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Reflections of Maple Downs Sale by Elizabeth A. Tomlin “We’ve got an outstanding lineup of cattle here today to sell!” Dave Rama informed the large crowd that attended the Reflections of Maple Downs NY Holstein Association’s summer sale. People had come from as far away as Canada with many New England states and other states represented. “We had buyers from 15 states and two provinces of Canada! We were slated to have the sale before the flood and we were planning on having the sale,” remarked Denise Lloyd of Maple Downs Farm II. Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee had devastated Maple Downs in the 2011 flood. “We wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for everyone who helped us bring Maple Downs back to life.” The Lloyd family lost 47 head of livestock in the flood — mostly young stock. “Family, friends, and people from the agricultural community just showed
up to help. They brought food for the cattle and food for the people. They mucked out our barns and mucked out our house. They did laundry. We ripped the house apart so it would dry out. For a couple of weeks after the flood there were probably 50 people here every day to help,” Lloyd recalled. “We were very blessed to have so many people helping us.” Lloyd said that they consigned cows “from all over” for the sale, including 25 from their own farm and another 85 consignments. According to Amber Newman of ‘The Cattle Exchange’, the sale’s high seller was a 2011 Jersey, Lot 8J, Underground Jan-Mamie Irene-ET (Indiana x Underground Duaiseior C Mamie-ET EX-91 x Underground Centurion Mamie EX-91 x 7 EX dams). She sold to Budjon Vail of Lomira, WI, for $11,500.
Holstein breeder Ruth Guernsey was honored at the sale as being a Holstein breeder for 67 years. Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin The highest selling Holstein was Lot resilience of the Lloyd family. “It amazes 5, Hobby-Acres Pronto Edge-ET (9/08 me what work ethic and drive the Lloyd VG-87 VG-MS) which sold for $10,000. family and all of the volunteers have in Fresh with her second calf she was bred the rebuilding after the tragic events of 6/5/12 to Crackholm Fever. She was last fall. They are an example of what sold by Kyle Reid of Argyle, NY, and was the Ag community is all about.” purchased by Cedar Lane Farm, Dale Terrell agrees. “It’s an awful Oldwick, NJ. thing that happened, I hope that it Many people commented on the suc- never happens again, but, it’s amazing cess of the summer sale. to see how good the people are. It made “I think that it’s great that so many you feel good about everybody. Within people in the dairy industry came out about a week they were milking here and supported the New York Holstein again. They’re resilient people,” Terrell Association sale,” said New York Farm said. Bureau President for Montgomery The Reflections of Maple Downs Sale, County, Martin Kelly, “even though milk which was held in conjunction with the prices have plummeted in the last few New York State Holstein Summer months — although input costs have Picnic, grossed $397,100. The sale was grown expediently.” managed by Dave and Merry Rama of Kelly also commented on the The Cattle Exchange.
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Members of the Schoharie Jr. Holstein Club and FFA assisted in handling the livestock at the sale.
Maple Downs’ owners (from left) David and Denise Lloyd are joined before the sale by long-time friends Dale Terrell and Crossbrook Farm's Richard Prokop - all whose farms are recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
(From left) back, Schoharie Co. Dairy Princess Laurie Bradt and Alternate Princess Sydney Stanley, (front) Schoharie County Jr. Holstein Club member Shannon Sears, who is also an Otsego County Dairy Ambassador, and Ambassador Samantha Havenstein greeted buyers and consignors at the Maple Downs sale.
Deciphering drought by Sally Colby What constitutes a drought? Shriveled corn, sluggish soybeans or a hayfield that doesn’t bounce back for another cutting? To the farmer whose crops are suffering, drought isn’t hard to identify. But the science behind a drought is more complicated than a mere lack of rain. The grade-school explanation of drought is rather simple: drought occurs when sinking air results in high pressure that inhibits cloud formation. In turn, relative humidity is lower and there is less precipitation. Most regions experience varying levels of high pressure dominance, often influenced by season. Some areas of the world, such as major African deserts, are deserts due to being under the
influence of semi-permanent high pressure for most of the year. According to the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), drought is a normal, recurrent feature of climate. It occurs nearly everywhere in the world, but is difficult to define because the impact of drought varies among regions. A July 5, 2012 analysis of drought data showed that 46.84 percent — nearly half the nation’s land — is in some stage of drought. However, only a small percentage of the country is in a serious drought, although that figure is rising. In general, drought originates from a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time, usually a season or more, resulting in a water shortage for some activity, group or
environmental sector. The U.S. Drought Monitor uses a ranking system that begins with abnormal dryness (expressed as DO) to moderate drought (D1) to severe drought (D2), followed by extreme drought (D3) and exceptional drought (D4). To further explain the concept of drought, the NDMC states that drought is ‘a protracted period of deficient precipitation resulting in extensive damage to crops, resulting in loss of yield.’ Conceptual definitions such as this consider normal climate variability and are sometimes used to help establish drought policy. Operational definitions of drought help define the onset, severity and end of droughts. Because there is no single operational definition of drought that works in all circumstances, policy makers and resource planners often have difficulty recognizing and planning for drought.
There are many factors that affect corn during drought conditions. This corn, planted earlier and within about a mile of the corn in the other photo, is currently in much better condition and is already starting to silk and tassel.
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Corn that is beginning to show signs of drought stress begins with firing — an overall loss of color and yellowing on lower leaves. Photos by Sally Colby
Today, most drought planners rely on mathematical indices to help determine when to implement water conservation or drought response measures. The onset of drought is designated by the degree of departure from the average of precipitation or some other climatic variable. The current situation is compared to the historical average, which is usually based on a 30-year record period. One type of drought, meteorological drought, is based on the degree of dryness as compared to ‘normal’ and the duration of that dry period. Agricultural drought links characteristics of meteorological drought to the impact on agriculture, with focus on factors such as rainfall shortage, soil water, reduced groundwater and plant water demand. One measure of drought, the Crop Moisture Index (CMI), was designed to evaluate moisture conditions that affect developing crops. Values for the CMI are based on mean temperature and total precipitation for each week within a climate division, along with the CMI value from the previous week. Although CMI information is useful for monitoring short-term moisture conditions, those who refer to it should be aware that it is best used as an indicator for short-term conditions. For example, if an area that is experiencing drought receives beneficial rainfall, the CMI value may indicate adequate moisture conditions even as drought persists. Current CMI maps are available through USDA’s weekly weather and crop bulletin (link below), which is posted every Wednesday by noon. Although short-term drought is difficult to predict, long-term meteorological studies suggest that drought is the result of ongoing changes in global climate. Scientists who study global climate patterns agree that these changes are not new, and that modern, sophisticated technology has enabled meteorologists to follow and monitor weather patterns with far greater accuracy. Historical records show that periods of unusual temperature and precipitation (rain and / or snow) vary greatly, and may last months, years or decades. According to the NDMC, much of the atmospheric variability that occurs between several months to several years is associated with variations in tropical sea surface temperatures. Interacting systems such as the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) occur often enough and have similar characteristics so scientists are able to follow those patterns. Results from the Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere (TOGA) project show that it might now be possible to predict certain climatic conditions associated with ENSO events more than a year in advance. In areas where climate is highly influenced by ENSO events, more precise and reliable forecasts may be possible. This information can potentially help forecasters make more accurate weather predictions in economic sectors (such as agriculture) that are most sensitive to climate variations. The USDA’s weekly weather and crop bulletin is available at www.usda. gov/oce/weather/pubs/Weekly/Wwcb /wwcb.pdf
Katie Stoll and Gregory Evans presented with Ayrshire Young Leader Awards The Ayrshire Breeders’ Association honored two young Ayrshire breeders with the Outstanding Young Ayrshire Leader Award at the National Ayrshire Convention in Appleton, WI, on June 29. The award recognizes young breeders who are making significant contributions as leaders by giving of their time, energy and expertise to the Ayrshire breed and dairy industry, as well as their communities. Gregory Evans of Georgetown, NY, is a member of the eighth generation to live and work on the home farm of Sunny Acres. Greg helps operate the 235-acre farm with his parents, Doug and Kathe, and brother Andrew. Ayrshires have been an integral part of Greg’s life. Over the years he has bred 10 Excellent and several Very Good cows. He has exhibited several open and junior All-Americans and Reserve All-Americans. He presently owns 26 head of cattle. In 2011, one of his homebred cows, Sunny Acres Nolan’s Satin, was the 3rd high cow in the Ayrshire breed for protein. He is
extremely proud of the fact that his cows not only show well but that they have also produced several records between 20-30,000 pounds of milk. His pride and joy is Sunny Acres Harmony’s Kennedy, EX-94, who was the 2012 Mid-Atlantic National Show Senior & Grand Champion and best bred and owned Ayrshire. Although everyone has input, Greg’s specialty at Sunny-Acres is in breeding plans and bull selection for the herd. Sunny Acres often hosts tours and visiting judging teams. Greg is the detail man who manages to round up his neighbors and friends and puts the final touches on the farm’s public presentation. Additionally he assists with his father’s vet practice on weekly herd checks on large dairy farms. Greg is developing a career marketing cattle. He helped select cattle for the 2011 National Sale in Maryland and thoroughly enjoyed the process of bringing people and Ayrshire cattle together. Greg recently added reading
Cover photo by Ayrshire Breeders’ Association Ayrshire Breeders’ Association Executive Secretary Becky Payne (middle) presents the 2012 Outstand Young Ayrshire Leader Award to Gregory Evans of Georgetown, NY and Katie Stoll of Cascade, IA.
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pedigrees to his work with the Ayrshire breed, working at the New York Spring Carousel Heifer Sale in Syracuse and the Northeast Ayrshire Sale in Rutland, VT. Several purchases of exceptional cattle have been made in partnerships with an eye towards developing bull mothers that exhibit both milk and type that will appeal to breeders nationally and internationally. Evans participates on ABA committees. He was a member of the Chenango County 4-H program for 10 years where he was a member of the dairy judging team. Greg was also a member of the New York State Dairy judging teams competing at Louisville, KY, and Madison, WI. He has taken these opportunities and uses his experience to help coach the Chenango County 4-H Dairy Program. Katie (Zumbach) Stoll of Cascade, Iowa, grew up with Ayrshires and learned a strong work ethic early in life. She has deep Ayrshire roots as she is the daughter of Gary and Carla Zumbach and granddaughter of Louis and Velma Zumbach. Stoll attended Iowa State University where she served as President of the Dairy Science Club, was a member of the intercollegiate dairy judging team and a member of the team that won a
First Platinum award in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge contest. Following graduation from Iowa State, she was employed as a dairy consultant for Triangle Agri Service where she worked with dairymen to make their herds more profitable. She has also taught vocational agriculture at Maquoketa Valley and introduced many students to the dairy industry. She has served on the ABA Youth Committee for 10 years and as president of the Iowa Ayrshire Association for two years. She has also managed several Iowa Fall Ayrshire Sales. As an active dairy promoter, she has served as president of the Jones County Dairy Promotion Board, the Ayrshire representative to the Iowa Purebred Dairy Cattle Club, a 4-H advisor, and on Iowa Holstein Association committees. She received the Iowa Ayrshire Association Distinguished Member Award in 2010. Katie also uses her talents to judge county dairy shows. Since her marriage to Matt Stoll, Katie has focused her attention on the family-owned Stoll Farm herd where she is responsible for marketing, mating and record keeping. The 250-cow milking herd includes Ayrshires that trace back to her family’s Zumbach herd and high genetic animals that have been purchased. The farm hosts judging teams and college classes. The Stolls have two daughters, Lilly, age 4, and Reagan, age 1.
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One of the main reasons why dairy farmers can’t get a fair shake in Washington Recently a dairy farmer in the Midwest called his Congressional office and talked to one of the Congressman’s top aides. The dairy farmer informed the aide of the high cost of operating a dairy farm. The surging cost of grain and fuel along with other high costs are going to drive many dairy farmers out of business. The dairy farmer pursued the conversation with the aide by asking the question, Why can’t Congress intervene and have the amounts of grain exports reduced in order to have more grain available for dairy farmers and other livestock growers? At the same time curtailing some of the exports of grain might enable the price of grain to be more affordable for dairy farmers and others. The aides answer was very blunt! How can you expect one segment of our econ-
omy (the exporters!) to have their profits reduced just to help you guys out (dairy farmers!)! We are in a world market; live with it. As we have said before; I don’t believe any dairy farmers begrudge any grain producers from making a profit. However, dairy farmers do begrudge the speculators that are involved with agriculture prices. Reports that I have seen from the Economic Research Service (ERS), a division of the USDA, indicate that corn is profitable at $4 per bushel. Imagine the profit that someone is making on corn at $8 per bushel. (With forecasters estimating prices to go even much higher). But, more important is the answer that the aide from the Midwest gave to the dairy farmer. Was the aide’s answer universal with the members of Congress? Is this aide’s answer why we can’t obtain a sensible dairy bill that would allow the
average dairy farmer to recoup his cost from the market place? Is this aide’s answer why most members of Congress fail to recognize that the conversion of corn to ethanol could be a factor for the exorbitant grain prices? Is the aide’s answer the reason why dairy farmers are encouraged to produce more milk so the exporters can enhance their profit margins? I don’t believe anyone is against exporting dairy products, but first shouldn’t dairy farmers receive a price to cover their costs? Absolutely! As I look at this particular aide’s answer, I start to fully realize why things happen to dairy farmers prices the way they do. Now I understand why members of Congress tell you one thing, but do the opposite. Yes, the Congressman’s aide that talked to the dairy farmers in the Midwest sure made it very clear. Full speed ahead with our plans, the heck with the family dairy farmers. Pro-Ag can be reached at 570-833-5776. Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Progressive Agriculture Organization
Youth shine at National Ayrshire Convention comprised of Eileen Gress, Shreve, OH; Julie Gress, Shreve, OH; and Tessa Topp, Wooster, OH won the senior competition. Placing second was the Iowa team consisting of Jodi Wulfekuhle, Dyersville, IA; Niclole Engleken, Earlville, IA; Jill Wolf, Epworth, IA; and Kelli Steinlage, West Union, IA. In the junior team competition between six teams, Ohio Team 1 was the winner. Members of the team included Sara Wolf, Shreve, OH; Todd Gordon, Shreve, OH; Brennan Topp, Wooster, OH; and Julie Gress, Shreve, OH. The team from Florida comprised of Payton Devine, Live Oak, FL; Christian Rodriguez, Live Oak, FL; Garrett Greaves, McAlpin, FL; and Garrett Greaves, McAlpin, FL placed second. Dairy Jeopardy Contest In the competitive Dairy Jeopardy contests, the winners were as follows: Junior Contest 1. Christopher Sweeney, Appleton, NY 2. Cole Kruse, Dyersville, IA 3. Julie Gress, Shreve, OH Senior Contest 1. Eileen Gress, Shreve, OH 2. Nicole Engelkens, Earlville, IA 3. Tessa Topp, Wooster, OH Photo Contest Beginners Cute Calf - Adam Wolf, Shreve, OH People & Cows - Kelly Hawvermale, Wooster, OH Pasture Scene - Adam Wolf, Shreve, OH Other Brooklyn Schwoerer, Edgar, WI Best Overall Beginner Photo - Adam Wolf, Shreve, OH - Pasture Scene
Junior Cute Calf - Denice Wolf, Shreve, OH People & Cows - Erin Curtis Szalach, Cazenovia, NY Pasture Scene - Denice Wolf, Shreve, OH Other - Erin Curtis Szalach, Cazenovia, NY Best Overall Junior Photo - Erin Curtis Szalach, Cazenovia, NY People & Cows Intermediate Cute Calf - Tylor McCaulley, Cazenovia, NY People & Cows Zachery Almeter, Arcade, NY Pasture Scene Zachery Almeter, Arcade, NY Other Tylor McCaulley, Cazenovia, NY Best Overall Intermediate Photo Tylor McCaulley, Cazenovia, NY - Other Senior Cute Calf - Leah Caverly, Clinton, ME People & Cows Kristen Allen, Cecil, WI Pasture Scene - Leah Caverly, Clinton, ME Other - Leah Caverly, Clinton, ME Best Overall Senior Photo - Leah Caverly, Clinton, ME - Cute Calf Supreme Photo - Tylor McCaulley, Cazenovia, NY - Cute Calf Display Contest Beginner - Adam Wolf, Shreve, OH Junior - Joseph Real, Milton, VT Intermediate - Garrett Greaves, McAlpin, FL Senior - Eileen Gress, Shreve, OH Junior Production Awards Production awards were presented to the following youth for the outstanding production of their animals. Quentein Scott, Little Falls, MN 5 to 10-Year-Old Division: Right Angle T
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Outstanding Youth: (from left) Outstanding Youth Kristin Allen, 2011 National Ayrshire Queen Taylor Jodrey, Distinguished Youth Winner Ashlie Hardy and Outstanding Youth Xavier Almeter. Photo courtesy of Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
From left: 2011 National Ayrshire Queen Taylor Jodrey, Contestant Carol Baumann, 2012 National Ayrshire Princess Ashlie Hardy and 2012 National Ayrshire Queen Eileen Gress Nancy 6-09 305D 20,830M 4.2% 872F 3.0% 627P - 22,618ECM Brooklyn Schwoerer, Edgar, WI Sr. 4-Year-Old Division: Red-Rock Harmony Damita 4-09 305D 19,500M 3.8% 750F3.0% 591P 20,344ECM Chase Eller, Roaring Springs, PA Jr. 4-Year-Old Division: Mowry’s Paragon Goofy 4-01 305D 19,660M 3.1% 618F 3.0% 596P 18,723ECM Ryan Stewart, Tony, WI Sr. 3-Year-Old Division: N-Ayr Lady’s Lindee 3-09 305D 21,730M 4.2% 907F 3.1% 675P From left: National Ayrshire Youth Scholarship Winner 23,711ECM Tanner Topp, Wooster, Ashlie Hardy and 2011 National Ayrshire Queen Taylor Jodrey. OH 4.0% 755F 3.1% 583P Jr. 3-Year-Old Granite Angel 2-10 305D 20,132ECM Division: Conebella 21,450M3.9% 845F Chase Eller, Roaring Sarge’s Wendy 3-02 305D 23,290M 3.2% 696P - 22,968ECM Springs, PA Milking Yearling Tanner Topp, Wooster, 3.8% 896F 3.1% 713P Division: Mowry’s Reno OH 24,353ECM Jr. 2-Year-Old Glitter Jordan Oellerich, 1-11 305D 21,260M Division: Toppglen Lena, IL 3.1% 669F 2.9% 608P Sr. 2-Year-Old Trident Nanna 2-03 305D 18,830M 19,993ECM Division: Hi-Ayr-View
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COLUMBUS, OH — More than 60 youth from 13 states competed and received recognition at the 2012 National Ayrshire Convention held June 27-30 in Appleton, WI. A variety of contests were conducted. Eileen Gress of Shreve, OH, was crowned as 2012-2013 National Ayrshire Queen. Gress is involved with her family’s Spring-Run Farm and is the 19-year-old daughter of Joe and Lisa Gress. A sophomore at the Ohio State University, Eileen is majoring in Agriculture Communications. She has been involved with showing Ayrshires, dairy cattle judging, quiz bowl and dairy jeopardy contests. She was selected as the 2011 National Ayrshire Distinguished Youth. The new National Ayrshire Princess is Ashlie Hardy of Farmington, ME. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Henry and Teresa Hardy. Hardy was also presented with the Distinguished Junior Member Award, as well as the National Ayrshire Youth Scholarship. She has participated in national Ayrshire youth contests for photography and record books. She has shown her Ayrshires at local fairs and the Eastern States National Show. A recent graduate of Mt. Blue High School, she plans to attend MacDonald College in Quebec in the Farm Management and Technology program with a focus on dairy. Kristin Allen, Cecil, WI, and Xavier Almeter, Arcade, NY, were recognized as National Outstanding Ayrshire Youth. Quiz Bowl Contest Ten teams competed in the Quiz Bowl competition. The team from Ohio
Crop Comments by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant
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Reservoir Underfoot Walter is a snowbird. That means he spends the northern cold weather period in the Deep South… and that he and his wife spend May through October on their farm in Central New York. I milked cows for him during the late 70s through mid-eighties at varying degrees of frequency, ranging from one to 12 times per week… in addition to a day job in sales. Walter was almost organic way back then, before that concept evolved into its present feverish tidal wave. Walter practiced rotational grazing, but not intensive. He only had three or four pastures. When the bulk tank dip-stick reading would drop some during the summer, he would move his 60 milk cows to the next pasture. On average, cattle spent 10-12 days in a paddock before being moved. For stored forage, he made small round bales. He got enough mileage out of his pastures, so that he only had to bale hay for seven months of the year, but he made a point of having plenty of left-over hay, come spring. Walter contacted me two years ago, wanting me to advise him as to how he should manage his meadows, so as to hopefully qualify for an agricultural assessment. He told me that some people had harvested his hay as a favor to him, so the land wouldn’t grow up to burdocks and goldenrod; thus they didn’t pay any rent. I told him that when somebody cut his hay as a favor… without putting any fertilizer or manure back on the land… the nutrient profile of his soils was in negative balance, particularly for phosphorus. So that each year a little less desirable hay would
grow; thus at some point no one would take the hay off his hands… even for free. I recommended that he brushhog each meadow every three years to chase away burdock, goldenrod, and hawthorne. So that’s what he decided to do, and thus keep soil nutrition from getting any worse. After examining his fields late this past spring, I told Walter that when someone takes the hay off this summer, I will sample his meadows to find out what nutrients they need to be fed. He called me last week to tell me that a livestock farmer, who lives several miles away, agreed to take the hay off. Walter’s hay is certainly still late first cutting, but the other farmer has very little second cutting coming on, so a bunch of standing, mostly brome-grass, hay looked pretty good. Walter didn’t say whether the man agreed to pay rent or buy the standing hay. But at least, when I take the samples, he can tell whoever harvests the next crop, what the soil needs to be fed. Walter’s meadows have a fair amount of resilience in the face of moisture extremes, both kinds. He often refers to the Old Testament proverb, “All flesh is grass”. To him, if his hay is consumed by someone else’s animals, that would be almost as good as having his own animals eat the hay, making it into milk or meat... and it would be a lot less hassle. But, importantly, I convinced him that he had to take care of soils. And hopefully, that we could improve the net cash flow associated with these meadows. In mentioning moisture resilience, my mind rapidly drifts to
classic agricultural research, stressing the need to keep farm soil organic matters (OM) over three percent. Continuous row-cropping, particularly corn, tends to run organic matter down, and thus the ability of affected soils to hold moisture. USDA data has shown that 100 pounds of dry soil with five percent OM can hold 195 pounds of water, equal to six inches of rain. Conversely, 100 pounds of soil with two percent O.M. only holds 45 pounds of water, equal to 1.5 inches of rainfall. Soils with less than two percent OM tend to experience a lot more nutrient loss through leaching. Also this past week, I examined many corn fields, all of which really need a lot of rainfall. But corn that was planted on sod that was plowed up last fall, or this spring, looked much better than longer-term corn. Continuous corn… without the moisture reserve associated with the sod (and its higher OM)… was consistently curled up, or “fired”. Even corn planted on a gravelly (well-drained) sod wasn’t doing too well. When Walter’s livestock contact harvests his standing hay, and when rains finally do come, there with be a shot at a second cutting. As is generally the case with second cutting, as the old-timers say, “it’s awful nice stuff, but there ain’t a lot of it.” Since moisture shortages tend to intensify existing nutrient deficiencies, when we get the soil test results back, after the hay is removed, Walter will be quite firm with his customer, that the soil must be fed before any more hay is harvested. Higher O.M. is also particularly beneficial when the moisture extreme pendulum swings the other way. In 1977 Walter experienced the reality of the above USDA data, as regards the water reservoir trait of higher OM soils. He had planted several
acres of an open-pollinated, high sugar corn on a gently sloping hillside... row-cultivating it with a tiny self-propelled two-row cultivator. That year our part of Central New York received 10 inches of rain during each month of August, September, and October. Walter hired a neighbor to harvest his corn for silage. None of the corn was lost, but field work was difficult, even on the plowed-up sod. Other farmers
longer -term planting corn, on fields with little OM, buried tractors. With a grim sense of humor, folks joked about how many tractors it took to pull the tractor which pulled the corn chopper. Sales of three-point hitch choppers were very brisk. Field crops extension agents (including this writer) were asked if badly mangled corn fields still had the same pre-food soil type. Walter’s only experi-
ence with corn silage wasn’t all that bad. It was harvested at about 75 percent moisture. At least that’s what my estimate was of its wetness, as I forked tons of it out of a tiny wooden silo during the spring of 1978. The cattle loved the feed, but Walter figured he could produce at least as much feed, with a lot less hassle, by seeding back the corn piece and making a lot of little round bales.
Wow! Look what’s new at the 2012 Empire Farm Days Aug. 7-9 SENECA FALLS, NY — From wind energy to equine chiropractic, the 79th Empire Farm Days’ promises exciting new products and activities along with returning favorites at the 300-acre event on Aug. 7-9 at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. New features at the show this year include a Wind Energy Center and presentations by manufacturers making equipment suitable for farm, residential and community power generation. The show is sporting new miniature Sukup grain bin Info Booths, staffed by FFA students. The booths have the Official Empire Farm Days programs, maps, and information on demonstrations, activities and exhibits. The 15-feettall booths are provided
by AN Martin Grain Systems. The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) will be offering PTO safety demonstrations that illustrate the power of a PTO driveline and the best ways to prevent PTO-related injury or death. NYCAMH also has an exhibit of ergonomic tool prototypes that are being tested on farms in New York. DairyProfit Seminars on farmstead cheesemaking, technologies for herd and crop management, strategies for financially sustainable farm businesses, and group-housed dairy calf systems will provide a wealth of knowledge from more than a dozen farmers, educators and dairy industry leaders. A new style of agricul-
tural plastics recycling baler will be demonstrated twice a day each day by the Cornell University Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project (RAPP). RAPP will also have samples of new products made from recycled black and white farm plastics. There is a new Hunting & Fishing Center and the farm pond is getting in the act with daily inwater “You Can Save Your Own Life” life jacket demonstrations. The 2012 New York Sea Grant Clean & Safe Sailboat will have information on aquatic invasive species on the north end of the showgrounds. “Sparks,” a Certified Therapy Dog is sure to be a popular addition to the New York State Grange Family Center’s daily programs featuring
healthy living, the New York State Grange Youth, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County, musical entertainment. The New York Farm Bureau Family Center will have new information and interactive exhibits on New York’s sheep and cabbage production plus a special safety education center. The USDA is celebrating its 150th anniversary with resources available from its eight service agencies. Empire Farm Days’ Equine Center live horse seminars include the opportunity to learn from equestrian competitor and judge David Phillips, New York Reined Cow Horse Association founders and trainers Mike Bednarek and Harry Hurd, and
New York’s Junior DAIRY LEADERs “Graduate” Aug. 8 at 2012 Empire Farm Days Madison, WI, to tour dairies and agribusinesses and attend the National 4-H Dairy Conference. From September 2011 into August 2012, the Junior DAIRY LEADERs participated in eight workshops on team building, personality styles, resume and leadership skills development, as well as specific facets of the dairy industry in veterinary science, dairy nutrition, production management, and on-farm production analysis. The youth interact with dairy producers, industry professionals, and other dairy-interested young people. Junior DAIRY LEADER program sponsors include the Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program, Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation, New York Farm Viability Institute, New York Center for Dairy Excellence, DEHM Associates, Alta Genetics, SHUR-GAIN USA, Genex/CRI, Northeast Farm Credit AgEnhancement Program, Cargill Animal Nutrition, and Cornell’s Department of Animal Science.
The 2011-2012 Junior DAIRY LEADERS class includes: • Chautauqua County: Roberta Starceski, Kelsey Neckers • Chemung County: Maria Jo Nobel • Cortland County: Jessica Currie, Brooke Ryan, Ben Young • Delaware County: Justin Merrill • Erie County: Megan George, Ben Rogers • Fulton/Montgomery County: Danielle Bartlett • Genesee County: Ethan Richardson, Courtney Oderkirk • Montgomery County: W. Cyrus Conard, Ashley Oeser • Onondaga County: Megan Rohe • Orleans County: Jenny McKenna • Queens County: Carla Fiorio • Saratoga County: Justine Hanehan • St. Lawrence County: Linzi Chambers • Washington County: Suzanne Foote, Breana Scribner. For more information, contact Junior DAIRY LEADER Program: Deborah Grusenmeyer, Cornell University PRODAIRY Youth Program, 607-255-0656 or, djc27 @cornell.edu; Empire
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SENECA FALLS, NY — New York’s 21 Junior DAIRY LEADERs will graduate at Empire Farm Days on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 1:30 p.m., in the Dairy Profit Seminar Center at the Northeast’s largest outdoor farm show at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. The Cornell PRODAIRY Junior DAIRY LEADER program is a statewide program for youth ages 16-19 with an interest in learning about career opportunities in the dairy industry and gaining handson experience in the field. “The graduation ceremony at Empire Farm Days gives these young people the opportunity to highlight their experiences and demonstrate to visitors, family, friends, agribusiness professionals and educators the dynamic aspect of dairy education and the multitude of dairy career opportunities,” says Junior DAIRY LEADER Program Coordinator Deborah Grusenmeyer. Junior DAIRY LEADER experiences include a seven-day trip to
equine chiropractor Dr. Michael B. Priestman as he works on horses from Westwind Farms. Popular returning favorite exhibits and activities include the full range of agricultural equipment on display and working in the field plus the opportunity for test drives of GPS and compact tractors and ATVs. Demonstrations feature live cattle handling with Cornell University Beef Extension Specialist Dr. Mike Baker other meat goat fitting and care with Todd Farms. The “Old Iron” antique tractor parade goes daily at 2 p.m. This is the 25th anniversary of the Rodman Lott family hosting the
A View from Hickory Heights
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by Ann Swanson Nature, a gift to enjoy As I look along the country roads I travel I notice the wild flowers that blossom unattended and without the aid of someone to till the soil. I have always loved wild flowers. The weather this year has caused things to grow a little out of the ordinary. Some things are earlier, some are later. My flower boxes in spite of the drink that they get from watering are not flourishing. I would say they are simply existing. While they did not die, they are not full of blossoms either. The one exception is the basket of petunias that I received as a Mother’s Day gift. That has managed to stay quite nice in spite of the dry weather. Already the goldenrod is in blossom. I remember that being in full blossom when school was ready to start so I have to say that is probably early this year. The chicory is a bright blue next to the road. Chicory reminds me of the railroad tracks that were just a stone’s throw from where I grew up. It is a recent newcomer around here, but it was growing along the tracks 60 years ago. Queen Anne’s lace is abundant. Whenever I see Queen Anne’s lace it takes me back to my daughter’s wedding. She had a lady who lived around here make her wedding flowers using all wildflowers. The bouquet and corsages were so pretty and so natural. I’ve seen mallow and cinquefoil growing, too. The birds planted some cinquefoil in one of my beds and I allowed it to stay there. The yellow flowers are so cheerful. The tall mullein plants remind me of my husband’s cousin. He had one of those growing in the garden behind the house when
we visited. It looked very nice there lending a bit of height to the display. Webster’s defines a weed as “any undesired, uncultivated plant that grows in profusion so as to crowd out a desired crop or disfigure a lawn.” When we transplant what is commonly known as a weed it loses that definition because now it is being cultivated. Many of my flower beds contain things that were formerly weeds. They grow there as perennials and I enjoy them. I even keep it weeded around them.
Try as I might I cannot get brown-eyed Susan’s to grow here. I have tried and tried, but they flourish the first year and do not come up again. My favorite wildflowers are day lilies, brown-eyed Susan’s, Johnny jump-ups, and coneflowers. The day lilies just finished blooming. My husband planted some of those for me in the bed near the Hickory Heights sign. This year they started to blossom before the end of June and kept right on going until just last week. It is such fun to find new blossoms each day. The coneflowers are now in full blossom. Those beautiful pink flowers came home from Virginia with us. We dug some when we visited my husband’s aunt.
My son had some Johnny jump-ups that had to be moved. I went down and dug them up so I could plant them up here. With the dry weather it has been a challenge to keep them alive, but I still have a respectable showing so I am hopeful that they will return next year. A rose of Sharon had just a couple blossoms a week ago, but today it is loaded with gorgeous pinkish-purple blooms. That bush reminds me of my Uncle Bob. He brought several cuttings over here for us. I think most of them are still growing. Each of the children has a bush. The columbines are long gone, but we brought those back from my cousin’s house. They were digging some out and we
were glad to get them. The birds spread them everywhere, but you can always pull out what you do not want. When I was at Chautuaqua this season I found some other colors of columbine. Since they were in seed I gathered some of the pods to see if I could get them to grow here. Time will tell what I got. On another note if I say I had Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Becky Thatcher here last week working for me, most of you can relate. The long white vinyl fence that fronts my yard was quite dirty. My children told their offspring that they could help grandma by washing the fence. I divided the whole thing into thirds so that each child would have a section. There is just one
side of one section that still needs to be washed. I listened to the children singing and whistling as they worked. I am not sure that any of them ever read Tom Sawyer, but I think it might not be a bad idea. Now that they have worked on the fence they probably would enjoy it. I am pretty sure that I have at least one copy of the book so I could lend it out. Of course, they could also get it on one of our bi-weekly treks to the public library. That has turned out to be a special adventure that we all appreciate. We return our books, and then go out to lunch. Ann Swanson writes from her home in Russell, PA. Contact at hickoryheights1@verizon.net
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Top 10 strategies to improve early lactation performance for higher peak milk yield by Dr. Noah Litherland, Assistant Professor, Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Research and Extension Getting cows off to a good start and successful navigation through early lactation is critical to the health and performance of the cow and has significant impact on reproductive performance and cow profitability. Peak milk is defined as the highest recorded test day milk production in a cow's first 150 days in milk (DIM) and has historically been used as a benchmark to determine the success of dry period and early lactation nutrition and management. Peak milk production is an indication of how well the cow responded to feeding management during the dry period, calving, and early lactation periods. Most cows achieve peak milk by 45 to 90 DIM and then slowly lose production over time. It is commonly cited that each pound of additional peak milk forecasts 200 to 250 pounds more milk for the entire lactation. Understanding how nutrition and management during the transition period impacts cow performance does not have to be complicated. Here are my "top 10" strategies for improved early lactation performance and higher peak milk yield: 1. Get cows off to a good start with a successful dry period. Research over the past 10 years has clearly demonstrated the impact of dry period nutrition and management on postpartum health and performance. If you are dissatisfied with milk cow performance, then evaluate the dry cow program. Key goals for dry cows include: main-
tain dry matter intake (DMI) (28 to 32 lb per day), avoid overfeeding energy, prevent BCS gain, optimize comfort, and address hoof health. 2. Reduce the risk of subclinical milk fever (low blood calcium or hypocalcemia) during the first week of lactation. Low blood calcium (< 8.0 mg/dL) is correlated with ketosis, elevated somatic cell count, delayed uterine involution, metritis, depressed feed intake, and reduced milk yield. 3. Optimize feed intake immediately after calving. Provide: 10 to 15 gallons of warm water with drinkable drench, access to fresh TMR, 5 to 10 lb of alfalfa/grass hay, and maintain cleanliness and freshness at the feed bunk. 4. Optimize cow comfort. In the fresh cow group: stocking density at 80 to 85% of capacity, 14 to 21 days in fresh cow group, bunk space 30 to 36 inches per cow, minimize social stress (especially for 1st calf heifers), prevent isolation situations where cows are separated from normal herd mates. Invest in cow cooling for dry and lactating cows. 5. Maintain rumen health/prevent ruminal acidosis. Provide a flake of alfalfa/grass hay for the first 5 days after calving, early lactation diet should contain plenty of good quality digestible fiber (31 to 35% NDF), maintain fiber mat with consistent feed intake and avoid empty bunks, provide free choice buffer, and monitor buffer intake. Minimize the risk of slug feeding or diet sorting that may result in rumen acidosis (low rumen pH; sour stomach). 6. Identify cows with a history of
metabolic or health problems. Cows that have a history of milk fever, ketosis or mastitis are likely to be repeat offenders. Added attention to cows with a predisposition towards health problems will allow you to do some preventative maintenance. An example would be moving cows carrying twins or first calf heifers into the dry group early as data indicates a correlation with a 7 to 10 day earlier calving date. 7. Evaluate body condition score (BCS). New industry recommendations suggest a target BCS of 3.0 at calving vs. the previous recommendation of 3.5. The concept behind this recommendation is to avoid cows that are in the "4+" category. A lower BCS at calving allows for 0.5 to 1.0 units of BCS within herd variation as a safety margin to avoid overweight cows that have a higher risk for ketosis, fatty liver, and are often more difficult to breed back. 8. Position feed additives. The fresh cow group has the most potential to offer a return on investment for feed additives. Independent research supports
the following additives: ionophores (increased glucose availability), choline (improves liver health and function), protected amino acids (meet amino acid requirements without over-feeding protein), supplemental protected fat (increases energy intake), and yeast culture (stabilizes rumen fermentation). 9. Avoid anti-nutritional factors such as feeds containing mold, wild yeast, and poorly fermented feeds. Mold counts > 100,000 colonies per gram likely decrease feed intake and diet digestibility. 10. Feed correct amounts of antioxidants. Antioxidants (vitamin E and selenium) help reduce the impact of oxidative stress (examples include: excessive fat mobilization, poor air quality, disease and injury/lameness), which decreases the efficiency of immune system function. For more information visit www.extension.umn.edu Source: Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota
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Senate Finance Committee unanimously passes Russian Trade Bill The American Soybean Association (ASA) congratulates the Senate Finance Committee on its unanimous passage July 18 of a draft bill that would establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia, the world’s sixth largest economy. ASA now encourages the Senate to take up the bill as quickly as possible, and calls on the House to move forward with a companion bill in order for the U.S. to capitalize on Russia’s accession package to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Importing more than $770 million in meat, poultry, egg and dairy products in 2011, Russia is an important market for the U.S. soy industry. “Today’s unanimous passage of the draft bill
establishing PNTR with Russia is a very encouraging move by the Senate Finance Committee, and we congratulate Committee Chairman Baucus and Ranking Member Hatch on their work to solidify U.S. business opportunities abroad,” said ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE. “The de-
mand in Russia for poultry, pork, eggs, dairy products and other items that use soy inputs is already significant and continues to grow as the Russian economy grows. With today’s vote, the U.S. soy industry is one step closer to expanding an already beneficial and positive relationship with a valuable partner.”
