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Delivering cheese from a dynamic herd ~ Page A2 “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.” ~ Leviticus 19:18

Delivering cheese from a dynamic herd

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by Sally Colby With high volatility in the agricultural industry, not everyone is willing to start farming from scratch. But that’s what Tom Murray and his wife Nancy did. They borrowed money for their Waterloo, NY farm and bought cattle they could afford. Although they weren’t able to obtain top-quality cows in the beginning, they eventually purchased High-Sights Cleitus Lulu, who became the dam of Muranda Oscar Lucinda — a cow that set the world record for milk production.

That was in 1991, and Murray says that it was Lulu who put Muranda Holsteins on the map. “She was one of a few registered Holsteins,” said Murray, adding that grade cows were purchased to fill the barn. “That triggered the start of our interest in genetic marketing and cow families, and it blossomed from there.”

The Murrays used revenue from early genetic marketing to purchase more cattle, aiming to acquire cattle with deep pedigrees. At a 1998 dispersal sale, the Murrays purchased Beachlawn L Lilly, who became the matron for a significant cow family.

Lilly has produced numerous offspring by different bulls that have gone on to produce leading sires, and a Lilly daughter, Muranda BWM Larel, has been the foundation of another outstanding cow family.

Murray says that the overall goal in breeding is to make every mating count, and to produce uniform and correct working cattle. “We select bulls from outstanding cow families that exhibit great type and a great will to milk,” he said. “They’re functional, too.”

The cow herd is housed in a tiestall

barn, and have access to pasture during the grazing season. The ration is a home-grown 75 percent high-quality forage. The Murrays work with a custom forage harvester and a nutritionist to ensure a top quality ration for the herd. Son Blane, a Cornell graduate, is the dairy farm manager. Blane has several animals of his own that he’s starting to develop, including one that is the 12th highest type cow in the breed genomically.

“Our main focus is to breed cattle functional cattle with great type and the will to milk under any conditions, whether it be a commercial dairy, a tie stall barn or a grazing operation,” said Murray. “We try to produce cattle that thrive and succeed in all environments. The biggest testament to that is repeat buyers.”

In 2003, when the genetic potential from the Lilly family was at an all-time high, the Murrays held a milking herd dispersal. “We sold our milking herd and kept the young stock,” said Murray. “During that downtime, while we were waiting for those heifers to freshen, I researched how to start a cheese operation. We didn’t think the timing was right because the market wasn’t close enough, but I was wrong.”

Realizing that he couldn’t devote adequate time to both the dairy and a cheese-making venture, Murray selected a cheese maker who could take a large volume of milk and convert it to cheese. “We send him 15,000 pounds of milk each month, which is made into about 1,500 pounds of cheese,” said Murray, who handles aging, packaging marketing and distribution at the farm. Another cheese maker makes blue cheese, a third makes

Guests at Muranda Farms can ask questions and learn about dairy cattle.

Here, guests learn about how rations are developed to keep the cows healthy and milking.

Photos courtesy of Muranda Holsteins British cheddar and Gouda. The fami- percent each year. ly is currently in the early stages of One key to drawing customers is working with cheese makers to devel- the farm’s professionally-designed op several new cheeses. website. “The website is important,” Murray says that he and Nancy did- said Murray. “The more we keep new n’t really understand tourism until information in front of people, the they opened their tasting room. “We more people are driven to the site. We live on a main road in the middle of spent about four months with the wine country, but we didn’t pay much company, explaining our business, attention until people started stopping and it’s been amazing to see what a here.” Now in their sixth year, the professional company can do for the Murrays’ business is growing by 20 business.” Rather than having to send information to the web designer, the Murrays can access the website and make up-to-date additions.

Murray manages the tasting room with the help of several part-time employees who help cut, package and serve cheese to guests. Murray says that because guests can see the dairy barn as they arrive, he gets a lot of questions about the cattle. He encourages people to ask questions and is ready to provide answers. “I think it’s so important to inform the public about what’s important,” he said.

Now in their sixth year in the cheese business, the Muranda Farms tasting room is open daily and offers tastings for a fee, which covers everything on the tasting bar. Muranda Farms also distributes cheese to several area wineries within the Finger Lakes Region, and sells to several restaurants. “It’s a win-win situation for the region,” said Murray. “We’ve noticed that it isn’t about us individual — it’s about the region. When people come to the Finger Lakes, they don’t know what town or county they’re in — they just know they’re in the Finger Lakes Region. What’s good for us is good for the whole region.”

Visit Muranda Holsteins and the Muranda Cheese Company at www.muranda.com Guests at the Muranda Farms tasting room can taste a variety of cheeses including blue cheese and British cheddar.

What happens when Monsanto’s Roundup Ready soybean patent expires?

by Steve Wagner “The world’s most widely adopted biotech trait, Roundup Ready® soybeans, is set to go off patent soon in the U.S. — the last applicable Monsanto-owned patent is expected to expire in 2014.” In cutting-to-thechase fashion, the Monsanto press release’s first line explains it very clearly. Other things Monsanto wants you to know are bullet-pointed below: • Monsanto is amending all Roundup Ready soybean trait licenses to extend through the final patent expiration. As a result, the last crop year for which Monsanto will collect royalties on the technology is 2014.

• Licensees have no obligation to destroy or return seed due to expiration of the Roundup Ready soybean trait licenses.

• Monsanto will not use variety patents against U.S. farmers who save varieties containing the Roundup Ready trait for planting on their own farms after expiration of the trait patent. Farmers should check with seed suppliers regarding the policy for seed varieties developed by other companies and contain the Roundup Ready trait.

• Monsanto will maintain full global regulatory support for this first-generation technology through 2021.

This will allow grain from the 2014 crop to be sold and processed. We will continue to monitor and assess the planned use of this first-generation technology beyond 2021 and work

with appropriate stakeholders on any extension of regulatory support that may be needed.

• Seed company licensees who choose to work with Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield technology will be able to continue to sell varieties with Roundup Ready after the patent expires. There is no need for them to stop selling Roundup Ready technology in order to sell the new trait.

• Universities will also be able to offer soybean varieties containing the Roundup Ready trait. A number of universities have been breeding with the Roundup Ready soybean trait for a number of years and they will be able to continue this both now and following expiration of the patent.

A sidebar to the last bullet point of the expiration process is that the end of Roundup Ready 1 could lead to new university-based crop-breeding programs that might make seed technology more freely available even though it might cost them corporate financial support. Is this the case at Penn State?

“Not in the short term,” according to Penn State Agronomist Greg Roth, PhD. “Part of the problem of the erosion of the breeding programs has been the difficulty in capturing some of the value from the species that they’ve developed. When farmers replant the seed, then there’s no economic incentive for the universities or other people to develop breeding programs; somehow maintaining that value connection is critical. In some way, universities

have to figure out how to capture some of that economic value to support even traditional breeding programs let alone molecular-based breeding programs that are engineered by industry. We are not in a position to develop a soybean breeding program because of the Roundup seed going off patent.”

Patent Protection, Innovation and Choice The fact that Monsanto and other biotech companies continue to invest in the development of new soybean traits that will benefit farmers shows the U.S. patent system provides incentive for innovation. The transition of Roundup Ready soybean technology into the public domain represents another benefit — patent expiration provides a means for public access to this technology. This system motivates individuals as well as companies, to invest in all types of new technologies that make U.S. farmers and our economy more competitive.

Roundup Ready Trait and Soybean Variety Patents Despite the advantage of the Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait, some farmers may want to use Roundup Ready soybean technology following the end of the trait patent.

Many Roundup Ready varieties are also covered by variety patents and plant variety protection certificates.

Monsanto will continue to enforce its intellectual property, including variety patents, with respect to commercial and developmental use of patented Roundup Ready varieties after the patent expiry. However, as stated above, Monsanto will not use variety patents against U.S. farmers who save soybean varieties containing the Roundup Ready trait for planting on their own farms after patent expiration.

One school of thought maintains that wider availability of inexpensive Roundup Ready seed could worsen the problem of weeds that are resistant to glyphosate. Is that too much speculation? “I would say so,” says Roth. “The marketplace is pretty well saturated with Roundup Ready and many farmers are moving towards alternative herbicides to supplement their Roundup applications.” The real question is what

happens when the patent actually expires? What choices will farmers have? “It’s complicated,” Roth says. “A lot of Roundup Ready soybeans now are Roundup Ready 2, the second patented event that is not expiring.

Many seed companies are rapidly moving toward those genetics.” Another issue Roth foresees is that some of the Roundup Ready 1 genetics contain other patented technologies that prohibit the replanting of the seed grown from those varieties. To be clear, this does not reference seed-saving. “What they’re talking about,” says Roth, “is you growing the seed and using it in the second year. In that case, the farmer is violating the agreement they signed with the seed company,” which is, basically, that they would not do that.

Another potential question in the minds of farmers is whether the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield seeds will afford advantages other than those inherent in Roundup Ready 1. Roth says, “The second one, not in all cases, is reported to have better placement of the gene, and better backgrounds of genetics for superior performance.

Having said that, there are some Roundup Ready 1 varieties that have done exceptionally well. So it is not crystal clear.

