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4-H 2012 Poultry results ~ Page A2 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~ Philippians 4:6

New York Hereford Breeders held their Annual Empire Classic Show

The New York Hereford Breeders held their Annual Empire Classic Show at the Seneca County Fairgrounds on July 21.

Judge Clyde Cranwell evaluated 51 head of quality Hereford cattle. This show was made possible in part by generous sponsors. Farm Credit East and Mayer Cattle Company were gold level supporters, while Andersen’s Maple Farm, Bristol’s Weatherhaven, Dorman Farms, JCW Farms, JKW Herefords, Spring Pond Farm, TP Farms, and WBB Farm were all silver level sponsors and Maple Breeze Farm, Marland’s Hyland Farms, and Twin Pines Farm were Bronze level sponsors.

After evaluating several classes of Junior Showmanship, Judge Cranwell selected Evie Groom as the Champion Peewee Showman, Tyler Card as the Champion Junior Showman, James Held as the Champion Intermediate Showman, and Tom Smith as the Champion Senior and Master Showman.

Judge Cranwell then exhibited both heifer and bull futurity divisions, which breeders had entered matings for prior to the animals being born in 2011, and then continued their entry through to show the animals as yearlings.

RIJ It’s A Secret, a Jan. 13, 2011

bull by RST 1030 Top Secret 7011, shown by RIJ Farm was selected as the winner of the bull division and TP O My My Y03, a Feb. 13, 2011 heifer

by TP Dumore W04, shown by TP Farms was selected as the winner of the heifer division.

In the cow/calf show, Judge Cranwell tapped Tullyfergus Dora 379, a 3 year old cow by TH 80N W39 Robin Hood 39T, with her Jan. 9 heifer calf

by Feltons Legend 242, exhibited by Maple Breeze Farm as the Champion Pair. RIJ Newman’s Lass T7, a 5 year old cow by SPF 011L Newman 3N and her Jan. 7 bull calf by CRR About Time 743, exhibited by RIJ Farm were selected as the Reserve Champion Pair.

RIJ It’s A Secret by RST 1030 Top Secret 7011, a Jan. 13 yearling exhibited by RIJ Farm was selected to be the Grand Champion bull and was followed by TP White Lightning Z01, a Jan. 26 bull calf by Star SJS Lethal Weapon 220X ET exhibited by TP Farms for Reserve Champion Bull.

The Champion Steer was Patches, a March 19 Hereford Cross exhibited by Andersen’s Maple Farm.

Reserve Champion Steer went to Michael Hahn, with Garfield that was born on May 10.

Judge Cranwell tapped TP O My My

Premier Breeder/Premier Exhibitor.

Y03, a Feb. 13 yearling by TP Dumore W04 exhibited by TP Farms as his Grand Champion Heifer and followed by selecting IMBC 743 Bella Bee Y28, a

4-H 2012 State Fair Poultry results

by Dorothy Slegle, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development The 2012 New York State 4-H Poultry Show took place on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the New York State Fair event, which was held in Syracuse.

Two Cayuga County 4-H members participated in this show.

Novice Fitting and Showmanship: Sean Kennedy — 5th Blue Senior Fitting and Showmanship: Brandi Jezerski — participation Bantam Breed Hen: Sean Kennedy — 4th Blue Young Duck: Brandi Jezerski with two entries — 1st Blue; Red

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Champion Steer

Brandi Jezerski, 4-H member of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County received 1st Blue ribbon with her duck at the 2012 New York State 4-H Poultry Show held during the New York State Fair.

Photo courtesy of Cayuga County CCE Champion Cow Calf

Photos by Tom Smith March 10 yearling by CRR About Time 743 as Reserve Grand Champion Heifer.

TP Farms was the 2012 Premier Breeder and Exhibitor.

NMPF urges Congress to pass new farm bill at Capitol Hill rally Time running out for legislators to improve dairy farmer safety net WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) joined hundreds of other farmers on Capitol Hill Sept. 12 at a rally urging Congress to pass a new, five-year farm bill before current farm programs expire in less than three weeks.

NMPF is a founding member of the Farm Bill Now coalition, which brought dozens of groups and hundreds of farmers together at the steps of the U.S. Capitol. One of them was NMPF First Vice Chairman Ken Nobis, a dairy farmer from St. John, MI, who told those assembled that politics shouldn’t stand in the way of helping America’s farmers.

“Dairy farmers have worked with Democrats and Republicans, in the Senate and the House, to create a farm bill that saves taxpayers money, and at the same time offers dairy producers a more effective safety net when times are tough,” Nobis said. “It would be a tragic mistake, after this bill has already passed the Senate, and the House Agriculture Committee, to let it wither and die on the political vine, rather than make the necessary effort to get it passed in the coming weeks.”

Nobis reminded lawmakers that the dairy reforms included in the new farm bill will reduce government expenditures compared to current policy, which should appeal to those members of the House concerned with the deficit.

“If the question in Washington is how to reform government programs and

Dairy Producer Ken Nobis at Farm Bill Now make them more effective, we have an answer: pass the 2012 Farm Bill. The dairy title, along with the rest of the program, is budget-friendly. By not acting on this measure, Congress actually increases federal spending next year,” Nobis said.

There are few days left on the legislative calendar of the House of Representatives before the Congress adjourns in October. If the bill can’t be approved this fall, the path forward is murky at best. Other possible outcomes include a farm bill being

Rally. passed by a lame duck session of Congress after the November elections, or a one-year extension of current farm programs.

NMPF’s Board of Directors earlier this year came out against the latter option, asserting that an extension of current policy through 2013 does dairy farmers no real good, and leaves the tough choices about budget priorities unresolved.

NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak said that if Congress can’t generate the necessary effort to pass a

new farm bill this year, the organization would not support an extension of current dairy programs, and instead would insist on getting the Dairy Security Act — the dairy reform bill already included in the Senate version of the Farm Bill — included in any extension package of other farm programs.

“We’ve come too far to acquiesce to another serving of the status quo.

Dairy farmers need more than platitudes from Congress — we need action and leadership,” he said.

Beef and dairy - a tasty and winning combination at New York State Fair York State Fair from Aug. 25-29.

Dressed in red shirts, pairs of perky teens gave presentations throughout the day. They also spread their message with an interpreter for the deaf signing next to them.

The current Ambassador Team will relinquish their titles at the 2013 contest in Sacramento, CA, Sept. 28-30.

The team is funded in part by the Beef Checkoff Program and individual state beef programs.

Butter sculpture pays tribute to Greek yogurt A yellow cow fashionably dressed in a toga and twirling on the tips of her hooves? It made you wonder if cow dancing has become a part of the everexpanding lineup of new and quirky sports in the Summer Olympics.

The cute tongue-in-cheek display included two children wearing medals and raising their arms in triumph. At the center of the Greek temple, an oversized cup labeled Greek yogurt erupted with a flame. The sculpture was created by Pennsylvania sculptors Jim Victor and his wife, Marie Pelton, using nearly 800 pounds of unsalted butter.

In the last 10 years, the number of Greek yogurt processing plants has increased to 29 from 14 and added a

This year’s butter sculpture paid tribute to the Olympics and to Greek yogurt.

Photo by Pat Malin healthy glow to the bottom line for due to the introduction of Greek-style dairy farmers throughout New York yogurt, which requires three times State. The butter sculpture was a per- more milk than traditional yogurt,” it fect way to tie the dairy industry to this said.

Chobani (owned by Agro-Farma Inc.) year’s Olympics in London, while also emphasizing physical fitness and didn’t come to New York until 2005 and took two years to begin turning nutrition.

From 2005 to 2011, the state’s out yogurt. Now it is a powerhouse, the yogurt plants doubled in production, top-selling yogurt company in the U.S. according to an article in the Syracuse It also sponsored Team USA Olympic Post-Standard. “The increase is largely athletes this summer.

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by Pat Malin Young ambassadors speak up for beef The New York Beef Council occupied one corner in the cavernous Dairy Products Building that houses the popular butter sculpture exhibit and where fairgoers buy ice cream, milk and other foods.

Still it was hard to miss NYBIC’s large yellow and red banners and an audience of about 25 people listening to beef topics presented by enthusiastic teens on the Culinary Stage.

John Weber, a 19-year-old from Minnesota, was part of a team of five senior ambassadors selected by the National Beef Council to tour the U.S. for one year and give presentations to consumers, typically at local fairs and schools, in addition to utilizing social media. The other senior winners for 2012 were Emily Jack (Texas), Arika Snyder (Pennsylvania), Kim Rounds (California) and Rossie Blinson (North Carolina).

“We travel around and showcase beef products,” said Weber. “We discuss nutrition, food safety and quality, how the beef is raised, and answer as many questions as possible. We’re putting a face on the industry.”

The group participated in the New

New York Farm Bureau demands action on 2012 Farm Bill New York Farm Bureau members attended the Farm Bill Now Rally in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 12 pushing for quick action on the 2012 Farm Bill before the current bill expires at the end of September.

Already the delay has rolled back the safety net for New York’s dairy farmers and further inaction puts critical programs in jeopardy of being underfunded or scrapped altogether.

Rob Noble, a dairy farmer from Livingston County, was among the hundreds who gathered near the U.S. Capitol.

He said, “I hope lawmak-

ers here in Washington hear our concerns and work hard in the coming days to pass the Farm Bill. Dairy farms in New York are already struggling and the consequences of not passing a Farm Bill now are serious. Weaker safety nets and deeper cuts to important conservation programs will be the result if the House fails to act. After floods, droughts and challenging economic times, producing food and feeding people shouldn’t be political anymore.”

In addition, New York Farm Bureau President Dean Norton has sent a let-

ter to each member of the New York Congressional delegation asking for their support and encouraging them to put pressure on the leaders in the House to allow it to come to the floor for a vote. The 2012 Farm Bill has already passed the Senate and came out of the House Agriculture Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. Failure to pass in the next few weeks will open up the door for a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill which comes with many risks.

President Norton said in his letter, “We need farm and food policy in place by Sept. 30, but an

Cover photo courtesy of Cayuga County CCE Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H member, Sean Kennedy received fourth Blue ribbon with his chicken “Silk” at the 2012 New York State Fair 4-H Poultry Show, held during the New York State Fair.

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extension of the current Farm Bill will hurt New York agriculture.

It threatens to take away all the improvements our farmers and the Agriculture Committee worked so hard to include in the bill.

Reforms will be lost, improved safety nets will be delayed and uncertainty will remain for farmers attempting to recover from several poor growing years.”

President Norton’s letter further explains how an extension will almost surely lead to deeper cuts in the conservation programs that are need-

ed in New York to comply with state and federal environmental mandates. The dairy safety net has been weakened and is not protecting our farmers during the period of high feed prices that we are currently experiencing and will last at least until the next harvest, and many of New York’s specialty crop farmers will continue to have virtually no protection from crop losses. In addition, a number of other programs benefiting important research, business development, organic farming, and farmers’ markets may be

lost for good.

However, it is not just farmers who will be hurt but also low-income New Yorkers who depend on the availability of local food to feed their families healthy meals. The fiveyear Farm Bill provides the necessary bridges between the people who grow food and the people who have the most trouble accessing it including senior citizens and school age children. The improvements in the 2012 Farm Bill mean that farmers will better be able to provide fresh dairy, produce, meat and other products to consumers in the state-a relationship that improves the health of our population and the economy of many of our communities.

Friday Facilitator Forum: Online webinar series offers ideas for successful team operations UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Dairy onfarm resource teams provide producers with a wide range of ideas to support effective decision-making. Now, team facilitators and members can use the Penn State Extension Dairy Team’s free online webinar to learn techniques for achieving goals, managing information and working together for maximum benefit. Friday Facilitator Forums are held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on a monthly basis.

Available to anyone with a computer and high speed internet access, the seven-session series begins on Friday, Sept. 21. Registration is free, but advance registration is required.

Each webinar will feature interactive presentations from experienced team facilitators, followed by questions and discussion. Instructors are Dr. Lisa Holden, associate professor, and Robert Goodling, Extension associate, Penn State Department of Animal Science.

Topics and dates are: • Sept. 21, 2012: Staying on Course: Helping Your Team to Achieve Its Goals. Learn strategies for breaking up long-term goals into manageable chunks that can be monitored and completed. Also learn tactics for refocusing goals to revitalize long-term teams.

• Oct. 12, 2012: Making Data Count: Managing Information for the Team.

Delve into the sources, reports and tools that help teams synthesize information from the vast amount of data available.

Learn how to become more efficient in managing and reporting key data and information that fit team goals.

• Nov. 16, 2012: Dealing Effectively with Difficult Team Members. Discuss strategies for managing “difficult” team members through a series of short examples.

• Dec. 21, 2012: Dealing with

Complex Issues. Examine strategies to identify the complex issues facing many dairy operations and discuss how to integrate manageable goals into a streamlined team process.

• Jan. 18, 2013: Farm, Family, and Fitting the “Right” People around the Table. Understand how to get people on the team and around the table who have the greatest impact on the business. Tips on how to utilize busy people on the team on a temporary basis, making sure that everyone contributes to team success. Speaker is John Frey, executive director, Center for Dairy Excellence.

• Feb. 15, 2013: Hot Topics for Teams. Discover how to re-energize and re-focus your team by looking at current dairy industry issues and how they may impact your team.

• March 15, 2013: Having a Successful Advisory Team. Review recent research comparing the goals and subsequent achievements of various Pennsylvania advisory teams in relation to their cohort herds. Examine the annual impact of advisory teams and what potential they mean to the profitability of the dairy operation.

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Livingston County 4-H Animal Science results from the Hemlock Fair The Hemlock Fair was host to the Livingston County 4-H Animal Science Program and its youth membership. There was a full slate of 4-H animal shows that took place during the five days of the fair. Numerous Livingston County 4-H members took home awards and honors.

Below are the highlights: Swine: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place — Ariel Wood, 2nd Place — Emily Forrester • Junior Showmanship: 1st Place — Keri Ann Luckenbach, 2nd Place — Emma Swyers • Novice Showmanship: 1st Place — Jack Macauley, 2nd Place — Gus Swyers •Cloverbud Showmanship Participants: Illiana Heitzman, Eli Swyers, Haley Wood • Master Showman: Keri Ann Luckenbach, Reserve Master Showman: Emily Forrester • Grand Champion Gilt: Maia Scot • Grand Champion Market Hog: Ben Lyness, Reserve Champion Market Hog: Ben Lyness • Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Hogs: Rebecca Lyness, Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Hogs: Emily Forrester Sheep: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place — Melissa Coombs • Junior Showmanship: 1st Place — Dean Damon, 2nd Place — August

Schleede • Novice Showmanship: 1st Place — Ryan Tillich, 2nd Place — Kyle Tillich • Cloverbud Showmanship Participant: Emmalynn Schleede • Master Showman: Ryan Tillich, Reserve Master Showman: August Schleede • Best of Show: Ryan Tillich, Reserve Best of Show: Lillie Rose Bissing • Grand Champion Market Lamb: Witt Bates, Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Ryan Tillich • Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Lambs: Lillie Rose Bissing, Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Lambs: Witt Bates Beef: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place — Taylor Forrester, 2nd Place — Rebecca Lyness • Junior Showmanship: 1st Place — Ben Lyness, 2nd Place — Faith Wood • Novice Showmanship: 1st Place — Lillie Rose Bissing, 2nd Place — Witt Bates •Cloverbud Showmanship Participant: Luke Mensinger • Master Showman: Rebecca Lyness, Reserve Master Showman: Taylor Forrester • Grand Champion Market Beef: Ben Lyness, Reserve Champion Market Beef: Ariel Wood Goat: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place — Rebecca L yness, 2nd Place — Rebecca Hull • Junior Showmanship: 1st Place — Ben Lyness,

2nd Place — Joseph Luckenbach • Novice Showmanship: 1st Place — Rose Miller, 2nd Place — Xavier Schleede • Cloverbud Showmanship Participants: Emmalynn Schleede, Quinten Schleede • Master Showman: Rebecca Lyness, Reserve Master Showman: Ben Lyness • Best of Show: Rebecca Lyness, Reserve Best of Show: Xavier Schleede Dairy: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place — Emilie Mulligan, 2nd Place — Liam Coyne • Junior Showmanship: 1st Place — Aidan Mulligan, 2nd Place — Josie Swyers • Novice Showmanship: 1st Place — Rebecca L yness, 2nd Place — Kaleena Andress • Master Showman: Emilie Mulligan, Reserve Master Showman: Liam Coyne • Jr. Champion — Guernsey: Ben Lyness, Reserve Jr. Champion — Guernsey: Rebecca Lyness • Jr. Champion — Holstein: Aidan Mulligan, Jr. Reserve Champion — Holstein: Aidan Mulligan • Jr. Champion — Jersey: Tyler Herrington • Supreme Champion: Aidan Mulligan Rabbit: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place — Bryce Chapman, 2nd Place — Rebecca Hull • Junior Showmanship: 1st Place — Clara

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September 11, 2012 Dairy Farmers! This Might Be Your Last Chance!

The petition drive that is calling for a national milk hearing to establish fair raw milk prices for all dairy farmers is growing by leaps and bounds. The original petition drive originated with Peter Hardin, the editor of the nationally published farm paper, the MILK WEED. We certainly encourage all dairy farmers to sign a petition and send the petition to Dana Coale, Deputy Administrator — AMS Dairy Programs in Washington D.C. There is no reason why the USDA should not hold the hearing. Prices paid to dairy farmers have been running at least $6- $8 per cwt. (hundred

weight) below the national average cost of production. There are many costs that are escalating to all dairy farmers, but the accelerated cost of grain, hay and feed costs are leading the way.

We have been clamoring for years that the dairy farmers’ costs of production must be brought into a pricing formula for all dairy farmers. Certainly the time is ripe for this milk hearing to be held. Anything less than a hearing that will allow the John Doe dairy farmers a chance to testify is totally unacceptable.

According to the petition the Secretary of Agriculture has the authority under section 608 C 18 of the enabling language for Federal Milk orders to act upon evidence presented

at a hearing to adjust regional farm milk prices when according to law, the parity prices for such commodities are not reasonable!

Without any reservation, prices paid to dairy farmers are certainly not reasonable!

Some people are trying to confuse dairy farmers by stating that if 608 C 18 was appropriate, then the law would have been implemented a long time ago. Hogwash! I have no knowledge that anyone has really called for a hearing to have dairy farmers’ costs brought into a milk pricing formula.

I’m fully aware of the lawsuit that St. Alban’s Co-op in Vermont started several years ago, when Judge Session ruled that it was obvious 608 C 18 had not been implemented in the dairy farmers’ prices. Further action taken by the U.S. Congress played a part in the co-op dropping their lawsuit.

So one more time Mr. and Mrs. Dairy

Farmer: Are you now ready to help develop your own destiny by petitioning for this very important hearing?

Please don’t listen to the people who try to tell you it can’t be done. If you don’t have access to a petition, then simply send a letter to the USDA stating your support of a national milk hearing under 608 C 18 of the Agriculture Act. E-mail, Fax, or mail your letter or petition to:

By E-mail: dana.coale@ams.usda.gov (Administrator — USDA)

By FAX: 202-690-3410 By regular Mail: Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture c/o Dana H. Coale, Deputy Administrator, AMS — Dairy Programs Room 2968-S Whitten Building 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Pro-Ag can be reached at 570833-5776.

Arden Tewksbury, Manager of Pro-Ag

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Letter to the Editor

A rabbit being prepared for competition at the Hemlock Fair.

Photo is courtesy of Bob Oswald Master Showman: Adam Benham, 2nd Place — Poultry: Braydon Wright • Senior Showmanship: Heitzman • Best of Show: Katie • Novice Showmanship: 1st Place — Leah 1st Place — Xavier Watkins, 2nd Place — Hill, Reserve Best of Show: Katie Hill Schleede, 2nd Place — Katie Hill Emily Forrester was Tyrese Niedermaier • Junior Showmanship: • Cloverbud Show- 1st Place — Emily Slade, named Grand Master Showman. manship Participants: 2nd Place — Sage Lilly Cornell Cooperative Chloe Bush, Carly Lang, • Novice Showmanship: Aydan Low, Andrew 1st Place — Adam Extension would like to everyone Sanford, Emmalynn Heitzman, 2nd Place — congratulate who participated at the Schleede, Quinten Trevor Rossborough Schleede • Cloverbud Show- Hemlock Fair.

For more information • Master Showman: manship Participants: Bryce Chapman, Reserve Illiana Heitzman, about the Livingston Master Showman: Clara Emmalynn Schleede, County 4-H Program, contact the Benham Quinten Schleede, please Cornell Cooperative • Best of Show: Clara Andrew Slade Benham, Reserve Best of • Master Showman: Extension office at 585Leah Watkins, Reserve 658-3250.

Show: Bryce Chapman

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Winter Roughages and Woodchucks Tuesday (yesterday as I write), I delivered the balance of a ton-and-ahalf order of winter wheat seed to a Central New York farmer. Three weeks ago he had ordered that amount of winter rye grain seed, in order to plant a cover crop on some ground that would have its corn chopped shortly after Labor Day. Just prior to his order, I had picked up, and delivered 650 pounds of rye seed to another farmer, leaving my seed supplier with at least ten tons of 2012 rye harvest in inventory. When I wanted to place the 60 plus bag order, I was told that someone had just purchased all ten tons of rye seed. My cost on that rye seed on that earlier small order had been $13 per 50 pound bag.

I asked my supplier if she could source more rye seed. She had already checked out that option, but that it would cost me about $19 per bag, and she didn’t know when that would come in. So I asked her about triticale, as a plan C. She did some homework, and said there had been a run on domestic triticale, and that seed would have to come out of Canada, and that she would have to charge me about $25 per bag. So I told my Central New York customer that I would try to get the Canadian triticale for him but I didn’t know when it would come in. I didn’t tell him that it would likely cost twice as much as my original rye seed quote, but did tell him that getting the stuff through border customs could be a challenge. The bigger issue with the Canadian seed is that western Canada appears to be getting the rain which the U.S. grain belt was cheated out of all summer; i.e., they have the crop, but they can’t get in the fields.

(Actually, I don’t know where the Canadian

rain came from... but they got too much of it.)

Plan D emerged. Turns out that my supplier and her husband grow a lot of wheat (which I knew), in addition to corn, soy, sunflower, and barley.

Her winter wheat inventory was about 100 tons.

I explained to my customer this third option about two weeks ago, and got his okay to bring him wheat, which I finished delivering yesterday. He plans to get the wheat planted within a day or two, and it looks like weather is cooperating. (Good news: the wheat cost less than the original rye quote.) Although the Northeast clearly isn’t as droughtstricken as the country’s grain-belt regions, many of the area’s farmers, particularly dairy, are concerned about winter feed inventories. Where grazing is the central part of the feed program, rain-starved pastures have often forced the premature feeding of stored feeds. These feeds had been previously allocated for the off-pasture cold weather periods.

Even dairymen using little or no pasture expect that reduced hay yields will cause forage shortages late next winter and early spring.

A little more about triticale. A unique hybrid of the wheat genus (Triticum) and rye genus (Secale) was first bred in Europe a little over a century ago; the resulting new genus is called Triticosecale, shortened (by non-scientists) to triticale. Triticale combines the high yield potential and good grain quality of wheat, with the disease resistence, weed suppression, and environmental tolerance of rye. Only recently has it been developed into a commercially viable crop, grown mostly for forage. When crossing wheat and rye, wheat is the female parent and rye is the male parent (pollen donor). The resulting hybrid is sterile, and must be treated with a type of drug to make it reproduce.

Triticale has much of the weed suppression (allelopathy) trait of its daddy, rye. One thing that amazes me about this relatively new crop is how little of it is planted in the U.S. The primary producers of triticale are Poland, Germany, France, Belarus, and Australia. In 2009, approximately 15 million tons were harvested in 29 countries across the world. The tenth largest triticale producer globally was Denmark with about 1.5 million tons.

(The U.S. ranks somewhere behind Denmark, a country with an area roughly equal to that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined.)

All of these winter grains can be used as cover crops. But a much better term (than cover crops), in the opinion of Cornell Professor Quirine Kettering, is “winter forages”. Among her many responsibilities, Quirine oversees field crop research at the Cornell Valatie Research Farm. (Actual day-to-day operations at that Valatie location are managed by certified crop advisor Tom Kilcer.) Kettering firmly believes that the use of this new phrase will place crop people in a more apt frame of mind to manage the cold weather stage of growing roughages (and grains).

Fall-planted grains have demonstrated the ability to store large amounts of nutrients, particularly nitrogen, in their biomass over winter. This means they’re “ready to roll” with the minimum amount of topsoil temperature (40 degrees Fahrenheit) and sunshine during late winter and early spring.

Winter forages thus are very much alive under all that snow, often with root systems quietly growing, taking advantage of all that geo-thermal warmth. Just in case anyone thinks everything is dead underground from December through March, think of the woodchucks, which... like these winter forages... are dormant. Although with woodchucks we use the term “hibernate”.

But they are very much alive, much to the regret of the farmers owning the land which houses their boroughs.

New officers and directors elected for Livestock Publications Council

Newly elected officers of the Livestock Publications Council are: (front row) Kathy LaScala, Lee Publications, Eudora, KS, president; Christy Lee, Cee Lee Communications, Wellington, IL, first vice president; Don Norton, Boelte-Hall, Roeland Park, KS, second vice president; Angie Denton, Hereford World, Blue Rapids, KS, secretary-treasurer; Scott Vernon, Brock Center for Ag Communication, San Luis Obispo, CA, immediate past president; Second row: Diane Johnson, LPC executive director, Fort Worth, Texas. Board members include: Carey Brown, Cow Country, Lexington, KY; Jennifer Carrico, High Plains Journal, Redfield, Iowa; Amy Bader, Cowboy Graphic Designs, Arvada, CO; Scarlett Hagins, Kansas Stockman, Topeka, KS; Shelly Sitton, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; back row: Jay Carlson, BEEF Magazine, Overland Park, KS; Cindy Cunningham, National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa; Mike Deering, Missouri Beef Cattleman's Association, Columbia, MO, Leanne Peters, Cattle Business in Mississippi, Jackson, MS; and Keri Geffert English, Osborn Barr Communications, Kansas City, MO and Greg Henderson, Drovers, Lenexa, KS

Kathy LaScala, Lee Publications, Eudora, KS, was elected to serve the Livestock Publications Council (LPC) as its president for 20122013. Elections were held during the Agricultural Media Summit at the LPC annual meeting held in Albuquerque, NM. This event is a joint convention of LPC, American Agricultural Editors’ Association and American Business Media Agri-Council.

Serving as first vice president is Christy Lee, Cee Lee Communications, Wellington, IL,

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with Don Norton, Boelte-Hall, Roeland Park, KS, fills the second vice president position. Angie Denton, Hereford World, Blue Rapids, KS, will serve as secretary/treasurer position. Scott Vernon, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, will stay on the executive committee as immediate past president.

Newly elected to the board are Greg Henderson, Drovers, Lenexa, KS and Keri Geffert English, Osborn Barr Communications, Kansas City, MO. Those who will continue their terms are Carey Brown, Cow Country, Lexington, KY; Jennifer Carrico, High Plains Journal, Redfield, Iowa; Amy Bader, Cowboy Graphic Designs, Arvada, CO; Scarlett Hagins, Kansas Stockman, Topeka, KS; Shelly Sitton, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; Jay Carlson, BEEF Magazine, Overland Park, KS; Cindy Cunningham, National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa; Mike Deering, Missouri Beef Cattleman’s Association, Columbia, MO, Leanne Peters, Cattle Business in Mississippi, Jackson, MS. LPC is a non-profit international organization serving the dynamic livestock communications industry. Its goal is to provide a forum through which members can obtain information on how to improve their overall effectiveness and value to both readers and advertisers. For more information on LPC and its services or membership please contact LPC, Diane Johnson, Executive Director, 910 Currie Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107; 817-3361130; dianej@flash.net.

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Wayne County 4-H Animal Show Results

by Amy Pyra Dairy — Judge Owen Bewley Champion Novice Showman: Jessica Skellie Reserve Novice Showman: Abby Rouland Campion Junior Showman: Rachel Rouland Reserve Junior Showman Emily Schultz Champion Senior Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Emma Andrew Reserve Senior Showman & Reserve Grand Showman: Jenna Hill Jr. Champion All Breeds: Emily Shultz Reserve Jr. Champion All Breeds: Kailey Kuhn Sr. Champion All Breeds: Jenna Hill Reserve Sr. Champion All Breeds: Emma Andrew Beef — Judge Megan Ackerman Champion Novice Showman: Karen East Reserve Novice Showman: Sean Randall Champion Junior Showman: John Fisher Champion Senior Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Niki Davey Reserve Senior Showman and Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Jacob Wheeler Grand Champion Female: Niki Davey Reserve Grand Champion Female: Michael Williams Grand Champion Steer: Justin Olson Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Michael Williams Dairy Goat — Judge Caitlyn Hanlon Champion Novice Showman: George Andrew Champion Junior Showman: Marie Coyle Reserve Junior Showman: Elizabeth Frey Champion Senior & Grand Champion Showman: Sam Cseplo Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Showman: Jonathon Coyle Sr. Best in Show: Jonathon Coyle Jr. Best in Show: George Andrew Meat Goat — Judge Caitlyn Hanlon Champion Junior Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Elizabeth Frey Champion Senior Showman & Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Nicole Tones Champion Meat Goat: Nicole Tones Poultry Show — Judge Bill Ziehm Champion Novice Showman: George Andrew Junior Champion Showman: Emma Kurtz Reserve Junior Showman: Elizabeth Frey Senior Champion Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Victoria Barner Reserve Senior Showman & Reserve Grand Showman: Olivia Costich Best Bird of Show: Victoria Barner Reserve Best Bird of Show: Carly Costich Rabbit — Judge John Stenson Champion Novice Showman: Cora Blunden Reserve Novice Showman: Abby Rouland Champion Junior Showman: Rachel Rouland Reserve Junior Showman: Emma Mrzywka Champion Senior Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Lauren Mousso Reserve Senior Showman & Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Niki Davey Best in Show: Elizabeth Talbo Reserve Best in Show: Elizabeth Frey Cavy — Judge John Stenson Champion Junior Showman & Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Elizabeth Talbo Reserve Junior Showman: Leah Mousso Champion Senior Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Lauren Mousso Best in Show: Elizabeth Talbo Reserve Best in Show: Lauren Mousso Sheep — Judge Robin Swartz Champion Junior Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Laura Tones Champion Leadline: Laura Tones Champion Ewe: Laura Tones Reserve Champion Ewe: Laura Tones Wool — Judge Becky Hesbon Best in Show Med Wool: Kaylie Walker Reserve Med. Wool: Jacob Wheeler Best in Show Rabbit: Elizabeth Frey

Best in Show Llama: Elizabeth Frey Best in Show Alpaca: Elizabeth Frey Reserve Alpaca: Elizabeth Frey Swine — Alicia Keller Champion Novice Showman & Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Karen East Champion Junior Showman & Grand Champion Showman: Elizabeth Talbo Reserve Junior Showman: John Fisher Champion Senior Showman: Jacob Fisher Grand Champion Market Hog: Elizabeth Talbo

Reserve Champion Market Hog: Elizabeth Talbo Champion Gilt: Elizabeth Talbo Super Showmanship: Large Animal: Emma Andrew Small Animal: Lauren Mousso Horse Show Results Huntseat Sr Champion: Mikayla Holzwarth/All that Jazz Reserve: Bethany Reinhardt /Abel

Columbia Tractor 841 Rte. 9H Claverack, NY 12513 518-828-1781

Randall Implements Co. 2991 St. Hwy. 5S Fultonville, NY 12072 518-853-4500

Dragoon’s Farm Equipment 2507 Rte. 11 Mooers, NY 12958 518-236-7110

Frost Farm Service, Inc. PO Box 546 Greenville, NH 03048-0546 603-878-1542

Wayne Cty A10

White’s Farm Supply, Inc. Rte. 26 • Lowville, NY 315-376-0300 Rte. 12 • Waterville, NY 315-841-4181 Rte. 31 • Canastota, NY 315-697-2214

FARMER TO FARMER MARKETPLACE PAIR 7 YEAR OLD Black Molly mules, good workers, lots of snap, 16 hands $4,000. 518-673-2431.(NY)

H&S FORAGE wagon $4,000. JD 716A wagon $2.500. Parting out IH 915 combine 200 4x5 mulch bales $10. each. 607-7609459.(NY)

FOR SALE: Grape bins with Welsch liners and lids, brand new. Dundee, NY. 607-2435370

A-C HOPPER BLOWER good condition $400. 607-842-6628.(NY)

SIX YORKSHIRE feeder piglets $60. each; Butchering hogs $300. each. WANTED: Good hay. Gouverneur, NY. 315-854-5729

FREE BIG OLD barn with hand carved beams, yours if you remove it. Penn Yan, NY. 315-536-2377

GEHL 980 FORAGE wagon tandem w/roof, good condition $6,500. JD 2630 80HP field ready and nice $7,500. No Sunday calls. 315-536-7841.(NY) JD 3960 CHOPPER with both heads $3,500. also six to eight week old feeder pigs $60. a piece. Pulaski, NY. 315-7272503

JD-A 1952 WIDE, 801 hitch $3,000; JD430T 1959 wide $4,500; JD BN-H 1951 42” $6,500; Looks and runs good, B.O. 518885-4155.(NY) JD #3 HORSE drawn mower, new wood, works good $275. IH #100 manure spreader, restored, tires, tin, wood new $1,200.

518-587-1755.(NY)

IH 966 DUAL PTO 1 hyd. remote, good condition, runs good $8,000. 413-6673692.(MA)

JOHN DEERE 643 lowtin $5,500. Farmhand grinder blower $2,000. Gehl grinder blower $1,500. Wic bale chopper 11hp. $1,800. 315-657-2485.(NY)

GMC PICKUP truck 2000 model K-2500, 79,000m. good mech., some rust V-8 auto 4 wheel drive, air, cruise, good tires $6,500. o.b.o. 607-775-4359.(NY)

FARMLAND 3PT WRAPPER $7,000. New Holland 477 haybine $3,500. Nicholson ground drive tedder $300. Go Kart $250.

845-482-4296.(NY)

FIRST CUTTING 4X4 baleage $30. Second cutting 4x5 $30. Second cutting small square $6. a bale. 315-404-2547.(NY) TRUCK BODY 8’x19’ Troybilt wood chipper 7HP. 1400x24 loader tires used tires 13” 17” used oil for heat 50¢. 585-9918489.(NY) 1½YR. Percheron stud $700. 2 Year Old Belgium Gelding, broke $1,550. 55 Gal. plastic barrels $30. 4831 State Hwy.10 Fort Plain,NY.

PERCENTAGE BOER Billy kid 6 months old $100. firm. 518-483-2695.(NY) SET OF 18X4X38 no dry rot, good for duals $600. or best offer. Call after 5:30 on weekdays. 585-815-3830.(NY) TEAM OF REG. Haflinger mares, also team harness and wagon. For more information call after 6pm. 315-269-5276.(NY) WANTED: Two rollers for New Holland 467 haybine, also front fenders for JD 6x4 Gator. 607-829-6817.(NY)

WANTED: Ford toy pedal tractor 1950’s model 900, 901, 6000, also John Deere 1948, Model-A, private collector Frank Reich, Greene, NY. Evening. 607-6564568 BLUE HEELER puppies out of working parents, friendly, cute. Ready to go $100. o.b.o. First come first serve. Males, females. 607-532-9582.(NY) PARLOR 2X6 HERRINGBONE boumatic.

Complete low line system. VF-Drive pump, meters, chain detachers, crowd gate, will separate. 315-292-4229.(NY) 15 ACRES STANDING corn NH 717 forage harvester 1 row head boumatic 10HP vacuum pump. Oneida County, NY. 315827-4761

JAMESWAY VOLUMAXX ring drive silo unloader, works good. Kelly silage elevator 4’ portable fan. 716-257-3667.(NY)

(2) HAY WAGONS $1,500. each o.b.o. also potato grader used once $150. 4 Foot Iron Hog kettle $200. 315-673-3485.(NY)

NH 782 CHOPPER pickup two 30-row corn CIH 600 blower IHC 2-row wide pull type cornpicker shed kept. Western, NY. 585-547-9573

1964 MODEL 2000 gas tractor runs smooth rubber metal bucket, hay spear, snow blade, all nice $3,500. 518-3273106.(NY)

BEEF BULL born 10-22-11 weight 800 Dam black white face sire AI Red Angus Javelin $1,100. Cert. ck. or cash. 315-6856169.(NY)

GEHL MODEL 99 blower, good working condition, stored inside $750. o.b.o. Richfield Springs, NY. 315-867-7417

DELAVAL PUMP HEAD variable speed control, 2 grain augers, 4 feed conveyors, 7 Westfalia pulsators, 6 Westfalia claws. Sinclairville, NY. 716-499-0770

400 BUSHEL GRAVITY wagon 12-ton gear $2,500 300 Gal. trailer sprayer, 30’ booms $800. 2000 EZ-GO golf cart, excellent $1,850. 585-658-3788.(NY) FIVE BRED HEIFERS, two second calf Heifers with records. Four registered, three grade, start calving in October, nice. 607674-6094.(NY) NEW HOLLAND 900 chopper, 3 row corn head and hay pickup on auger base $8,000. o.b.o. 585-746-0550 Glenn, or 585-749-6557 Brian.(NY)

NH (2) CROP carrier #6 $1,250 each. 28 Blower, like new $2,500. ARPS half track Farmall M $250. stored inside. 315-5248978.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 730 diesel, electric start, excellent condition, too many new parts to list, wife says must sell lower price. 315497-0323.(NY)

LAMBS FOR SALE Tunis and Tunis cross Ewe lambs 10 available at $165. each. Call 585-394-5814.(NY)

FOR SALE: 12x8 Diamond plate truck body $500. Also artificial insemination service for pig semen and supplies included. 315-858-0088.(NY)

2-18.4-42 RADIAL TIRES on IH rims 3½in. axles. 2.21L-24 Industrial tires, good tread.

WANTED: Dolly wheels NH rake. 315-4629027.(NY)

REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE and Shropshire Ram lambs and yrls. for sale. 585335-3703.(NY)

15K PTO GENERATOR antique side del. rake 1/2bu. baskets, scales. 3PT hitch forks. Utica, NY area. 315-853-5889

60 REGISTERED AND grade Holsteins and Jersey SCC 120,000 or less all AI bred. 585-224-6013.(NY)

PURE ANGUS cow and calf pair AI Bando sired $1,495. 3yr. Old pure Angus cow bred ZEB’S final answer $1,395. 585-5384219.(NY)

FOR SALE: 2008 Kuhn 4 star hay tedder, like new $4,500; New Holland 1465 haybine, excellent condition $7,500. 315-5368848.(NY)

CASE IH 1063 corn head, good condition, field ready $8,200. No Sunday calls. 315536-1112.(NY)

HAY FOR SALE, local delivery available.

Round bales $40. pickup, $45 delivered.

Square bales $3.50 pickup, $4.50 delivered, stored inside. 518-265-5150.(NY)

3718 NEW IDEA 180 bushel, 5 ton manure spreader, like new condition $7,200. Yates County, NY. 585-554-4612

100% REGISTERED Buck Boer goat D.O.B. 8/08. Grand champion ABGA show 9/09 show quality offspring $450. or best offer. 607-865-5678.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 443, 4 row, narrow combine head, very good condition, stored inside.

845-626-7768.(NY)

2 REGISTERED HOLSTEIN bulls Sebastian X Bolton 15mos. Bookem X Toystory 12mos. Genomically tested, also JD 148 loader, no welds. 413-527-6274.(MA)

OLD M-H TRACTOR to restore RUM is good sheet metal, single 16” John Deere plow 3pt. 585-437-2796.(NY)

60 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS from 400# to Short bred $40,000. for all o.b.o. #314 Sheller unit for NI 324, 325, $2,000. 814546-2033.(PA)

16FT. SILAGE DUMP trucks 1973 autocar tandem, 1978 Inter. 2050 DT466 5+2 trans. $5,000. each obo. 518-638-8291.(NY)

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN Heifers due in September, October, from good herd. 315963-3826.(NY)

TEN BRED SOWS Land Race and Land Race Boar 95 Mack Midliner 20ft. cab and chassis $3,500 o.b.o. 518-756-3364.(NY) PINTLE HITCH ton trailer six wheel tri axle custom trailer, Atlanta, GA. Good deck and ramps, asking price $3,200. 413-5680049.(MA)

JD 643 CORN head, set up to go on Case IH $4,000. Jordan, NY. 315-689-7108 Call 315-251-4656.

HARVEST TECH 1600 dump table unload left or right hydraulic driven VG condition $7,500. NNY. 315-344-6484 WANTED: Single row potato digger PTO or ground driven, in working condition. Call between 8am and 8pm. 518-8722375.(NY)

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BERKSHIRE CROSS butcher hogs, ready to go. $1.50/lb hanging weight. Two Berkshire cross Gilts also available. Piglets available Oct. 1st. 315-368-8603.(NY)

Livingston County 4-H Animal Science results from the Livingston County Fair at Caledonia The Livingston County Fair at Caledonia was host to the Livingston County 4-H Animal Science Program and its youth membership on July 31-Aug. 4.

There was a full slate of 4-H animal shows that took place during the five days of the fair. Numerous Livingston County 4-H members took home awards and honors. Below are the highlights: At the 4-H Sheep Show, Dean Damon earned first place in Junior Showmanship and claimed Master Showman, Best of Show, and Reserve Best of Show honors.

Dustin Ayers received the following honors at the 4-H Beef Show: Master Showman, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Female, and Grand Champion Market Beef. He also earned first place in Novice Showmanship.

Ayers also earned first place honors in Senior Showmanship at the 4-H Rabbit Show. Additionally, he was named Master Showman and claimed Best of Show.

Swine: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place: Maia Scott, 2nd Place: Rebecca Lyness • Master Showman: Maia Scott, Reserve Master Showman: Rebecca Lyness • Grand Champion Female: Maia Scott, Reserve Grand Champion Female: Maia Scott • Grand Champion Market Hog: Rebecca Lyness Goat: • Senior Showmanship: 1st Place: Rebecca Lyness, 2nd Place: James Damon • Junior Showmanship: 1st Place Ben Lyness, 2nd Place Sarah Murray • Master Showman: Rebecca Lyness, Reserve Master Showman: Ben Lyness • Best of Show: Ben Lyness, Reserve Best of Show: Ben Lyness At the 4-H Dairy Show, Martin Callan earned top honors in Senior Showmanship. Callan was also named Master Showman and received Jr. Champion — Holstein, Jr. Reserve Champion — Holstein, and Supreme Champion.

Lastly, at the 4-H Poultry Show, Trevor Rossborough earned first place in Junior Showmanship. He was also named Master Showman and claimed Best of Show.

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Wayne Cty from A8 Huntseat Jr Champion: Jaylin Cranch/Shy Eyed Major Reserve: Taylor Conrow/B Champagne Dreamz Dressage Champion: Rachel Rouland/Prince Dudley Western Sr Champion: Mikayla Holzwarth/All That Jazz Reserve: Lilliannah DeFeo/Simply A Scotchman Western Jr Champion: Hannah Ferland/Baldwin Reserve: Sarah Lozipone/Lik A Tru Zippo Gymkhana Sr Champion: Mikayla Holzwarth/All That Jazz Reserve: Carrie Kernan/Dance To The Twist Gymkhana Jr Champion: Rachel Rouland/Brandi Reserve: Jessica Hyman/Candy Coat-Ed Driving Pony Champion: Hannah Ferland/KK Driving Mini Champion: Abbie Luke/Good Golly Miss Molly Reserve: Sarah Lozipone/Marchers Last Tango For Tricks Mini Champion: Hannah Ferland/All About The Clothes Reserve: Laura Doody/Juno's Miracle Novice Combined Events Champion: Carina Phillips/Martha Mae Reserve: Abby Rouland/QB

Cornell Cooperative Extension would like to congratulate everyone who participated at the Livingston County Fair. For more information about the Liv-

ingston County 4-H Program, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County at 585-658-3250.

Master Showman winners at the Caledonia Fair.

Photo courtesy of Livingston County CCE

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PLANTER OR DRILL JD 1590-15 Grass Seed, 7.5”, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,900 JD 1750-8 Dry Fert, Cross Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,900 JD 1770-16 Dry Fert, Insect., 250 Mon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,500 JD 1770-16 Hopp, Liq. Fert, Finger PU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 JD 1770NT-12 CCS Planter, Used 3 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . .$74,900 JD 1770NT-16CCS ProShaft, SeedStar Var. Rate . . . . . . . . .$82,500 JD 1770NT-24CCS ProShaft w/Pro Series Unit . . . . . . . . .$101,000 JD 1790-24 20” CCS, Proshaft, Var. Rate Fert . . . . . . . . . . .$134,900 JD 1790-32/15CCS Vacuum, Pro Shaft Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .$76,900 JD 450-12 Drill, Plain Grain, No Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,750 JD 7200-12 Vac Seed Meters, Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 TILLAGE Unverferth 1225-43 Rolling Basket, 2010 Model . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,500 Pottinger T6000-20 Disk, Excellent Cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000 Krause 8238WQF-38 Disk, Used 2 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$51,500 JD 8410-31 Chisel Plow, HD Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,900 CIH 370-12 Disk, One Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Case 4200-28 Mulch Finisher, 200 Gal. Tank . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 TRACTOR JD 5065M + 563SL Ldr, 65 hp, Low Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$36,500 JD 6310 +640 Ldr, 80HP, 4WD, Open Station . . . . . . . . . . $33,750 JD 6420 90HP, 2WD, 2200 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,000 JD 650 +Ldr, 16HP, 4WD, 540 PTO, 3 Pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,700 JD 7330 125HP, 4WD, 1900 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$92,500 JD 8200 180hp, Powershift, Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$67,000 JD 8270R 270HP, IVT, 320/90R54 Triples . . . . . . . . . . . . .$229,500 JD 8310RT Tracks, 310HP, 600 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$258,000 JD 8330 225HP, Act. Seat, 1000 PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,500 JD 9630 530HP, 720 Hrs, 800/70R38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$279,000 WAGON OR SPREADER NH 185 Manure Spreader, 170 cu/ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,750 MENSCH 3375 PT Bedding Spreader, 10 Yd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 KNIGHT 2044 Box Spreader, 440 Cu. Ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,500 KNIGHT 3050 500 Cu. Ft. Mixer, Aircraft Tire . . . . . . . . . . .$15,900 KNIGHT 3150 Comm. Mixer, Hay Maxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,900 KNIGHT 3170 700 Cu. Ft. Mixer, 3 years old . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,900 KNIGHT 5168 Vertical Mixer, 680 Cu. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 KNIGHT 8124 Spreader, Good Cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 KNIGHT RC160 600 Cu. Ft. Mixer, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,900 Gehl 7210 Mixer Wagon, 200 Cu. Ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900

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www.leepub.com Orleans County 4-H County Fair Horse results Class: Straight Barrels Walktrot 1. Kristy Mundaniohl 2. Makenzie Ferranti 3. Jamie Scheiber Class: Stright Barrels Walktrot Cloverbud 1. Lisa Beam 2. Andrew Uderitz Class: Straight Barrels Leadline Cloverbud 1. Olivia Krenning Class: Cloverleaf Barrels Walktrot 1. Makenzie Ferranti 2. Jamie Scheiber 3. Kristy Mundaniohl Class: Cloverleaf Barreks Walktrot Cloverbud 1. Lisa Beam 2. Andrew Uderitz Class: Cloverleaf Barrels Leadline Clovebud 1. Olivia Krenning Class: Keyhole Walktrot 1. Kristy Mundaniohl 2. Jamie Scheiber 3. Katelyn Spierdowis Class: Keyhole Walktrot Cloverbud 1. Lisa Beam 2. Andrew Uderitz

July 24 Class: English Showmanship Novice 1. Morgan Seielstad 2. Andrea Toussaint 3. Loren Beam Class: English Showmanship Pony 1. Riley Seielstad 2. Kelsey Evoy Class: English Showmanship Junior 1. Rebecca Albrect 2. Clara Stilwell Class: English Showmanship Senior 1. Elise Slayton 2. Sean Evoy 3. Lucas Evans Class: Working Hunter Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Kaitlin Zwifka 3. Riley Seielstad Class: Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Kaitlin Zwifka 3. Riley Seielstad Class: Hunt Seat over Fences Senior 1. Meg Logan 2. Lucas Evans 3. Sean Evoy Class: English Crossrail Novice 1. Morgan Seielstad

Horse exhibitors from the 2012 Orleans County 4-H Fair.