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Down to the last strike by Bill Cox, Cornell University “So sad, so sad, it’s a sad, sad situation, and it’s getting more and more absurd.” Elton John lamenting on the rainfall or lack of rainfall in New York. The sad part is that the regions that needed rain the most and have the most corn planted received virtually nothing the evening of July 19. The absurd part is that the regions that needed rain the least and have the least amount of corn planted received the most. I don’t know why I religiously read the forecast discussion emanating from the NWS in Binghamton — “1 to 3-inch rainfall possible across the region”. In looking over the rainfall data from last night and the month of July, the following stands out: Alfred received 0.38 inches last night (0.82 for the month) whereas Batavia received a trace (0.70 inches for the month). Elmira received 0.08 at the airport last night (1.15 for the month) whereas Rochester received a trace (0.15 inches for the month). Ithaca received 0.14 inches last night (0.90 for
the month) whereas Auburn received nothing (0.36 inches for the month) as did Watertown (0.19 inches for the month). Binghamton received 0.46 inches last night (2.05 for the month) whereas Rome received nothing (0.09 inches for the month). The system is hitting the lower Hudson Valley this morning (July 20), which is already in reasonable shape from recent rains as is most of eastern New York. So is missing yet another rain system in the major corn growing regions in New York the final dagger to the corn crop... well, I still cling to hope (chance of rain for Monday-Tuesday morning). We are down 10-4 in the 9th with 2 outs and nobody on base and the corn crop has 2 strikes on it — but it keeps fouling off pitches so it is not over. Why am I somewhat hopeful? 1) Only 29 percent of the corn crop in New York was planted as of May 13 and 56 percent by May 20th — so almost half of the crop was planted after May 20th so most of the crop just began to
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tassle. With the exception of Tuesday (95 degrees with wind), the atmospheric demand has not been too great on the crop. Plus, I see less firing of the lower leaves this year compared to last year — the crop is still in play to set grain if we can pick up some rain. If you were at the Field Day at Aurora, NY, on Wednesday, July 18, when it was in the low 80s with clouds, it didn’t look too bad — it certainly wasn’t going to die. Likewise, I was in a field near Ithaca on July 19 and it was green from top to bottom with some leaf rolling in 82 degree weather with filtered sun. Granted the corn on gravelly soils are in much tougher shape but gravelly soils tend to be more in the southern part of the State where there has been a bit more rainfall. 2) New hybrids are much more drought tolerant so they can pollinate, fertilize, and retain kernels (not abort) much better than the hybrids of just 10 years ago. So the grain growers still have a shot at a grain crop. 3) Most of the 44 percent of the crop planted after May 20th was probably planted by the dairy producers. So, yes dairy producers have a short crop and silage yields are probably down 15-20 percent, but it still can make it. Strategies: 1) Grain growers should assess their fields about three weeks after they tassled out — check to see if there was reasonable kernel set and kernel retention. If there was, keep the crop-prices are through the roof. You can make as much money on a 100-bushel crop that sells for $8 per bushel as a 200-bushel crop that sells for $4 per bushel. 2) Very poor kernel set and retention with crop insurance — contact your insurance agent immediately once you have ascertained a crop failure. I don’t know the “ins and outs” so somebody may want to chime in if you are an expert — and I mean an expert on crop insurance. 3) Very poor kernel set and retention with no crop insurance — visit your nearest dairy farmer and work out a deal. The dairy producers are going to have a short crop and will welcome additional silage at a fair price. 4) Very poor kernel set and retention with crop insurance and a nearby dairy-double dip — contact you crop insurance agent and inform him or her of the situation and let the agent know that you also plan to have your neighboring dairy farmer come in and chop the crop for silage. You can do this and receive crop insurance payments but you must follow protocol, which I am unfamiliar with — if anyone is an expert... and only expert, please chime in. So it was very, very disappointing July 20 — didn’t sleep well listening to hear if that I was hearing rain or just background noise. But I am not ready to give up yet — I think that a profitable crop can still be made for many grain producers and I think that the later-planted crop of many dairy producers still has a shot at an okay yield. Plus, if neighboring grain guys have a crop failure (with or without crop insurance), additional corn silage can be obtained at hopefully a fair price.
The means to help producers impacted by drought by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack We have continued to see historic levels of drought grip much of our nation, impacting thousands of farm families. Although the hard work and innovation of our producers has fueled a strong farm economy in recent years, President Obama and I understand the major challenges this drought poses for American agriculture. As of July 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 1,055 counties across the country as disaster areas due to drought. Significant portions of many crops are impacted — for example, according to the most recent
U.S. Drought Monitor report, 88 percent of our nation’s corn and 87 percent of our soybeans are in droughtstricken areas. Rising grain prices are threatening livestock and dairy operators with high input costs. Our farmers and ranchers are no strangers to uncertainty — but it’s even harder to plan for the future when we don’t know how much more severe the drought will be. Over the years, American producers have constantly innovated to meet new demands and adapt to new conditions, embracing new methods and utilizing new technology. The same innovative
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Ath-Mor Holsteins Complete Dispersal on Tuesday, July 17 saw 273 full lots average $2,338 for a total gross of $660,850. A large crowd was on hand this blazing hot summer day with the temperature hitting 95 degrees with high humidity. The partnership of Tom Morrell & Russ Atherton and their families crafted a highly respected herd with incredible production (RHA 3x 29,757M 3.6 1086F 3.0 899P) & many high GTPI individuals. Over 30 head sold in the sale with A.I. contracts and many others will garner attention from astute A.I. units. Topping the sale at $18,000 was lot 576. Sired by Shamrock, she carried a GTPI +2348 +96F +74P +$771NM +5.0PL. Her dam is a VG85 Jammer with 39,030M 1516F 1313P who also sold in the sale carrying A.I. contracts. The high seller went to Sexing Technologies and the dam heads to Pine Tree in Ohio. High
selling embryos for the day were sired by Numero Uno from a GP-82 Planet w/GTPI +2141 and contract interest in the resulting calves. The embryos sold to Dr. Richard Whitaker and Carlton Bull. Cattle sold to nine states plus Canada was a major buyer with over 40 head heading across the border. The sale was managed by The Cattle Exchange with Dave Rama and Reggie Lussier handling auction duties, Horace Backus presented pedigrees, Don Welk, Ray LeBlanc, Les Terpstra, Rick Verbeek, Dan Brandt and Jeff Ziegler all worked the phones and handled bids. Merry Rama, Amber Newman and Melanie Ziegler handled clerking and health charts to perfection! Congratulations to the families of Tom Morrell and Russ Atherton on breeding such a tremendous herd of Holsteins and all their accomplishments in the dairy industry.
spirit that has positioned American agriculture as a global leader has helped to reduce the impact of the drought. Nevertheless, the uncertainty of drought means this is a very difficult time for many. At President Obama’s direction, USDA is doing all it can within the Department’s existing authority to help. Recently, I announced a final rule to simplify the process for Secretarial disaster designations — both to speed the process for producers and to reduce the burden on State government officials, who are also hard at work to help producers around the country cope with this disaster. I reduced the interest rate for Farm Service Agency Emergency Loans, effectively lowering the current rate from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent to help ensure that credit is available for farm families who are hit by drought. And finally, I announced that USDA has lowered payment reductions for Conservation Reserve Program lands that qualify for emergency haying and grazing in 2012, from 25 to 10 percent. USDA officials are traveling to states around the country to see firsthand the impact of the drought, and we will continue to look for ways to help. But
the fact is USDA’s legal authority to provide assistance remains limited right now. That’s because the 2008 Farm Bill disaster programs, which were implemented under President Obama, expired last year. Prior to the expiration, these programs helped hundreds of thousands of U.S. producers during disasters. If Congress doesn’t act, USDA will remain limited in our means to help drought-stricken producers. That’s why President Obama and I continue to call on Congress to take steps to ensure that USDA has the tools it needs to help farm families during the drought. Disaster assistance for producers is also one of many reasons why we need swift action by Congress to pass a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill this year. I know that many producers are struggling today with the impact of this historic drought. The President and I are committed to doing all we can to help farmers and ranchers in this difficult time. As all of us across America hope for rainfall, and while USDA does all it can to assist America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities, I hope that Congress will do all it can to help us get the job done.
Hanna announces bill to aid small farms ‘Growing Small Farms Act’ will help upstate farmers expand, create jobs ONEIDA, NY — Area farmers on July 16 joined U.S. Representative Richard Hanna, R-Barneveld, to announce a bill that would lower taxes on small farms. Hanna sponsored the bill with Democratic Congressman Peter Welch of Vermont. The “Growing Small Farms Act of
2012” (H.R. 5320) would update the federal tax code to lower certain taxes on small farms — enabling farmers in upstate New York to devote more capital to job creation and business expansion. The bill would provide relief to upstate New York farmers who could then focus on growth, which would have a positive impact on the local economy, Hanna said. Hanna made the announcement at
Howard Regner’s Quiet Meadows Farm on Beacon Light Road. Farmers from throughout the region spoke about the benefit this change would make to their farms. Rep. Richard Hanna said: “We know it’s tough to operate a business in upstate New York and we’ve seen many family farms be forced to close or sell their land. Our best food is grown right here in our community. By increasing this outdated tax exemption, we can help our small farmers not only remain open in New York, but we can help them thrive and provide safe and healthy, locally-grown food to our neighbors.” Dean Norton, New York Farm Bureau President said: “New York Farm Bureau commends Representative Hanna for co-sponsoring the Growing Small Farms Act. By decreasing the tax burden, it will allow the state’s hard working farmers to invest more money into the family business. This will help farmers expand at a time when consumers are asking for more nutritious, locally grown food to feed their families.” About the issue — overview The IRS publishes an annual tax document called the Circular A. The
Circular A is a tax guidebook for agricultural producers. The Circular A contains an exemption for FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) taxes. This exemption level was included to aid small farmers. A farm owner must currently file a FUTA tax return if they paid cash wages of $20,000 or more to farm workers in any calendar quarter. Problem The problem with the current exemption is that it is outdated, having been codified in 1976 and not updated since to account for inflation and other economic factors. The level currently sits at $20,000 in quarterly payroll amounts. If a farm owner’s paid cash wages for any calendar quarter comes in above this mark, he or she has no chance of garnering the protection of the exemption, which was purposely put in place to help shield these small farms. Solution The Growing Small Farms Act would increase the quarterly FUTA tax exemption from $20,000 to $40,000 and index it to inflation in the future — allowing more small farmers in Upstate New York to qualify for this federal tax benefit.
From left: Jake Schieferstine, dairy and crop farmer from Vernon, NY; Debbie Finn of Finndale Farms in Holland Patent, NY; John Wagner of the New York Farm Bureau is standing behind Congressman Richard Hanna. Photo courtesy of Congressman Richard Hanna
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Equipment working in fields, ready for test drive at 2012 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — The latest in forage chopping and handling, haying, baling, hay handling, and tilling equipment will be on display, at work in the fields and ready for test drives at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls for the 2012 Empire Farm Days. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily Aug. 7-9, drivers 18 years of age and older will have the opportunity to test drive compact and GPS-equipped tractors, skid steers, and ATVs at the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural showcase. “There is no better way
to evaluate a piece of equipment than to see it at work in the field or to drive it yourself,” says Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham. The daily field equipment demonstration and test driving schedule for the east side of the showgrounds includes: • 10 a.m.: Forage Chopping & Handling • 11 a.m.: Hay Mowing • 1 p.m.: Tillage • 2 p.m.: Hay Raking, Baling, Processing & Handling, and • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Ride & Test Drive Experiences: GPS-equipped & Compact Tractors, Skid Steers, and ATVs
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Empire Farm Days Field Demos. Photo courtesy of Nick Wickham
The 300-acre agricultural extravaganza also includes DairyProfit Seminars; live animal demonstrations; Equine
Center Round Pen Demonstration Seminars; health checkups and family life displays, 600-plus representatives
of agricultural institutions and organizations, and chicken, beef and pork BBQ. For more details, contact Empire
Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham at 877-697-7837, mwickham@empirefarm days.com.
Beef up your New York cattle knowledge at Aug. 7-9 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY – The New York Beef Industry Center at the 2012 Empire Farm Days has the best and latest information on beef cattle production. The 300acre agricultural showcase that is the Northeast’s largest outdoor farm trade show will be held Aug. 7-9 at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls. The New York Beef Industry Center displays include production tips and educational resources for marketing beef products from the
New York Beef Producers Association. The live cattle exhibits are a great way to learn the differences among the various beef breeds. Visitors can chat with producers and gather information and resources on the major beef breeds including Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, and White Park. Ever wondered how the Beef Checkoff Program works? The New York Beef Council exhibit provides information on how the Checkoff dol-
lars benefits producers by increasing demand for beef through activities with consumers, retailers and health professionals. For those interested in the culinary aspects of beef, the Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn how to identify
and prepare different cuts of beef and delicious recipes to take home. 2012 is the third year that Cattle Handling Demonstrations will be offered each day at 11:30 a.m. at Lot 304 directly across from the Beef Center (Lot 202). Cornell
University Beef Extension Specialist Dr. Mike Baker will present the demos in cooperation with cattle handling equipment representatives exhibiting at the show. “Empire Farm Days is a great place for aspiring and current beef produc-
Denise Jones (left) and Ruth Reynolds in the Empire Farm Days New York Beef Industry Center at Empire Farm Days. Photo courtesy of New York Beef Industry Council
ers to learn more about producing the finest New York-raised beef. Every producer should be involved in the Beef Quality Assurance Program. It is a combination of technology, common sense, a concern for animal wellbeing and a consumeroriented production system,” says New York Beef Council Executive Director Carol Gillis. Producers who are not Beef Quality Assurance Certified can find BQA information and sign up in the Beef Center exhibit. The program covers management practices, such as cattle handling, herd health, and recordkeeping to improve the quality, safety and wholesomeness of beef. The Beef Center is located across from the Beef Barbecue tent sponsored by the New York Beef Producers Association.
Owens urges House Leadership to bring Farm Bill to floor for vote our farmers. The drought conditions they are currently experiencing and the devastating spring frosts are just two of the reasons why it is critical for the Farm Bill to pass by the Sept. 30 deadline. Farmers need to know what protections and funding are in place as we transition to a new safety net. We appreciate Representative Bill Owens’ bipartisan efforts to get the Farm Bill through the House Agriculture Committee and onto the House floor for a vote,” Norton said. The letter reads in part, “The House Agriculture Committee has done its work and we now ask that you make time on the floor of the House to consider this legislation, so that it can be debated, conferenced, and ultimately passed into law, before the current bill expires. We need to continue to tell the American success story of agriculture and work to ensure we have strong policies in place so that producers can continue to provide an abundant, affordable and safe food supply.” The majority of current Farm Bill policies expire on Sept. 30. The House of Representatives is currently scheduled to be out of session beginning Saturday, Aug. 4, until Monday, Sept. 10. Affording the House and Senate time to negotiate a final 2012 Farm Bill in conference is critical, which is why Owens is urging a House vote before the August break. The Senate approved its version of the 2012 Farm Bill in June. To date, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) have declined to put the 2012 Farm Bill on the legislative calendar. The Owens letter is attached to this e-mail.
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Bipartisan agriculture legislation critical to New York farmers, Owens says WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bill Owens joined 79 of his Democratic and Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives on July 20, urging the 2012 Farm Bill (H.R. 6083) to be brought to the floor for a vote. The legislation, which renews expiring federal farm and food programs, is critical to New York agriculture. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Owens helped spearhead the letter highlighting the importance of a House vote on the legislation, which was approved by a strong bipartisan 35-11 vote in the Committee on June 11. New York Farm Bureau President Dean Norton also stressed the importance of the legislation. “Mother Nature provides enough uncertainty for
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Tall hollyhocks and dry weather Have you ever -planted hollyhocks in your flowerbeds? Well this year I guess they sort of planted themselves and because it’s been so dry, I didn’t want to disturb all the other flowers. So I let them grow from little sprouts now to full grown flowers, six feet high. They are beautiful, growing lovely from red to pink to white. All mixed up together they make for beautiful flowerbeds. It shows the plants grow best on a dry year, so let them grow — they might surprise you. The humming birds really appreciate them. The raccoons are out to finish the corn before it has a chance to tassel. My husband says their footprints are all over the corn patch and up and down the lanes. We’ve caught a few of them in traps but need to capture mega more. As you’ve guessed, we need rain and a lot of it. Maybe the coons will leave the corn alone by then. I’m just kidding, coons will never leave the corn alone when it’s almost ready. One neighbor nearby is planting more tomatoes and cabbage this year, with the damage done to his apple crop, early on. He wants to keep his crew busy and figured this was the best way to do it and it also takes a lot of water for the irrigation. Since he takes the water out of the hydrants, people are always complaining because they don’t have enough water pressure for taking a shower, washing their cars, and watering their lawns. The barn swallows are nesting again. This time as they made their new nest, it kept falling down when the supply of mud was scarce. But they finally per-
severed and are waiting for the babies to hatch. The Red tailed hawks are flying slowly over us watching closely for any signs of life, taking a dive when necessary down to earth to retrieve their lunches. A small flock of five blue herons were circling the pond yesterday, surveying the food supply below. We also observed a flock of turkeys, cautiously traipsing across the hay field north of the woods. I’m glad that some of them have survived the coyotes. Sweet cherries were done the first weekend of July. They went fast, when there are only a few, it doesn’t take long to harvest them. But the drought
doesn’t seem to have affected the mulberry tree. There is a whole new crop every morning waiting to be harvested, either by the birds or us. We’ve noticed that the birds are already flocking. Also, some of the cats that leave the barn in the spring and we haven’t seen for awhile are already returning to the barn. I’m wondering if they know something that we don’t know. Maybe it has something to do with the GDD (growing degree-days). I hope that it doesn’t imply that we are going to have an early fall! Casting all your cares upon him; for he careth for you. (I Peter 5:7) KJV
Visit 4-H at the fair Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H members set to exhibit over 1,500 projects in the 4-H Building JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua members have a variety of projects ready to display in the 4-H Building. The 4-H building is a showcase of the projects created by talented 4-H members, these items are on display the entire week of the Chautauqua County Fair. 4-H Clubs will set up elaborate displays to be evaluated by volunteer judges. Displays as well as interactive activities are sure to intrigue fair goers and educate about local programs and agriculture. The 4-H Building will be very
busy daily as county fair goers have chances to participate in a number of youth and adult activities, including the agricultural awareness area where youth can play in the “corn (sand) box.” 4-H Youth Teen leaders help to engage fairgoers in 4-H activities such as creating crafts from recycled materials. 4-H members will also be giving presentations in the 4-H building Monday-Thursday on a variety of topics. 4-H youth Clothing and Textiles Project members will showoff their latest creations in the 4-H Youth Fashion Revue and Mannequin Modeling at the mini stage at fair on Tuesday and Wednesday. Stop by and visit the 4-H
members at the 131st annual Chautauqua County Fair. For more information about the 4-H Program in Chautauqua County or to find out how you can become involved in Chautauqua County 4-H, call the 4-H Office at 716-664-9502 Ext. 214. Our Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H works hard to provide positive youth development experiences for all the youth of Chautauqua County. You may have experienced the smiles of 4-H youth at the county fair, one of our other programs or at one of our various community service activities. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4-H is a not-for-profit 501©3 and all donations are considered a charitable contribution.
Beware of silo gas — it could be common again this summer UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A unique set of circumstances that could lead to a heightened threat of deadly gas again is being created in silos across the Northeast, according to a farm-safety expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The phenomenon may have started with the scorching heat wave the region experienced in early July — which has some areas on the edge of drought conditions — according to Davis Hill, senior extension associate in agricultural and biological engineering. It could develop if the region receives normal amounts of rainfall through the rest of the summer. “There is now a lot of drought-stressed corn, particularly on manured fields,” he said. “If this crop receives sufficient rainfall later in the season, there will be a potential for higher -than-average nitrates to build up in the corn plants just prior to harvest. This condition can lead to high gas lev-
els in silos.” During the fermentation process of silage, a number of gases are given off, Hill explained. Of particular concern is a family of gases called oxides of nitrogen — often referred to as “silo gas.” “The formation of these gases peaks in one to two days after filling and can last for 10 days to two weeks after the fresh, green forage is chopped and blown into the silo,” he said. “This is a naturally occurring process and is necessary to ferment the forage so it is usable feed for livestock and for long-term storage.” Hill said that sometimes gas production is so great that it is mistaken for a silo fire. “Farmers and passersby may witness ‘smoke’ coming from the silo chute and believe the silo is on fire,” he said. “There has been at least one instance where a fire company was called to a farm for a ‘silo fire’ just two days after the farmer fin-
ished filling the silo. “Firemen proceeded to pump water into the top of the silo, only to learn later that the silo was just gassing off.” Farmers and fire personnel need to realize that it would be nearly impossible for a silo fire to start so soon after filling, Hill noted. “This is why we always talk of attempting to locate the actual fire location within the silo before any attempts of extinguishment proceed,” he said. Silo gas sometimes has a bleach-like odor and under certain conditions can be visible as a fog from a distance (thus the mistake for smoke). If the gas is high enough in concentration, this fog will appear to be yellow to reddish brown in color, and the silage surface, silo wall, base of the chute and other structures of the silo may be stained (yellow, orange, reddish) from the gas. This gas is heavier than air, which means it will settle at the surface of the silage instead of
trates in this crop will lead to higher -thannormal concentrations of silo gas produced during the ensiling process. Operators need to be aware of this and take precautions.” These precautions include assuring all spaces at the base of the silos are well ventilated and that silo doors are closed well above the level of the silage surface. Farmers should stay out of the silo for three weeks after filling the silo and always ventilate the silo with the silo blower for at least 20 minutes prior to entry (however, this is only effective if the silo is over half full). Also, consider leaving the lower 10-12 inches of stalk in the field (chop higher than normal) as this part of the plant may have the highest level of nitrates accumulated. Individual reactions to silo gas depend on the concentration of gas that is inhaled and the length of exposure, Hill said. Very high concentrations of gas will cause immediate distress, which will result in a person collapsing and dying within minutes. “When gas levels are this high, normally the individual will not be able to withstand the symptoms felt and will vacate the area quickly,” he said. “More mild concentrations could cause upper respiratory congestion, watering eyes, coughing, difficulty breathing, fatigue and nausea. If symptoms are mild, an individual may stay in the area to finish the
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job at hand. This can make the effects of silo gas worse, as these effects can last for many hours in the body, causing symptoms to become progressively worse over the course of the next day or two.” People experiencing any of these symptoms when inside or near a freshly filled silo should immediately exit to fresh air and leave the task for another day. They also should go immediately to their doctor or the hospital emergency room and report that they have had a serious “silo gas poisoning” exposure. One aftereffect of silo gas poisoning is fluid in the lungs leading to chemical pneumonia and perhaps death if not treated promptly. The effects of fluid filling the lungs may not present itself until several hours after the exposure — and then it may be too late. Hill reminds farmers that it is rare for a silo to begin burning in the first week of filling. If a cloud is seen escaping the silo, it is most likely due to silo gas. If the fire company is called, make sure firemen don’t just start pumping water into the silo. “Ask them to use a thermal-imaging camera to try to identify any excessive heating of the silo,” he urged. “A burning silo will give off temperatures of more than 190 degrees at the general location of the fire as viewed with a thermal-imaging camera.” Several technical experts are available throughout Pennsylvania to help farmers and firefighters think through the many management strategies when dealing with silo fires. This emergency information can be obtained by calling 814865-2808 during business hours or 814-4045441 after hours. A Penn State website, www.farmemergencies.psu.edu, also offers information for fire companies to use in managing silo fires.
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rising to the top of the silo, exiting through the fill door. This is an important factor, Hill pointed out. “The highest concentration of gas will be at the surface of the silage, which is where a person will be going if he or she needs to enter the silo for any reason,” he said. “Also, if a silo door is open near the surface of the silage, the high concentration of gas — being heavier than air — could exit the silo through this door, flow down the chute and settle at the base of the silo in the feed room or in the barn area. “If there is little ventilation in the barn, a dangerous buildup of silo gas can occur, which can affect livestock or people who enter the area.” The presence and concentration of silo gas is dependent on the storage structure and the quality of the forage material that is chopped. Those crops that have received nitrogen fertilizer (corn) and those crops that have suffered prolonged drought or especially prolonged drought conditions followed by rain just prior to harvest often lead to high gas production. That could happen this summer, Hill worries. “It appears that this year, with the long droughty period that much of the state endured — which stunted the corn crop — there will be more corn harvested for silage, and that will be done fairly early,” he said. “The high levels of ni-
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On July 19, Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, made the following statement: “The most widespread drought in a generation has imposed great stress on people, crops and livestock. While the full impact on the nation won’t be known for several months, many farmers already know they won’t have a crop. Ranchers and livestock producers are having difficulties getting feed and forage for their livestock. The on-farm economic impacts are real and serious. “From a policy perspective, it is important to remember that we don’t yet know the drought’s impact on the food supply and food prices, though we are seeing effects on feed prices. The drought’s effect on the 2012 corn crop is all the more dramatic because of the initial projections that U.S. farmers would
harvest the largest corn crop ever. The latest forecasts still suggest we are on pace to produce the third or fourth largest corn crop on record. While the true extent of the damage will not be known until harvest is completed, we expect USDA’s August crop report, which is now being compiled to be released in three weeks, will provide a clearer picture as it will include actual in-thefield surveys. And we know, quite often, if conditions do not improve, the biggest impact comes in the following crop year. “Data suggests that most of the corn and other row crops in the drought-stricken regions are covered by crop insurance. It’s often a different story for producers of other crops. Fruit producers in the upper Midwest had entire crops wiped out this spring by late freezes and other producers
have had crop losses due to excessive rains and late-season blizzards. That is why we have called for a strengthened federal crop insurance program. “This drought and the uncertainty it is causing farmers and ranchers and other segments of our industry underscores the importance of
completing action on the 2012 farm bill. Providing farmers with improved risk management tools is a core principle of both the House and Senate versions of the pending farm bill, one we have strongly advocated. Both the Senate-passed and House Agriculture Committee versions contain new tools that will assist
farmers, while restoring several expired provisions that would help livestock producers manage the weather-related risks that regularly impact their livelihoods. We remain hopeful congressional leaders will expedite their work on this vital legislation. “As the effects of the drought continue to un-
fold, AFBF appreciates the actions taken to date by USDA based on its existing authorities. We will be working closely with USDA and Congress to determine if there are other practical solutions that could help producers not covered by crop insurance or other disaster mitigation tools.”
Ethanol Industry commends D.C. Circuit Court ruling in favor of RFS Chicken Council’s attempt to dismantle RFS dismissed on standing grounds WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 20, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected a petition by the Chicken Council challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rulemaking on the RFS2. The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy, along with other biofuel advocates, intervened in the case. Following the Court’s dismissal of the meat industry petition, Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis and RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen is-
sued the following statement: “Today’s decision is nothing short of a victory for American ethanol producers and renewable fuel advocates. This was the last of many challenges to the RFS2 rulemaking and each one was rejected. With the Court denying this latest challenge, they have vindicated the rulemaking process of the RFS2. The RFS is arguably the nation’s most effective energy policy. It has spurred the development of a domestic biofuels industry that is creating hundreds of thousands of jobs that cannot be outsourced. In addition, it is helping
to decrease the nation’s reliance on imported oil and thus reducing prices at the pump. “Moreover, the RFS is the nation’s first effort at meaningfully reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. As the Court ruling demonstrates, the charges that antibiofuel lobbies are leveling against ethanol simply do not hold up under scrutiny. We look forward to working with EPA, the Department of Agriculture, and Congress to ensure the integrity of the RFS is maintained and the ambitious goals set within are achieved.”
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Armyworms round two hit hay and corn crops New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine on July 23 alerted crop growers that a second generation of armyworms has been reported in western and northern New York. This pest quickly devastated fields of hay and corn earlier this growing season. Farmers should be scouting fields for the presence of this second generation. The caterpillars are very small at this time — about 1/4 inch long. This small size makes this an optimal time to implement control measures. Caterpillars of the armyworm are most readily found in early morning as these are night feeders. During past infestations the second generation did not cause a lot of damage — but the high levels seen in western New York this June and the drought make damage levels unpredictable. The true armyworm (Mythimna unipuncta) that has been seen in especially heavy levels in western New York is an excellent flier in its adult moth stage. This pest is not seen annually in New York since it does not overwinter in the state’s cold climate. Occasional infestations occur when the adult moth stage flies up in the spring from southern states such as North Carolina. The New York State Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and crop consultants continue to monitor and report on this crop according to Keith Waldron, New York
State IPM Livestock & Field Crops IPM Coordinator. Weekly field crops reports are available at: (www.nysipm.cornell. edu/fieldcrops/tag/pestrpt/default.asp). This insect is called armyworm because in its caterpillar stage it often will move in a mass, marching in lines from one destroyed field to their
next feeding ground. They have been found in New York in small grains, corn, mixed stands of alfalfa, turf grass, grass and hay fields, but have been known to also infest various vegetables, fruits, legumes, and weeds, including beans, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, onions and peas. Control measures must be applied
with added care to avoid crop damage due to current drought conditions. Only pesticides that are labeled for use on armyworm and the specific crop being treated can be used. For specific information on how to detect and control this pest contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension agent at www.cce.cornell.edu.
Meet Dalmatian Therapy Dog “Sparks” at NYS Grange Family Center at Empire Farm Days Aug. 7-9 SENECA FALLS, NY – “Sparks,” a Certified Therapy Dog, and his owner Elizabeth “Tibbie” Dell are sure to be a popular addition to the New York State Grange Family Center’s daily programs at Empire Farm Days on Aug. 79, at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls. At 9:30 a.m. each day, Dell and her brown-spotted Dalmatian “Sparks” will share the story of how the champion show dog also became an American Kennel Club (AKC) Certified Canine Good Citizen and a Therapy Dog International practitioner. “Sparks is trained to visit nursing homes, schools, and hospitals to offer some special TLC to seniors, children and patients,” says Dell. “Sparks’ specialty is as a ‘Tail Waggin’ Tutor’ at libraries where he helps children develop their reading skills and build self-esteem.” Sparks also offers fire safety demonstrations on how to “stop, drop, and roll” and “go low under the smoke.” Sparks and Dell will follow a 9 a.m. talk on how to train dogs by Peter Lawatsch, whose own search and rescue dog “ObiWanCanoga” was a popular presenter at the Grange Family Center at Empire Farm Days for several years. The 12-year-old Rottweiler recently died. Dell will have resource materials from Therapy Dog International and about responsible dog ownership from
the AKC at her presentations. The Empire Farms Days’ Grange Center schedule includes: • 9-9:15 a.m. — Dog Training Talk with Peter Lawatsch • 9:15-9:30 a.m. — Certified Therapy Dog “Sparks” with Tibbie Dell • 9:35-9:45 — Council on Alcoholism • 9:50-10:10 a.m. — Just Relax Massage • 10:15-11 a.m. — Health Solutions Unlimited • 11:05-11:50 a.m. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County activities • 12-12:50 p.m. — New York State Grange Youth • 1-1:25 p.m. — Seneca County Historical Society • 1:30-1:55 p.m. — Youngivity with Lon & Mary Johnson • 2-2:55 p.m. — Music of Your Life • 3 p.m.-‘til — Tuesday and Thursday Only: Pocket Change Band • 3 p.m.-‘til — Wednesday Only: Jerry & Friends Band. Empire Farm Days includes DairyProfit and Equine seminars; live animals; 600-plus representatives of agricultural institutions and organizations; and tractor and ATV test drives. For more information, contact Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham at 877-697-7837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.
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Cayuga County 4-H Horse Show results 2012 by Dorothy Slegle, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development The Cayuga County 4H Qualifying Horse Show was held on Saturday, June 30, at Birchwood Stable in Auburn, NY. Twenty-two 4-H members participated in this event. Fitting and Showmanship Senior: 1st Blue Sarah Belz; 2nd Blue Allyson Bunnell; 3rd Blue - Reagan Emerson; 1st Red - Rachael Podolak; 2nd Red - Emily Bates; 3rd Red - Leah Stahl Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 2nd Blue Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue Meghan Kennedy Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Teaghan Mix; 3rd Blue Olivia Nalley Champion Fitting and Showmanship: Allyson Bunnell; Reserve Brooke Hammersley Huntseat Leadline Cloverbud: Audrey Bartholomew; Marissa Bartholomew; Payton Youngers Working Hunter, Over Fences Senior: 1st Blue Emily Weichert; 2nd Blue - Kelly Giannone; 3rd Blue - Rachael Podolak Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 1st White Michelle Robinson Huntseat Equitation, Over Fences Senior: 1st Blue - Leah Stahl; 2nd Blue - Rachael Podolak; 3rd Blue - Kelly Giannone; 1st RedSarah Belz Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 1st Red
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Judge Beth Hobin, with Tom Beiersdorf, tallies up Cayuga County 4-H Member, Kelly Giannone waits for scores. her Huntseat Classes.
Cayuga County 4-H member, Emily Weichert poses with her horse, Diversified Shoe, after placing 1st in the Huntseat Equitation class on June 30 at Birchwood Stable, Auburn, NY.
Tatum Werner, a Junior Cayuga County 4-H member completes a jump during the Huntseat Division. High Point Sr. Reagan Emmerson; Reserve - Allyson Bunnell High Point Pony Emily Bates Huntseat Division High Point Jr. MaKenna Rozelle; Reserve Michelle Robinson High Point Sr. - Sarah
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Senior 4-H member, Leah Stahl shows her horse “Jack Mission”.
