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Cayuga County 4-H Dairy Show ~ Page 2 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~ Matthew 6:21

Cayuga County 4-H Dairy Show

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by Dorothy Slegle, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development The Cayuga County 4-H Dairy Show took place on Friday, July 13, at the 4H Youth Fair event, which was held at the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum and Dr. Joseph Karpinski Educational Center on Route 38A, Auburn, NY. A total of 18 Cayuga County 4-H members participated in this show.

Novice Fitting and Showmanship: Ryan Bailey — 1st Blue; Tessa Taft — 2nd Blue; Hannah Shaw — 3rd Blue; Kyle Bailey — 4th Blue; Ella Doan — 5th Blue; Keith Wasleff — 6th Blue; Abigail Cox — 1st Red; Rebecca Colgan — 2nd Red; Christian Taft — 3rd Red; Mallory Brennan — 4th Red

Junior Fitting and Showmanship: Lydia Cox — 1st Blue; Sarah Perez — 2nd Blue Senior Fitting and Showmanship: Amy Stranger — 1st Blue; Jeffery Thurston — 2nd Blue; Reagan Emerson — 1st Red; Emily Clark — 2nd Red Master Dairy Cattle Showman: Lydia Cox Reserve Master Dairy Cattle Showman: Amy Stranger Cloverbud (Youth ages 5-7 as of January 1, 2012) Entries: Merritt Cox and Payton Youngers Guernsey Spring Heifer Calf: Mallory Brennan — 1st Blue; Ella Doan — 2nd Blue

Lydia Cox receives Master Dairy Showman award and Amy Stranger receives Reserve Master Dairy Showman award during the 2012 Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H Dairy Show.

Photos courtesy of Cayuga County CCE Winter Heifer Calf: Ella Doan — 1st Overall Champion Guernsey: Jeffery Blue Thurston Fall Heifer Calf: Jeffery Thurston — Overall Reserve Champion 1st Blue Guernsey: Ella Doan Spring Yearling Heifer: Hannah Holstein Shaw — 1st Blue Spring Heifer Calf: Rebecca Colgan Winter Yearling Heifer: Ella Doan — — 1st Blue; Abigail Cox — 2nd Blue; 1st Blue Ryan Bailey — 3rd Blue; Fall Yearling Heifer: Hannah Shaw — Rebecca Colgan — 4th Blue; 1st Blue Christian Taft — 1st Red; Lydia Cox — Senior 2 year-old Cow: Jeffery 2nd Red; Sarah Perez — 3rd Red Winter Heifer Calf: Lydia Cox — 1st Thurston — 1st Blue Guernsey Junior Champion: Ella Blue; Abigail Cox — 2nd Blue; Keith Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H members, Ella Doan with her calf Doan Wasleff “Daffy” and Hannah Shaw with her calf “Rubex” during the 2012 Cayuga County 4-H 3rd Blue; Amy Stranger — 1st Red; Guernsey Junior Reserve Champion: Dairy Show.

Tessa Taft — 2nd Red; Kyle Bailey — Jeffery Thurston 3rd Red; Reagan Emerson — 4th Red Summer Yearling Heifer: Amy Stranger — 1st Blue Holstein Junior Champion: Lydia Cox Holstein Junior Reserve Champion: Rebecca Colgan Overall Champion Holstein: Lydia Cox Overall Reserve Champion Holstein: Rebecca Colgan Jersey Summer Yearling Heifer: Emily Clark — 1st Blue Yearling Heifer: Amy Stranger — 1st Blue Senior 2-Yr Old Cow: Rebecca Colgan — 1st Blue Dry Cow, 4 Yr. old and under: Reagan Emerson — 1st Blue Jersey Junior Champion: Amy Stranger Jersey Junior Reserve Champion: Emily Clark Overall Champion Jersey: Rebecca Colgan Overall Reserve Champion Jersey: Reagan Emerson Supreme Female: Rebecca Colgan Reserve Supreme Female: Jeffery 2012 Cornell Coooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H members selected for special awards at the Dairy Show, during the Thurston Family Herd: Jeff Thurston — Blue; Youth Fair event. Left to Right: Dan McGarr (Judge), Jeff Thurston (Reserve Supreme Champion), Rebecca Colgan (Supreme Amy Stranger — Blue Champion) and John Komarisky of Main~N~Pinckney (Sponsor of Supreme Champion Award).

HyLight Farm owns Champions at CNY Brown Swiss Show Colleen Cargile of Skaneateles, NY, topped the senior showmanship class on her way to being selected as Master Showman. Michala Kuhlman placed second to her in class and Judge Hill selected her as Reserve Master Showman of this year’s contest.

The Central New York Canton Show is open to any interested Brown Swiss owners and organized annually by Canton Director Andrea Rienhardt.

National Brown Swiss Ambassador Chelsea Jones of Little York, NY, passed out ribbons throughout the day, while Lynnette Wright and Patsy Gifford handled the clerking and Peter Knapp served as ringman. Mike Rienhardt, Chris Romano and Kelly Driver handled much of the set-up and clean-up duties. For more information or to obtain entry information in 2013, please contact andrearienhardt@ gmail.com.

Little Britches Showmanship (5): Payge Romano; Aspen Grisolodini; Annie Stackhouse; Anna Stoltman & Christian McCoy Junior Showmanship (4): 1-Zach Rienhardt; 2-Elizabeth Hyman; 3Payton Roundy Intermediate Showmanship (5). 1Owen Stoltman; 2-Rosie Stoltman; 3Cecily Kawejsza Senior Showmanship (7). 1-Colleen Cargile; 2-Michala Kuhlman; 3-Erik Shelmidine Master Showman: Colleen Cargile Reserve Master Showman: Michala Kuhlman Spring Heifer Calf (13): 1-Drivale Brookings Rosette (RNR Payoff Brookings), Drivale Brown Swiss; 2ForFront BKS Destiny-ET, ForFront Genetics; 3-Many Maples Nifty, Many Maples Farm; 1st Jr-Cargile Acres Even Annabell, Colleen Cargile Winter Heifer Calf (12): 1ForFront BNZ Winter -ET (Mort Legacy Bonanza), ForFront Genetics; 2-Vine Valley Titanium Paddy, HyLight Farm; 3-ForFront PKR TooMuch-ET, ForFront Genetics; 1st JrIris Brook GS Abigail, MacKenzie Rienhardt Fall Heifer Calf (7): 1-ForFront BNZ TipTop (Mort Legacy Bonanza), ForFront Genetics; 2 & 1st Jr-Iris Brook BZA Francesca, MacKenzie Rienhardt; 3-We-Gotta Bonanza Pro Fifi, Colleen Cargile Summer Yearling (6): 1 & 1st JrKuhl Kows Bar Parker Bailey (Brothers Three Parker), Michala Kuhlman; 2-By-Design Agenda Layla, By-Design Farm; 3-Wind Mill Bonanza Britt, HyLight Farm & Larry & Beanie Hill Spring Yearling Heifer (3): 1-IE HyLight Titanium Brynn (Sunnyisle Titanium), HyLight Farm; 2 & 1st JRThorndale Total Camry, Zach Rienhardt; 3-A Joy Z Nifty, Abbie Kuhlman Winter Yearling Heifer (6): 1-ByDesign Supreme Luxury (Old Mill WDE Supreme), By-Design Farm; 2-A Joy

Twenty-one youth participated in the showmanship contest at the Central New York Brown Swiss Show on July 28. Pictured here is the Intermediate Showman class, which was won by Owen Stoltman of Georgetown, NY. Photo courtesy of CNY Brown Swiss Show

It was a Premier Breeder banner day for HyLight Farms LLC of Adams, NY, at the Central New York Canton Brown Swiss Show, held in Cortland on July 28. Pictured (L-R) with their winning Best Three Females entry are Shane Wilson, Erik Shelmidine, Ben Williams, Mary Stockman, Judge Richard Hill, Heather, Garrett, Charlie, Todd & Elizabeth Hyman, New York State Brown Swiss President Teri Martin and National Brown Swiss Ambassador Chelsea Jones. The group also contains both the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champions.

Supreme-ET, Abbie Kuhlman; 3Cutting Edge PS Ribbon, HyLight Farms LLC Fall Yearling Heifer (3): 1-Giesy Manor Bonfire Splish-TW (Bonfire), Iris Brook & Giesy Manor; 2-Iris Brook Agenda Bianca, Iris Brook; 3 & 1st JrTrulea Wonderment Poppy-ET, Chelsea Jones Junior Best Three Females (5): 1ForFront Genetics; 2-Kuhl Kows; 3-Iris Brook Brown Swiss Junior Dry Cow (1): 1-Towpath Vigorous Storm (Sun Made Vigor-ET), Drivale Brown Swiss Senior Dry Cow (2): 1 & 1st Jr-Iris Brook Jolt Babe (Hilltop Acres Jolt-Et), MacKenzie Rienhardt; 2-Embought VN Bug Geneva, Vanillen Dairy Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (5): 1Monanfran PK Marilyn Monroe (Brothers Three Parker), Justine Kelsey; 2-Drivale Wonderment Mara, Drivale Brown Swiss; 3-Embought VN Legacy Rosalina, Vanillen Dairy; 1st Jr -Seven Oaks Dynasty IcePop, Payton Roundy Senior 2-Year-Old Cow (6): 1HyLight LBH Theory Isabelle (Sunnyisle Theory), HyLight Farms LLC; 2-GMC Wonderment Friendly, HyLight Farms LLC; 3-Jonlee Braiden Helton Ev, HyLight Farms LLC; 1st JrSeven Oaks Jolt Isabella, Payton Roundy

Junior 3-Year-Old Cow (4): 1-Sunny Acres Pwrsrg Tornado (Top Acres Power Surge), HyLight Farms LLC: 2Forest Lawn Gateway Domino, Iris Brook Brown Swiss; 3-Embought VN TD Glorianna, Vanillen Dairy; 1st JrButtons Dynasty Buckland, Colleen Cargile Senior 3-Year-Old Cow (2): 1-Trulea Merry Christmas 6295 (Rolling View Denver-ET), Drivale Brown Swiss; 2HyLight Braiden Merenda, HyLight Farms LLC 4-Year-Old Cow (3) 1-HyLight Zeus Madelin (Red Brae Prelude Zeus), HyLight Farms LLC: 2-Embought VN Bug Ghost, Vanillen Dairy; 3-AJK CL EM Carona, Abbie Kuhlman 5-Year-Old Cow (1): 1-Mallory Brook Jetway Abby (Forest Lawn Simon Jetway), Iris Brook Brown Swiss Aged Cow (4): 1 & 1st Jr-Kuhl Kows Col Snowflake (Collection), Michala Kuhlman; 2-Mallory Brook Earnhardt Aerial, MacKenzie Rienhardt; 3Ziembarbway Eros Brassy, Iris Brook Produce of Dam (3): 1-Iris Brook Brown Swiss; 2-Vanillen Dairy; 3Colleen Cargile Dam & Daughter (6): 1-Drivale Brown Swiss; 2-Romano Farms LLC; 3-Iris Brook Best Three Females (4): 1HyLight Farms LLC; 2-Vanillen Dairy; 3-Kuhl Kows

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Richard Hill, a Brown Swiss breeder from Cattaraugus, NY, served as the official judge for the 2012 edition of the Central New York Canton Brown Swiss Show, held on July 28, at the fairgrounds in Cortland, NY. Eighty-two head of cattle and 21 showmanship participants paraded before him throughout the day.

HyLight Farm of Adams, NY, owned both of the cows selected to reign over the day’s activities. The winning 4year-old cow, HyLight Zeus Madelin, was selected by Judge Hill as Senior Champion and Grand Champion of the show. She also earned the Best Udder of Show and Best Bred and Owned awards. Her herdmate, Hylight LBH Theory Isabelle, who topped the senior 2-year-old class, followed her to Reserve Grand Champion honors after capturing the Intermediate Champion title earlier in the afternoon. Both of these homebred cows helped HyLight Farm, the Todd & Heather Hyman family, win the Best Three Females class on their way to winning the Premier Breeder banner for the 2012 show!

The Premier Exhibitor banner went to Iris Brook Brown Swiss, the Rienhardt family of Tully, NY. Leading the way for them was the Reserve Senior Champion cow, Mallory Brook Jetway Abby, who won the 5-year-old class. In the Junior Show, Mac Kenzie Rienhardt exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion, Mallory Brook Earnhardt Aerial, and her brother Zach showed the Reserve Junior Champion, Thorndale Total Camry, his spring yearling heifer.

For the second year in a row, Reserve Intermediate Champion honors in the Open Show went to Trulea Merry Christmas 6295, the senior 3-year-old entry of Drivale Brown Swiss, Kelly Driver and Scott Haynes, Tully, NY. In the Dam and Daughter class, 6295 teamed with her winning spring calf, Drivale Brookings Rosette, to earn the blue ribbon.

ForFront Genetics, Wayne Schutt II, Liverpool, NY used a pair of class winners to anchor his winning Junior Best Three Females group, including the show’s Junior Champion heifer, ForFront BNZ TipTop, who won the fall heifer calf class and was selected as Best Bred and Owned Female Under 2 years of age for the show.

Michala Kuhlman of Rome, PA, exhibited both the Grand Champion and Junior Champion of the Junior Show. Her summer yearling entry, Kuhl Kows Bar Parker Bailey, was selected by Judge Hill as Junior Champion of the Junior Show. Later, she was also named Reserve Junior Champion of the Open Show.

Michala’s aged cow entry, Kuhl Kows Col Snowflake was tapped for Grand Champion of the Junior Show. Both animals were named Best Bred and Owned of their age groups for the youth division.

Penn State DAS students successful at ADSA meetings Eleven students representing Penn State’s Department of Animal Science (DAS) successfully competed in contests held as part of the American Dairy Science Association — Student Affiliate Division (ADSASAD) meeting July 14-17 in Phoenix, AZ. Continuing a tradition, the dairy quiz bowl team placed first in competition, garnering its 10th quiz bowl title in 12 years. Members of the team were: Kelcie Degenfelder, Collins, NY; Dustin Gates, Warriors Mark, PA; Nathan Ulmer, Bellefonte, PA; and, Derek Wasson, Centre Hall, PA. Other Dairy Science Club students who participated in the meetings were Colton Hoffman, Shinglehouse, PA; Brianna Isenberg, Indiana, PA; Jared Risser, Bainbridge, PA; Rebecca Shaw, Williamsburg, PA; Joel Smith, Palmyra, PA; Hannah Wentworth, Quarryville, PA; and Amy Yeiser, Arnold, MD. They were accompanied by club advisers Dale Olver, instructor in Dairy and Animal Science, and Dr. Chad Dechow, associate professor of Dairy Cattle Genetics.

Yeiser completed her term as 201112 president of the ADSA Student Affiliate Division.

Dr. Terry Etherton, head of the Department of Animal Science, said, “The success of the quiz bowl team and the national recognition given to the Dairy Science Club for its achievements are a tribute to the exceptional dedication of our students, and the diligence of our very committed faculty. I offer sincere congratulations to the entire club for their success at ADSA and throughout the year.”

Other recognition for the Dairy Science Club included: • The Penn State Dairyman yearbook edited by Nicole Kusko, Hopewell Junction, NY, was named first place digital yearbook, and the club’s paper version placed second; • The Penn State Dairy Science Club website (www.clubs.psu.edu/ up/dairyscienceclub) coordinated by Sarah Hoopes, Landenberg, PA, placed first; • The club scrapbook compiled by Katie Laughlin, Lewistown, PA, placed first; • Penn State earned second place in the Outstanding Chapter competition, based on an annual report of chapter activities, participation in the ADSA Student Affiliate Division, club publications, and website;

Cover photo courtesy of Cayuga CCE Ryan Bailey, Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H member, receives feedback from the Dairy Show Judge, Dan McGarr, during the 2012 Youth Fair event.

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The Penn State students who competed in contests held as part of the American Dairy Science Association — Student Affiliate Division meeting are, left to right, Joel Smith, Kelcie Degenfelder, Colton Hoffman, Amy Yeiser, Nathan Ulmer, Rebecca Shaw, Jared Risser, Brianna Isenberg, Derek Wasson, Hannah Wentworth, Dustin Gates.

• Wentworth placed second in the Dairy Foods Undergraduate Presentation Contest with her talk, “Importance of texturants in dairy products.”; • Isenberg earned third place in the Original Research Undergraduate Presentation Contest with her project, “Effect of temperature during drying and mechanical extrusion of protein meal protein in situ degradability and in vivo digestibility.”; and • Risser competed in the Dairy Production Undergraduate Presentation Contest with his talk, “New approaches to combat milk fat depression.”

More than 100 students and advisors attended the meetings along with more than 3,000 professionals and guests from the United States, Mexico, Canada and around the world.

In addition to participating in the

contests, students attended business meetings, a career symposium and the awards luncheon, and attended oral and poster sessions presented by professional members of the organization.

The students attended the meetings as members of the American Dairy Science Association Student Affiliate Division (ADSA-SAD). The ADSA-SAD is a division of the parent organization that works to develop leadership and promote scholarship among students interested in the dairy industry, and to encourage students toward careers in dairy science. There are more than 500 undergraduate student members in ADSA. ADSA was established in 1906 as a scientific and educational association to serve the dairy and dairy-related industries. It facilitates the discovery, application and dissemination of dairy science knowledge and information.

Owens urges GOP leadership to call House back to consider 2012 Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bill Owens urged House Speaker John Boehner on Aug. 3 to call the House of Representatives back to Washington to vote on the 2012 Farm Bill.

Owens voted against a measure that would allow the House to adjourn for more than five weeks until Sept. 10.

The motion to adjourn failed by a bipartisan vote of 150-265. Due to this vote, the House must meet in regular pro forma sessions periodically for the next five weeks, but no major legislative issues are expected to be addressed until September.

“I voted against adjournment because we have a limited amount of time to finish our work on the Farm Bill,” Owens said. “Federal agriculture

programs critical to New York farmers will expire at the end of September. It is unacceptable for the House to leave Washington without approving its version of the bill so that negotiations may begin between the House and Senate on a final version to send to the President. I urge Speaker Boehner to call the full House back to work, and both parties to work together to get this done.”

For weeks, Congressman Owens has urged House Leadership to build on the bipartisan work accomplished in the House Agriculture Committee and bring a 5-year extension of the Farm Bill to the floor for a vote. The Senate passed its version of the 2012 Farm Bill on June 21.

Correction: Cover photo for August 6 paper Photo courtesy of Chautauqua CCE Makaya Keefe, winner of the 4-H Pen of Three contest.

Robotics help herd management

by Sally Colby Despite rising temperatures on a hot, humid summer day, Randy Martin’s cows are comfortable and quiet, and remain undisturbed when a large group of dairy producers from Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) walked through the barn as part of a dairy issue forum session held recently in Shippensburg, PA. A year and a half ago, Martin had several employees to milk 250 cows in a double eight herringbone parlor. At that time, the cows were bedded on sand, and the herd cell count averaged around 250,000. Today, Martin has no hired help, thanks to the fiveunit Lely robotic system that’s incorporated in the new 280-stall freestall barn. Martin says that within two weeks of moving to the new barn, which was first bedded with compost and now with sand, the count dropped by 100,000. “I give most of the credit to the robots,” he said of the lower somatic cell count. However, Martin is quick to note that robots are just a system that milks cows, and that it still takes management.

Martin, who is the third generation on the family’s Rail Side Farm, and his father Faron spent a year looking at various robotic systems before they

made a decision. The new barn has freestall space for 280 cows, and Martin would like to slowly build the herd from the 240 he’s currently milking to fill the barn.

An important economic and herd health benefit of the robotic system is that it can determine which cows are developing mastitis much sooner than a human milker can. The robotic milker automatically dumps the first three squeezes from each quarter, and checks each quarter for conductivity and milk temperature. If conductivity in a quarter begins to rise, that information will show up on Randy’s computer under the ‘udder health’ icon. At milking time, Martin’s most important job is to watch the computer monitor.

“I know right away if a cow is coming down with mastitis,” he said, adding that the system is easy to use. “The cow’s number and the quarter that has high conductivity will be highlighted.

The computer also indicates whether milk from that quarter is watery or bloody.” Martin will treat cows that spike repeatedly, and if treatment isn’t successful, he dries the affected quarter to keep the herd cell count low.

When the cows were being milked in the parlor, Martin found that it was difficult to maintain consistency.

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Randy Martin, third generation dairy farmer, added a robotic system to eliminate labor issues on the farm but found that the system has also helped him achieve lower somatic cell counts.

Photos by Sally Colby Now, the cows are treated the same Randy’s sisters take care of calves, and way each time they enter the milking although his dad and brother operate stalls. Cows in the holding area prior a custom harvest business, they can to milking are less stressed, and both fill in at the dairy when needed. there’s no chasing or crowding in a The herd is fed a home-grown TMR, holding pen. “I can walk through the which is constantly in front of them barn without the cows getting up,” with the help of a robotic feed pusher said Martin. “Before, with the parlor, that comes out once an hour to push when the cows saw someone coming feed. “In the old barn, I was doing good through the barn they thought it was if I pushed feed four times a day,” said time to get up for milking.”

Martin, adding that the pusher is as For the first few weeks after freshen- valuable as the robotic milking system. ing and until they’re fully accustomed “This really helps the cows — they to the system, heifers are kept in a always have feed in front of them. With special needs pen. “It takes about an cows coming out of the robot 24/7, the average of two weeks for the heifers to feed has to be there all the time. It isn’t learn to go in to be milked,” said the same as when they came out of the Martin. “After that, they go with the parlor and then got feed.” rest of the cows. They catch on pretty Although Martin has a Koster tester fast once they realize they’re going to to check silage moisture, he relies on get some grain in there.” his feed specialist who takes silage Prior to construction of the new samples for analysis. “I always pull a barn, heifers were raised off the farm. sample if I change feeds, use a differWith the new facility, all young stock ent type of baleage or change are on the farm, which means less bunkers,” said Martin. “If I pull a samtime spent traveling to other farms to ple of first cut and everything is good, care for them. Calves are started in I wait until I push second cut.” Genex The robotic milking system can detect minute changes in conductivity, which individual pens under roof, and then manages herd breeding; including means cows that have signs of mastitis can be treated early. in small groups as they get older. mating selections and A.I., and tracks pregnancy checks and calving dates.

For those who have or are considering a robotic system, Martin says that there are several keys to making it work most effectively. “Look at the computer twice a day,” he said.

“That’s the only way you’re going to know if there’s a problem. Then obey the computer. If you see that there’s a hot quarter, don’t ignore it.” Detecting and measuring minute changes in conductivity is an opportunity to spot and treat mastitis early. “If a cow comes in with conductivity of 60, I watch her closely,” he said. “If a cow comes in at 80 or 85, I might let it go if it’s a hot day or if she was in heat.

But if conductivity is 90, 100 or 110, I know without a doubt that she has mastitis and I’ll treat her. It’s a warning ahead before the cow even comes A robotic feed pusher comes out hourly, which saves labor and ensures that cows always have feed in front of them. down with mastitis.”

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NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen kicks off new season Special edition features 2011 National Beef Quality Audit results DENVER — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Cattlemen to Cattlemen returned for a new season on Tuesday, July 31, and takes an in-depth look at the outcomes of the beef checkoff-funded 2011 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA). The audit is conducted every five years and provides a set of guidelines and measurements on beef quality conformance of the U.S. beef supply.

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is the most comprehensive review of beef quality in the 20 year history of the NBQA. The 2011 audit found that although significant improvements have been made in producing safe, satisfying and wholesome beef, there are areas for improvement.

Four researchers involved in conducting the 2011 NBQA will come together to discuss the results on NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen.

Panelists include Dr. John Paterson, NCBA executive director of producer education; Dr. Keith Belk, lead principal investigator for Colorado State

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NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen airs Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m.

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University; Dr. Jeffrey Savell, lead principal investigator for Texas A&M University; and Dr. Jason Ahola, principal investigator for Colorado State University. The episode premiered on RFD-TV on July 31.

“This is a unique opportunity to sit down and talk about the results of the 2011 NBQA with a few of the researchers who were directly involved in gathering this information,” said NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen host Kevin Ochsner. “Determining where the industry is making progress and finding areas

Beef Day & New York State Supreme Champion Beef Female Show Purina, Show Chow is this year’s sponsor of the Champion New York State Supreme Beef Female, with a generous donation of $1,000 to be awarded to the winner. The New York Hereford Breeders Association and the New York Hereford Junior

Breeders are sponsoring the Reserve Champion New York State Beef Female, with the winner receiving $500.