2. Andrea Toussaint 3. Loren Beam Class: Hunter Hack Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Michaela Cardone 3. Riley Seielstad Class: Hunter Hack Junior 1. Rachel Muller 2. Mary DiBattisto 3. Clara Stilwell Class: Hunter Hack Senior 1. Meg Logan 2. Lucas Evans 3. Sean Evoy Class: English Pleasure Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Kaitlin Zwifka 3. Riley Seielstad Class: Working Hunter Junior 1. Clara Stilwell Class: Working Hunter over Fences Junior 1. Clara Stilwell 2. Hannah Wehling Class: Working Hunter Senior 1. Meg Logan 2. Lucas Evans 3. Emma Ambrose

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Photo courtesy of Orleans County CCE

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July 23 Class: Walktrot Western English Showmanship 1. Michaela Hanlon 2. Elizabeth Storm 3. Jessica Suttera Class: English Pleasure 1. Elizabeth Storm 2. Rachel Inman 3. Taylor Inman Class: English Seat Equitation 1. Elizabeth Storm 2. Rachel Inman 3. Taylor Inman Class: English Walktrot Hunter under Saddle 1. Jessica Suttera 2. Elizabeth Storm 3. Faith Woody Class: English Walktrot Hunter Hack 1. Lauren Wehling 2. Emma Wilson 3. Taylor Inman Class: Western Pleasure Walktrot 1. Kylie Narburgh 2. Kaylee Nesbitt 3. Elizabeth Storm Class: Western Stock Seat Equitation Walktrot 1. Kaylee Nesbitt 2. Elizabeth Storm 3. Kylie Narburgh Class: Western Horsemanship Walktrot 1. Kylie Narburgh 2. Madison Bale 3. Elizabeth Storm Class: Western Trail Walktrot 1. Kaylee Nesbitt 2. Gabrielle Uderitz 3. Kylie Narburgh Class: Leadline Cloverbud Equitation 1. Olivia Krenning Class: Equitation Walktrot Cloverbud 1. Lisa Beam 2. Andrew Uderitz Class: Horsemanship Walktrot Cloverbud 1. Lisa Beam 2. Andrew Uderitz Class: Pole Bending Walktrot 1. Kristy Mundaniohl 2. Jamie Scheiber 3. Makenzie Ferranti

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Orleans Cty from A11 Class: English Pleasure Junior 1. Shaylee Picow 2. Mary DiBattisto 3. Rachel Muller Class: English Pleasure Senior 1. Elise Slayton 2. Lucas Evans 3. Sean Evoy Class: English Equitation Novice 1. Andrea Toussaint 2. Morgan Seielstad 3. Loren Beam Class: English Equitation Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Riley Seielstad 3. Kaitlin Zwifka Class: English Equitation Junior 1. Rachel Muller 2. Rebecca Albrect 3. Shaylee Picow Class: English Equitation Senior 1. Elise Slayton 2. Sean Evoy 3. Emily Zink Class: Hunter under Saddle Novice 1. Andrea Toussaint 2. Morgan Seielstad 3. Loren Beam Class: Hunter under Saddle Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Riley Seielstad 3. Michaela Cardone Class: Hunter under Saddle Junior 1. Rachel Muller 2. Mary DiBattisto 3. Shaylee Picow Class: Hunter under Saddle Senior 1. Sean Evoy 2. Lucas Evans 3. Meg Logan Class: English Road Hack Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Riley Seiestad 3. Kaitlin Zwifka Class: English Road Hack Junior 1. Mary DiBattisto 2. Rachel Muller 3. Hannah Wehling Class: English Road Hack Senior 1. Taylor Dalykas 2. Sean Evoy 3. Emma Ambrose Class: Command Class Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Kaitlin Zwifka 3. Riley Seielstad Class: Command Class Pony 1. Shaylee Picow

2. Mary DiBattisto 3. Clara Stilwell Class: Command Class Senior 1. Lucas Evans 2. Sean Evoy 3. Emily Zink Class: English Trail Novice 1. Morgan Seielstad 2. Andrea Toussaint 3. Julianna Smith Class: Trail Pony 1. Kelsey Evoy 2. Kaitlin Zwifka 3. Riley Seielstad Class: English Trail Junior 1. Shaylee Picow 2. Hannah Wehling 3. Clara Stilwell Class: English Trail Senior 1. Sean Evoy 2. Lucas Evans 3. Elena Mergler July 26th Class: Western Showmanship Novice 1. Marisa Hanlon 2. Katie O'Connor 3. Melanie Klossner Class: Western Showman Senior 1. Amber Smarpat 2. Haley Watkins 3. Elena Mergler Class: Western Pleasure Novice 1. Evan Wellington 2. Katie O'Connor 3. Julie Smith Class: Western Pleasure Senior 1. Autumn Nesbitt 2. Amber Smarpat 3. Kayleigh Cornelius Class: Stock Seat Equitation 1. Evan Wellington 2. Katie O'Connor 3. Melanie Klossner Class: Western Stock Seat Senior 1. Autumn Nesbitt 2. Kayleigh Cornelius 3. Rebecca Gates Class: Western Horsemanship Novice 1. Evan Wellington 2. Marisa Hanlon 3. Melanie Klossner Class: Western Horsemanship Senior 1. Autumn Nesbitt 2. Kayleigh Cornelius 3. Haley Watkins

Class: Western Road Hack Senior 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Autumn Nesbitt 3. Kayleigh Cornelius Class: Western Command Senior 1. Bailey Flint 2. Haley Watkins 3. Autumn Nesbitt Class: Western Riding 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Bailey Flint 3. Elena Mergler Class: Western Reining 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Kayleigh Cornelius Class: Western Trail Novice 1. Marisa Hanlon 2. Evan Wellington 3. Julianna Smith Class: Western Trail Senior 1. Autumn Nesbitt 2. Bailey Flint 3. Rebecca Gates July 27 Class: Pony Mini Showmanship 1. Melanie Klossner 2. Jamie Scheiber Class: Obstacle Pony Mini 1. Melanie Klossner 2. Jamie Scheiber Class: Hunter Jumper Pony Mini 1. Melanie Klossner 2. Jamie Scheiber Class: Obstacle Driving Pony Mini 1. Jamie Scheiber 2. Melanie Klossner Class: Pleasure Pony Mini Driving 1. Jamie Scheiber 2. Melanie Klossner Class: Reinsmanship Pony Mini 1. Melanie Klossner 2. Jamie Scheiber July 28th Class: Pole Bending Novice 1. Evan Wellington 2. Marisa Hanlon 3. Loren Beam Class: Pole Bending Senior 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Megan Schwartzmeyer 3. Rebecca Albrect Class: Straight Barrels Novice 1. Marisa Hanlon 2. Loren Beam 3. Julie Smith Class: Straight Barrels Pony 1. Amber Smarpat

Class: Straight Barrels Senior 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Autumn Nesbitt 3. Amber Smarpat Class: Stake n Barrel Pony 1. Amber Smarpat Class: Stake n Barrel Senior 1. Autumn Nesbitt 2. Amber Smarpat 3. Rebecca Gates Class: Texas T Novice 1. Evan Wellington 2. Marisa Hanlon 3. Loren Beam Class: Texas T Pony 1. Amber Smarpat Class: Texas T Senior 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Autumn Nesbitt 3. Amber Smarpat Class: Quadrangle Pony 1. Amber Smarpat Class: Quadrangle Senior 1. Amber Smarpat 2. Megan Schwartzmeyer 3. Autumn Nesbitt Class: Cloverleaf Novice 1. Evan Wellington 2. Marisa Hanlon 3. Loren Beam Class: Cloverleaf Pony 1. Amber Smarpat Class: Cloverleaf Senior 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Megan Schwartzmeyer 3. Amber Smarpat Class: Bleeding Heart Pony 1. Amber Smarpat Class: Bleeding Heart Senior 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Autumn Nesbitt 3. Rebecca Albrect Class: Keyhole Novice 1. Evan Wellington 2. Marisa Hanlon 3. Julie Smith Class: Keyhole Pony 1. Amber Smarpat Class: Keyhole Senior 1. Rebecca Gates 2. Autumn Nesbitt 3. Megan Schwartzmeyer Class: Musical Bays 1. Megan Schwartzmeyer 2. Bailey Flint 3. Rebecca Gates

Hints for preventing combine fires Combine owners have invested heavily in the purchase, maintenance and storage of this important piece of farm machinery.

And since a combine fire can result in a significant financial loss, owners should be constantly monitoring the machine for timely maintenance functions that can reduce the risk of a costly fire.

This list of hints to safe combine maintenance can go a long way to preventing combine fires.

1. Conduct a thorough inspection of the combine prior to the start of the fall har-

vest. Make sure that you consult the owner’s manual on proper inspections and cleaning.

2. During inspections and cleanings, make sure the engine is shut off, the parking brake is set, and the key has been removed from the ignition.

3. Know your machine well, and make sure you focus on cleaning areas that collect unnoticed debris, chaff and straw. Also check those operating areas where temperatures are likely to be elevated, such as around the engine compartment.

4. Inspect the fire extinguishers that are located or mounted on the combine to ensure that they are fully charged. Two 10-pound, ABC-type extinguishers are recom mended, with one located near the operator’s cab and another readily available from ground level.

5. During periods of heavy use during harvest, take a few moments during each day to remove accumulated crop material and debris.

Dry, hot and windy conditions can add to the accumulation of debris; so be diligent about daily (and/or

multiple) inspections.

6. Some crops are known to be “sticky,” such as canola and sunflowers. Since they tend to adhere to the machine, remove the excess crop material that could cause increased heat — and ultimately a combine fire.

7. During harvesting activities with a farm combine or any farm equipment, carry a cell phone to report emergencies if they occur.

It’s important to provide responders and others who are coming to your aid to have a complete set of directions to find your location.

Don’t disconnect responders until they are aware of your location and the nature of the emergency.

Consult your combine’s owner’s manual for a complete listing of maintenance duties to reduce the level of risk for a fire or other hazardous condition.

Adapted from the article “Combine Fires” by Robert “Chip” Petrea, PhD, Principal Research Specialist, Department of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.

U.S. soy trade relationships grow in September International customers meet with soy checkoff farmer-leaders to discuss U.S. soy Relationships are important to building markets for U.S. soy and the farmer-leaders of the soy checkoff recognize that importance. In fact, the United Soybean Board

(USB), along with its international marketing arm, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), will host customers from more than 20 countries in September.

“Face-to-face meetings mean a lot to businesses throughout the world,” said Marc Curtis, a soybean farmer from Leland, MS, and a member of USB’s international

marketing program.

“This year, especially, it gets them out in the field to alleviate fears of not having a crop and also highlights our sustainability.”

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Asia, and South and Central America will visit a wide variety of stops in multiple states. They will tour farms, export facilities, modern livestock and poultry facilities and even the Chicago Board of Trade, learning more about U.S. agriculture and, specifically, U.S. soy.

“The end goal is to increase demand for soybeans,” adds Curtis, who also serves as past chair of USB. “You

increase demand by making foreign buyers more comfortable with the United States, the reliable supply we have and the quality of our product.”

By focusing on the needs of the individual teams, USB and USSEC hope to continue to grow the personal relationships needed to sell U.S. soy globally and maintain soy’s rank as one of the top U.S. agricultural exports.

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Technology Tuesdays: “Dairy Systems Planning and Building” UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Dairy producers, their employees and advisers are invited to participate in a yearlong series of free online seminars aimed at increasing overall efficiency of the dairy, thereby enhancing the bottom line. Technology Tuesdays are held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

(EDT/EST), and are available to anyone with a computer and a high speed internet connection with advance registration. The series is being sponsored by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team.

Twelve webinars are scheduled, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 11 and concluding May 14, 2013. Each one will highlight an area of the complete dairy system, and together will cover the wide range of considerations to have a successful, profitable dairy operation.

Topics, dates and presenters are: • Sept. 11: Getting a Dairy System Plan in Place. Taking the long view for planning individual needs and management style of your operation is critical to success. Focus will be on total area needed to site the dairy, group types and sizes to be housed and the impact of regulations on your plan. Presented by Dan McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers.

• Oct. 9: What Housing Type(s) Suit Your Needs?

Integrating housing type and style with milking and animal handling is critical for an efficient dairy system plan. Topics will include freestall, tie stall and bedded pack characteristics, grouping strategies, matching parlor size, animal handling and special needs animals Presented by Dan McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers.

• Nov. 20: What Manure System Meets Your Needs? Developing manure handling, treatment and storage strategies are critical to

the complete dairy system. Topics will include bedding type, methods for manure removal and storage, possible treatments systems and possible CAO/CAFO issues. Presented by Dr. Robert Graves, professor emeritus, Penn State Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Heather Smeltz, PE, Natural Resource Conservation Service agricultural engineer.

• Dec. 11: Compost Bedded Pack Barns.

Learn what it takes to design and manage a successful compost bedded pack for milking cows. Topics will include area requirements, the need for aeration, and managing the composting process.

Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Bewley and Dr. Joseph Taraba from the University of Kentucky.

• Jan. 8, 2013: Youngstock Housing Needs. A good youngstock raising program is essential to the continued success of any dairy operation. Topics include determining system size, group sizes, calf and heifer housing alternatives, animal treatment and management needs, designing a total system and evaluating usefulness of existing facilities. Presented by Dr. Jud Heinrichs, professor, Penn State Department of Animal Science; Dan McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers.

• Jan. 22: Using the “Team Design Approach.” Learn how to put a team together to gain the best ideas from all your advisors. Also learn what the lender and others want to see in the planning process. Presented by Rob Goodling, Extension associate, Penn State Department of Animal Science.

• Feb. 12: Milking Center Layout and Components.

Animal traffic and handling influences labor efficiency and milking time.

Topics will include animal sorting, treatment;

parlor/stall options and ventilation. Presented

by Dan McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers.

• Feb. 26: Transition Cow Housing and Management. Transitioning cows from the dry period into and through early lactation has a huge impact on overall production. Learn why transition is needed, housing options, proper sizing of facilities and justifying the expense to your lender. Presented

by Dr. Robert VanSaun, Penn State Extension veterinarian and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineer.

• March 12: Animal Welfare and the Dairy Industry. Learn the importance of third party evaluations and the relationship between the score, cow comfort and production. Presented

by Dan McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers along with the Penn State Extension veterinarians.

• March 26: Feed Storage and Handling System Design. Feed is a large expense and storage and handling of that feed is critical to

getting the most production out of that feed.

Presenters will be announced.

• April 9: The Use of Existing Buildings. Do existing facilities fit into your dairy systems plan? What types of upgrades would be needed to make current facilities productive and how do you evaluate management and construction costs and benefits of remodeling? Presented by Dan McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers.

• May 14: Building Structures that Last.

Building new dairy facilities is a huge investment, so what does it take to make that investment last? Discussion will include proper building loads, building

material types and installation methods and suggestions. Impact of building construction on future modifications to accept changing management needs will be considered. Presented

by Dan McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers.

Participants will need a computer with a highspeed internet connection and speakers in order to see and hear the presentations.

Registration is free, but advance registration is required. Your advance registration must be completed no later than noon of the day preceding the first session that you wish to attend. Upon registering, you will receive information about access-

ing the training site.

You need only register for the series once to participate in as many sessions as you wish.

For those unable to participate in the live sessions, all webinars will be recorded and posted online for later viewing at extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy.

This program is eligible for the following SmartStart credits from AgChoice Farm Credit: 2-4 webinars, 1 credit; 5-6 webinars, 2 credits; 7-8 webinars, 3 credits; 9-10 webinars, 4 credits; 11-12 webinars, 5 credits.

Register online by noon the day prior to the webinar at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/technologytuesdays

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Agri-terroism/Bio-terrorism Workshop

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The FBI Buffalo Division invites you to participate in a half day Joint Agroterrorism/Bioterrorism Workshop training course being held at the Clarion, 8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY, on Sept. 21.

About the Training: Terrorist groups and lone offenders have pursued and used biological weapons as a means to further their agenda. Interest in attacking and disrupting our nation’s food supply is growing. Food can be intentionally contaminated with biological agents to cause widespread illness and place a great burden on our public health and medical resources. The goal of this training is to bring together members of agri-

culture, public health, biological research and industry, and the emergency response community to enhance awareness of emerging threats common to all sectors as well as establish a network vital to responding to and resolving potential agroterrorism/bioterrorism incidents.

Training Cost: FREE Registration: go to www.wnyworkshop.org and click on the training link. Choose the Agroterrorism/Bioterrorism Worskhop link and register.

Location: Clarion, 8250 Park Rd, Batavia, NY. Please note: due to classroom size, all attendees must register for the course. If you cannot attend, please feel free to share this invitation to another organization representative.

If you desire additional course slots, please contact wmdc sa geoffrey dennehy at geoffrey.dennehy@ic.fbi.gov for availability.

Butler calls Thruway Authority’s 45 percent toll hike a detriment to Upstate New York’s economic recovery Assemblyman holds legislative hearing on toll increase when Thruway Authority refused Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R, C, I - Newport), along with several other Capital Region Assemblymen, held a hearing on Sept. 5 on the Thruway Authority’s proposed 45 per-

cent toll increase on commercial vehicles with three or more axles. The increase would impact the trucking industry, which is the main transport system for the majority of goods and materials in the state. According to the Assemblyman, the impact this toll hike

would have on the economy would be disastrous, hurting small businesses, manufacturers, farmers and families.

“A toll hike of this magnitude would send a negative ripple effect throughout New York’s economy, leading to job losses and businesses closing for good; we

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Trucks represent 10 percent of traffic on the Thruway, yet they pay for 40 percent of the tolls, according to the New York State Motor Truck Association. Increased costs on transportation of goods will only add to the cost of products, which Butler fears will put undue strain on already tight family budgets.

Nearly every industry was represented at the hearing, from small and large businesses, to retail, manufacturing, farming, lumber, grocery and trucking — especially owner-operated companies. The lawmakers also heard from municipal officers, who said they are concerned that secondary roads would be the alternate route for trucks, which was confirmed by a trucker who told the assemblymen that he does take other routes

just to avoid Thruway tolls.

Assemblyman Butler said the comments will be sent to the Thruway Authority, Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the press.

Assemblyman Butler and his colleagues suggested that the ability to increase tolls should be taken out of the Thruway Authority Board’s control. The Board is comprised of politically appointed bureaucrats who have no accountability to the public or the legislature. Butler pointed out during the hearing that authorities don’t have the same requirements for public scrutiny and oversight as state legislators, county legislators, town and village officials, and school boards in formulating their fiscal policies.

Butler welcomes ideas from the public.

Please feel free to call either his Johnstown office at 518-762-6486 or his Herkimer office at 315-866-1632. Comments may also be emailed to butlerm@assembly.state.ny.us.

LGM offering announced

by USDA Roughly $2.5 million is available for this year’s Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy (LGMDairy) insurance program. Administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA),

LGM-Dairy is a margin insurance program that can be purchased through local, licensed insurance agents.

Producers should act quickly due to funding issues and benefits being awarded on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

Funds were used completely within the first two months last year.

For more information on LGM-Dairy insurance, visit www.rma.usda.gov.

Dairylea’s Dairy Risk Management Services (DRMS) and DFA Risk Management also help dairy farmers to meet their risk management goals. Both offer a wide variety of risk management options to provide you with more flexibility. For more information, please visit www.dairyriskmanagement.com, or www.dfariskmanagement.com Source: Friday Facts: Aug. 31

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simply can’t afford to make others pay for the Thruway Authority’s poor fiscal management,” said Butler. “I listened to testimony from representatives of nearly every industry in the state, and they all agree that the toll increase would be bad for everyone, especially middle-class families. I know the Thruway Authority may not want to hear it, as was so apparent from its refusal to hold a Capital Region hearing, but we’re going to issue a final report to make public the comments we heard today.”

Butler is troubled by the blatant efforts of the Thruway Authority to balance its books with this toll increase, which is an obvious tax. The Thruway Authority was warned several times about its fiscal management practices, twice during independent audits and once through an audit

by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office. Comptroller DiNapoli has publicly spoken out against the Authority’s increase.

Harvest prices for small grains now available; producers can determine crop revenue loss HARRISBURG, PA — Producers who experienced a revenue loss on 2011 fall seeded wheat and spring and fall seeded barley can now calculate if they are eligible to file a crop insurance claim using recently announced harvest prices.

The harvest price for wheat is $8.67 per bushel and barley is set at $6.85 per bushel. The projected prices at planting time were $8.20 for wheat, $6.33 for fall seeded barley and $5.37 for spring seeded barley.

“Some Pennsylvania wheat

and barley producers experienced a tough crop year due to late spring freezes and drought,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig.

“Those with revenue losses will now be eligible to file crop insurance claims to help them recover financially before the next growing season.”

Producers can determine if they experienced a crop revenue loss eligible for indemnity payments by using the following calculations: Revenue Protection Policy: Number of acres X number of bushels per acre (actual produc-

tion history yield (APH)) X level of crop insurance coverage (percentage) X the higher of projected or harvest price = revenue guarantee Example: For 100 acres of wheat at 60 bushels per acre APH at 70 percent level of coverage,100 acres X 60 bu./acre X .70 X $8.67 = $36,414.

If 3,000 bushels were produced, the revenue to count toward the guarantee is $26,010 (3,000 bushels X $8.67 per bushel), resulting in an indemnity payment of $10,404 ($36,414 $26,010).

Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion Policy: Number of acres X number of bushels per acre (actual production history yield (APH)) X level of crop insurance coverage (percentage) X spring projected price = revenue guarantee.

Example: For 100 acres of wheat at 60 bushels per acre at 70 percent level of coverage, 100 acres X 60 bu./acre X .70 X $8.20 = $34,440.

If 3,000 bushels were produced, the revenue to count toward the guarantee is

$26,010 (3,000 bushels X $8.67 per bushel), resulting in an $8,430 ($34,440 $26,010) indemnity payment.

File a written notice of loss immediately if you experience a revenue loss due to an insurable cause. Contact your crop insurance agent with questions.

For more information about Pennsylvania’s crop insurance education program, call 717-705-9511 or visit www.agriculture .state.pa.us and click on “Programs.”

NSAC releases applicant resource guide for value-added producer grants On Aug. 29, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition released a Farmers’ Guide to Value-Added Producer Grant Funding. This guide is being released on the heels of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $14 million in available funds for fiscal year 2012 for Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG).

Applications for the competitive grants program are due at USDA State Rural Development offices by Oct. 15.

VAPG awards funding to producers to help them develop farm-related businesses that add value to basic agricultural products through processing, product differentiation, commodity segregation, on-farm energy production, labeling and certification, and local and regional food marketing.

“This program is one of the best USDA programs for boosting farm income, creating new job opportunities, and aiding rural economic renewal,” said Helen Dombalis, NSAC Policy Associate. “We know farmers and ranchers across the country have been anxiously waiting for this year’s VAPG funding announcement and are confident that NSAC’s resource guide will be useful in assisting first-time and seasoned applicants alike.”

The Guide, available for free download online, includes clear information on new program rules and contains a step-by-step description of the application and ranking processes, with helpful hints to improve a producer’s chances of obtaining funding from the highly competitive

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VAPG is a farm bill program and as such is up for renewal in the new farm bill Congress has been debating this year. To date, both the Senatepassed and House Committeepassed 2012 Farm Bills renew VAPG and both would provide it with $50 million in total new mandatory funding for the next five years.

“We applaud Congress for renewing

VAPG in the new farm bill it is debating,” said Dombalis. “The funding level proposed in both bills, however, is only half of the historic VAPG funding levels. We hope that the total funding level is doubled to $100 million for the next five years in the final version of the farm bill. That would be a surefire way to accelerate economic recovery, create long-term sustainable income streams for farmers and farming communities, and meet consumer demand for high quality agricultural products.”

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Understanding Landowner Liability Issues workshop A workshop titled Understanding Landowner Liability Issues: Liability, Posting, and Trespass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Yates County Office Building Auditorium, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY • 9 a.m. — Registration.

• 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Workshop Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Master Forest Owner Volunteers will host a workshop on understanding landowner liability issues. This workshop will explore the responsibility and liability of landowners for the actions of a

trespasser, hunter, invitee, and other types of people who may access your property. This workshop will provide information about the laws of New York and give guidance on how to proceed with enforcement through local authorities.

This workshop presents an opportunity to have all your questions answered by qualified experts.

Featured presenters include: David Colligan, attorney at law and partner at Watson Bennett Colligan & Schechter of Buffalo, NY, will cover the following topics: • Current landowner liability case

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Matt Lochner, Environmental Conservation Police Officer, and Ed Nemitz, Sergeant with the Yates County Sheriff’s Department, and Jason Cook, Yates County District Attorney

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Portable Sawmill Workshops in New York and New England Portable Sawmill Workshops will be held in New York and New England during October 2012.

Dan Cassens, Purdue University Professor and author of the recently released book “Manufacturing and Marketing Eastern Hardwood Lumber Produced by Thin Kerf Band Mills” teaches a series of workshops for the portable sawmill owner or wanna-be owner.

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Workshop locations: New York • Oct. 1: Northern Dutchess Rod & Gun Club, Rhinebeck, NY • Oct. 2: Green Renewable, Inc., Berlin, NY Vermont • Oct. 3: Hardwick, VT, Voca. Ctr • Oct. 4 Bennington, VT, Voca. Ctr, Mount Anthony New Hampshire • Oct. 5: Winchester, NH, Goodnow Trucking • Oct. 6: Durham, NH, Thompson School sawmill

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Fellowship of Christian Farmers Editor’s comments

Many of you are aware of the recent controversy concerning remarks made

by Dan Cathy, president of Chick-fil-A. Most of the liberal news outlets have accused the restaurant chain of bigotry and intolerance because of Cathy’s stand for traditional marriage. How sad that we as Christians cannot voice our opinions. Mr. Cathy stands firm to the biblical standard of marriage, that being between a man and a woman. In Isaiah 5:20 the Bible warns against “those who call evil good and good evil.”

I bring this up because, as I travel to fairs throughout the northeast, it is becoming very evident that our beloved country is falling into a trap. A trap of sin in what is acceptable for dress, talk and yes, even lifestyles. We no longer call sin for what it is. This country is in a spiritual decline like never before. Many people want nothing to do with God and his word. Hearts and minds can only be changed by the power of God. With that said, “what are we as Christians to do?” As members of FCFI, we are reaching out in the market place.

Farm shows and especially fairs are great places to reach many who are struggling and seeking answers to life’s

problems. Through God’s love, lives are changed and renewed. This past summer, FCFI had a presence at farm shows in New York, Empire Farm Days, and in Maine, at the Maine Farm Days. We’ve also exhibited at fairs in New York, Maine and Connecticut. Over 6,500 people stopped by our tent and heard the gospel message. The best part is that 718 received Christ as their Savior.

The preaching of God’s word is the only hope in a world searching for the truth.

God changes lives.

Included in this issue of FCFI Country Folks News are reports from various leaders who have helped staff events.

Also, included is a poem written by my friend and fellow baseball umpire, Chris Sebastian. Chris was diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago and at one time only given three months to live.

He is in remission and shares his thoughts in “A Glimpse of Heaven.”

Chris believes he received a “spiritual lift” in all that has transpired. Knowing Christ as your Savior will do that. My prayer is that you, as well, will receive such a lift!

Remember to give Him thanks, Bill Brown

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Dave Sanford, Penns Creek, PA, explains the bead story at the Maine Farm Days held in Clinton, Maine Aug. 22 and 23.

Gina Gant, Marcy, NY, is shown at Empire Farm Days in August. Empire Farm Days remains the largest outdoor show in the east. Over 2000 stopped by the FCFI tent.

Nearly 200 made a commitment to accept Christ as their savior.

Large shows like Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls, NY, require lots of help. Shown on the far left is Pastor Jeremy Stout from Bible Baptist Church of Willington, Ohio.

Ten members of the youth group worked all three days of the show. Also shown are workers from Marcy, NY, Gallupville, NY and Penns Creek, PA.

A Glimpse of Heaven

by Chris Sebastian Sr., Spring 2012 I’ve lived my life and tried to see all.

I’ve seen the seasons, Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

I’ve seen the sky, the horizon stretch from end to end.

I’ve seen the birth of a child, the death of a friend.

I took it all in stride, barely gave it a second thought.

After all it’s part of life, nothing to be fought.

Then one day they said you’re sick, You need this surgery and you need it quick.

No time to think, nothing for me to see, Life had suddenly crept up on me.

I tried not to fear, not to be sad, But mostly, I tried not to be mad.

I asked the Lord to guide me through, So I could do what I needed to.

From here the story goes from 0 to 11.

Because what he granted was a Glimpse of Heaven.

What I felt was a spiritual lift.

My wife, my family, my friends, the gift, They prayed so hard to show their love, A million lights shown down from above.

And in those lights I could clearly see, A Glimpse of Heaven meant just for me.

My heart was lightened, my malady in check, The Lord said love and prayer, I will respect.

With that I’m grateful for what I’ve been given, So few are granted a Glimpse of Heaven.

To be shown on earth this kind of love, Stretches a stairway to heaven above.

If ever you get a glimpse like mine, Your heart will lighten and your strength will shine.

So knowing now what I’ve been through, To those you love, always stay true.

Dustin Gant from Marcy, NY, stands ready to guide show visitors into the FCFI tent at Empire Farm Days. The Gant family has helped at the shows for many years.

Fellowship of Christian Farmers Connecticut Fair Report

by Roy Norman, Connecticut Representative FCFI This year we were blessed with beautiful weather for all four days of the Brooklyn Fair. The fair was held Aug. 23-26. If you remember, last year at this time, Hurrican Irene came storming up the east coast and shut the fair down early. Thursday evening was very busy with lots of folks stopping by our tent.

The beautiful fireworks display attracted many visitors to the fair. Friday was slow but gave us time to prepare sticks, etc. for the rest of the week.

Each year we are blessed with volunteers and this year we especially appre-

ciated new volunteers, Charles Douglas, Gene Gerum, Andy Wislowski, and Dave Sanford. Pastor Mitch Santelli has been a faithful partner in sharing the tasks over the many years and is truly appreciated. Without Bill Brown’s direction and coordination all of these fairs and farm shows in the northeast and southeast, none of this would be possible.

We are so thankful for all who stopped by the FCFI tent and the opportunity to share with each one the bead story. We thank the Lord for everyone who participates and who helped make this year’s show a success.

The Brooklyn Fair in Connecticut advertises as the longest running fair in the U.S. Dave Sanford from Pennsylvania and Charlie Doulas, Woodstock, CT, were busy helping fair attendees with their questions concerning FCFI.

19th Annual FCFI Fall Outreach Banquet The 19th annual Fellowship of Christian Farmers, Mohawk Valley Chapter’s Fall Outreach Banquet will be held Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. The buffet-style dinner is $14/person and will be held at Steuben Town Hall, at the corner of Rt 274 and 9458 Soule Rd Remsen, NY, 13438. The keynote speaker will be Pastor Randy Johnson, founder and president of Reality Ministries, Inc. For reservations please call 315-831-5681 or 315-829-2243 by Oct. 2.

Roy Norman, Woodstock, CT, watches Dave Sanford, Penn Creek, PA, explain the colored beads to two teenage boys at the Brooklyn, CT, Fair.

Skowhegan State Fair

Mountain Valley Chapter Report founder of Reality Ranch, Zolfo Springs, FL, will serve as guest speaker. We invite you and your family to attend. Meat and beverage provided.

Come and listen as Pastor Randy touches your heart with encouraging words. Also, hear about upcoming mission trips to ECHO and Reality Ranch in November. Please save the date and join us for an evening of great fellowship and encouragement. The church is located on Rt 10, east of Delhi.

For more information, contact Cecil Davis at 607-538-1334 or Herb Hait at 607-538-9470.

Northern NY Chapter Report

Jack Brake, Clinton, Maine, shares the bead story at the Skowhegan State Fair, Skowhegan, Maine. Jack coordinated the effort for FCFI. Over 2000 fair attendees stopped by the FCFI tent. This was the first time FCFI had a presence at the fair located in northern Maine.

Photo courtesy of Pastor Rob Andreas

by Judy Porter, Adams, NY The Northern NY Chapter of The Fellowship of Christian Farmers has been busy this summer handing out the wordless walking sticks at all of the Stone Mills Agricultural events as well as the Adams Cheese Festival. It has been a fruitful year with many visiting us, both new believers and longtime believers stopping by with words of encouragement. We are so blessed to be able to share the gospel message.

As we wind down for the year we are planning our Annual Outreach Banquet. Mark your calendars! Friday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Sixtown Meeting

House, Adams Center, NY. The South Jefferson Historical Association will once again provide us with a family style roast beef dinner for $12/person.

Randy Johnson, Reality Ranch, Zolfo Springs, FL, will be our special speaker.

There will also be special music and a short business report. At the present time we are planning on having Jessica Heath, from Lydia’s house and Reality Ranch in Florida, along with Don Keib, Bath, ME, share their testimonies. Don was born in Lowville, NY. Any questions, call Dave or Judy Porter at 315-232-9636.

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by Mary Hait Our chapter, led by President Cecil Davis, has exhibited at two fair events this summer. July 20 found us at Delhi Fair on the Square and at the Delaware Fair on Aug. 12. Chapter members were able to spread the salvation message to many and give away lots of gifts, including walking sticks, pot holders and bracelets. Seven members participated in the two events.

We’re excited as we anticipate our fall outreach meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Delhi Community Church in Delhi, NY. Pastor Randy Johnson,

Use long-term trends as planning guide for 2013 Know factors impacting crop in post-drought season Many producers use the past season as a guide for planning for the next one, but that isn’t the best policy for growers who want to get the most from each acre, says a DuPont Pioneer crop production expert. Instead, it’s best to plan for next year by looking at the long-term weather trends.

“This past growing season was obviously extremely dry for most growers across the Corn Belt and many of them are suffering from the drought as they plan for harvest — and the next growing season,” said Brent Wilson, DuPont Pioneer technical services manager.

“But weather changes from year to year and we can’t predict the next growing season. Rather than using this year’s drought as a guide, growers should look at several seasons and rely on that information to make decisions.”

Wilson offered these suggestions for growers at a forum at the Farm Progress Show recently in Boone, Iowa.

Seed product selection for the following year is on most growers’ mind this time of year and following harvest.

Wilson reminds produc-

ers that 2012 was not a typical year in most regions and suggests relying on years prior to 2012 for product selection and placement. He says making product selections based on one year of experience alone may not be a sound strategy.

“Another suggestion is to contact your seed professional early in the season to make sure you’re able to reserve the products you want on your acres.”

Wilson says that Pioneer expects to have a good supply of quality seed for growers for 2013 planting. The company has grown seed across the Corn Belt, from Ohio to Nebraska, in varying growing conditions. In addition, more than two-thirds of its seed production acres were irrigated this past year.

Pioneer will evaluate supply and determine how much to grow in South America over the winter to provide supply for its growers.

As far as fertilizer application for 2013, most growers planned for a larger crop than they realized, says Wilson, and they should use grain removal as a guide for phosphorous

and potassium application.

Due to the drought, there may be opportunities to take nitrogen credits going into next year. Nitrogen is mobile with soil moisture and may move or disappear with wetter soils. Waiting until spring to apply nitrogen may allow better decisions on how much nitrogen may be available for the following crop.

Potential herbicide carryover “After a drought year, herbicide carryover may be a big concern, but that’s often difficult to predict,” said Wilson.

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“Know your chemicals to help you determine if there might be carryover. Look at your records and labels to know exactly what herbicides were on each field. You might know the retail name of a product, but not be familiar with all the active ingredients in the mix. It’s best to contact an expert — such as

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“You’ll probably not find new weeds in your field, just a shift in populations,” he said. “You may find that some large seeded weeds that can germinate from deeper in the soil may be more common. You may want to consider a broad spectrum herbicide to cover both broadleaf weeds and grasses. Be on the lookout for glyphosate-resistant weeds that you may have noticed earlier in the season and plan your weed control

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Corn rootworm insecticide treatments are also something to consider.

Wilson says that soil insects may be more prevalent in 2013 and may escalate if dry, warm conditions continue. Growers should ask their seed professional about seed treatment programs that can help protect their seed investments against these soil pests.

“While 2012 was an extreme year for most, it may all change next season,” said Wilson.

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“Corn rootworm is a bigger problem if we have a dry, warm winter, followed by dry conditions,” he says. “In wet years, microbes that attack rootworms are more prevalent, hence the growing problem in dry conditions.

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Haying equipment end-of-season inspection and maintenance checklists A few simple steps before storing for the winter are keys to machine performance and long life After a long summer in the hayfield, it’s tempting to simply back haying equipment into the shed for the winter without giving it a second thought. However, conducting a thorough end-of-season inspection and writing down maintenance needs while they are still top of mind can be time

well spent.

That’s the advice of Dean Morrell, product marketing manager for Hesston by Massey Ferguson® hay products and 35-year-veteran of the quality hay business.

“A full end-of-season visual inspection helps ensure you’re well prepared to complete need-

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lect on a machine.

Begin with removing dirt, dust and hay debris by sweeping the machine or using highpressure air or a power washer. While balers often carry the most dirt and hay material, it’s best to use air when cleaning balers because of their many moving parts and opportunities to create rust. Highpressure washing is best for cleaning mower or conditioner cutter bars. Rakes as well as self-propelled and pulltype windrowers can be pressure-washed to remove dirt, dust and hay debris.

Although some maintenance tasks can be deferred until winter, at a minimum, grease machines and change oil and filters before parking. Balers and selfpropelled windrowers typically require the most care before going into winter storage.

Rakes generally require minimal maintenance, but it’s still important to give them the attention they need before storing for the winter, says Morrell. He offers these “quick tips” for end-of-season maintenance and reminds pro-

ducers to follow the operator’s manual and manufacturer’s recommendations.

Windrower checklist • Begin your inspection at the header, looking for wear and components which should be replaced.

• For sickle-bar headers, replace cutter bar teeth and ledger plates.

Replace the guards once yearly when storing machines or add this to your list for completion during winter.

• On disk mowers, replace knives and rotate or replace worn turtles covering the knives.

• Grease all lift-system wear points.

• For self-propelled machines, be sure to change engine oil and filters.

• Replace or blow out all air filters, including the cab air filter.

• Check all belts for checking and signs of wear. Inspect tires for wear that might require tire replacement.

Inflate to the required air pressure.

• Check and blow dirt and debris from radiators. On machines with “smart” reversing fans such as the V-Cool™

system found on Hesston WR Series selfpropelled windrowers, radiator screens already should be clean and free of dirt and hay.

Baler checklist • Sweep or use air pressure to remove dirt, dust and hay debris.

Aggressive washing should be avoided to reduce the opportunity for rust.

• Grease all grease zerks on wear points.

• Change hydraulicsystem filters.

• After changing hydraulic filters, run the machine to purge air from the system and reduce the opportunity for condensation to form during the winter.

• Check gearbox fluid levels and change as recommended in the operator’s manual.

• Replace broken pickup tines.

• Oil chains before placing in storage.

• On round balers, inspect belts for checking and other wear.

Loosen belt tensioners so they are not sitting under full tension through the winter.

Rake checklist • Clean the rake to remove dirt, dust and hay debris.

• Add grease at all grease points.

• Replace pickup teeth as needed.

• Conduct a thorough walk-around inspection to identify other service and maintenance needs, including rotating the basket and raking wheels to identify worn bearings.

• Check and repack wheel bearings annually. Inspect tires for wear and weather checking; inflate to the correct pressure.

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By writing it down, you have a big head start on maintenance that will leave your equipment in top condition, ready for another productive season.” Good machine care, with proper maintenance and repair not only helps ensure proper operation and long life, it helps maintain resale value, Morrell points out.

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Results of CCE Cayuga County 4-H Youth Fair Exhibit

by Melissa Watkins, 4-H Youth Development Program Educator 1 Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 4-H is pleased to announce the results from the Youth Building Exhibit Judging from the 2012 Cayuga County 4-H Youth Fair at the Ward O’Hara Agriculture Museum and the Joseph Karpinski Education Center held on July 8 and 9.

Youth Exhibited in the following areas: Communications, Home Environment, Fine Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Clothing and Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Photography, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Entomology and Science and Technology. Each project is a reflection of at least six hours of educational study and experience. Projects are evaluated using the Danish system, which evaluates projects based upon an ideal, taking into consideration one’s age and experiences.

Cloverbud members age 5-8 who exhibited projects are: Heidi Andersen, Audrey Bartholomew, Marissa Bartholomew, Will Chappell, Jeffrey Carmichael, Merritt Cox, Nathan Davenport, Abigail Kennedy, Samantha Lytle, Erin LaVancha, Cody Manitta, Madalaina Raymond, Konner Sharp, Preston Sharp, Charlie Tracy, Ella Varga, Marissa Wiemann and Taryn Langtry.

Junior members who exhibited projects in the building are: Tyler Abbott: 4 Blue, 2 red, Hannah Andersen: 3 blue, 1 red, Gavin Bartholomew: 11 blue, 6 red, Duncan Brickner: 12 blue, 1 red, Ana Brickner: 9 blue, 2 red, Katie Chappell: 11 blue, 2 red, Lydia Cox: 3 blue, Lance Davenport: 8 blue, 3 red, Ben Davis: 10 blue, 1 red, Aric Hall: 7 blue, 6 red, 1 white, Baylee Kennedy: 3 blue, 2 red, Kelsey LaFave: 8 blue, 2 red, 2 white, Ben Langtry: 6 blue, 1 red, 1 white, Trista Lunkenheimer: 9 blue, 3 red, Sarah Perez: 6 blue, 1 red, Dakota Pickreign: 3 blue, 4 red, Susan Powell: 1 blue, 3 red, Ella Read: 11 blue, 3 red, John Read: 10 blue, 3 red, Collin Rejman: 2 blue, 2 red, Kylie Rejman: 8 blue, 2 white, Christian Taft: 1 red, Sophie Throop: 5 blue, 3 red, Allyson Tracy: 3 blue, 1 red, Niel Wiemann: 2 blue.

Senior Members that exhibited items were: Zachary Abbott: 1 blue, 1 red, Emily Bates: 13 blue, 4 red, Anna Carmichael: 17 blue, 2 red, Cara Carmichael: 11 blue, 2 red, Tommy Chappell: 10 blue, 3 red, Vivian Chappell: 16 blue, 5 red, Abigail Cox: 2 blue, 1 red, Azure D’Angelo: 10 blue, Zachary Davis: 9 blue, 3 red, Juliann Hall: 10 blue, 1 red, Brandi Jezerski: 8 blue, 2 red, Logan LaFave: 4 blue, Brittney Lillie: 10 blue, 2 red, 1 white, Evelyn

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Cayuga County at the NYS 4-H Horse Hippology Contest

The 2012 New York State 4-H Horse Hippology Contest took place on Sunday, Aug. 26, at the New York State Fair, which was held in Syracuse.

The Hippology Contest is an educational event that tests youth’s knowledge in many horse-related areas.

Examples of topic/station questions include: feeds and nutrition, anatomy and physiology, breeds, colors and tack/equipment used. This event is scored individually and as a team.

Five Cayuga County 4-H members participated in this event. Results for Cayuga County Youth are as follows: Senior Hippology teams placed 4th, 8th and 11th. Senior Hippology participants placing in the top 25 are as follows: Emily Clark — 8th and Reagan Emerson — 21st. Other Cayuga County senior participants were: Kelly Giannone and Sarah Belz.

The Junior Hippology Team placed 8th, with Makenna Rozelle placing 25th for individual score.

Special recognition for horse judging reasons were given to: 1st place: Sarah Belz (and team) and 2nd place: Kelly Giannone (and team).

Thank you to Heather Whitten for coaching the Senior Hippology Team. If you are interested in volunteering for, or learning more call the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County at 315-255-1183.

Marks: 9 blue, 3 red, Carl Minde: 8 blue, 1 white: Westley Reynolds: 3 blue, 2 red, Tessa Taft: 3 blue, 2 red.

For more information about 4-H Youth Development, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 315-255-1183.

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Lucas Koegel took part in Cornell University Cooperative Extensions’ Ag Literacy Week last March at AlfredAlmond School. Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Mary Lu Wells visited second grade classrooms at Alfred teaching students how seeds germinate and what they need to thrive.

Lucas took the pumpkin seeds, which Tinkertown Hardware provided, and planted them in his family’s garden. He checked every two days to be sure his pumpkin plant was growing and didn’t need any assistance as he had learned from Mary Lu. While Dad, Tim Koegel, might not have been thrilled when the cucurbit took over 3/4 of the garden, Lucas couldn’t have been happier!

Community Educator, Colleen

Cavagna, realizes the importance of programs like Ag Literacy Week in schools throughout Allegany County.

She explains that “volunteer readers like Ms. Wells, bring agricultural topics to the classroom in a way that sparks the interest of our second graders, like Lucas. The program provides second graders with an understanding of how farmers grow and produce agricultural crops and how they get from the farm to their table.”

Second graders will participate next March, when Ag Literacy Week will discuss how beekeepers ‘farm’ honey, the products produced in this industry and how it reaches their table.

For more information, please contact Colleen Cavagna at Cornell University Cooperative Extension, 585-268-7644.

Livingston County youth raises 4-H market animal to benefit local charity Livingston County 4-H member Emily Cooper spent nearly three months raising two market hogs as 4H projects. For the third year in a row, Emily chose to donate the proceeds from one of her hogs to benefit a local charity. This year, she chose to donate her proceeds to the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, NY, in honor of Ali and Nathan Klube.

Emily sold both of her hogs at the Livingston County 4-H Livestock Auction held at the Hemlock Fair on July 20. Her designated charity hog weighed 237 pounds and was purchased by Perry Veterinary Clinic, Perry, for $1,149.45. The proceeds were donated directly to the Golisano

Children’s Hospital.

During her three month long market hog project, Emily was responsible for feeding and caring for her hogs, showing her hogs to the best of her ability, record keeping to determine the profit/loss of her project, and marketing her hogs to potential buyers through personal visits and written communications.

The experience was a wonderful opportunity for Emily to further develop life-skills that will benefit her for years to come while giving back to her community.

For more information about Livingston County 4-H, please call 585-658-3250 or visit our website www.ccelivingstoncounty.org.

Lucas Koegel’s pumpkin seeds from Cornell University Cooperative Extensions’ Ag Literacy Week last spring have grown into pumpkins that have overtaken 3/4 of his father’s garden!

Photo by Tim Koegel

Emily Cooper donated the proceeds from her market animal to the Golisano Children’s Hospital.

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Ontario County Fair 4-H Animal Shows Champion Ewe, Clay Allison for Reserve Champion Ewe, Ethan Kennedy for Supreme Champion Ram, and Madeline Kinnear from Canandaigua for Reserve Champion Ram. The 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show was a major success this year. For Showmanship this year we had April Washburn from Honeoye as Novice Showman, Danielle Anderson from Stanley as Junior Showman, Alicia Thompson from Canandaigua as Senior Showman and as Master Showman. Many of the exhibitors took home ribbons for Best of Breed.

Mackenzie Lill of Honeoye Falls won for her Mini Lop Rabbit and her American Cavy. Meghan Geer of Canandaigua won for her Holland Lop and her Flemish Giant. Madeline Kinnear won for her Commercial Rabbit and Alicia Thompson for her English Spot and her Mini Rex. Danielle Anderson won for her Florida White and Timothy Stryker of Canandaigua for his Lionhead. Shyla Luna of Geneva won for her Netherland Dwarf. Gretchen Miller of Canandaigua won for her White Crested Cavy. For Rabbits we had Alicia Thompson for Best of Show

and Shyla Luna for Best Reserve in Show. For Cavy we had Gretchen Miller for Best in Show and Mackenzie Lill for Best Reserve in Show.

Next was the 4-H Goat Show. The Showmanship awards went as follows: Amberlea Atwood from Shortsville as Novice Showman, Victoria Shively from Canandaigua as Junior Showman and her brother Luke Shively as Senior Showman. Victoria Shively took it all as Master Showman. Best Meat Goat went to Amberlea Atwood and Grand Champion Market Goat went to Madeline Kinnear.

Later in the day came the 4-H Swine Show. Novice Showman was Evan Raes from Phelps. Corrine Brown from Clifton Springs was Junior Showman, and Ben Korpiel from Canandaigua was Senior Showman. Corrine Brown won Master Showman. Champion and Reserve Champion Hog went to Ben Korpiel and Corrine Brown respectively.

The 4-H Poultry Show on Friday of the fair had many exhibitors. Ribbons were awarded to Champion birds of each type. Champion Production Hen went to Victoria Shively. Jenifer and April Washburn both won Champion

Meat Bird. Champion Pullet went to Victoria Shively and Mercie Nicol of Victor. Victoria Shively and Alicia Thompson both won Champion Hen. Alicia Thompson also won Champion Rooster. Champion Bantam Pullet went to Mackenzie Lill and April Washburn. Mackenzie Lill also won Champion Bantam Cockerel, Champion Call Duck and Champion Goose. Kathryn Lawson of Clifton Springs won Champion Bantam Cockerel and Mackenzie Hoven of Clifton Springs won Champion Pigeon.

Elizabeth Maslyn of Farmington won Champion Turkey and Luke Shively won Champion Duck. Champion Peacock went to Richard Lawson of Clifton Springs. Each showman was awarded a blue for their hard work.

The 2012 Ontario County Fair 4-H Animal Shows were outstanding.

Ontario County 4-H members showed off their hard work and dedication to their animals, and have earned recognition and received ribbons for their hard work this year. We cannot wait to see what next year’s fair brings.

Congratulations to all Animal Show Participants!

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The 4-H Animal shows at the 2012 Ontario County Fair were very entertaining this year. Ontario County Fair members showed off their hard work this year and these are the awards they received during the fair.

Starting the week off with the 4-H Beef Show on Wednesday we saw Denise Button from Stanley take home Grand Champion Simmental.

Katharine Wesche from Shortsville won Grand Champion Angus and Jared Brush from Pittsford won Reserve Champion Angus. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Steer went to Audrey and Denise Button respectively.

This year’s beef showmanship went as follows: Katharine Wesche as Junior Showman, Audrey Button as Senior Showman and also as Master Showman.

Next was the 4-H Sheep Show.

Showmanship awards went as follows: Cameron Allison from Hemlock as Novice Showman, Victoria Shively from Canandaigua as Junior Showman, Ethan Kennedy from Canandaigua as Senior Showman as well as Master Showman. Also taking home ribbons were Abbey Allison for Supreme

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Start your day with peanut butter

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(NAPSA) — If you’re looking for a better way to start the day, try some peanut butter.

This nutrient-dense food is a smart option for breakfast because it’s filling and tastes great. Two tablespoons of smooth-style peanut butter offers 8 grams of plant-based protein and more than 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. “Making time for breakfast and choosing a meal that has fiber, protein and good fats can play a role in maintaining a healthy diet,” said Registered Dietitian Sherry Coleman Collins. “Research shows that a balanced breakfast including fruit, whole grains and protein such as peanut butter gives you the fuel and nutrients needed to stave off hunger until lunchtime.”

Here are four easy breakfast ideas: 1. Swirl peanut butter into oatmeal.

2. Add smooth-style peanut butter into a breakfast smoothie for an easy portable meal.

3. Toast whole grain frozen waffles and top with peanut butter instead of syrup for a low-sugar start to the day.

4. Spread peanut butter on whole grain bread and top with slices of banana.

According to National Peanut Board research, 90 percent of American households contain one or more jars of peanut butter.

For a new twist, try one of the slightly indulgent gourmet chocolate peanut butters, such as those from Peanut Butter & Co. or Sunland Peanut Butter.

Flavored peanut butter is a great way to perk up a dull breakfast routine.

Peanut Butter Banana Power Muffin Serves 12 1/4 cup honey 1 large egg 3 medium bananas 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth 2 Tbsp peanut oil, salad or cooking 1/2 cup prune puree 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 Tbsp peanut flour, defatted (optional) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt, table 1/2 cup multigrain cereal 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray or use muffin tin liners. In a large bowl, mix honey, egg, mashed bananas, peanut butter, peanut oil and prune puree. In a separate bowl, mix whole wheat flour, peanut flour, bak-

Peanut butter is a source of good fats.

ing powder, baking soda, salt and multigrain cereal.

Mix wet and dry ingredients. Mix until almost completely combined. Fold in peanuts. Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter between 12 muffin tins. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Adding peanut butter to your morning meal can help provide the energy necessary to live, work and play well.

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Close your eyes and imagine a pan of muffins coming out of the oven right now — doesn’t it make you smile with pleasure just thinking about it?! Well, wait until you bite into this. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or snacks, you’ll be smiling from ear to ear!

1/2 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon no-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat biscuit baking mix Sugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup sugar, suitable for baking 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8 wells of a 12-hole muffin pan with butter-flavored cooking spray or line with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, combine milk, peanut butter, sour cream, vanilla extract and egg. Add baking mix and sugar substitute. Mix gently to combine.

Evenly spoon batter into prepared muffin wells.

3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place muffin pan on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Remove muffins and continue cooling on wire rack. Serves 8.

Each serving equals: 145 calories, 5g fat, 5g protein, 20g carb., 317mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Back-to-school lunchtime tips School’s once again in session — and so is your daily lunch-making routine. Here are some tips for making lunches that will keep your child healthy and happy all year long!

School Lunch Safety Tips: • Keep food preparation areas in the kitchen clean. Wash countertops, cutting boards, utensils and your hands in hot, soapy water. And don’t let the family pet jump up on kitchen counters.

• After preparing lunches, remember to immediately return unused portions of perishable foods — like cheeses, deli meats and mayonnaise — to the refrigerator. Don’t let them sit out on the counter.

• Make sure that cold foods are cold before packing them in a lunch box. If possible, prepare the lunch the night before and store it in the refrigerator.

(This also takes the edge off the mad morning rush!)

• Insulated lunch bags or boxes are the best way to keep food at a safe temperature until noon. Nestle a frozen juice pouch or ice pack inside, and sandwiches will stay extra cool.

• At school, instruct the kids to store their lunch box out of direct sunlight and away from radiators or other heaters, if possible.

• Sandwiches made with refrigerated items such as luncheon meats, cheese and tuna salad should be carried in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack.

That way they should be safe to eat even after going hours without refrigeration.

• Keep hot foods — like soups, stews or chilies — hot. In the morning, bring the food to a boil and then immediately pour into a hot, sterile vacuum bottle. (Sterilize the vacuum bottle with

boiling water.)

Lunch foods that can be eaten at room temperature include: Peanut butter Jams and jellies Breads, crackers, cereals Clean fruits and vegetables Dried meats, such as beef jerky Baked products, such as cookies and cakes Canned meat or poultry products that are eaten immediately after opening This recipe for Cinnamon Honey Apple Dip is a sweet and healthy finish for school lunches and after-school snacks. Adults will love it, too!

Cinnamon Honey Apple Dip

4 to 6 small apples, cored and cut into 4 wedges 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup (8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese 4 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1. Toss apples with lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.

Beat cream cheese in a small bowl

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with an electric mixer or in a food processor on medium speed until creamy. Add the honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat until well-blended.

2. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons per person in a re-sealable container along with 4 of the apple wedges for dipping.

Makes 4 to 6 servings. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

Good Housekeeping California Breakfast Wrap Filling and filled with good-for-youingredients, this wrap is the perfect way to start your morning. It’s packed with protein from eggs and cheese, healthy fats from avocado, and cancer-fighting antioxidants and lyocpene in spinach and tomato.