“Biotech regulations are varied across the world. A major issue in the development of biotech products in the future is the streamlining of the registration in Europe, Japan, China, especially those countries.” Roth notes that checking the websites of companies which deal with transgenic soybeans that they involve pest resistance, multiple herbicides, disease resistance, nutritional qualities, and they have a 10-year release plan of maybe 15 things besides just the Roundup Ready. “The issue,” says Roth, “is they’ve got to figure out how to get all those materials through the registration process in other countries. In some cases there could be trade barrier issues related to the soil registration, along with possible differences in philosophy about GMOs in Europe versus the United States. It’s unsure how much each of those things contributes to that complexity of the process.”

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Dr. Greg Roth, Penn State Agronomist.

Dr. Greg Roth speaks at a recent field trial at the Penn State research Station in Lancaster County, PA. Photos by Steve Wagner

Grazing livestock

by Katie Navarra Grazing livestock have the potential to maximize or exceed their daily intake requirements ultimately leading to increased production than if fed stored forages.

“Well-managed pastures are generally higher in quality than any other forage,” Karen Hoffman, Resource Conversationalist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, said. Livestock allowed to graze consume the plant when it is in the vegetative stage of growth before it sends out a seed head.

“The plant will be lower in fiber, which means it is more easily digested by the animal, with the help of bacteria in the rumen of the animals that have one,” she added. Pastures also tend to be higher in protein and energy than other forages due to the stage of plant growth. Furthermore, grazing animals are outside and able to absorb natural vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin D. Why graze?

Grazing can allow the farmer to reduce the cost of feeding animals.

“They (the animals) do the work of harvesting, it’s high quality, and generally doesn’t need to be supplemented with expensive feeds,” Hoffman said.

High-producing dairy animals are an exception. “It is recommended that some supplemental energy be fed as pasture can’t meet their energy needs alone,” she added.

Providing pastures for grazing has the potential to reduce feed costs, but “it all depends,” said Mick Bessire with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, “to make grazing as profitable as possible you have to keep costs under control and have a process of evaluation.”

Management and operating practices play an important role to making grazing a more efficient and more profitable endeavor. “I have seen farms with 100 cows and 500 acres that can’t make it; however, I have seen farms with 150 cows and 250 acres do very well,” he said.

How much pasture do I need?

Successful grazing requires daily monitoring of the animal’s health, body condition score, fluids intake and productivity. “(Farmers) need to be particularly mindful of/familiar with the animal’s body condition score,” Bessire explained. The animal’s health should be monitored on a daily basis. The pastures should also be checked daily for the amount of forage available to

Cover photo by Sally Colby

The Murray family, of Waterloo, NY, with one of their favorite cows.

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Management and operating practices play an important role to making grazing a more efficient and more profitable endeavor.

Photo by Scott Bauer ensure the animals have enough to to local Cooperative Extensions for eat. testing.

The animal’s age and stage of devel“Know your soil and what’s in it and opment will require different amounts amend it,” he emphasized. A plant that of forage. “Yearlings or those in lacta- is not receiving adequate nutrients will tion take more forage than a dry cow,” pass the lack of nutrition onto the anihe said. For example, a dry cow mal leading to poor nutritional health requires 2.5 percent of its body weight for the animal or the need to supplein forage whereas a yearling needs 3 ment with grain or hay to keep the anipercent and lactating animals need 3.5 mal well fed. percent.

Getting started with grazing The soil type and the type of forage Incorporating grazing into the feedavailable play a critical role in deter- ing routine requires planning and mining how many animals a pasture preparation.

Infrastructure and can support. “Up to 30-40 percent acreage are important considerations. clover is the best option,” he said, Newly converted lands or leased “clover supports more animals than lands may require fencing and a water straight grass and it provides nitrogen source. “If you are leasing land make fixation to help fertilize the soil.” the agreement for a long enough periIn general, the ratio of animals to od of time to make it worth the infrapasture land is determined using ani- structure investment,” Bassire said. mal units. Each animal unit is equal to Tax breaks and other incentives are 1,000 pounds of body weight. Pastures available to land owners who consider with decent soil and good forage cover- leasing property to farms. “There is a age should be able to support one ani- lot of land that is under-utilized, espemal unit per acre. Bessire said, “hors- cially in New York,” Bessire said, “I get es eat an awful lot and are actually calls every day from people looking to equivalent to 2 1/4 animal units lease out under-utilized land.” meaning it takes 2 1/2 acres for one Funding is available through the Soil horse.” and Water Conservation Districts, the Pasture health critical USDA and NRCS. A pasture’s nutritional value is Ultimately, neighbor relations is key. directly related to its soil type, pH and Liability and infrastructure can be fertility. stumbling blocks to connecting Soil types are measured on a scale of landowners with livestock owners, but 1 to 8. “A type 1 soil is capable of pro- developing solid relationships with ducing 5 to 6 tons of dry matter per neighbors go a long way in smoothing acre,” Bessire explained, “a type 3 is this over. only able to produce between 3 to 3.5 Once pastures are established, cretons of dry matter per acre.” ate a grazing management plan.

A Soil Survey Handbook is available “Rotational grazing can produce and includes charts by county that almost double the amount compared indicate the tonnage of dry matter the to continuous grazing,” Bassire soil will likely produce under optimum explained. In a rotational system the conditions. “If the soil is good and at animals are allowed to graze 1-3 days optimum fertility and pH that is a good and are then moved to another passtart,” he said, “but some sort of har- ture. The vegetation is given enough vest is needed (i.e. hay) is the only sure time to rebound and regrow. The way to measure.” length of the rest period varies based The pasture’s viability is also based on the season. In the spring it averages on how fertile the soil is and its ability two weeks, but can be as many as four to absorb nutrients. Soil that has been to six during the middle of the sumneglected may be short on micronutri- mer. ents. “(You) need to look at the In conventional grazing, the livestock micronutrients as part of the tool kit prefer the young tender grass rather these days in convention and organic than taller grasses. An overgrazed root agriculture because we have not been system contracts and cannot take up putting these back into the soil and it nutrients to sustain growth. The is out of balance,” he added. growth slows down and turns into fodSoil pH is an important part of the der. pasture’s ability to produce high-qual“Determine how many acres are ity forage. “This part of the world needed, and how often to rotate the (Columbia and Greene County, NY) is animals through the pastures/padnaturally acidic,” he said. Grasses and docks,” Hoffman concluded, “It’s a ballegumes do well with a pH of 6.2-6.5. If ance between forage supply and forage pH is too low or too high prevents demand and making sure there’s plants from picking up other nutrients enough pasture for the amount of time in the soil. Soil samples can be taken they are in the paddock.”

Grange President: House’s failure to pass Farm Bill a ‘true injustice’ “The House did the American people a true injustice today,” National Grange President Ed Luttrell said after learning that the legislative body failed to pass the Farm Bill in a 195-234 vote.

The Grange, America’s oldest agriculture and rural advocacy group, has been a significant supporter of the bill that Luttrell said would have offered stability to one of the nation’s leading industries.

“Last year’s extension of the Farm Bill was extremely disappointing to the ag community and the House’s failure to pass the bill today just deepens this frustration,” Luttrell said. “The Farm

Bill isn’t just about farming and agriculture. It’s about jobs, energy, and our nation’s overall recovery in this still struggling economy. One in 12 American jobs depend upon agriculture and without the strength and stability provided by the Farm Bill, our nation’s farmers and ranchers will be unable to make rational, informed decisions about the future.”

National Grange Legislative Director Grace Boatright said the failure comes mainly from proposed cuts to the 80 percent of Farm Bill spending marked for the Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.

“Cuts to the SNAP program were undoubtedly the cause of today’s Farm Bill rejection in the House, which is especially frustrating because I believe that the Senate and House bills had a lot of common ground on which to build. It’s going to be a long and dreary road from here as the Washington ag community regroups and reevaluates its work on this issue,” Boatright said.

Boatright said the continued inability of Congress to move forward on even the most crucial measures is disappointing.

“Unfortunately, American agriculture and the millions of people who benefit from it can’t wait for Washington to resolve its issues. We needed action today and I know I speak for our more than 160,000 members when I say we are incredibly disappointed by the House’s failure to pass this vital piece of legislation.”

Boatright and Luttrell agreed that there is public misunderstanding about aspects of the bill, but say Congress should be more aware than the average American of the need to pass legislation that gives farmers a better safety net, enhances conservation, stabilizes and enhances safety measures for food and assists in the promotion of our products in foreign markets.

Failed Farm Bill bad for taxpayers, resources “The House farm bill failed commonsense conservation standards, and it failed to get enough votes to pass.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a farm bill that if enacted, would have been the worst in at least 25 years for fish and wildlife. The House bill failed any test of responsibility that taxpayer dollars wouldn’t be spent in ways that harm our land, water, wildlife and the public good. It’s critical to enact a fiveyear farm bill this year that protects conservation.

“The House farm bill failed commonsense conservation standards, and it failed to get enough votes to pass,” said Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation.

“Reasonable measures to protect taxpayers and natural resources must be included a farm bill. The National Wildlife Federation will continue to fight for a farm bill that includes a link between conservation compliance and crop insurance, and a National

Sodsaver program.”

Most significantly, the House bill would have created a new loophole in a longstanding requirement that farmers who receive taxpayer subsidies refrain from draining wetlands or farming erosion-prone soils without a conservation plan — because the bill failed to extend these protections to crop insurance premium subsidies, the largest subsidy farmers receive. This could lead to the draining of 1.5 to 3.3 million acres of wetlands and greatly increased soil erosion and nutrient pollution into our lakes, streams, rivers and coastal waters.

Major agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Corn Growers, along with fiscal groups, including Americans for Tax Reform and the National Taxpayers Union supported closing this damaging loophole.