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Bartholomew, Payton Youngers Cloverbud Barrels: Audrey Bartholomew, Marissa Bartholomew, Payton Youngers Western Stockseat Equitation Senior: 1st Blue Reagan Emerson; 2nd Blue - Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue - Meghan Kennedy Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Gavin Bartholomew; 3rd Blue - Olivia Nalley Pony: 1st Red - Emily Bates Western Pleasure Senior: 1st Blue Allyson Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Reagan Emerson Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue - Meghan Kennedy Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Gavin Bartholomew; 3rd Blue - Teaghan Mix Pony: 1st Blue- Emily Bates Western Horsemanship Senior: 1st Blue Reagan Emerson; 2nd Blue - Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue - Meghan Kennedy; 1st Red Madison Becker Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Teaghan Mix; 3rd Blue Gavin Bartholomew Pony: 1st Blue - Emily Bates Western Command Senior: 1st Blue Allyson Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Reagan Emerson Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Meghan Kennedy; 3rd Blue Brooke
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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Good Housekeeping Garlic-and-herb cheese and roasted peppers are the surprise filling for these boneless breasts. Accompanied by a lemony herb couscous, this dish is elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a family weeknight dinner.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 (about 1 1/4 pounds) medium skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves 1/4 cup (about half 4.4-ounce package) light garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 8 whole fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 cup couscous 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1. Prepare Stuffed Breasts: With tip of knife, cut each chicken breast from a long side, keeping knife parallel to surface of breast, to form a deep pocket with as small an opening as possible. 2. In small bowl, combine cheese, peppers and basil. Spread 1/4 cheese mixture in each chicken pocket. Rub outside of chicken with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare Lemon & Basil Couscous: In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil, salt, pepper and 1 1/3 cups water to boiling over high heat; stir in couscous. Cover saucepan; remove from heat and let stand at least 5 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, place chicken on grill over medium heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of breast is pierced with tip of knife, turning over once. 5. To serve, add basil and lemon juice to couscous, and fluff with fork to mix well. Spoon couscous onto 4 dinner plates and arrange chicken on top. • Each serving chicken: About 255 calories, 35g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 10g total fat (5g saturated), 0g fiber, 113mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium. • Each serving couscous: About 205 calories, 6g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 3g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium.
Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes This savory summer side dish from our sister publication Redbook bursts with flavor and complements all kinds of meats and fish. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat; add tomatoes and chives. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, until tomatoes are hot and skins start to split. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 4. • Each serving: About 46 calories, 4g total fat, 4g total carbohydrate, 1g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2012 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
Donna’s Day: creative family fun by Donna Erickson Slurp and savor tasty mango salsa “The mangoes are falling,” chanted a chorus of excited young schoolkids in Haitian Creole while I navigated a rocky, muddy path in Haiti recently as a program volunteer with global health organization Medical Teams International (www.medicalteams.org). Sure enough, within seconds, a large, rosy-red and orange mango from a canopy of trees overhead landed with a thud right next to me. I quickly learned the kids’ way of biting into the outer skin (after I washed it), removing it with my fingers and then devouring the fruit slurp by slurp, first one half and then the other. There’s nothing quite as delicious as a tree-ripened mango.
Now in season, beautiful vitamin- and mineral-rich mangoes are available at our local stores at reasonable prices. At snack time, remove the peel with a sharp knife and serve your kids long slices or chunks on a plate. Add other tropical fruits such as pineapple and papaya for additional authentic tastes of the Caribbean. For a highlight at your next barbecue, dice a mango and toss together with easy-to-find summer ingredients for this fresh and tangy mango salsa. It’s delicious as an accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts or fish such as halibut and salmon. Serve it as a side, or spoon it on top of the chicken and fish. It’s yummy with grilled shrimp, too.
Fresh and tangy mango salsa 1 large, ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (see note below) 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons orange juice Salt and cracked pepper to taste In a mixing bowl, gently toss together all ingredients. Serve fresh. Keeps for one day. Makes about 4 to 6 servings. Variations: Add a diced avocado. Note: The juice of jalapeno peppers can be irritating. Wear plastic deli-style gloves when handling. Avoid hand contact with your eyes. (c) 2012 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You The Kitchen Diva by Angela Shelf Medearis Watermelon makes a sassy salsa Watermelon shouldn’t be restricted to just fruit platters and buffet tables. Its versatility is astounding and can be incorporated into various menus. North Americans primarily treat watermelon as a fruit, eaten out of hand or in salads and sweet desserts. Yet, in countries such as China, watermelons are stir-fried and stewed, and in Russia and many other countries, pickled watermelon rind is considered a delicacy and widely enjoyed. If you’re looking for a summertime salsa that combines sweetness, spice and everything nice, try this delicious Watermelon, Tomatillo and Jalapeno Salsa recipe. Best of all, you can use the watermelon as a festive serving dish. This recipe also works well with those small “personal” sized watermelons, as they make the perfect individual “dishes” for serving your salsa.
Watermelon, tomatillo and jalapeno salsa 10 medium tomatillos, peel off parchment-like coating and rinse 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 purple onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 jalapeno peppers or to taste, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons mild chili powder 1 cup tomato sauce or puree 2 teaspoons stevia, agave syrup or honey 4 cups seeded watermelon, diced, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1. Cut the tomatillos into quarters. Heat the oil in a large heavy saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the onions for a few minutes and then add the tomatillos, garlic and jalapenos.
Saute until onions and garlic begin to brown. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the pan. Stir in the tomato sauce, stevia or syrup or honey and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Cool. 2. In a blender or food processor, pour in the tomatillo mixture with 1 1/2 cups of the watermelon and puree. Add mixture to the watermelon pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place watermelon salsa in the watermelon shell, if desired, and serve with chips or crudite. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis stock.xchg photo
A very Gouda recipe by Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Cheese, along with milk and yogurt, provides a unique combination of nutrients that, studies show, offers many health benefits including improving bone health, reducing high blood pressure and managing weight. One of Rensselaer County’s Dairy Ambassadors lives on a farm that produces and sells cheese. The Greene Family lives on the Mapledale Farm located in Berlin. They have cheese made from their own farm’s milk. The locally produced cheese has a unique taste and flavor, some of the varieties available are: “Baby Gotcha Gouda”, “Smoked Black Peppercorn Cheddar” and “Farmhouse Garlic Colby.” Mapledale Farm is on facebook and they also have a great website at MapledaleFarm.com. Below is a recipe that includes some Gouda cheese and makes for a great appetizer. Gouda Cheese is a creamy cheese that has a cheddar taste fol-
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lowed up with a tart bite at the end. Try Gouda with peaches, melons, apricots and cherries. Gouda is a traditional Dutch cheese that has been made for centuries, and is reflective of the Dutch heritage of Rensselaer County.
Gouda be Good Cheese Spread 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Gouda cheese 5 drops Tabasco sauce 6 tbsp. mayonnaise 10 slices bacon, crumbled 1 loaf of rye bread sliced Grate cheese and add Tabasco sauce. Stir in mayo and bacon. Mix well. Spread on rye slices and bake 15 minutes at 350°. Serves 8 to 10. The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars.
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House clears Harper-Owens deregulation bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on July 23 that removes an obsolete federal mandate requiring the distribution of a booklet reporting motor vehicle insurance costs. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by U.S. Reps. Gregg Harper (RMS) and Bill Owens (D-NY), eliminates the mandatory printing of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) annual booklet entitled, “Relative Collision Insurance Cost Information.” The National Automobile Dealers Association says that this pamphlet compares differences in insurance costs among vehicles on the basis of damage susceptibility. However, the organization acknowledges that this publication is rarely used and is not useful. The bill’s authors echoed this opinion. “While this information is of value to insurance actuaries, it has been little to no use for consumers, for whom it is primarily intended,” said Harper. “I am pleased this legislation passed the House today,” added Owens. “One of my top priorities is to reduce burdensome regulations on local small business owners so they can continue to provide good paying jobs to the community. This bipartisan bill will clear the books of an obsolete and outdated regulation and save taxpayer dollars in the process,
and I urge the Senate to provide swift passage to the legislation.” Transportation Department officials have distributed the publication since 1991, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past 21 years. The Obama administration’s vehicle safety technical assistance document sent to Congress in 2011 prior to consideration of transportation reauthorization proposed repealing this requirement. “A prospective buyer does not need a brochure from the federal government to obtain this information, since insurance agents are trained to provide advice on how model selection affects insurance premiums,” the White House wrote. While the mandatory printing regulation would be eliminated, the NHTSA will maintain authority to publish this data on its website. “This simple and bipartisan bill is proof of Congress’ efforts to alleviate burdensome and unneeded regulations on businesses across the country,” the lawmakers continued. “This bill is another step in peeling back outdated and unnecessary rules that businesses must deal with on a daily basis.” H.R. 5859 passed the House by voice vote and will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration by the chamber.
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Emergency steps to aid farmers in drought needed ASAP! by Arden Tewksbury, Manager Progressive Agriculture Organization, affiliated with the National Family Farm Coalition Yesterday (July 19),
we sent to all members of the Ag Committee the disturbing situation that Stacey McCallister from Manes, MO, is facing. Stacey is a hard-working dairy
farmer who is facing a severe shortage of feed for his dairy cows. Stacey is just one of many farmers that are being faced by the national drought.
We are cooperating with several organizations across the country in an attempt to urge the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to release the CRP (Conser-
vation Reserve Land) to be used for farmers to harvest the hay from the land. I’m sure the AG Committee is contemplating several actions that
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must be taken to deal with the drought. We have some suggestions: 1. We urge the Ag Committee to contact Secretary Vilsak to release the CRP (Conservation Reserve Land). 2. Can the Committee determine the areas of the country where there may be hay, corn, and other forages available to farmers? 3. We urge the Committee to investigate the amount of hay, corn, etc. that is being EXPOR TED, and the possibility of curtailing many of the exports to make the products available to all farmers in the U.S. 4. IF there is a shortage or corn available to livestock producers, then we would urge some of the corn that is slated to be converted to ethanol be released to livestock producers. 5. The big question: How will farmers be able to pay for the needed forage? Will there be disaster loans available? Are there other methods which the forages might be made available to farmers? 6. The drought clearly illustrates the U.S. must develop a sound and long-term RESERVE FOOD SUPPLY. 7. Dairy farmers have no way to recoup their losses with the pricing system that is currently being used by the USDA. We urge your committee to take a hard look at a pricing formula that would allow dairy farmers to cover their costs. (These formulas are available) 8. There must be an immediate floor price of $20 per cwt. (hundred weight) placed under all milk used for manufacturing dairy products. Existing Class I differentials would be added to the floor price. Time is of the essence.
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6600 JD COMBINE $2,500. JD 8350 drill $800. Roller Brillion $800. JD 215 grain head $800. or best offer. 315-9237071.(NY)
HESSTON BP 20 round bale processor $6,800. NH 892 Chopper with 824 corn head $6,800. IH 3088 tractor $4,000. 716941-5123.(NY)
GRASS FED chickens $2.25/lb. Guinea’s $5. Reg. Belgium Stallion stud service. Hershberger 466 North Gage Rd. Poland, NY 13431.
YEARLING HEIFERS, two Jerseys, 4 Holsteins, pick 6 out of 12, make offer. Andy Yoder 480 Heath Hill Rd. Brushton,NY 12916.
BULL CALVES Simmental ShearForce one red one black Angus Hero6267 Leachmam Blackcap Fall Simm/Angus Dream on Grand sire. 716-244-1256.(NY)
FORD 8-N with brush hog $1,500. John Deere corn planter 290 $700. IH 282 diesel runs excellent $2,000. Kraco winch. 518470-7738.(NY)
420C JD DOZER, very good $4,250. Oliver OC3 wide tracks parts also have nice OC3 chains 40C with winch $3,500. 603869-5819.(NH)
1993 CIH 1020 20FT. flex header ex. condition $8,000. or trade for 15ft. or 17ft. 1020 header in ex. condition. 315-8554331.(NY)
WANTED: Halter broke Hereford Heifer or Hereford calf we can break. FOR SALE: 6 Month pure Angus Bull calf $725. 315-8582508.(NY)
JD 336 BALER with thrower, good condition $3,250. NH 467 haybine, good condition $1,250. Ford tractor 4000 gas, no PTO $2,100. 413-738-5379.(MA)
PARTING OUT: Massey Ferguson 410 self propelled combine, 2 heads Perkins 4cyl. diesel, 98% 18.4x26 hi traction. 315-3913503.(NY)
2007 TEN TON grain bin with 12 foot auger $4,500. Gehl 312 Scavenger II manure spreader $1,700. Charlie Reed Carlisle. 518-234-4559.(NY)
WANTED: Hay bale grabber/ squeezer loader attachment for baled haylage (used). Send photos to sandy19544@verizon.net SWVA. 276-988-9654
DAYTON ELECTRIC MOTOR farm duty 71/2 HP 1710 RPM 230 volt, new never used, cost $780. asking $500. or best. 315337-9390.(NY)
BORDER COLLIE PUPS whelped 5-1112, 3 females, 2 males assorted colors sire and dam on farm champ bloodstock. 203263-4725.(NY)
10 ANGUS PURE BRED Cows $1,250. each. 03 Cadillac CTS 65,000mi. copper color, loaded, stored winters $9,900. 607329-0301.(NY)
WEAVERLINE 424 S-STEEL feed cart for parts or repair $600. Jack Russell/ Sheba Inu mix dog, 10-1/2 mo. old, free. 585-5267051.(NY)
UNIVERSAL SKID STEER mounting plates (weld on) BN $135. Hydraulic metal hole punch, hand held with punches 110 volt $1,200. 315-699-4157.(NY)
MF 285 diesel, 1981, 2WD, 4cyl. Perkins, 80hp 540PTO, 18.4-34 tires, dual remotes, 3pt. hitch, 2500hrs., everything works great, $9,200. Middleburgh,NY 518-827-4016
WEAVERLINE FEED cart #430 S.Steel augers new H.D. web new batteries 1200hrs. nice and straight $2,850. OBO. 315-536-6027.(NY)
2012 VERTICAL BEATER manure spreader for rent, 450 bushel. Penn Yan, NY area. Lewis N. Martin. 315-536-3994
CASE IH 8360 12FT. center pivot haybine, good condition $3,800. 585-554-4295.(NY)
JD 218 FLEX HEAD VG $3,650, JD 216 Flex Head, fair condition $1,300. 315-4065836.(NY)
14’ PJ DUMP trailer 2011 $6,900. OBO. 315-246-0378.(NY)
2007 MASSEY FERGUSON 5455 Dyna-4, four wheel drive, cab, air, heat, stereo, 250 original hours, front fenders weights like new. 716-397-2985.(NY)
IRRIGATION PIPE/pumps 3”, 5”, 6”, pump one 200/gpm, 150lbs. 2nd 800/gpm, 195lbs. Reel 3” by 1100’ 2nd 1-7/8 x 550’. 585-526-6606.(NY)
HESSTON 4550 BALER, excellent condition, never spent a night outside. Superb small square baler, makes tight bales, possible delivery $7,900. 315-348-6149.(NY)
JD 336 BALER with kicker, field ready $2,250. 3010 JD tractor with loader, gas WFE, runs good, good rubber $7,500. 518634-7672.(NY)
SINGLE SEATED carriage, good condition $2,500. 315-536-5804.(NY)
PIGLETS FOR sale $65. each. Breeding Boar $150. 607-849-3764.(NY)
USED MOTOR OIL FOR HEAT $.50/gal. 585-991-8489.(NY)
FOR SALE: Butchering hogs $300. each 400lbs. and better; Piglets $80. each. Gouverneur, NY. 315-854-5729
PINE SHAVINGS kild dried 3.25 cu. ft. Paper bags, good quality fire wood. 529 Klock Rd. Fort Plain, NY. 518-568-3203
MINI HORSES for sale, one mare $200.00 two colts $100.00 each. 315-6262689.(NY)
HOLSTEIN HEIFER calves 2 to 4 months old had shots BUD tested. No Sunday calls. 585-554-5357.(NY)
JOHN DEERE 40 $2,500. John Deere B with 3PTH $1,800. 1943 John Deere A, new tires $1,500. 315-427-2273.(NY)
24 FOOT FLATBED dump body stake pockets with hoist hyd. pump and oil tank $2,500. Woodstock, CT. 860-933-7429
OWEN NATURAL GAS generator, 30amp. 120-140V, complete with ELE connections $5,000. 716-665-3338.(NY)
3 MINI MARES 1 mini Stallion approximately 34in. call for info. No Sunday calls. Dundee, NY 14837. 607-243-8975
BROWN EGG laying Hens, 19 months old $4.00 each. 315-626-2863.(NY)
HAY WAGON 8X16 hard wood rack, older JD gear, stored inside, good condition $700. 315-697-3812.(NY)
WANTED: Polled Hereford yearling bull. 860-537-2166.(CT)
IH 720 PLOW 5-18 on land 140 amp. wire feed welder 12x34, 8x34 steel wheels. 315-536-7875.(NY)
WANTED: ROPS & canopy for JD 2030. 413-499-1328.(MA)
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Composites may trade predictability for simplicity by Miranda Reiman A good crossbreeding program takes some background in genetics, a big enough herd and land base, good bull suppliers and time to figure all that out. Producers looking for a simpler route to heterosis often opt to use a composite bull. “In order for a crossbreeding operation to maximize heterosis, it takes a lot of different pasture, a lot of management, which because of size and time a lot of people can’t devote to it,” said Jarold Callahan, president of Express Ranches, Yukon, OK. “You basically have to have different herds within your herd.” So the composite bull market was born, where breeding stock is billed as already having that builtin hybrid vigor. “Implementing crossbreeding can be somewhat daunting,” said Nevil Speer, Western Kentucky University animal scientist. “Many operations would rather forgo such effort if production can be maintained while also ensuring relative absence of problems. As a result, producers are often encouraged to utilize composite bulls as a simplified means to boost heterosis and subsequent production.” But Callahan says it’s not always a “quick fix.” Express has sold hundreds of Limousin-Angus crosses over the years, but recently decreased the number of composites (F1) offered on an annual basis. “A lot of people we sent F1 bulls to were very disappointed because of gene segregation and what was being transmitted from each parent,” he said. “Some progeny of these bulls really favored traits of one breed and some favored traits of the other, some looked Angus and some looked Continental. You ended up with a set of calves that were not only visually different, but a lot different in terms of outcome and how you needed to manage them.” Geneticist Bob Weaber, Kansas State University, says that’s partly because what works on average for the whole calf crop varies among individuals. That may shift the balance of traits toward one breed or the other. “Even though the F2s [composite progeny] have half of their genetic material from each breed on average, some re-pairing of chromosomes from the same breed occurs,” he said. “When we make an F2 we see a decrease in heterosis, because on average one-half of the animals’ chromosomes consist of pairings from the same breed of founder.” Data from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) suggests that the progeny from matings of F1 parents are no more variable than either of their purebred founder breeds for traits like weaning weight or yearling weight. However, for traits controlled by a single gene, these progeny are noticeably less consistent than the F1 parents, especially if the founder breeders were very divergent, Weaber says. Speer says that makes it hard to measure how much productivity they should add to the herd: “In many instances composite bulls actually represent backcrossing and may reduce heterosis potential versus using a breed that serves as a total outcross.” From a seedstock producer’s perspective, it can be much more difficult to create a reliable composite compared to a purebred bull. “I have 27 years of objective breeding decisions that harness the power of the AAA [American Angus Association] database,” said Brian McCulloh, Viroqua, Wis. The registered breeder, who makes 350 of those decisions each spring, says the predictive power is strengthened by the broad use of artificial insemination (AI) by Association members, who submit within-herd data that ties all animals together. “Simply put, I am not comfortable ‘experimenting’ with data from other breeds to create a composite bull for our commercial customers. I have more confidence predicting the outcome of our pure line Angus bulls,” he said. The Angus database updates weekly with more
than 20 million performance measures and 17 million pedigrees. That data volume explains why, after dabbling in the composite market to try offering customers an outcross, McCulloh abruptly stopped. Using the MARC across-breed EPD (expected progeny difference) adjustment factors help in comparing data, Callahan said. “But there is still a little bit of an unknown as to where that animal is going to come out. “The purebred cattle evaluations give you better insight in terms of predictability of individuals and their offspring,” he said. Genomically-enhanced EPDs hone that ability. “You can make more progress — because you have greater access to performance information — than you can in most crossbreeding operations, unless they’re extremely well designed.” To date, the DNA technology can only effectively sort out straightbred populations, he adds. “That precludes it from being useful in composites and crossbreds,” Callahan said.
When selecting hybrids, commercial producers may face another challenge: “There’s an increasing need to purchase bulls in volume that provide both uniformity of calf crop and deliver on the various traits of interest,” Speer said. “Commercial bull buyers have access to larger sale offerings when shopping for Angus bulls compared to other breeds.” Purchasing siblings in bulk is routine. “That opportunity doesn’t exist when considering composite bulls,” he said. Callahan doesn’t dispute the advantages of genetic diversity, but says he’s concerned with those who are “crossbreeding just for the sake of crossbreeding.” His typical composite customer is in a terminal program, purchasing rather than raising replacement heifers. Otherwise, many have switched back to straightbreds. “They really enjoy the uniformity of their calf crop and the predictability in their genetics,” he said. There are no shortcuts to that.
Who needs a vacation? by Judy Van Put Farming. Horse farming. The words bring to mind an idyllic life in the country, with pastoral scenes, sunshine and fresh air...a lifestyle that many people dream about. Farming is labor of love — often with the emphasis on ‘labor.’ And, especially for those who keep horses or other animals, it is an occupation that leaves little time for vacation or travel. Many’s the time when we dream about ‘taking off’ — taking a break from chores, slowing down from the hustlebustle of everyday life to enjoy those precious days of summer — but unlike other professions, when scheduling a vacation is mostly a matter of putting in a request for vacation time off, packing your bags and locking your doors, the
farmer has to worry about who will take over the daily duties and most especially, the good care of the animals on the farm. Keeping horses and other farm animals involves much more than just feeding, grooming and cleaning stalls. What if the water source runs dry? Or a section of fence breaks? Or an animal gets out or becomes sick or injured? Or there’s not enough feed/hay/supplements? There are a number of things that can go wrong when you are not at home…almost enough to cause one to think “it’s not worth it!” Fortunately for those who do wish (or need) to vacation away from home from time to time, there are ‘farm sitters’ or caregivers who will come to your farm as often as necessary to do your chores,
Let your caretaker know whether to leave a safety halter on or remove halters when turning your horses out. Go over the routine with each horse, so she gets to know each one and any special handling that may be required.
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you have more than one horse, you may want to prepare each horse’s food and supplements ahead of time and have the caregiver feed, water and do the turnout in the exact order you usually do. This will ensure that the caregiver will meet each horse in her charge, ask any questions she may have — and she can note which ones may need special care. Plenty of fresh water is a must, especially in the heat of the summer, and you should have your caregiver become familiar with your water source, and check to see that it is running each day. On occasion the screen over the plastic pipe that brings the spring water to our paddock becomes clogged with silt and debris and needs to be cleaned in order to run freely again. Show her where your manure pile is located, how much bedding to use and where the bedding is located. Remember to note doors and gates that need to be locked, or which ones remain open, and how to leave the barn when the chores are finished (swept clean, tools hanging up, lead ropes/halters on hooks, etc.) Most importantly, show the caregiver where to find your telephone, and list prominently where you can be reached as well as emergency numbers such as your veterinarian, farrier, fire department, close neighbors who are knowledgeable about horses and familiar with your farm. In addition, a first aid kit, flashlight and extra lead ropes and halters should be readily on hand. Review the procedures you expect to be followed in case of emergency or unexpected occurrence. Leave time for the caregiver to ask you any questions she may have. Go over her contract so that you both understand what is expected. Once you have decided on a caregiver, notify family members and a trustworthy neighbor who lives nearby that you will be gone and are having a caregiver come in your absence, and provide her name and number in case of emergency. Going on a vacation takes a great deal of planning in advance — but if done properly and thoroughly, you can enjoy your time away knowing that your animals are being cared for by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced and well familiar with your daily regime.
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walk your dog, clean your stalls and feed your horses. Some will even stay at your farm for the duration of your vacation, exercise your horses or do whatever is requested. We found such a helpful person through our veterinarian. Other sources may be found through posts at your local feed store or tack shop, even your local Cooperative Extension office. You might check at a riding stable or boarding facility or even put an advertisement in your local newspaper, farm journal or community bulletin board. Once you’ve located a prospective farm sitter, arrange an interview at your farm. Keep in mind the importance of finding a person who is dependable, experienced, knowledgeable, comfortable working around horses and who is mature enough to be able to handle those unexpected incidents or emergencies that can occur — such as illness, injury, or having a horse break out of the paddock or pasture. Don’t feel as though you must hire the first person that you meet — you should ask for references and check them out, ideally before the person arrives at your farm. Talk with other horse owners who have used the person and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Be prepared for the interview by listing a number of questions and comments, and have ready a list of your daily duties — in the order you expect them to be done. Schedule enough time to provide a tour of your barn and facilities, and to have a good talk with the person. Have a separate description of your morning and evening routine, as well as what time you expect those chores to be done — and list who gets fed first, the order of turnout, whether to put on a fly mask or safety halter, etc. For example, when turning out the horses, young Morgan should never be turned out with even a safety halter, as she often scratches under her chin with a hind foot — and you can imagine what could happen should someone unwittingly turn her out in the pasture with a halter on, and then not return until the evening feeding, 10 hours later! Have a chart ready with a list of how much and what kind of food each animal is fed, as well as any supplements and hay — and be sure to have more than enough food/supplements/hay on hand before you leave (in case of an unexpected delay in your return.) If
Streptococcus agalactiae: A practical summary for controlling mastitis by Christina S. Petersson-Wolfe, Assistant Professor, Dairy Science, Virginia Tech; John Currin, Clinical Instructor, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine The incidence of Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae) mastitis in the United States has been significantly reduced in recent decades. However, some farms continue to struggle with the control of this contagious pathogen. Similarly, this pathogen still plagues other countries of the world that lack proper control programs. A successful control program includes prompt treatment of cases, the use of proper milking procedures, and dry cow therapy. All streptococci bacteria are Gram-positive and similar in structure to Staphylococcus spp. Milk culturing laboratories can distinguish Strep. agalactiae from other streptococci using standard biochemical tests. Where are these organisms found? The reservoir for Strep. agalactiae is infected udders. This pathogen is an obligate parasite of the udder in dairy
cows. Unlike S. aureus, Strep. agalactiae does not readily colonize damaged teat skin or teat lesions. How does strep. agalactiae spread to the mammary gland? The spread of Strep. agalactiae can occur through washcloths and teat cup liners. During milking, irregular vacuum fluctuations can force bacteria up into the teat canal, leading to the potential for new infection. How can you prevent and control mastitis caused by Strep. agalactiae? Proper milking procedures, including the use of efficacious pre- and postmilking teat disinfectants, will help to reduce the number of new infections. Important milking-time considerations that will help reduce the spread to uninfected cows include the use of gloves and single-use towels and milking infected cows last. Furthermore, a backflush system may help reduce bacterial numbers within the liners, but rinsing units by hand is not recommended. Testing new herdmates will help to
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Say ‘No’ to toll hike Op-Ed from New York State Assemblyman George Amedore (R, C, I - Rotterdam) The proposed 45 percent toll hike on commercial vehicles along our state thruway is an attack on all New Yorkers that will not only negatively impact truckers and businesses, but will trickle down to families and individuals who will again bear the brunt of poor decision making and further illustrate the mismanagement of the state’s largest thoroughfare. Already facing a challenging economy and with the crushing taxes and fees that further devastate New Yorkers, the Thruway Authority now is proposing to “implement a toll adjustment” — yet another increase in collections on three-axle, commercial vehicles. Why? The Authority believes the “adjustment” is necessary for fiscal stability until a long-term financial plan is developed to finance its needs. When will it be enough? We can no longer afford these “adjustments.” These increases are exacting tolls on the fragile economy of our state and will have a ripple effect on us all. The proposed hikes will result in higher prices in our supermarkets, home improvement stores, shopping centers and have a profound effect on our wallets. According to the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, New York ranks second from last finishing only ahead of New Jersey. In a state known for being less than business friendly, we simply cannot afford any further “adjustments” on businesses and New Yorkers. Rather than raising tolls, we should be looking to eliminate the costs as originally intended. Much
like the New York Racing Association, we have bailed out the Thruway Authority time and time again. With the recent state takeover of NYRA, the time may be near to take similar action against the Authority. With no accountability and without leadership, the authority has had free reign and cost the taxpayers of this state significant amounts of wasted resources. It has failed in its responsibility to restructure and streamline operations. Furthermore, the Authority should be held accountable to the state Legislature where approval would be necessary for any such increases. Also, we should commission a thorough and comprehensive review of the Authority to determine cost-cutting measures and to consider whether it should be dissolved and consolidated with the state Department of Transportation. We should not and cannot continue on this path of ineptitude and arrogance that is draining the taxpayers of this great state. I strongly urge you to participate in one of three public hearings to be held around the state in August. • Aug. 16, 6-8 p.m. at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo • Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse • Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-noon, Hilton Garden Inn, 15 Crossroads, Newburgh Public comments are being accepted through Aug. 24 and can be submitted by email at tollcomments@thruway.ny.gov, or mailed to New York State Thruway Authority, 200 Southern Blvd, P.O. Box 189, Albany, NY 12201-0189.
identify reservoirs of these contagious bacteria. Finally, dry cow therapy should be administered to all quarters of all cows at the time of milk cessation. When are Strep. agalactiae mastitis infections most likely to occur? Due to the contagious nature of these bacteria, new infections are likely to occur during lactation. Cows in early lactation are at increased risk for new infections due to the increased stress and immune suppression associated with the postpartum period. Cows with high milk production are not at greater risk than cows with low milk production. How likely is Strep. agalactiae to cure? Successful treatment of Strep. agalactiae is easily achieved with the use a broad-spectrum intramammary antibiotic preparation. New clinical infections should be treated promptly and appropriately. In some instances, herd outbreaks of Strep. agalactiae have been reported. In these situations, treatment of all culture-positive animals at one time is recommended, followed with bacteriologic testing to confirm success. Retreatment may be necessary, as well as monitoring culture-negative cows to make sure they remain unin-
fected. This process is repeated until all animals are culture-negative for Strep. agalactiae. During a whole-herd treatment, those administering the treatment must be diligent about cleaning the teat ends prior to antibiotic infusion. Improper cleaning prior to administration can yield the introduction of a new pathogen into the gland. In general, use of a strip cup or similar device is strongly recommended for detecting abnormal milk. The use of Dairy Herd Improvement somatic cell count records in addition to visual observation of forestripped milk and milk culture results will indicate effectiveness of treatment. Quick notes • Strep. agalactiae is a contagious mastitis pathogen spread from cow to cow at milking. • New herdmates should be tested prior to entering the milking string; they should be separated from other cows until their tests are culture-negative. • Use of gloves, efficacious pre- and post-milking teat disinfectants, singleuse towels, and dry cow therapy will help control this pathogen. • Strep. agalactiae responds well to antibiotic therapy. Source: http://pubs.ext.vt.edu
Goat dewormers Dewomers are chemicals, or drugs, that have been evaluated and tested for effectiveness and safety for use in animals to remove (i.e. kill) worm parasites. They are also referred to as “Anthelmintics”. For the most part, pharmaceutical companies will not market a dewormer unless it is essentially 100 percent effective. As long as dewormers remain effective at the manufacture’s recommended dosage, control is relatively easy and cost-effective. However, resistance to almost all dewormers has been developed by many worm species. Therefore, reliance on the use of dewormers has become limited. Only FDA-approved dewormers (see Classes) can be used legally without restrictions. All other dewormers, if used, are extra-label and are subject to specific regulations as out-
lined by the FDA. Because of public concern over food product residues and environmental contamination with chemicals that may be harmful, the FDA has recently revised the rules and regulations governing use of chemicals in food-animal production. In summary, producers and veterinarians have to pay attention to extra-label use, which means using a product for a purpose other than what it was approved for. Because goats are a relatively minor livestock species, pharmaceutical companies cannot recover the costs that would be incurred for them to pursue approval and labeling. For a veterinarian to use a dewomer extralabel, a valid veterinarian-client relationship is necessary. The veterinarian has to have contact with the animals and make a diagnosis that the parasite situa-
tion is potentially lifethreatening. The veterinarian has to establish that none of the approved dewormers will work through fecal egg count reduction testing. Once the approved dewormers have been tested and if none works, then other dewormers can be used extra-label. The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) www.farad.org / provides the recommendations on the dosage and withdrawal times for commonly used dewormers. The veterinarian has to take responsibility for prescribing the dewormer, and the producer has to take responsibility for using it properly. In the absence of a valid veterinarian-client relationship, the producer is restricted and cannot legally use an unapproved product extra-label. Classes The three general classes of dewormers
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animal may spit all or part of it out. Additionally the swallowing or “gag” reflex may stimulate closure of the esophageal groove, causing the product to bypass the rumen. When the rumen is bypassed, the dose goes directly into the omasum (third stomach) and moves quickly through the gastrointestinal tract, thus not allowing sufficient time for the anthelmintic to achieve full effectiveness. The other form of oral administration is in feed products, which does not ensure that all animals will receive an effective dose because individual animals utilize these products differently. Some animals eat more or less than others due to their appetite, their place in the pecking order or their distaste for the formulation — specifically pelleted dewormers, supplement blocks and mineral mixes. Although it is not recommended to do so, if one elects to use injectable products, injections are subcutaneous and best administered in an area of exposed skin, usually under the front legs, so that it’s possible to see the dose being delivered. It is best to not “tent” the skin. Just lay the needle on the skin and insert it quickly. If the skin is tented, the needle may come out the other side and the injected material will be administered on the skin surface. If the injection is given in an area covered by hair, it can be difficult to ensure that the needle actually penetrates the skin and the dose is delivered appropriately.
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Sometimes the injected material will run back out of the needle hole, so make sure to press a finger over the injection site for a few seconds to prevent leakage. If one elects to use a pour -on product, which is also not recommended, the material has to be delivered on to the skin. Parting of the hair may be necessary to achieve this, particularly if the hair is long. There are mixed reports as to whether pour -ons, approved for use in cattle only, work on goats. For the most part, they do not seem to be that effective in goats and may also cause skin irritation. Resistance The major problem encountered in controlling nematode parasitism in goats is the genetic resistance that many worm populations — specifically H. contortus (barber pole worm) — have developed to essentially all of our dewormers. Resistance has developed primarily because dewormers have been used and rotated too frequently and many times under-dosing occurs. Continuing to use such a dewormer will increase the selection of more resistant worms which will eventually result in a population of “superworms” that can’t be controlled with drugs. There is no silver bullet one can rely upon. Resistance is genetically controlled, and once established, it is set in the population, and those dewormers can no longer be used effectively. Source: www.extension.org
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are benzimidazoles, imidazothiazoles and macrolides. The more commonly used benzimidazole dewormers are fenbendazole (Safeguard, Panacur) and albendazole (Valbazen); imidazothiazole dewormers are levamisole (Levisol, Tramisol) and morantel tartrate (Rumatel); and macrolide dewormers are ivermectin (Ivomec) and moxidectin (Cydectin). Of these, only fenbendazole, albendazole and morantel tartrate are currently approved for use in goats. All others would be used as extralabel. A number of these dewormers have gone off-patent and are now marketed under different generic names. Formulations Formulations of dewormers include drench, injection and pour -on. In addition, some dewormers are marketed in feed supplement blocks, mineral mixes, pellets and cubes. For goats, only the drench formulation of fenbendazole and albendazole, and the feed formulation of morantel tartrate are approved for use. Administration Oral administration is preferred; and with drenches, it is very important to make sure the product is delivered over the base of the tongue. By doing so, the dose is delivered to the rumen where it will be mixed with the ingesta and then distributed evenly throughout the gastrointestinal tract. If the dose is delivered into the front part of the mouth, the
Impacts of drought conditions on northeast agriculture producers Farm Credit East, the largest lender to Northeast agriculture, released a report on July 25, indicating that the drought conditions will clearly create hardships for many Northeast farmers. “2012 has been a very challenging year for many farmers and the drought further compounds those challenges” said Jim Put-
nam, executive vice president for marketing and planning at Farm Credit East. “While the Northeast agriculture industry is very strong, we will likely see a significant reduction in net farm income as a result of drought conditions and the April freeze conditions that hurt most fruit farmers.” While the Northeast is
considered to be in “moderate drought” by USDA standards, much of the Midwest is in moderate to extreme drought, the highest percentage since 1956. As a result, the Northeast will surely feel the market effects of the Midwest drought. Cash crop producers that are able to harvest a good crop should be able to sell into a strong market. On the other
hand, livestock and dairy farmers will experience high commodity prices leading to even higher feed costs. Farm milk prices may strengthen somewhat at the end of 2012 and going into 2013, but this increase will lag significantly behind feed price increases and the level of increase may not be adequate in the short term to cover
feed cost increases. Furthermore, the hot, dry weather is resulting in decreased animal comfort and reduced weight gain/milk yield. The stress of the weather on vegetable crops is reducing yield and quality, although producers with irrigation will be able to reduce impact. Combined with the already devastating spring
thaw/freeze damage on Northeast tree fruit crops, many fruit producers are continuing to suffer through the drought conditions. To view the full Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Report, Implications of 2012 Drought for Northeast Agriculture as of July 24, 2012, visit FarmCreditEast.com.