4 large eggs 2 large egg whites Salt Pepper 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 4 tablespoons goat cheese 3 1/2 ounces (about 7 cups) baby spinach 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 medium (about 1 cup) tomato, seeded and finely chopped 1 Hass avocado, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill leaves 1. In medium bowl, beat eggs, egg whites and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2. On microwave-safe plate, cover tortillas with damp paper towel.

Microwave on high 30 seconds or until just warm and pliable.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese on each tortilla; top with spinach.

4. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium 1 minute. Add egg mixture. Cook 2 minutes or until almost set, stirring gently. Remove from heat; fold in tomato, avocado and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

5. Divide hot egg mixture among tortillas. Top with dill; fold in half. Serves 4.

• Each serving: About 330 calories, 16g total fat (4g saturated), 191mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 29g total carbs, 6g dietary fiber, 16g protein.

Perfect Pocket This healthy breakfast sandwich is easy to grab when you’re on the run.

Cooking spray 1 egg 1 egg white 3 mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup spinach 1 tablespoon soft goat cheese 1 (6 1/2-inch) whole-wheat pita 1. In a pan coated with cooking spray, scramble the egg and egg white.

Set aside.

2. In same pan, saute mushrooms and spinach. Stuff eggs, spinach mixture and goat cheese into whole-wheat pita.

• Each serving: About 303 calories, 19g protein.

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colostrum.

The following steps may help your calf get passed a rough start, ensure survival and thrive.

• Clear the airway — Remove mucous from around the mouth and nose, assisting the calf to breathe. Inserting a piece of straw into the nasal cavity or pouring some cold water on the calf’s head should initiate a gasping reflex to promote respiration.

• Dry off the calf — Dry the calf with a clean, dry towel. This should be done if the dam is unable to dry her calf, or if the calf is removed immediately. Vigorous drying around the shoulders and neck encourages respiration and helps the calf to regulate its body temperature. As water evaporates, heat is removed, which can leave the calf vulnerable to chilling.

• Feed colostrum once the calf is breathing well, colostrum should be administered.

According to DCHA Gold Standards, colostrum equaling 10 percent of body weight should be fed in the first four hours of life.

• Colostrum has several positive effects on a calf. Not only does it provide the calf with disease-fighting antibodies, but it also increases the calf’s blood volume and improves blood circulation.

• Calves from a difficult calving may need to be moved and handled with extra care.

For more information, you can read Ensuring Survival with Newborn Care at http://calfcare .ca/calf-news/ensuringsurvival-with-newborncare Source: Dairy Calf & Heifer Association, Tip of the Week

The New York State Farmstead & Artisan Cheese Makers Guild

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The New York State Farmstead and Artisan Cheese Makers Guild, Inc. is a membership based non-profit organization established in 2003 with a mission to foster a strong and vibrant farmstead cheese making sector in the State and to support its growth. The purpose of the Guild is to: • Encourage excellence in farmstead cheeses resulting from appropriate continuing education and technical assistance to cheese makers at all levels of competence.

• Assist in the development and adoption of procedures that will ensure public safety with regard to production and processing of milk.

• Seek out and use farm management practices that nourish and sustain the soil and the soul of the surrounding landscape and community.

• Advocate the continuation and preservation of family farms while

promoting farmsteadscale cheese making as a craft and livelihood in the State.

The New York Cheese Makers Guild has begun its 2012-2013 membership drive. If you’re a cheese maker, aspiring cheese maker, cheese lover, food retailer, restaurant owner or chef, or owner of a cheese-related business, the Guild welcomes your support. An Executive Administrator, Nicole Day of AgriForaging, Inc. has been hired to serve the needs of the organization and its members. To request a membership packet, please contact the Guild at info@nyfarmchee se.org or call Nicole at 607-427-9848.

We see our Guild as not only a kind of support group for cheese makers — who often have technical questions about the cheese making process — but also as a face to the rest of the world: here we

can come together across the miles that separate our New York farms and share pride

in our products.

This fall the Guild is sponsoring a cheese making 101 basics

workshop (date(s) to be announced).

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Dairy Challenge elects new leadership R. Winston, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Winston and te PlateChurch were elected to their new roles in summer 2012, while Ribeiro, Van Amburgh and Bewley started their two-year executive roles in 2011.

David R. Winston, Dairy Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech, replaced Coleen Jones as Program Chair. Winston has volunteered countless hours to many Dairy Challenge roles, dating back to 2002. He was first chair of the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge from 2006 to 2008 and

served as 2012 National Contest host coordinator in Roanoke, VA. Winston’s first Dairy Challenge role was as assistant coach for Virginia Tech teams from 2002 to 2004.

Amy te Plate-Church succeeds Tami Tollenaar of Elk Grove, CA, as NAIDC Publicity Chair. Te Plate-Church comes to the position with over 15 years of public relations and marketing experience at Genex Cooperative, Inc., where she currently serves as National Alliance Manager. She has been active on the NAIDC Board of Direc-

tors and Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge committee since 2010.

Continuing NAIDC board members include: • Devin Albrecht, Prairie State/Select Sires, Hampshire, IL • Jean Conklin, Yankee Farm Credit and dairy producer, White River Junction, VT • Chris Dei, Sierra Vista Nutrition Consulting, Fresno, CA • Marcia Endres, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN • Coleen Jones, The Pennsylvania State University, Craigsville, VA • David L. Prentice, DVM, M.S., Elanco Ani-

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Its mission is to facilitate education, communication and an exchange of ideas among students, agribusiness,

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NAIDC is supported completely through generous donations by 125 agribusinesses and dairy producers, and programs are coordinated by a volunteer board of directors.

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To kick-off a new season of dairy undergraduate training, the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) has elected new leadership. NAIDC is governed by a 15person volunteer Board of Directors including dairy producers, university faculty and industry advisors.

Recently elected to the NAIDC Board is Maurice Eastridge, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Eastridge has coached Ohio State’s Dairy Challenge team since 2003 and served as host coordinator of the 2010 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge. He is also chairing the host committee for the 2013 and 2014 national Dairy Challenge events in Fort Wayne, IN. Eastridge succeeds retiring director Barry Putnam, Cargill Animal Nutrition, who served seven years on the Board with two of those as NAIDC Chair. During Putnam’s Board tenure, Dairy Challenge grew from involvement of 40 post-secondary dairy programs, to over 50 schools and 425 collegiates in 2012. Putnam will continue to volunteer on the Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge committee and new endeavors.

The NAIDC Executive Committee for 2012-13 includes: • Chair: Luciene Ribeiro, APC Inc., Visalia, CA • Vice Chair: Mike Van Amburgh, Ph.D., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Finance Chair: Owen Bewley, Prince Agri Products, Susquehanna, PA • Publicity Chair: Amy te Plate-Church, Genex Cooperative, Inc., Shawano, WI • Program Chair: David

Master milk fat depression There is no time to waste when butterfat levels drop.

Depending upon how you’re paid for your milk — butterfat can add a significant amount to your milk check. Looking back to 2011, butterfat averaged $2.15 per hundredweight, and that’s no small change. When milk fat levels are depressed, there is no time to waste in finding the cause and resolving the issue quickly.

Hot weather is often blamed for suppressing fat levels, but milk fat depression is actually a multifactorial problem with many moving parts, says Martha Baker, dairy nutrition specialist with Purina Animal Nutrition LLC. Whether you’re struggling with milk fat depression or want to head it off at the pass, here is a look at six key areas that can influence milk fat production.

Management Take a look at your total mixed ration (TMR). Evaluate delivery times — including nighttime feedings, feed refusals, availability of bunk space and overcrowding. Avoid slug feeding, as it can create subclinical acidosis which impacts milk fat.

“Any of these issues should be addressed right away,” said Baker.

Forages and fiber in

the diet Concurrently, while you are taking a closer look at management factors that influence milk fat, examine the forage and fiber levels in the diet. Use the Penn State Shaker Box to evaluate particle length.

“The goal should be to have 47 percent of the TMR in the bottom and 7 percent on top,” said Baker.

Cud chewing can also be a good indicator of forage and fiber in the diet. “Look for 50 percent or better of the pen to be chewing their cud,” she said. The percent of neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) should also be evaluated to make sure it isn’t too high.

Starch content Assess how many pounds and what percent starch is being fed.

Technology like rumen degradable starch testing can help assess starch levels in the ra-

tion ingredients and how they will perform in the cow. “Different ingredients ferment faster in the rumen than others. This affects the dynamics of the rumen and can have a major impact on milk fat levels,” explained Baker.

“An awareness of the rate of starch digestion, especially in the rumen, is critical when trouble shooting milk fat depression,” she said.

“Rumen degradable starch testing allows you to very quickly rule out starch as a culprit of suppressed milk fat levels.”

Fats – saturated vs. rumen inert Consider the fat level and source in the diet.

There shouldn’t be more than 5 percent fat in the diet, notes Baker.

Be mindful of polyunsaturated fatty acid or PUFA levels.

Once care has been taken to maintain prop-

er total fat levels, evaluate the source. The different compositions of fat fed impact milk fat.

“Our continued use of highly unsaturated byproducts to other animals has the ability to impact the saturation level of the tallow. As a result, the level of saturation of the fat sources at the mill you work with may have changed unbeknownst to you,” notes Baker.

Yeasts and molds Consider the level of yeast and mold that might be in the diet.

Lower the amount of feed coming from the affected source; dilute it with other non-affected feedstuffs. Research is ongoing surrounding

the negative impact yeast and molds have on milk fat depression.

Feed additives Take into account feed additives that could help improve milk fat levels.

“There are many pieces that make up the milk fat depression puzzle, and therefore it’s important to be aware of all the components,” said Baker. “Awareness of all these parts and addressing them to some degree simultaneously will allow you to rapidly fix the problem.”

She explains that if you address one issue at a time it may take too long to find the cause of the milk fat depression, and as a result the herd

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“Remember, when formulating rations, it should always be top of mind to feed every cow, exactly what she needs, where she needs it, when she needs it — nothing more and nothing less,” said Baker.

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Vermeer announces next generation of Rancher® Balers

The Vermeer Rancher® Balers offer customers a rightsized, right-priced baler for their ranch.

The Vermeer Rancher® Balers offer customers a right-sized, right-priced baler for their ranch, with the ability to produce largediameter bales that can be easily moved and fed. And now, the next generation of Rancher Balers from Vermeer is here with the introduction of the Rancher 6640 and Rancher 6650 Balers.

“Rancher Balers are built to meet the needs of our cost-conscience customers, while still providing the features

they need on their ranch,” said Phil Chrisman, Vermeer Product Manager. “Now, the Rancher Baler models include features such as standard flotation tires and improved Haysaver wheels, enhancements meant to make the Rancher Balers an even better fit for these customers.”

Standard flotation tires (31x13.5L15) on the Rancher 6640 and 6650 Balers offer improved flotation for smoother handling on rough terrains over pre-

vious Rancher Baler models. In addition, the improved design of the Haysaver wheels make adjustments simple, using just a few turns of the wrench, and the addition of a radial pin clutch at the pick-up provides better durability and reliability.

The new Rancher Balers come standard with the Bale Expert™ monitor offering userfriendly functionality such as bale shape sensing, real-time bale size data and optional moisture sensing. Cus-

tomers can also get the optional Vermeer netwrap system, which is easy to load, feed and operate.

The Rancher 6650 Baler produces bales up to 66 inches x 61 inches with a minimum horsepower requirement of just 60hp. The Rancher 6640 Baler can produce bales up to 66 inches x 47 inches with just a 50 hp minimum.

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Hands-on milk quality workshops are a success More than 120 professionals, with a vested interest in milk quality, attended the National Mastitis Council regional meeting in Sioux Falls, SD, in August.

In addition to networking and knowledgesharing opportunities, attendees had the opportunity to participate in specialized, interactive short courses. Attendees could choose to attend four of 10 different short courses, including one taught in Spanish.

“This was the first year that we offered just short courses at our regional meeting,” said Dr. David Reid, NMC first vice president and owner of Rocky Ridge Dairy Consulting.

“This

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change allowed individuals to select specific topics that were of interest to their individual business. It also provided for smaller group settings and the opportunity to interact directly with instructors.”

“The change in conference setting from a large lecture room to a smaller more interactive classroom style was well-received by this year’s participants,” notes Reid.

A diverse group of veterinarians, dairy farm managers and employees, industry and milk plant field staff were in attendance. Attendees traveled from 22 states, Puerto Rico and four countries.

NMC thanks its regional meeting sponsors who contributed to the program’s success.Gold sponsors include: ABS Global, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America, Ecolab Inc., Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Merck. Silver sponsors include: Capitol Plastic Products LLC and Select Sires Inc. Special thank you to Dean Foods and Land O’Lakes for sponsoring the milk breaks.

If you missed the regional meeting, make plans to attend the annual NMC meeting, Jan. 27-29, 2013 in San Diego, CA. Plans are already underway for an interesting and exciting event.

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DHI reports. When it comes to receiving your DHI results, you don't have to wait for paper copies to be mailed to you—simply opt for web reports, which you can view online and download at your convenience. Web reports look exactly like the reports you receive in the mail, but can be accessed easily on your computer. Ask your DHI technician to sign you up for this option on your next test day or go to www.drms.org. You can keep the option for mailed reports, or choose paperless reports only and save postage and handling charges.

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Most of the software works with daily milk meter interfaces, which automatically retrieve milk weights for each cow after each milking. Parlor performance can then be evaluated in Dairy Comp using some simple reports and criteria.

Dairy One also offers two handheld devices that work with herd management software: Pocket Dairy for PCDART, and Pocket Cow Card for Dairy Comp. You can take the handheld with you anywhere for easy access to herd information and quick, easy data entry when you’re on the go. The devices sync back to the herd management software on your computer. Support for all of these products is available through amr@dairyone.com, or by calling our toll-free number at 1-800496-3344.

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FeedWatch software. Take the guesswork out of feeding with FeedWatch software, which allows you to track progress with reports, including projected usage, dry matter intake, feed efficiency, and more. FeedWatch features wireless radio communication between the mixer and your office computer, and the software coordinates data transfer in real time for the most up-todate information. Use FeedWatch to automatically schedule feed loads, as well as create and schedule loads to maximize mixer capacity.

TankWatch software. Would you like immediate notification when your bulk tank values reach certain levels? Monitor your bulk tank with webbased TankWatch software. You (or anyone else you designate) can receive alerts and text messages when values reach a certain level.

TankWatch data is available to members of Dairylea, Dairylea’s affiliated cooperatives, or DFA. Visit www.tankwatch.biz to register online, or contact the Agricultural Management Resources group at amr@dairyone.com.

Camera Systems. Have you ever wanted a better way to monitor your fresh cow and calving pens, milking parlor, and fuel tanks? Dairy One offers complete camera systems to meet all of these needs. Keep an eye on dayto-day operations with camera systems that allow you to monitor video feeds from cameras anywhere on your farm. Review and scan recorded video, and view cameras from other computers on the network, or via the Internet with remote access, allowing you to view operations even when you’re on the go. Dairy One can provide complete network solutions for your barn computer and camera setup. Contact amr@dairyone.com for more information.

Fields and Crops Manager Software. Organize all of your crop information in one convenient location with Field and Crops Manager Software.

Access field acres, history, manure records, soil lab test results, and more.

Use the Rotation Planning tool to plan next year's crops by field, generate to-do lists, and produce FSA reports quickly and easily.

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Gather more useful information that can be used with Fields and Crops Manager software with a weather station. WeatherLink software syncs with the station, which provides detailed analysis and graphing. Log weather data on a daily basis, including rainfall, wind speed, and wind direction.

Your on-farm computer is an indispensable tool that helps you manage your farm and make well-informed decisions for your operation. Learn more about these options and other ways to integrate computer technology on your farm by contacting your DHI technician, or call Dairy One at 1-800-496-3344. You can also learn more about these services at www.dairyone.com.

Forage analysis results. The Dairy One Forage Lab is an industry leader in analyzing feed, forage, manure, water and a host of other products. They also have a friendly, professional customer service team available to answer questions and provide results via phone or fax. When testing forage samples, turnaround time is often critical in order to make decisions regarding ration changes and optimal harvest times. Therefore, for even faster turnaround, choose to receive your results via e-mail. Be sure to include your e-mail address on lab submission forms to take advantage of this option. Contact forage@dairyone.com for more information.

Soil analysis results. The Agro One soils laboratory is a state-of-the-art lab and like the forage lab, they are also dedicated to providing fast, accurate results.

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Penn State releases DairyCents – A mobile app for Income Over Feed Costs UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — New technologies, such as smart phones and tablets, allows new opportunities to access almost any type of information and data with the simple tap of an app. Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team has developed a mobile app titled DairyCents that offers two features: calculate income over feed costs (IOFC) and feed price comparisons

with the Penn State Feed Price List or other users across the country. Funding was provided in part by the USDA-Risk Management Agency.

The goal of developing the app was to provide useful information to the user while keeping it very simple. Income over feed cost is determined by taking milk income per cow minus feed cost per cow and

addresses only the lactating animals. It is a simple calculation but for most producers requires a lot of inputs because of all the different feeds fed and grouping strategies.

The question arose: if using readily available market information to simplify the calculation would it result in a number that was realistic to the more in-depth calculation?

Penn State has a very extensive database of feed prices and IOFC for the University dairy herd over multiple years. Starting with market data from 2001, monthly prices for alfalfa hay, milk, corn grain and 48 percent soybean meal were used to determine feed cost per cow per day on diets developed by Virginia Ishler for cows averaging 65, 75, and 85 pounds

of production. The information was graphed over the multiple years and compared to the Penn State dairy’s IOFC. The results showed that trends and interpretations were identical using the simplified version compared to the more indepth calculation. If a producer wanted to get a sense of what was happening with the markets and how it was affecting IOFC, this app would show similar trends to the more detailed calculation. However, this approach should not replace a farm’s own IOFC as ultimately that is the best measure to determine if feed costs are in line with the herd’s performance.

Using the mobile app DairyCents is as easy as entering a zip code, selecting a milk production level, and date and the app will calculate IOFC. The display will show feed cost/cwt, feed cost/cow, gross milk price, milk margin/cwt milk and IOFC/cow/day.

Historic data can also be graphed for IOFC, feed cost and milk price starting from January 2012 on either a per

cow or per cwt basis.

The second feature of DairyCents is allowing the user to compare their purchased feed price to the Penn State Feed Price List and to other users in the database who have purchased the same feed.

This section of the app allows the user to track over time how prices of select ingredients are trending. Each month the database will be populated with prices from the Penn State Feed Price List. As more users populate the database with their prices, eventually the user can compare their price paid to not only Pennsylvania but to other users across the country. The inputs are very simple: enter zip code, feed selection, unit, price per unit, number of units purchased and date. Feed Prices can be tracked over time and it can also be graphed against the feed price list and other users.

DairyCents is available for free through the app store on iTunes. More information about the app and the calculations can be found at extension.psu .edu/dairycents.

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ative staff, Young Cooperators (YCs), industry suppliers, trade press, and others from within the dairy sector are all invited to attend.

Individual and group meeting registration, along with hotel reservations, can be made online at www.dairy events.com. Although online registration is preferred, a registration form may also be filled out and submitted via mail or fax. Online, mail, and fax registration must be submitted with payment by Friday, Oct. 5. Visit www.nmpf.org /nmpfjoint-annual-meeting for more information.

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With less than two months to go, dairy farmers are encouraged to register soon for the 2012 annual meeting that NMPF hosts jointly with the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and the United Dairy Industry Association. The meeting will be held Oct. 2931 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, FL. With the theme of “Securing Dairy’s Future,” the meeting offers attendees several days of informative programming, in addition to opportunities to interact and network with dairy producers and industry leaders from across the country.

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ALFRED STATE COLLEGE DHIRAPCS H 65.6 NICKDALE FARMS DHI-AP H 133.0 FALLBROOK FARMS DHI-AP H 143.4 GROSS, KRIS & RHONDA DHI-AP H 152.9 BAKER, RICHARD & JEFFREY DHI-AP H 417.2 BENNETT BROTHERS DHI-AP H 210.8 KELLEY, RICHARD DHI-AP H 79.4 PLOETZ, GARY & PATTIE DHI-AP H 51.0 GEORGE, CHRIS & STEPH DHIR-AP H 43.8 RAMSEY, ERNIE DHI-AP H 60.0 SPEICHER, ROBERT & JIM DHI-AP H 95.6 SMITH, JERRY DHIR-AP H 35.6 LARRY & DAVE SKROBACK DHI-AP X 17.5 MORNING VIEW DAIRY FARM DHI-AP J 35.5 BILL WAHL DHI-AP H 58.6 PRESTON, DREXAL DHI-AP H 60.9

28756 1116 3.9 892 3.1 25654 904 3.5 784 3.1 3X 23718 876 3.7 719 3.0 22667 861 3.8 704 3.1 3X 23062 822 3.6 696 3.0 22425 839 3.7 683 3.0 21120 766 3.6 669 3.2 21838 795 3.6 650 3.0 20739 798 3.8 624 3.0 19422 730 3.8 586 3.0 18592 689 3.7 568 3.1 17574 687 3.9 551 3.1 17927 645 3.6 543 3.0 16150 668 4.1 538 3.3 16817 620 3.7 513 3.1 16184 577 3.6 509 3.1

WHITTACRE FARM LLC DHI-AP H 485.3 WHITTACRE FARM LLC DHI-AP X 23.9 DIEKOW, ARTHUR & PEGGY DHI-AP H 76.0 TILLOTSON, DOUG AND STEVE DHI-AP H 117.4 COLEMAN, WALTER DHI-AP H 65.8 CHARLES MRAS DHIR-AP H 86.7 JOHN AND CHARLES HAYES DHI-AP H 92.3 LEETOPS FARM DHI-AP H 101.1 FAIGLE, PAUL DHIR H 58.7 PRICE, LESTER AND DAVID DHI-AP H 55.0 WOODFORD,DANIEL J. DHI-AP H 42.4 ROSELAND HOLSTEINS DHI-AP H 26.5

26926 25972 23872 21794 21064 22164 20657 20168 19170 19326 18094 18141

CARBU LLC DHIRAPCS HILL'S VALLEY FARM,LLC DHIR-AP JONES DAIRY, INC. DHI-AP WHITEHEAD, NATE DHI-AP CHARLES BARES DHI-AP DUROW, MICHAEL AND DAWN DHI-AP KARON FARMS, INC. DHI-AP WILEAN FARMS DHI-AP BOBERG, DANIEL F. DHI-AP PIMM ADELIA DHI-AP MARK HANSEN DHIR-AP ANDERA, CHRIS & CATHY DHI-AP KRATTS RONALD L. DHI-AP BOBERG ALAN F. DHI-AP JOHN MOSHER DHI-AP HORTON, DAIRY DHI-AP WOLOSZYN FARMS DHI-AP PHILIP CLARK DHI-AP POWELL FARMS DHI-AP ANDERA, CHRIS & CATHY DHI-AP MICHAEL KENT DHI-AP BRUCE &LUCILLE KONINGISOR DHI-AP

H 505.2 B 152.8 H 73.6 X 73.1 H 2047.6 H 171.4 H 83.4 H 166.2 H 68.1 X 280.2 J 70.3 H 63.2 H 56.8 H 63.8 H 59.3 H 64.2 H 101.7 H 50.1 X 103.6 H 18.7 H 31.6 X 75.4

29912 1135 3.8 918 3.1 3X 24625 1029 4.2 789 3.2 24535 919 3.7 753 3.1 23560 866 3.7 748 3.2 24050 933 3.9 738 3.1 3X 23370 805 3.4 728 3.1 24091 917 3.8 723 3.0 23481 895 3.8 719 3.1 22366 738 3.3 687 3.1 20642 770 3.7 675 3.3 17959 834 4.6 639 3.6 20261 758 3.7 625 3.1 20567 749 3.6 618 3.0 19946 742 3.7 611 3.1 20554 699 3.4 603 2.9 19267 696 3.6 576 3.0 18719 717 3.8 572 3.1 19196 667 3.5 569 3.0 17028 731 4.3 563 3.3 17167 674 3.9 547 3.2 16443 581 3.5 503 3.1 15572 636 4.1 502 3.2

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 803.9 H 665.1 H 1842.8 H 519.0 H 1293.2 H 654.7 H 870.8 H 60.9 H 225.3 X 52.8 H 84.2 H 375.1 H 48.5 H 259.9 H 77.3 J 110.9 H 98.7 H 111.2 H 133.1 H 75.3 G 133.0 X 107.8 H 203.7 H 11.6 H 155.3 H 107.8 X 35.4 H 60.5

31375 30699 28856 27899 27847 27449 25807 25082 25058 23314 24632 23962 22976 23857 21366 18077 21587 21915 22501 21315 19098 19868 19760 20063 18330 19425 15639 17039

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-APCS DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H H

28354 1125 4.0 857 3.0 3X 27785 982 3.5 852 3.1 3X 26341 1021 3.9 829 3.1 26561 1015 3.8 816 3.1 3X 24243 873 3.6 789 3.3 3X 25959 883 3.4 775 3.0 3X 26036 971 3.7 764 2.9 24205 875 3.6 759 3.1 24171 892 3.7 757 3.1 3X 24218 939 3.9 753 3.1 25446 880 3.5 751 3.0 3X 24018 870 3.6 750 3.1 3X

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SCIPIO SPRINGS DAIRY FESSENDEN DAIRY,L.L.C. OAKWOOD DAIRY, INC. PATCHEN, KENTON ALLEN FARMS PINE HOLLOW DAIRY GREEN HILL DAIRY MILLS, GEORGE RIPLEY FARMS RIPLEY FARMS NOLT, RAYMOND JR BLUMER,DAVID REDMOND BROS. LITTLEJOHN FARMS WHITE CLOVER FARMS PINE HOLLOW DAIRY VITALE, PAUL DONLIN FARMS BACONDALE FARMS JOSEPH EHST RIPLEY FARMS DONLIN FARMS HALF ACRE DAIRY ROMANO FARM LLC BRUTUS HILL FARM TWIN HILLS FARM 1 ROMANO FARM LLC BURHANS, DONALD & KATHY

CHAUTAUQUA

CABHI FARM KNIGHT, JOHN & LAURA DENISE SAXTON IVETT, HOWARD&LUCY TENPAS, ROGER JHIGH ACRES MCCRAY FARM CARLBERG FARM CARL AND KRIS NECKERS TRIVAL FARM, INC. GRAPE VIEW DAIRY LLC. 4 JACKS DAIRY FARM

194.8 72.1 22.5 46.0 447.7 218.7 116.3 115.0 292.8 138.8 249.2 321.0

992 996 869 754 833 826 765 726 717 732 709 667

1204 1056 1049 1009 1048 1007 950 917 900 937 883 816 834 886 784 884 825 756 847 750 853 715 739 732 702 706 720 625

3.7 3.8 3.6 3.5 4.0 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.7

3.8 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 4.0 3.6 3.4 3.6 3.7 3.7 4.9 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.5 4.5 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.6 4.6 3.7

806 780 725 644 644 638 628 586 581 576 548 514

979 946 880 862 861 858 801 754 753 746 725 719 684 679 675 668 664 664 661 640 626 623 596 591 587 570 523 510

3.0 3X 3.0 3X 3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.8

3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.2 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 3.2 3.7 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.2 2.9 3.3 3.0

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

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CARL AND KRIS NECKERS OAK VIEW DAIRY CROWELL, ROBERT ORMOND, FARM STARCESKI, PAUL AND ROBIN CRUMP FARMS NICKERSON FARMS MOSS, GLEN & S. DIANE FAIRBANKS, DOUGLAS RHINEHART, TIM & MARY CRAIG AND ERICA HARVEY WALL STREET DAIRY 1 LUNDMARK, NORMAN E. CLINECREST FARM RAYMOND TROYER BECKERINK, ROBERT CHENEY, STEVEN & MORRIS BRAD & KIM WILTSIE MC CHESNEY JEREMY CARL AND KRIS NECKERS DAN & AL MINOR JONATHAN WARD BOOZEL, MARK JAQUITH DOUGLAS RATER, TIM AND KATHY DWAYNE & CATHY EMKE BEIGHTOL, JAMES, BRETT

DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H X H H H H H H H H H H H J H H H H H X H

191.2 358.9 518.8 214.5 49.3 135.6 951.2 180.4 168.9 97.4 91.5 40.1 111.0 74.5 36.4 70.7 59.2 110.7 23.4 151.0 90.0 52.4 73.5 112.2 37.3 89.8 124.0

23793 24246 24274 23238 22205 22737 23041 22116 21731 21977 22211 21142 21000 20850 20326 19952 20766 19960 20360 16117 20145 18656 19121 18180 18096 17667 17271

874 907 880 877 801 725 827 797 742 795 749 772 754 729 671 732 774 777 757 786 730 650 681 720 678 653 644

3.7 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.9 3.7 4.9 3.6 3.5 3.6 4.0 3.7 3.7 3.7

738 730 716 715 695 693 687 687 672 668 662 650 643 643 626 625 625 617 614 594 577 577 568 558 553 546 522

3.1 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.7 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0

LANTLAND FARMS LTD. BLAKEMORE, LANCE & GINA BOOR, DAVID TANNER FARMS LLC TURNER, DAVID

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H

209.6 141.5 106.7 89.0 85.0

24100 24620 22420 22117 18373

903 851 886 825 645

3.7 3.5 4.0 3.7 3.5

738 737 704 663 589

3.1 3.0 3X 3.1 3.0 3.2

HOWARDS NEWTON, HAROLD & BRIAN HANEHAN FAMILY FARM INDIAN CAMP FARM MARSHMAN FARMS LATHROP, BARRY & PAULA MIKALUNAS FARM HOWARDS MATTYDALE FARM LINCKVIEW FARMS HOFMANN, ROBERT & JOHN INGERTO, JAY & VIRGINIA MAPLE SHADOW FARM GREENVIEW FARMS SYLSTRA,J.C. GORRELL FAMILY DAVIS, ALAN & DEBRA DAN FRIEDEL MAPLEDREAM FARM MCKENNEY, DAVID OLIN, WILLIAM & LINDA COOK, MARTIN LATHROP, PETER & BRENDA TOM MEADE JR. WHITE, MASON & ALLEN EIHOLZER FARM HAPPY VALLEY FARM TYNERDALE ROBINSON, OSCAR CROTHERS,ANTHONY RUSCHMANN, PETER DENZ, ALBERT MUDGE, STEVEN FRANK, ROBERT SCHWARTZ, CARL MIRY RUN FARM LEANING LOCUST DAIRY TIMOTHY TUCEK CASPER HILL FARM DAVIS FARM

DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI

H H H H H H H J X H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H X X X H H H H H H J H H

16.7 189.4 688.3 402.1 400.0 78.2 105.5 60.6 60.1 151.3 59.6 112.2 111.7 87.6 62.6 102.2 53.5 71.8 126.1 84.4 119.1 90.7 100.4 92.5 58.2 58.9 245.3 34.2 91.6 95.4 58.9 80.3 61.4 198.1 103.4 86.2 58.1 59.3 33.2 78.7

28700 988 3.4 878 3.1 27303 1039 3.8 860 3.1 3X 26986 1015 3.8 827 3.1 26558 1009 3.8 816 3.1 3X 25169 937 3.7 768 3.1 3X 24506 906 3.7 740 3.0 22852 869 3.8 720 3.2 20681 909 4.4 711 3.4 21724 813 3.7 699 3.2 22661 820 3.6 698 3.1 23575 808 3.4 687 2.9 22611 855 3.8 682 3.0 22880 788 3.4 679 3.0 22248 821 3.7 678 3.0 22311 844 3.8 678 3.0 21331 764 3.6 657 3.1 22298 859 3.9 655 2.9 21825 807 3.7 650 3.0 20125 736 3.7 631 3.1 21257 816 3.8 629 3.0 20865 775 3.7 627 3.0 20823 773 3.7 625 3.0 21401 791 3.7 624 2.9 21451 752 3.5 618 2.9 20406 724 3.5 614 3.0 19837 784 4.0 606 3.1 18580 685 3.7 602 3.2 18910 713 3.8 599 3.2 18387 655 3.6 591 3.2 17386 719 4.1 581 3.3 18324 726 4.0 575 3.1 18569 716 3.9 562 3.0 18262 706 3.9 558 3.1 18222 688 3.8 556 3.1 18240 687 3.8 556 3.0 18336 723 3.9 545 3.0 17803 657 3.7 545 3.1 15085 703 4.7 536 3.6 17369 639 3.7 533 3.1 17157 697 4.1 530 3.1

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H

369.4 571.5 268.4 596.8 101.5 158.9 48.9 16.3 57.1 53.5

30050 1109 3.7 932 3.1 3X 30670 1133 3.7 930 3.0 24874 1020 4.1 780 3.1 24592 920 3.7 747 3.0 21510 851 4.0 664 3.1 21190 828 3.9 652 3.1 21038 687 3.3 641 3.0 20205 729 3.6 614 3.0 20063 720 3.6 600 3.0 18483 727 3.9 550 3.0

LONAN FARM DHI-APCS OOMS ADRIAN & SONS DHI-AP KELLER R & SONS HD1 DHIR DAVENPORT, JIM HERD 3 DHI ELITE DAIRY DHI-AP KIERNAN, WILLIAM DHI-AP DUTCH HOLLOW FARM DHIRAPCS TRIPPLE CREEK FARM DHI-AP THE DAVENPORT FAMILY HD 2 DHIR OOMS, ANTONIE & MICHAEL HD 1 DHI-AP RONNYBROOK FARMS DHI-AP MILLERHURST FARM DHI-AP BARRINGER, FRED DHIR-AP B.B.T.T.FARM DHI-AP BURCH & SONS DAIRY DHI-AP

H H H H B H J H H H H H H H H

562.4 463.9 244.8 19.9 69.4 168.0 599.1 142.6 51.3 112.8 80.5 130.5 84.7 181.0 27.0

27961 1044 3.7 854 3.1 3X 27037 965 3.6 827 3.1 27381 958 3.5 824 3.0 25493 904 3.5 761 3.0 21385 912 4.3 759 3.5 23687 869 3.7 705 3.0 20488 957 4.7 700 3.4 3X 22930 852 3.7 698 3.0 23043 864 3.7 689 3.0 21918 825 3.8 685 3.1 3X 22549 757 3.4 679 3.0 21232 785 3.7 630 3.0 20737 747 3.6 626 3.0 17944 682 3.8 601 3.3 18641 725 3.9 590 3.2

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MINER INSTITUTE REMILLARD FARMS DIMOCK FARMS, LLC. HIDDEN VIEW FARM G & M FARM ALLEN, JAMES W. MCNEIL, DON & SHERRY BUSHEY, HOMER DAMOUR, DICK SMITH, HAROLD

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OOMS,ANTONIE&MICHAEL HD 2 DHIR-AP J 74.1 G+H DAIRY DHI-AP H 203.9

CORTLAND

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16503 17143

FAT

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747 4.5 575 3.5 3X 643 3.8 559 3.3

TURNER, BENJAMIN &CAROLYN DHIR H 112.3 BECK FARMS DHI-APCS H 1161.1 SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DHIR-AP H 424.0 DRAKE, RICHARD D. DHI-AP H 190.9 RIVERSIDE DAIRY LLC DHI-AP H 684.1 DOVETALES FARM DHI-AP H 176.9 SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DHIR-AP J 26.2 FORBES FARM DHI-AP X 595.6 BROOKS, CLINTON S DHI H 73.8 ROBINSON, ROLAND DHI-AP H 74.9 AUGUR, DAVID DHI H 79.8 WILLIAM HAKES DHI-AP H 102.5 HALL, BRYAN DHI-AP H 72.8 HILLTOP DIVINE DAIRY LLC. DHI-APCS X 80.0 SCHONCREST FARMS DHI-AP H 83.2 WESTAN FARMS DHI H 158.3 A & J GRINNELL DHI-AP H 97.3 SUNSETYOUNG FARM DHI H 149.6 KNAPP, PETER DHI-AP H 60.3 ROCKY BOTTOM FARM DHI-AP H 60.6 TWIN OAKS DAIRY LLC DHI-AP H 132.2 CLOSSON, RANDY DHI-AP H 81.6 GLADTIME TOO DHIR-AP B 58.9 MATT & KEVIN SHARPE DHI-AP H 101.1 MCEVOY, CHARLES & KENNETH DHIR H 33.2

31243 1216 3.91017 3.3 27739 997 3.6 861 3.1 3X 27129 978 3.6 837 3.1 3X 26601 989 3.7 809 3.0 3X 25296 896 3.5 767 3.0 3X 23837 838 3.5 726 3.0 20336 908 4.5 725 3.6 3X 21811 860 3.9 700 3.2 23082 876 3.8 694 3.0 22902 842 3.7 676 3.0 22196 804 3.6 674 3.0 21804 794 3.6 670 3.1 21045 746 3.5 627 3.0 3X 17362 751 4.3 604 3.5 19411 729 3.8 603 3.1 20064 808 4.0 589 2.9 18725 774 4.1 585 3.1 19425 694 3.6 573 2.9 18371 715 3.9 564 3.1 18413 667 3.6 553 3.0 18014 695 3.9 548 3.0 17668 752 4.3 547 3.1 16351 657 4.0 536 3.3 17045 652 3.8 528 3.1 16721 659 3.9 518 3.1

JOLEANNA HOLSTEINS HUMDINGER HOLSTEINS SCHAEFER, ADOLF & LARRY PALMER, RONALD & JORDAN HAGER FARMS ALBANO FARM INC. DELROSE FARM MATTSON, H.L. & SONS CHAR MARIE FARM LLC ACKLAND DAIRY FARM LAMPORT, FRANK JR HOLLEY, DAVE & ELAINE BEEBE HILL FARM TAGGART, JEFF & LORI & BRAD MARICK FARM, LLC DEYSENROTH, PAUL & GWEN SKYMAC FARM DAIRY SMITH HOLSTEINS SCOTT' HILLSIDE FARM MARTIN, EDWIN & DUANE JASON, SANTOBUONO RICHNAN FARM MUDDY RIVER FARM DAVID GOULD ETERNAL FLAME HOLSTEINS MAXWELL, RUSSELL R&L BEDFORD FARMS, LLC RITZ FARMS TERRY, MATTHEW GRANT, DAVID SITTS CO. HOLSTEINS MUSHKODAY FARM TERRY, MATTHEW PINEYVALE FARM JOHNSON,CHRISTL & TIM HOSKING FARM MOUNTAIN CREST FARM 2 ANDY & BETTYANN POST MOUNTAIN CREST FARM 2 SKOVSENDE, NEILS

DHIR-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H H X H H H J H H H H H J H

135.8 46.3 68.0 45.2 476.8 155.9 65.6 198.8 114.9 61.9 120.2 73.8 70.1 83.2 300.9 47.3 49.2 118.7 130.9 48.8 38.4 44.6 90.5 59.3 117.9 44.6 94.2 69.2 25.3 102.8 85.7 134.9 55.7 61.3 44.2 64.0 73.1 85.5 24.4 84.6

28675 1031 3.6 906 3.2 3X 25398 975 3.8 802 3.2 26312 882 3.4 796 3.0 25604 942 3.7 785 3.1 25653 955 3.7 782 3.0 3X 25248 1082 4.3 772 3.1 24588 943 3.8 760 3.1 24830 900 3.6 757 3.0 23678 894 3.8 725 3.1 23296 874 3.8 722 3.1 23468 877 3.7 721 3.1 23334 899 3.9 721 3.1 24245 920 3.8 720 3.0 23644 873 3.7 712 3.0 3X 22298 904 4.1 703 3.2 3X 22639 864 3.8 697 3.1 23002 841 3.7 694 3.0 21685 843 3.9 687 3.2 3X 22586 831 3.7 682 3.0 21736 863 4.0 675 3.1 21902 830 3.8 675 3.1 21566 736 3.4 660 3.1 20032 769 3.8 652 3.3 21195 773 3.6 649 3.1 20830 703 3.4 644 3.1 21801 830 3.8 643 2.9 20856 783 3.8 640 3.1 20165 784 3.9 638 3.2 18585 774 4.2 633 3.4 20694 822 4.0 630 3.0 19692 775 3.9 628 3.2 20249 803 4.0 624 3.1 16278 822 5.0 621 3.8 20258 768 3.8 616 3.0 20347 776 3.8 615 3.0 20480 767 3.7 614 3.0 20112 765 3.8 612 3.0 19934 746 3.7 599 3.0 17788 780 4.4 598 3.4 19064 741 3.9 594 3.1

UPLANDS FARM COON BROTHERS HD 2 JACKSON BROS. HENRY BENEKE STORM FIELD SWISS BRIAN DONOVAN BROOKCREST PULVER, JOHN & JEFFREY REBECCA OSBORNE COON BROTHERS HD 1

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H X H H H X G

93.2 233.4 45.4 135.1 41.6 160.8 54.3 170.5 82.1 107.9

22965 23366 22063 19961 18728 18068 19448 18150 16369 16640

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ERIE

AMBERWOOD FARM DHI-AP H 54.8 RICHMOND, CHARLES & JOHN DHIR-AP H 215.0 EARLY VIEW FARM DHI-AP H 103.1 PHILLIPS FAMILY FARM INC. DHI-AP H 925.8 ROLLING MEADOWS FARM LLC DHI-AP H 590.9 R&D JANIGA ENTERPRISES DHI-AP H 307.0 HAIER, GEORGE DHI-AP H 60.6 NORBEL DAIRY DHI-AP H 112.6 WITTMEYER, CLAYTON JR. DHI-AP H 191.0 TRIPLE OAK FARMS DHI-AP H 155.3 SCHMITZ, KEITH & ANN DHI-AP H 56.9 HAIER FREDRICK DHI H 55.6 JEFFERY SIMONS DHI-AP H 64.3 DONALD RACHWAL JR DHI-AP H 60.2

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DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

H 91.0 H 181.5 H 71.3 H 65.0 H 2485.0

959 897 747 781 720 691 720 678 672 774

4.2 3.8 3.4 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.7 4.1 4.7

732 701 683 627 592 587 584 569 533 524

3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.1

25654 1028 4.0 831 3.2 26519 947 3.6 795 3.0 3X 25289 956 3.8 782 3.1 25190 961 3.8 774 3.1 3X 25778 954 3.7 772 3.0 3X 23523 856 3.6 743 3.2 24004 851 3.5 709 3.0 23516 859 3.7 707 3.0 3X 23204 831 3.6 705 3.0 23026 827 3.6 685 3.0 22666 827 3.6 681 3.0 20028 820 4.1 636 3.2 19716 737 3.7 598 3.0 17002 578 3.4 514 3.0 32844 1018 3.1 970 3.0 3X 28805 996 3.5 907 3.1 3X 25293 979 3.9 796 3.1 25691 815 3.2 781 3.0 25757 955 3.7 768 3.0 3X

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VINCENT FARM LLC. ARMSTRONG,THOMAS METCALF FARMS DANIEL & HELENE MEIER ARTIC ROSE ARTIC ROSE DONALD ELLSWORTH FRIEND,ALLAN AND MARY WOOD, WILLIAM K. HAMILTON, SCOTT & JUDY VINCENT FARM LLC. OTIS, RALPH & CINDY GLENGARRY FARM LLC GEORGE MILLER THANKFUL HEARTS JERSEY'S WILLIAM JONES & SONS LABARE, ROBERT ALAMANA FARM'S

DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

BLUMER DAIRY MOWACRES FARM KINGSLEY, HOWARD & SONS TORREY FARMS DAIRY BERKEMEIER, H. C. & SONS ROBERT WOOD ZUBER FARMS 2 JOHN KUSZLYK

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP

GENESEE

GREENE

VALLEY VIEW FARM

HERKIMER

CASLER, JIM & PHIL MAYPAR FARM FOSTER'S ACRES HOLSTEINS TIMMERMAN FARMS WOLFE, HOWARD VALLEY HIGH FARM KELVISTA HOLSTEINS WINDEX FARMS BOEPPLE, RAYMOND & LISA BLACK IRON DAIRY LLC BRUCE TREADWELL SCHWASNICK FARMS DONALD & ERIN SHUTTS JR ATRASS FARM MEADOW BROOK FARM JORDAN VALLEY WINTERGREEN FARM FOSTER'S ACRES JERSEYS COLLINS PRIDE HOLSTEINS SALMSTEAD FARMS GEHRING, DONALD DALE COVERT ELM TREE FARM HACKLEY, BRIAN HILLSDALE FARM LYON, JOSEPH & ANGELA HAUGHTON FARM DITHMARSIA HOLSTEINS DALE COVERT MARSHY ACRES FARM

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H H H H H J H A J J H H H

H 408.3 H 1576.7 H 107.6 H 897.9 H 75.6 H 86.1 H 2241.6 X 72.2

DHIR-AP J DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

142.6 72.2 521.6 360.8 11.6 32.7 283.9 85.8 68.5 83.2 32.1 57.9 142.2 105.7 64.3 100.0 62.4 50.5

H H H H H H H H H H H H X H X H H J H H H H H H H H H H X X

60.1

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

25158 23975 24470 24034 23561 23790 22740 21845 20959 21623 17817 19699 19402 15998 15471 17825 17761 18148

886 893 879 866 846 800 769 806 741 762 822 754 722 669 680 654 765 628

3.5 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.4 3.7 3.5 3.5 4.6 3.8 3.7 4.2 4.4 3.7 4.3 3.5

767 760 758 751 709 700 698 682 676 645 627 621 588 568 546 539 536 534

3.0 3.2 3.1 3X 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.5 3.2 3.0 3X 3.6 3.5 3.0 3.0 2.9

26075 979 3.8 816 3.1 3X 26409 1004 3.8 797 3.0 3X 24579 900 3.7 748 3.0 24863 888 3.6 738 3.0 3X 21887 829 3.8 703 3.2 21369 682 3.2 649 3.0 20633 800 3.9 612 3.0 3X 18228 657 3.6 556 3.1 16170

787 4.9 569 3.5

28821 1215 4.2 878 3.0 25987 993 3.8 806 3.1 24814 820 3.3 773 3.1 25472 832 3.3 772 3.0 3X 23400 903 3.9 733 3.1 23513 914 3.9 713 3.0 23315 869 3.7 690 3.0 22221 850 3.8 688 3.1 22838 851 3.7 686 3.0 22422 812 3.6 663 3.0 21677 800 3.7 644 3.0 21449 817 3.8 638 3.0 20045 753 3.8 632 3.2 20532 777 3.8 615 3.0 18789 709 3.8 604 3.2 20012 686 3.4 601 3.0 19499 706 3.6 572 2.9 15320 720 4.7 557 3.6 18576 672 3.6 554 3.0 18805 664 3.5 545 2.9 17977 674 3.7 541 3.0 18094 655 3.6 541 3.0 18173 690 3.8 537 3.0 17564 648 3.7 536 3.1 17053 558 3.3 531 3.1 17436 619 3.6 519 3.0 16684 668 4.0 517 3.1 17124 668 3.9 516 3.0 15569 655 4.2 508 3.3 17260 605 3.5 501 2.9

NORTH HARBOR FARM DHI-AP H 803.1 NORTHROP, MICHAEL & SONS DHI-AP H 82.8 SHELAND FARMS DHI-APCS H 714.9 EISEL, STEVE DHI-AP H 136.5 BIG DOG DAIRY DHI-AP H 112.0 WOOD FARMS, LLC. DHI-APCS H 608.9 SMITHVILLE DAIRY DHI-AP H 104.5 BROWN, DOUGLAS E. DHI-AP H 246.2 MASON'S DAIRY FARM DHI-AP H 113.9 GALEN R. GOCKLEY DHI-AP H 69.5 LILAC LAWNS FARM INC. DHI-AP H 135.8 SOUTH SANDY DAIRY DHI-AP H 84.3 HORNING, STANLEY&SHARON DHI-AP H 52.7 BOULTON BEACH FARMS,LLC DHI-AP H 135.7 JENKINS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP H 107.9 EASTMAN DAIRY FARM LLC. DHI-AP H 397.1 REFF FAMILY FARM DHI-AP H 93.9 REED HAVEN FARMS DHI-AP H 168.0 LEE,STEPHEN & SALLY DHI H 62.2 LYNDALE FARM DHI-AP H 73.8 FORRESTER,DENNIS & CAROL DHI-AP H 124.4 ZEHR, JASON DHI-AP X 63.4 KURTZ, JOSEPH E. JR. DHI-AP H 60.4 PEACHEY WILMER & VERA DHIR-AP H 74.3 PEACH SPRING FARM DHI-AP H 58.0 TMT FARMS DHI-AP H 53.6 ZUMBACH, BRIAN & AMY DHI-AP H 92.8 MURROCK FARM DHI-AP H 245.4 WATSON, STEPHEN DHI-AP H 84.6 MEEKS FARM+SONS DHI-AP H 134.5 HALDEMAN DAVID DHI-AP H 55.9 YODER, TIM & ARLENE DHIR-AP H 70.6 MOSER, BRAD DHI-AP H 48.8 JOSH+LISA MOSER DHIR-AP H 53.0 JEFF ZIMMER DHI-AP H 84.8 JON FREEMAN DHI-AP H 76.4

30385 1051 3.5 913 3.0 3X 27450 953 3.5 848 3.1 3X 26754 938 3.5 806 3.0 3X 24913 800 3.2 804 3.2 26442 990 3.7 802 3.0 3X 26062 1022 3.9 795 3.1 3X 25471 976 3.8 783 3.1 3X 25681 952 3.7 775 3.0 3X 23754 895 3.8 740 3.1 23166 855 3.7 736 3.2 3X 24195 739 3.1 731 3.0 24131 904 3.7 731 3.0 22308 894 4.0 718 3.2 22861 833 3.6 715 3.1 22281 833 3.7 703 3.2 24046 826 3.4 696 2.9 3X 21452 848 4.0 695 3.2 22947 818 3.6 687 3.0 22709 793 3.5 686 3.0 22409 837 3.7 686 3.1 22804 781 3.4 676 3.0 21429 789 3.7 670 3.1 3X 20799 807 3.9 662 3.2 22554 813 3.6 661 2.9 22032 805 3.7 656 3.0 21214 846 4.0 647 3.0 20750 689 3.3 629 3.0 21184 773 3.6 623 2.9 18210 676 3.7 567 3.1 18180 665 3.7 559 3.1 18138 663 3.7 549 3.0 17497 699 4.0 537 3.1 17561 639 3.6 533 3.0 17281 646 3.7 521 3.0 17388 639 3.7 516 3.0 17313 646 3.7 511 3.0

JEFFERSON

LEWIS

L&M FARMS

DHI-AP H 47.5

28395

953 3.4 837 2.9

WALNUTHOF FARM ANDY SCHANTZ YORK, SCOTT E RIDLESIDE HERD #1 TARA LYNDAKER RIVEREDGE DAIRY ROGGIE,KEITH WILLIAMS FARM SCHRAG,WILFRED & LOIS SOUTH KEENER DAIRY HOUSER, DWIGHT SULLIVAN,MIKE C. TERRY WALSEMAN LEYDEN VIEW FARM HANCOCK, JIM & DARCIE JASDALE FARM ZEHR GLENN RODNEY CLINTSMAN JEFF SIMPSON MISTYKNOLL FARM YORK, MICHEAL & DYNALL ERNEST & AMY BEYER SHERMAN ERIC & LORELLE HEBERT, RONALD YANCEY, HASKELL A., JR THUNDER LANE DAIRY VALMONT DAIRY FARM WIDRICK, KYLE MAST, TITUS NORTZ, CHRISTINA PALUCK, WILLAIM HOPPEL, CARL & DORIS GINGERICH, LOWELL & JOYCE BUCKINGHAM, DALE GUS TABOLT BAUER, JAMES MOSER, LYNDON

LIVINGSTON

R. SCHRAMM ENT. MULLIGAN FARM, INC MROCZEK, JOSEPH & ANDY KEVETTA FARMS KEVETTA FARMS COYNE FARMS, INC. DAIRYKNOLL FARMS MAXWELL FARMS CADYVILLE FARM DONNAN FARMS, INC.