What next? compared to the $20.5 in the failed House Bill — will remain a contentious issue. The shape and cost of the Commodity programs will be a major factor as well. And would Mr. Goodlatte mount another effort against any Senate/House Farm Bill agreement if it contained the Dairy Security Act? He is likely to be emboldened by the strong vote of support he received in the House.

• Split the nutrition programs from the Farm Bill and go with separate bills: This could be a prescription for disaster since it would give opponents and proponents of SNAP and the commodity programs a chance to make deeper cuts and significant changes that could make a split Farm Bill totally unpalatable.

• Revert back to original Farm Bill law: Here we go again.

The federal dairy support price would jump to over $38 per hundredweight. Not a very viable option for Members of Congress, but possible if nothing is done by Sept. 30.

• None Of The Above: Could be but I can’t think of any other options right now.

However, they are out there.

Source: NDFC E-letter for June 21

“Failing to trim incentives that lead to destruction of one of the nation’s most endangered ecosystems to support marginal crop production is just the height of irresponsibility, squandering both taxpayer dollars and our precious natural resources,” Schweiger concluded.

For more National Wildlife Federation news visit www.nwf.org/ news

Farm Bill defeat a blow to dairy On June 20, John Wilson, Senior Vice President Dairy Farmers of America, made the following statement “Despite the agriculture community’s best effort, with a vote of 195–234 the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a Farm Bill today.

“Earlier in the day, the GoodlatteScott amendment stripped the Dairy Market Stabilization Program from the underlying bill.

“Regardless of the loss on GoodlatteScott, Dairy Farmers of America remained supportive of final passage of the Farm Bill to keep the momentum going on a bill that is vital to so many aspects of the American agriculture sector. Farm families across the nation rely on the provisions in the Farm Bill, and that they will continue to operate under outdated and inadequate policies is truly disappointing.

“DFA members joined farmers across

the nation in voicing their support of this Farm Bill, and their engagement was instrumental in securing needed dairy policy reform in the version of the bill brought to the floor.

“Although today has been disappointing, the dairy industry has shown its resiliency in the past, and continued optimism and action is the only option as we look to the future. We express sincere thanks to all who made calls, attended meetings and sent important emails to their legislators.

This participation is imperative as we look to the future and make dairy policy reform a reality.

“The dairy industry has many advocates on Capitol Hill and we owe our appreciation to those in Congress who supported our efforts. I am confident that this support will not falter as we continue our pursuit of meaningful dairy policy reform.”

Farm Bill Follies: Time to cut hay?

Andrew Novakovic is a professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Science’s Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. He comments on the failure of the House of Representatives to pass Farm Bill legislation — and whether a bill will be passed by year’s end.

Novakovic says: “The vote was highly partisan. While this was expected, I am surprised at how highly partisan it was. Where one goes from here is indeed a conundrum.

The Senate bill remains viable through the remainder of this 113th Congress.

“Regardless of this political strategy, it will be tough sledding to find a new way to package a farm bill that will get the requisite majority support. It will be up to the now chastened leadership of the House Agriculture Committee to find this magical combination. I am not

optimistic.

“What does this mean for getting a Farm Bill before the extension of the last one expires? I think the House Agriculture Committee will be lucky if they can end the summer with plausible changes that offer any hope of a positive vote by the House this fall.

“Is it possible that the Congress won’t be able to get a Farm Bill done in 2013 at all? Unfortunately, that can’t be ruled out. There is plenty of time to complete the legislative process well before December but the trick is finding the new combination of programs that will garner that majority vote in the House and be acceptable to the Senate.

“I suggest we all go back to cutting hay and making yogurt and let this business stew in its own juices for a while. It will be quite some time before this train gets back on the tracks.”

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by Bob Gray There are several scenarios as to what might happen next following the defeat of the Farm Bill. All of them are fraught with uncertainty and potential problems. Here is a list of possible scenarios given where we are at this point.

• Extend current Farm Bill law: The extension of current law runs out on Sept. 30. It will not be easy politically to extend the provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill again, even for a short period of time. However, given the fact it is almost July and current law runs out in just 90 days, it may be the only immediate option.

• Restructure a new Farm Bill on the House side: There would have to be some very tough negotiations at the House Agriculture Committee level to come up with a bill that would straddle all of the differences that exist between House members on SNAP and the Farm Commodity programs. It will be interesting to see what the House Agriculture Committee does next.

• Negotiate an agreement with the Senate on their version of the Farm Bill: This might be the most plausible route since the Senate passed their Farm Bill with good bipartisan support. But again the issue of SNAP — $4.5 billion in cuts in the Senate Bill

“It is outrageous that the House Agriculture Committee leaders opposed this wholly reasonable, basic conservation provision to protect the public good,” Schweiger said.

The House bill also would’ve failed taxpayers and wildlife by continuing to provide perverse incentives to farmers who plow up fast-declining native grasslands, even where the land is unlikely to produce a good crop.

Crop Comments

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

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They don’t “cry” wolf Recently, my eyes-ofTexas contact emailed me an “in your face” type article dealing with health side effects associated with a common form of genetic engineering (GE) in field crops.

The GE trait in question is the insertion of a gene into field crops so as to orchestrate the formation of the toxin naturally present in the bacterium Bacillus thuriensis.

The article which appeared on the CollectiveEvolution website was titled “New Study Links GMO Food to Leukemia: GMO Bt Cry-Toxins May Contribute to Blood Abnormalities.”

B. thuringensis (Bt) is a bacterium commonly used as a biological pesticide. It is a microorganism that produces toxic chemicals, occurring naturally in the environment, usually isolated from soil, insects and plant surfaces. Prior to a recently published Brazilian study, Bt was thought to be toxic only to insects, but recent studies are proving otherwise. (And some of this stuff is a little technical.) Associated with the release of spores, B. thuringiensis forms crystals of proteinaceous insecticidal delta-endotoxins (called crystal proteins or Cry proteins), which are encoded by cry genes. In most strains of B. thuringiensis, the Cry genes are located on a

plasmid (in other words, Cry is not a chromosomal gene in most strains).

Dr. Bélin Poletto Mezzomo and his team from the Department of Genetics and Morphology at the Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia recently performed and published a study done involving testing Bacillus thuringensis toxin (Bt toxin) on Swiss albino mice. This toxin is the same one built into crops (such as corn and soy), which have been genetically modified to manifest insecticidal properties. Studies are showing that Bt toxins found in such GE crops are harmful to mammalian blood by damaging red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs are responsible for delivering oxygen to the body tissues through blood flow.

Bt is a bacterium commonly used as a biological pesticide... a microorganism that produces toxic chemicals. It occurs naturally in the environment, and is usually isolated from soil, insects and plant surfaces. Prior to this study, Bt was thought to be toxic only to insects, but recent studies are proving otherwise. Dr. Mezzomo and his team of scientists at University of Brasilia recently published a study that involved Bt toxin and its effects on mammalian blood. According to the

study, the Cry toxins that are found in GE crops like corn and soy, are much more toxic to mammals than was previously thought. The study was published in the Journal of Hematology and Thromboembolic Diseases.

Advances in genetic engineering promise the expression of multiple Cry toxins in Bt-plants, known as gene pyramiding. Therefore, studies on non-target species are requirements of international protocols to verify the adverse effects of these toxins, ensuring human and environmental bio-safety. Due to its growing use in agricultural activities, Bt presence has already been detected in different environmental arenas, such as soil and water.

Thus the bioavailability of Cry proteins has increased, and for bio-safety reasons their adverse effects should be studied for non-target organisms, which appear to be suffering collateral damage. Studies are also needed to evaluate the persistence of Bt toxin and its stability in aquatic environments… as well as the risks to humans and animals

exposed to potentially toxic levels of Bt through their diet.

Thus, by using Swiss albino mice, the Brasilia study aimed to evaluate the hematotoxicity and genotoxicity of four Bt spore-crystals. Scientists tested levels ranging from 27 mg to 270 mg over a seven day period, it was remarkably evident that the Cry toxins were hemotoxic, even at the lowest doses administered. Hemotoxins destroy red blood cells, disrupt blood clotting and cause organ degeneration and tissue damage.

The number of RBC’s (red blood cells), as well as their size, were significantly reduced, as were the levels of hemoglobin for oxygen to attach to. Every factor regarding RBC’s indicated some level of damage for all levels of toxin administered and across all Cry proteins. The tests clearly demonstrated that Cry proteins resulting from the Bt toxin were cytotoxic (poisonous to cells), particularly bone marrow cells.

Studies continually show that these proteins kill blood cells by targeting the cell membranes of RBC’s.

Mezzomo’s work

strongly suggests that further studies are required to clarify the mechanism involved in the hematotoxicity found in mice, and to establish the toxicological risks to non-target organisms, especially mammals, before concluding that these microbiological control agents are safe for mammals.

In its original (non-genetically-modified) form, Bacillus thuriensis was a precise crop protection management tool for controlling insect pests.

In my opinion, pre-GE Bt could be considered a “rifle approach”. In the minds of the Brazilian researchers just cited,

genetically engineered Bt is, by comparison, a “shotgun approach”, with stray pellets hitting innocent bystanders.

These Brazilian scientists didn’t even touch on the known fact that targeted tests have successfully developed resistance to the Bt trait in its increasingly universal form in GE crops.

Proof of this fact is the acquired ability of armyworms to devour crops genetically modified to yield Cry proteins. It appears that a strange irony is unfolding, in which mammals suffer more from this modern technology than the invertebrates which were originally targeted.

