phase, and a team problems phase that emphasizes teamwork and planning.

Kendra Legters (Novice), Ashley Wight (Junior), and Emily Cosgrove (Senior) all placed first in their respective divisions in the county Horse Bowl event. Other participants included Maureen Pontarelli, Kate Millspaugh,

Braydon Wright, Morgan Collazo, Faith Hainsworth, Devon Pernicone, Megan Korpiel, Mikayla Bolonda, Sarah Hull, Jill Pero, Leslie Hull, Vanessa Vegder, Caitlin Weibel, Madison Pernicone, Danielle Sutton, Genevieve Boughton, Madelyn Vegder, Sarah Knop, Dana Pernicone, Katie Hill, Kate Miner, Tessa Parker, Ashley Weibel, and Jordaen Baglio.

The following Cloverbuds (the youngest participants) took part in the Horse Bowl competition: Morgan Van Curen, Jozlynne Cratsley, and Emmalynn Schleede.

Kendra Legters (Novice), Mikayla Bolonda (Junior), and Kate Miner (Senior) placed first in their respective divisions in the county Hippology event. Other participants included Maureen Pontarelli, Megan Korpiel, Danielle Sutton, Jill Pero, Ashley Wight, Madison Pernicone, Caitlin Weibel, Genevieve Boughton, Sophia Lupinetti, Emily Cosgrove, Tessa Parker, Dana Pernicone, Ashley Weibel, Leah Wise, Katie Hill, and Mackenzie Schuster.

All Horse Bowl and Hippology participants at the Novice, Junior, and Senior level were invited to participate

Front row: Jade Ellis, Autumn Milhollen, Marc Pingrey, Danielle Herrick. Middle Row: Chelsey Downs, Sydney Bell, Derek Pingrey, Allison Herrick, Colin Reisdorf, Back Row: Emily Richards, Kimberly Merlau, Ryan Merlau.

Photo courtesy of Wyoming County CCE

in the regional event on Saturday, March 3rd at Midlakes School in Phelps.

At the Regional Horse Bowl event, top performers included: Kendra Legters (1st; Novice), Maureen Pontarelli (4th; Novice), Mikayla Bolonda (2nd; Junior), Megan Korpiel (3rd; Junior), Emily Cosgrove (1st; Senior), and Sarah Knop (3rd; Senior).

Other high placing 4-H members included: Witt Bates (10th; Novice), Madison Pernicone (8th; Junior), Jill Pero (14th; Junior), Dana Pernicone (8th; Senior), Tessa Parker (11th;

Practice makes perfect Submitted by Leann Green, JT FFA Reporter, District 8 President On Saturday, March 3, FFA members from Penn Yan and Prattsburgh traveled to the Jasper-Troupsburg high school to compete in District Leadership Career Development Events. Students prepare for these contests for months ahead of time.

They put in long hours hoping they place in the top four so they can advance to the Substate Competition.

The results are as follows: • Jr. Prepared: 1st Emily Fingar,

4-H receives grant from Wayne County Community Endowment Wayne County 4-H, a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a grant of $5,000 from the Wayne County Community Endowment. This grant will fund the Project Reach program.

This program is designed to bring 4-H programming into Summer Recreation programs so that kids who are not reached in the traditional 4-H club setting can still benefit from the educational experiences that 4-H has to offer.There is also a workforce development component for 4-H teens and

alum. Wayne County 4-H is grateful for the support of the Wayne County Community Endowment to engage summer recreation youth in hands-on learning.

The Wayne County Community Endowment consists of several funds established at Rochester Area Community Foundation for the benefit of residents of Wayne County. Each year, the Advisory Committee for the Wayne County Community Endowment accepts applications from a variety of organizations serving the charitable needs of the County. The

Senior), and Katie Hill (16th; Senior).

At the Regional Hippology event, top performers included: Kendra Legters (1st; Novice), Maureen Pontarelli (3rd; Novice), Megan Korpiel (3rd, Junior), and Dana Pernicone (1st; Senior).

Other high placing 4-H members included: Witt Bates (9th; Novice), Mikayla Bolonda (4th; Junior), Ashley Wight (6th; Junior), Danielle Sutton (9th; Junior), Kate Miner (4th; Senior), Emily Cosgrove (9th; Senior), and Tessa Parker (11th; Senior).

Congratulations to all of our members who participated!

Committee reviews and analyzes the requests and recommends worthy projects to the Board of Rochester Area Community Foundation. The Advisory Committee also encourages expanded philanthropy to meet the ongoing needs of the Wayne County Community.

For additional information on this project please contact: Amie Matichak at 315-331-8415.

For additional information on the Wayne County Community Endowment, please contact Lori Banning at 585-341-4357.

Penn Yan, 2nd Christian Powell J-T, 3rd Scott Fingar Penn Yan, and 4th Paige Demun J-T. • Jr. Creed: 1st Scott Fingar Penn Yan, 2nd Emily Fingar Penn Yan, 3rd Paige Demun J-T. Jr. • People in Ag: 1st Emily Fingar, Penn Yan, 2nd Brent Green J-T, 3rd Tawni Egresi Prattsburg, 4th Abby Kennard Prattsburg.

• Jr. Extemp: 1st Scott Fingar Penn Yan, 2nd Vanessa Helgeland J-T, 3rd Sabrena Parsons Penn Yan. • Employment Interview: 1st Allycia Leach J-T, 2nd Brittany Griffin Penn Yan, 3rd Christopher Conley Penn Yan, 4th Maren Anderson Penn Yan, 5th Logan Robinson J-T, 6th Brooke Lewis J-T, 7th Jesse Trumbul J-T. Sr. Prepared: 1st Ammara Anwar JT, 2nd Tonery Rogers J-T, 3rd Khaled Mohamed, J-T, 4th Tylor Trumbul J-T. Sr. People in Ag: 1st Haley Davis J-T. Ag Issues: 1st J-T, team members include: Sadie Button, Thomas Drake, Allycia Leach, Torrie Schenck and McKayla Sharp.

The top four members in each of these contests will be moving on and competing in Albion, NY, on March 31, against winners from all of Western New York. FFA members from all over District 8 definitely now understand the phrase “practice makes perfect.”

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Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS USDA-NRCS offers New York farms funding for digesters Funding is now available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental

Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to help New York farmers install an anaerobic digester. In an ef fort to promote

conservation practices in New York. $1 million has been set aside for New York far mers ready to build a digester

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

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Far ms can apply for assistance by signing up at their local USDA service center. NRCS pro-

vides up to 75 percent of the costs to the maximum EQUIP funding level. Farms wishing to participate need to have a

MAPLEHURST LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC.

4428 Rt. 16, Hinsdale, NY Monday, April 16th: @ 1:30PM - A good, average dairy of 33 head, that have not been pushed, housed in a tie stall, and go out with the bull everyday. Mostly 1st & 2nd calf heifers and have had their shots. Also our usual run of quality dairy replacements.

Market report for Mon. Apr. 9th: Dairy replacements from $800.00 to $2050.00, slaughter cattle per 100 lbs.: cows from $50 to $89.50; bulls from $75 to $96.50; bull calves from $70 to $190, heifer calves from $100 to $242.50.

For information phone Barry @ 716-557-2266 or Bob @ 716-557-2584

feasibility study before signing up.

Applications for funding must be submitted by April 20.

More information can be found www.ny.nrcs .usda.gov/programs/e qip/eligibility.html.

Source: Friday Facts, April 5

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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 forage 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 ProTwin 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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CCE workshop highlights opportunities for New York cheese makers, small dairies PAUL SMITH’S, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Small Farms Program and Paul Smiths’ College Culinary Club recently brought a celebration of New York cheese making to the college in New York’s Adirondack Mountain region.

The event in the beautiful Pine Room along St. Regis Lake on campus was designed to educate culinary students on the varieties of cheese available to the young chefs as well as let artisanal cheese producers know what consumers are looking for when they buy specialty cheeses.

Fifty-three participants heard why New York cheeses are in great demand. Speakers said the demand is due partly to geographic location in a region that spans from Lake Champlain west to the shores of Lake Erie.

Glaciated soils and the ability to grow cool season forages combine to make nutrient dense feed suitable for dairy animals whose milk is used for cheese production.

Wegmans Grocery Chain Specialty Cheese Buyer Cathy Gaffney spoke to the group on the opportunity that specialty cheeses represent for New York’s processors.

Wegmans is building a new Affinage Center. Affinage is the aging of cheese through applying the rind or washing of the rind and then the aging in a cheese cave.

At present, Wegmans will import cheese for the center from France, but would like to find New York sources. Marge Randles of Argyle Cheese Farmer said this is the type of information she needs to match her style

of cheese production with emerging markets.

Ron Davis, a descendant of William Mc-

Cadam who began McCadam Cheese in 1876 in Heuvelton, NY, is plant manager for McCadam in Chateauguay NY. He provided the audience with some of the history of cheese making in New York.

Fay Benson of the Cornell University Small Farms Program and the South Central New York Dairy Team spoke about how grazing animals influence the “terroir” of local cheeses. Terroir is a French term for the unique flavor given to the agricultural products of a specific region.

Benson said, “When animals can choose their forages through grazing,

the dairy products made from their milk take on the unique characteristics of the soil and plants

(2) TOP DAIRIES, HEIFERS, & MACHINERY FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2012 10:30 A.M.

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Sale to be held at Jack Wood's Sale Barn, Cincinnatus, NY, located off of NYS Rte. 26, on Taylor Valley Rd., 2 miles north of Cincinnatus. Watch for auction arrows.

Otisco o Valleyy Dairy: (34) Head free stall dairy. (24) Cows, averaging 65 lbs. (10) Springing heifers, some fresh by sale day. Closed herd. All Home raised. Bred for longevity, good feet & udders. SCC-150,000, 4.3F, 3.1P. Super Milk Awards. AI breeding. Sires: Tiger, Justin, Grand, Star, & Cosmo. A real nice young group of cattle, easy to work with. A good, honest, group of cattle that will work well for anyone.

Mike e & Julieann n Goodrich, (35) Head dairy, (18) recently fresh, (6) due for April & May. Year round herd, young dairy with over half being 1st & 2nd's. SSC-110,000. 4.1F, 3.6P. Milked in tie stall, go outside daily. Good udders & show milk. (2) Jerseys and several Black Crosses. AI bred. Good cows, with cattle milking up to 90 lbs. Cattle are being sold due to health reasons.

(15) Bred Holstein heifers due for July & August. Good condition, been outside.

(25) Open heifers consigned, breeding age. More cattle being consigned daily.

Machinery: Ford 7710, 1500 hrs on new motor. INT 1066, fender. INT 856, custom. JD 4020, w/power shift, side console. JD 8300 Grain Drill. (2) Brillion 10 ft. seeders. Brillion 16ft. crow foot roller. (2) Brillion spring tooth drags. JD 110 drags. (14 & 16 ft.). JD 7000 Corn planter, 4 row. JD 2600 5 bttm plows, 18 in. JD 4 bttm trip plows, 16 in. NH 258 rake.

JD rake, w/dolly wheels. Vicon RS 740 T 6 star tedder. NH 1431 Discbine. (Nice). (2) Wooden hay wagons on JD gears. NH Tandem axle running gear. JD wood wagon.

Running gears. Yetter 3pt hitch hole digger. Agri Metal Bedding Chopper w/13 hp. Honda motor. (Like New!). (2) WIC Feed carts, (one for parts). (2) 8ft. headlocks. 3pt. hitch bale spear. Bale spear for bucket. Mid-Atlantic flat bed trailer, 24 ft. Wheel weights. Patz barn n cleanerr chain, 150 ft., 13 in paddles, counter clockwise, Patz barn cleaner unit. Chains saws, weedeaters, JD push mower. 5ft. York rake. 4 ft. box blade. Chains & binders.

Torches w/cart. Universal pale milker, forks, lights, shovels, gutter grates, water buckets, table saws, drills, tools, and much more Sale Managed By:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc.

Cincinnatus, NY 13040 Tel: (607) 863-3821 Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com FRIDAY,, MAY Y 4,, 2012:: BLANCHARD D FARMS,, Smyrna,, NY.. Complete e cattle e dispersal.

of the region.”

Benson referred to a study by Cornell University Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter Van Soest in Sicily that showed the metabolites in plants and how they affect flavor.

Davis, Gaffney and Dennis Moore, an inspector with the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Dairy Division, evaluated 21 varieties of cheeses brought by producers to the event.Students and the other event participants had the opportunity to compare the cheeses as well.

The evaluators spoke with the producers about their cheese making processes. For example, Davis, tasting some bitterness in one cheese sample, asked how the rennet set. The proces-

sor explain the process, which included filtering chlorinated well water.

Davis suggested using unchlorinated bottled water to better set the rennet.

Benson notes, “The type of educational exchanges between the producers and the cheese specialists that this event offered will help New York’s artisanal cheese makers to achieve their potential.

One goal is to export New York cheese to France rather than having buyers import French cheese into New York.”

New York has 130some artisanal cheese producers statewide.

The Cornell Small Farm Program plans a number of summer 2012 events to highlight opportunities for New York’s small dairy busi-

nesses.

Watch www.smallfar ms.cornell.edu for details.

Cheese producers enjoyed the opportunity to have their cheeses evaluated by cheese buyers and processors and Paul Smith’s culinary students.

DAIRY Y FARM M MACHINERY Y AUCTION ESTATEE OFF DeWITTT RAWLEIGH

WED EVE. APRIL 25 @ 5:15 P.M. 3251 REYNOLDS CREEK ROAD COHOCTON (Steuben Co.) NEW YORK

From I-390 Exit #2 at Cohocton take County Road 121 toward Loon Lake bear right onto Reynolds Creek Road.

From State Rte 21 south of Loon Lake take County Road 121 toward Cohocton and make left onto Reynolds Creek Road. (Farm is right along County Road 121 down in the Valley).

IF Parking Along County Road, PLEASE conform to One Side Only!!

Dairy recently sold, selling the machinery as follows: NH TM155 MFWD Tractor, cab with air/heat, 4 remotes, 20.8x38 rear and 16.9x28 front rubber, 4500 hrs.; NH 1412 impeller diskbine, 540 p.t.o., used 2 full seasons; JD 336 square baler with ejector; NH 166 inverter; NH 254, 3 pt., 2 star rotary rake; (3) wooden rack kicker wagons; Tandem axle bale wagon; 24 ft. livestock feeder wagon; (2) Miller Pro 5300 (nice) 16 ft. forage wagons with roofs; NH 900 tandem axle chopper (1000 p.t.o.) base unit; NH 360N 3-row corn head; NH 990W pickup head; NH 28 blower; Old Badger open top forage wagon; IH 5100 18-7 single disk grain drill with rear grass seeder; Squirrel cage grain cleaner; JD 7000 6-row corn planter (rough); Old Cat D4 dozer with push blade, pony motor start; IH 475 14 ft. disk; JD 2500 5-b spring reset plow; 10 ft. cultipacker; Graham 3 pt. 9 shank chisel plow; Old Scout 3 pt. backhoe; Heavy Chevy farm truck (S/A) with air brakes, 16 ft. Haines bulk body with grain pan; 3 pt. post auger; NH 185 spreader with end gate and poly floor; etc.!

