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by Sally Colby Emmaline Long has always loved sheep, but it wasn’t until she was in the seventh grade that she managed to convince her parents to let her have some. She started with a rather unusual breed — Lincoln Longwools — a breed most people wouldn’t consider.

“We were at the Genesee Country Village and Museum,” said Emmaline, explaining how she started with Lincolns. “They have an agricultural fair in the fall, and a family there had Lincolns. I just fell in love with them.

We started with a few, and now we have about 50. It’s probably the only breed I’ll ever have.”

Lincolns are one of four English longwool sheep breeds; in a group that includes Cotswold, Wensleydale and Leicester Longwool. They originated in Lincolnshire, England, where they thrived on lush pasture. In the early 1800s, Lincolnshire sheep, as they were originally called, were crossed with Leicesters. The resulting lambs were continually selected for rapid gain and meat quality. In the mid-1800s, classes for Lincolns were included in the Royal Show, England’s premier

Lincolns are exhibited with several inches of fleece, but still require preparation before they're shown.

Photos by Sally Colby

agricultural show. This brought new recognition for the breed at a time when wool prices were high.

When Lincolns were introduced in the United States, they were used

primarily in western states to cross with range-type ewes. The resulting lambs were larger, hardier, and had better fleece quality. Lincoln rams weigh an average of 225 to 300 pounds, and ewes average about 200 pounds. Lincoln fleece is long and lustrous, and grows about 12 inches each year. Many breeders, including Emmaline, prefer natural-colored Lincolns, which are seen in an array of shades. “The natural color sheep range from light to completely black,” said Emmaline. “That’s what I like — the real dark ones — I’m trying to breed for those.”

The flock at Orchard View is bred in August for January lambs. “For this show (the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival), all of the lambs have to be born before Feb. 15,” said Emmaline.

“We try to have them born as close to Jan. 1 as possible, so we put the ram in with the ewes in the beginning of August, after the county fair.” The

View each received second place at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, and a pair of ram lambs received first place.

Orchard View also received the premier exhibitor award for black Lincolns.

In addition to exhibiting sheep at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, Emmaline shows her Lincolns at the Genesee County Fair and the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck. She recently started showing at the Big E. “We shear based on our show schedule,” said Emmaline.

“We want to have about 12 weeks of wool growth, which is about one and one half inches. To be ready for the shows, we shear in May and November/ December.” Emmaline says that the main market for her flock’s wool is raw fleeces sought by spinners and others who use the luxurious locks for wool art projects. Although most lambs are sold as purebreds to other breeders, some are sold to the local ethnic market.

In the mid-1800s, classes for Lincolns were included in the Royal Show, England’s premier agricultural show.

Emmaline Long and her father set up a young Lincoln in the show ring at the 2012 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

flock is housed in a converted dairy barn during lambing, but remains on pasture most of the year. Although Emmaline is vigilant about the health care for her flock, she says that in their area, the meningeal worm is a problem because whitetail deer, the host of the meningeal worm, are prevalent.

The family sends wool to Finger Lakes Woolen Mill for processing into batting, and sends pelts to Quakertown, PA, for processing. All of the sheep at Orchard View are registered, and young animals are sold as purebreds for breeding stock. A ram lamb and a ewe lamb from Orchard

As she was growing up, Emmaline was active in 4-H, and she remains involved in both her county and in collegiate 4-H at Cornell University. She’s also on the New York State 4-H Foundation Board.

Emmaline is currently an agricultural science major at Cornell University, concentrating in crop production management. After graduating this spring, she plans to remain at Cornell to pursue a master’s degree. She’d like to work as a crop consultant, perhaps through cooperative extension, after she’s finished with school.

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“Got Property?” presented by local farming group Ways to generate green revenue from your land for bedding, gardens and crops, and pelleted barley for ponds. What’s unique about this ‘green’ revenue venture is that the product the company purchases is something that is readily available but often overlooked: very poor quality, August-cut hay — not hay that you would use for feeding livestock, but hay that contains weeds, brush, even briars — as woody mature stems make the best pellets. By cutting so late in the summer, almost all damage to wildlife is eliminated, as song birds and turkeys are finished nesting, and fawns are up and out of their beds. In addition, grass pellets have almost the same BTUs per pound as wood pellets — without having to cut a tree. For more information, visit EnviroEnergyNY.com.

Sonja Hedlund and Dick Riseling, of the Apple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Education Center, of Callicoon Center, NY, provided very colorful and interesting tables of information on promoting Agri-Tourism — how to use your farm as a farm vacation destination, offering internships to young or inexperienced farm workers, having learning stations set up on all aspects of livestock care and farming, making goat cheese and spinning wool; as well as encouraging the use of solar energy, wind turbine power and other forms of alternative energy.

The afternoon kicked off with a speech given by Cindy Geiger, of the Sullivan County Legislature, who encouraged the group to visit the tables and find out some of the many creative ways farmers and landowners can generate some much-needed cash in a way that will not have a negative impact on their neighbors or on future generations to come.

Jennifer Grossman, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council spoke about the importance of preserving the land base itself and focused on land use tools: Farmers are protected today by the Right To Farm Law, Agricultural Districts, Agricultural Planning and PDR, or Purchased Development Rights, where farmers are not asked to sell their land in order to get equity but rather to sell the rights to develop that land in exchange for income. The premise of the PDR program lies in the consideration of ownership of land to be the possession of a ‘bundle of rights” that are associated with that land, which include the rights to use, possess, develop, lease or sell the land. The PDR program is a voluntary program where a land trust or other such agency makes an offer to the landowner to purchase the development rights on their land. The offer is negotiable and once an agreed price is reached, a permanent deed restriction is placed on the property that is legally binding, and preserves that the parcel will remain agricultural or as open space forever. The deed restriction may also be referred to as a Conservation Easement or an Agricultural Conservation Easement.

Annette Diehl (left) encourages visitors to sample her farm's delicious maple cream on cookies. Diehl's Maple Syrup is a successful value added product to the Diehl Homestead Farm in Callicoon, NY.

The Got Property forum (ways to generate Green revenue on your farm or property) sponsored by the Sullivan County Farm Network was well attended. More than 150 farmers and property owners attended the event, which was held in the Jeffersonville, NY firehouse on Saturday, April 28.

Photos by Judy Van Put

Following Jennifer’s talk was Dick Riseling, of Apple Pond Farm and the Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development who gave a passionate talk about the importance of renewable energy and provided impressive statistics on how easily farmers and landowners can reduce their energy use, make their homes healthier and safer and most importantly, pay for the energy efficiency improvements from the energy savings they earn. For more information about this important program, please visit www.nyserda.org/ GreenNY or call 1-977-NYSMART. The final presenter was Harry Edwards, of Haygrove, NY, who gave a slide presentation on the use of High

Tunnels for vegetable and plant production.

Other participants included Chris Tsimpidis, of Beven Forestry, Livingston Manor, NY; Cheyenne Miller of Root & Roost Farm, White Sulphur Springs, NY; Jen McGlashen of Channery Hill Farm and CSA, Callicoon Center, NY; John Gordon (meat chickens) from Broken Fiddle Farm, Hawley, PA; Jessica Gibbons, beef farmer; Kate Kennedy, B&B; Jim Kile, Sullivan County Beekeepers Association, Honey Run Apiaries, Woodbourne, NY; and Jennifer Mall, Agricultural Planner Division of Planning, Sullivan County for Funding and Grants.

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by Judy Van Put On Saturday, April 28, more than 150 farmers and landowners gathered at the firehouse in Jeffersonville, NY, for the Sullivan County Farm Network’s forum on rural economic development — ways to generate “green” revenue from the land. The goal of the forum was to inform farmers and landowners how to utilize their property in new and innovative ways to make extra money in a manner that is healthy and helpful to the environment. The forum was offered to the public for free, and included many interesting displays and tables of information as well as informative talks by those skilled in a number of different backgrounds.

Doug Diehl, of Friendly Acres Farm, Callicoon, NY, manned a table filled with various sizes and types of Christmas trees, and explained that raising the trees is an easy way to make some extra revenue, as the amount of land required can range from just a small plot of extra space in the backyard to a large acreage commitment; one could raise approximately 800 trees per acre.

Depending on the time involved and initial investment a prospective tree grower desired, a 12-inch seedling could be purchased for about a dollar apiece, for from 25 on up to 10,000 seedlings — and would grow into a Christmas tree size for sale in about seven to eight years. A transplant is a slightly more money but has a twoyear jump on the seedling.

Maintenance requires good deer fencing, especially for growing fir trees, and trimming and shaping of the trees starting around the end of July/early August into April.

Michele Armour and Rob Bruce were on hand manning the table for Rosehaven Alpacas, Callicoon, NY. The couple was living in New York City and were looking for a weekend place in the mountains of upstate New York. They found their dream place, 40 acres between Callicoon and Jeffersonville.

Shortly afterward, the couple decided to look for a way to make a living in the country, and wound up finding their niche in raising alpacas.

Mary Tonjes, of Tonjes Farm Dairy, Jeffersonville, NY, focused on the great strides in cheesemaking, yogurts (including a newly launched project, Greek yogurt), kefirs and the like at her family’s dairy. Tonjes cheese and dairy products have become very popular in local grocery stores and markets. Mary credits the farm’s success to hard work and always ‘staying ahead’ of what’s coming on the market.

Another new venture combining traditional and new innovations for extra money is the idea of raising grass hay for the production of grass pellets, which are becoming a popular new product for fuel. Enviro Energy LLC is located in Unadilla, NY, and manufactures several products including wood and grass pellet fuel, pelleted mulch

Central New York Fiber Festival set June 9 and 10 Fiber, anyone?

The Central New York (CNY) Fiber Artists and Producers Fiber Festival will be held in Bouckville, NY, on June 9 and 10. There will be over 40 vendors offering yarn, wool, farm products, and fiber equipment. In addition, there will be animals, children’s activities, workshops and demonstrations.

Wool production in New York State in 2010 was 245,000 pounds, according to the U.S. Agriculture statistics Service. Add to that fiber from alpacas, llamas, rabbits, goats, and exotic animals such as camels, buffalo, and yak, and you have a LOT of yarn!!

There seems to have been an explosion of knitters, spinners, weavers, felters and other practitioners of the fiber arts in recent years. Guilds are springing up in every part of the country.

Getting fiber from local farm to local artist can sometimes be tricky, however.

Enter the CNY Fiber Artists and Producers, and the annual fiber fair

they host in Bouckville, NY. The fair had humble beginnings, held for two years in conjunction with the Madison County Fair, with a handful of fiber vendors. It became obvious early on that a larger site was needed, according to organizer Pamela Haendle.

“Our hope was to showcase fiber animals and the products that can be produced from them,” said Pam. “We saw a need for a local festival that would highlight the many fiber producers in our area, and connect their products with local fiber enthusiasts.”

Pam obviously had the right idea.

The first year at the site in Bouckville, over 45 vendors sold a variety of fiber, fiber-related, and farm products to over 600 attendees, in spite of a rainy weekend. There were workshops offered, as well as food, and children’s activities. Animals, including sheep, alpacas, goats, llamas, and rabbits were on display.

The Central New York Fiber Festival includes fun activities for people of all ages. This child bottle fed an animal at a previous Fiber Fest.

Photo courtesy of Mary Eidt, CNY Fiber Artists and Producers

This year’s festival will be held on June 9 and 10, at the Butternut Campground, on Route 20, in Bouckville, NY. Workshops will again be offered, as will children’s activities, and maybe a few new surprises.

“We hope to grow every year, but don’t want to lose our hometown feel,” says

Pam. “If we can educate the general public about our animals, and provide an enjoyable afternoon for people interested in the fiber arts and local farm producers, we will achieve our goal.”

Visit the group’s website at www.cnyfiber.org for more information on the organization and this year’s festival.

Governor Cuomo announces FreshConnect grants 34 projects feature creative, local solutions to improve access to fresh, healthy food Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on May 3 announced FreshConnect grants to 34 projects around the state that will increase access to New York farm products for residents in low-income

and underserved areas.

“This is really a win-win situation for farmers and for families across the state as we try to provide more access and easier access to locally grown, fresh farm products,” Governor Cuomo said. “These FreshConnect grants will support creative solutions

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to get New York farm products to underserved areas of the state, creating new economic opportunities for our farmers while, at the same time, providing healthy options for more New Yorkers.”

Almost 1.5 million New Yorkers live in areas with limited supermarket access. Expanding access to fresh food in underserved communities has been shown to both improve nutrition and lower costs related to obesity and dietrelated disease, while also fostering community and economic development. Governor Cuomo launched the FreshConnect program last year to create new farmers’ markets and support existing markets that provided fresh produce to high-need areas. With this round of funding, the program will have helped a total of 48 projects throughout the state bring New York farm products to communities in need.

The Governor expanded the FreshConnect Program this year to support not only farmers’ markets, but other creative solutions to improve access to fresh, locally produced food by low-income or underserved communities. As a result, the program received over 121 proposals and is providing funding to the top projects that exhibit local innovative solutions to connect communities in need with New York farm products. Examples of funded projects include: • Farmers’ markets and youth-operated farm stands that will be created or expanded to better serve low-income residents in food deserts • Subsidized Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares or lowincome CSA programs that will intro-

duce over 100 new families to weekly deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables • The introduction of EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) services for the first time at 13 farmers’ markets to allow these farmers markets to accept Food Stamps, along with plans to increase Food Stamp purchases through promotion and incentives • Free transportation services to help increase traffic at existing markets and allow those with limited resources an opportunity to attend and shop at a farmers’ market • Improving distribution of locally grown, fresh food to food pantries and congregate feeding programs Applicants received extra points in the competitive ranking process for including a food donation program in their proposed project. As a result, nearly all recipients of FreshConnect funding will be coordinating a local food donation program to connect food pantries or food banks with New York farm products, as part of their funded project. All FreshConnect projects will accept Food Stamps, if applicable, and are encouraged to accept Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Fruit & Vegetable Checks, Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition coupons, to ensure that all citizens have access to fresh fruits and vegetables, regardless of income.

The FreshConnect program is administered through a partnership between the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Empire State Development, and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

Cover photo by Sally Colby Emmaline Young, of Orchard View Farms, has been raising and showing natural-colored Lincoln sheep since seventh grade.

Perrysburg Barn Buddies 4-H Club Bona-Responds designated March 31 as “International Service Day — a day to do good deeds all around the world” and members of the Perrysburg Barn Buddies 4-H Club, from Perrysburg, NY, were called into action. Bona-Responds is a volunteer group formed at St. Bonaventure University open to all St. Bona’s students, staff, faculty, friars, sisters, alumni, friends and community

members. Bona-Responds was formed in the weeks after the Hurricane Katrina. Its purpose is to help others. In addition to responding to the Hurricane Katrina victims they have responded to disasters in Buffalo, and in Enterprise, AL and to organizations closer to home in Olean.

The members of the Perrysburg Barn Buddies 4-H Club in Cattaraugus

From left to right are Katelyn Mesch, Emilee Vassallo, Megan Stang, Hayley Stang, Katie Stang, Daniel Stang, Keenan Tadt.

Shown left to right are Aaron North, Anna North, Megan Stang, Katie Stang, Keenan Tadt, Hayley Stang, Daniel Stang and Emilee Vassallo.

County spent the afternoon at Nash Hill whose slogan is “Learn By Doing” and Equestrian Center helping their its motto is “To Make The Best Better”.

Therapeutic Riding Program. Some of The four H’s stand for Head, Heart, the members groomed, clipped and Hands, and Health. As part of the 4-H bathed a few horses while others Pledge, members pledge their “.. Hands cleaned and oiled saddles and cleaned for larger service, my Health for better helmets. Equine Assisted Therapeutic living, For my club, my community, my Riding provides benefits for individuals country, and my world.” Community that are physically and/or emotionally Service projects are always an imporhandicapped or challenged. Amy North, tant part of any 4-H program across the director of the program was very appre- State and Nation. For further information on 4-H in Cattaraugus County, ciative and thankful for the help.

4-H is a youth group for ages 5- 19, contact 699-2377 ext 120.

USDA to conduct survey on cattle inventories the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual producer or operation can be identified,”

he said.

NASS will publish survey results in the semi-annual Cattle report on July 20. These and all NASS reports are

available online at www.nass.usda.gov. For more information, call the NASS New York Field Office at 800-821-1276.

GLCI writing contest The Steering Committee of the New York State Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) is once again sponsoring a writing contest for students, farmers, and others. The purpose of the contest is to promote managed grazing. Up to four individuals will be eligible to win $250 each for their submissions. Authors will be judged in one of the following age categories — 15 to 20, 21 to 25, and 25

and older.

Articles should be about a farm that is utilizing managed grazing and focus on at least one of the following four benefits: 1) animal health and wellbeing; 2) environmental quality; 3) economic improvement; or 4) farm family quality of life. Also authors should explain how the farms have utilized technical assistance available from either a GLCI grazing specialist, or

their local USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), county Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) office, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) office, or some other source.

Articles should be no longer than two pages long, typed using Arial 10 point font and line spacing of 1.5. Margins should be set at 1 inch. Photos are encouraged. Authors must agree that articles and photos submitted become the property of the GLCI Steering Committee, and may be reprinted in various newsletters, farm periodicals, and on websites as a method of promoting good grazing management and the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Please fill out and sign the release form below, and include with your submission.

Professional writers are not allowed to submit articles for consideration. To submit an article, send it to GLCI Coordinator Karen Hoffman at Karen.hoffman2@ny.usda.gov or by postal mail at 99 N. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815 by Aug. 1, 2012.

Contest results will be announced by Sept. 15.

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ALBANY, NY — In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its semi-annual Cattle Survey. The agency will ask producers about their beef and dairy cattle inventories, calf crop and cattle on feed operations. NASS will publish the resulting statistics in the semi-annual Cattle report on July 20.

Producers should receive the survey questionnaire in late June and can respond via the Internet as well as by mail or fax. Those who do not respond in one of those ways will have the opportunity for a telephone or personal interview.

“In New York, we will contact approximately 250 of the larger beef and dairy cattle operations,” said King Whetstone, director of NASS’s New York Field Office. “The semi-annual surveys enable NASS to provide timely, accurate and unbiased data that all sectors of the U.S. beef industry can use.”

“Once published, the information will help producers determine production and marketing strategies and plan purchases and capital investments,” he explained. Processors, warehouse and storage companies and the transportation sector rely on the reports to anticipate future volume.

Whetstone noted that, as is the case with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by Federal law. “NASS safeguards

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New York Beef Junior Preview Show The New York Beef Junior Preview Show will be sponsored by the New York Junior Beef Producers on June 2 and 3, at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, Lockport, NY. This competition is open to any youth age 21 and under who currently own or lease a beef animal. This is a preview show, and will kick start the show season for the year 2012! Showmanship is on Saturday at 1 p.m., and the Breed Show is on Sunday at 10 a.m.

Hopefully all can attend, as we are hoping to have lots of press and VIP’s.

Entry fee of $15 for each class. No charge for showmanship. You need to be a member of the New York Junior Beef Producers to participate. Membership fee is $10 per year. Include membership with your entry.

Classes are as follows: Showmanship: Mandatory (ages as of Jan. 1, 2012) Showmanship is on Saturday starts at 1 p.m.! NO FIT Division winners will fit in the ring

and then show for Grand Champion Showman.

Class 1: Under 9 years Class 2: 9 to 14 Class 3: 15 to 21 Heifers: Class 4: Junior Calf (born after Jan. 1, 2012) Class 5: Senior Calf (born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011) Class 6: Summer Yearling (born May 1 to Aug. 31, 2011) Class 7: Jr. Yearling (born Jan. 1 to April 30, 2011) Class 8: Sr Yearling ( born May 1 – Dec 31, 2010) Class 9: Cow/Calf Class 10: Male Calves (bull or steer) born after Jan. 1, 2012 Class 11: Market Steers Judging Contest for pee wees, juniors, seniors and adults — Saturday afternoon, with prizes presented Saturday evening at 7 p.m.

Catered Dinner — Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. $9 per attendee, paid in advance with your registration.

Junior Meeting — Saturday evening at 7:15 p.m.

Educational Program – Sunday at 8 a.m.

Exhibitors must currently own or lease the animal that they are showing.

Proper registration papers or lease agreement (if applicable) should be presented to the registration committee at check in. Bedding (bark) will be provided by Hartland Farms. Animals must tie in the barn, and slots will be assigned as you arrive.

Animals may come in on Friday, June 1, but should arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, and may leave after the show is completed.

Health Requirements: Consult a New York State veterinarian for current health requirements for cattle exhibited at New York State fairs. Health papers are good for the entire New York show season. (must be dated after May 1).

Questions? Contact Jeanne White 607-423-4888, Jeanne@SimmeValley.com or Mike Shanahan at 518-5988869, info@cattlepromotions.com or Kathie Librock at RKLibrockFarm@yahoo.com.

BQA in a Day scheduled in Wyoming County Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and record keeping. The goal of this program is to maximize consumer confidence and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer’s attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of beef and beef products. Many beef

cattle buyers, feeders, packers, and retail outlets are requiring that the beef they purchase be produced by BQA certified cattle producers. Also, most “added value” sale opportunities for feeder and stocker cattle require BQA certification.

The North West New York Team is planning a BQA in a Day training on June 16. Registration for the workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 4377 Rt. 78, Hermitage, NY. The classroom portion of

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the training will begin at 10 a.m.; time will be available for the test.

After lunch the group will relocate to a farm for the chute side portion of the training. The event should wrap up by 2:30 p.m.

Cost for the training is $20 which includes a BQA manual; additional family/farm members are $10. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Registration is required. Space is limited so register early.

By attending the day’s training, a beef producer will be level 1 certified. By having a signed Veterinarian Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) form, a producer will be certified at level 2. He or she will have the opportunity to purchase a farm sign verifying the BQA certification. To register for the event, send a check payable to CCE and mail to Cathy Wallace, 420 E. Main St, Batavia, NY 14020, or call her at 585-3433040 x138. For questions, please call Nancy Glazier at 585-3157746. The Beef Quality Assurance Program is supported by The Beef Checkoff.

Source: Ag Focus, May 2012

All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale report On an exceptionally cold night, a standing room only crowd came to buy quality bulls and heifers at the recent New York Beef Producer’s All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale on April 27 at the Empire Farm Days site in Seneca Falls. After enjoying a bite to eat, put on by the NYBPA Juniors, the buyers went to work bidding on the 20 yearling bulls, 14 yearling heifers and new this year two Cow/calf pairs that we had to offer.

Dick Tracy, from Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange called the sale.

The average price paid for these bulls and heifers is in table below. The high selling bull was a Hereford consigned by Chris Dermody, Linwood, NY, and purchased by

Steve Schneckenburger, Leroy, NY, for $2,450. The high selling heifer was an Angus consignment by Big Stoney Farms, Greene, NY, and purchased by Jonathan Wasson, Burdett, NY, for $1,575. The high selling Cow/calf pair from consignment Windy Point Angus, Potsdam, NY, was purchased by Jeffery Harris, Auburn, NY, for $1,500. The overall Sale Average was $1,504.17.

A complete list of buyers and the sale results by breed can be viewed on our website at www.nybpa.org under the Sales Committee tab. We appreciate and say “Thank You” to all who came out and supported this sale. For any additional information on the

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President Mike Shanahan (518) 598-8869 • mike@cattlepromotions.com Vice President Doug Giles Annual (845) 235-3789 • dncgiles@verizon.net Female Secretary/Treasurer Sale 2nd Robert Groom Saturday (315) 573-2569 • robert@angus.us in May www.NY-ANGUS.com

Mark McCullouch 428 Vanderhoff Road Millport, NY 14864 Cell: 607-738-2035 • Fax: 607-795-5847

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sale contact Robert Groom at 315-5732569.

We thank the Lott Family for letting us use their facilities to host our Annual Sale.

A standing room only crowd showed up at the recent New York Beef Producer’s All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale held in Seneca Falls.

Photo courtesy of Brenda Bippert, NYBPA Executive Secretary

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McConnell Forage side dump wagon 14 foot long $4,000. 315-688-4488.(NY) JOHN DEERE 4020 power shift, turbo, steel wheels, good condition $7,500. Landscapers Joy 2 wheeled barrow. 315-5952875.(NY) JOHN DEERE 30-20 tractor, diesel, 15-538 tires, 1 remote, canopy top, 5,900 hours 1970 $8,500. PTO original runs ex. 860301-2694.(CT) 346 JD BALER with kicker excellent condition, always stored inside $6,000. NH 166 Inverter with extension $3,000. Kuhn tedder $2,000. 315-776-8623.(NY) SUN RECUMBENT bicycle, like new cond., make offer. WANTED: Fertile Peafowl hatching eggs. Hatching any kinds of eggs. No Sunday calls. Yates County, NY. 607-243-7119 I HAVE ONE Goodyear 20.8-38 tire mounted on a double bevel rim 70% tread. Nice shape. Asking $475. Call 315-2259882.(NY) VALMETAL STATIONARY TMR mixer, poly liner, 10HP motor, digital scales, four auger with knives for long hay, excellent condition $10,000. 315-368-4462.(NY) BARLEY for sale approximately 20 tons.

Yates County, NY. 315-536-4589 WANTED: Ford pickup for parts 99 or newer diesel any condition. 585-5264785.(NY)

4440 JOHN DEERE with 4 post canopy 20.8x38 tires 5,900 hours $19,500. 518638-8724.(NY)

MACK R TANDEM 20’ silage- grain body with hydraulic tailgate, 5sp., 300hp., new paint V.G. 315-730-1334.(NY)

FARMALL S A restored, new battery, paint, decals, cultivators, front rear PTO pulley, like new $3,000. obo. 716-942-3994.(NY)

FORD 7710 4X4 early model, full cab 16x4, tran. 100hp. stock, original owner, also 3 feeder wagons 7x20, good condition. 315-398-9211.(NY)

12 WEEK OLD feeder piglets Berkshire X, 3 males, 2 females $85.00 each. St. Johnsville, NY. 518-258-5645 AKC MALE German Shepherd, West German showline. Obedience trained, protective, red/black 3y.o. invisible fence/crate trained. Beef sides $1.85/pound. 585-5899188.(NY)

PAIR 20.8X38 tire tubes for duals $100.

6”x21’ auger no motor as new NH 718 chopper hay head $800. 607-7763606.(NY) SHAVER HD10 post pounder excellent condition, minimally used $2,600. obo.

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65 High Pressure Sodium Lights, 110 or 220, 250 or 400 watts, for shop or barns, $100.00/each or make offer. 315-7377859(NY)

10F BUSH HOG 3PH. mower, NI 3626 260B spreader, NI 323 1-Row corn picker, M-W Gravity wagon. 8x18 steel wagon.