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With defeat of 2013 Farm Bill, House fails soybean farmers and American agriculture The American Soybean Association (ASA) voiced its extreme disappointment and frustration following a vote by the House of Representatives to reject the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. With a vote of 195 to 234, the farm bill failed to pass the House following two days of debate. ASA President Danny Murphy, a soybean farmer from Canton, MS, issued the following statement on today’s development: “Today’s failure leaves the entire food and agriculture sector in the lurch. Once again, the nation’s soybean farmers and the 23 million Americans whose jobs depend on agriculture are left holding the bag.

“This bill would have reinforced the farm safety net, promoted our products in foreign

markets, strengthened the fast-growing biodiesel industry, enhanced conservation programs; not to mention the stable, affordable and safe supply of food, feed, fiber and fuel that it would have

ensured for all Americans; all while addressing our collective fiscal and budgetary obligations. Now, none of those benefits can be realized and a debilitating uncertainty extends from farmers to

consumers as we all face the expiration of farm bill programs on Sept. 30.

“It is incumbent on both Republicans and Democrats to find a way forward for American agriculture.”

Farm bill collapses Farm bill collapses in House; Republican chairman laments “a dysfunctional body full of dysfunctional people.”

But the bill’s crushing defeat — also suggests congressional dysfunction has reached a new apex.

The current farm bill expires Sept. 30. If nothing is done, farm policy could revert to a 1949 law — the last time a permanent farm bill was passed. That would dramatically change subsidy rates and programs.

Bradd Vickers, President of Chenango County Farm Bureau in

New York says “We hope our elected officials will return to Washington and finish the job for

America’s farmers and ranchers, and the many other families who benefit from the farm bill.”

Chenango County Farm Bureau believes the Farm Bill’s crushing defeat suggests that congressional dysfunction has reached a new apex.

Chenango County Farm Bureau was represented at a Farm Bill Now rally in Washington, D.C. Photos courtesy of Chenango County Farm Bureau

July 1, 2013 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section A - Page 7

Biodiesel and renewable diesel join forces

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National Biodiesel Board opens membership to new technology WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Biodiesel Board announced recently that it is opening its membership to include qualified renewable diesel producers in a move that will unite the advanced biofuels industry in the diesel sector.

The decision, made unanimously by NBB’s governing board, consolidates under one tent the larger biodiesel industry with the younger and smaller renewable diesel industry, creating a stronger and more effective voice for both.

“We are excited to expand our membership to include renewable diesel

producers,” said Joe Jobe, CEO of NBB, which traditionally has represented only biodiesel interests.

“While produced with different technologies, biodiesel and renewable diesel are close cousins with a lot of shared interests, particularly in policy areas such as the RFS and the blender’s tax incentive. Joining forces puts us in a much stronger position as a coalition to make our voice heard and spread the word that these policies are working and that advanced biofuels are here today.”

Jobe noted that with the change, NBB will

represent the entire biomass-based diesel category under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

“Bringing the renewable diesel sector under our big tent demonstrates once again that biodiesel is the most diverse fuel available today,” Jobe said. “And it’s another representation of the important of diversifying our entire transportation fuels marketplace.”

Representatives of the renewable diesel producers echoed Jobe’s statements.

“We have long been impressed with the work NBB does to represent the biodiesel in-

dustry and felt that joining forces was the next logical step,” said Randall C. Stuewe, President and Chairman of the Board of Darling International, Inc. which is a 50 percent equity owner in Diamond Green Diesel, a Louisiana-based Renewable Diesel plant with annual production capability of over 136 million gallons coming on line shortly. “Many of the same issues face both biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and we’re glad to be speaking with one voice on these issues.”

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are both

made with renewable resources such as soybean oil, animal fats and recycled cooking oils.

Biodiesel is produced through a natural chemical reaction that takes place when alcohol is introduced to oils or fats in the presence of a catalyst. In the production of renewable diesel, hydrogen is added to the oils or fats under high pressure and temperatures, converting it to a hydrocarbon very similar to diesel fuel refined from petroleum crude.

Both biodiesel and renewable diesel reduce greenhouse gas emissions, displace import-

ed petroleum diesel, create jobs and economic activity, bolster our energy security, and are compatible with existing diesel engines and fuel distribution infrastructure.

According to EPA data, nearly 1.1 billion gallons of biomassbased diesel were produced in 2012. The category represents about [85 percent-fact checking] of the total advanced biofuel volumes produced under the RFS. About 90 percent of the production was biodiesel and about 10 percent was renewable diesel.

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Industry groups cheer New York bioheat legislation State on path to cleaner air, green jobs through advanced biofuel inclusion in heating oil ALBANY, NY — In late June, the New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation that sets a new standard for all heating oil sold in the state, requiring it to contain at least two percent biodiesel (B2, known in the industry as Bioheat®) by 2015. A broad range of industry and environmental groups voiced support for the legislation, which will reduce air emissions and create jobs throughout the nation’s largest heating oil market.

“America’s advanced biofuel and Bioheat are a great fit for New York’s heating oil market” said Shelby Neal, NBB Director of State Governmental Affairs.

“Creating a standard that includes at least 2 percent biodiesel will replace about 30 million gallons of petroleum annually with a cleaner burning, renewable fuel.”

Biodiesel is the first alternative fuel designated as an advanced biofuel by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reach a billion gallons of annual production. It is domestically produced from agricultural co-prod-

ucts and byproducts such as soybean oil, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil.

“New York State’s crop farmers are growing more and more soybeans every year,” said Julia Robbins, Executive Director, New York Corn and Soybean Association. “This policy will help provide New York farmers with a new market for the state’s soybean oil.”

New York City, the largest municipal consumer of heating oil in the country, has already taken advantage of biodiesel’s benefits by instituting a citywide 2 percent biodiesel requirement in October of 2012.

“Extensive testing has clearly shown that biodiesel blended with traditional heating oil is safe, seamless, and actually improves fuel efficiency through cleaning and preserving equipment,” said John Maniscalco, CEO of the

New York Oil Heating Association. “This law extends these tremendous benefits to all New Yorkers and will provide the state with the cleanest, most sustainable heating oil in the country.”

Not only is Bioheat cleaner, it creates economic activity that benefits consumers.

“A uniform fuel standard for Bioheat across New York State will promote investment in the heating oil industry and increase the number of green collar jobs and overall opportunity in the state,” said John A. Catsimatidis, CEO of United Biofuels, Inc. “These are jobs that can’t be shipped overseas and provide economic activity in our own communities.”

The legislation calls for all heating oil sold in the City of New York, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland counties to contain at least two per-

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cent biodiesel by Oct. 1, 2014, and all heating oil sold statewide to meet this standard by July 1, 2015. The legislation will become effective upon the governor’s signature.

The legislation was supported by the City of New York, Office of the Mayor; New York City Citywide Administrative Services; Environmental Defense Fund; American Lung Association in New York; New York League of Conservation Voters; WE ACT for Environmental Justice; Environmental Advocates of New York; New York Public Interest Research Group; Empire State Petroleum Association, Inc.; Oil

Heat Institute of Long Island; New York Oil Heating Association, Inc.; United Metro Energy Corp.; New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association; and the National Biodiesel Board.

To be called biodiesel, the fuel must meet the

strict quality specifications of ASTM D 6751.

Biodiesel has been tested extensively in both on-road and space heating applications. It is produced in nearly every state in the country and last year supported some 50,000 jobs nationwide.

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by Ann Swanson Table coverings and tables When I grew up at home we had a table with sort of a Formica top. Most of the time Grandma did not bother to cover it. When company came she put on one of her tablecloths. The tablecloths were made of a thick cotton material.

When they got dirty they had to be washed and ironed.

After the company left we used a tablecloth until it was dirty. After each meal we had to take everything off the table and shake out the crumbs.

I loved Grandma’s tablecloths. They were so colorful that they made the kitchen cheery.

When the house was sold after both of my grandparents were gone I got several of the tablecloths. Most of them were square so I could only use them if my kitchen table was closed to its smallest size. The same was true for the dining room table. Mostly I used them for decoration.

I need to say here that I am now on my third kitchen table and my second dining room set. I realized as I read through this that it was rather confusing.

My mother-in-law crocheted an oblong tablecloth for us as a wedding gift. I used that all the time on my feudal oak dining room set. When we traded the old set for a new oak set, I put that tablecloth away because it did not fit very well on the new table. That made me sort of sad because I knew my mother-in-law put a lot of work into her gift.

The table we used in the trailer first was small. It was really made for two. We received it as a gift from my grandparents for our wedding. It was a perfect size for a trailer kitchen. It was sturdy and served many purposes. It was my painting surface, my sewing surface, and my baking surface. There are some home movies of the children climbing up

on the chairs to “help” me make cookies. Mostly they liked to lick the bowl when I had all the ingredients added in.

Once the children were able to sit at the table I had to find a bigger one.

I found an old set at a second-hand shop. It was all wood with four chairs.That was perfect for our family at that time. The top was not water proof so I bought some oil cloth to cover it.

Do you remember when the stores had rolls of oil cloth? Now, it is very hard to find. Once in a while I see it in Amish country.

When I put “oil cloth fabric” into the search engine I found a number of sources. I also found out it is still sold by the yard and you can actually order tablecloths. As usual, it does not have to be available locally to still be available. The internet is a convenient market place.