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Auction raises $14,390 for Jersey Research Foundation The endowment of the AJCC Research Foundation increased by $14,390 from proceeds of a benefit auction on June 28 hosted by William and Gwen Pearl at Pearlmont Farm, Barnet, VT. An audience of 400plus participated in the fun, action-packed event that also included a silent auction. L ynn Lee, Smyrna, TN, donated his services for the live auction. The day’s top bid, $5,500, was for the #7 Eustis Jersey cow sculpture, donated by Frances S. McGinnis, Kinards, SC, in memory of her husband, past AJCC President and Distinguished Service Award recipient W. Charles McGinnis. C. A. Russell, Hilmar, CA, was the successful bidder for the model created and hand-painted by Francis Eustis, who will be honored as a Pioneer of National Dairy Shrine in October. In immaculate condition, it was one of 200 commissioned in 1983 by the American Jersey Cattle Club and sold at the All American Sale that year. An elaborately framed hand-colored etching based on “Alderney” by Edwin Douglas garnered a bid of $2,150 from Elsa Sherman,
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scale biorefinery, identify and secure project sites and take additional required steps spelled out in the announcement. Awardees selected to continue into Phase 2 will submit additional information for the construction or retrofit of a biorefinery. Agencies participating in this initiative will make additional funding requests to Congress to support the initiative, including President Obama’s FY 2013 budget request of $110 million. “This is an important time for the biofuels industry to step up and show the Department of the Navy how they have developed biofuels that are certified and certifiable for military use,” stated Secretary Vilsack. “The ability for U.S. industry to make, create and innovate has never been more important to our national and energy security. I know that through this DPA effort the nation will be able to harvest an aviation biofuels industry to satisfy the world’s needs, not just our U.S. military.” Investments in biofuels research, development and demonstration to drive cost reductions, technological breakthroughs On July 2, the Energy Department is also announcing new investments in earlier stage biofuels research that complement the commercial-scale efforts announced by the Navy and USDA. Totaling $32 million, these early-stage, pre-commercial investments are the latest steps in the Obama Administration’s efforts to advance biofuels technologies to continue to bring down costs, improve performance, and identify new effective, non-food feedstocks and processing technologies. “Advanced biofuels are an important part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above strategy to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and support American industries and American jobs,” said Secretary Chu. “By pursuing new processes and technologies for producing next-generation biofuels, we are working to accelerate innovation in a critical and growing sector that will help to improve U.S. energy security and protect our air and water.” The funding announced by DOE includes $20 million to support innovative pilot-scale and demonstration-scale biorefineries that could produce renewable biofuels that meet military specifications for jet fuel and shipboard diesel using a variety of non-food biomass feedstocks, waste-based materials and algae. These projects may support new plant construction, retrofits on existing U.S. biorefineries or operation at plants ready to begin production at the pilot- or precommercial scale. This investment will also help federal and local governments, private developers and industry collect accurate data on the cost of producing fuels made from biomass and waste feedstocks. In addition, the Energy Department also announced $12 million to support up to eight projects focused on researching ways to develop biobased transportation fuels and products using synthetic biological processing. Synthetic biological processing offers an innovative technique to enable efficient, cost-saving conversion of non-food biomass to biofuels. These projects will develop novel biological systems that can enhance the breakdown of raw biomass feedstocks and assist in converting feedstocks into transportation fuels. The projects will be led by small businesses, universities, national laboratories and industry and will seek to overcome various technical and scientific barriers to cost-competitive advanced biofuels and bioproducts. The new investments announced build on the steps the Energy Department is already taking to push the boundaries of biofuel technologies and move towards commercial-scale production at refineries across the country.
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released in March 2011, President Obama set a goal of reducing oil imports by one-third by 2025 and laid out an all-of-the-above energy plan to achieve that goal by developing domestic oil and gas energy resources, increasing energy efficiency, and speeding development of biofuels and other alternatives. Domestic oil and gas production has increased each year the President has been in office. At the same time we continue to take additional steps to reduce our reliance on foreign oil. As part of that effort, the Blueprint directed the Navy, USDA and DOE to collaborate to support commercialization of “drop-in” biofuel substitutes for diesel and jet fuel. Competitively-priced drop-in biofuels will help improve America’s energy security, meeting the fuel needs of U.S. armed forces, as well as the commercial aviation and shipping sectors. The announcement of an available $30 million in funding builds on that commitment, helping to speed the development of biofuels for military and commercial transportation that will reduce the need for foreign oil and strengthen rural America. Made possible through the Defense Production Act (DPA), this funding opportunity enhances national security by supporting the creation and commercial viability of a defense-critical domestic biofuels industry to advance alternatives to petroleum. DPA is an authority that dates back to 1950 and has been used to boost industries such as steel, aluminum, titanium, semiconductors, beryllium, and radiation-hardened electronics. “DPA is a critical component of strengthening our national security, and energy is a national security issue,” stated Secretary Mabus. “Our reliance on foreign oil is a significant military vulnerability and it would be irresponsible not to address it. Pursuing a viable, domestic alternative is the best way to preserve the budget for operational necessities like training and shipbuilding, and this funding opportunity is an important step in accelerating an economically self-sufficient alternative fuels market.” The FOA comprises a two-phased approach, with government and industry sharing in the cost. In Phase 1, applicants will submit a design package and comprehensive business plan for a commercial-
Collins convenes roundtable to address agriculture and economy Group discusses key role of agri-business in creating more jobs BATAVIA, NY — On July 25, small business owner and congressional candidate Chris Collins held the first of a series of agriculture roundtables to discuss the importance and critical role family farms and agri-businesses play in supporting and growing the economy of the 27th district. “Our economy is hurting and farmers are feeling the pain as much or more than anyone. In Congress, I will be a leader and fight to make
sure our farmers are protected. But even more importantly, I will work every day to ensure that their economic impact on our community is maximized and we exploit the opportunities agriculture offers to provide quality jobs and a sustainable future for the residents of the 27th Congressional District,” said Collins. Joined by more than 35 members of the agriculture and farming industry, Collins convened the meeting to talk
about the challenges and issues facing local farmers and the agriculture industry. The group shared their experiences and spoke about the critical steps that must be taken to protect family farmers and the agriculture industry, including addressing crippling EPA regulations. “In the end, we cannot stress enough the importance of agriculture and family farmers, both to our economic recovery and our way of life.
This president and his supporter Kathy Hochul may not believe that folks built their small businesses and farms on their own, but we know better. That’s why we need leadership in Washington who understands how to create jobs and has actually done it. Unfortunately, a lifetime on the public payroll has left our current representative outof-touch on the challenges facing farmers and small businesses,”
said Collins. Farming is a major component of the local economy in the 27th Congressional District. According to the latest Census of Agriculture, there are more than 6,000 farms spread across the eight counties that make up the 27th Congressional District. Approximately one-quarter of all of New York’s land is used for agricultural purposes. Milk is the State’s leading agricultural product
with a value of $2.2 billion in 2010. More milk is produced in Wyoming County than anywhere else in New York. The State’s apple crop ranks second nationally for production worth $223 million in 2010. Collins will continue to hold these roundtables on an ongoing basis to discuss plans and solutions to the unique challenges facing family farmers and agri-businesses in the 27th Congressional District.
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The Erie County Fair announces the 173rd Edition HAMBURG NY — As summer moves towards August there has been a lot of excitement building in Hamburg. The 2012 Fair runs from Aug. 8-19 at The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY. There is something for everyone at the Erie County Fair from great food to wild rides and shows. Over a half a million dollars is spent on FREE entertainment for the whole family. Here are some of the NEW entertainment highlights: • Commerford Fire Wagon Pony Hitch. Located in Baker Park guests can see these miniature horses up close and personal or watch them strut their stuff in the Wild About the Fair! Daily Parade • The Gizmo Guys- Comedy Jugglers. These guys have amused crowds worldwide with their award winning juggling and side splitting humor. Look for them in the Tops Family Entertainment Complex. • Mango and Dango- Adventures of the Flying Umbrella Ship. These two have taken their passion for street art and circus performing all over the globe. Standing 10 feet tall should make them easy to spot throughout the Fairgrounds. • Nerveless Nocks. Coming from the oldest circus family in Switzerland the Nerveless Nocks will leave you speechless as they climb 40 foot poles and perform amazing acrobatic stunts and gravity defying mid-air exchanges. Look for them behind Kiddieland. • Percheron Calliope Hitch. These magnificent horses will be in the Wild About the Fair! Daily Parade. Fairgoers may also see the horses relaxing in the Equestrian Exhibition Hall. • Steve Trash - Green Street Show. The first of his kind, Steve Trash has been traveling the country combining eco-learning and magic in an award winning street show for the whole Family. • Wild About Monkeys. These
crazy primates were featured in movies such as Evan Almighty. It’s a live animal encounter that is both entertaining and educational. They are located inside Gate 5. • Wolves of the World. This educational yet exciting show beings fairgoers up close to amazing wolves as they learn about their struggle for survival in the dwindling wilderness of North America. Also back in 2012 by popular demand: John Cassidy - The Bizarre Balloonologist, The Stars of the Peking Acrobats, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Barney of Mayberry, Gary the Silent Clown, Backyard Circus, Jerry Ward-Chainsaw Artist and more. For daily show times and a complete list of events, go to ecfair.org or download the FREE Fairgrounds app for your iPhone or Android device. The Erie County Fair is also hosting new contests in the Creative Arts Exhibit Area, which is the place to see amazing artwork from Western New York’s best photographers, gardeners, quilters, painters and more. Some of these new contests include: • Piñata Contest. You won’t want to whack these masterpieces! Stop in to see what artists come up with in this all new contest. • Dress it Up Contest. Participants received a mystery item in July with the task to bring it back to the Fair dressed up! Items will be on display in the Creative Arts Exhibit. Other 2012 events and highlights include: • All New! AT&T Scavenger Hunt. This is a family friendly hunt that tests your Fair navigation skills by sending you hunting for clues throughout the Fairgrounds. Register for the hunt by downloading the FREE Fairgrounds App for your iPhone or Android Device. • Meet NASCAR Driver Ryan Truex at the Nationwide- Getzoni Agency location on Aug. 12 from
1:30-3pm. • Meet TruTV’s Lizard Lick Krew from Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery Aug. 9-12 as part of the 2012 Cover My Ride Tour at the Carolina Carports Booth. • Ag-sperience is the perfect place for kids and adults to see what life would be like on a farm. Feed a cow, see piglets and chicks or partake in hands on Ag-tivities daily. • The Firemen’s Building has undergone both an interior and exterior renovation that brings the building back to its original look when it was built in 1938. • The Strates Midway stretches a
mile and features over 100 rides, games and attractions. One price ride days are each weekday of the Fair (8/8-8/10 and 8/13-8/17). All day rides are just $20 when you present an original Tops receipt at the ticket booth for each rider. • Come and see who will win the Blue Ribbon at the three eating contests. Ice Cream (8/13), Pie (8/14), and Pulled Pork (8/15). For additional information, deals and discounts, specific event times or guest services visit ecfair.org, download the Fairgrounds app for iPhone or Android devices or call 716-649-3900.
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Soil and Water Conservation District holds successful Pond Management Workshop On the evening of July 17, about 65 people gathered at the Lacroix family pond in Greenwich, NY, to attend a Pond Management Workshop put on jointly by Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Agriculture Stewardship Association (ASA). The purpose of this workshop was to help pond owners gain knowledge about what is needed for long term maintenance of existing ponds and educate those who have an interest in building a pond. Four main speakers covered a wide variety of topics on what was undoubtedly one of
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the hottest days of the year; attendees were all grateful for the light breeze and scattering of shade trees around this beautiful pond. Introductions of the two host groups and the Lacroix family were made by Corrina Aldrich of Washington County SWCD, who then turned things over to Janet Britt of ASA to inform folks of her organization and what projects they are currently working on. The evening’s schedule was then led by Olga Vargas, a Soil Scientist with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who spoke about how to prop-
pond habitat areas can be broken down into four categories: shoreline, surface film, open water, and bottom water; with the producers, consumers, and decomposers living in all of those areas. So with a properly designed pond this delicate ecosystem balance can be maintained with very little effort and maximum appreciation. Kathy’s discussion led to many questions about invasive weeds in ponds and the various strategies for trying to eliminate them. Our SWCD intern Regina Gillis offered some information about invasive weeds and also let people know she is working on sampling weeds from various ponds around the county to have identified and set up in display jars in our office for people to reference. Regina said she would be willing to come out to help people identify weeds in their ponds and give guidance on how to best remove or manage the weed problem. Next on deck was Joe Driscoll, Washington County SWCD District Manager. Joe went into details regarding site selection and items which require consideration before digging a pond, such as size and depth, whether it is an impoundment or an embankment construction and how these affect the need to obtain a permit for the pond before construction. Pond structures which meet certain size criteria actually need to have an engineered design and be built to specifications to insure the strength to hold up to the amount of water retained in the pond. Joe stressed the need for a properly designed emergency overflow outlet situated in the right spot and having an elevation that is in relation to the normal overflow. The emergency overflow outlet serves the function of relieving stress on the dam or embankment in the event of heavy rains and flooding. We need to remember a cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 pounds, and this influence on a structure can then further be multiplied when velocity is added due to topography. A recipe for disaster is quite evident. So basically, if you have a pond and the dam fails the possible equivalent of a runaway freight train could be unleashed on all those who live downstream from you; almost a certain guarantee to strain relationships with your neighbors. Jim Pinheiro, an Aquatic Biologist, from Region 5 DEC in Warrensburg stopped in to speak to the group regarding pond stratification, habitat requirements for the different species of fish many people like to stock, and some of the reasons behind different permit requirements. So if you have a pond or are planning to build a pond to add to your property for whatever reason, please, don’t hesitate to call your county local Soil and Water Conservation District for help with siting, test pits, weed control, fish stocking, and permitting. Building a pond can require a substantial investment so it is better to start with more information than less in order to insure success the first time around.
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erly identify clay type soils and how to utilize the Web Soil Survey when exploring a site for your pond. A soil that is more than 20 percent clay is desirable for most pond locations. Olga gave the large crowd a few hands on demonstrations of how to determine the difference between clay and silt by feel, the plasticity of soil, and how to do a ribbon test to help determine clay content. She stressed the importance of not being fooled by color, as all that is “blue” is not necessarily good clay. Olga also spoke about the importance of soil layers and perched water tables; having a test pit dug can help to clarify some decisions before going through the expense of digging a pond which then becomes a large dry hole in the ground. A test pit can be very beneficial in determining if you will be able to achieve the desired depth for your pond or if it is entirely out of the question. While the Web Soil Survey is very helpful it is only relatively accurate to a depth of two meters, or roughly 6 feet. If a test pit were to reveal ledge at this depth or above, building a pond with any depth to it would be difficult to achieve, as it is recommended that ledge be lined with approximately two feet of clay. So your desire for a deep pond for trout, or swimming and diving might swiftly be reduced to a wading pool for the kiddies and ducks. Kathy Donna, Area Biologist with Natural Resources Conservation Service, who specializes in wetland habitats, spoke very eloquently about the natural balance required for a healthy pond environment and the different organisms which exist to help maintain this balance. Kathy broke the organisms in a pond system down into three categories: producers, consumers, and decomposers. She pointed out that producers are those organisms who are food or provide food for other species; consumers are those that partake of the food provided by producers; and the decomposers are those that decompose and consume dead plant and animal material. These all comprise the food chain of a pond system. Kathy stressed that all these are an integral part of the pond system. Without one of these elements, a pond will become imbalanced, allowing for another element to multiply out of control. For example, if too much dead material, such as excess leaf litter from overhanging trees accumulates, the decomposers will start taking over and produce large amounts of carbon dioxide and nutrients so that the algae and aquatic weeds really start taking over, which in turn creates more material to decompose and eventually leads to a low oxygen environment that is difficult for fish and higher order animals to survive in. The process of decomposition requires oxygen as well and cannot take place in an anaerobic environment. Kathy also went over the different type of habitat areas provided by a well-balanced pond and the variety of plants, animals, and insects which will live in those different areas. These
Why has the 20:20 milk replacer been the industry standard? by R. E. James, Extension Dairy Scientist, Dairy Nutrition For many years milk replacers containing 20 percent protein and 20 percent fat fed at a rate of 1 pound of powder per day have been commonly accepted as the best diet for dairy calves. The powder was diluted with water to yield one gallon of liquid with about 12 percent solids. Why? At the time these recommendations were developed, the goal in raising dairy calves was to provide limited nutrients from milk powder to encourage calves to eat dry calf starter and thereby promote early weaning and low daily rearing costs for the preweaned calf. However, given that the dairy cow produces far more than
one gallon per day from the beginning of her lactation and that on a solids basis it contains more than 25 percent protein and nearly 30 percent fat it’s obvious that this practice creates some serious challenges for the preweaned calf. One pound of milk or milk replacer solids is barely enough nutrition to support 200g of gain per day when the tem-perature is 60 degrees. As the temperature drops to 46 degrees, there isn’t enough energy to support any gain and the calf will begin mobilizing body fat. The consequences of limit feeding calves are higher mortality and disease as demon-strated by a Minnesota study where 52 percent of calves fed this diet were treated for
disease during the winter and approximately 13 percent during the summer. In this same study, calves fed pasteurized cow’s milk had corresponding treatment rates of 20 percent and 4 percent. Extensive research conducted at multiple universities — as well as feed company research — indicates a positive relationship between the composition of the liquid diet fed to calves and their growth, health, and performance once they reach the milking herd. Feeding recommendations are heavily dependent upon environmental conditions, but indicate that feeding at least 1.5 to 2.5 pounds of milk or milk replacer solids per day which contains 25 percent protein
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Pastures: to clip or not to clip? We are getting rains and temperatures that are helping pastures to produce a lot of dry matter growth. Along with that growth has come seed head production. Once that grass plant produces a seed head, it stops producing vegetative tillers and the quality of the plant declines as fiber percentage increases, while crude protein and energy percentage decreases. In the “Pasture for Profit” grazing schools, one of the pasture management principles is remove seed heads and strive to keep the plant in vegetative growth. Seed heads can be removed by grazing animals or avoided if grazing passes are timely; however, with the growth rates we experience in the spring, it would take some high stocking rates and densities to avoid seed heads or remove all the seed heads. Most, if not all, beef cattle owners are going to have to deal with seed heads in their pasture. The second option is to clip those seed heads off. This is a necessary pasture management chore isn’t it? We have had several interesting discussions about clipping pastures recently. As a result, we are “refining” our recommendations about pasture clipping, and adding some qualifications. While it is true that clipping seed heads will allow the plant to go back to vegetative growth and will result in higher quality forage, it is also true there is a cost associated with clipping pastures. The Ohio Custom Rate publication (2008) says bush hogging costs about $15/acre. To get a payback from that $15/acre the beef cattle producer must be able to utilize the benefits that clipping is producing. Here are some considerations: • Do my cattle need the increased quality that clipping seed heads will produce? A vegetative plant is high in crude protein. A beef stocker may need this kind of quality. A first calf cow
may need the higher quality forage. Does a mature cow in milk need vegetative quality pasture? • Pastures clipped in May are likely to produce another set of seed heads. Will you be able to get another grazing pass in to utilize the quality before seed heads form again? • Instead of clipping seed heads in all pasture paddocks, could some paddocks be dropped out of the early season rotation and used for hay production? If the paddocks that remained in the early season rotation could then be subdivided, in effect increasing the stocking density, the cattle would graze more evenly with less selection, and minimize the need for clipping. • If economics dictated that pastured could only be clipped one time per year, when would be the best time to clip? Clipping in late July/early August would insure that regrowth is vegetative and would prepare paddocks fo a stockpiling option. • On the other hand, that $15/acre cost for clipping off seed heads might also be looked at as management that is necessary to open up the pasture canopy, let sunlight in and insure that lower-growing white clover stays in the pasture mix. • Clipping might be important in your management scheme to allow grass plants to continue vegetative growth and tillering to thicken the sod base and fill in bare areas, or simply as management to hasten recycling of plant nutrients in the pasture paddock. Some may even view clipping seed heads as giving an added benefit of reducing some paddocks. The point here is that the beef producer should know what they are trying to accomplish when pastures are clipped. Clipping should meet some management objective. Source: Ohio State University
supports optimal growth and later performance. Desired fat content of the dry matter portion of the diet can vary from a low of 10 percent (summer) to as much as 30 percent during the coldest weather. These diets have commonly been referred to as “intensive” or “accelerated” programs when “biologically normal” is probably more appropriate. The greatest risk in feeding limited amounts (1 pound powder or one gallon liquid) of a 20:20 milk replacer occurs dur-ing the first two weeks of life when calf starter intake is minimal regardless of the liquid feeding program. Preweaned calves should double their birth weight by the time the reach 60 days of age. This requires an average
daily gain of only 1.5 pounds per day for Holsteins and about 1 pound per day for Jerseys. “Biologically normal” feeding programs will cost more per day. The return is in a lower cost per unit of gain, improved health and less treatment for respiratory disease and scours and higher production during the first lactation. Cornell studies found that each pounds of average daily gain during the preweaning period was worth more than 1,000 pounds of milk in the first lactation. Cutting feed cost by limit feeding calves a 20:20 milk replacer is a short sighted management decision which sacrifices future health and productivity of the animal. Source: Dairy Pipeline, July/August 2012
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High levels of iron in water may hurt dairy products BLACKSBURG, VA — Cows are thirsty and with good reason — they need to drink nearly 30 gallons of water a day to produce milk and stay healthy. That water needs to be high quality because much of the ingested water becomes milk, which is 87 percent water. But high levels of minerals in water due to shortages can be
problematic for cows. Virginia Tech is leading research into how excess amounts of iron and other minerals can impact dairy cow productivity and health, nutrient digestibility, milk synthesis, and the quality of dairy products. Susan Duncan, a professor in food science and technology, Katherine Knowlton, a profes-
Georgianna Mann, a graduate student in food science and technology, conducts studies on milk composition and processing.
sor in dairy science, and Andrea Dietrich, a professor in civil and environmental engineering, are conducting the research. Duncan and Knowlton are in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “Excess amounts of iron and copper in milk can lead to flavor problems, making the milk taste bad,” said Duncan. “Additionally, changes in the milk’s mineral composition may reduce the quality of manufactured dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt.” The results of the study will provide preliminary data to establish mineral recommendations for water reuse in dairy herd health. The project will benefit water and dairy managers in the U.S. and around the globe. A potential for decreased availability of
the cow’s natural response to excess iron in the water protect the calf by maintaining the normal milk calcium content? If so, will this cause changes in the cow’s metabolic mineral balance at the expense of her bone health? Will iron from the water source change the way the cows synthesize milk proteins so that there are more ironbinding proteins in the milk? Changes in milk composition can impact the quality of dairy products, which may be noted by a decrease in flavor, odor and texture, and a shortened shelf life of milk and dairy products, Duncan said. Georgianna Mann, of Marietta, GA and a graduate student in food science and technology, is conducting the initial studies on milk composition and
processing. Aili Wang, of Beijing, and a doctoral student in the same department, will join the study in August to study the changes in milk proteins. Xin Feng, from the Hebei province of China, is a doctoral student in dairy science, studying the effects on cows. Katherine “Kat” Phetxumphou, a graduate student in civil and environmental engineering, is evaluating the chemistry of water on dairy farms in Virginia. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Pratt Endowment at Virginia Tech partially funded this research project. Visit the Innovations http://news.cals.vt.edu /innovations/ website to learn more about this project and other programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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groundwater for dairy farming exists. Western dairy farms are already seeking alternative sources of drinking water to reduce the burden on natural groundwater reservoirs. High levels of minerals may be in some water sources. How the cow’s health and milk composition are affected by high iron content in drinking water is unknown. “But we do know that iron from feed sources can affect calcium absorption,” Duncan said. Calcium is stored in cows’ bones, just as it is in humans. In any species, a mother’s body can respond to dietary changes to protect the infant. Many questions remain about how that relationship is affected. The research seeks to answer several questions, including: Will
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Silage fermentation may produce several kinds of gas, including carbon dioxide and nitric oxide, which in turn produces nitrogen dioxide. Carbon dioxide is non-poisonous, although it can cause suffocation through lack of oxygen. However, nitrogen dioxide is poisonous. It kills and injures people as well as livestock. Nitrogen dioxide is a lethal gas which is yellowish-brown in color and smells like some laundry bleaches. Nitrogen dioxide is heavier than air and will remain at the bottom of air mass over the silage. Shortly after ensiling green plant material oxygen is used up in fermentation and the nitrates present in the plant are released to form one of the oxides of nitrogen. Normally nitrogen is taken up by plants as nitrate and converted to protein during normal growth. However, when plant growth is retarded by adverse growing conditions, such as prolonged drought, nitrates not converted to protein accumulate in the plant stems and leaves. After a drought, rapid nitrate uptake occurs in the plant following rain. Therefore, harvest the crop before it rains, or wait until at least 5 days after a rain. To reduce the
amount of nitrate going into plants for silage, cut higher than normally (e.g.10-12 inches for corn silage). Most nitrates are deposited in the lower stalk. High levels of nitrates are dangerous for cattle. Always have the nitrate level in your feed tested before feeding. During silo filling operations, do not go into the silo just to level the silage; instead, make adjustments to the silage distributor to keep the silage leveled during filling. The danger period for silo gas may be up to a month or more after silo filling. The period of most rapid production is during the first 10 days, starting immediately after material is put into the silo. During the next 3-4 weeks gas production tapers off. Some gases stay trapped within the silage during the initial storage period, and continue to be squeezed out into the headspace as the silage settles. Always assume silo gas is present until you know positively this is not the case. Silo ventilation and further information can be found in the Silo Operators Manual distributed by your local silo building company or The International Silo Association office. 920-655-3301 or e-mail info@silo.org
Pennsylvania Farm Link unveils new website HARRISBURG, PA — Finding the right farm property can be a daunting task for a beginning farmer. Landowners looking for someone to lease or purchase their property are also looking for the correct person to take over the land. That’s why Pennsylvania Farm Link has unveiled a new website at www.pafarmlink.org that allows people to enter the Farm Link database online. A listing of beginning farmers looking for opportunities as well as a list of landowners seeking someone to lease or purchase their property is available online. The information is listed by reference number and interested parties need to contact Darlene Livingston, executive director of Pennsylvania Farm Link at 717-705-2121 or cdaliving@pa.gov for more information.
Currently Pennsylvania Farm Link is holding a special promotion to introduce this new resource. Beginning farmers and landowners may enter the database free of charge through Aug. 31. After that date the cost will be a one time fee of $75. Other key areas of website include: • “Resource Central” which provides valuable links to business, legal, financial and other farm related topics; • Schedule of events which lists upcoming events through out the farming industry; and • DairyLink a separate database especially for dairy farm owners and those interested in dairying. This website will prove to be a valuable tool to Pennsylvania farmers both young and old, so take a moment to check it out.
Pennsylvania Farm Link, a 501c3 non-profit, is dedicated to the mission of creating farming opportunities for the next generation; with the goal of ensuring Pennsylvania farmlands stay in farming. This is accomplished through educational programs for beginning farmers and transition and/or succession programs for landowners, as well as online resources and links to a wide range of technical information and online database for entering farmers and landowners. Website ads will be available to professionals looking for a place to connect with potential clients. For more information and details, go to www.pafarmlink.org or call Pennsylvania Farm Link at 717-705-2121.
USDA drought actions will help farmers, ranchers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Farm Bureau Federation expressed appreciation for a series of emergency actions announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to provide much-needed assistance to America’s farm and ranch families suffering from the drought gripping much of the nation. While the announcement will help many farmers and ranchers, there are areas of the United States that may require expedited assistance due to established grazing prohibitions. These prohibitions would prevent grazing until the nutritional value of the graz-
ing plants has totally been diminished by the drought, according to AFBF. For many farmers and ranchers, however, the USDA actions will result in immediate flexibility in the nation’s major conservation programs, related to haying, grazing and livestock watering. The actions will help provide crucial assistance to hard-hit livestock producers. Vilsack also said he has additional plans to call on crop insurance companies to provide “a short grace period” since some farmers may struggle to pay insurance premiums at the close of this crop year.
“The drought has reached crisis proportions in certain parts of the country and this flexibility will provide a measure of assistance for the farm and ranch families who need it,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “We appreciate the responsiveness and understanding exhibited by Secretary Vilsack during this drought-related emergency, and we are hopeful he will consider additional action for specific areas of the nation where additional grazing prohibitions are in place.” According to Stallman, feed prices have increased significantly over the last month and
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Hot, dry weather a reminder to report crop damage promptly HARRISBURG, PA — Effects of hot, dry weather are being felt on farms across the state, and Agriculture Secretary George Greig on July 24 reminded Pennsylvania farmers to report crop damage to their crop insurance agent and local Farm Service Agency office within 72 hours of discovery. “There are growing concerns over the effects of hot, dry weather on crops and early signs of drought stress,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “Help ensure you get the most out of your crop insurance policy by reporting damage to your crop insurance agent immediately.” The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection last week declared a drought watch in 15 western Pennsylvania counties. A drought watch declaration is the first and least severe level of the state’s three drought classifications. Crop damage or loss reporting for insurance policies on most crops requires that written notice be given to your crop insurance agent:
• Within 72 hours of discovery of damage or loss; • 15 days before harvest begins; and • Within 15 days after harvesting is completed but not later that Oct. 20 for corn harvested as silage and Dec. 10 for grain corn and soybeans. A pre-harvest appraisal is required for most direct marketed crops. Do not destroy evidence of damage until a loss adjuster evaluates it. If a loss adjuster is not able to view your damage in a timely manner, you may request permission from your insurance agent to leave sample rows so harvesting is not delayed. Greig also reminded producers to file timely notices with their county Farm Service Agency office to take advantage of potential federal disaster benefits. Last year insured Pennsylvania producers recovered nearly $65 million from losses. For more information or to learn if your operation is eligible for crop insurance policies, call 717-705-9511 or visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and search “crop insurance.”
available feeding and grazing land is becoming depleted, putting more stress on cattle producers. A record 54 percent of pasture and rangeland is in poor or very poor condition. Some farmers and
ranchers have already begun to liquidate their livestock herds. This is the most widespread drought in more than half a century, with more than 55 percent of the continental United States under
moderate to extreme drought conditions. The National Weather Service has forecast increasingly dry conditions over much of the nation’s breadbasket, showing no reprieve in the near future.
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cow was up 5 pounds however. Other states of interest; Michigan was up 3.6 percent on 12,000 more cows and a 5 pound gain per cow. Unconfirmed Report: It’s So Hot Dairy Cows Are Producing Powdered Milk Issued July 20, 2012 June Dairy Month milk production in the top 23 producing states slipped to 15.5 billion pounds, according to USDA’s preliminary estimate, up 1 percent from June 2011. The 50-state total, at 16.67 billion pounds, was up 0.9 percent. Revisions lowered the May 23state estimate to 16.4 billion, down 22 million pounds from the original estimate but still 1.9 percent above a year ago. Cow numbers totaled 8.51 million head in the 23 states, down 14,000 from May but 57,000 more than a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,827 pounds, up
New Mexico was down 1.9 percent, despite 4,000 more cows but output per cow was down 65 pounds. Texas was down 2.2 percent. Cow numbers were up
6,000 head but output per cow was down 65 pounds. The latest Livestock Slaughter report shows an estimated 229,200 culled dairy cows were
slaughtered under federal inspection in June, down 22,100 from May, but 10,100 more than June 2011. Through
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7 from a year ago. California was up only 0.3 percent from a year ago despite having 14,000 more cows, but output per cow was down 10 pounds as cooperative quota programs are keeping a lid on output. Contrast that to Wisconsin, up 2.5 percent on 6,000 more cows and a 35 pound per cow gain. Hot weather will surely change that picture next month and that won’t be an exaggeration. Idaho was up 1.5 percent on a 30 pound gain per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged. New York was up 1.4 percent, thanks to a 25 pound gain per cow. Pennsylvania was down 1.9 percent on a 10 pound loss per cow and 7,000 fewer cows. Minnesota was off 0.3 percent on 3,000 fewer cows. Output per
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Mielke from B15 the first six months of 2012, cull cow slaughter totaled 1.523 million head, up 65,500 from 2011. USDA’s July 13 Dairy Market News reports that milk production and tests in all regions are declining but adequate milk was still available to cheese makers and some increase in fortification has been noted. Cash cheese prices moved higher the first two days of the week of July 16 but then gave some back, closing Friday at $1.7175 per pound for the blocks, up 3 3/4-cents on the week but still 43 3/4-cents below a year ago when the blocks jumped almost a dime and peaked for the year at $2.1550. The barrels closed Friday at $1.6950, up 1 1/2-cents and 43 cents below a year ago. Only two cars of block traded hands on the week and six of barrel. The AMSsurveyed U.S. average block price inched up to $1.644, up 0.2 cent from the previous week, while the barrels averaged $1.6925, up 1.3 cents. Retail demand is still generally considered to be good, according to USDA, but export demand is slowing. Domestic cheese prices are making U. S. cheese less favorable in the
global market. Still, May exports of cheese and curd totaled 61.6 million pounds, up 43 percent from last year. Cumulative exports for the first five months of the year totaled 258.4 million pounds, up 18 percent from last year and exports accounted for 5.7 percent of total cheese production for the period. Summer heat/humidity and record setting temperatures are being reported in many regions coast to coast. These conditions are significantly impacting cow comfort and milk output. In most all areas, milk handlers are reporting noticeable declines in milk intakes and butterfat levels. Some areas of the Midwest reported declines up to 20 percent compared to the previous week. The lack of moisture is plaguing crops as well. Milk producers are concerned about feed prices with the recent announcement that grain yield estimates for corn and soybeans were reduced 12 and 7.7 percent respectively. Spot butter finished the week at $1.59, up 4 cents, but 45 cents below a year ago. One car was sold on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.5392, up 3.4 cents. Cream markets are
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firm as butterfat levels on incoming milk decline. Class II operations are in full production following the holiday. Resumed Class II demand and lower overall cream availability are limiting cream volumes to the churn and churning schedules have eased as cream supplies and butterfat
declines. The lighter churning activity often did not keep pace with demand, thus many producers and handlers were reaching into inventoried stock to fulfill orders. Butter demand is good in many areas of the country. Retail butter ads have prices ranging from $1.59 in
the Midwest to $3.49 in Northeast and Southeast. Food service orders are holding at good levels. The June Cold Storage report was issued after our deadline so I will detail highlights next week. Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed the week at $1.36, up 9 1/2-cents, while Extra
Grade closed at $1.25, up 5 1/2-cents. AMS powder averaged $1.1575, down 0.3 cent, and dry whey averaged 49.59 cents, up 0.4 cent. A quick read from this week’s Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook would lead one to believe it was written
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Mielke from B16 last month. The report said “Milk production continues a slow rise, and herd reduction may be more modest than earlier forecast; milk per cow continues to rise. Producer margins could improve as feed costs fall. Milk and product prices remain steady as continued exports offset production gains.” But, hot weather is changing that by the hour. The June milk cow number was raised to 9.2 million head for the current year and remains unchanged at 9.17 million for 2013. While some dairy herd liquidation is expected, the improved feed outlook may improve producer margins enough to moderate the expected decline in dairy herd size this year. Crop and pasture conditions continue to worsen throughout the country, according to the July 18 Daily Dairy Report (DDR), and counties adversely affected by the unrelenting heat and dryness mount by the day. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with President Barack Obama on the situation. USDA added 39 counties from eight states to the growing list of disaster areas. The DDR said “Vilsack recognizes that grain farmers have access to crop insurance, which according to historical figures will compensate them for more than 70 percent of their losses; however, the nation’s livestock producers have no such protection and could be faced with tremendous burdens in coming months. At this point in the growing season, though, USDA cannot do much. He said “There is no need to go to the EPA for [an] ethanol waiver at this time.” Thunderstorms brought rain to the northern Corn Belt Wednesday and more storms were expected Thursday in the eastern Corn Belt as the intensity of heat eases, ac-
cording to FC Stone’s July 19 eDairy Insider Opening Bell. “However, widespread continued hot, dry weather and forecasts for little relief into mid-August supported grain futures overnight.” Price wise; the Agri-
culture Department announced the August Federal order Class I base milk price at $16.55 per hundredweight (cwt.), up $1.04 from July but $4.88 below a year ago. That equates to about $1.42 per gallon and raised
the 2012 Class I average to $16.37, down from $18.91 at this time a year ago, and compares to $14.74 in 2010 and $10.95 in 2009. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould predicts dairy producers will receive
an MILC payment of about $1.2688 per cwt., based on July 18 data. The AMS-surveyed butter price averaged $1.5246 per pound, up 14.8 cents from July. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.1588, up 5.8 cents. Cheese averaged
$1.6781, up 10.8 cents, and dry whey averaged 49.44 cents, down 1.1 cent. Looking “back to the futures;” the last half 2012 Federal order Class III milk prices were averaging $15.96
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NCBA Redbooks available for purchase WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the largest and oldest national organization representing U.S. cattle producers, published the 2013 version of its Integrated Resource Management (IRM)Redbooks. The books serve as a tool for U.S. cattlemen and women to record calving information and daily production activities.