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NH 782 TWO heads 30 inch corn and six foot pickup, 1,000 RPM, PTO, electric controls, Western, NY. 585-547-9573

WANTED: Used aluminum cattle trailer, prefer 16 footer. 315-346-6488.(NY)

JOHN DEERE count baler 446 4x4 ex. kept inside $7,500. 845-778-7080.(NY)

GRAVITY BOX with auger on JD gear kept under cover, also Chevy C60 with silage body hydraulic tailgate 607-627-6637.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 638 round baler 4x4, used very little, shed kept, like new $8,000.

Agco-3715 manure spreader, brand new $7,000. 607-656-4568.(NY) PUREBRED REGISTERED Saanen breeding buck, 2yrs. old, proven breeder, good temperment. Very nice pedigree $400. 585-659-2936.(NY) GA6000 TWIN rotary hay rake, Kuhn, excellent condition $10,000. or trade for Holstein cattle. 716-457-3124.(NY) 70+ PURE BRED Holstein cows, herd dispersal, all ages and stages of lactation, good solid cows. Call Billy $1,500. Obo. 413-967-9497.(MA)

TOP QUALITY Hampshire Berkshire open bred Gilts, also Yorkshire Berkshire Chester White Boars. Jim Parlett York County, PA. 717-862-3610 FARMALL 340 Tractor, fast hitch,fenders, new 13.6-36 tires, narrow front, good TA, power steering, live hydraulics and PTO, asking $2,995. 315-942-4069.(NY) NH DISCBINE 1431 13’ re-conditioned field ready $8,000. or best offer. 607-3167449.(NY) WANTED: Ribstone silo staves and four door fronts or 14x50 silo. 315-3603755.(NY)

JD 720-D Project or parts $1,000. Excavator Bantam model C451 extra buckets $8,500. Int. 84 hydro. tractor $6,500. Lisle, NY. 607-692-3644 HUSKY 3,000 gallon spreader 21.5x16.1 tires, CV PTO, lights, new discharge pipe, spare tire, good condition $10,500. obo.

716-864-1562.(NY) 700 GAL. ZERO Super Cooler bulk tank with auto wash available June 1st. 607525-6417. (NY) BRILLION 4 ROW cultivator $1,500. 17x32 Harvester silo with auger and motor $2,000. obo, two Gandy applicators $250.

716-537-9769.(NY) JD FLAIL CHOPPER- JD 145 plow parts new- JD corn planter parts new- Seed corn plates. 315-253-9578.(NY) WANTED: 2 Row 3 PT. hitch corn planter and 3 row spring plow 3PT. hitch- 12” post hole digger 3PT. hitch. 508-987-0255.(MA) WANTED 8’ Brillion double roll cultipacker, must be in good condition. Call daytime 607-264-3784.(NY) GUERNSEY COW 3 years old, registered, fresh March Brown Swiss semen Old Mil WDE Supreme. 518-993-4981.(NY) FOUR JOHN DEERE 1240 corn runner shoes $100. International two row tractor corn planter. Field ready $300. 203-2692449.(CT)

GEHL CHOPPERS 1260 and 1265 corn and grass heads, NH 1411 disc mower, IH 800 corn planter round bale shear. 802595-3741.(VT)

IH 4-ROW cultivator fits Farmall Super-C very rare 2-row for parts, also bean pullers and potato hillers $600. for all. 315-4970323.(NY)

ROUND BALE CHOPPER not shedder trailer type preferred, also 2RN pull type corn sheller, good condition Troy, NY. 518279-3241

GREEN HOUSE 32’X42’, shade, cloth, fan and cages $1,000. 1978 IH dump truck 16’ rebuilt engine DT466 $5,000. 518-6388291.(NY)

12’ INTERNATIONAL Transport disc with hydraulic cylinder. 12’ Allis Chalmers disc with hydraulic cylinder $1,800. and $1,000.

Call 518-762-1811.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 1010 diesel Industrial with loader, runs good, very good undercarriage, shed kept $5,000. Reddick Parish, NY. 315-625-7373

14’ SINGLE CABLE ring drive unloader double auger tripod and cable also available. No Sunday calls please. 315-5360512.(NY)

DISMANTLING old barn two story, old boards beams available, weathered boards. 518-686-5418.(NY)

GEHL 970 self unloading wagon, 3 beaters in very good condition with 3 extra new beaters $4,500. 607-648-9533.(NY) 2 YEAR OLD Black Pony Gelding was driven to school $350. Emanuel Stoltzfus 707 Thompson Rd. Little Falls, NY 13365.

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Call after 8pm. 413-648-9676.(MA)

18 WEEK OLD chickens, brown egg layers $6.50 each. No Sunday calls please, Chester Hoover. 607-243-8747.(NY)

HESSTON 4X4 square baler, works good, don’t need anymore reason for selling, has operator parts and service manuals, some parts. 315-436-5484.(NY)

ROUND WIRE corn crib with roof 14’ wide 16’ high $600. obo. 315-539-3621.(NY) LILLISTON 6200 Edible bean combine, stored inside, good shape $2,000. 315591-0270.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 474 haybine, good condition, shed kept. $3,500. 860-6497252.(CT)

JD HAYBINE NH hayrake Farmall A w/sickle bar mower wood trailer 8’ disc exc. cond. barn cleaner chute. 315-3371499.(NY) CEMENT MIXER, 13HP. Honda, hyd. drive, 2” ball hitch $550. JD 1240 Corn planter, field ready $575. 315-536-1091.(NY)

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This program is open to all County Fairs in New York State. The New York Beef Producers’ Association will sponsor the Supreme Champion Beef Female by donating a chair. County Fair Agents must contact Brenda Bippert by phone at 716-870-2777 or e-mail nybeefproducers@aol.com to request a sponsorship.

A special invite to the winner to join other County Supreme Champions to compete at “The New York State Supreme Champion Beef Female Show” at the New York State Fair, on Beef Day, Tuesday Aug. 28, at 4 p.m.

The State Supreme Champion will receive $1,000, this is sponsored by Purina. We will also reward a Reserve Champion which will receive $500. ***New this year a Fitting Clinic by Kirt Stierwalt, will be offered before the Show at the State Fair on Aug. 28. Fitting Demostration/Clinic, time to be announced soon.

Offical rules: • You must be a member of either the NYBPA or NYJBPA. • Ownership of animals should be dated no later than May 1 of the current year.

• Competition is open to all beef breed females, Purebred or Commercial, including cow/calf (calf can be male or female). At State Fair competition cow/calf must compete as pair and calf must nurse in show ring.

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Fairs will apply when determining their female Supreme Champion. For those counties that don’t offer an Open Beef Show and only offer a youth (including 4-H, FFA or exhibitors under 21 years of age)beef program the qualifier may be given to the youth female Supreme Champion.

• The Judges decision will be final decision.

• An individual beef female entry can only win one (1) chair. In the event the same Beef Female wins a Supreme Champion at another County Fair, the Judge must pick a Reserve Champion which will receive the chair and honors to compete at State Fair.

• An exhibitor can have numerous candidates for State Supreme.

• You then are invited for competition at The New York State Fair in Syracuse, on Beef Day, Aug. 28, 2012.

All contestants will compete for “The New York State Supreme Champion Beef Female”.

• This Special Event is a ONE DAY Show and is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. in the Beef Barn.

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Familiar or loaded words

by Steve Suther By its simplest definition, a cliché is something you have heard before.

Writers are taught to avoid using them unless it is with a twist or to “shine new light on” something previously unexplored or even imagined.

That takes a lot of work and besides, there are reasons to use a few

clichés. Just so they don’t devolve into buzz words meant only to trip emotional triggers.

It goes without saying that you should know your cowherd like a well-worn phrase. Not to mention your bull battery, health program and weaning plan.

Sometimes it’s just more effective to refer to ideas with familiar phrases rather than reinventing the prover-

bial wheel.

We say “aim high” rather than pointing out that every cowherd is moving in some genetic direction, toward either better or lower quality beef, and it pays to aim high. Raising cattle with no goals is just going through the motions.

We talk about “adding value” to reference the predictable genetics in using registered bulls,

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“Partnering in retained ownership” is just a way to bring up the possible risk sharing you can get into with a feeding partner as calves are finished and value realized.

The ideas we bring up often include the goal of doing business so that you can profit as well as the next partner in the food chain, and we may even call it “winwin.” Just because you know these concepts does not make them stale from excessive familiarity.

On the other hand,

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in between. where Across-breed expected progeny differences (EPDs) can help compare bulls from different breeds, but they can’t change the fact that calves may favor one parent or the other.

DNA-marker -assisted selection has been held up as anything from a not-yet-ready tool to a silver bullet for the beef industry.

Time out: we’ve heard a long list of things that are “not a silver bullet,” so we should think about what a silver bullet IS: mythologically, it’s what can kill a werewolf. In modern usage, it’s a hypothetical cure-all. DNA testing in cattle should not be called a silver bullet.

But it can tell you more about your herd than any other tool outside of detailed individual records that extend through the feedlot and packinghouse.

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Call it a truth or a cliché, but it is both.

Your bottom line depends on measuring and then acting on the knowledge.

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

Get involved in our Annual events, such as the All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale, Empire Farm Days (the Beef BBQ), Beef Day at the New York State Fair, our New York State Supreme Beef Female Show, New York State Farm Show, and our Annual Meeting, Banquet and Conferences. These are great times to meet other producers around the state and talk with them and share ideas.

You will receive a bimonthly newsletter, informing you on upcoming events and issues that have happened and things we as a group are doing to help promote Beef in New York. Our application is in this issue and also available on our website at www.nybpa.org. If you have any questions feel free to contact Brenda Bippert at nybeefproducers@aol.com.

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people also use clichés to push our buttons, out of spite or to put down ideas that work against their opinions.

Buzz words exist to hide or confuse the truth. That’s how we get phrases like “pink slime,” or when we hear “factory” applied to family farms, when people would rather act as a mob than communicate.

Cliché is a lot like conventional wisdom: what we know, what rings true.

But do we really know if these things are true, or just legendary?

There’s the black-hided herd of unknown genetics that finally gets feedlot and carcass data and it shows an average daily gain (ADG) better than 4 pounds (lb.) and 70 percent qualifying for a premium brand. Then there’s the other side of that coin with a 2.8-lb.

ADG and 30 percent discounts. The truth is probably somewhere in between.

Just like in those stories about crossbreeding on the one hand (“free lunch”) and straightbreeding (ignorant of the above) on the other.

The truth is some-

Reputation and quality bulls, breed success Trowbridge Farms held their 14th Annual Bull Sale on Saturday May 5, in which 43 bulls sold for an average of $3,495. Cattlemen from all over New York and other parts of the east coast gathered in the Finger Lakes region of the state with hopes of choosing their next herd sire. A family operation that has been breeding Angus cattle for more than 50 years, Trowbridge Farms is known for their reputation of customer service and quality cattle.

Mainly consisting of Angus bulls, the sale also had Red Angus and Herefords. Thirtyeight bulls sold within New York and others

went to Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia.

Trowbridge Farms, located in the eastern

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The New York Beef Producers’ Association invites has announced the following upcoming events for 2012.

• May 19: Jr. BQA Training, Brookefield Farm, Granville, NY • June 2-3: NYJBPA Preview Show, Lockport, NY • June 9: NYBPA Council Meeting, Syracuse, NY • June 15-17: Walton Regional Livestock Show, Delaware County Fairgrounds • June 16: BQA in a Day, Herkimer, NY • Aug. 7-9: Empire Farm Days, Cattle Display and Beef BBQ • Aug. 28: Beef Day and Supreme Beef Female Show, New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY • Sept. 14: Cow Power XL Sale, Millbrook, NY • Sept. 22: Tullyfergus Joint Production Sale, Lyons, NY. • Oct. 3-7: Ohio Beef Tour, Contact Mike Baker at 607-255-5923 for details.

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The recent Annual Bull Sale at Trowbridge Farms featured the sale of 43 bulls selling for an average of $3,495.

Photo courtesy of Mike Shanahan

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Energy Challenge Seminar On Saturday, May 5, I was a speaker at the Sustainable Otsego Conference in Cooperstown, NY. This day-long seminar centered on the theme: “Meeting the Energy Challenge for Otsego County: Local Solutions, Local Control, Local Jobs.” Over 100 people attended, filling up Templeton Hall.

The general consensus of those in attendance was that the speakers did a great job in the allotted six hours, covering many aspects of conservation and renewable energy. According to conference coordinator Adrian Kuzminski, “We looked at everything from the big picture to nuts and bolts. I believe a lot of new information was brought together in one place and shared with our local community for the first time in a systematic way”.

Both speakers and attendees at large felt that local control over our resources is ever more important, and that our communities should have a central role to play in deciding public policy on environmental matters. This is not about undermining property rights, but about protecting them.

That’s also the best way to protect the environment and our resources. If corporations and governments can come in and do as they please, we will be the victims, not the beneficiaries, and our resources will be lost, not protected.

Introductory speaker was Carl Seeley, Professor of Economics at Hartwick College in Oneonta. Carl stressed the relationship between energy and money, something we’re all painfully aware of these days. He wanted us to be aware that all our energy comes from the sun, directly or indirectly.

He discussed how energy is lost with each successive step up the food chain.

Dealing with the theme of reducing energy consumption, Robert Walsh and Mike Fuller represented NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). They talked about the great opportunities to minimize energy losses from homes and other buildings through improved insulation, use of energy-star rated appliances. They stressed the need to replace “old-fashioned” incandescent light bulbs with mini-spiral fluorescent bulbs; the “curly” bulbs function on a small fraction of the electricity required by the older style which generate as much heat as light.

Other speakers dealt with using wood waste as well as baled weeds or vegetation with little or no livestock feed value. These materials are pelletized and burned in pellet furnaces and offer the purchaser a very reasonably priced BTU. My assigned topic was locally produced biodiesel, and I discussed this subject using hands-on experiences with our group, Mohawk Biofuels Cooperative, Inc (MBCI). MBCI was chartered as a corporation on Feb. 29, 2008 by New York’s Department of State. When Adrian asked me to coordinate any power-point presentation with one of the conference organizers, I told him that my visual aids would be something akin to old-fashioned fourth-grade show-and-tell. He said, “Good… there’s less chance of something going wrong”. In fact, I did a biodiesel presentation in 2006 at a school, using power-point, and the projector bulb blew, making the on-duty school custodian look all over the building before he could find a replacement bulb.

Although the biodiesel made by MBCI is exclusively from waste vegetable oil (WVO), this is a

domestically produced raw material, made mostly from soybeans, canola, and corn. Thus it’s quite sustainable, particularly the soy and canola oils, since those crops need little or no nitrogen. I wanted to lead into my presentation with a little different introduction. To stress the critical need for the U.S. to wean itself from imported petroleum, particularly that from the Middle East, I said, “Salaam alaykum”… because I was born in Arabic-speaking country (Sudan). My point was that if we as a nation do not develop energy independence, it may become wise to learn Arabic as a second language for commerce purposes. For some people, particularly those working with Hispanics already, Arabic might be their third language.

The above Arabic phrase means “peace be with you” and is used the way we say “how are you?” As soon as I said it, a couple men in the audience, most likely medical doctors from the Middle East, replied “alaykum wa salaam”, which means “with you may there be peace”. I mentioned that I was reading a book written by Thomas Friedman, titled Hot, Flat, Crowded. From that book I learned that the more we westerners spend on oil, the more human rights suffer in OPEC nations, particularly those of women. I pointed out that Friedman said that in the formative years of our nation, citizens preached “no taxation without representation”. Friedman wrote that with all the oil revenue going to OPEC nations from the U.S., there is little need for those countries to tax, so policy in those countries becomes “no taxation, therefore no representation”.

As part of my fourth-grade style show and tell, I built a model of a triglyceride molecule, using PVC pipe and couplings… assembled, but not glued.

This model enabled me to explain that triglyceride (something we don’t want too much of in our circulatory system) consists of a 3-carbon base, along with some hydrogens and oxygens. Attached to each of those carbons is a volatile fatty acid. In making biodiesel, first some lye is added to methanol, resulting in a new compound called methoxide. For every five gallons of veg oil (waste or virgin) we add one gallon of methoxide. Subject that mixture to the right amount of heat and time,

and you have five gallons of biodiesel, preceded by one gallon of glycerine. Biodiesel’s technical name is methyl ester of fatty acids. There were over 200 eyes fixed on my PVC pipe model. I guess you had to be there.

I mentioned that biodiesel is only one source of home-made renewable fuel for engines. Some people have been able to use straight veg oil, fed to their engines by an alternative fuel system. One farmer I have visited triple-filters WVO from restaurants, then blends it 50:50 with farm diesel from April through November. Colder weather operation risks the threat of gelling. Another farmer bought an oilseed press, and “crushes” his own soybeans. He then takes that soybean oil (SBO), blending it 9:1 with regular diesel; that SBO/gas mix he then blends 1:1 with regular farm diesel.

Another farmer in Otsego County presses homegrown canola, then adds that at a 10 percent inclusion rate with farm diesel.

With the new ultra-low sulfur (i.e., <15 ppm sulfur), most of diesel’s lubricity is gone, necessitating the use of expensive additives to restore it.

Biodiesel, or even pure veg oil, added at a 2 percent inclusion rate restores almost all the lost lubrication properties, and even reduces hydro-carbon pollutants noticeably. Two percent is also a magic number in New York City, where, earlier this year, the powers-that-be mandated that biodiesel be included in all oil-fired municipal heating systems at that rate. Their calling is bioheat. A rose by any other name…

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Online tool compiles data on U.S. soy production best practices to show customers An investment of just a few minutes of time and a few clicks of the mouse can help farmers demonstrate the high sustainability performance of U.S. soy. The payoff could include helping to retain and increase all U.S. soybean farmers’ markets.

Some major customers of U.S. soy want to source sustainable ingredients for food, feed, fiber and biofuel.

The United Soybean Board (USB) and soy checkoff remain committed to helping U.S. soy farmers demonstrate their excellent sustainability performance. One new example of the effort is a checkoff partnership with the National Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (NISA) on an Internet-based questionnaire to help gather data to show U.S. soybean farmers already use sustainable management practices.

“We don’t want a list of standards U.S. farmers have to meet that are created by people who know nothing about today’s agriculture,” explains Wisconsin farmer Chuck Prellwitz, a former soy checkoff farmerdirector and current NISA board member. “Instead, we want a way of measuring what farmers have already done to grow their products sustainably.”

Farmers can visit www.CoolBean.info to complete the confidential and anonymous Soybean Assessment Tool or Whole-Farm Assessment Tool questionnaires.

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The results will be segmented by region because best management practices are dependent on factors that vary regionally, such as soil, water, and weather. As one way of demonstrating soy’s sustainability performance, the checkoff and NISA could use the data to show U.S. soy customers the share of U.S. farmers who have adopted sustainable best management practices appropriate for their region.

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down 8 cents, and dry whey averaged 59.21 cents, down 1.9 cents.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced its April 4b cheese milk price at $13.43 per cwt., down 24 cents from March, 91 cents below April 2011 and as stated above well below the FO Class III. Taking a quick look back, it has lagged the Class III from as little as 8 cents in February 2011 to as much as $3.63 in December 2011. The 4b 2012 average now stands at $13.69, down from $15.13 at this time a year ago, but above the $12.28 in 2010.

The 4a butter-powder price is $14.72, down 61 cents from March, the eighth consecutive month of decline, and $4.73 below a year ago. The 4a average now stands at $15.44, down from $18.22 a year ago but up from $13.23 in 2010.

Meanwhile; California’s Farmdale Creamery has proposed a “new,” but old alternative for consideration when a hearing is held on the state’s 4b milk pricing formula, May 31-June 1.

Headquartered in San Bernardino, Farmdale said the value of whey used in determining the price farmers receive for milk processed into cheese should go back to 25 cents per cwt., as it was prior to adjustments made on September 1, 2011. Details are posted at CDFA’s website.

The cash dairy markets don’t portend much hope. The CME block cheese price finished the first week of May at $1.5350 per pound, unchanged on the week but 11 1/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels gained almost 7 cents to correct the spread with the blocks but gave some of it back and closed Friday at $1.47, up 3 1/2cents on the week but 19 cents below a year ago and still 6 1/2 cents below the blocks. Eight cars of block found new homes on the week and 14 of barrel.

The lagging AMS-surveyed block price averaged $1.5030, down 0.2 cent. The barrels averaged $1.4904, down 1.3 cents.

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Excess milk volumes are often being discounted to encourage additional cheese manufacturing.

Cheese inventories are building and this was reflected in the March Cold Storage data.

Cash butter fell for the sixth consecutive week and is now at the lowest level since February 2010, closing May 4 at $1.31, down a nickel on the week and 78 1/2cents below a year ago.

Thirteen cars traded hands on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.4268, down 1.3 cents. AMS Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.2180, down 2.4 cents, and dry whey averaged 57.13 cents, down 2 cents.

Churning schedules remain seasonally strong as cream supplies are readily available, according to USDA. In most instances, churning was surpassing demand, thus clearances to inventory are strong. Butter producers and handlers indicate that buying interest is fair at best with most buyers cautious and procuring near term needs.

Retailers state that butter feature activity has slowed significantly since the recent Easter/Passover holiday period and overall butter demand is typical for this time of year. Food service buyers report fairly steady needs as traffic flow through restaurants is holding steady at fairly good levels.

Milk production showed signs of leveling off at or near the seasonal peak in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Arizona had marginally lower production, caused by recent heat.

California production was uneven; Florida was steady with the rest of the nation showing various degrees of increased milk production. Coops in the Pacific Northwest are warning dairy producers of possible penalties, like those imposed in California, for excess milk above their established bases.

Processors across the nation are operating plants on extended schedules. The added volumes of finished dairy

products are creating more supplies that are not readily clearing the market. Demand for cream from ice cream plants has registered only slight improvement, according to USDA. Milk production is strong the world over.

The European production season is off to a strong start. Some handlers project peak output may only be 4 weeks away. Preliminary reports indicate volume is running 2.5-3 percent ahead of last year.

The Oceania milk production season continues to wind down but remains positive. New Zealand milk output is projected to be 9-10 percent ahead of last season and Australia up around 4 percent.

Speaking of the international market; FC Stone reported in its May 1 e-Dairy Insider Closing Bell that this week’s Global Dairy Trade prices were mixed, but the trade-weighted average price for all products fell 2.4 percent. Anhydrous milkfat plunged 13.6 percent, to $1.2937 per pound, or $1.037 per pound adjusted to 80 percent butterfat equivalent. Milk protein concentrate 70 prices dropped 11.7 percent to $1.8099 per pound.

Other product prices that moved lower include rennet casein, down 0.5 percent to $2.9008 per pound; skim milk powder, off 4.6 percent to $1.2383 per pound; and whole milk powder, down

2.2 percent to $1.2592 per pound. Only cheddar and lactose prices moved higher: The average price for cheddar rose 3.1 percent to $1.3336 per pound; and lactose advanced 3 percent to 91.45 cents per pound.

Back at home; increased milk production is being funneled to the churn and the dryer.

March butter production amounted to 176 million pounds, up 3.9 percent from February and 6.4 percent above March 2011, according to USDA’s latest Dairy

Products report. Nonfat dry milk output hit 188.6 million pounds, up 9.7 percent from February and a whopping 49.9 percent above a year ago.

American cheese amounted to 382.3 million pounds, up 9.9 percent from February and 4.1 percent above a year ago. Total cheese production hit 946.3 million pounds, up 10.3 percent from February and 3.7 percent above a year ago.

And, while there are signs the nation’s economy may be improving,

the situation for U.S. dairy farmers appears to be headed in the opposite direction, according to Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) editor Dave Natzke in Friday’s DairyLine.

He was referring to the April 2012 milk-feed price ratio in USDA’s latest Ag Prices report. He said the ratio may be the lowest in almost two decades, even below June 2009, “when we saw extremely low milk prices and dairy producer income bottomed out, or more accurately, when economic losses

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The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a ration of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay. The higher hay and soybean prices, combined with lower U.S. average milk prices, sent the April milk-feed price ratio to 1.45, down from a revised estimate of 1.48 in March and 1.81 in April. At $16.90 per cwt., the U.S. average milk price is the lowest since January 2011,

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NFU leads broad coalition to urge Senate to bring farm bill to floor vote National Farmers Union (NFU) and a coalition of agricultural, conservation, environmental, energy, forestry, hunger, and rural stakeholders sent a letter to Senate leadership on May 7 urging them to bring the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 to the Senate floor as soon as possible.

NFU led the effort, which was supported by more than 125 organizations.

“This is one piece of legislation upon which all Americans depend, urban as well as rural,” stated the letter. “With limited time remaining before the expiration of current program authorities, time is of the essence.”

The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on April 26 by a 16-5

vote. The broad range of the 125 cosigners emphasizes the expansive reach and impact of the farm bill.

“This strongly bipartisan bill ensures that agriculture does its part to reduce the deficit, cutting spending by $23 billion, while still maintaining a safety net that family farmers and ranchers need,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “Some farm bill programs have al-

ready expired, and the rest expire on Sept. 30. It is critical to pass a farm bill as soon as possible so that Americans have the agriculture, conservation, environmental, forestry, hunger, and rural development programs that they need. While many of us will continue to work for improvements in the bill, we all agree that we need a farm bill this year.”

Mielke from A18 Natzke reported.

Corn prices averaged $6.14 per bushel in April, down 21 cents from March, but soybean prices rose to $13.80 per bushel, up 80 cents; and alfalfa hay prices rose $6 per ton to $207 per ton.

Looking back into USDA National Ag Statistics Service archives, Natzke found milk-feed price ratios frequently averaged 1.3 to 1.4 in the early 1990s. However, in some cases those ratios were revised up substantially a couple years later.

With milk prices headed lower, so are the prices dairy farmers are willing to pay for replace-

ment cows, according to Natzke.

USDA announced an April average of $1,440 per head, down $20 from the previous quarter. And, even though it’s up slightly from a year ago, average replacement cow prices remain about 30 percent below their peaks in 2007 and 2008.

“There is some good news for dairy farmers who want to sell cows for beef,” Natzke concluded.

“The April average cull cow price reached a record high of nearly $85 per hundred pounds.

That’s up $6 from a year ago, and puts the beef value of a cull cow at more than $1,000.”

The Ag Prices report also established the March Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payment to producers at 82.62 cents per cwt. according to the University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould who expects MILC payments to top $1 into early fall. For complete details and Gould’s future projections, log on to http://future.aae.wis c.edu/collection/software/current_MILC_est. xis.

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posed rule would not be pursued ‘for the duration of the Obama Administration,’ according to a National Milk press release.

The press release stated; “The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is encouraged by the Department’s recognition that the path it was on with this proposal was an affront to millions of family members on farms and ranches across America. Many of them had objected to what the Labor Department was planning to do, and they voiced their concerns to the DOL, as well as to Congress.

The withdrawal of the proposal is a victory for common sense.”

The proposed child labor rule would have changed the definition of the ‘parental exemption,’ changed the student learner exemption, and significantly redefined what practices would be acceptable for youth under the age of 16 to participate in. Instead, the DOL says it will” work with rural stakeholders to develop education programs to reduce accidents to young workers and promote safer agricultural working practices.”