TYPE TEST

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

108.9 75.6 58.5 163.7 50.8 64.5 83.5 169.2 83.8 110.7 79.8 121.7 72.7 87.8 97.9 131.4 89.6 81.0 64.2 130.4 65.7 124.1 72.4 98.0 60.4 81.2 113.6 79.1 72.5 37.4 95.3 105.1 129.7 61.8 125.9 25.1 90.4

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

26201 25000 24834 23935 22953 22451 24452 22828 22953 22798 22638 20505 22511 21912 22326 21839 21672 20956 20594 19966 20718 20177 19739 20239 19350 19597 19284 19448 18487 19088 18429 18791 17291 17065 17494 17729 16731

989 849 921 889 803 850 881 890 942 841 873 760 927 870 738 959 787 764 808 734 780 810 833 750 652 833 724 734 701 780 776 734 688 618 660 619 641

3.8 3.4 3.7 3.7 3.5 3.8 3.6 3.9 4.1 3.7 3.9 3.7 4.1 4.0 3.3 4.4 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.7 3.8 4.0 4.2 3.7 3.4 4.3 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.2 3.9 4.0 3.6 3.8 3.5 3.8

805 767 752 750 719 711 708 702 698 698 691 676 670 669 665 664 655 630 629 626 624 608 607 606 592 589 582 580 580 561 556 549 548 533 528 523 519

3.1 3X 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.0 3X 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.1

H 192.8 H 1242.5 H 90.0 H 26.7 J 14.5 H 905.1 H 945.6 H 76.9 H 155.7 H 3621.2

28205 1020 3.6 874 3.1 3X 28212 1045 3.7 859 3.0 3X 27001 946 3.5 841 3.1 25927 889 3.4 798 3.1 21552 948 4.4 795 3.7 26082 1007 3.9 786 3.0 3X 26043 903 3.5 781 3.0 3X 23829 876 3.7 704 3.0 21348 864 4.0 656 3.1 21149 785 3.7 630 3.0 3X

MORRISVILLE COLLEGE FOUND DHI-APCS H 256.9 CHRIS AND STEPH ANDERSON DHIR-AP H 52.1 CEDARKNOB FARMS,LLC DHI-AP H 332.2 SPRINGWATER FARMS LLC DHI-AP H 430.6 DURFEE, STEVEN DHI-AP H 529.0 HOLMES ACRE DHI-AP H 550.7 GATEHOUSE FARM DHI-AP H 245.5 ROBERTS, CHARLES & SONS DHI-AP H 125.8 WHITE EAGLE FARMS DHI-AP H 1029.1 GRANNY ANNE DHIR-AP H 85.3 SWAMP BOTTOM FARM DHI-AP H 47.7 EVANS, DOUG DHIR A 41.6 MONANFRAN FARMS, INC. DHIR-AP H 194.2 FERN HILL FARM, LLC DHIR H 236.6 BIKOWSKY, PATTY & JOHN JR. DHI-AP H 78.1 TFARM DHIR H 86.9 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP H 92.0 WINTERCREST FARMS DHI-AP H 120.9 PUSHLAR, PAUL & FAMILY DHI-AP H 79.1 WOOD, CALVIN & MATT DHI-AP H 241.6 JONES,DAVID & SCOTT DHI-AP H 80.6 RENDCACH FARMS DHI-AP H 164.0 MANLEY, GWEN & JEFF DHI-AP H 44.7 WOODCOCK, LOUIS L. DHI H 87.6 PARSONS, DOUGLAS DHI-AP H 120.9 WRATTEN FARM DHI-AP H 37.0 HENRY, JOSEPH O. & PETE DHI-AP H 71.4 FANNING, TERRY DHI-AP H 67.1 WEDGE FARM DHI-AP H 71.3 BARNES, BRUCE DHI-AP H 69.8 LYREKCREST HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 79.5 BRIDGEDALE FARM DHI-AP H 113.8 MORGAN, FRED & JUDY DHI-AP H 148.2 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP H 62.6 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP A 27.5 PERRY, DONALD L. & DONALD H DHI-AP H 82.5 MEEKER, ROY E. DHI-AP H 49.1 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP J 16.7 WILCOX, TERRY DHI-AP H 81.4

29634 1081 3.6 920 3.1 3X 29860 890 3.0 919 3.1 3X 28051 879 3.1 852 3.0 3X 28026 928 3.3 843 3.0 3X 26906 1025 3.8 831 3.1 3X 25273 890 3.5 771 3.1 3X 25166 911 3.6 753 3.0 3X 23897 917 3.8 740 3.1 25209 910 3.6 739 2.9 3X 23343 882 3.8 734 3.1 23334 785 3.4 733 3.1 22160 847 3.8 714 3.2 24117 835 3.5 709 2.9 21959 865 3.9 699 3.2 23550 824 3.5 696 3.0 21890 842 3.8 686 3.1 21710 800 3.7 672 3.1 22134 794 3.6 656 3.0 21197 750 3.5 656 3.1 20918 785 3.8 655 3.1 20912 801 3.8 648 3.1 21174 784 3.7 638 3.0 20616 785 3.8 634 3.1 19868 760 3.8 630 3.2 20252 744 3.7 628 3.1 19984 750 3.8 611 3.1 20100 667 3.3 610 3.0 19539 660 3.4 606 3.1 19991 777 3.9 604 3.0 19459 692 3.6 585 3.0 18973 681 3.6 580 3.1 18657 701 3.8 570 3.1 18030 749 4.2 563 3.1 18757 652 3.5 555 3.0 18065 707 3.9 549 3.0 18172 707 3.9 541 3.0 19165 701 3.7 535 2.8 17321 654 3.8 533 3.1 16815 611 3.6 508 3.0

COLBY HOMESTEAD FARMS ELLSWORTH, ROCKY & PAT

DHI-APCS H 206.5 DHIR-AP X 53.8

22247 15425

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP

26477 1256 4.7 865 3.3 25694 950 3.7 824 3.2 25530 1125 4.4 819 3.2 24707 997 4.0 781 3.2 23815 893 3.7 747 3.1 23021 893 3.9 744 3.2 19438 1081 5.6 735 3.8 23585 972 4.1 731 3.1 23950 998 4.2 725 3.0

MADISON

MONROE

MONTGOMERY KORONA, JEREMY CANARY DAIRY LLC KORONA, JEREMY NARE FARMS MEAD, GARY DEVENDORF FARM KORONA, JEREMY BRUMAR FARM HAYES THOMAS

H H H H H H J H H

26.2 55.3 61.0 198.2 192.3 46.9 12.7 206.1 65.4

870 3.9 674 3.0 605 3.9 519 3.4

HERD OWNER STANLEY WICHOWSKY SHUSTER, PAUL & MAXINE CLAY HILL FARM HEISER, JASON KORONA, STANLEY FREDERICKS VELVET ACRES ROBBIE DYGERT SAMMONS FARM 1 MAC VEAN, ROBERT FEAGLES FARM JAMES HUDSON WILA HALA FARM HAYES, DAVID RANDY & DEBBIE FRASIER INGHAMS HILL FARM HILL, RONALD MCCLUMPHA FARM HANDY HILLS FARM KORONA, STANLEY DAMIN FARM ADAM HAYES RACANIELLO, WAYNE TRAHAVEN COLE, MIKE KORONA, STANLEY FRASIER, LYN AND WILLIAM SNYDER, CLYDE DAMIN, GLEN

NIAGARA

MCCOLLUM FARMS LAKESHORE DAIRY LLC GASPORT VIEW DAIRY,INC. J J FARMS 1 WILLS DAIRY FARM RED CREEK FARM RANNEY FARMS MILLEVILLE FARMS, INC.

ONEIDA

TYPE TEST

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

63.0 55.7 142.7 94.0 40.0 144.9 66.7 221.7 112.9 74.3 34.1 78.8 45.1 47.3 76.8 80.5 31.4 103.0 32.2 74.9 58.0 33.3 46.8 72.6 37.4 60.9 74.4 65.6

23235 23991 23068 24018 22472 22821 23131 22113 21701 22347 22284 21186 21532 21139 21826 20758 20767 19832 16704 20318 19500 20011 19763 16508 17474 18686 18171 17454

911 888 842 874 787 751 874 843 839 855 945 830 769 843 765 887 685 777 792 763 734 838 806 811 714 690 712 661

3.9 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.8 3.8 3.9 3.8 4.2 3.9 3.6 4.0 3.5 4.3 3.3 3.9 4.7 3.8 3.8 4.2 4.1 4.9 4.1 3.7 3.9 3.8

709 708 707 705 694 690 678 677 674 669 667 657 650 648 631 625 619 618 614 613 598 598 596 586 571 549 536 509

3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.1 3X 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.7 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.3 2.9 2.9 2.9

H 2359.8 H 1657.0 H 694.7 H 456.2 H 292.0 H 154.7 H 114.6 H 72.4

25632 26189 24787 22091 21355 21449 20927 17270

980 982 867 807 727 810 795 685

3.8 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.4 3.8 3.8 4.0

810 785 749 666 660 650 648 553

3.2 3.0 3X 3.0 3X 3.0 3X 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H J H H H H J A H H H

COLLINS, EDWARD & SONS CHAMPION FARMS LLC PEDERSEN RICHARD GALLAGHER,CINDY & PAUL PRITCHARD, HUBERT AND JIM GAFNER, GEORGE ANGELL, KEVIN C. WILLIAMS, JAMES SMITH, WILLIAM & JOAN GREEN, PETER M. GYPSY DELL FARM LLC MELODYWOOD FARM VAN HATTEN, B & C STOLARCZYK, BRIAN HAROLD GLOUSE SMITH, RONALD & HOWARD ROBERTS, JOHN & LISA LARRY,DOUGLAS BALDWIN, RICHARD & SHARON FITZGERALD, JASON HD2 SMOTHERS, ANNETTE & AR POOLE,BRIAN & TRACEY SCHNEIBLE, BOB SHERWOOD FARM JONES TERRANCE R. GAR LINN FARM LWG DUTCH HAVEN FARM POOLE,BRIAN & TRACEY SPRING GROVE FARM LLC NOBIS, TONY & PETE PLEASANT VALLEY FARM TOLBERT FRANK LEE DAIRY FARM VALEHIGH FARM

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H X H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H H H A H X H H X J H H H H H H

683.4 736.6 96.9 73.4 110.5 55.8 48.3 52.9 61.7 128.0 171.0 54.3 43.0 82.0 90.4 60.5 18.6 46.9 61.9 68.6 46.2 15.7 48.1 64.4 93.3 57.1 65.9 46.5 52.0 47.7 75.1 62.5 81.6 61.3

27603 27737 22722 22056 22399 21714 22092 22389 22003 22019 21117 20892 20623 19594 20005 20439 20480 20116 18903 18159 18076 19201 18834 17101 18020 17383 16985 15267 18569 16966 17076 16607 17746 16500

980 924 836 819 835 833 852 822 780 790 746 768 768 732 726 779 688 654 694 697 707 720 651 703 585 653 666 734 668 619 651 605 626 613

3.6 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.4 3.3 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.5 4.1 3.2 3.8 3.9 4.8 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.7

841 816 713 702 700 676 675 674 649 646 627 620 619 612 612 609 588 579 576 568 561 560 559 559 554 552 548 536 527 523 522 518 513 503

3.0 2.9 3X 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.5 2.8 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.0

SNAVLIN FARMS COVALE HOLSTEINS TWIN BIRCH DAIRY, LLC ANDREW STACK VENTURE FARMS LLC FABIUS GREENWOOD FARM COWLES, THURLOW, Y. OLIVER,FARM AIRY RIDGE FARM DALE VANERDEN MAPLEHURST FARMS LLC LOOMIS, JAMES W. AMESLEA FARM 1 DOODY, LARRY& SONS RICHARDS, ELMER & SONS TREGFARMS LLC MARKHAM HOLLOW FARM BURGETT FARMS HAYNES SCOTT CARLSON, CHERYL DENNIS, CARL & CRAIG TUCKER JOHN TWIN FARMS COOK, PAUL HAYNES SCOTT KARASEK,RUDY & SON WILDB DAIRY SILVER SPRINGS FARM

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H 138.0 H 461.0 H 1192.2 H 96.5 H 847.4 H 928.8 H 270.7 H 78.6 H 400.3 H 660.9 H 418.7 H 205.1 H 116.1 H 372.1 H 1427.5 H 167.6 H 304.4 H 112.9 X 12.9 J 56.6 H 46.8 J 131.5 B 30.3 H 49.3 A 47.4 H 121.6 X 45.6 J 134.4

31199 30010 28899 27922 28526 26483 24216 24696 24880 24068 24656 23344 23563 23229 22491 22819 22402 21185 19512 15924 20137 15973 17507 18722 17745 18638 16168 14389

1191 1081 980 1012 1051 938 880 923 828 803 976 913 849 831 847 838 873 832 792 789 720 755 708 760 690 630 682 678

3.8 3.6 3.4 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.3 3.3 4.0 3.9 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.9 4.1 5.0 3.6 4.7 4.0 4.1 3.9 3.4 4.2 4.7

954 927 888 861 859 802 747 743 741 736 734 731 719 711 701 700 694 664 650 628 602 562 559 554 551 546 524 501

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.9 3.0 3.5 3.2 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.2 3.5

ONONDAGA

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

3X

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293.3 137.4 139.9 202.2 91.7 75.7 91.2 98.5 62.4 181.2 77.4 113.4 64.6 65.2 73.4 71.5 66.9 13.5 117.9 102.9 41.5 40.3 69.7 52.4 14.5 73.4 97.2 105.6 21.9 59.9

HERD OWNER

Top 40 Herds For August

For Records Processed Through DRMS Raleigh 800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

ONTARIO

RAES, RONALD DHI-AP MINNS JAMES DHI-AP LIGHTLAND FARMS DHI-AP BLACK BROOK FARM DHI-AP HEMDALE FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS ELVI FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS HILTON RICHARD N DHI-AP FABA FARM DHI-AP LINHOLM DAIRY, LLC DHI-AP REEDLAND FARMS DHI-AP ROGERS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP DEBOOVER FAMILY FARMS LLC DHI-AP WILLOCREST DHI-APCS HAYTON FAMILY FARM DHI-AP GREEN VIEW FARMS DHI-AP PHALEN, KEVIN & ROBERT DHI-AP DAY BROTHERS DHI-AP LAMELLA FARMS DHI-AP COSH, ANDREW S. DHI-AP CROUCH, GLENN AND JOHN DHI-AP WALKER, CHARLES & SHELLEY DHI-AP

ORANGE

SMILEY, RUSSELL W. GIBBS, GARY & SARA BELLVALE FARMS SPRUCEGATE HOLSTEINS STAP ROBERT & STACEY ECHO FARM THORNDALE FARM HOYT, MARK & KATIE JOHNSON, C. F. & SON FREEDOM HILL FARM COSSA, ED & MARY JANE WISNER FARMS, INC. BALBACH,C.H. EWANCIW, ED

DHI-AP DHIR DHIR DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

H 148.8 H 674.5 H 406.4 H 174.8 H 740.6 H 1046.1 H 405.7 H 485.8 H 177.5 H 387.2 H 162.1 H 1018.7 H 1109.6 H 64.6 H 120.1 H 449.1 H 146.0 H 122.4 H 72.2 H 59.1 H 39.9

31069 28769 28142 27837 27088 27001 26738 26136 25367 26012 24786 24571 23436 22794 22615 22355 21228 20564 20293 17370 16930

1079 1018 1010 1031 900 959 1000 938 961 955 947 936 859 871 866 831 823 753 748 704 737

3.5 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.3 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.7 3.7 4.1 4.4

931 868 838 825 821 815 810 803 776 774 768 736 716 713 696 676 674 647 622 534 528

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

H H H H H H H H H J J H H H

24413 21638 21789 20319 21226 21737 21168 20715 17762 16103 15451 17107 16791 17719

929 827 835 751 752 731 853 729 694 707 709 623 623 611

3.8 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.4 4.0 3.5 3.9 4.4 4.6 3.6 3.7 3.4

750 684 672 658 658 653 647 626 554 548 543 516 511 501

3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.0 3.0 2.8

40.5 69.7 54.0 49.5 106.0 105.8 112.0 70.2 202.7 32.4 38.2 78.7 51.3 30.5

ORLEANS

NEAL, EDWARD & JAMES AND JODY DHI-AP H 554.5 ZIMMERMAN CHRIS DHIR-AP H 39.8 SMITH,EDWIN & RICHARD DHIR-AP H 59.0

OSWEGO

WILKINSON, LARRY MAPLE HELP STOCK FARMS NICHOLSON, DEAN SUMMER VILLA HOLSTEINS BURR, BRUCE

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OTSEGO

GREEN, DAVID CANNON MATT & PEGGY DAN REQUATE MCMAHON, JOHN & DAN LEWCLIF FARMS TARBOX FARMS 1 LUKELAND FARMS

ST. LAWRENCE

GILBERT,ANDY&TONY STAUFFER FARMS C&M DAIRY LLC. NOWZ THE TIME FARM ROPUT FARMS CROSBY, FRANK, J. LES & IRENE HARGRAVE HD2

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

H H H H H

80.0 52.9 93.8 59.0 33.2

23206 20776 20598 18456 18452

761 793 725 637 670

3.3 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.6

675 656 645 545 533

2.9 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H H H H H H H H H H H X H H X H H H H H B H H H H H H H H H H H

146.0 168.0 75.2 78.7 38.1 270.2 368.0 50.5 90.6 74.4 122.9 49.0 80.3 86.7 37.0 82.1 39.1 34.6 77.8 66.6 136.7 52.1 61.1 67.5 35.5 77.2 54.9 49.5 42.2 108.1 65.7 36.6

26153 26080 26131 24505 22933 22875 23223 21207 20994 21800 19435 19547 20439 20706 19837 20367 19777 20744 20120 20781 18742 20680 20043 19619 19548 19195 19230 18919 18961 17471 17711 17227

964 954 907 885 880 860 967 818 790 881 710 781 770 808 784 736 722 768 744 738 750 785 746 724 731 784 733 709 703 672 684 634

3.7 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.8 3.8 4.2 3.9 3.8 4.0 3.7 4.0 3.8 3.9 4.0 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.7 4.1 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.7

812 799 777 742 700 696 685 662 656 644 637 637 634 632 616 614 612 606 606 603 601 601 598 581 578 575 573 562 544 534 533 510

3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.2 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.0

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H

327.9 94.6 171.8 127.6 118.4 90.3 101.9

28333 1149 4.1 869 3.1 3X 24199 938 3.9 816 3.4 25695 960 3.7 779 3.0 3X 22860 847 3.7 701 3.1 20269 796 3.9 653 3.2 20788 767 3.7 635 3.1 18327 677 3.7 565 3.1

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H 1234.1 H 1509.7 H 568.8 H 60.7 H 120.1 H 35.3 B 23.5

3.1 3.2 3.7 3.6 4.0 3.6 4.1

823 822 717 714 700 661 658

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

3X 3X 3X 3X

3.1 3X 3.0 3X 3.0 3X 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.5

SENECA VALLEY FARMS BERGEN FARMS GAIGE FARMS GLENVIEW DAIRY LLC BURR, CHARLES AND KEN HOSTETLER, MARK & MARYELE BURR, CHARLES AND KEN LONE OAK FARM ALLEN, THOMAS R.

SENECA

DARYL G. MARTIN GEORGE FARMS JOHN MEHLING MURANDA HOLSTEINS CANOGASPRING FARMS HORNING, CURTIS GEM LAKE FARM LLC ZIMMERMAN, GLENN EAGLETON FARM

STEUBEN

SMITH STOCK FARM SMITH, GERARD M. DAMIN FARMS, LLC ROGER DUNN SCHUMACRES & ASSOCIATES BURNS FAMILY FARM LLC JA WA FARMS KARR DAIRY FARMS,LLC DWI BET FARMS ARCHER, BRUCE NICHOLS DAIRY DAMIN FARMS, LLC CLARK, EDWARD JR. BARBR FARMS ATHERTON FAMILY KIMBLEDALE CHARLES P. WATERS WADE, LYLE & JEAN PRICE, TOM FIDE FARMS STEWART, DAVID & KATHY ELLISON FARMS JON&KIM MCELWAIN KRAMER, DAVID & KIMBERLY EDWARD SOPOROWSKI

SULLIVAN

BRANDON PETERS DAIRY J&E WEISSMANN FARMS HUGHSON, WILFRED WEISSMANN MSHORTHORNS

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

849 715 740 756 775 747 746 690 651 684 762 655 645 598 678

4.0 3.4 3.5 3.7 4.0 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.5 4.5 4.9 3.7 3.5 3.5 4.0

143.6 77.2 129.4 194.9 69.1 106.3 68.7 64.2 130.3 46.9 31.6 156.5 131.4 29.8 46.4

21129 20957 20920 20671 19545 20874 19903 18865 18651 15303 15430 17767 18282 17125 17084

DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP

H H H H H H H H H H

617.3 158.9 817.3 598.9 113.0 169.3 673.1 353.6 89.0 22.3

28432 1074 3.8 878 3.1 25106 944 3.8 770 3.1 24962 923 3.7 762 3.1 25038 909 3.6 755 3.0 24610 877 3.6 752 3.1 23363 918 3.9 735 3.1 24057 905 3.8 735 3.1 21387 819 3.8 682 3.2 21603 883 4.1 654 3.0 17877 728 4.1 576 3.2

3X 3X 3X 3X

27416 28974 24562 24789 20982 24709 23021 22706 22658 18668 22909 22025 21180 21585 21517 18540 18742 14334

1090 1134 1084 990 1175 883 954 833 837 818 780 787 751 812 772 728 768 654

4.0 3.9 4.4 4.0 5.6 3.6 4.1 3.7 3.7 4.4 3.4 3.6 3.5 3.8 3.6 3.9 4.1 4.6

853 850 782 781 733 723 714 682 681 678 678 668 656 651 635 568 556 508

3.1 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.5 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.6 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.5

3X 3X

H 848.1 H 2398.7 H 398.1 H 730.7 H 118.9 H 76.6 A 31.7 X 72.6 H 50.9

28845 27546 26230 27013 23846 24254 21042 16999 16385

1103 1043 1006 1046 938 878 837 639 623

3.8 3.8 3.8 3.9 3.9 3.6 4.0 3.8 3.8

896 834 831 813 755 730 683 524 504

3.1 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H

26692 26036 26290 25294 25239 24815 24343 21583 18488

878 913 975 889 888 876 858 777 691

3.3 3.5 3.7 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.7

804 803 798 781 779 732 716 652 555

3.0 3X 3.1 3X 3.0 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.9 3X 3.0 3.0

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 576.0 H 107.5 H 1149.7 H 608.9 H 1169.0 H 415.6 H 171.3 H 547.4 H 365.2 H 52.6 H 67.7 X 74.9 H 86.3 H 153.8 A 91.2 H 65.3 H 109.7 H 53.2 H 42.0 H 85.2 X 97.5 H 181.0 H 26.9 H 40.3 H 47.8

28457 1045 3.7 852 3.0 3X 26608 1058 4.0 852 3.2 27230 903 3.3 795 2.9 3X 26532 978 3.7 784 3.0 3X 25553 917 3.6 768 3.0 3X 26191 906 3.5 766 2.9 3X 24258 951 3.9 754 3.1 23832 904 3.8 742 3.1 3X 25219 885 3.5 737 2.9 3X 22535 834 3.7 712 3.2 22791 799 3.5 711 3.1 21474 868 4.0 706 3.3 3X 21792 854 3.9 689 3.2 22090 775 3.5 651 2.9 20247 749 3.7 629 3.1 19900 722 3.6 608 3.1 19756 724 3.7 607 3.1 18804 702 3.7 591 3.1 18991 641 3.4 573 3.0 17809 671 3.8 564 3.2 18704 724 3.9 564 3.0 18967 690 3.6 557 2.9 18263 702 3.8 555 3.0 16834 625 3.7 508 3.0 16826 645 3.8 504 3.0

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H M

20880 21162 17332 17227

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

68.0 377.5 99.2 82.6 344.2 69.7 218.7 214.8 49.9

86.3 28.1 147.4 24.0

694 741 664 630

3.3 3.5 3.8 3.7

656 638 629 628 623 620 603 571 559 553 550 547 534 519 516

627 612 531 521

3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.6 3.6 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.0

3.0 2.9 3.1 3.0

HERD OWNER

TIOGA

H H H H H H H H H J X H H H H

SUNY AG & TECH COLLEGE DHIR H 161.2 PROKOP, RICHARD, SANDY & JON DHI-AP H 333.1 ARGUS ACRES, LLC DHI-AP H 387.6 SCHULTZ BROS. FARM INC. DHI-AP H 143.0 PROKOP, RICHARD, SANDY & JON DHI-AP J 21.5 RUTHER, STEVEN & MARION DHI-AP H 74.0 LLOYD, DAVID, DENISE, JASON DHIR-AP H 161.3 CACCIOLA GERRY & SHARON DHI-AP H 329.4 STANTON,JOHNDEBERIC DHI-AP H 141.0 EVERETT, TIM & PATTI DHI J 28.0 LAWVIEW FARM DHI-AP H 128.7 BOULDER BROOK FARM DHI-AP H 134.9 RKEYVALE DHI-AP H 71.0 STANTON,JOHNDEBERIC DHI-AP A 42.5 LVA FARMS NO B.S.T. DHI-AP H 107.7 BUCK, DANIEL & TAMMY DHI-AP H 68.3 C.D.S.TILLAPAUGH DHI H 309.9 DANFORTH JERSEY FARM DHIR-AP J 50.4

SCHUYLER

RHA MILK

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

SCHOHARIE

3.8 776 3.0 3X 3.7 686 3.1 4.1 623 3.2

824 884 896 839 861 787 771

TWIN MILL FARMS, LLC LAVACK, FRED & FAMILY HD 1 PUTNEY, LESLIE G. HD1 PUTNEY, LESLIE G.HD 2 REED, MARION & FRED JR. FAUCHER, MICHAEL MAPLE NOOK HOLSTEINS SCOTT & TRACI LAING BRESETT, HAROLD JR LAVACK,FRED & FAMILY HD 3 COW BELL ACRES MCDONALD, DONALD & ROBERT FREGOE PATRICK,H. NELSON, MARK MATT REYNOLDS PECK, WILLIAM FLYHIGHER HOLSTEINS LLC KINGSRANSOM FARM KEVIN PECK PECK, JOSEPH SMITH BROS. HANEHAN FAMILY DAIRY PAT KILLIAN SPEIDEL, RICHARD CURTISS, C.E. & SON

26213 1000 22482 825 19525 796

26675 27305 23898 23224 21505 21871 18713

HERD OWNER

SARATOGA

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP

WEBSTER, TERRY & COREY WOODLAWN DAIRY FARM LLC VAN ALSTINE, TOM & SANDY ROHRING FALLS FARM ALDRICH KEITH COOPERSTOWN HOLSTEIN CORP WATERPOINT FARMS POWERS, JAMES & PAMELA JORDAN BROTHERS BANTA BROTHERS MATT AND DEAN UTTER DAYDREAM FARMS TRACY,ROBERT ROCKSPRING FARM BOUCHARD, RICKY WESTBROOK, WILLIAM & WENDY GANTNER,RICH LICATA DAIRY DAN & MAE'S DAIRY DULKIS, MARK TYLER, LESTER OSBORNE,CLAYTON,JOHN,BRUC TAUZEL, J & J RIDGEVIEW FARM BUTTS,DAN & JOHN JAMES FERGUSON BOB & KAREN MELLOTT GOD'S GRACE FARM WEINERT, WILLY & BECKY MUMFORD, JAMES & MARCIA JAKE REED TRILL ACRES

RENSSELAER

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

Top 40 Herds For August

3X 3X 3X

LYON, FRANK CAMPBELL, CHARLES B. KING, DAVE ZORN, TOM & JANET STRONGHAVEN FARM R. HIDDEN VALLEY FARM HOWLAND, ROBERT C. KWIATKOWSKI BROTHERS FRISBIE BROTHERS MCNEIL,MARK HUIZINGA, HENRY & LOIS LAWTON, MERLE FRANCISCO, YVETTE TODD AND JOSIE SPENCER HUIZINGA DAIRY WALKER, DOUGLAS JR. DEMING, CODY

3X 3X 3X 3X

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H H H H H H J H H H H H

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

91.7 58.5 73.6 40.9 257.6 215.9 92.8 199.0 130.0 53.9 165.0 79.8 39.0 86.6 166.5 44.2 78.5

27514 1053 3.8 836 3.0 26462 945 3.6 823 3.1 27199 941 3.5 798 2.9 26631 1021 3.8 789 3.0 25504 969 3.8 774 3.0 3X 24510 958 3.9 758 3.1 25035 904 3.6 743 3.0 23727 854 3.6 732 3.1 23680 868 3.7 719 3.0 22584 882 3.9 708 3.1 22586 842 3.7 684 3.0 19444 926 4.8 683 3.5 21420 817 3.8 654 3.1 20534 785 3.8 623 3.0 19929 740 3.7 618 3.1 19259 688 3.6 609 3.2 17757 651 3.7 550 3.1

HARDIE FARMS INC. DHI-APCS H 1170.9 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP H 225.3 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP H 672.6 VISION QUEST DAIRY DHI-AP H 399.8 COOK FARMS DHIR-AP H 265.4 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP H 20.2 TEACHING & REASEARCH CTR DHI-APCS H 560.8 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP X 76.6 FOUTS FARM DHI-AP H 335.3 SMITH, NIAL S. & SONS DHI-AP X 147.6 CUMMINGS, WILLIAM DHI-AP H 48.6 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP X 16.3 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP J 55.4 PINE RIDGE FARM INC. DHI-AP H 365.9 RANKIN FARM DHIR-AP H 58.3 HOUSTON, MARLIN J. DHI-AP H 122.0 HATFIELD, ROBERT DHIR H 50.7

29001 1010 3.5 910 3.1 28523 993 3.5 855 3.0 3X 27886 942 3.4 840 3.0 3X 27595 998 3.6 827 3.0 3X 26801 974 3.6 823 3.1 3X 27953 915 3.3 823 2.9 3X 27047 908 3.4 818 3.0 24604 897 3.6 787 3.2 3X 23087 905 3.9 702 3.0 21898 886 4.0 680 3.1 21894 791 3.6 670 3.1 21900 762 3.5 659 3.0 3X 18239 817 4.5 641 3.5 3X 19963 717 3.6 604 3.0 19098 771 4.0 591 3.1 18345 685 3.7 555 3.0 16053 646 4.0 504 3.1

TOMPKINS

ULSTER

DOMINO FARM F&C BROOKS AND SONS 3X

TYPE TEST

WASHINGTON

LINCOLN HILL FARM KENYON HILL FARM RUIGVIEW FARM HIBROW FARM MAIN DRAG FARM WALKER FARMS STEWART FARM MARNS, ALBERT & DONNA DEER FLATS FARM TOOLITE FARM LLC CREEK FARM HOYT, JAY & LORI ADAM AUSTIN THE KUSTER FARM TWIN BROOKS FARM LLC TUDOR, JOHN ANDREW, HOWARD & JAY FAIRVIEW FARMS ABBOTT III, ROBERT TRINKLE FARM SEACORD, RICHARD & BRIAN NEW GENERATION FARM PARKER'S DAIRY #2 WEEPING BIRCH FARM SWEZEY VIEW FARM ROUSE, EDWARD J. PARKER'S DAIRY #1 REID, KYLE & SHANNA FOOTHILL FARM, LLC WEEPING BIRCH FARM TOOLITE FARM LLC PARKER'S DAIRY #3 LIDDLE, ADAM TRINKLE FARM SWEZEY VIEW FARM M & T FARM LLC

DHIRAPCS J 152.3 DHI-AP H 60.5

990 4.7 786 3.7 644 3.6 532 3.0

H 182.7 H 385.6 H 86.1 H 227.6 H 114.8 H 1033.6 H 132.4 H 149.7 H 229.0 H 119.8 H 255.2 X 66.9 H 26.9 H 109.8 H 215.2 H 106.6 H 115.4 H 54.8 H 58.7 H 370.2 J 84.5 H 52.4 H 104.5 H 94.1 H 81.1 H 67.5 H 86.9 H 101.5 H 92.7 X 33.9 G 34.5 H 65.2 H 72.9 A 30.2 A 50.1 X 81.2

26444 920 3.5 801 3.0 3X 26195 1003 3.8 798 3.0 3X 25394 1015 4.0 772 3.0 24904 924 3.7 768 3.1 24356 884 3.6 746 3.1 25484 899 3.5 745 2.9 3X 23892 914 3.8 733 3.1 23437 842 3.6 732 3.1 23781 866 3.6 728 3.1 23907 896 3.7 727 3.0 22675 898 4.0 725 3.2 21821 951 4.4 715 3.3 23787 784 3.3 715 3.0 3X 22608 866 3.8 708 3.1 22173 786 3.5 679 3.1 20432 743 3.6 659 3.2 20414 767 3.8 639 3.1 20349 802 3.9 629 3.1 20369 731 3.6 628 3.1 20205 766 3.8 628 3.1 16168 799 4.9 623 3.9 19708 694 3.5 607 3.1 20459 708 3.5 604 3.0 19119 776 4.1 603 3.2 19093 684 3.6 587 3.1 20136 703 3.5 585 2.9 19741 688 3.5 582 2.9 18773 706 3.8 572 3.0 17948 664 3.7 562 3.1 16087 707 4.4 535 3.3 16238 715 4.4 534 3.3 18152 606 3.3 534 2.9 18119 662 3.7 530 2.9 16090 636 4.0 527 3.3 15390 613 4.0 505 3.3 14648 631 4.3 501 3.4

H H H H H H H H H

165.8 130.8 106.8 44.1 59.5 95.6 482.0 64.2 33.4

23692 22737 23047 21924 22584 20490 21033 18591 17182

873 900 864 872 809 734 746 688 662

3.7 4.0 3.7 4.0 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.9

721 701 699 671 656 649 640 563 521

3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.0

COVISTA HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 287.9 BAKER BROOK FARMS DHI-AP H 1444.5 SOUTHVIEW FARMS 1 DHI-AP H 1484.4 SCHREIBERDALE HOLSTEINS DHIRAPCS H 725.6 EMERLINGALFRED STATE DHIRAPCS H 90.7 DUEPPENGIESSER, A. DHIR-AP H 1160.1 FARYNA , WALTER DHIRAPCS H 398.0 VANSLYKES DAIRY FARM LLC DHI-AP H 1258.4 WISCOY FARMS DHI-AP H 179.1

29898 29768 28641 27794 27243 27370 26346 28028 26136

1080 1175 1036 1021 935 1036 983 1000 936

3.6 3.9 3.6 3.7 3.4 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.6

910 907 852 831 829 816 806 803 798

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1

WAYNE

SCHOEACRES WELCUMIN FARMS SCHULTZ, WAYNE H. BOISE, STEPHEN & JEANNE LONELY LANE FARM DRUMLIN VIEW FARM KOEBERLE,E.W. & SONS SHIRRON FARMS HOAD, BRANDON

WYOMING

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

21018 17779

DHI DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

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Priced Forage and Grain,” “Using Ruminal Digestibility Data to Improve Intake, Feed Efficiency or Diet Costs for Lactating Cows,” and “Using Plant Analysis to Diagnose Alfalfa Nutrient Needs.” These seminars will be presented on stage in the east end of the Arena Building where attendees may also view the winning forage samples on display.

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Members of ARPAS and vets will want to take advantage of these continuing education opportunities by attending World Dairy Expo.

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Dairy challenge elects new leadership

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To kick-off a new season of dairy undergraduate training, the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) has elected new leadership. NAIDC is governed by a 15-person volunteer Board of Directors including dairy producers, university faculty and industry advisors.

Recently elected to the NAIDC Board is Maurice Eastridge, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University. Dr. Eastridge has coached Ohio State’s

Dairy Challenge team since 2003 and served as host coordinator of the 2010 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge. He is also chairing the host committee for the 2013 and 2014 national Dairy Challenge events in Fort Wayne, IN. Eastridge succeeds retiring director Barry Putnam, Cargill Animal Nutrition, who served seven years of the Board with two of those as NAIDC Chair. During Putnam’s Board tenure, Dairy Challenge grew from involvement of 40 postsecondary dairy programs, to over 50

schools and 425 collegiates in 2012. Putnam will continue to volunteer on the Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge committee and new endeavors.

The NAIDC Executive Committee for 2012-13 includes: • Chair: Luciene Ribeiro, APC Inc., Visalia, CA • Vice Chair: Mike Van Amburgh, Ph.D., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Finance Chair: Owen Bewley, Prince Agri Products, Susquehanna, PA • Publicity Chair: Amy te Plate-Church, Genex Cooperative, Inc.,

Shawano, WI. • Program Chair: David R. Winston, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Winston and te PlateChurch were elected to their new roles in summer 2012, while Ribeiro, Van Amburgh and Bewley started their two-year executive roles in 2011.

David R. Winston, Dairy Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech, replaced Coleen Jones as Program Chair. Winston has volunteered countless hours to many Dairy Challenge roles, dating back to 2002. He was first chair of the Southern Regional Dairy Chal-

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mal Health, Elgin, Iowa • Jon Robison, Ph.D., Fresno State University, Frenso, CA • Christie Stanley, Ph.D., Land O'Lakes Purina Mills, Lubbock, Texas • Tami Tollenaar, Tollenaar Holsteins, Elk Grove, CA North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge was established in 2002 as a management contest to incorporate all phases of a specific dairy business. Its mission is to facilitate education, communication and an exchange of ideas among students, agribusiness, dairy producers and universities that enhances the development of the dairy industry and its leaders.

NAIDC is supported completely through generous donations by 125 agribusinesses and dairy producers, and programs are coordinated by a volunteer board of directors.

For more information, visit www.dairychallenge.org or www.facebook.com/DairyChallenge. Dates and locations of the next four regional events and 2013 national contest are at www.dairychallenge.org/ calendar_news.php.

Free-stalls, bedding surfaces go head-to-head at Clayholm Farms Pennsylvania dairymen have a variety of cow comfort solutions and can see clearly what’s performing best

by Holly Harper Equipment wears out and needs to be replaced at different rates, and there isn’t usually a good reason to toss something out if it still can be used.

That’s how Clayholm Farms ended up with two different types of free stalls and three different types of bedding on their 800-cow registered-Holstein dairy in Worthington, PA. Having a variety of systems makes Leland and Roy Claypoole, real farmers farming in realworld conditions, able to truly compare different cow-comfort solutions head-to-head.

Free stall change When some of the Claypoole’s 480 free stalls needed replacing, they didn’t tear out all 480, they just replaced the 180 stalls that were in poor shape. And they didn’t replace them with traditional steel loops, either.

The Claypoole family decided to install t h e G R E E N FREESTALL®, a product introduced in the U.S. in 2009 and developed in Europe that is a flexible, durable plastic tube structure that moves with the cow.

“My dad saw them when he went to a show in Toronto, and we went up and looked at them at another farm,” said Leland Claypoole. “Just comfort wise the cow gets up and she can lunge, and the stall will really flex and move and bend with her. With our steel ones, if she hits that steel she can get bruised or injured.”

T h e G R E E N FREESTALL® is made up of tubing that isn’t connected in a loop shape. Each tube moves independently with the cow when pressure is applied.

In the Claypoole’s barn, they’ve put their older cattle in the GREENFREESTALL® section. “[The old cows] have never looked better than they do now,” said Claypoole. “They’re a lot bigger cows in those stalls and their shoulders and back would be skinned

up in the steel stalls, but now they’re in good condition and comfortable.”

As Claypoole has both GREENFREESTALL® and traditional steel stalls in his barn, he sees first-hand which technology is more comfortable for his herd.

“I would consider putting the GREENFREESTALL® in every stall if these steel ones go bad,” he said. “The cows really like them.”

The bedding question: mattresses, waterbeds, or sand Clayholm farms has approximately 390 cows being milked, 400 heifers, and another 90 dry cows. The farm also has three different bedding systems: 320 waterbeds, 150 mattresses, and around 400 sand stalls for the heifers.

How do these bedding solutions stack up at Clayholm farms?

“With the Pasture Mats, our cows tend to want stand with their front feet up and their back feet in the alley,” said Claypoole. “With the waterbeds, they’ll walk in and lay down a lot faster.”

When the Claypooles decided to install the waterbeds, they kept the mattresses they had that were still in good condition. Today, the mattresses are 10 years old.

“The Pasture Mats, after about five years, they started packing and they now have holes that have sawdust in them and the back feet of the cows can get stuck,” said Claypoole.

“The DCC Waterbeds can’t pack down on us.”

Cost is also less for the waterbeds.

“The mattresses use more sawdust,” said Claypoole. “On the waterbeds, we use just a little bit of lime on the dry cows and a little lime and sawdust on the milking groups.”

One of the concerns with bedding systems is preventing hock issues.

“When the cows lie down on the waterbed, they’re floating,” said Claypoole. “It’s less resistance on the hock than concrete or mattresses. We still get some

swollen hocks on the old Pasture Mats, so then we stick those cows on the DCC Waterbeds to heal them up.”

After 10 years, the Claypooles’ mattresses might be getting near the end of their life expectancy.

“When I have to replace these mattresses, I would put in more waterbeds,” he said. “The waterbeds are two years old and still look as good as they day we put them in.”

What about sand?

No one disputes that sand provides superior levels of cow comfort, but sand also takes a lot of work.

“The sand is good for comfort in the heifer barn, but the waterbeds are right up there with it,” said Claypoole. “Nei-

ther the cows on the waterbeds nor the cows on the sand have swollen hocks.”

So, if comfort is the same, which does Claypoole prefer?

“Now, once the sand leaves the stall, it becomes a curse,” he said.

“In the summer, the heifers get flies on them and they want to dig holes down underneath where it’s cool. This makes us have to rake and level more. And, the sand is hard on the equipment as it gets into the manure spreaders.”

If he had to choose between putting in a sand barn and a waterbed barn?

“Probably the waterbeds. You put the waterbeds down, and other than buying and putting a little bit of

Two of five milking groups at Clayholm Farms sleep on traditional mattresses. The farm has 300 steel stalls and 180 Greenfreestalls.

lime on them, it’s pretty much maintenance free,” Claypoole said.

“We don’t have swollen hocks on the waterbeds, and the cows lie down right away. Comfort wise, compared to sand, waterbeds are pretty much even.”

Clayholm Farms is making each of their technologies work for them, and pushing everything to last as long as possible, while still keeping a high level of cow comfort. But, it seems pretty clear which way these second generation farmers are going to go as time marches on.

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Leland Claypoole

Leland and Roy Claypoole’s older cows rest comfortably on Dual Chamber Cow Waterbeds and in between Greenfreestalls. The Claypooles have had good results with these interesting cow-comfort solutions.

The Moo News

Newsletter of Penn Dutch Cow Care

by Hubert J. Karreman Hi Folks, We’ve certainly been blessed with adequate rainfall here in the Lancaster region as crops look nice. I think it’s safe to say that everyone is extremely thankful at this point about our growing conditions, especially when hearing about the devastating drought affecting other parts of the U.S. this summer.

Even pasture seems to have made it through August in good shape. I know I spend a lot of time talking about pasture — that’s because pasture is so fundamentally important for cow health. There’s never any good reason to be against pasture for ruminants and horses — especially since that’s what God created ruminants and other herbivores to eat primarily.

The term herbivore is simply the scientific way of saying that an animal is biologically programmed to eat plants. Plants have been used for food forever by animals and people. Plants and herbs are spoken about in the Old and New Testament — to eat, to use for health, and as symbols within parables/stories.

However in the Old Testament, all illness and healing was thought to be provided by God, so plants specifically for healing were not discussed much. There are about 125 references to plants and plant terms mentioned in the Bible (specific plants or words like vine, flowers, thorns, etc.).

Some people plant Biblical herb gardens with plants mentioned in the Bible. These kinds of gardens likely started in monasteries, when monks or nuns were the

local providers of medical care to both nobility and peasants. In Italy, the Medici family was famous for their additions of plants and their derivatives to the world of medicines.

It only makes sense that herbivores will respond favorably to plants administered as medicines since their digestive system has all the enzymes to digest & absorb plant compounds easily. Even if giving herbal medicine not by mouth, the entire herbivore system of the cow, sheep, goat or horse should respond well.

When I read in the late 1990’s that the Chinese give herbal teas to humans intravenously (IV) in hospitals, I knew I had to try it in my bovine patients. I’ve given tinctures IV since then (in dextrose) and am generally pleased with the results. However, you must make sure that the tincture is extremely well made if giving directly into the blood stream.

The most common route of administration is through the mouth — as it should be. There are two good reasons for this. First, it is the normal way that animals take in plants into their system. Thus their digestive tract is alerted and can respond since it’s biologically geared to take in plants anyway. Folks that watch animals on pasture know animals like to eat a variety of plant species — certainly not only orchard grass, white clover, and perennial rye but lambs quarters, smooth pigweed, soft seed heads of spiny red root, poison ivy, multiflora rose, quack grass, etc.

The second important reason to give herbal medicines in the mouth is that the sense organs are very concentrated in the head area. The sense of taste of the tongue is directly related to the sense of smell in the nose while our vision and hearing help orient us in

space and time. These four senses are the main ones our herbivorous animal friends have, as they don’t have sensitive finger tips for touch like we do. The four main sense organs are only a very short distance away from the brain, which processes incoming information with amazing speed. Additionally, there are lymph nodes near the base of the tongue, behind the jaw and along the throat that help process incoming information towards the immune system. Between the brain’s immediate response to the herb via the facial senses and the digestive tract’s ability to sift, sort and absorb plant material, it can easily be seen that oral administration is the best method of giving herbal medicines — whether they be tinctures, essential oils, dried herbs, teas or glycerites (glycerin as the carrier, which animals like much better than the alcohol of tinctures, which may give a burning sensation).

The list of dosages shown below is from a book I stumbled upon many years ago — it’s a gold mine of real information of plants used by veterinarians for animals “back in the day” — when botanical medicine was commonly used by veterinarians. It’s called The Book of Veterinary Doses by Dr. Pierre Fish (Slingerland -Comstock, Ithaca, 1930). Dr. Fish was Dean of the Cornell Veterinary School. All doses shown are tinctures for oral administration in ml/cc.

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In their widely acclaimed book, Veterinary Herbal Medicine (Mosby, 2007), Dr. Susan Wynn and Dr. Barbara Fougere also show dosages of herbs to give. The doses shown in the table are from modern day veterinary practitioners from all over the world that use herbs. What’s really nice is that these doses match up fairly well with the doses used in the 1930’s with dose for tinctures being between 1-3 Tbsp, which is approximately 15-45 cc (1Tbsp = 15cc & 1 tsp = 5cc)

I am pleased to have both Dr. Wynn and Dr. Fougere as friends and we’re among the original members of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association, which was started in 2002. The Association is a world-wide group of veterinarians dedicated to using plant medicine with animals. My commitment to VBMA is longterm, and I’m actually its next president beginning this September for two years. The VBMA promotes the science, traditional use and energies of herbs. I invite you or any veterinarian you work with to learn from the website: www.vbma.org .

Crossbreeding concept within the Holstein breed?

Crossbreeding — or the inter-mating of two to three different breeds of dairy cattle — has gained consideration and practice on many commercial dairy operations over the past decade. The end justifies the means, creating an efficient producing dairy cow that thrives under the

pressures of milk production and reproduction. With proper genetic selection the heterosis attained in traditional crossbreeding produces a generation of animals that are, on average, consistently higher in fertility, body condition, feed conversion rates and other health traits that add to

lifetime profitability.

Though true crossbreeding cannot be accomplished within a single breed, increased gene heterozygosity can occur, and individual trait improvement can be attained when specific lines of genetics are crossed, says Jeff Ziegler, genomics program manager at Select

Sires Inc. Specifically, when two animals of distinctly different genetic make-up are crossed, a boost from the genetic differences can be achieved in the next generation.

Just as easily as illustrated in the single mating of crossing specific genetic lines, this same practice can be

applied on a larger, broader scale — more suitable for modern dairy operations. Using a pool of sires that are pre-sorted in a specific line, which are both complementary to the genetic base, the female population within the herd and significantly different in genomic make-up, allows the herd to achieve an increase in heterosis without conventional crossbreeding.

The key to achieving the maximum opportunity of such genetic enhancement within the same breed is the careful, thoughtful and persistent identification and segregation of genetically similar individuals. To accomplish this, the use of pedigree comparison alone is not

sufficient, because it does not account for the significant amount of random genetic sorting that takes place at conception. Drastic differences in genetic makeup can and are often found in full-sib matings. But today, with the additional use of genomic testing, a more accurate view and assessment of an individual sire’s genetic make-up can be discovered.

Through strategic sorting and even subsequent matings, over multiple generations, the level of similarity within a genetic line can be intensified. This takes time and focus- but it can and has been done.

For more information contact Jeff Ziegler at 614-733-3451 or email: jhzieg@selectsires.com.

New agritourism Web guide helps operators keep visitors safe Agritourism is more popular than ever, with millions of people visiting corn mazes, pumpkin patches, pick-your-own operations and other agricultural attractions every year.

Keeping visitors safe is the purpose of the new interactive Web guide, available at www.safeagritourism.com.

Farmers can select virtual walk-throughs most appropriate for their operations. These walk-throughs identify health and safety hazards and provide resources to fix the hazards.

The walk-throughs and remedies are based on “Agritourism Health and Safety Guidelines for Children” (www.marshfieldclinic.org/agritourism). The guidelines were originally published in 2007 by the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, part of the National Farm Medicine Center at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, Marshfield, WI. Project manager Marsha Salzwedel adapted the guidelines after obtaining feedback from farm owners and agritourism associations.

“We asked for help from people who would use the Web page. They guided us with making the recommendations ‘practical’ and told us what types of resources they needed,” Salzwedel said.

“This really helps fill a gap,” said Karen Kollars, agritourism development consultant, Nebraska Tourism Commission. “It is exciting to finally have a one-stop guide available for agritourism businesses to refer to for health and safety guidelines, along with loads of practical information, resources and checklists.”

Features of the interactive guide include: • Walk-throughs that use photos to contrast improper practices with best practices and guidelines.

Review questions and resource information accompany the photos.

• Checklists that operators can print and use to conduct customized walk-throughs to identify safety issues and hazards in their operations.

• Resources page with signs, policies, logs and other practical, ready-to-print items.

Angus mobile application continues to grow

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The free, smartphone app now has more features for cattle herd management.

Standing in his Louisiana pasture, Lee Robbins of Grand Bayou Farms greets the latest addition to his cow herd. It is calving time, once again, and Robbins pulls a trusty, black object from his pocket to record the birth. But this year it’s not a calving book, it’s his smartphone.

“I’ve gone all electronic now, and I won’t go back,” Robbins said. “It is a lot easier and faster for me to handle things on the computer and iPhone.”

Robbins’ digital calving book is courtesy of the American Angus Association®’s smartphone application, Angus Mobile. When using the app, his calving information quickly travels from Dubach, LA, to Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, MO. “A paper trail of certain information will always be important; it’s not going away anytime soon,” Robbins said.

“But everyone is getting high-tech phones and it is necessary to stay ahead of that curve.”

The Association launched Angus Mobile in January 2012 and since that time, more than 3,170 users have downloaded the app.

Calving data is just one example of how cattlemen are using the tool to manage herd inventories. The MyHerd function grants access to the Association database, AAA Login, where they can search for specific animals, update information and view performance records.

“If I am in the pasture with potential cattle buyers, I might not have paperwork with me, but I can pull up all the background information from as many generations as I need,” Robbins said. “It is a wealth of information at your fingertips.”