DAIRY AND BARN ITEMS: Girton 1250 gal. round bulk tank (calibrates to 10,660 lbs.) with 2 compressors; Universal 2 inch pipeline with app. 300 ft. stainless pipe and 5 milker units with auto take offs; Plate cooler; Universal 5 h.p. vacuum pump; (2) Val Metal 18 ft. silo unloaders; (1) 14 ft. silo unloader; (2) ensilage conveyors; Weaverline elect. silage cart; 35 drinking cups; Henke roller mill/grinder blower; 3 pt. 18000 watt generator; 220 and 300 gal water tanks; 200 gal. water trough; hay feeders; etc!

TERMS: CASH or honorable check from known persons in good standing! All others should bring a currently dated bank letter attesting to your good standings/practices.

Acceptable ID for bidder’s card.

Owned by: Helen Rawleigh

For specific info on equipment selling Contact: Fred Sahrle @ 585-519-9738

Auction Conducted By James P. Pirrung and Associates PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Wayland, New York Phone 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 (pictures will appear app. Fri. before auction) www.pirrunginc.com

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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 16 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 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 • 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. 55:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Hollenbeck Family Farm Complete Milking Herd Dispersal. 70 Head of milking age all stages of lactation. Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 6:15 PM: Private Consignor Online Auction of Mowers & Mule. ‘91 Toro Groundsmaster 580D, Howard Price 180, Bush Hog TDM-8, (2) Jacobsen Turfcat T422D’s, Kawasaki Mule 2510 & More. Auctions International, 800-5361401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, April 17 • 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 18 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auction-

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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

eer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, April 19 • 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

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• 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 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

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

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 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 Complete 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 • 5:15 PM: Cohocton, NY (Steuben Co.). Estate of DeWitt Rawleigh. Farm machinery & barn equip. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, April 26 • 11:00 AM: 5403 Barber Rd/. Avon, NY. Genesee Hill Holsteins Complete Dispersal. 120 freestall/headlock/parlor trained reg. cows & their daughters! Many milking over 100 lbs/day. Outstanding young herd. SCC 175,000. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI sired dairy cattle. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Machinery Consignment Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, April 28 • Rising Sun, MD. 40 plus tractors. Watch for future ads. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 172 Marsh Rd., Litchfield, CT. Farm Auction for Bill Butts. Hay & Tillage Equipment, Tools & Cattle Support Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 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 860883-5828, 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 • 9:30 AM: 1500 Flat St., Penn Yan, NY. Now accepting quality consignments, benefit bake sale. L.W. Horst Auctioneer, 315-536-0954 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Mar-

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) keting, 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 f cattle & machinery already. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-2870220 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. Group of 600# black baldies from one farm.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 Wednesday, May 9 • 5:15 PM: Prattsburgh, NY (Steuben Co.).

Peter Connors Estate Auction. Pickup, Kubota, boat, Jeep, guns, tools. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-4834106 • 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 Monday, May 14 • 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 Friday, May 18 • Whiting, VT. Complete Milking Herd and Heifer Dispersal for Real and Arlene Lamoureux. 80 cows & 80 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892.

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 Thursday, July 26 • 6:00 PM: County Highway Maintenance Facility, Geneseo, NY. Livingston County Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, July 27 • 10:00 AM: Haverling Central High School, Bath, NY. Steuben County Tax Title Auction.

Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.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 Saturday, August 4 • 10:00 AM: 1507 Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Real Estate Absolute Auction.

103 acre DeWick farm w/100 acres tillable, farmhouse, shop 2 machine sheds. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.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, August 25 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com 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 Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com. www.cattlexchange.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT April 9, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .40-.50; 6175# .70-.85; 76-90# .921.15; 91-105# 1.20-1.25; 106# & up 1.30-1.35.

Farm Calves: 1.40-2.60 Started Calves: .50-.62 Veal Calves: .90-1.60 Open Heifers: .65-1.20 Beef Heifers: .85-.9250 Feeder Steers: .95-1.2750 Beef Steers: .82-1.05 Stock Bull: 96-122.50 Beef Bull: .75-1.04 Boars: 1 at .65 Sows: 1 at .43 Feeder Pigs: 30-125 Sheep (ea): 75-140 Lambs (ea): 60-165 Goats (ea): 70-135; Kids 35-75.

Canners: up to 79.50 Cutters: 80-82 Utility: 83-87 Rabbits: 4-20 Chickens: 5-22 Ducks: 16-21 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT April 2, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 97.50; Breakers 8297.50; Boners 79-87.50; Lean 50-84.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 90-195; 80-92# 90155; Vealers 100-120# 6087; 90-100# 70-90; 80-90# 70-85; 70-80# 60-87.50; 6070# 50-52.50.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA April 10, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4578; Cutters 65-80; Util 7588; Bulls 90-106; Steers 98110; Hfrs. 85-96.

Calves: Growers No. 1 120180; No. 2 1-1.50; Hfrs. 1-

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA April 10, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 10-52; 61-75# 45-78; 76-95# 7582; 96-105# 42-85; 106# & up 61-74.

Farm Calves: 100-185/cwt Start Calves: 110-114 Feeders: 64-126/cwt Veal: 125/cwt Heifers: 80-84.50/cwt Steers: 99/cwt Bulls: 90-97/cwt Canners: 41-73.50/cwt Cutters: 74-85.50/cwt Utility: 86-90/cwt Sows: 34-53/cwt Hogs: 63-73/cwt Boars: 48-65/cwt Shoats: 65-86 ea.

Lambs: 150-365/cwt Sheep: 96/cwt Goats: 23-225 ea.

Rabbits: 1-12 ea.

Poultry: 1-24 ea.

Hay: 6 lots, 3.60-6/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ April 10, 2012 Livestock: 30 Calves .301.90, Avg 1.20; 33 Cows .49-.88, Avg .77; 5 Easy Cows .34.5-.59.25, Avg .47; 8 Feeders 300-600# .941.88, Avg 1.36; 4 Heifers .84-.94, Avg .88; 7 Bulls .641.05, Avg 1.16; 10 Steers .57.5-1.17, Avg .90; 2 Roasting Pigs 70; 22 Sheep .07-1.30, Avg .66; 79 Lambs (ea) 28-122, Avg 64.35, 28 (/#) 1.45-2.95, Avg 2.30; 7 Goats (ea) 110-200, Avg 135.36; 36 Kids (ea) 38-150, Avg 61.86.

Poultry & Egg: Heavy Fowl (/#) .80-.90; Leghorn Fowl (ea) 8; Roosters (/#) 1.651.70; Bunnies (ea) 4.505.25; Ducks (/#) 2.25; Rabbits (/#) 2-4.60; Pigeons (ea) 3.50-7. Total 271.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum. XL 1.27; Brown Jum. XL 1.20-1.25; L 1.10-1.15; M .85-.90.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 15 Mixed 2.50-4.70; 2 Timothy 4; 9 Grass 3.50-5.40; 2 Mulch .60-2.10; 1 Ground Corn 7.50; 2 Oats 6.60-8.10; 1 Cedar Posts 140. Total 32.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC

Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY April 5, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-200; Grower Bulls over 92# 80-175; 80-92# 70-150; Bob Veal 1065.

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. 950-1800; Open Hfrs.

500-900; Started Hfrs. 150500; Service Bulls 7001300.

Beef: Feeders 50-130; Hols. Sel 84-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 80230; Slaughter Sheep 3065.

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

Swine: Sow 40-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY April 9, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 1.35-1.50; 80-92# 1.101.45; Bob Veal .74-.80.

Cull Cows: Gd 85-89.50; Lean 78-84; Hvy. Beef Bulls 94.50-100.

Beef: Veal 120-126; Hols.

Sel 90-92.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 3.604.05; Market 2.40-2.80; Slaughter Sheep .67-.72.

Goats: Billies 220-240; Nannies 65-80; Kids 65-110.

Swine: Sow 44-46 *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

April 11, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-86.50; Canners/Cutters 45-78.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 78-94.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 55-67.50; 80-95# 52.50-65; 60-80# 50-60; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 64-75.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Farm: Bull over 95# 85-175; 8095# 80-160; 70-80# 75-120; Hfr. calves 100-150.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 114-122; Sel 104-110.

Holstein Steers: Ch grain fed 96-112; Sel 85-93.

Slaughter Hogs: US 1-3 55-61; Feeders US 1-3 1569.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 4050# 275-310.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 155-185.

Slaughter Sheep: M 65-90 Rams: Ch over 130# 70-75 Goats: Billies L 110# & up 65-112.50; Nannies L 87.50125.

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 No report * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY April 9, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.85; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .78.97.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# 1-1.95; up to 95# .101.50; Hols. under 100# 1.

Dairy: Milking age up to 1000; Bred Hfrs. up to 1600; Open Hfrs. up to 900; Hfr. calves up to 220.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA April 4, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 94-96; Breakers 90.50-93; Boners 82.50-87, lo dress 75.50; Lean 74-78, hi dress 83, lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1610-1858# 92.50; one hi dress 107.50; YG 2 1752# 81.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 500-600# 134-136; M&L 2 300-500# 124-130; M&L 3 400-500# 78-85; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 135-138; 500700# 117-131; M&L 2 500700# 103-114; Bulls M&L 1 400-500# 140-141; 500600# 133-148; M&L 2 300500# 114-131.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 130140; No. 2 80-120# 120-130; No. 3 80-120# 75-95; Util 70-120# 40-80.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 2613100# 68-69.50; 40-45% lean 242-302# 64.50-67.50; Sows US 1-3 500-600# 52.50.

Feeder Pigs: 70-75# 5567.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 25-35# 210-230, few fancy 265; 50-60# 200212.50; 70-75# 187.50197.50; 80-90# 172.50-180; Ewes Gd 1-2 150-180# 8084.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-50# 83; 80# 137.50; Sel 2 30-40# 40-52.50; Sel 3 20-30# 20-32.50; Nannies

Sel 2 80-90# 110-130; Billies Sel 1 150-180# 147.50172.50; Sel 2 90# 100-115.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA April 4, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 84.50; Breakers 80-82.50, lo dress 79-80.50; Boners 75-80, lo dress 75, very lo dress 72.50; Lean 69-74.50, lo dress 64.50-68.50, very lo dress 61.50; Light Lean 8592% lean 65.50-69, lo dress 56.50-62, very lo light 5055.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1224-1338# 83-93.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 2 526# 100; Hols. L 3 5701045# 78-94; Hfrs. L 1 Hereford 650# 90; M&L 2 370480# 85-94; Bulls L 2 770# 80.50; Hols. L 3 300-340# 90-93.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-116# 132160; 86-92# 135-145; No. 2 94-114# 120-135; 76-92# 110-137; No. 3 72-94# 75100; Util 54-90# 42-87; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90-100# 180-205; No. 2 70# 105/hd; Hols/Beef X 80-84# 115155.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 265-275# 150-165/hd; 45-50% lean 250# 92/hd; Sows US 1-3 500# 175/hd; Boars 350400# 80-135/hd; Jr. Boars 180-200# 50-66/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 27-38; Roasters 140150# 70-104.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-55# 165-220; fancy 250; Yearlings 80# 95; Ewes Gd 2-3 102-180# 7585.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 25-30# 30-40; 70-80# 100-145; Sel 2 under 20# 5-

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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA April 11, 2012 Cows: Canners 51-81.50; Cutters 82-87.50; Util 9096.

Bulls: 84 Steers: Ch 122-125; Sel 81-115.50; Hols. 100105.50.

Heifers: Hols. 74-101 Calves: 41-200 ea.

Feeders: 61-151 Sheep: 78-89 Lambs: 300-305 Goats: 129-132 ea.

Kids: 124 ea.

Sows: 49.50 Hogs: 60-64 Chickens: 4.50-13 Rabbits: 5-26.50 Ducks: 5-18 Cow/Calf Pair: 850 ea. * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

1.60; Veal 80-1.10; Other 70-100.

Hogs:Sows 35-45; Boars 22; Market 50-65.

Sheep: 70-90; Lambs 2.503.50.

Goats: 110-135 ea; Billies 120-200 ea; Kids 20-75 ea.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 17.50; 20-40# 22.50-37.50; 50-80# 65-105; Nannies Sel 1 130-150# 115-145; Sel 2 100-120# 75-90; Sel 3 90100# 45-50.

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA April 10, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 86-92; Boners 82-88; Lean 79.50-86.75; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 73-82; Shelly 70 & dn.

Bulls: YG 1 1345-1605# 96109.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols./Jerseys 595-1025# 83-94; Jerseys 315-355# 95-103; Hfrs. Dairy X 335370# 92-104; Bulls Dairy types 495-870# 74-104.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 90-115# 160170; No. 2 80-125# 135-155; No. 3 65-110# 107-135; Util 75-100# 82-107; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 Jersey 60# 155; Hols.

115# 160.

Swine: Hogs 240-285# 5664; Sows US 1-3 300-400# 48-57; 400-490# 51-53; 520-535# 50.25-50.75; Thin/Weak/Rough 43.7547.50; Boars 575# 31.

Goats (/hd): Families 145182; Fancy Kids 150-162; Fleshy Kids 117-136; Small/thin/bottle 40-87.

Lambs: Gd 30-45# 260295; Thin 30-45# 160-285; Ch 40-45# 300-312; 50-60# 280-305; 65-70# 277-285; Thin 50-65# 200-246; Sheep (all wts) 65-100.

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 10, 2012 Rabbits: 7.50-29 Bunnies: 5-13 Rabbit Family: 30 Chicks: 5-9 Pullets: 3-6 Peeps: 1-4 Hens: 2-12 Roosters: 5-12 Ducks: 4-7 Ducklings: 3-9 Quail: 5-7 Guinea Pigs: .50-.75 Turkey: 22 Hampsters: 1.50-2.50 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.80; XL & L Brown 1.301.80; L Brown 1.20-1.75; L White 1.45-1.60; Mixed Colors & Sizes 1.10; L Green

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Nest Run 1.20-1.40; Fertile Call Duck 2.75; Fertile Muscovy Duck 2.25.

All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report * Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale - April 27. Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC April 9, 2012 Steers: 1260-1536# 115120.50; Hols. Ch 2-3 12961504# 102-107; Sel 1-3 1334-1404# 96-100.

Heifers: Ch 2-3 12001364# 114-119.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 91.50; Breakers 8387.50; Boners 75-80; Lean 69.50-78.

Bulls: 1566-1832# 95-96.

Holstein Feeder Steers: Hols. 400-500# 97-103; 500700# 91-100.

Feeder Steers: 300# 127.50; 500-700# 97.50112.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 127.50-147.50; M&L 2 400-500# 107117.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 117-125; L 3 Hols.

600-700# 78-87.

Calves: 156. Bull Calves No. 1 94-120# 177-200; 8092# 170-187; No. 2 94-124# 160-177; 78-92# 160-182; No. 3 94-116# 100-155; 8092# 130-160; Hfrs. No. 1 94110# 197-247; No. 2 80-94# 115-175; Util 70-98# 20-80; 60-68# 20-30.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 206228# 66; Boars 116-322# 45-48.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 3050# 205-230; 100# 140.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 under 20# 75; Sel 2 under

20# 40; 50-60# 82-90; Nannies 80# 60-70; Billies 100# 152.

EarCorn: 5 lds, 205270/ton.

Oats: 2 lds, 6-6.75/bu.

Hay (/ton): 14 lds, Timothy Grass 120-190; Grass 90250; Alfalfa/Grass 210-430.