These honors will be awarded at the New York State Fair on Beef Day, Aug. 28. A panel of 5 Judges will evaluate the County entries at a

special show starting at 4 p.m. in the Beef Barn.

A reception sponsored

by The New York Angus Association and the Eben Kennedy Family will follow the show.

Make plans to stop by the Beef Barn for this Special Event.

The whole day will be filled

with different activities from a children’s shelled corn play box, Country Kids, “I Love Beef” picture frames, Award winning Beef Cow picture, activity and coloring books for the kids to enjoy. There will be a “Guess the weight of the Bull” in

the Beef Barn with the winner to win a set of Steak Knives and a Beef Cookbook. Spin the “Knowledge of Beef Wheel” to win assorted prizes. Talk with New York Beef Producers from around the State.

Watch the Limousin Open Beef Show start-

ing at 10 a.m. A Special Event will be at 1 p.m., Kirk Stierwalt will be doing a Fitting Clinic in the Show Arena.

Spend the whole day in the Beef Barn and enjoy the activities we have planned. Beefman will also be there throughout the day.

BQA in a Day scheduled in Chautauqua County for beef producers Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and record keeping.

The goal of this program is to maximize consumer confidence and acceptance of beef by focusing the pro-

ducer’s attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of beef and beef products.

Cornell Cooperative Extension — Chautauqua County is planning a BQA in a Day training on Saturday, Aug. 25. The program will be held from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Jamestown, NY.

WANTED: Beef producers to promote beef at the New York State Fair Do you enjoy talking about all things BEEF? Then we need YOU to volunteer to assist with the Beef Council display in the Dairy Products Building at the New York State Fair on Aug. 23-Sept. 3.

The Beef Council display focuses on the Beef It’s What’s For Dinner Culinary Stage where beef demos are conducted by Beef Council staff every hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist in passing out literature, serving samples and talking with consumers. From 6 p.m. to the building closes at 10 p.m., visitors to the booth can watch a video

about beef production, make their own Cutting Edge Steak Rub from a spice bar, gather recipes and learn more about beef from a beef lover who could be YOU. It’s a great opportunity to connect with your consumers and help tell the beef story.

Volunteers are needed both days and evenings. If you can spare a day, half day or evening to help promote your product or would like more information, please contact Carol at the Beef Council, at 315-339-6922 or e-mail cgillis@nybeef.org . If you exhibit cattle at the New York State Fair, consider helping out on a slow day or evening.

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Upcoming events for the New York Beef Producers Association • Aug. 18: Angus Hill, Angus Sale, Randolph, NY • Aug. 28: Beef Day and Supreme Beef Female Show, New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY • Aug. 25: BQA in a Day Chautauqua County • Sept. 14: Cow Power XL Sale, Millbrook, NY • Sept. 16: Trowbridge Family Affair Sale, Ghent, NY • Sept. 22: Tullyfergus Joint Production Sale, Seneca Falls, NY • Sept. 22: WBB & Hoelscher Show Cattle — Show Steer and Heifer Poster Sale, Alden, NY, followed by Open House with Beef Clinic.

• Oct. 3-7: Ohio Beef Tour, Contact Mike Baker at 607-255-5923 for details • Oct. 12-14: Coby Classic Sale and NYJBPA Fall Festival, Cobleskill, NY

Cow Power Sale Saturday, 9/15/12 held at, Rally Farms Millbrook, NY

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Mountain. She sells bred to the Walton’s Way sells with her January heifer calf at side by SVF senior herd sire McCracken Vu Lookout 275.

Bandolier, bred to Whiteston Black Arrow Plan n alsoo too attendd Stillwaterr Farmss Salee on n 9/144 andd Trowbridgee Anguss Salee on n 9/16.

It will begin at the Frank Bratt Agricultural Center at 10 a.m. with the classroom training and continue after lunch with the Chute Side Training at the Ted Card farm on North Main Street in Jamestown until 2:30 p.m. Mike Baker, Beef Cattle Extension Specialist from Cornell University and Dr. Shannon Carpenter, Veterinarian with The Farm Animal Hospital, will present this Beef Quality Assurance program.

The cost for the training is $20 which includes a BQA manual with the cost for additional family/farm members is $10 each. Lunch is included in the registration fee.

By attending this BQA training, a producer will receive Level 1 Certification. After signing a Veterinarian Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR), a producer will be Level 2 Certified. The producer then has the opportunity to

purchase a farm sign verifying the BQA certification. To maintain the BQA certification, producers should attend a training every two years. The Beef Quality Assurance Program is supported by the Beef Checkoff.

Pre-registration for this BQA program is required by Aug. 3 by sending a check payable to CCE - Chautauqua County and mail to Lisa Kempisty, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. Contact Lisa Kempisty at 716-664-9502 Ext. 203 or Ted Card, President of the Chautauqua County Beef Producers at 716-664-3339 if you need more information or have any questions.

We look forward to having all beef producers attend this important educational program to learn more to ensure the safety and quality of the beef we produce and market.

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OBO. Badger S.U. wagon 3’ beater with roof $1,500. 315-536-3259.(NY) SUNSET BULK tank 625 with washer $1,200. 467 Haybine for parts #35 Massey Harris combine for parts $500. Leave message. 518-842-0229.(NY) DORSETX EWES, possibly bred. CheviotX lambs. No foot rot. Flashy Arabian mare, healthy and sound. Single axle NH manure spreader. 585-526-5393.(NY) AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD puppies for sale, farm raised, shots, wormed, all colors $250. $300. ready to go now! No Sunday calls. 315-549-8776.(NY) POLLED HEREFORD Yearling Bull, working, available Sept. 01, great EPD’s, dark red. Call 315-626-2881.(NY) TANDEM TRAILER 7x16 $1,200. OBO. 300 Gallon fuel tank with pump $125. 315348-8243.(NY)

H&S XL FORAGE wagon, 3 beater single auger, V.G. condition $5,000. or best offer.

607-227-6858.(NY) BLACK AND WHITE pony approx. 40” high lots of snap, needs a boss $350. OBO. 607-243-8282.(NY) NEW HOLLAND 275 hay baler with kicker.

Hesston PT10 haybine. Kuhn hay tedder, all in good shape. 315-858-1566.(NY)

D&S LIVESTOCK Equipment galvanized Sheep/Goat chute. Auto-catch headgate opening sides, sliding gate. $600.00 sacrifice. maxthecattledog@hotmail.com for pictures. 315-945-9006.(NY) HAY WAGON, metal, used once, good condition $2,100. Paint sprayer Wagner $17. Medium plastic dog house $16. Toyota Tonneau cover. 315-531-8670.(NY)

JD 430 ROUND baler $4,000. OBO. 585591-0795.(NY)

GRAVITY FLOW grain wagon on 10 ton’s running gear $650. or BRO. 315-6627636.(NY)

FLOCK OF 30 bred Ewes, $200. each, many twins and triplets. Hereford cattle bred. Hereford Bull owner has health issue.

315-380-0089.(NY)

1971 FORD 3000 tractor w/back blade also Ford 8N both in good condition $15,000. for both. 518-257-6718.(NY)

JD-4020 $7,800. NH-144 Merger $1,200.

NH Super-66 baler w/Wisconsin engine $1,200. 12KW PTO generator on 5x10 trailer $1,200. 315-744-4941. (NY)

NEW HOLLAND 492 haybine, good condition $4,600. Miller Pro 4100 silage wagon, 3 beater roof $3,800. 315-536-8522.(NY)

NH #36 FLAIL Chopper, good condition, stored inside, asking $3,250. Leave message. 518-895-2230.(NY) NH 718 TWO row corn head. NH 185 spreader. JD 2840, runs good. Wanted: Dion silage wagon, working or parts. 845778-7080.(NY) NH #718 2-row corn chopper, excellent condition. 860-886-3943.(CT)

BLACK ANGUS Heifers, 4 bred yearlings and 6 2011 fall and 2012 spring calves. AI and Throwbridge sired. 315-440-3083.(NY) REGISTERED ANGUS and Angus cross Bulls for sale. Wellville Farm. 804-2923102.(NY) L.N STOLTZFUS 6’X28’ feeder wagon $2,500. JD 640 rake, mint $1,800. 9’x24’ Stoltzfus tandem steel hay rack wagon L.N. $4,500. 518-885-5106.(NY)

KERNAL PROCESSOR for 1275 Gehl chopper used 90 acres after complete rebuild $1,000. or best offer. 315-7764110.(NY)

500 GALLON stainless steel bulk tank $700. Goats six month old Nubian cross Bucks $85. each, cash only. No Sundays.

315-823-4928.(NY)

PEACOCKS 2 MALES, one year old $100. each, or best offer, also Black Sex-Link Pullets $7.50 each. 315-843-7563.(NY)

NEW IDEA one row corn picker, good working condition, ready for the field, asking $1,500. Located near Albany, New York. 518-852-0262.(NY)

DOUBLE FOUR milking parlor complete 7.5 HP Masport pump universal equipment $5,000. Four tunnel fans 52 inch with thermostats $1,600. 518-859-8085.(NY)

JOHN DEERE E-Gator in very good condition, new batteries charger and manuel’s only 28hrs. $4,500. 716-674-4742.(NY)

WANTED: Hay loader green crop belt driven feed grinder, young dairy Heifer calves.

Samuel Schwarz 2157 Huth Sayer Rd. Oriskany Falls, NY 13425.

THREE HOLSTEIN short bred Heifers, ground driven. New Idea spreader 10-38 rear tire Terratrac dozer four restored John Deere tractors. 607-369-7656.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 210, 13’ disk, very good condition, new blades on front $3,000.

Neg. 315-855-4331.(NY) OAT STRAW 3x3x8 bales $110. ton at farm. 607-542-6742.(NY) REGISTERED JERSEY Cows for sale. 30 to 40 head. Please call for more info. 845386-1112 or 845-469-7753.(NY) CASE IH 1020 grain head, late style, nice $10,700. Case IH 1063 corn head $7,200.

Gravity wagon $1,400. 315-536-1112.(NY) WANTED: Rissler round bale unroller cart model 444. 570-690-1017.(PA)

HAY AND STRAW, first cutting hay, mixed grasses, great for horses $3.50/bale.

Bleached rye straw, clean $4.25/bale. Regular straw $3.50/bale. 518-673-2669.(NY)

WANTED: Breeding age Hereford Bull, lease or buy. 315-868-4460 or 315-8913290.(NY)

MINIATURE DONKEYS: Foals and adults.

Dwarf Goats: Kids and adults. Proven pair breeder Mute Swans. Mute Cygnets, Whooper Cygnets, Trumpeter Cygnets.

315-896-2336.(NY)

GREENHOUSE 24X40 quonset center beam endwall treated posts 2-48” motorized shutters one 48” 1/2HP fan with hood controls disassembled $1,400. 585-7371572.(NY)

WANTED: Farmall cultivators wanted for model SA to 1410 tractors. 716-9423994.(NY)

JD 6620 side hill 213 flex and 643 corn heads excellent condition, used this season for wheat, retiring $20,000. firm. 716457-3124.(NY)

FOR SALE: 750 Bales mulch or bedding hay, best offer to remove all. Ben Weaver 8063 Evans Rd. Holland Patent, NY 13354

REGISTERED POLLED Hereford Bull born 4-25-11, very nice dark red collar $1,700. or trade for Hereford Heifers. 315371-5757.(NY)

FAHR TEDDER 2 reels complete for parts $300. 2 8.25-20 truck tires mounted on 10 hole rims $100. each. 413-967-7590.(MA)

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by Miranda Reiman I wonder what the creators of “The Jetsons” would have thought about Skype or FaceTime on iPhones, or any number of other video chat services now available?

George Jetson could actually call up Jane in that manner today.

The animated cartoon wrapped up in 1987, before the advent of fit-in-your pocket cell phones or wireless internet and way before chatting virtually face-to-face in real-time, via built-in computer cameras.

But just a few decades later, many of those wildest imaginations are real. When the second of the Hanna-Barbara duo (the company that also cre-

ated the likes of “Tom and Jerry,” “The Flintstones,” “Smurfs” and “Scooby-Doo”) died in 2006, Roombas were already cleaning floors while you were gone to work. So who needs Rosie the robot?

And so the trend continues. What seems a cartoon impossibility in one decade becomes commonplace in the next.

Before it becomes reality though, somebody has to dream that big.

There is the rat race called everyday chores and ranch improvements. In the bustle, have you stopped to imagine what your herd could be like in 5, 10 or 20 years?

It would be pretty great if you could identify which cows just

won't make good mothers before you give them the chance to express that. It might make that calving season snowstorm a tick more bearable.

What about a quick, chute-side blood test that could tell you which females will have calves less likely to get sick? Or even if the bulls came with that information.

Think about the marketing possibilities: “Hello, Mr. Feedyard Manager. I have a set of feeder calves that are all from sire XYZ, proven to have progeny more resistant to BRD.” What if that same instantaneous DNA test

could tell you which cattle would grade well? “Mr. Feeder?” Oh, never mind. If that technology helps you make cattle that good and you can eliminate all that risk, you might decide it’s the year to own them yourself.

The list could go on…tools designed to create cattle that won’t bloat, that have increased efficiencies and more tender meat.

Genetic selection is a big component, but don’t stop there. What if an implant not only increased average daily gain but improved marbling? What about a new feeding technique that trains cattle to eat the right amount

at precisely the right time to maximize gains?

As you read this, there is probably somebody thinking about the above advances. There is a scientist painstakingly developing a DNA test and checking its validity. There is a researcher studying how marbling is formed so he can find ways to get more of it. There are people dreaming big, not just because they’re paid to, but because they have that same spark for the science that you have for your cattle. The beef business is your shared passion.

Folks used to talk

about hitting 100 percent Choice like it was a hardly achievable gold standard.

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One thing is certain: in 2022 it will look different than it does today. In 2062 (the year of “The Jetsons” setting), it will likely look dramatically different.

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Aug. 24 Field Day will showcase potential of energy sorghum as a biomass crop in Western New York Sweetwater Energy, a company based in Rochester, NY, that has developed a process for converting the cellulose in plant material into industrial sugars to produce a variety of products, including advanced biofuels, bioplastics and biochemicals, has contracted with Western New York farmers to produce energy sorghum for their conversion process. Farmers in Orleans, Genesee, and Niagara Counties are growing several hundred acres of energy sorghum for Sweetwater this summer. Planting of the crop began in late May and ended in early July.

Energy sorghum differs from the types of sorghum grown as a feed grain crop in the South and Southwest, and from sweet sorghum grown to produce molasses by simple sugar -extraction techniques. Energy sorghum is also different from sudangrass and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids that are grown for cattle forage. Energy sorghum produces a much larger volume of biomass, with

plants growing to a height of 12 or 14 feet and yields that can exceed 35 tons per acre. The crop will be harvested and chopped like corn silage and stored in a bunker until it is used for Sweetwater’s sugar extraction process.

With funding from the New York Farm Viability Institute and support from Ceres, Inc., Sweetwater Energy is testing several different varieties of energy sorghum in strip trials replicated in a number of fields on different planting dates. Dr. Hilary Mayton, a crop scientist with a long background in agronomic research at Cornell University, is leading the research program. As part of the field day she will be leading a tour of one of the energy sorghum strip trials.

Ron Boillat, Sweetwater’s Chief Deployment Officer will give an overview of the company. “Our business depends on a reliable source of cellulosic material for our process. The skilled growers and agricultural infrastructure in Western New York

makes this an ideal place to source that material.

We are glad to be working with the New York Farm Viability institute to develop energy sorghum further as a profitable addition to Western New York crop rotations.” Boillat says.

Chuck Kyle of Cato Analytics, the agricultural consulting firm that has been working with area farmers to grow the Energy Sorghum for Sweetwater Energy will share some of the experiences from the 2012 crop and discuss the future potential in Western New York crop rotations. “This is the first year a significant acreage of this crop has been grown in the Northeast. It has been a challenging growing season for all crops. We’ve learned some things about managing the crop and overall the energy sorghum looks very good. We look forward to sharing those experiences with our field day guests,” Kyle says.

The field day will take place on Aug. 24 from 24 p.m. at Panek Farms 14004 W. County House Rd. Albion, NY 14411. Registration is not required. For more information or directions call Chuck Kyle at 315-391-8949 or e-mail: chuck@catoanalytics.com.

Evaluate your genetics New York Feedlot and Carcass Value Discovery Program Purpose: Teach cow/calf producers the value of their calves based on performance in the feedlot and on through the packing plant. Calves are accepted in November and fed until their most optimal profit potential.

Empire Heifer Development Program Purpose: A management and marketing program for cow/calf producers to evaluate replacement heifer prospects and offer a marketing opportunity for quality heifers. Calves are accepted in December.

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Tackling the death tax is the top priority for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the oldest and largest beef industry organization in the United States. The death tax

directly affects familyowned small businesses, such as farms and ranches, because of the burden it places on families hoping to pass their business on to the next generation.

Even though full repeal of the death tax is the top priority for NCBA, Kent Bacus, associate director of legislative affairs, says the plan passed by the House on Aug. 1 is a step in the right direction.

“The good news is that the House-passed tax package provides a continuation of current estate tax relief through 2013. NCBA encourages both the House

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Angus Foundation scholarships awarded during the 2012 National Junior Angus Show.

For Angus juniors, a scholarship is much more than a signed check.

Scholarships mean that someone believes in their future and is willing to contribute to their goals. Thanks to generous donors, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships on July 20 during the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Louisville, KY. True to its mission to support Angus youth, education and research, the Angus Foundation is proud to provide scholarships to graduate and undergraduate NJAA members. At the heart of the scholarship program is a desire to support the youth who will become future supporters and advocates for the breed.

“Angus breeders see youth as the future of the industry,” says Katie Allen, Angus Foundation director of public relations and marketing.

“They will be the ones to carry the breed forward, whether they are pursuing a degree in agriculture or not. These scholarships enable Angus youth to go on and do great things.”

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“This is not a tax on the wealthy. We must find permanent relief or risk taking land out of production agriculture, threatening our ability to provide food for U.S. consumers and abroad.”

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Tax break for farmers?

Around 60 years ago our local school’s band director made the statement during band practice, that soon all the kids in the band would have new instruments and our taxes would almost be nil. This would come about because of the generosity of the taxes that would be paid by the new coal-fired electric power plant that would be built nearby.

A large New York State electric company had just purchased a beautiful dairy and fruit farm, seated along our town’s lake shoreline. Before they were all done, they owned around 2,000 acres of some of the best farm ground in the area and over one-mile of the lake frontage. This doesn’t include the transmission and railroad spur right-a-ways.

But today, after all these years the story is completely different. In reality the plant was never built until 30 years later, because the mammoth Niagara Power project came into being and the electric power wasn’t needed at that time. But, 15 years after the construction when all the tax breaks were gone, they sold the plant to new owners.

I want to also mention that almost from the beginning the owners of this power plant had been in con-

stant litigation with the town over the assessment.

After promising to add more jobs, install wind turbines for generating electric, and putting in a lake port, they received a PILOT (payment in lue of taxes) agreement. Otherwise, it was taken off the tax role completely and guaranteed a much lower tax payment. Early this year they declared bankruptcy and shut it down. I had forgotten just how clean air could be. But just recently the bondholders restarted it up again, with more promised tax relief.

After all these years of concentrating mainly on this one taxpayer, the town, school, and county are looking to shore up the large gap in the tax revenue.

Enter the local landowners, (farmers) who have on an average had their assessments doubled this year.

You can guess what is transpiring in the minds of our local leaders.

What do we have today? A 675-foot smokestack that an eviromental chemist informed us is not only emitting water vapor. Huge mounds of fly ash that block our view of the lake. A electric power plant that cost over one billion dollars to build is paying less than 50 percent of what they would be paying if they were taxed like we farmers are.

Our local school has had to cut programs and positions. Our county doesn’t have enough money to resurface some roads and is doing patch work repairs that look like a checkerboard.

Recently, our town made a plea for help in repairing headstones of some Civil War veterans, which were vandalized. They stated that because of the PILOT agreement with the power plant, they no longer had enough money to repair the damaged headstones and had accepted a Boy Scout’s offer to use this as a project for his Eagle Scout badge.

Recently, our retired agriculture teacher made the statement that local farmers should be given a PILOT agreement too, because they hire a lot of workers and have paid more than their fair share of taxes for almost 200 years!

One more thing… the kids in the band never did receive those free band instruments they were promised!

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Agriculture Department ready to help farmers grow their businesses during Ag Progress Days

by George Greig, Secretary of Agriculture, August 2012 Soon nearly 50,000 visitors will travel to Rock Springs in Centre County for Penn State’s annual Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16. The event is a favorite of mine because it’s an invaluable one-stop-shop for information about local, state and federal regulations and programs; research and extension resources from Penn State; and the newest technology and equipment from the commercial sectors.

Once again, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will be on hand to help visitors find innovative tools to grow and improve farm businesses.

One of those tools is PA Preferred®, the official brand of Pennsylvania agricultural commodities. We’ll showcase the program at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Building, with PA Preferred® staff ready to talk with you about how the program can fit your operation.

We’ll also offer samples of PA Preferred® recipes: • Metz Culinary Management and the department will feature Schneider’s Dairy products on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon, with Schneider’s Dairy offering their own samples from 1-3 p.m.

• Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, Metz Culinary Management will offer a cooking demonstration using Pennsylvania apples. At 2:30 p.m. they’ll serve up my wife Christine’s apple crisp.

• All three days of the show, the Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program will sample apples and apple products.

While the food samples will be popular, I suspect Governor Corbett’s elimination of the inheritance tax on farms will be much discussed in our building.

Last month, Governor Corbett made it easier for farm families to transition from one generation to the next by signing landmark legislation that eliminated the inheritance tax on farms.

The inheritance tax has

been a burden on farm families for decades. Its elimination will help producers save thousands of dollars that can then be reinvested in their agricultural operations.

Staff can talk to you about how this can benefit your family and help answer any other farm finance questions, including how to take advantage of state and federal grants and low interest loan programs to grow your operations.

We’ll also show the many ways the department is protecting Pennsylvania consumers every day.

Since 1895, the department has been charged with three basic functions: law enforcement, education and prevention of plant and animal diseases. The 25 heads of the department since then have taken these core functions to heart.

In recognition of these extraordinary leaders, on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the PDA Building, I’ve invited all living past state agriculture secretaries for a reunion of sorts. We’ll reflect on their successes and discuss their vision for agriculture for the future.

Aside from farm finance and marketing opportunities, we’ll be available to discuss other areas of interest, like growing concerns over near drought conditions. Though indications are that Pennsylvania is faring better than most states this year, producers still need to know how to get the most from their crop insurance policies.

Learn more about the state’s nation-leading farmland preservation program and how you can conserve your farm and our waterways for future generations. On Thurs-

day at 2 p.m. we’ll recognize farm families who have done just that for more than 100 years with Century Farm awards.

The Farm Bill will be a hot topic during this year’s event. With the U.S. House of Representatives unlikely to move on the legislation before their August break, passing it before the Sept. 30 deadline is an uphill battle. I encourage you to attend Congressman Glenn Thompson’s town hall meeting about the farm bill and federal agriculture policy on Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 3-4 p.m.

in the Red Barn.

Ag Progress Days promises to offer something to meet the needs of every visitor, and we commend Penn State University’s efforts in hosting such a valuable event. For more information, including a daily schedule, visit http://apd.cas.psu.edu/ or call 814-865-2081.

Ag Progress Days runs Tuesday, Aug. 14 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.); Wednesday, Aug. 15 (9 a.m.–8 p.m.); and Thursday, Aug. 16 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Admission and parking are free. I hope to see you there.

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Fact sheet: President Obama leading Administration-wide drought response As communities across the country struggle with the impacts of one of the worst droughts in decades, President Obama is committed to ensuring that his Administration is doing everything it can to help the farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and communities being impacted.

To respond to immediate needs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal agencies are using their

existing authorities wherever possible to address the hardships arising from the lack of water, feed, and forage.

Within the last month, USDA has opened the Conservation Reserve Program to emergency haying and grazing, has lowered the borrower interest rate for emergency loans, and has called on crop insurance companies to provide more flexibility to farmers. The Department of the Interi-

or has provided additional grazing flexibility on federal lands and the Small Business Administration is working to help with access to investment capital and credit in affected communities.

On Aug. 7, 2012, President Obama convened his White House Rural Council for one of a continuing series of policy meetings to review Executive Branch response actions and to develop additional policy

initiatives to assist drought-stricken Americans.