The Angus Mobile app also offers tools such as the gestation calculator and tables to tabulate the date when a calf is due, based on a 283-day pregnancy. Weekly Na-

tional Cattle Evaluation reports, Beef Improvement Records and Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) data can be analyzed through the smartphone application, as well.

Hayes Martens, who lives on a small Angus operation in Chillicothe, MO, says he and his wife, Kelly, enjoy looking at the sale books and show results through Angus Mobile: “Even when you’re out in the pasture, you can look through sale reports and books. Just last night, I was reading through the show results from the Missouri State Fair.”

Users can also stay up-to-date on the latest Angus headlines, videos and upcoming events.

And, the Association is constantly looking for ways to improve the app. In the latest update, available now on both Apple and Android devices, users can check out of their AAA Login cart through the smartphone. Previously, producers could enter calving records, but had to check out using a computer.

The next update in the works are more MyHerd options, including dam production, AHIR work history, and optional push notifications to alert users of updates or current news. In a society that is using more technology every day, the Association will continue to find ways to improve programs and services for its growing membership.

“Living in the country, you’ve got to find ways to adapt,” Martens said.

“This is one tool for Angus breeders to use technology through a user-friendly app, and it’s much better than a piece of paper in the truck cab. You’re always going to have the smartphone with you.”

Download the Angus Mobile app Visit the iTunes Store or App Store when using an iPhone, iPod or iPad. A quick search for Angus results in the appli-

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als gathering from over 90 countries. Attendees can expect to experience innovative new concepts at Expo Seminars, Virtual Farm Tours, dairy cattle competition, dairy company displays and many contests. The 2012 theme, “Market Fresh,” exemplifies the show mantra of sharing fresh ideas for the future success of the dairy industry around the globe.

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by Lee Mielke California Dairy Producers Say They’re Being Milked!

Issued Sept. 7, 2012 Cheese prices were mixed in the Labor Day holiday-shortened week.

The blocks closed the first Friday of September at $1.83 per pound, down a penny on the day, up a penny on the week and 4 1/2-cents above a year ago. Barrels closed at $1.7750, down a quarter-cent on the week and 5 1/2-cents above a year ago. Eleven cars of block traded hands on the week and four of barrel. The AMSsurveyed U.S. average block price hit $1.8469, up 3 1/2-cents, while the barrels averaged $1.8313, down 0.1 cent.

USDA’s Dairy Market News (DMN) says cheese manufacturers in all regions of the country would increase production if more milk was available. Recent heavy CME sales were attributed to “buyer demand which found less cheese available from manufacturers than desired, taking some buyers to the CME as a result.” Some demand is from buyers who seek cheese in addition to already contracted levels, DMN said.

Buyers are alert for available cheese but also being cautious about locking in a price. Many manufacturers anticipate some milk tightness relative to demand in the near future, as milk production continues to reflect the impact of summer weather and resulting feed prices.

Market analyst Jerry Dryer wrote in his August 31 Dairy and Food Market Analyst newsletter that he believes cheese prices will continue to move in a fairly narrow range; possibly for the entire month of September but he warned that “We could see some downward pressure over the next couple of weeks.

Among numerous con-

versations, two go a long way toward summing up the current market situation, Dryer wrote; “Domestically, a veteran marketer said: Overall business is good; not a barn burner, but not bad. Internationally, a veteran trader said: They’re (international buyers) grumbling about the price, but they’re still placing orders. Some are just filling in and waiting for a deal out of Oceania, but right now they’re still buying.”

By the end of September, reality will have settled over the market, according to Dryer. Cheese supplies here and around the world will clearly be short of the pending holi-

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Mielke from B18 day demand.”

Butter wise, the spot price inched a half-cent lower Friday, to $1.8650, up 2 1/2-cents on the week, the 11th week of gain, but 4 3/4-cents below a year ago. Eleven cars sold on the week.

The AMS average hit $1.7686, up 1.1 cent.

Churning across the country is mixed and continues to depend on cream availability and price, says USDA. Some butter producers indicate that standardized cream volumes are increasing as school bottling programs gear up.

In recent weeks, churning schedules were often not keeping pace with demand and inventoried stocks were being used.

The Cold Storage report indicated the July drawdown was heavier and earlier than normal.

Overall butter demand is

steady at good levels. Retail orders are the strongest with food service easing.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk held all week at $1.70 while Extra Grade inched a penny higher to $1.6350. AMS powder averaged $1.3263, up 3 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.97 cents, up 1.2 cents on the week.

Milk supplies vary by region, according to USDA. Milk supply and demand are reportedly in balance in the Central region where refilling the school pipeline occurred easily this year. Shipments into the Southeast were phasing in gradually. Requests for fluid milk from the Southwest appeared the last week of August which, according to some milk handlers, was an unusual pattern.

California milk output

was leveling off after several weeks of very hot weather.

Processing plants were running at reduced levels with some reporting milk levels 3-5 percent or more below a year ago. Manufacturing milk supplies in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic have declined with the increase in Class I demand from schools are back in session. Tropical storm Isaac was not the event forecast for Florida and many schools that were scheduled to close did not, resulting in strong Class I demand.

Milk production in the Oceania region is trending higher and moving off the low point of the production year. Situations are generally quite favorable from both weather and water standpoints, according to USDA, but weather forecasters are predict-

ing effects of an El Nino cycle that could include dryer summer conditions. This could affect crop and pasture growth more in dry land production areas. Australian output in June was reported to be 4.3 percent higher than June 2011 and up 4.2 percent year to date.

FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski said this week’s Global Dairy Trade auction priced index leapt 6 percent over the previous report, as global demand for dairy products remains robust. The gap between U.S. and Oceania prices narrowed but U.S. prices are still above Oceania’s.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted seven requests for export assistance this week to sell 734,139 pounds of cheese; 352,740 pounds of butter; and 44,082

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from July and compares to $13.40 a year ago. The preliminary all-milk price of $17.80 per cwt. was up from $16.90 in July but down from $22.10 a year ago. The official July MILC payment is $1.638 per cwt., up 27 cents from June.

California’s August 4b cheese milk price was announced at $16.57 per cwt., up $1.39 from July but $2.03 below August 2011, and $1.16 below the comparable Federal order Class III price. The 4a butter powder price is $15.40, up $1.90 from July and $4.83 below a year ago.

The 2012 4b price average now stands at $14.34, down from $16.50 at this time a year ago and compares to $12.69 in 2010. The 4a average, at $14.66, is down from $19.24 a year ago, and compares to $14.18 in 2010.

Things are heating up in California and I’m not talking temperature. The Milk Producers Council (MPC) announced that legal action was filed in Superior Court of California, stating that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) failed to follow the law in refusing to bring California’s Class 4b price into better alignment with prices paid by cheese manufacturers around the country. The “Writ of Mandamus” was filed on behalf of MPC, Dairy Farmers of America, Security Milk Producers Association and California Dairy Campaign.

MPC reported that the action stems from a CDFA administrative hearing on May 31-June 1, 2012.

That hearing was held to consider changes to the formula used by CDFA to calculate California’s “Class 4b” monthly minimum price, the price paid for milk being sold to cheese manufacturers.

California law requires CDFA to calculate prices that are in a “reasonable and sound economic relationship” with what comparable milk is sold for around the country, MPC said.

“The law is very clear that the prices announced by CDFA must be in reasonable alignment with prices paid for comparable milk pro-

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pounds of anhydrous milk fat (AMF) to customers in Asia, Central America and the Middle East. The product will be delivered December 2012 and raises CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 79.1 million pounds plus 56.7 million of butter, and 123,459 pounds of AMF to 34 countries on four continents.

CWT Chief Operating Officer Jim Tillison said in Thursday’s DairyLine that CWT’s export assistance program is as, if not more effective than herd retirements and “better than taking dairy cows and dairy farmers out of business.”

In other dairy news, July butter production totaled 133 million pounds, down 3.4 percent from June and 2 percent below July 2011, according to the latest Dairy Products report.

Production of nonfat dry milk totaled 149 million pounds, down 11.6 percent from June but 12.1 percent above a year ago.

American type cheese, at 356 million pounds, was down 1.1 percent from June but 1.8 percent above a year ago.

Italian type cheese output totaled 368 million, down 2.7 percent from June but 2.3 percent above a year ago. Total cheese production amounted to 874 million pounds, down 2.3 percent from June but up 2.3 percent from a year ago.

Commercial disappearance of dairy products in the first six months of 2012 totaled 100.2 billion pounds, according to USDA, up 2.4 percent from the same period in 2011. Butter was up 4.1 percent; American cheese, up 0.8 percent; other cheese, up 1.2 percent; Nonfat dry milk up a whopping 45.6 percent; but fluid milk products were down 2.2 percent.

USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report shows the preliminary national average price paid to farmers for corn in August was $7.54 per bushel, up from $7.14 last month and compares to $6.88 a year ago. Baled alfalfa hit $203 per ton, up from $198 in July and $196 a year ago. The soybean price, at $15.90 per bushel, is up 50 cents

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HIGHLAND H FARMS MOWREYS SPRUCELAWN MITCHELLS DAIRY FARM DAN KELLER LONDONDALE FARM HIGHLAND H FARMS SMITH OAK FARM WINGARD DAIRY FARM DAN RAYBUCK D & L FARM KNAPP BROTHERS FARM PINE VALLEY FARM HARVESTORE HILL FARM PARADISE ACRES

DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H H X H J H H H H H H J H H X H B H H H H X H H J H H J H H H H H H H J H H H H H H J G

49.1 153.2 118.2 18.5 116.4 198.9 108.1 63.2 192.3 69.5 120.1 241.4 39.9 171.7 18.6 101.9 44.2 200.5 379.9 94.1 158.8 16.5 61.7 97.4 117.3 107.8 120.6 190.2 119.2 180.6 52.6 19.9 76.8 54.7 31.3 124.1 67.6 21.3 41.7 149.3 51.3 120.9 85.6 21.4 61.8 17.4 121.9 36.0 13.1 38.3 110.7 40.9 74.4 45.3

3.9 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.3

3.3 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.7 4.6 3.9 3.4 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.9 4.0 3.9 4.1 3.9

812 801 780 738 606

811 718 713 707 699 675 673 661 661 651 644 634 616 606 586 584 564 559 534 502

3.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3

3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.6 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.3 3.0

26635 967 3.6 836 3.1 26786 992 3.7 825 3.1 26963 975 3.6 808 3.0 26700 1114 4.2 804 3.0 25237 986 3.9 801 3.2 25214 931 3.7 780 3.1 22929 946 4.1 775 3.4 3X 25244 872 3.5 773 3.1 23840 965 4.0 754 3.2 23174 913 3.9 739 3.2 24248 831 3.4 736 3.0 23813 837 3.5 729 3.1 3X 22646 967 4.3 728 3.2 22066 878 4.0 702 3.2 18591 952 5.1 701 3.8 3X 22766 838 3.7 691 3.0 22295 766 3.4 690 3.1 21012 770 3.7 677 3.2 21357 779 3.6 677 3.2 21760 802 3.7 675 3.1 21067 839 4.0 674 3.2 18305 844 4.6 672 3.7 21499 693 3.2 670 3.1 23028 824 3.6 664 2.9 20441 841 4.1 663 3.2 20925 822 3.9 658 3.1 19387 722 3.7 653 3.4 21974 784 3.6 651 3.0 20992 726 3.5 646 3.1 19582 722 3.7 629 3.2 18864 749 4.0 612 3.2 18769 728 3.9 609 3.2 19459 766 3.9 603 3.1 19315 729 3.8 598 3.1 15969 849 5.3 596 3.7 18802 690 3.7 584 3.1 17816 693 3.9 562 3.2 14275 683 4.8 539 3.8 16072 641 4.0 531 3.3 16956 653 3.9 526 3.1 30471 1057 3.5 940 3.1 25835 971 3.8 811 3.1 24315 929 3.8 779 3.2 25860 990 3.8 776 3.0 24326 916 3.8 755 3.1 18589 914 4.9 689 3.7 21117 770 3.6 676 3.2 20530 690 3.4 665 3.2 20497 798 3.9 653 3.2 20251 734 3.6 632 3.1 19024 783 4.1 615 3.2 18321 718 3.9 582 3.2 15698 759 4.8 563 3.6 17382 731 4.2 552 3.2

HERD OWNER LAUREL VALLEY DAIRY

LACKAWANNA GEORGE YEDINAK PAUL MANNING

LAWRENCE

ROBIN & JOHN THOMPSON CAMPRUN HOLSTEIN LEFTMAC FARM TROTACRE FARM HILLMAR FARM HENRY FARMS TROTACRE FARM

LUZERNE

C K TROXELL FARMS SCOTT RINEHIMER

LYCOMING

BENJAMIN MCCARTY ED+CHRISKITZMILLER BOSCH FARMS FANTASYFOUND HOLSTEINS ED+CHRISKITZMILLER BRYNN BOWER MICHAEL & LARRY FRY JEREMIE SNYDER

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHI-AP H 25.7

17195

659 3.8 534 3.1

DHIR H 52.6 DHI-AP H 77.9

20654 18004

821 4.0 631 3.1 679 3.8 527 2.9

51.1 120.4 61.1 121.9 63.2 39.3 34.5

23012 22565 22539 21080 20867 17207 16172

863 800 814 704 741 657 707

DHI-AP H 171.5 DHI-AP H 77.6

22637 21482

824 3.6 678 3.0 786 3.7 667 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H H X G

3.8 3.5 3.6 3.3 3.6 3.8 4.4

739 698 693 644 644 543 535

3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3X 3.1 3.2 3.3 3X

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H

37.6 18.6 105.7 125.7 57.8 42.5 81.7 57.6

23587 21594 20055 20749 20437 19808 18874 15894

799 797 812 794 785 758 758 614

3.4 3.7 4.0 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.0 3.9

718 679 643 643 639 625 589 513

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

W H H H H X

54.7 45.8 76.8 52.8 36.2 47.7

23494 21595 20473 19445 17693 16290

849 841 690 758 613 666

3.6 3.9 3.4 3.9 3.5 4.1

712 703 611 610 553 547

3.0 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.4

GANDER&GIRLS FAMILY FARM DHI-AP H PAUL J CRITCHLOW DHI-AP H CANON DAIRY DHI-AP H CLAN CAMPBELL DHI-AP H O'COLTER FARM DHIR-AP H DALE L KEPNER DHI-AP H J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP X HILLVIEW ACRES DHI-AP H IRISHTOWN ACRES DHIRAPCS J J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP J DANE YEAGER DHI-AP H SALLY+GARY OAKES DHIR-AP H

49.4 119.3 119.5 60.5 136.4 124.0 27.9 99.7 498.1 31.3 23.0 27.7

27227 26789 25593 23532 21520 22367 21582 19836 15750 16154 17442 16581

966 894 930 827 833 846 790 699 800 753 681 627

3.5 3.3 3.6 3.5 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.5 5.1 4.7 3.9 3.8

824 786 782 738 707 681 662 632 600 592 536 507

3.0 2.9 3X 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.2 3X 3.8 3.7 3.1 3.1

DHI-AP H 52.2

21452

772 3.6 660 3.1

MCKEAN

SYN TANN DETRICKS FARM JAMES & JUDITH LARSON THREE MILES DAIRY NEAL D GORDON JAMES & JUDITH LARSON

MERCER

MONTOUR

SAMUEL + ADA BYLER

NORTHAMPTON VALKIES REG HOLSTEINS BREWER FARMS KLEIN FARMS EXCELSIOR FARMFLECK BREWERS JERSEYS RALPH HAHN REDMAPL SPRING FARM EXCELSIOR FARMFLECK JOAN A WILLIAMS JOHN BOCKO MACK FARMS KOEHLER FARM KLEINTOP FARMS

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H J H H B H H H H H

100.4 95.8 64.7 90.4 18.1 82.5 100.6 10.7 118.8 57.9 20.7 37.4 118.0

POTTER

JOHNCAROL FOWLER # DHI-AP H 64.6 ROGER+RHODA LENT DHI-APCS H 57.9 CADY FARMS DHI-AP H 86.0 RISSER, DAVID & NELSA DHI-AP H 105.7 RON+CANDY COONEY DHIRAPCS H 61.9 THOMPSON, DONALD & CATHY DHIR-AP H 61.9 J J FARMS # DHI-APCS H 59.9 ROWN FARMS DHI-AP H 67.4 KURT KOSA DHIR-AP J 87.3 GARY & TINA HAMILTON DHI-AP H 79.9 LEON AND CATHY TICE DHI-AP H 55.3

28551 1072 3.8 846 3.0 25187 917 3.6 749 3.0 24201 922 3.8 743 3.1 22979 833 3.6 717 3.1 18612 929 5.0 701 3.8 22110 811 3.7 689 3.1 21779 833 3.8 679 3.1 19239 801 4.2 672 3.5 18632 757 4.1 572 3.1 17951 699 3.9 547 3.0 17783 579 3.3 545 3.1 18680 667 3.6 544 2.9 17795 695 3.9 540 3.0 23355 23501 22141 20978 19598 19902 19807 16790 15532 17327 17269

840 851 807 763 759 783 748 686 711 654 616

3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.9 3.8 4.1 4.6 3.8 3.6

734 708 670 643 633 619 612 545 540 532 521

3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3X 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.5 3.1 3.0

15090

629 4.2 504 3.3

SULLIVAN WARBURTON FARMS

SUSQUEHANNA LLOYD & DENISE PEASE KEITH BRANT RANSOMED RANSOMDAIRY HARVATINE FARMS JOHN CASTROGIOVANNI WALKER FARMS COTTRELL BROTHERS R M SHIPSKY & SONS EMPET FARMS JON ANN FARMS JOE VALENTINE REUBEN EVERITT KENNETH S. GESFORD JON ANN FARMS

DHI-AP X 40.5 DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H H H M

60.7 86.1 105.9 106.9 117.2 67.7 66.6 56.7 89.5 32.6 36.4 35.4 49.8 16.1

27114 1023 3.8 869 3.2 24093 942 3.9 782 3.2 23624 884 3.7 755 3.2 24292 793 3.3 754 3.1 23765 744 3.1 743 3.1 24900 927 3.7 738 3.0 23337 870 3.7 718 3.1 23124 807 3.5 715 3.1 22936 853 3.7 705 3.1 19726 725 3.7 659 3.3 22213 813 3.7 649 2.9 20520 759 3.7 641 3.1 20162 791 3.9 631 3.1 18195 705 3.9 621 3.4

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Top 40 Herds For August

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DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

TIOGA

MARK HALTEMAN BISHCROFT FARM KEN MARTIN SHERMAN HENRY & KELLY

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DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

H J X H H X H H H H H H H H H H H

47.6 14.8 21.5 61.1 52.3 61.1 53.5 848.5 70.0 108.8 64.0 50.1 55.8 95.3 66.4 71.7 64.5

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

18470 16473 16094 18088 18482 15859

667 768 684 700 658 670

3.6 4.7 4.3 3.9 3.6 4.2

24774 23842 22884 21321

836 864 810 773

3.4 3.6 3.5 3.6

582 573 562 559 557 508 719 714 669 664

3.2 3.5 3.5 3.1 3.0 3.2 2.9 3.0 3X 2.9 3.1

28588 1057 3.7 867 3.0 3X 28313 1010 3.6 867 3.1 3X 26142 990 3.8 807 3.1 24435 888 3.6 771 3.2 24672 866 3.5 752 3.0 23926 841 3.5 701 2.9 22696 873 3.8 681 3.0

BREEZYVUE FARM COW COMFORT INN DAIRY GEORGE & JOHN HAUCK VERNON MARTIN HILL CRAFT FARM COW COMFORT INN DAIRY SPRUCE RUN FARM IVAN NOLT DALE L.METZLER

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

32.6 100.3 121.3 40.2 59.4 216.6 59.7 52.6 108.0

21833 19262 21181 20909 21332 18903 21083 20605 19378

800 833 776 763 825 837 818 724 728

3.7 4.3 3.7 3.6 3.9 4.4 3.9 3.5 3.8

DHI-AP H 159.0

24563

792 3.2 769 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

25755 23066 23043 23350 23853 22055 19419

918 854 841 835 840 882 742

DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

VENANGO DICKMAR FARMS

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RHA MILK

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

Top 40 Herds For August H X H H H X H H H

H H H H H X H

480.4 46.3 292.0 151.1 334.2 23.1 55.0

3.6 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.5 4.0 3.8

667 656 651 646 645 644 637 635 615

763 723 723 716 710 686 602

3.1 3.4 3X 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.4 3X 3.0 3.1 3.2

3.0 3X 3.1 3.1 3.1 3X 3.0 3X 3.1 3.1

B R COW E E YEARS D

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

FOGGY MEADOWS FARM CURTIS JERSEY MATT WILCOX CONNEATTEE WEST ROLLING ACRES

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H J H H H

93.0 72.8 33.3 82.4 46.0

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H J H H H H H H

23.2 76.2 95.2 47.5 53.5 103.4 55.6 78.9 82.9 50.3 55.9 50.4

WAYNE

JACK AND ELLA CHYLE ROWE BROS HIGHLAND FARMS KEV & GERARDA BURLEIGH N GARY KRAVETSKY CHYLE LAND DAIRY DAVID & SHEILA BANICKY TRI NON FARMS ROCK RIDGE FARM D ELLIS DIX CARL A ROBINSON# DON STILES

WYOMING

HIRKEY BROTHERS

DHI-AP H 45.4

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

17317 14307 16270 15251 15422

636 661 610 565 618

3.7 4.6 3.7 3.7 4.0

537 518 507 504 502

3.1 3.6 3.1 3.3 3.3

24511 900 3.7 755 3.1 25204 859 3.4 751 3.0 23875 1007 4.2 745 3.1 21705 835 3.8 661 3.0 21508 759 3.5 654 3.0 17306 794 4.6 609 3.5 20235 791 3.9 606 3.0 20149 677 3.4 603 3.0 19480 700 3.6 603 3.1 17264 611 3.5 519 3.0 16204 640 3.9 516 3.2 16149 607 3.8 502 3.1 17561

674 3.8 555 3.2

Mielke from B19 duced and sold around the country,” said Rob Vandenheuvel, MPC General Manager. “CDFA is violating that law and rewarding cheese manufacturers, including several huge national and international corporations, with a state-sponsored discount on the milk they buy, all at the expense of roughly 1,600 California dairy families that deserve a fair price for their milk.”

I have regularly point-

ed out the differences between California’s 4b price and how it trails the Federal order Class III price by very wide margins. Vandenheuvel cites what that has cost California producers in his August 31 newsletter available at www.milkproducerscouncil.org.

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross says she’s committed to working with the state’s dairy industry to find long-term

solutions and has invited 32 dairy farmers, cooperative leaders and processors to form the California Dairy Future Task Force, according to Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW).

Ross said “It is imperative that task force members begin work as soon as possible and strive to develop recommendations by the end of the year.” “As CDFA tries to balance the interests of farmers with other dairy stakeholders, coopera-

tives, processors and consumers, it is clear to us that the pathway to future stability can be reached by tackling those reforms head-on.”

Meanwhile; more than 50 California Dairy Campaign (CDC) members have called on Congress to pass legislation enabling California to join the Federal milk marketing order (FMMO) system.

CDC executive director Lynne McBride charged that “Prices paid to dairy

producers in California are the lowest of any regulated state in the nation and joining the FMMO would increase producer prices significantly.”

With dairy producer discontent growing, Western United Dairymen is hosting a program to educate producers about the Federal market order system, September 20, at the Tulare Ag Center, Tulare, Calif. Some dairy producers are organizing a September 13

protest at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

On a “happier note,” a California judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) seeking to stop California dairy farmers from airing TV commercials portraying how happy, healthy and well-cared for the state’s dairy herds are. Some might ask; why aren’t the dairy farmers themselves treated that way?

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Silo gas: A threat to farmers

by Gail Lapierre, Vermont AgrAbility Project Outreach Specialist, University of Vermont Extension Silo-filler’s disease, caused by exposure to silo gas, is a real risk to farmers this year due to the dry weather.

Although New England has been fortunate to have not had the drought conditions that the Midwest has suffered, it has been dry enough to increase nitrates in corn. These high nitrate levels mean a greater potential for silo gas to form from fresh stored silage.

Workers can be exposed to silo gas around horizontal silos and bagged silage as well as in upright silos. Inhaling even a small amount can result in serious, permanent or fatal lung injury. Luckily, the disease can be prevented through proper work practices.

What is Silo Gas? In a dry year, there will be increased nitrates in the corn. Within a few hours of ensiling, fermentation begins. Some bacteria use the nitrates in the corn instead of oxygen for fermentation, forming nitric oxide, a non-lethal gas.

This gas combines with oxygen in the air, producing nitrogen dioxide (N02), which is heavier than air and

toxic to humans and animals. It has a yellowish-reddish-brown color and a bleach-like smell. However, with so many odors around the farm, farmers should not rely on odor alone to alert them to its presence.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) also is formed in the process but not often to lethal levels. Silo gas — the combination of NO2 and CO2 — forms within a few hours of ensiling and continues to be formed for up to three weeks after the last silage is added to the silo.

Silo-filler’s disease results from exposure to silo gas. The NO2 combines with water in the lungs and forms nitric acid, which is very corrosive. Once exposed to the gas, a person can become helpless in as little as two to three minutes.

Symptoms of silo-filler’s disease include coughing, burning, shortness of breath, chills, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms may take from three to 30 hours to develop after mild exposure to silo gas. The slow, progressive inflammation of the lungs causes a buildup of fluid in the lungs, which often is fatal.

Relapses often occur in two to six weeks. The second occurrence may be milder or more severe than the first episode.

Prevention starts in the field. The highest level of nitrates in the corn plant is in the lowest part of the stalk.

To reduce the nitrate level in forages for silage, farmers should raise the cutter bar when harvesting, leaving 10 to 12 inches of stalk in the field.

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silage bags. The gas is heavier than air and may collect in low areas or buildings, good areas to avoid.

Anyone exposed to silo gas should see a doctor immediately. Remember, this can be fatal.

In addition, high nitrates in corn can cause health issues with livestock. Before feeding, farmers should work with their feed dealer and have the corn tested. The University of Vermont’s Agricultural and Environmental Testing Lab will do nitrate testing for $10 per sample. For information on submitting a sample, visit http://pss.uvm.edu/ag_testing or call (802) 656-3030.

ASI approves 2012-2013 Budget The American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Board of Directors (BOD) approved the association’s fiscal year 2012-2013 wool budget and the legislative budget as well as approved the membership dues rate. The budget proposals were recommended to the directors by ASI’s American Wool Council and the executive board.

The $2.25 million wool budget provides programs and services that will improve sheep production, marketing and information about American wool. The wool programs serve sheep producers, domestic and international wool initiatives and the use of American wool by the U.S. military for fire-retardant, moisture-managing, machine-washable and antimicrobial wool fabric. Funds are also provided for local wool projects through the Wool Outreach program.

Board members also voted in favor of the Fund II budget, which is used for the legislative and membership activities of the association as well as association services.

Finally, in a unanimous vote, the BOD approved the re-entry of Rhode Island Sheep Cooperative as an ASI member state making them the 46th member.

“I am very pleased with the board of director’s support for ASI’s innovative programs for the next fiscal year,” stated Margaret Soulen Hinson (Idaho), ASI president. “These approved programs are vital to keeping our industry thriving and gaining strength into the future, and it is encouraging that the state organizations recognize that value.”

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• Cover bunkers and piles immediately after harvesting.

• Stay out of an upright silo for at least three weeks after filling.

• Always ventilate the silo room.

Open windows and the door to the outside for at least three weeks after filling the silo but keep the door between the barn and the silo room closed for that same time period.

• Don’t open the plastic of a silage bag or bunk/pile cover for at least three weeks after ensiling.

• Do not puncture bubbles that may appear in the plastic wrap.

• Think about where NO2 gas may

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New Animal Science students see diverse Pennsylvania Agriculture Annual tour outlines career possibilities Thirty-nine freshmen and transfer students from Penn State’s Department of Animal Science enjoyed a day of education and exploration as they joined faculty for a tour of agricultural facilities in central Pennsylvania last week, learning about the diversity of Pennsylvania agriculture and meeting industry leaders.

The New Student Industry tour, now in its 13th year, is held during the first week of classes and is a unique opportunity for students new to the University Park campus to get to know each other and professors in an informal setting.

Dr. Terry Etherton, Head of Animal Science, noted that the tour has become an important tradition in welcoming students new to the campus, giving them an overview of Pennsylvania agriculture while they learn about career opportunities.

Tour organizer Jana Peters, Animal Sciences Advising Coordinator, stressed the value of the tour as more and more students with non-farm backgrounds choose to study animal science.

She said, “Students gain knowledge of the industry, but also benefit from spending this day with their classmates and faculty members.”

Peters said the interaction with successful professionals is also valuable, and she expressed deep appreciation to the time and effort they give in opening their facilities and talking candidly with the students.

Joshua Cassar, freshman, Lansdale, said the tour of Bell & Evans confirmed his desire to work in some aspect of the poultry industry — indeed, he left the plant with an internship application in hand. He called the tour “eye-opening,” and added that he was very impressed with the new technology employed in the processing and packaging of poultry. He added, “The whole tour was beneficial — I learned a lot. And it was a great opportunity to get to know fellow students. I made a lot of great friends.”

For freshman Cheyenne Gilmore-Derry, New Stanton, the tour gave a broader perspective on potential careers in the field of animal science. “I am so happy I went on the tour — I loved it. I have had an interest in equine science, but it was really interesting to see the poultry processing, the dairy farm and the zoo. I was also happy to get to know other students whom I now recognize on campus.” She noted that she is looking forward to becoming involved in student activities as a result of learning more about the opportunities.

For junior transfer student Andrew Calderwood, Craftsbury, VT, the tour offered a wellrounded view of Pennsylvania agriculture. He particularly enjoyed the opportunity to see Furnace Hill Holsteins and Bell & Evans, noting that all those on the tour were impressed with the poultry plant. He said, “The tour definitely introduced me to new people and I got to know other students better.

I’m glad it was scheduled early in the semester.”

Tour hosts included: • Equine Industry: Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA), Grantville, is a nonprofit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding to people with disabilities. Run completely by volunteers, the program benefits over 100 riders in lessons each week, each of whom requires from one to four volunteer assistants. CATRA houses 30 horses, and houses a variety of other livestock that offers the opportunity for a small animal therapy program. It is operated by Ben and Shirley Nolt who offered a broad perspective on careers in the equine industry.

• Poultry: Farmers Pride — Bell & Evans, Fredericksburg, has been providing the highest quality poultry since the 1890s. They are a leading producer of organic chicken and allnatural chicken raised without antibiotics on an all-vegetable diet in the heart of Pennsylvania

Dutch Country. They use the latest technology to process the 850,000 chickens harvested each week, grown by 125 growers. The plant employs 1,000 people, and the company’s motto is, Families Feeding Families since the 1890s.

by Farmer’s Pride — Bell & Evans at the Lebanon County Cooperative Extension office in Lebanon. Admission to the zoo was supported

by The Hershey Company.

Two veterinarians offered their views on their

paths to becoming veterinarians, and answered student questions. Dr. Meghan Myers, V.M.D, a 2006 graduate of Penn State animal sciences who then attended UPenn vet school, is a small animal vet at the Veterinary Medical Cen-

ter of Lebanon. Dr. Joseph S. Bender, D.V.M., M.S., graduated from Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, and is a food animal vet who works for Agricultural Veterinary Associates, Brickerville.

Students and faculty from Penn State’s Department of Animal Science visited Furnace Hill Holsteins, Lebanon County, as part of the tour which showcased the diversity of Pennsylvania agriculture.

Photo by Sally Brown Bair

• Dairy: Furnace Hill Holsteins, Lebanon, owned by Joel and Chrissy Krall. Krall is a ‘06 animal sciences graduate. They milk 130 cows with a rolling herd average of 33,500 lbs. of milk, 1,1,00 fat and 1,000 protein. They credit their growth to consistently high quality forages, cow comfort — mostly with sand bedding, use of gender selected semen, use of state and approved technologies. They invest in genetics as an alternative source of income, and use genomics technology to asses an animal’s genetic value when a calf is just a few months old. They attribute their success to their intentional attention to detail and to working together as a team.

• Zoo Industry: Zoo America at Hershey Park, home to over 200 animals from five regions of North America. Students interacted with naturalists and had the opportunity to take a “behind the scenes” look at the care of the animals, including a tour of the medical building.

Laura Schiavo, ‘09 animal sciences graduate, hosted the group.

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At a symposium in Beijing organized by the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) on Sept. 1-4, scientists reported significant progress developing and introducing 20 new varieties of rust-resistant wheat. Seed for the new varieties is being deployed in eight nations for farmers to plant to prevent massive crop loss. But the experts warned that

wheat fields in many countries remain largely unprotected from the dangerous pathogen.

“The research being presented at this meeting takes us significantly closer to our goal of protecting the global wheat crop from rust diseases,” said Ronnie Coffman, Cornell professor of plant breeding, principal investigator, director of the Durable Rust Resistance in Wheat Project and vice chair of BGRI. “But the vast wheatgrowing region that stretches across North Africa and Central Asia all the way to the gateway to China — the world’s largest wheatgrowing nation — is still vulnerable.”

Studies presented in Beijing reported on progress with isolating genes that confer resistance to the Ug99 fungus in a wild relative of wheat from Israel and Lebanon. An estimated 85 percent of

wheat in production, including most wheat grown in the Americas, Asia and Africa, is susceptible to Ug99 and its variants.

Stem rust can cause farmers to lose entire crops, but a second rust disease is causing severe losses worldwide. Like stem rust, yellow rust (also known as stripe rust) has become an immediate threat with the emergence of new, highly aggressive strains that knock out genetic resistance in many popular varieties of wheat.

Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Iraq, Morocco, Syria, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have suffered yellow rust epidemics, with yield losses as high as 40 percent.

In using Rust-Tracker specialists use smartphones and tablets to collect and submit field data that generates “risk maps.”

Researchers use the maps to determine the

path of virulent strains of stem rust, assess the severity of the threat and prepare farmers to resist it.

“The only manageable solution for farmers who cannot afford fungicides when rust hits is to replace their crop with new rust-resistant varieties,” Coffman said. “Planting only 5 percent of a nation’s wheat fields with seed from resistant varieties would allow replacement of susceptible varieties within a year, if Ug99 should appear.

“It’s frustrating,” Coffman continued.

“We have the technology to prevent a tragedy that could destroy crops in one of the world’s most important wheat-producing regions. But the funding is not in place to get enough rust-resistant wheat seed multiplied fast enough and into the hands of the people who need it.”

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American Angus Association® to host annual meeting Yearly event brings together Angus members from across the nation. a.m. in the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC) Freedom Hall.

The junior heifer show takes place Sunday, Nov. 11. Randy Perry of Fresno, CA, will judge the show. The ROV bulls show Monday, Nov. 12; and all ROV females, including cow-calf pairs, show Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Brian McCulloh, Viroqua, WI, will judge the ROV show, which is also the 2013 National Angus Show. Entries are due by Oct. 1 and can be submitted on the website at www.livestockexpo.org.

Visa® and MasterCard® are accepted. For more information, call 502595-3166.

The Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 in the KFEC South Wing C. Elected delegates from across the United States and Canada will meet to conduct the business of the Association, including the election of officers and five new directors. The meeting allows all members

American Angus Association members and Angus enthusiasts will gather in Louisville, KY, Nov. 10-13 for the 129th Annual Convention of Delegates and related Angus activities in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE).

“Louisville is the central meeting point of our membership each year,” said Shelia Stannard, director of activities and events. “It’s the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest happenings at the Association, see high-quality Angus genetics, and visit with friends, both new and old.”

Events include the Annual Meeting, educational sessions, top-notch speakers, social events and a 2012 Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show. Special events hosted by the American Angus Auxiliary and the Angus Foundation are also on the agenda.

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to listen to fiscal year reports of the Association and its entities — the Angus Foundation, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) LLC, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), and Angus Productions Inc. (API).

Following the meeting is the annual Angus Awards Banquet at 7 p.m. in the Crowne Plaza, which features Certified Angus Beef®.

Honorary Angus Foun-

dation inductees and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Outstanding Leadership Award are recognized during the dinner. Century Award recipients are also honored for herds involved in the Angus business for 100 years or more. Visit the registration desk at the Crowne Plaza to purchase tickets to the event.

The Crowne Plaza serves as Angus headquarters for the Annual Meeting and all related events, but rooms are reserved for delegates, alternates, and Association officers and directors. Others may want to make reservations at the Hampton Inn or Springhill Suites, where the Association also has room blocks reserved.

Other nearby hotels lo-

cated within walking distance of the Crowne Plaza and the KFEC, are: Springhill Suites, 502361-9009 Hampton Inn, 502366-8100 Comfort Inn & Suites, 502-375-2233 Courtyard by Marriott, 502-368-5678 Residence Inn by Marriott, 502-363-8800 Howard Johnson’s Express Inn, 502-363-9952

Check fields for foliar diseases and ears molds now Now is the time to be scouting your corn and soybean fields, not for potential fungicide applications, but to plan for harvest and next year’s variety/hybrid selection.

We are now seeing foliar diseases in both corn and soybeans at high enough levels to be able to determine what fields have real issues.

Scouting now will give you the information you need to make decisions about crop rotations, hybrid and variety selections for next year and subsequent years, and possible tillage. If

you have significant amounts of diseases such as Northern Corn Leaf Blight or Frog Eye Leaf Spot, you know that you should plan to purchase genetics that include a good level of resistance to these diseases in the future. The vast majority of the pathogens we face in field crops survive in crop residue from year to year.

As long as you’re walking around your fields, check corn ears for molds, too. We are hearing a lot of reports from the Midwest about higher than normal lev-

els of aflatoxins due to the dry season we have had. This is not commonly a problem here in Pennsylvania due to our humidity, but there are a few other molds that we might encounter. It is not a bad idea to find out what’s lurking under the husk.

Most of the mold that we tend to have every year is readily removed by the combine. But if more than approximately 10 percent of ears in a field have a significant amount of mold (25 percent of the ear or more), these are probably best harvested

as soon as possible for grain. This is because the best way to stop fungal growth is to dry corn to 13 percent moisture or less (and less than 70 degrees).

This won’t eliminate the mold or toxins already present, but will prevent further growth and toxin production in storage. The longer the crop is in the field, the more opportunity there is for mold to develop and spread.

Since ear corn continues to dry in cribs, it can be harvested at 21 percent moisture or lower. High moisture ear or shelled corn will heat up in storage and allow molds to spread quickly. Bird, insect or combine damaged kernels are also at higher risk for mold development in storage. If at all possible, try to clean out damaged kernels during harvesting and remove fines with a rotary cleaner. Keep good grain separate from highly contaminated grain and test for toxins. It may be possible to feed some of this to animals less sensitive to mycotoxins.

You can find information about foliar diseases and ear rots at the Oneida County website at http://counties.cce.cor nell.edu/oneida/Agriculture/crops%20and% 20soils/corn/corn%20 disease%202010.htm Contact Information:Alyssa Collins, Research Associate, Southeast Ag Research and Extension Center, at aac18@psu.edu

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August milk prices increase from July Prices received by New York producers for milk sold during August were up from a month earlier, according to King Whetstone, Director of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office.

The price of corn and hay increased also. The price of oats decreased.

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Submit genomic testing samples early Angus breeders encouraged to plan ahead to ensure timely results Producers who want to include genomic information in their fall sale marketing should plan ahead and submit DNA samples early in order to receive timely results. The American Angus Association® advises a four-week turnaround before data is complete.

“Even in today’s business of speedy turnaround times and weekly evaluations of expected progeny differences (EPDs), breeders can still miss their window of opportunity to include genomic test information in their sale books,” said Bill Bowman, Association chief operating officer and president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI).

Angus breeders may submit genomic orders in

several different ways. Online through AAA Login, on their smartphones using the Angus Mobile app or by mailing sample to AGI at the Association headquarters in St. Joseph, MO. Once received, AGI processes the order and it is sent out for testing at the appropriate genomic labs.

“I’d encourage all Angus breeders to consider testing their animals using our DNA technology,” Bowman said. “The more you know about your cow herd, the better your marketing potential will be.”

To learn more about genomic testing or how to submit samples, visit www.angus.org or call 816383-5100.

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USDA listens to NYFB concerns and recommendations in new draft of conservation guidelines Following a strong response from New York Farm Bureau and its farmer members, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) released the latest draft for its nutrient management standard commonly referred to as Code 590 in the NRCS National Handbook of Conservation Practices.

The new document took into account many of NYFB’s concerns and came up with what is a thoughtful and well-reasoned plan to allow family farms in this state do what is best for the environment without being overly regulated with costly and unreasonable demands for the smallest of farmers.

Code 590’s goal is to improve the country’s water quality and environmental health by properly managing how nutrients are used and managed on the farm. The previous nationally proposed draft went as far as to ban applications during the winter months and seriously limited prescribed grazing by animals on farm land when used in conjunction with other responsible conservation efforts. It attempted to be a one-size fits all national policy that was not appropriate for New York’s unique geography and natural resources. Nor did it take into account the strict environmental policies already in place in New York which threatened to undermine the hard work that farmers in no other state can match.

The latest draft also removes many of the confusing and vague recommendations that were in the previous nationally proposed draft in regards to things like wind conditions and soil saturation following a rainfall or snowmelt. Now, there is greater technical clarity and, most importantly, common sense that will make it make much simpler for farmers to comply with the important guidelines. It also allows full use of the toolbox of NRCS practice standards that are intended to work in concert with each other for maximum environmental benefit.

The changes to the Code 590 guidance draft come in response to a letter NYFB President Dean Norton sent to NRCS late last year during the public feedback process. In fact, more than 50 percent of the comments submitted nationally came from New York Farm Bureau members concerned about maintaining an effective and progressive nutrient management program in this state.

“New York Farmers take pride in the responsible management of their land to have a successful farm that they can pass on to the next genera-

tion. We appreciate NRCS listened to our real concerns, and they stepped up with a reasonable and thought out approach that doesn’t dictate how new Yorkers should use their land, but rather works with New York farmers to maintain the most rigorous nutrient management program in the country,” said NYFB President Dean Norton.

NYFB will submit new comments in regards to this latest draft and will closely follow the process into the fall when a final draft is expected to be released.

“Angus Talk” podcast available on iTunes Download the bi-weekly radio program that discusses cattle industry topics.

Audiences have grown accustomed to information, literally, at their fingertips. One tap of a smartphone can instantly access stock reports, breaking news headlines and weather forecasts. And that’s just the beginning.

To help cattlemen stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and information, the American Angus Association® this week launched the Angus Talk podcast. The program is

hosted by Doug Medlock, the voice of I Am Angus, and features timely discussion surrounding topics in the cattle business.

“Talk radio programs are still a valuable source of information for many in agriculture,” said Eric Grant, Association director of communications and public relations. “Ten years ago it was on the radio in the tractor cab, now it’s on a smartphone.”

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is released twice a month and can be accessed through iTunes on a computer, smartphone or tablet.

The premiere episode features Larry Corah, vice president of supply development with Certified Angus Beef LLC. Corah shared with Medlock the economic advantages of reliable, predictable Angus cattle, and what that means for the cattlemen moving forward in the next 5-10 years.

“Our goal with Angus Talk is to provide both informative and entertaining discussion as it relates to our industry,” Grant says.

“Programs that people can take with them wherever they are — in the pasture, in the truck, or at a computer.”

To subscribe to the free podcast, search Angus Talk in the iTunes Store.

Episodes are also available on www.angus.org.

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No-till farming helps capture snow and soil water

by Ann Perry A smooth blanket of snow in the winter can help boost dryland crop productivity in the summer, and no-till management is one way to ensure that blanket coverage, according to U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) research.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist David Huggins conducted studies to determine how standing crop residues affect snow accumulation and soil wa-

ter levels across entire fields. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priority of responding to climate change.

Huggins, who works at

the ARS Land Management and Water Conservation Research Unit in Pullman, WA, carried out this investigation on two neighboring farms.

Both farms have the hilly topography typical of the Palouse region in

eastern Washington. But much of one farm has been under continuous no-till management since 1999, while the fields on the other farm were conventionally tilled.

For two years, snow

Crop Insurance is One Way to Manage Organic Risk

For more information on crop insurance in New York State, please visit the NYS Crop Insurance Education website at www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/CropInsurance.html, or call 518-457-4531 or 800-554-4501. To find a crop insurance agent, please contact your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office, or go to the USDA RMA website at www.rma.usda.gov and select the agent/company locator.

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PALMYRA, NY - Kurt Forman of Clearview Farm started using crop insurance nearly twenty years ago, when Farm Services Agency (FSA) compensated him for some crop losses on the condition that he enroll. He has been in the program continuously ever since.

"With the weather the way it's been, it just seems like more of a necessity," said Forman. "Last year in particular it definitely helped."

Located in Wayne County, east of Rochester, Forman grows field corn, soybeans, oats and forages, and at least Kurt Forman of Clearview Farm 100 different varieties of vegetable crops, all organically.

He sells his products at two farmer's markets, to organic co-ops, through a multi-farm CSA, and this year he is experimenting with his own joint CSA with a poultry and egg farmer.

In 2011, heavy spring rains brought flooding to key New York State agricultural regions. Heavy rains from Hurricane Irene in late August, followed by Tropical Storm Lee about a week later, caused widespread and catastrophic flooding of rivers and streams. Farmers on higher ground still battled excess moisture and fungal diseases.

"I came up with some income [from crop insurance] that I wouldn't have otherwise. It wasn't like having a normal crop because it covered 60-70 percent of the crop, but still it was a help. It helped me get through," said Forman.

As an organic grower, Forman has found the new organic crop insurance to be helpful. Crop insurance is available for certified organic, transitional and buffer zone acreage, for crops that have an organic premium set by USDA Risk Management Agency that recognize additional risk associated with organic practices.

In New York, organic price elections, insurance amounts, projected prices and harvest prices are available for corn, soybeans and processing tomatoes. Other crops may be insured if there is a crop insurance program, but the organic crop is insured using the same pricing and insurance amount structure as the conventionally-grown crop.

What would Forman tell other farmers about crop insurance?

"Well, I tell them definitely to try it," he said. "If they haven't used it before and they're concerned about how much money they spend, they might want to go with some of the lower levels of coverage. Maybe they just want to try that one crop, a crop that they've had more challenges with than other crops. Pick that one crop, insure it, and see how it works for you.".

depths, density and soil water storage were measured manually at hundreds of points across the fields on both farms. Residue height at data collection points was also measured on the no-till fields.

Huggins found that standing wheat residue on the no-till farm significantly increased the amount and uniformity of snow cover across the entire field. Snow depths on the no-till field ranged from 4 to 39 inches, with an average depth of 11 inches, while snow depths on the conventionally tilled field ranged from 0 to 56 inches, with an average depth of 8.5 inches.

The snow distribution pattern on the no-till farm made soil water distribution more uniform and increased soil water recharge rates there. The more uniform snow distribution under no-till was particularly apparent for ridge tops and steep south-facing slopes where there was typically 4 to 8 inches more snow than on conventionally tilled fields.

Huggins calculated that the greater storage of soil water in no-till systems could increase winter wheat yield potential by 13 bushels per acre on ridge tops, six bushels per acre on south facing slopes, and three bushels per acre in valleys. As a result, regional farmers could increase their winter wheat profits by an average of $30 per acre and as much as $54 per ridge-top acre.

Producers affected by the 2012 drought might also benefit from using no-till to increase the amount and uniformity of snow cover on their fields. This would increase soil water recharge rates and soil moisture storage, which would facilitate the return of drought-stricken fields to their former productivity.

Results from this work were published in 2011 in Transactions of the ASABE.

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NY Corn and Soybean Growers Association display is popular at county fair Members of the New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association (NYCSGA) board of directors, along with farmer volunteers, hosted a display at the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY, on Aug. 20-25. It is the second largest county fair in the state, averaging over 500,000 attendees from the Hudson Valley and New York City area. It was the first time NYCSGA had ever exhibited at the fair — and what a popular display it was.

People came in droves to check out a 25-foot-wide combine on loan from Lo Nan Farms. Once people got a close-up look, they started asking questions, from “How much does the combine cost?” to “Are there GMOs in your soybeans?” Thanks to the expertise of NYCSGA volunteers, everyone’s questions were answered effectively and honestly.

In addition to the combine, the display included a tent with a diorama of soybean production from the field to the end use in animal agriculture, as well as a minigolf game made of soybased materials. Director Beth Chittenden put together numerous educational materials, including information about fertilizers and the soy products that might be found in a home.

The Dutchess County Fair received funding this year from the United Soybean Board, through the Green Ribbon Fair program, to use biodiesel to run the carnival rides.

NYCSGA staff report that the fair display proved to be a worthwhile exercise in consumer education that the NYCSGA board is looking forward to participating in again next year.

Source: ASA Weekly Leader Letter for Thursday, Sept. 6

Fairgoers were able to ask questions of New York corn and soybean growers at the NYCSGA booth.

A combine got the attention of fairgoers at the N Y C S G A booth at the Dutchess County Fair.

Photos courtesy of NYCSGA

DONALD HIBSCH CONTRACTING RETIREMENT AUCTION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 1:00 PM 7131 FOURTH SECTION RD, BROCKPORT, NY

Located 1 mile west of Rt. 19 at 7131 Fourth Section Road (Rt. 31A), use Thruway exit 47 take Rt. 19 north to Brockport.

Mr. Hibsch is retiring and will sell: MACHINERY: Kubota KX161-3 excavator, 400 hours, cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb, angle blade, #33494; 2011 JD 323D track skid steer, 31 hrs, cab, heat, air, power quicktach, Hi Flo, 2 speed, #MVB0200095; ATTACHMENTS: Erskine 72" Mega Mower (cuts up to 6"), Erskine 72" ES2000 snowblower; Worksaver 72" rock bucket w/ brush grapple; HD pallet forks; VEHICLES: 2007 Chevrolet 2500 HD Duramax, 80K miles w/ Reading Classic II contactor body; 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty diesel, 59K miles w/ 16' enclosed body w/ ramp; EQUIPMENT: JD 550 3pt. 48" rototiller; Woods 3 pt york rake w/ blade; JD 603 3pt bush hog; 72" 3pt box scraper; 60" 3pt core airator; 3pt fert. Spreader; Diamond 7'x12' trailer; 600 gal water tank w/ wagon; Pacer trash pump; 2 flat wagon w/ new racks; 7' 1 ton lawn roller; small JD tow fert. Spreader; Onan 5k generator; Honda 2.2K generator; DeWalt 3750 power washer; Earthquake auger w/ 6" & 8" bits; 16' Powerprunner; Cub Cadet 4 cycle weedeater w/ roto tiller; Echo 520 & 650 chainsaws & more! SHOP EQUIPMENT & HAND TOOLS: Eagle MTP-9A lift w/ 2 sets of arms (nearly new); DELTA EQUIPMENT: DJ-20 jointer; Unisaw table saw w/ extensions; 50-654 planner; Band saw; Mitre saw; table top drill press; Bisket jointer; shaper; #50-850 Dust collector; OTHER Kobalt 2 stage air compressor, nearly new; Tri-Star 230 welder; Alumi-pole 24' aluminum pump jacks; 2 24' Aluminum planks; large quantity of Delta, DeWalt, Makita, Bosch & Rockwell corded & battery operated saws alls, circular saws, drills, mitre saws, hammer drills, impact wrenches, sanders, grinders and more; Nail guns of all sizes & types; Brilliant concrete saw; Pro Shot & Wizard laser levels; Makita 110 john hammer w/ stand & bits; Acetylene torches; Shumacker 200A charger; TopCo 10' brake; portable air compressors; plus huge quantity of hand tools, wrenches & other equipment!

This equipment is in shape and ready to go! One of the best lines to be sold anywhere, don't miss this sale.

TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium up to $2,000. 3% discount for cash or check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold "AS IS"!