I found fruit patterns, checkered patterns, camouflage, chalk friendly, stripes, polka dots, and even animal prints. One source told me their fabric was im-

ported from Mexico. The Vermont Country Store had quite an assortment of fabrics and table cloths.

The other thing I remember making with oil cloth was a “sit-upon”.

We made those in Girl Scouts and filled them with crinkled up paper.

As long as you sewed the seams well they did not leak so they worked well at camp.

That wooden table I mentioned earlier moved to Hickory Heights with us. We used it until my grandfather had my present table refinished.

When I put an ad for the table into the newspaper I got an offer from a restaurant that was revamping its dining room.

They wanted only the table. That was alright with me since the chairs went well with my new table. The table that I use now used to be my great-grandparents’ table from my grandfather’s side of the family.

It has a history, but that is another story.

Now, I seldom use a tablecloth — except for the holidays. I have made several of them to fit my new dining room set. The kitchen table now has a polyurethane finish so I no longer have to cover it. I do use place mats to set a festive table. I have received

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Today everything is convenience. It is easier than ever to wash clothes in our automatic washers and dryers, yet we use as little extra as we possibly can. We would never think of hauling out the old table linens that used to be the norm. Even at church we have gone to the plastic lace tablecloths. I must say I was

happy yesterday after brunch to just be able to wash the thing off and not have to carry it home to wash and iron.

When my son and his wife married we used lacy plastic cloths on the tables so we had quite a collection of them. The store where I used to find them is long gone so I am not sure where you can get them at this point. That is the way life

goes. You get used to using something, then, it is no longer available.

Maybe it is time to rethink things. If I can get my hands on some oil cloth I just might order a couple of cloths. It would give my kitchen the country flavor and brighten up my table.

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A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall

Life through wet seasons as well as droughts Here I sit, 50 years later, thinking back to the birth of my third son. He was born prematurely and had breathing problems. Because I was nursing, I couldn’t go home without him, so I sat in the hospital physically well, but worried about my baby. I felt lonely, but was not truly alone; my Savior was with me. After a few days, my baby was healthy and I gratefully took him home.

However, his troubles were not over yet. At one month of age, after hours of painful crying, he had surgery for a strangulated hernia. I had no idea how dangerous that could be. The things we discover by becoming parents! Happily, we got him to the Doctor in time and outwitted

Satan again. Another downside to this situation was that my husband had spent so much time with me in the hospital he had fallen far behind in the farm work. It took a lot of long days to make up for lost time in the fields.

On a brighter note, that year we were one of the few farms in the northeast to have a cherry crop due to a late spring freeze. The lake saved us that time, but in the fall we had an early freeze the first week of September resulting in field corn freezing along with the grapes. After that, it was all salvage, or as some say, ‘trying to make lemonade out of lemons’. Thank goodness for the cherry crop bonus! The fall frost nearly did us in.

Last week we uncovered some of our son’s handiwork behind the

barn. Engraved long ago in the cement, carved by his hand, we saw his name and the date. It was May, 1980 and spring had been one deluge after another just like this year so we decided that we should pour a cement pad from the barn, down over the creek, to the pasture. It certainly has helped keep the cows out of the mud in the wet years.

While looking at a collage of the wedding pictures of all the kid’s weddings recently, we noticed another interesting weather fact from our third-son’s life. There, in front of the church, standing beside the getaway-car, was our son and his new bride. But

what we also noticed behind them was the large lake in the corn field across the road. The year was June, 1989 and we had just lived through one of the worst and wettest springs on record, on the heels of the 1988 drought. About a week after that picture was taken, the rains quit for the remainder of the year, resulting in a severe drought.

I’d have to say that this year is a piece of cake compared to some of the ones we’ve had to endure in the past. The reason they call it ‘weather’ is because you don’t know ‘whether’ it will be good or bad. Is the climate really changing? It’s always chang-

ing…isn’t it?

An elderly retired farmer always said, “I’ll really start worrying when the politicians start controlling the weather.”

By the way; our youngest son owns more

animals than we do, with all his beef, pork, sheep, and fowl. The torch has been passed on!

But God is my helper.

He is a friend of mine!

God has rescued me from all my trouble. (Psalms 54:4&7a) TLB

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Fortenberry’s payment limit reform amendment passes On June 20, the House of Representatives rejected final passage of the House Farm Bill by a 234-195 vote.

In an even more historic move, however, the full house voted, 230 to 194, in favor of an amendment offered by Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) that would cap farm program payments so they support family farmers and ranchers, not passive investors and mega-farmers. “We thank Representative Fortenberry for leading the charge to close the gaping loopholes that have made a mockery of farm program payment limitations,” said Traci Bruckner, Assistant Policy Director at the Center for Rural Affairs. “Representative Fortenberry’s tireless advocacy for reducing the subsidies that mega-farms use to drive family farmers out of business is laudable,” continued Bruckner.

According to Bruckner, the final passage of the

House Farm Bill failed in part because of huge cuts to the food stamp program and because the rules established for the debate did not allow for further consideration of needed reforms to federal crop insurance premium subsidies. The House Rules Committee did not allow amendments that would have reduced premium subsidies for those making over $750,000 in adjusted gross income.

Nor did they allow a vote on an amendment that would have placed a cap on federal crop insurance premium subsidies to mega-farmers.

“Representative Fortenberry’s amendment was a good amendment, an historic silver lining, in a farm bill that otherwise did not adequately reflect rural America’s most important priorities,” added Bruckner. “The failure of this farm bill vote sends a clear signal that the Farm Bill needs much greater reform to achieve passage.”

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“The Farm Aid benefit concert takes place each year thanks to the generosity of artists who donate their talent to raise awareness about the crucial need we have for family farmers on the land,” said Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid. “We are

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In addition to the allstar lineup, Farm Aid’s all-day music and food festival will spotlight family farm food and hands-on activities that will engage concertgoers in activities that give them a true understanding of why family farm agriculture is so important. Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Concessions®

brings family farm food center-stage, showcasing local, organic, sustainable, humanelyraised family farm ingredients. In Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Village, concertgoers will have the chance to meet farmers, engage in hands-on food and farm activities, and learn about the ways family farmers are enriching our soil, protecting our water and growing our economy, in addition to bringing us good food for good health.

Tickets for Farm Aid 2013 went on sale starting June 28. Tickets will

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Tickets range from $45 to $150, while a limited number of premium VIP seats range from $300 to $1,500. Additional ticket information can be found at www.farmaid.org.

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organization has actively and consistently called for passage of the legislation. We will be engaged in all efforts needed to secure passage in the House and bring the bill to Conference.”

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$9.9 million grant to reduce dairy’s environmental hoofprint

by Stacey Shackford A team of scientists from seven universities — including three from Cornell — has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on a 5-year, $9.9 million project to study the environmental impact of dairy production systems in the Great Lakes region and develop best management practices for producers to implement on farms.

Emissions of greenhouse gases and ammonia, soil carbon sequestration, and soil and forage quality will be measured during ongoing dairy forage production field experiments in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New York, with the goal of understanding how various management practices and regional climate differences affect carbon, nitrogen, water and energy fluxes across the dairy production system.

The Cornell team includes Quirine Ketterings, associate professor of nutrient management; Curt Gooch, a dairy facility and waste management engineer in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering and senior extension associate with PRO-DAIRY; and Larry Chase, professor of animal science and extension specialist in dairy nutrition.

They will lend their expertise in soil and fertility management, manure management, forage use, dairy housing and cow nutrition, as well as outreach.

Their work will include evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from corn fields with long-term manure or compost application history compared to fields managed with a range of inorganic nitrogen fertilizer applications, at the Musgrave Research Farm in Auro-

ra, NY. Cow biology and diet will be analyzed as part of the research conducted at other institutions.

The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System model will be used to evaluate impact of management changes on nitrogen, phosphorus and greenhouse gas emissions for a wide range of feed and environmental conditions.

Other aspects of the research include computer modeling, comprehensive extension and outreach and an agricultural education curriculum.

“This project brings together soil scientists, agronomists, animal scientists, engineers, life cycle analyses specialists, climate change scientists, modelers and extension and education specialists,” Ketterings said. “Collectively, we strive to create more resilient dairy systems that can adapt to a changing climate.”

“It is great to see this group come together and work toward mitigation strategies over the next five years,” she added.

Led by University of Wisconsin-Madison soil

scientist Matt Ruark and Molly Jahn, a former Cornell professor now at Wisconsin-Madison, other partners in the grant include: the University of Arkansas, the University of Michigan, North Carolina A&T University, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Washington, along with four USDA Agricultural Research Service laboratories, the U.S. Department of Energy and the industry-sponsored Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.

The grant was one of two from the Agriculture

Manure Handling and Food Research Initiative announced in May by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Oklahoma State University also received $9.6 million to lead a collaboration of 32 scientists studying the vulnerability and resilience of Southern Great Plains beef, as part of the Coordinated Agricultural Projects program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

“Farmers and ranchers need sound, science-based information and solutions to help

them make management decisions that will sustain their productivity and keep their operations economically viable,” Vilsack said. “We have seen the impact that variable climate patterns have had on production agriculture for the past several years.

These projects will deliver the best tools available to accurately measure and respond to the effects of climate on beef and dairy production.”

Source: June 2013 Ag News

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Ask yourself these questions Do I want to reduce manure odor coming from my farm? Yes. An anaerobic digester is an excellent addition to a manure management system for the reduction in near odorless effluent for spreading on fields. The odor issue is becoming more and more of a problem as new residential housing developments are built closer and closer to the family farms of America. These new home owners find the smell of manure spread on

fields offensive.