Straw: 13 lds, 80-330/ton.

Round Bales: 3 lds, 33-52.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA April 9, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1394-1522# 125125.50; Ch 2-3 1178-1478# 118-124; full/YG 4-5 115116; 1570-1652# 117117.50; Sel 1-3 1178-1442# 114-117; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1378-1656# 107.50-110; Ch 2-3 1514-1664# 107108; 1712# 103.50; Sel 1-3 1110-1246# 97-101.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1090-1432# 116.50-117.50; full/YG 4-5 110-113.50; Hols. Hfrs. 1314-1404# 97100.50; Sel 1-3 1244# 109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 93.5097; Breakers 75-80% lean 87-92.75, hi dress 94.5094.75, lo dress 82.50-86.75; Boners 80-85% lean 8288.25, hi dress 88.25-93.50, lo dress 76-82.75, very lo dress 70.50-71.50; Lean 8590% lean 76-81.50, hi dress 82-87.50, lo dress 69-75, very lo dress 65.50-68.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 7074.50, lo dress 65-69.50, very lo dress 52-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1188-2012# 96-103; hi dress 107-112.50; 2424# 91; YG 2 802-1104# 85-95.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 335-425# 175-187.50; Herefords 718# 113; M&L 1 300# 145; 510# 155; 715#

120; Hols. M&L 3 275-480# 101-112.50; 510-800# 91108; Hfrs. M&L 1 430-490# 140-147; 615-740# 125147.50; Herefords 114; M&L 2 300-485# 115-125; 535685# 113-140; Bulls M&L 1 shorthorns 330-400# 142150; Herefords 456# 135; 580# 129; M&L 2 345-500# 140-157.50; 500-700# 110147.50; 750-920# 95-111; Hols. L 3 420-480# 94-98; 515-670# 81-104.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-122# 175-187.50; 82-92# 175187.50; No. 2 94-114# 155182.50; 76-92# 147.50-180; No. 3 70-118# 97.50-140; Util 54-116# 10-100; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 2 92-100# 130165; Hols. Beef X 78-106# 140-20.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 598# 51.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 48-64# 275-310; 70106# 240-290; Yearlings 135# 97.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 178# 92.50; 224-288# 67.50-77.50; Rams 186# 85.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-100# 142.50-170; Sel 2 under 20# 20-25; 30-40# 60-100; 50-70# 100-137.50; Nannies Sel 1 110-160# 145-170; Sel 2 80-140# 70120.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA April 7, 2012 Alfalfa: 10 lds, 150-280 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 185-305 Timothy: 9 lds, 160-265 Grass: 14 lds, 155-240 Straw: 5 lds, 135-170 Corn: 1 ld, 70 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 75 Surgum Grass: 1 ld, 40 Oats: 2 lds, 4-4.20

LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA March 30, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1580# 121-124; Ch 2-3 11851500# 118-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1305-1640# 106107.50; Ch 2-3 1315-1590# 102-105; Sel 2-3 12951525# 96-98.50; Hfrs. Ch 23 1165-1285# 116-118.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 84-90, hi dress 90-93, lo dress 79.50-84; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-88, hi dress 88-89, lo dress 77-82; Boners 8085% lean 79.50-86, hi dress 86-90, lo dress 72-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-79, hi dress 79-82.50, lo dress 67-73.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9601840# 94-98; hi dress 99106.50, very hi dress 109116, lo dress 86-92.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 114-128# 156-172; 94112# 180-190; 80-92# 175; No. 2 120-128# 152; 98118# 179-190; 80-96# 1711778; No. 3 100-130# 125; 80-98# 154-157; 72-78# 100; Util 60-110# 15-40; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-105# 125-160; No. 2 80-100# 50125.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA April 3, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 81-86.50, lo dress 76-79; Boners 8085% lean 74-77.50; Lean 85-90% lean 68-74, lo dress 55.50-63.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 170-195; 80-90# 130-150; No. 2 80-120# 120155; No. 3 80-120# 80-120; Util 65-130# 20-70.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA April 4, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch 2-3 1585-1620# 103-104.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1290-1295# 118-119; Sel 12 1210# 114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 85-87; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-84.50; Boners 8085% lean 79.50-82.50, hi dress 83-85; Lean 85-90% lean 75.50-79, hi dress 82.50, lo dress 70-74.

Bulls: YG 1 1155-1900# 90.50-93, hi dress 100.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 145160; 80-90# 165-190; No. 2 95-125# 130-150; 80-90# 140-167.50; No. 3 95-120# 95-125; 80-90# 125-150; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 105# 200;

Jersey Hfrs. 60-80# 115175.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 50-54% lean lightweights 185-195# 58; Sows US 1-3 510-545# 43-51.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 60-65# 335342.50; Ch 2-3 20-30# 310320; 30-40# 300-330; 4050# 300-335; 50-60# 315335; 70-90# 240-285; Ewes Gd 1-2 140-225# 80-89.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 107.50; 70-80# 145-157.50; Sel 2 under 20# 35-57.50; 30-40# 62-72; 40-60# 87.50-92.50; 60# 97.50; Sel 3 30-40# 50-67.50; Nannies Sel 1 100# 154; Sel 2 8090# 95; Sel 3 60-80# 60-75; Billies Sel 3 90-100# 115130.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA April 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1485# 130.50; Ch 2-3 1270-1580# 123-128; full/YG 4-5 120.50-123.50; Sel 1-3 1195-1480# 117122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1250-1560# 110-113; 16201625# 108; Ch 2-3 13251570# 105-109.50; Sel 1-3 1175-1555# 99-103.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1190-1530# 123126.50; Hols. 104; Ch 2-3 1100-1580# 120-123; full/YG 4-5 116-119; Sel 1-3 1070-1370# 116-120.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 81-85, lo dress 80-81; Boners 8085% lean 78-82, lo dress 73-78; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78.50, hi dress 80 lo dress 66-72, very lo dress 60-65; Light Lean 85-92% lean 64-69.50, lo dress 5964, very lo dress 51-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1305-2090# 89-94; lo dress 75; YG 2 1125-1220# 7783.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 300-49# 130-137; Herefords 132; 500-550# 127; Herefords 92-112; L 3 Hols.

300-425# 95-115; 532-970# 75-98; 1052-1145# 85-87; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 125135; Herefords 130; M&L 2 300-500# 107-125; Herefords 100; 580-685# 95-117; Bulls M&L 1 575-630# 112125; Herefords 107; 825# 117; M&L 2 275# 127-135; 500-625# 90-112; Herefords 720-835# 72-85.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 160172; 80-90# 165-185; No. 2 95-120# 135-160; 75-90# 140-165; No. 3 70-105# 90135; Util 55-90# 17-80; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85-100# 175-200; No. 2 80# 135.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Gilts 49-54% lean 220-275# 61-61.50, 280-295# 60-62; 45-50% lean 227-282# 5861; Sows US 1-3 330-450# 44-51; 550-610# 52.5053.50; Boars 565-830# 2731; Jr. Boars 290-375# 4954.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 4055# 51-60; Roasting Pigs 137-205# 57-68/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30-70# 220-295; 70100# 150-225; 110-137# 130-150; Ewes Gd 2-3 130185# 80-95; 205-260# 7080.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 95-120; 45-60# 125-150; 65-75# 157-187; Sel 2 under 20# 5-25, fancy 30-50; 20-40# 55-90; 45-60# 92-130; 65-80# 130-147; Nannies Sel 1 100-150# 130-157; Sel 2 70-100# 7275; Billies Sel 1 160-180# 192-230; .

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA April 9, 2012 Cattle: 92 Steers: Gd 110-118 Heifers: Gd 105-110 Cows: Util & Comm. 77-89; Canner/lo Cutter 76 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 101104.50.

Bulls: YG 1 81-90 Cattle: Steers 100-130; Bulls 80-110; Hfrs. 85-120.

Calves: 77. Gd 85-110; Std 20-90; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 100-175.

Hogs: 57. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 62-65; Sows US 1-3 4858; Boars 22-44.

Feeder Pigs: 5. US 1-3 2050# 50-75.

Sheep: 16. Lambs Ch 180200; Gd 150-170; Sl Ewes 70-90.

Goats: 70-205

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 9, 2012 Roosters: 3.25 Hens: 2-5.75 Banties: 1-2 Pigeons: 1.75 Ducks: 3-4.75 Bunnies: 2-5 Rabbits: 9-13 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA April 4, 2012 US 1-2: 20-30# 170-210; 30-40# 120-150; 40-45# 100-130; 45-50# 80.

US 2: 10-20# 150-170; 2030# 150-170; 30-40# 160170; 40-50# 90-100. *Next Feeder Pig Sale April 18.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA April 9, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 320-355; 40-60# fancy 350-370; 6080# 260-325; 80-90# 240260; 90-110# 218-230; 110130# 210-234; 130-150# 166-184; 150-200# 168-178; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 282-335; 60-80# 235290; 80-90# 226-244; 90110# 194-208; 110-130# 169-181; 130-150# 166-180.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 102-118; 160-200# 100-115; 200300# 85-102; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 85-105; 160200# 80-100.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 105-125; 40-60# 125-168; 60-80# 156-178; 90-100# 178-186; 110-130# 216-230; Sel 2 20-40# 6593; 40-60# 97-124; 60-80# 118-151; Sel 3 20-40# 4275; 40-60# 68-108; Nan-

nies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 152-166; 130-180# 171-182; Sel 2 80-130# 126-144; 130180# 131-149; Sel 3 50-80# 72-87; 80-130# 94-111; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 186-207; 150-250# 208-231; Sel 2 100-150# 148-164.

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 .10 higher, wheat sold steady, barley sold steady to .10 lower, Oats sold .10-.20 lower & Soybeans sold .05.10 higher. EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.27, Avg 7.11, Contracts 5.51-5.55; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.19-7, Avg 6.51, Contracts 6.186.60; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.50, Avg 4.83, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.80; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.59-13.98, Avg 13.80, Contracts 13.2013.24.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.43, Avg 7.12; Wheat No. 2 6.30; Barley No. 3 Range 5-6.10, Avg 5.55; Oats No. 2 4-5, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13, Avg 12.53; EarCorn Range 195220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.20, Avg 7.08; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.78-6.90, Avg 6.08; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 5.01; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.19; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6413.84, Avg 13.76; EarCorn 195200, Avg 197.50 Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.90-7.28, Avg 7.06; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.30; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.40-14.03, Avg 13.69; Gr. Sorghum 5.95.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.907.43, Avg 7.10, Month Ago 7.07, Year Ago 7.82; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.78-7.30, Avg 6.38, Month Ago 6.79, Year Ago 7.59; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.10, Avg 5.07, Month Ago 5.41, Year Ago 4.97; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.40, Month Ago 4.43, Year Ago 3.62; Soybeans No. 2 Range

11.50-14.03, Avg 13.40, Month Ago 12.66, Year Ago 13.51; EarCorn Range 195220; Avg 201.60, Month Ago 202, Year Ago 182.50.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.30-7, Avg 6.64; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.04; Oats No. 2 3.87-4, Avg 3.94; Soybeans No. 2 13.89.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary April 6, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 124-130; Ch 1-3 119127; Sel 1-2 112-118; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106-113; Ch 2-3 100-107; Sel 1-2 96100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 123-126; Ch 1-3 118123; Sel 1-2 116-120.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 83-87; Boners 80-85% lean 78-84; Lean 85-90% lean 69-76.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 102-109; Avg dress 91.5098; lo dress 84-91.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 165-185; 500-700# 135-160; M&L 2 300-500# 135-180; 500-700# 125-145.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 135-150; 500-700# 130-140; M&L 2 300-500# 125-160; 500-700# 115-145.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 140-165; 500-700# 125-150; M&L 2 300-500# 115-160; 500-700# 110-130.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-80.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 130-190; 8090# 130-210; No. 2 95-120# 120-170; 80-90# 130-190; No. 3 80-120# 75-130; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84-105# 160-250, No. 2 80-105# 95-150.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 62-65; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5859.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4953; 500-700# 54.50-56.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-30# 170-210; 30-40# 120-150; 40-45# 100-130; 45-50# 80; US 2 10-20# 150-170; 20-30# 150-170; 30-40# 160-170; 40-50# 90100.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 290315; 60-80# 235-275; 80110# 200-222; 110-150# 156-194; Ch 1-3 40-60# 230-280; 60-80# 190-240; 80-110# 174-200; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 90-108; 160200# 85-100; Util 1-2 120160# 70-86; 160-200# 6681.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 106-120; 40-60# 114-141; 60-80# 130-167; 80-100# 160-166; Sel 2 4060# 95-124; 60-80# 128-

148; Sel 3 20-40# 66-76; 4060# 62-88; 60-80# 92-120; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 139152; 130-180# 152-166; Sel 2 80-130# 119-130; Sel 3 50-80# 78-93; 80-130# 88103; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 171-194; 150-250# 210-225; Sel 2 100-150# 148-163; Sel 3 100-150# 125-142.

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 sold 20-30 higher, Straw sold steady. Alfalfa 140-350; Mixed Hay 110-350; Timothy 110-295; Straw 100-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 178 lds 35 Straw; Alfalfa 90-380; Mixed Hay 90-500; Timothy 160-360; Grass 80-310; Straw 110215, mostly 125-175.

Diffenbach Auct, April 2, 84 lds Hay, 19 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-380; Mixed Hay 130500; Timothy 170-360; Grass 110-270; Straw 125215, mostly 145-180.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: April 6, 10 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa 160-200; Mixed Hay 100-325; Grass Hay 145; Straw 110-175.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: April 5, 32 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 90-265; Mixed Hay 120-370; Timothy 160-280; Grass 150-310; Straw 145-210.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: April 4, 52 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 140-302; Mixed Hay 90-265; Grass 80-275; Straw 150-165.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 219 Loads Hay, 38 Straw.

Alfalfa 80-235; Mixed Hay 75-315; Timothy 110-260; Grass 75-335; Straw 80300, mostly 125-200.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: April 4, 32 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 137.50-205; Mixed 75-222.50; Straw 152.50-300.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: April 2, 29 lds Hay, 14 Straw.

Alfalfa 235; Mixed Hay 75315; Grass 75-200; Straw 100-300, mostly 170-240.