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

Annual Fall Feeder Cattle Sale

SPECIAL MENTION:

(1) 20 Angus Steers 500-600Lbs. from Wayne Co. (2) Approx. 20 Hereford & Angus Steers, Angus from Top Registered Herd.

(3) Several Lots of Holsteins from Local Dairy Farms

ALL FARM FRESH CATTLE ARE WELCOME Any Size-Sex-Breed or Color Thank You

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

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Now is the time for producers to manage identification and record-keeping systems.

Along with some highly anticipated cooler temperatures, farmers and ranchers are beginning to look forward to the fall sale season. To simplify herd management before and after the sale, the American Angus Association® offers two effective record-keeping and identification options.

Black books The Association offers pocket-sized Beef Record Service (BRS)/AngusSource black books each year a hassle-free, record keeping option for producers.

“The books have space for all pertinent management records and calving dates for your herd,” said Ginette Kurtz, AngusSource® quality manager. “And, they are great gifts for a producer to give to customers during the fall marketing and holiday seasons.”

The 2013 books are available for $3 each and can be customized, free of charge, with a purchase of 100 or more.

Customized orders may include the operation’s logo and contact information foil-stamped onto the back cover, while standard orders feature the Association’s logo.

Books will be shipped

by Oct. 15. To place an order, contact the AngusSource department at 816-383-5100 or blackbooks@angus.org.

Tag store The Association Tag Store, www.customcattletags.com, offers affordable, custom-printed cattle ear tags and other identification options.

The interactive, online store offers Duflex® visual tags in numerous colors and sizes with free text on the front of the tag. Print logos, text on the back of the tag and/or on the tag stud for a small fee. Large visual tags cost $0.99.

“This is a great venue to receive inexpensive, high-quality tags that will make identification and record keeping simple for you and your customers,” Kurtz said.

Farmers and ranchers can also build each tag with customized text and

numbering using a spreadsheet template and step-by-step directions found online.

The Tag Store exclusively offers Destron Fearing™ products, including visual tags, e.

Tags [radio frequency identification (RFID) tag], Combo e. Tags and “840” tags. Accessories available for purchase below retail price include applicators, readers, panel antennas,

headgate kits, markers and knives.

All tags are manufactured within three to five business days and shipped directly to the producer; flat rate shipping charges apply.

To order custom tags today, visit www.customcattletags.com or call 816-383-5100 for more information.

To add value to feeder calves or replacement females, producers may be

interested in the Association’s verification programs, AngusSource and Gateway. For more information on the programs or how to enroll, visit www.angus.org/angussource.

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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, September 17 • 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: 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig sale. 20 spring Lambs from one flock; 10 spring lambs from another flock. Special for this week- Montgomery County Herd 35 Head Dairy - 30 cows and 5 close bred heifers. Year around herd ave.

50# AI sired, AI bred. Mostly Holsteins, few crosses with 4 -5 R&W Holsteins. Misc & small animals. 12:30 produce, 1 pm dairy. We now sell lambs, goats, pigs & feeders immediately following dairy. Calves & cull beef app 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking, 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale starting with calves.

Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com Tuesday, September 18 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY.

Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Special Pumpkin and Fall Decor Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, September 19 • Atlanta, GA. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.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 716-2965041, 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 • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,

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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

Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 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, September 20 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 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, 800-321-3211.

Friday, September 21 • Parkersburg, WV. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Saturday, September 22 • Scranton, PA. Complete Liquidation: Aggre-

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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 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: Fuller St, Ludlow, MA. JD Skidsteer; Tractors; Tools; Horse Drawn Mowers & Equipment Bumper Livestock Trailer. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:30 AM: 7554 Page Rd., Perry Center, NY. Quality Auction for Marilyn & Raymond Riley.

Equipment & Tools, etc. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 4:00 PM: 5159 Telephone Rd., Cincinnatus, NY. Tractors, Farm Equip., tools, etc. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540 www.manasseauctions.com Monday, September 24 • Dallas, TX. A.Lyon & Son www.lyonauction.com • Kutztown, PA. Plushanski Farm Real Estate Auction. Co-managed w/Bachman Auction. 320 acre state of the art dairy farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 6:15 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Feeder Calves & Beef Replacement Sale during regular livestock auction.

Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com Wednesday, September 26 • 10:00 AM: Monkton, VT. Dairy Herd Dispersal of 103 head tie-up cows for Coto Bros., Inc. Wright’s Auctin Service, 802-334-6115 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 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 Thursday, September 27 • Charleston, SC. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY. Steuben Co Surplus Equipment, Vehicles, & Buses Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. www.pirrunginc.com • 3:00 PM: Brockport, Monroe County, NY. Donald Hibsch Contracting Retirement Auction. Full line of contracting equipment, including JD 323DT skidsteer w/ 40 hours, Kubota KX161 excavator, 07 Chevy 2500 Duramax, 03 Ford E450 diesel, Delta power tools and more. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com • 4:00 PM: 6312 CR 36 W. Lake Rd. Honeoye, NY. For Leland and Nancy Durkee. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.dannauctioneers.htm, www.cnyauctions.com Friday, September 28 • Chicago, Il. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, September 29 • Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 9:00 AM: Ridge, Rd, Brockport, NY. Lakeland Equipment Auction. Used equipment, lawnmowers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Binghamton, NY. 30th Annual

Broome & Local Municipalities Surplus Auction.

Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-6924540 www.manasseauctions.com • 10:00 AM: 43 Meadowbrook Rd, Granby, CT. Complete Commercial Woodworking Shop & Antiques. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Sunday, September 30 • Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, October 3 • Rolumas, NY. Real Estate & Machinery Dispersal. Landini Tractor; NH skidsteer (low hours), Eby 7’ x 20’ trailer,Pequea flat trailer 8’x24’, NH 130 manure spreader, bedding chopper. Watch for more details on website. Real Estate will handled by William Kent, Inc. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, October 4 • 4:00 PM: Lockport, Niagra County, NY. Lockport Farm Machinery & Consignment Auction.

Now accepting consignments. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com or 585-343-5449 Friday, October 5 • Lapeer, MI. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 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 315729-8030 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Friday, October 12 • 1:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Two day Sale. 1-5 pm. Fall Beef & Feeders Roundup Collection. Hay & water for overnight. Call to consign. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com Saturday, October 13 • Odessa, TX. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 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 315-8226087. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

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 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579

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 DON YAHN AUCTIONEER P.O. Box 136, Cherry Creek, NY 14723 585-738-2104

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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) www.hoskingsales.com • 8:30 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Rain or Shine.

Farm & Landscape Equipment Auction. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-8835828, Sale Barn 860-349-3204 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Fall Machinery Auction. Call to consign. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com • 11:00 AM: Ben K. Stoltzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Vison-Gen & Friends Sale. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins, many with contract Genomic pedigrees. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Sunday, October 14 • 1:00 PM: Cohocton, NY. Komma Land Auction.

321 acres in two parcels of outstanding private hunting and recreational lands plus agricultural lands with rental income. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, October 17 • 10:00 AM: Bridport, VT. Complete Dispersal of 235 head artifically bred Holstein herd and full line of machinery including 6 Ford tractors, for Leonard & Linda Barrett. Addison County Commission Sales, E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 802388-2661 or 800-339-COWS • 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 716-2965041, 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 Thursday, October 18 • Wyoming, Wyoming Co., NY. Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling 20 acre farm w/ house, barns, pond, pasture, woods and orchard. Excellent hunting. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.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 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, 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 • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor Inc., Center St., Franklin, NY. Inventory Reduction & Consignment Auction. Sale by Franklin Used Equipment Sales. Call to consign. Frank Walker Auctioneers, 607-829-2600 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer & Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek, NY. Don Yahn Monthly Heifer & Feeder Sale. Don Yahn Manager & Auctioneer, 585-738-2104.

• 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, October 25 • 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 Friday, October 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • Cherry Creek, NY. Tor-Li Genetic Opportunity Sale. Contact Don Yahn, 585-738-2104, Larry Hill, 716-680-5116 or Dean Sharp, 585-7218066 for selections.

Saturday, October 27 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Fall Feeder Cattle Auction. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, Sale Barn 860-349-3204 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, November 1 • 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein Herd Dispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 2 • 10:00 AM: Dansville, NY (Livingston Co.).

Dwight & Deanne Knapp retiring from dairying.

265 freestall/parlor top end Holsteins. (135 milkers), corn ensilage, haylage. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. www.pirrunginc.com • 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 315729-8030 Saturday, November 3 • Canastota, NY. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 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. Early consignments from Oakfield Corners, George Farms, Muranda, Roll n View, Bennett Farms, Tiger Lily, Fantasy Found, Boardwalk Holsteins, Roedale Farms, Gaige Farms, Lawton Jerseys, Tornado Valley, O-C-E-C Embryos, plus many more.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-

8800, 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Friday, November 16 • Wyoming County. Reserved for 300 head dairy dispersal. Excellent pedigrees!. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com • Gettysburg, PA. Spungold Holsteins Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Dale & Deanna Bendig owners. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, November 21 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, 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, November 23 • 9:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Black Friday Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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 Tuesday, December 4 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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 Tuesday, December 11 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 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, December 15 • 10:00 AM: Rt 5, Hall, NY. Lakeland Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc www.teitsworth.com Tuesday, December 18 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 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 716-2965041, 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 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT September 10, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .26-.38; 6175# .44-.50; 76-90# .60-.65; 91-105# 1.750-7.250; 106# & up .75-.85.

Farm Calves: .8750-.90 Started Calves: .4250-.45 Veal Calves: .35-1.25 Beef Heifers: .68-.85 Beef Steers: 1-1.1250 Stock Bull: .86-1.10 Beef Bull: .93-.93 Boars: .01-.11 Butcher Hogs: .75-1 Feeder Pigs (ea): 50-145 Sheep (ea): 55-14.50 Lambs (ea): 50-170 Goats (ea): 90-125 Kids Goats (ea): 40-145 Canners: up to 71.50 Cutters: 72-75 Utility: 76.50-79 Rabbits: 5-24 Chickens: 3-18 Ducks: 6-21 ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA September 5, 2012 Cows: Canners 10-54; Cutters 54.50-64; Util 64.50-75.

Bulls: 81-96.50 Steers: Ch 118-121; Sel 110-115.50.

Calves: 15-106 ea.

Feeders: 68-130 Sheep: 57-130 Lambs: 100-170 Goats: 41-160 ea.

Kids: 24-137 ea.

Sows: 29-33 Feeder Pigs: 13-74 ea.

Chickens: 2-11.50 Rabbits: 1.50-15 Ducks: 2-16

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA September 11, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 5-30; 61-75# 20-65; 76-95# 3765; 96-105# 40-60; 106# &

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No Report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET Chatham, NY No Report VERNON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY September 3-6, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .30-1; Grower Bull over 92# .40-.85; 8092# .40-.70; Bob Veal .10.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .65-.84; Lean .40-.73; Hvy Beef Bulls .68-.97.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 900-1300; Handling Hfrs. 700-1200; Springing Hfrs 700-1250; Bred Hfrs 600-1000; Fresh Hfrs 4001300; Open Hfrs 300-700; Started Hfrs 100-400; Service Bulls 400-900.

Beef: Feeders .50-1.20 Lamb/Sheep: Market 1-2; Slaughter Sheep .20-.60.

Goats: Billies .80-1.75; Nannies .65-1; Kids .10-.50.

Swine: Sow .30-.60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY August 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .80-1.50; Grower Bulls over 92# .75-1; 80-92# .60-.95; Bob Veal .10-.55.

Cull Cows: Gd .68-.80; Lean .45-.73; Hvy. Beef Bulls .89-.92.

Dairy Replacements: Springing Hfrs. 850-1400;

Springing Cows 450-1100; Bred Hfrs. 750-1350; Open Hfrs. 400-650; Started Hfrs.

250-350.

Beef: Feeders .75-1.10; Veal (finished) .85-1.20.

Lambs:Slaughter Sheep .45-1.10.

Goats: Billies .65-1.05.

Swine: Sow .20-.35; Boar .05-.15; Feeder Pig (/hd) 25.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY September 3, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.25; 80-92# .65-.90; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .76-.84; Lean .65-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .95-1.05.

Beef: Feeders 1.05-1.20; Hols. Sel .88-.94.

Lamb/Sheep: Slgh. Sheep .30-.40.

Goats: Billies 120-150; Nannies 70-90; Kids 25.

Swine: Boar .06.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY September 6, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .70-1.25; Grower Bulls over 92# .701.30; 80-92# .60-.95; Bob veal .10-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .77-.85; Lean .65-.79; Hvy. Beef .88.97.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY September 3, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.2.5; 80-92# .70; Bob Veal .10-.35.

Cull Cows: Gd .73-.79; Lean .64-.76; Hvy Beef Bulls .92-.98.

Beef: Feeders 1.10-1.27.5.

Goats: Billies 50.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY No report FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY September 10, 2012 Acorns: .25-.65 Apples (1/2 bu.): 5.20-15 Beans (1/2 bu): 2-14 Buttercups: .60-.70 Butternuts: .25-1.20 Cantaloupes: .40-1.50 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 7.5014 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 3-7.50 Eggs (dz): 1.20-1.40 Grapes (1/2 bu): 8-21 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 1.507 Lettuce (hd): 1.10-1.35 Mums: 2.25-3.40 Onions: .35-.50

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-6.50 Pumpkins: .80-6.50 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .20.90 Sweet Corn (dz): .20-2.10 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 3.50-9 Tomatoes (25#): 5-18.50 Watermelons: 1.10-2.30 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 2-8 FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY September 8, 2012 Beef Steers: 301-500# 95149; 501-700# 89-143; 701# & up 86-128.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 89143; 501-700# 86-139; 701# & up 88-112.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 71146; 501-700# 80-144; 701# & up 85-102.

Holstein: 301-500# 60-93; 501-700# 65-95; 701# & up 70-91.

Bred Replacements: 5901040.

Families: 925-1090 FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY September 7, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 150-250; 2nd cut 155-275; 3rd cut 255375.

Straw: 110-155 HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY September 10, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .70-.83; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .85-.94 Calves: Bull calves 96-120# .90-1.08; up to 95# .10-1; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA September 11, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 1245-1580# 102.75108.50; 1 hd Hols. 1280# 88.50.

Cows: Breakers/Boners 7580.50, 1 hd 87; Lean 72.5077; Big Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 66.50-74; Shelly 64 & dn.

Bulls: 1035-1905# 83.5096 Feeder Cattle: Steeers Hols./Jersey 315-655# 7099; Hfrs. M&L 1 770-840# 95-106; Dairy types 285970# 82-85.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. bulls No. 1 95-120# 101108, 1 hd 75# 114; No. 2 90115# 90-100; No. 3 75-100# 60-85; Util 60 & dn.

Swine: Sows 300-365# 3039.50; 445-485# 27.5034.50; 515-605# 34.5035.25.

Goats: Fancy Kids 128145; Fleshy Kids 85-122; Small/Thin/Bottle to 80.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 50-70# 112-132; 75-95# 115-137; 130-155# 114-130.

Sheep: all wts. 52-85 *Graded Pig Sale Sept. 14.

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

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA September 11, 2012 Rabbits: 3-15.50 Bunnies: .50-5 Roosters: .50-7 Hens: .75-5.50 Banties: 1-4 Peeps: .75-2.75 Guinea Pigs: .50-.75

Ducks: 2-11 Ducklings: 3.50 Pigeons: 2.50-2.75 Pheasants: 7-10.50 Guinea: 5.50-9 Guinea Keets: 1.50-2.25 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.85; Jum White 1.45; XL Brown 1.55-1.75; XL White 1.55; L Brown 1.75; L White 1.50; L Green 1.30; M Brown 1.45; S Brown 1.20; S Banty .90; Fertile Guinea Eggs 3.75.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC September 10, 2012 Cattle: Steers Sel 1-3 10561182# 104-109; Hols. Ch 23 1332# 105.50; Hols. Hfrs.

Springers 1200-1400/hd; Shortbreds 900-1200/hd; Opens 700-975/hd.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 72-76.50; Boners 69.50-76; Lean 60-73.50.

Bulls: Grade 1 1340-1728# 85-93.

Feeder Steers: Hols. L 3 550-700# 74-75; 700-900# 76-80; 900-1100# 80.5087.50.

Feeder Heifers: M 1 480520# 92-98; M&L 2 5660656# 80-81.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 878# 100; M&L 2 578-800# 8490.

Calves: 156. Bulls No. 1 94128# 97-117; 82-92# 85110; No. 2 94-114# 85-105; 80-92# 75-90; No. 3 94116# 55-77; 80-92# 50-77; Util 70-110# 30-65; 60-68# 17-20; Hfrs. No. 1 82-100# 100-115; No. 2 78-116# 5082; non-tubing 68-86# 32-

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA September 11, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4567; Bulls 90-110; Cutters 6075; Steers Hols. 100-115; Util 72-78; Hfrs 75-90.

Calves: Growers 60-97; Hfrs. 70-100; Veal 90-105.

Hogs (ea): Feeders 20-40; Sows 25-35; Roasters 70100; Boars 5-7; Market 4550.

Sheep: 60-70 Lambs: 1.10-1.75 Goats (ea): 80-120; Billies 110-175; Kids 50-110; baby goats 10-40.

up 56-68.

Farm Calves: 70-100/cwt Feeders: 63-94/cwt Veal: 99-117/cwt Heifers: 91/cwt Bulls: 83/cwt Canners: 10-59/cwt Cutters: 60.50-73/cwt Utility: 74.50-84.50/cwt Sows: 39/cwt Hogs: 60/cwt Boars: 8.50-15.50/cwt Feeder Pigs: 28-41 ea.

Lambs: 120-125/cwt Sheep: 45-117.50/cwt Goats: 21-185 ea.

Rabbits: 1-16.50 ea.

Poultry: .50-14 ea.

Hay: 18 lots, 2-5.20/bale.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 47.

Hogs: Boars 434-646# 8.50-9.50.

Feeder Pigs (/hd): US 1-3 20-25# 32.50-35/hd.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 4060# 105-112; 60-70# 115135; 70-80# 120-130; 80100# 90-92; Gd & Ch 1-2 80-90# 105-112; Ewes Util 1-2 138-168# 55-60.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 40# 50; Sel 2 30-40#30-45; 50# 45-50; Sel 3 20-30# 2027.50; Nannies Sel 1 120# 130; Sel 2 90-110# 90-100; Sel 3 80-100# 50-85; Billies Sel 1 140# 170; Sel 2 120# 150.

EarCorn: 185-250/ton.

Hay (/ton): Alfalfa 150; Grass 75-150; Mixed 110220.

Straw: Rye 160/ton Oats: 4.60-4.85/bu.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report

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GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA September 6, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 80.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 72.25-75.75, hi dress 76-77, lo dress 70.50-71.75; Boners 80-85% lean 67.5071.75, hi dress 73.50, lo dress 63-65; Lean 85-90% lean 59.50-64.50, hi dress 65-66.50, lo dress 53.50-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1318-2052# 79.50-82.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-126# 105-122.50, few to 127.50; 80-94# 85-105; No. 2 80-128# 80-102.50; No. 3 80-118# 50-70; Util 60-124# 10-45; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100# 102.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA September 8, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 100-285 Mixed Hay: 8 lds, 150-260 Timothy: 2 lds, 100-215 Grass: 6 lds, 115-200 Straw: 1 ld, 185 Rye Seed: 3 ld, 11-11.50/bu LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA September 7, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1285-1640# 122126.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1625# 117-121.50; Sel 2-3 10751470# 112.50-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1400-1555# 107-111; Ch 2-3 1425-

1725# 102-107.75; Sel 2-3 1245-1630# 93-101.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1275-1475# 117-121; Ch 2-3 1065-1455# 112116.50; Sel 2-3 1095-1300# 105-111.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 74-79.50, hi dress 81-86.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 7277.50, hi dress 78-85.50, lo dress 65-71; Boners 8085% lean 72-77.50, hi dress 77.50-85, lo dress 66-70.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9001700# 88-94, hi dress 95100.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 105-111; 90-92# 100; 80-88# 65-70; No. 2 112-128# 185-90; 98-110# 97-102; 94-96# 90-92; 8092# 77-80; No. 3 100-130# 72-89; 80-98# 62-70; 72-78# 30; Util 90-110# 30-35; 6088# 15-25; Hols. Hfr. Calves No. 1 95-125# 95-125; No. 2 75-110# 55-80.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA September 4, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1285-1589# 119.50123.50; Ch 2-3 1210-1450# 114-119.50; Sel 2-3 10751470# 108.50-113.50; Hols.

Hi. Ch & Pr 2-3 1300-1560# 102.50-106.50; Ch 2-3 1390-1655# 96-101.50; Sel 1-3 1055-1405# 86.50-90.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1175-1295# 116-118; 10551260# 108.50-114.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 80-84; Breakers 75-80% lean 69.50-73, hi dress 75.50-78.50; Boners 8085% lean 65-70, hi dress 72-74.50, lo dress 60-64.50; Lean 85-90% lean 58-63, lo dress 53-58; Light Lean 8592% lean 46-51.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1000-2150# 92-98, hi dress 1300-1605# 105.50-108; lo dress 1005-2450# 78-89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 125-137; 500700# 120-130; Hols. Steers L 3 300-500# 65-80; 500700# 80-104; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-700# 121; M&L 2 300500# 110-126; Bulls M&L 2 500-700# 97; Hols. Bulls L 3 300-500# 82-87.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 110127.50; 80-90# 70-105; No.

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 2 95-120# 75-107; No. 3 75115# 40-70; Util 65-95# 1050; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-95# 90-110.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 240-257# 60.50-63; few singles to 68; 45-50% lean 230-280# 5558; 40-45% lean 245-375# 47-52.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 3138; 500-700# 39-45.

Boars: 420-750# 12-20; lighter wts. 205-250# 3239.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 1020# 11-27; 30-35# 50-61.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 137-152; 6080# 100-125; 80-120# 85100; Ewes Gd 1-3 130-180# 40-62.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 90-120; 40-60# 110-125; Sel 2 20-40# 3050; 40-60# 52-75; 60-80# 67-100; Sel 3 20-40# 20-65; Sel 3 20-40# 25-35; 40-60# 40-52; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 97-112; 130-180# 127135; Sel 2 80-130# 82-95; Sel 3 80-130# 65-85; Billies Sel 2 100-150# 127-135; Sel 3 80-130# 75.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA September 10, 2012 Steers: Ch 110-116; Gd 106-110.

Heifers: Ch 109-114; Gd 102-107.

Cows: Util & Comm. 72-82; Canner/lo Cutter 72 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 90-98 Bulls: YG 1 85-92 Cattle: Steers 110-130; Bulls 100-125; Hfrs. 90-125.

Calves: Ch 115-130; Gd 80100; Std 15-60; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 60-120; Hols. Hfrs.

90-130# 100-125.

Hogs: US 1-2 63-68; US 13 58-62; Sows US 1-3 2535; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 2050# 20-40.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 115130; Gd 100-110.

Goats: 20-130

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA September 10, 2012 Alfalfa: 255-270 Alfalfa/Grass: 195-310 Grass: 185-210 Mixed Hay: 85-115 Rd. Bales: 95-110 Lg. Sq. Bales: 95-160 Straw: 160 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA September 10, 2012 Roosters: 2.50-6 Hens: .10-1.50 Heavy Hens: .50-2 Banty Hens: .05-1 Guineas: 3 Ducks: 3-4 Bunnies: .25-1.75 Rabbits: 2-8 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA September 6, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1300-1720# 122126.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1625# 117-121.50; Sel 1-3 10751470# 112.50-116.50.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1510-1555# 110111; Ch 2-3 1425-1695# 102-106; Sel 2-3 12451630# 93-101.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 12735-1475# 117121; Ch 2-3 1065-1430# 113-116.50; Sel 2-3 10951300# 105-111.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-70% lean 7777.50, lo dress 72-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 7477.50, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 69-73.50; Boners 8085% lean 72-75, hi dress 76-78, lo dress 66-71; Lean 88-90% lean 66.50-71.50, hi dress 72-77.50, lo dress 60-

65.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 105-111; 90-92# 100; 80-88# 65-70; No. 2 112-128# 85-90; 98-110# 97-102; 94-96# 90-92; 8092# 77-80; No. 3 100-130# 72-89; 80-98# 62-70; 72-78# 30; Util 90-110# 30-35; 6088# 15-25.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 95125# 95-125; No. 2 75-110# 55-80.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA September 5, 2012 US 1-2: 15-30# 70-105; 3040# 100-110; 40-50# 75100; 50-65# 70.

US 2: 20-30# 60-95; 30-40# 85-120; 40-50# 90-130; 5060# 65-90. *Next Feeder Pig Sale Sept.

19.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week corn sold .10-.15 lower, Wheat sold .15 to .20 higher, Barley sold .15-.20 higher, Oats sold .05 to .10 higher & Soybeans sold .05-.10 lower. EarCorn sold steady to 5 higher. All prices per bushel except EarCorn is per ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 8.10-8.91, Avg 8.60, Contracts .8.08-8.10; Wheat No. 2 8.86-9.50, Avg 9.09, Contracts 8.10-8.21;

Barley No. 3 5-6, Avg 5.50, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 4.90; Soybeans No. 2 16.70-17.32, Avg 17.06, Contracts 16.70-16.92; EarCorn 240.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 7.99-9.19, Avg 8.50; Wheat No. 2 7.70-9.25, Avg 8.38; Barley No. 3 4-6.20, Avg 4.73; Oats No. 2 3.255, Avg 3.97; Soybeans No. 2 16-16.66, Avg 16.33; EarCorn 230.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 7.99-9.19, Avg 8.65, Month Ago 8.81, Year Ago 8.16; Wheat No. 2 7.70-9.50, Avg 8.55, Month Ago 8.54, Year Ago 6.88; Barley No. 3 4-6.20, Avg 5.18, Month Ago 4.83, Year Ago 4.88; Oats No. 2 3.255, Avg 4.18, Month Ago 4.15, Year Ago 4.13; Soybeans No. 2 16-17.32, Avg 16.57, Month Ago 16.17, Year Ago 13.88; EarCorn 195-290, Avg 238.75, Month Ago 215, Year Ago 211.25.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 88.85, Avg 8.39; Wheat No. 2 7-8.66, Avg 7.73; Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 16.96.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.50-9.09, Avg 8.79; Barley No. 3 5.15-5.85, Avg 5.50; Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg 4.25; Soybeans No. 2 16.50-16.67, Avg 16.54; EarCorn 195-290, Avg 242.50.

Lehigh Valley: Corn No. 2 8.45-9.09, Avg 8.71; Wheat No. 2 9.20; Barley No. 3 5.75; Oats No. 2 3.85-4.50, Avg 4.17; Soybeans No. 2 16.50-16.90, Avg 16.65.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary September 7, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120.75-124.25; Ch 13 115.50-118.50; Sel 1-2 111-114.75; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 107-109.50; Ch 2-3 100-104; Sel 1-2 92-97.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116.25-119; Ch 1-3 111.75-115.50; Sel 1-2 105111.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76.25; Boners 80-85% lean 69.2572.75; Lean 85-90% lean 62.75-67.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 101.50-107.50, Avg. dress 90.25-96; lo dress 81.2587.25.

Feeder Catle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 142.50-145; 500700# 115-120; M&L 2 300500# 110-125; 500-700# 125-137; M&L 3 300-500# 72.50-86; 500-700# 81.5096; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500#

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 120-132.50; 500-700# 119121; M&L 2 300-500# 119126; 500-700# 92-104; M&L 3 300-500# 70-107.50; 500700# 80-87; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 122.50-126.50; 500-700# 116-126.25; M&L 2 300-500# 97-119; 500700# 105-115; M&L 3 300500# 72.75-78; 500-700# 78-82.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-70.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 105-120; 8090# 80-100; No. 2 95-120# 85-105; 80-90# 80-90; No. 3 80-120# 55-75; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 100-120; No. 2 80-105# 70-90.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 58-60; 45-49% lean 250-300# 55.50-57; Sows US 1-3 300500# 31-35; 500-700# 4144.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 15-30# 70-105; 30-40# 100-110; 40-50# 75-100; 5065# 70; US 2 20-30# 60-95; 30-40# 85-120; 40-50# 90130; 50-60# 65-90.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 145-172; 60-80# 120-160; 80-110# 102-128;

Ch 1-3 40-60# 118-130; 6080# 110-132; 80-110# 94120; 110-120# 108-128; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-130# 6080; 160-200# 68-82; Util 1-2 120-160# 57-74.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 102-122; 60-80# 114-144; 80-100# 120-135; Sel 2 40-60# 62-86; 60-80# 114-122; 80-100# 117-128; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 140142; Sel 2 80-130# 82-112; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 138140; 150-250# 204-212; Sel 2 100-150# 118-144; 150250# 144-145; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 182-252.

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 & straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 110325; Timothy 100-250; Straw 100-180; Mulch 5075.

Summary of Lancaster

Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 97 lds of hay, 15 Straw; Alfalfa 180-290; Mixed Hay 75-355; Timothy 100-275; Grass 75-280; Straw 100-240.

Diffenbach Auction, No report.

Green Dragon Auction, September 7, 30 lds Hay, 7 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-255; Mixed Hay 120-290; Grass 145-270; Straw 117-200.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: September 6, 35 lds hay, 4 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-240; Mixed Hay 150280; Timothy 100-275; Grass 75-220; Straw 120200.

Wolgemuth Auction, September 5, 32 lds Hay, 4 lds Straw. Alfalfa 240-290; Mixed hay 75-355; Timothy 225; Grass 140-280; Straw 157-270.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 68 Loads Hay, 7 Straw.

Alfalfa 55-200; Mixed Hay 50-220; Timothy 72-215; Grass 65-200; Straw 85185.

Dewart Auction, Dewart:

September 3, 8 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Mixed Hay 95-225; Grass 65-150.

Greencastle Livestock: August 9 & 13, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Mixed Hay 50-95; Timothy 72.50; Grass 80.

Kutztown Auction: September 8, 18 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 100-285; Mixed Hay 140-260; Timothy 100-215; Grass 115-200; Straw 185.

Middleburg Auction: September 4, 12 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed Hay 70-205; Timothy 110-140; Grass 140; Straw 120.

Shippensburg Auction: September 1 & 4. 26 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 55-200; Mixed Hay 60-170; Timothy 65-175; Grass 70-167.50; Straw 85-120.

Whites 65-75% lean 74-77; Breakers 75-80% lean 7277, hi dress 79-85, lo dress 65-71; Boners 80-85% lean 72.50-77.50, hi dress 79-85, lo dress 66.50-70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 66-71.50, hi dress 72-77, lo dress 60-65.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1480-2210# lo dress 84.5086.50.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 122# 105; 95113# 119-130; 85-90# 7795; No. 2 95-115# 115-127; 90# 100-105; No. 3 94-108# 73-82; 83# 57; Util 73-110# 30-40.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-112# 112; 78# 60; No. 2 92-100# 88-90; 74-81# 50-60; non-tubing 73-92# 40-50; 62# 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA September 6, 2012 Alfalfa: 4 lds, 200-240 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 330 Orchard Grass: 3 lds, 150280.

Mixed Hay: 17 lds, 100-275 Grass: 10 lds, 75-320 Straw: 4 lds, 120-200 EarCorn: 1 ld, 300 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 125 Rye: 5 lds, 13-15/bu WOLGEMUTH AUCTION September 5, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 265-290 Mixed: 23 lds, 201-355 Timothy: 1 ld, 225 Grass: 6 lds, 199-280 Straw: 4 lds, 208-270 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 155 Oats (/bu): 1 ld, 4.5-5 Rye (/bu): 3 lds, 14-15

VINTAGE SALES STABLES September 4, 2012 Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1490-1675# 113116; Ch 2-3 1470-1725# 102-107.75; Sel 2-3 12501550# 97.50-101.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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Treasures of USDA history preserved at National Agricultural Library

by Kim Kaplan A century of parasite research fills at least 100 boxes at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, MD. These records include photos, drawings, lantern slides, research notes, reports, and correspondence. The documents are part of the U.S. National Animal Parasite Collection Records, which chronicle the parasitology studies of USDA scientists from 1886 to 1987.

The parasitology records are one of the more than 200 collections that NAL holds safe, each documenting the history of a USDA program. NAL is a part of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA’s principal intramural scientific research

agency.

Such records are not just the dry dust of USDA history, but a continuing resource for researchers. With access to these original materials, scientists can better understand how programs developed and why certain choices were made, explained NAL Special Collections librarian Sara B. Lee. In addition, writers, historians, sociologists, conservationists, and artists regularly turn to NAL’s collections as firstperson sources about USDA events, programs and policies.

NAL even preserves the lineage of USDA buildings, especially those located along the National Mall, with a collection of photos and drawings, including an unusual photo showing the original USDA administration

building and the unfinished Washington Monument taken from atop the Smithsonian Castle around 1868.

Perhaps the most attractive as well as historically important of NAL’s treasures is the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection, which includes 7,584 paintings, lithographs and line drawings. These technically accurate images were their day’s equivalent of photo documentation of fruits, nuts and berries developed by growers or introduced by USDA around the turn of the 20th century.

With today’s growing interest in heirloom varieties and others that are no longer commonly grown, the collection is an invaluable storehouse of fruit knowledge and history.

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HARRY & NANCY PETERSON, JR. TRACTORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION 5159 Telephone Road, Cincinnatus, NY (Cortland County)

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Saturday September 22, 2012 4:00 PM The Peterson's Have Sold Their Farm & Are Moving!

Auction To Be Held @ The Home, 5159 Telephone Road, Cincinnatus, NY 13040; From Cincinnatus @ Route 26, Turn To Telephone Road, A Little Over 2 Miles To Farm On Right Farm Equipment - Pickup - Motorcycles - Machines - Tools - Etc. Tractors, Farm Equipment - Including: Oliver 1650 Dsl. w/ Allied 590 Loader & Bucket; Int. 574 Utility Dsl. Tractor; 24" & 34" Dbl. Ring Chains; Ford GT75 Dsl. Garden Tractor, 48" Deck; NH 1465 Haybine, Real Sharp; Deutz-Fahr 4-Umbrella Tedder; Miller Pro 1100 Tandem Wheel Rotary Rake, SHARP!!; NH 273 Baler w/ Kicker; Int. 10ft. Transport Disc; Brillion 10 ft. Cultipactor; Mc Connell 3-Section 10 ft. Drags; Ford 3pth 14" 3-Btm. Trip Plows; Dearborn 3pth Cultivator; JD 3pth 8 ft. Rear Blade, Heavy Duty; Woods 5' 3pth Rotary mower; Ford 3pth 501 Sickle Mower; Front Mtd. & 3pth Bale Spears; Ford 3pth 2-Row Corn Planter; (2) Wooden Kicker Wagons, 1 On Kory 8-Ton Gear; Trailer w/ Homemade Title, Tilts; Wood Wagon; H&S 125 Bu. Manure Spreader; WIC 7 Hp Bedding Chopper; 32' Skeleton Hay Elevator & 8' Extension; 3pth Mac Spin Spreader; Poly Feed Tub; 3pth Post Hole Digger; Kelly Hyd. Log Splitter, 3pth; Old Grain Drill; 3pth Sub Soiler; '97 Ford F150, 4wd Pickup; Garden Tractor Dump Trailer; Trlr. Mtd. PTO Generator; Toro Walk-Behind Snowblower; Lawn Roller; Grass Sweeper; Galv. Hog Box For Pickup; Walk-Behind Potato Plow; 3pth 2-Row Marker; 40'-32' Ladders; Roof Ladder; Barn Tools; Motorcycles: '80 Honda 650 Custom; Suzuki 125; New Motorcycle Saddle Bags; Tools: Century 225 Welder; Craftsman Radial Arm Saw; Air Oper. Tire Changer; Jointer-Planer, WalkerTurner; Craftsman Jig Saw; Old Pedal Grinding Stone; Battery Charger; Homelite Super XL Chainsaw; Stihl 029 20" Bar Chainsaw; Mitre Saw; Bench w/ Vise; Anvil; Old Blacksmith Forge; Cement Mixer; (2) Fuel Tanks, 110 & 200 Gal. w/ Hand Pumps; Hand Tools; Gas Cans; Cattle - Hay - Wood (4) Hereford - 3 Cows & 1 Heifer - Will Be Examined; (42) Round Bales, 4x4, 1st Cutting This Year; (8) Face Cords Of Seasoned Firewood; Meat Processing Equipment - Household - Etc. Butcher Boy Band Saw w/ SS Table, 220V; SS Meat Table; Butcher Kettle w/ Fire Box, Very Rare!; Enterprise 10 Meat Grinder, A Dandy!; Enterprise Sausage Stuffer & Lard Press, Rare!; (4) Steamer Trunks; Gibson Freezer; Kenmore Refrigerator; Cawley-LeMay Stove; Lots Of Beautiful Black Amethyst Glasses, Bowls, Etc.; Hall China Service For 4, Nice; Maple China Closet; Ridgeway Grandmothers Clock; Sessions Mantle Clock & Others; Many Nice Dressers, Etc.; Asst. Display Cases / Cabinets, Nice!!; Drysink w/ Zinc Lining, 3 Drawer & 2 Doors, Lifts Up, A Dandy!; Pfaster Dinnerware Set of 8, Early Made; Cherry Drop Leaf Table; Liquor Box w/ Music; Wooden Wardrobe & Other Furniture Items; Wooden Cradle; Big Blanket Closet & Upright Cedar Chest, Nice; Sofa & Recliner; Lamps; Old Elk Horns; Salt & Pepper Set; Odds & Ends; Antique Pedal Tractor, Toys & Collectibles: Oliver 1850 Pedal Tractor; Old Dinner Bell; Sleigh Bells, 8'; Sauerkraut Cutter w/ Stomper; (2) Older Train Sets, Lionel - From '50's; Toys; Auctioneer's Note: Many Items Not Listed!!! We're Still Digging - Come Expecting Surprises!! For More Info & Pics Refer To Our Website @ www.manasseauctions.com.

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its historic collections more accessible. As funds and staffing permit, boxes of records are being more clearly indexed, and documents and images are being

scanned. You can find the indexes and scanned materials on the NAL Special Collections web page by going to http://specialcollections.nal.usda.gov, and

clicking on “Guide to Collections.”

Read more about NAL’s USDA history collections in the August 2012 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

One of NAL’s many USDA collections is of photos and drawings that document the history of USDA buildings, especially on the National Mall, including a unique shot of the original USDA administration building and the unfinished Washington Monument (ca 1868).

Estate of Carl Poormon Auction

Sat., Sept 22, 2012, 9am

4276 Rt. 96 South, 6 mi. S. of Waterloo, NY, 3/4 mi N. of Rt. 336.

Construction Equipment: JD 350 crawler w/ 6 way blade; AC road grader w/ York rake; 6 & 8' box blades w/ scarifiers; 3 pt., 8' blade; 2-8' land levelers.

Farm Tractors, Equipment: '80 White 2-62, MFWD w/ loader; MM Jet Star Super; AC CA w/ 5' mid mtd mower; IH 200 w/ fh; IH C; IH A w/ 5' mid mtd mower; Kuhn EL60 3 pt 7' rototiller; Oliver 3 pt 3-14 plow; IH fh 2-14 plow; JD Killifer 3 pt 1 shank subsoiler; JD 10' cultimulcher; AC 10' disk; 3 pt drag; Danhauser 3 pto auger; 3 pt sprayer; 3 pt 2 stage forklift; JD 3 pt 6' disk plow; NH running gear; 1R potato planter; IHC 1R pto potato digger; IHC cultivator parts; IHC engine, trans- rear end; IH fh sickle mower; 3 pt 6' rotary mower; On portable generator mounted on small wagon.

Trucks, Trailers: '73 GMC 6000, V-8, 4x2, 11' state body dump truck, 64524 mi, '92 GMC 2500, auto, 4wd, 136300 mi; '49 GMC & '58 IH B-160 tanker fire trucks; Kaufman 7x18' 7T equip trailer; 7x14' equip trailer; JaMar Turf road trailer; '98 GMC Cheyanne HD 4x4, 136300 mi. Western 8' Pro-Plow blade.

Lawn Equipment: Gravely ZT2252 zero turn mower; Gravely 8199-KT garden tractor, 19 hp w/ 52" deck; Gravely Custom walk behind garden tractor w/ rototiller & mower; Agri-Fab 4' fertilizer sower; finish mower.

Shop Tools: Lincoln 225 welder; Sureweld welder; welding table w/ vise; portable air compressor; chop saw; table saw; engine stand; large quantity power and hand tools; quantity used farm, truck, auto parts; Goodyear tire rack.

Antiques: Northland School Heater No. 324 wood/coal stove; copper boiler; RR Jack; voting machine; galv, buckets; 2 gallon gas can; hand grass seeder; handle tools; platform scales; Kendall Moto Oil Sign.

Miscellaneous: Stage platform; 20' magnesium ladder; Buffalo Springfield roller No. 7687, used as a towed roller, boiler bad, major engine parts missing; Buffalo Springfield gas engine 3' roller, not running; 275 + 300 gallon fuel tanks with pumps; chicken brooder; pallets of brick; misc. lumber; misc. pipe, copper and aluminum.

Preview: Friday, Sept. 21, 12 noon - 6pm.

Sale Order: Auction #1 9am shop tools. Auction #2 9am antiques, butcher shop, 11am crawler, tractors, trucks, lawn and farm equipment, remaining small misc. items.

Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check, payment with Visa, MC, Disc. 3% fee.

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Pennsylvanians want more electricity to come from renewable sources UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — There is broad public support among Pennsylvania residents for increased renewable-energy generation, according to a study recently conducted by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

The research found that Pennsylvanians rate hydropower, solar electricity and wind power highest among electricity generation technologies, followed by nuclear power and natural gas. The results indicate that the average Pennsylvania household is willing to pay an extra $55 per year to increase renewable-energy production by an amount equal to 1 percent of Pennsylvania electricity consumption.

The study, “Pennsylvanians’ Attitudes Toward Renewable Energy,” was conducted by Clare Hinrichs, associate professor of rural sociology, and Richard Ready, professor of agricultural and environmental economics, with assistance from doctoral students John Eshleman and James Yoo. The project was funded by a grant from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a legislative agency of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

“The dominant message that came across was that there is broad support for increasing the amount of renewable energy production in the state, and there is broad support for the state taking an active role in encouraging that,” Ready said. “The majority of Pennsylvanians support strengthening the state’s alternative-energy portfolio standard that mandates that a certain

amount of electricity comes from renewable sources.”

Ready noted that researchers were surprised they did not find a single group of respondents who disagreed.

“We came into it thinking that there might be some people who are politically conservative or less concerned about the environment who would be less supportive, but even the politically conservative respondents supported increasing renewable energy,” he said.

“There are people who are skeptical of global warming, for example, but even they wanted more renewable electricity and wanted the state to be active in supporting renewable generation.

“So to the extent that the stereotypical right-wing, global-climate-changedenying community exists, they also support more renewable-energy generation. To a certain extent, it surprised me that the support was so broadbased.”

To learn more about rural and urban Pennsylvanians’ attitudes on renewable energy, their views on the impacts of renewable-energy-generation facilities and their willingness to pay for renewable energy, the researchers conducted initial focus-group interviews, a mail survey and case study focus groups in five rural communities in 2010 and 2011.

The two initial focus-group sessions were conducted in 2010 in Huntingdon and Pittsburgh and provided background information for the mail survey. The surveys were mailed to 1,600 Pennsylvania residents and yielded a

50.4 percent response rate.

The case study focus groups included a community with an established wind-energy operation, a community where a new wind-energy operation had been proposed, a community with an established biomass-energy operation and a community with a proposed biomass-energy operation.

A fifth community, with no existing or known proposed utility-scale renewable-energy operation, was used as a “control” community.

The survey data indicated that Pennsylvania residents prefer some electricity technologies over others. Hydropower, solar electricity, wind power and “improved efficiency” were all highly rated by respondents. Nuclear power and natural gas were rated next highest.

Biomass combustion, conventional coal, and coal with carbon capture and sequestration came next. Waste coal was the lowest-ranked technology.

Among renewable sources for generating electricity, Pennsylvanians have a low regard for burning biomass, Ready said. “When we had them rate the renewable technologies, there really wasn’t much difference, they were all equally highly rated — with the exception of burning biomass,” he explained.

“Biomass combustion is a renewable technology, but it was rated as having a less-positive impact then solar, wind and hydro. That was very clear. We found consistently that respondents preferred the technologies that don’t

involve emissions.”

Respondents indicated that the Tier 1 requirements of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard, which require that 8 percent of Pennsylvania electricity come from renewable and other alternative sources by the year 2020, is good policy for the state and supported increasing the requirements above what is required by current law.

The survey results also showed that Pennsylvania residents favor increasing the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources, even if such an increase will cost them money.

According to the survey results, the average household in Pennsylvania was willing to pay $55 more per year to increase wind and other renewable production (excluding biomass combustion) by an amount equal to 1 percent of total electricity use in the state.

Residents indicated they were willing to pay $42 more per year to increase solar generation by the same amount.

The average household was not willing to pay anything to increase electricity production from biomass combustion.

Several common themes emerged from the case study communities, researchers noted. One was the idea of “energy independence,” which tended to be the first benefit of renewable energy that participants chose to mention. Another was the participants’ natural interest in energy efficiency

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MACFADDEN'S FALL AUCTION

SAT., SEPT. 29TH 2012 - 8:00 AM

FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQ - COLLECTOR TRACTORS - PLUS LOTS MORE!!!

THIS IS A VERY EARLY LISTING - MUCH MORE COMING IN! LIVE ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE! w/ cable loader; Unstyled B; JB AW; JD GW; JD Unstyled A puller .125 over - it's hot!; JD 4010 LP Standard; Rare Long-Landini R9500 - all original; Farmall 460 gas - 2600 original hours; JD 2010 diesel high crop - original; 1939 JH H - Totally original including tires & paint!; 1939 Farmall H - all original including the tires!; 1947 Farmall HV high crop - nice all original tractor; Farmall Super C w/ 2pt very low hours and all original; Rare Oliver 660 rubber tired roller 2000 orig hrs; Oliver 770 rubber tired roller; MMR industrial w/ ldr - very low hours; Cockshutt 560 dsl; Cockshutt 1850 diesel Wheatland - original; Case 900 - original; MH 333 standard; Nice restored IH collection including WD-9; 400 dsl; 10-20 and others; JD GW; JD AW; AC WD45 diesel; Farmall 350 diesel; Case RC; MH 44 Special dsl; JD L-restored; Avery V-nice original; Cockshutt 50 w/ V8; Rare Opperman Motorcart; Original 3 wheel Bobcat ldr; (4) JD Patio Garden tractors Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue; IH Spirit of '76 Garden Tractor; 1884 Ellis Keystone Pony Treadmill original; Several Hit & Miss Engines incl a Reliance Bracket & Shaw 5hp Made in Somersworth, NH; IH 1hp Famous beautiful restoration; IH Tom Thumb; 1/2 hp Economy-original; 3/4hp Associated-air cooled; Orig IH Open Grille H & JD 60 pedal tr; 50 lots of toys, literature; primitives + more FARM & EQ: 100+ pcs of farm and construction equipt of all kinds. Early list includes; '08 NH 1411 discbine - less than 200 acres since new! Krone Big Pack 88 3x3 big square baler; Krone KR160, NH 848 & Hesston 5600 round balers; Degelman rock picker; Elho bale wrapper; Kverneland KD 807 bale chopper; Nice Tye 12ft No-Till drill w/ grass; NH 311 baler; Kuhn 7ft disc mwr; Nice JD 950 12ft cultimulcher; JD 510 grain drill - nice; Bush Hog 12ft finish mwr; Kuhn GTA5100 hyd fold tedder - nearly new; (5) manure spreaders including Sharp NI 3718; Nice JD 40; Nearly new Pequea 50; Millcreek plus others; Rebuilt NH 716 Forage wagon; Several smaller plows, discs, tillers, rakes, rotary cutters, (20) new rear tractor tires 24-42 in; (5) sets new compact tractor wheels & tires; '09 Moritz 16ft gooseneck Stock Trailer - like new; More coming in. Call early to advertise your items!

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TRACTORS: JD 4960 4wd w/ duals, 20 wgts, 5800 hrs - very good; White 6125 4wd w/ Alo ldr - 2200 hrs!; 2008 NH TB120 4wd - 2000 hrs; JD 7700 4wd cab PS-5100 hrs nice; Kubota M9000 4wd w/ cab & ldr - 540 orig hrs!; JD 4050 4 post quad; Sharp Ford 7710 Series II 4wd w/ cab & loader - 3200 hrs!!; Sharp'75 IH 1066 - one owner 4200 hrs; IH 1066 Black Stripe; IH 1086; IH 786 w/ 2255 ldr; MF 1105 w/ cab - 4200 hrs - sharp; MF 3435GE Orchard tractor w/ cab & loader 1600 hrs; Landini Legend 125 4wd; Oliver 1855 w/ rops & canopy - new tires; Oliver 1655 - Fresh $5300 overhaul; IH 686 dsl w/ Rops - fresh overhaul; IH Hydro 70 gas 3300 hrs - one owner; IH Farmall Hydro 86 Hi Crop w/ Rops & canopy; (3) Ford 2000s; Modified mini pulling tractor w/ small block V8 - over 20K invested!; (2) mini rod pulling tractors w/ 4 cyl Yamaha engines; MF 1105; MF 1130; Ford 7700; (10) compact tractors including a New McCormick X1040 4wd w/ ldr; JD 770 4wd & ldr; Kubota L245 4wd & ldr; Kubota B8200 4wd w/ backhoe; JD 850; (3) JD 870; Ford 1920; IH 284 4wd; IH Cub LoBoy w/ Woods mwr; Cub Cadet, JD & Kawasaki Utility vehicles; + at least 25 more tractors!

CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL: Ingersoll-Rand VR530 telehandler w/ cab - 1700 hrs - like new!; Case 550H WT dozer - 1800 hrs; JD 544D wheel ldr - nice one owner machine; Sharp JD 450E dozer; JD 325 Skid Steer - nice; Bobcat 743; Bobcat 325 excavator - 2021 hrs; JD 555 Crawler Loader; Cat 955 crawler loader; JD 440 dozer; Lumbermate 2000 Bandsaw mill - like new; IH 3500 TLB; '96 Peterbilt w/ 24ft JerrDann rollback; Cushman, Bobcat 2200 dsl 4wd, JD & Cub Cadet UTVs; Goosen 3pt bale chopper - brand new; 10 backhoe & skid steer bkts + more SALVAGE: JD 6400 4wd w/ loader; JD 6200 4wd w/ loader; NH LS190B, Case 420 & Gehl 3635 Skid Steers - all are partial fire damage. Cat D6D w/ water in oil-runs & drives; Hesston 1380; several older tractors ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR TRACTORS: 1961 JD 840 diesel elevating scraper - S/N 849 very low hours and all original; 1960 JD 830 diesel S/N 6669 - only 4997 orig. hours super nice all original tractor w/ rare foot throttle; John Deere AOS-restored w/ original nose!; JD AOS - original runs good; 1951 JD A High Crop S/N 686252 - on one farm since new - totally original! JD BO Lindeman; '29 JD GP on steel - original Nice JD 820 diesel; JD 720 gas Std w/ 3pt; JD 620 gas; JD 620 LP gas - original; JD 730 dsl ES w/ 3pt - nice!; JD 730 gas w/ 3pt; JD 730 dsl NF; '44 JD B

ASA launches soy action center to connect farmers with Capitol Hill As Congress returned from recess, the American Soybean Association (ASA) announces the launch of the Soy Action Center, a grassroots communications portal through which ASA’s 21,000 farmer members can connect with their members of Congress, administration and federal agency officials, and state and local offices.

“The Soy Action Center will be a very valuable tool for our members moving

forward,” said ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE. “While the farm bill takes center stage right now, there is always a need for simple and straightforward communication between farmers and their representatives in Congress, in the administration, and in their state and local governments. The Soy Action Center enables farmers to keep those lines of communication open, and un-

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and conservation as an energy strategy deserving greater individual, household, community and state attention.