For more than 25 years, according to John Paterson, NCBA executive director of producer education, these record books have provided an effective way for cattle ranchers to record their production records in order to enhance profitability of their operations. “The 2013 Redbook provides more than 100 pages to record calving ac-
tivity; herd health; pasture use; cattle inventory; body condition; cattle treatment; and more. The books also contain an annual calendar; address section; Beef Quality Assurance national guidelines; and proper injection technique information,” said Paterson. “This is a tool every cattlemen needs.” The IRM Redbooks can be cus-
tomized with company information and/or logo on orders of 100 books or more at a reduced rate. Please contact Grace Webb at 800-5253085 or gwebb@beef.org for more information. Individual 2013 Redbooks will be available for purchase on Oct. 1, 2012, for $6.25 each, plus shipping through NCBA’s Website at www.beefusa.org.
Mielke from B18 per cwt. on June 1, $16.53 on June 8, $16.59 on June 15, $17.01 on June 22, $17.40 on June 29, $17.49 on July 6, $18.29 on July 13, and was trading around $18.45 late morning July 20. The good news in dairy continues to be exports. The DDR says U.S. exports of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP)
topped 100 million pounds in May, the highest monthly NDM/SMP export volume since October 2010 and the fourth time they exceeded 100 million pounds. But, it admits that NDM/SMP prices averaged near $1.10 per pound in the West, the lowest price since early 2010. Mexico is the largest market for U.S.-produced NDM/SMP, ac-
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milk powder gained 5.2 percent, anhydrous milk fat increased 3.3 percent, and milk protein concentrate added 2.4 percent. Prices fell 5.8 percent for whole milk powder, 2.9 percent for cheddar cheese, and 1.8 percent for rennet casein. FC Stone market analyst Tim Harvey said “There’s some bullish room left in the short term.” “Increasing demand from China is pushing up near-term prices.” The July 17 DDR warned; “These results continue to point to a widening gap between U.S. spot product prices and internation-
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al prices, suggesting markets will need to reconcile the discrepancies in the coming weeks.” Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn its proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations). The proposal had sparked controversy within the livestock agriculture community, which charged it was a serious overreach of EPA’s authority, and put the nation’s food security at risk. Instead of the proposed rule, EPA said it would collect CAFO information using existing sources of information, including state NPDES programs and other programs at the federal, state, and local level to help ensure CAFOs are implementing practices that protect water quality. EPA’s final action does not require CAFOs or states to submit information to EPA. EPA’s withdrawal of this proposal does not change which CAOs need permits under NPDES. Livestock agriculture organizations expressed concern the database could provide extremists with access to the information with the intent to do harm to livestock operations or the nation’s food system. Non-compliance with the proposed rule would have been a violation of the CWA, which would have resulted in fines of up to $37,500 per day, according to DPW.
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cording to the DDR, accounting for 44 percent of exports in May and 42 percent year -todate. Mexico imported 43.8 million pounds of NDM/SMP in May, followed by the Philippines at 9.1 million pounds, and Vietnam with 7.9 million. The DDR adds that “U.S. exporters have worked diligently to maintain key markets in the face of rising global production. As a result, NDM/SMP stocks, while higher than the prior year, are being held with confidence.” Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted seven requests for export assistance this
What’s up with shredlage? by John Welsh Extension Agent & Unit Coordinator, Rockingham County Every year Webster’s dictionary adds “new” words to it’s voluminous Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. To gain entry into this prestigious book of knowledge, the meaning of these newly fabricated words need to have been stabilized in the English vernacular according to M-W’s Editor at Large. Last year’s new words included “tweet” and “bromance” to name a few! In the dairy world, “shredlage” is a word
that has only entered our farm vocabulary in the past few months. Or perhaps I should say Shredlage™, as it has already been trademarked. Shredlage is the word used to describe a new kind of corn silage produced when corn is harvested with a modified chopper. The modification replaces a now standard kernel processor with what might best be termed a shredder processor. According to literature available on their website, the modification produces a longer particle size by shredding the crop
length wise and through the removal of some of the chopper knives. After field testing their machine for two years, the manufacturers of the device conducted a feeding trial comparing shredded to conventionally processed corn silage. In an article printed in Hay and Forage Grower, University of Wisconsin extension dairy nutritionist Randy Shaver reported that an increase in energy corrected milk was observed. He did go on to note that additional research is needed. So is shredlage a gen-
uinely new concept? A quick internet search finds that it is not. In a research project conducted at Penn State University during 2000 and 2001, researchers sought to develop a harvesting method that increased the digestibility of both the fibrous and grain portion of corn silage while increasing effective fiber. This was achieved by running material through corrugated rolls operating at differing speeds prior to being chopped, a process they referred to as shredding. In a subsequent feeding trial, they noted an increase in production of 2.6 percent when com-pared to
chopped silage. They also saw an increase of 0.3 percent when compared to kernel processing. More recently, researchers at Purdue University found that shredding corn stover required 40 percent less energy to harvest than chopping. While their research was aimed at processing the corn plant for the cellulosic ethanol market, there are some implications for shredded silage as a dairy feed. Specifically they note shredding corn stalks increases the surface area of the plant material. In theory this would support the assertion that shredding
corn silage can increase fiber digestibility. The technology, while it seems promising, is several years away from being available to the average dairyman. The shredding processor unit is only currently available for Claas forage harvesters. Similar to kernel processing, it is a technology that will require a few more research trials, a reduction in price and a few brave souls to try it out on a field scale. Perhaps if you try out Shredlage™, you’ll tweet to us about it on our new VT Dairy Science Twitter account. Source: Dairy Pipeline, July/August 2012
Harbaugh receives Penn State Distinguished Alumni Award UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Earl K. Harbaugh, chairman and CEO of Ditch Witch Midwest in Carol Stream, IL, has received the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award, Penn State’s highest
award for an individual. The award was presented during a recent visit to campus, during which Harbaugh interacted with faculty, staff and students. After growing up on a
Franklin County dairy farm, Harbaugh graduated in 1961 from the College of Agricultural Sciences with a degree in general agriculture. He paid for his first year at Penn State with scholar-
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ships and the earnings from his first entrepreneurial venture — selling broiler chickens he had raised for his high school’s vocational agriculture program. He also was recognized with the Keystone FFA Degree, the highest FFA honor conferred at the state level, for this venture. Today, after a lifetime of business success, Harbaugh is a strong supporter of both entrepreneurship education and scholarships. “Farming is the purest form of entrepreneurship,” he said. “When people ask me why they should donate to agricultural science research and education, I say, ‘Do you eat?’ Even when food comes in a microwavable container, it’s still a product of agriculture.” The first in his family to go to college, Harbaugh held a succession of summer jobs to help with tuition expenses. He called his time at Penn State a transformative experience that exposed him to diverse people and ideas. He was a member of the College of Agricultural Sciences Coaly Society, an honorary society for students demonstrating excellent leadership and academic performance, and part of a fraternity that that helped him develop teamwork and leadership skills that he would later use as a business owner.
After graduating, Harbaugh worked with Penn State Extension in Erie and in agricultural chemical sales before being recruited by the farmer-owners of a struggling John Deere dealership to help reverse the business’ fortunes. Eventually, his business acumen brought him to the attention of Edwin Malzahn, founder of the Charles Machine Works, manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment. In 1970, Malzahn asked Harbaugh to inaugurate the company’s first specialized dealership in northern Illinois. Under Harbaugh’s leadership, Ditch Witch Midwest grew from two to 60 employees and opened locations in Indiana and Wisconsin. In addition, Harbaugh started four more businesses in Carol Stream, all of them still familyowned and operated: Illini Power Products, Gen Power, Rentals Plus and First Choice Equipment. Besides expanding his business interests, Harbaugh worked with his family to support community organizations including Delnor Hospital, Fox Valley Christian Action, Tri-City Health Partnership, Lazarus House, the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Salvation Army. In recognition of his
service, the city of Carol Stream gave Harbaugh its first Businessman of the Year award in 1992. In 2003, he was inducted into the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Armsby Honor Society, and in 2008, his college fraternity, Delta Theta Sigma, gave him its distinguished alumnus award. Harbaugh and his wife, Kay, have a long history of support for Penn State. They created the Harbaugh Scholars Program for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to assist faculty in developing innovative teaching and learning processes. They also established the Earl K. and Kay L. Harbaugh Trustee Scholarship and the Earl and Kay Harbaugh Scholarship to support undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in the college. Most recently they created the Entrepreneurship Forum, which brings successful entrepreneurs to campus to speak about opportunities in agriculture, and the Earl and Kay Harbaugh Entrepreneurship Competition, which encourages students to develop their business ideas. The Harbaughs are life members of the Penn State Alumni Association and members of the Mount Nittany Society.
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FRESH & CLOSE-UP Heifers, 4 each, you pick, $1,400. Vaccinated & wormed. 585-3947576
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DeLaval SSTII complete milk meter/units, with stainless steel cabinets, circuit boards, string take offs, and meter jars. 24 available in EXCELLENT condition. Take all and get transformers included. $12,000 for all or $800/each. Call Nathan 315-729-0199
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THES SAVE ERS FOR B M NU PARLOR THE
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We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us • 6000 Gal. Storage • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 3000 Gal. Storage • 415 Gal. Sunset • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 400 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 2000 Gal. Surge • 300 Gal. DeLaval • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 1600 Gal. Surge NY • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 735SOLD Gal. Sunset • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 300 Gal Mueller M • 735 Gal. Sunset SOLD PA OH Mueller • 1500 Gal. • 300 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH PA • 200 SOLD Gal. DeLaval • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 1250 Gal. Surge • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 200 Gal. Sunset • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 100, 180, 250 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Cont. • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 545 Gal. Sunset
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JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. . .$17,500 JD 5420 ROPS 4WD, creeper gear, dual hyd., 7455 hrs .$15,500 JD 5400 ROPS, 4WD, power reverser, 5200 hrs. $12,500 JD 2855N 4WD, hi-lo, 540/1000, dual hyd. . . . . . .$9,800 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, dual hyd. . . . . . .$9,200 JD 540 Loader w/bucket & mounting brackets . . .$2,500 Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000
Penn Yan, NY
315-536-8919
Canandaigua, NY White 4-210 Duals with Blade 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 New Holland TR75 Combine, 1960 hrs, 6 Row Head, 20’ Flexhead (Spare Parts go with it, shed kept, Very Nice) . . . . . . . . . $21,500 Oliver 1755 Diesel, Set Back Axle, All Original . . . . . . . . . $6,900 New Bush Hog 2 & 4 Star Tedder . . . On Sale, Ready to Move Gehl 970 14’ 3 Beater Box with Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 Kill Bros 350 Box on Gear with Top Ext. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 J&M 400 Bush Box & Gear, Big Tires & Ext. . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 New Holland 1100 Offset Disc, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 New Idea 483 4x4 Baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 Shueler 125 Feeder Wagon, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 Oliver 18’ Manual Fold Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 Asgrow Portable Seed Tender, Self Contained . . . . . . . . $2,895 Glencoe 5 Shank Deep Till Ripper, 3pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 New Idea 3618 Manure Spreader with End Gate . . . . . . $3,900 IH Split Rear Weights & IH 100 lbs. Suitcase Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.00 each 12-4-28 Brand New Tires & Rims, 6 Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 Ford 555c 4x4 loader Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 15’ Brillion Packer, 4” Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 New Holland 488 9’ Haybine, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Yamaha TW200 Street/Dirt Bike, 1000 Miles . . . . . . . . . . $1,600 3 1 8 6 Fr e s h o u r R d . , C a n a n d a i g u a , N Y 1 4 4 2 4
(585) 394-4691 or (585) 394-4057
Serving the American Farmer Since 1937
2010 Case IH 305 Magnum C/A MFD, duals front & rear, 3 PTO’s, 5 remotes, wts, fenders, Q-hitch, AFS ready, warranty, 790 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $168,500 2010 Case IH 305 Magnum C/A MFD, duals front & rear, 3 PTO’s, 4 remotes, wts, fenders, Q-hitch, AFS ready, “with Trimble auto pilot”, 750 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $168,500 2010 Case IH 275 Magnum C/A MFD, duals front & rear, wts, Qhitch, 1250 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,900 2010 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A MFD, 46” rear duals, wts, beacon light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,500 New Holland TS115-A C/A 4x4, with loader. . . . . . . . . . $41,500 New Holland DC85 dozer, full hydro, 6-way, 2400 hrs, really nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500 Ford 7740 canopy, 8 speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 Ford 4630 rear blade included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, 46” duals, IVT, wts, fenders, Q-hitch, G. Star ready, only 400 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,500 2010 JD 7530 C/A MFD, 42” duals, IVT, 700 hrs w/JD 741 loader, warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134,500 2011 JD 6430 C/A MFD, P.Q. w/LH Rev, only 289 hrs, warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,500 2009 JD 6430 C/A MFD, P.Q. w/LH rev, “24 speed”, only 1750 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,500 JD 4250 C/A MFD, powershift, low hrs, nice tractor. . . . . . $34,750 JD 4240 C/A, 2WD, powershift, new paint. . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500
Financing, Warranty, Trucking www.andrewsfarm.com
ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 16406 814-587-2450
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Used Krone EC400 13ft., 3 pt. disc mower. . . . . . .$9,400
• Pallet Forks - $595.00 Universal Attach Also Buckets for Skid Steers Price Subject to Change
CASE 1840 skid loader, 3100 hours, $6,500 OBO; JD 3710, 6-B V-width on land plow, draw bar hitch, $3,400; IH 470 disk, 15’, $2,500; NH 824 corn head, $1,600. 518-529-7470
Farm Machinery For Sale
Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428
1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale
Farm Machinery For Sale
Farm Machinery For Sale
Farm Machinery For Sale
Farm Machinery For Sale
Farm Machinery Wanted
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
USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS
SMILEY’S FARM EQUIPMENT
LATER MODEL JD Combines. We got ‘em. 9660, 9560 (2) 9560 SH, 9550’s, 9650, 9510 & more! 1 year motor & trans. warranty. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322
WHITE 2-105 4WD, 5491 hrs., new cab interior, seat, radiator, converted AC, $9,000 or reasonable offer. Dave, Syracuse,NY 315-2630872
WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357
LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights
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
SPECIAL FOR THE FARM SHOW: JD 22 flex head, $2,000; JD 4400 combine, $4,850; JD 6600 combine, $6,250; Westfield 8x36’ transport auger w/5hp motor, $1,550. Mike Franklin 607749-3424
Farm Machinery For Sale
Farm Machinery For Sale
Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS
BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH:570-869-1551 570-833-5214 Cell:607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004
MESHOPPEN, PA 18630
Lower your feed cost! Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .
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HARVESTING’S HERE Corn Choppers, $850 up; Corn Pickers, $1,200 up; Flail Choppers $1,250 Up; Square Balers, $800 Up; Hay Rakes, $450 Up; Haybines, $1,200 Up; Discbines, $3,500 Up; Round Balers, $1,800 Up; Hay Wagons; Plows, Disks; Harrows; Cultivators; Cultipackers; Seeders; Fertilizer Spreaders; Scraper Blades; York Rakes; Post Pounders; Brush Hogs; Finish Mowers, Rollers; Pavers; Seal Outfits; Corn Binders; Silage Blowers; Ag Baggers; Running Gears; Manure Spreaders; Grinder Mixers; 3pt. Snowblower; Hay Elevators; Bulldozers; Backhoes, Compact Tractors; 4x4, 20hp to 155hp Tractors; 2 & 4 Wheel Drive with & without Cabs & Loaders; Dump Trucks; Trailers; Cars & Pickups - all 4-Sale. Much More. 30 ACRES
Buying Equipment Dead Or Alive
518-634-2310
NEW EQUIPMENT New Holland Hay Equipment, Round Balers, Discbines, Rakes New Holland Tractors, Skid Steers Kioti Tractors & Loaders Bush Hog Rotary Cutters, Blades H&S Manure Spreaders, Forage Boxes, Rakes Claas Rakes & Tedders
570-673-5143 HESS FARM EQUIPMENT INC. Rt. 414 2 miles East of Canton, PA
www.hessfarmequipment.com KRAUSE disk, model 4900, 26-28, $10,500; Killbros grain buggy, Model 650, $4,900; hay wagons, wood basket, $600-$1,600; baler, New Holland 269 w/thrower, $3,100; BMI crumbler, 28’, $7,500; Belarus 250AS, $3,300; auger 8x61 Hutchinson, $1,700. All best offer. 585-721-0515
Maine to North Carolina IRRIGATION?
SEE US AT THE EMPIRE FARM DAYS AUGUST 7, 8 & 9 BOOTH #917 EAST POTATO DIGGER AVE.
Buy it now. Pay for it via PleasantCreekHay.com partnership
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: 2 Rollers for New Holland 467 haybine. Call 607-829-6817
Wood kicker wagon, 22’ on JD 1275 tandem gear, like new $2,650; Ficklin 185 gravity wagon, $2,750; 18’ steel side kicker wagon, $2,550. 607533-4850, 607-279-6232 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 NEW HOLLAND BR740 round baler, auto tie with monitor, twine only, field ready now only $8,900. 607-2435816 USED MENSCH SP M3600 Mobile Sand/Sawdust side shooters, JD engine, 4WD, hydro trans, 2,000 & 4,000 hrs. 585-737-6385 336 JD baler, $3,500; 720 & 535 International 3 & 4 bottom plows; 7700 Ford tractor, 3800 hrs. 585-526-5954
Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn
YOUR SOURCE FOR:
1-800-836-2888
• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats
(315)) 549-82266
To place a Classified Ad
60 ACRES + of excellent standing corn, Madison County,NY, $1,000/acre or best offer. 315-271-4582 leave message
Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn
Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn
Romulus, NY 14541
(7) GRAIN CARTS in stock, mostly later models. Brent, Killbros, J&M, $6,900 & up. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 IH 3088, rebuilt engine, new clutch, TA, 90hp, 3800hrs., 80% tires, $13,500 OBO. 315536-7653 JD 213 grain head, $800; JD 443 corn head, good shape, $3,500; V4 Wisconsin, $600. 315-947-5038, 315-420-6527 JD 640 loader, 7’ bucket, $2,900; NH bale kicker, complete with pump, $1,100. 315536-8854 JOHN DEERE 2440 5,100hrs. - belting or tires. NH 278 baler with belt thrower $1,200. 585554-6116 JOHN DEERE 7720 COMBINE, 4 Wheel Drive, $10,000. Corn head available. Call 585-733-2603 NEW HOLLAND 316 w/pan kicker; Case IH 600 blower; John Deere 3950, both heads. 607-243-5555 GEHL 2345 Discbine 9’ 2”cut, ready to mow, good condition, $4,500. 315-536-3176 JD 224 wire baler $1,200; JD 920 flex head, $5,500. 607279-6232, 607-533-4850
Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs! • Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes
• Corn Meal • Minerals
• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services
Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill
We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111
Custom Roasting Your Soybeans, Corn, etc.At Your Farm WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING
(315) 549-7081
Serving All of NY
See Us at Empire Farm Days Southwest Main Tent
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
LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS
CORP.
8545 MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 660 CLARENCE, NY 14031 PHONE# (716) 633-1940 FAX# (716) 633-1490
“NOW SELLING” CORN, RYE, OATS, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN MEAL, DDGS HOMINY, BEDDING, SOYBEAN MEAL, WHOLE COTTONSEED, BEET & CITRUS PULP PELLETS, CORN GLUTEN FEED & MEAL, HOMINY, BAKERY MEAL AND CANOLA MEAL
Fencing
R & R FENCING LLC • • • •
Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS
585-599-3489
Generators
NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.
MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348
9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”
21’ GRAIN BIN w/floor, 180 ton, 6500 bu., $6,500; 24’ grain bin w/floor, 250 ton, 8800 bu., $7,000; 350 Killbros wagon, $3,500; 375 Killbros wagon, $2,000. 315-427-5145
Hay - Straw For Sale
“The Breathable Hay Cover”
Hay-Guard©
Financial Services
Financial Services
STOP THE WASTE!!
• • • •
Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life
Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN
CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS.
(800) 240-3868 For Sale
TINGLEY
• Hi-Top Work Rubbers #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr
Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, & 3X
Napless Distributors (888)) 223-8608
www.NaplesDistributors.com
Grain Handling Equip. Bins & Dryers BROCK 21’ 5 ring 3500 bu. w/fan, drying floor, nice, dismantled, $4,500; MFS 30’ 12,000 bu., fan, drying floor, dismantled, $9,500; 18’ 6 ring bin, 3500 bu., dismantled, $4,500. 570-966-9893 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927
Grain Handling Equip. Bins & Dryers
www.cowcoinc.com
Stop In & See Us at Ag Progress Booth # West 6th ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW
Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut
ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows
Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS
519-529-1141
Grain Handling Equip. Bins & Dryers
A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118
Clyde, NY
WE SPECIALIZE IN Fencing
SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179
8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981
• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers
Empire Farm Fence & Supply
“Miles of Quality Start Here”
• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies 4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240
• Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting
• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service
Hay - Straw For Sale
HAY * HAY * HAY 100% Alfalfa or Grass Mix 100-240 RFV Western * Organic * Conventional * Haylage Wraps BEST QUALITY / PRICES / SERVICE We’re #1 - Financing Available WE DELIVER! Certified Organic Growers Association $50 CASH for REFERRALS CALL RICK (815) 979-7070
H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales
1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay
Hay - Straw Wanted 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.
Also Square Bales of
Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment
CALL STEVE
2012 Contracts Now Available
STRAW 519-482-5365
TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The
CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At
800-836-2888 or email
classified@leepub.com
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
ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch
Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378
HAY & STRAW
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
For Sale All Types Delivered
BARLEY STRAW, certified organic, bright yellow, very clean, $4.00 per bale. 716481-7167
WANTED
PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659
Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers
Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales
302-737-5117 302-545-1000
GRASS HAY: Big Squares, $150-$170 per ton. Clyde, NY area. Call 585-314-7500
Hay - Straw Wanted
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
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Fencing
DAN FITZPATRICK
Hay - Straw For Sale
Hay - Straw For Sale
“NOW BUYING”
CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ
Grain Handling Equip. Bins & Dryers
Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428
1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted RELIABLE & RESPONSIBLE PERSON WITH COMMON SENSE TO WORK ON MODERN BEEF FARM. *MUST know how to feed cattle & operate machinery. *Very nice house, top salary, bonus, vacation. MUST be experienced & currently working on a farm. References preferred. 315-633-2944 or fax resume to 315-633-8010.
Help Wanted
Hoof Trimming
1685 Cty Hwy 35 Milford, NY
Bill Konchar Cell: (618) 975-5741 Office: (607) 286-3353
Lawn & Garden 2 0 0 3 K U B OTA B X 1 5 0 0 3 cylinder diesel. Excellent condition. 1075 hours. 54” mower, mid & rear PTO, 3 pt hitch, 4WD, bucket loader & box scraper. $7,995 OBO. 518-392-2349 Email perini.mickie@gmail.com for photos.
Miscellaneous
Help Wanted
Maine to North Carolina Got free time? Sign up now to become a weekend warrior Or submit a resume for full time employment with
YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full color with stakes, double sided. Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.
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Parts
SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPS
NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED
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.
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
Poultry & Rabbits
Real Estate For Sale
OPERATING DAIRY FARM Franklin County, NY with 4 bedroom 1 bath home, 90 stall dairy barn w/pipeline & gutter cleaner on 26 acres with more land available.
Asking $90,000.
518-578-9946 6
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WRITERS WANTED Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.
Real Estate Wanted
POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road, Norwich, NY 13851 (607)) 334-97277 • Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealtyfarmsandland.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker
Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker
Special Thanks to Richard and Veronica Pedersen for allowing us to sell their beautiful Madison County Farm. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
FARMSS WANTED
We need listings on all size farms. Free Stall, Tie Stall, and tracts of land. We are currently working with several qualified buyers looking to farm here in NY State. If you are thinking of selling your farm please give us a call we would like to speak with you. Posson Realty LLC farmer owned and operated exclusively selling farms throughout NY State for over 40 years acquiring our clients top dollar for their life's work! Rentals
Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers
Real Estate For Sale
Rentals
FORESTRY CUTTER FOR RENT
(7 Meat Varieties)
Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More
(814) 539-7026
www.myerspoultry.com
Real Estate For Sale
Knowledge of the industry a must. Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.
• Blaze Wildlife Trails • Trim Tree Lines • Clean Up Old Orchards • Reclaim Grown Up Meadows (For Rent or Custom Hire)
Call Lamar 315-246-1154
Roofing
ROOFING & SIDING
Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141
e Metall Roofing g & Siding.. BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture
ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel FA I R H AV E N V E R M O N T DAIRY FOR SALE. 200+ cow capacity, approx. 400 acres, Double 8 parlor, two houses & one trailer, $750,000 bare. Equipment & cattle available. Call 860-836-1524
LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE
A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712
Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.
www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net
Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428
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Trailers TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more. Best prices, largest selection. 585-243-1563
facebook.com/countryfolks OR visit our website at www.countryfolks.com Trucks
Trucks
CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE “The Diesel People!”
2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY
585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880 Since 1982
Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south
SAWMILL COMPLETE UNIT: Brand new $2,495. I will pay shipping. Made in the USA. Video or more info at www.hud-son.com or 800765-7297 3 POINT UNIFOREST Log Tree Winch: I will pay the shipping. Look at them at www.hud-son.com or call 800765-7297
Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment
MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos
USED FOREST EQUIPMENT: Sawmill, firewood processor, edger, conveyor, tree skidding log winch. Call 315-941-7083. MUST SELL.
• Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair
FIREWOOD or MULCH Conveyors: 10 foot to 32 foot. www.hud-son.com or 800765-7297
Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE
Services Offered
Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY
585-526-6575
CANVAS PRINTS: All sizes. Mounted or Unmounted. Just bring in or send us your photo at Lee Publications. Call 518673-0101 bsnyder@leepub.com
Arcade, N.Y.
(585) 492-1300 • Precast Bunk Silos 6’x8” to 13’-4” High • Silo Accessories • Salt Storage Structures
Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067
717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104
11’ center wall
10’ side wall
13’4” side wall
2007 Lee Boy 785 Motor Grader Cab with heat and A/C, 12’ moldboard, Scarifier, wired for GPS, 3476 hours $62,500
11’T wall
NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down? Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560
2000 Freightliner FL112 Cab and Chassis, 300hp Cat, Allison automatic, double frame, 15’ of frame, 142” C-T, 13,200# front, 46k full locking rears. 171k miles $28,900
Please check our Web site @ www.caledoniadiesel.com
2006 Deere 250D Off Road Truck 5100 hours, 25 ton capacity, good rubber, Like New $83,900
2008 Mac 34’ Aluminum Dump Trailer Good condition, 66” sides x 96 wide, air ride, aluminum wheels $31,900
2005 JCB 214E 4WD Backhoe, New rubber, 1,900 hours, EROPS $39,500
2005 Freightliner Columbia HD Dayab, Cat C-15 435hp, 15 speed, 564k miles, 180” wheelbase, 14k front, 46k full locking rears $39,900
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FEB 7 - SEP 17 Raising Livestock in Tioga County 56 Main St., Owego, NY. 6-8 pm. You will learn how to assess your land and choose livestock, review infrastructure requirements and get tips on pasture/hay management. Tioga County livestock farmers will host the second part of the series. Learn how they raise hogs (April 18), beef (May 15),
sheep and goats (June 19), poultry (July 17) and horses (Aug. 21). At the final class, Sept. 17, you will learn how to navigate New York State regulations and sell your local meat products. Cost per class is $10/farm ($75 for the whole series) and includes light snacks and handouts. Call 607-6874020 or e-mail meh39@cornell.edu. APR 18 - NOV 14 Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms. 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. On I n t e r n e t a t www.groundswellcenter.org JUL 25-31 Managing the Biology of a Grazing System Marvin Moyer’s Farm, Lainhart Rd., Owego NY. 10 am 3 pm. A view of what is going on beneath the sod of a grazing farm and how to maximize the biology potential for cycling nutrients which feed the plants. RSVP requested to help plan lunch.. Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 6077 5 3 - 5 0 7 8 o r shv7@cornell.edu. JUL 30 & 31 Biomass Crop Assistance Program Meetings • July 30 - 2:30-4 pm - CCE Jefferson County Office, 203 N. Hamilton St.-Watertown, NY - • 6-7:30 pm at Town Courthouse & Conference Room, 5533 Bostwick St., Lowville, NY • July 31 - 2:30-4 pm - CCE Oneida County Office, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY • 6-7:30 pm at CCE Jefferson County Office, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY. JUL 31 Land Use Boards Human Services Complex, Montour Falls. 7-9 pm. Contact Rocky Kambo, e-mail rrk45@cornell.edu. Managing the Biology of a Grazing System Marvin Moyer’s farm, Lainhart Rd, Owego, NY. 10 am 3 pm. RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Attendees will have a view of what is going on beneath the sod of a grazing farm and how to maximize the biology potential for cycling nutrients which feed the plants. Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu. AUG 2-3 Compost Facility Tour & Workshop Environment Finance Center-Syracuse University, NWNY Dairy Livestock & Field Crops, Cornell ILR School. The Compost Facility Tour will be on Aug. 2; bus leaves at 9 am. On Aug. 3, the Compost Production Workshop will take place. Programs run 9 am - 4 pm both days. Brochure is a v a i l a b l e a t http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu /WesternNYCompostTour.p df Please register by July 27. On Internet at http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu /WesternNYCompostTour.p df Western NY Compost Facility Tour & Workshop Western NY. Compost Facility Tour (Aug. 2) and Compost Production Workshop (Aug. 3). Register by July 16 a t http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu /registrationpwt.htm. On Internet at http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu /WesternNYCompostTour.p df AUG 3-4 First Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest Grange Fair Grounds in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania.
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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS, Thurs., Aug. 16, Wyoming, NY. HISTORIC HILLSIDE INN 890 E. BETHANY RD, WYOMING NY • Selling at 3 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m. Stately mansion on 29+ acres w/7 guest rooms plus cottage, 3rd floor living quarters, gourmet kitchen, banquet facility for 200, built 1858, 1 hour from Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls. WYOMING INN 1 S. ACADEMY ST, WYOMING NY • Selling at 5 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m. Victorian B & B in quaint Gaslight Village of Wyoming, w/7 guest rooms full kitchen, 2 dining rooms, tea room, built 1838, 1 hour from Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls. COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY 3 S. ACADEMY ST, WYOMING NY • Selling at 6 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m. Historic brick commercial building in Gaslight Village of Wyoming. 2 units 1st floor, 1800 s.f. 2nd floor.
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Located on Route 98 just north of North Java, approximately 4.5 miles south of Route 20A and 3 miles north of Route 78. Having discontinued the dairy will sell:
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Former Auto Repair Shop Real Estate Auction - East Syracuse, NY Strzelec Family Farm Car, Tool, Lumber & Antique Auction - Corfu, NY Vicker's Dairy Farm Machinery & Equipment Auction - North Java, NY Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Auction - Pike, NY Former Bank of America Branch Real Estate Auction - Cohoes, NY & Camden, NY
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TRACTORS: Case IH 7140 tractor, MFWD, 6,653 hours, 42" duals, 3 remotes; International 1566 Turbo tractor, cab, dual PTO, dual remotes, 38" rubber, transmission redone in 2010; International 886 tractor, cab, 38" rubber, dual PTO, dual remotes; International 354 tractor, needs work; DOZER: John Deere 450C dozer; TRUCKS: 1987 Kenworth W900B, 10 wheel plus tag, 350 Cummins, 8LL trans, Cobra 19.5' aluminum box, Never run in the winter; Large quantity of Kenworth parts including brakes, air cleaners, (2) new hoods, cabs, plus more!; HARVEST: New Holland 1900 self propelled forage harvester, 4wd, 400 hours since rebuilt engine, with NH 919AH 4 row corn head & hay head; Gehl 860 forage harvester, 2 row Gehl TR3038 corn head & hay head; Claas Variant 180 Roto Cut baler, new knives plus extra set, net wrap; Richardton 700 dump cart; basket wagon; (2) flat wagons with new decks; New Holland 258 rake; double hitch; gravity wagon; TILLAGE: International 950 Cyclo planter, 4 row, planted less than 500 acres!; Case IH 5100 drill, with soybean plates; International 800 planter for parts; International 56 planter for parts; Allis Chalmers 1300 field cultivator; Century 300 gallon sprayer, 40' booms; International 700 5 btm plow, with sod buster; Bush Hog 28' disc; Agricraft stainless steel fertilizer spreader, dual axle, dual disc; BARN & MISC: Knight 7712 manure spreader, new flails, shaft & bearings; '93 Featherlite 16' livestock trailer; Uebler feed cart; (2) H&S feeder wagons; tires, rims, ptos, corn seed, waterers, tubs, fans, and more! CONSIGNED: 1999 Kenworth W-900, C-15 Cat motor 475, new rebuilt transmission, new tires on front, newer recaps on back, 60 inch mid roof sleeper; Gehl 1400 round baler;
Dairy Calf & Heifer Association ~ tip of the week Help for those affected by drought Are you one of the many affected by the drought? In a recent announcement by the Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, programs are being implemented to assist the many farmers and ranchers who are being impacted by what is considered to be the most wide-spread drought in seven decades. Vilsack announced new flexibility and assistance in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s major conservation programs to get much-needed help to livestock producers as the drought intensifies. He also announced plans to encourage crop insurance companies to provide a short grace period for farmers on unpaid insurance premiums, as some farming families can be expected to struggle to make ends meet as the crop year comes to a close.
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Owens votes to audit the Fed Congressman votes to increase transparency of Federal Reserve WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bill Owens voted on July 25 in favor of H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, which requires a complete audit of all the activities at the Federal Reserve to hold it accountable to the American taxpayer. The legislation passed 327-98. “The public deserves more accountability of their money and more transparency from Washington,” Owens said. “This legislation calls for a one time audit of the Federal Reserve and, after reviewing the results, we can decide how to proceed in the future.” H.R. 459 removes restrictions on the General Accountability Office (GAO) and its audits of the Federal Reserve Board and its banks. Under current law, GAO may not audit Fed activities involving foreign central banks, foreign governments or public international financing organizations. The bill also requires GAO to conduct an audit of all activities of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and its banks and
report to Congress within one year of enactment. Should H.R. 459 become law, the GAO must also audit within six months the Fed’s review of homeowners’ loan files who were in foreclosure in 2009 or 2010. The Federal Reserve is the central banking system of the United States, made up of 12 regional banks located in cities around the country, privately owned American member banks, and various advisory councils. It was created in 1913 to conduct the nation’s monetary policy, supervise and regulate banks, and provide financial services to depository institutions, the federal government, and foreign official institutions. Unlike other central banks, the Fed’s decisions do not have to be ratified by the president or Congress. Although the Fed is subject to congressional oversight, its most important actions are not subject to review. These actions include monetary policy actions, direct loans to financial institutions, open-market operations, and dealings with foreign governments and other central banks.
• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) — This will allow additional acres to be used for haying or grazing to provide much needed feed to livestock. • Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) — This will allow farmers and ranchers to modify current EQIP contracts for prescribed grazing, livestock watering facilities, water conservation and other activities. • Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) — This will allow haying and grazing of WRP easement areas in drought-affected areas where such haying and grazing are consistent with conservation of wildlife habitats and wetlands. • The Federal Crop Insurance Program is tar-
TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 450H Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3150 w/740 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4555 Cab/2WD/Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5525 Cab/MFWD / Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 6430 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JD 7130 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 7930 IVT . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 4630 cab, 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS JD 850 w/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 w/Loader, Mower Deck & Blower . . . $10,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2210 w/Loader/Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 3720 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4320 cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,800. . . . . . . Schaghticoke Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MF 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 728 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 318 Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke NH LS180 cab/heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS JD 925 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,550 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 926 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1217 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1219 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 74 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 3pt tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 Tedder 3PT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD. . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3rn corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 676 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 751 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville
geted to producers who may be experiencing cash flow problems due to natural disaster. The USDA will encourage crop insurance companies to voluntarily forego charging interest on unpaid crop insurance premiums for an extra 30 days, to Nov. 1, for spring crops. As a means of delivering assistance to those who need it most, the Secretary recently reduced the interest rate for emergency loans from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent. In addition, the Secretary reduced the annual rental payment to producers on CRP acres used for emergency haying or grazing from 25 percent to 10 percent. For more information on disaster and drought assistance, please visit www.usda.gov/drought.
JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 2 row corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS HSM9 hydra-swing merger . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950. . . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 166 inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,450 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pequea fluffer 8 1/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Amco 27’ disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 5 bottom (nice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2800 6 btm trip plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS Claas 46 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 1500 w/knives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 335 RB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 328 w/chute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 338 w/out chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 446 w/mega tooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 458 silage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 567 RB w/Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH 740 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Chathm Hesston rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Tubeline Wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS New 10 bolt duals 480/80R 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost SP Bale Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Dynaweld trailer w/hyd tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (3) JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 40 Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD GSS Tiller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hardi Ranger 2200 (NEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS 125 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000. . . . . . . Schaghticoke Vermeer TS30 Tree Spade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 8N/9N loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster 6’ 3pt broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster S32C 6’ front broom . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Used 20.8-38 snap on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods 3100 loader (fits IH 66/86 series) . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham
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Beef flavor research: consumer changes from 2005 to 2012 The beef checkoff has continuous interest in conducting research among U.S. consumers to better understand preparation methods and flavors used in beef preparation. Given the changing nature of availability of foods and preferences, the beef checkoff has
been tracking these consumption patterns. Research was conducted in 2002, 2005 and again in 2012. This year’s data shows: • In 2012, respondents are eating the same amount of lunches and dinners at home as in 2005, yet report
eating out less (which may be a function of the economy). • There appear to be more “foodies” since 2005 (a wide variety of resources are being utilized to find new recipes; there is an increased interest in trying new foods; more respondents report they enjoy cooking; and, there are more online recipes / cooking shows). • In 2012, respondents are eating beef at similar frequencies as in 2005. However, they’re eating more ground beef (most preferred is 80 percent lean/20 percent fat) and less deli-style beef products and steaks. • At parity with 2005, 64 percent like to buy larger sizes of beef and freeze some for later, while 36 percent prefer to buy beef fresh to eat within a day or two. • Beef preparation preferences varied by beef cut: The most preferred ways to enjoy various types of beef included steaks grilled outdoors, ground beef as burgers prepared on an outdoor grill, sliced or cubed beef cooked with onions, peppers or other vegetables (such as fajitas or stir fry); and, roasts prepared in the oven, on the stovetop or in a Crockpot. • All accompanying flavors, sauces, and spices are liked at higher levels in 2012 than was true in 2005 • Overall, a variety of different ethnic foods have become more popular since
2005. American or local food and Italian food, still top the list in 2012 as most preferred. “This kind of research really helps the checkoff do a number of things, such as understand the types of meals typically prepared and under what circumstances; and, determine general food attitudes including willingness to try new types of food,” says Dave Zino, executive chef for the beef checkoff. “It also enables us to understand how these attributes may differ by segment, including ethnicity, gender and region and how things continue to change over time.” So what do the numbers really mean? The beef checkoff consistently uses the findings from beef flavor research to guide recipe development, aid in menu ideation for restaurants and better understand the consumer base across the United States. “As consumer trends and attitudes about beef change, and as eating habits shift according to economic drivers, the checkoff must have a firm grasp on what consumers want and how they want it,” says Zino. “It’s the checkoff’s way of always striving to keep more beef on more menus and more dinner tables.” For more information about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com.
New York egg production up 6 percent in June Egg production on New York farms totaled 108 million eggs in June 2012, up 6 percent from last year, according to King Whetstone, Director of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office. The number of hens and pullets of laying age, at 4.49 million, increased 6 percent from June 2011 but the rate of lay decreased 1 percent to 2,405 eggs per
100 layers. United States egg production totaled 7.50 billion during June 2012, down slightly from last year. Production included 6.47 billion table eggs, and 1.03 billion hatching eggs, of which 965 million were broilertype and 68 million were egg-type. The total number of layers during June 2012 averaged 337 million, up slightly from last year. June egg production per 100 layers was
2,227 eggs, down slightly from June 2011. United States egg-type chicks hatched during June 2012 totaled 39.4 million, up 1 percent from June 2011. Eggs in incubators totaled 34.2 million on July 1, 2012, down 1 percent from a year ago. The information in this release is available by free email subscription by subscribing to New York reports at www.nass.u sda.gov/ny.
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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, July 30 • 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 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 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6
miles N. of New Berlin). Special - Emergency Health Issues Complete Dairy Dispersal. Reg. Grade Hols. & 1 Jersey. 59 head - 47 milking age, 10 open & yearlings & 2 hfr. calves. 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 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.
Tuesday, July 31 • 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, August 1 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: East Syracuse, NY. Former Auto Repair Shop Real Estate Auction. Selling is a 2,280 sq. ft. former auto repair build-
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ing with good frontage on a corner lot. The building features 3 overhead doors, 2 lifts, waste oil furnace, office with restrooms and more. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.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, 315-8293105 • 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
Thursday, August 2 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing,
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315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800321-3211.
Friday, August 3 • 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 • 5:30 PM: Mason Facility, 10784 Rt. 19, Fillmore, NY. Quality Evening Auction. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 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, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.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 • 10:30 AM: 1529 Rogers Rd., Farmersville, NY. Farm Machinery Public Auction. Tractors, Dozer, Machinery, Farm Tools & Lumber. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com
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D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 www.drchambersauction.com EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com
FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003
AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 1:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hoskings 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 4:00 PM: Corfu, NY. Strzelec Family Farm Car, Tool, Lumber & Antique Auction. Selling 2007 Toyota Corolla, JD GT235 lawn mower, approx, 10,000 board feet of cherry lumber, plus tools, antiques and more!. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com
Tuesday, August 7 • 9:30 AM: Temple, NH. Selling Tractors, Backhoe, Farm Equip., Tools, Trucks & parts to help settle the estate of Richard Whitcomb. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-7852161
11. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m
Thursday, August 9 • 1:00 PM: Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show. Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com
Friday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: North Java, NY. Vickers Dairy Farm Machinery Auction - Selling a full line of farm machinery including Case IH 7140, IH 1566, IH 886, NH 1900 forage harvester, Kenworth W900B 10 wheeler, Claas 180 RotoCut baler, plus truck parts, tillage, planting, harvesting and more! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com
Wednesday, August 8
Monday, August 13
• 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: 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 • 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. 8-
• 1:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Heifer Sale. 2 R&W bred hfrs, 1 R&W 8 mo. old hfr., 1 R&W hfr calf. Followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hoskings 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com
HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com 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
Wednesday, August 15 • Lee, New Hampshire. Ath-Mor Holsteins Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-
4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 12601 State Rd. 545 North WINTER GARDEN FL 34787. Late Model Rrental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerials, Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Pike, NY. Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Sale - Come support the local 4H youth by bidding on their animals! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc. 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 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 • 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 • 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, August 16 • 1:00 PM: Cohoes & Camden NY. Former Bank of America Branch Auction. Selling at absolute auction two former Bank of America branch buildings. William Kent, Inc., 585343-5449
www.williamkentinc.com
Saturday, August 18 • 1755 S. E. Frontage Road STURTEVANT WI 53177. Complete Liquidation of Late Model Earthmoving Equipment, Truck Tractors, Equipment Trailers & Support. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:25 AM: New Oxford, PA (Adams Cty.) 4 +1 Acre Farmette, Antiques, Collectables. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721
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 • 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
Friday, August 24 • Barton, VT. Important Holstein Dispersal. More info soon. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 • 5:30 PM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. Collection of 200+ & high quality toys and 1,000 pcs. of collectable farm literature. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-6628149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721
Saturday, August 25
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
LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.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
R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844
NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net
ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities. Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com
NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung
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
NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs. Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales
Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) • 9:00 AM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. 35+ Minneopolis-Moline & Oliver tractors. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:00 AM: 66 N. Brookfield Rd., Spencer, MA. Real Estate & Personal Property Auction. By owner. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com
Wednesday,August 29 • 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: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558
Wednesday, September 5 • 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: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558
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, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm
Friday, September 7 • 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, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 90 head. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com
Wednesday, September 12 • 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: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558
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Saturday, September 15 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment. Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com
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, 716296-5041 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
Saturday, September 22 • Scranton, PA. Complete Liquidation: Aggregate, Construction, Support Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com
Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716296-5041, 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
Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257
Wednesday, October 3 • 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: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558
Friday, October 5 • 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, October 6 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com
Wednesday, October 10 • 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: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558
Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales . OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Ben K. Stoltzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Vison-Gen & Friends Sale. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins, many with contract Genomic pedigrees. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.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, 716296-5041 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
Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com
FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE
UPCOMING SALES DATES Regular Livestock Sales Every Wednesday @ 1PM
August Sale Dates - Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 29 Monthly Feeder Cattle Sales Next Sale Dates - Friday Aug. 3, 6PM • Saturday Sept. 8, 10AM Horse Sales & Small Animal Sales as needed
Next Small Animal Sale - Saturday, Aug. 11 @ 9AM All sales located 3 mi. East of Canandaigua on Rts. 5 & 20
585-394-1515 5 • Faxx 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 23, 2012 Calves: 45-60# 28-38; 6175# 54-62; 76-90# 78-85; 91-105# 87.50-90; 106# & up 95-97.50. Farm Calves: 1-1.25 Started Calves: .54-.60 Veal Calves: .65-1.45 Open Heifers: .70-1 Beef Heifers: .83-1.02 Feeder Steers: .80-1.05 Beef Steers: .75-1.025 Stock Bull: .85-1.3250 Beef Bull: 84-99.50 Butcher Hogs: 50-85 Feeder Pigs (ea): 70-80 Sheep (ea): 75-110 Lambs (ea): 55-200 Goats (ea): 65-235; Kids 60-65. Canners: up to 69.50 Cutters: 70-72 Utility: 73-82.50 Rabbits: 4-15 Chickens: 5-16 Ducks: 6-22 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report
FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 24, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 3256; Bulls 70-92; Cutters 4855; Steers 95-98; Util 68-73; Heifers 70-85. Calves: Growers 80-120; Veal 75-110; Heifers 1. Hogs: Feeders 45-65/ea. Sheep: 60-80; Lambs 150210. Goats: 10-160/ea; Billies 150-240/ea; Kids 40-130/ea. NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE
HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET No report BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY No report CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 17, 2012 Calves: Hfrs .60-1.50; Grower bulls over 92# .701.35; 80-92# .60-1.20; Bob veal calves .10-.50. Cull cows: Gd. .63-.84; Lean .45-.72; Heavy beef bulls .70-.95. Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 8700-1400; Springing Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs 700-1350; Bred Hfrs 750-1200; Fresh Hfrs 1000-1350; Open Hfrs 450-900; Started Hfrs 150400; Service Bulls 6001000. Beef: Feeders .50-1.20; Hols. Sel .80-1. Lamb & Sheep: Market 1.50-2.30; Slaughter Sheep .20-.75. Goats: Billies .85-2; Nannies .75-1.35; Kid .15-.70. Swine: Sow .50-.80; Feeder Pig .20-.60. CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY July 23, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 85-120; Grower over 92# 90-120; 80-92# 75-115; Bob Veal 60-73.
Cull Cows: Gd 74-79.50; Lean 68-74.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 85.50. Beef: Feeders 398-725# 140; Veal 151; Steers 104111; Hols. 77-84. Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 165215; Market 140-170; Slgh. Sheep 78. Goats: Billies 140-175; Nannies 72-80; Kid 5057.50. CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 18, 2012 Calves Hfr. Calves 1.251.85; Grower Bulls over 92# .75-1.22; 80-92# .70-1.125; Bob Veal .15-.55. Cull Cows: Gd .63-.80; Lean .44-.62; Hvy. Beef .83.88. Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 600-1200; Handling Hfrs. 700-1100; Springing Hfrs. 650-1300; Bred Hfrs. 400-1125; Fresh Hfrs. 525-1050; Open Hfrs. 450950; Started Hfrs. 200-500; Service Bulls 400-900. Beef: Feeders .85-1.40; Ch 1.04-1.08; Sel .90-.93; Hols Ch .93-.98; Hols. Sel .82.85. Lambs: Slaughter .52-.675. Goats: Nannies 1.05. Swine: Sow .35-.42. DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 16, 2012 Calves Hfrs. 1-1.50; Grower Bull over 92# .90-1.15; 8092# .70-1.05; Bob Veal .10.40. Cull Cows: Gd .79-.89; Lean .65-.78; Heavy Beef Bulls .80-.88. Beef: Feeders .95-1.07; Hols. Ch .88-.90; Sel .81.85. Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 1.601.80. Goats: Billies 70-127. GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY July 19, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .90-1.75; Grower Bulls over 92# .701.40; 80-92# .70-1.05; Bob Veal .25-.62. Cull Cows: Gd .77-.89; Lean .50-.82; Hvy. Beef Bulls .775-1. PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY July 19, 2012 Calves: Hfr. Calves .701.40; Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.30; 80-92# .70-1.05; Bob Veal .10-.60. Cull Cows: Gd .70-.76;
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Lean .62-.70; Hvy Beef Bulls .88-.96. Beef: Feeders .70-.90; Ch 1.05-1.10; Hols. Sel .80-.90; Hols. Ch .90-1. Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.301.45. Goats: Billies 1; Nannies .50-.70. FINGER LAKES* LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 18, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-84; Canners & Cutters 38-76. Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 82-93. Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 40-60; 80-95# 3557.50; 60-80# 30-55. Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 70-120; 80-95# 65-110; 70-80# 60-90; Beef Calves Ret. to feed bull over 95# 75-150. Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 103.50-112; Sel 80-100; Hols. Ch grain fed 89-96; Sel 76-85. Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 58-70; Boars US 1-3 20; Feeders US 1-3 9-85. Lambs: Feeder Ch 50-80# 165-202.50. Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 100-140. Slaughter Sheep: M 3967.50; Rams Ch over 130# 100-102.50. Goats: Billies L 110# & up 135-260; Nannies L 95147.50. FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 18, 2012 Produce:Beans (1/2 bu) 722.50; Beets (Bunch) .301.90; Blueberries (pt) 1.502.35; Broccolli (hd) .35-1.30; Cabbage (hd) .35-.65; Cantaloupes .50-2.20; Cauli-
flower .50-1.60; Cucumbers (1/2 bu) 1-11; Eggplants (1/2 bu) 6.50-12; Eggs (dz) .851.50; Hot Peppers (1/2 bu) 3-12.50; Lettuce (hd) .25.75; Nectarines (1/2 bu) 2831; Onions .20-1.02; Peaches (1/2 bu) 20-31; Peppers (1/2 bu) 3.50-10; Pickles (1/2 bu) 3-17; Plums (8 qt) 14-22; Potatoes (1/2 bu) 510; Raspberries (pt) 4.705.10; Salad Tomatoes (pt) .25-1.30; Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu) 7-15; Sweet Corn (dz) 1.85-4; Summer Squash (1/2 bu) .20-10; Tomatoes (25#) 8-35; Watermelons 2.10-3.10; Zucchini (1/2 bu) .25-8. Produce Mon. @ 10 am 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 Alfalfa: 3-3.50/bale Alfalfa Mix: 4.20-5.50 Timothy: 1.80-4.90 Timothy Mix: 1.50-3.60 Grass Mix: 1-4.30 Grass Mix Round Bales: 21ea. Clover Hay: 2.20-2.90 Straw:2.10-3.10 Oats:4.50/bag Ground Corn Feed: 4.50/bag Alfalfa Pellets:5/bag Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp! HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY July 23, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.78;
Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn. Bulls: Bulls & Steers .75-1 Calves: Bull Calves 96120# 1.10-1.50; up to 95# .10-1; Hols. under 100# 1.25. BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter: Steers Ch 10951600# 106-111; Sel 11001300# 98.50-106; Hols. Ch 1210-1650# 97-103; Sel & Lo Ch 1350-1780# 92-97; cpl thin 82-85; Hfrs. Ch 1270-1580# 105-110.50; Sel & Lo Ch 1315-1490# 96105; Beef type cows 13451720# 85-94; cpl Hols. 1205-1600# 79-98. Cows:Beef type 68-76; Lean 66.50-78; Big Middle/lo dress/light 62-72; Shelly 59 & down Bulls: Hols. 2005# 88.50. Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols/Jersey 250-300# 90104; Hols. w/horns 97511155# 79-84; Bulls Jersey 575-675# 59-70. Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. Bulls No. 1 9-135 122-158; No 2 90-120# 102-118; No 3 70-100# 60-97; cpl Util 60 & dn. Swine: Sows 480-615# 3035; 370-400# 40; thin/weak/rough 10-25; Boars 235-550# 15.5029.50. Goats (/hd): M&L Nannies 116-160; Fleshy Kids 90-80. Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60#
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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA July 18, 2012 Cows: Canners 40-62; Cutters 62.50-67; Util 68-73.50 Bulls: 74-98 Steers: Hols. 79-85 Heifers: Sel 95 Calves: 8-113 ea. Feeders: 57-111 Sheep: 34-60 Lambs: 150-175 Goats: 72-159 ea.; Kids 34130 ea. Boars: 15 Hogs: 50-57.50 Feeder Pigs: 61-73 ea. Roaster Pigs: 74-108 ea. Chickens: 1.50-12 Rabbits: 2-15 Ducks: 1.50-18 Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm. No sale July 4. Sale will be July1 @ 4 pm.
AUCTION, INC Whately, MA July 24, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 11-66; 61-75# 39-70; 76-95# 3075; 96-105# 50-70; 106# & up 65-75. Farm Calves: 80-135/cwt Feeders: 66.50-104/cwt Canners: 20-57/cwt Cutters: 58-67/cwt Utility: 68-75/cwt Sows: 22.50-38.50/cwt Boars: 19/cwt Shoats: 58-91/cwt Feeder Pigs: 40-70 ea. Lambs: 130-180/cwt Sheep: 42.50-150/cwt Goats: 30-200 ea. Rabbits: 1-15.50 ea. Poultry: 1-8 ea. Hay: 14 lots, .25-3.20/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 108-130; 60-80# 122-133; 85-100# 117-137. Sheep (all wts): 53-64. Sale every Tuesday 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. Receiving 7:30 until 10 am. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Aug 7 & 21. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 24, 2012 Rabbits: 1.50-8 Bunnies: .50-6 Hens: 1.50-4.50 Roosters: 1-8.50 Hens: 1-7 Turkins: 2-5 Peeps: .50-1.75 Chicken Family: 12 Guinea: 10 Turkeys: 7-18 Ducks: 5-7.50 Ducklings: 1-2.50 Quail: 4.50 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.451.50; L Brown 1.30; L White 1.35; M Brown 1.30; S Brown 1; Nest Run Brown .75-.90. Doves: 8 Guinea Pigs: .50 Pot Belly Pigs: 5-25 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 US 1-2: 22.5-27.5# 140152; 35-38# 142-151; 42# w/tails 140; 50-59# 126-135; 63-65# 124-138; 70-75# 125-138; 82-88# 100-121; 97-99# 99-101; 102.5-120# 81-96. US 2: 44-49# 149-158; 5859# 136; 61-63# 131-139. 2-3: 26.5# 90. As is: 30-33.3# 4-5; 63-66# 20-40; 100-115# 30-67 DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC July 23, 2012 Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 14201530# 108-110.50; Hols. Ch 2-3 1300-1630# 91-96; Sel 1-3 1240-1500# 83-89. Cows: Breakers 72-73.50; Boners 70-72.50; Lean 6070. Bulls: Grade 1 1822# 82 Feeder Holstein Steers: L 3 300-400# 92-102. Calves: Bull Calves No 1 94-118# 107-120; 80-92# 105-127; No. 2 94-120# 92112; 80-92# 95-105; No 3 80-104# 50-90; Util 70-100# 10-55; Hfrs. No. 1 86-106# 142-157; No. 2 86-102# 80120; 78-822# 72-75; nontubing 70-90# 37-57. Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 244#
58; 330-340# 40-50. Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 5468# 147-167; 70-76# 145155; Ewes Gd 1-2 128-166# 60-70. Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 3040# 77-85; 60 135; Sel 2 20# 40-45; Nannies Sel 1 120-180# 140-167; Sel 2 80-120# 85-107; Billies Sel 1 120# 172. Hay: Mixed 130-170/ton; Timothy Grass 115-200/ton; Straw: Wheat 125-180/ton Oats: 190/ton; 5/bu EarCorn: 235-240/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA July 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1466-1556# 116118.50; Ch 2-3 1148-1324# 109.50-113; 1650-1758# 104.50-111.50; Sel 1-3 1096-1424# 104-108. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1466-1610# 97-103; Ch 2-3 1374-1566# 92-97.50; Sel 1-3 11621442# 82.50-92. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1224-1346# 112114.50; Ch 2-3 1098-1260# 80.50-84.50. Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 8083.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77.50, hi dress 77.50-80, lo dress 67-70.50; Boners 80-85% lean 68-73, hi dress 73-77.50; lean 8590% lean 64.50-69.50, hi dress 69.50-72, Lo dress 57.50-61.50; Light Lean 8592% lean lo dress 46-51. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1044-1872# 90.50-95, hi dress 1024-1780# 102-107, lo dress 1022-1926# 8187.50. Steers:M&L 1 300-400# 160; M&L 2 300-500# 120135; L 3 200-300# 90-116; 300-500# 120-135; L 3 200300# 90-116; 300-500# 7088; 500-700# 72-85; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 108-112; 500-700# 124-125; M&L 3 300-500# 94-115; 500-700# 75-105. Bulls: Hols. L 3 370# 90; 976# 99. Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols. Bull No. 1 96-124# 125-145; 80-92# 85-102.50; No. 2 80122# 80-100; 80-122# 85125; No. 3 76-108# 7087.50; Util 56-104# 10-85; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 76-106# 145-150; No. 2 74-90# 70110; Hols. Beef X 72-104# 110-172.50. Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 65# 80.
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Eighty-Four Slaughter Sheep: Lambs, Ch 2-3 40-60# 130-150; 6080# 127.50-145; 80-100# 125-14. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-50# 81-92; 50-80# 115-125; Sel 2 10-20# 4042.50; 30-60# 50-67.50; Sel 3 10-30# 30-50; 30-50# 3042.50;Nannies Sel 1 50-80# 110; 80-120# 125-137.50; Sel 2 50-80# 67.50-92.50; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 230; Whethers Sel 1 100-150# 140-147.50; 150-250# 215. INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA June 21, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1246-1498# 118.50-119.25; Sel 1-2 1336# 111.50. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1226-1403# 115.50-119.25; Sel. 1-2 1056-1334# 106.50-114.50. Slaughter Cows: Prem whites 65-75% lean; Breakers 75-80% lean 88.50-93; Boners 80-85% lean 82.5087.50, hi dress 90; lean 8590% lean 75.50-78.50, lo dress 73.50-74.50 Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1066-1340# 89-96.25. Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 700-800# 125; Hfrs. M&L 1 700-800# 102.50; Bulls M&L 1 300-400# 170; 500-700# 120-127.50; 700-900# 105122.50; M&L 2 400-500# 120. Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 85-120# 180200; No. 2 80-120# 150-175; No. 3 80-120# 90-140; Util 70-120# 30-55; Beef Type 96-296# 120-170; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 84-108# 150190; Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 214-298# 6950-74; 40-45% lean 255310# 66-70; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 57.50-58.50; Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 3 20# 15-20; Nannies Sel 2 80-90# 72.50-87.50; Whethers Sel 1 120#
137.50. KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA July 21, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 210-250 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 170-340. Timothy: 1 ld, 240 Grass: 3 lds, 125-160 Stoy Stubble: 1 ld, 50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 20, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers High Ch & Pr 3-4 12851550# 111-115; Ch 2-3 1190-1600# 109-113; Sel 23 1060-1370# 103-110; Slaughter Hols. Ch 2-3 1250-1730# 98-1023.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1615# 93-98; Sel 2-3 1200-1575# 89-93; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1050-1350# 109-113.50; Ch 2-3 11001390# 106-109.50; Sel 2-3 1108-1205# 103-106. Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 76-81,, lo dress 71-71.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-79, hi dress 79-83.50, lo dress 67-73; Boners 80-85% lean 69-76, hi dress 76-80, lo dress 6469; Lean 85-90% lean 6773, hi dress 73-75, lo dress 59-67. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8502405# 95-106, hi dress 106110, very hi dress 123-127, lo dress 91-95. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 129-132; 86-92# 75; No. 2 102-118# 133-139; 94-100# 146-151; 80-92# 75-83; No. 3 100-130# 120122; 90-98# 97-120; 80-88# 73-75; 72-78# 25; Util 60110# 20-40. Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 90-135# 135-165; No. 2 80-130# 50-100; Jersey/Xbreds 65-100# 3080; non-tubing 11-30. LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA
July 24, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers lean 75-80% lean 70-75.50; Boners lean 80-85% lean 63-68.50; Lean 85-90% lean 55-61, lo dress 46-52. Holstein Bull Calves: No 1 80-130# 110-127; No. 2 80125# 90-110; No. 3 80-115# 40-70; Util 65-110# 10-50. LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA June 27, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 1295-1400# 114116;Hols. Steer Ch 2-3 1335-1600# 94.50-99; Sel 1-3 1390-1655# 88-92; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 1080-1215# 112114.50 Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 65-75; Breakers 75-80% lean 8588; Boners 80-85% lean 8287; Lean 85-90% lean 7782, lo dress 68-71.50. Bulls: YG 1 1400-2305# 9497, lo dress 86-91.50. Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 80-120# 145167; No 2 85-125# 125-140; No 3 80-120# 80-115; Util 70-110# 25-80; Hols. Hfrs. No 1 90# 240. Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 40# 180-190; 50-85# 105-115. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 200-215; 4060# 200-225; 60-80# 195207.50; 100-120# 150. Goats: Kids Sel 1 60-80# 85-90; Sel 2 40-60# 7087.50; Sel 3 20-40# 45; Nannies Sel 2 80-130# 110; Sel 3 80-130# 95-115; Billies Sel 1 150-250# 192.50-195; Sel 2 100-150# 134. MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1205-1460# 113-115; Ch 2-3 1020-1515# 105110; Sel 1-3 1090-1495# 97.50-102. Slaughter Holstein Steers:
Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1695# 99.50-107; Ch 2-3 11251670# 90-94; Sel 1-3 11801340# 79-84. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1155-1280# 111-114; Ch 2-3 1220-1440# 110111. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-78; Boners 80-85% lean 68.50-76, lo dress 60-65.50; Lean 8590% lean 62-67.50, lo dress 54-61, very lo dress 50.5058; Light Lean 85-92 % lean very lo dress 40.50-48.50. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1180-1625# 95.50-99; lo dress 1080-1370# 82-88. Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 130; M&L 2 300-500# 112132; 500-700# 115. Holstein Steers: L 3 500700# 76-85. Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 130; M&L 2 300-500# 87-97; 500-700# 65-82. Bulls: M&L 2 300-500# 120-125. Holstein Bulls Calves: No. 1 80-120# 120-145; No. 2 80-120# 95-125; No. 3 75115# 60-100; Util 65-95# 2565. Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-110# 120-122; No. 2 70-95# 70-105. Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 235-270# 62-66.50; 4550% lean 235-315# 5964.75. Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 3449; 500-700# 40-41. Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2030# 23-36; 30-40# 36-46. Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 117135; 60-80# 117-135; 80120# 110-120. Ewes: Util 1-3 120-160# 2555. Kids: Sel 1 10-20# 47-65; 20-40# 107-132; 40-60# 120-157; Sel 2 10-20# 2047; 20-40# 65-77; Sel 3 2040# 40-65. Nannies: Sel 1 80-120# 120-125; Sel 2 80-130# 8592. MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 23, 2012 Steers: Ch 105-110; Gd. 100-105. Heifers: Ch 105-109; Gd 98-103. Cows: Util & Comm. 70-77; Canner/lo Cutter 70 & dn. Bullocks: Gd & Ch 88-92. Bulls: YG 1 85-90 Cattle: Steers 85-100; Bulls 80-90; Hfrs. 75-90. Calves: Ch 110-125; Gd 80110; Std 15-70; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-100. Hols. Hfrs 90-130# 100-140. Hogs: US 1-2 66-68; US 13 62-65; Sows US 1-3 6265; Feeder US No. 1-3 3050.
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Sheep: Lambs Ch 130140; Gd 120-130; SI Ewes 40-80 Goats: 30-155. MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 23, 2012 Alfalfa: 235 Timothy: 105 Mixed Hay: 135-170 Round Bales: 110-140 Straw: 120-160 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm. MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 23, 2012 Roosters: 1.50-5 Hens: .25-3.50 Bantys: .10-1.50 Pigeons: .75-3 Ducks: 4-7 Turkeys: 8 Bunnies: 1-3.50 Rabbits: 8-12 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm. NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 23, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74-76, hi dress 77-78.50, lo dress 71-73; Boners 80-85% lean 71.5074, lo dress 68-71; Lean 8590% lean 66-71, hi dress 72-74.50, lo dress 58-65. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8701830# 94-102, hi dress 104109, very hi dress 116-121, lo dress 88-93. Calves: No. 1 90-125# 100130; No. 2 95-120# 80-100; 80-90# 70-80; No. 3 90-120# 60-80; 65-90# 40-65; Util 75105# 35-45; 60-75# 11-25. Holstein Heifers: No. 1 few 80-95# 165-180; No. 2 70100# 100-150; non-tubong 60-80# 12-30.
NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 23, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: NonTraditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 167187; 60-80# 150-178; fancy 195; 80-90# 140-158; 90110# 126-146; 110-130# 142-150;fancy 178; Wooled
NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .60-.70 higher, wheat sold mostly .60 higher, barley sold .15-.20 higher, Oats sold steady to .10 higher & Soybeans sold .70-.75 higher. EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton. Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.01-9.10 Avg 8.96, Contracts 7.89-8; Wheat No. 2 Range 9.239.63, Avg 9.43, Contracts 7.80-7.83; Barley No. 3 45.25, Avg 4.92, Contracts 5.25; Oats No 2 Range 4.30-4.50, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No. 2 16.88-17.18, avg 17.04, Contracts 16.0516.20; Ear Corn range 220. Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.50-9.17, Avg 8.71; Wheat No. 2 9.35; Barley No. 3 Range 5.25-5.50, Avg. 5.37; Oats No. 2 44.50, Avg 4.25; Soybeans No. 2 Range 14.50-17.68, Avg 15.08; EarCorn Range 220. South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.90-9.14, Avg 8.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 79.25, Avg 8.01; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.50, Avg 4.61; Oats No. 2 Range 3.255.50, Avg 3.96; Soybeans No. 2 Range 15.70-16.92, Avg 16.38; EarCorn 198200, Avg 199. Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 8.75-9.06, Avg 8.91; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.60-9.50, Avg 8.61; Oats
No. 2 Range 3.95-4.05, Avg 4; Soybeans No. 2 Range 16.30-17.20, Avg 16.66. Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.509.17, Avg 8.86, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 8.12; Wheat No. 2 Range 7-9.63, Avg 8.69, Month Ago 6.53, Year Ago 6.37; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.50, Avg 4.85, Month Ago 4.97, Year Ago 4.70; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.30, Avg 4.10, Month Ago 4.33, Year Ago 4; Soybeans No. 2 Range 14.5017.68, Avg 16.07, Month Ago 13.63, Year Ago 13.90; EarCorn Range 190-205; Avg 209.50, Month Ago 198, Year Ago 217.60. Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8-8.70, Avg 8.26; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.96; Oats No. 2 3-5.35, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 16.84. PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 20, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 114-119.50; Ch 1-3 109-114; Sel 1-2 103-118. Slaughter Hols. Steers: Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 98-104; Ch 2-3 93-98; Sel 1-2 87-93. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 109-115; Ch 1-3 104109; Sel 1-2 95.50-103. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-79; Boners 80-85% lean 67-75; Lean 85-90% lean 62-71.50. Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 108-110; Avg dress 94-104; lo dress 83-91. Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 172-175; 500-700# 137-155; M&L 2 300-500# 137-150; 500-700# 97-112. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 125-155; 500700# 121-152; M&L 2 300500# 112-140; 500-700#
100-135. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-145; 500-700# 125-145; M&L 2 300-500# 122-132; 500-700# 130135. Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-65. Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 90-132; No. 2 80-120# 75-110, few late sales to 151; No. 3 80-120# 60-110; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84105# 135-220; No. 2 80105# 65-130. Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 6871.50; 45-49% lean 250300# 59-67. Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4044; 500-700# 47-49. Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-30# 180; 30-40# 110; 40-50# 130-140; 5060#130-140; 60-70# 100130; US 2 20-25# 220-230; 25-35# 160-180; 35-50# 140-160. Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 168188; 60-80# 156-176; 80110# 130-162; Ch 1-3 4060# 150-158; 60-80# 144158; 80-110# 122-136; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 8090; 160-200# 82-100; Util 12 120-160# 70-82. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 122-162; 60-80# 148-166; 80-100# 160-186; Sel 2 40-60# 100-132; 6080# 124-155; Sel 3 20-40# 30-68; 40-60# 66-108; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 140-150; 130-180# 152-172; Sel 2 80130# 120-140; Sel 3 50-80# 76-92; 80-130# 96-110; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 185204; 150-250# 230-250; Wethers Sel 1 70-100# 190210. PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm
and/ton. Compared to last week hay sold mostly steady. Alfalfa 275-325; Mixed Hay 220-325; Timothy 145-200; Straw 80-160; Mulch 65-75. Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 38 lds, 185 Straw; Alfalfa 240-300; Mixed Hay 220-360; Timothy 210-300; Grass 130-240; Straw 80-230. Diffenbach Auct, July 09, 53 lds Hay, 18 lds Straw. Alfalfa 270-300; Mixed Hay 220-360; Timothy 225-240; Grass 140-240 Straw 80230. Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 13, 18 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 250; Mixed Hay 255-290; Timothy 300; Grass Hay 145-185; Straw 122-162. Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 12, 17 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa N/A; Mixed Hay 260-300; Timothy N/A; Grass 130-185; Straw 165-195. Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: July 18, Alfalfa 175295; Mixed Hay 165-370; Timothy 205-225; Grass 165-225; Straw 140-155. Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 36 Loads Hay, 11 Straw. Alfalfa 210-250; Mixed Hay 75-340; Timothy 115-130; Grass 100-200; Straw 120200. Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 16, 6 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Mixed Hay 110-255; Straw 175-200. Greencastle Livestock: July 12 & 16, 7 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed 110-132.50; Timothy 115-125; Straw 45. Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 21, 13 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 210-250; Mixed Hay 170-340; Timothy 240; Grass Hay 155-200; Straw 125-160.
Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 17, 10 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Mixed 75-130; Timothy 115-160; Grass 100120; Straw 120-155. Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: No report. New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 13, 9 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Timothy 150-175; Grass 100-175; Straw 185-200. VINTAGE SALES STABLES July 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1212-1570# 111-116; full/YG-5 106-110.50; 16001660# 106-111.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1555# 106.50-112; Sel 2-3 1155-144# 101-107. Slaughter Cows: Prem White 75-80% lean 75-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 7075, lo dress 65-69; Boners 80-85% lean 70-76, lo dress 65-68; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70, lo dress 55.50-62. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-110# 100-122; No. 2 80105# 80-95; No. 3 70-105# 60-75; Util 60-100# 20-55. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Aug. 10. WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 19, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 lds, 205-375 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 160-300 Grass: 3 lds, 150-220 Straw: 3 lds, 130-180 Ear Corn: 1 ld, 225 Oats: 1 ld, 5/bu. Rye: 1 ld, 13/bu. Round Bales, Straw: 35/bale. Round Bales, Brome Grass: 1 ld, 160/ton. Mixed Wrapped: 1 ld, 45/bale. WOLGEMUTH AUCTION No report
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NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2012 Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2530# 140-150; 30-40# 120135; 40-60# 120-125; US 2 20-25# 160-180; 25-30# 120-150; 30-40# 100-130; 40-60# 70-85. * Next Feeder Pig Sale Aug. 1.
& Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 140175; 60-80# 136-178; 8090# 124-162; 90-110# 108128; 110-130# 102-128; 130-150# 116-124. Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 53-92; 160200# 50-82; 200-300# 7086; Util 1-2 Thin Flesh 120160# 50; 160-200# 50; 200300# 46-48. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 118-148 60-80# 134-162; 80-90# 146-168; 90-110# 160-186; Sel 2 4038; Sel 3 20-40# 36-56; 4060# 58-88; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 126-142; 130180# 140-158 Sel 2 80-130# 98-112; Sel 3 50-80# 58; 80130# 96-110; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 167-188; 150-250# 220-240; Wethers Sel 1 70-100# 176-188.
NCGA statement on the drought and the Renewable Fuel Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to media coverage and Capitol briefings on the drought, food prices and the Renewable Fuel Standard. “This is a time when farmers and ranchers are suffering the nation’s worst drought in years,
covering nearly twothirds of our country’s land mass. Like any crisis, it has led to numerous inaccuracies and exaggerations, especially when it comes to the impact on food supply and retail food prices. “Yesterday at the White House, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack noted that farmers only receive a fraction — about 14
cents — of every dollar spent on food at the grocery store. Look at corn, for example, which even at its current price is an inexpensive food ingredient. The corn in a box of Corn Flakes only costs about a dime, and there’s just over a quarter’s worth of corn in a pound of beef. “When it comes to the Renewable Fuel Stan-
dard for ethanol and other biofuels, now is not the time for changes. It’s working. The RFS is revitalizing rural America, reducing our dependence on foreign fuel and reducing the cost of gasoline. Making changes to the RFS now would only ensure that consumers suffer due to significantly higher fuel prices.
“And while it is true that our corn crop is suffering, it’s still in the field. We won’t know the actual size of the 2012 corn crop until months from now. In the meantime, the market is working. All corn users are responding to market signals. Ethanol production and exports are down. In addition, there is currently an ethanol
surplus in the United States that will further reduce demand on the 2012 corn crop. “Given the challenges of the drought and suffering of all farmers, now more than ever, U.S. agriculture needs to pull together. NCGA will continue to help lead the way in trying to unite, rather than divide, American agriculture.”
Nominations now being accepted for bull testing program FURNACE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Livestock Evaluation Center is now accepting nominations for the 2012-2013 performance bull-testing program. This program is for beef bulls born between Jan. 1 to April 15. Bulls may be registered purebred or be crossbred from two registered parents. The program measures weight gain, feed efficiency, muscle development and fat deposition over a 112-day testing period. At the conclusion of the 112-day growth trial, the bulls will be scanned ultrasonically to determine fat thickness, loin-eye area and intramuscular fat (marbling).
The bulls will be given a complete breeding soundness exam and receive a full set of calculated performance traits. Approximately 75 percent of the bulls consigned to the test will be sold at the 2013 Pennsylvania Performance Tested Bull Sale on March 29. The sale order will be based upon an index derived from test results. Beef producers are encouraged to nominate their best bulls to the program. Bulls tested and sold at the facility are considered herd improvers and will help to increase farm profitability through genetic enhancement.
LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS Friday, August 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 AM 2456 Route 14 Penn Yan, NY 14527
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 474 Acres Total - Vacant Land Of All Types: 474 Acres Offered In 23 Parcels Ranging From 7 To 75 Acres; Lots Of Buildings - FANCY Beef & Horse Farm / Ranch; Lots Of Road Frontage, Some Tillable, Some Wooded; All Surveyed, Some Parcels With Homes, Farm Buildings & Horse Arena; All Buildings In Wonderful Condition! All Oil & Gas Rights Convey With The Property! Parcels Will Be Offered Singularly, In Combination Or In It's Entirety, Whichever Is Greater; Brochures Available @ Property Or On Our Websites @ www.ucpalmerrealestate.com Or www.manasseauctions.com.
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Association. For more information about Pennsylvania’s performance testing programs and sales, contact Greg Hubbard at 814-238-2527, or ghubbard@pa.gov. For more information or specific rules on the programs conducted at the Livestock Evaluation Center, visit the center’s website at www.livestockevaluationcenter.com.
18 mi. south of Geneva, 18 mi. north of Watkins Glen right along Route 14
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The center will also accept a limited number of heifers, space permitting, for the Pennsylvania Heifer Development Program. Producers can nominate heifers for this growth and breeding management program. The testing programs and sale are conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s
High Hill Farm Complete Dispersal RESCHEDULED D Tuesday,, Julyy 31,, 2012 2 • 11 1 AM M • Sharon n Springs,, NY May RHA: 24,498 3.3 816 3.0 723 • SCC 140,000 • BAA 108.7%
110 Head Will Sell, Including 5 Service Age Bulls! A tremendous young herd that is trained for both freestalls and tiestalls. Terms: cash or check on sale day! Tested for immediate interstate shipment! Inoculated against shipping fever! Directions: From the NYS Thruway (I-90) exit at Canajoharie, take Rt. 10 South to Sharon Springs. Turn left on Rt. 20 and follow for 2 miles and turn left on Gilberts Corners Road. Follow for two miles and farm is on the right. From I-88 use the Cobleskill exit and follow Rt. 145 North to Rt. 20. At the end of Rt. 145, cross Rt. 20 onto Argusville Sale Managed By/Catalogs Road. Follow 2 miles to a sharp curve and go straight on Sharon Hill Road, farm is 2 miles on the left. GPS Address: 555 Gilberts Corners Road, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 See the complete catalog online at ww.cattlexchange.com!
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Herd Owner 4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 Greg & Tonja Law & Family Charles & Fran Rosner, Jerry & Sally Law Phone: 607-746-2226 • Fax: 607-746-2911 555 Gilberts Corners Road E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com Sharon Springs, NY 13459 Website: www.cattlexchange.com 518-231-1259 (Greg's Cell)
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1: STAR-DALE FARMS from OHIO. Due to extreme draught of crops they decided to sell complete dairy. Dairy consists of 80-90 mature cows. 50 are Holstein and 35 are cross bred and are black. Cows are not pushed and are averaging 55# milk, 220 somatic cell, good feet, and are bred for year around, cows are bred to high quality service bulls. Majority of cows first & second lactation.* 2: (8) 200-400# heifers from Moses Fisher 3: Group of fresh and springing heifers from local farm. 4: Few open heifers from north farm. 5: 2 fresh registered heifers from one farm. 6: Plus lots more heifers and cows until auction date. *Auctioneer Note: This was a 120 cow dairy and they’re going to beef the bottom 30% so the cows will be great cows, last auction we marked 160 head with the top at $1,950, lots of demand for fresh or close up heifers.
Terms: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for.
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UPCOMING AUCTIONS SEPT 7: LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS, selling reg. and grade dairy cattle, Penn Yan, NY OCT 5: LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS, selling reg. and grade dairy cattle, Penn Yan, NY OCT 26: Selling complete dairy of 175 mature cattle for Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim, PA NOV 2: LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS, selling reg. and grade dairy cattle, Penn Yan, NY NOV 9: Selling complete line of late model eq. for Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. (Save the date, late model eq. you don't find at absolute public auction.) Ray was very successful and equip. is in great shape with most only few years old.
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Center to host Dairy Financial Risk Management Conference HARRISBURG, PA — The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the Dairy 20/20 Financial and Risk Management Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Central Penn Business Conference, located at 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA, just outside of Harrisburg. The event is being held to provide dairy lenders and financial consultants with a “Vision for Our Future” in the dairy industry. “Dairy farm families in Pennsylvania and across the globe are faced with increased milk price volatility and escalating feed and other costs,” said Alan Zepp, risk management program coordinator for the center. “However, with new product availability and increased dairy processing infrastructure, the Northeast holds tremendous opportunity for these farm families to thrive and grow. This conference will offer a vision of what we can expect to see influencing economics on the dairy farm, both in the short term and into the next 10 to 15 years.” Program details are still being developed. Two of
FEEDER CATTLE SALE Friday, August 3 • 6 PM 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
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the key speakers will be: • Gary Siporski, dairy development manager for Vita Plus. Siporski spend 17 years with Citizens State Bank of Loyal and worked his way up to president and CEO. In 2008, he transitioned to his current role at Vita Plus and continues to serve on the CSB board of directors. In addition, he served on the advisory committee on agriculture and industry for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is also an advisor for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and a regular contributor to Hoard’s Dairyman and other agricultural publications. • Mark Binversie, president of Investors Community Bank, the second largest agribusiness lender in Wisconsin, after M&I Bank. Total assets for Investors are pushing $500 million, and it was named the 2007 Business of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County. Investors has been called the “Entrepreneurs’ Bank,” well known for finding creative ways to help each of their agribusiness clients. Binversie is one of the four cofounders of the bank.
The cost to register for the Dairy 20/20 Financial and Risk Management Conference will be $50 per person. Registration information, along with more program details, will be available in August. For more information, contact the Center for Dairy Excellence at 717-346-0849 or visit the center’s website at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org.
Getting a head start Peewees get to show and learn JAMESTOWN, NY — Youngsters too young to enter and show their own animals at the fair, have the fun opportunity to show a hog at the fair. This
PeeWee event has become a highlight of the Chautauqua County Fair’s Open Class Hog Show. Each participant receives a special ribbon and medallion for their showmanship efforts.
Liam Jones showing his sister’s (Maggie Jones) hog, with her following close behind giving some helpful hints. Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE
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2012 Pennsylvania Breeder’s Angus Show, July 7, Huntingdon, PA
Grand Champion Female — Champion Hill Georgina 7965 won grand champion female. William Bowers III, Somerset, PA, owns the April 2011 daughter of S A V Brave 8320. She first claimed junior champion.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull — B C A Flawless 119 won reserve grand champion bull. Hannah Grim,Thomasville, PA, owns the February 2011 son of TC Aberdeen 759.
Reserve Grand Champion Female — B C A Scaara Eagle Eye 155 won reserve grand champion female. Beaver Creek Angus, Thomasville, PA, owns the March 2011 daughter of BC Eagle Eye 110-7. She first won reserve junior champion.
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — CMS Special Design 0114 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Caleb Schmuck, Rockwood, PA, owns the May 2010 daughter of W C C Special Design L309. An April 2012 heifer calf sired by S A V Bismark 5682 is at side.
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — UHA Dream Catcher 722 018 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the January 2008 daughter of Sitz Traveler 8180. A January 2012 bull calf sired by S A V Brilliance 8077 completes the winning pair.
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Grand Champion Bull — Just Enuff New Edition Edgar won grand champion bull at the 2012 Pennsylvania Breeder’s Angus Show, July 7 in Huntingdon, PA. Clover Lane Farms, Perth, ON, Canada; Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA; and Cedarview Angus, Pakenham, ON, Canada, own the January 2010 son of Duff New Edition 6108. Ryan Mattocks, Meadville, PA, evaluated the 89 entries. Photo by Will Mayfield, American Angus Association
2012 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder’s Junior Show, July 7, Huntingdon, PA
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Steer — Sweetwater Blkhawk Toby 868Y won grand champion bred-and-owned steer at the 2012 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder's Junior Show, July 5-7 in Huntingdon, PA. Adrianna Spangler, Boswell, PA, owns the May 2011 son of S A V Pioneer 7301. Owen Weikert, Gettysburg, PA, evaluated the 86 entries. Photo by Will Mayfield, American Angus Association
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female — B C A Scaara Lil Fuzz H13 won grand champion bred-andowned female. Hannah Grim, Thomasville, PA, owns the February 2011 daughter of BC Eagle Eye 110-7. She earlier won junior champion.
Reserve Grand Champion Steer — B C A Free Spirit 14 won reserve grand champion steer. Jeremy Bentzel, East Berlin, PA, owns the April 2011 son of S A V Free Spirit 8164.
Reserve Grand Champion Female — Freys KJF Delia T26-W41 won reserve grand champion female. Matthew Antonio, Hydes, MD, owns the February 2011 daughter of Check Mate. She earlier claimed reserve junior champion.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull — U H A Detonator 012 won reserve grand champion bull. Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the January 2012 son of S A V Brilliance 8077.
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — U H A Dior’s Dream 722 040 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the April 2010 daughter of C J Prestige 25T. A February 2012 bull calf sired by EXAR Spartan 6225 is at side.
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Grand Champion Steer — Gambles Lookout 2631 won grand champion steer. Madison Weaver, Coatesville, PA, owns the February 2011 son of B C Lookout 7024.
Grand Champion Female — Champion Hill Georgina 7965 won grand champion female. William Bowers III, Somerset, PA, owns the April 2011 daughter of S A V Brave 8320. She first won junior champion.
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — UHA Dream Catcher 722 018 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the January 2008 daughter of Sitz Traveler 8180. A January 2012 son of S A V Brilliance 8077 completes the winning duo.
Nicole Hood awarded first Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Dairy Science Scholarship
2012 Dairy Science Scholarship winner Nicole Hood.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program has awarded Nicole Hood the 2012 Dairy Science Scholarship. The new $1,500 scholarship is funded by Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers through their dairy checkoff and was offered to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the dairy science program at Delaware Valley College. Criteria included academic achievement, experience in the dairy industry and/or prefer-
ence to marketing dairy foods as part of the student’s undergraduate work. Hood is a junior enrolled in the Department of Dairy Science at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown. Selected from an array of qualified peers, Hood stood out for her outstanding academic performance and her many years of experience in agriculture. Hood is active in several dairy and agricultural organizations, including the Dairy Science Club and Collegiate Future Farmers of America. She is the reigning National Brown Swiss Youth Ambassador, as well as the Maryland Brown Swiss Miss. After graduation, she would like to work with registered dairy cattle through a breed association. “Receiving this scholarship is quite an accomplishment for me,” Hood said. “I have just finished my 2011-2012 reign as the National Brown Swiss Youth Am-
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NMPF statement on House child labor legislation vote On July 25, Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF, released the following statement: “We are heartened by the vote in the House of Representatives yesterday to pass the Preserving America’s Family Farms Act. This legislation, sponsored by Representative Tom Latham (R-IA), and cosponsored by more than 90 other members, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing or enforcing such regulations in the future. This includes any effort, similar to what was made this year, to change the definition of the ‘parental exemption,’ change the student learner exemption, and significantly redefine what practices would be acceptable for youth under the age of 16 in which to participate.
“Even though the Department of Labor earlier this year withdrew its contentious proposed rule restricting the work that children could do on farms, NMPF remains concerned that the issue could surface again at some point in the future. “Although the Obama Administration has said it won’t go down this path again, we want to be certain that subsequent administrations don’t attempt something similar, which is why this bill is needed. We continue to encourage the Labor Department to work with rural stakeholders to develop education programs to reduce accidents to young workers and promote safer agricultural working practices.”
bassador and in the fall I will be a junior at Delaware Valley College. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in promoting the dairy industry.” “We are pleased to award this scholarship to such a well-deserving student,” said Tom Croner, chairman of the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program board of directors. “We look forward to Nicole using this
investment to help further her career in the dairy industry.” Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program are the local planning and management organizations funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. They work closely with Dairy Management Inc.™ and are responsible for increasing demand for U.S.-produced dairy products on
behalf of Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers. For more
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American Maple Museum intern Anna Garrison is making a difference “Growing up I had experience tapping and making maple sugar through a close family friend,” explains Anna Garrison, a summer intern at The American Maple Museum in Croghan, NY. “So when my sister found the Pratt-Northam position on line, we both knew it was a perfect fit for me.” Though it wasn’t quite as simple as fate and magic wands. “I had to apply — of course,” she adds. “Then about four or five members of the Museum board interviewed me. It was intimidating because it was an interview, but it wasn’t bad.
They talked to me, then told me I could leave and they’d give me a call later. But I went out to my truck and they called me back and accepted me on the spot!” Her student record and previous job history as a lifeguard and tutor stood her in good stead. The people skills and conscientious attention to detail were prime requirements for The American Maple Museum. “Anna is exactly what we need in an intern,” says Don Moser, Museum president and art teacher at Beaver River Central School. “I knew her from school. She was
one of my more memorable students — creative, talented, questioning. Intelligent and a hard worker. I had no doubt we’d be fortunate to have her on our team.” Amid the flurry of graduation day, grad parties, and college ex-
mer, Anna’s done the whole lot, from mowing the lawn and staining the Museum’s newly installed handicapped-access ramp to selling maple sugar and souvenirs in the Gift Shop. The first face that visitors see on entering the Museum, Anna’s
Anna tackles an administrative museum project.
Anna serving Maple Cotton Candy and chatting with Museum Visitors at the Annual Ice Cream Social.
Anna Garrison, a summer intern at The American Maple Museum, is staining the new handicapped-access ramp at the museum. Photos courtesy the American Maple Museum
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pectations, Anna plunged into work at the Museum, where summer activities were already in full swing. “I was a little nervous on the first day,” she admits. “Suddenly I’m out of school and working for my art teacher in a new, different place. I didn’t want to disappoint him and I wasn’t exactly sure what I’d be doing at the Maple Museum.” What would she be doing? A little bit of everything. Day-to-Day operation falls to a Site Administrator and the Pratt-Northam intern. Halfway into the sum-
warmth shines through as she collects admissions and directs them to the Welcome Lounge for a short introductory film about the why’s and how-to’s of making syrup. As soon as they are settled, she dashes down a flight of stairs, then back again and up to the third floor to make sure all lights are on and exhibit rooms open. The Museum is currently engaged in a Capital Campaign to install an elevator to make the renovated 1916 schoolhouse accessible to all, but in the meantime, Anna’s high-school track
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a career in art, right? “No.” Anna considers the question that even her father has voiced. “I thought about it, but decided I don’t want to be dependent on my art for my income. I want the freedom to enjoy it, experiment, and even sell my work — but not have to pay the rent with it.” Far-sighted for her 18 years, she has long since defined her career path. In the fall, she’s off to Utica, intent on earning her degree through a joint program of the SUNY Institute of Technology and St. Elizabeth’s College of Nursing. “I probably have an affinity for the medical field because of the sports injuries that go along with track,” she only half jokes. “I’ve had my share of downtime, when it’s been just me and the cat and bed rest, so I know what it feels like to be laid up. It may sound cheesy, but I want to be able to help others.” And the Pratt-Northam internship offers good life experience in customer service and administration. “Her current project involves tracking and updating bios of inductees to our Maple Hall of Fame,” says site administrator Maureen Martin. “It’s tedious work; Anna’s fact-checking and sorting out discrepancies. She takes it seriously and I trust her judgment. This is information that will be used in long-term programs.” And long-term for
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experience is a big plus. “I’ve run since middle school,” she says. “I like it when I’m running, but it’s rough on the body. It’s not something I can keep on doing forever.” All the same, her sophomore year of high school, she was section 3 C2 Champ for pentathlon. A Renaissance woman, Anna has multiple talents and interests. “She is a true artist,” says Moser, who mentored her through high school art classes and activities. “Disciplined and dedicated. She put in hours and hours of work on art projects. Not just in or for class, but on her own time. For herself. She has a strong sense of what she’s doing, what her intent is, and how she plans to go about it. Her portraits are her strength… I’d say, her passion. It’s a difficult form and she’s good at it.” So she plans to pursue
Deidre Mihalik awarded first Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Dairy Science Scholarship PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program has awarded Deidre Mihalik the 2012 Food Marketing Scholarship. The new $1,500 scholarship is funded by Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers through their dairy checkoff and was offered to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the food marketing program at Saint Joseph’s University. Criteria included academic achievement, experience in the dairy industry and/or prefer-
ence to marketing dairy foods as part of the student’s undergraduate work. Mihalik is a junior enrolled in the Department of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Selected from an array of qualified peers, Mihalik stood out for her outstanding academic performance and her agriculture related work experience. In addition to her academics, Mihalik worked at Kreider Farms as a sales and
marketing intern and at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a the Bureau of Markets intern. She is currently employed at the Center for Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University, promoting educational study tours and researching local companies in all aspects of the food industry. After graduation, Mihalik wants to work with low income neighborhoods to research the impact of fresh food availability, such as dairy.
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The AJCC Research Foundation has issued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2013 addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers. Current priorities for research funding are: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting management of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; • Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value and increasing consumer acceptance of Jer-
sey-derived products through enhanced product quality and branding. Application deadline is Dec. 1. The Research Advisory Committee of the American Jersey Cattle Association will evaluate the proposals, then forward its recommendations to the AJCA Board of Directors, which will award funds at its meeting in March 2013. Submissions are evaluated for (a) merit (e.g., potential to advance practical knowledge, creative approach to the problem); (b) competence (i.e., high probability of successful completion within the proposed time frame); and (c) relevance (e.g., problem derived from one of the areas of research priority). Since 1988, the Foundation has awarded approximately $878,500 in seed money for selected projects. Detailed information about the Competitive Grants Program can be found on the web site (www.usjersey.com/programs/researchprogram.html) or requested from Cari W. Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Programs Development, at 614-322-4453.
C15 from C15 Anna? “I hope I can come back next year,” she says, “so I can be involved in the follow up. After that? I expect to have nursing school practicums and commitments.” In the meantime, there are museum special events, long walks with her sister, emails to and from the mystery girl who will be her roommate in the fall, and quality time with her cat Jeb before leaving for college.” “I’m excited,” she says. “I’ve had my future mapped out for a long time, and now it’s here!” Located in Croghan, NY, in the heart of New York State’s largest maple syrup production region, the American Maple Museum is open in July, Au-
gust, and early September from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Street address is 9756 State Route 812. A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, the American Maple Museum is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and recognized by the North American Maple Syrup Council and the International Maple Syrup Council. Contributions are tax-deductible, and volunteers are encouraged to get on board. For further information, call 315-346-1107. The Pratt-Northam Foundation was established to benefit the people of the Black River Valley by providing financial support to not-for -profit organizations.
“Thank you for the honor of receiving the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program scholarship,” said Deidre Mihalik, 2012 Food Marketing Scholarship winner. “I greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue my education with this award.” “We are pleased to award this scholarship to such a well-deserv-
ing student,” said Tom Croner, chairman of the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program board of directors. “We hope Deidre will continue to pursue her knowledge of the dairy industry and use it in her career work.” Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program are the lo-
cal planning and management organizations funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. They work closely with Dairy Management Inc.™ and are responsible for increasing demand for U.S.-produced dairy products on behalf of Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers. For more information, visit www.dairyspot.com.
NYS SEIZED & REPO VEHICLE AUCTION Plus: Tractors, Grounds Equipment, Lawn Tractors, Quality Auto Shop Equipment, Office Equipment, Woodworking Tools, Scaffolding, Lawn Furniture & Tools
At Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St. (Rt. 26S), Whitney Point, NY
Saturday
August 4, 2012
9:30 AM
Auction To Be Held @ Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St, Whitney Point, NY 13862. From I-81 Take Exit 8; From Northbound: Take Right Off Exit, Go 100 Yards To Henry St.; From Southbound: Take Left Off Exit, Go 1 Mile To Route 26 South, Go 1/2 Mile To Henry St.; Watch For Auction Arrows. (75) NYS Seized / Local Finance Co. Repo Vehicles Of All Types (75) - Selling @ 11:30 AM NYS Seized Vehicles: '04 Nissan Pathfinder SUV 4wd; '04 Subaru Outback, AWD; '03 Chevy Impala; '03 Toyota Camry; '02 VW Jetta Wagon; '04 Chevy Suburban 4wd; '01 Chrysler Town & Country Van; '99 Toyota Corolla; (2) '98 Toyota Camry's; '99 Mazda Protégé; '96 Honda Civic 2Dr; '01 Buick Lesabre; '98 Ford Ranger, Ext Cab; '99 Mazda B2300 Pickup, Ext. Cab; '99 Chevy K1500, 4wd, Ext. Cab; '95 Cadillac Eldorado, 2DSN, Pearl White; '99 Pontiac Grand AM; '95 Chevy Blazer; '00 Chevy 2500 Service Body Truck; '98 Chevy Pickup / Tow Truck; Note: NYS Seized Vehicles Subject To Prior Redemption & NYS Approval; Local Finance Co. Repo's: Cars: '02 Olds Alero; '01 Mercury Sable; '02 Chevy Cavalier; '01 Ford Taurus; '01 Chevy Impala; '01 Pontiac Grand AM; '00 Chevy Malibu; Many Others Coming!!; SUV's: '02 Chevy Blazer; (3) '01 Ford Explorers; '00 Chevy Blazer; '99 Chevy Blazer; Many Others Coming!!; Vans: (2) '02 Olds Silhouette; '01 & '99 Dodge Caravans; Many Other Repo's Coming!!; Additional Consigned Vehicles: '03 Audi A6, 4DSN, AWD, Loaded; '10 Chevy Malibu 4DSN; '04 Buick Ranier SUV, AWD, Leather, Sun Roof, V8, Real Nice!; '04 & '00 Dodge Intrepid's; '99 Ford Taurus Wagon; '00 Jeep Grand Cherokee; '00 Chevy Malibu; '96 Chevy Blazer; '03 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab; '96 Dodge Stratus; Many Others!!; Classic / Collector Car: 1975 Chrysler New Yorker, 4DSN, Auto, 440 V8, Real Nice!; 5th Wheel Camper Trailer: '00 Jayco 24' Camping Trailer, 5th wheel, Slide Out, Super Clean!!; Rollback: 1984 Chevy 1-Ton w/ Holmes Alum. Rollback Body, Needs Frontend Body To Be Completed; Special From The Town Of Chenango: '02 Ford Crown Victoria, 4DSN, 40k Original Miles!, Real Nice!!; Plus Tractors, Grounds Equipment, Lawn & Garden Equipment (Selling @ Approx. 1 PM) Including: Tractors: JD 1050 Compact, 4wd w/ Loader; Bush Hog 5' Rotary Mower; Commercial Grounds Mower: JD 1600 WAM, Turbo Wing Mower, 4wd, Diesel, 10' Cut, 1500 Hrs., Nice Unit!!; (20) Lawn & Garden Tractors: JD's: 425 w/ 54" Deck; 757 Zero-Turn, 54" Deck w/ Bagger; 737 Zero-Turn, 54" Deck w/ Bagger, Bad Motor; 245 w/ Bagger; LT120, 48" Deck; (2) L120's w/ 48" Decks, 1 Has Blower; LA110; GT235 w/ 48" Deck; GT 225; F930, Gas, No Deck; JD 110-Collector, No Deck; Craftsman YTS4000; Cub LT1046; Others Coming!!; 24' Van / Storage Body; Camper, Boat & Personal Watercraft: '00 Jayco 24' Camper, 5th Wheel; Glastron 18' Boat, I/O w/ Trailer; Yamaha PWC w/ Trailer; Trailers: Cross Country's: 18' Car Hauler, T/A; 16' T/A w/ Gate; Landscape w/ Gate; Locke 18' T/A, Gooseneck, Real Nice; (2) T/A And S/A Utility Trailers; Commercial Truck: '06 IH CF600 Cabover, Diesel, Auto w/ 16' Van Body, Nice!; Plus: Lg. Group Of Quality Auto Shop Tools & Equipment (Selling @ 10:00 AM) Coats Rim-Clamp Tire Machine, Will Do Up To 24's, Real Nice!; Snap-On Tire Balancer; (3) Large Snap-On Rolling Tool Boxes, Tops & Bottoms, Nice; Snap-On Solus Hand Held Engine Scanner, Updated To Current; Miller Mig Welder; Cherry Picker; Lots Of Quality Snap-On Tools Of All Types!!; Portable Car Lift, Elec.-Hyd.; Office Equip; Some Toys; Etc.; Etc.; Very Nice Items; Rollback: 1984 Chevy 1-Ton w/ Holmes Alum. Rollback Body, Needs Frontend Body To Be Completed; Group Of Quality Office Equipment, Desks, Chairs From A Local Bank, REAL NICE ITEMS!! Also- Woodworking Equipment - Jointer; 12" Planer; Radial Arm Saw; Etc.; (2) Mobile Bakers Scaffold, Battery Operated; Group Of Scaffold; (4) Sections Pallet Racking; Wooden Lawn Furniture; Picnic Tables; Some Antique Furniture; (2) Play Sumo -Suits w/ Accessories-Neat!; JD Pedal Tractor; Reach -In Sand Blaster; (3) Lg. Rolling Toolboxes; Shop Air Comp.; (25) Scale Model Cars NIB; Etc.; Etc!!; Tools & Misc. Items Out Of NYS Seized Vehicles, Watch Our Website For More Detailed Listing & Other Info. Terms & Conditions: Payment In Full Day Of Auction In Cash, Good Check or Major Credit Card w/ Positive ID; 13% Buyers Premium w/ 3% Waived For Cash Or Good Check Payments. Nothing Removed Until Settled For. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Titles Will Be Mailed Out Approx. 3-4 Business Days Following Auction For Cash / CC Payments & 8-9 Business Days After Auction For Check Payments. Auction Order: 9:30 AM - Model Cars, Then Auto Shop Tools & Equipment, Then Office Equipment, Woodworking Equip, Etc.; 11:30 AM- Vehicles; 1:00 PM- Tractors & Equipment; 2 Auctions Going @ Once @ 11:30 AM For Approx. 1 Hour, Plan Accordingly; Sales Managers & Auctioneers Licensed Real Estate Brokers In NY, NJ & PA Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com
Weight Loss Clinic by Mark Munzert Being a ‘Jack’ of too many trades and not a master of one I’m often asked to delve into my past to address present’s question. So was the case as I semi-socialized with an excited group of new friends at a well-known equine clinician’s presentation venue. The conversation ensued as we climbed the arena’s stairs for lunch break. The plodding ascent was not indicative of someone who even knew what an elliptical machine is let alone this packs’ leader who professed allegiance to elliptical training. Half-joking, one lady lamented of her inability to mount her horse or even lead her horse to pasture without losing breath. Gulping air to speak and climb simultaneously, she compared her efforts to those of the apprentices of the aforementioned
clinician jogging with their horses. Another horsewoman suggested her NutriScheme program was the ‘best ever’ yet, she ‘found’ the weight she had ‘lost’. “Well, if you don’t exercise you can’t lose weight, no matter what you eat” added Mr. Outofbreath. One woman volleyed she has “to get with it. I did okay with ‘Wallow Waddlers’ but they changed the diet.” “Well, I’m on a seefood diet…ha, ha, ha” said a hungry for lunch cowboy. The round table was covered with cafeteria trays amped with ‘supersize it’ proportions. Between burger bites and brownie inhalation, banter swayed between the clinic’s demonstrations and ‘I gotta’ get in shape’ consciousness rumblings. A long-time ago, I learned the valuable les-
son of knowing when to just shut-up. I zipped it, however, my past came to haunt me as I was out-ed. “Mark, you’re a trainer, what’s the most important thing to lose weight?” E.F. Hutton would have been proud at the immediate silence of the lambs. I tried to pretend I didn’t hear it. Perhaps if I chew slowly they will pass right over the question. It didn’t work. I was on the spot. I diffused: “I WAS a trainer but I don’t do much of that anymore.” Persistence has made my friend the self-described barn-b….boss she is: “Really, what is the ONE most important thing to lose weight?” I tried reverse but the back-up beepers went on and now everyone was looking at me. I countered that “weight really isn’t a great measure of fitness, muscle tissue weighs much
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boarding facility. I was approached by a woman I had met only briefly. We, along with our introducer had talked about walking ‘show’ horses onto surrounding trails for their benefit and the parallel exercise benefit for we humans. Sarcasm was her forte, “I tried the walking you suggested and it’s great for her (as she tinged her mare’s rump) but I haven’t lost one stinkin’ pound.” She rather unceremoniously squeezed at her thighs and slapped her derriere. The rain poured, “I’ve tried everything, I used to be skinny, I’ll never lose weight, maybe I should get stapled, I should just giveup, what da ya know about the gut-buster, what about colon cleansing?” Whoa. I was getting soaked by a self-generating doom fulfilling cloud. Understand this is the same person concerned about her horse’s health. If her horse coughed, she’d call the Vet. She ensures good hay, grain and even has ‘Part-Smak’ supplements delivered. She told me “I even try to keep him in the right frame of mind.” (yes, LOL) She continued ‘our’
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. 5:005:30PM. 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, July 23rd sale - cull ave. .58, Top cow .78 wt. 1767 $1378.26, Bulls/Steers top $1.00 wt. 1529 $1529.00, bull calves top $1.50, heifer calves top $1.25. Monday, July 30th - Normal Monday Sale. Monday, Aug. 6th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Small herd of Registered Angus, 9 cows, 6 yrlgs., 5 calves. Monday, Aug. 13th - Monthly Heifer Sale. 2 R&W bred heifers, 1 R&W 8 month old heifer, 1 R&W heifer calf. Monday, Aug. 20th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 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
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conversation, handed up many excuses, gave herself more passes, and rambled on until she realized I was leading a horse away. She followed. Being far more patient with horses than humans, I led the gelding to pasture (I’m pretty sure he too was rolling his eyes). Calm, collected, and confidently (nod to the clinician) I spoke: “You need a check-up from your neck up.” “Huh?” said she. “You just gave me an hour’s worth of negative in a few minutes. If you keep that up you might as well quit… ‘cause nothing will work if you don’t believe it will.” Dejection overcame her facial expression and quieted her anxiety. Me: deep breath, exhale, “What are your goals? What do you want to do?” “I wanna lose this tube to begin with!” as she grabbed at her waist. Deep breath, exhale, “That was pretty negative, don’t you think? (Rhetorically) I think you should try to step back, get a clear picture of the person that you want to be. Then cement that image in any way you can and work towards it… without falling negative.” We talked a couple minutes more, about self-image, re-shaping her attitude, nutrition, and simple activities. The situation nearly repeated itself with less drama a week later. She said her attitude had improved some. I wasn’t sure she took our chat to heart. She apparently had as the last time I saw her, smiling, she flashed both her hands at me twice through the viewing room’s glass. She is lighter by 20 pounds and bushels of negativity. Each of us shapes our own destiny. Attitude is your choice and your most valuable tool. Put it to use for your and your horses’ benefit. Mark Munzert is a public speaker and writer from Tully, NY who works regularly with ‘problem horses’. He can be contacted at munz@nycap.rr.com
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Cattle: (73) Registered d and d Hi-Gradee Holsteinn cattle. Approx. 50% of cattle are registered. (33) Mature cows, of which (11) are 1st calf heifers. (12) Fresh in the last 2 months. Balance in various stages of lactation. Cattle are averaging 55 lbs. SCC-200,000, 4.1 F. 3.2 P. (10) Bred heifers due for October, November, & December. (8) Breeding age heifers, (10) Short yearlings, & (8) From NB to 2 months. (1) Reg. service bull. (1) Steer. Sires include: ADVENT, BROKER, OMAN, TOYSTORY, & DURHAM RUDY. Service sire used was an OMAN out of a BROKER dam. Cattle show great dairy character, with good feet & legs. Used to pasture & baleage. Very little commercial feed. Machinery: JD 3150, Full cab, 4WD, w/JD740 loader, bucket, & bale spear, Quad range, 3 remotes. JD 4440, Full cab, 2WD, less than 2300 hrs. on Reman. Select Engine. JD 2750, Full cab, 2WD, Quad range, New rear tires. Farmall 400, narrow front, w/torque amplifier. Kuhn/Knight 5127 Vertical Max Mixer Wagon w/ scales, Like New! JD 920 Discbine. JD 348 Square Baler. (New Knotters!). JD 385 Round Baler w/silage kit. JD 74 Rake. Kuhn 4 Star Tedder. Techno-Bale 900 Round Bale carrier. Ford F6500 Bale Wrapper. Liberty Blue Steel Hay wagon, 9X18 w/Kory 8T running gear. (1) Wooden Hay Wagon. H&S 235 Manure Spreader. (3 yrs. old). White 598 5 btm. plows, semi-mounted, variable width, & auto resets. NEW Stoltzfus feeder wagon-28 ft. Val-Metal 530 Super Cart feed cart with TMR beaters & Honda GX 160 motor-2 yrs. old. Patz conveyer, 20 ft. NEW. Cardinal 28 ft. conveyer on wheels. Hay/Grain conveyer. (2) 3pt. hitch bale spears. Round Bale feeders. Water Tubs. Bedding chopper. Poly Cart. Cattle fitting chute. Assortment of barn fans and other misc. items found around the farm. Semen: Selling 7-8 units of OMAN semen. Produce: Approx. 400 Bales of baleage. All baled in May, Alphalfa/Timothy mix. Manager'ss Note: Please, no inspections until the day before the sale. Forr Information: Contact the auction service or David Unger @ 315-723-0615. Terms: Cash or good check, with positive ID, day of sale-ABSOLUTELY Y NO O CREDIT. Selling by the number system, be sure to register before the sale.