Greencastle Livestock: April 2 & 5, 10 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 200; Mixed Hay 77.50-140; Straw 85115.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: April 7, 42 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 150-280; Mixed Hay 185-305; Timothy 160-260; Grass Hay 155250; Straw 135-170.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: April 3, 42 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 100-200; Mixed Hay 80-240; Timothy 110-190; Grass 80-170; Straw 80-195.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: March 31 & April 3, 64 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 80232.50; Mixed Hay 85-270; Timothy 150-225; Grass 55165; Straw 105-210, mostly 130-180.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: April 6, 27 lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa 250-320; Timothy 170-260; Grass 190; Straw 200.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES April 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch 2-3 1465-1580# 107-111; Sel 2-3 1410-1505# 102.50105.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 75-80% lean 86.5087.50, hi dress 88-91, lo dress 79.50-83; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-86, lo dress 77-80; Boners 80-85% lean 79.50-84, hi dress 85-86.50, lo dress 74.50-79; Lean 8890% lean 73.50-76.50, hi dress 78-82, lo dress 68-71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1355-1630# 86.50-93.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 pkg 121# 137; 95-112# 142157; 80-90# 165-175; No. 2 112-114# 130-137; 84-102# 150-169; pkg 74# 115; No. 3 83-111# 130-145; pkg 73# 105; Util 71-92# 15-35.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-102# 235-250; pkg 84# 110; No. 2 84-92# 130150; pkg 75# 65; non-tubing 72-83# 40-70. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale April 13.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA April 5, 2012 Alfalfa: 5 lds, 90-265 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 160280 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 290 Mixed Hay: 19 lds, 120-370 Grass: 4 lds, 150-310 Straw: 7 lds, 145-210 EarCorn: 1 ld, 215 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 95 Wrapped Mixed Baleage: 1 ld, 35/bale Wrapped Grass : 1 ld, 35/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA April 11, 2012 Alfalfa: 13 lds, 181-235 Mixed: 29 lds, 188-390 Timothy: 6 lds, 231-267 Grass: 12 lds, 173-230 Straw: 4 lds, 157-180

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MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 9, 2012 Alfalfa: 260-280 Alfalfa/Grass: 230-260 Timothy: 135-150 Round Bales: 140-175 Lg. Sq. Bales: 200-245 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA April 5, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1580# 121-124; Ch 2-3 1185-1500# 118122;Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1305-1640# 106-107.50; Ch 2-3 1315-1590# 102-105; Sel 2-3 1295-1525# 9698.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1165-1285# 116-118.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 8487.50, hi dress 89-92, lo dress 82-85; Breakers 7580% lean 83-87, hi dress 87.50-89, lo dress 77-82; Boners 80-85% lean 81-85, hi dress 85-89, lo dress 7880; Lean 88-90% lean 73.50-78.50, hi dress 7982.50, lo dress 70-74.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 156-172; 94-112# 180-190; 80-92# 175; No. 2 120-128# 152; 98-118# 179190; 80-96# 171-178; No. 3 100-130# 125; 80-98# 154157; 72-78# 100; Util 60110# 15-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-105# 125-160; No. 2 80-100# 50-125.

NYS Farmstead & Artisan Cheese Makers Guild 2012 Workshops • Workshop one - April 21: Cheese making for beginners/novices at Brovetto’s Dairy and Cheese House in Jefferson, NY. Participants learn how to make three types of cow and or goat cheese with expert cheese makers during the full-day session. Class limited to 20 persons. $100 person.

Discount for Pure Catskills and/or Cheese Makers Guild members.

Scholarships available.

• Workshop two: Cheese making for advanced/seasoned cheese makers. Date to be announced. If there is enough interest from participants in Workshop one, Workshop two will be scheduled on April 28 for making more complex cheese.

• Workshop three: Yogurt and kefir making for beginners/novices.

Half day class limited to 20 persons. $50 person. Date in fall 2012 to be announced.

• Workshop four: Spend the Day with A Master Cheese Maker or Yogurt Maker (requires attendance at Workshop one or two). Pick your date.

Private session $200 per person.

• Workshop five: Panel discussion of expert cheese makers, yogurt makers, dairy buyers from retail stores, distribution companies, ag and markets inspectors. True tales from a professional cheese and or yogurt maker. The ins and outs of building a cheese house or creamery, legal requirements, labels, marketing and distribution. Optional: Bring a cheese sample or two for an expert evaluation. Date to be announced.

For registration, contact Linda Smith at 607-829-8852 or shermanhillcheese@live.com.

New York State Farmstead & Artisan Cheese Makers Guild was organized in November 2003 to foster a strong and

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.

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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.

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).

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.

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Thanks for everyone involved on 4/5/12 auction at LAKE VIEW HOLSTEINS. We sold 5 dairies which ended up being 295 lots with the top coming to $2,350. Next auction at LAKE VIEW HOLSTEINS is Friday on 5/4/12. Call to be in advertising. 2 groups already booked.

health safety with regard to production and processing of milk; 3) Advocating the continuation and preservation of family farms while promoting farmstead-scale cheese making as a craft and livelihood in the State; 4) Seeking out and using farm management practices that nourish and sustain the soil and the soul of the surrounding landscape and community. Visit www.nyfarmcheese.org.

vibrant farmstead artisan cheese-making sector in the state and to support its growth. The Guild was incorporated in 2007. Goals include 1) Encouraging excellence in New York State farmstead and artisanal cheeses resulting from appropriate continuing education and technical assistance to cheese makers at all levels of competence; 2) Assisting in the development and adoption of procedures that will ensure public

Hope for the U.S. dairy producer called all at one time. Thirteen thousand messages were left and 6,000 dairy farmers participated in the one hour National Conference Call.

When asked the question, “Would you as dairy producers assess money off your milk check to fund an aggressive plan to change the status quo?” 40 percent said yes, 45 percent needed more information.

Veterinarians, Nutritionists, Ag Vendors; I know you feel the effects of the volatile milk pricing system also.

Please join us April 23, at the New York State Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn how to spread hope and how the U.S. dairy producers can be saved.

Check out our website at www.nationaldairyproducers.org.

Submitted by Lynette Robinson, Robinson Farms, LaFargeville, NY I have heard it said that hope is the only emotion more powerful than fear.

Dairy Farmers, do you need a good dose of hope?

Do you view the dairy future as bleak?

Are you fearful your feed cost will exceed your milk check for this year?

Mark your calendars April 23 New York State Fairgrounds — Art and Home Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The National Dairy Producers Organization founder Tom Van Nortwick and Board Member & Treasurer Gary Genske (CPA) from California will be presenting The New Marketing Strategy that has been catching on across the country.

Recently, 40,000 dairy farmers were

BI WAY FARM AUCTION

2532 Rte. 38B, Newark Valley, Tioga Cty., NY 13811

FRIDAY APRIL 27TH @ 11:00 AM At the farm 2532 Rte. 38B - 2 miles east of the intersection of Rte. 38 & 38B in Newark Valley, NY 13811

80 HEAD HI GRADE HOLSTEIN DAIRY CATTLE 80 43 mature milk cows, AI sired in a good flow of milk; 38 Holstein heifers; 16 bred from short bred to handling; 17 heifers from weaned to breeding age; 5 started calves. Cattle vaccinated - T.B. tested - ready to draw blood for interstate shipment.

Catalogs at ringside with DHIA information, breeding information, etc.

FARM MACHINERY: John Deere 3940 forage harvester, elec controls, 2 row corn & PU head; John Deere 7000 6 row narrow corn planter w/monitor, fertilizer cross auger; H&S 270 bu box manure spreader, hydra tail gate - like new - less than one year old; H&S forage wagon 3 btr. - roof - tandem gear; Richardson dump wagon; Gehl 1540 blower; Farm Master S.S. stationary TMR mixer w/scales - ready to remove; Kelly Wood conveyors 24’ & 50’ bottom load - poly slats; Patz 98C 20-24’ silo unloader - out of silo - excellent condition; Stoltzfus 28’x6’ feed wagon; Weaverline 430 silage cart plus 430 for parts.

HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT: Jog hitch cart; 1 btm sulky plow; McCormick sicklebar mower.

MILKING EQUIPMENT: Surge 1,000 gallon bulk milk tank (new in 2000); Pipeline milking system 2” stainless w/6 units and all groups; Vacuum pump - pulsation - wash over 300’ pipe.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Wayne and Bill have decided to discountinue dairying and will auction excess machinery. Come join us on the 27th of April.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

BI-WAY FARMS; WAYNE & BILL SNAPP; OWNERS FOR SALE by private treaty this 173 acres of farm land, consisting of 68 acres cropland balance pasture and woods. Contact the Snapps or Howard for particulars

HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER 607-699-7250

NICHOLS, NY 13812

Two steps forward, one look back...

As we head into a new year at Miner Institute our focus is on upcoming research projects, conferences, collaborations, and deadlines. Although we look ahead, a brief review of the last 25 years helps us see what profound, and relatively recent, changes have occurred in the world of dairy science and farming.

By 1986, researchers had only just established a standard body condition scoring system (E.E. Wildman; later to be refined by J.D. Ferguson), implemented DCAD diets in the prevention of milk fever (E. Block), and evaluated lactational responses to recombinant bST (D.E. Bauman), now marketed widely as Posilac. From 1986 to 1989, significant research contributions to dairy science and on-farm management included the development of bull fertility rankings (R.L. McCraw), recommendations to pre-dip to reduce mastitis infections (J.W. Pankey), and early research on embryo transfer (K.H. Lu).

Similarly, early research with duodenally-cannulated cows was conducted and built upon to establish recommendations for feeding

protein. Sexed-semen was introduced by USDA researchers and licensed for commercial development.

These lasting research contributions have remained critical tools in modern dairy management.

Advancements in food science technology and engineering also kept pace during this time with dairy researchers. The 1980s saw the introduction of electronic milk metering systems, improved four-quarter milking units, economical membrane filtration technologies for purifying whey proteins and lactose, and even zip-packed, resealable cheese packaging

by Sargento!

During the 1990s, national average milk production increased by 3,000 pounds per cow, due in large part to advances in ruminant nutrition.

Researchers D.G. Fox, C.J. Sniffen, L.E. Chase, P.J. Van Soest, and J.B. Russell introduced dynamic modeling to improve diet formulation, laying the groundwork for today’s ration formulation software. Concurrently, M.S. Allen reported on the importance of NDF digestibility (NFDd) in corn hybrids planted for silage, influencing com-

mercial seed producers to incorporate NDFd into their hybrid selection programs. Improved recommendations for fiber intake, based on physical effectiveness, interactions with other feed ingredients, and animal attributes were developed by D.R. Mertens.

Development of a forage particle separator was pioneered by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, and was later modified into the Penn State Particle Separator currently used to assess forages and TMRs on farm. Researchers also reported on the variability of NDFd and its interactions with feed intake and animal performance, highlighting the importance of forage fiber digestibility in ration formulation.

Bovine metabolic and reproductive health also benefited during the 1990s, with research into fatty liver by R.R. Grummer and J.W. Young and estrus cycling by J.R. Pursley and M.C. Wiltbank.

Artificial insemination technologies advanced with the discovery that follicular waves and ovulation could be precisely controlled through a sequence GnRH and prostaglandin injections. Ad-

ditionally, the human health benefits of milk consumption were explored by P.W. Parodi, who pioneered the study of bioactive and anticarcinogenic components of bovine milk. It is also interesting to note that in 1998, the first dairy science course was instructed over the internet by M.J. Hutjens.

At the turn of the century, consumer interest in animal welfare prompted continued research into cow comfort, behavior and management practices. Work by R.J. Grant investigated social interactions, grouping strategies, and feeding behavior in relation to intake. D.M. Weary and M.A.G. von Keyserlingk studied management factors including feed bunk and freestall design, informing recommendations for improved cow comfort.

M.C. Lucy and colleagues reported that intravaginal progesterone inserts (CIDRs) could be utilized to synchronize estrus and initiate cycling in anestrous cows.

CIDRS were approved for use by the FDA in 2004, and were quickly integrated into the OvSynch protocol. Researchers also shed light on a critical producer concern:

milk fat depression. The biohydrogenation theory (D.E. Bauman and J.M. Griinari) states that an altered rumen environment may produce specific fatty acids that directly inhibit milk fat synthesis.

Another theory, hepatic oxidation theory (HOT), is currently being studied to improve fresh cow diets and maximize intake. Following the sequencing of the bovine genome in 2009, “trait loci” identify countless heritable conformation and functional traits. The potential application of newly-available genomic testing technologies is still being explored.

This brief historical perspective gives us a renewed sense of the relationship between science and practice.

Dairy science has evolved at a lightning pace in the last 25 years. With many other theories, management strategies, and nutritional insights still on the horizon, looking back allows us to imagine how radically dairy farming will have changed by 2037.

Source: Miner Farm Notes, Jan. 2012 — Carolyn Kokko.

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by May 1.

The scholarship funds are meant to assist deserving Angus juniors in paying for the cost of higher education. Angus breeders, allied industry interests and friends trust the Angus Foundation with their generous gifts of endowed and non-endowed monies to make these scholarship awards possible.

Two $5,000 undergraduate scholarships will be given in memory of Richard “Dick” Spader, former Association executive vice president. A number of $3,000 and $1,000 undergraduate scholarships will also be awarded. In addition, the Angus Foundation will award five $5,000 graduate student scholarships.

As determined by the Angus Foundation, applicants may also be eligible for other Angus related named scholarships, permanently endowed and managed by the Angus Foundation. Past recipients of Angus Foundation general undergraduate scholarships can continue to apply for named scholarships unless specified otherwise by the Angus Foundation.

In 2011, the Angus Foundation awarded $210,000 in youth scholarships at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Harrisburg, PA. This year’s scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2012 NJAS in July in Louisville, KY. “I encourage our Angus youth to apply for Angus Foundation scholarships,” said Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “Young people

are the future of the Angus breed, and Angus breeders and other supporters of the Angus Foundation continue to rise to the occasion to provide the resources needed to support these young people and help move the industry forward.”

Britney Creamer, a graduate student at Oklahoma State University pursuing a master’s of agriculture with a focus on international agriculture, has been awarded four scholarships — one graduate and three undergraduate — from the Angus Foundation during her college tenure. Creamer says the financial support from the Angus Foundation has allowed her to take out less money in student loans to pay for her education.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do the things that I’ve done within my education and gone the places I’ve gone without the support of the Angus Foundation,” Creamer said. “I’ve been allowed to participate in things I normally wouldn’t have been able to, because I took the time to participate in junior programs and be active and fill out the scholarships that were available to me.

I hope that all juniors out there realize that maybe the hour or two that it takes to fill out the scholarship application is well worth it in the end.”

The Angus Foundation reserves the right to also award scholarship(s) to eligible applicants based on financial need, personal and/or family hardship, physical handicap, medical disability, other extenuating circumstances or combination thereof when determined such sufficiently exists to warrant special consideration by the Angus Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee for this purpose.

More information about Angus Foundation scholarships and a link to the application can be found online at www.angusfoundation.org.

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220+ Holsteins 220+ Holsteins 120 Freestall/Headlock/Parlor Trained Reg. Cows & their daughters!

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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.

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Preparing the Total Mix Ration (TMR) – What ingredients should I add first?

by Noelia Silva-del-Río, UCCE Tulare County To understand what is the right order of ingredients into the mixer wagon, we must consider the physical properties of the ingredients that affect mixing such as size, shape, density, water absorption capacity (hydroscopy), static electricity and adhesiveness.

Ingredients moisture:

Dry ingredients of small particle size will stick to high moisture ingredients such as silage or molasses. Therefore, it is important to properly mix the dry ingredients before adding the wetter ingredients. Just consider the ingredients‘ order you follow when baking a cake at home. First, you start with flour because it is added in the largest

quantity and it is a dry ingredient. After that, you may add sugar, and finally you add yeast or other dry ingredient incorporated in small amounts. Lastly, you add the sticky ingredients such as oil or eggs.

Ingredients density: Heavier ingredients will sink and lighter ingredients will float. Corn silage is 33 percent denser than alfalfa

silage, and the mineral mix can be 2 or 3 times denser than the protein or grain mix. Low density ingredients with long particle length, such as hay, should be added first followed by high density ingredients of small particle size that will sink.

The different physical properties of the ingredients included in the cow’s ration makes it

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very difficult to obtain a uniformly mixed ration, especially using the simple auger design of most mixer wagons.