Following the meeting, the White House announced several new measures the Administration is implementing to help those impacted by the drought, including providing additional assistance for livestock and crop producers, increasing the capacity for lending to small businesses, and waiving certain requirements on trucks helping

to provide relief. President Obama also stressed the need for the entire Administration to continue to look at further steps it can take to ease the pain of this historic drought.

As the drought continues, the Administration will actively implement its longer-term strategy for assessing and managing the effects of the crisis. In addition to impacts on farming and ranching operations, a

long-term, widespread drought will also have implications for wildfires, water availability, navigation, and power generation across much of the country and across other sectors. As we move forward, the Administration will work closely with state and local governments, farming and ranching communities and others to ensure an effective and efficient response and recovery.

Finally, while the Administration is exploring every possible avenue to provide relief from the impacts of the drought, Congress still needs to act to ensure that the needed disaster assistance is available to these communities. The best way to do that is by passing a comprehensive, multi-year farm bill that not only provides much-needed disaster assistance but gives farmers and ranchers the certainty they deserve while enacting critical reforms.

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Ag Progress Days offers new events for horse enthusiasts Organizers say the 2012 Ag Progress Days Equine Experience will offer something for horse lovers of all ages and experience levels.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Penn State’s Ag Progress Days exposition, on Aug. 14-16, will provide entertaining yet educational activities for horse lovers of all ages and experience levels, according to Ann Macrina, senior instructor in the Department of Animal Science.

The event’s annual Equine Experience will offer a full schedule of training and breed clinics, demonstrations, informational displays and lectures.

“This year, Ken and Karen Sandoe, of Sunny Hill Farm, will present an 8-horse hitch of Belgian draft horses,” said Macrina, who coordinates the Equine Experience events. “These ‘gentle giants’ will be hitched and driven once each day, plus once for a special performance during the Wednesday Evening Extravaganza.”

“The Evening Extravaganza also will feature ‘mini’ versus ‘giant’ as youth volunteers with the Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association demonstrate the amazing abilities of miniature horses.” She said the miniature horses, always a hit with children, will be on display all three days.

Highlights of Wednesday’s schedule also include Training from the Ground Up, a workshop

by Ward Studebaker, well-known trainer and retired manager of the Penn State Horse Farm.

In addition, Suzanne Myers, trainer and owner of Next Level Horsemanship, will demonstrate problem-solving solutions and will help riders understand their horse’s language by using the round pen.

Ben Nolt, a certified riding instructor, horse trainer and clinician with more than 50 years of involvement with the horse industry, will present Horse Mastership Essentials on Tuesday and will be on hand all three days to answer questions.

Other events will feature drill-team perform-

ances, horseback racing games and Pennsylvania State Police Mounted Patrol demonstrations of crowd control using horses.

Penn State faculty, staff and students also will conduct handling demonstrations geared toward helping horse owners learn skills to work with their horses more safely and confi-

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Breed demonstrations will feature Paso Finos, Andalusians, Appaloosas and — although not a horse breed — llamas.

In addition to the riding and training demonstrations, a series of lectures will be presented in the Equine Learning Center. Topics will include pasture man-

agement and weed control, nutrition, equine massage, acupuncture and routine horse health-management skills every horse owner should know.

The Pennsylvania Equine Council’s Learning Station will allow visitors to groom a horse, visit with council members and learn what issues are at the

forefront of Pennsylvania’s equine industry.

New this year is the Penn State Equine Science Horse Quiz Bowl competition, which will take place on Thursday.

Penn State Equine Science faculty and staff will be available all three days at the Equine Arena and Equine Exhibits Building to answer questions

and provide information. On Wednesday, an ask-the-experts booth will feature Ed Jedrzejewski, Penn State horse unit manager, who will answer questions about parasites from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Donna Foulk, equine extension educator, who will identify weeds from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ag Progress Days is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, 9 miles southwest of State College on Route 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 14; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 16. Admission and parking are free.

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Another new exhibit, titled, “Make an ID Kit for Your Child,” will be hosted by the Penn State University Police. The exhibit will feature a child-identification and fingerprinting program that will include DNA sampling. Police officers will be present to fingerprint and speak with children and parents.

The finalist posters in the Poison Prevention Poster Contest, sponsored by the Penn State Pesticide Education Program, also will be featured.

During Pesticide Education Month in March, students in grades K-8 submitted posters addressing poison prevention. Program staff chose finalists in May, and Ag Progress Days visitors can vote to choose the contest winners.

While at the Family Room, visitors can visit with DB Pest, a robot that will be wandering around the building.

Penn State Extension’s Nutrition Links program will conduct food demonstrations showcasing nutritious and convenient recipes, and Penn State faculty members, Extension educators and volunteers will offer healthy-eating tips throughout the three days. The program also will provide visitors with water naturally flavored with fruit.

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Food demonstrations are, perhaps, the most popular attractions presented in the Family Room at Ag Progress Days.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Food demonstrations, mini golf, child identification kits and a robot all will be showcased in the Family Room building at the 2012 Ag Progress Days.

Christina Becker, extension associate for Penn State’s Pesticide Education Program and coordinator of the Family Room, said that each activity follows a central theme.

“The Family Room again will be filled with family-oriented exhibitors,” she said. “This year, we are focusing on family health and safety with fun and interactive displays.”

Mini golf, an old standby in the Family Room, will have a new focus, theme and name this year: Man v. Rodent.

“This year’s theme is about the new rodenticide changes the Environmental Protection Agency has made to keep children, pets and nontarget wildlife safer,” Becker explained. “It will teach kids something that’s happening with products right now.”

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“NMPF believes this type of one-onone dialogue will enable members in both the House and the Senate to see firsthand the need for passing a fiveyear farm bill, including the vital reforms to the nation’s dairy policy in the form of the Dairy Security Act (DSA),” said NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak.

“We hope that Members of Congress will take time to visit local dairy farms to experience up-close the challenges dairy farmers are facing and understand why it is so imperative to pass a five-year farm bill which includes a better safety net for farmers,” Kozak said.

“We are approaching a crisis comparable to or worse than that of 2009, when dairy farmers lost $20 billion in equity and thousands of farmers went out of business.”

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dairy farmers are currently selling their milk for far less than the cost of production,” said Kozak. “The Dairy Security Act would give producers and their bankers the assurances they need to continue their operations through these tough times.”

Kozak said that farmers themselves should take this message to their elected officials during the next four weeks, with the hope that Congress can be spurred to action after Labor Day. “We applaud the pledge from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK), and Ranking Members Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Collin Peterson (D-MN), to continue their push for full passage of a comprehensive, five-year farm bill after the August recess. NMPF will continue to stand behind our agricultural leaders in this effort to pass a five-year farm bill this year.”

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by Ann Swanson Back to school fashion Fashion is something that you can count on as always changing. The designers hope to pique the interest of clothing buyers each season. They go all out for the back-to-school scene knowing that the students want the latest in fashion for their school wardrobe.

Fashion is an elusive thing. My school wardrobe consisted of skirts and dresses. We were not allowed to wear slacks or shorts. Pleated skirts and knee socks were in in my day. I had sets of sweaters and skirts that coordinated. I could mix and match to create different outfits. If we did not wear knee socks, we wore color coordinated wool socks. Blouses with Peter Pan collars rounded out the outfits. One of my favorite outfits included a kilt that I bought on one of my shopping trips. The big gold safety pin gave it style.

That style was popular for many years. When I went to college it still worked, but we were allowed to wear slacks by then. I wore one of my pleated skirts and a sweater that my mother knit for me to coordinate with it as my going away outfit when I got married.

When I think of going back to school one of my fondest memories is shopping for clothes. I have always been a good shopper. It did not matter if I was spending my mother’s money or my own. I looked for bargains.

Big name labels never made any difference to me. If I liked something and it was the right price, I bought it.

The back-to-school budget I worked with as I grew up was not a large one. First, I tried on all of my old clothes to see what fit. At that point I made a pile of clothes to give away and a pile to keep. I was finally ready to fill the holes in my wardrobe.

Sometimes my cast-offs went to my cousin, sometimes they went to a charitable organization.

I was always a second-hand rose. When a box or bag of clothes arrived from a distant cousin who lived near Buffalo I carefully went through them before I planned my shopping spree. Barb had beautiful clothes. She was the only girl in her family and her family spared no expense. I was really sad when I grew and was taller than Barb.

Mom and I took the Nickel Plate Railroad to Buffalo to shop for school clothes. It wasn’t really that I had to have different clothes than were available where I lived. It was a day just for the two of us and it was fun. We walked up to the corner to catch the train. Once we arrived in Buffalo we took the trolley car into town. Riding the trolley was fun. I loved to watch the spark where the car connected to the wires that stretched throughout the

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Frequently my eyes were bigger than my stomach and my mother ended up finishing what I could not. I think she planned on that because her tray was always rather skimpy when we went through the line.

I remember visiting the Christian bookstore when we shopped in Buffalo. The children’s section was upstairs. I liked to be able to look out of the big windows to see the city below us. I was collecting a series of books so a book purchase was made whenever we shopped.

Recently I went shopping with my granddaughter for school clothes. The two of us took off early in the morning to see what we could find. We did not take a train or a bus, we took my car.

Of course, lunch out was on the docket. My granddaughter chose to go to Eat-N-Park. She loves a pasta dish that they make with shrimp. An hour to eat gave us a chance to regroup and decide where we wanted to go next. Once we arrived at the mall we went from one end of it to the other with numerous stops in between.

We went from store to store picking out things we liked. Once we had an armload of things we began trying them on. If we needed another size I went to get it. These days you cannot rely on size.

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I would call the day successful. Grandma found the shoes she was looking for and the granddaughter found several new outfits and separates.

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Like always, 2012 Ag Progress Days has something for everyone UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — When it opens Aug. 14 for its 44th year, Penn State’s Ag Progress Days will once again show the many faces of agriculture, bringing together people with a wide range of perspectives on the production of food, fuel and fiber.

Bob Oberheim, Ag Progress Days manager, noted that the purpose of the three-day event is many-fold.

“It allows the College of Agricultural Sciences to highlight for the public and producers the landgrant research and cutting-edge technologies that drive our food system,” he said. “Also, consumers can learn more about how their food is produced and get information on health and nutrition, home gardening and other topics that can help improve their daily lives.

“In addition, commercial exhibitors can interact with the agricultural audience and showcase their equipment and services.”

Around the grounds, college specialists, government and industry representatives and more than 450 exhibitors will be on hand to show attendees the latest technology and answer questions about crop production, animal science, equine care, water quality, forest resources, food safety, farm safety, and a wealth of other topics, Oberheim said.

This year’s expo will feature several new or special attractions: • The Renewable Energy Showcase, a series of presentations on energy resources and conservation practices, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the Learning Center Tent at Main and East 9th streets. Short, informative presentations by industry experts and Penn State Extension energy specialists, the topics will focus on conservation, solar and wind energy, and biogas and biomass energy.

• The Crops and Soils Tent is gone this year, replaced by a Crops, Soils and Conservation Building. The new Joseph D. Harrington Building will serve as home to exhibits and activities highlighting conservation and crop management. In and around the new building, a variety of organizations and Penn State departments will feature dis-

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• Marcellus Shale Center. Talk with Penn State specialists and commercial vendors about renewable and alternative energy options for your home or business. Penn State Extension educators will be on hand to answer your questions on all issues behind natural gas exploration, leasing, and drilling. (West 10th Street) • Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation. Come learn about the history of the American chestnut and the foundation’s breeding program aimed restoring the tree to the forests. Take a wagon tour of the American chestnut orchards.

• Research and Conservation Tours. Free bus and walking tours of the 2,000-acre Larson Agricultural Research Center will provide insights on the future of food production and natural resources in the Keystone State.

• Children’s and family activities. The 4-H Youth Building will feature interactive, science-based exhibits and other activities that combine education and enjoyment. At the Kid’s Climb, children can safely climb a tree like a professional arborist with ropes and harnesses. Families can find fun and “infotainment” in a 1-acre corn maze. Shavers’ Creek Environmental Center will offer demonstrations with live wildlife.

• Machinery and equipment demonstrations. A new field demonstration this year will feature a blast sprayer demonstration in the Farm Safety Demonstration Area. This sprayer is used in orchards, as well as in vegetable and small fruit production, with the spray material dispersed by a large fan. New equipment used in planting and overseeding of cover crops, which are a crucial component in maintaining soil, water and air quality in high-yield agriculture, also will be on display.

• The Equine Experience. Horse owners and lovers can see breed and handling demonstrations, draft-horse and drill-team exhibitions and other events. The Equine Exhibits Building and the Equine Learning Center will host exhibits, workshops and seminars on various horse-health and management topics.

• Farm safety demonstrations. Specialists will demonstrate ATV safety on a special course and conduct farm accident rescue simulations involving agricultural equipment, including a demonstration of emergency scene stabilization and patient-extrication techniques.

• Pasto Agricultural Museum. The recently enlarged and renovated Pasto Agricultural Museum will provide visitors with a glimpse into farming’s past. Haymaking demonstrations will be presented during this year’s event. With an intriguing collection of artifacts, the museum offers exhibits highlighting the history of agriculture and rural life during the “muscle-power era.”

Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ag Progress Days is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on Route 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 14; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 16. Admission and parking are free.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days website at http://apd.psu.edu. Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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plays on crops, pests, nutrient management, notill agriculture, woodlot and forest management, deer and wildlife management, renewable energy and biofuels, sustainable agriculture, and organic farming.

• The focal point at the 4-H Youth Building is the 4H robotics program. The building will showcase several robots, including one that shoots basketballs.

• A pollinator garden has been planted at the Lawn and Garden Area to show plants that support native beneficial insects. A tour will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday. Handicapped-accessible raised beds also will be on display, helping visitors to appreciate the various methods that can be used to create raised beds.

• College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building will feature the science of reproduction, using animals as a guide. At this hands-on exhibit, visitors will be able to isolate DNA and learn how meiosis — the type of cell division by which germ eggs and sperm are produced — generates animal variation. Theatre presentations will cover stinkbug infestations, strategies for longevity in the dairy business, immunization protocols and how to make them more effective for livestock, protecting water supplies from natural-gas drilling, and onfarm animal composting, among others.

• Mini golf, an old standby in the Family Room, will have a new focus and name: Man v. Rodent.

The theme highlights new Environmental Protection Agency rodenticide regulations aimed at keeping children, pets and wildlife safer. When visitors come to play golf at the three holes, they will learn the importance of eliminating rodents, methods for controlling rodent pests through integrated pest management, and safety with rodent bait.

Popular features returning to Ag Progress Days include: • If You Think You Know the College of Ag Sciences, Think AGain ... Learn about careers in agriculture and related fields, which offer more job openings each year than qualified graduates to fill them. Faculty and staff will be available to answer

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Energy be it solar, wind, biofuels from plants or natural gas extracted from the Marcellus Shale - again will be a focus at Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16.

New this year is the Renewable Energy Showcase, a series of presentations on energy resources and conservation practices, to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the Learning Center Tent at Main and East 9th streets (below the Pasto Museum).

“These will be short, informative presentations by industry experts and Penn State Extension energy specialists,” said Ed Johnstonbaugh, extension educator, who is coordinating the showcase. “The topics will focus on conservation, solar and wind energy, and biogas and biomass energy. We have a great lineup of educational and thought-provoking presentations.”

Topics will be presented all three days at the following times: Noon — Conservation • Travel Adventures on a SolarPowered Canal Boat • Energy Efficiency and Conservation to Lower Costs • Southwest Pa. Renewable Energy Incubator Project Update 1 p.m. — Solar and Wind Energy

• Solar Energy 101, Financing Options, System Design, and Combination Benefits • Why Wind? Developing the Partnerships 2:15 p.m. — Biogas and Biomass Energy • Manure Cures: Benefits of Biogas • Switchgrass Pellets for Fuel • Warm Season Grasses as Bioenergy Crops and for Environmental Benefits • Woody Crops as Biomass Energy Resources Ag Progress Days visitors also will have the opportunity to talk with commercial exhibitors involved in alternative-energy opportunities and conservation in the Energy Conservation Area on West 9th Street.

In addition, energy crops and biofuels will be the subject of an exhibit in the new Joseph D. Harrington Crops, Soils, and Conservation Building at the end of East 5th Street. Information will be available about several varieties of plants that can be grown by farmers in the Northeast and converted into energy.

“Our team is working to develop bioenergy cropping systems that provide value-added co-products and soil-conservation benefits in addition

to bioenergy,” said Dan Ciolkosz, extension associate who specializes in energy crops. “This work will be on display at Ag Progress Days.”

Show attendees also can collect fact-based and timely information on issues related to Marcellus Shale exploration, leasing and drilling from Penn State extension educators and commercial vendors at the Marcellus Center on West 10th Street.

“The development of the Marcellus Shale has impacted the agricultural community in many ways,” said Tom Murphy, extension educator and co-

director of Penn State’s Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research.

“Our focus this year at Ag Progress Days will be to present science-based information on topics ranging from the latest research on industry workforce development to remediation techniques after pipeline installation, and many other related subjects in between.”

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days website at http:// apd.psu.edu. Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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ASA joins other Ag groups in response to House Disaster Assistance legislation The American Soybean Association (ASA) and 11 other agricultural organizations released a joint statement on Aug. 2 on the disaster assistance legislation introduced by the House after the withdrawal of its proposed one-year farm bill extension: “The undersigned farm organizations support finding a path forward to reaching agreement on a new five-year farm bill before current program authorities expire on Sept. 30. We are disappointed that the House Republican leadership has decided to not move forward with the House Agriculture Committee’s bill before adjourning for the August recess. That bill

would provide the disaster relief our farm and ranch families need at this time.

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4-H competes late into the night 4-H members exhibited Lambs and breeding sheep all evening Wednesday at the 131st Chautauqua County Fair.

JAMESTOWN, NY — During the evening of July 25, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4H Sheep Project participants showed in the 4-H Sheep Show. Sheep Program participants have owned their Market Sheep for at least 85 days and have owned their breeding animals in many cases for multiple years. Youth in the Sheep Breeding Project continue to expand their herd each year adding additional quality and working to preserve certain traits and characteristics. Youth in the 4H Sheep Project spend a great deal of time raising, caring, and conditioning each animal.

Sheep in particular, have to regularly be sheared, have veterinarian exams and exercised.

Wednesday’s Sheep Show was judged by Warren Beeler. The show saw all sunny skies.

Competing in the show were 40 Market Lambs and 53 Breeding Sheep.

Grand Champion Ram was received by Bryan Tenpas, with his Chevot, and Reserve Champion Ram was won by Maxwell Peterson exhibiting his Chevot Ram Lamb.

Grand Champion Ewe was won

by Tristan Peterson, who also showed a Chevot, with the Reserve Champion Ewe honors being received by Rachel Harper with her Suffolk.

In Showmanship Classes sheep exhibitors are judged on their showing abilities, including how they handle their animal and in some cases, others’ animals as well.

Receiving top honors as Grand Champion Showman was Maxwell Peterson with Sarah Osborne receiving Reserve honors.

Market Lambs are evaluated in four divisions by weight: Light, Medium, Light-Heavy and Heavy Weight. A Grand Champion Market and Reserve Champion Market Lamb are also honored as top market lambs for 2012. Each Market Lamb participant was eligible to sell their top animals at the Meat Animal Sale held on July

27. This year the 4-H Lamb Project will sell 30 lambs at the Meat Animal Sale. In this year’s Market Lamb classes top honors in the Light Weight class went to Trevor Gleason with Logan Fain receiving Reserve. In the Medium Weight class Tristan Peterson was also awarded Grand and Reserve.

The LightHeavy Weight division was won by Kayla Schauman with Branden Decker coming in second. In the Heavy Weight division, Kayla Schauman received first place and Sarah Osborne received second. Top Market honors, earning a place as first lamb sold at Meat Animal Sale, was given to Kayla Schauman for her heavy weight lamb, and Tristan Peterson will be selling second with the Reserve Market Lamb.

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Two – Tristan Peterson Reserve Champion Ram – Max Peterson Reserve Champion Ewe – Max Peterson Suffolk Division Flock and Breeders Young Flock - Melanie Walters Ram Lamb - Brittany Woodard Aged Ewe - Brittany Woodard Yearling Ewe - Rachel Harper Spring Ewe Lamb Maxwell Peterson Pair of Yearling Ewes Melanie Walters Pair Ewe Lambs – Kendra Dorman Get of Sire - Melanie Walters Champion Ram Brittany Woodard Champion Ewe Rachel Harper Reserve Ewe - Maxwell Peterson Horned Dorset Division: Yearling Ram - Bryan Tenpas Aged Ewe - Bryan Tenpas Champion Ram Bryan Tenpas Champion Ewe Bryan Tenpas Shropshire Division: Ewe Lamb - Tessa Warner Champion Ewe - Tessa

Tessa Warner took first place in her showmanship class.

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Warner Ram Lamb - Tessa Warner Champion Lamb Tessa Warner Boarder Leicester Division: Aged Ewe - Lucy Knappenberger Ram Lamb - Lucy Knappenberger Champion Ram- Lucy Knappenberger Champion Ewe - Lucy Knappenberger Grade Classes:

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Club leaders Misty Tucker and Laura Bosch were responsible for developing the project.

Earlier this 4-H year, the Kooky Club organized a charity dance and carnival to benefit the Livonia Food Pantry and The Ugandan Water Project.

The Ugandan Water Project is a project that Livonia Middle School Principal Charles D’Imperio has taken on with the help of the Livonia Middle School. The Water Project will help Ugandan schools and communities get clean, healthy water.

For more information on the Livingston County 4-H Program, please call Mary Ann Scharmberg at 585-658-3250.

The Everything Under the Son club display at the Hemlock Fair depicted how the club connected with Hearts and Hands for Haiti to create special friendship bracelets for Haitian students.

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Livingston County 4-H horse camp receives grant The Livingston County 4-H Program received a $750 grant from the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund to help fund its annual summer 4-H Horse Camp.

This year, 42 Livingston County 4-H horse members attended Horse Camp at the Hemlock Fairgrounds. During the 5-day camp, members received daily professional instruction to

enhance their riding skills and abilities.

Campers also took part in team building activities, horse-related crafts, stable management, presentations given by local professionals, and more.

As a result of the grant from the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund, this year’s camp had a standardbred theme. One full day of camp was

devoted to the standardbred industry.

Rock Vince, standardbred trainer and racer from Geneseo, conducted morning and afternoon presentations on various aspects of the industry — highlighted by a live racing demonstration. Also, JoAnne Long (Bloomfield) conducted a demonstration on the skills required of the mounted patrol division. Every camper had a lot of fun,

made new friends, improved their riding skills, and learned something new.

Horse Camp is primarily run by 4-H volunteers and would not be possible without their dedication to this program.

For more information about the Livingston County 4-H Program and the 4-H Horse Program please contact Mark Wittmeyer at 585-658-3250.

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Two Livingston County 4-H Clubs brought attention to international causes with their club projects.

The Everything Under the Son club connected with Hearts and Hands for Haiti to create special friendship bracelets for Haitian students. As stated on the group’s Hemlock Fair display exhibit, “Our 4-H group wanted to reach out to the children at a school in Haiti. We decided to connect with them by making friendship bracelets since we could not meet them in person. The bracelets, which are made with embroidery floss, are created by tying a variety of knots to fit a pattern.”

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by Jon M. Casey At a time when many agribusinesses have been challenged by current economic conditions and have downsized, ShowEase Inc. has moved to a new, larger location where they can now offer their customers sales and service that has helped the company to grow steadily over the past half-century. ShowEase Inc., who will celebrate their 50th anniversary of operation in 2013, has moved from its original location in Lancaster, PA, to a new location on Trout Run Road in Ephrata, PA. Owner and President, Connie Bender, is excited about the benefits of the move.

“We had considered moving our business for the past couple of years,” she explained as we toured the new facility. “We had outgrown our previous facility in Lancaster, and there was no room to expand.

After narrowing the new location possibilities

down to three or four places, I kept coming back to this one,” she said. “It was the old 84 Lumber facility. It had been upgraded for the previous occupant, but I could envision a lot of possibilities for ShowEase having this as our new home.”

Bender said after careful consideration, they closed on this property and immediately began upgrading the facility to meet their future needs.

“We called upon ACI Construction of Ephrata, PA to help us with the upgrades,” she said.

“We built a new showroom and new offices to give us the retail and administrative space that we needed, and we added a new loading dock in the back of the building to help expedite the loading and unloading of trucks.”

“When it was time to move, it took us about two months to make the move. We wanted to take our time so that we would be able to re-

stock our parts in an orderly fashion,” she said. “That way, it is easier to locate them when customers call for them. As you can see, we have an extensive supply of equipment parts and mats for all sorts of applications.”