more than fat tissue so I generally suggest goals towards improved overall fitness.” I had the corners of my tray in each hand and I was beginning to push my chair away, but NO. “Yeah, yeah, ya…but we need to lose serious poundage,” said a slightly shorter younger than Penny Chenery looks a lot alike. There was no way out. I didn’t want to offend anyone and I wanted to encourage their combined desire to improve. I quickly contemplated: picking the right parents; good nutrition; exercise; stresses; metabolic rate; body mass index; and many other variables. I offered that the ONE most important thing is: ATTITUDE. Some eyes rolled, a fork dropped, crumbs ran down a blouse, and another was consuming (or was she being consumed by food). “You asked, I answered, and that’s my truth. Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Believe you will succeed and you will. Believe you will fail and you already did.” I related that some months ago I was working with some horses (and their people) at a fairly large lesson and
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces efforts to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by drought WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 23, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new flexibility and assistance in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s major conservation programs to get muchneeded help to livestock producers as the most wide-spread drought in seven decades intensifies in the United States. Vilsack also announced plans to encourage crop insurance companies to provide a short grace period for farmers on unpaid insurance premiums, as some farming families can be expected to struggle to make ends meet at the close of the crop year. “President Obama and I are committed to getting help to producers as soon as possible and sustaining the success of America’s rural communities through these difficult times,” said Vilsack. “Beginning today, USDA will open opportunities for haying and grazing on lands enrolled in conservation programs while providing additional financial and technical assistance to help landowners through this drought. And we will deliver greater peace of mind to farmers dealing with this worsening drought by encouraging crop insurance companies to work with farmers through this challenging period. As severe weather and natural disasters continue to threaten the livelihoods of thousands of our farming families, we want you and your communities to know that USDA stands with you.” The assistance announced uses the Secretary of Agriculture’s existing authority to help create and encourage flexibility within four USDA programs: the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), and the Federal Crop Insurance Program. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) To assist farmers and ranchers affected by drought, Vilsack is using his discretionary authority to allow additional acres under CRP to be used for haying or grazing under emergency conditions. CRP is a voluntary program that provides producers annual rental payments on their land in exchange for planting resource conserving crops on cropland to help prevent erosion, provide wildlife habitat and improve the environment. CRP acres can already be used for emergency haying and grazing during natural disasters to provide much needed feed to livestock. Given the widespread nature of this drought, forage for livestock is already substantially reduced. The action will allow lands that are not yet classified as “under severe drought” but that are “abnormally dry” to be used for haying and grazing. This will increase available forage for livestock. Haying and grazing will only be allowed following the local primary nesting sea-
son, which has already passed in most areas. Especially sensitive lands such as wetlands, stream buffers and rare habitats will not be eligible. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) To assist farmers and ranchers affected by drought, Vilsack is using his discretionary authority to provide assistance to farmers and ranchers by allowing them to modify current EQIP contracts to allow for prescribed grazing, livestock watering facilities, water conservation and other conservation activities to address drought conditions. EQIP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers on their land to address natural resource concerns on agricultural and forest land. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will work closely with producers to modify existing EQIP contracts to ensure successful implementation of planned conservation practices. Where conservation activities have failed because of drought, NRCS will look for opportunities to work with farmers and ranchers to re-apply those activities. In the short term, funding will be targeted towards hardest hit drought areas. Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) To assist farmers and ranchers affected by drought, Vilsack is using his discretionary authority to authorize haying and grazing of WRP easement areas in drought-affected areas where such haying and grazing is consistent with conservation of wildlife habitat and wetlands. WRP is a voluntary conservation easement program that provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers to restore and protect valuable wetland resources on their property. For producers with land currently enrolled in WRP, NRCS has expedited its Compatible Use Authorization (CUA) process to allow for haying and grazing. The compatible use authorization process offers NRCS and affected producers with the management flexibility to address short-term resource conditions in a manner that promotes both the health of the land and the viability of the overall farming operation. Federal Crop Insurance Program To help producers who may have cash flow problems due to natural disasters, USDA will encourage crop insurance companies to voluntarily forego charging interest on unpaid crop insurance premiums for an extra 30 days, to Nov. 1, for spring crops. Policy holders who are unable to pay their premiums in a timely manner accrue an interest penalty of 1.25 percent per month until payment is made. In an attempt to help producers through this difficult time, Vilsack sent a letter to crop insurance companies asking them to volun-
New biofuels investments a positive for rural America On July 2, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, joined by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Heather Zichal, announced the availability of up to $30 million in funding for commercial scale advanced drop-in
biofuels both through the Defense Production Act and the Department of Energy. “Today’s announcement is a very positive step as the U.S. military continues to increase its use of biofuels, decreasing its reliance on foreign oil. As a matter of national security, it simply makes sense to utilize home-grown fuel rather than relying on foreign oil. Increasing the use of biofuels also
helps to moderate fuel costs. A small increase in the price of crude oil means a big jump in fuel costs for our armed forces. “This initiative is also great for rural America, because it helps to create more jobs and keeps more money here in the United States rather than sending it overseas. These jobs help ensure a thriving rural America, which is good for everyone.”
tarily defer the accrual of any interest on unpaid spring crop premiums by producers until November. In turn, to assist the crop insurance companies, USDA will not require crop insurance companies to pay uncollected producer premiums until one month later. Thus far in 2012, USDA has designated 1,297 counties across 29 states as disaster areas, making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans. Increasingly hot and dry conditions from California to Delaware have damaged or slowed the maturation of crops such as corn and soybeans, as well as pasture- and range-land. Vilsack has instructed USDA subcabinet leaders to travel to affected areas to augment ongoing assistance from state-level USDA staff and provide guidance on the department’s existing disaster resources. To deliver assistance to those who need it most, the Secretary recently reduced the interest rate for emergency loans from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent, while lowering the reduction in the annual rental payment to producers on CRP acres used for emergency haying or grazing from 25 percent to 10 percent. Vilsack has also simplified the Secretarial disaster designation process and reduced the time it takes to designate counties affected by disasters by 40 percent. USDA agencies have been working for weeks with state and local officials, as well as individuals, businesses, farmers and ranchers, as they begin the process of helping to get people back on their feet. USDA offers a variety of resources for states and individuals affected by the recent disasters. For additional information and updates about USDA’s efforts, please visit www. usda.gov/drought.
FARM M AUCTION
SATURDAY, AUG. 4 @ 10:30 AM HANK & DOTTIE KROTJE 1529 ROGERS RD. FARMERSVILLE, NY 14060
Having sold their farm, Hank and Dottie will offer the following farm machinery at public auction. Turn off Rt. 98 onto Older Hill Rd. or Laidlaw Rd. then onto Rogers Rd. Watch for R. G. MASON AUCTION arrows. TRACTORS IH 674 diesel w/2250 loader; MF 285 diesel; Farmall 504 WF; Farmall 656 diesel; MF 65 diesel; MF 235 DOZER Allis Chamber H-3 MACHINERY Case IH 1190 haybine; Pequea tedder 710; Sprayer; 3 pt Wood splitter; JD grain drill; Utility cart; 2 Kicker rack wagons; NH flail chopper; Home farm stock trailer; Feeder wagon; 3pt Cultivator; NH 56 rake; Brillion 20 ft cultivator; MF disc; IH 440 3pt 4BTM plow; IH 3 pt Cultivator; NH 23 Blower; Homemade PTO dump cart; 40 ft Cross elevator; Flat wagon; 3 pt MF sickle bar mower; Self unloading wagon; Cement mixer; Barn skeleton elevators (70 & 24 ft); Loader of 65; JD planter; MF grain drill; NI corn picker; PTO generator; Bedding chopper; NH 790 chopper; 3 pt Post hole digger; MF Super 35 combine; Dillon self unloading wagon; JD 3 pt chopper; 3pt planter; 2 MF 12 balers; Hesston 530 round baler; 3 pt spike; Silage carts; Pequea manure spreader; FARM TOOLS Breeder tank & access.; Torches; Lincoln 225 welder; Jacks; Barn tools; Homemade evaporator; Sap buckets; Surge milkers; much more. LUMBER Assortment of dry lumber. Well-known local farm, operated up to date. Good useable equipment. TERMS: CASH OR GOOD FILLMORE, NY • 585-567-8844 CHECK W/PROPER ID, 13% www.rgmasonauctions.com rgmasonauctions@aol.com buyer premium
NFU joins coalition calling for change in CAFE standards WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of agriculture, renewable energy, and other organizations in submitting comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) asking the federal agencies to reconsider the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The coalition says the proposed standard does not adequately value the greenhouse gas reduction potential of biofuels and would con-
strain biofuel production because of a lack of proper incentives for manufacturing Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV). The standards will impact CAFE standards for 2017 and later model-year vehicles. “As written, the rule could have devastating economic consequences,” the coalition stated. “Continued production of FFVs and the advancement of biofuels into the market are critical to expanding renewable fuel use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing air quality.”
The coalition stated that lifecycle CO2 reduction benefits must be calculated into the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction provided by biofuels. Currently, biofuels are recognized to reduce GHG emissions by 20 percent over the lifecycle of the fuel. “The use of biofuels is a positive for all Americans, especially rural Americans, as well as the environment,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “As a result, the standards jeopardize targets under the RFS2, which threaten both economic growth in rural commu-
nities and public health. We look forward to the opportunity to work with EPA and NHTSA officials on the proposed standards.” The comments were submitted by the 25x’25 Alliance, American Council on Renewable Energy, American Seed Trade Association, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, American Farm Bureau Federation, Biotechnology Industry Organization, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Farmers Union and the National Sorghum Producers.
Ag education promoted across the country by two Penn State students UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Two students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences were among only 12 chosen nationwide to participate in a program designed to call attention to the need for teachers of agriculture. Jillian Gordon, of Birdsboro, a sophomore majoring in Agricultural and Extension Education with minors in International Agriculture and Agribusiness Management, and Heather Pray, of Robesonia, graduate student in Agricultural and Extension Education pursuing her teaching certification, have been selected as 2012-2013 Teach Ag Ambassadors. The Teach Ag Ambassadors program is part of the National Teach Ag Campaign, an initiative that raises awareness of the need for agriculture educators. The program gives future agriculture teachers the opportunity to share their passion for agricul-
ture, build professional networks and develop valuable communication and leadership skills. As part of their outreach, the ambassadors will facilitate the Teach Ag booth at the national FFA convention in Indianapolis in October. While there, they also will prepare and present agriculture lessons to local middle school students. Gordon said that she became interested in becoming an ambassador after talking to ambassadors at a previous year’s convention. She is most looking forward to presenting agriculture lessons to middle school students. “I am very excited to be able to work with younger students and to instill the thought that agricultural education may be something they want to be a part of,” she said. Gordon became interested in teaching agriculture through her
NEW YORK STEAM ENGINE ASSN. 4TH ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
WED., AUG. 8, 2012 • 2:00 PM 1ST DAY OF PAGEANT OF STEAM SHOW AUGUST 8-11
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Engines, Equipment: Waukesha 6 cyl. gas industrial unit Model 6MZAU8002, not running; Keystone 3 1⁄2 mixer w/ Stover 3 hp on cart; F-M style C self oiling 6 hp; Deville Bliss model 230 air compressor on factory cart; Aquamaster portable pump w/ B & S 3 hp; P & O 1B plow; aftermarket NOS plow wearparts; 1915 Williams threshing machine; JD horse drawn mower; 2 Scoot-Crete concrete buggies w/2 cyl Wisc; stationary corn sheller, pat’d July 1852; NP Bowsner Co #4 grinder; stationary ensilage cutter; carriage sleigh runners; steam gauges; Ford coil and wrenches; line shaft wood pulleys; wood wheels; screw jacks; fanning mill; corn sheller; Ferguson 3 pt disk; pressure washer 3 hp; Yale 2T chainfall. Lawn and Garden AC B-10; Simplicity 101; Cub Cadet blade; garden sprayer w/ B & S 3 hp; Planet Jr. seeder. Collectibles, Toys, Literature, Signs: cherry pitter; advertising tins; farm equipment literature; toys Restaurant Equipment: 1997 Berkel 919/1 meat slicer, used 20 days; tomato slicer; new paper, plastic, aluminum restaurant supplies. Large quantity and variety of equipment, parts, antique and collectible items by auction day. Items subject to consignor delivery. Consignments accepted Mon-Wed Aug 6-8. Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment with Visa, MasterCard, Discover 3% fee.
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30 years. “When we do not have qualified teaching candidates available to schools, we have secondary students losing out on the opportunity to participate in an applied science course of agricultural education.” Foster emphasized that current students pursuing their teaching certification for agricultural education are the most effective recruiters for the field. “It is a great testament to the quality of our students that Penn State was the only university to have two students selected for the ambassadors program,” he said. “We have great students who embrace the challenge of being an influential leader and who will be the leaders of agricultural education for decades to come.” Gordon is looking forward to the opportunity to influence students positively as an agriculture teacher. “An ag teacher gets to be a teacher, a guidance counselor, a mentor and a friend,” she said. “Where else can you get that? I am unbelievably excited to be able to teach what I love and love what I teach.” The National Teach Ag Campaign is an initiative of the National Council for Agricultural Education led by the National Association of Agricultural Educators. It is funded by the CHS Foundation and Landmark Nurseries as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The campaign is designed to raise an awareness of the career opportunities in agricultural education, encourage others to consider a career as an agriculture teacher and celebrate the positive contributions that agriculture teachers make in their schools and communities. For more information about the National Teach Ag Campaign, visit www.naae.org/teachag. For more information about agricultural education, visit the Penn State Ag Ed blog at http://teachagpsu.blogspot.com and the Penn State Teach Ag Facebook page at http://facebook.com/PSUTeachAg, or send email to teachag@psu.edu.
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Tractors: IH Super W-4; MM U; Ferguson 40w loader; ‘49 AC G, restored, w/1B plow, disk, cultivator & sickle mower; AC WD, nfe, 4 new tires, restored; ‘38 JD unstyled A; Oliver 66 industrial w/mid mtd 5’ sickle mower, not running.
own experiences in agriculture programs and FFA in high school. “My teacher and advisor pushed me and encouraged me to go forward and achieve the fun things I did,” she said. “I wanted to have the same impact on students as she did. To this day, I know I can reach out to her for anything I need.” Pray also became interested in teaching agriculture through her high school experiences. She served as an agriculture teaching laboratory assistant and helped manage various areas of the agriculture department. She also taught a few classes. As an ambassador, Pray will be attending her first national FFA convention. “This will be a whole new, lifechanging experience for me,” she said. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people and sharing my passion for teaching agriculture. It is my hope that I’ll be able to help at least one student make the decision to become a future agriculture educator.” Pray said she is looking forward to the many opportunities available to positively influence students. “As an agriculture teacher, you get to teach about a variety of subjects from animal science to ag mechanics and everything in between,” she said. “I’m looking forward to opening up the minds of my future students to the agricultural world and all that it encompasses.” A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture survey showed the United States is facing a shortage of agricultural scientists in coming years. However, that shortage can be filled by preparing future agricultural scientists in secondary school agriculture programs, according to Daniel Foster, Gordon’s advisor and student-teacher coordinator for the Penn State Agricultural and Extension Education program. “For those programs to be successful, time and time again, we have found that the single most important element is a highly qualified teacher,” he said. “In the United States, we have had a shortage of agriculture teachers for more than
Farmers face the downsides – and a few upsides – of the drought of 2012 Data released the week of July 18 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration painted a grim picture for farmers in New York State and throughout the United States — 80 percent of the U.S. is abnormally dry and 55 percent of the continental U.S. is in moderate or extreme drought. Almost everywhere, fruit, crop, livestock and dairy farmers are being choked by the driest growing season since 1956. A number of researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University — New York’s Land Grant institution — have made statements about the nearand long-term impacts of the Drought of 2012. Thomas Overton, a professor of animal science, is an expert on the operation of dairy farms and the dairy industry. He says: “The extended heat and drought conditions are having great impact on dairy farms. The biggest impact will be on the yield of crops used to feed dairy cows. Unless we get some good rain soon, the yield and quality will be down. The quality and quantity of forages, both silages and hay, directly affects the quantity of milk produced and also require farms to rely more on purchased feeds, which increases their cost of production — which is already high. While these troubles won’t be passed on directly to the consumer, it will affect farmers’ bottom lines, many of whom are already experiencing problems due to last year’s poor crop yield. “Hot weather, in general, has a detrimental impact on cows from a health and milk production standpoint. Heat stress causes cows to produce less milk, in addition to other problems with health and reproduction. “We continue to encourage farms to implement cow-cooling strategies to
help prevent heat stress during hot weather.” William Cox is a professor of crop and soil sciences, and an extension researcher who focuses his work on agriculture in New York. He says: “We were very warm and dry until April 20. Some corn was planted April 15 through 20, in fact, more so than usual. Then on April 22 we got 2 inches of precipitation, most of it in the form of 6 to 8 inches of snow. The cold didn’t harm the crop, but the excessive moisture did, and corn in the poorly drained areas drowned out. “That being said, about 90 percent of that planting made it. We ended up being wet until Mother’s Day, so most of the remaining corn crop was planted from May 13-25. “The corn that was planted in April is now nearing tassling and silking, making it very vulnerable to the current hot and drought conditions. If we don’t get rain soon, we may see a yield reduction of 30 to 40 percent on the April-planted corn. The Mayplanted crop has been affected somewhat, but not as significantly and still has time to yield above average. But the crop needs a couple of inches of rain in the next 10 days or so. The crop is not a loss yet. It’s hurting, but it’s not over ‘til it’s over. It’s the seventh inning and we’re down 62, but last year we were down 10-2 at this time but managed to come out on top. “Soybean, on the other hand, is not vulnerable to heat and drought stress until August. It can tolerate all kinds of abuse in June and most of July as the important month for Soy is August because that is when it is setting and filling its pods. We could still have a record soybean crop with timely rains from late July through
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August, despite current conditions. “Also, the hot dry weather was great for wheat harvest. The quality this year is outstanding, making high quality grain and straw.” Marvin Pritts, a professor of horticulture, is an expert and outreach educator on berry crops. He says: “Most berry crops, except for strawberries, survived winter and spring conditions extremely well. The potential crop of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries should be the best in years. “However, drought conditions and intense heat can reduce fruit size significantly, so growers will need to be diligent about irrigating their crops this year.” Hans Walter-Peterson is a viticulture extension specialist and team leader for the Finger Lakes Grape Program. He says: “Nature has thrown farmers a few curve balls in the 2012 growing season already, between early warmth leading to frost damage in many fruit crops, and now a fairly prolonged period of hot temperatures combined with dry conditions. “Fortunately for grape growers in the Finger Lakes, the conditions have not had a significant overall impact to the industry so far. Yields look like they will be quite variable this year depending on variety and location of the vineyard, but most growers will not be experiencing a significant hit to their crop from early frost damage compared to some other growing regions like the Lake Erie grape belt. The dry conditions are starting to impact a few vineyards that have shallow soils, which hold less water than deeper ones, but we aren’t seeing drought impacts
across the industry to this point. The dry weather has also helped keep disease development under control, which has helped growers to apply fewer chemical controls to their vineyards to this point. “Dry weather before the fruit starts to ripen is somewhat less of a concern, up until the point where vines begin to lose their leaves and the fruit starts to collapse, which we saw in some vineyards last year under similar conditions to now. Adequate rainfall is more critical after veraison, when the fruit starts to soften and sugars and other compounds begin to load into the fruit. If we have significant water stress at that point in the season, it could have an impact on ripening in September and October.” Art Degaetano is a climatologist, a professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and director of the Cornellbased NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center. He says: “While farmers may feel they are getting the double whammy with a very warm winter and spring punctuated by April freezes, there is little connection between the two as there is little relationship between conditions from one month to the next. “Nonetheless, this month’s weather pattern, hot and dry, doesn’t appear to want to change for at least the next two weeks. More hot and dry weather will only make conditions worse for agricultural interests.” NOTE: More information about agriculture and drought conditions in New York can be found at http://emergencypreparedness.cce.c ornell.edu/disasters/Pages/Drought .aspx.
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ATA truck tonnage jumped 1.2 percent in June ARLINGTON, VA — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For -Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.2 percent in June after falling 1.0 percent in May. (May’s loss was larger than the 0.7 percent drop ATA reported on June 19.) June’s increase was the largest month-to-month gain in 2012. However, the index contracted a total of 2.1 percent in April and May. The latest gain increased the SA index to 119.0 (2000=100), up from May’s level of 117.5. Compared with June 2011, the SA index was 3.2 percent higher, the smallest year-over-year increase since March 2012. Year-to-date, compared with the same period last year, tonnage was up 3.7 percent. The not seasonally adjusted index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by the fleets be-
fore any seasonal adjustment, equaled 123.0 in June, which was 0.9 percent below the previous month. For the second quarter, the SA index was off 0.8 percent from the previous quarter, which was the first decrease in a year. Compared with the second quarter in 2011, the index was up 3.5 percent. “June’s increase was a pleasant surprise, but the lower year-overyear gain fits with an economy that has slowed,” ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said. “Manufacturing output was strong in June, which helped tonnage levels.” Costello said he’s still concerned about businesses sitting on cash instead of hiring more workers or spending it on capital, both of which would give the economy and tonnage a shot in the arm, as they are worried about Europe and the U.S. fiscal cliff
at the end of the year. Costello lowered his tonnage outlook for 2012 to the 3 percent to 3.5 percent range due to recent economic weakness. Note on the impact of trucking company failures on the index: Each month, ATA asks its membership the amount of tonnage each carrier hauled, including all types of freight. The indexes are calculated based on those responses. The sample includes an array of trucking companies, ranging from small fleets to multi-billion dollar carriers. When a company in the sample fails, we include its final month of operation and zero it out for the following month, with the assumption that the remaining carriers pick up that freight. As a result, it is close to a net wash and does not end up in a false increase. Nevertheless, some carriers are picking up freight from failures
and it may have boosted the index. Due to our correction mentioned above however, it should be limited. Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 67 percent of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 9.2 billion tons of freight in 2011. Motor carriers collected $603.9 billion, or 80.9 percent of total revenue earned by all transport modes. ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. This is a preliminary figure and subject to change in the final report issued around the 10th day of the month. The report includes month-to-month and year-over-year results, relevant economic comparisons, and key financial indicators.
ATA files opening brief in challenge of unwarranted HOS changes ARLINGTON, VA — In a brief filed July 24 with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, American Trucking Associations said federal rules further restricting drivers’ ability to work and drive would add tremendous cost to the economy and undue burden onto drivers while providing minimal possible safety benefits. “From the outset of FMCSA’s review of the hoursof-service rule, ATA has contended that the rules that have been in place since 2004 have been working and have been a major contributing factor in the reduction in truck-involved crashes and fatalities,” ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said. “FMCSA systematically, and without regard for science or logic, distorted the available data in order
to fit it to a predetermined and arbitrary outcome. The brief filed today lays out this case convincingly and we believe the court will come to see the merits of our case and vacate these potentially ruinous changes.” In its brief, ATA calls FMCSA’s changes “arbitrary and capricious as well as unwarranted.” “The agency claims that restart restrictions and the off-duty break requirement are justified by the cost-benefit analysis in FMCSA’s Regulatory Impact Analysis. That ‘analysis,’ however, is a sham,” the brief said. “FMCSA stacked the deck in favor of its preferred outcome by basing its costbenefit calculations on a host of transparently unjustifiable assumptions. FMCSA therefore cannot
justify the 2011 final rule on the ground that it has net benefits.” ATA continues to say the agency’s “purported justifications contradict the evidence in the administrative record and require the agency to ignore, without any supporting basis, numerous positions it previously adopted.” American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on Twitteror on Facebook. Good stuff. Trucks Bring It!
Assemblyman Magee fights against New York State Thruway Authority’s proposed toll increase
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semblyman Magee said. “By looking into the Thruway Authority’s finances, we can see if a there are areas that can be cut before any toll increase is forced on New Yorkers. We can’t allow our families to pay for the wasteful habits of the authority.” In his letter to the comptroller, Assemblyman Magee noted that if transportation costs go up, struggling farmers and business owners would be forced to either pass along the costs to customers or absorb
them. This would cause higher costs and stifle job growth, Assemblyman Magee added. Back in June, Assembly Magee also wrote a letter to the New York State Thruway Authority’s Board of Directors urging that they reconsider the toll increase because it is anti-business and leads us in the wrong direction. This toll hike would be the fifth increase in the past seven years. “Not only will this excessive hike heavily burden our truck drivers
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and small businesses, it would also fall on the backs of our farmers,” Assemblyman Magee said. “Our farmers need access to the New York City metro area, the largest consumer marketplace in the nation, and they rely on the Thruway to do this. It’s clear that our region can’t afford this unnecessary hike.” In an effort to give residents a chance to learn more or voice their opinion on the toll increase, the Thruway Authority will be holding a hearing for the public. The hearing will take place on Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in East Syracuse. If you can’t attend, make your voice heard by submitting your comments by Aug. 24 to c/o Legal Department New York State Thruway Authority 200 Southern Blvd. P.O. Box 189, Albany, NY 12201-018.
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FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD Cherry table w/6 chairs w/hutch; Oriental rug; Power lift chair; Very Nice Modern Oak table w/ press back Oak chairs; China cabinet; Bedroom suit; Dressers; Coffee table set; Linens; Beds; Safe; Recliner; TV; Drop leaf table; Trunk; Mirrors; Pictures & frames; Knee hole desk; Corner what not shelf; Floor lamp; Glassware; Old chair; Roof car container; Radio; Deco lamp Sharp; Chest freezer; COLLECTIONS Over 40 Cookie jars (McCoy, American Bisque); Majolica pieces; 2 Staffordshire dogs; Hen on nests; Coinage; Early jewelry (gold & silver); LAWN MOWER Craftsman Rider Very Nice; SNOWBLOWER 22" Wizard 5 hp like new; TOOLS Outdoor furniture; Lg. quantity of Hand & garden tools; Come along; Tarp; AUTOS 2003 Subaru AWD Forester only 26,000 miles on car (Genevieve personal car, this car is a great opportunity for you, it's in excellent condition) CLASSIC CAR 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo original, runs and drives good, one owner local car 37K (5 digit odometer). Nice evening auction. Our 12" and 20' trailers are full from top to bottom, many surprises to be discovered, plus we have two other groups of items in the barn. This will be a full evening auction. Everything clean and well cared for. Call for info 585-567-8844 Website www.rgmasonauctions.com
Magee urges comptroller to conduct an independent audit of the authority Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson) on July 25 wrote a letter to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli urging him to conduct an immediate independent audit of the New York State Thruway Authority. “Our hardworking families deserve to know how their hard-earned dollars are being spent before the authority tries to push through any kind of increase,” As-
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better to shoe if someone is willing to put the time in. Try to find out all you can about the horse’s past and make a plan ahead of time where you will shoe him and when. Many times if you shoe later in the day before pm feeding the horse will have a chance to be out most of the day and settle as he returns to the stable. Make sure there is plenty of help around. Team up with a friend with some experience in case the horse needs consoling. If you can keep him calm, a horse will gladly do just about anything you want him to do. Lameness can really make a good horse look bad. The painful horse has trouble balancing and shifting his weight. A horse with bad stringhalt can be very difficult to shoe. The involuntary spasms of the hind leg can be hard to control. These horses may need sedation to alleviate the spasms. The navicular horse doesn’t stand well on one front if the other is painful. Also, he may not tolerate the nailing if he’s sore.
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The young horse can get ready for shoes by brushing his legs right down to the fetlock and picking up all four feet. Grooming is good training because the horse must accept the hand; the motion of the hand as well as the contact of the hand, so important. Tapping with the pick or a small hammer will get him accustom for the work ahead. And teaching him to stand without tying is helpful too. I have found that horses really like to be around people; they like attention and seem to thrive on it. But it’s a hands on job and touching the horse all over is the key to acceptance. The older horse cannot move with the same range of motion as younger ones. A little stiffer, they must be held by the farrier lower to the ground. The joints just aren’t what they used to be and pain medication may be necessary. Many of these older horses are barefoot so the time is much shorter for trimming and they usually can get along with that. Every horse will be
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For better or for worse, we are teaching the horse something just by being around them. If he stands good but won’t let the farrier work on him then he may be anxious or afraid and I use a flake of hay to settle him down. Sometimes, a little grain just at nailing time will get him through. Feeding makes return trips much easier and soon you won’t have to feed him anything as he will remember the comfort of the last visit. If feeding and comfort don’t relax him then maybe he was traumatized at some point in the past. These horses need more than just a gentle hand. I have used sedation on these cases with very good results. Three shoeings later the horse has some memory of calm associated with the shoeing and that really helps. Before long sedation won’t be necessary. Keeping a horse calm over and over again will start to change his thinking. Remember, horses are always on the alert for danger and they have only their flight instincts to keep them alive. Like most living things, they are just trying to survive. Keep your horse in the stable where other horses are around while the horse is being shod. No horse likes to be by himself and he may get comfort with his peers close by. If flies are a problem, wipe him down with fly
Front end lameness like navicular makes it uncomfortable to stand on the affected limb. Stringhalt, an involuntary spasm of the hind limb is very difficult to shoe. Foundered horses can be hard to shoe because of pain. Horses with back problems, and arthritis in the hocks make the hind legs difficult to pick up. So again, we must do all that we can to get the horse comfortable. In some cases regular use of joint suppliments plus analgesics prior to shoeing can help as well as sedation. Consult with your veterinarian on what analgesics are best for your horse. Sometimes a light workout will loosen the sore horse and give him a chance to work out of stiffness. Age is a factor because the young horse is at the beginning of the learning curve. He has very little background and simple things will challenge him. These horses take patience but as they progress they will catch on quickly as long as they are not forced.
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by Frank Gringeri Hard to shoe horse Q: My horse is hard to shoe and won’t stand for the Farrier. We tried everything. What have you found helpful in these cases? Many Thanks. ~ Joanie D. A: We teach the horse to do many things and standing for shoes is one of them. It is very difficult to shoe properly if the horse is moving around especially at nailing time when he must be somewhat still so nailing can be accurate. Teaching a horse to stand even if he isn’t getting shoes is very important. He must stand to be groomed, stand to be mounted, stand to be bathed. But there are many reasons that come into play as to why horses can be tough to shoe. The most frequent ones are improper or insufficient handling, lameness and age. If you know your horse has issues with shoeing, don’t crosstie him or tie him at all. I have found that a horse held by an experienced person can be more comfortable with the process. It takes a little bit of skill to hold a horse still. This cannot be done with a loose rope as you have no contact with the halter and this invites or allows the horse to move. Take a short hold of him with a slight downward pressure on the noseband of the halter so he can feel some pressure. If he starts to move, increase your hold so he knows you want him to stop. A step forward without permission must be answered. Back him up two steps to let him know something was wrong. One customer I had would always walk the horse in a circle every time I put the foot down. She wondered if all the horses did that and I said no, just yours because you’re asking him to move in a circle. When I put the foot down and she tried to keep him still he wanted to move because that was what she taught him. Many horses only know what some person has programmed them to do.
solution so he will not be kicking while he’s being worked on. Also keep noise to a minimum. If there is construction going on he will not settle. Loud noises gets them anxious as they have to figure out if they are in harm’s way. About hot fitting, if he’s having trouble with just the process I would not hot fit him as all the smoke and sizzle could rattle him and he may not get back to calm. The best thing that will help is what you do in between shoeings that will make life less stressful when the Farrier comes. Pick out the feet often. This will teach the horse how to re-balance on three legs. You simply cannot overdo it. Tap the shoe with the hoof pick to mimic the nailing sound. Tap easy then increase it as he settles in. On the fronts, put his leg right up between your knees like farriers do. This will help him get accustomed to the slight lateral pull he will feel when being shod. Have a friend hold him for you so he doesn’t panic if he loses his balance. On the hinds, set his hoof bottom up resting on top of your bent legs. If you take the time to do this he will learn balance and be less tense for shoeing. Many horses just don’t get enough handling. Like loading on the trailer, the horse must be taught that he will not be in danger. One must earn a horse’s trust, it is not automatic. Lameness can make a good horse hard to shoe.
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NFU: Do not mess with the RFS WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement
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drought and high petroleum costs, not the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as this study suggests. Commodity
prices were actually declining in the months prior to the drought. “Some are erroneously using this study as a reason to reduce the RFS. NFU opposes the proposed legislation by Reps. Bob Goodlatte, RVA, and Jim Costa, DCA, that could potentially reduce the RFS as suggested by the study. The legislation would require a biannual review of ending corn stocks relative to their total use and the RFS would be reduced if that ratio fell below certain thresholds.
“Many in the livestock industry are saying that we must choose between food and fuel as the drought continues and production estimates decline, but this is a false choice. Rather than dramatically altering RFS, we need to look at policies such as the Market-Driven Inventory System (MDIS) to save back some grain during periods of high production and low prices so that it can be used during times of low production and high prices like we are now experiencing.”
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Study examines ownership and control of land with Marcellus Shale gas development UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Ownership of the land in Pennsylvania counties with the most Marcellus Shale natural-gas drilling activity is concentrated among relatively few residents and people living outside the counties, according to a study by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The majority of residents in these counties together own little of the total land area and, therefore, have relatively little “voice” in the critical leasing decisions that affect whether and how Marcellus Shale drilling will occur in the counties, noted the lead investigator Timothy Kelsey, professor of agricultural economics. Together, half of the resident landowners in these counties control only about 1 percent of the land
area, and renters have no “voice” at all, the study suggests. Rather it is the top 10 percent of resident landowners, plus outside landowners (both public and private), who are able to make the major leasing decisions that affect communities. “In some counties, such as Sullivan, Tioga and Lycoming, nonresidents have more voice about what occurs than do county residents, because more than half of the land is owned by those outside the county,” Kelsey said. “Our analysis indicates that a majority of lease and royalty income from Marcellus Shale development will go to a relatively small share of the resident population in these counties, with much of the remainder going to others outside the counties.” The study, “Marcellus Shale: Land Ownership,
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Local Voice, and the Distribution of Lease and Royalty Dollars,” was done by Penn State’s Center For Economic and Community Development, which is housed in the College of the Agricultural Sciences. Co-authored by Alex Metcalf, a post-doctoral scholar in forest resources, and Rodrigo Salcedo, a doctoral candidate in agricultural, environmental, and regional economics, the research was entirely funded by the University. Penn State researchers felt it was important to look at the ownership of the land within 11 Pennsylvania counties with Marcellus natural-gas development activity because land ownership determines who has a voice in decisions about the activity and for the distribution of lease and royalty dollars, Kelsey explained. “Much of the public debate about Marcellus Shale development revolves around differing views of fairness and equity,” he said. “These discussions often focus on the environmental, health, and other risks, the proper role for local government regulation and oversight of industry activities, and the ability of individual owners to use their resources as they believe is appropriate.” The study was not intended to evaluate or make judgments about Act 13 of 2012 — the state law that allows counties to decide whether to allow Marcellus drilling and to impose an impact fee on wells — or the current distribution of control and income, Kelsey stressed. “Rather, we believe that understanding land-ownership patterns helps to clarify the economic implications of Marcellus Shale development and the context for the concerns some are expressing about the need for more local government control over that development.” he said. To examine likely mineral-rights ownership, researchers collected publicly available geographic information system, or GIS, landownership data from 11 county planning offices. Counties included in the study are Bradford, Butler, Clearfield, Fayette, Greene, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, Washington, Westmoreland and Wyoming. The 11 counties include nine of the top 10 Marcellus counties in Pennsylvania; the sole missing top-10 county was Susquehanna, for which GIS information was unavailable. Together, the 11 counties account for 79 percent of all Pennsylvania Marcellus wells through 2011. Because surface land owners in Pennsylvania do not necessarily own the mineral rights under their land, and because up to a fifth of the land in the counties in question is publicly owned (state forest and state game lands), researchers supplemented the GIS data with U.S. Census data, mailing address records and physical inspections of property records. The county resident land ownership included a mix of individuals, families, local businesses, farmers, hunting camps, land trusts and others. Kelsey said the research is important because it documents that many of the residents in the counties with much drilling activity don’t have a voice in Marcellus development, despite having to deal with considerable disruption and change in their communities. “They are encountering rising rents and housing prices, housing shortages, significant increases in traffic and road congestion, changing demands for local government services, increased conflict, concerns about environmental consequences, student turnover in public schools, and changes in the landscape,” he said. “The decisions by nonresident owners and by the relatively small share of residents who own the majority of land thus can have profound implications for the quality of life for everyone else in the community.” The publication is available at http://psu.ag/MvsePw online.
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