Many dairy producers use manufactured feeds from feedmills or prepare their own premixes to ensure that grains, protein mix, byproducts, minerals, and feed additives are mixed correctly. Interestingly, in a study conducted to evaluate the mixing uniformity of manufactured premixed, it was found that only 50 percent of the samples had an acceptable coefficient of variation (CV) of less than 10 percent; however, 20 percent of the samples had a CV higher than 30 percent.

Comparing the equipment used on farm vs in feed mills, we could assume that on-farm premixes are even less uniform than those from feed mills. The implications of premixes with high CV is that cows may not be eating the same proportion of ingredients in each mouthful, and some expensive ingredients (i.e. heavy minerals) may not be uniformly distributed throughout the feedbunk.

Mixing forages with grains, protein mixes, byproducts, minerals, and feed additives is an even greater challenge.

Depending on the brand and type of the mixer wagon, the manufacturer will recommend the most desirable ingredients’ order to prepare the TMR. Most vertical mixer wagons allow the incorporation of unprocessed hay that should be added as first ingredient, but the mixing time should be carefully controlled to ensure that the particle length is not excessively reduced. Although the horizontal mixer auger wagons equipped with knives also allow for the incorporation of

unprocessed hay, the uniformity of mixing may be better when hay has been previously processed.

If there are no manufacturer‘s specifications available, the following protocol should be considered: 1. Long hay that needs to be processed.

2. If further processing of forages (hay or silage) is not desired, add first grains or premixes followed by those ingredients that are incorporated in small amounts such as minerals and vitamins.

3. Forages that do not need to be processed.

4. Liquids should be the last ingredients.

However, only after conducting several onfarm trials with different ingredient sequences could we recognize the most desirable order of ingredients to obtain a uniformly mixed ration.

A dairy producer approached me with the following question — “All my hay is chopped.

If I add hay as the first ingredient in the TMR, I end up overprocessing it. However, if I add it last, it floats and does not mix. What I should do?”

The hay mixing problems described by the dairy producer could be resolved by: • Decreasing the chopping action of the mixer by taking out some knives. However, if the mixer is used to prepare other rations, this might not be a practical solution.

• Increasing hay‘s density by: 1) soaking it with water or molasses, or 2) pre-mixing it with wetter ingredients like silages.

• Preparing a premix with all the TMR ingredients but hay. Adding hay as the first ingredient and then the premix.

Source: Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County

World Dairy Expo to host International Jersey Show World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the International Jersey Show in 2012.

Jersey breeders have competed at World Dairy Expo for 45 years, since the very first show in Madison in 1967. The quantity of Jersey show entries has grown steadily over time and today’s competition draws in over 360 animals that compete on the colored shavings. In addition, the appeal of this breed in recent years to domestic and international Jersey enthusiasts has risen dramatically.

General Manager, Mark Clarke, shares, “This is a tribute to the Jersey dairy cattle exhibitors, as the quality of that breed show at World Dairy Expo continues to get better each year. We were quite pleased that the American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors raised the Expo Jersey Show to international status. It makes sense as the best Jerseys from the United States and Canada travel to Madison each fall, making it truly an international competition.”

“The superior efficiency of the Jersey has captured the attention of profit-minded dairymen across the globe,” says Neal Smith, Executive Secretary & Chief Executive Officer of the American Jersey Cattle Association. “By all measures — especially semen sales — demand for the Jersey is rapidly growing.

“Dairymen expect to see Jersey’s best at World Dairy Expo,” Smith continues. “They can because of the strong turn-out for the Jersey show from top U.S. and Canadian breeders, and because the world’s best A.I. companies go all out in the trade show to feature their Jersey bull line-ups. In every respect, World Dairy Expo is an international Jersey marketplace.”

In recent years the Central National Jersey show has grown to become the second largest breed show at World Dairy Expo. Over the last 20 years the Jersey show has doubled the number of animals shown.

Jersey exhibitors traveled to Expo from 24 states and four provinces to compete in 2011.

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Gifts create two new scholarships in College of Ag Sciences UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Undergraduate and graduate students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will receive financial support as the result of two new scholarships made possible by the generosity of donors.

Francena L. Miller and Michael F. Nolan Graduate Scholarship in Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology This scholarship will provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, with first preference going to students majoring in Rural Sociology.

Paul A. Miller, of Montrose, CO, provided the initial $100,000 principal for the endowment in memory of his late wife, Penn State alumna Francena Miller, and in honor of her son, Michael Nolan, also a Penn State graduate.

Francena Miller earned her doctorate from the university in 1954, before joining the faculty in Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, where she remained until 1961. She subsequently served as dean of home economics at West Virginia University and at the University of Connecticut.

She also was general director of the American Association of University Women and a faculty member at Queens College in Charlotte, NC, and at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. Nolan earned three degrees at Penn State, culminating in his doctorate in 1970. In 1971, he joined the Department of Rural Sociology at the University of Missouri, serving 40 years as a faculty member and administrator. He played a major role in that university’s international agricultural development activities, including major projects in Kenya, Tunisia and Liberia. In 2011, Nolan was named a College of Agricultural Sciences Outstanding Alumnus.

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New study explores innovation and opportunities for diverse local food distributors WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 16, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan released a new report on the distribution practices of eight producer networks and their partners distributing locally or regionally-grown food to retail and foodservice customers. The report, entitled Moving Food Along the Value Chain: Innovations in Regional Food Distribution, shows how these networks tap into the growing commercial demand for local and regional food products while creating additional economic opportunities and expanding healthy food access.

“The Obama Administration is committed to putting Americans back to work and to revitalizing our rural agricultural communities, and one way to do that is through the expanding local foods movement which provides new economic opportunities for farmers and producers across the country,” said Merrigan. “This report provides powerful lessons on how groups of local and regional farmers are collectively

distributing their products to grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, schools and universities in a cost-effective and efficient way.”

The study details how these organizations help local and regional producers overcome bottlenecks in the food marketing system through collaborative and transparent planning and adherence to a shared set of operating principles. By sharing lessons learned and best practices, the new study serves as a resource for producers, food processors and marketers organizing to supply local and regional food products to commercial customers.

To compile the report, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) studied each of the eight network models over a three-year period. The eight models were La Montanita (New Mexico), Oklahoma Food Co-op (Oklahoma City, OK), The Wedge Coop (Minneapolis, MN), Red Tomato (Boston, MA), California Alliance of Family Farms (David, CA), New North Florida Cooperative (Marianna,

FL), Appalachian Sustainable Development (Abingdon, VA) and Minnesota Food Association (Marine on St Croix, MN). AMS looked at network organization, product branding and labeling, infrastructure management, and price negotiation.

The report identified four factors that influenced performance across all the case studies: • The amount and timing of investments made in infrastructure are vital to the success and survival of food value chains; • Preserving the identity of growers on product labels is critical for connecting with consumers, distinguishing the product from the competition and providing traceability; • Informal farmer networks can offer additional flexibility for suppliers and buyers and allow food value chains to be highly responsive to the shifting demands of specialty food markets; and • For-profit businesses, nonprofits and cooperatives all have unique strengths. By partnering with each

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Platinum Stables/Weiss Farm

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, 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: 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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other within food value chains they can leverage organizational competencies and reduce the risk of failure.

The study amplifies the successful local and regional investments detailed in USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF) Compass.

The KYF Compass is a digital guide to USDA resources related to local and regional food systems. The Compass consists of an interactive U.S. map showing local and regional food projects and an accompanying narrative documenting the results of this work through case studies, photos and video content.

A large selection of USDA-supported programs and projects is also visible on the KYF Map, which can be displayed by theme, program, or recipient type.

Both the KYF Compass and map will be regularly refreshed with new

data and case studies.

Download the complete report: Moving Food Along the Value Chain: Innovations in Regional Food Distribution at www.ams.usda.gov/WF MPublications.

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Study: Supermarkets, growers and consumers focus on produce safety UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Pennsylvania supermarkets in coming years will continue to purchase fresh produce from local growers but increasingly will require them to show proof of employing good agricultural practices, or GAPS, according to a study by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

Good agricultural practices are food-safety standards that reduce the risk of on-farm contamination of produce, according to Daniel Tobin, a doctoral candidate in agricultural and extension education, the study’s principal investigator. GAPs include recommendations for safe irrigation methods, use of raw and composted animal manure, worker health and hygiene, post-harvest handling practices, and traceability procedures.

For Pennsylvania growers to maintain wholesale market opportunities, they will have to put forth substantial effort to comply with and verify their on-farm, food-safety practices, the study concluded.

“Growers, therefore, will need GAP training and educational materials,” Tobin said. “General training about potential on-farm, food-safety hazards and preventative measures no longer will be adequate. To achieve

maximum impact, the curriculum must focus on implementing and documenting GAPs so growers will be prepared to pass a GAP audit.”

On-farm, food-safety measures are critical, Tobin noted, because an estimated 48 million foodborne illnesses, including 3,000 deaths, occur each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He cited research that has documented a rising number of reported outbreaks in fresh produce.

“In response, supermarkets have been implementing policies that require their fresh produce suppliers to attend training workshops on farm food safety and/or to verify compliance with food-safety standards through fee-based, third-party certification, or TPC,” Tobin said.

“TPC is a process in which an independent, third-party auditor conducts an on-site inspection to determine whether a supplier’s practices and procedures comply with a certain set of standards, such as GAPs.” Produce growers who need to verify GAP conformity through third-party compliance can select among several audit agencies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural

4 Seasons Auto Repair

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ST Saturday, April 21 ST - 10:00AM

3248 West River Road, Allegany, NY Complete garage contents * Ford Tractor * ATV * Gun Collection Farm Equipment * Wood Working Tools & Equipment * Plow Truck To settle matrimonial affairs - we will be auctioning off the complete contents of 4 Seasons Auto Repair Garage - everything is in excellent working up to date condition. Russ has been an excellent established local businessman for over 20+ years w/a thriving business! Also will be selling a complete line of woodworking tools & equipment - tractors - ATV - guns & lots of misc. Watch for Daniel A. Carter Auction signs & equip.

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perceptions.”

Such an analysis provides important information for stakeholders seeking to implement practices that reduce the risk of foodborne contamination, Tobin explained. A clearer understanding of consumer producesafety perceptions and preferences will allow stakeholder groups, including growers and supermarkets, to make better-informed decisions regarding their food-safety policies and practices.

“In addition, assessing consumer produce-safety perceptions can help Penn State Extension adapt its educational programming to address public demand,” he said.

“As supermarket food-safety policies become more stringent, extension can serve a valuable role in helping growers meet new food-safety documentation challenges and in facilitating communication about the needs and interests of growers, supermarkets and consumers.”

The research was described in recent peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Extension and in Food Control, a journal published by Elsevier.

Also involved in the study were Joan Thomson, professor emerita of agricultural communication, Luke LaBorde, associate professor of food science, and Jessica Bagdonis, doctoral candidate in agricultural and extension education.

For his work associated with produce safety and good agricultural practices, Tobin in May will receive the Evans Family Award for Graduate Student Extension Achievement from the College of Agricultural Sciences, which recognizes the application of research in extension programming.

ABF Driver Scott Harris recognized as a New York Driver of the Year ABF Freight System, Inc.®, driver Scott Harris earned recognition as the Eastern Region New York Driver of the Year from the New York State Motor Truck Association during the organization’s Safety and Education Symposium March 27-28 in Albany, New York.

Harris operates from the ABF service center in Albany. He has a distinguished career as a professional driver that includes winning numerous awards, including an American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Championship and the ATA National Driver of the Year. He has driven for ABF for 26 years, accumulating more than three million miles without a preventable accident.

“It is due to the dedication and leadership of outstanding employees like Scott Harris that ABF enjoys a

great reputation as a trusted supplychain partner. His productive, conscientious work helps to bring unmatched value-added logistics solutions to ABF customers,” said Sam Cates, ABF safety and security director. “Scott richly deserves to be awarded this honor for his professionalism while behind the wheel and his outstanding safety records.

Everyone at ABF greatly appreciates his hard work and dedication, and we’re proud of the way he represents ABF and the trucking industry.”

The New York State Motor Truck Association is a nonprofit trade association formed to promote and protect the interests of the trucking industry in New York. It is an affiliate of the American Trucking Associations.

Source: ABF Freight System, Inc.

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REAL ESTATE: Offering approx. 3,000 sq. ft. commercial garage/workshop situated on approx 1.05 acres w/sizable fenced in gravel parking lot. Built in approx. 1980 - estimated taxes - $1098.00. This can be sold as a turnkey business - interested parties need to contact Auctioneers or Tom Fenner one week prior to sale.

The potential and opportunities are endless. Could continue to be a thriving mechanics garage or awesome self storage. It’s set up perfecctly for either. Real estate subject to prior sale before auction. For more info-call broker Tom Fenner of Fenner Real Estate @ 716-373-1670.

EQUIPMENT: Eagle 12,000# lift (like new), 9,000 Hydro lift, snap on tire balancer, Lanair waste oil heater, Mac TC100 tire machine (appx. 4 yr old), Clarke Mig 130En Welder, IBM NY State inspection machine, 12 ton press, scan system computer (up to 2008), 2-80 gal. commercial air compressors, brake lathe (rotors, drums), sand blaster, drill press, 5 gallons new 5w30 oil, accy tanks/torches, mac tire pressure monitor, new motor vac smoke machine, 275 gal. oil tank, car manuals, H.D. floor jacks, Lincoln arc welder, brake bleeders, pressure testers, air tanks, parts washer, HD vise, sawsaw, quantity-nuts/bolts bins, lots of hmd mech tools, HD work bench, chip saws, complete office equipment, garage collectible signs (oil/gas) TRUCK: Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 plow truck SPECIAL INTEREST ATV: Yamaha 4x4 Grizzley 550fi-390 miles w/new snowblade (real nice) FARM EQUIPMENT: Ford 5000 tractor w/weights & ring chains, 3pt box blade, 3pt 1 btm plow, 2pt brushing, 3pt backblade, 3pt 2 btm plow, Troy Built rototiller, like new yard machine, 8hp wood splitter WOODWORKING TOOLS/EQUIP: Grizzley 15” planer (Gossi), extra lg. blacksmith anvil, Stihl 460 chainsaw, Husqvarna 40 chainsaw, crafts jig saw, drill press, chopsaw, lg. assnt. power tools, alum. ramps for ATV, furniture clamps, rollers, John Deere dump cart, sanders/rooters, sm. compressor, 2500 ps pressure washer 6hp, lots of misc. fishing/tackle/rods, etc.

GUNS: Remington 30-06 M1917 sn3597; 1958 Savage M110 30-06 w/scope sn2233; Savage mod. 110 270 Winch snF421645; Winchester 94AE 30-30 w/scope sn5615767; Ruger 223 Rem K-12 w/Weaver scope sn130-70594; Browning A-S slub 12 ga. w/scope sn10831pp211; Remington mod. 511 22LR w/scope sn10485; Mossberg mod. 500A 12 ga. full camo snRS31692; Weatherby Mark V snH264808; Springfield M1 Grands 30-06 sn2304400; Rossi Wizard 243 Winch w/scopes snCA109226; 98 Mauser 284 Winch w/Weaver K-6 Redfiled scope sn1372

Marketing Service, in association with state departments of agriculture, offers a voluntary audit program that growers can use to verify on-farm food-safety practices.

Private companies also offer audit services, but their GAP standards and documentation requirements can vary from company to company.