What type of digester do I need? It depends on what type of manure management you are currently using, whether it is a scraped, flushed or belt system.

The amount of water added to the manure from milking parlors and flush systems will have an impact on which digester is best suited for your farm.

The reason this is important is because it affects the total volatile solids in the influent en-

tering the digester. Also, the area of the country you live in plays a major role in the decision of which type of digester is to be used. In warmer areas of the country a covered lagoon is an option, because this type of digester uses ambient temperature to digest the manure. Lagoons are typically built at a lower cost. In the colder climates of the country, Complete Mix, Plug Flow or Temperature Phase (TPAD) digesters are preferred, because these

types are easily heated.

Do I want to generate electricity to power the farm? Possibly.

Depending on the type and size of your animal operation and the way you are currently handing your manure, if this will be a viable option.

Some reports have shown that at least 300 cows would be needed to produce enough biogas to generate electricity to meet all the power needs to run the farm.

The additional cost involved in adding an en-

gine generator set need to be considered.

Do I want to sell excess electricity to the power grid? This can be an expensive add-on to your manure management system. Depending on how many animals you have, how much biogas can be produced to run an engine generator set to supply enough electricity to sell to your local power company. The biggest obstacle in the past has been to get a good price for the power you sell to the

power grid. Power companies are not always willing to pay you enough per kW hour to off-set the cost of the engine generator set over a reasonable amount of time. Some U.S. states are starting to realize the potential of on-farm electric generation. Each individual state has their own financial assistance loan and/or grant programs for the construction of digester facilities.

Source: Penn State Extension

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reckless vote, with negative implications for the dairy producer sector, but also for the entire farm bill,” NMPF charged. “By eliminating the market stabilization component, the Goodlat-

Farm Bill Goes Down in Defeat In the House of Representatives

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Issued June 21, 2013 The Farm Bill war the victory was short moved to the House this lived because the overall week where U.S. Rep. Farm Bill went down in Bob Goodlatte (D-Va.) defeat, 234 to 195. Cuts and others introduced in the Food Stamp prothe so-called Goodlatte- gram were blamed so fiScott amendment, nancing for farm and nuknown as H.R. 1947, the trition programs is on “Federal Agriculture Re- hold. The bill will go back form and Risk Manage- to the Agriculture Comment (FARRM) Act of mittee to make changes.

An NMPF press release 2013).” The amendment removed the Dairy Mar- stated; “The decision to ket Stabilization Program adopt the Goodlatte(DMSP), part of the Dairy Scott (G-S) amendment Security Act included in as part of the House’s the base text of the FAR- farm bill is a disappointRM Act, replacing it with ment to America’s dairy a stand-alone margin in- farmers who recognize this amendment for what surance program.

The action drew fire it is: an effort to ensure from National Milk that dairy processors get (NMPF) which charged a government-insured that dairy farmers supply of cheap milk.”

“The House rejection of strongly oppose efforts to gut the farm bill’s dairy its Agriculture Committitle through the Good- tee’s dairy proposal, latte-Scott amendment. which included margin The House voted 291- insurance plus market 135 in favor of it though stabilization, is a fiscally

te-Scott amendment removed the cost control mechanism from this measure, greatly increasing government and taxpayer cost exposure.”

Meanwhile; the International Dairy Foods As-

sociation (IDFA) reported that a new study from Cornell University shows that the proposed dairy program will cost more than the Goodlatte-Scott amendment. The study, “2013 Farm Bill Dairy

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IDFA’s Jerry Slominski said; “As did the Congressional Budget Office, the Cornell report finds that the Dairy Security Act will cost taxpayers more than the alternative. The report also contradicts a previous study from the University of Missouri, which claimed the opposite.”

Both the Dairy Security Act and the GoodlatteScott proposal will replace the current Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program with a new margin insurance program for producers.

Under both alternatives, larger producers will be provided an improved and effective safety net to help them through difficult economic times. But only the Dairy Security Act adds a second program for dairy farmers that is intended to increase milk prices by imposing government limits on milk production.

The Goodlatte-Scott amendment helps small farmers by requiring lower premium payments from smaller farms and higher premiums for larger producers

than does the Dairy Security Act, according to IDFA, and, “more than 90 percent of all dairy farmers, those with fewer than 200 cows, will pay less for margin insurance under Goodlatte-Scott than the Dairy Security Act.” In another political issue, NMPF’s Board of Directors approved a resolution opposing any Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement that “does not provide for significantly increased access to the Canadian dairy market.”

The Board also urged the

U.S. Trade Representative and USDA to “negotiate an agreement with Canada that eliminates barriers to trade and provides for mutually open dairy markets.”

May milk production in the top 23 producing states totaled 16.5 billion pounds, up 0.9 percent from May 2012, according to USDA’s latest Milk Production report.

The 50-state total, at 17.7 billion, was up 0.8 percent.

Revisions dropped the April estimate by 20 million pounds to 16.1 billion, up 0.2 percent from

April 2012.

California output was off a half-percent from a year ago. Wisconsin was up 1.2 percent. New York was up 2.1 percent, Idaho up 0.3 percent, Pennsylvania up 2.3 percent, Minnesota was up 1.8 percent, Michigan up 2.5 percent, New Mexico was down 1.1 percent, Texas was off 0.8 percent, and Washington was up 1.5 percent. The May increase was expected, according to FC Stone analysts who didn’t expect

the report to have much impact on the markets.

USDA’s latest Livestock Slaughter report shows that the pace of dairy cow slaughter in May fell 1.4 percent below last year, according to the June 20 Daily Dairy Report (DDR).

Dairy producers sent 247,700 head to slaughter this May, which is 3,600 fewer cows than last year and 20,300 fewer than in April. “Based on the reduced slaughter, May’s higher year-overyear milk production, in

part, appears related to an expanding milking herd,” the DDR said.

The July Federal order Class I base milk price was announced by USDA this week at $18.91 per hundredweight (cwt.), down 2 cents from June, $3.40 above July 2012, and equates to about $1.63 per gallon. That raised the 2013 Class I average to $18.32, up from $16.34 at this time a year ago, and compares

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The first meeting will be on Wednesday, July 24, at the Carolina House, 59 Broad St. (Route 9) in Kinderhook, NY, from 6-8:30 p.m. Attendance includes complimentary dinner and a chance to win an Ipad mini.

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Attendance at this workshop will include complimentary lunch and also a chance to win an Ipad mini.

NYCSGA has lined up two grain marketing experts as presenters, Karen Thorp, of DeLong Grain Company and

Jeremy Forrett of Crop Growers, Farm Credit East. Karen will cover the benefits of grain contracting and how it can improve a farm operation’s bottom line, while Jeremy will present how forward contracting and crop insurance work together.

Attendees must RSVP by Friday, July 19, to Julia Robbins, juliacrobbins@gmail.com

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Attendance at a “Soybean Marketing 101” meeting will also include a complimentary ticket to the NYCSGA Summer Crop Tour, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Du Mond Farm in Union Springs, NY. ‘Soybean Marketing 101’ workshops are co-sponsored by the American Soybean Association and AgCo.

National Pork Board elects new officers Newly elected National Pork Board President Karen Richter, of Montgomery, MN, sees great

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“As a producer and board member, I am constantly working to make this industry better for future generations,” Richter said. “There’s never a short list of chal-

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Richter succeeds Conley Nelson, a farmer and pork producer from Algona, Iowa, who will remain on the board’s executive committee as immediate past president.

Richter is in her second three-year term on the National Pork Board.

She serves on the Checkoff’s Domestic Marketing Committee and Pork Safety Quality and Human Nutrition Committee. She has been actively involved with the Minnesota Pork Board serving as president and secretary, as well on the local level with the Le Sueur County Pork Pro-

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Serving belongside Richter for the next year is Dale Norton, a pork producer from Bronson, MI, vice president; and Derrick Sleezer, a pork producer from Cherokee, Iowa, treasurer. The three executive officers will serve one-year terms in their positions beginning immediately.

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Wayne County Forestry Workshop Are New York forests an endangered species?

When European settlers first reached Americas approximately 95 percent of the land area in the Northeast was forested. Today approximately 80 percent of our forests are privately owned.

Scientific studies have determined that many New York forests, due to several factors, are not sustainably regenerating. Without planning and management of these factors, the forests we see today may not be here for future generations.

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Butter production varies across the country, according to DMN. Churn operators indicate cream is available and cream demand from ice cream was higher the second week of June and luring cream loads away from the churn.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.73, up 2 3/4-cents on the week. Six cars were sold on the week. Extra Grade remained at $1.70. AMS powder averaged $1.6816, down 0.2 cent, and dry whey averaged 57.42 cents per pound, up 0.6 cent.

Storms across much of the U.S. the week of June 10 affected late planting schedules, according to DMN. Heat in the southern tier of states was stressing cows and production was beginning to show signs of slowing down. Northern areas of the country were cooler.

Delays in planting and late harvest of forages have processors worried about continued milk supplies. Class I usage levels are lower as schools end their sessions.

On a brighter note, USDA reports that April fluid milk sales were up.

An estimated 4.3 billion pounds of packaged fluid products were sold in the U.S., up 1.1 percent from April 2012. Conventional fluid sales were up 0.6 percent while total organic fluid sales were up 13.5 percent from a year earlier.