Bender said ShowEase Inc. began in 1962 as a livestock stall equipment manufacturer, when her father John Kreider began making cow stalls. The business was formerly known as Show-Ease Stall Company. Since then, the company has grown and changed in the product lines that it offers its customers.

“Over time, the addition of equipment lines began to diminish the stall manufacturing portion of the business,” she said. “By the time that Dad retired, the stall business played a minor part in the overall makeup of the company.

That is when we

Future A29 changed the name to

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‘01 CIH 2368 #269238, 2WD FT RT Spec Rotor Chop, AFS Y&M Monitor, 2700/2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$94,500 ‘99 CIH 2388 #266467, 18.4-38 Duals, 2WD, Spec Rotor Chopper, 3574/4507 Ag Leader 2000 Y&M . . . . . . . . . . . .$74,500 ‘98 CIH 2388 #198537, FT RT 30.5-32 2WD Spec Rotor Chopper, 20’ Unload, Y&M Monitor 3640/2795 . . . . . . . . . . . .$76,000

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Future from A28 ShowEase Inc. That was in late 2011. Today, we no longer sell stalls.”

ShowEase Inc. sells and services a number of equipment and farm accessory lines including Badger, Hanson and Art’s Way, Graetz Mfg., Inc. and Lancaster Level-Flo, to name a few.

They are one of the largest stocking dealers of Badger farm equipment on the East Coast.

In all, they sell more

than 15 brands of products including silo unloaders, mats, drinkers, feeders and other kinds of ag equipment.

“We carry at least a dozen styles of mats in varying sizes,” she added. “We have mats for dairy barn floors, cattle, alpacas, horses, llamas and people. We even carry mud flaps!”

Bender emphasized they currently specialize in hard to find and

Parts is the name of the game at ShowEase Inc. Here is one section of parts storage in the spacious warehouse.

obsolete equipment parts. “We have parts for Starline equipment and other brands that are no longer being manufactured,” she said. “Many of our historical equipment customers have come to rely upon us for parts for older models of equipment.”

“A new line for us is the WIC line of silo unloaders and feed equipment products,” she

said. “We recently took on this very popular line.”

Currently, ShowEase Inc. has customers in Pennsylvania and surrounding states including Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Ohio and New York. “Moving to this part of Lancaster County has made it easier to get to our business for a number of our customers,” she noted.

“We are close to Routes 222, 322, 272 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

At the same time, we are close to local areas where there are more of

our customers.”

“We have two service trucks that are out serving customers, mostly in a 2-hour radius of the business,” she said. “If the need is there, we will travel further, but most of our customers fall within that service area. We have a staff of five fulltime and two part-time employees. They are the glue that holds this business together.”

“Our wonderful team includes Tom Livengood, who has more than 30 years of silo unloader service experi-

Connie Bender is especially pleased with the new showroom and service area that includes a modern sales counter and expanded display area for equipment and literature.

Photos by Jon M. Casey Cliff Hoover assembles a Hanson Uniloader in one of the equipment repair bays.

ence; Cliff Hoover, equipment service; Jerry Offenbaker, parts and sales; Harry Wagner, parts manager; Etta Esch is our bookkeeper/ receptionist; my father John Kreider, who still works Tuesdays and Thursdays, and me.”

“Our location is new, but our commitment to our customers, our trusted service and our quality products all remain exactly the same — the same way you have come to know us for years,” she said. “So whether you are an old, trusted customer or a new neighbor in Ephrata, we all look forward to working with you in the future.”

ShowEase Inc. is located at the intersection of PA Route 272 and Trout Run Road just north of Ephrata, PA. Bender said they are currently working on developing a company website and she hopes that it will be operational soon. Until then, phone inquiries are welcomed at 717299-2536.

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Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Crop Comments

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

Tiny Allies Below our Boots Several weeks ago my Texas contact e-mailed me a web site link with a very interesting article. That article dealt with the very real threat (at least in its author’s mind) of the planet’s most wide-spread herbicide destroying the microbial activity in milk. That writer’s name is Sayer Ji, and his web site is called greenmedinfo.com. (And Ji’s specific story can be located at http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/will, for readers with Internet access.) I’ll try to hit the high spots of Ji’s article… then make my own comments.

According to Ji, disturbing new research indicates that the microbial biodiversity of the soil and of our food is being dramatically impacted by the use of herbicides, particularly glyphosate, the world’s most widely used weed-killer. Researchers have proposed that many soil organisms, which are indispensable for the productivity of the soil in agriculture, as well as in raw and fermented dairy production, may be undergoing endangerment... and in some cases, extinction in certain geographic regions of the world.

Research published in the journal Current Microbi-

ology indicates that glyphosate-based herbicides are negatively impacting microorganisms of food interest, and specifically those found in raw and fermented foods. The study’s authors concluded that glyphosate’s inherent toxicity to soil organisms may explain what is behind “...the loss of microbiodiversity and microbial concentration observed in raw milk for many years.”

These scientists discovered that adverse changes in selected food microorganisms, including death and growth inhibition, were observed at lower concentrations of glyphosate exposure than those recommended in agriculture. They also confirmed previous findings that adjuvants or so-called “inactive” ingredients accompanying glyphosate in the total herbicide package were, in some cases, more toxic than the main active ingredient itself.

These findings may explain why certain species of Lactobacillus bulgaricus, used in milk production, such as the subspecies Lactobacillus cremoris (no relation to the non-dairy coffee additive, Cremora) have been difficult to isolate from the dairy environment in some geographic areas, despite having a tremendously long history there. It is likely that the use of pesticides, herbicides and biodiversity reduction (i.e., fewer plant varieties in pasture and meadows) has contributed to the loss and endangerment of a key species used as food-starters (cultures). When microbial biodiversity in the soil is reduced or altered, so too will be that of the plants, all the way up the food chain to the grazing animals, and ultimate-

ly humans at the top of the food chain; on average our bodies contain 100 trillion bacteria that come directly, or indirectly, from the soil.

Ji also writes that microbial biodiversity is not just important for the production of certain raw and fermented food products, but is essential for the health of our entire planet. The metabolic activity of microorganisms participates quite literally “at the root” of the nitrogen, phosphate, oxygen and carbon cycles, and are thus indispensable to the health of the entire biosphere. They are also the most numerous inhabitants in the web of life. There are an estimated 6 x 10 to the 30th power bacterial cells on earth, and soil microrganisms represent about 50 percent of the the total biodiversity in terms of numbers of species. (That big number, written out, is a 6 followed by 30 zeros; those zeroes are divided into threes by ten commas.)

Soil organisms include fungi, and the mycelium, which is technically the largest organism in the world, and have a special importance to the health of this planet. Many mycologists (scientists who study fungi... most notably, Paul Stamets, PhD.) believe that the mycellium may in fact be the “Earth’s natural internet,” a means through which species unrelated in genetic and geographic time and space may communicate with one another, effectively acting like a nerve network within the biosphere. These tiny life forms (especially fungi, to which we are more closely tied than bacteria) also contain information buried

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overall plant growth and productivity.

Glyphosate also alters microbial populations through changing the pH of the soil, and directly inhibits and/or kills certain soil organisms, while encouraging the growth of other, potentially less beneficial organisms — again, not unlike the effect which antibiotics have on the microbial life in the human digestive tract.

Worrisome new research indicates that the biodiversity of minute organisms (with big names) of the soil and our food sysytem is being dramatically impacted by the use of herbicides like glyphosate. As stated earlier, researchers propose that many soil organisms, which are critical for the productivity of agricultural soils, as well as in raw and fermented dairy production, may be undergoing endangerment, and in some cases extinction in certain geographic regions, despite having an extremely long history there.

Please forgive my delay in defining mycelium, which the glossary in Eco-Farm... an Acres USA Primer interprets thusly: “thread-like growth emanating from fungal spores such as actinomycete molds which act as food-taking structures for the fruiting body.” And Dr. Paul Stamets places the concept in

greater perspective: “Is this the largest organism in the world? This 2,400-acre site in eastern Oregon had a contiguous growth of mycelium before logging roads cut through it. Estimated at 1,665 football fields in size and 2,200 years old, this one fungus has killed the forest above it several times over, and in so doing has built deeper soil layers that allow the growth of ever -larger stands of trees. Mushroom-forming forest fungi are unique in that their mycelial mats can achieve such massive proportions.”

All this wonder of nature is underfoot, thus invisible. And for most people invisible means out of sight, out of mind. Or taken one step further, “Seeing is believing.” However, a much smaller group of people, including yours truly, embrace the concept of “Believing is seeing.”

Crop Comments from B1 deep within their DNA on the origin of life itself; if destroyed, Ji contends, undiscovered parts of ourselves will no doubt also perish.

Glyphosate has been shown in a wide range of other ecotoxicological (environment-poisoning) studies to negatively impact the complex interactions of microbial groups, including their biochemical activity, root growth,

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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, August 13 • 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. Tom & Brenda Hoskings, 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: 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 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, August 14 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. &

Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, August 15 • Lee, New Hampshire. Ath-Mor Holsteins Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-5254774, 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. 585-3435449 www.williamkentinc.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 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,

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B RO U G HT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 808 Borden Rd., Buffalo, NY 14227 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONS Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257 Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

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BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM 2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135 Brzostek.com 315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579 THE CATTLE EXCHANGE 4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911 www.cattlexchange.com E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com A Top-Quality Auction Service David Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC. Complete Auction Services Rte. 5, East Thetford, VT 802-785-2161 DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com dannauctioneers.htm DELARM & TREADWAY Sale Managers & Auctioneers William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY 518-483-4106 E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608 315-659-2407

Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Thursday, August 16 • 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 • 1:00 PM: Cohoes & Camden NY. Former Bank of America Branch Auction. Selling at absolute auction two former Bank of America branch buildings. William Kent, Inc., 585-3435449 www.williamkentinc.com • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef.

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

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• 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 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, 610-662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Route 5, Fairlee, VY. Public Consignment Auction of farm machinery, construction equip., autos & trucks, trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Fri., from 8 am to noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-785-2161 • 11:00 AM: Marathon/Freetown Area, NY. James Munro Multi-Parcel Absolute Real Estate Auction. 474 acres, 23 parcels. Mel Manasse & Sons Auctioneers, 607-692-4540 www.manasseauctions.com Monday, August 20 • 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, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 5:00 PM: Robert Smith, 859 Dale Rd., Dale, NY. Consignment Auction, Tractors, Farm

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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 Equip., Trailers, etc. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, August 24 • 11:00 AM: Lighthall Farm, Fort Plain, NY. Complete AI sired herd dispersal for Karl & Joanne Gebhardt, consisting of 90 milking age cows in all stages of lactation, 22 bred heifers, 60 open heifers & calves.. Tom & Brenda Hoskings, 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 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, 610-662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721 Saturday, August 25 • 9:00 AM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. 35+ Minneopolis-Moline & Oliver tractors.

Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-6628149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com

Saturday, August 25 • 10:00 AM: 66 N. Brookfield Rd., Spencer, MA. Real Estate & Personal Property Auction.

By owner. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-5696421 www.jacquierauctions.com Wednesday, August 29 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 153rd Top-ofVermont Invitation Dairy Sale. 150 head expected. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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, 585-3941515 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, 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, 585-243-1563 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 • 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 Monday, September 10 • 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.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, 585-3941515

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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, September 14 • 11:00 AM: Smyrna, NY. Frog Rock Farm Complete Milking herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. 55 head All AI sired Holsteins. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com 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 • 11:00 AM: H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. 2nd Annual Franklin County Auction. Seized vehicles, cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, heavy equipment. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787, cell 518-569-0460, Edeard Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 518-8320616.

Wednesday, September 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

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

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

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(cont. from prev. page) Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com 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 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, 585-3941515 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, 585-3941515 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, 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, 585-3941515 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. OHM Holstein Club Sale. Sale hosted by Roedale Farms in

Richfield Springs. Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 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. Comanaged with Stonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins, many with contract Genomic pedigrees. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 20 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Eastern Breeders Brown Swiss Sale. Sale managed

by Modern Associates, Hosking Sales assisting. Call with your consignments. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Hobart, NY. Hosking Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 Holsteins. Don & Joanne Hosking. Tremendous cow families, quality, low SCC & lots of type & production. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 24 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, October 26 • Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim PA. Selling complete dairy of 175 mature cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, October 27 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 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 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 11:00 AM: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, Ithaca, NY. The NY Holstein Harvest Sale. 100 of the finest Holsteins to sell all year! The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 31

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, November 1 • 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein Herd Dispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 2 • 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, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, November 9 • Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. Selling complete line of late model equipment.

(Save the date, late model equip. you don’t find at absolute public auction.) Ray was very successful and equip. is in great shape with most only few years old. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 14 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, November 21 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Wednesday, November 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 28

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, November 29 • 11:00 AM: Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, December 1 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. 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, December 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT August 6 2012 Calves: 45-60# 22-325; 6175# 40-42.50; 76-90# 4555; 91-105# 57.50-60; 106# & up 70-77.50.

Farm Calves: .80-1 Started Calves: .30-.35 Veal Calves: .55-1.40 Open Heifers: .70-1.20 Beef Heifers: .76-1.24 Feeder Steers: .6750-.89 Beef Steers: .65-.86 Beef Bull: .65-.81 Butcher Hogs: 2 at 1 ea.

Feeder Pigs (ea): 20-87.50 Sheep (ea): 50-150 Lambs (ea): 45-250 Goats (ea): 50-130 Kids Goats (ea): 35-80 Canners: up to 69 Utility: 74-77.50 Rabbits: 5-27 Chickens: 4-15 Ducks: 4-26 ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA No report FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA August 7, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4372; Bulls 90-105; Cutters 62-76; Steers 98-115; Util 75-79; Heifers 75-85.

Calves: Growers 75-110; Veal 80-115; Heifers 75110.

Hogs (/ea): Sows 20-30; Roasters 75-125; Boars .02-.05; Market 45-58.

Sheep: 40-70 Lambs: 1.40-2 Goats (ea): 75-140; Billies 140-180; Kids 50-110.

Beef: Feeders .60-1.10 Lamb & Sheep: Market .80-1.50; Slaughter Sheep .20-.60.

Goats: Billies .75-1.70; Nannies .765-1.20; Kids .10-.70.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 7, 2012 Livestock: 20 Calves .201.10, Avg .69; 27 Cows .29.98, Avg .59; 3 Easy Cows .05-.26, Avg .15; 13 Feeders 300-600# .91-1.50, Avg 1.19; 6 Heifers .62-.96, Avg .75; 1 Bull .78; 7 Steers .701.15, Avg .81; 4 Hogs .60.69, Avg .65; 12 Roasting Pigs (ea) 48-68, Avg 52.33; 19 Sheep .40-2, Avg .99; 20 Lambs (ea) 42-80, Avg 54.50, 94 (/#) .55-1.95, Avg 1.34; 17 Goats (ea) 28-180, Avg 93.59; 9 Kids (ea) 4258, Avg 49.11. Total 252.

Poultry & Egg: Heavy Fowl (ea) 2-10; Light Fowl (ea) 7.50; Chicks (ea) 1.50; Bunnies (/#) 1; Cockatiel (ea) 21; Quail (ea) 1-4.50; Bantam (ea) 3.50-8.75; Roosters (/#) 1.30; Bunnies (ea) 1.25-9; Ducks (ea) 2-5.75; Rabbits (/#) 1-2.10; Pigeons (ea) 1.75-4.50; Roosters (ea) 3-8.75; Turkeys (ea) 9-29.

Grade A Eggs: Jum XL 1.50-1.55; L 1.35-1.45; M 12.50.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 533 Mixed 1.90-4.20; 375 Grass 1.50-4.20; 128 Mulch 1.201.40; 40 Rye Straw 3.10; 12 Shelled Corn (bgs) 8.75; 18 Ground Corn (bgs) 8.50; 12 Oats (bgs) 7.75. Total 1118

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 17, 2012 No Report

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET No report BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 30 - August 2, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .30-1; Grower Bull over 92# .60-1.10; 80#92# .50-.85; Bob Veal .10.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .64-.79; Lean .40-.68; Hvy Beef Bulls .70-.94.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1500; Springing Cows 800-1350; Springing Hfrs 880-1400; Bred Hfrs 700-1100; Fresh Hfrs 750-1400; Open Hfrs 400-800; Started Hfrs 150400; Service Bulls 400-900.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY August 6, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 1; Grower over 92# 90-125; 80-92# 65-85; Bob Veal 58-66.

Cull Cows: Gd 73-80; Lean 63.50-69.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 68-85.

Beef: Feeders 398-725# 133-139; Veal 133; Hfrs.

85;Steers 131-139.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 110140; Market 100-130; Slgh.

Sheep 30-40.

Goats: Billies 110-130; Nannies 115-127.50; Kid 50-85.

Swine: Feeder Pig 37.5060.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY August 1, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .85-1.70; Grower Bulls over 92# .701; 80-92# .70-.90; Bob Veal .10-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .68-0.775; Lean .49-.64; Hvy. Beef Bulls .75-.88.

Beef: Ch 1.01-1.10; Sel .89-.95.

Lambs: Feeder 1-1.70; Market .85-1.30; Slaughter Sheep .40-.60.

Swine: Feeder Pig/hd 3045 DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 16, 2012 No Report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY August 2, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .80-1.75; Grower Bulls over 92# .851.35; 80-92# .50-.80; Bob Veal .20-.59.

Cull Cows: Gd .77-.85; Lean .60-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .775-.87.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY August 2, 2012 Calves: Hfr. Calves 1-1.70; Grower Bulls over 92# .80-

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge

Bath

Chatham

1.20; 80-92# .60-.95; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .68-.79; Lean .58-.68 Hvy Beef Bulls .82-.95.

Beef: Feeders .70-1.04; Ch 1.05-1.10; Hols. Ch .851.02; Hols.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.301.40; Slaughter Sheep .45.60.

Goats: Billies .75-.90; Nannies .40-.60; Kids .15-.20.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY No report FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY August 1, 2012 Beans (1/2 bu): 9-26 Beets (bunch): 1.20-1.60 Blackberries (pt): 2.753.50 Blueberries (pt): 1.70-2.20 Broccoli (hd): .25-.55 Cabbage (hd): .25-.55 Cantaloupes: .20-1.55 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): .10-9 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 3-7.50 Eggs (dz): .60-1.20 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 1.50-15 Nectarines (1/2 bu): 22-32 Onions: .10-.80 Peaches (1/2 bu): 19-31 Peppers (1/2 bu): 3-12 Pickles (1/2 bu): 1-26 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 5-15.50 Plums (8 qt): 6-17.50 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .501.30 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 7.50-18 Sweet Corn (dz): 1.303.60 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): .50-9 Tomatoes (25#): 2.50-34 Watermelons: .50-3.50 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 2-9

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No Report HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 6, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .70-.82; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .74-1.01 Feeders: Bulls .50-1.29; Hfrs. .60-1.55; Steers .80-1; Dairy .42-.72.

Calves: Bull calves 96120# 1.10-1.25; up to 95# .0-1; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.55.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 7, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 1475-1575# 116.25-118.50; Ch 11901540# 111-116; Sel & Lo Ch 1175-1495# 106110.50; Hols./Jersey Hi Ch & Pr 1160-1605# 101.25104; Ch 1175-1610# 97101; Sel & Lo Ch 12101530# 94-97; cpl thin 8792; Hfrs. Ch 975-1435# 104-110.50; Sel & lo Ch 1020-1330# 96-103; Dairy X Ch & Pr 1125-1680# 90-

104.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers Beef tpes 84.50-87; Hols.

77-83; Boners 74-78.50; Lean 70-79; Big Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 60-72; Shelly 58 & dn.

Bulls: 1125-1835# 87-99.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 1 hd 880# 100.50; Dairy types 175-430# 75-122; Hfrs. 1 hd 850# 90; Dairy (beef) 495845# 71-90; Bulls 3005800# 103-130.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 114124; No. 2 90-120# 105115; No. 3 55-120# 60-100; Util 25-60; Hols. Hfrs 55110# 102-135.

Swine: Pigs 140-215# 5865; Boars 240-250# 42-50; Hogs 240-270# 64.

Goats (/hd): M&L Nannies/Billies 105-165; Fleshy Kids 84-116 Small/Thin/Bottle 25-78.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60# 128-140; 60-80# 122-148; 80-100# 122-134.

Sheep (all wts): 48-90.

Sale every Tuesday 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves.

Special Fed Cattle Sales Aug 21.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 7, 2012 Rabbits: 1-12.50 Bunnies: .50-2 Roosters: .50-7.50 Chicken Families: 5 Hens: .50-7.50 Pullets: 2-3.50 Ducks: 3-8 Ducklings: 1-2.50 Duck Family: 9 Pigeons: 2 Pheasants: 6.50-9

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NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 8, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 5-34; 61-75# 31-60; 76-95# 4570; 96-105# 65-80; 106# & up 69-70.

Farm Calves: 95-120/cwt Start Calves: 68/cwt Feeders: 64-69/cwt Veal: 77-110/cwt Heifers: 59/cwt Steers: 60-66/cwt Canners: 10-50/cwt Cutters: 53-67/cwt Utility: 72-80/cwt Sows: 26.50-31=cwt Boars: 8.50/cwt Feeder Pigs: 35-44 ea.

Lambs: 130-160/cwt Sheep: 45-97.50/cwt

Goats: 25-150 ea.

Rabbits: .50-11 ea.

Poultry: 1-8.50 ea.

Hay: 8 lots, .80-3.10/bale. *Special Notice: Aug. 14 Dairy Cattle Dispersal.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Guinea: 7.50 Pot Belly Pig: 12 Peeps: .50 Guinea Keets: 4.50-5 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.40-1.90; L Brown 1.401.50; L White .95; M Brown .90; S Brown .45; Fertile Green/Brown Chicken Eggs 1.70; Fertile Guinea Eggs 2.50; Fertile Nest Run Duck Eggs 2.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC August 6, 2012 Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 34 1112-1436# 112-114; Ch 2-3 1124-1362# 107110.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1412# 99; Sel 1-3 12461494# 88-93.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 74-77; Boners 70-74; Lean 60-73.

Bulls: Grade 1 1428# 82.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 3 800-1000# 79-81.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 110-117.50; 550# 102.50.

Calves: 156. Bulls No. 1 94-118# 105-120; 80-92# 90-112; No. 2 94-120# 87110; 80-92# 77-90; No. 3 80-104# 62-80; 76-78# 4060; Util 70-100# 25-67; 5068# 12-25; Hfrs. No. 1 80108# 127-142; No. 2 78100# 100-125; 58-72# 5072; non-tubing 64-76# 2257.

Feeder Pigs (/hd): 10-20# 25-40; 30-40# 40-52; 60# 57.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 60# 125; 70-80# 122-130; 90100# 117-132; 128# 107120.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 3040# 67-80; 70# 117; Nannies Sel 2 120# 102.

Hay (/ton): Alfalfa 244; Grass 115-200; Mixed 155160.

Straw (/ton): Wheat 115; Oat 110.

Oats: 5.20/bu EarCorn: 275-305/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA August 3, 2012 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 500500# 149-153; 550-600# 147-157; 600-650# 136-

142.50; 650-700# 119-122; 700-750# 117-126; M&L 2 400-450# 142.50, Herefords 110-117.50; 500-550# 112.50-123; 650-700# 101125; Hols. L 3 300-350# 102; 450-500# 84-93; 500550# 89-90; 750-850# 7991.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-450# 142; 500-550# 127-132; 550-600# 125127; 600-650# 114-122; 650-700# 107.50-113; 800900# 108-112; M&L 2 300450# 127.50-140; 450-500# 112.50-127.50; 550-600# 112.50-115; 650-700# 116120.