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butter to customers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America.

The product will be delivered through July 2012 and raises CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 46.9 million pounds plus 40.8 million pounds of butter to 26 countries. On a butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.322 billion pounds, or the same as the annual milk production of 62,950 cows.

In dairy politics; the Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew its proposed rule restricting the work that children could do on farms. The DOL issued a statement indicating that the pro-

Meat goats bring even higher prices in 2012 consumption demand continues to increase

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by Debra Borden, President, ESMGPA The February 2011 Goat Rancher Magazine estimated that the United States needs an additional 15 million meat goat females (does) in production in order to meet the growing demand for goat meat.

The U.S. has never had enough females in production, but it became worse several years ago when a number of events combined to further reduce America’s goat population: droughts in the southwest, a failing economy, a shortage of hay and a high price for goat meat persuaded numerous producers to sell their breeding stock. Now, several years later, there are even fewer goats in the United States and the demand continues to increase.

Take into consideration the following statistics: (1) The U.S. imports over 22,000 pounds of goat meat from Australia and New Zealand yearly; (2) in 2011 the average price of goat meat was $2.32 live weight with Easter prices averaging $2.68 for 20-30

pound kids and 30-40 pound kids for $2.54 per pound. Christmas 2011 prices were higher than Easter nearing the $2.75 per pound for prime kids. So far in 2012, meat prices remain steady at the $3-$3.20 with Easter bringing as much as $3.90 per pound live weight as reported by New Holland Livestock; (3) according to the U.S. Census Bureau Population Division the preference for goat meat in the United States is rapidly increasing. The United States has a rapidly growing population from traditional goatconsuming areas.

Presently, 16 percent of the U.S. population is Hispanic and 4 percent of the population Asian. The Hispanic population in the United States has grown rapidly, over 5fold since 1970. By 2050, the U.S. Hispanic population is expected to be 30 percent of the U.S. population, and the Asian population is expected to be 8 percent of the U.S. population; and (4) research from Marion Simon, Kentucky State University indicates that the United

States has an expanding market for goat meat, particularly among new immigrants, religious groups, and the rapidly expanding population of Hispanics, Latinos, and Mexicans

the consumers’ decisions to buy goat meat. All of this is indeed good news for meat goat breeders.

An additional benefit to raising meat goats is that the top dollar market prefers ani-

ket at weaning age, therefore little expense accrues on the kid, ultimately increasing a breeder’s bottom line profit.

Meat goats are hearty, produce multiple kids and are socia-

come brush lots. By the way, goats run well with cows and horses and a few goats in a “cow” pasture keeps the weeds and brush down, making more graze for cows.

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who consume goat meat as a regular part of their diet. Furthermore, Simon reports that American consumers are increasing their consumption of goat meat as a result of their exposure to ethnic foods and the low-fat health aspects of goat meat (see chart). The report also indicates that because the demand for goat meat is relatively inelastic among its traditional consumers, price changes do not significantly influence

mals between the 2070 pound range which equates to young animals two to four months of age. This means they go to mar-

ble animals that prefer weeds and browse.

Goats are a good “green way” to keep pastures into farming and not let them be-

more information, you may go to www.esmgpa.org to find a breeder near you. Meat goat people are always eager to “talk goats.”

Bioproducts company seeks suppliers of a new energy crop in western New York Sweetwater Energy, Inc., a company based in Rochester, NY, is making arrangements with farmers in Orleans, northern Genesee, and eastern Niagara Counties to produce a new crop-energy sorghum-for a pilot processing facility that will start operating this year, leading up to construction of a local manufacturing plant in 2013. The

company will use a proprietary technology to process agricultural feedstocks for transportation fuel and other uses. The company is also purchasing baled corn stover to meet its processing needs.

“Our business is converting the cellulose in plant material to sugars that can be used to produce a variety of differ-

ent products, including advanced biofuels, bioplastics and biochemicals,” explained Ron Boillat, Sweetwater’s Chief Deployment Officer. “We have tested energy sorghum and corn stover and found that they work very well in our system. We have already contracted with growers for several hundred acres of energy sorghum so that we will have enough material on hand to ramp up smoothly from pilot testing to full operation over the next 18 months.”

Sweetwater Energy’s contract with farmers includes an initial payment, a second payment when the crop has emerged, and a final payment when the crop is delivered. Energy sorghum seed is being

supplied at no cost to the grower.

Energy sorghum differs from the types of sorghum grown as a feed grain crop in the South and Southwest, and from sweet sorghum grown to produce molasses by simple sugarextraction techniques.

Energy sorghum is also different from sudangrass and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids that have been grown in New York for cattle forage for many years. Energy sorghum produces a much larger volume of biomass, with plants growing to a height of 12 or 14 feet, and yields that can exceed 35 tons per acre. The crop will be harvested and chopped like corn silage and stored in a bunker until it is used for Sweetwa-

ter’s sugar extraction process.

Sweetwater Energy was recently awarded a grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute, Inc. (NYFVI) to evaluate additional sorghum varieties and collect production data on some of the farms that will be growing energy sorghum for the company in 2012.

Dr. Hilary Mayton, a crop scientist with a long background in agronomic research at Cornell University’s Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, is leading the research program. Dr. Mayton explained, “Because there have not been any larger scale tests of energy sorghum in New York, we are arranging strip trials with different varieties and planting dates to meas-

ure performance under local conditions.” In addition to the support from NYFVI, the research is being supported by Ceres, Inc., the supplier of seed for the commercial-scale plantings that will take place in June.

The sign-up period for energy sorghum growers in Niagara and Orleans Counties will continue until May 20. Sweetwater Energy is also looking for suppliers of baled corn stover from Western or Central New York, harvested in the fall of 2012 for delivery in 2013. Farmers who are interested in either of these opportunities should contact Chuck Kyle, 315-391-8949 to discuss planting and delivery dates and contract provisions.

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by Ann Swanson First picnic of the season It really feels like summer has arrived when we have the first picnic of the season.

Around here picnics are nothing fancy. We pick up whatever we have and head to the pond.

Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was sunny and cool, but not too cool. We packed a cooler in the back of the Gator, then, negotiated the herd of sheep to get to the pond. The sheep were delighted to have some playmates for a while. A couple of the dogs accompanied us on our adventure. The baby lambs are so cute.

They stay rather close to their mothers but they hop and play with each other as well.

My son got the campfire going. We did not need a fire for heat, but we did need one to cook the hotdogs over. As soon as everyone arrived we started roasting the hot dogs on the camping sticks. The boys volunteered to cook them so we slipped two or three on each set of prongs and they were in business.

After we ate the boys disappeared into the camper. They were playing with some cards. Finally, the fishing poles came out. The children fish, then throw them back. While I was checking out the pond I saw a rather large fish swim by. I asked my son if they had trout in the pond and he said they did but they had not seen any. I think I saw quite a large trout but I am not sure. Once the poles came out the trout did not show up again.

They caught perch, bass, and another variety that I am not sure about. One of the boys was using a brand new

pole that he got for Christmas. He broke his pole at the pond last year so he needed a new one. It must have been beginner’s luck because he just kept pulling them in. At first I sat by the fire watching. From that vantage point I could see the pole dip when he had something.

Later I moved over to where the action was.

We heard the bullfrogs for the first time.

There is no denying that low rumble that they make. I remember last year the first night we camped down there I could not get to sleep because of the bullfrogs. After a while they are like anything else, you get used to them.

People laugh when we say we camp by the pond. Although it is what some would refer to as a stone’s throw from the buildings it is a way to get away from the telephone and people who would interrupt our family outings. We do not take electronics.

We love it down there.

The atmosphere would cost a pretty penny if we had to drive hundreds of miles to get there, but it is ready anytime just for a short ride.

What I like best about the pond is the tranquility that you feel down there. The water barely ripples. It is relaxing even if we have to cook meals. Food cooked over an open fire tastes so good. Of course, I baked the cowboy cookies before I left home.

The pond is a place where I miss my husband. I know he would have loved it as much as I do. We used to have campfires all the time, but we did not have the pond while he was around.

We all know that during the summer you

keep a lot of food that goes together quickly so that you are ready at the drop of a hat for an impromptu picnic.

Sometimes we go with strictly finger foods so that we do not have to haul plates and utensils. Sometimes we have some rather gourmet meals grilling salmon, steaks, and hamburgers, as well as potatoes and corn. Raw veggies and fruit is another option. Everyone loves those.

Cast iron is the way to go. You can cook on cast iron anywhere.

Last year for my son’s birthday he asked for a grill that mounts over the fire. I found one at a camping supplier and he fixed it up during the winter to do what he wants it to do. We will initiate that another time this summer I am sure.

We will camp on the first nice weekend.

Plans are for a lot of camping this summer.

Hope Mother Nature cooperates.

With the Gator and the 4-wheeler we do not even have to walk to get there. We load up the supplies and start out.

One person has to be ready to jump off the equipment to open the gates.

Last night it was getting chilly before we called it quits. I just had a short-sleeved shirt and I was cold by the time we got back to the house. I came straight home and made myself a cup of raspberry tea.

It warmed me right up.

These are the times I live for. A day at the pond is better than any other outing we might plan — and we do not have to go anywhere!

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

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Farm and ranch moms will often take advantage of this to emphasize life lessons like the ones below.

“Being a farm kid may not be glamorous but you are making a difference in someone’s life.”

Everyone eats. Although most farmers and ranchers are humble by nature, growing food for people to eat has been described as a noble calling, one that kids should be proud to participate in.

“Even though the job is hard, we don’t give up and walk away.” Many farm families have been working the same land for generations, often for 100 years or longer.

“You will be able to get hired in any career —

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employers know you can work hard because you grew up on a farm.” Today’s farmers and ranchers are fortunate to be able to take advantage of technology when raising livestock or growing food for America’s tables. But the hours are still long and the family commitment to farming as a way of life remains unchanged.

“Farm kids are fortunate to have the chance to see and understand the cycle of life for themselves starting at an early age.” On a farm, the animals come first. Whether cow, pig, chicken, sheep, goat, rabbit or something else — the care and feeding of animals on a farm is always a priority. The animals are usually fed and cared for each day before the farm family eats. Helping to feed farm animal “babies” is often the first chore for a farm kid, paving the way for bigger jobs with more responsibility in the future.

When it comes to being a mom, those who farm

American Farm Bureau Federation or ranch — and those who don’t — have a lot in common. They’re both likely to impart encouraging life lessons like these: “You can be whatever you want to be…you can do whatever you want in your career if you just put your mind to it;” “Always give 100 percent in whatever you do and you will never be disappointed;” and “You may not see your hard work pay off today but before long you’ll be glad you spent the extra time to do the job (or the homework or the project) right.”

Perhaps the universal “mom” lesson from women in both farming and non-farming families would better be described as a rallying cry for those (inevitable) moments of discouragement all kids face — “I love you. I believe in you. I know you can do it.”

Cyndie Sirekis is director of news services with the American Farm Bureau Federation.

USDA to gather data on crop acreage and stocks ALBANY, NY — How many acres of corn did farmers plant this growing season? Which percentage of those acres were planted to biotech varieties?

Will actual planted acreage be above or below farmers’ reported planting intentions? These are a few of the critical questions the New York Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will soon ask more than 1,300 producers statewide as part of the June Agricultural Survey.

“The June Agricultural Survey, also known as the Crops/Stocks Survey, is the most important survey conducted each spring by NASS,” explained King Whetstone, director of the NASS New York Field Office. “This survey will provide the first clear indication of the potential production and supply of major commodities in the United States for

the 2012 crop year.

NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late May, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops they planted in 2012, how many acres they intend to harvest and the amounts of grain and oilseed they store on their farms. NASS encourages producers to respond via the Internet but also welcomes mail or fax responses and offers non-responding producers the opportunity for a telephone or personal interview.

NASS will compile and analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports, including the annual Acreage report and quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released on June 29. Survey data also contribute to NASS’s monthly and annual Crop Production reports, as well as the

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All reports are available on the NASS website at www.nass.usda.gov.

For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS New York Field Office at 800-821-1276.

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USDA invites applications for grants to provide broadband service to remote rural communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is accepting applications through the Community Connect Broadband program for grants to provide broadband service to residents of remote, rural communities.

“Ensuring that all Americans have access to reliable broadband is a key part of the Obama Administration’s effort to help create jobs and expand economic opportunities in rural areas,” Vilsack said. “These grants not only are critical for businesses and residents, they also help first responders, educators and health care professionals by providing them with access to broadband service.”

Community Connect grants are made available to the most rural, unserved and economically challenged areas.

The funds are used to build broadband infrastructure. Awardees are also required to estab-

lish community centers that offer free public access to broadband.

For example, in 2011, Scott County Telephone Cooperative received a community connect grant to serve the rural community of Flat Top, Virginia. The project is under construction. In Missouri, Lake Communications is completing construction of a system to serve the community of Brownington. The project has allowed service to be provided to the community center and residential installation is in the final stage. In California, the Yurok Tribe is expanding broadband service to the Reservation. A community center will provide free Internet access to tribal residents and they will be able participate in online education and training programs. Free Internet access will also be provided to the tribal police and volunteer fire departments.

Information on available funding and appli-

cation requirements are published on page 26241 of the May 3, 2012 Federal Register.

More information on Community Connect Grants, including the application guide, can be viewed from the USDA

economies in rural communities. From proposing the American Jobs Act to establishing the first-ever White House Rural Council — chaired

by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack — the President is committed to us-

ing Federal resources more efficiently to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.

Farm program funding

by Bob Gray The Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee completed consideration of the Fiscal Year 2013 USDA spending bill. With the Senate Agriculture Committee approving their version of the 2012 Farm Bill and a hearing in the House Agriculture Committee on dairy issues, was extremely busy. Let’s take a look at what the Senate did in funding some of the USDA programs we are most interested in: Conservation programs EQIP: One of the more popular conservation programs for folks in the dairy industry as 60 percent of the cost sharing money in the program goes to animal agriculture. The Senate funded EQIP at $1.4 billion, the very same level it is currently funded at. The 2008 Farm Bill authorized EQIP to be funded at $1.75 billion.

WHIP: The Wetlands Habitat Incentives Program was funded at $73 million, a cut of $12 million from its authorized level.

FRPP: The Farmland and Ranchland Protection Program that is utilized to purchase easements on farmland was funded at $200 million, the same level as requested by the Administration and at the same level authorized in the Farm Bill.

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CSP: The Conservation Stewardship Program was funded at $972 million with no limitation on the amount of acres that can be enrolled.

Loan programs GOL-U: The Guaranteed Operating Loan program (unsubsidized) was funded at $1.5 billion, the same level as the current fiscal year.

DOL: The Direct Operating Loan Program was funded at $1.05 billion, the same as the current fiscal year.

GFO: The Guaranteed Farm Ownership Loan program were funded at $1.5 billion, the same as the current fiscal year.

DFO: The Direct Farm Ownershp Loan program was funded at $475 million, again the same as the current fiscal year.

Rural Development VAPG: The popular Value Added Producer Grant program received a slight boost in funding from $14 million to $15 million for FY2013.

RBEG: The Rural Business Enterprise Grant program was funded at $24.3 million, the same level as the current fiscal year.

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2012 District 4-H Public Presentations

by Melissa Watkins, Program Educator 4-H Youth Development Cayuga County 4-H Youth went on to compete in the Finger Lakes District 4H Public Presentations Program, held at Midlakes High School in Clifton Springs, NY, on March 31. Youth from nine counties gave presentations on a variety of topics and were judged on their presentation, skills and their knowledge.

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Finger Lakes District Public Presentations were: Taylor Brown, Tommy Chappell, Vivian Chappell, Cara Carmichael, Dan Gordon, Brittany Somes and Amy Stranger.

Two individuals who received the distinction of Top Presenters and Judges’ Choice Awards were Vivian Chappell and Amy Stranger. The Top Presenter Award is based upon overall score. The Judge’s Choice is based upon presentations that individual Judges Award chooses as outstanding.

2012 Cayuga County 4-H members participate in District Public Presentations: Cara Carmichael (L-R), Brittany Somes, Taylor Brown, Amy Stranger, Tommy Chappell, Dan Gordon and Vivian Chappell.

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Ross Grange recognizes 4-H Leader of the Year Robert Cross receives this distinguished award JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-CH) congratulates 4-H Leader Robert Cross for receiving the Leader of the Year Award from the Ross Grange. Cross was recognized by the Grange for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to the 4-H Program.

Cross is a very active and involved volunteer in CCE-CH’s 4-H Youth Development Program. He has helped 4-H in many ways throughout the years as a Foods Leader and as a Cake Decorating instructor. Robert most

recently helped organize the Have a Heart for 4-H Benefit Dinner. Robert also donated his time, talents, facility and staff to make this fundraiser a huge success for 4-H. Cross was nominated by the Frewsburg Hayseeds 4-H family. In their letter, they nominated Cross for, going above and beyond the call of duty; for his dedication, commitment and for being a positive role model for other leaders, volunteers, and the youth in Chautauqua County.

To learn more about 4-H, or to become a volunteer, please contact the 4-H Office at 716-664-9502, Ext. 214.

Robert Cross (center) receives the Grange sponsored 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award. Left to right: Opal Sprague, 4-H volunteer and Ross Grange Member, Robert Cross 4-H Volunteer and 3 C’s Catering, Emily Kidd, 4-H Issue Leader and Bryanna Warner (front), Frewsburg Hayseeds 4-H Member.

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Adiron-Ducks raise $30,000 for Oswegatchie Educational Center CROGHAN, NY — Sunday, April 29, was the date of the 18th Annual Oswegatchie Adiron-Duck Race and pancake breakfast held at the Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan, NY. It was a record breaking day, as over 100 volunteers worked tirelessly to provide a full day of fun activities, satisfying food, and entertainment for the whole family.

Oswegatchie has been hosting this event for the past 18 years with the primary goal of providing camperships for FFA members from around the state and generating the funds to purchase much needed programming supplies. This year all records were broken as the center served 1,000 pancake breakfasts, hosted 1,477 guests, and sold 6,034 ducks. In addition to the

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Tompkins County 4-H sponsors Gary Duffy Horse Show and Clinic The Tompkins County 4-H horse program is sponsoring a show and clinic with popular and accomplished horse trainer, Gary Duffy. Mr. Duffy has spent the last 30 years training top show hunters in both horse and pony divisions in the “AA” circuit sanctioned by the United States Equestrian Federation. He is a Cornell alumnus, a member of the United States Equestrian Federation and member of numerous professional boards and association. He and his wife, Donna, reside in Florida.

The show will be held on Saturday, June 9, with a clinic to follow on June 10. Both show and clinic will be held at the Cornell Oxley Equestrian Center.

During the clinic, Mr. Duffy will provide critique of riders and their horses on performance, what judges are looking for and how to improve future rides. This event is open to all enrolled 4-H members, in any county.

Registration information and form can be downloaded from our website, at ccetompkins.org or by contacting

Brenda Carpenter at btc6@ cornell.edu. The fee to participate in the show and clinic is $50 per day.

Individuals may audit the show and clinic for $10 per day which gives admission to the arena, ring-side access to Gary’s instruction and comments, the show experience and all vendors. Limited stalls are available on and off site, and personal overnight accommodations are available at 4-H Acres. Riders must provide proof of 4H membership, copy of project horse certificate and current Coggins and Rabies vaccinations, riding level evaluation, copy of 4-H Equine Club Member Acknowledgement of Risk Form and there will be a boot and helmet check. Registration deadline is May 18.

For information on placing an advertisement in the show program, or to sponsor one of the classes or divisions, please contact Serena Morse, 607-2795812. All proceeds from this event will go to support future 4-H horse programs in Tompkins County.

100 volunteers who pitched in the day of the event, 24 FFA Chapters from around the state also took part in selling ducks in their communities.

During the day visitors took part in a delicious pancake breakfast served with homefries, sausage, eggs, and pure maple syrup made at the Oswegatchie Sugar Bush. Free entertainment included an ecumenical church service provided by Pastor Ray Lighthall, the Troy Wunderle One Man Circus show sponsored by Key Bank of Croghan, and a presentation by Adirondack Storyteller Bill Smith sponsored by the Accounting Firm of Hirschey and Associates.

Additional support was provided by AmeriCU of Lowville as an advertising sponsor. Other free activities

included a Kids Zone with face painting, bounce house, 18 foot slide, and the Croghan Fire Department Engine 1. The Adirondack Artisans Guild and many other vendors provided opportunities for participants to shop and tickle their taste buds with delicious treats.

The day was highlighted with the dumping of 6,034 rubber ducks into the chilly waters of the Oswegatchie River. The numbered ducks raced their way around the bends in the river toward the finish line, where 24 ducks were plucked and placed in corresponding slots to award prizes. A total value of nearly $4,000 in cash and prizes was awarded. The winning duck was purchased by Beaver Falls resident Dick Green.

Go for the “Blue” at the State Fair Pigs and pigeons; fine arts and photography; flowers and Christmas trees.

Where else can you find such a selection of blue-ribbon contests but the New York State Fair?

Those interested in entering these and the several other competitions that the New York State Fair has to offer can now find information on the Fair’s website.

Competition descriptions, rules and deadlines are now available at www.nysfair.org/competitions.

Entry forms can be downloaded for nearly all of this year’s contests, and most can be filled out and submitted online. Competitions deadlines begin as early as mid adn late May. Potential competitors can still receive printed information and entry

forms through the mail by calling the Fair’s entry department at 315-4877711 ext. 1337.

Competitive entries are an important part of the New York State Fair. In 2011, more than 40,000 individual entries were submitted in various categories including photographs, paintings, flowers, antique cars, baked goods, cattle and dairy goats.

People from across New York State enter animals and projects into competitions at the New York State Fair.

Some compete to win prize money to help with the cost of raising their animals or to help fund their college education. Others compete for the honor of winning a coveted “blue ribbon.”

New York State Fair will take place Aug. 23 to Sept. 3.

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Make now, bake later: meals in a pinch (Family Features) — The refrigerator and freezer are wonderful kitchen tools if you use them to your advantage. Go-to dishes have never been easier, thanks to the classic preservation methods of refrigeration and freezing. With one stop at the grocery store you can have all the ingredients you need to create a variety of wholesome meals in a snap.

Know the storage basics. Heavy-duty freezer bags are perfect for keeping sauces, marinades and soups for up to one month, whereas glass containers can provide simple portion control for already assembled dishes. Well-wrapped, double-sealed meals will be less likely to get freezer burn and can be stored for up to two to three months. Make sure to clearly label and date your freezer meals for easy reference.

Thaw with care. There are several ways to thaw out your freezer meals, but only a couple of safe ones. You can place smaller containers in the refrigerator in the morning, and then pop them in the oven in the evening. If you are in a hurry, do a quick thaw by immersing the container in cold water or defrosting it on a low setting in the microwave.

Go Fifty-Fifty. Serve half to your family now, half later. This Fiesta Chicken, Rice and Bean Casserole made with the classic Mexican flavors of jalapeño, cumin, corn and black beans can be enjoyed more than once. The addition of instant chicken bouillon granules and evaporated milk give it an especially savory and creamy flavor.

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Fiesta Chicken, Rice and Bean Casserole (Makes 6 to 8 servings) 2 cups water

2 teaspoons Maggi Instant Chicken Flavor Bouillon 3/4 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 bell pepper, any color, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups cooked, chopped or shredded chicken breast meat (about 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves) 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed well and drained 1 1/2 cups frozen, thawed corn, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart casserole dish.

Bring water and bouillon to a boil in medium saucepan. Add rice; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is almost tender and most of liquid is absorbed (the rice will continue to cook in the casserole).

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until tender.

Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Whisk together evaporated milk and eggs; stir into saucepan along with prepared rice, chicken, cheese, beans and corn. Spoon into prepared dish.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and edges are golden. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

For freeze ahead:

Prepare as above using two 2-quart casserole dishes; do not bake or sprinkle with cilantro. Allow casserole to cool to room temperature. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.

Uncover. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

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This is one of those “I’ve got 10 minutes to make dinner, and I’m serving chicken again” solutions I bet you’ll love. If you’ve got a can of soup, a can opener and some tangy spices, you’ve got the meal under control!

16 ounces skinned and boned uncooked chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1. In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine tomato soup, water and Italian seasoning. Evenly spoon soup mixture over chicken pieces.

2. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. When serving, evenly spoon sauce over top of chicken pieces. Makes 4 servings.

• Each serving equals: About 162 calories, 2g fat, 27g protein, 9g carb., 304mg sodium, 0g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 1/2 Starch. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Donna’s Day: creative family fun

by Donna Erickson

Craft sheer hosiery into flower bouquet

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“She loves me, she loves me not,” the kids chant in a chorus around a little patch of daisies blooming on our boulevard. Tugging flower petals one by one, their smiling young faces announce in a most traditional way that spring has sprung.

Join your kids during this beautiful season and take a closer look at the flowers in your yard, neighborhood park or in the vase on your kitchen table. Discover the interesting shapes of the petals that one by one compose a unique bloom. Then let your observations inspire you to make a bouquet of everlasting flowers from the most unusual of materials: wire and inexpensive, colorful knee-high stockings!

Here are the materials for a flower with four or five petals: • 2 sheer knee-high stockings in

white or pastel colors • A roll of 16- or 18-gauge wire • Scissors • Floral tape or green electrical tape • Vase or flowerpot with florist foam inside • Floral moss (optional) Here’s the fun: 1. Shape and twist the wire in a loop to form an outline of a petal that is about 1 inch in diameter. Think of it as the “frame” of the petal. Do not cut the wire at the base of the loop, but rather twist and turn the wire to form another similar-size petal next to the first until you have four or five petals. Do not cut off the wire.

2. Cut off the toe and the elastic end of a pair of sheer knee-highs. Stretch the stocking over a wire petal, then twist it in place at the base, stretch it a bit more, and then twist again. Wrap the wire around the base to fasten the stocking in place. Cut off excess stocking below the petal. Continue with

each petal. This can be a two-person project. Your child can stretch the stocking over the petal while you do the twisting.

3. Cut the wire, allowing for a stem. Give the stem a nice finished look with floral or green electrical tape.

Arrange in a flowerpot with floral moss or in a vase.

Tips: Glue miniature butterflies or bugs to the flowers, or add details with fabric paints in squeeze bottles. (c) 2012 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

Good Housekeeping Pasta Primavera

Strawberry Streusel

Celebrate spring with a bright pasta dish full of vegetables.

12 ounces whole wheat-flour spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium (6- to 8-ounce) onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 medium zucchini, cut into halfmoons 1/4 cup water Salt 1 can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 1 medium carrot, grated 1/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Oats, almonds, and shredded coconut are baked into a crispy topping over fresh strawberries.

1 pound strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tablespoon agave syrup 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 pinch salt

1. Heat 6-quart saucepot of water to boiling on high. Cook pasta as label directs.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally.

Add grape tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until beginning to soften.