The safety of fresh fruits and vegetables has received national attention, highlighted by the recent passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which was signed into law in early 2011 by President Obama.

Under this law, the Food and Drug Administration will establish mandatory minimum standards, based on known safety risks, for produce growers to implement and document.

To help develop a relevant GAP training curriculum that meets the needs of Pennsylvania growers, Penn State researchers surveyed supermarkets that operate in the state to determine their food-safety policies and practices that affect local produce growers.

Pennsylvania consumers also were surveyed because they help drive demand for produce. The researchers found that consumers are highly concerned about the safety of the produce supply.

“Assessing American consumer perceptions regarding produce safety is particularly important, because those perceptions will allow actors within the supply chain to better meet consumer demand,” Tobin said.

“Using data collected from Pennsylvania consumers, our study documents how consumer demographics — and their preferences for specific attributes in fresh produce, such as local, organic and inspected for food safety — affect their produce-safety

Making hay with new technology At more than $200 per ton, hay is a precious commodity, which is why getting the most high-quality product from each acre has never been more important.

“We’re seeing a reduction in hay acreage across North America,” says Dr. Kevin Shinners, Professor of Agricultural Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “Because of high commodity prices in grain, we’ve seen a lot of hay ground plowed under and put into row crops. With acreage dwindling, hay and forage producers have to do everything possible to get all we can out of every acre.

“That means drying the crop as quickly as possible by conditioning it well, getting it off the field and into storage, and keeping it protected so we can maintain its value,” he adds.

“Especially when hay prices are $200 to $300 per ton, baling when the moisture content is too high or storing hay poorly has real negative economic impacts.”

Shinners sees a trend toward more sophisticated, efficient equipment such as self-propelled harvesters, as well as custom harvesters handling more acreage. He says for larger producers and custom harvesters, it’s all about productivity, rapid road transport, and efficiency — which requires highly productive, reliable harvesting equipment to get through acreage as quickly as possible.

Case IH Hay and Forage Marketing Manager, Brett DeVries, agrees. “Whether you’re a large commercial producer out West or a dairy farmer out East, at the end of the day, most guys need the same thing: reliable equipment to get the most hay up in the shortest time.”

He says hay tools have been evolving to do exactly that. “Machines are bigger, with wider cutting widths so you can get more done in one pass. At the same time, we’re improving overall efficiency.”

For instance, Case IH recently introduced a new disc header for self propelled windrowers — the RD 193 — that’s 19-feet wide, and re-

D SALES STABLES , IN HOLLAN W NELocated 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

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Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Wed., April 18TH • 10:30 AM All Consignments Welcome

Cows - Heifers - Bulls CONSIGNORS - IMPORTANT: Please send info w/truckers 1. Any Sire & Dam Info, current S.C.C. 2. Birth Dates, Fresh Dates, Milk Wts., etc.

3. Updated pedigrees on registered cattle, especially bulls.

Breeding Age Open Heifers & Short Bred Heifers will bring a premium for export with sire info

Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

Complete Dispersal, Wed., April 25th See Next Week’s Ad for Details Reminder: Special Heifer Sale Wed. May 9th Feeder Sale Fri. April 27th

At more than $200 per ton, hay is a precious commodity, which is why getting the most high-quality product from each acre has never been more important.

quires less horsepower to operate than previous models. “It’s the largest disc header in the industry, it saves fuel and it maximizes cut quality,” DeVries notes. “With a 19-foot rotary disc head, we can cut a lot more hay.

Saving time also is important, which is where baling large square bales or round bales that don’t require tying comes in.

And when it comes to baling, Case IH large square balers and round balers let you work faster with our high capacity pick up and superior tying systems. “On a Case IH round baler, you can choose twine or net wrap with the push of a button,” DeVries adds. “On the large square baler there’s an auto loop system, so you don’t have to grease the baler every day. It greases automatically, saving time and money.”

Farmers can see this new equipment firsthand at Case IH dealers. And, they can take advantage of the great offers on the full line of Farmall®, Puma® and Maxxum® tractors, as well as balers and windrowers, through the

Case IH Field of Deals sales event that is running now through April 30.

For more information on the Case IH Field of Deals sales event and sweepstakes, including official rules, visit www.caseihdeals.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012

Double K Livestock Sales, Inc 3180 Turnpike Rd Sennett, NY

SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE & PLANT, TREE, SHRUB AUCTION HOSKING SALES, NEW BERLIN, NY

*** UPCOMING AUCTION *** Saturday April 28TH

PLANTS WILL START AT 10AM, SMALL FARM RELATED ITEMS WILL START AT 11AM, LARGE MACHINERY WILL START AT 12PM THERE WILL BE SEVERAL AUCTIONEERS SELLING AT THE SAME TIME.

(Advertising deadline for machinery is April 16th)

Partial listing: From retired farmer: 1466 Int. Tractor w/cab; Farmall M wide front end & power steering; JD 7000 6 row corn planter w/dry fertilizer boxes, insecticide boxes & soybean cups; JD 18' Fold-up Disc. Also consigned: Farmall 400; Bobcat 440B skid steer; New Rhino 160 Rotary cutter; new American log splitter; new 8' back blade; new 5' back blade; 3 new wooden kicker wagons on NH running gears; H&S hydraulic VRake; Kuhn Gyro Rake; Brillion transport disc; JD 270 Rotary Snow Blower; 16' Springtooth harrow; 16' transport harrow; 500 gal. Jet Hydro Seeder w/100' Hose on reel - Honda powered; 5' 3pt. hitch Rousseau Flail Ditch bank mower; 4' 6" Lime-Fert. Drop Spreader; 72" Loader Snow bucket; 72" Skid steer Grapple; Ferris Hydro 52" walk behind mower; wooden skid feeder; numerous locust post; Diesel generator; bale spear; numerous water buckets w/floats; lawn mowers. General farm related items. Consignments coming in daily.

Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction - partial listing: Blue Spruce, Douglas fir, all types of junipers, Japanese Maple, Maples, October Glory, Flowering Cherries, Flowering Pears, Eastern Red Cedar, Golden Chain Trees, Weeping Crabapples, Flowering Crabapples, Potentilla, Globe Arbs, Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Scotch Broom, Sugar Maples Ex. Large. Whatever flowers that will be in season.

We will start taking in machinery on Thursday, April 19th at 10AM. Call ahead to make any other special arrangements.

Directions: Hosking Sales 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 Miles South of Utica & 6 Miles North of New Berlin, NY.

www.hoskingsales.com

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

Annual Spring Machinery Auction @ 9:00AM Auction to be held at Sennett Livestock Barn located on Rt 5, 4 miles East of Auburn, NY 20 West of Syracuse, NY.

Early consigned items include: 2006 6403 John Deere 4whl drive tractor w/a 542 loader (334 hours), Ford 5000 tractor, Ford 9N tractor (new rubber), 1949 Farmall Super C w/hydraulic belly mower, IH 574 w/loader, JD MC crawler w/blade, JD 346 Baler w/pan Kicker (twine), Quicke loader model 980 5th MF Agco and Challenger fits 90 thru 150, Case IH 950 12 row corn planter, NH sickle bar mower, Herd 3pt hitch Fertilizer spreader, Pair 18x4x38 duals. Watch next week for a full ad with more items. If you would like to advertise an item please call by 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 Website: www.sennettlivestocksales.com

Smart management can help growers overcome early planting, high residue challenges As spring emerges, so can emergence issues if growers don’t focus on mitigating the stresses of early planting and high residue, say experts from Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business.

Early planting can be appealing to growers with many acres to plant who want to get ahead of spring rains like those in 2011. In addition, early planting can provide po-

tential benefits, such as more time for crop development and the potential to help reduce the effects of mid-summer droughts in some years.

“Predicting the best time to plant can be tricky, as each growing season provides unique environmental challenges,” said Imad Saab, Pioneer research scientist in crop genetics, research and development.

“Emergence can be delayed or reduced if planting conditions are less than ideal, and this commonly leads to yield loss for the grower.”

To maximize emergence, Saab recommends growers avoid planting until soil temperatures are 50 degrees or more, and preferably with a near-term warming trend. Studies have shown decreased emer-

gence rates with cooler soils or when an extended cold front moves in right after planting.

When calculating temperatures, residue also can have a negative impact. Growers also need to manage residue to speed up soil warming and drying during the critical planting season.

Pioneer research has documented that residue over the seed furrow can

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;

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

well as avoiding working the soil when wet to minimize compaction and sidewall smearing.

Choosing a hybrid with the right trait package for high-residue environments also is key. 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 high-residue 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.

“While the growing environment always will be difficult to predict, deciding which hybrids to plant, when to plant them and how to manage them in a high-residue environment can go a long way in helping a grower achieve a successful crop,” Saab said.

For more information about emergence, residue management or hybrid scores, visit www.pioneer.com or contact your local Pioneer sales professional.

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 9th sale - cull ave. .70, Top cow .8450 wt. 1559 $1317.36, Bulls/Steers top .97 wt. 1324 $1284.28, bull calves top $1.95, heifer calves top $1.00; Dairy: Milking age up to $1000, Bred heifers up to $1600, Open Heifers up to $900, calves up to $290.

Monday, April 16th - At the salebarn - 1PM Hollenbeck Family Farm Complete Milking Herd Dispersal. 70 Head of milking age all stages of lactation.

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 website for full listing.

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. New Semen Tank selling and semen: RORAE, Ivanhoe Star, Aspen, Skybuck, Stormatic, Durham, R Maple, Sir Christopher, Boss Iron, Bootmaker, Morty, Marquis Ned, Indian Senator Flame. BRING YOUR TANKS. 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. Group of 600# black baldies from one farm.

Monday, May 14th – Monthly Heifer 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.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

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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;

reduce soil temperatures by 10 degrees or more, leading to delayed emergence and possible stand loss.

Residue can create additional challenges to crop emergence and uniformity. These can include uneven germination and emergence, the promotion of seedling disease by harboring disease pathogens that are favored by excess water and colder soils, uneven planting depth and poor seed-to soil-contact, leading to uneven emergence and possible appearance of runt plants.

“As no-till practices grow in popularity, growers need to employ good residue management practices to avoid these challenges,” Saab said.

Good residue management can range from using row cleaners to clear the planting row of residue to possibly planting slightly deeper to overcome moisture and temperature variability while ensuring good seed-to-soil contact. In addition, Saab recommends planting well-drained, lowresidue fields first as

Municipal Planning and Managing Potential Impacts from Natural Gas Development: Practical Steps Local Governments Can Take MONTOUR FALLS, NY — Municipal Planning and Managing Potential Impacts from Natural Gas Development: Practical Steps Local Governments Can Take will be the topic at a meeting on April 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Schuyler County Human Services Complex, Room 120, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865.

This event is sponsored by Cornell University/Cornell Cooperative Extension Marcellus Shale Team and in

partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of Schuyler and Tompkins Counties and key partners.

The educational event is open to everyone but targeted specifically to elected officials, planning staff, planning board members and community task force members.

The presentation will review key issues that will need to be addressed by municipalities that are seeking to

monitor the issues, minimize or avoid negative impacts, and take advantage of any potential benefits.

Municipalities are facing a complex array of possible effects and issues.

Awareness, fact gathering, and planning in the face of uncertainty are important elements of community preparation.

The event will feature a brief presentation followed by a panel question and answer period. Panel members

include Rocky Kambo (Schuyler County CCE), Sharon Anderson (Tompkins County CCE), Meghan Jacquet (Southern Tier Central Planner) and Darby Kiley (Environmental Planner, Town of Ulysses).

For further information contact Rocky Kambo, Director of Planning and Community Development, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler County at 607-535-7161 or rrk45@cornell.edu.

Exciting upcoming 4-H Events

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Have you ever wondered about the types of projects, activities, and workshops that 4-Hers today are participating in? Here is a glimpse of what the month of April looks like for Lake Plains 4-Hers!

On April 21, Lake Plains 4-Hers of all ages will be participating in Clothing Revue. Clothing Revue is the time to show off a clothing item you have sewn. An apron, jacket, pajama pants, sundress, vest, even a doggie raincoat! If you can wear it, bring it!

You’ll talk with an experienced sewer who will help you improve your sewing skills. Afterwards 4-Hers will have a chance to model their

clothing items at a fashion show. This event will be held at the Wayne CCE office in Newark.

On April 21, Livestock Fun Day will be held.

This event will allow 4Hers who are interested in working in Animal Science degrees to hear about the different careers firsthand from industry professionals!

This event will be held at the Wayne CCE office in Newark.

On April 27, a Spring Garden Workshop is scheduled. Featuring a variety of activities that allow 4-Hers to learn more about gardening and horticulture; they will even learn how to make some tasty treats!

This event is also open

to non 4-Hers for a $2 fee. Please contact Amy

Rugenstein at 315-3318415 if you would like

to attend. This event will be held at the

Wayne CCE office in Newark.