Feeder Bulls: 350-400# 159; 400-450# 135; 450550# 130-135; 550-650# 126-127; 650-750# 111118.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77, hi dress 78.25-81; Boners 8085% lean 68-73.50, hi dress 75-78, lo dress 64.50-69; Lean 85-90% lean 60-65, hi dress 6670.50, lo dress 52-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1288-1706# 88-96.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-126# 125-135; 80-94# 85-105; No 2 80-128# 100120; No 3 80-118# 50-85; Util 60-124# 10-55.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 2 80-122# 50-110.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA June 21, 2012 No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA August 4, 2012 Alfalfa: 5s, 200-295 Mixed Hay: 12 lds, 80-250 Grass: 7 lds, 115-255 Straw: 5 lds, 140-165 Rye Seed: 2 lds, 11.50-13 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA August 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi ch & Pr 3-4 1155-1560# 112115.50; Ch 2-3 1120-1630# 109-113; Sel 2-3 11251465# 105-109; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1360-1650# 96.60-103; Ch 2-3 12101680# 92.50-98; Sel 2-3 1185-1500# 85.50-93.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1200-1300# 111113; Ch 2-3 1100-1290# 106-109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean, 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-77, hi dress 77.5080, lo dress 69.50-73; Bon-

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four ers 80-85% lean 70-75, hi dress 75.50-79, lo dress 65-70; Lean 85-90% lean 63.50-69.50, hi dress 7072, lo dress 58-63.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 850-2150# 89-95, hi dress 97-109, lo dress 82-89.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 115-123; 86-92# 50; No. 2 98-128# 109-115; 94-96# 85-90; 80-92# 4550; No. 3 90-130# 50-60; 80-88# 40; 72-78# 20; Util 60-110# 20-40; Hols. Hfr. Calves No. 1 85-105# 100140; No. 2 85-100# 30-70; Jersey Xbred 45-95# 2050.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 73.5079; Breakers 75-80% lean 68-72, hi dress 73-75.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6370; Lean 85-90% lean 6165, lo dress 45-59.

Return to Farm Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 110-130; No. 2 95-120# 95110; No. 3 70-120# 60-80; Util 65-115# 20-60 LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA June 27, 2012 No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA August 7, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1220-1480# 117120.50; Ch 2-3 1085-1490# 111-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1200-1550# 101106.50; Ch 2-3 1210-1685# 96-101.50; Sel 1-3 11401455# 81-86.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 115-1400# 113117.50; Ch 2-3 1025-1445# 109-112.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 80; Breakers 75-80% lean 7679.50; Boners 80-85% lean 70-76.50, hi dress 76.5078.50, lo dress 66-68; Lean 85-90% lean 65-69, hi dress 69.50-75, lo dress 57-62; Light Lean 85-92 % lean 45-49.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1270-1655# 89-96; hi dress 1165# 102.

Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 102; 500-700# 85-115; Hols. L 3 300-500# 80-92, fancy 97-102; 500-700# 7789, fancy 92-105.

Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 112; M&L 2 500-700# 95109.

Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 115-122; 500-700# 94-120; M&L 2 300-500# 97-112; 500-700# 72-97.

Holstein Bulls Calves: No. 1 95-120# 1150-127; 8090# 70-95; No. 2 80-120# 92-117; No. 3 75-115# 6585; Util 65-95# 10-67.50.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-110# 110-117; No. 2 70-95# 72-107.

Holstein/Beef Cross Calves: 80-95# 75-92.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 230-275# 66.50-68.50, few to 73; 45-50% lean 235315# 66-68; 40-45% lean 265-280# 62-63.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 20-34.50; 500-700# 2735.50.

Boars: 640-795# 8.5011.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2025# 28-36; 30-40# 47-51.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 110-130; 60-80# 112-122; 80-120# 100-110.

Ewes: Gd 1-3 160-205# 45-55.

Kids: Sel 1 30-50# 65-77; Sel 2 10-20# 25-50; 20-30# 45-70.

Nannies: Sel 1 130-160# 130-150; Sel 2 80-130# 6577; Sel 3 80-130# 40-67.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 172-207.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012 Steers: Ch 100-109; Gd. 95-100.

Heifers: Ch 100-108; Gd 90-100.

Cows: Util & Comm. 70-85; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 85-95.

Bulls: YG 1 70-80 Cattle: Steers 90-105; Bulls 75-95; Hfrs. 60-90.

Calves: Ch 110-130; Gd 80-100; Std 15-80; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 80-125.

Hogs: US 1-2 68-70; US 13 63-65; Sows US 1-3 2040; Boars 6-40.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 130140; Gd 100-125; SI Ewes 50-60 Goats: 25-175.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 175-305 Mixed Hay: 80-150 LG Bales: 120-175 Straw: 120-165 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012 Roosters: 3.20-7.75 Hens: 1.75-3.75 Bantys: .50-2.00 Pigeons: 2.40 Guineas: 4.50 Turkeys: 12.50 Bunnies: 2.50-4 Rabbits: 8-24 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA August 2, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1155-1560# 112115; Ch 2-3 1150-1575# 109-112; Sel 1-3 1205-

1465# 105-108.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1360-1650# 99-103; Ch 2-3 1210-1680# 94-98; Sel 1-3 1185-1500# 90-93.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1200-1300# 111113.

Slaughter Cows: White 65-70% lean 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 7780; Boners 80-85% lean 70-75, hi dress 76-79, lo dress 69-71; Lean 88-90% lean 65-70, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1085-2150# 90-95, hi dress 97.50-103, lo dress 84-89.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 115-123; 86-92# 50; No. 2 98-128# 109-115; 94-96# 85-90; 80-92# 4550; No. 3 90-130# 50-60; 80-88# 40; 72-78# 20; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 85-105# 100-140; No. 2 85100# 30-70; Jerse7 Xbreds 45-95# 20-50.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA August 1, 2012 US 1-2: 30-40# 150-180; 40-50# 110-130.

US 2: 20-30# 165-180; 3040# 145-160; 40-50# 130140.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 6, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: NonTraditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 167197; 60-80# 164-198; 8090# 140-156; 90-110# 128148; 110-130# 118-137; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 6080# 130-174; 80-90# 130142; 90-110# 100-132 110130# 110-125; 130-150# 88-108.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-130# 64-78; 130160# 72-88; 160-190# 7078; Util 1-2 Thin Flesh 100130# 74; 130-160# 48-64; 160-190# 54-64.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 80-100# 114-130; 100130# 130-167; Sel 2 60-80# 80-92; 80-100# 100-108; Sel 3 40-60# 48-56; 60-80# 82-110; 80-100# 80-114.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-120# 88-110; 130150# 140-155; Sel 2 80130# 122-135; Sel 3 50-80# 58-78; 80-130# 78-98.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 133-155; Sel 2 100-150# 132-148;.

Slaughter Whethers: Sel 2 100-150# 135-152; 180220# 240-260 fancy.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report

PA DEPT OF

54% lean 220-270# 65-69; 45-49% lean 250-300# 6366; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 30-33; 500-700# 33-38.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 30-40# 150-180; 4050# 110-130; US 2 20-30# 165-180; 30-40# 145-160; 40-50# 130-140.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 160187; 60-80# 146-180; 80110# 122-158; Ch 1-3 4060# 110-153; 60-80# 98158; 80-110# 86-144; Ewes Gd 203 120-160# 60-68; 160-200# 49-50; Util 1-2 120-160# 48-58.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 86-114; 60-80# 88-112; 80-110# 108-118; Sel 2 40-60# 70-78; 60-80# 98-118; 80-100# 90-112; Sel 3 40-60# 50-62; 60-80# 60-82; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 106-120; Sel 2 80130# 84-106; 130-180# 8692; Sel 3 50-80# 50-68; 80130# 62-76; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 132-142; 150250# 196-200; Sel 2 150250# 147-152; Sel 3 80100# 74-112; Sel 3 80-100# 74-112; Wethers Sel 1 160170# 230-250.

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. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 100325; Timothy 100-200; Straw 80-160; Mulch 65-75.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 141 lds of hay, 39 of Straw; Alfalfa 150300; Mixed Hay 125-430; Timothy 150-310; Grass 115-410; Straw 120-220.

Diffenbach Auction, July 30, 54 lds Hay, 16 lds Straw. Alfalfa 185-255; Mixed Hay 130-430; Timothy 175-240; Grass 125410; Straw 120-170.

Green Dragon Auction, August 3, 32 lds Hay, 9 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-290; Mixed Hay 125-320; Timothy 150-280; Grass 115330; Straw 135-185.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: August 2, 25 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 170300; Mixed Hay 160-300; Timothy 310; Grass 125225; Straw 130-220.

Wolgemuth Auction, August 1, 37 lds Hay, 8 lds Straw. Alfalfa 175-300; Mixed hay 150-350; Timothy 175; Grass 180-230; Straw 145-205.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton,

74 Loads Hay, 15 Straw.

Alfalfa 192-300; Mixed Hay 80-250; Timothy 107.50250; Grass 100-255; Straw 130-165.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: No report.

Greencastle Livestock: JuAugust 2 & 6, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Timothy 107.50127.50.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: August 4, 26 lds Hay, 5 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-300; Mixed Hay 80-250; Grass 115-255; Straw 140-165.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 31, 15 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Mixed 105-180; Timothy 135-160; Grass 60245; Straw 140-155.

Shippensburg Auction: July 28 & 31, 20 lds hay, 3 lds straw, Alfalfa 192-195, Mixed Hay 140-185, Timothy 140-250, Grass 100175, Straw 145.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: No report.

1165-1335# 111.50113.50; Sel 2-3 10051160# 106-109.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74-79, lo dress 68.50-71; Boners 8085% lean 70.50-73.50, hi dress 75-78, lo dress 6869; Lean 85-90% lean 6871.50, hi dress 74-76.50, lo dress 58-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 few 1445-1720# 87-89.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-115# 100-117; No. 2 85-110# 85-95; No. 3 80115# 50-70; Util 65-90# 2545.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES August 6, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1225-1570# 113116; Ch 2-3 1240-1580# 112.50-115.50, hi dress 116-119; Sel 2-3 11601340# 108.50-112.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION August 1, 2012 Alfalfa: 6 lds, 223-300 Mixed Hay: 25 lds, 187-350 Timothy: 1 ld, 175 Grass: 5 lds, 194-230 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 125 Straw: 8 lds, 164-205 Fodder: 1 ld, 135

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA August 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 4 lds, 170-300 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 310 Grass: 5 lds, 125-225 Straw: 5 lds, 130-220 Ear Corn: 2 lds, 270 Rye: 1 ld, 15/bale.

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PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 higher, wheat sold .10-.15 lower, Barley sold .15-.20 lower, Oats sold steady to .05 lower & Soybeans sold .10-.15 lower. EarCorn sold steady to 1 higher. All prices per bushel except EarCorn is per ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 8.65-9.10, Avg 8.89, Contracts 8-8.08; Wheat No. 2 8.71-9.11, Avg 8.93, Contracts 8-8.02; Barley No. 3 4.30-5.05, Avg 4.85; Oats No. 2 4.50-4.70, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 15.81-16.16, Avg 16.13, Contracts 15.22-15.50; EarCorn 240.

SouthCentral PA: Corn No. 2 8.20-9, Avg 8.64; Wheat No. 2 7.21-8.94, Avg 7.93; Barley No. 3 3.754.60, Avg 4.11; Oats No. 2 3.25-3.65, Avg 3.46; Soybeans No. 2 15.39-15.91, Avg 15.60; EarCorn 205.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.20-9.10, Avg 8.80, Month Ago 7.24, Year Ago 8.11; Wheat No. 2 7.21-9.11, Avg 8.53, Month Ago 7.48, Year Ago 6.33; Barley No. 3 3.75-5, Avg 4.55, Month Ago 4.17, Year Ago 4.67; Oats No. 2 3.254.70, Avg 3.97, Month Ago 4.01, Year Ago 4.09; Soybeans No. 2 15.11-16.50, Avg 14.37, Month Ago 14.37, Year Ago 13.55; EarCorn 205-240, Avg 221.66, Month Ago 197, Year Ago 197.16.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 7.80-8.50, Avg 8.08; Wheat No. 2 8-8.60, Avg 8.30; Oats No. 2 3.50-4, Avg 3.83 Soybeans No. 2 15.55.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.30-9, Avg 8.74; Wheat No. 2 8.91; Barley No. 3 5; Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg 4.18; Soybeans No. 2 15.11-16.50, Avg 15.91; EarCorn 220.

Lehigh Valley: Corn No. 2 8.80-9.05, Avg 8.94; Wheat No. 2 8.50-9.11, Avg 8.88; Oats No. 2 3.55-3.85, Avg 3.70; Soybeans No. 2 16.10-16.46, Avg 16.22.

AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary August 3, 2012 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 113116; Ch 1-3 107-112; Sel 12 104-107; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 96-103; Ch 2-3 92-98; Sel 1-2 85-93.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110-114; Ch 1-3 102-109; Sel 1-2 95-102.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77; Boners 80-85% lean 68-74; Lean 85-90% lean 62-67.

Bulls: hi dress 102-109; avg. dress 88-98; lo dress 84-88.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 172-175; 500700# 137-155; M&L 2 300500# 137-150; 500-700# 97-112; Hfrs. M&L 1 300500# 125-155; 500-700# 121-152; M&L 2 300-500# 112-140; 500-700# 100135; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 130-145; 500-700# 125145; M&L 2 300-500# 122132; 500-700# 130-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 1070.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 105-160; 8090# 85-110; No. 2 95-120# 90-125; 80-90# 50-95; No. 3 80-120# 50-100; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84-105# 100160; No. 2 80-105# 50-130.

Hogs: Barrows & Gits 49-

Science of reproduction to be featured at Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The science of reproduction, using animals as a guide, will be the main attraction at the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16.

Members of the Penn State Center for Reproductive Biology and Health and the Society for the Study of Reproduction will showcase their research through video and live demonstrations of reproductive cells and early embryos from animals.

Reproductive physiology and fertility will be the focus, according to Jonathan Ziegler, marketing specialist and coordinator of the College Exhibits Building. He noted that human health and the productivity of animal agriculture depend on the proper transmission of genetic information — DNA — to future generations.

At this hands-on exhibit, visitors will

be able to isolate DNA and learn how meiosis — the type of cell division by which germ eggs and sperm are produced ” — generates animal variation.

“The College Exhibits Building should be entertaining and informative for young and old alike,” said Ziegler. “Come learn about DNA, genes and the amazing cells that deliver genetic information to future generations.

“Visitors can observe live chicks developing inside eggs, and in our lab area, they also can watch the process of in vitro fertilization and learn how reproductive processes affect health and well-being after birth.”

The presentations are made possible by support from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.

Located between East Ninth and East 10th streets near the top of Main Street on the Ag Progress Days

Impacts of the drought situation available on the web The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is assessing the agricultural impacts of the ongoing drought conditions throughout the state. The county Cooperative Extensions are charged with collecting specific farm information regarding drought impacts to report to the Department of Agricultural Markets.

This information will help the Department identify and anticipate fu-

ture informational, educational and governmental needs within the agricultural community. Please contact your local county Cooperative Extension to report drought damage assessments on your farm. Visit the Cooperative Extension website at www.cce.cornell.edu/learnAbout/Pa ges/Local_Offices.aspx for contact information for your local county cooperative extension.

COMPLETE CATTLE DISPERSAL

(150) REGISTERED HOLSTEIN CATTLE (150) WHITNEY & JANE PALMITER, SHERBURNE, NY

FRIDAY AUGUST 17, 2012 11:00 A.M.

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Directions:: From NYS Route 12 in Sherburne, NY, Take Route 80 west 1/2 mile. Turn left on to County Route 23. Go 1.5 miles to farm. Watch for auction signs.

Whitneyy & Janee havee farmed d itt alll theirr lives,, and d havee decided d to o retiree from m milking..

(150) Registered Holstein Cattle. Closed herd. All Heifers home raised. (80) Mature cows, averaging 58 lbs. (20) Fresh, with (12) Due. Good 1st & 2nd calf heifers. This is a year round herd, with cows milking up to 100 lbs. Cattle have not been pushed.

(14) Bred Heifers. (26) Yearling Heifers. (29) NB to 6 months. (Nice). Years of AI breeding, and Registered bulls used in this herd. (1) Holstein Service Bull (Man O Man), running with heifers. This is a small calving ease bull! Sires used in this dairy include: Blitz, Sailor, Lon, & Mihaly. All cattle are in good condition. This is a good, honest herd that shows dairy and udders. SCC-220,000. 3.5F. 2.99P. Cattle have handled and easy to work with. Cows milked in tie stall. Heifers used to free stall.

Inspection welcome day before the sale, so the Palmiter's can stay on their regular schedule.

Managerss Note: There are heifers at the main farm, (from NB to 500 lbs.), and at the Heifer barn, (from 500 lbs. to breeding age), along with (14) bred heifers from short bred to 6 months. (10) Top cows due for August, September & October. Directions to Heifer barn: From NYS Route 12 in Sherburne, take Route 80 East 1.5 miles. Turn right on to New Turnpike Road, first farm on right. Catalogs will be available day before the sale.

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site, the College Exhibits Building also will emphasize the diversity of teaching, research and extension programs offered by the college, focusing on energy; pest prediction and response; water quality and quantity; and dairy, livestock and veterinary science.

Experts in each of these areas will be on hand to answer questions and discuss how the college’s research and extension missions help Pennsylvanians.

Presentations in the building’s theatre will feature such topics as stinkbug infestations, strategies for longevity in the dairy business, immunization protocols and how to make them more effective for livestock, protecting water supplies from natural-gas drilling, and on-farm animal composting, among others.

Full descriptions of the theatre presentations are available on the Web at http://agsci.psu.edu/apd/ events/theater -presentation.

(A schedule of the presentations follows.)

The College Exhibits Building also will focus on educational opportuni-

ties and careers in agriculture. There are more job openings in agriculture and related fields each year than qualified graduates to fill them, according to Marianne Fivek, student recruitment coordinator.

She invites people to visit the College Exhibits Building to learn about the College of Agricultural Sciences’ academic programs in the animal, biomedical, plant, environmental, natural resource, food and social sciences, as well as in agricultural business and biological engineering.

“Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions and provide information to prospective students and their families,” she said. “We’ll give them a good idea where an education in the agricultural sciences can take them.

“With 19 majors, 24 minors and about $1.9 million in scholarships available, the college has considerable diversity in its academic programs and many educational and life-changing opportunities to offer prospective students.”

AUCTION REINING

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Saturday, August 25th - 9:30 AM Batavia, New York EQUINE • VETERINARY EQUIP. • FARM MACHINERY • TRACTOR CAR • HOUSEHOLD GOODS • ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES We will be selling an outstanding lifetime collection and accumulation of Dr. & Mrs. Higginbotham at public auction. Serving the public for nearly 50 years, the Higginbothams are retiring and relocating south.

AUTOMOBILE: - sell at 12:30 PM 1984 BMW Z33i w/ 5213 original miles - show room pristine condition - custom ordered! Sunroof, 5 speed, black with red leather interior, 4 dr - VIN# WBAFF7407E7397858.

TRACTOR/FARM EQUIPMENT: Kubota 4330 - 4x4 tractor with LA853 loader, with cab, 350 hours, with air conditioning/radio, etc. Pristine conditions. Ron’s pride and joy!; NEW New Idea 3715 manure spreader (super clean); 32’ hay elevator; 3 pt. circular drag; 3 pt. spring tooth drags; pull harrow; rhino 3 pt. grounds keeper finish mower; 3 pt. Ford 6’ snow blower (like new); 3 pt. 6’ disc; 3 pt. 7’ back blade; 3 pt. auger; LAWN CARE/MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT: New JD X724 riding lawn tractor w/ 4 wheel; 62” desk (mint); HD Woods Dixie cutter; MD 150 brush hog; lawn roller; John Deer Edger; misc. garden/barn tools, supplies, equip.; Rhino grooming mower Stihl Ht131 tree trimmer; Toro push mower; wheel barrow; tools; TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/BARN ITEMS: lg. anvil (sgnd); Troy-bilt barn vac; 1500 boles of new wood shavings; oats cleaner; accy. torches set with tanks; pressure washer Ryobi drill press; floor jacks; lots of power tools; garden/barn tools; vises; bench grinders; shop vac; 5 hp. 50 gal air compressor; milk cans; floor fans; wire; feed buckets; gates, Mates; new Werner ex. ladder; misc. lumber; EQUINE TACK & MISC.: saddles incd: M.L. Leddy saddles; saddle pads; 50+ bridles/bites; saddle racks/stands; lg. array of horse equipment & supplies; leads etc; show trunks; coolers; VETERINARY EQUIPMENT: Anesthesia machine; fluoroscope; x-ray machines – 7’ shauk table; surgery light; 7 scop light sources; x-ray processor; assorted instruments; cryo equipment; cassettes; autoclave; ultrasonic cleaner; ultrasound; microscope-binocular-Nikon; 2 x-ray viewers; sling; Haupner mouth spec; dental tools; 2 head lamps; surgery drape; scope monitor & camera; twitelies; Mayo stand; scissor stand; surgery light; QUALITY HOUSEHOLD GOODS/ANTIQUES: oak roll top desk; leather cough/sofa; green leather recliner; 4 stack oak bookcase; 3 stack oak lead bookcase; oak file cabinet; oak piano stool; oak wagon bench; white clad oak ice box - Simmons Hardware Company; porch furniture; living room furniture; brass lamps; copper horse sulky weather vane; shadow boxes; velvet wing chairs; floral settee; leather chair with ottoman; fold art cupboard; stone horse statue; Bev. Doolittle prints - sgnd; original “mountain Boy”, “Gray Eagle Lady Thorn”; trotting cracks and the forge - Currier & Ives; quilt rack; blanket box w/ drawers; canopy bed (beautiful) bed set; glove carousel music boxes; oak dressers; carousels; NRMA 25th - spurs; Susie Morton horse prints; lots of misc/box lots; hotel clothes hanger; history of big band country - illustrated; art prints - Raymond Watson; Cowboy print - sgnd Don Nutt; Carousel Rides ticket sign; Cowboy/Riding/Horse trophies; 3 horse heads - F.C. Pfeiffer 1908; BRONZES: Preparing for the Hunt - Denny Haskew; In a Storm, Mountain Hunting, Cheyenne - Frederick Remmington; Brave on Horse McCain (88FM); Eagle of Sioux - Lawrence Heyur; Lincoln Fox 1988 FM; Franklin Mint bronze collection; many bronzes by McCain; Zeus by Stuart Mark Feldman; Startled by John Weaver; SPECIAL INTEREST: Double Diamond 25¢ slot machine TERMS: Cash/Check - Premium Sale. Removal Sale Day.

Comfort facilities on site - if inclement weather, sale held inside riding arena.

AUCTION BLOCK NOTES: Fantastic, Quality auction held here with everything in tip top “show” condition. Ron is a well respected doctor who has helped many of us. Mark your calendars and set this day aside for Mr. & Mrs. Higginbotham - they deserve a good sale.

OWNERS: Dr. & Mrs. Ron Higginbotham

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Saturday, Aug. 11th - Richfield Springs, NY Complete Machinery Auction for Walter & Gail Dyn sale held at farm. Pictures on www.hoskingsales.com.

Monday, Aug. 13th - Monthly Heifer Sale. Cream Hill Heifer Dispersal - 35 Head calves to open heifers, we sold their milking herd & bred heifers a few months ago now they have decided to sell the rest of their youngstock consisting of Holsteins, few Brown Swiss & crossbreeds. 4 handling Holstein heifers from heifer raiser. 2 R&W cows one due in Feb. to Picalo Red, one Dry due Sept. to Mazda Red, R&W bred heifer due Nov. to Runner-P Red, R&W calf born 3/19/12 sired by Picolo Red. Monday, Aug. 20th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Friday, Aug. 24th - Fort Plain, NY Sale held on the farm. Complete Dairy Dispersal for Lighthall Farm - Karl & Joanne Gebhardt. 170 Head of Grade AI sired herd. 90 milking age, 22 bred heifers, 60 open heifers and calves.

Friday, Sept. 14th - Smyrna, NY. 11:00 AM. Complete Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal for Frog Rock Farm. 55 Head of AI Sired Holsteins.

Owner: Pete Maynard. Sale to be held at Farm.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Sale hosted by Roedale Farms in Richfield Springs. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Oct. 20th - Eastern Breeders Brown Swiss Sale held at Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Sale managed by Modern Associates, Hosking Sales assisting. Call with your consignments.

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.

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ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East celebrated the bounty of farm fresh produce available in the Northeast during National Farmers Market Week! This year, National Farmers Market Week took place Aug. 5-11. Farm Credit East is encouraging consumers to show their support of the agriculture community by continuing to purchase from local farm markets and roadside stands.

Despite the drought that has plagued the Midwest and impacted many farmers throughout the Northeast, there is still plenty of fresh, quality produce to be found throughout the region. With more than 7,000 farmers market in the country, National Farmers Market Week was the perfect opportunity to try that delectable dish you’ve always wanted to try with fresh products from local farmers.

Farm markets allow consumers to have access to locally grown, farm fresh product and enables farmers the opportunity to interact one-on-one with their customer, developing consumer loyalty with the farmers who grow the produce.