Add asparagus, zucchini, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst. Stir in beans and carrot; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until beans are heated through.

3. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta; return to saucepot and add vegetable mixture, Parmesan, lemon juice, reserved cooking water and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss until combined.

Divide among serving bowls; garnish with basil. Serves 4.

• Each serving: About 495 calories, 6g total fat (1g saturated), 2mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 95g total carbs, 18g dietary fiber, 22g protein.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish, spread strawberries.

3. In medium bowl, toss oats, sliced almonds, coconut, agave syrup, canola oil and pinch salt until well mixed. Sprinkle over berries.

4. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 4.

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

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Farm Bill process takes big steps forward in April The process of making major, badly-needed changes in dairy policy took dramatic steps forward last month when both the House and Senate agriculture committees examined how best to improve the dairy safety yet.

On April 26, the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a farm bill draft that contains sweeping improvements in dairy programs, including a new Dairy

Production Margin Protection Program to help farmers mitigate the risks of volatility of both milk and feed prices.

The farm bill was approved by a vote of 16 to 5, and now will proceed to the full Senate for consideration. The bill was not amended in any way that alters the basic framework and usefulness of either the margin protection or market stabilization elements.

The timing of further

action is still to be determined; however, farmers should use NMPF’s Dairy GREAT email system to send their senators a note, urging them to pass the farm bill this month.

Meanwhile, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Dairy held a hearing recently, specifically focused on dairy policy and the farm bill. NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak explained why the

Dairy Security Act will be crucial to improving the federal safety net for dairy producers. Most members of the House panel seemed sympathetic to the argument that current programs aren’t working, and that the compromise ap-

proach developed by NMPF has merits.

NMPF’s position was bolstered last week by the appearance of a new analysis of the Dairy Security Act by Dr. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri.

Brown’s review found

that margin volatility will be reduced through the DSA’s margin protection and market stabilization features, and that neither exports nor consumer markets will be adversely impacted.

Source: News for Dairy Co-Ops, 5-03-12

ATA joins with law enforcement, advocacy groups to press for ELD mandate ARLINGTON, VA — In a letter sent to members of the House and Senate currently negotiating the highway bill in conference, American Trucking Associations, along with several other industry and advocacy groups, urged the retention of the Senate’s proposed

mandate for electronic logging devices.

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[hours-of-service] records,” the letter stated. “In fact, in 20102011, the NTSB included this recommendation on the agency’s ‘Most Wanted List’ of transportation safety improvements.”

In addition to ATA President and CEO Bill Graves, the letter was signed by representatives of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Alliance for Driver Safety and Security, the Arkansas Trucking Association, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Truck Safety Coalition.

The groups also urged the House-Senate conferees to dismiss claims by opponents of an electronic logging mandate that the devices would impose a costly regulatory burden on the trucking industry saying they “believe the cost of [electronic logging devices] is being overstated by at least one organization opposed to [a mandate].”

“The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has estimated the annualized cost to be between $525 and $785 per truck over a 10-year period. This is a reasonable cost to help improve compliance with and enforcement of important truck safety rules,” the letter said.

“ATA believes that this technology can be beneficial to our industry by encouraging compliance with the hours-of-service rules,” Graves said.

“That increased compliance translates into safer highways not just for the thousands of professional truck drivers on the road each day, but for every American who travels our highways.”

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Lawmakers, livestock groups raise concerns with animal production mandates WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lawmakers and representatives from animal agriculture joined forces to educate nearly 100 people about the deliberate emphasis farmers and ranchers place on caring for the health and well-being of their animals. During a briefing hosted by Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Joe Courtney (D-CT), congressional staff learned about multiple voluntary, producer-led animal care programs and about the concerns farmers and ranchers have with legislation introduced in the House that would mandate strict on-farm production practices.

Congressman Smith said science must be the driving force behind public policy decisions.

He said farmers and ranchers are dedicated to caring for the health and well-being of their animals.

“Ensuring public policy is driven by sound science is critical to the continued success of agriculture, and in turn, the long term safety and security of our nation’s food supply. The landscape of American agriculture continues to evolve, but the concern and care farmers and ranchers show their livestock remains unchanged,” Representative Smith said. “Improved housing, updated handling practices and modernized health and nutrition products are the result of generations of investment and research into raising high quality animals. Every day, our producers demonstrate their dedication to providing the highest quality, safest and most affordable products in the world.”

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander joined Amon Baer, an egg farmer from Minnesota; Betsy Flores, director of regulatory affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation; and Bill Luckey, a hog producer from Nebraska on a panel to explain how they care for their livestock and poultry. Each speaker

raised serious concern with H.R. 3798, legislation that would codify an agreement between the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the United Egg Producers (UEP) to seek federally mandated production practices for the egg industry.

Alexander, who is a Nebraska beef producer, said a one-size-fits all approach to animal agriculture won’t work.

“No two farms or ranches are the same.

What works for my neighbor may not work for me because all farmers and ranchers have to adapt to meet the needs of their animals, to comply with regulations and, ultimately, to satisfy consumer demand,” Alexander said. “My biggest concern with H.R. 3798 is that outside groups with no knowledge of the industry will be dictating my livelihood and potentially compromising the welfare of my livestock. This legislation creates a slippery slope. Today, it’s egg farmers but tomorrow it could be any other

segment of animal agriculture and we’re not going to let that happen.”

Alexander said the groups are not alone in their opposition to mandated, prescriptive production practices.

He said the World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) has acknowledged mandated animal production practices, such as those proposed H.R. 3798, are not in the best interest of promoting true animal welfare

because they cannot easily be adapted or updated for different farming models. A far better approach, according to Alexander, is voluntary, producer-led programs like the beef industry’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program.

“BQA works and has been successful because it was created by beef producers working with veterinarians and other animal health and well-being experts

to develop guidelines based on science. Unlike strict legislative mandates that would require an act of Congress to update, BQA standards are updated regularly to reflect the latest science,” Alexander said. “No one cares more about the health and well-being of animals than the men and women who work each day raising them. Together, we will work to stop this ill-conceived attempt to take animal

care decisions out of the hands of farmers and ranchers and veterinarians.”

The briefing was hosted a coalition of agricultural organizations working to stop H.R. 3798. The coalition includes NCBA; the Egg Farmers of America; the National Pork Producers Council; the National Milk Producers Federation; the American Sheep Industry; and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Angus bulls in high demand Bull sale values up 24 precent compared to a year ago.

Cattle herd numbers may be low, but there is still strong demand for high-quality genetics. According to recent American Angus Association® data, reported Angus bull prices are at a record high, reflecting that buyers are willing to pay more for cattle that offer increased profit potential.

“This past bull-sale season was a successful one for the Angus breed,” said Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the Association. “The registered Angus bull market is trending up in both volume of bulls sold and the price received at public auction.”

The latest fiscal data shows that 31,278 registered Angus bulls grossed more than $144 million during the time period of Oct. 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012. That’s an average of $4,627 per bull reported

to the Association. Compared to last year’s numbers, prices jumped 24 percent or $896 per head.

“We are optimistic when seeing members have yet another profitable year and continuing to lead the industry in top-performing genetics,” Schumann said. “And because of our member’s dedication to producing quality cattle, we will see steady demand for Angus bulls and females in the future.”

At the completion of fiscal year 2011, bull sale averages were at $3,776. To date, the Association reports that average has increased by more than $850 per head. The Angus female market is on the rise, as well. The average sale price is currently $3,210; an 20 percent increase of $534 per female.

For a complete list of sale results and upcoming Angus events, visit www.angus.org.

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DNA: an arriving tool for beef cattle

by Miranda Reiman Right now, it’s hard to imagine how future tools will change the beef cowherd.

Today, heifer development costs are high and getting higher as ranch profit goals demand efficiency while consumers want quality.

DNA technology is one of the emerging solutions for beef production, in line with the role it has played in agronomy.

“It takes so much time to develop a herd of cattle — a lifetime, honestly — that’s designed to be feedefficient or have high reproduction,” said Cody Jorgensen, of Jorgensen Land and Cattle, Ideal, SD. “The more knowledge you have about DNA to help you make the right decision, the better.”

His family has DNA-tested standout Angus bulls and donor cows for years, but he plans to step it

up a notch this fall.

“It’s going to be a tremendous tool to add, along with the quantitative genetic research that we do,” Jorgensen said. And although the registered cattle world will be quicker to use the tool, he says the new lower-density, lower-cost tests “could impact commercial cattle heavily.”

“Data is a power,” he said. “You get a lot of cost and time and energy stuck into a bred female, and every day that it may be in the wrong group, it’s very expensive. If a guy knew early in a calf’s life if it had the abilities we want, it would definitely improve the costs of raising replacement heifers.”

Larry Kuehn, geneticist at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE, says DNA is the best forecasting tool available right now for young calves.

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“It basically helps you skip time,” he said.

“You’re trying to increase your accuracy earlier.

It’s potentially cheaper to pay for a test to increase accuracy when a bull is born, for example, versus waiting for it to be ultrasounded itself, and especially waiting for it to be progeny-tested.”

The technology has gotten better and cheaper in the last five years, says Bill Bowman, American Angus Association COO and president of Angus Genetics Inc. “With some of the very early DNA tests, we were using individual genes or individual markers and in many cases they didn’t account for very much of the genetic variations.”

Researchers streamlined the process when they began looking at changes in the DNA sequence — or “snips” (from single-nucleotide polymorphisms, SNPs) — and how they impact specific traits.

That’s when the 50K tests were born, looking at 50,000 of these snips.

Scientists hope that even higher-density tests and genome sequencing will allow them to find “functional mutations,” the specific points of differentiation from one animal to another. That will be important in trying to apply DNA tests across breeds, Kuehn says.

The accuracy of the high-density tests improves confidence in more basic, less-expensive ones that draw on a reduced number of snips. An example is GeneMax®, from Certified Angus Beef LLC, that evaluates gain and grade potential in commercial Angus cattle.

Today, DNA works especially well in predicting carcass traits.

“The genetic correlations derived at AGI suggest that 30 percent to 40 percent of the variation within a given carcass EPD is explained by available genomic tests,” Kuehn said, adding that there are other profit-related traits of interest as well. Reproduction, longevity and animal health top the wish list.

“Just a few percentage changes in fertility would have a much higher impact in whole-system profitability than most of these carcass measures we’re talking about,” he said.

The Angus breed is working on measuring longevity and survivability currently.

“Once you get data and ways to measure traits like that, then a DNA test is soon to follow,” Bowman said.

Jorgensen dreams of a system similar to what has shaped the crop side of their business.

“If we could genetically select for all the things that challenge us — if that’s the fescue grass or the elevation — if we could understand DNA that could handle that type of environment or that was resistant to respiratory disease — just imagine that. It would be a game changer.”

E. coli resistance. Fertility. Ability to handle “hot” rations. Tests for these traits are all on the horizon.

“Any places we can increase efficiency by selling one more calf, because we have one more fertile female,” Kuehn said, “or have one more calf sold for slaughter because he made it through the feedlot without respiratory disease, or fewer food-borne pathogens are advantageous — those sorts of changes are a boon for the industry in terms of perception and environmental footprint.”

Jorgensen has been pulling DNA samples for their files, “just in case” they want to analyze them.

“It’s not like the poultry or swine business where they can do 2.4 turns per year,” he said.

“You just can’t make that much progress in a year’s time. It’s critical to know whether those cattle will do it or not.”

It matters to individual ranchers and to those further down the beef production chain.

“Meat demand is not going down, especially worldwide, Kuehn said. “It’ll take focus if we’re going to keep beef competitive to other protein sources.”

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Angus producers “Come Home to Kansas” this fall The 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour is planned for Oct. 3-5.

American Angus Association® members and supporters have a chance to “Come Home to Kansas” during the 2012 National Angus Conference & Tour (NAC&T). Held Oct. 3-5 in Wichita, KS, the event includes trips to both the Flint Hills and the western region of the state.

“This year’s NAC&T is full of informative speakers, inventive cattle operations, and most of all, beautiful Kansas scenery,” said Bryce Schumann, the Association’s chief executive officer.

The event is hosted by both the American Angus Association and the Kansas Angus Association, along with sponsorship support by Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed LLC. Rodney Nulik, Purina director of production livestock marketing, is a Kansas native and is proud to be a part of the NAC&T again this year: “Experience tells me that, no matter where it is held, the NAC&T will be another ‘can’t miss’ event.”

The 2012 agenda consists of a oneday conference, including industryleading speakers and educational seminars, and two days of tours, which will feature the state’s historic Angus genetics. The conference portion kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 3, and the first tour stop — McCurry Bros. Angus of Sedgwick, KS — takes place that evening.

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The Flint Hills tour on Thursday will be Sankeys 6 N Ranch, Council Grove; Fink Beef Genetics, Randolph; Lyons Ranch, Alta Vista; and historic Cottonwood Falls. Friday’s tour of western Kansas will feature Pratt Feeders, followed by stops at Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland; Giles Ranch, Bucklin; and Stucky Ranch, Kingman. Other herds will be on display at many of the tour stops, and CAB is sponsoring a portion of the tour meals.

Registration will be available at www.angus.org. Early registration is $150 per person and due Aug. 20. After that date, registration increases to $175 and the final deadline is Sept. 10.

However, walk-ins are accepted as space is available.

Attendees are encouraged to make their own hotel reservations at the Double Tree Wichita Airport, which is the headquarters hotel. Call 800-2474458 and ask for the American Angus block to get the negotiated rate.

For more information about the NAC&T, visit www.nationalangusconference.com; or contact at the Activities Department at 816-383-5100.

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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, 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. Overstocked herd sends a group of Jerseys open & shortbred.

Several other groups of heifers coming. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx.

5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

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

Tuesday, May 15 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs.

Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves.

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

Wednesday, May 16 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 152nd Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Including Robert Tetrault Complete Herd Dispersal.

Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 10:00 AM: Plainfield, VT. Selling 205 head freestall cattle, farm & barn equipment for MacLaren Farm, LLP. 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

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Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & 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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. 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, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com Thursday, May 17 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752

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by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Friday, May 18 • Whiting, VT. Complete Milking Herd & Heifer Dispersal for Leo & Arlene Lamoureux. 60 cows & 60 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 10:30 AM: Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. (2) Dairies, Heifers & Machinery Sale. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 11:00 AM: On the Farm, Cobleskill, NY. Fran-Lan Farms Complete Certified Organic Dairy Dispersal (NOFA). 90 head sell.

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Building, Flooring, Tool & Remodeling Materials. R.G. Mason Auctions, Rich & Jim Mason Auctioneers, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 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.

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Monthly Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & 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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Friday, May 25 • D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Spring Round up. D.R. Cham-

bers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com • Clark Bros. Farm, DeRuyter, NY. 158 Hi Grade Cattle. Farming since 1967. Top dairy averaging 60# out of the tank. AI breeding. Closed herd. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821, web@genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com.

Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction. Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hay equip & tools, horse equip, furniture & antiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Monday, May 28 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Memorial Monday we will be open for business. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock,

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Monday, June 4 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy.

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Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

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

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

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S

HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 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 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

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

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

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• 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, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Friday, June 15 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cattle & some machinery. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Wednesday, June 20 • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, June 21 • Sharon Springs, NY. High Hill Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 plus head will sell. C/O Greg Law, owners. Managed by The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com 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 802626-8892 Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, July 6 • 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, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, July 18 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Leyden, MA. Selling trucks, trailers, shop tools & farm equip. including pay loader and farm tractor for Zimmerman Livestock Trucking. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 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 • 9:30 AM: Martins Country Market. 3rd Annual Large Summer Equipment Auction.

Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 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 Sunday, July 29 • 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc. antique Wheels and Iron Showw. 1st time consignment auction. Selling antique & modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature and related items.

Show: Sat-Sun July 28-29. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 8 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction.

1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 811. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Wednesday, August 15 • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, 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., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd.

Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept.

6-9. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com 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, 585-3941515 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 Wednesday, September 19 • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 22 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales. OHM Holstein Club Sale.

Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 17 • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder

Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 21 • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com 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, 585-3941515 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, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, December 19 • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT April 30, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .45-.55; 6175# .60-1; 76-90# 1.35-1.40; 91-105# 1.45-1.50; 106# & up 1.60-2.05.

Farm Calves: 2.10-2.20 Started Calves: .70-.75 Veal Calves: .85-1.5750 Open Heifers: .8750-.92 Beef Heifers: .84-.90 Feeder Steers: .86-1.02 Beef Steers: .82-1.05 Stock Bull: .9750-1.25 Beef Bull: .94-1.0150 Feeder Pigs: 45-75 Sheep (ea): 105-160 Lambs (ea): 60-200 Goats (ea): 75-215; Kids 5075.

Canners: up tp .83 Cutters: .84-.87 Utility: .96-1.04 Rabbits: 5-23 Chickens: 3-37 Ducks: 5-16 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 2, 2012 Cows: Canners 35-74; Cutters 75.50-83; Util 83.50-91.

Bulls: 81-111.50 Steers: Ch 113.50-115; Sel 81-110; Hols. 85.50-104.50.

Heifers: Ch 114-114.50; Sel 77-108; Hols. 84-92.50.

Calves: 35-126ea.

Feeders: 69-154 Sheep: 106 Goats: 114-240 ea.; Kids 108-165 ea.

Hogs: 45-61 Chickens: 4-15 Rabbits: 3.50-22 Ducks: 5-21 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA April 24, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 41-45; 61-75# 37-80; 76-95# 56-70; 96-105# 41-75; 106# & up 80.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY April 27, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-295; 80-92# 80-280; Bob Veal 1075.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean 45-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 70101.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1600; Springing Cows 900-1400; Springing Hfrs. 850-1500; Bred Hfrs.

750-1250; Fresh Hfrs. 8001500; Open Hfrs. 600-1000; Started Hfrs. 150; Service Bulls 500-1000.

Beef: Feeders 60-125; Hols.

Sel 82-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100200; Slaughter Sheep 30-65.

Goats: Billies 75-175; Nannies 70-100; Kids 10-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY April 30, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 185-210; 80-92# 155-205; Bob Veal 69-74.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-84; Lean 72-78.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 8489.50.

Beef: Feeders 121-144; Hols.Sel 88.

Lamb/Sheep:Market 230255.

Goats: Billies 140-175; Nannies 85-110; Kids 80-130.

Swine: Hog 40-40.50. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

*Spring Feeder Sale May 5 at 1 pm.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY April 23, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower Bull over 92# 180230; 80-92# 120-200; Bob Veal 10-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-90; Lean 70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-92.

Beef: Feeders 85-104; Hols.

Ch 90-96 Swine: Hog 52-57.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY April 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 90-190; Grower Bull over 92# 90-270; 8092# 110-215; Bob Veal 3688.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-94; Lean 70-87; Hvy. Beef 90-109.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY April 23, 2012 Calves:Grower bulls over 92# 170-215; 80-92# 170190; Bob Veal 40-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 86-91; Lean 73.50-84; Hvy. Beef 98.

Beef: Ch 109-113; Hols. Ch 95-106.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY April 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 125-170; Grower bulls over 92# 190240; 80-92# 140-210; Bob Veal 10-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-87; Lean 70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-105.

Beef: Feeders 75-90; Hols.

Ch 101-106; Sel 92-99.

Lamb/Sheep: Slaughter Sheep 50.

Goats: Billies 90-140; Nannies 70-100.

Swine: Hog 52-57; Sow 3545; Feeder Pig (/hd) 60-68.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 2, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-90; Canners/Cutters 46-82; HY Util 92.50-104.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 40-70; 80-95# 35-65; 60-80# 30-60.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 85-247.50; 8095# 80-230; 70-80# 75-150.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 140-200.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-126.50; Sel 97-108; Hols. Ch grain fed 96-107; Sel 84.50-93.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 49-57; Boars US 1-3 15; Feeders US 1-3 70-80.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 40-

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

50# 137.50-210.

Slaughter Sheep: M 35-87 Billies: L 110# & up 140205.

Nannies: L 85-110 FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 2, 2012 Flats: Flowers 2-10; Vegetable Plants 1-11.

Hanging Baskets: 4.5012.50 Planters: 7-28 Pots: .20-4.50 Shrubs: 6-9.50 Produce Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY April 24 & 27, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 57-235; 2nd cut 295-390; 3rd cut 245-305.

Straw: 175-225 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY April 30, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.83; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .93-.99.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1-2.75; up to 95# .10-1.50; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA

April 25, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1286# 87.50.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 80-85% lean 78.50-84, lo dress 74.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-76.50, lo dress 70-72, very lo dress 5558.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 66-71.50, lo dress 60, very lo dress 43-57.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 7441950# 90-93, lo dress 73.

Holstein Steers: L 3 425510# 99-101.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-122# 197-240; 86-92# 215-242; No. 2 94-122# 172195; 86-90# 172-190; No. 3 80-110# 125-160; Util 72-96# 50-77.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 100-130# 210-255/hd; No. 2 75-100# 80-135/hd.

Slaughter Hogs (/hd): Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230# 100; 270# 145; 45-50% lean 350-370# 140-155; Sows US 1-3 350-480# 135165; Boars 350-380# 100110; Jr. Boars 200# 90.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-55# 24-51.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-3 38-72# 200-245; 80-102# 150-180; 116-138# 135-145; Yearlings 104-142# 85-105; Ewes Gd 2-3 108-156# 7090.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 35# 42.50; 50-60# 8590; Nannies Sel 1 120-160# 125-145; Sel 2 80-140# 7595; Billies Sel 1 160# 170.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 1, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 1335-1620# 120124.50; Ch 1300-1635# 116119; Sel 1370-1440# 113115; one hd full 1410# 109; Hols. Ch 1265-1695# 102106.50; full 1535-1740# 98.50-101.50; one hd 1780#

94; cpl cowish 84-92; Hfrs.

Ch 1175-1430# 114-121; one Hols. 109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers/Boners 80-86; Lean 7986; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 70-79; Shelly 68 & dn.

Bulls: 1055-1510# 118997.509.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 360500# 131-144; 870-1015# 105-113; Hfrs. 655-740# 95112.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-125# 205-225.

Swine: Shoats 150# 68-70 Goats (/hd): L Nannies/Wethers 117-197; Small Fleshy Kids 87-112; Small/thin/bottle 30-80.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60# 214-236; 60-80# 197-217; 85-100# 202-207; thin 3055# 155-200; Sheep (all wts) 50-84; one yearling 135# 124.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales May 1 & 15. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18@ 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 1, 2012 Rabbits: 9.50-26 Bunnies: 2-20 Turkey: 45 Chicks: 1-4 Pullets: 2-5 Peeps: 1-2 Hens: 4.50-9 Roosters: 4-11 Ducks: 5.50-8 Muscovy Peeps: 3-3.50 Pigeons: 2-4 Guinea Pigs: 1 Turkins: 10 Eggs (/dz): XL White 1.051.10; XL Brown 1-1.40; L Brown 1.15-1.25; L Tan 1.05;

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 1, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 50-68; Cutters 60-72; Util 78-86; Bulls 95-106; Steers Hols.

95-110; Hfrs. 80-95.

Calves: Growers 170-250; Hfrs. 125-200; Veal 90-110; Other 75-90.

Hogs:Sows 35-42; Roasters 70-110 ea; Boars 25; Market 50-60 ea.

Sheep: 75-105; Lambs 200275.

Goats: 100-170 ea; Billies 150-210 ea; Kids 40-85 ea.

Farm Calves: 100-225/cwt Start Calves: 100-175/cwt Feeders: 100-150/cwt Heifers: 68-92/cwt Steers: 65-90/cwt Bulls: 72-100/cwt Canners: 28-72/cwt Cutters: 74.50-83.50/cwt Utility: 84-91.50/cwt Sows: 44.50-60/cwt Hogs: 71-109/cwt Boars: 17-49/cwt Shoats: 85-99 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 60-80 ea.

Lambs: 210-265/cwt Sheep: 60-155/cwt Goats: 61-175 ea.

Rabbits: 3.50-12.50 ea.

Poultry: 3-12.50 ea.

Hay: 5 lots, 1.90-3/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Sm. Banty .35; Green 1.101.40; Fertile XL Brown Chicken 1; Fertile XL Blue Chicken 1.50; Sold Single: Fertile Turkey .75; Fertile Ringneck Pheasant .35-.55.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA April 27, 2012 US 1-2: 101 hd, 19-28# 100150; 46 hd, 30-39# 110-209; 33 hd, 40-48# 99-120; 30 hd, 55-59# 106-118; 67 hd, 6269# 113-124; 40 hd, 70-79# 99-118; 65 hd, 83-90# 88103; 47 hd, 91-99# 89-97; 48 hd, 100-110# 89-97.

US 2: 20 hd, 31-38# 111180; 34 hd, 49-55# 100-122; 69 hd, 60-75# 109-124; 3 hd, 93# 97; 9 hd, 123# 86.

As Is: 14 hd, 33-48# 71-129; 6 hd, 55-74# 71-77. *Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18.

Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC April 30, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 88; Breakers 83.50-85; Boners 80-82; Lean 6979.50.

Bulls: 1020-1870# 92-93.50 Feeder Steers: L 1 400500# 130-147; L 3 550# 115.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 350# 145.

Calves: 112. Bull Calves No. 1 94-124# 200-220; 78-92# 210-220; No. 2 94-126# 195215; 76-92# 195-215; No. 3 76-116# 120-180; Hfrs. No. 1 86-104# 195-202; No. 2 74108# 115-162; Util 70-112# 25-62; 60-68# 12-32.

Hogs: 490# 27.

Lambs: 40-50# 217-230; 5070# 220-232; 70-80# 220227.50; 120-140# 130-152.

Ewes: Gd 1-2 136-232# 8297; Util 1-2 120-186# 70-75.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 30# 60; Sel 3 40# 37-45; 50-60# 72-85; Nannies 80# 120.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 250-275/ton.

Hay (/ton): 20 lds, Alfalfa/Grass 170-360; Grass 150-315; Mixed 120-300; Timothy/Grass 165-260.

Oats: 1 ld, 5.10/bu.