22ND ANNUAL SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA SAT., APRIL 21st • 9:00 AM ALLEGANY CO. FAIRGROUNDS, 15 NORTH MAIN ST., ANGELICA, NY 14709 IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN FOR THE ORIGINAL SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA AUCTION, HELD BY R. G. MASON AUCTIONS. WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER THIS EARLY LISTING OF EQUIPMENT. WE WILL BE CONTINUING TO ACCEPT ITEMS UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 20TH. CONSIGNOR DELIVERY DATES AS FOLLOWS, APR. 14TH 10AM TO 2PM; APR. 16TH - APR. 19TH 8AM TO 6PM; APR. 20TH 8AM TO NOON. HELD AT THE ALLEGANY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LOCATED OFF INT. ST 86 EXIT 31 FOLLOW R. G. MASON AUCTION ARROWS. TRACTORS 05 McCormick C75 max 4x4-540hrs; NH's (TN75 4x4 w/820TL loader; 5610S; 4835 2wd cab loader very clean); IH's (2-986's w/cabs; 966 w/cab; 966; 1486 w/cab; 544; 454 w/loader); MF's (3630 4x4 w/cab; 1155 w/cab; 65; 165; 150); JD's (5310N 2wd w/cab; 4320 w/cab; 3020 NFE gas; 710 w/loader); Ford's (7700 w/cab; 7000 grow crop; 2000); Kubota (M105S 4x4 open station); Oliver 1250; White Fieldboss 43 4x4 w/loader; Ferguson MT30; AC 5040; COMPACT TRACTORS JD 4010 4x4 w/ft blade; Ford 1320 4x4 w/loader & ft snow blower; MF 1483 4x4 w/loader & b mt mower; NH 2310 4x4; Mahinddra 1815 4x4 w/loader; Kubota L4610 4x4 w/loader ANTIQUE TRACTORS JD AO restored (Rich's favorite); JD M; Case SC (Puller); IH 460; IH 200 WFE w/fast hitch; Ford 8 & 9N's; Ferguson TO30; Ford 961 diesel NF FARM EQUIP. Case IH 475-12' disc nice; Gehl 2365 disk bine nice; JD M5-2R corn planter w/plate/guide arm; NH 415 Disk bine; Metavic Payuer 1150M12 50" grapple like new; Hesston 1160 swing haybine; JD 7000-4r corn planter; JD 1470 Moco; 7' Woods belly LM; Vermeer bale chopper; Kuhn GA7000 DL dual rotary rake; JD 643 head; NH 468 haybine; 5T pull fertizer spreader; JD 4200 3B rollover plow; Claas Volto 770-6 star tedder; Pequea HR10 rotary rake; JD 20' transport harrow; 8ton wagon gear; 3 pt EQUIP (Bush Hog 650 back hoe selfcontained; 4 Star tedder; Hardi sprayer; Whatcum M2014 stall better; 4' back blade; Deerborn M110 2pt plow; Bush hog; Box blade; 7' Snow plow; 7' 2R disk; and more); MANURE SPREADER Gehl MS 1287; NH 305 V; Gehl 1217; NH 155; Knight 8124 Slinger; MIXER WAGONS Rotomix 274 12B; Keenan Klassik II; Penta 6710 Vert.; Gehl 108; ROUND BALERS JD 582 silage Special; Case IH 8435 Silage special; Claas Rollant 66; SQ. BALERS NH326 w/thrower; Case IH 5420 w/thrower; NH 315 w/thrower; NH 320 sq. baler w/thrower; NH 310 sq. baler w/thrower; CONSTRUCTION & SKIDSTEER Case 580C TLB & cab; Vermeer SC352 stump grinder; Bobcat brush cutter SSL attach; JD 440 dozer; NH LS170; Case 1845B; NH L565; JD 240 skidsteer; SS attach (Forks; spears; buckets; Lowe post hole augers; JD TR36 SSL trencher); Mofitt forklift diesel; 2 New quik atth backhoe buckets; Cement mixer SURPLUS Allegany Co.; Town of Groveland CARS & TRUCKS 10 Ford F350 4x4 16K diesel w/Western snow plow; 09 Chevy 1500 4x4 ext cab Z71-45K; 06 Chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 Z71; 06 Ford F250 2wd ext cab; 2-07 Chevy Colorado's; 2WD (4cyl); 07 Ford Ranger 4 cyl; 04 Chevy Avalanche 4x4; 01 Chevy 1500 4x4; 01 Chevy 2500 4x4 Quad cab; 10 Chevy Impala; 08 Chrysler Sebring; 06 Buick Lacrosse' 00 Chrysler Sebring convert.; LAWN MOWERS Dixie Chopper LT2300 - Zero turn 50" nice; JD; CC; many more mowers to be there. ATV'S Bobcat 2100 gas utility cart; JD gator; 2-1996 Twin Seadoo 750 jet ski w/dble trailer; New 4 wheeler; New mini bike; GOLF CARTS Yamaha lifted w/fancy rims & paint job (Army) look at pics online; 08 EZ Go elec.; 00 Yamaha elec.; and more. NURSERY STOCK Blue Spruce; White Birch; Arborvitaes; Hydrangea's; Dogwood; and more listed online. MISC. & SUPPORT ITEMS Amish sheds; Amish handmade items; 12" Compd miter saw; Fence post; Composite decking; Indust meat saw; Steel metal roofing; FENCEPOST Semi load of treated fence post.

All consignments subject to Mason Auction rules and consignor delivery. Auction order 9 AM smalls in pavilion, 9:30AM Mikeville (small & support items); 10:30AM - 11 Auto & lawn mower; 12:30 PM to 1PM if not sooner tractors and equipment. Two auctioneers going all day FILLMORE, NY and three most of the day.

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Scholarships available through Center for Dairy Excellence HARRISBURG, PA — Outstanding students with an interest in the dairy industry can apply for one of five $1,000 scholarships offered by the Center for Dairy Excellence. Scholarships are available for the 2012-13 academic year.

“The future of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry rests on the talent and leadership within the next generation of

dairy leaders,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “The center’s goal is to build and maintain a viable, growing dairy industry in Pennsylvania and offering financial assistance to future dairy farmers and agribusiness leaders is a natural fit for our organization.”

The scholarships are offered to provide recognition, encouragement and

HILLTOP DAIRY AUCTION

FRIDAY APRIL 20TH @ 11:00 AM At the facilities 3956 Reed Road Savannah, NY 13146 just off Rte. 89 - 6 miles north of Savannah - 6 miles south of Wolcott, NY

FOR R OUR R APRILL AUCTION: - a young dairy of 48 cows from Tompkins County, NY in a good flow of milk - consisting of 15 - 1st calves; 15 - 2nd calves-balance 3 and 4th lactations. Closed herd, AI Sired and AI bred - cattle milked in stall barn, go out everyday. Mostly spring and summer freshening - a group of 8-10 fresh 1st and 2nd calf heifers. Ready to go home and work - some with heifer calves - 2 registered bulls-one Beacon XActive born: 6/18/11 PTAT 2.73, GTPI 2015 448NM; one Digger XBaxter born: 6-25-11 1009 milk, 667 NM, 7.4PL, GTPI 2107 - a group of 3 well grown Jersey heifers. Ready to bred - a registered Aspen 2nd calf due May 5th to Coldspring Kenyon 9118 ET - a group of 4 fresh 1st calf heifers from local raiser - a group of springing Holstein heifers getting ready Plus our usual consignments of fresh cows, 1st calf heifers; bred and open and service bulls. Last months market showed a good demand for all types of cattle.

Please have your cattle inoculated.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

TO CONSIGN OR ARRANGE TRUCKING CONTACT: ELMER ZEISET 315-729-8030 OR 315-594-8260 OR HOWARD W VISSCHER, AUCTIONEER: NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON, SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in academic programs that support the dairy industry.

In 2011, seven qualified applicants received scholarships.

Consideration for this scholarship will be given to Pennsylvania residents who are full-time undergraduate students planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a qualifying field of study such as dairy and animal science, agriculture marketing and business, nutrition, food science, agricultural and extension education, agri-business management, agricultural engineering, or related fields.

Students may apply for and receive the scholarship in subsequent years.

Selection of the scholarship winners will be made by the Center for Dairy Excellence board of directors and based on the completed application within the following criteria: academic performance; apparent commitment to a career related to the dairy industry;

NMPF assumes management of REAL® Seal for dairy products Organization will promote use of logo to differentiate American-made dairy foods from imports and imitations The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) will now manage the licensing and use of the REAL® Seal, one of the most iconic and recognizable product integrity logos used in the food industry, NMPF announced.

Effective March 15, the management of the REAL® Seal program was transferred from

Auction, Auction, Auction April 28th, 2012 1:00pm 4723 Battle Creek Road, Windham Twsp.

Athens, PA

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.

Call Matt Mullen at 607-857-8336 or Margo Chilson at 607-331-1679 Open House April 23 thru 28 Auction being conducted by Ingham Auction Service 607-598-2368

Don’t Miss This One Folks!!!

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Tom Mullen Assoc. & Ingham Auction Service to pre register for Auction please call 607-565-3491 607-379-6344 607-598-2368

the United Dairy Industry Association to NMPF. This change was the result of an agreement between the two organizations that the transfer was 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.”

One of NMPF’s primary missions “is protecting the integrity and overall value of U.S. dairy products. NMPF has expertise in food labeling requirements and the regulatory process affecting dairy product standards,” Kozak noted.

“With NMPF’s link to

dairy producers and its dedication to protecting dairy product integrity, NMPF will be able to provide valuable insight that will allow for growth of the program,” he said.

While the program will not undergo any immediate changes, Kozak said the process has begun to determine how to make the REAL® Seal an even more effective marketing tool for dairy product manufacturers, dairy product processors, food processors and food service providers.

“Consumers continue to express an interest in food quality and integrity, through the choices they make at grocery stores and restaurants,” Kozak said. “Labeling is an integral part of creating and maintaining a dialogue with them.”

As a result of this change in management, “the program will now strive to educate new generations of dairy consumers about the significance of the REAL® Seal, revitalizing the brand and talking to them about the good taste, nutritional value, and wholesomeness associated with dairy foods and dairy food ingredients made from milk produced in the United States,” he said.

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18.8 Acre Hobby Farm being auctioned

evidence of leadership, character and integrity; and application compliance.

Applicants must use the Center for Dairy Excellence Student Leader Scholarship Application form. Each scholarship is awarded for one academic year. The scholarship is paid to the student upon certification of enrollment by the appropriate academic institution officer.

Scholarship application forms are available at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org. Go to “Educator,” and click on “View Scholarship Opportunities.”

Applications may also be requested by e-mailing info@centerfordairyexcellenc.org, or by calling Jayne Sebright at 717-346-0849.

Applications for the 2012-13 academic year must be received by the Center for Dairy Excellence by June 1.

Completed applications should be sent to: Jayne Sebright, Center for Dairy Excellence, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

U.S.-Korea trade agreement big boost for agriculture Under the new U.S.Korea trade agreement, two-thirds of the tariffs imposed on U.S. food and agricultural products exported to South Korea are being eliminated. That includes wheat, corn, soybeans for crushing, whey for feed use, hides and skins, cotton, cherries, pistachios, almonds, orange juice, grape juice, and wine.

Over the next few years, as additional barriers fall and more U.S. businesses market products to Korea’s expanding economy, American agricultural exports should grow by $1.9 billion and help support nearly 16,000 jobs here at home.

The Korea agreement will help us build on what is already a good time for America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural business-

es. Last year, producers enjoyed their best incomes in more than 30 years and hit a record high for agricultural exports.

President Obama’s leadership on trade has helped support this growth. In 2010, the President committed to double U.S. exports in five years. Two years later, we are on pace to meet that goal.

Last year, the President insisted that we get the trade agreement with Korea right — alongside pacts with Colombia and Panama — forging a better deal for America’s workers and businesses that led to strong bipartisan support in both houses of Congress.

At USDA, we share this belief in creating an economy that makes, creates and exports to markets abroad.

We have

worked aggressively to reduce barriers to trade and expand export opportunities. We are reaching out to producers and agribusinesses — especially small — and medium-sized enterprises — with information and financing to tackle the export market. Today, farm exports help support more than 1 million American jobs.

Along with other efforts to promote American exports, the implementation of the trade deal with South Korea helps level the playing field for American businesses so we can strengthen the economy and put folks back to work. Across the economy, it will add $10 billion to $12 billion to our gross domestic product.

In the end, increasing our exports of

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION APRIL 25, 2012 @ 9:30 AM Auction will be held in our yard at the corners of RT 38 & 38B in Newark Valley, NY. We are located at the corner of route 38 & 38B (19 miles west of Binghamton, 8 miles north of Owego off I-86)

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Early Listing: As always this list will keep growing until the morning of the auction!

Farm & Compact Tractors: Case IH 7210 Magnum 2wd CAH Nice!!; JD 6220 4wd CAH Power quad, LH reverse, very nice!; JD 2840, 4020, 3020 Diesel powershift; Ford 8700, 3000; MF 285 recond.; IH 1086 w/ rebuilt motor, nice tractor!; Case 1030, 970, 530; Deutz 6807 nice!; Farmall M Nice!; Kubota L3010 4wd HST w/ ldr 950 hrs; MF GC2400 4wd hst w/ mower 34 hrs as new!; JD 314 hydro, 214, Cub Cadet 122, Wheel Horse 14hp, mowers; Machinery: NH 570 Baler w/ kicker 1 owner very nice!; NH 853 w/net wrap, 847, NI 484, Vermeer 605F Round Balers; NH 1018 Bale wagon; Very nice NH 256 Rake; NH 55, (2) 56, (2) 256, 259, 254 3pt, JD 894 rakes; NH 1465, 492, 489, Case IH 8340 haybines; Hesston discbine; Mortl HT292B disc mower nice; Gehl 700 & NH 36 Flail choppers; IH 50 Stalk chopper; Grimm hay tedder; NH 404 Crimper; JD 7000 & 7200 4 row planters good shape! IH 800 & 400 planters; Several discs from 6' 3pt - 16' wing; Brillion folding harrow; JD 7 & Taylor 9 shank chisels; Glencoe 9 shank disc chisel; Oliver 348 3x spring reset, White 508 4x, JD 2500 5x, & several good 1x- 4x 3pt plows; H&S 260 spreader nice! New Idea lime spreader; Good selection of 3pt implements Leinbach 9" phd, new & used mowers, spin spreaders, back blades, Rotadairon & much more!; Nice MM & JD grain drills; (4) NI 323 1 r pickers; Hog feeders; Much More!

Industrial: Skid Steers: Cat 252B w/cab, Bobcat 873G w/high flow, 863 Very Clean!, Komatsu SK815, Case 1845C, 1838 w/Kubota diesel, 1816B, JD 675B; Backhoes: JD 710B, Case 590 Super L 4wd, 590 4wd, 580K 4wd, 580C, (2) 580B, Terex TX760B 4wd; JD 110 Compact Backhoe 715 hours very nice!; Case 580 Loader w/forklift; Case 580 forklift; Dozers: '00 Case 550G, JD 350B w/ winch; Komatsu PC 30MRX excavator Nice!; Bleiler gas powered grader 7' moldboard; Kubota RTV1100 Camo Cab w/ heat & air, hyd. angle snowblade, 250 hours like new! Just one of many items to sell regardless of price!!; Kubota RTV 900 hyd dump; Max II 6 wheel UTV; Yamaha 450 wolverine 4 wheeler 700 miles like new! Skidoo Formula 600 snowmobile w/elec start & reverse Nice! Contents of 20' Container selling like the TV show "Storage Wars".

Terms: Cash or good check day of sale, nothing removed until paid in full. There is NO Buyers Premium for onsite buyers!!! Online bidding available through Equipmentfacts.com, there is a 3% Buyers premium charged to all online purchases. You must be pre-registered to bid online. All items sold as-is and must be removed within 30 days. Items subject to change due to daily buisness, call for a particular piece.

This is looking to be one of the nicest line-ups we have ever had! If you are in need of good quality equipment do not miss this auction! Thank you to all buyers, bidders, and consigners for making our annual February auction a big success!

Loading dock - Free loading - Lunch onsite - No Buyers Premium!

Consignments welcome!

Goodrich Auction Service, Inc. Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293 • Ed & Evan Goodrich Auctioneers

‘Grown and Made in America’ goods mean higher incomes for farmers and ranchers, more opportunities for

small businesses owners, and jobs for Americans who grow, package, ship and market agricultural products.

That’s how we’ll continue to create an economy built to last and opportunities for the middle class.

Chainsaw Safety/ATV Low Impact Logging Workshop scheduled May 4 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will host a Chainsaw Safety/ATV Low Impact Logging Workshop on May 4 from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Jeff Muller Woodlot on Clinton Road, Town of Cameron in Steuben County. The session will be presented by Peter Smallidge, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell; Brett Chedzoy, CCE Schuyler County; and Greg Muller, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with emphasis on: • Why Should You Thin Your Woods • Forest Management Considering the Threat of Invasive Species • Emerald Ash Borer — Local Status • Crop Tree Selection/Stand Condition/Identifying Defects • Demonstration of Directional Felling • Demonstration of ATV and Logging Arch Use for Low Impact Logging

This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about current issues of importance to New York forest landowners. Our workshop presenters will cover the basics of crop tree management and how stand management decisions are influenced by current stand condition and threats posed by various invasive species in or nearby your woodlot.

Our host, Jeff Muller’s woodlot, is located on the south side of Clinton road in the Town of Cameron, just a few hundred yards west of the intersection with Pump Station road.

Insect repellant or head netting may be in order. There is no charge for this workshop, however, reservations are appreciated. For more information or reservations contact Carl Albers, Extension Educator, CCE-Steuben County, at 607-664-2300.

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.