Farm Bill passage remains critical to dairy industry On Aug. 2, John Wilson, Senior Vice President, Dairy Farmers of America Inc. made the following statement: “Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an extension of disaster programs intended to provide relief to producers experiencing extreme drought conditions. We appreciate this effort.

“Unfortunately the

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drought is just one of many challenges dairy farmers in the United States face today. Outdated federal dairy policy and increasing feed costs also need to be addressed.

“On behalf of the 15,000 dairy farmer owners of Dairy Farmers of America, we respectfully ask Congress to take swift action to pass a Farm Bill that contains dairy policy provisions outlined in the Dairy Security Act. The bill pending before the House of Representatives represents significant compromise and fiscal discipline, and addresses critical

needs of the dairy industry.

“To provide additional relief to dairy producers, we also encourage the Environmental Protection Agency to grant a waiver of the applicable volume of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2012 and 2013. While we believe RFS has helped grow domestic development and use of renewable energy, the proposed renewable fuel volume schedule is too aggressive in today’s economic environment and is diverting too much of our domestically produced corn out of the feed supply.

The

drought has exacerbated the situation. For all dairy farmers, feed is expensive; for many, it is or may soon become unavailable. This pressure on the corn supply will increase feed prices and put further stress on a struggling livestock community.

“Many dairy farm families need tangible change to continue their operations. We implore Congress and the administration to act swiftly and bring about much-needed relief for dairy farmers who are again feeling the impacts of a highly volatile market.”

HILLTOP DAIRY AUCTION

FRIDAY AUGUST 17TH @ 11:00 AM

At the facility 3856 Reed Road Savannah, NY 13146 - just off Rte. 89 - 6 miles north of Savannah - 6 miles south Wolcott, NY

FOR OUR AUGUST AUCTION: - a group of 7-8 fresh 1st & 2nd calf cattle starting out milking well, some with heifer calves by their side.

- a group of 3 open heifers from a local farm - a group of 7-8 started heifer calves from a good herd, A.I. sired, birthdates; plus a fresh 1st calf heifer - a group of bred and springing 1st calf Holsteins - Plus our usual run of fresh cows and 1st calf heifers, bred and open heifers and service bulls.

Numbers are down, but still a good demand for milking cattle. Please vaccinate your cattle prior to auction.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

TO CONSIGN OR ARRANGE TRUCKING CONTACT: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 or 315-594-8260 OR Howard W Visscher, Auctioneer; Nichols, NY 607-699-7250

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474 Acres Total - FANCY Beef / Horse Farm Lots Of Buildings In Wonderful Condition - 23 Parcels NO CURRENT GAS LEASE - OIL & GAS RIGHTS CONVEY WITH THE PROPERTIES - Parcels Range From 7 To 75 Acres w/ Tillable Ground, Hunting & Recreation Ground & LOTS Of Road Frontage; 19 Acre Parcel With Large 2-Story Former Dairy Barn & Also Garage Building; Farmstead Parcel: Beautiful 4-5 BR 2 BA Home (Could Be 2-Family), (2) Large Barns, 60' x 100' Morton Riding Arena Building - Super Nice - 4-5 Years Old, (3) Other Steel Machinery Sheds, Etc., (3) Harvestore White Top Silos; Parcels Have Nice Frontage On Three Roads; Parcels Will Be Offered Singularly, In Combination, Semi-Entirety Or Entirety, Whichever Is Greater; Properties Sell Absolutely To The Highest Bidder(s), Regardless Of Price.

Properties Sell As-Is, Where-Is, How-Is. Any Tests Wanted Or Needed Must Be Done Prior To Auction. Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material. Brochures Available @ Property Or On Our Websites @ www.ucpalmerrealestate.com Or www.manasseauctions.com Including Directions, Showing Dates, Terms, Etc.; Auction Co-Managed By Mel Manasse & Son Lic. RE Brokers & Auctioneers (607) 692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

Late summer into early autumn gives way to abundant fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the Northeast. Consumers can expect to find produce such as fresh peaches, tomatoes, corn and potatoes, as well as protein sources from local farms such as lamb, beef, pork and much more! If you’re unsure of where to find the nearest farm market, visit FarmCreditEast.com/News-and-Events/Farm-FreshGuide for a Farm Fresh Guide listing resources to find locations throughout Farm Credit East’s sixstate territory of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island!

Farm Credit East extends more than $4.35 billion in loans and has 19 local offices in its six-state service area. In addition to loans and leases, the organization also offers a full range of agriculturally specific financial services for businesses related to farming, horticulture, forestry and commercial fishing.

Farm Credit East is governed by a 15-person board of directors from across the Northeast. For more information, go to FarmCreditEast.com.

House approves farm-ranch disaster aid — Senate delays action until September The House of Representatives passed a one-year farm-ranch disaster bill by a vote of 223-197. The House now plans to be out of town until Sept. 9.

Senate leadership indicated before the House action that it would only entertain passing a disaster package that was the same as the one included in the Senate’s approved multiyear Farm Bill. The Senate will be out of the district until Sept. 7 and did not take action on an agriculture disaster bill.

The House-passed disaster legislation would reauthorize for 2012 only the Livestock Indemnity Payments (LIP), Livestock Forage Disaster Programs (LFP), Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-Raised Fish and the Tree Assistance Program providing for payments totaling $383 million. The money to pay for the disaster package comes from cuts to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and from the Conservation Stewardship Program.

Under the LIP program, the House

language retains the 75 percent payment on the value of sheep killed, including loss from federally reintroduced or regulated predators and avian predators. The LFP would allow producers to receive 60 percent of feed costs for one to three months for stock on the range, depending on the severity of the drought in a locality. There is also $20 million for feed and water shortages for livestock producers, bee keepers and fish farmers.

According to Peter Orwick, executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association, “The unfortunate part for producers in drought areas who are facing expensive feed purchases and making decision on how many ewes to keep or whether or not to feed lambs rather than sell them on the lower market is that there is no opportunity for them to even apply for LFP or Non Insured Acres Program payments through the Farm Service Agency. In a normal situation, drought payments would be available now to help cash flow feed purchases and assist in making

decisions about selling or feeding lambs. Given the narrow window for House and Senate action in September, it could be months, not weeks, for a definitive answer on availability and timing of disaster assistance.”

Senate Agriculture Chairman Stabenow (MI), on the Senate floor on Thursday, said she would pursue a dual strategy when the Senate returns in September. She said she would do everything possible to pass and send to the President a complete five-year Farm Bill; however, if that effort should fail, she is committed to passing comprehensive disaster aid.

Stabenow noted that the disaster provisions contained in the Senatepassed Farm Bill would make larger payments to livestock producers hurt by the drought and would also provide for payments to fruit producers who lost their fruit whereas the House-passed disaster legislation would only make payments to fruit producers if they lost their trees.

“Finding floor time when Congress returns in September to consider and pass a complete Farm Bill will be

difficult,” said Fran Boyd with Meyers and Associates. “The House only has seven or eight legislative days available to them in September.”

Following the disaster vote in the House, House Agriculture Chairman Lucas (OK) and Ranking Member Peterson (MN) met with Stabenow and Senate Agriculture Ranking Member Roberts (KS) and other Senators to discuss movement of a five-year Farm Bill. Lucas said committee staffs can work to resolve some issues but the four committee leaders would need to be present for any major decisions.

Congress will be in a “pro forma session” for the remainder of August and part of September since the House rejected the Senate’s resolution to recess.

Orwick encouraged producers to share the drought and feed-crisis discussion with U.S. Senators and Representatives while they are home during the August congressional break.

Information for home gardeners all in one place at Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Relevant, localized gardening advice can be hard to find on the Internet, but visitors to Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16, can easily find answers to their questions at the Yard and Garden Tent.

Molly Sturniolo, Master Gardener coordinator for Penn State Extension in Centre County, pointed out that it is often not easy to sort through information about home gardens.

“There is so much out there,” she said. “Here, the information is in one place.”

Master Gardeners — Penn State-trained volunteers who educate the public about horticultural practices — horticulture extension educators and faculty members from the College of Agricultural Sciences will be available to answer the public’s inquiries.

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CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH @ 9 AM Machinery, Equipment, Amish Bldgs & More Held in conjunction with the NYS Woodsmen's Field Days.

Auction to be held at 8240 St. Rt. 294, Boonville, NY Early Consignments Incl: Load Trail Tri Axle Dump Trailer w/loading ramps 21,000 GBW (never used); 1987 Gradall Detroit diesel both ends, Joystick controlled, 880C; 1994 Autocar Dump Truck; 1980 Raygo Roller; 1983 Woods Brush Hog; Pull behind York Rake w/wheels; 1989 Case Log Skidder 400 hp 4x4 50,000 lb winch; 1982 Suzikimatic GS450A 2 sp motorcycle; 50cc Beamer Scooter; 2000 Legends Racer '34 Dodge replica; Hard Rubber Skid Steer Tires; 1939 International Truck; Utility Trailers; Canoe; John Deere Lawn Tractor; 1995 Saturn 4 door Sedan; 2004 Police Car; 2000 Arctic Cat 550 liquid cooled snowmobile; Chainsaw Wood Carvings; Samsung Steam Dryer (never used); 3 sets new Kitchen Cabinets; Power Washer; Radio Controlled helicopter; New Power Tools to incl Bostich, Porter Cable, DeWalt, Skil, Bosch & Hitachi; Patio Sets; Water Pumps; Early Crosscut Saws; Early Framed Logging Photos; Wooden Barrels & Sap Buckets; Chains; Amish Buildings & Furniture to incl 12x24 Cabin, Gazebo & other buildings; Hickory Rockers/Gliders/Bed. There will be something for everyone with much more arriving week of auction.

www.ConstablevilleAuction.com 315-397-8010 Constableville Auction Hall Duane & June DeLair Constableville, NY

Visitors looking for help with plant or insect identification can find it at the Yard and Garden Tent. They also can bring samples of diseased plants for diagnosis, Sturniolo noted.

The area also showcases practices gardeners can use in their own landscape, such as trellised apple and pear trees. The branches are tied to wires and grown low so that the fruit is easier to pick.

Sturniolo said a pollinator garden also has been planted to show plants that support native beneficial insects. A tour will be given on Tuesday and Wednesday.

New this year are handicapped-accessible raised beds, which were built to allow more people to appreciate the various methods that can be used to create raised beds.

The Yard and Garden Tent also will feature flower-arranging demonstrations on Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. A series of compost bins are part of an area demonstrating the composting process.

The Yard and Garden Tent is located on West 11th Street at the Ag Progress Days site.

C ONSIGNMEN T AUCTION

D SALES STABLES , IN HOLLAN W NELocated 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

MON. EVE., AUG. 20 TH 5:00 PM HELD AT ROBERT SMITH 859 DALE RD., DALE, NY 14039 Mason auction are hosting a consignment auction at the home and business of Robert Smith located on Dale Rd. Watch for R. G. MASON AUCTION arrows.

TRACTORS JD M790 30hp compact utility 4x4 w/550 hrs like new also JD quick hitch attach loader w/bucket; White FB21 compact utility 21 hp 4x4 w/turf tires; AC 5040 diesel 2WD w/Frey loader; Ford 800 2WD w/loader; Ford 6000 restored sharp w/new tires; FARM EQUIP NH 1465 haybine very nice; H&S tow behind rotary hyd lift rake; Vicon RP1210 round baler nice; Gehl 1219 mixer feeder wagon (no scales); NH 7310 Loader w/attach.; 3 PT like new 5 ft Bush Hog; 2 Btm Ferguson plow; Woods RM59 finishing mower; Land pride 60" finish mower; JD M550 rototiller; Stone rake; Snow blower; TRAILERS 05 Car Mate 7x16 enclosed tandem axle; 07 Bri-mar 18 ft equip; LAWN & GARDEN & ATV JD 6wh grater diesel w/Curtis cab (800 hrs); Cub Cadet 1514 walk behind comm. mower; Yamaha 4 wheeler; SKID STEER EQUIP. Bobcat post hole auger; New rock bucket; New bale spear; light duty pallet forks; TRUCKS 07 Colorado; 06 Ford F150 4x4; MISC Anvil; forge; ice saw; table saw; Phills; 2 horse tongue; cast iron cook stove; Wiard 2 btm plow sm disc; buggy springs; Nascar collectibles; CLASSIC CAR 1967 MG Kit car stored in barn.

Call for consignment and info Robert Smith 585-739-6435; Rich 585-567-8844; James Mason 585-261-8844

TERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK Rich & Jim Mason, Auctioneers W/PROPER ID 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com 13% Buyer premium.

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Wed., Aug. 15th • 10:30 AM ALL CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Cows - Heifers - Bulls Please Send All Info w/Truckers Sire & Dam Info, Pedigrees, Birth Dates, Fresh & Breeding Info, Etc. Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

REMINDER: SPECIAL HEIFER SALE Wednesday, September 12TH

Department of Health reports first West Nile Virus human cases of 2012 Pennsylvanians reminded to take steps to avoid infection HARRISBURG, PA — PA’s first human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) of 2012 have been detected. A Franklin County woman is now recovering after being hospitalized with meningitis due to WNV. A Lancaster County woman is also recovering after contracting West Nile fever, the milder form of WNV. Due to an unprecedented level of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus, the Department of Health strongly urges residents to minimize their exposure to mosquitoes.

“Pennsylvanians should take steps to eliminate mosquito breeding sites around their homes and prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellants,” advised Secretary of Health Dr. Eli N. Avila. “This is even more important for older Pennsylvanians and people with weakened immune systems, since they are at the greatest risk of severe illness — including encephalitis — if they develop West Nile virus infection.”

Statewide sampling shows higher numbers of WNVinfected mosquitoes than any other summer since monitoring began 10 years ago. This is likely due to last year’s mild winter.

As a result, PA could see a greater number of human illnesses in 2012 than in recent years. The risk for WNV infection is highest during August and September and will not end until the first hard frost.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducts regular surveillance and control to manage mosquito populations around the state. So far, DEP has detected WNV-infected mosquitoes in 42 counties.

However, it is likely that WNV is present in other areas as well.

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1-800-507-9361 FARM MACHINERY AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 9:30 AM

At Visscher Farm - Rte. 282 - 1 1/2 miles south of the Village of Nichols, NY 13812- use Exit 62 off I-86 - 20 miles north of Towanda/Wysox, PA. area via PA Rte. 187 Consignments of Farm & Construction related items welcome.

Call to get in on advertising campaign Turn your unused items into CASH. We will have a selection of balers, mowing equipment, rakes, tedders, tillage, etc. plus excavators and dozers and more.

Always a large auction with something for everyone Plan your schedule for Sept. 1st.

Watch web site visscherauction.com

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

“DEP will continue monitoring and working, through our spray activities, to stop the spread of West Nile Virus around the state,” DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. “I encourage all Pennsylvanians to take appropriate precautions to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.”

The mosquitoes that transmit WNV breed in areas with standing and stagnant water. These can include urban catch basins, clogged gutters, discarded tires, poorly maintained swimming pools, flower pots and other types of plastic containers.

Simple steps to eliminate standing water around the home include: • Remove tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, discarded tires or any object that could collect standing water. Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors.

• Have roof gutters cleaned every year, particularly if the leaves from nearby trees have a tendency to clog the drains.

• Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.

• Do not let water stagnate in birdbaths.

• Aerate ornamental pools, or stock them with fish.

• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, and remove standing water from pool covers.

• Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that

collects on your property.

• Treat standing water that cannot be eliminated with Bti products which are sold at outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores. Bti is a natural product that kills mosquito larvae, but is safe for people, pets, aquatic life and plants.

Although mosquitoes can bite at any time of day or night, they are most active at dawn and dusk. When outdoors, people can avoid mosquito bites by properly and consistently using DEET-containing insect repellants and covering exposed skin with lightweight clothing. To keep mosquitoes from entering a home, make sure window and door screens are in place and are in good condition.

DEP will continue to survey communities statewide to monitor the size and scope of the WNV. When necessary, DEP will conduct larval and adult control activities in order to lessen the threat to human health.

These efforts will continue through the end of October.

For a fact sheet on WNV, including symptoms, please visit the Department of Health’s webpage, www.health.state.pa.us, and click on “West Nile Virus Fact Sheet” under “What’s Hot.” For more information, including current test results for mosquitoes, birds and horses, visit www.westnile.state.pa.us and click on the Pennsylvania map, or call 1-877-PA HEALTH.

NFU: Disaster relief not a replacement for comprehensive Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement on Aug.1 regarding a letter written by a coalition of agriculture and rural organizations urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a comprehensive, long-term farm bill before the 2008 Farm Bill expires on Sept. 30: “This letter highlights the sense of urgency the House should have in passing a comprehensive, five-

year farm bill before time runs out. An incomplete disaster package is a blatant attempt to kill any chance of enacting a new farm bill in this Congress. While NFU fully supports providing disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers, we are extremely concerned with the limited disaster package that is being offered.

“All of the programs the standalone disaster legislation temporarily extends could be ex-

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FRIDAY,, AUGUSTT 24,, 20122 11:000 AM

COMPLETE DAIRY DISPERSAL

FOR LIGHTHALL FARM - FORT PLAIN, NY Farm is sold prompting this complete AI sired herd dispersal consisting of 90 milking age cows in all stages of lactation, 22 bred heifers, 60 open heifers and calves. This year around herd is in full flow of milk averaging 62# in the tank with a SCC 280,000. Majority of this herd is Holsteins, though there are 10 nice Jerseys and a few Crosses.

This herd is Genex sired and the heifers are bred to sex semen.

Youngstock are well grown and in excellent condition.

Health: Cattle will be inoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy checked prior to sale. Cattle will be tested for interstate shipment immediately after the sale.

Terms: Cash or good check with positive ID. Directions: From Fort Plain take Rt. 80 South to Lighthall Road to right follow to farm. Watch for auction signs.

Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6810 West River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770

Owner: Lighthall Farm Karl & Joanne Gebhardt 530 Light Hall Road Fort Plain, NY 13339

tended for the full life of the 2012 Farm Bill if [the 2012 Farm Bill] were conferenced and enacted. This duplicative step only wastes precious legislative time.

“This proposed disaster package is designed to make it appear as though Congress is taking action to help farmers in need before members go home to their districts this month. However, this ill-considered action only holds farmers hostage with uncertainty, and does nothing to address specialty crops, dairy, commodities and other non-insured produce. In-

stead, the House should pass a 2012 Farm Bill before it leaves for August recess.”

The coalition letter was signed by American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Barley Growers Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, National Milk Producers Federation, National Sunflower Association, United Fresh Produce Association, U.S. Canola Association, USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council and Western Growers.

MONTHLY Y HEIFER R SALE

SATURDAY,, AUGUST T 18,, 2012 2 CHERRY Y CREEK,, NY Y • 10:30 0 AM M

Sale to be held at 6711 Pickup Hill Rd. 1 mile west of Rt 83 in Cherry Creek. Go West on Southside Ave. to the sale.

SELLING WILL BE BRED & OPEN HEIFERS, COWS, STOCK BULLS AND FEEDER CATTLE. ALL CATTLE WILL BE VET CHECKED & INOCULATED WITH NASALGEN. TRUCKING AVAILABLE

Note: Buying Station open Monday thru Thursday. Accepting Cows, Calves & Bulls. Competitive Prices and no commission.

Trucking Available.

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New Farm Bill or Extend the Old One; Would it Have Even Mattered?

Issued Aug. 3, 2012 Farm milk prices continue to climb. The Agriculture Department announced the July Federal order Class III benchmark at $16.68 per hundredweight (cwt.), up $1.05 from June, still $4.71 below July 2011, and equates to about $1.43 per gallon. That raised the 2012 Class III average to $16.01, down from $17.68 at this time a year ago and compares to $13.60 in 2010 and $10.16 in 2009.

Class III futures late Friday morning were trading at $17.40 for August; $18.76 for September; $19.14, October; $19.25, November; and $19.15 for December.

The July Class IV price is $14.45, up $1.21 from June and $5.88 below a year ago.

The AMS-surveyed cheese price averaged $1.6857 per pound, up 10.1 cents from June.

Butter averaged $1.5386, up 14 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.1744, up 7.2 cents, and dry whey averaged 50.23 cents, up fractionally.

California’s July 4b cheese milk price is $15.18, up 53 cents from June, $4.17 below a year ago, and $1.50 below the comparable Federal order Class III price. The July 4a butter-powder price is $13.50, up 33 cents from June and $6.57 below a year ago. The 2012 4b price average now stands at $14.02, down from $16.20 at this time a year ago and compares to $12.44 in 2010. The 4a average is $14.55, down from $19.10 a year ago and compares to $13.96 in 2010.

USDA’s Ag Prices report put the preliminary average July all-milk price received by producers at $16.60 per cwt., up from $16.20 in June but down from $21.80 a year ago. The July na-

tional average price received for corn jumped to $7.36 per bushel, up from $6.37 in June and $6.33 a year ago. The soybean price, at $15.60, was up from $13.90 in June and $13.20 last year. Baled alfalfa hay averaged $198 per ton, down from $201 in June and compares to $189 a year ago.

The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Bryan Gould says, based on those prices, the June Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payment will be $1.3677 per cwt.

Dairy farmers continue to evaluate herd size, feed on hand, input needs, and other variables as widespread drought impacts crops, pasture and forage acreage.

The drought categories of extreme and exceptional, as noted in the U.S. Drought Monitor report, has been expanded and is at the highest level since 2003.

As a stopgap measure for finding livestock feed, some acreage enrolled in Conservation Reserve and Wetland Reserve programs is now eligible for haying and livestock grazing on a short term

basis.

The Daily Dairy Report (DDR) Sarina Sharp reported in the DDR’s Daily Dairy Discussion on its website that Congress was under pressure to pass a farm bill as the severity of widespread drought increases. Several disaster assistance programs for livestock producers in the 2008 farm bill expired last year, she said, and House leaders were crafting interim legislation to offer drought aid and delay any farm bill fight until after the election. She warned that, without a new bill or interim legislation, provisions in the current farm bill, including the support price and MILC payments, would expire September 30.

National Milk strongly opposed extension of the current farm bill and remains committed to the Dairy Security Act (DSA).

NMPF’s Jerry Kozak warned; “The current safety net for dairy farmers is not sufficient in dealing with scenarios like we are currently facing from high feed costs associated with the drought.”

NMPF pointed out that “Under the proposed extension the MILC program would not pay out for the remainder of 2012 or 2013 while the nation’s dairy farmers are experiencing razor-

thin margins. The 2008 farm bill extension does nothing to ensure dairy farmers and their bankers that they will have any safety net to deal with the present and future periods of tight margins and extreme volatility.”

When the dust settled, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced two new pieces of disaster assistance for farmers, according to Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) Emergency haying and grazing was expanded to approximately 3.8 million acres of conservation land to bring greater relief to livestock producers dealing with shortages of hay and pastureland and crop insurance companies have agreed to provide a 30day short grace period for farmers on insurance premiums in 2012.

DPW also reported that House Republican leaders, avoiding floor debate on the House Ag Committee’s 2012 Farm Bill proposal and giving up on trying to extend the 2008 Farm Bill for one year, pushed through a $383 million disaster aid package for U.S. livestock producers.

H.R. 6233, the “Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012,” passed by a vote of 223-197 but Senate Democratic leaders said that chamber would

not take up the House disaster relief bill before leaving for an August recess, and might not address it when they return after Labor Day, because they want the disaster relief rolled into the 2012 Farm Bill.

The August 2 DDR reported that dairy cow slaughter for the week ending July 21 was the highest weekly total since early April, at 60,282 head. “Strong slaughter numbers suggest the industry is contracting at an accelerating pace,” according to the DDR. “Slaughter in the East exceeded 14,000 head, while slaughter in the Midwest topped 20,000.

This is only the second time this year that regional slaughter figures have surpassed those respective levels.

Slaughter remains elevated in the West, but the pace does not appear to be increasing.”

Last week I cited comments from the Alliance of Western Milk Producers regarding the high prices of corn and ethanol mandates from our government. California’s Milk Producers Council (MPC) added

perspective in their newsletter stating that “The Federal Government’s strong support of corn-based ethanol has been creating a financial squeeze for dairy farmers for a number of years.”

“Many dairy farmers around the country, particularly those outside the Midwest, have been making the case that our government’s role in propping up corn-based ethanol has had a devastating effect on livestock agriculture and the cost of feeding our animals.

It’s gotten so ridiculous that we now have more corn being consumed by ethanol plants than by livestock agriculture.”

MPC praised what it called “positive movement in our efforts (elimination of the ethanol blenders tax credit and import tariff),” but warned that “the most devastating pro-cornbased-ethanol policy continues to be alive and well (the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), or the ethanol mandate).”