Straw (/ton): 1 ld, 205 EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Sel 1-2 1065-1250# 101-103; Hols. Ch 2-3 1255-1390# 99.50-106; Hfrs. Sel 1-2 9851140# 107-114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 98; Breakers 75-80% lean 9195, lo dress 85; Boners 8085% lean 84-89, hi dress 90-

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Eighty-Four 91, lo dress 80-83; Lean 8590% lean 74-81, lo dress 8283; lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10102025# 98-103, hi dress 108.50; YG 2 1425-1855# 95-97.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300400# 175; 500-700# 142.50157.50; M&L 2 300-400# 145; M&L 3 600# 94.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 137.50-151, few 157.50; 500-700# 130-145, few 151; 700-800# 120; M&L 2 300-500# 114-120; 500700# 113-120; 700-900# 9396.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 152.50-170; 500-700# 140-165; 900-1000# 98-100; M&L 2 300-500# 141; 500700# 115-123.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 200220, few to 230; No. 2 80120# 175192.50; No. 3 80120# 85-150; Util 70-120# 52.50-80; Beef type 80-200# 140-225.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 8095# 190-225; No. 2 75-80# 130-170.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400-500# 41; Boars 780# 12.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 220-225; 6080# 215-221; Ewes Gd 1-2 120-165# 62.50-70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 45# 25.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1310-1578# 118.50122; Ch 2-3 1212-1596# 116-119; 1584-1680# 115119.50; Sel 1-3 1022-1570# 110.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1516-1564# 107.50108.50; Ch 2-3 1348-1648# 103.50-106.50; Sel 1-3 10641422# 85-91.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1164-1432# 117.50122.50; Ch 2-3 1256-1432# 110-115; Sel 1-3 1266-1290# 105-108; Hols. Ch 2-3 1270-

1628# 97-100.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8896.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 75.50-80; Boners 8085% lean 79-82, hi dress 83.50-88, lo dress 73-78.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-81, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 69-71, very lo dress 67.50-74.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 6670.50, very lo dress 56-61.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11801656# 96-103; hi dress 9861640# 106.50-112.50, lo dress 89.50-94.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 300-500# 135-150; Hols. L 3 200-400# 110-135; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-500# 151-157; 500-700# 137-145; M&L 2 500-700# 117.50-127.50; 700-900# 95-107; L 3 Hols.

300-500# 85-100; 500-700# 71-92.50; 902-960# 8891;Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 165-184; 500-700# 157.50145.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-126# 210-220; 82-92# 210.50-215; No. 2 94-116# 190-215; 7692# 205-212.50; No. 3 70120# 140-195; Util 68-98# 30-90; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100104# 180-205; No. 2 76-92# 100-130; Hols/Beef X 76118# 135-202.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 200# 58.50; 235-242# 61-62; 280# 55.50; 45-50% lean 220# 49; 345# 42; Sows US 1-3 466# 46; 700# 54.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 200-215; 4060# 197.50-237.50; 60-80# 185-210; 80-100# 195217.50; 100-120# 180-205; Gd & Ch 2-3 20-40# 165192.50; 40-60# 107.50122.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 120160# 75-87; 160-200# 75-77.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 97.50; 80-100# 160; Sel 2 20-40# 52.50-77.50; 40-60# 65-85; 60-80# 107.50; Sel 3 under 20# 1135; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 115-130; Sel 2 80-130# 90112.50; 130-180# 110-

137.50; Billies Sel 1 100150# 200; Sel 2 100-150# 137.50-182.50; Wethers Sel 1 200# 222.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA April 26, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1494# 123.50-125.50; Ch 2-3 12481588# 120.50-123.50; Sel 12 1246-1400# 114-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 15981620# 106-109; Ch 2-3 1466-1598# 102-103; Sel 1-2 1264-1276# 95-98.50; Hfrs.

Hi Ch & Pr 1412-1448# 123.50-124.50; Ch 2-3 12201392# 118-119.50; Sel 1-2 1204-1414# 112-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 89-90.50, lo dress 84-85.50; Boners 8085% lean 79.50-84.50, hi dress 85-85.50, lo dress 7778; Lean 85-90% lean 7478.50, hi dress 79, lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11462286# 91.50-97.50, YG 2 904# 87.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 600-700# 122.50; M&L 2 500-600# 117.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-600# 117.50; Bulls M&L 1 600-700# 117.50122.50; 700-900# 110-120.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 210-235 85-90# 210-235; No. 2 80120# 170-205; No. 3 80-120# 90-165; Util 70-120# 35-80; Beef type 80# 140;Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 84-92# 140-210.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 40-45% lean 256-270# 56-58.50; Sows US 1-3 700750# 45.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 40-50# 195-215; Ewes Util 1-2 130-240# 5592.50.

Goats: Kids Sel 2 60# 130.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA April 29, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 140-340 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 200-270

Timothy: 3 lds, 240-270 Grass: 11 lds, 160-265 Straw: 2 lds, 210-220 Firewood: 1 ld, 75 Wood Shavings: 1 ld, 3.50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA April 27, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1565# 121.50-124.50; full/YG 5 117-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1535# 118-122; Sel 1-3 1225-1505# 115-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 24 1175-1625# 110-111; Ch 2-3 1190-1545# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1160-1340# 96.50102.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1170-1335# 115.50-120; Ch 2-3 1065-1440# 112-116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 85-93, lo dress 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-87.50, hi dress 87-91, lo dress 75.5083; Boners 80-85% lean 8187, hi dress 86-92, lo dress 73-80; Lean 85-90% lean 7480, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 67-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress 84-89, hi dress 102.50107.50.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 pkg 122# 232; 95-113# 253-265; 85-95# 235-245; No. 2 83-114# 220-255; No. 3 pkg 110# 210; 85-110# 182187; pkg 82# 222; pkg 73# 125; Util 70-103# 20-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 92-113# 230-240; No. 2 83-93# 120180; non-tubing pkg 70# 50.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75115# 100-140.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA May 1, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 76-80; Boners 80-85% lean 70-74; Lean 8590% lean 64-69, lo dress 5360.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 185-210; No. 2 80-120# 135-170; No. 3 80-120# 100-130; Util 65130# 30-70.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA April 25, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1395-1425# 115-117; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1530-1600# 102-103; Ch 2-3 1450-1650# 98-102.50; Sel 1-3 11401425# 90-93.

Slaugher Heifers: Ch 2-3 1255-1285# 116-117; Sel 2-3 1035-1335# 108-112.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 85-88; Breakers 75-80% lean 77-82, hi dress 82-84; Boners 8085% lean 75-79.50; Lean 8590% lean 65-71, hi dress

71.50-76, Light Lean 85-92% lean very lo dress 50-55.50.

Bulls: YG 1 1355-1910# 9899.50, lo dress 1115-2210# 87.50-94.50; YG 2 9601980# 80-88.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 300# 152; M&L 1 565# 138; 780-865# 105; M&L 2 555605# 102-131; 735-995# 8599; Herefords 91; Hols. L 3 270-325# 97-112; 530-1075# 90-95; Hfrs. M&L 2 320-455# 105-135; 520-710# 102-127; 870# 83; Bulls M 1 Herefords 600# 112; M&L 2 310-375# 112-134; 535-690# 107-120; 755# 82; Hols. Bulls L 3 230350# 85-95; 530-585# 70-89.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 230-250; 85-90# 215-235; No. 2 95115# 200-225; 75-90# 175215; No. 3 70-125# 130-185; Util 60-85# 35-95; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 105-125# 192-220.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 228-275# 60.50-62.50; 280-327# 5861.50; 45-50% lean 222275# 60.50-61.75; Sows US 1-3 375-490# 45-47; 610# 49; Boars 380-835# 2627.50; Jr. Boars 235# 60.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 65-70# 61; cpl 87# 121/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 37-60# 200-220; 85100# 152-165; 135# 130; Yearlings 155# 90; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-200# 65-77; Util 1-2 180# 50.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-100# 130-177; Sel 2 under 20# 1737; 20-40# 45-92; 50-75# 87130; Nannies Sel 1 170# 147; Sel 2 100-110# 70-85; Billies Sel 1 220# 250.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA April 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1390-1425# 122124.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1450# 118-122; full/YG 4-5 115117; Sel 1-3 1115-1465# 110-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1345-1650# 105-109, few to 114; Ch 2-3 1240-1560# 98-103; Sel 1-3 1230-1530# 88-93.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1205-1360# 122-124; Ch 2-3 1095-1320# 117119.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1435# 105; Ch 2-3 13201380# 95-101.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8386.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 78-82, hi dress 82-83, lo dress 75-77.50; Boners 8085% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 80-81.50, very lo dress 75.50-76.50; Lean 85-90% lean 77-82.50, lo dress 7075.50, very lo dress 65-66; Light Lean 85-92% lean 7278, lo dress 65-71, very lo dress 50-60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11852050# 92-102; 2130-2355#

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 86.50-88; YG 2 860-2090# 80-91.50; 2340-2420# 8286.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 300# 152; M&L 2 385-475# 128-145; 585# 132; L 3 Hols.

315-420# 92-102; 500-980# 80-102; Hfrs. L 1 520-675# 110-132; M&L 2 420-495# 125-130; 500-700# 87-112; 825-860# 91-96; Bulls M&L 1 260# 150; 415-450# 132140; M&L 2 390-490# 112132; Herefords 112; 515660# 105-136; Herefords 112; 745-790# 80-94; Hols. L 3 335-490# 87-110; 550875# 85-93.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 190-222; 85-90# 190-202; No. 2 95115# 160-200; 75-90# 160197; No. 3 70-125# 100-157 Util 60-85# 35-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 90-95# 160-200; No. 2 70-95# 90-145.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 238-277# 62-66, 280-293# 60.50-63; 45-50% lean 233-285# 5862; Sows US 1-3 330-490# 44-49.75; 515-820# 4953.50; Boars 520-535# 30.50; Jr. Boars 205-380# 41-58.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10# 3139; 70# 47-57; 130# 75.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 33-62# 177-250; 7092# 160-217; 115-150# 135165; Yearlings 110# 100; Ewes Gd 2-3 115-180# 6085; Rams 185# 70; 380# 47.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 110-140; Sel 2 2040# 50-102; 45-60# 87-135; 80# 117; Nannies Sel 1 110# 130; Billies Sel 2 120# 147; Wethers Sel 1 100# 182.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 260 Timothy: 165-185 Round Bales: 70-175 ea.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-6 Hens: 1-4.25 Banties: 2-4.25 Pigeons: 2 Bunnies: 2.50-4 Rabbits: 7.50-16 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA April 26, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1565# 121.50124.50; full/YG 4-5 117-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1535# 118-122; Sel 1-3 1225-1505# 115118; Hols. Ch 2-4 11751625# 110-111; Ch 2-3 1190-1454# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1160-1340# 96.50-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1170-1335# 115.50120; Ch 2-3 1065-1440# 112-116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean lo dress 88-92, lo dress 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 83.5087.50, hi dress 90-91, lo dress 78-83; Boners 80-85% lean 81-86, hi dress 86.5089, lo dress 75.50-80; Lean 88-90% lean 74-79, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 67-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress 84-89, hi dress 102.50107.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 212-232; 94-108# 240-264, pkg 90-92# 225; No. 2 120-128# 210; 94-114# 240-258; No. 3 80-130# 207215; 72-78# 80; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75115# 100-140.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 222-238; 6080# 218-230; 80-90# 218228; 90-110# 205-220; 110130# 182-200; 130-150# 178-188; 150-200# 161-166; Hair sheep 50-60# 210-225; 60-80# 212-224; 80-90# 218224; 90-110# 210-218; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 205-234; 60-80# 180210; 80-90# 172-192; 90110# 160-180; 110-130# 145-160; 110-130# 145-162;

130-150# 140-150; 150-200# 138-157; Hair sheep 4060# 195-210.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 80-96; 160200# 80-94; 200-300# 68-83; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 78-95; 160-200# 69-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 105-125; 40-60# 128164; 60-80# 154-177; 80100# 164-190; Sel 2 20-40# 70-99; 40-60# 98-131; 6080# 121-144; 80-90# 139152; Sel 3 30-40# 45-65; 4060# 65-103; 60-70# 109124; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80130# 159-173; 130-180# 169-181; Sel 2 80-130# 135156; Sel 3 50-80# 94-108; 80-130# 100-122; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 202-224; 150-250# 252-262; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 204-224; 150-250# 235-255; Sel 2 100-150# 152-170; 150-250# 165-180.

4.20-4.65, Avg 4.42; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.4014.10, Avg 13.76; Gr. Sorghum 5.90.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-7.25, Avg 6.78, Month Ago 6.98, Year Ago 7.73; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.96-6.90, Avg 6.53, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 7.85; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-6, Avg 4.97, Month Ago 5.26, Year Ago 5.50; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-5, Avg 4.33, Month Ago 4.24, Year Ago 4.05; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-14.10, Avg 13.63, Month Ago 12.97, Year Ago 13.37; EarCorn Range 190-220; Avg 198, Month Ago 205, Year Ago 190.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.75-7, Avg 6.43; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.81; Oats No. 2 4-5.25, Avg 4.41; Soybeans No. 2 13.97.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary April 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 122-125.50; Ch 1-3 118-122; Sel 1-2 113.50-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106111; Ch 2-3 98-103; Sel 1-2 93-97.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120-124; Ch 1-3 116119; Sel 1-2 110-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 78-86; Boners 80-85% lean 75-83; Lean 8590% lean 71-78.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 103-111; Avg dress 94-99; lo dress 97-94.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 160-177; 500-700# 130-170; M&L 2 300-500# 120-157; 500-700# 110-130.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 135-155; 500-700# 120-135; M&L 2 300-500# 120-135; 500-700# 100-122.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 145-175; 500-700# 130-162; M&L 2 300-500# 120-140; 500-700# 95-130.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-90.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 210-265; No. 2 80-120# 180-255; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 180-240; No. 2 80-105# 100-200.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 60-63; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5863.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4550; 500-700# 48-52.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 160-190; 50-60# 160-175; US 2 20-25# 200240; 25-30# 180-210; 30-40# 170-180; 40-50# 180-210.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 225-255; 6080# 212-242; 80-110# 205230; 110-150# 150-200; Ch 1-3 40-60# 200-235; 60-80# 185-226; 80-110# 192-222;

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .25-.30 lower, wheat sold .10-.15 higher, barley sold .05-.10 lower, Oats sold steady to .05 lower & Soybeans sold .15-.20 higher.

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

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.53-6.85, Avg 6.71, Contracts 5.40-5.46; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.966.67, Avg 6.39, Contracts 5.96-6; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.50, Avg 5, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.7214.11, Avg 13.95, Contracts 13-13.02; EarCorn 190.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.25, Avg 6.88; Wheat No. 2 6.67; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 45, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-14, Avg 13.21; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.62-7.05, Avg 6.75; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.20-6.75, Avg 6.55; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 4.96; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-4.80, Avg 4.26; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6013.96, Avg 13.84; EarCorn 190-195, Avg 192.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-6.89, Avg 6.72; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.90; Oats No. 2 Range

Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 80100; 160-200# 79-98; Util 1-2 120-160# 64-79; 160-200# 60-79.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 130-170; 60-80# 160180; 80-100# 168-198; Sel 2 20-40# 68-81; 40-60# 89130; 60-80# 118-159; Sel 3 20-40# 45-59; 40-60# 64-80; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 155170; 130-180# 160-175; Sel 2 80-130# 125-144; Sel 3 5080# 77-93; 80-130# 101-118; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 210225; 150-250# 225-250; Sel 2 100-150# 185-200; 150250# 225-245.

190.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: April 17, 22 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 140-320; Mixed Hay 140-315; Timothy 145210; Grass 70-210; Straw 245.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: April 11 & 14, 31 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 65-245; Mixed Hay 80-265; Timothy 180-190; Grass 170-178; Straw 130-165.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: April 20, 21 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 190-225; Timothy 180-190; Grass 180-215.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. All hay and straw reported sold/ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 150-350; Mixed Hay 150-350; Timothy 150-295; Straw 120-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 144 lds, 26 Straw; Alfalfa 125-340; Mixed Hay 110400; Timothy 115-345; Grass 127-360; Straw 140-212.

Diffenbach Auct, April 16, 68 lds Hay, 9 lds Straw. Alfalfa 125-285; Mixed Hay 110400; Timothy 115-340; Grass 145-310; Straw 140-210.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: April 20, 28 lds Hay, 9 Straw.

Alfalfa 140-310; Mixed Hay 120-360; Timothy 115-242; Grass Hay 127-360; Straw 152-212.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: April 19, 15 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 245-340; Mixed Hay 120-355; Timothy 220345; Straw 185-190.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: April 18, 33 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 160-340; Mixed Hay 140-305; Timothy 175-300; Grass 195-280; Straw 145-200.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 113 Loads Hay, 22 Straw.

Alfalfa 65-320; Mixed Hay 80-335; Timothy 170-320; Grass 70-210; Straw 90-200, mostly 130-180.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: April 18, 22 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 220; Mixed 160-300; Straw 165-187.50.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: April 16, 19 lds Hay, 8 Straw.

Mixed Hay 97-335; Straw 90200, mostly 130-180.

Greencastle Livestock: April 16 & 19, 10 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed Hay 85-152.50; Straw 105.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: April 21, 9 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 180; Mixed Hay 190-250; Timothy 250-320; Grass Hay 120-200; Straw

VINTAGE SALES STABLES April 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch 3-4 1370-1530# 122.50124.50; Ch 2-3 1235-1515# 117.25-122; 1540-1830# 117-121; Sel 2-3 1445-1580# 113.50-118.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1265-1425# 107.50110.50; Ch 2-3 1330-1380# 100-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1170-1510# 120-122; Ch 2-3 1225-1435# 114-119; Sel 2-3 1245-1485# 108112.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 82-87.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-83, hi dress 83-89.50; Lean 8890% lean 73-79.50, hi dress 79-84, lo dress 59.50-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12451990# 96-99, lo dress 9501915# 86-93.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 80-120# 200-222; No. 2 80120# 160-200; No. 3 80-105# 80-130; Util 75-100# 55-80. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale May 11.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA April 26, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 210-270 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 305 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 165280 Mixed Hay: 14 lds, 140-285 Grass: 3 lds, 210-310 Straw: 6 lds, 160-205 Baleage Bales: 1 ld, 60/bale.

Alfalfa Bales: 1 ld, 5/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA May 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 315 Mixed: 19 lds, 233-335 Timothy: 4 lds, 240-295 Grass: 7 lds, 238-295 Straw: 7 lds, 163-185

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MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Cattle: 85 Steers: Ch 105-112; Gd 100104.

Heifers: Ch 105-110; Gd 98104.

Cows: Util & Comm. 80-89; Canner/lo Cutter 80 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 90-95 Bulls: YG 1 85-92 Cattle: Steers 115-130; Bulls 90-120; Hfrs. 100-125.

Calves: Gd 90-110; Std 2090; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 150230.

Hogs: 48. US 1-2 60-63; US 1-3 55-58; Sows US 1-3 3045; Boars 18-40.

Feeder Pigs: 3. US 1-3 2050# 40-65.

Sheep: 18. Lambs Ch 200220; Gd 150-180.

Goats: 60-140

Lg. Sq. Bales: 165-190 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

Large Animal Health Institute Specialty Livestock and Exotics: June 25-29 SUNY Cobleskill is offering four weeks of a Large Animal Health Institute in June 2012. Each week focuses on one or more species and provides hands-on experience in the handling and health care of large animals. In contrast to the hands-on, experiential learning provided by the three previous weeks of the Large Animal Institute, the last week, June 25-29, is an exposure to a range of specialty livestock and out-ofthe-ordinary species.

This will be a diverse week that introduces students to the more unusual species STEVE SCHUTT Auctions and Appraisals

that animal care personnel may encounter. Each day will be a field experience and an opportunity to talk to the owners/managers and whenever possible, their veterinarian. Each session will address the unique characteristics of the species; behavior, safety concerns for the handler and the animal, management, anatomy, health and diseases.

Professor Emeritus Anne Donnelly, who taught biology for 28 years at SUNY, is coordinating Specialty Livestock and Exotics Health Week.

The first day starts with an 4024 North Main Street Marion, New York 14505 PHONE (315) 926-5211 Or (315) 926-4232

COUNTRY ESTATE DISPERSAL Saturday May 19TH At 11:00 AM At 8176 Maxwell Rd, Clinton, NY • Follow arrows off Rt. 233 in Clinton.

Antiques, collectibles, household, appliances, furniture, farm machinery, qty. of farm related items, scrap iron, 1961 Corvair Van, GO TO AUCTIONZIP.COM For complete listing and pics.

Van's Auction Service, Marion, NY 315-926-5211

introduction by Dr. Andrew Montario to working with unusual species that a vet may not normally encounter in veterinarian medicine. This day will also include a trip to a bison farm and a discussion with the owner operator and his veterinarian. This will be followed by a visit to a llama farm where the students will be introduced to camelids.

On day two the institute will visit a wildlife rehabilitator who has been active in a major llama rescue and will then onto an operating alpaca farm. The third day will

HORSE SALE Held At Finger Lakes Livestock

Saturday,, May y 12,, 2012 3 miles East of Canandaigua on Routes 5 & 20 in Canandaigua, NY 14224

3865 Rt. 5 & 20 • 585-394-1515 Tack Sale Starts at 9:00 A.M. • Horses Hitched at 9:00 A.M. Auction Starts at 10:00 A.M.

Selling All Breeds Of Horses All horses must have current Coggins test.

Vet on grounds to test your horses!

Announcements Day of Sale take Precedence Over Advertising.

Cash or Honorable Check.

Not Responsible for Accidents.

Auctioneer: Mel Hoover -- AU-003111-L • Mel’s cell phone # 717-989-8050

By Order of Secured Lender

CONTRACTING EQUIPMENT PUBLIC AUCTION Assets of: CANADICE CONSTRUCTION Sale Location: Springwater Mini Storage 7312 Depot Road, Springwater, NY 14560 (1/4 Mile West of Rt. 15)

THURSDAY, MAY 24TH @ 10 AM (Inspection Sale Day Starting at 8:30 AM)

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be a day long visit to a zoo where students will have the opportunity to learn from a zoo veterinarian, senior zoo keeper and their full-time veterinarian technician.

Day four will expose the students to a variety of species starting with elk at an area elk farm followed by an afternoon lecture and discussion by a man who raises emus primarily for the high end cosmetic industry. Later Dr. Mike Losito will tour students through SUNY Cobleskill’s herpetology lab where they will have the opportunity to learn about and

Selling: 2005 JLG G9-43A RT FORKLIFT, 9000# CAPACITY (+/-1100 HRS), S/N 016000880 FORKS# 9140-5073 4000# PLACER FORKLIFT MODEL 650990, DIESEL, 48” FORKS (2) SHEDS 12’3”W X 8’3”D X 9’11”H LULL FALCON 600 RT FORKLIFT, S/N K3513 11-140, DIESEL JLG40H DIESEL HIGH LIFT, S/N 0306619174 (DEUTZ DIESEL) GROVE DIESEL HIGH LIFT (2000 HRS) BALDERSON BIT-2Y0 SIDE DUMP BUCKET, S/N W00354 8’ NEW GENERAL PURPOSE BUCKET BALDERSON 9327 FORK ATTACHMENT (2) 36’ SINGLE AXLE STORAGE TRAILERS (3) 40’ TANDEM AXLE STORAGE TRAILERS (3) 12’ OVERSEAS CONTAINERS PLUS: NAIL GUNS; PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS; GENERATORS; CIRCULAR SAWS; 8’ ALUMINUM BRAKE; PLANKS; LADDER JACKS; LADDERS; SAWZALL; LAWN MOWER; LEVELS; & MORE! Complete Details & Photos on our Website www.steevesco.com Disclaimer: Auctioneer is not responsible for errors or omissions, additions or deletions. Buyers should verify all aspects of their potential purchases during inspection as all items are sold “AS IS WHERE IS” with all faults.

Complete terms posted on our website.

Terms: Cash, NYS Check w/ Bank Letter of Guarantee, Wire Transfer. 10% Buyer’s Premium.

Sale Sold & Managed by: STEEVES & COMPANY, INC. 2507 Browncroft Blvd., Suite 202, Rochester, NY 14625 Tel: 585-381-1710 Toll Free: (877) 478-3383 Email: info@steevesco.com Website: www.steevesco.com

handle some of the laboratory specimens.

The week will conclude with a trip to Adirondack Animal Land’s 500 animals on 80 acres which does some wildlife propagation and a discussion with their vet which has over 20 years of experience in this unique field.

Interested individuals may participate in one or all of the Large Animal Health weeks. For more information or to register, contact SUNY Cobleskill’s Office of Professional and Continuing Education at 518-255-5528 or pace@cobleskill.edu.

A U C T I O N SP R I N G C O N S I G N M E N T Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 AM ITEMS INCLUDE:

Lawn & Garden to Bulldozers; Backhoes to Amish Furniture Niagara County Fair Grounds 4497 Lake Ave (Transit Rd., Rt. 78) Lockport, NY 14094

Consigntments Accepted Mon. - Fri., May 14-18 from 9am-6pm W e will post pictures of each item on our W ebsite as it comes in. Make Sure You Check it Out Everyday!

SCOTT PERRY & CO. Niagara Falls, NY • 716-283-7653 • www.scottperryco.com

(2) DAIRIES, HEIFERS, & MACHINERY SALE

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 • 10:30 A.M. Directions: Sale to be held at Jack Wood's Sale Barn, located on Taylor Valley Rd. Cincinnatus, NY-2 mi. north of Cincinnatus, just off of NYS Rte. 26. Watch for signs

Allen n Byler, (17) Head dairy. (6) Recently fresh, (4) Due for June. (7) Bred back and safe in calf. A young dairy with (10) 1st & 2nds. Good milk cows in this herd. Holsteins & (8) Jersey Crosses. SCC 246,000. 3.9 F 3.11 P. Rotational grazing.

Robertt & Tinaa Sharp, (50) Head dairy. (45) Mature cows & (5) bred heifers. (18) Recently fresh, and (15) Due for May & June. AI breeding. (12) R&W Holsteins. (1) Brown Swiss due in June. (10) Jersey's & Jersey Crosses. A nice, young herd, with lots of 1st & 2nd calf heifers. Show dairy with good udders. SCC-150,000. 4.1F. 3.2 P. (20) Good consignment, with some top 1st calf heifers spring close. (7) Head from one consignor, selling as they bag or freshen. (2) Are Jersey's. (25) Open heifers from New Born to breeding age. Good group of heifers, some Crosses.

Machinery: JD 5325, 4WD, ROPS. JD 4030, canopy, 2942 hrs. Kubota M4700, 4WD & loader. 665 hrs. Kubota L3300, 4WD & loader. 1129 hrs. NH LS 170 skidsteer. 2500 hrs.

JD 335 Round baler. INT 430 square baler. NH 7ft. haybine. 4 star vertical tedder. (2) Wooden hay wagons. NH wooden round bale wagon, w/ tandem axle. NH double rake hitch, stationary. 5ft. York rake. 4 ft. box blade w/rippers. INT Flail chopper. NH 24 ft. hay/grain elevator. 12" Rockflex disc's. MF Chisel plow-7 shank. Brillion 10 ft. cultipacker. JD 10 ft. disc. NH 305 V spreader. NI 3622 spreader. FS 500 Fert. spreader.

Worksite Pro TR36 Trencher. Gaolach Broom. (2) WIC 45 feed carts. (One for parts).

Patz BC Unit. Patz BC chain, 150 ft., 13 in. paddles, counter clockwise. Torches, saws, barn fans, and tools. More misc. items found around the farm.

Salee order: Machinery, followed by cattle.

Sale Managed By:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com MAY Y 25,, 2012: Clark Bros. Farm, DeRuyter, NY: (158) Hi Grade cattle. Farming since 1967. Top dairy, averaging 60 lbs. out of the tank. AI Breeding. Closed herd.