Respondents said they also were concerned about the general absence of a sound, longterm, comprehensive energy policy at the state or federal level.

For job impacts, the respondents rated natural gas and conventional coal highest, which suggests that the respondents understood the importance of these two resources for employment in the state, according to Ready.

Based on the these results, the researchers developed several considerations for policymakers: • Policymakers should consider more nonpolluting technologies when developing policies that will affect the mix of energy sources available to Pennsylvania residents.

• If future modifications of proportional targets in the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard are considered, policymakers should consider including more electricity from renewable sources.

• Concern about the job impacts of the state’s energy policy and tendencies to see natural gas and coal as the energy technologies having the most positive impact

on jobs suggest the need for careful and accurate job and workforce projections associated with both renewable and nonrenewable energy sector development.

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Equipment that sells: Case IH 7220 Magnum 4W cab/air; NH L465 skid steer; Kuhn 5042 Vertical Mixer Wagon; Knight 8118 tandem axle side slinger manure spreader; Case IH 1420 Combine w/4 row 943 corn head, 810-15 grain head; NI Kinze corn planter 4 row dry fert.; semen tank - MACH SM-43 (6 mth tank). Produce: AG bag of haylage approx. 10' x 100'; Bunk of haylage approx. 40' x 150'.

Quantity of 2nd Cutting square bales of grass & clover hay. All produce needs to be removed within 60 days after the sale.

250 Head sell - 120 milking age - DHI tested, balance bred heifers & young stock. Cows are ave. 53#/day with cows milking up to 106#.

30 fresh in the last 60 days, 25 due in Sept., 25 due in the fall - a year around herd in all stages of lactation. RHA 14685 3.5 532f.

Herd consist of Holsteins (some R&W), Jerseys, Jersey Crosses and are milking well on Lush pasture & very little grain.

Health: This herd has been on a regular vaccination program. Cattle will be interstate tested immediately after the sale. Cattle have been inoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy examined.

Sale order: 10 AM starting on large equipment, 11 AM selling produce, semen tank following with cattle.

Directions: From Poland at the intersection of Rt. 8 & Rt. 28 take Rt. 8 North 1.8 miles and turn left on Military Road then right on Grant Road. Watch for auction signs.

Check out website for pictures www.hoskingsales.com

Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6810 West River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 or 1771

Owner: B&L Dairy 206 Grant Road Poland, NY 13431

HILLTOP DAIRY AUCTION

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21st 11:00 AM At the facilities 3856 Reed Road Savannah, NY 13148 - just off Rte. 89 - 6 miles north of Savannah or 6 miles south of Wolcott, NY FOR OUR SEPTEMBER AUCTION: - a group of 7-8 1st & 2nd calf fresh cattle, some with heifer calves by their sides - 2 fresh Holstein 1st calf heifers - 1 registered - a group of 5 fresh & springing 1st calf heifers - ready to go - vaccinated & wormed - plus our usual run of fresh cows and 1st calf heifers, bred and open heifers and service bulls.

Please vaccinate your cattle prior to auction This auction will feature some consignments of cattle to BENEFIT MATTHEW & MARY ANN REIFF family, who have had extensive medical expenses from surgery due to Matthew's brain tumor. Proceeds will go toward living expenses while he undergoes further treatment. Matthew was a self-employed hoof trimmer. ** 12-15 head already pledged for this part of the 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

derscore to their elected officials why informed policy decisions are so important on the farm.”

Through the web-based system, available at www.SoyGrowers.com, farmers can enter their address or zip code to be connected with members of Congress and state and local officials representing their communities. Farmers can also connect with opinion editors at local and national media outlets, research important pieces of legislation, follow local and national elec-

tions, check congressional schedules, and learn more about the legislative process through online tutorials.

“Many times, the legislative process can be intimidating, or seem like a large time commitment,” added Wellman. “But the Soy Action Center makes the process simple and user friendly. It is important to remember that these men and women work for us, and it is our responsibility to educate them on farm issues and how the decisions they make affect soybean farmers.”

Double K Livestock Sales Inc. Sennett, NY

FALL MACHINERY SALE

Saturday September 22 @ 10:00 AM

Auction to be held at Sennett Livestock Barn Located on Rt.5, 4 miles East of Auburn, NY, 20 miles West of Syracuse, NY and 4 miles South of exit 40 off the NYS Thruway Early consignments include: Oliver 1650 diesel tractor (wide front end), IH 656 diesel tractor, Case 1070 tractor, 4x4 Same Saturno 80 tractor (works good), NH 479 haybine, NH LX 465 skid loader w/rebuilt motor in 2011, 1978 Mac Dump truck, 1982 15' tilt back trailer w/airbrakes, 2006 12' Roadmaster trailer, 6'X8' homemade cattle trailer, 15' bush hog mower, 20' Silage auger, 6000 gal water/fluid storage tank, 4'x6' chicken coop (like new), chain link fencing, water pipes. Plus plenty of other assorted items, something for everyone.

Taking consignments of all types of farm machinery, vehicles, lawn mowers,

Tools and more until 9:00 AM sale day.

TERMS: Cash or check day of sale ID Required Lunch available

For more information or trucking call Sale Barn 315-253-3579 Kalan 315-374-3428/Mark 315-730-0823

(100) SEIZED / REPO VEHICLE AUCTION (100) PLUS: ATV'S AND TRAILERS, FANCY FISHING BOAT, ETC. At Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St. (Rt. 26S), Whitney Point, NY

Saturday September 22, 2012 9:30 AM Auction To Be Held @ @ Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St, Whitney Point, NY 13862. From I-81 Take Exit 8; From Northbound: Take Right Off Exit, Go 100 Yards To Henry St.; From Southbound: Take Left Off Exit, Go 1 Mile To Route 26 South, Go 1/2 Mile To Henry St.; Watch For Auction Arrows.

(100) NYS Seized / Local Finance Co. Repo Vehicles Of All Types (100) - Selling @ 10:30 AM NYS Seized Vehicles: Special: '66 Chevy Bel Air, 4DSN; '84 Jaguar XJ-S, 2Dr.; '95 Mercedes Benz C220, 4DSN; '94 Infinity J30, 4DSN; '86 Chevy Camaro; '87 BMW 325, 4DSN; Cars: '04 Dodge Stratus SE, 4DSN; '03 Ford Focus SE, 4DSN; '03 Ford Focus LX, 4DSN; '01 VW Jetta, 4DSN; '01 Nissan Maxima SE, 4DSN; '01 Ford Taurus, 4DSN; '00 Cadillac Eldorado, 2DSN; '00 Pontiac Grand AM SE, 4DSN; '00 Buick LeSabre, 4DSN; '00 Mercury Sable LS, 4DSN; '00 Dodge Intrepid ES, 4DSN; '00 Chrysler 300, 4DSN; '00 Daewoo Leganza, 4DSN; '99 Ford Taurus SE Wagon, 4DSN; '97 Buick Park Ave Ultra, 4DSN; SUV's & Vans: '06 Honda Pilot, 4wd, Sharp!!; '99 Cadillac Escalade; '97 Chevy Venture, 3rd Row Seat; Trucks: '01 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dually w/ Dump Box, 4wd, Dsl.;'03 Chevy Silverado, Reg Cab w/ Cap, 4wd; '02 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS, 4wd; '99 Dodge Ram 1500; '94 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4wd; '93 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, Ext. Cab, 4wd; '87 Ford F250, 4wd; '02 Chevy S-10 ZR-2 LS Ext. Cab, 4wd; '99 Chevy S-10 LS Ext. Cab; '86 Chevy S10 Ext. Cab; Trailer & Boat: '05 T/A Dump Trailer; '82 Fishing/Speed Boat, 115Hp Eng. & Trailer; '06 Karavan 2-Place Snowmobile Trlr.; Motorcycle: '07 Honda CBR600, Nice!; ATV & Snowmobile: 2012 Polaris 400 H.O. 4wd ATV, Fancy!!!; '00 Polaris Snowmobile; Note: NYS Seized Vehicles Subject To Prior Redemption & NYS Approval; Local Finance Co. Repo's: Cars: '03 Buick Century, 4DSN; '03 Dodge Neon SE, 4DSN; '02 Saturn SC2, 2DSN; '02 Chevy Malibu; '01 Pontiac Sunfire SE; '01 Chevy Malibu; '01 & '00 Pontiac Grand AM SE, 4DSN; '01 Ford Focus Wagon SE, 4DSN; '00 Buick LeSabre Ltd., 4DSN; '00 Chevy Prism, 4SDN; Many Others Coming!!; SUV's: '01 GMC Jimmy SLT, 4Dr., 4wd; '01 GMC Jimmy SLT, 4Dr., 4wd; Many Others Coming!!; Vans & Trucks: '01 Ford Windstar; '00 Ford F150XL, Ext. Cab w/ Cap; Many Other Repo's Coming!!; Additional Consigned Vehicles: Cars: '02 & '01 Pontiac Grand AM GT, 2DSN; '01 Ford Taurus SES, 4DSN; '01 Buick LeSabre 4DSN; '00 Nissan Altima GXE, 4DSN; '99 Chevy Camaro Convertible, Sharp!; '99 Chevy Malibu LS, 4DSN; '98 Mazda Millenia S 4DSN; '97 Chevy Lumina, 4DSN; '97 Pontiac Grand AM SE, 4DSN; '94 Dodge Spirit; '94 Toyota Camry XLE, 4DSN; '83 Ford Mustang GLX Convertible; Trucks: '08 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, 4wd, Hemi, Loaded!; '07 Chevy 2500 H.D., Reg Cab, 4wd; '07 Chevy Colorado, Reg. Cab, Sharp!!; '83 GMC C10 Sierra; SUV's: '08 Subaru Forrester, 4Dr, AWD.; '06 Chevy Trailblazer EXT, 4Dr., 4wd, Sharp!; '97 Chevy Suburban 2500 LS, 4wd, Dsl., Sharp!, Hard To Find!; '00 GMC Yukon, 4wd, 3rd Row Seat; Special: '65 Jeep Soft Top w/ Plow, 4wd; '74 VW Beetle; Fishing Boat: '02 Triton 175 Sport, 17' Fishing Boat w/ 40 HP Mercury Outboard w/ Trailer, Depth Finders, Trolling Motors, Fancy Unit, Used Very Little, Like New!; Trailer: Cross Country's: 18' Car Hauler, T/A; Tools & Misc. Items Out Of NYS Seized Vehicles; Watch Our Website For More Detailed Listing & Other Info.

Terms & Conditions: Payment In Full Day Of Auction In Cash, Good Check or Major Credit Card w/ Positive ID; 13% Buyers Premium w/ 3% Waived For Cash Or Good Check Payments. Nothing Removed Until Settled For. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Titles Will Be Mailed Out Approx. 3-4 Business Days Following Auction For Cash / CC Payments & 8-9 Business Days After Auction For Check Payments.

Auction Order: 9:30 AM - Model Cars & Misc. Out Of NYS Vehicles; Approx. 10:30 AM - NYS Seized Vehicles, Followed By Repo's & Other Consigned Vehicles;

Sales Managers & Auctioneers Licensed Real Estate Brokers In NY, NJ & PA Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

Vilsack makes statement on latest forecast for farm exports Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s export forecast for fiscal years 2012 and 2013, which shows a level of U.S. agricultural exports unmatched in our nation’s history.

“Today’s export forecast marks indication of an historic achievement for America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses. Even

with tough odds due to extreme weather, U.S. agriculture is now poised for three consecutive years of record exports, smashing all previous records and putting America’s agricultural sector on pace to achieve President Obama’s goal under the National Export Initiative of doubling exports by the end of 2014. These exports will support more than 1 million jobs in communities

results, we see two strong storylines. The first is a story of American innovation and resiliency. U.S. agriculture as a whole is resilient thanks to producers’ ability to innovate, reduce their debt and capitalize on expanding market opportunities. The second is a President who has laid the groundwork for success in rural America. Since 2009, under the President’s

JD 7300 SP w/686 & 640B . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS HSM9 hydra-swing merger . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950. . . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 166 inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,450 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pequea fluffer 8 1/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Amco 27’ disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 5 bottom (nice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2800 6 btm trip plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS Krone 1500 w/knives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 335 RB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 328 w/chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 338 w/out chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 446 w/mega tooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 458 silage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 567 RB w/Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 740 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Chathm Hesston rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS New 10 bolt duals 480/80R 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 18.4 - 34 Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4x2 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,875. . . . . . . Schaghticoke Pronovost Bale Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Dynaweld trailer w/hyd tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville H&S 175 Spreader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD HPX Diesel Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 850 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 40 Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 655 Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hardi Ranger 2200 (NEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS 125 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000. . . . . . . Schaghticoke Vermeer TS30 Tree Spade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 8N/9N loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster 6’ 3pt broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster S32C 6’ front broom . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Used 20.8-38 snap on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods 3100 loader (fits IH 66/86 series) . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham

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National Export Initiative, the Obama Administration has renegotiated and implemented important trade agreements with South Korea and Colombia, expanded trade in organics with the European Union, removed hundreds of unfair barriers to trade for American companies, and provided businesses the credit, knowledge and connections they need to reach new markets.

“At the same time, the Obama Administration has invested in rural America’s future with support for renewable

energy and bio-based products that provide rural communities with a sure path toward a sustainable period of growth and innovation.

“Thanks to this successful partnership, U.S. agriculture is stronger today than at any time in our nation’s history, supporting and creating good American jobs for millions.

“Congress needs to help ensure that this success continues by passing a comprehensive, multi-year Food, Farm and Jobs Bill that provides greater certainty for farmers and ranchers.”

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

50 Cow Complete Dispersal from Bradford Co.

FREE Ice Cream

Wed., Sept. 19TH • 10:30 AM RHA over 18,000 Lbs. Avging 68 Lbs./Tank Tie Stall Herd. A.I. Bred for years.

Catalogs w/DHIA Records & SCC at Ringside ALL CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Weaned Calves to Mature Cows Consignors: Please send all info w/truckers Tuesday Thank You

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

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

REMINDER: FEEDER CATTLE SALE

Fri., September 28TH • 6PM Special Dairy Heifer Sale Wed., Oct. 10th Dairy Show & Sale Wed., Oct. 31st

Month xx, 2009 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section C - Page 13

TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Case IH 885 Tractor/Mowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke IH Loader/Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 350 Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 450C Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,800. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 450H Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3150 w/740 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4555 Cab/2WD/Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5055E w/Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 5225 Cab/MFWD/ Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 5325 2WD/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5525 Cab/MFWD / Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 6430 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 7130 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $69,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 7930 IVT . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 4630 cab, 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS JD 850 w/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 w/Loader, Mower Deck & Blower . . . $10,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 950 w/Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,350 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210 w/Loader/Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2520 w/Loader & Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 3720 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4200 Blower/Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MF 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 728 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 318 Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke NH LS180 cab/heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS JD 925 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,550 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1219 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE Claas 860 w/Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 74 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 Tedder 3PT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2 Row Corn HD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7450 (900 Hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 751 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville

across the country.

“Exports of U.S. food and agricultural products are expected to reach $143.5 billion in fiscal 2013, well above the record set in 2011.

At the same time, the forecast for fiscal 2012 is revised upward to a near-record $136.5 billion. Since 2009, U.S. agricultural exports have made gains of 50 percent.

“When we look beyond the remarkable

Soy Checkoff partners with Goodyear to develop new tire Soy-based tire adds another use to soy’s growing list The United Soybean Board (USB) continues to drive demand for U.S. soy, thanks to a partnership with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Goodyear recently announced field tests for a new tire featuring U.S. soy that the company says may offer consumers increased tread life and a greener alternative to those manufactured solely with petrochemicals.

Goodyear’s announcement marked the public unveiling of a two-year, ongoing collaboration between the soy checkoff and the Akron, Ohio - based company.

“The soy checkoff welcomes the opportunity to partner with Goodyear in bringing this tire to the market,” said Russ Carpenter, a soybean farmer from Trumansburg, NY, and chair of the USB New Uses program. “The checkoff constantly looks for ways to improve the value of soy oil to U.S. soybean farmers and this new tire highlights soy’s versatility in the marketplace.”

The partnership began two years ago, after

the 2008 spike in crude oil prices prompted Goodyear to evaluate petrochemical alternatives and propose research exploring soy oil’s potential in its products. In full production, Goodyear estimates that it could use 7 million gallons of soy oil annually.

Goodyear’s testing found that using soy not only lowered petrochemical amounts from the tire’s manufacturing process, but also increased its efficiency by reducing energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, soy oil’s increased performance may yield up to 10

percent longer tread life.

“Goodyear is committed to caring for the environment and communities, and use of soy oil proves to be another way to accomplish this goal,” said Jean-Claude Kihn, Goodyear’s chief technical officer. “Consumers benefit through improved tread life, Goodyear gains with increased efficiency and energy savings and we all win whenever there is a positive impact on the environment.”

If real-world testing runs smoothly, Goodyear expects the new soy-based tires to be available for purchase as early as 2015.

33RD Annual Fall Equipment Consignment Auction SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 2012 10:00 a.m.

Alparon Park (Troy Fairgrounds Intersection of Rtes 6&14) Troy, PA. Gate 3

Selling: Agricultural-MunicipalContracting Equip SHAYLOR AUCTIONEERS 496 Elmira St., Troy, PA 16947

570-297-3278 - 570-297-3873 (Visit Auction Zip)

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 @ 10:00AM BATH, NEW YORK

Sale at the site along County Road 113, just off State Route 54 (Bath-Hammondsport Road)

By Order of the Steuben County Legislature the following sells at public auction!

Automobiles/Mini Vans: 2009 Chevrolet Impala; (2) 2002 Chevrolet Impala; 2003 Ford Crown Vic; 2003 Ford Focus; 2002 Dodge Stratus; 2001 Chevrolet Venture van; 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier; 2000 Hyundai Sonata; 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva; Steuben Arc Vehicles/Misc. Items: 2007 Thomas Bus, 156K miles, 27 passenger with chair lift; 2006 Ford E-450 Bus, 167K miles with chair lift; 2005 Ford E-450 Bus, 197K miles with chair lift; 2005 Ford E-250 wheelchair van, 94K miles; (2) 2006 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 140K and 112K miles; (2) 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 135K and 162K miles; 2005 Ford Freestar minivan, 68K miles; Pickup Trucks: 1999 Dodge 2500 4x4 with plow; 2001 Chevrolet 1500 2wd; Leer 7 ft. truck cap; 2001 Chevy S10, ext. cab, 4x4 pickup; Sheriff Vehicles: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee; (3) 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2003 Ford Explorer; 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup; 1983 Ford 15V Econoline van; DA Forfeiture Vehicles: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup; 2001 Oldsmobile Alero; 1998 Buick LeSabre; 1996 Honda Civic (wrecked); (2) 1995 Jeep Cherokee; 1994 Buick LeSabre; 1994 Toyota Camry; Salvage Vehicles: 1989 Nissan Maxima; 1987 Mercury Cougar; 1984 Ford F-150 pickup; Equipment: 1997 J&J 105 yd. walking floor trailer; (2) Ariens 992028 ZeroTurn mowers, one good, one for parts; Bath Electric & Gas: 1993 International bucket truck, 56K miles with Teco body and boom; Village of Bath: 2006 Ford F-250, 4x4 pickup with plow; Penn Yan School Buses: (226) 2004 IH DT466, Allison trans., with Blue Bird 65 pass., 128,000 miles; (220) 2003 IH DT 466, Allison trans., Blue Bird 65 pass., 137,000 miles; Two 2002 IH DT466, Allison, both with Blue Bird 65 pass., (#217-137,000 miles; #216146,000 miles); Town of Hornellsville: Stihl HT 75 pole saw; 2-50 gal. fuel tanks; Ammco tire changer/wheel balancer; Tradesman power hacksaw; 10 h.p. double drum roller; electric sprayer tank; Power grease gun; Steuben Arc: Bench top drill press; Bus and truck parts; 2-way radio equipment; KitchenAid heavy duty mixer; (3) Commercial buffing/burnishing machines; (2) Commercial coffee makers; (2) Full size copy machines; (3) Laserjet printers/assorted toner cartridges; Fax machine; Miscellaneous Items: Laptops; Computers; Monitors; Printers; Scanners; Plotter; Cell phone cases & chargers; Chairs; File cabinets; Impact wrenches; Drills; Grinders; Assorted barrels of oil; (2) barrels 911 additive; Lawn mower; (5) Reliance VSD units; etc.; Small items are limited this year!

Inspection of Merchandise is Wednesday September 26 from Noon until 4:30 p.m. Sale items and property supervised and patrolled by Steuben County Sheriff’s Department.

Auction is open to all persons in good standing with the Auction Company. OpenCompetitive bidding. All sales are FINAL. Items “sell as is-where is” without any warranty or guarantee, oral or written, as to condition, fitness of purpose or otherwise!

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Issue Date

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October 1 Nov. & Dec. 1 Jan. & Feb. 1, 2013 Early Deadline

September 21 October 19 December 20

PAYMENT IS CASH. Checks will be accepted from known persons in good standing.

Unknown persons will need a current bank letter dated and addressed to this auction stating favorable bank policies by said persons. Unknown persons presenting a check without the bank letter will be required to leave any purchase they may have made at their own risk until said check is cleared. BRING CASH FOR BEST RESULTS! ALSO NOTE: A Ten Percent (10%) buyer’s premium will be added to the bid price of each item. N.Y.S. Sales Taxes apply if not exempt.

Vehicle Titles PASS ONLY with cash payment on Auction Day. Others will be mailed upon check clearance. NO Exceptions!

Municipal Vouchers will be accepted from Steuben County Municipalities, others by prior approval. All vouchers to be paid in full within 12 or less business days.

Pre-Registration for Bidders Cards on Wednesday from Noon until 4:30 p.m. Sale Day Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

Auction under the Direction of Mr. James Gleason, Director of Purchasing.

For Specific Information Contact Mr. Bruce Cornell 607-664-2484.

Auction Conducted By James P. Pirrung and Associates PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Office 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 For updates watch our website: www.pirrunginc.com

Department of Agriculture and Markets meets the Twitter Universe Commissioner Aubertine encourages New Yorkers to follow @NYAgandMarkets for the Latest news in New York agriculture State Agriculture Com-

missioner Darrel J. Aubertine on Sept. 12 announced the Department’s first foray into the world of social networking. New Yorkers can now follow the Depart-

ment of Agriculture and Markets on Twitter: @NYAgandMarkets.

“We’re a 21st century state agency and we need to adopt new avenues to communicate

directly with our constituents,” Commissioner Aubertine said. “Just as importantly, we need to listen to our constituents. Twitter gives us a great venue to do

just that. By listening to and learning from our fellow New Yorkers through social media, we will improve our services while enhancing our accountability and

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transparency.”

This announcement comes on the heels of news that Commissioner Aubertine will be authoring a monthly column for Empire State Farmer. In the months ahead, the Department plans to expand its efforts to reach out to even more New Yorkers through various social networking sites and other avenues.

Acting New York State Chief Information Officer Daniel C. Chan said, “I am pleased to see so many of our state agencies embracing social media to engage their customers. Social media tools like Twitter help our state agencies transform stodgy business practices and relationships into fun, integrated digital government programs by opening new lines of communication and increasing open participation in government. I have no doubt @NYAgandMarkets will be an informative and engaging tool for Commissioner Aubertine and the agency to engage businesses and consumers alike.”

To meet today’s demands and anticipate future needs, New York State launched the Empire 2.0 Initiative, which is designed to enhance customer transactions and experience of social media networking with state government, increase transparency into government operations, and enhance citizen engagement. The Empire 2.0 Center of Excellence is a “one-stop” Center that provides resources and tools about social media and Web 2.0 technologies and best practices in the industry. To visit the Empire 2.0 Center of Excellence website, go to www.empire-20.ny.gov.

For more information about the Department of Agriculture and Markets and its programs, please visit www.agricultu re.ny.gov or follow us on Twitter: @NYAgandMarkets.

Immature switchgrass could help cellulosic ethanol industry

by Ann Perry A gene that keeps switchgrass forever young could have far-reaching implications for the development of the plant as a biofuel crop, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Inserting a specific gene called “corngrass” from corn into switchgrass essentially keeps the perennial grass in its juvenile form — a plant that doesn’t flower, doesn’t produce seeds, and doesn’t have a dormant growth phase. Because of these changes, the sugars making up the plant starch are more readily available for conversion into cellulosic ethanol.

According to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist Sarah Hake, the starch in these transgenic plants stays inside the stem because it isn’t needed elsewhere for nourishing flower buds and blossoms. As a result, starch levels can increase as much as 250 percent, which increases the sugars that can be fermented into ethanol.

Hake, director of the ARS Plant Gene Expression Center in Albany, CA, teamed with University of California-Berkeley plant geneticist George Chuck to conduct this investigation.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural sci-

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entific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy.

The scientists observed that the leaves in the transgenic switchgrass are not nearly as stiff as leaves in switchgrass cultivars that haven’t been modified. In addition, they determined that leaf lignin is slightly different in the transgenic switchgrass than leaf lignin in other plants.

This could lead to new findings on how to break down the sturdy lignin and release sugars for fermentation, a development that will be essential to the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol.

The researchers are now introducing DNA segments called genetic promoters that would “turn on” the expression of the corngrass gene just in above ground switchgrass shoots.

This could help increase root mass development that otherwise would be inhibited by the gene. Hake and Chuck also suggest that developing nonflowering switchgrass varieties would eliminate the possibility of cross-pollination between transgenic switchgrass cultivars and other switchgrass cultivars.

Results from this work were published in 2011 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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January 22-23-24

2013

For trade show and exhibiting information, please contact Dan Wren Lee Trade Shows, P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 800-218-5586 e-mail dwren@leepub.com www.nysvga.org/expo/info

EDUCATION SESSIONS ON

Alliums for Beginners Beginning Farmers Berry Blueberry Potato Cole Crop Cover/Crops/Soil Health Direct Market

Extreme Weather Food Safety Greenhouse/Horticulture High Tunnel/Greenhouse Hops Labor Leafy Greens

Pesticide Safety Processing Root Crop Roundtable Small Scale Onions Tomato/Pepper Tree Fruit Vine Crop School

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WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit, the industry’s most important forum for the discussion and analysis of issues relevant to the trade is widely recognized as a leader in understanding and assessing the state of the perishable food industries.

Mr. Prevor is the fourth generation of his family to be active in the food business in the United States. Prior to launching his own company, he served as a director of his family’s company, which was an importer, exporter and wholesaler of foodstuffs.

Mr. Prevor combines the real world experience of one who has worked in the trade with the analytical perspective of an editor and analyst.

THURSDAY–DIRECT MARKETING SPEAKER Don Frantz- A three-time winner of the Guinness Record for the World’s Largest Maze, Don developed a new, outdoor, family game called the “Amazing Maize Maze®.” His American Maze Company has built hundreds of projects, entertained millions of players, instigated a world-wide maze fad and has given him the label of “Father of the Corn Maze.”

The 2013 Empire State Producers Expo is sponsored by: • • • •

New York State Vegetable Growers Association Empire State Potato Growers New York State Berry Growers Association New York Farmers’ Direct Marketing Committee

• • • •

The New York State Horticultural Society Cornell University Cornell Cooperative Extension NYS Flower Industries

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• Farms •Dairies •Ranches

Trowbridge Angus provides ‘Embryos for Education’ to benefit the Angus Foundation Go online to place your bids on these embryos at www.AngusTradingPost.com.

Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Angus, Ghent, NY, and his family, are believers in the future of the Angus breed through youth, education and research, and have used many avenues to support the Angus Foundation. The latest support effort, ‘Embryos for Education,’ allows other Angus breeders to join the Trowbridge family and give back to the Angus Foundation while taking part in the new Angus online auction, www.AngusTradingPost.com.

Nineteen lots of embryos are listed on the online auction by Trowbridge Angus, and all proceeds from the sale of these embryos will benefit Angus youth scholarships and activities, educational programs for junior and adult Association mem-

bers, and current and future research projects at universities across the country — all of which are funded by the Angus Foundation.

“On multiple occasions, Phil Trowbridge has taken the lead by making personal financial commitments to help foster the advancement of a newly implemented fundraising initiative, along with help secure the commitments necessary to bring a fundraising drive to successful completion,” said Milford Jenkins, Angus

Foundation president.

“This generous commitment of donating the sale proceeds from these embryos is another illustration of Phil and his family’s unselfish ongoing commitment to giving back to the Angus breed that has meant so much to them and their family.”

Trowbridge has also served the Angus Foundation as a former chairman of the Angus Foundation Board of Directors. Jenkins says his enthusiasm and advocacy of the Angus Foundation’s value to the Angus breed and

members across the country has been an inspiration to all in the Angus breed over the years.

“The Angus Foundation is in place to support the future of the Angus breed, and donating all of the proceeds from the sale of

these embryos to the Foundation is just one way we can provide more opportunities to support Angus breeders and our youth,” Trowbridge says. “My family and I believe in the future of Angus, which is why we invest in the Angus Foundation.”

To place your bids on these embryos, go to www.angustradingpost.com and create an account. Make sure to place your bids before Sept. 25. To find out more about Trowbridge Angus, log on to www.trowbridgeangusfarms.com.

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L&G Auction - Saturday, September 29 2012 at 9am Brockport Store - 7689 Ridge Rd. West (Rt. 104) Brockport, NY Walk Behind Mower, Lawn Tractors, Garden Tractors, Compact Tractors, Commercial Mowers, Skidsteers and More! th

2001 JD 980

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32’ Field Cultivator - Avon Visit www.lakelandequipment.com For The Current Listing Representative Picture Pre-Auction Sale On Now #102654 $17,900

JD 3600 7 Bottom Plow - Avon #36005 $9,900

2006 Unverferth 130 6 Shank Zone Builder Hall #100784 $11,900

JD 2810 5 Bottom Plow - Hall Representative Picture #102642 $3,500

JD 3600 7 Bottom Plow - Hall #102546 $5,900

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CFC brings story of modern corn farming back to Washington The Corn Farmers Coalition is back in Washington to continue its mission of telling the story of the revolution going on in modern farming and the significant role family farmers have in this success.

After a brief absence, large format ads featuring real farm families and fact-based messages about America’s largest crop will return to the nation’s capital. The ads can be seen in 10 metro stations throughout the city.

“The focus of the CFC campaign is to educate decision

makers and those who influence them by assuring a better awareness of agriculture and the positive changes being embraced by farmers,” said Lou Lamoreux, a Lanark, IL, farmer whose family is featured in the campaign. “The idea is to build a foundation of knowledge related to growing productivity trends and environmental improvements and that’s still relevant even in light of the current drought.”

The lighted dioramas will be located on the passenger boarding areas in Forest

Glenn, Cleveland Park, Eisenhower, Glenmont, Ballston, Van Ness, Princes Georges Plaza, Shady Grove, Pentagon City and Gallery Place metro stations.

“I think there is a growing awareness that family farmers do exist, and that the generations of knowledge we represent are a valuable national resource.” said Ken McCauley, a farmer from White Cloud, KS. ”Just in the last 10 years, we’ve grown nine of the largest crops in history. Even this year, when farmers are suffering from

widespread drought, we are on track to harvest the eighth largest crop in history.”

Through innovation, technology and hard work, American family farmers like the Lamoreuxs and McCauleys have become the most productive farmers the world has ever seen. They are achieving this remarkable productivity with fewer resources and while making great progress in protecting the environment.

The Corn Farmers Coalition helps to amplify this message and put a face on family farm-

ers with images that are easy to consume and understand. The messages ring true and come from such relevant and trusted sources as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Corn Farmers Coalition is a unique alliance that is education focused and steers clear of specific policy issues. It is also funded exclusively by farmers with corn checkoff dollars. For more information, please visit www.cornfarmerscoalition.org.

Shorthorn releases three new $ value indexes: $CEZ, $F, $BMI $ Calving Ease, $ Feedlot, & $ British Maternal Index now available online Shorthorn genetics can now be selected via three new avenues of profitability. Association staff worked with USDA to formulate $ Value Indexes over the past year. The areas of emphasis were chosen based on the demands of the commercial producer: calving ease, profit on the rail, and cow production longevity. Percentile ranks within the breed are also displayed to the right of each index as an additional assessment of the individual. Complete definitions of the indexes are available on the Per-

formance page of www.shorthorn.org. $ CEZ — $ Calving Ease assumes a bull will only be mated to heifers, not cows. The potential profitability of the sire is measured by the incidence of live calves at birth, but the index is also a good measure of Shorthorn females’ ability to produce calving ease specialists. $F — $Feedlot places strong emphasis on growth and carcass traits.

This multi-trait index assumes the sire will be mated to a mix of heifers

30th Annual Br oome & Local Municipalities Municipal Equipment, Vehicles & Surplus Auction Binghamton, NY

Saturday September 29, 2012 10:00 AM Large Auction Of Equipment, Heavy Trucks, Dump Trucks, Cars, Trucks, Equipment, Surplus Items, Office Equipment, Stolen & Recovered Items, Etc. Including: (50) Cars, Police Cars, Vans & Pickups: Special - '08 Ford F250, 4wd w/ Plow, 60k; '07 & '04 Chevy Tahoes; (6) Chevy Pickups; (20) Dump & Heavy Trucks: '00 Chevy 7500 Dump Truck w/ Plow & Sander, 14k Orig. Miles; '96 Volvo T/A Dump w/ Plow; (2) '98 IH Dump Trucks; (2) '92 Autocar T/A Dump's; (2) '90 Autocar T/A Dumps; '76 IH T/A Dump - Army Issue; (2) '95 Ford F800, Diesel, S/A Dumps, Low Miles; (3) '99 Volvo S/A Salter Trucks; (2) '91 Chevy Kodiak S/A Dump's; '79 IH Fire Pumper Truck; (20) Heavy Equipment: Gradall 660, 6-Wheel Excavator; IR DD90 Vib. Roller; (2) Eager Beaver Wood Chippers, Dsl.; JD 750 Tractor; Sullair Compressor; Case Ditch Witch; Many Others!!; Plus: Grounds Equipment, Mowers, Park Items, Tools, Shop Items, Computers, Office Equipment, Stolen & Recovered Items, Bicycles, Etc. Etc.; Watch Our Website For More Details & Pics, As Items Are Being Added Daily @ www.manasseauctions.com; Live Online Bidding Available Through www.equipmentfacts.com

Auctioneers & Licensed Real Estate Brokers Licensed Real Estate Brokers In NY, NJ & PA Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

JACK WOOD'S SALE BARN

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

(140) Head of freestall cattle. (105) Mature cows. (35) From 5 mos. to breeding age. Many 1st & 2nd’s in this dairy, with good udders. (80) Head milking, with (40) Recently fresh. (25) Dry cows due to come in October & November. This is a Holstein herd with (12) Black Crosses. This is a year around herd with many cattle bred back and safe with calf. 270,000 SCC. 3.7 F. 2.9 P. There are a lot of young cattle with good udders. Heifers are in good condition and look good. This is a chance to buy good, freestall cattle that have not been pushed. The only reason for this sale is a loss of a family member.

Salee Managedd by:

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

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

Association (ASA) says the breed is working hard to expand its role within the beef cattle industry. He explained, “These indexes are a solid step in the right direction. They give the commercial industry solid multi-trait tools that highlight the breed as a strong source for maternal heterosis and feedlot profitability.” According to the USDA Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) acrossbreed EPD adjustments, Shorthorns rank among the top breeds for Milk, Marbling, and Meat (via Fat & REA EPD). For more information about Shorthorn genetics, visit the ASA website at www.shorthorn.org, or contact a Field Representative.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION INC. UPCOMING “SPECIAL SALES” 3691 STATE ROUTE 14A, PENN YAN, NEW YORK

Fri., Sept. 28 Along with the regular Friday auction will be Pumpkin and Squash Day for the benefit of both buyers and sellers!

Sat., Nov. 3 Building Materials and related building tools auction. Anyone is welcome to consign or buy saleable, desirable merchandise!

Fri., Nov. 16 Along with the regular auction will be Christmas Tree Day. Plan now to consign or be a buyer to enhance your fall/winter market!

For Info Contact: “Special Ed” Zimmerman 315-536-6252

NOTE: Mon-Wed-Fri Sales are in Full Bloom right now for buying or selling fresh produce!

PUBLIC AUCTION

BOND D FARM M CLASSIC C TRACTOR R AUCTION

SATURDAY,, SEPTEMBER R 22,, 2012 2 Location: 325 County Rd. 579, Ringoes, NJ 08551.

9AM

Directions: 3 miles South of Flemington. Turn right onto Everitts Rd. Left onto Rte 579. Bond Farm is on the Right.

80+ Classic Tractors, Farm Equipment, Tractors Parts, Tires of all sizes, IH Suitcase Weights, Rear Wheel Weights, Modern Tractors & Equipment.

Online bidding will be available at equipmentfacts.com Go to our website at wolgemuth-auction.com for pictures & an updated list of tractors, parts & equipment.

For additional questions contact David Bond at 908-217-5041 or Scott Bond at 908-229-1178.

Terms: No Buyer's Premium, Cash or Check with ID, this is an absolute auction.

Auctioneer's Note: After many years Dave Bond has decided to sell his personal collection of classic tractors.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION LLC (#2357) DENNIS (717) 656-2947 FAX (717) 656-6011 WWW. WOLGEMUTH-AUCTION.COM • Email: Wolgemuth-auct@juno.com

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(140) COMPLETE DAIRY DISPERSAL (140) LEONARD FARM FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 11:00 A.M.

and cows and attempts to measure profitability when progeny are sold on the fed market. $BMI — $ British Maternal Index, as the name implies, attempts to measure a bull’s potential profitability when complimenting the British cow base (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, etc.).

Shorthorn females can likewise be gauged at adding value to British or British-composite bulls of other breeds.

A balance of growth and carcass traits is desired with a strong maternal component aimed at optimum reproductive efficiency and cow longevity.

Patrick Wall, Director of Genetic Improvement for the American Shorthorn

New York corn production down and soybean production up Based on conditions as of Sept. 1, New York grain corn production is now expected to total 76.8 million bushels, down 7 percent from the 82.5 million bushels produced in 2011, according to King Whetstone, Director of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office. Acreage for grain harvest is estimated at 640,000 acres, 3 percent more than the 620,000 acres harvested for grain last year. Yields are expected to average 120 bushels per acre, up 1 bushels from the August forecast, but down 13 bushels from 2011. U.S. corn production is forecast at 10.7 billion bushels, down less than 1 percent from the August forecast and down 13 percent from 2011.

This represents the lowest production in the United States since 2006. Based on conditions as of Sept. 1, yields are expected to average 122.8 bushels per acre, down 0.6 bushel from the August forecast and 24.4 bushels below the 2011 average. If realized, this will be the lowest average yield since 1995. Area harvested for grain is forecast at 87.4 million acres, unchanged from the August forecast but up 4 percent from 2011.

Soybean production in the Empire State is forecast at 14.5 million bushels, up 22 percent from the 11.9 million bushels produced in 2011. Acreage for harvest is a record high 337,000 acres up 22 percent from the 277,000 acres harvested

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Sat., Sept. 22, 2012 • 10 AM PLEASE BRING CATTLE IN ON FRIDAY, Sept. 21st

For info call: 585-394-1515

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sat., Oct. 6, 2012 @ 10 AM

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bushels from last year.

Compared with last month, yield forecasts are lower or unchanged across the Great Plains and most of the Corn Belt as lingering drought conditions continued to hamper yield expectations. Area for harvest in the United States is forecast at 74.6 million acres, unchanged from August but up 1 percent from last year.

Q UALITY Y AUCTION

SAT.,, SEPT T 22ND D 10:30 0 AM MARILYN & RAYMOND RILEY 7554 PAGE RD • PERRY CENTER, NY Mr. & Mrs. Riley are downsizing and retiring. They will offer the following at public auction. Located off Rt. 246 onto Meyers follow to Page Rd. Watch h forr R.. G.. MASON N AUCTION N arrows.

EQUIP. JD 318 (w/ mower, blower, ft blade, rototiller); Ferris IS500Z like new; Push mower; Generator; Gas power trailer sprayer; Garden tools; Chain saw; Wood ext. ladder; Scaffolding; Utility trailer; Garden trailer; Rototiller; Tools; Hoses & cords; Cement mixer Hunting items; Table saw; 15" planer; 10" Radial arm saw; Band saw; Shop vac.; Jointer; Drill press; Belt sander; Miller welder; Disc sander; router & stand; Dewalt cut off saw; Blower; Woodworking tools; Lg. assort. nuts & bolts; Floor jack; Tool boxes; Bench grinder; Air tools; Hyd press; Hammers; Chain saw sharpener; Hardware items; Pic Nut rack; Drills; Sm. Torch set; Airless paint sprayer; Clamps; Pressure washer; Drill notcher; Air framing nailer; Dewalt sander; Coil roofing nailer; 4" Planer; Portable air compressor; Exercise equip.; Lockers; Bikes; Air conditioner; Scroll saw; Shoe shoes; Gulf clubs; Fishing poles; and more to be discovered.

Mr. & Mrs. Riley are a very well known family and ran local hardware for many years. Great quality auction.

Call for info 585-567-8844.

Website www.rgmasonauctions.com TERMS CASH H OR R GOOD D CHECK R ID,13% % BUYER R PREMIUM..

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Rich & Jim Mason, Auctioneers 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com ONE OF OUR GREATEST SELECTIONS EVER

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; ** We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:005:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. ** We are Independent Marketers- working 24/7 to increase your bottom line. Take advantage of our low commission rates. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, Sept. 10th sale - cull ave. .65 Top cow .83 wt. 1297 $1076.51, Bulls/Steers top $.94 wt. 1493 $1403.42, bull calves top $1.08.

Monday, Sept. 17th - Monthly sheep, lamb, goat & pig sale. 20 spring Lambs from one flock; 10 spring lambs from another flock. Special for this week - Montgomery County Herd - 35 Head Dairy - 30 cows and 5 close bred heifers. Year around herd ave. 50# AI sired, AI bred.

Mostly Holsteins, few crosses with 4-5 R&W Holsteins.

Sat., September 29, 2012 @ 11:00 am Whitneyville Fairgrounds 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA 16901

Saturday, Sept. 22nd - on the farm. Poland, NY. (Herkimer County).

10:00 AM - B&L Dairy Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 250 Head of Certified Organic Cattle. "NOFA" - 120 Milking age, balance heifers. We will also be selling Produce - haylage and dry hay. Case IH 7220 Magnum 4WD w/Cab, NY L465 skidsteer, Gyrorake, Vertical Mixer Wagon, Knight Spreader, Case IH Combine, Semen tank MACH SM-43 (6 mth tank). Check out website for complete listing and pictures. Farm is located at 206 Grant Road, Poland, NY.

45 5 LIVE E ANIMALS,, HOT T EMBRYO O PACKAGES, SEMEN,, AND D CHEESE E YIELD D WINNERS

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

Tioga County Holstein Club Consignment and Cheese Yield Auction

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last year. Yields are expected to average 43 bushels per acre, 1 bushel above last month.

U.S. soybean production is forecast at 2.63 billion bushels, down 2 percent from August and down 14 percent from last year. Based on Sept. 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 35.3 bushels per acre, down 0.8 bushel from last month and down 6.2

EMBRYOS: Bill Vanskiver sends 5 Goldsun x Milkshake!

Sam Wilcox sends Furor x EX 92 Show winning Jersey!

SEMEN: TRIPPLE THREAT, ELAVATION, BRAXTON, And More.

HOLSTEINS: CARL ALLEN; sends a 4/12 ACME X VG88 2YR MIAMI X EX94 DURHAM; D-ANDREWS sends a fresh LEADER and her nice GOLDSUN X 2EX DAMS; RON ANDREWS sends a fancy 6/11 REDLINER; BILL BROWN sends one fresh 2yr old; MARTIN DEMUN sends 2 fresh cows; SCOTT and LISA BUSH send 2 bred heifers; JIM BUSH sends 2 ACME bred heifers; WESLEY NOBLE sends a high fresh MILLION; SHE-KEN sends a 64" fresh SANCHEZ; JAN JURBALA sends a B&W MAXWELL-RED heifer due in December; TOM COMSTOCK sends a fresh MILLION from a high milk family.

RED AND WHITE: DR: REESE sends a TALENT due in December to DEBONAIR; REED COMSTOCK sends a 6/12 CONTENDER JERSEYS: KIM BARKER sends a spring yearling; AARON WHITE sends a nice June calf; MARIA NOBLE sends a fresh cow; CHRIS SHULER sends a 3/12 calf with a good pedigree; HAROLD HARPSTER sends a 5/10/12 EXCITATION X VG88, 2/7/12 SULTAN X VG88 3yr AYRSHIRES: JEFF ATHERTON sends a nice 10/3/11 POKER, and 6/12 PRIME MILKING SHORTHORN: DANA COOTS sends a 3/11 heifer.

SALE CHAIRMAN: Aaron Butler 570-439-1037 RINGMAN: Dave Lentz from PHA PEDIGREES: Ron Wood AUCTIONEER: Randy Jelliff

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. Early Consignments from: Oakfield Corners, George Farms, Muranda, Roll n View, Bennett Farms, Tiger Lily, Fantasy Found, Boardwalk Holsteins, Roedale Farms, Gaige Farms, Lawton Jerseys, Tornado Valley, O-C-E-C Embryos plus many more.

Café is now open for breakfast and lunch - great food!

LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW GIVE US A CALL. ** Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY.

www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

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Sharing the journey, sharing the hope.

Join us in helping St. Jude Children's Research Hospital fight cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

2012 “Buckeye” Beef Tour

October 3-7, 2012 Cow/calf,, backgrounder,, feedlott and d University y Research h Centerr visits www.ansci.cornell.edu/wp/beeffcattle Seatss stilll available e - calll orr emaill today For more information, contact Mike Baker, Beef Extension Specialist, Department of Animal Science, 114 Morrison Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 mjb28@cornell.edu or 607-255-5923 www.ansci.cornell.edu/beef Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

JOINT ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE Sat., September 22 At Noon

nd

Herd Sire Prospects Show Steer & Heifer Prospects Feeder Steers

held at the Sherman Livestock Auction Facility

2497 Canoga Rd Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Call 315-573-2569

4155 Rt 430, Sherman, NY

For Sale Book or More Info

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

www.tullyfergus.com robert@angus.us

5TH ANNUAL TRAIL RIDE, PIG ROAST & AUCTION

Registration begins at 8:30 am ride leaves at 10:00 sharp Following the ride is a pig roast with all the fixins ($6.00) and a new item donation auction.

You do not need to go on the ride, come enjoy a family oriented afternoon for a great cause!!!

All donations go directly to St. Jude

Bedding

BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. SAVE! www.pinebec.ca 1-800-6881187

Sat., Oct. 20th 2012 10:00 AM

Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, Canandaigua, NY 20 Bred Cows, 5 Bred Heifers with $B all over 71, & excellent herd sire. About half are AI bred.

6 Thomas Powder River 9053 bull calves w/average EPD’s BW 1.7 WW 57 YW 99.5 $W 31.05 $B 61.55.

Heifers calves & steer calves of similar quality.

Visit Big Stoney Farms on Facebook for some pictures of the cattle.

607-334-7321

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “ST. JUDE RESEARCH HOSPITAL” CALL 716-499-1362 TO MAKE DONATIONS/INFO

Barn Repair

Big Stoney Farms REGISTERED ANGUS CATTLE DISPERSAL

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

BARNS, STEEL BUILDINGS, GARAGES. We repair them!

From extensive renovations to minor repairs. 585-739-0263

Bedding ANIMAL BEDDING: Kiln dried sawdust/woodchips. Bulk, up to 120yd. loads. Willow Creek Farms, 716-741-2599

KILN DRIED BULK BEDDING Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

Seward Valley 518-234-4052

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

607-869-9483

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CLASSIFICATION Announcements Antique Tractors Antiques Appraisal Services ATV Auctions Backhoe/Loaders Bale Covers Barn Equipment Bedding Beef Cattle Bees-Beekeeping Bird Control Books Building Materials/Supplies Buildings For Sale Business Opportunities Cars, Trucks, Trailers Chain Saws Christmas Trees Collectibles Computers Custom Butchering Dairy Cattle Dairy Equipment Dogs Electrical Employment Wanted Farm Machinery For Sale Farm Machinery Wanted Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn Fencing Fertilizer & Fert. Spreading Financial Services For Rent or Lease For Sale Fresh Produce, Nursery Grain Handling Eq., Bins & Dryers Groundcover Guns Hay - Straw For Sale Hay - Straw Wanted Help Wanted Herd Health Hogs Hoof Trimming Horse Equipment Horses Housing For Stock Industrial Equipment Insurance Irrigation Lawn & Garden Legal Notices Livestock For Sale Livestock Wanted Llamas Lumber & Wood Products Maintenance & Repair Maple Syrup Supplies Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Motorcycles Organic Parts & Repair Pest Control Plants Poultry & Rabbits Real Estate For Sale Real Estate Wanted Recreational Vehicles & Motor Homes Seeds & Nursery Services Offered Sheep Silos, Repairs, Silo Equip.

Snowblowers Snowmobiles Snowplows Stud Service Tires & Tire Repair Service Tools Tractors Tractors, Parts & Repair Trailers Tree Trimming & Removal Truck Parts & Equipment Trucks Vegetable Vegetable Supplies Veterinary Wanted

Beef Cattle

Cornell University New York Beef Producer’s Association

Leray Sealed Storage 315-783-1856

• Up North Silage Bags • Bunker Covers • Silo Shield • Oxygen Barrier Film • Sunfilm Bale Wrap • Poly Twine • Net Wrap • BaleTubes, Elastic Tubes • Kelly Ryan Baggers

Beef Cattle

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Buildings For Sale

Designed, Constructed and Warranted by Morton Buildings, Inc.

Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS

ROCK CONSTRUCTION

Can Erect & Finish

Weitz Construction

585-739-0263

CUSTOM BUILT

Freestall Heifer Commodity Machinery Storage Bldgs

Cattle REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Cow/calf pairs, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

Complete Renovations

ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK

Buildings For Sale

Professional Pole Barns

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell No Sub Crews Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c) Cow Mats

Cow Mats

Proline Concrete

Specializing in: Retaining Walls • Foundation Walls Bunk Silos • Pole Barn Floors Freestalls • Concrete Digester Tanks • Waste Storage

716-863-4669

Corfu, NY

Buildings For Sale

Concrete Products

Will Travel • Located in WNY Pump Truck & 3D Laser Screen Available

R.. & C.. Konfederath

Call for the Sales Office Nearest You:

Warsaw, NY (585) 786-8191

Concrete Products

585-599-3640 716-474-3348

Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY Business Opportunities

Now Open & Booking Animals

Business Opportunities

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT www.wineandgrapegrower.com

No Lines ~ No Waiting All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084 Custom Services

Or Call For a Sample Copy

800-218-5586 Cow Mats

Cow Mats

Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

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Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Custom Services

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

AUTOMATIC ROLLERMILL

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Registered Holsteins from a 30+yr old closed herd. All ages & pedigrees. Last BAA 109.2 18,000herd aver. Simply do not have the room. Don Langmaid 802-748-4038 or arshla_farm@hotmail.com

1979 2000 gal. Mueller OH bulk tank, Tank never had a problem. Washer included. No compressors, Asking $7,500.

607-522-4358

RENTALS

Herd Expansions

Hi-Capacity for Hi-Moisture Corn or Corn Silage $ 3.00 Per Ton

WANTED All Size Heifers

Several Mills Available

315-536-8854 or 315-536-6747 CUSTOM BAGGING USE BAGS FOR YOUR EXTRA SILAGE NEEDS

CUSTOM ROUND BALING • Wet or Dry • Wet Bale Wrapping Use Our Roto-Cut to Make Your Bales More TMR Friendly

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 Lower your SCC & improve conception.