Things are also tough down under. FC Stone’s June 17 eDairy Inside Opening Bell reports that New Zealand dairy sector debt nearly tripled the past decade to $30.5 billion in 2012. Some New Zealand farmers are expected to have difficulty servicing their loans in the year ahead, despite potentially higher milk prices.

Meanwhile; the June 18 Insider Closing Bell reported that Tuesday’s GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction prices started to climb. The weighted-average price for all products rose 1.1 percent, and five of the seven products that traded posted higher averages.

Butter prices rose 4.7 percent to $1.7804 per pound. Adjusted to 80 percent fat, the price was $1.7369. Skim milk powder rose 3.2 percent to $1.9432; whole milk powder climbed 2.2 percent to $2.1174; and anhydrous milkfat advanced 1.7 percent to $2.0815. Cheddar prices fell 6.5 percent to $2.0765 per pound.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted four requests for export assistance this week to sell 310,852 pounds cheese to customers in Asia and North Africa.

The product will be delivered through September 2013.

At our deadline we were awaiting word about what adjustments, if any, California’s Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) will make in the state’s minimum milk pricing formulas.

However, results of a new study indicate California’s dairy producers could benefit from joining the Federal milk marketing order system.

DairyBusiness Update editor Dave Natzke reminded listeners in Friday’s DairyLine that CDFA issued temporary changes to minimum milk pricing formulas last winter, resulting in about a 25 cent per cwt. increase in the price paid to California dairy producers early this year. Those adjustments expired in May, however, and another hearing to consider additional adjustments was held on May 21. CDFA

was expected to announce any changes the afternoon of June 21 along with its July Class I milk prices. I’ll have details next week.

Meanwhile; members of three major dairy cooperatives, producing about 80 percent of California’s milk, commissioned a study last winter to see if the state’s dairy producers should join the Federal milk marketing order system as a means to improve milk prices.

Results of the study conducted by Dr. Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. Chuck Nicholson, Penn State University and commissioned

by California Dairies, Dairy Farmers of America, and Land O’Lakes, are sketchy, according to Natzke, but the coop leaders believe the study shows that joining the Federal order system would benefit dairy producer pay prices.

Staff from the three coops are planning membership meetings to share specific results of the study, and will begin to draft Federal order language to initiate the process, Natzke said.

One piece of enabling legislation has already been introduced in Congress.

That bill would allow for California’s unique “quota program” in any new Federal order.

Creating a Federal order is a complex and lengthy process, requiring petitioning of the USDA, scheduling and conducting hearings and, ultimately, putting it to a producer vote, which would require a two-thirds majority vote for implementation, Natzke reported, and some estimate the process could take 14 months or more.

“So, in the meantime, California dairy producers will still be looking to CDFA to provide temporary price adjustments,” Natzke concluded. Complete details are found in this week’s DairyBusiness Update or log on to www.dairyline.com .

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Mielke from A18 to $18.55 in 2011, $14.60 in 2010, and $11.08 in 2009.

The AMS surveyed butter price averaged $1.5590 per pound, down 9.9 cents from June. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.6826, up 4.6 cents.

Cheese averaged $1.7806, down 5.8 cents, and dry whey averaged 57.1 cents, down fractionally.

Looking “back to the futures;” second half Federal order 2013 Class III contracts portended an $18.48 per hundredweight average on June 14. That figure slipped to $18.35 as of late morning June 21.

Checking the cash dairy markets which awaited Friday afternoon’s May Cold Storage report; block cheese closed Friday morning at $1.7250 per pound, up a quarter-cent on the week and three quarter-cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.7175, down 5 1/2-cents on the week but 2 1/4-cents above a year ago. Only one car of block traded hands on the week and none of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price fell to $1.7552, down 2.2 cents. Barrel averaged $1.7709, up 0.9 cent.

Cheese production remains very active with additional Class I milk supplies finding their way to the vat, according to USDA’s June 17 Dairy Market News (DMN).

“While inventories are steady, buyers are looking to acquire product for third quarter in case summer production slows manufacturing,” DMN said, and “cheese demand is felt to be increasing.”

Cash butter saw a 3 1/2-cent drop on the week to $1.50, 9 cents below a year ago. Two cars found new homes.

AMS butter averaged $1.5688, up 1.9 cents.

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Forest owners applaud House passage of forest roads amendment to Farm Bill The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) applauded leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives for adopting by voice vote an amendment to the Farm Bill, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (H.R. 1947), offered by Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Kurt Schrader (DOR). The amendment preserves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 37 years of success regulating forest roads as nonpoint sources under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and mirrors the Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act (H.R. 2026) introduced on May 16.

“We thank the sponsors, the committee leadership and a long

list of members on both sides of the aisle for their hard work in securing this common sense amendment to the Farm Bill,” said Dave Tenny, NAFO President and CEO. “This amendment restores legal certainty for forest owners and operators and protects thousands of jobs throughout rural America by reaffirming that forest roads are nonpoint sources most effectively regulated under state-adopted Best Management Practices.”

The Supreme Court reversed last May a 2011 decision from the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (NEDC v.

Brown) that forest roads used for timber harvest require mandatory CWA industrial stormwater

discharge permits typically applied to factories and other facilities. The Court did not, however, address the more fundamental question of whether forest roads are point sources under the CWA. Under a previous and separate Ninth Circuit order, EPA is reviewing whether to regu-

late forest roads as point sources. Plaintiffs have told the Supreme Court and the media they intend to use this process and further litigation to require permits.

“House members in both parties know that as the housing market begins to recover it is important to avoid an

unnecessary and costly permit requirement that would threaten the recovery and jeopardize rural jobs while not improving water quality,” Tenny said. “I think we can all agree on the common-sense economic and environmental merits of this amendment. We en-

courage our supporters in the House and Senate to keep this amendment in place as they finish their work on the Farm Bill.”

The bipartisan legislation enjoyed the support of nearly 150 forestry associations, companies and organizations from across the country.

NMPF statement on passage of Goodlatte-Scott Farm Bill amendment From Jerry Kozak, President and CEO, NMPF: “The decision to adopt the Goodlatte-Scott (GS) amendment as part of the House’s farm bill is a disappointment to America’s dairy farmers who recognize this amendment for what it

is: an effort to ensure that dairy processors get a government insured supply of cheap milk.

But the House vote against final passage of the farm bill makes the G-S vote a hollow victory for its proponents.

“We always knew we faced a difficult challenge in the more urban and suburban oriented House, especially with House Speaker John Boehner personally committed to defeating the

Dairy Security Act. But we’re hopeful that the House and Senate will eventually find a way to write a compromise farm bill. When they do, we believe the agriculture conferees who develop that final bill will understand the importance of the more balanced approach to dairy policy contained in the Senate passed farm bill.

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Immigration policy affects access to affordable food DFA chairman delivers remarks at immigration forum Current immigration policy is threatening access to quality, affordable food in this nation, DFA Board Chairman Randy Mooney asserted during a U.S. Department of Agriculture forum on comprehensive immigration reform today in Kansas City.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was the keynote speaker at the event, hosted at the American Royal building in Kansas City’s historic West Bottoms district. Former Kansas

City mayor and current Congressman Emanuel Cleaver also voiced support for immigration policy reform.

“Because of America’s farmers, we enjoy abundant, safe and affordable food in this country,” Mooney said.

“In order to ensure that continues, we need Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. For the dairy industry — an industry where there is no such thing as a day off — there is no viable visa

program to provide a legal, stable and knowledgeable workforce that ensures milk and other dairy products get into the dairy case, our lunch programs and more.”

Mooney emphasized that the need for qualified workers is an issue bigger than dairy, pointing to specialty crops such as lettuce, strawberries and apples that also require labor that is not desirable to domestic workers. Similarly, a shortage of

workers affects crop farmers, directly for their own farms and for farmers who buy their product.

“Without immigration reform, we’re making it more difficult for farmers to harvest their crops,” Mooney said.

“As a result, we are going to make it more difficult for consumers to access affordable food.

We could even risk allowing more of our food production to move overseas.”

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have a food system that allows us to deliver safe, quality, affordable food to our families,” Mooney said in closing. “Immigration reform is important for all of agriculture, for rural America, for consumers and for the nation’s economy.”

Mooney’s sentiments were echoed by Secretary Vilsack. “We are blessed by the most productive, most innovative and most hardworking farmers and ranchers,” Vilsack said.

“American agriculture

is the greatest in the world, but we risk that if we don’t have certainty in our farm policy and we don’t have comprehensive immigration reform.”

Additional participants in the event included the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas city; Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform; and Kansas Business Coalition for Immigration Reform.

Soy, corn, sunflower and canola growers comment on withdrawal of Gibbs Amendment on market-oriented farm policy

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As part of its debate on the 103 amendments to the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, the House of Representatives concluded consideration of an amendment offered by Representative Bob Gibbs of Ohio that would set target

prices for all crops at 55 percent of the five year rolling Olympic average.

After the amendment was offered, House Agriculture Committee Chair Frank Lucas of Oklahoma requested that Rep. Gibbs withdraw his amendment with the promise that he

will work with Rep. Gibbs in the conference committee to see enacted an “equitable and market-oriented farm bill”. Leaders from the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Sunflower Association and U.S. Canola Asso-

ciation released the following statement on the withdrawal of the Gibbs Amendment: “Our collective groups believe the Gibbs amendment would have received strong support on the House floor, and would have made the 2013 farm bill a better piece

of legislation overall.