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Pfizer Animal Health, American Association of Bovine Practitioners announce call for applications for Veterinary Student Scholarships Scholarship applications due June 15 Pfizer Animal Health and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Foundation are now accepting applications for the 2012 AABP Foundation — Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund.

The AABP Foundation — Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships are funded through a unique partnership with veterinarians, animal health suppliers and dealers.

Scholarships are awarded to beef and dairy veterinary students to help offset the cost of veterinary school. In 2011, 23 students each received $5,000 scholarships through the AABP Foundation — Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund,

for a total of $115,000 in awards.

“We strongly encourage veterinary students to take advantage of this opportunity to receive assistance with tuition.

Reducing debt allows students to focus on their studies and enhances a new graduate’s ability to pursue a career of his or her choosing,” said M. Gatz Riddell Jr., DVM, executive vice president, AABP. “The AABP Foundation and Pfizer Animal Health want to support the future generation of veterinarians who, as students, not only excel in the classroom and clinical work but are also involved in industry-related activities.”

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selection of scholarship recipients. Membership in college student chapters of AABP or Food Animal Club is strongly encouraged.

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20-22 in Montreal.

Scholarship recipients will be encouraged and funded to attend the AABP Annual Conference to receive recognition, but attendance is not required to receive the scholarship.

Funding for the scholarships is provided by the Pfizer Animal Health FFA/AABP Foundation Support Program. The

Stallman makes statement regarding the introduction of the Preserving Rural Resources Act On March 28, Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, made the following statement regarding the introduction of H.R. 4278, the Preserving Rural Resources Act: “H.R. 4278, the Preserving Rural Resources Act, introduced in the House of Representatives today, addresses a critical issue.

The legislation reinforces agricultural exemptions granted to

farmers and ranchers by Congress in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. “Without these exemptions, farmers, ranchers and the forestry community will face increased federal regulatory and compliance costs, as well as constraints on land used for the production of food, fiber and fuel.

We’ve seen a concerted effort by regulators to narrow the scope

Lenox Farm Supply’s

LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

Saturday, May 5 • 9AM

Annual Spring Feeder Cattle Sale

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To be held at our yard, 2 miles East of Hop Bottom, PA (US Route 11) or from I-81, Exit 211, Lenox, West on Route 106. 2 miles to 1st left, SR2020, 3 miles to sale site

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and usefulness of the CWA exemption Congress explicitly intended for agriculture. This legislation is intended to reaffirm congressional intent.

“We thank Representatives Jason Altmire (D-PA) and Robert Hurt (R-VA) for introducing the Preserving Rural Resources Act and look forward to working with them to ensure its swift consideration and approval by the House.”

Call Kurt 570-357-2868 See Next Week’s Ad for Listing

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

Fri. Eve., April 27th • 6PM

Special Mention Approx.. 1500 Holsteinn Steerss from Oakk Blufff Farms,, Woodsboro,, MD Cattle all home raised, wormed, dehorned & double inoculated.

Should weigh approx.

350 lbs - 650 lbs. will sell at 7:00PM All Farm Fresh Cattle are Welcome Any Size - Breed - Sex - or Color Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

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program, which provides funding for local FFA chapters in addition to the AABP Foundation — Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship program, is offering a 1 percent rebate on Pfizer Animal Health cattle products from Feb. 1 through April 30, 2012.

Participating partners are able to direct funds to any local FFA chapter(s) or the AABP Foundation — Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund.

Supporting the next generation of large-animal veterinarians The AABP Foundation — Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund is a component of Pfizer Animal Health’s Commitment to Veterinarians™, an initiative supporting veterinarians through training and education, research and develop-

ment, and investing in the future of the veterinary profession.

Taylor Ludwick is a past recipient of an AABP Foundation — Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship. As a 2011 graduate of University of California, Davis, he works as an associate veterinarian focusing on large-animal medicine at Sonoma Marin Veterinary Service in Petaluma, CA. Ludwick said both the scholarship and the support of Pfizer Animal Health and AABP have helped advance his career.

“Pfizer Animal Health is one of the few companies that actively invests in student programs,” Ludwick says. “Veterinary school teaches half of what it takes to be a successful veterinarian.

The other half is learned through experiences — personal and shared.”

Equipment & Real Estate Auction

Friday, May 18th • 5 PM 22 antique tractors, 40 acres plus 2500 sq. ft. Ranch home & barn.

Ushers Rd., Mechanicville, NY James MacFadden - Auctioneer • Mary Ann Larkin - Broker MACFADDEN N & SONS,, INC. Sharon Springs, NY

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AUCTION

Kitchen Cabinets Display, Flooring, Amish Outdoor Furniture, Tools

Saturday April 21, 10:00AM Preview 8 AM Day of Auction Location: 2150 Liberty Drive, Suite 9, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Kitchen n & Bath h Displays,, Granitee Counterr Topss Including:: 15 Complete Kitchen Cabinet Displays In Assorted Styles, Cherry, Cherry Rope, Mocha, Hickory, Oak, Shaker and Others, Kitchen n Islands: High End Designer Amish h Outdoorr Furniturre: Large Children Swing Sets, Lawn Furniture, Gliders, Chairs, Picnic Tables Granitee Counterr Tops: 14 Slabs Of Solid 3⁄4" Granite Counter Tops -Ready To Install, Otherr Kitchen n Related d Items: Kitchen And Bath Faucets, Stainless and Enamel Kitchen Sinks, Vanity Drop Sinks, Granite Vanity Tops, Flooringg Including: Solid Hardwoods, Bamboos, & Laminate, Brazilian Cherry, Hickory, Oak, Maple, Tile, Travertine Buildingg Related d Items: Toilet & Sink Sets, Quick Set Door Handles, Chimney Caps, Ceiling Fans, Mini-Fridges, Electric Heaters, Base Board & Crown Moldings Fireplaces: Vermont Casting Gas And Electric Fireplaces & Mantel Sets Trim: Base & Case Roofing: IKO Roofing Doors: Large Selection Of Interior & Exterior Doors, 6 Panel Pines, Masonite, Fancy Iron Glass &Screen Storm Doors, 9 Lite, 15 Lite, French, Bi-Folds, All Sizes, Auctioneerss Note: Preview 8:00 AM Day Of Auction, Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, & Approved Checks Accepted,

Scott Perry & Co. Auctioneers 2019 River Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304

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Sandblasting tested as a means of organic weed control For organic growers, weed control can require much time, effort, and creativity. They must find cost-effective ways to prevent weeds from reducing crop yields without using chemical herbicides. A new technique — sandblasting — was recently tested on crops of field corn.

The current issue of the journal Weed Technology discusses tests conducted on six plantings of field corn over two years. The tests sought to discover if applications of corncob grit propelled by compressed air could be an effective form of weed control.

Sandblasting is typically a technique used to remove paint or rust from a metal surface. By using a “soft” grit that is also a natural material, such as corncob residue or nut shells, this technique can be used agriculturally. These additional uses for agricultural residue could also increase the value of the parent crop.

When sandblasting weeds, grit from a com-

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MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 1PM

@ HOSKING SALES – NEW BERLIN, NY HOLLENBECK FAMILY FARM COMPLETE MILKING HERD DISPERSAL 70 HEAD OF HI-GRADE HOLSTEINS SELL, 2 SERVICE BULLS (1 R&W)

Cows are in all stages of lactation and are ave. 61#/cow.

26 head in their 1st or 2nd lactation This herd is not pushed for production, with moderate feeding program. This is a really young herd with great udders.

Sale will be held at Hosking Sales - New Berlin, NY. 6096 NY State Highway 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 Miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 or 1771

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growth cycle did not produce satisfactory results.

While sandblasting proved to be a viable technique for weed control, this experiment did not prove it to be a cost-effective one. Expenditures could be reduced, however, if a farm were to collect and mill its own corncobs rather than purchasing grit. Another option might be to substitute an organic fertilizer, such as seed meal or crushed limestone, as the grit, thereby achieving two purposes at once.

Full text of the article, “Air -Propelled Abrasive Grit for Postemergence In-Row Weed Control in Field Corn,” Weed Technology, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2012, is available at http://wssajournals.org

USDA expects 75-year-high corn acreage in 2012 Driven by favorable prices, U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.9 million acres of corn in 2012, up four percent from 2011, according to the Prospective Plantings report released March 30 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). If realized, this will be the largest corn acreage in the United States since 1937, when producers plant-

ed 97.2 million acres of corn.

Producers across many of the Corn Belt states are expected to set new record highs in 2012. Farmers in Iowa, the top U.S. corn-growing state, intend to set a new record for the state by planting 14.6 million acres, up four percent from 2011.

Growers in Idaho, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota also intend to plant record-

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high acreages.

The largest year -over -year increase is expected in North Dakota, where farmers are recovering from last year’s floods and declared their intentions to plant 3.4 million acres of corn, up 52 percent from last year.

The corn acreage increase, coupled with weather conditions in the Southern Plains resulted in a soybean acreage decrease. U.S. soybean growers intend to plant 73.9 million acres in 2012, down one percent from last year. Affected by the drought conditions that have continued from last year into early March, Texas and Oklahoma farmers plan significant reductions in soybean acreage, ex-

pecting to dedicate 24 and 15 percent fewer acres respectively to the crop this year. These decreases are offset by acreage increase in other states, such as New York and North Dakota, where farmers are expected to set new records.

Prospective Plantings provides the first official, survey based estimates of U.S. farmers’ 2012 planting intentions. NASS’s acreage estimates are based on surveys conducted during the first two weeks of March from a sample of more than 84,500 farm operators across the United States.

Prospective Plantings and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

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pressed air tank is aimed at the weeds growing near the bases of corn plants. To determine at what point in the crop cycle this weed control was most effective, sandblasting was performed from the one- to five-leaf stages of corn growth.

Some test crops received second and third treatments of abrasion.

The corn plants were unaffected by the procedure, while the weeds were eliminated with varying degrees of success. This research found that multiple sandblasting at the one- and five-leaf or the one-, three-, and five-leaf stages produced consistently high levels of weed control throughout the growing season. Single applications or multiple applications of grit at other times in the

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY AREA MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M. 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 Construction Equipment: Cat IT 28G; Cat IT 28F loader; 1998 Athey 7-12D Force-Feed; Loader, JD diesel; Komatsu PC300 Excavator; 1997 Gradall G3WD Excavator; Lord 30'X30" port. Hyd., Screen Plant, 3X7 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; 2001 JF 310G backhoe, E-hoe, 4X4 5104 hrs; 1974 Case 580B 2wd, T/L/B, ext-hoe, cab, GP front bucket; Komatsu 320 wheel loader; Kawasaki 90 wheel loader Big Trucks: 1995 IH Tandem log truck w/prentice loader; 2002 IH 4300 S/A dump/plow truck, Stainless Henderson dump; 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, Diesel; 2003 IH Paystar 5600 4X4 S/A, plow/wing/dump/sander truck; 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; Astro Mini Vans Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Cat 267B Track SSL; Bobcat T250 Track SSL, Bucket, Forks; 1993 Case 1845C Skid Steer, G.P. bucket, 2900 hrs; 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; 2011 20' tilt top trailer 7 ton; 2012 Lawn mower trailer; 2012 20' Skid steer trailer 14000LB GVW; 1992 Trailer King 24'; 1993 Ford L9000 SA Dump, air breaks, 796K 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; IR Air compressor 185CFM Deutz Diesel; 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; Craftsman bench grinder; Duracraft bench top drill press; Rockwell pedestal grinder; Pedestal drill press; 3' Brinley aerator/seeder; (2) 5 gal gas cans; 5 gal Kerosene can; BAC parts washer; Homelite chainsaw; Rockwell Table saw; (11) Rubber wheel stops; 1" Delta belt sander; Delta band saw; MTD Rototiller 5hp; Fimco boom sprayer

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Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8:00 A.M. GERRY RODEO GROUNDS Cars, Trucks, Heavy Equipment, Farm Tractors & Machinery

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6502 Barber Hill Rd., Groveland, NY Consignments Welcome!

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; Fiat FR15B loader; Kubota R520 loader; Cat TH63 Telescope forklift; Moffit 3 wheel forklift; Teledyne 3 wheel forklift; 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; JD 570A Motor Grader; Champion Motor Grader Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Bobcat T190; Case 430; Skid Steer Hydraulic Auger w/4" bit; Skid Loader mount Side shooter Tractors & Compacts: JD 8640 Tractor, 3pt,

PTO; 2010 Bobcat CT335 tractor/loader; Ford 2310; Kubota BX2200 w/mower & loader; JD 5202 w/loader; Kubota B-20 Tractor 4x4 w/ldr; Ford 960; Ford 4000 tractor w/ldr; Deutz DX140, MFWD, Cab; Deutz 6250 MFD, ldr; Kioti tractor/ldr, 4x4, 65 hp; Case Jx70 MFWD; Case 970- needs repair; Case 995; NH TZ25 compact tractor/loader/backhoe; JD 5325 MFWD; JD 4720 MFWD w/loader; Agco DT200 MFWD Farm Equipment & supplies: Gehl Round Baler; NH 256 Rake; NH 56 Rake; NH 163 Tedder; JD 1470 Discbine; Double Rake hitch; Brillion 15' Cultimulcher; Brillion seeder; Jay Lor mixer wagon Big Trucks: 2000 GMC 6500, 6 wheel dump truck; 1995 Ford F-350 Mechanics truck Vehicles: 2006 Toyota Pickup; 2006 Chevy Tahoe, 4dr, loaded; 2006 Ford F-250 Pickup w/plow Lots of New and Used Trailers: 34' gooseneck trailer, 24,000 GVW 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

Buisch Farm Auction Tuesday Evening, May 1st, 6pm Selling Farm Equipment, JD 3020, 4020, round baler, Large quantity new steel, aluminum, & stainless steel

7562 McCarriger Rd., Ovid, NY Some consignments will be added Directions: The Farm is 2 miles South West of Ovid or 21 miles North of Watkins Glenn Notice: Chuck & Nancy are moving off the farm and will sell all of their tools.

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 (200) 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; Cross bed aluminum tool box; (2) down bed tool Boxes; aluminum step/tool box; 5000 Watt Gas Generator; Gas power portable air compressor; Electric portable cable electric air compressor; 60,000 BTU ready heater; 150,000 BTU ready heater; Dewalt miter saw; Husqvarna 51 chain saw; Husqvarna leaf blower; Myers snow plow blade, 7 1/2'; Snow plows; Sickle bar mowers Visit www.teitsworth.com for updated list, pictures and terms.

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Selling: JD 4020 gas, with side console, cab and loader; JD loader; JD 3020 gas; Case 8460 round baler; (4) flat wagons; sickle bar mower; 12' disc; (2) drags; 3pt cultivator; 4B Ford plow; 2 bottom plow; 3 bottom plow; chisel plow; elevator; 3 section roller; 2 heavy bale feeders; several farm gates (some new); two stage snow blower; 6' tow rotary mower; HT fence & supplies Shop tools: Gen- Set; Many hand tools Steel, Aluminum & stainless steel: New full lengths of angle, channel, flat and round steel.

Meat tools: saw; slicer; grinder and much more...

Consignments: JD 850 Tractor; Bobcat 7773 Skid Steer; Bobcat T-190 Skid Steer on tracks Owners: Chuck & Nancy Buisch Terms: Full payment auction day, cash, check, MC/Visa.

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