To read more details, log on to the MPC website.

DPW reports that a coalition of dairy and livestock organizations

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In other news, June cheese production totaled 897 million pounds, down 2.1 percent from May but 0.9 percent above June

2011, according to the latest Dairy Products report. American type cheese, at 366 million, was down 2.6 percent from May but 0.2 percent above a year ago.

Butter production amounted to 137 million pounds, down a whopping 16.2 percent from May and 3.2 percent below a year ago. Nonfat dry milk output totaled 169 million pounds, down 13.2 percent from May but 15.1 percent above a year ago.

Checking the markets; cash block cheese closed the first Friday of August at $1.71 per pound, up a half-cent on the week but 42 1/4-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.6850, unchanged on the week and 45 cents below a year ago. Six cars of block found new homes on the week and 20 of barrel. The AMSsurveyed U.S. average block price hit $1.6765, up 2.8 cents, while the barrels averaged $1.7180, also up 2.8 cents.

Cheese production was reported slower the last week of July as reduced volumes of milk were available, according to Dairy Market News.

The hot weather across much of the country has contributed to lower

component levels in milk along with reduced volumes.

Demand for cheese remains good with some increased interest to build inventories ahead of expected price increases.

Export demand has slowed but continued assistance from the CWT program is helping to move international sales.

CWT accepted six requests for export assistance this week to sell 1.4 million pounds of cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and South America.

The product will be delivered through December and raises CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 71.5 million pounds plus 55.3 million pounds of butter and anhydrous milk fat to 33 countries.

The weighted-average price for all contracts on this week’s Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction showed a 3.5 percent increase, according to the DDR. Only anhydrous milkfat (AMF) and buttermilk powder posted declines. The average winning price for Cheddar cheese, for example, was up 3 1/2 percent, at about $1.43 per pound, far below U.S. prices but, as one insider told me this is a very thinly traded market and may not adequately represent reality.

Cash butter closed Friday at $1.69, up 2 cents on the week and 41 1/4cents below a year ago.

Eight cars sold on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.5689, up 2.1 cents. Cash Grade A and Extra Grade nonfat dry milk closed at $1.40 each, up 2 1/2 and 10cents respectively. AMS powder averaged $1.2014, up 2 1/2-cents, and dry whey averaged 50.97 cents, unchanged from a week ago.

Churning across the country is trending lower, as Class II operations continue to absorb steady to increasing levels of cream. The overall cream supply is lighter as milk production and butterfat tests decline.

Butter production is focused on filling current orders with little added to inventory, according to USDA. Butter produc-

ers are often reaching into inventoried stock to fill demand.

Butter demand is seasonally steady. The National Dairy Retail Report indicated that ads across the country reflected butter prices ranging $1.49- $3.49 per pound. Food service orders are steady. Some food service and restaurant buyers are indicating that hot temperatures may be slowing away from home eating patterns, but for the most part, restaurant traffic is holding up quite well.

In fact the July 30 DDR reports that the U.S. restaurant industry expanded for the first time in three years. U.S. consumer spending at restaurants was 2 percent higher than last year and the number of visits to U.S. restaurants improved by 1 percent in the first quarter of 2012, the strongest growth in restaurant traffic since the spring of 2008, according to the DDR. “Good news for the restaurant industry is good news for the dairy sector,” the DDR said.

“From butter on dinner rolls to pizza, cheeseburgers, and creamladen desserts like cheesecake and ice cream, Americans typically consume more dairy products at restaurants than they eat at home.”

It also pointed out that “beverage milk consumption has been declining for decades, so dairy product demand represents an increasing proportion of U.S. demand for dairy, and the food-service industry presents an opportunity for growing that demand. About one-half of U.S. milk production is used to produce cheese, and Italian varieties are the most popular thanks to Americans’ voracious appetite for pizza, the DDR said.

Speaking of beverage milk consumption; USDA estimates May fluid sales at 4.4 billion pounds, down 1.5 percent from May 2011. After adjusting for calendar composition, May sales were off 2.8 percent.

Heat stress in cattle When we think about heat stress in cattle, the first thing that comes to mind are cattle that are in confinement, such as dairy animals. Interestingly enough, the animals that are most susceptible to heat stress are those that are in fields where shade and/or air movement may be limited given that animals in confinement have some means of artificial cooling to relieve stress. Usually, those animals in confinement are in a controlled situation in regards to air movement, usually with fans or misters to make them more comfortable.

It is important to remember that cattle become uncomfortable at temperatures 20 degrees less than the temperature where humans become uncomfortable.

This means that if you are uncomfortable at 80 degrees, and feel hot at 90 degrees, cattle may already be in the danger zone at these temperatures. Cattle that are heavier (in excess of

1,000 pounds), and darkhided cattle, along with cattle that may be stressed due to disease or transportation will be more susceptible to heatrelated stresses than any others.

Producers should realize that it is not possible to control the weather and some instances will occur that are beyond their control. Not all stresses can be eliminated under usual and customary production practices, but measures should be taken to make cattle more comfortable where possible and practical. Some of those measures are listed below: • Shade. Where possible, provide either natural or artificial shade for cattle. Altering fencing or opening up a new pasture for animals will sometimes allow cattle access to areas where air movement and shade are more available.

Portable shades can be utilized as well especially when placed on higher ground

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to allow air movement to help cool the animals.

Shade can be built or be as simple as parking machinery or trailers in the field to provide shade in the afternoon.

• Water. Assure that your animals have a water source that is clean to insure adequate water intake. While water temperature is not important up to about 90 degrees, keep

in mind that a lot of black or dark colored tanks can increase water temperature to more than 100 degrees. The same is true for black plastic pipe supplying water to animals in the field; therefore, it is wise to place water tanks in shady areas near where the animals will be loafing during the hot part of the day or use lighter colored tanks to reduce water temperature.

Intake is extremely important as cattle can drink 1 percent of their body weight per hour when stressed by temperature.

• Reduce Management Stress. Try not to do any more management related practices such as health programs, castration, weaning, etc. when temperature results in dangerous THI values. If necessary to treat animals or move them

through a handling facility, try to do these practices at night when it is cool or very early in the morning to reduce stress.

Cattle should not spend more than 30 minutes in the facility when the THI value is above 79. This would also apply to any necessary movement of cattle from field to field.

• Plan Transportation.

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Farm Safety Quiz Question:Open, abandoned wells are dangerous because: a) bacteria and pesticides can enter them and contaminate groundwater b) people or animals can become trapped in them c) people could stumble on wells hidden beneath grass or brush d) farm equipment operators could mistakenly drive over them e) all of the above Answer: e) All of the above. As small farms merge into larger ones, farmsteads are abandoned, leaving unused wells. Abandoned wells are often hidden beneath grass, brush or collapsed buildings and are especially hazardous to children who may play in the area.

The only way to reduce safety hazards and groundwater contamination caused by abandoned wells is to plug them. However, there is more to plugging a well than simply dumping something down an open hole. If you have an abandoned well on your property, look for a certified well contractor who can help.

Question: When you dial 911, you should: a) provide details and wait for someone to tell you to hang up b) quickly give details and return to the scene

Answer: a) Provide details and wait for someone to tell you to hang up. The dispatcher may start an emergency response procedure and then come back to ask additional questions. While you may know how to get help during an emergency, does your child? What would happen if your child found you injured on the farm?

Plan ahead. If your children are old enough to have a cell phone, encourage them to keep it with them. If they aren’t old enough for a cell phone, discuss with them the locations of the nearest phone and how important it is for them to immediately call for emergency help if they discover an injured person. Post the number they should call on or near every phone.

Be sure that they can tell the dispatcher how to get to your farm. Practice what they would say to a dispatcher in an emergency situation. At the same time, stress the importance of never calling the emergency number(s) unless there is an actual emergency.

Question: How fast can a stick or toy fly out of a lawn mower discharge chute? a) 10 miles per hour b) 20 miles per hour c) 200 miles per hour d) 500 miles per hour Answer: c) 200 miles per hour. he cutting edge of a mower blade can travel at speeds up to 200 miles

per hour. Materials such as toys, stones, sticks and equipment parts can become projectiles when struck by a blade. Traveling at speeds up to 200 miles per hour, these items can do serious damage to anything they hit. This includes people, animals and property.

Always pick up toys, debris and other loose objects in an area before you mow. Keep children well away from the area where you are mowing so they are not injured by flying debris.

Heat from B16 to haul cattle during the cooler parts of the day such as later at night or early in the morning while allowing ample time for the cattle to become adjusted and find shade once they reach their destination. Don’t crowd cattle in trailers during hot weather, allowing extra space to reduce stress.

• Know the Signs of Heat Stress.

When cattle are extremely stressed, they will become lethargic and may be seen panting for breath. Some cattle will breathe with their mouth open and be seen with excess saliva hanging from the mouth. When these signs are noticed, producers should take every effort practical to cool the animals immediately. This might include spraying

with water, moving the animal to an area where air movement is better, moving the animal under a fan, or providing artificial shade if the animal is non-ambulatory.

Heat stress is a real concern for producers and can greatly decrease profitability. It is important to remember, however, that there are usual and

customary production practices that are commonly accepted in beef cattle management. While producers should provide certain measures of comfort, there will be limits as to what is practical and appropriate to provide.

Source: Milton W. Orr, Extension Agent, The University of Tennessee Extension – Greene County

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Experience is everything Youth gain valuable career-development skills during the 2012 National Junior Angus Show.

Finding that perfect job or earning a scholarship can be difficult, but National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members are no strangers to competition. One competition in particular, the career development contest at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), prepares youth for real-world professional challenges.

Prior to the NJAS, held this year in Louisville, KY, contestants submit a resume for evaluation. Then at the show, they participate in a private interview with three judges. The two age divisions, intermediate and senior, address scenarios where professional skills are important, applying for a scholarship and applying for a job. First-time contestant Ashlyn Richardson, Lincoln, MO, enjoyed the challenge and appreciated the chance to sharpen her skills.

“The interview was tough, but I know that this contest is an experience that will help me in the future when I apply for jobs,” Richardson

said.

The second age division was added to the contest this year. Juniors in the intermediate division submitted a resume and participated in an interview to apply for a scholarship.

In the senior division, contestants create a resume and interview for a potential career in an area of their choice. Having had this experience, Richardson definitely knows the value in being prepared and professional.

“It’s very important in an interview to not only know yourself, but to also know how your abilities fit the position you are applying for,” Richardson said.

Additional NJAS contest placings, awards and scholarships can be found on www.angus.org. Coverage is also available on the NJAA Facebook page, including videos, show results and photos. Backdrop and candid photos are available for purchase online. Also, tune into a special NJAS episode of The Angus Report on Monday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 a.m. (central) on RFD-TV.

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Burling urges governor to put the brakes on proposal to increase Thruway tolls Lawmaker urges commuters and businesses to voice their concerns at public hearing Assemblyman Daniel J. Burling (R, C - Warsaw) on Aug. 2 urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to reverse the Thruway Authority’s proposal to raise tolls for most classes of commercial vehicles by nearly 45 percent.

“Thruway tolls were supposed to be repealed in 1996. However, the Thruway Authority has taken further steps to harm businesses, consumers and New York State travelers by implementing higher tolls on roads meant to be toll-free. A toll increase on commercial vehicles is nothing more than a new tax on businesses operating in New York,” said Burling.

“This toll increase will have the unintended consequence of forcing large trucks onto our secondary state and local roads. It will negatively impact small trucking companies, which will either be driven out of business or be forced to significantly raise their rates to consumers.”

New York State currently ranks second in the nation for most expensive truck operating costs. Federal and state user fees for truck operators, per year, average nearly $20,000. In 2010, 277,710, or one in 25 jobs in New York State, were in the trucking industry.

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“The Thruway Authority has finally scheduled three public hearings to listen to the people’s concerns and answer questions regarding this significant toll hike. I have and will continue to express my disappointment to the governor and the members of the Thruway Authority and demand they reverse their decision to further tax New York State businesses; a tax which will ultimately be passed on to hard working families at their local stores and markets,” said Burling.

Public hearings have been scheduled at the following times and locations: • 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Auditorium, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo; • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse; and • 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Hilton Garden Inn, 15 Crossroads Court, Newburgh.

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TRAPPER CREEK ENTERPRISES LLC Attica, NY 14011 Office 585-591-4620 Brent Snyder 585-944-5826 Brian Beitz 716-239-1540 trappercreekllc@gmail.com

Authorized Dealers for: Dairymaster - Urban - Heritage & Sturdy Built

We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 6000 Gal. Storage • 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.

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505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

Dairy Cattle

Lititz, PA 17543

Dairy Equipment 6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

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Providing Western NY Dairy Producers with Supplies, Parts, and Service: - WestfaliaSurge milking equipment and parts.

- DairyPro and GEA hygiene and supply products including teat dips, liners, and cleaners.

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New & used rims & tires of all sizes. 585-732-1953 GEHL ROUND silage baler #1475, good condition. 518922-7895

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SURGE-WESTFALIA variable speed 10hp vacuum pump; 2 20 ton hopper bins; Universal Coldmine plate cooler. 585732-1953

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JD 4050 MFD PS, NEW TIRES $26,900 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 CIH 5130 LDR, HI HRS . . . . .$13,500 IH 1486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 PTO UNIT FOR JD 9000 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,900 JD 9500 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,000

JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL

JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 ELWOOD 4WD UNIT . . . . . . . .$5,500 IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CASE 8430 ROUND BALER . .$5,000 1ST CHOICE GS520-4 TEDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 ROCK PICKER . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS .CALL

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JD 7405 ROPS 4WD, PQ Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 JD 6300 ROPS 4WD, Syncro Trans. 7000 hrs. . . . . . .$13,800 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. . . . . . .$16,800 JD 5420 ROPS 4WD, creeper gear, dual hyd., 7455 hrs .$15,200 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/mounting brackets & 74” bucket . . . . .$2,500 JD 7405 ROPS, 4WD, PQ Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coming

Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

Farm Machinery For Sale

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150kw GENERATOR w/JD diesel motor on enclosed trailer, 3ph or single phase; Case IH 2166 combine; Case IH 8930, 7140, MX135, MX120, C80. 585-732-1953

CASE/IH 7130 Magnum 4x4, 18spd. power shift, 4revs, 42” rubber, $29,500; Case/IH 3394 4x4, 6spd., power shift, 20.8-38 duals, $18,500; 6500 Semi-Tanker for manure, field spread or transfer w/boom, good working condition, $12,500. Must sell. 607-3827722

1990 JD 4755 MFWD, duals, power shift, $54,500; JD 4455, 2WD, $35,900; JD 4255, MFWD, $33,500; 4850, 4440, 4450 & more. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 1992 CASE IH 1680, 4WD combine, 3,500 engine hours, $49,500/OBO; 1998 12 row 1770 John Deere planter, dry fertilizer, many new precision planting parts, $33,500/OBO. Both Excellent Condition and Field Ready. 315-420-8328, 315-382-6334 2006 Case 621D Wheel Loader; 5100 hrs; 2.5 yard bucket; quick coupler; heated cab. Located in Ithaca,NY area. Call 607-319-9875.

2007 AERWAY 15’ w/tongue & wheel kit, new tines, $10,500 or make offer. 315651-0514 (3) JD No Till 15’ Grain Drills, 750, 1560, 1590, no problem.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 (6) GRAIN CARTS in stock, later model. Brent, Kilbros, J&M & Parker. More arriving soon. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322

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

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist 1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

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US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

BOB’S 44 bean combine, good back-up machine or small acreage, field ready, $1,650. 315-536-9781 CASE IH 2388 field tracker, 2700 sep hours, monitors, great value, $69,000; Case IH 2366, 4x4, reduced to $84,000. Zeisloft Eq. 3.7% fin.

800-919-3322 CASE PUMA 195 CVT transmission, 210 hours, Michelin tires, loaded, owner downsizing, $120,000/OBO. 518-872-1386

CIH 600 BLOWER w/pipe, $1,500; Badger 16’ ring drive silo unloader, $1,500. Free 16x50 Ribstone silo. 315-3787865

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FOR SALE: New Holland bale wagons, and parts for all models at wholesale prices. Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT 1877-735-2108 or 406-8832118 GEHL 125 Grinder Mixer, $2,000; NH 144 Inverter, $1,175; NH 144 with extension, $1,950; Fransgard rotary rake, $1,950; 2 & 4 Star tedders, $900-$1,750; JD 24T, $1,500; JD 336, $3,500; NH 320. Nelson Horning 585-5266705 GEHL 860 forage harvester, 2-3038 corn heads, 1-1210 hay pickup, $3,000 OBO. Will sell head separately. 607-2435912

Getting Out Of Farming

JOHN DEERE 960 field cultivator, 24’ wide w/7” JD perma lock sweep . . . Reduced $8,200 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear. . . . . . . . . $3,500 585-356-2634 GRAIN DRYER GT570 500bu. works good, $5,000. or best offer. 585-993-2173 GREAT DANE bulk potato trailer. Insulated with false floor, unloading conveyor and lights $4,500. Call for pictures.

585-762-9140 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 JD 8870, 8420, 8200, 7920, 7700, 7405, 7210, 4055, 4020, 2555. Degelman 14’ silage blade; Leon blade for front wheel assist tractor. 585732-1953

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JD 9400 4x4, local trade in, 3400 sep. hrs., priced right, $43,900; JD 6620 sidehill, 4x4, $16,900. 3.7% fin. zeisloftequip.com 800-9193322

JD 9550 sidehill 4x4 loaded, sharp; JD 9650 STS 4x4, very very nice; (2) JD 9510 sidehill, 4x4, both nice. 1 year motor & trans. Warranty. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg,PA 800-919-3322

JOHN DEERE 2440 5,100hrs.

- belting or tires. NH 278 baler with belt thrower $1,200. 585554-6116

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Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

JOHN DEERE 3010 diesel tractor w/front-end loader, new tires, runs well, $5,500 OBO. 315-697-3241 JUST IN: JD 6600 hydrostat combine, nice, $6,500; JD 216 flex head, poly and stainless bottom, $3,000; IH 12’ disc, near new blades, excellent, $2,100; JD 15’ disc BW 21” heavy duty blades $2,500.

Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 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 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 MILLER PRO 1060 blower, Roto-mix 274 TMR mixer.

315-224-4537 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.

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NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears. Tire Replacements for tire scrapers. Truck Freight Available.

MARTIN’S WELDING, 315531-8672 NH 1033 BALE WAGON, 105 capacity, field ready condition w/manuals, $4,500. NH 282 wire baler with 1/4 turn chute w/manuals, $1,400. 607-7931912 NO ONE HAS BIGGER SELECTION, no one has higher quality. No one has better warranty than our 100% parts warranty for 1 year on motor and transmission. Low trucking rates. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800919-3322 PARTING OUT: Case 930, 970, 1070, 1370, 2290, 1394, 1494; Ford 8000, 6610, 6000, 4000; Int. 5088, 1586, 986, 886; Case IH 1460; JD 4630, 4840, 6410, 1050. 585-7321953

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

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

(315) 549-7081

Buying Equipment Dead Or Alive

“NOW BUYING”

518-634-2310

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

USED 15’ Batwing Mowers.

Bushog, Woods, Rhino, JD. Also 20% Off All new Rhino mowers. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

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

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights WHITE 2-105 4WD, 5491 hrs., new cab interior, seat, radiator, converted AC, $9,000 or reasonable offer.

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Farm Machinery Wanted

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

JOHN DEER 16A flail chopper, in good working condition. Call 607-542-7648

(315)) 549-82266

WANTED: Damaged dry or high moisture corn, mycotoxin, slight mold or flooded corn, all accepted. Call 518-5730137

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Romulus, NY 14541

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn 12-14 TONS Spelt Triticale Mix, 3rd year transition.

Stored in totes. Call 315-5360954 45 ACRES + of excellent standing corn, Madison County,NY, $900/acre or best offer.

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

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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

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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, Q-hitch, 1250 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,900 2010 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A MFD, 46” rear duals, wts, beacon light, 1100 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $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 7320 C/A MFD, w/JD 741 SL loader . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In! JD 4240 C/A, 2WD, powershift, new paint. . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500

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.

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Fencing

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DAN FITZPATRICK

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

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

For Sale

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FOR SALE OR RENT Long Reach Excavators Pond – Pit Cleanouts Rollers for Tamping Silage

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

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Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You

Trucks for Hauling Sediment/Products/Materials

Contact Keith 607-749-7950 For Sale

Generators

TINGLEY

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

• 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

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Quality First - Always

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9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

GRASS HAY: Big Squares, $150-$170 per ton. Clyde, NY area. Call 585-314-7500 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

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

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(800) 240-3868

POWER AWNING 20 foot wide 10 foot out, black and white striped, used for 3 summers, in excellent condition, cost $7,000. will sell for $2,000. with all brackets. 585243-2777

• Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

Financial Services

200 4x4 ROUND BALES, Broome & Timothy, no rain, baled before 7/5/2012. 315778-1828

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Hay - Straw For Sale

STRAW

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

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

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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.

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APR 18 - NOV 14 Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

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Calendar of Events $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 AUG 11-18 Cornell Master Beekeeper Workshops Dyce Lab, Ithaca, NY. The course focuses on starting with bees, beekeeping equipment and construction, spring and summer management, identification and management of bee pests and basic bee biology. Participants receive a manual to complement the lectures.

Registration and more information can be found at the Master Beekeeper Program,www.masterbeekeeper Classes run from 9 am - 5:30 pm each day.

AUG 14 Corn & Soybean Growers Association 6th Annual Summer Crop Tour Dumond Farm, Union Springs, NY. Contact NYCSGA, 315-778-1443.

Managing a Grazing Dairy Dan and Ann Carey’s Farm,

305 Lick Street, Groton NY. 11 am - 2 pm. There will be information on how to use Risk Management” Pasture Rangeland and Forage Policy” to protect their feed supply from drought. RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu.

AUG 14-16 Ag Progress Days 9 miles SW of State College, PA. Admission and parking are free. Call 814-865-2081.

AUG 16 Managing Diseases & Insects on Organic Farms Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm (CUAES),133 Fall Creek Rd. Freeville, NY. 4-7 pm. Contact Betsy Leonard, 6074230 8366 or e-mail bai1@cornell.edu.

AUG 16 & 22 August Pasture Walks • Aug 16 - 6:30-9 pm Woodwatch Farm, owned by the Trush Family, 2011 Firetower Rd., Georgetown, NY • Aug 22 - 6:30-9 pm - Stratton’s Organic Dairy Farm, 5625 Reservoir Rd,, Earlville, NY. Contact Troy Bishopp, 315-824-9849 ext. 110 or em a i l

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AUG 16, 17 & 18 Thruway Toll Increase Public Hearings Public hearings have been scheduled at the following times and locations: 6-8 pm on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Auditorium, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo; 11 am - 1 pm on Friday, Aug. 17, at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse; and 10 am to noon on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Hilton Garden Inn, 15 Crossroads Ct., Newburgh.

AUG 18 Conservation Day Rohe Farm, 4207 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY. 10 am - 2 pm. The public is invited to attend. Contact Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District, 315-457-0325.

On Internet at www.ocswcd.org Tompkins County Farm City Day Sweyolakan Farm, 380 Bostwick Rd, Ithaca, NY. Contact Debbie Teeter, 607 272 2292 or e-mail dlt22@cornell.edu.

On Internet at http:// ccetompkins.org/ agriculture/events AUG 20 Ag & Farmland Protection Board Meeting Human Services Complex,

323 Owego St., Unit No. 5 Montour Falls, NY. 7 pm.

Contact Jenna Hicks, 607535-7161 or e-mail jlh254@cornell.edu.

AUG 21 Dairylea Resolutions Committee meeting Dairylea Office Building, Syracuse, NY. 10 am to 2:30 pm. Members wishing to submit resolutions can do so by sending them to Karen C a r t i e r a t Karen.Cartier@dairylea.com.

AUG 22 2012 Northeast Buckwheat Field Day 1045 Trumbull’s Corners Rd., Newfield, NY. 1-3:30 p.m. There is no charge for attending and pre-registration is not required.. Call 3 1 5 - 7 8 7 - 2 2 1 8 .

On Internet at http://www.hort.cornell.edu /bjorkman/lab/buck/ fieldday12.php AUG 23 Fresh Market Potato Varieties Meeting Williams Farm, 5077 Russell Rd., Marion, NY. 5:30-8:30 pm. Pre-registration for the dinner is required. Free for current CVP enrollees; $10 for non-enrollees. Contact Carol MacNeil, 585-3138796 or crm6@cornell.edu.