JUNE E 1,, 2012: At Jack Wood's Sale Barn: Price Farm: (50) Head dairy, (25) Recently fresh. Over 1/2 the dairy are 1st & 2nd's. Nice young herd with a lot of milk. SCC-75,000. 4.0 F 3.2 P. Also consigned; (28) Open heifers from 300 lbs. to breeding age.

JUNEE 15,, 2012: Pedersen Farms: (100) Head of Hi-Grade Holstein cattle.

The farm has been in the family for 80 years. Years of AI breeding. Also selling some machinery.

Vilsack says thank you to America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities On April 19, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the importance of agriculture and rural America to the economic recovery and the strength of the nation. Vilsack touted America’s farmers, ranchers and growers as some of our nation’s greatest assets, responsible for one out of every 12 jobs: providers of our food, feed, fiber, and fuel while helping to drive our national economy. He highlighted ways the USDA and the Obama Administration have worked to improve the lives of rural Americans and grow the agricultural economy over the past three years by developing new markets at home and abroad, maintaining a strong safety net, investing in conservation and research, and encouraging the next generation of farmers.

“Thanks to the productivity of America’s hardworking farmers, ranchers and producers, U.S. agriculture continues to be a bright spot in America’s economy and a driving force behind export growth, job creation, and our nation’s competitiveness,” said Vilsack. “U.S. agriculture accounts for 1 in 12 jobs, provides American consumers with safe and affordable foods, contributes to record incomes for farm families, and is helping reduce our reliance on foreign oil. Through our efforts at USDA and the work of the White House Rural Council, the Obama Administration is supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural communities

as they help strengthen our nation’s economy.”

Vilsack noted USDA’s work to strengthen the rural economy over the past three years, including: • USDA is maintaining a strong safety net to help keep American agriculture profitable and keep farmers on the farm. Over the past three years, USDA’s crop insurance program has paid out almost $16.2 billion to more than 325,000 farmers who lost crops to natural disasters.

Other programs have provided nearly $3.5 billion in aid to help more than 250,000 farmers and ranchers recover from natural disasters.

• USDA has provided 103,000 loans to family farmers and has worked with over a half a million farmers to pursue conservation agreements and easements — enrolling a record number of acres in conservation programs and contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to the rural economy that supports many jobs.

• USDA has made historic investments in America’s rural communities, financing 50,000 rural small and midsized businesses — helping to create or save 266,000 jobs.

• USDA has invested in broadband service for nearly seven million rural residents and helped to build or renovate over 6,200 community facilities including hospitals, schools, fire and police stations and libraries.

2012 SPRING FLEA MARKET

TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULL located at the NYSEA grounds on Gehan Road Canandaigua, NY

**FREE ADMISSION** Memorial Day Weekend Saturday - May 26th & Sunday - May 27th Antiques,Tools, Parts, Household and Other Treasures

TRACTOR R PULL - Division 2-4 9 AM Saturday, May 26th

TRUCK K PULL - Street Legal Immediately followng tractor pull (approximately 3 PM) For info contact Rod Reynolds (585) 770-4695

FLEA A MARKET T - VENDORSS WELCOME $15 per vendor site For info contact Ross Liddiard (585) 554-3724

SBA funding to rural small businesses over the next 5 years, launching a series of conferences to connect investors with rural start-ups, creating capital marketing teams to pitch federal funding opportunities to private investors interested in making rural investments, making job search information available at 2,800 local USDA offices nationwide, making HHS loans available to help more than 1,300 Critical Access Hospitals recruit additional staff, and helping rural hospitals purchase software and hardware to implement health IT. USDA and Navy have also announced a partnership to advance the use of next generation biofuels in Navy operations.

NFU encourages judicious use of antibiotics National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule discussed antibiotic use in animal agriculture in a presentation at a national stakeholder meeting hosted by the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Washington, D.C. “NFU supports measures that continue to allow the Food and Drug Administration to permit the use of therapeutic antibiotics approved for use in livestock unless valid scientific evidence proves that the product is unsafe,” said Goule. “NFU believes that antibiotic treatment should be reserved for clinical treatment of ill-

ness and for judicious use in preventing illness during periods of stress and supports the right of producers to treat their animals with antibiotics to address herd health issues while opposing the constant sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics.”

More research is needed to determine the links between antibiotic use for animal health and antibiotic resistance in humans according to two separate GAO reports.

“What is clear is that there is a need for additional research and for carefully crafted legislation that is evidence-based,” said Goule.

FARM AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

FRIDAY MAY 25TH @ 3:00 PM At Visscher Farm 1400 S. Main St. (Rte. 282) - 1 1/2 mile south of the Village of Nichols, Tioga County, NY - use Exit 62 off Southern Tier Expressway (Rte.17/future I-86) or 20 miles north of Towanda/Wysox via PA Rte. 187 (road now open) Construction: JD 490 Excavator; Cat D4C - 6 way blade dozer and more Skid Steers: JD 240; Bobcat 553; NH LX865 plus more Farm Tractors & Compacts: John Deere 4240-cab; JD 3020; Same Mini Taurus w/ldr.; White 2-85-4WD-cab; Ford 8160 w/cab; MF 1085; Ford 3910; NH 1630 w/ldr; Mahindra 1815-4x4-w/ldr; Massey 1455-4WD- w/ldr; 2 Farmall Cubs Disc & Mower Conditioners: JD 936 Mc Co w/impellers; JD 1360 w/impellers; Kuhn FC 303 disc w/impellers Balers: Claas 46 w/net; Gehl 2580 silage special; NH 849; JD 348; NH 275 wire; NH 66 w/motor; NH 315 Forage Harvestors: 2009 NH 790-used 1 season; NH 790 w/2 row 824 corn & 790W hay heads; Hesston 7140-7155 Tedders & Rakes: Kuhn GA 6000; Vicon 423T; JD 4 star Blowers: Gehl 1540 excellent; NH 40; Badger Corn Grinder blower "nice" Tillage: Sunflower 16 shank PT chisel plow; Taylorway 740 PT 10 shank chisel; IH 720 toggle trip plow; Case 3 pth 12 shank chisel; 3 pt flopover 4 btm plow; many 2-3-4X plows; assorted discs; field cultivators & drags Planters: IH 510 grain drill; MF drill; JD VB drill; 2&4 row corn pltrs.; Cole veg. planter Attachments: Kubota backhoe; skid steer grapples; (new) Skid Steer buckets; snow blower; S.S. pallet forks; S.S. root rake Other: Pequea steel hay wagon w/dump; Kverneland bale processor; Taarup KD 806 bale shredder; JD batwing mower; Alamo 8' rotary mower; 8' offset rotary; New Howse 3 pt rotary mowers; 24 ft feed wagon; PTO generator; Roto Mix IV TMR w/scales; Knight 3250 TMR; pull behind finish mower; Miller 130 Mig Welder; plus more Lawn & Garden: JD 925A zero turn; Toy Bilt GTX20-4x4 w/ldr & mower; Craftsman 14hp; Cub Cadet 1864 hydro; JD 265; JD 214; Kawasaki Mule; Bush Hog TH 4400 ATV Trucks: '93 Louisville w/winch-hook body-bad motor; Freightliner tractor; drop deck trailer; 1997 International diesel cab & chassis Nursery Stock: shrubs; flowers; hanging baskets; vegetable plants

Something for everyone - lots more being added each day No small items for this auction - Next Consignment Auction July 7, 2012 TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK SALE DAY- NO BUYERS PREMIUM - LUNCH

HOWARD W. VISSCHER & SON SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

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• USDA has helped 456,000 rural families in more than 21,000 communities buy or refinance a home.

Vilsack also touted the work of the first-ever White House Rural Council, that was established by President Obama in June 2011. Chaired by Secretary Vilsack, the Council gives the Administration the ability to cut across large federal agencies to deliver results for rural families and businesses and provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from people across the country on how to grow the economy and create jobs in rural America.

Since its launch, the White House Rural Council has supported a broad spectrum of rural initiatives including a $350 million commitment in

USDA unveils new Food Hub Resource Guide to expand market opportunities for farmers and ranchers The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the first Regional Food Hub Resource Guide, bolstering its commitment to expand market opportunities for small and mid-sized producers. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan introduced the new resource guide at the National Good Food Network Food Hub Collaboration conference.

“The Regional Food Hub Resource Guide is an important tool to help promote local and regional efforts to support small and medium sized producers,” said Merrigan. “Food hubs play a critical role in

developing stronger supply chains and addressing the infrastructure challenges while supporting food access, regional economic development and job creation.”

Food hubs are businesses or organizations that connect producers with buyers by offering a suite of production, distribution, and marketing services. It’s an innovative business model that allows farmers of all sizes to meet the growing consumer demand for fresh, local food by gaining entry into commercial and larger volume markets such as grocery stores, hospitals and schools.

The guide is an extensive collection of information and resources, providing background on everything needed to develop or participate in a regional food hub.

The guide highlights the economic contributions food hubs make to local communities and the role they play in expanding regional food systems. It also outlines funding opportunities, support resources, best practices, strategies to address challenges and more. In 2011, USDA identified more than 170 food hubs operating around the country.

“The new guide is the most comprehensive

handbook on food hubs ever available,” said Merrigan. “Now farmers, buyers, researchers, consumers or anyone interested in creating a food hub in their community can tap into a single resource to find the information that they need.”

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) developed the Regional Food Hub Resource Guide in partnership with the Wallace Center at Winrock International, the National Good Food Network, the National Association of Produce Market Managers and the Project for Public Spaces, as part of the

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Science-based surveillance effective in minimizing BSE risk in cattle UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Beef consumers should not overreact to the first case of so-called “mad cow disease” in the United States since 2006, discovered recently in a dairy cow in California, according to a veterinarian in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

The infected cow, the fourth ever discovered in this country, was found as part of an Agriculture Department surveillance program that tests about 40,000 cows a year for the fatal brain disease, more accurately called bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or BSE. The disease can cause a fatal human brain disease in people who eat tainted beef.

It’s that close scrutiny of the nation’s beef supply by USDA that should reassure consumers, noted Bhushan Jayarao, professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences, who is director of the Penn State Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.

One of three facilities in the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System, the lab on the University Park campus has been testing animal tissues for disease since the mid-1980s and was formally established in 1992. It is a part of the national surveillance network that performs tests for BSE. “No meat from that cow in California was bound for the food supply,” said Jayarao. “The cow, more than 30 months old, had died and was to be rendered — made into soap or other household products. Because the cow died, it was tested for

BSE.” BSE is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion. Research indicates that the disease is most commonly spread when cattle eat feed containing rendered byproducts from infected cattle. As a result, the United States in 1997 banned the practice of feeding animal by-products to ruminants.

However, in this most recent case, Jayarao explained, analysis found that the cow had what is referred to as an atypical case, which is believed to have occurred spontaneously through a mutation.

“That means the cow didn’t get the disease from eating infected cattle feed, and that’s critical,” he said. “It’s just a random mutation that can happen every once in a great while in an animal. Random mutations do occur in nature.”

BSE in cows has been a problem in the past when animal byproducts were used to supplement animal feed. In the United Kingdom, more than 180,000 cows may have been infected during the 1980s and 1990s. In other countries, the infection’s spread was blamed on farmers adding recycled meat and bone meal from infected cows into cattle feed.

Jayarao said the fact that the testing system found “what is a really rare event” is a strong indication that the system works.

He suggested that the California cow’s form of the disease so rarely occurs that consumers should not be alarmed.

“USDA has taken a proactive stance with its surveillance program, which caught this case.

That’s the good news.”

The previous three confirmed cases of BSE in cows in the United States occurred in a Canadian-born cow in 2003 in Washington state, in 2005 in Texas and in 2006 in Alabama.

Both the 2005 and 2006 cases were also atypical varieties of the disease, Jayarao said.

He described the measures put into place by the U.S. government and other nations in recent years to prevent BSE from entering the food chain as interlocking safeguards, and he stressed that there is evidence they are effective. In 2011 there were only 29 confirmed cases of BSE worldwide, a dramatic decline since the peak of 37,311 cases in 1992.

Jayarao credited the decline of the disease to effective banning of animal products in cattle feed.

Frightening as BSE is, Jayarao contends that it is best for the public to have the latest and most accurate information about risks and safeguards that exist related to their food supply. “It is always better for producers to have educated consumers,” he said. “Everyone benefits when consumers get reliable information from credible sources.

“There are so many checks in balances in place now, and that should be of great comfort to the consumer. Beef in the retail market is very safe.”

National Food Hub Collaboration. AMS works to support this collaboration through its research and outreach efforts.

The Regional Food Hub Resource Guide is part of USDA’s commitment to support local and regional food systems. These investments, including the online food hub portal, the Farmers Market Promotion Program and the National Farmers Market Directory, are highlighted 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.

SAT. -- MAY 19TH -- SAT. 8:30 0 AM - START TIME IN THE FIELD - 8:30 0 AM Please check websites for daily updates LOTS MORE PROMISED AND COMING IN DAILY!!

Public Auction OFF CONSIGNED D ITEMSS

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Antiques: old wooden thresher, old wooden grain drill, vintage Turtle mower,many more pieces coming PARTS: BRAND NEW Iveco 6 cylinder power unit from 8020 CNH combine, Numbers on tag as follows F3A FE 613A OO536 from flywheel to radiator, Far-mall A, 1680 combine cab, combine parts, IH weight brackets, split rear IH weights, wfe for SA,Wagon Load of new Case/IH parts right off the dealers shelf. Red Cab for 66 E WILLL BE E APPROX X PALLETSS OR R LOTSS OFF PARTSS ATTACHMENTSS ETC series,THERE Misc: Lumber, pallet load of Green House glass, plastic 275 gal tote like new, shop vacs, work bench.

INSIDE E AND D EVENING G AUCTION 0 PM M in n thee Firee Hall Startt timee off 4:30 !!MUCH H MORE E COMING!!

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TERMS: Cash, Credit Card, Good check with ID, Out of state checks OK if known AND/OR approved by auctioneers. 3% processing fee for use of credit cards.

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Black cutworm in field corn

by Mike Hunter, CCE of Jefferson County Several species of cutworms are found in New York State; the black cutworm is most commonly found in corn. The adults (moths) migrate into the state from the southern overwintering sites on the spring storms and are attracted to weeds on which they lay their eggs. One or more generations may occur per year, but it is the first generation which causes economic loss in New York corn.

Cutworm larvae are large (1

to 2 inches long when fully grown), smooth, dull-colored caterpillars, which curl tightly when handled. They hide in the soil during the day and feed at night at the base of small corn plants during May and June. Symptoms include missing, cut, or wilted plants.

The large, nearly mature larvae do most of the feeding damage. Each one is capable of destroying several plants, and damage may appear very suddenly as the larvae grow larger.

The key to cutworm control

"OFFERING ONLY THE BEST" McCall Mountain Farms Complete Heifer/ Beef Cattle Dispersal & Farm Machinery

ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

120+/- * AI REGISTERED & HI-GRADE HOLSTEINS/JERSEY/BEEF CATTLE * 120 +/-

Friday, May 25 @ 11 AM

Cortland Auction Sale Pavilion: 4722 NYS RT 41, Cortland, NY 13045 (Cortland County) Directions: I-81 Exit 10: (NYS RT 41) S. (.5) miles to auction!

Sale Order: Farm Mach., bred heifers, open heifers then beef.

HEIFERS: (60) +/- Heifers bred 5-8 months; (30) bred 1-4 months; (15+) open heifers 500 # & (14)+/- Beef Cattle. Expect surprises. Top bloodlines: Intervale, Lew-Lin, Maple Lane, Pooledale; Pencroft; Bur-leacres; Catalpa, Westan & More!

Years of AI breeding. Most Reg. & Hi-Grade Holsteins w/2 Jersey dry cows; 3 Jersey open heifers 400 #; (2) 800# Holstein steers; (1) 950# Holstein steer; (1) 900# Angus heifer; (1) 1000# Angus heifer; (1) 1000 # Angus bull; (1) Santa Gertrudis cow/calf pair; (1) 500# Angus/SG heifer; (4) 400# Holstein steers; (1) 550# Holstein bull & (1) 900# Angus/Holstein X heifer. 30+ close ups. Use to fences & rot. grazing. Bred heifers bred to Angus & Holstein bull TBA ringside. Reg. YEARLING BULL: Maple Lane Dodo x VG 88 Morty w/43,000# & E Mammary! 16 REGISTERED CATTLE (BRED HEIFERS) 16: Intervale Alexander X 2E 90 Lindy w/28 k# & 125k # LT 1st Dam x 2E 92 Lincoln 2nd Dam w/27k #; Pencroft Harry X VG 88 Henny w/26k # X 2E 93 RM Hanzel w/5k # (res. all Atlantic Jr yearling & 2nd E. Fall Nat'l Jr 2 yr old!) X EX 91 Cousinvale 3rd dam w/36k #& 200k # LT (Res. All Atlantic 5 yr old 01'); Pooldale Rodney X E 90 Lance 2nd dam w/26k #-4.3 F-3.3 P; Pooldale Rodney X VG 85 Harry 1st dam X E 90 Canteen w/22k # & 135k # LT; Bur-le-acres Affirmed X VG 88 Eos w/26k # & 104k # LT X Westan VG 86 Fred 2nd dam X Westan Dale VG 85 3rd Dam w/29k # & 204k # LT. Pooldale Dundee Andy X VG 85 Lance 2nd dam w/20k #; Pooldale Rodney X VG 86 Progress 2nd Dam w/18k #4.0 F; Pooldale eye of Storm X VG 85 Laurier 2nd dam w/25k # & 102k # LT; Pooldale Elmo X VG 85 Leader 2nd dam w/114k # LT; Pronto X GP 83 Boulet Charles; Andy X VG 86 Storm 2nd dam; Longevity and lifetime production. These cattle show the lasting qualities to please the best in the business! FARM MACH. & MISC.: JD 250 Skid steer w/3400 hrs; (2) Miller Pro 1150 Rotary rakes w/Miller Pro 2250 dbl hitch w/tandems, all hyd. Drive/lift w/no universals; NH 3106 spreader w/tandems & side del.; (5) Farmco 16' hay wagons (3 steel & 2 steel sided w/wood flrs & remove sides); 30' steel bale wagon; JD 710 -12' grain drill; Shaver HD-10 post pounder; 2 extra running gears; 3 pt 9 shank chisel plow; JD tractor to skid steer adapter plate; rubber tire scrapper skid steer attachment; Katolight 25 KW 540 pto generator; (12) 300 gallon plastic totes w/2" valves; (8) tunnel vent. barn fans; (8) 12' coral gates; cattle chute; used steel siding/roofing; (3) Canarm100 head & (1) 50 head cattle waterers w/floats brand new; upright air comp. & MORE! PHONE BIDS ACCEPTED! VISIT: www.Zoggbros.com for photos!

Terms: Cash, check & CC. 3% fee to pay by CC. All sold "As Is, Where Is", absolutely, regardless of price! Driver's lic. req. Catalog @ Ringside. Inspection welcome. All vaccinated, de-horned, dewormed, preg. & nasalgen. Interstate tests available if needed.

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is to monitor emerging plants closely, particularly in fields with conditions favoring cutworm outbreaks. These conditions include late planting, weed infestations, low, wet areas, and fields previously in pasture or sod. Cutworm problems may be worse in fields planted with minimum or no tillage. Plowing, good weed control, and early planting should help reduce cutworm problems. Check fields every two or three days until plants are well established for signs of missing, cut, or wilted

plants. Search for the larvae in the soil near damaged plants.

Treatment is suggested if five percent or more of the plants have been cut. Cutworm larvae should be controlled while small–1/2 inch long or less.

Since the larvae are active at night, chemicals should be applied late in the day. When the soil is dry and crusted, larvae remain beneath the soil surface and will be difficult to control. Only the infested area and a 20- to 40-foot surrounding border need be treated. Direct the spray at the base of

the plants. Portions of the field may need to be disked and replanted if damage has gone beyond the point of control.

Application of soil insecticides at planting does not provide effective control of cutworms despite claims by the insecticide manufacturer.

Source: 2012 Cornell Guide for Integrated Crop Management, http://ipmguidelines.org/FieldCrops/Chapters/CH03/CH0 3-6.aspx; as reprinted in the Lewis County Ag Digest, May 2012.

Deadline is June 1 to apply for Student Leader Scholarships HARRISBURG, PA — June 1 is the deadline to apply for the Center for Dairy Excellence’s “Student Leader Scholarship.” Five $1,000 scholarships are being made available to outstanding students with an interest in the dairy industry.

Scholarships are available for the 2012-13 academic year, and applications are due June 1.

“The center’s board of directors looks forward each year to reviewing the applications and seeing the breadth and depth of the talent and leadership we have in dairy’s future leaders,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence.

“We believe that their

leadership will help build a strong, vibrant future for our industry in Pennsylvania.”

The scholarships are offered to provide recognition, encouragement and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in academic programs that support the dairy industry. In 2011, seven qualified applicants received the scholarship.

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;

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SATURDAY,, MAY Y 19,, 2012 2 CHERRY Y CREEK,, NY Y • 10:30 0 AM Sale to be held at 6711 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. 1 mile west of Rt. 83 in Cherry Creek. Corner of Southside Ave. and Pickup Hill Rd.

Early Consignments: Dairy of 25 freestall cows. Cows are young & good. Cows sell in all stages of lactation. Low somatic count, on vac program. The right kind.

32 open AI sired heifers, been on vac program 10 short bred and open heifers, 20 open heifers Group of black feeder calves 70 holstein steers. 45 head weighing 600-1000 lbs., 13 head weighing 3-500 & 12 weighing between 5-600.

ALL CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Barn will be open Thursday and Friday from 8 AM till 6 PM Got cattle to sell give me a call.

nutrition; food science; agricultural and extension education; agribusiness 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; 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 aca-

demic 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.” You may also send an e-mail requesting an application to info@centerfordairyexcellenc.org, or call 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.

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 11AM COBLESKILL, NY COMPLETE CERTIFIED ORGANIC DAIRY DISPERSAL (NOFA)

95 Head of Cattle sell - 55 Milking age, 16 Bred Heifers, Balance heifers and calves. There are 6 springing cows, rest are all stages of lactation - mostly Holsteins and 1 Dutchbelt. The bred heifers are due now till fall - all Holsteins except 4 crosses. 23 of youngstock 4 months old to 1 year consist of 1 cross, 1 Dutchbelt, rest Holsteins.

Managers Note: One of the finest Organic Herds we've had the privilege to sell. This is primarily a Fall herd - remember the Fall premiums that are paid.

SCC 200,000 - 250,000.

Directions: From I88 take the Warnerville Exit 21, go Rt. 7 East towards Cobleskill; take second left on Warnerville Cutoff Rd to end turn left on Rt. 10, go about 6 miles turn left on Rt. 165 go about 1 mile to Pine Hill Road to farm.

From Sharon Springs from Rt. 20 take Rt. 10 South towards Cobleskill 6-7 miles and take a right on Rt. 165 go about 1 mile to Pine Hill Road to farm.

Watch for Auction Signs.

Terms: Cash or Good Check w/positive ID Cattle will be tested for interstate shipment immediately after the sale.

Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales AU005382 Tom & Brenda Hosking 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com email: hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

Owner: Fran-Lan Farms Dan France 125 Pine Hill Road Cobleskill, NY 12043 518-234-2188

Here’s a little known fact... New York’s farmers are among the nation’s leaders in green energy ALBANY NY — In 2009, the United States Department of Agriculture conducted its first ever survey of on-farm renewable energy production. The results showed that New York’s farmers were among the nation’s leaders in green energy production and environmental stewardship. In fact, New York ranked in the top 10 in terms of total installed renewable energy systems, second in the installation of anaerobic digesters and first in average monthly savings on their utility bill.

“Earth Day is often seen as a day to honor environmental activists and in that context our farmers are forgotten,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau. “But numbers don’t lie — our members are on the cutting edge of green energy production, and the results are good for the environment and good for business.”

Farmers are using all forms of renewable

energy in New York State including solar, wind and digesters, and they are using all of these means of generation in innovative and exciting ways.

Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, Long Island, started using an anaerobic digester about eight years ago in order to power their water treatment plant.

According to Doug Corwin, who owns the farm, they’ve built a one of a kind system, “Our goal is to treat waste water from the farm efficiently, while producing energy. We treat 50 thousand gallons of water a day and produce enough energy to power a 200 horsepower engine.

Our system allows us to be more environmentally friendly and sustainable and save money.”

Brotherhood Winery in the Hudson Valley is America’s oldest continuously operating winery, and it’s also the home to a 75 kilowatt solar array that is used to power its production facility. Broth-

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104 Ushers RD. Mechanicville, NY (Town of Halfmoon) 2800 sq ft ranch home and barn w/ 40 acres plus one acre building lot. Sold separately and in combination. Zoned light industrial.

Can be used for Ag, residential or industrial purposes. A great opportunity to buy a home in nearly perfect move-in condition with some great land. House has 3 bedrooms/2 baths and separate mother in law or income apartment. 2 car garage and paved driveway. Real estate sells @ 7pm.Check our website for details.

Terms for Real Estate: 10% buyers premium. 10% of bid payable immediately following auction. All buyers must have $5000 cash or guaranteed funds made out to Mary Ann Larkin Realty to register. Balance of 10% in cash or check. Closing required within 60 days. RE Brokers protected. Call our office for details.

Also selling: At 5PM sharp 24 older farm tractors including JD520: (4) Ford 851; (3) Ford 840; Ford 600 & 900; (6) Ford 8Ns & 9Ns; (2) Ford 3000; Ford 8N Worthington Chief; Ferguson; MM BF; IH H; Case DC; trailer; several 3pt implements; 10 scrap vehicles; 20 pcs scrap farm eq +many more misc items.

Term on Farm Equipment: All items sold as is. Full payment by cash or good check payable at auction. List is subject to change.

James MacFadden-Auctioneer 518-284-2090

Mary Ann Larkin-Broker 518-284-3200

MACFADDEN & SONS, INC. Sharon Springs, NY

(518) 284-2090 www.macfaddens.com

erhood has found that by installing an electronic display meter in their tasting room, customers are gaining interest in renewable energy.

“Customers have been very interested in the display, particularly because it tracks how many barrels of oil are being saved or how many cups of coffee could be brewed,” said Colleen Hughes of Brotherhood Winery.

“It’s become a real conversation piece, because it allows our customers to visualize the benefits of solar power for the community as a whole.”

In Northern Oswego and Jefferson counties, naturally occurring winds off of Lake Ontario provide the perfect conditions for farmers to harness wind power.

Dave Rudd, runs a small dairy farm that fea-

*SHORT NOTICE DAIRY DISPERSAL* M APLEHURST LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. 1421 Kent Rd., Hinsdale, NY 14743 Monday May 14th: @ 1:30PM - Over 100 young free stall cows, Holstein and some cross breds. This herd has an over 70# average, have had regular shots and monthly herd health.