Low cost, effective, easy use. Our 39th year. If over 50,000 SCC call today. 1-800876-2500 1-920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com MILKING SHORTHORN registered Megadeath daughter, fresh with first calf 9/07/12.

Purchased from Kuszmar in Batavia as calf. Nice udder, high scoring dam $1,200.

Delivery available, 315-6725674

RICK AUSTIN

315-331-0633 Dairy Cattle 100 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due October & November. Had all shots. 315-269-6600

REGISTERED JERSEY COWS, 30 to 40 head, various lactations, available now.

Please call 845-386-1112

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

REGISTERED JERSEY Heifer due with first calf late September, purchased from Meadow Winds as calf, $1,200. delivery available.

315-672-5674

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

KEENAN MIXER wagon 400cu. ft., new floor, digital scale, forage knives. In Eastern Connecticut $7,000. Or best offer. Must sell, pictures a v a i l a b l e jersey_cow_guy@yahoo.com.

Call Andy 860-534-0556

0Getting

Out Of Farming

JOHN DEERE 960 field cultivator, 24’ wide w/7” JD perma lock sweep . . . Reduced $8,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear . . . . . . . . . $3,000 585-356-2634 $1,000 OFF most all corn heads & grain heads. Huge selection of quality later model heads. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 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

COUNT DOWN

TO

FALL

LARGE SELECTION OF JD COMBINES & HEADS

JD 4050 MFD PS, NEW TIRES $26,900 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 CIH 5130 LDR, MFD, HI HRS .$13,500 IH 1486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 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 BOBCAT CT 225 W/LDR, NEW .$14,900 PTO UNIT FOR JD 9000 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,900

JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD 9500 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000 JD 653A BEAN HEADS .$2,500 & UP JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL KILLBROS 350 ON GEAR . . .$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 LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS .CALL

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

Patz V420 LP Vertical mixer.

Used only two years! Perfect condition! 1000 RPM PTO. 4 point digital scale. Side discharge, $19,500. 518-5679490.

Farm Machinery For Sale

30.5x32 FIRESTONE combine tire, like new. 315-5363807

Farm Machinery For Sale

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

Y QUALIT EED T N A GUAR

Questions? Call us. PH#

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Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Bob 630 Bean Windrower $1,100, Heath Bean Cutter one good one parts both $350, Innes 2 Windrower $100. Stored Inside 315524-8978

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Equipment

Contact Us With Your Information

518-791-2876

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE:

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

WANTED: 1000-1500 Bulk tank with compressors and tank washer. Mid 80s or newer. Tank must not be stored outdoors. 315-8656815. Leave message.

Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

SURGE VSO EZ stall double 7 herringbone parlor, $4,200; Mueller 2,700 gallon tank w/2 compressors, $18,000. 716863-2653

MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717

1977 JD 4400 combine, 4266 hrs., w/chopper, auto header, monitor, long feeder house ready for tracks, very nice well maintained combine from the Mid-West, $4,500. 315-5363218

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

E THES SAVE ERS FOR B NUM PARLOR THE

SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953

Now with Changeable Hookups

1987 KW T800 L10 cummins. 467,000 miles 222,000 miles on new motor. 22’ USA Ag body, Hendrickson suspension, 9 speed transmission,$18,000. 540-294-0889

Groups of 1st & 2nd Lactation

Buying all hot loads of milk, minimum of 9000 pounds. Price is $2/hundred.

Prompt and timely pickup at the farm or Grade A tanker wash facility on premises for loads being delivered.

PACK YOUR SILAGE TIGHT

Farm Equipment

WANTED: FRESH COWS

Farm Equipment

24 GERMANIA Model E takeoffs, 25 Germania barrel claw milkers, 3 Westfalia 24 volt pulsation controllers, bender box wash controller, 3 Bata soap dispensing pumps. 607351-9950

(ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

Farm Equipment

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

MABIE BROS., INC.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

(6) USED GRAIN CARTS, some late models corner augers. 3.7% fin. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Glencoe F511A 9-shank chisel plow, with coulters & 4 wheels. $9,000. 585-948-5843

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

KRAUSE DOMINATOR 18’; CIH Steiger STX-375, PTO; Kinze 850 grain buggy w/scales. 585-370-4653

7720 TITAN II John Deere Combine, completely reconditioned. 585-737-2721 915 IH Combine with 815 grain, 863 corn; TW 20 Ford, 2WD; Case 830, eagle hitch; Oliver OC 12 bulldozer. 315536-8218

Price Reduced!

New MF/Hesston 1734

39"x 52 inch round baler with electric threader, bale ramp and gathering wheels 10% down, 0% For 60 Mo. • was $249/mo NOW JUST

$218/mo with MF rebate

New MF 1510 finger wheel rake New MF 1610 2 star tedder Used Class Liner 350 rake Excellent $5,500 Used Miller Pro 1100 rake . . . . . . .$4,400 8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd.. Kirkville,, NY Y 13082

315-687-7891 1 • 315-510-2400

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

• 1994 Mack 22 foot steel dump, Heavy Spec 350HP 8LL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000.00 • Volvo truck w\manure tank, 4250 Houle tank 350HP 8LL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000.00 • JD 4960 4 new tires, brackets for 14' Degelman Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,000.00 • JD 7410 remanned transmission. . . . . . . . . . . $42,000.00 • JD 4030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000.00 • Kuhn 24' rake GA 7922 1 yr old . . . . . . . . . . $20,000.00 • Chisel Plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00 • Landoll 2200 disk ripper, many new parts, 5 shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00 • Richardton 700 Dump Wagon w\lift extensions and scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00 • JD 3970 Chopper w/kernel processor, grass head only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000.00 • JD 780 Hydrapush Box Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000.00 • GA 6000 Double Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000.00 • 12 Ton Shelby Equipment Trailer . .SOLD . . . . . . . . . $2,800.00 • 14' Degelman Blade set up for 4960, has brackets for midmount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000.00 • 956 Mower conditioner w/trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000.00 • 18' Sunflower V-tine plow\finisher. .SOLD . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00 • 1989 Mack dump 7sp 300 HP aluminum dump, hyd tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000.00 • Houle 42' trailer pump, 2 years old great shape, heavy duty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000.00 • Houle Tank 4500 gallon low discharge . . . . . . $12,000.00 • 10 HP Variable Speed LobeSOLD vacuum pump . . . $5,000.00 SOLD . $5,400.00 • 20 8' Cement H-Bunks, 7 8' Cement J-Bunks • 70 Calf Hutches Various brands various condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50-$250 each • 20 Calf Tel Super hutches, various condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250-$450 each • 14 Germania Model-E arm detachers . . . . . . . $2,800.00 • Keenan Mixer-FP70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500.00 • Knight Reel Auggie-3050 Commercial . . . . . . . $8,000.00 CALL STEVE or WADE 603-399-9922 WESTMORELAND, NH

www.countryfolks.com

B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

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

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

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.

1-800-982-1769

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

GROUND DRIVEN corn binder, used last year $750.

315-591-7572 Husky 3,000 gallon Manure Spreader in very good shape.

Asking $20,000. Girton 3,000 gallon bulk milk tank in good condition. Manure pump. Old but works well. Considering offers on both. Call Dick 607336-5151 IH 1466, new engine, TA & paint; IH 1086 w/new clutch & injectors. 716-771-9199 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JD 1210A Grain Buggy, $3,850; 350 gravity wagon, $1,800. 607-533-4850 nights, 607-279-6232 days.

JD 7700 hydro combine, excellent, $6,500; JD 6600 nice, $6,200; JD 4400, $4,950; JD 9500, excellent, $39,500. All combines like new rubber. JD 216 & 220 flex heads, $3,200 & $2,500; JD 500 & Killbros grain carts, very nice, $5,950; 2-JD 643 corn heads, $5,800 each.

Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 JOHN DEERE #25 3pt. hitch chopper, 1 row corn, field ready, excellent shape. 716863-2653

CASE IH 8575 baler, 3x3, good condition, last bale eject with applicator, field ready, asking $31,900. No Sunday calls. 315-536-8446

FOR RENT OR SALE: JD 7405 4WD; JD 5210 2WD; JD 2855 4WD. All on steel. 315536-8919 FOR SALE: Model 743 Bobcat skidsteer, new tires, excellent condition. 315-673-2128 FORD 3400, 48hp diesel, Select-O-Speed transmission, 3pt, PTO, power steering, ROPS, very nice condition, $4,500. 585-703-0204 GLEANER M COMBINE, diesel, 6 row corn head, average condition, used last year, $10,000. Soybean head available. 315-591-7572

We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

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

NELSON PARTS Penn Yan, NY

800-730-4020 315-536-3737 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

Farm Machinery For Sale

LARGEST SELECTION of Used Combines on East Coast. 3.7% Fin. 1 year motor & transmission warranty. zeisloftequip.com 800-9193322

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 4055 cab, 4WD, PS Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,800 (2) JD 7405 ROPS 4WD, PQ Trans . . . .$20,500 to $21,000 JD 6300 ROPS 4WD, Syncro Trans., 7000 hrs. . . . . . . .$13,500 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. . . . . . . . .$16,500 JD 5420 ROPS 4WD, creeper gear, dual hyd., 7455 hrs .$14,500 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, dual hyd. . . . . . . . . . . .$9,200 JD 5300 ROPS, 2WD w/Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,800

Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

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

COMBINE: Gleaner N6, 235hp, hydrostatic, 4WD, 6 row corn & soybean heads, 30” tracks, frame mounted, field ready, complete package, $25,000 OBO. 716-2137843

FICKLIN 185 gravity wagon, $2,750; 18’ steel side kicker wagon, $2,550. 607-5334850, 607-279-6232

•6215 burnt •4240 •4230 ROPS •L4020 •3020 •3155 cab w/AC •E3020 syncro •E3020 PS •4030 •3010D •2955 4WD •2550 4WD

Combine Salvage

CIRCLE BIN 36’, 7 ring with floor, stirrers. 585-798-1617

DION 1016 forage wagon, 3 beater w/roof on Kory tandem gear, $3,250. 585-526-7133

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ JOHN DEERE 5083E, cab, air, heat, loader ready, MFD, warranty until 2014, 175 hours, plastic still on seat, 16.9/30 rears, $35,000. firm.

315-672-5674 JOHN DEERE 5400 chopper, small nice, rotary fan, 3 row corn, 3 row snapper, excellent mechanical. 716-863-2653 JOHN DEERE 5820 Chopper w/666 corn head, 9’ Maize hay head, very good condition, many extras, $32,000 w/kernal processor. 607-363-2308, 607-363-7480 JOHN DEERE 755C track loader nice, $12,500; TROJAN 1500+1900, J-D 544C, Loaders $11-$20K; Bobcat 430 miniX, cab, hyd-thumb $28,500. 585-230-3038 dvburly@aol.com

Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

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

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

2002 CASE IH MX270 4x4, 20.8x46 duals, 4 rems., 18 spd. power shift, wts, 7K hrs., excellent condition

$65,900 OBO Must Sell

607-382-7722

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Maine to North Carolina

NI CORN PICKERS

Deep Til and Inject Manure and Get 3’ of Top Soil With a

All Nice Shape

CERTIFIED Organic Oats For Sale. Nice quality, 38-40# test weight. Delivery available.

Thorpes 716-655-4486

For Sale: 50-70 acres of Corn for corn siliage or HMSC. Corn silage sould be mature the end of September. Northern Tioga Co. Pa. Brubaker Dairy Farm. 814-367-5062

2 TWO ROW

PleasantCreekHay.Com

Lot’s of Spare Parts

3 ONE ROW Nice Shape

Partnership!

518-848-4669

MARTIN’S WELDING: New Skid Loader Attachments, Buckets starting $650, Manure Forks starting $600, Pallet Forks starting $575, Bale Spears starting $450, Round Bale Grabbers starting $1,500, Adapter Plates starting $85. Shipping available. 315-531-8672

OFF SEASON DISCOUNTS on Baler Rebuilds. JD Baler Parts Used and new Aftermarket. Used and New hay machinery. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

MASSEY FERGUSON 5455 Dyna-4, 4 wheel drive, full cab, 270 hours, like new, front fenders, weights. 716-3972985 MILLER PRO Model 2200 double hay rake, good working condition, $3,900. 607363-2308, 607-363-7480 NEW AND USED CHOPPER PARTS for New Holland 770 to FP240. John Deere 3940 to 3975. NEW Horning crop processors. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts & service. Closed Sundays.

607-243-5555 NEW HOLLAND 40 forage blower, 1,000rpm, $1,500.

Call 315-531-3324 New Holland 469 haybine.

Needs TLC. Will cut or good for parts. $1000.00 O.B.O. New Holland #56 roller bar rake. New teeth. Don’t use anymore. $1400.00 O.B.O. Call 716-933-8543 NEW HOLLAND 790 chopper w/corn & hay heads, like new, $6,000 OBO. 607-546-2005

NEW HOLLAND 900 tandem axle chopper, hay & corn head, very good condition; 7 shank Kewanee chisel plow; small bale grinder w/electric motor & blower. 585-409-5157 NEW IDEA 2 row corn picker, one owner, kept inside, $2,500; 2 Ontario grain drills, $500 for both. Call 315-9864004 NH LM445A TELEHANDLER. 6000# cap, remotes, silage bucket, full cab, $29,500 OBO. 585-469-0438 NH TR85 COMBINE est. hrs.

4100, 2WD, new front tires, 4 row corn head, 13’ direct cut head w/cart, many-many extra parts, $9,500 OBO. 585-2432769, 585-704-4764

SMILEY’S FARM EQUIPMENT

HARVESTING’S HERE

Corn Choppers, $850 Up; Corn Pickers, $1,200 Up; Flail Choppers $1,250 Up; Haybines, $1,200 Up; Discbines, $3,500 Up; Round Balers, $1,800 Up; Square Balers, $800 Up; Hay Rakes, $450 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; Hay Elevators.

Compact Tractors; 4x4, 20hp to 155hp Tractors; 2 & 4 Wheel Drive with & without Cabs & Loaders; Bulldozers; Backhoes, Dump Trucks; Trailers; Cars & Pickups; 3pt.

Snowblower - all 4-Sale.

Much More. 30 ACRES

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

SEEDING SMALL GRAINS this fall? Try our Airflow service. Its accurate, fast and cheaper than drilling it yourself. Custom Crop Care, Waterloo,NY 13165 585202-4583

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

WANTED: Damaged dry or high moisture corn, mycotoxin, slight mold or flooded corn, all accepted. Call 518-5730137

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315) 549-7081

(315)) 549-82266

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Romulus, NY 14541

WHEAT (Soft Red) CERT. OTSEGO & FREEDOM 60 lb./Bag or Bulk BEST PRICE Cash, Vol. Bulk Disc

P&K Shuster Farms, LLC 1883 Rt. 89, Seneca Falls, NY Cell 315-521-7321 Home 315-568-9337

Buying Equipment Dead Or Alive

Fencing

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

1-800-836-2888 To place

585-599-3489

9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”

STABLE FENCES & VINEYARDS LLC

a Classified

POST POUNDING

Ad

3 Board • Split Rail HT Wire • Ag Fence Chain Link • Vinyl Residential • Commercial www.stablefences.com

585-349-4119

518-634-2310 WEAVERLINE #531 stainless steel feed cart, low hours, like new. 607-243-7009 ext. 5

Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING

Farm Machinery Wanted

DAN FITZPATRICK

188 Genesee St. - Suite 209 Auburn, NY 13021

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

1-800-599-71500 315-258-4394

WANTED: Hydraulic pump for John Deere 1010 tractor. 607829-6817

Grieg Dougherty • Richard Damaske Carter Riley • Greg Creeden Jeff Kuney • Dan Campbell (Distiller Sales)

669-2179

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

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

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

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

All New Contraction Options - Call For Details

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn BUYING Mold & Heat Damaged Grains. Also high moisture corn. Auburn,NY. Call Ralph 315-729-0918

GRAIN AND INGREDIENT MERCHANDISERS ORIGINATING CORN & MARKETING DISTILLERS FOR SUNOCO ETHANOL PLANT , F ULTON , NY

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

(315) 364-5240

Month xx, 2009 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section C - Page 25

NEW HOLLAND 900 chopper 3 row corn head and hay pick up on auger base $8,000. or best offer. 585-746-0550 Glenn or Brian 585-749-6557

SAVE 40-60% of OEM on aftermarket combine & tractor parts. All sell with 1 year warranty. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 888-2389333

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fresh Produce, Nursery

HAVE WET FIELDS? Have compaction issues? Low yields? Call D&D Farm Service/Agri-SC 1-888-401-4680

Pumpkins, Gourds, Winter Squash, etc.

Pie, Jack-O-Lantern, White & Munchkin Pumpkins Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, Buttercup, Ambercup, Sweet Potato, Sweet Dumpling Squash

ANY SIZE LOTS AVAILABLE From Bushels to Tractor Trailer Loads

Hoeffner Farms

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

Hornell,NY

LIME Kersch’s Ag

585-322-7778 585-734-0003

GYPSUM

607-769-3404 607-324-0749 eves

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Fruit Processing Equipment FOR SALE: Heavy Duty Apple Hand Parer/Slicer Combination. 15 to 20 apples per minute with 2 operators. $995.

518-284-2256

Fresh Produce, Nursery

Generators

Wallis Generators 570-282-2342 • 540-729-3990 Cell

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4x4.5 ROUND BALES, alfalfa & grass mixed hay, $25.00 to $45.00 per bale. 585-5267133 FIRST SECOND and third cut baleage, 4x4 individually wrapped bales, 4x4 dry round bales. 315-825-1266

HAY LARGE Square bales.

1st and 2nd cut. Call Scott 518-231-3923

Two John Deere Power Units w/4045 Diesel Engines & #3 Bell Housing $4,400 Each

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw For Sale

FOR SALE: Wheat Straw, big square bales; also Soybean Straw. Carl Nolt 315-374-5549

PUMPKINS FOR SALE wholesale Central New York $.20 a pound. Contact 315391-2821

Generators

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Dryer Bin - Brock 30x7 ring 10,000BU with floor and stirator and (2) 13 HP farm fans single phase.

$7,500 In Mt. Morris, NY

Call Chuck at 585-734-3264

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

Hay - Straw For Sale

Premium Western Alfalfa Bright Clean WHEAT STRAW All Hay Tested

Reasonable Prices - Delivered

Large Square Bales Semi Load or Half Load

800-747-3811 845-901-1892

Hay - Straw Wanted

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED

WANTED

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

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

HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered

Heating

Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

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

2012 Contracts Now Available Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com

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

Portage and Main Outdoor Water Furnaces See why our boilers burn 1/3-1/2 the fuel of other similar units. Watch bio-mass chip videos @ www.portageandmainboilers.com Call 1-800-561-0700 to speak to a representative today!

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

H AY

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

adenbrook.com

Round Bales of mostly Alfalfa. $240 per ton. Round Bales of grass hay. $180 per ton. Pick up at Farm. Call 607-3365151

HAY & STRAW

Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

WRITERS WANTED

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW

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

CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

HAY*HAY*HAY

100% Alfalfa or Grass Mix 100-240RFV Western • Organic • Conventional • Haylage Wraps BEST QUALITY / PRICES / SERVICE

We’re #1 - Financing Available WE DELIVER! Certified Organic Growers Association $50 CASH for REFERRALS

CALL RICK (815) 979-7070

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Horses

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON opening at Aurora Ridge Dairy, located near Aurora, NY, for the right person. If you have an interest in working with really good cows, heifers, calves, facilities and people call 315364-7069 or email bill@auroraridge.com for more information.

CROP ASSISTANT & OPERATOR position open at Aurora Ridge Dairy, located near Aurora, NY. If you are interested in helping us to grow high yielding crops and produce excellent feed with good equipment and people, call 315-364-7069 or email to jason@auroraridge.com

14 YEAR OLD Quarterhorse Gelding, Ranch broke, 15.3 hands. 607-753-0300

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON WANTED

Berkshire, VT Looking for an honest, hardworking individual who is interested in working at a progressive 1,800+ cow dairy. Duties include: Parlor Management, Assisting with A.I. & Herd Help. Experience Preferred. Competitive compensation package.

Call 802-323-3385

Help Wanted

SELF MOTIVATED Mechanic Field Man for Finger Lakes Dairy. CDL preferred, experienced in farm machinery, references needed. Pay and benefits dependent on experience and abilities. Leave name, phone number and brief message at 315-2523039

16 YEAR OLD MARE, Paint, Trail rides, 14.2 hands. 607753-0300

Miscellaneous YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full color with stakes, double sided.

Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

Parts & Repair

Parts & Repair

COMBINE PARTS

New, Used & Rebuilt Combine, Corn Head & Grain Head Parts!

BRYANT COMBINE PARTS U.S. 27, Bryant, IN 47326 • 800-255-1071 www.bryantcombineparts.com

3Y/O REGISTERED Friesian Sport Horse Stallion, broke to drive, 16.2hands, $10,500.00.

Menno Stoltzfus, Ovid,NY 607-869-1221

ORDER NEW AFTERMARKET COMBINE & TRACTOR PARTS ONLINE 24/7

4 YEAR OLD Registered Morgan gelding, green broke, 15 hands. 607-753-0300

$ave on Flat Belts for Your Farm Machinery

WE SHIP UPS & TRUCK FREIGHT DAILY

Dave Gabel Agricultural Belt Services

“BELT T BUSTERS”

21 Years of Customer Satisfaction QUALITY BELTS AT FARMER PRICES Now Available: Extensive Line of Trailers & Trailer Parts ~ Call for Information & Prices

Agricultural Belt Service Route 75, Eden, NY 14057 Call 716-337-BELT Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

Help Wanted

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER New Pond Farm is a non-profit environmental education center and working farm located on 102-acres in West Redding, CT. AFM responsibilities will include: Care of farm animals, buildings and property; milking and processing milk for our state licensed dairy; haying, wood splitting and equipment maintenance; helping with programs.

Qualifications: Strong communication skills; a degree in agriculture or a related field, or prior farm experience; knowledge of machine maintenance, “light carpentry and plumbing” capabilities.

Benefits: Competitive salary; a two-bedroom apartment on site; health insurance, and a retirement plan are also provided.

For more details or to send your resume contact Ann Taylor: ann@newpondfarm.org

SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPS DOEBLER’S is searching for professional seed sales men and women in all of its Eastern regions from New York State into Ohio and as far south as North Carolina. Ideal candidates must demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new seed product information, a desire to not only grow Doebler’s business but also the businesses of his or her customers, and a thorough understanding of and ability to communicate Doebler’s reputation in agribusiness as “Your Regional Advantage”.

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance & Repair

Parts & Repair

Real Estate For Sale

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

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

BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955

Attention

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

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

Building Owners

Real Estate For Sale

Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

FINGERLAKES-SAVANNAH, NY: 98 acres, 53 tillable, large fields, good 4-bed house, $259,000. DEANGELES REAL ESTATE, LLC, Marie Pelloni, 315-406-1109

WE HAVE OVER 20 FARMS FOR SALE THROUGHOUT PA. JOHN MATTILIO, BROKER

FARM AND LAND REALTY, INC. 717-464-8930

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2297 7 - Western,, NY Y Gentleman'ss Farm near the beautiful Town of Fredonia mins. from Beautiful Lake Erie. Quiet road, nice setting, exceptional buildings. 90 m/l beautiful acres of land. 30 acres in fields and pasture, balance woods. Some timber, lots of firewood.

Excellent deer hunting. Nice 2 story remodeled 3 bedroom home.

2 story 36x70 barn also a 40x80 machinery building with 2 big box stalls for horses. Year round pond. This would make a nice farm for beef, horses or other livestock. 15 mins. to town, Rt. 90, and Lake Erie. Unbelievable world renowned fishing and boating. 45 mins. to International Airport and Buffalo . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $250,000.

0 - Otsego o County.. 265 +/- acre farm. Bordering a year 2320 round river. 130 acres, exceptional, exceptional soils. flat to gently rolling currently in Nursery stock and farm crops. 130 acres of woods some timber lots of deer and turkey. Good 2 story dairy barn. Holds approximately 50 head of cattle. Drive in mow for hay storage. 40x60 Machinery shed. Partially remodeled 5 bedroom 2 story home. Interior has been gutted and remodeled. Exterior is

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Owner is using it as a Nursery stock farm. Would make a good vegetable farm. Easy irrigation from river. Would be great for horses, beef, or dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $500,000.

2302 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stalll Operation.. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 4 bdrm. home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loam soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable.

Great location. Mins. from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm . . . . . . . .Askingg $199,900.

9 - Herkimerr Countyy 35 5 acres,, mostly tillable some 2329 pasture. 2 story barn with 11 standard stalls, 8 ties. 24x30 pole barn. 4 bdrm. Manufactured Home on top full concrete basement.

Pond. Close to Cooperstown, NY. Quiet and Peaceful setting.

Shopping, Hospitals, Schools minutes away. Great location . . . . . ng $220,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Askin 3 - Chenango o Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm.. A neat and clean 2323 little farm of 8 acres of land consisting of 6 acres in fields. Balance woods. 2 story barn with a drive in mow. Stalls for 15 head of cattle and two box stalls for horses and chickens. 2 stall shop and garage building with power; side addition for additional storage.

Good 3 bdrm. farmhouse in great shape. This farm would make a great little farm to have a large garden, raise a couple beef cows or a horse or two, have your own chickens. Schools, shopping and hospitals all within minutes. Very nice area of Central NY. Owners are retiring. Farm reasonably priced to sell . . . . . . . . .$89,000.

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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.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. On I n t e r n e t a t www.groundswellcenter.org SEP 5 - NOV 14 Become a Master Gardener Extension office at 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY. 5:459 pm. Participants will be required to attend an additional training on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Pre-registration by Aug. 22 is required. No walk-ins will be allowed. The fee for the series is $225/person. Class size is limited. For an application or to register contact Brandie Schultz at 585-3433040, ext. 101 or stop by the Extension office located at 420 East Main St. in Batavia. On Internet at http://genesee.shutterfly.co m/gardening SEP 15-20 The 49th All American Dairy Show Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Featuring 23 shows in six days, including four full days dedicated to youth shows and more than 2,400 animals shown by nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the nation. Call 717787-2905. On Internet at www.allamerican.state.pa.us SEP 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. At the final class, Sept. 17, you will learn how to navigate New York State regulations and sell your local meat products. Cost per class is $10/farm ($75 for the whole series) and includes light snacks and handouts. Call 607-687-4020 or e-mail meh39@cornell.edu.

SEP 18 NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting Bob and Dan Duyssen’s Farm, 6620 Westacott Rd, Stafford, NY. DEC and CCA credits will be available.

Supper will follow for those who pre-register by calling Carol MacNeil at 585-313-

8796. Please pre-register for supper by Sept. 12. The meeting cost is $5 for those currently enrolled in the Cornell Vegetable Program and $10 for all others. On I n t e r n e t a t cvp.cce.cornell.edu/event.ph p?id=38 SEP 18 & 22 Renewable Energy Workshop • Sept. 18 - Branchport Fire Hall - 6:30-8:30 pm • Sept. 22 - Brookside Farm, 2944 Corwin Rd., Branchport, NY - 9 am - 1 pm. $5/workshop. Pre-registration is required.

SEP 19 Management Intensive Grazing Short Course The workshop will include classroom time and field observations in Herondale’s pastures. The fee for attending is $65 and lunch is provided. Call 518-329-3769 or e m a i l info@herondalefarm.com to sign up.

Pond Management Workshop Cornell Cooperative Extension, Broome County, Binghamton, NY. 7 pm. Contact Carol, 607-584-9966 or e-mail clf62@cornell.edu.

Agriculture Roundtable Meetings Geneva Town Hall. 7 pm.

The meetings are free, open to the public and registration is not required. Call 585394-3977 ext. 427. On Internet at www.cceontario.org SEP 19 & 21 Pesticide Applicator Training • Sep 19 - CaroVail Facility, Salem. NY • Sep 21 - Peacock Hill Farm, farmington, NY. Classes can hold up to 30 people. $220/person with lunch provided on location.

To register visit asmark.org/TrainingCourses. Once directed to the website page, click on Professional Applicator Training (1 day) then simply click on the date and location you wish to attend.

SEP 20 Agriculture Roundtable Meetings Manchester Town Hall. 7 pm. The meetings are free, open to the public and registration is not required. Call 585-394-3977 ext. 427. On Internet at www.cceontario.org SEP 21 Agri-terroism/ Bio-terrorism Workshop Clarion, 8250 Park Rd., Batavia, NY. Training cost: Free, to register go to www.wnyworkshop.org and click on the training link.

Due to classroom size, all attendees must register for the course.

SEPT 22 Woodswalk Educational Event Neuhauser Tree Farm, 434 W. Groton Rd, Groton, NY. Will focus on ways of improving your woods by thinning low quality trees and utilizing them for a variety of useful products through a management process known as “Timber Stand Improvement.” Please RSVP through provided contact info. Contact Brett Chedzoy, 607-5357161 or bjc226@cornell.edu.

demonstrations. Lunch will be provided. Rain date is Sept. 28. Contact CCESteuben, 607-664-2300.

SEP 29 Household Hazardous Waste Day Schuyler County Highway Department, Watkins Glen.

9 am - 1 pm. Registrations will be accepted Aug. 27 through Sept. 14. Registration information can be found online at http://cceschuyler.org or by stopping by the Schuyler CCE Office located at 323 Owego St., Montour Falls, NY. This event is for Schuyler County residents only, no businesses will be accepted. Contact Cooperative Extension, 607-5357161.

On Internet at http://cceschuyler.org Understanding Landowner Liability Issues Yates County Office Building Auditorium, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY. 9 am registration, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. A workshop titled Understanding Landowner Liability Issues: Liability, Posting and Trespass. $10/person includes presentations, refreshments and expert

SEP 24 Free Tips on Social Security Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library, 21 William St., Hammondsport, NY. 6-8 pm. Registration is requested for this free workshop. Contact CCE of Steuben Co., 607-664-2300.

On Internet at www.putknowledgetowork.c om SEP 27 Emerald Ash Borer Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 6:30 pm. The workshop will provide information on the current location, biology and identification of these insects, as well as symptoms of infestation and options for controlling tree damage. The workshop is free, but please call to register.. Call 607584-9966. On Internet at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/i nvasiveinsectpests_203.

Tillage Field Day Michigan Rd. (just west of the 390 Wayland Exit), Wayland, NY. 11 am - 2 pm.

There will be minimum, vertical, & traditional tillage

answers to your questions.

Pre-registration is required.

Contact Yates County CCE, 315-536-5123.

SEP 29-30 NYS Jack Frost Classic Boer NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

On Internet at www.esmgpa.org SEP 30 Penn State Dairy Science Club OtsegoChallenge 5K Race/Walk Dairy Research & Education Center, Penn State University. Each runner asked to raise $15 for cause; 4-H clubs, FFA chapters and other groups encouraged to set additional goals.

OsteoChallenge 2012 registration forms available at website provided. Registration begins 9:15 AM, race begins at 10. Prizes awarded to winners of each age division. Contact Alyssa Dietrich, 610-780-1581 or email amd5648@psu.edu.

On Internet at http:// animalscience.psu.edu/even ts/osteochallenge

OCT 2 Building a Strong Management Team Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. Bernard Erven will outline the three critical steps in forming an effective management team. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com OCT 2-3 “Come Home to Kansas” 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour Doubletree Hotel-Airport, Wichita, KS. Call 816-383-5100 or sstannard@angus.org.

OCT 3 Avoiding Drug Residues in the Dairy Industry Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Dr. Geof Smith will discuss these critical points and give an overview of how drug residue testing in milk and meat is implemented in the US. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1).

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processor; 6 row corn head; 12' hay head Square & Round Balers: Gehl 1470; Krone 1500VP; NH 640; NH 276; NH BC5070; NH 310; NH 570; Claas 1150; IH 435; JD 327 Blowers & Boxes: NH 26; (2) AC boxes; (3) Bale racks; Meyers 14'; Miller Pro 5100; Killbros 350 & 375 gravity box; 150 Bu gravity box Plow & Tillage: Glencoe 9 shank Chisel; Landoll 275 chisel; IH 4500 24' field cultivator; JD 980 32' cultivator; Case 30' disc; Krause 4935A 22' disc; Krause 4995 31' hyd fold disc; Krause 90 18 1/2' disc; Landoll 850 Finisher; Brillion 25' mulcher; Dunham 30' Mulcher; IH 720 SB plow; JD 1000 3B plow; 3B plow; Brillion 32' pulverizer; DMI 4100 Strip Till Mower Conditioners: Case IH DCX 131; Case IH 3309; Gehl 2412; JD 936; Kuhn FC352G; KuhnFC4000G; NH 1412; Vicon 30' front mount with rear wings; Kuhn FC313 & FC 883 30' front mount w/rear wings; NH 474; NH 477; (2) NH 489; NH 1431 Rakes & Tedders: Claas 470T; Hesston 3982; Kuhn 7822; Miller pro 1150; NH256; Vicon 773;

Claas 540T; Deutz Fahr KH2; Kuhn GF850IT; NH 169; Pequea TT6000; (2) Pequea 710; H&S HSM9 merger; Rowse merger; NH 144 inverter Spreaders: H&S 430; H&S 270; Knight 2044 hydro push; Knight 8114; Knight 8118; Meyer Vmax 3954; NI 362; NH 145 Mixers: Keenan 140; (2) Knight 3042; Knight 3300; Rotomix 354 Combines: (2) IH 1440 Planters: IH 56; (2) IH 800; JD 7000; Kinze 6 row; NI 9200; Bush Hog 2715, 15'- new Rotary Mowers: Bush Hog SQ148; Bush Hog 268; Bush Hog 276; Bush Hog S; JD 6' Lawn & Garden, ATV's: Honda TRX 350 4Wheeler; Honda TRX 420 4-Wheeler; Honda TRX650 4-wheeler; Suzuki 500 4-wheeler; Yamaha 450 4-wheeler; Ferris H2223K mower; Ferris H3222K mower; Cub Cadet Recon 60; Cub Cadet tank 60; Cub Cadet M48 zero turn; Cub cadet M50 zero turn; Kubota ZD331 zero turn; Craftsman FS5500; Cub Cadet LTC1042; Ferris H1618B; JD F715; Ferris zero turn; Cub

Cadet 5234D; Cub Cadet GTX 1054; Cub Cadet GT1554; Cub Cadet GT2544; Cub Cadet GT3100; Cub Cadet I1046; Cub Cadet LTX1050; Cub Cadet LT1042; (2) Cub Cadet LT1045; Cub Cadet LT1050; Cub Cadet SLT1054; Cub Cadet 1015; Cub Cadet 1440; Cub Cadet 2185; (2) Cub Cadet 3184; Cub Cadet 3206; Cub Cadet 3240; (2) JD L130; JDX595; JD210; JD316; Ranch King 1846; Simplicity Legacy; White L12; Kubota RTV 500; Kubota RTV900; Gravely Garden tractor; Cub Cadet Big Country Misc.: Hutchinson 6x61 auger; NH 756 backhoe; Kubota B4672 backhoe; (2) degelman blades; Ford 6' blade; Weaverline 330 Feed Cart; Schuler 220BF feeder; Generac generator; Case IH L300 loader; Case IH 2250 loader; NH 820TL loader; NI 2R corn picker; Schulte rock picker; Mensch M500 scraper; HLA Side Shooter; Mensch M1000 Side shooter; Erskine 840 snow blower; JD snow plow; Bumper pull dump trailer; Landscape & Skid Steer trailers; Ford 250 super duty pickup truck; Ford Louisville Tilt bed w/winch

Online bidding available www.teitsworth.com for updates, terms, and pictures Roy Teitsworth Inc. 6502 Barber Hill Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563

Lakeland Equipment Used Equipment Auction Saturday, September 29, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M. Lawn Mowers, Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments

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Ridge Rd, Brockport, NY This is a preliminary list- subject to additions and subtractions.

Zero turns mowers: '10 JD Z925A 27HP PRO 54"; '12 JD Z960A 60"; '04 JD 757 MID ZTRAK W/60"; '07 JD Z465 EZTRAK W/62", hydro; '09 Cub Cadet TANK-M60 30HP, GAS, ZERO TURN, 60"; '07 JD Z425 23hp, Hydro, 48", 100hrs; '09 JD Z445 25hp, 54", 575hrs; '10 JD Z925A 27HP PRO 60"; JD Z830A ZTRAK, 60"; '09 JD 997 31HP ZTR 72", 625 hrs; '09 JD JD Z830A, 60"; '08 JD Z830 27HP, ZTRAK, hydro, 60"; '09 JD Z850 31HP; ZTRAC; hydro; 72"; '08 JD Z820 ZERO 60" 189hrs; '01 JD 445 22HP lawn tractor hydro 54"; Skid loaders: '06 New Holland LS185B skid loader, GP bkt 4320hrs; JD 317 skid loader, 72" bkt 5100hrs; '03 New Holland LS160 skid loader 72" bkt 3284hrs; 1999 New Holland LX565 skid loader, 42HP, 4400 hrs; '07 JD 317 skid loader, 72" bkt 715hrs; '06 New Holland LS160 42HP 6600hrs; Tractors: '03 JD 4110 compact, 20HP, hydro, MFWD, 967 hrs; '03 JD 5420 tractor, 65HP MFWD; JD 2440 tractor, 60HP 3100hrs; New Holland 4430 tractor 70 HP 3996hrs CAB; IH 970 tractor 86HP, CAB; JD 755 MFWD, COMPACT TRACTOR; '07 JD X540; '07 JD 2305 24 HP MFWD 129 hrs; JD 755 20HP MFWD compact 812hrs; '07 JD 2305 24HP MFWD 1046hrs; '02 JD 4010 compact 14HP MFWD 1520hrs; JD 510D 75HP 2WD 3500hrs CAB; '05 JD 4115 24HP, DIESEL, 4WD,W/LOADER; '00 JD 4200 24HP MFWD 1095hrs; Farmall Super A 16HP 2WD; '02 JD 4410 34HP MFWD 1250hrs; '09 JD 2520 MFWD 530hrs, CAB; '07 JD 2520 26HP MFWD OS 610hrs; '01 JD 1600 51HP

hydro 128" 957hrs; '07 JD 2305 24HP MFWD 449hrs; Case 580CK Backhoe; 1998 JD 4100N MFWD 1282hrs; Ford 7700 tractor; ATV'S: '04 JD HPX Gator, 574 hrs; MI YALE PROPANE FORKLIFT 2800 LBS CAPACITY; MI 31-R30TT RAYMOND ELECTRIC FORKLIFT; '04 POLARIS 500CC ATV; '00 IT 4700 18' EQUIPMENT BED, 175HP DIESEL TRUCK '10 JD 855D 24HP 65hrs XUV; Mowers: '09 JD X500, lawn tractor, hydro, 54" JD GT245, lawn tractor, hydro, 54"; JD GT235 18HP, lawn tractor, hydro, 48"; Cub Cadet SER 3000 16HP, lawn tractor, hydro, 54"; '03 JD GX345, 20HP, lawn tractor, hydro, 54"; '11 JD X300 18.5HP,hydro, 48"; '07 JD 1445 27HP hydro, 72", 954hrs; '08 OT EZKH2766S 27HP hydro 60" 284hrs; JD 2640 UTILITY TRACTOR; JD 755 20HP MFWD 1406hrs; '12 JD X540A X540 lawn tractor; '11 Cub Cadet SLTX1054 26HP LAWN hydro W/54"; '04 JD LT190 LT190 48C; OT TU1700 17HP MFWD 639hrs; '09 JD X520; JD F910 20HP FRONT MOWER W/60"; '01 JD LX277 17HP LAWN, hydro, 48"; JD 318 18HP L&G, hydro, 48"; MI GT225 hydro GT225 hydro W/42"; OT MT285B 38HP MFWD 1611 hrs CAB; JD LX277 17HP LAWN hydro W/48"; JD RX73 9HP REAR ENGINE RIDER W/30"; '12 MF 2827 27HP L&G, hydro, 54";'12 JD X304 W/42 hydro, W/MULCH KIT; '12 JD X304 W/42C JD LX176 14HP LAWN, hydro, 48" '00 MI LT166 LAWN T LT166 LAWN hydro W/48" JD F725 20HP HYD FRNT MT 54"; JD 116 16HP, 38" MOWER, hydro W/SNOWBLOWER; KU T1600 13HP DIESEL LAWN TRACT 44"; '09 JD LA125 21HP, lawn tractor, hydro, 42" 118hrs; '08 JD LA145 22HP, hydro lawn tractor, 48", 150hrs.; JD YARD

MACHINE 12.5HP, 38" MOWER; White LT-13 13HP, LAWN TRACT, 42"; '11 JD L120 21HP lawn tractor, hydro, 42"; '07 JD 345 20HP lawn tractor hydro 54" 1293hrs; OL 77 35HP 2WD; '07 JD LA130 21hp, Lawn, Hydro, 48", 183hrs; Lesco 48"15HP; White LT125 12hp, Lawn, Hydro, 38"; '11 JD WH36A 16HP WALK BEHIND; '08 JD X540 25HP lawn tractor, 1005hrs; Husq. YT150 15hp, Lawn, Hydro, 42", 555hrs; '11 JD WE85 21"; JD GX85 13hp, 30"; JD STX38 12hp, Lawn, Gear, 38"; Sabre LTX1000 20hp, Lawn, Hydro, 42"; '09 JD X320 22hp, Lawn, Hydro, 48", 89hrs; JD X304 17HP, hydro, 42"; '11 JD X720 27HP; lawn tractor, hydro; '00 KU BX2200 18HP MFWD hydro 600hrs; '12 JD D110 LAWN hydro; 42"; '06 Cub Cadet GT3200 25HP lawn tractor hydro 50"; '09 SI REGENT 20HP LAWN hydro 38"; '06 SI PRESTIGE 23HP lawn tractor hydro 54' 726hrs; JD LT166; JD 345 20HP lawn tractor hydro 54" 991hrs; '09 JD X360 hydro 48' 140hrs; '01 JD LT155 15HP LAWN 38"; '04 JD 1445 27HP lawn tractor hydro 72" 1350hrs; '04 JD LT160 42" 613hrs; '00 Cub Cadet 2176 hydro 42"; Attachements & Misc: JD 42" snowblower; '10 JD 1028E 28" snowblower; '09 LR 78" 3 PT snowblower; 60" LANDSCAPE RAKE; JD 72" GATOR BLADE.; JD 45 Rear Blade 7'; '11 JD 726E 26" snowblower; OT EXCELL Pressure Washer; White SB750 snowblower; JD 1330SE; JD JX75; JD JS26; JD 38"snowblower; Bush Hog RDTH72 72" MOWER; JD 8" 3PT digger; '10 JD JS46A JS46; '10 FC 15 gal, tow behind sprayer; WHITE SB800 snowblower; '00 JD 44" SNOW BLADE; JD 30" hyd tiller

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E BAKER LIME BULK AG-LIME PRODUCTS 320 North Baker Rd., York, PA 17408

DAMP LIME Commercial AG-18 AG-10

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*BULK LIME LOADING - 24 HRS DAY 365 DAYS YEAR* *Premier Pelletized Lime* 40lb & 50lb BAGS and BULK Contact: Baker Lime 320 North Baker Rd., York, PA 17408 Steve Morrison - 717-793-5446 Brendy Eby - 717-793-5433 Customer Pickup or Delivery Available

FARMS - GARDENS - NURSERIES !

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HORSE PASTURES - ORCHARDS - TURF FARMS !

Visit our website: www.bakerlime.com

Lamb & Webster, Inc. 5304 State Rte 417 Woodhull, NY 14898 • 607-458-5200

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E Portable All Steel Shelters Great for Livestock & Storage

App. Widths

14'

12'

8'

6' x 11'

4 1/2' x 7 1/2'

539 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 Ph: 717-263-9111 • Fax: 717-263-5573 Toll Free: 1-888-464-6379 E-mail: info@rydersupply.com www.rydersupply.com

www.port-a-hut.com

Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC 888-497-0310

1997 Volvo VED7 260hp, Allison HD3560P Auto, 18/46 Axles, Full Lockers, 61k Mi. with a New 20’ Gruett Combo $39,500

1999 WS 4864FX 12.7L Det, Jake, 13spd, 20/46/22 Axles, Hend Spring, 24’ Walinga Auger/Blower Feed Body, 7 Comp, 36’ Auger, 661k Mi $34,500

1996 Ford CF8000 2001 Int 4900 8.3L Cum 210HP, Allison MT653 Auto, 33,000GVW, Spring SA DT466 215HP, 10spd, Air Brakes, 33,000GVW, Susp, 123k Mi with a New 18’ Gruett Combo $31,500 New 16’ Grain Dump, 60” Sides, 234k Mi $24,500

1994 Wilson Alum Hopper Trailer, 43’L x 96”W x 96” Sides, Spring Susp, Alum Wheels, Roll Tarp $14,900

2000 Ram 32’ Alum Dump Trailer, Steel Frame Type, 54” Sides, 102” Wide, Air Susp, Front to Back Tarp $17,900

ALL of our Heaters are

MADE IN THE USA!

ORTEL

Versatility, Performance and Efficiency Get the Gandy Orbit-Air© application system. It lets you spread fertilizer, seed or small grains plus granular chemicals. Designed to handle multiple applications, it will be one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on your farm.

STOPP FUELL GELLING G IN N THEE FILTER Universal Fuel Filter Preheater 12v, 24v, & 12v/120v & 24v/120v.

Wraps the vehicle filter housing with Fiberglass/Silicone Pad. Easy mounting and removal with springs and nylon ties.

Stop Gelling For Bulk Tank Diesel Filters Too

Oill Heater,, Peell N Stick

SUPPLY INC.

ARCADE, NEW YORK • 877-496-5050

OIL FIELD WATER PUMPS PREVENTED FROM FREEZING

Economically mounts directly to field cultivators, chisel plows, planters, row cultivators, trailers, high-clearance units or other delivery systems. Your choice of hopper capacities and outlets to fit the way you farm.

for Engines, Hydraulics, Transmissions, Batteries, etc. Converts the metal of the housing to a heat transfer element. Does not burn the oil.

P.O. Box 83, North Aurora, IL 60542-0083

800-530-5064 • Fax: 630-801-9569 sales@etipinc.com • www.etipinc.com (Veteran Owned Small Business)

800-443-2476

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E Full Service Trailer Dealer

Huge Trailer Inventory # Custom Trailer Orders Welcome Parts In Stock Trailer Tires & Wheels Brakes & Hubs Axles Lights Brake Controllers Balls & Hitch Receivers Gooseneck Hitches

Service: Specializing in Trailer Electrical Troubleshooting - Call for Appt.

Midlakes Trailer Sales “We’ll hook you up” 1595 Yale Farm Rd., Romulus, NY 14541

Toll Free 888-585-3580 ~ 315-585-6411

ARE YOUR COWS HAVING FOOT TROUBLE? (TOO MUCH CONCRETE!!!)

New Cross Groove Pattern Increases Traction 10 Year Guarantee

orse Any Size H or F Mats - Call Details.

• We have heavy 3/4” thick rubber 5’ & 6’ wide, up to 500’ lengths for feed aisle • Grooved Rubber • Parlor ramps, etc. • Good for heavily traveled areas

for Call nd a info ces en refer

Gabel Belting Doing Business for 30 Years Rt. 16, Chaffee, NY 14030

716-496-6025

Cell 716-440-2879 • Fax 716-496-2006

www.gabelbelting.com • gabletimothy@yahoo.com

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E See us at the All-American Dairy Show & Sale and World Dairy Expo for special pricing.

PolyDome Announces New Improved Calf Housing

PolyDome has the right hut to fit your needs from the Mini Dome to the Mega Hut. Plus, products that outperform the competition.

Many other farm products available

Call for the Dealer Nearest You Visit www.polydome.com CONTACT US FOR for more details AQUA FARMING TANKS 1-800-328-7659 email: Dan@polydome.com

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E

Huge Fuel Saving

SAWDUST

Bulk Deliveries from 6 to 80 yds.

LIME

Powdered Calcium Based 50# Bags (non-irritating)

Shredded Paper Bales 1,400 # Bales (2’x3’x6’ Size)

Currently we have openings for new Bulk Sawdust Customers.

This is a high demand product so availability is limited to the number of new customers.

We pride ourselves in providing a consistent high level of service to our new and present customers.

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E Make Plans Now to Attend the

EMPIRE STATE PRODUCERS EXPO Oncenter • Syracuse, NY

January 22-23-24

2013

For trade show and exhibiting information, please contact Dan Wren Lee Trade Shows, P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 800-218-5586 e-mail dwren@leepub.com www.nysvga.org/expo/info

EDUCATION SESSIONS ON

Alliums for Beginners Beginning Farmers Berry Blueberry Potato Cole Crop Cover/Crops/Soil Health Direct Market

Extreme Weather Food Safety Greenhouse/Horticulture High Tunnel/Greenhouse Hops Labor Leafy Greens

Pesticide Safety Processing Root Crop Roundtable Small Scale Onions Tomato/Pepper Tree Fruit Vine Crop School

WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit, the industry’s most important forum for the discussion and analysis of issues relevant to the trade is widely recognized as a leader in understanding and assessing the state of the perishable food industries.

The Simplest Most Dependable Mower Available

Reese Hay Mowers

“KEEP MOWING - NOT FIXING!” REESE Tough • Reliable • Simple • Only five moving parts • 3 point linkage: 5’3”, 6’9”, 8’0” • Drying time=conditioned hay • Top pastures; quicker regrowth

Mr. Prevor is the fourth generation of his family to be active in the food business in the United States. Prior to launching his own company, he served as a director of his family’s company, which was an importer, exporter and wholesaler of foodstuffs.

• No gear box • Optional spreader/tedder • Pull Type Mower: 10’3”, 11’2”

The Best Drill available to Overseed Pastures & Hay Fields

Mr. Prevor combines the real world experience of one who has worked in the trade with the analytical perspective of an editor and analyst.

THURSDAY–DIRECT MARKETING SPEAKER Don Frantz- A three-time winner of the Guinness Record for the World’s Largest Maze, Don developed a new, outdoor, family game called the “Amazing Maize Maze®.” His American Maze Company has built hundreds of projects, entertained millions of players, instigated a world-wide maze fad and has given him the label of “Father of the Corn Maze.”

The 2013 Empire State Producers Expo is sponsored by: • • • •

New York State Vegetable Growers Association Empire State Potato Growers New York State Berry Growers Association New York Farmers’ Direct Marketing Committee

• • • •

The New York State Horticultural Society Cornell University Cornell Cooperative Extension NYS Flower Industries

Aitchison Seedmatic Drill Only Drill Pruposely Designed For Grassland Farming

4'-36' width 5 1/4” -6” row spacing Affordable $672 / Per Row Sponge feeding system sows forage mixes evenly, accurately Smallest of seeds to corn and larger Reduce seeding rates 25%+ Superior Emergence

Our Drill: shaped slot 1-5/8” wide prunes competing roots. Creates soil tilth, increasing access to soil nutrients. Retains 8x more moisture and 3x more oxygen than other planting systems. Clean, smear-free, cocoon-shaped, ideal mini-seedbed, yields consistent, uniform stands.

Their Drill: The V-slot made by disc drill has frequent poor emergence due to residue pressed into V-slot with the seed, and sidewall compaction. Poor depth control=over 50% of small seeds buried too deep or on top of the ground. Performance is speed-sentive.

CALL TODAY FOR FEWER PROBLEMS TOMORROW (800) 432-4020 We Also Sell • Chainless Bale Feeders • Inline Bale Wrappers email: tigerco@centurytel.net Braymer, Missouri

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2007 Case 621D Loader; 3100 hours, 2-3/4 CY GP bucket with JRB coupler, cab with heat, good rubber. - $78,500

ONLY 730 HOURS!!!

2009 Hyundai HL740-7A Wheel Loader; Cab with heat and A/C, 2.70 CY GP bucket with new cutting edge 20.5 x 25 radials, this loader is like new! - $89,900

2005 JCB 214E 4WD Backhoe; New rubber, 1900 hours, EROPS - $39,500