Fresh Market Varieties, Insect & Disease Management Meeting 5077 Russell Rd., Marion, NY 14502.. 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Williams Farm. Pre-register

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Potato Growers Meeting John Williams Farm, 5077 Russell Rd, Marion, NY. 5:30-8:30 PM. View standard and new fresh market potato varieties; get information on the Colorado potato beetle, potato leafhoppers, and the black dot disease; get an update on late blight and hear how growers are using the new late blight forecast system to assist in their fungicide spray decisions. Pre-register by Friday, Aug 17 by calling number below. DEC and CCA credits available. Cost - $5 for current CVP enrollees (1/enrollment) $10 for others. Contact Carol MacNeil, 585 313 8796.

On Internet at http://cvp.cce.cornell.edu.

AUG 24 Growing a Honey Business 34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY. Sign-in begins at 9:30 am and the program will start at 10 am, running

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Sweetwater Energy Field Day Panek Farms 1001 W County House Rd, Albion, NY. Come view the company’s process for converting cellulose in plant material into industrial sugars to produce products such as advanced biofuels, bioplastics and biochemicals. 2-4 PM. Registration not required. Contact Chuck Kyle, 315 391 8949 o r e - m a i l chuck@catoanalytics.com.

AUG 25 Thunder in the Sticks Alexander Steam Show Grounds, 10400 Gillate Rd. Alexander, NY. ESP Tractor Pull. Gates open at 2 pm, action starts at 3 pm. Great food drinks available on site.

On Internet at www. alexandersteamshow.com SEP 2 New York State Fair Open Meat Goat Show NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com. On Internet at www.nysfair.org/ competitions

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GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC.

SHARON SPRINGS FARM & HOME CENTER

WHITE’S FARM SUPPLY, INC.

5040 State Route 81 West • 518-966-4346

1375 Rt. 20 518-284-2346 • 800-887-1872

ALEXANDER, NY 14005

MENDON, NY 14506

ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT

SAXBY IMPLEMENT CORP.

3266 Buffalo Street • 585-591-2955 CLAVERACK, NY 12513

COLUMBIA TRACTOR, INC. 841 Rt. 9H • 518-828-1781 www.columbiatractor.com

180 State Rt. 251 • 585-624-2938

2700 Erie Blvd. East • 315-446-5656

LAMB & WEBSTER, INC. 4120 Route 98 585-535-7671 • 800-724-0139

CORTLAND, NY 13045

PALMYRA, NY 14522

JOHN S. BLAZEY, INC.

FULTONVILLE, NY 12072

111 Holmes Street 315-597-5121

SPRINGVILLE, NY

LAMB & WEBSTER, INC. Crs Rt. 219 & 39 716-392-4923 • 800-888-3403

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

MESSICK’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC.

1175 Hoosick St. • 518-279-9709

Rt. 283, Rheems Exit 717-367-1319 • 800-222-3373 www.messicks.com

SALEM, NY 12865

WATERLOO, NY 13165

SALEM FARM SUPPLY

EMPIRE TRACTOR

5109 St. Rte. 22 518-854-7424 • 800-999-3276 www.salemfarmsupply.com

1437 Route 318 • 315-539-7000

745 Harry L. Drive • 607-729-6161

7481 Hwy. East (Rt. 30) 717-367-1319 • 800-222-3372 www.messicks.com

TROY, NY 12180

RANDALL IMP. CO. INC.

GOODRICH IMPLEMENT

MESSICK’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC.

SHARON SPRINGS FARM & HOME CENTER

2991 St. Hwy. 5S • 518-853-4500 www.randallimpls.com Johnson City, NY 13790

PENNSYLVANIA ABBOTTSTOWN, PA 17301

NORTH JAVA, NY 14113

EMPIRE TRACTOR 638 Route 13 • 607-753-9656

SYRACUSE, NY 13205

EMPIRE TRACTOR

CANASTOTA, NY • 315-697-2214 WATERVILLE • 315-841-4181 LOWVILLE • 315-376-0300 www.whitesfarmsupply.com

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

WALLDROFF FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. 22537 Murrock Circle • 315-788-1115

HONESDALE, PA 18431

MARSHALL MACHINERY INC. Rt. 652, 348 Bethel School Rd. • 570-729-7117 www.marshall-machinery.com

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Plain old-fashioned hard work, experience and market knowledge make this the team to choose for successful auctions. Now is the time to call for a no obligation consultation or appraisal. There are many options available to market your business assets. We would be pleased to discuss the auction methods with you. Give us a call today. If you are looking for clean, well-maintained municipal equipment and trucks, at absolute public auction, here are some tentative dates to keep in mind. Please also visit www.teitsworth.com

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NTTC announces executive management transition Board names Daniel R. Furth as its new president to succeed John Conley ARLINGTON, VA — The National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. (NTTC) Board of Directors announced that Daniel R. Furth has assumed the position of President of the trade association succeeding former President John Conley who has scheduled his retirement for the end of 2013. Furth will be just the fourth president of the NTTC which was founded in 1945. Conley will serve as the association’s Past President and liaison to its Executive Committee for the transition.

“On behalf of the entire membership, I’d like to commend both the executive committee and transition committee for their combined efforts that have resulted in an orderly succession for the organization,” commented NTTC Chairman Hans Schaupp.

“We’re extremely pleased to have Dan Furth on board as our next leader given his prior experience in the industry and his many contributions to the NTTC since he joined the team as our Vice President back in 2008. I’d also note that we owe a great deal of gratitude to John Conley who has served this industry well for almost 40 years and whose leadership as our President strongly positions the NTTC and its new management team to effectively advocate for the tank truck community well into the future.”

Furth’s tank truck experience began in 1981 when he joined the original Quality Carriers in Pleasant Prairie, WI, as a teenager in the mailroom. He returned to the industry in 1994 with Montgomery Tank Lines in Plant City, FL, where he managed corSPRING 2011

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porate communications, marketing communications, investor relations, and public affairs for the predecessor companies now known as Quality Distribution and Quality Carriers. During that time, he also served as chief of staff to Quality’s Chairman/CEO and played an instrumental role in the company’s initial public offering in 1994, its subsequent leveraged buyout by Apollo Management in 1998, and its acquisition of Chemical Leaman Tank Lines also in 1998.

“This new role here at the NTTC is an incredible honor for me both personally and professionally,” said Furth. “I value the support and guidance that I have received from our members and I look forward to working with them as we continue our efforts to implement our strategic plan and strengthen our organization. I also greatly value John Conley’s leadership over our shared time here and I’m pleased that we’ll continue to benefit from his counsel through the end of 2013. The experience of Laura Niel, Fritz Mead, and the rest of our staff coupled with the solid foundation that John built will enable our team to hit the ground running as we pursue the NTTC’s mission of championing safety and success for our many constituents.”

Conley’s tenure at the NTTC has been marked by strengthened relationships with our association peers like the American Trucking Associations, the American Chemistry Council, and many others in the hazardous materials industry. NTTC members also greatly benefitted from John’s close, respectful

relationships within the regulatory community including FMCSA, PHMSA, and other federal agencies.

And, his tireless work on the wetlines issue over the years resulted in favorable Congressional action in the recent highway bill that forestalls misguided regulatory rulemaking that would have negatively impacted the entire tank truck industry.

“The tank truck industry has been very good to me and to my family and I will continue to work hard for our members and to promote trucking safety until I hand in my logbook at the end of 2013,” said Conley.

“I never dreamed I would have the privilege of serving as NTTC president when I began my tank truck career as assistant editor of Modern Bulk Transporter magazine in 1972. I knew the first leader of NTTC, Austin Sutherland, and was lucky enough to have worked for Cliff Harvison for sixteen years. I believe that Dan, Laura, Fritz, and the entire team are wellpositioned to continue our valued traditions while leading the NTTC into the future.”

The National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. has represented the tank truck industry before Congress and various federal agencies for over 65 years. NTTC membership consists of approximately 200 for-hire trucking companies that specialize in bulk transportation services by cargo tank throughout North America. Additionally, the association represents over 300 associate members that include private fleets that operate tank trucks, cargo tank repair facilities, tractor manufacturers, tank trailer manufacturers, and other related tank truck equipment and services.

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Lung adhesions in cattle rob profit

by Miranda Reiman Sick cattle are expensive cattle.

Treatment is costly in itself, but the side effects of illness keep robbing through lower performance and carcass quality.

An analysis of more than 62,000 calves in Iowa’s Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity (TCSCF) found the presence of lung adhesions from 2002 to 2011 was negatively correlated with those measures.

“When you add it all up, lung adhesions are pretty costly to the industry,” says Darrell Busby, TCSCF manager.

The 2012 report includes TCSCF-retained ownership records from cattle fed in 18 cooperating yards that used common nutrition, health and management strategies. Individual packing plant records were matched with live and harvest data, then sorted into four data groups: cattle without lung adhesions and never treated in the feedyard, no adhesions but treated, adhesions but not treated, and cattle with lung adhesions that were treated.

Overall, 5 percent of the calves had lung adhesions, but only one-third (1,042 head) were treated in the feedyard.

“We ask that all cattle put into the futurity be preconditioned and have two rounds of modified-live vaccines,” Busby said. “I’m not sure our cattle are completely representative of the entire industry.”

Visual observations in the packing plant, where the problem slows the processing chain speed, may indicate a higher incidence nationwide.

“There are several monetary costs to this,” Busby said. “They gain less and they eat less.”

Cattle that were never visibly sick and had no adhesions were heavier at harvest (1,185 pounds compared to 1,138 pounds) and took fewer days to get there (165 vs. 179).

The non-treated, healthy cattle reached 68.4 percent USDA Choice and above, compared to 53.8 percent for the cattle that had adhesions and received treatment. Even more dramatic was the drop in Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand acceptance from 17.8 percent to 7.6 percent.

“That’s a big, big reduction in percent Choice,” Busby said. “You also cut Prime down to just a third of a percent.

Sure, you improve your yield grades, but those premiums aren’t great enough to offset the quality grade discounts.”

In nearly every category significant to final value, the cattle free of lung adhesions won out: final live and carcass weight, days on feed, average daily gain (ADG), cost of gain, dressing percentage and quality grade.

All of this was reflected in the final profit, where cattle treated for adhesions lost $5.32 per head.

Nobody wants sick calves, but this

study punctuates the need to employ prevention strategies diligently.

“When we report this study to producers, most of them say, ‘What happened? My calf has lung adhesions but he was never treated in the feedlot,’” Busby said.

Lung adhesions indicate that an animal had health challenges at some point in its life but does not specify when, so the calf could have been sick earlier or missed in the feedlot.

“After one of the worst feeding winters, we found lung adhesions were three times normal, indicating environmental factors as well,” Busby reported. “Based on other work, we know

that the younger, lighter calves are the biggest problems,” he said. “So I’d suggest good nutrition at late gestation and early lactation, calves vaccinated and weaned 30 to 45 days — those are proven methods to reduce health problems in the feedlot.” After placement on feed, the manager can only invest the time to identify sick calves and treat them with effective drugs. He looks to the future with high hopes for additional tools to combat the problem.

“In our data, the estimated heritability of being susceptible to bovine respiratory disease was .18. I hope someday DNA technology will help us identify sires and select for that,” Busby said.

Ash, Buck top showmanship contest at Junior National Hereford Expo The Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) was held July 5 in Grand Island, NE. Competitors for the Champion Senior Showman narrowed their field from 134 entries, with the top 10 not only having to prove themselves in the showring, but the fitting chute as well. Regional finalists included: fourth place - Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, MD.; sixth place - Marie Lock, Avon, IL.; seventh place Corey Ruff, Wagontown, PA. In the Intermediate Division, Alexis Eudy from Harrisburg, NC received 7th place.

In the Peewee Division, Reagan Ann Dunn, Cochranton, PA received 6th place.

The 2012 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo was sponsored in part by Biozyme Inc., St. Joseph, MO. The NJHA is one of the most active junior programs in the country with approximately 3,000 members.

The NJHA's mission is to create and promote enthusiasm for the breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork. For more information about the NJHA, visit www.jrhereford.org.

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DEEP VALLEY FARM INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd-Main DILLER EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th DION / D F E INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th DISCOUNT HYDRAULIC HOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

DOEBLER’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th DONEGAL INSURANCE GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice DR. REGISTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 DTN - THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 DYNA PRODUCTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd/Harrington Ln E M HERR EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th E RISSLER MFG. LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th EARLY AMERICAN STEAM ENGINE SOC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th EASTERN STATES LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th EK’S VINYL STRUCTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st EKOTUNINGCOM CANADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st ELANCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 12th ELI FISHER CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st EMM SALES & SERVICE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MGMT. - ENRI/PSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

ERNST CONSERVATION SEEDS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA- Conservation Exhibit Area ESCH MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th EVERETT CASH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

EVERGREEN FENCE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd EXPERTSEPTIC.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th FAE USA - DAVE HEATH & ASSOC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd FARMCO MFG.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th, W10th FARMER BOY AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th FARMING MAGAZINE - MOOSE RIVER MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice FASTLINE PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice FAYETTE TRAILER SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st FEEDMOBILE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th FETTERVILLE SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

FISHER & THOMPSON, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th FORD / NEW SCOPE MARKETING, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st FORECON, INC. FORESTRY CONSULTANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

FREY MFG. & DIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th FULTON BANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

G & M BANDSAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th GARBER FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th GEA FARM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st GERINGHOFF, DEGELMAN, CROP SWEEP / AEMSCO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st GLATFELTER PULP WOOD CO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice GOODVILLE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice GRAETZ MFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th GRAIN HANDLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 GRASSWORKS WEED WIPER, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th GREAT PLAINS MFG., INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd GREATER HARVEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

GRO-MOR PLANT FOOD CO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

GROWERS MINERAL SOLUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th GROWMARK FS LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th GTS - WELCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st GVM INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th H & S MFG CO. INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th HALE TRAILER BRAKE & WHEEL, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st HAMILTON EQUIPMENT, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st-2nd HANDS ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB HARDI NORTH AMERICA INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 HEATMOR OUTDOOR FURNACES-KISH VALLEY ELECTRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th HERSHEY EQUIPMENT CO, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th HOARD’S DAIRYMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 HOLTRY’S LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st / 2nd HOOBER, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd - 3rd HOOVER TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th HORIZON PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice HUBNER SEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th HUD-SON FOREST EQUIP. INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th HUNTER KEYSTONE PETERBILT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st HYDRO-SPRAY WASH SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd-Harrington I.A.A.D. / MUSCLE PRODUCTS CORP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

IBA, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th IDIEHL, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. 3rd - Harrington Ln INNOVATIVE DAIRY SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th INTELLIAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COLLECTION INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main St. IVA MANUFACTURING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th JAMESWAY FARM EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd JAYLOR FABRICATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th JOHN DEERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th JOHN DEERE COMMERCIAL WORKSITE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th KAREN ZELINSKY KITE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB KAUFFMAN’S ANIMAL HEALTH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 / Equine KDCTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB KELLER ENGINEERS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tent KEN MORCHESKY SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd KENCOVE FARM FENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th KENT NUTRITION GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 13th KEYSTONE APPALOOSA CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB KEYSTONE BEEF MARKETING NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 KEYSTONE CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th-10th

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64 METALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD-Outdoor ADAMS BUILDING CONTRACTORS OF PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th ADAMS SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th ADM CROP RISK SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice ADS BULK SEED BUGGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th AERWAY / HAYBUSTER - DAVE HEATH ASSOC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd AG EXPRESS ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

AGCHOICE FARM CREDIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AGCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st AGPOINT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

AGRI-DYNAMICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGRI-KING NUTRITION, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th AGRI-PLASTICS MFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th AGRI-SC / D & D FARM SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AGRI-SERVICE LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th AGRI-TRAC INC./ AGRI-TRAC US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGRICULTURAL INSTRUMENTS CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGRIDRY LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

AGRILIGHT, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGROMATIC INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th AKE SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice ALL AROUND FENCE CO. INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th ALLENSVILLE PLANNING MILL, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st ALPACAS OF THE ALLEGHENIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 13th ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 AMERICAN EGG BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AMERSEAL TIRE SEALANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 ANDERSON GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd ANTIQUE TRACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th / Main St. ART’S WAY MANUFACTURING INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th ASSOC. OF CONSULTING FORESTERS OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AUTOMATIC FARM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd B & R FARM EQUIP INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th BAD DOG TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

BASTIAN TIRE & AUTO CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st - 2nd BECO EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st BEILER-CAMPBELL REALTORS & AUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice BELLES SPRINGS STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th BELMONT MACHINE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th BERG USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th BERGMAN MANUFACTURING INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

BEST CHOICE TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th-11th BEST LINE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd BINKLEY & HURST LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd, West 3rd, West 5th BOBCAT - BEST LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd BRANSON TRACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st BRIDON CORDAGE/ UNIVERSAL COOPERATIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

BUSH HOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th BUSINESS LEASE CONSULTANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

C K MANUFACTURING LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th CALLICRATE BANDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 CANNS-BILCO DISTRIBUTORS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th CARL NEUTZEL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th CASE IH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd CB STRUCTURES, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th CEDAR CREST EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th CENTER FOR DAIRY EXCELLENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 CENTER FOR DIRT & GRAVEL ROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

CENTRAL BOILER INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th-Demo Alley CENTRAL PETROLEUM CO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th CENTRE CTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 13th CENTRE HOME CARE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHST - Rural Health & Safety Tent CENTURY FARM PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th CHARVIN FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 CHEMGRO SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

CLAAS OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th CLEAN CUTTER FLAIL & TILLER BLADE CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

CLEVELAND BROTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st COMPONENTS PLUS, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

CONESTOGA MFG LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th CONGDON ASSOCIATES DISTRIBUTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd CONKLIN CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice COUNTRY FOLKS / LEE PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

COUNTRYWAY INSURANCE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice COWCO, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th CROP CARE/ ZIMMERMAN CATTLE CONTROL BY PBZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th - 10th CROP MGMT EXT. - PLANT SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

CROWN ROYAL STOVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd CUMMINGS AND BRICKER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th CUSTER PRODUCTS LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th CUSTOM MARKETING CO., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice D & S SHAVINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd D. K. HOSTETLER TRUCK BODIES & TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd / Main DAIRY MARKETING SER. DAIRYLEA COOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 DAIRY ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 DAIRYMASTER USA INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th DAUM’S CUSTOM FABRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th DE LAVAL INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th

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EXHIBITOR LIST AND SHOW MAPS KEYSTONE GROUP AG SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th KING’S AGRISEEDS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 KIOTI TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th KRONE NA INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th-10th KUBOTA TRACTOR CORP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd KUHN NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th KUHNS MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd L CUBED CORP DBA TAM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th LANCASTER DAIRY FARM AUTOMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th LANCASTER DHIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 LANCASTER FARMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice LANCO MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th LANCO-PENNLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 LAND O’LAKES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 LAND PRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd LANSING TRADE GROUP LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

LAWN EQUIPMENT PARTS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd LEADER’S FARM EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th LEIDEN LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th LNR FEED & GRAIN SYS / SUKUP MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th M. H. EBY, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th MAHINDRA USA INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th MAHONING OUTDOOR FURNACE INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th MANADA CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice MANITOU AMERICAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd MARCELLUS EDUCATION TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center MARCELLUS SHALE COALITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center MARTIN’S WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th MCFARLANE MANUFACTURING CO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th MCLANAHAN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st MD & VA MILK PRODUCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 MENSCH MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th MESSICK’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th METALFAB MANUFACTURING, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th METZLER AUTO TRUCK & TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th METZLER FOREST PRODUCTS, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice MEYER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd MID-ATLANTIC AGRI-SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th MID-ATLANTIC DAIRY ASSOC. / PA DAIRY PROMOTION PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 MID-ATLANTIC WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS OF CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 MILLVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB MORTON BUILDINGS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th MOUNTAIN AIR GARAGE DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd MOUNTAIN SUPPLY & REPAIR, INC. / UP NORTH PLASTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th MYERS FARM - DON C. MYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROYALTY OWNERS PA CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center NATIONAL FARMERS ORG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice NEW HOLLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd - 3rd NEXT LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB NEXTIRE INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th NORTH CENTRAL SIGHT SERVICES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHST - Rural Health & Safety Tent NORTHEAST FLAGPOLE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th NORTHEAST STIHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th NORTHPOINT AUTO & EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY EXT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Bldg.

NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK, OIL, GAS & MINERAL DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center NTH USA - TROOP EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th NUHN INDUSTRIES LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st / Harrington Ln ORGANIC VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 OWNENERGY, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tebt OXBO INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th PARADISE ENERGY SOLUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th PATZ CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th PAUL MUELLER COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th PENN JERSEY PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA- Conservation Exhibit Area PERMA-COLUMN EAST, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th PETERSHEIMS COW MATTRESS LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th PIK RITE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th PIONEER HI-BRED INT., INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th PNEU-TEK TIRE TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

POETTINGER US, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st PORH - WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHST - Rural Health & Safety Tent PORTAGE & MAIN OUTDOOR BOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th POWER SYSTEMS ELECTRIC, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th POWERTON GENERATORS, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tent PRECISION WORK, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th PRIEFERT RANCH EQUIP/CLAYCOMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th PRINTING & MARKETING BUYING GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 PROGRESSIVE PUBLISHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 PROVITA ANIMAL HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 QUALITY CRAFT TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th RAIN & HAIL, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

RCM INTERNATIONAL LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice REAMSTOWN MUTUAL INS. CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

RED DALE AG SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd REED EQUIPMENT SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd

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ACB - Ag Choice SHOWEASE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th SHUR-CO, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice SMOKELESS HEAT LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th SMYRNA GROVE MFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd SNYDER EQUIPMENT, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th SONES GRAIN SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th SOUTHERN STATES / TRIPLE CROWN NUTRITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB STEIN-WAY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd STEINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th STEVEN WILLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th STOLTZFUS ENGINE REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st STOLTZFUS SPREADERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th STOLTZFUS STORAGE SHEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st STOR-LOC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 STULL EQUIPMENT COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd SUNNY HILL FARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB SUNOVA WORX INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice SUPERIOR IMPLEMENT & SUPPLY CO. (SISCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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DLT 1 TEAMAG, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice TECH MIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 TENAX CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st THE BRETHREN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice THE ST. GEORGE CO. LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 TIGERCO DISTRIBUTING CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th TM REFRIGERATION, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd TOOLIN AROUND / MPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd TRACTORHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

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TRUAX COMPANY INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA- Conservation Exhibit Area TRUE ORGANIC PRODUCTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

TWIN VALLEY FARM SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

UDDER COMFORT INTERNATIONAL, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 UNITED FARM FAMILY INSURANCE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

UNVERFERTH MFG. CO. INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th USDA - NRCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

USDA NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDA Bldg.

USDA-ARS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA- Conservation Exhibit Area USDA-PA FARM SERVICE AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice VALMETAL INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd VERMEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th - 5th WEAVER DISTRIBUTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

WELDON EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th WESTFIELD INSURANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

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NFU joins coalition calling for drop-in biofuels funding for military WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of agriculture, renewable energy, and national security organizations urging the U.S. Senate’s Subcommittee for Defense Appropriations to support Department of Defense (DoD) funding for accelerated production of

domestically produced, advanced, drop-in biofuels for military use.

In a letter addressed to Chairman Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, and Ranking Member Thad Cochran, R-MS, the coalition noted the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered by the DoD with the U.S. Departments of Agriculture

and Energy last year that pledged a federal investment of $510 million in partnership with the private sector. Under the MUO’s terms, $170 million would be provided by each participating agency.

“The purpose of the MOU is consistent with history. The U.S. military has worked with

Congress to develop and deploy innovative technologies that have improved national security and strengthened American military superiority at sea, in the skies and on the battlefield,” the coalition stated.

The letter was signed by the Advanced Biofuels Association, Air Line Pilots Association, Airlines For America, Algal Biomass Organization, American Farm Bureau

Federation, Biotechnology Industry Organization, National Farmers Union, Operation Free, and the Pew Project on National Security, Energy & Climate.

“Adopting advanced, ‘drop-in’ biofuels will help the DoD and the nation achieve broader national security objectives,” the letter stated.

“U.S. access to the world’s oil supplies is not guaranteed. Continued reliance on for-

eign oil puts U.S. troops at risk of supply disruptions during military or humanitarian missions.”

National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership.

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