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

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BUILDING, FLOORING, TOOL AND REMODELING MATERIALS

S AT. , MA Y 1 9 @ 1 0 AM R. G. MASON AUCTIONS HELD AT 8418 SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD ANGOLA, NEW YORK 14006 OVER FOUR TRACTOR TRAILER LOADS OF ALL NEW MATERIALS OVER 10 COMPLETE HIGH QUALITY, SOLID WOOD KITCHEN CABINET SETS including Oak, Ginger Maple, Harvest Maple, Sunset Maple, Tuscany Maple, Brandywine Maple, Autumn Sierra Shaker and Marquis Cinnamon huge flooring selection: over 50,000 square feet including 3/4" pre-finished oak hardwood: naturals, gunstock, butterscotch & more! Fantastic selection of laminate flooring includes 8mm & 12mm, first quality ac4 rated. Plus a wide assortment of tiles.

Unfinished oak hardwood and much more! R E L A T E D I T E M S : roofing felt, vinyl siding, metal roofing, plywood, pine 1x12s, RR ties composite decking, beautiful Mahogany entrance doors w/sidelights (finished & unfinished), steel exterior doors with leaded glass, Pine 6 panel interior doors, solid wood bathroom vanities, Victorian style decorative bathroom vanities, interior whirlpool tubs, shower enclosures, bathtubs, assorted granite/marble sink tops, rugs, Thomas & Kichler lighting fixtures, Eljer & American standard toilets, pedestal sinks, stainless & cast iron sinks, locksets, nails to fit guns, pvc decking, house wrap, roofing shingles, asphalt shingles, h-fir 2x6s, snow & ice shield, paneling, Corian counter tops, Adirondack chairs, T&G pine, oak molding, heaters, ceiling fans, faucets and much more. Hand - air - power tools from name brand manufacturers such as Bostitch, Skil, Makita, Dewalt, Hitachi, Bosch, porter-cable, Senco, Milwaukee and many others, great selection, expect many surprises DO NOT MISS! Receiving new consignments daily additions & deletions to this list by auction time.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Major Auction, Preview Friday 4 PM-6 PM and 2 Hours before Auction, all items must be removed within 2 hours after close of sale. Please come prepared to remove your item the day of Auction. Bring your truck and trailer or have your moving arrangements set. All items sold as is/where is with no warranties. Inventory subject to additions and deletions.

All items must be settled for day of the Auction, within one hour from close of Auction. 13% Buyers Premium with 3% discount for Cash major credit cards accepted!

Rich & Jim Mason, Auctioneers AUCTION HELD INSIDE IN A 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com WEATHER SAFE ENVIRONMENT. ONE OF OUR GREATEST SELECTIONS EVER

tures three wind turbines ranging in size from 1KW to 10KW. “My goal is to pass the farm onto my son, who represents the fourth generation of our family to work this land. Having these wind turbines saves us money and makes the

farm more profitable and environmentally sustainable,” said Rudd.

The results are in and the evidence is clear: when it comes to protecting the environment New York’s farmers are leading the way.

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Haiti Benefit Heifer AuctionICE CREEAM &

Special Heifer & Cow Sale

Wed., May 16th • 10:30 AM All Consignments Welcome COWS - HEIFERS - BULLS Send all info w/truckers, birth dates, Sire & Dam info etc.

Consignors: Please specify if animal is donated to Haiti Relief Sale Haiti Benefit Auction will start at approx. 1:00 pm Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY:

New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

REMINDER: Next Special Dairy heifer sale Wed., June 13th

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, May 7th sale - cull ave. .73, Top cow .89 wt. 1341 $1193.49 cows up to $1386.62 Bulls/Steers top $1.0650 wt. 1842 $1961.73, bull calves top $2.60, heifer calves top $2.00.

Monday, May 14th - Monthly Heifer Sale. Overstocked herd sends a group of Jerseys open & shortbred. Several other groups of heifers coming.

FRIDAY, MAY 18TH ON THE FARM - Cobleskill, NY. 11:00 AM. FranLan Farms Complete CERTIFIED ORGANIC Dairy Dispersal. (NOFA) 90 Head sell - 55 Milking age, 15 Bred Heifers, balance heifers & calves.

SCC ave. 200,000 - 250,000. One of the finest Organic Herds we've had the privilege to sell.

Monday, May 21st - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Monday, May 28th - Memorial Monday we will be open for business.

Monday, June 4th - Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairmen 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Nov. 3rd - Fall Premier All Breed Sale - Call early to consign to make catalog and advertising deadlines.

Café is now open for breakfast and lunch - great food!

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

Corn association staff comes together Recently, staff from the National Cor n Growers Association and state corn associations across the country met in St. Louis to share insights gained over the past year and coordinate ef forts for the next.

With more than 100 attendees including state association executives, program directors and communicators, the conference also provided a forum to discuss pressing issues facing farmers including potential farm bill legislation and ethanol promotion.

“We all understand that, by working together, we magnify the effectiveness of our organizations and subsequently our ability to create positive change for farmers,” said NCGA CEO Rick Tolman. “While each state organization has specific circumstances unique to its area, farmers across the country share many common issues. Accordingly, it only logically follows that the state and national organizations serving them collaborate in such a fashion.”

The week began as NCGA staff from both the Washington and St. Louis offices met to discuss ongoing projects and opportunities to increase communication. Following the traditional meetings, the group toured the Cargill elevator and grain loading facility located directly across the Mississippi River in Illinois. During the tour, staff had the opportunity to delve into the importance of inland waterways to corn farmers, explore possible production and usage shift which would influence the flow of grain, and see firsthand how corn is tested, accepted and loaded.

Then, state association staff joined with national to begin an indepth look at some of the exciting activities and programs that have achieved success since they last met in April 2011. Each state took a chance to share some of

their accomplishments, knowledge gained from the process of implementing tactics and to provide a glimpse of projects on the horizon.

In turn, national staff deeply involved in various legislative and regulatory issues and

those heading a broad array of communications and market support programs presented brief overviews of recent successes and forecasts of what is to come.

In addition to sharing experiences and ideas,

attendees participated training seminars that focused on a variety of state-requested areas of interest including improving social media presence, discussions on major market changes, analysis of consumer attitudes

and new technology workshops. Using the chance to fine-tune skills, update knowledge of rapidly evolving issues and tools and further discuss broader situations with important implication, state and national staff alike

worked diligently to improve skill sets and hold constructive conversations that will aide them in forming and implementing programs.

Source: NCGA News of the Day: Monday, April 23

FFA develops online TV channel Following the successful live broadcast of its 2011 National FFA Convention, the National FFA Organization has decided to take up permanent residence on the iHigh.com platform with its own channel.

The FFA Channel, which will be powered

by Alltech and iHigh, will capitalize on the latest in Web technology to bring greater unity to their membership base, which is more than a half-million students strong throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The ability of a Web channel to provide such a platform was exemplified in the October live broadcast of 2011 National FFA Convention, which was attended by more than 53,000 attendees and joined live on the Internet by an additional 550,000 viewers who would have otherwise missed the experience.

“We are very excited about the opportunity that this channel will afford our members,” said Dwight Armstrong, chief executive officer of the National FFA Organization. “Having an FFA iHigh channel will create another vehicle

for us to share the FFA message of premier leadership, personal growth and career success.”

In a nod to social Web trends, FFA has entered into a licensing agreement with Alltech, which will allow an element of personalization for state and local chapters. Each state chapter will have their own site, which may be used to highlight awards banquets and other special events.

Likewise, each local chapter will be integrated into their high school’s site, creating a platform for the promotion of agriculture with a distinct communityfocused tone. Because of the unique business

model, all sites have the ability to generate revenue for their organization.

“Once again FFA has taken a leadership position in the field of agriculture,” said Billy Frey, Senior Vice President of the Alltech/iHigh Joint Venture. “FFA chapters around the country can bridge the urban-rural divide by giving anyone with a computer an inside view to the world of agriculture.

Many states such as New Hampshire and Minnesota already are spreading FFA’s message by broadcasting their state conventions live and on-demand.”

Considered the Global Youth Network,

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Sat., May 19, 2012 • 10 AM PLEASE BRING CATTLE IN ON FRIDAY May 18th

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 Fri., June 1, 2012 @ 6 PM

iHigh.com is designed to provide free feature-rich Web services to schools, students and youth organizations, and enables live broadcast of events, mobile broadcasting, unlimited photo uploads and more.

Using iHigh.com’s unique feature-rich Web and broadcast platform, high schools and organizations such as the FFA, the National High School Rodeo Association, USA Swimming, iHoops and many others are able to

share their events in real time with a global audience that can access the streaming video on any computer or mobile de-

vice. Currently, iHigh receives 1.6 million unique visitors per month with a year over year growth of 200 percent.

PALLETIZED BLUESTONE / FLAGSTONE AUCTION (500) PALLETS OF CUT STONE / LANDSCAPE STONE & NURSERY STOCK FOR: ENDLESS MOUNTAIN STONE CO. SUSQUEHANNA, PA 18847 (GREAT BEND AREA)

Saturday

May 19, 2012

9:30AM

Auction To Be Held At Endless Mountain Stone Co.'s Yard @ 5284 Brushville Road, Susquehanna, PA 18847.

From I-81: Take Exit 230 (Great Bend) To Route 171 Towards Susquehanna PA, Go Approx. 8 Miles To Susquehanna, Go Over Bridge Take Right On Brushville Road, Go 3 Miles To Yard On Left.

(500) Pallets Of Quality Bluestone, Pavers, Landscape Stone, Etc., Nursery Stock (500) Including: Lg. Qty. Of Natural Cleft Pattern; Tumbled Pavers; Tumbled & Non-Tumbled Drystack Wallstones; Bluestone Slabs; Treads / Sills; Landscape Boulders; Bluestone Tiles; Thin Veneered Stone; Bagged Gravels; Specialty Items Including: Waterjet Murals; Bluestone Patio Kits; Rocking Bench; Benches; Bluestone Welcome Stones / Gift Items; Pine Trees; Many Other Items; Palletized Stone To Be Sold By The Pallet Or By Square Ft. And Take The Pallet Full. Alike Pallets & Types Will Be Offered By The Pallet And Buyer Can Take Multiple Pallets. Selling Arrangements Will Depend On Types, Varieties And Way Stone Is Palletized. Decorative & Specialty Items Will Be Sold Individually. Types, Sizes, Selling Terms & Other Pertinent Info Will Be In Detailed Catalog, Which Will Be On Our Website @ www.manasseauctions.com, After May 11th; Nursery Stock: Asst. Of Fruit Trees, Shrubs & Flowering Plants - High Quality Items To Be Sold Amongst Palletized Stone.

Loading Of Stone: Stone Will Be Loaded For Buyer Free Of Charge For 2 Weeks Following Auction, From Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 2:00PM, By Appointment.

Terms & Conditions: 13% Buyers Premium Will Be Charged. Payment In Full Day Of Auction In Cash, Good Check or Major Credit Card, 3% Discount For Payments Made By Cash Or Check. Nothing Removed Until Settled For. Auctioneers Note: This Is One Of The First Auctions Of This Kind In Northern PA. These Are Top Quality - Endless Mountain Stone Is Reducing Their Inventory. All Selling Absolute To The Highest Bidder, Plan To Attend. Smaller Items & Specialty Items Selling First.

Mel & Matt Manasse PA Auctioneers License # AU571L & AU3517L Sales Managers & Auctioneers Whitney Point, NY • 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

LAUREN & VERONICA LIDDIARD AUCTION

Sat., May 19, 2012, 9am

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46A Vine St., off Rt. 21 (Main St.) by Bristol Valley Theater, Naples, NY Household: Wicker stand • rocker, recliner • chest • Rival meat slicer • toy box bench seat • knick-knacks • picnic table • lawn furniture • BBQ grill • misc.

Guns: H & R 12 ga • Mossberg 500 12 ga • Hoyt compound bow • arrows • hunting clothes • fishing rod.

Shop Tools: Coleman Powermate 1350 watt portable generator, used 3 hrs • Craftsman industrial planer • 12” band saw • scroll saw • wood lathe • bench drill press • planers • sanders • wrenches • Makita drills • impact wrench • SawZall • power hand tools • wood lathe & tools • bench grinder • tool boxes • pipe wrenches, cutter & vise • Delta table saw • hand tools • battery charger • screw jacks • antique hand tools • box lots.

Lawn Equipment: 1988 Bolens (Iseki) G152 diesel tractor w/ 48” deck, 3 pt, 2 wd, 584 hrs, 1 owner • TroyBilt 5-1/2 hp snow blower, 3 yrs • Yard Machine 8 hp snow blower • Murray 12 hp rider w/ deck & bagger • push mowers • lawn sweeper • trimmers • chain saw • trailer • wheelbarrow.

Misc Equipment: Red Lion cement mixer • log chain • 16’ extension ladder • handle tools • storage cabinets • handle tools • cable • 1” black plastic pipe • copper tubing • scrap pile • two new Cragar 15” wheels • 13, 14, 15” tires • misc lumber • toy trucks & car models • Edu-Toy and Tasco telescopes • motorcycle helmet • Spiderman boy's bike.

Preview: 8:00 am auction day Sale Order: 9:00 am household; approx 9:45 tools; 10:00 am guns; 10:30 am Bolens tractor, tools, lawn equipment Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check, payment with Visa, MasterCard, Discover 3% fee.

D ANN A UCTIONEERS , D ELOS D ANN , 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Sat., June 9, 9am: - Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors including 14th built G-1000, parts, 15 MM farm toys. MM & gas signs.

Fri., June 15, 4pm: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd, off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY, Kubota BX2230 4WD w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

Sun., July 29, 10am: Tri-State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. Antique Wheels and Iron Show, 1st time consignment auction. Washington County Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Selling antique and modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature, and related items. Sat-Sun, July 28-29.

Wed., Aug. 8, 2pm: NY Steam Engine Assn 4th Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of Pageant of Steam Show Aug 8-11, Gehan Rd, off Rts 5-20, 5 mi E of Canandaigua, NY. Thurs., Sept. 6, 1pm: WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assn 2nd Annual Consignment, 1st day of show Sept 6-9, 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY

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Beef Cattle

ANIMAL BEDDING: Kiln dried sawdust/woodchips. Bulk, up to 120yd. loads. Willow Creek Farms, 716-741-2599

SEMEN COLLECTED ON YOUR BULL

KILN DRIED BULK BEDDING Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

Leray Sealed Storage • • • • • • • • •

Bedding

Barn Repair BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

BARNS, STEEL BUILDINGS, GARAGES. We repair them!

From extensive renovations to minor repairs. 585-739-0263

Seward Valley 518-234-4052 PAPER BEDDING, 800-900 lb. bales, delivery available.

Fine or course. 585-457-3429 or 716-864-3267.

WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. SAVE! www.pinebec.ca 1-800-6881187

Beef Cattle 25 CROSS BRED cow calf pairs and bred cows, some of the cows with calves are already bred back, $1,900$2,300 depending on cow, group pricing also available.

Call Bob 802-673-6629

At Your Farm or At Our Stud in Verona, NY

All Semen Processed at Our Lab Under Strict Regulations Electronic Seal of Straws (no powder plug)

40 Years Experience

Dependa-Bull Services

315-829-2250

WANTED: Steers 200# & up.

570-561-8488

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WOODWORKS & METAL ROOFING 1084 Kingsley Road Wyoming, NY 14591 585-495-9916 We Wood Like To Supply Your Pole Barn & Metal Roof Needs

Building Materials/Supplies *Custom Kitchens & Baths *Bookcases & Mantels m Painted d Steel *Premium 40yr. Cold-Rolled $1.98 Heat-formed 28 & 29 Ga. o Warrantyy Painted *No as Low as $1.59 *Do It Yourself Guidance *4x8 #2 Insulation *Truss Rafters 2x4’s

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Snowblowers Snowmobiles Snowplows Stud Service Tires & Tire Repair Service Tools Tractors Tractors, Parts & Repair Trailers Tree Trimming & Removal Truck Parts & Equipment Trucks Vegetable Vegetable Supplies Veterinary Wanted Water Conditioning Waterwell Drilling Wood For Sale

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30 Head Beef Cattle. 14 w/calves, rest due within 8 weeks. 716-542-9333 leave message.

48 BLACK ANGUS Feeder Calves

607-225-4276 GARRET FARMS ANGUS SALE Sat., May 19th 11:00 AM SELLING: 16 Bulls 8 Yearling Heifers 4 Fall Pairs 19 Spring Pairs 10 Commercial Spring Pairs

46 Shed Lane Hillsdale, NY 12529 Garret

518-755-5021

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

Designed, Constructed and Warranted by Morton Buildings, Inc.

ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS

Steve

Weitz Construction

518-965-0263

585-739-0263

REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS Top Bloodline Several To Choose From

MOORE FARM

607-478-5043 REGISTERED Black Angus bulls, 4 AI sired. Call The Homestead 716-373-3023

Can Erect & Finish

Call for the Sales Office Nearest You:

Warsaw, NY (585) 786-8191

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Buildings For Sale

Cattle

ROCK CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM BUILT

Freestall Heifer Commodity Machinery Storage Bldgs

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Bred cows, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

Cow Mats

Construction Equipment For Sale JD 650H LT DOZER, 1,570 hrs, 75% undercarriage, 115” blade, left the factory December 2002, G.C., $54,500. Will consider trade down. 315727-0041

Cow Mats

Complete Renovations

ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK

R.. & C.. Konfederath Corfu, NY

585-599-3640 716-474-3348

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

95 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due June & July. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

Buying all hot loads of milk, minimum of 9000 pounds. Price is $2/hundred.

Prompt and timely pickup at the farm or Grade A tanker wash facility on premises for loads being delivered.

COMPLETE JERSEY HERD, 55 milkers, 10 bred heifers, 15 ready to breed, 40 yearlings to calves. 315-323-2462

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

Herd Expansions

WANTED

www.wineandgrapegrower.com Or Call For a Sample Copy

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

Custom Butchering

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE:

New York Custom Processing, LLC Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals

No Lines ~ No Waiting

Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084 Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

WANTED

315-269-6600

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

HEIFERS

1981 2,000 GALLON Mueller Bulk Tank, compressors, control. $17,000 OBO. 716-4717601

(ALL SIZES)

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

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

WANTED: Dairy Herds/bred & open heifers & AI calves.

Xenodocha Stock Farm. 607745-7007

Custom Services

585-732-1953

Custom Services

www.cattlesourcellc.com

SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

Dairy Equipment/Farm & Refrigeration Services Where We Install the Best and Service the Rest!

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Dairy Equipment

www.dairymaster.com

We Offer Full Line of Equipment & Stainless Steel Welding Servicing All Brands of Equipment 24 Hr Service - Serving all of WNY & More

TRAPPER CREEK ENTERPRISES LLC

• Trucking Available

Attica, NY 14011 Office 585-591-4620 Brent Snyder 585-944-5826 Brian Beitz 716-239-1540 trappercreekllc@gmail.com

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

Authorized Dealers for: Dairymaster - Urban - Heritage & Sturdy Built

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All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Dairy Cattle

SCC Over 100,000? Call Us. Only 13 cents/cow. 39 years easy use. Effective, no withholding, results. PH: 800-876-2500, 920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com

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Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

All Size Heifers

REG. AYRSHIRE HEIFERS, due soon, 4-H projects, $1,500 each or $2,800 for both. Including delivery within 50 miles of Central Square, NY. Extra beyond. 315-5699200 or 315-676-2237

800-218-5586

Dairy Cattle

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

FOR SALE: 2 fresh Holstein heifers, AI sired, milking well, $1,600 each. 814-848-9808

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT

Custom Services

10 HEIFERS: 2 fresh, 8 freshen 2-4 weeks, vaccinated & wormed, $1,100-$1,400. 585394-7576

Dairy Cattle

DAIRY HERD for sale: 60 milk cows; 30 bred heifers & dry cows. Low SCC; lots of 1st calf; free stall parlor. $1,200.

607-776-5632.

Business Opportunities

Custom Butchering

Dairy Cattle

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Equipment

Farm Equipment

SURGE DOUBLE 7 Herringbone Parlor E-Z Stall w/VSO take-offs, complete, $5,000.

716-863-2653

CaseIH 5240 C/H/A, 4x4, PS, LH reverser, Front PTO/3pt hitch, good rubber, very clean, $31,500. 570-833-2365

Dozers JOHN DEERE 40 crawler w/factory winch, rebuilt & in very good running condition. $6,700 OBO. 607-527-4554

Farm Equipment

DUALS: SNAP-ON 20.8x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 13.6x38, 10 bolt axle duals 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38.

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

Farm Equipment

PACK YOUR SILAGE TIGHT

Farm Equipment John Deere 6415 w/loader C/H/A, 4x4, Bucket & Forks, LH reverser, power quad, like new $45,500. 570-8332365 POWER UNIT:Iron Duke 2.5 liter, balanced-blueprinted, hand clutch, used very little, $1,200/OBO. 607-244-4927, 607-647-5702

WE’VE EXPANDED Aftermarket Tractor & Combine Parts Shipped to Your Door, Same Day! Most Parts ½ Of NEW! Simplicity Products Zeisloft Farm Eq Bloomsburg, PA

Now with Changeable Hookups

Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

Replacementt Swivell Hitch for Hesston/Massey big square balers, Fits models 7433, 7434, 7444 & 2150, 2170, 2190

MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717

THINK SPRING!

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IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 CIH 7120 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 CIH 4366 NICE . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,250 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT225 W/LDR NEW $14,900 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900

JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL DEMCO 1000 GAL SPRAYER .$3,000 KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 CORN PLANTERS . . . . . . . . . .CALL ELWOOD 4WD UNIT . . . . . . . .$5,500 IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CASE 8430 ROUND BALER . .$5,000 1ST CHOICE GS520-4 TEDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 ROCK PICKER . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS .CALL

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

888-238-9335 or order online www.zeisloftequip.com Farm Machinery For Sale ’09 FARMALL 70, 2WD, ROPS, front weights, 2 remotes, 1,000 hrs, $18,500; 499 White, 718 trailer plow w/buster bar, no welds, painted Ford Blue, $4,500; 585526-7133 $1,000 OFF most all corn heads & grain heads in stock.

Largest selection of quality later model heads on East Coast. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322 10’ BRILLION SEEDER, very clean w/only 300 acres done.

Well maintained & exc. cond., $4,250. 716-353-0683 til 9pm 13’ NO-TILL DRILL, UFT, field ready, new tires, planting beans now, $8,500 OBO. 315737-0820 (13) CASE IH 1640, 1660, 1620 combines, starting at $13,500. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

15’ Woods Batwing Bush Hog

Farm Machinery For Sale 1950 JOHN DEERE B restored also 1965 Massey Ferguson 35 3pt. hitch, live PTO, very good condition also 18.4x34 tire chains, one set brand new in the box. 10” Blower pipe with distributors and brackets, 40’ silage conveyor with 45 degree vertical bend, several remote cylinders with hoses. Patz gutter pump, barn fans. 585-4923042, 585-492-0978 1968 JOHN DEERE 3020 diesel with new engine and good tires $8,500. John Deere 148 loader available. John Deere 4030, 4 post $12,500.

John Deere 4040, 4 post $13,500. All tractors ready to work. 607-334-5918 1976 JD 8630, good condition, 7700hrs., duals, quick hitch, tires 80%, $17,500 firm.

585-526-6755 1987 NEW HOLLAND 1900SP forage harvester, 4WD, 2400 cutter head hours, 340W pickup head, 4 row corn head, auto sharpener, 3306 Cat, many new spare parts, machine works excellent! $32,500 OBO. 207-717-7000 2-18.4x28 INDUSTRIAL tread tires, 90% w/tubes, $900/set.

716-863-2653

BARGAINS: NH TR85 combine, 6R corn head & grain head, $13,500; Gleaner M2 hydro, $5,900; IH 1460, $6,900; beautiful IH 1420, $9,900; JD 6620 combine, $8,500; JD 7720, $11,900; IH 886, cab, ugly, $3,900; IH 1086, ugly, $6,500; Case IH 895, $6,900. All trade-ins.

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

Farm Machinery For Sale 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

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist 1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

BEST BUY ON ROUND BALE GRABBERS! $1,250 until 5/31/12. Afterwards $1,500. MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

1-800-982-1769

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

Y QUALIT TEED N A R A GU

20% OFF all new Rhino mowers, all at invoice! Cash & carry. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg,PA 800-919-3322 2003 HESSTON 1345 Discbine, w/hydro swing 12’ cut w/steel on steel conditioners, hyd. tilt w/2pt. swivel hitch, field ready, $15,000 OBO. 585-303-4241 3100 REESE MOWER, 10’3” cut, for sale. Call 315-5952537 32’ HOULE manure pump w/fill pipe on wheels, asking $6,800. 315-536-8446 5 Ton Fertilizer spreader, $2,500; JD axle mount duals plus hubs, 20.8x38, $1,250.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

518-848-4669

5230 MAXXUM INTERNATIONAL tractor, 4WD with cab, air & heat, $25,000 firm; brand new rotary rake, never used. 315-684-9112 evenings

18.4x38 FIRESTONE DUALS like new, with hardware $2,400. ACG Tiller, $800. 607295-7103

AG BAGGER 9’ bags, up to 200’ long, good working condition. Please call Eric at 607745-7568

1948 FARMALL H Tractor, serial #269311, good paint, good tires, good tin, wide front, 12 volt, $2,600 OBO. 585-243-2769, 585-704-4764

B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

Excellent Shape $ 6,500 OBO

Farm Machinery For Sale

Questions? Call us. PH# JD 7930 C/A MFD, IVT, duals, 4-remotes, wts., Only 336 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,500 2010 JD 7530 C/A MFD, Premium, IVT, duals, 4-remotes w/JD 741 SL Loader, Extended Warranty, Only 689 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,500 2011 JD 6430 C/A MFD, Premium, IVT, 4-remotes, Warranty, ONLY 109 hrs. Same as Brand New! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $94,500 JD 2550 2 wheel drive, Nice Little Tr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,750 2010 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A MFD, Duals, wts., 4-remotes, Only 1050 hrs. . $128,500 Case IH MX 120 C/A MFD, w/Case IH Loader, LH Rev., 3168 hrs, Very Good One! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,500 New Holland TS 115-A C/A MFD w/NH loader, “Mech” LH Rev. . . . . . . . . . . $42,500 Ford 7740 2 wheel, 2-remotes, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,700 Ford 4610 2 wheel w/Loader, common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900 White 6085 C/A 4x4 w/Loader, consigned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 JD 1590 15 ft. No Till Drill, Dolly, No Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 Brillion 12 ft. Hyd Seeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900 IH 5100 Grain Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 JD 340 Offset Disk, V.G. Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Willbeck 11 Shank Disk Chisel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 DMI 5 Shank Deep Ripper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 New Holland FP 230 Forage Harvester, 3 row & hay head, processor, tandem, Very Little Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 New Holland BR 740 Rd Baler, Silage Special, net wrap, wide pickup, only 2500 bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 New Holland 570 Sq. Baler, No Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 “New” McHale Rd Bale Wrappers, Model 991 BC, Self Load, Bale Tip . . . . . . $19,500 Used Tubeline Rd Bale in line wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALL!

See us at www.andrewsfarm.com, Financing & Trucking!

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

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale CASE IH round bale grinder, model 8610, $3,500; New Idea discbine, model 5209, $5,900; New Holland hay head, model 890A, $1,250. All very good condition. 716-9374708 CAT CHALLENGER PTD12 discbine, 12’ hydroswing, roller conditioner, 1000 rpm, new condition, same as Massey Ferguson 1372 & Hesston. 585-392-7692, 585424-0795 FOR SALE: JD 14T baler with #2 kicker, always undercover, nice older baler. 814-3260826

Getting Out Of Farming Case IH DCX 101 discbine, like new condition, around 600 acres through machine . . . . . . . $14,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator, 24’ wide w/7” JD perma lock sweep . . . . . . . . . $9,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

585-356-2634 GOOD USED COMBINES will be hard to find this Fall! We buy from JD & Case IH Dealers in Midwest and getting harder to find. Huge inventory in our stock! 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com

Farm Machinery For Sale IH 1466 fender tractor, 6100 original hours, must see, call for details; Gehl 970 on tandem axle Gehl running gear, $4,700; front axle for 3588 2+2, $1,000, more parts available. 716-771-9199.

IH 800 8 thru 12 bottom plows. White 449 8 bottom trailer. White 588, 598, 549, 4,5 & 6 bottoms & many more.

Gravity bins 200 to 400 bushel, 10 to choose from.

New Holland LS180 skid loader. International Glencoe & Bush Hog disc chisel plows, 9 tooth, good condition. 315536-3807 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JD 2600 PLOW 18”, good condition, $1,000 OBO. 585535-7971

JOHN DEERE 5400 chopper, 3 row corn head, 3 row snapper head & hay head, $15,000. 716-863-2653 JOHN DEERE 7200 6 row Maxemerge 2 dry fertilizer finger pickup tested and ready to go $7,500. 315-256-4343

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

JD 4755 MFWD, duals, PS, $55,000; JD 4850, 2WD, $29,500; JD 4650, JD 7810, MFWD, and more. 4 months motor warranty. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

KELLY RYAN BAGGERS: 1999 9’ w/200’ cables, hyd. rewind, bag lift; 1998 8’ w/150’ cables, new tine caps; 1998 7’ custom w/150’ cables. Leray Sealed Storage, 315-7831856

JD 8420, 7920, 7700, 7405, 7210, 6615, 4650, 4055, 2555. Brillion 20’ fold-up drag.

585-732-1953

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,400; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,450-$1,550; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,850. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954

HESSTON round bale carrier & bale spear, $200.00 for both. 315-585-6376

JD BALERS with Ejectors: 347, $5,800; 338, $7,900; 338, $9250; 348, $14,900; 40’ bale elevator, $3,400; 9x24 wagon, tandem gear, $3,800; Hesston 10 wheel rake, $3,150; JD 1219 haybine, $2,400. New Tedders, Wrappers, Crimpers. JD Canopy’s.

JD Baler Parts. 585-526-6705

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

H&S 1000 GAL. Pull-type sprayer, 80’ boom, hyd. fold, foam markers, Raven 450 controller, new hypro pump, $10,000 OBO. 585-734-8457

Farm Machinery For Sale

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.

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

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

KNIGHT 3700 mixer wagon, $3,500; Martin Conveyors, 80’, 3 drive units, $750. Call 585-526-7133 KRONE Big M New 30’ mowers, 4WD, low hours; AgChem 544 rogator sprayer, 500Gal., Raven radar controller, 80’ booms, 4WD; Case IH MX110, 2WD; Case IH MXM155, 4WD, cab, 125hp; Case IH MX220, 4WD; Case 2670 crab steer, duals, 12’ silage blade; Case IH 5220, 4WD, cab, PS, loader, 85hp; White 2-140, 4WD; 2-110 & 2105 for parts. 315-536-8718

MACK ENTERPRISES

N.H. 15’ Hay Head Came Off FX NH Chopper Excellent Shape $

8,500 OBO 518-848-4669 NEW AND USED CHOPPER PARTS for New Holland 770 to FP240. John Deere 3940 to 3975. NEW Horning crop processors. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts & service. Closed Sundays.

607-243-5555 NEW HOLLAND 450 7’ 3pt. hitch sickle bar mower good condition $2,900. 716-5379088 NEW HOLLAND 892 Chopper, field ready, $5,000; 3 New Holland 716 Chopper boxes, field ready w/12 ton running gears $5,000 each; Case 600 blower $1,000. Call 585-5674219 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. Tire Replacements for tire scrapers. Truck Freight Available.

MARTIN’S WELDING, 315531-8672 NH 1411 discbine 540 RPM, very good condition $9,000.

16 Bale grabber with extra hooks, like new $3,200. JD 346W baler $2,400. DMI 2500 6-shank MRD with coulters cover disc, like new $8,500. 6 row Brillion HD cultivator $1,000. Caterpillar D6/9U Dozer very good tracks, works good $6,000.

315-521-3824

Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com MANY IH 1066’s, 1466’s fender & cab tractors, $6,500$12,000; 3088 open station, nice; 3100 Du-al Loader, bale spear only, $1,500. 518-6772854

Farm Machinery For Sale

Smiley’s Equipment

THE LARGEST SELECTION of quality later model combines on East Coast. All with 1 year motor & trans warranty.

3.5% financing. 800-919-3322 zeisloftequip.com

JD discbine, $7,000; Kuhn discbine, $3,500; NH hay rake, $1,500; tedder, $850; NH tedder, $1,250; JD hay rake, $1,200; like new JD round baler, all the bells & whistles, $17,500; Hesston round baler, $2,500; NH round baler, $2,000; JD square baler, $1,500; NH square baler, $1,250; York rake, $400; new rototillers, $1,650; post diggers & pounders, $350 up; JD dozer, 6 way blade, $9,000; 4x4 tractor with cab, $9,000; JD 4x4 ldr., $7,500; Ford 4x4 compact, $4,500; Hitachi excavator, $10,500; MM excavator, $12,500; 2-3-4 bottom land plows, $200 up; harrows, $150 up; 3pt. and tow behind disc’s, $450 up; brush hogs, $300 up; finishing mowers, 3pt., $350 up; corn planters, $500 up; Brillion seeder, $1,500; Case backhoe, $5,000; MF backhoe, $3,000; Case 1150C dozer, 6 way, $18,500; scraper blades, $200 up; hay wagons, $850 up; Int. dump, $5,500; skid steer, $7,000; landscape trailers, $850; new 5 ton trailer, $5,000.

22 Acres of Equipment Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 SPECIAL SPRING SALE: Case IH 5100 soybean drill, was $5,600, now $5,100; Bush Hog 11-1/2’ offset disk, was $4,500, now $4,200; Hardi sprayer, 45’ booms, was $5,900, now $5,400; White 5100 liquid planter, 6x30, was $6,200, now $5,500; much more. Mike Franklin, 607-7493424

VICON KMR3200 discbine, rubber rows, ’01 model, VG condition, $6,500/OBO; JD 210 14’ disc, $2,800/OBO. 315-536-5073

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293 WHITE 256, 14’ disc $2,000., Bobcat 642 Skidsteer $4,800.

315-893-7867

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

NH 316 Baler, w/pan thrower, $2,500; JD 224 wire baler, $1,200; NH 56 rake, $950; Kuhn 4-Star Tedder, $1,450.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

315-521-2552

WANTED: Niemeyer power Harrow 450 or 400, or for parts. 315-784-5466, 315246-9612 leave message.

NH 8560, Case IH MX135, MX120, JX95, C80, Int. 6 row 900 plate planter, dry. 585732-1953

Farm Machinery Wanted

Farm Machinery Wanted

NI 6RN corn planter; Kinze units w/monitor, $4,500; IH 720, 5-18” plow, spring reset, sidehill hitch, $2,600; IH 475, 16’ disc, hydraulic fold wings, $2,400; JD 16’ drag, $500.

570-376-3981 PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com

• • • • •

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

STEIGER PT310 IHC 1066 IHC 656 Diesel IHC 2350 Loader Bob’s Equipment Landroller, 16’ & 30’ • Double 8 SURGE Parlor, Complete • GIRTON 3000 Gallon Bulk Tank

Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768

Farm Machinery For Sale

WANTED: Grain drill planter w/grass seeder in good working condition. Steve 315-5318133 or 315-651-0248

WANTED! Fox Forage Harvester Models 6660 or 6860 Do you know where one of these models, heads for these models, kernel breaker/processor or any parts are in any condition?

Please call 715-250-2112

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Combine Salvage

KINZE 2300 twin line, 12 row planter, liquid, precision fingers meters, keetons, $12,000. 518-791-2875

Farm Machinery For Sale

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

LIME

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

585-322-7778 585-734-0003

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

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

ORGANIC BARLEY SEED for sale, $12.00 per bushel. 585314-1968

(315) 549-7081 Fencing

R & R FENCING LLC

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed ***Silage, Grain, Wild Life Plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group

• • • •

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

www.openpollinated.com

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

Fencing

Fencing

607-566-9253

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

DAN FITZPATRICK

669-2179

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

Financial Services

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

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

For Rent or Lease LARGE 500 COW freestall barn with 16 unit milking parlor 4,000 gallon refrigerator tank. Barn is also suitable for heifer rearing or beef production. (13339) 516-429-6409

Spr ing Lak e Far ms

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

Clinton Zimmerman Savannah, NY

Save Money ~ Call Us

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 5000 BUSHEL bin 21’ diameter, 18” fan, easy sweep aeration floor, $5,500; Brock 3500 bushel, 21’ diameter, 16” fan, easy sweep, $4,500. Dismantled. 570-966-9893

Also Square Bales of

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

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

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

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

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659 ROUND Roll bales, $50.00 per bale or $150.00 per ton.

Please call 585-738-5160 SOYBEAN STRAW for sale, $125.00 per ton. Delivery available. 315-374-5549

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

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1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

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

Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

Hay - Straw For Sale 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

Kersch’s Ag

315-729-1066

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING

Financial Services

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

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

HAY & STRAW For Sale All Types Delivered

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

(315) 364-5240

E & A FENCE 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

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always

1-800-836-2888 To place a Classified Ad

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

PROTECT YOUR FEED FROM THE WEATHER Save money in prevented feed losses & up to 5 seasons of use Large Inventory • Next Day Shipping

ROCKY MEADOW FARM 810 South 14th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727 www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

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

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

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

2012 Contracts Now Available Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771 WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Heating

Help Wanted

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN For 450 Cow Ontario County Dairy Responsibilities would include dry-off, vet check & cow regrouping.

585-750-8883 CDL-A-Drivers

For Feed Deliveries Full Time Position Available Based in Western NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

315-567-9308

Help Wanted

SALESPERSON WANTED Well established WNY farm equipment dealership looking for a self-motivated individual with sales experience to join our successful team.

Agricultural background a plus, base salary plus commission, 401K and health insurance.

Email resume to: romancejustin@yahoo.com

Larry Romance and Son, Inc. SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPS DOEBLER’S is searching for professional seed sales men and women in all of its Eastern regions from New York State into Ohio and as far south as North Carolina. Ideal candidates must demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new seed product information, a desire to not only grow Doebler’s business but also the businesses of his or her customers, and a thorough understanding of and ability to communicate Doebler’s reputation in agribusiness as “Your Regional Advantage”.

If you would like to be considered for a dealership position with a company nearly eight decades in the industry, please call 1-800-853-2676. Thank you.

Help Wanted

Horse Person Wanted For Hope Island, Casco Bay, Maine Farm

MUST KNOW HORSES. Five days a week, weekends a must!

Non-Smoker, Motivated, Gentle and Kind.

APARTMENT, Utilities, Health Insurance and Salary Included.

ONLY HARDY NEED APPLY!!!

Email Resumes to: mrs.c@gmbny.com

Help Wanted

Hogs

Dairy Cattle Feeder position on a 700 cow dairy farm located in Southern Cayuga County. The eligible candidate will have experience in TMR feeding with a payloader and mixer truck.

Knowledge of FEEDWATCH is preferred, but not necessary. Excellent compensation package provided.

Please submit resume to: feedcowz@yahoo.com

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

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

Berkshires from our American Berkshire Registered & Certified Herd. All vegetarian diet, no antibiotics, chemicals nor hormones. Straw bedded & pasture access. Feeder Pigs<10-$110 each; 10 or more $100 each; Butcher Hogs$1.10/lb 4 or more-$1.00/lb liveweight. Breeding Stockboars & gilts. 717-488-8090.

Lancaster County, PA 17555

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 877439-6803

Mobile Homes FOR SALE: Repossessed single-wide and double-wide homes, discount prices, covering New York State and surrounding states, delivery and setup available. 315-771-6217

Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

Horse Equipment

HERDSMAN

3 SETS LEATHER Draft Horse harnesses w/lines, $800/set, E.C. Collars/halters & bridles available. 607-2444927/607-647-5702

Dairy Replacement Heifer & Beef Cattle Facility Located in Batavia, NY

WRITERS WANTED

Lawn & Garden

Help Wanted

Must be organized & able to pull & treat animals.

Excellent pay & benefits.

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

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

CALL BILL AT

585-727-4330 Self motivated individual needed at an innovative calf raising facility in Genesee County.

Full Time, 50+ Hrs per week, some weekends.

Must be able to lift 55lbs+ Cattle experience a bonus, but not required.

Contact Courtney at: 585-356-7763 or cvalvo2@gmail.com

BEGINNER Draft Horse Driving School, May 21, 22, 23.

Instructor Erin C. Lundy, Carthage, New York. FOR RESERVATIONS 315-4931051

Parts

Parts

Horses

MABIES

OEM PARTS

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

Parts May 14, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 23

600 COW DAIRY FARM looking for worker for general animal and field work. Tractor & cow experience a plus. Located in Skaneateles,NY area.

Please call Eric at 607-7457568

Help Wanted

W HEL AN P TE D

Hay - Straw Wanted

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Parts & Repair

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

Poultry & Rabbits

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys, Ducks

NEPPA Hatchery Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS!

email: giespasture@frontiernet.net

Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Write or call for prices & availability

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

518-568-5322

Real Estate For Sale 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

Poultry & Rabbits

Real Estate For Sale CENTRAL VERMONT DAIRY for sale, 394 acres, double 8 parlor, 200+ cow capacity, slurry store, Harvestore, bunk silos. $750,000 firm. Cows, machinery, and feed available.

Call 860-836-1524

Poultry

ART TIMMEL

TOWN OF MINDEN, near Fort Plain,NY, 60 acres of open fields, 2800’ frontage on paved road, great views, $142,000.

Also smaller parcels available. Owner financing. 518-861-6541 www.helderbergrealty.com

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#2299 9 - Nicee Homee - Montgomeryy Countyy Dairy Farm - 110 acres of beautiful land. 70 acres tillable in 2 fields that lie flat to gently rolling. Exceptional soils, well drained, high lime. Good 2 story Dairy barn with 45 stalls and a side addition with 25 additional stalls for young stock.

Good 4 bay shop and garage. Very nice remodeled 5 bedroom home with 1 1/2 baths. This is a nice little farm with exceptional buildings and land. Owners have retired. . . .

Reduced,, theirr originall pricee wass $400,000 Now 25,000. All offers will be considered. $32 #2302 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stalll Operation. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, 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.

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beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. Priced to sell. . . . . . . d from m $245,000 0 to $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced o County 93 3 acre 1 - Awessomee Settingg - Otsego #2291 Gentleman'ss Farm - New Home and Buildings. Spectacular views. Mins to Cooperstown, NY. Quiet road w/30 tillable acres all in hay. 15 acres of pasture, balance woods. Lots of deer & turkey. Nice modern 2 story 4 bdrm home. 52x60 pole barn w/partial concrete floor would work well for horses, livestock, machinery storage. 20x40 horse barn.

Home & buildings sit well off of quiet road. . . . . . . . . . . . d from m $440,000 0 to o $375,000. Owners are Reduced looking for a fair offer. This is a great buy on new buildings. m Ground - Otsego o County. 135 8 - Riverr Bottom #2318 acre farm, 30 acres of planted nursery stock pine and deciduous trees, 50 acres in fields, balance woods and pasture. Good 2 story barn for hay storage stalls for about 50 head of cattle. 40x60 machinery shed. Good 2 story 5 bdrm home interior has been completely remolded. This is a beautiful farm 1/4 mile of frontage on a beautiful river, fishing and canoeing, lots of water fowl. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Priced to sell . . . . . . .Askingg $299,900 New w - Nearr Cortland,, 110 0 acress off baree land. 35 acres of well drained tillable farm ground rented to neighboring farmer. Balance woods. Excellent hunting. Close to 1 mile of road frontage. Minutes from I81, City of Cortland, and the beautiful Finger Lakes of NY. Great investment property. Gas Askingg $179,900 and mineral rights included . . . . . . . .A

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Junior Beef Quality Assurance Brookfield Farm. Contact Jennifer Coleman, 518-7964833.

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2006 Sterling LT9522 Tri-Axle Dump Truck, Detroit 14L 515hp, 8LL trans, 273k miles, 16’ aluminum dump body, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, 20k lift axle $58,900

2001 Volvo ACL64 Boom Truck Cab and Chassis Cummins N14 435hp, 8LL, 20k front axle, 61,524 miles, 58,000K full locking rears, double frame, Fasse F380SE boom, 26’ deck, 31’ of frame behind cab $61,000

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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 18 - NOV 14

2005 Freightliner Columbia Daycab Cat C15 435hp, 15 speed, 180” wheelbase, Air ride, very clean $39,250

2000 IH 9200 Daycab, Cat C12, 13 speed, 14,600# front axle, 46k full locking rears, 322,722 miles $31,900

2002 Peterbilt 357 Mixer Truck, Cummins ISM 305hp, 8LL, 128k 1998 Deere 744H Wheel Loader, very good condition, GP bucket, EROPS with AC, miles, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, McNeilus 10.5CY mixer, rubber 75%, we will separate the mixer from the chassis. good rubber, 18K hours 17’ of frame behind the cab, 145” C-T. Super Clean. $37,500 $58,500

1997 Peterbilt Curtain Side Van Truck, Cummins 350hp, Allison Automatic, 16k front axle, 40k full lockng rears, 28’x102” body, 308” wheelbase, 230” C-T. We will separate the body from the chassis. $25,900

2008 Cat D5G LGP 2690 hours, PAT 6 way blade, OROPS, U/C very good, work ready $69,900

Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.

MAY 19

Plant Exchange Nannen Arboretum, CCE, 28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville, NY. 9 am. Sponsored by Master Gardeners of Cornell University Cooperative Extension Cattaraugus/Allegany Counties. Bring your plants at 9 am, the swap begins at 9:30 am. Take home a plant for each one that you bring. Call 716699-2377.

MAY 21 Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board Meeting Human Services Complex, Montour Falls, NY. 7 pm.

Contact Rocky Kambo, 607535-7161 or e-mail rrk45@cornell.edu.

MAY 22 Kidding & Lambing Management Field Day Highwood Farm, 87 West Hill Rd., Spencer, NY. 6-8:30 pm. This Field Day is being hosted by Mark Baustian & Luce Guanzini of Highwood Farm. Dress warmly as we will be in barns and pastures much of the time. Be prepared to wear booties (provided on site) or to walk through a foot bath. Thank you for leaving your dogs at home. Contact Molly Shaw, 607-687-4020 or e-mail@cornell.edu.

MAY 24 Landowner Property Issues Workshop Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 6:30 pm. There will be a $10 charge for the workshop, which will include light refreshments, materials and handouts. Call 607- 772-

8953 or e-mail clf62@ cornell.edu to register.

MAY 26 Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale Cutler Botanic Gardens Binghamton, New York.

9 am. Call 607-772-8953 or e-mail clf62@cornell.edu.

MAY 26-27 Empire State Boer Goat Show NYS fairgrounds in Syracuse. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315 889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

MAY 30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Seeks Volunteers Civil Defense Training Center, Bath, NY. 5-6:30 pm.

Reservations required. Anyone interested must call 607-664-2300 to register.

JUN 2 Got Woods - Keep Woods CCE of Wayne County, 1581 Route 88 North, Newark, NY. 9:30 am - 1 pm. Registration is $10. Limit of 25 participants. Contact Laurie VanNostrand, 315-331-8415.

JUNE 7, JULY 5, SEPT. 6, OCT. 4, NOV. 1 & DEC. 6 Maple Training Webinars 7-8 pm. Webinar connection details are available at http://maple.dnr.cornell.ed u/webinar.html A high speed internet connection is necessary to participate.

Access is free of charge. No preregistration is required.

Contact Stephen Childs, e-mail slc18@cornell.edu.

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.

Pasture Walk Green Heron Growers Farm, Sherman, NY. 10 am - 3 pm.

Contact Steve Rockcastle, 585-615-7438 or 3360.

JUN 10 Agri-Palooza Friendly Acres, Sondericker Family, 1408 Exchange Street Rd., Attica, NY. Noon 4 pm. Free admission and parking. Contact Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce at 585-237-0230 or Wyoming County CCE at 585-786-2251.

JUN 14-16 Eastern New York State Wool Pool Washington County Fairgrounds, State Route 29, Greenwich, NY. The pool hours will be noon - 4 pm on Thursday, June 14 and 9 am - 4 pm on Friday & Satur-

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

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Raising Pastured Beef 304 Lainhart Road, just off Gaskill Road, Owego, NY. 5:30-7:30 pm. Whether you want to raise beef for your own family or to sell pasture raised meat to customers, this CCE farm tour will help you learn the skills you’ll need. Come dressed for the weather and the barnyard.

Cost per class is $10/farm.

Call 607-687-4020, or e-mail meh39@cornell.edu.

Food Workshops • May 18 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - Proudfit Hall, Route 22, Salem, Washington Co., NY • May 19 - 8:30 am - 4 pm Battenkill Kitchen, Inc., 58 East Broadway, Salem, Washington Co., 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

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Calendar of Events day, June 15-16. Contact Mary Jeanne Packer, 518692-2700 or e-mail mjpacker@battenkillfibers.c om.

JUN 16 BQA in a Day Workshop New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 4377 Route 78, Hermitage, NY. 9:30 am. $20 includes a BQA manual, additional family/farm members $10.

Registration requested. Contact Cathy Wallace, 585-343-3040 ext.

138 or e-mail cfw6@cornell.edu.

Meat Goat Seminars New York State Fairgrounds, Goat Barn, Syracuse, NY. 611 am. These seminars are an excellent opportunity for meat goat producers, 4-H Youth and interested individuals in general to learn more about maintaining meat goats as well as maximizing a goat’s assets in the show ring. Contact Deb Borden, 607-937-3324 or e-mail hillplacefarm@att.net.

JUL 7 Cayuga County Fair Open Meat Goat Show Weedsport, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@ dreamscape.com.

JUL 20-21 2012 Summer Tree Farm Tour Empire Evergreens, 766 Addison Rd., Painted Post, NY. Registration begins at 8 am each day. On Friday night, there will be a cash bar with 20 plus vendors in the trade show area, and a chicken BBQ. Attendees can save money by registering by June 11.

Registration includes admission to all sessions and the trade show area, workshop materials and morning refreshments.

Lunch is available both days with advance ticket purchase or bring your own. A registration form can be downloaded from the Association website at www.christmastreesny.org or call the CTFANY office at 607-535-9790.

JUL 28-29 NYS Boer Goat Show NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

SEP 2 New York State Fair Open Meat Goat Show NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com. On Internet at www.nysfair.org/ competitions 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 SEP 29-30 NYS Jack Frost Classic Boer NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

On Internet at www.esmgpa.org OCT 24-27 National FFA Convention & Expo Indianapolis, IN. On Internet at www.ffa.org

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(30) Heavy Equipment: Bradco G25 Trencher Skid Steer Loaders & Attach: Gehl 4615 skid steer loader Bobcat 7753 skid steer loader (serial# 509611518) Gehl 5640 skid steer loader w/cab/high flow (serial# 505417)- 2015 hrs (30) Tractors & Compacts: Case/IH 7130 4wd magnum Case/IH JX70 4wd tractor w/roll bar - 341 hrs.

Case IH 885 tractor w/15' mott mower IH 3588- 3446 hrs IH 1086, 2x4, canopy, 10000 hrs JD 5105 4wd tractor w/roll bar/ldr 1997 NH 6635 4wd tractor Kioti DK65S 4wd tractor w/canopy & loader- 1905 hrs Kubota L3830 4wd tractor/ldr/backhoe w/canopy- 1404 hrs Kubota M95S 2wd, open station- 1300 hrs Kubota BX2230, diesel, 583 hrs, 4x4, w/ldr MF 1529 4x4 w/L100 ldr JD 2030 2x4, 6000 hrs JD 4430 2x4, 10800 hrs JD 2955 4x4, w/ ldr, 6300 hrs JD 2640 JD 4110, 4x4, w/ldr, 299 hrs - very nice JD 9600 Combine w/platform Fiat 110 4x4, w/cab/ldr, 4300 hrs, very nice Ford 7710 4x4 w/cab/ldr, 8197 hrs Ford 6610, 4x4, w/ldr, 8000 hrs Ford 9700, 2x4 w/cab, 4500 hrs Ford 600 Case 970, 2x4, w/canopy, 3561 hrs Long 350, 2x4, 2100 hrs 2003 TN65D, 4x4 w/cab/ldr, 2800 hrs

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IH 720 plow Oliver 7 bottom plow IH 14' disk Tandem axel sprayer JD sprayer IH 6200 grain drill Knight 3042 reel auggie mixer Keenan 115FP mixer Pronovost 6300 tuber 9x20' wooden haywagon w/tandem axle, JD running gear NH 308 spreader Wic 52 feed cart Landpride BRT3596 rear blade Landpride FDR2572 finish mower - very nice Loader forks Bale spear NH 358 grinder/mixer (15) Trucks, Van Trucks & Semi Trailers: 2001 GMC Bucket Truck (10) Pickups, Vans & Cars: 1988 GMC dump truck Chevy 3500 service truck Trailers: (50) Lawn & Garden Tractors & Zero Turns: Toro 327 mower w/snow blower JD GX345, 54" deck JD LX288, 48" deck JD 400 JD 322 JD 935 w/ front mower

Kubota F2100 4x4 w/ front mower (50) Big Boy Toys & ATV's: 14' aluminum "alumacraft" fishing boat and trailer JD Gator 4x2, 467 hrs JD 6x4 Gator 100's of Misc. items: Delco generator Yamaha 5000 watt generator Dynometer Barn fan 5' tree rake King Kutter roto-tiller (4) 23x26 rims and tires- new This list may change subject to additions & deletions due to prior sales & trades.

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