As proponents of market-oriented farm policy, we are disappointed to see the amendment withdrawn and we thank Rep. Gibbs for his continued advocacy. We expect Chairman Lucas to respond to the farm policy concerns raised by the

amendment during Conference on the farm bill, as he committed to do during his colloquy today with Rep. Gibbs. The final farm bill must be more equitable and marketoriented than the current Price Loss Coverage program in the House bill.”

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Selling Your Farm Products to Local Institutions, Food Hubs, and Businesses Selling Your Farm Products to Local Institutions, Food Hubs, and Businesses will be the subject of a workshop on Monday, July 15, 9 a.m.-12 noon, at Foodlink Distribution Center, 1999 Mt. Read Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14615. This meeting is co-hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension and Foodlink.

More sales accounts means more market security in the world of lo-

cal farming.

Direct sales to larger buyers like food hubs, restaurants, and institutions can boost your farm profits and improve cash flow. These kinds of buyers are not quite retail yet not quite wholesale, so positioning your farm to serve institutional accounts takes a distinct set of skills and planning steps.

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Foodlink are hosting this workshop and facility tour to provide real-world insights about how to arrange marketing rela-

tionships with businesses and institutions, maintain the supply contacts, and other important factors. Participants will get practical tips on the advantages and disadvantages of small-scale wholesale, pricing, and crop planning. Mitch Gruber of Foodlink will lead a tour of their food hub distribution center and Dorthea King-Simpson of the Rochester ChildFirst Network will explain how they work to procure fresh produce while looking to local farms as a source of nutrition.

This workshop is suitable for any small farm operator who would like key understandings about wholesale marketing on a small scale.

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The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County is celebrating its 100th year of service to the Wyoming County Community and is inviting anyone who has had a connection with them to join in the celebration!

On July 29, at 6 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting a chicken barbecue at the Warsaw Village Park Legion Hall. This barbecue will be sponsored by The Bank of Castile and Tompkins Insurance Agencies and reservations are limited.

The program will start at 7 p.m. and is open to all. Please let the Cornell Cooperative Extension staff know if you plan to attend by calling 585-7862251 by July 1.

Through the years, you may have come in contact with the Cornell Cooperative Extension office which is responsible for encouraging all forms of agricultural engagement in Wyoming County. Cornell Cooperative Extension offers assistance and services to people from a wide range of backgrounds including dairy farmers, cash crop growers, students, gardeners and home owners. Overtime, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked to enrich the Wyoming County community and takes pride in the success of the local farming community.

Wyoming County residents take part

Wyoming County Cornell Cooperative Extension is remembering its first 100 years with a Centennial Celebration later this summer.

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in educational programming and make use of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s services including soil pH testing, agriculture plastics recycling, and the Gifted Garden project. Extension also offers CDL classes, Pesticide Applicator Training, beekeeping and natural resources workshops and educational opportunities for dairy skills training through the Wyoming County Dairy Institute.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is another facet of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s service to the local community, offering young people a multitude of opportunities to gain new skills, learn, experience, achieve and grow. Approximately one out of every seven youth enrolled in Wyoming County Schools are also

enrolled in the 4-H program, engaging in agriculture science projects, public presentations, artistic projects, sewing and so much more! There is so much to celebrate when we see how great of an impact this program has been having and will continue to have on our great county.

If you have been impacted by the 4H Youth Development Program, or any facet of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, we would love for you and your family to come join the celebration July 29!

Please call the Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-786-2251 to reserve your place at this monumental celebration. Further details regarding this celebration and upcoming events at the Cornell

The centennial logo for this year’s celebration of the creation of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Wyoming County.

Cooperative Extension are available online at ccewyoming.com.

For a unique summer experience, enjoy the Cornell Weed Garden ITHACA, NY – If you’re looking for an unusual tourist spot this summer, consider Cornell University’s garden of “weedin’.”

The Cornell Weed Garden is a scientific utopia that features 85 of the Northeast’s most tenacious, loathsome and frustrating plants known to farmers and home gardeners, but sometimes surprisingly tasty to naturalists.

“Students appreciate hands-on learning, and the Cornell Weed Garden is experiential,” says Antonio DiTommaso, associate professor of weed ecology and management in crop and soil sciences at Cornell. “Students in my weed science course are expected to know about 90 weeds including from seeds for the more common species. Rather than just learn in a classroom or from a textbook, they can appreciate and see firsthand the diversity, the shapes, sizes, characteristics — so that one day they can use this knowledge to better manage these troublesome plants.”

The weed garden sits on a large plot behind Cornell’s Muenscher Laboratory greenhouses. The garden was developed and built by DiTommaso and Kathy Howard, a crop and soil sciences teaching support specialist. This living laboratory not

only serves Cornell’s undergraduate students from several majors, but also pest management scientists, agricultural industry professionals, natural areas managers and even high school biology students. Cornell’s veterinary students employ the garden in their poisonous plants class.

Why learn about weeds? Even with best management practices, farmers and home gardeners spend more than $12.5 billion annually on pesticides.

The United States used 1.1 billion pounds of pesticides in 2007 — about one-fifth of the world’s estimated 5.2 billion pounds, according to the EPA. The U.S. agriculture sector consumed about 80 percent of all U.S. pesticides, with herbicides accounting for more than 70 percent of this total.

Donald Viands, associate dean and director of academic programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, provided a small grant to DiTommaso for the garden startup in 2008. Today, the garden thrives.

It resembles many typical, well-tended home gardens: it’s rife with wild parsnip, poison hemlock, yellow nutsedge, common ragweed and field horsetail. Before the plants were added, formal trenches were dug and lined with 15-gallon plastic pots to prevent

the weeds from spreading. Drip irrigation reaches every weed, allowing them to thrive. The garden is divided into plant families with professional labels also denoting scientific names, common names and growth habits.

You don’t have to hate weeds, says DiTommaso. Sometimes, weeds can help restore depleted soils, and some are safe as salad greens, such as common purslane, common lambsquarters and common chickweed.

Many, of course, are not edible, such as poison hemlock, the leafy spurge, which exudes a white sap when branches or leaves are cut, and the highly invasive field horsetail, poisonous for young horses, which is so tenacious, that even the widely used herbicide Round-Up cannot control it.

Other plants, such as johnsongrass, which resembles a tall grass, and the showy but weedy annual morning glory (Ipomoea spp.) are a concern, says DiTommaso, because they may proliferate in the Northeast with climate change.

DiTommaso invites the Cornell community, general public and others to visit the garden and learn to identify and appreciate weeds. As he often says: “Weeds are diverse. You can love them, you can hate them... but sometimes you can eat them.”

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Red, White and Blueberries!

Americans celebrate July 4th, also known as Independence Day, often without knowing the fascinating history about how this celebration came into being.

“Taxation without representation!” That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America that were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless.

On June 11, 1776, the colonies’ Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, formed a committee to draft a document that would formally sever ties with Great Britain. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. Jefferson, who was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer, crafted the document. (Nevertheless, a total of 86 changes were made to his draft.) The Continental Congress officially adopted the final version on July 4.

The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed, and on July 6, “The Pennsylvania Evening Post” became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document. The Declaration of Independence has since become our nation’s most cherished symbol of liberty. On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration

were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks.

The custom eventually spread to other cities and towns, where the day was marked with processions, oratory, picnics, contests, games, military displays and fireworks. Observations throughout the nation became even more common at the end of the War of 1812 with Great Britain.

Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870, and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a holiday, but with full pay for federal employees.

Today, communities across the nation mark this major midsummer holiday with parades, firework displays, picnics and the playing of the “The StarSpangled Banner” and marches by John Philip Sousa.

Invite this delicious Red, White and Blueberry Cheesecake to your Independence Day holiday as we celebrate the wonderful history of this great country!

(Additional information courtesy of PBS Online.)

Red, white and blueberry cheesecake 2 cups halved, pitted, sour or sweet cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed, drained; see Note below) 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen 3/4 cups granulated sugar or sugar substitute, divided 1/4 cup water, plus 4 teaspoons 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 box (14-ounce) graham crackers 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/3 cup canola oil or melted butter

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2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchetel), softened 2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Set aside 6 or 8 cherries and 6 or 8 blueberries for garnish. Combine remaining cherries and blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute, 1/4 cup water and the lemon juice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch with 4 teaspoons water, then stir into the berry mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid thickens and looks syrupy, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

2. Process graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Add walnuts and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute. Drizzle with oil or butter and stir to combine. Press into bottom of a 9by 13-inch baking dish. Place cherries and blueberries that were set aside for garnish on top of the graham cracker crust.

3. Beat cream cheese, yogurt, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Spread over the berries and crust. Spoon the cooked berry mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

NOTES: To pit fresh cherries: A hand-held cherry pitter is the right tool for the job, and it also works for olives! Or pry out the pit with the tip of a knife or vegetable peeler.

To toast walnuts: Cook in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Choose local fresh berries

by Diane Mincher, Extension Nutrition and Food Specialist, University of Vermont July is National Berries Month, a time to enjoy everything from strawberries and blackberries to blueberries, raspberries and other berries.

Berries are a healthy food choice as they are bursting with vitamins and minerals. Many, including blueberries, are classified as among the top 11 foods for antioxidant activity.

Antioxidants may help increase our immune function and protect against cancer and heart disease.

Most kids don’t need any extra incentive to gobble them up as berries are so colorful and tasty. However, there are many fun things that you can do to turn an ordinary snack into

something extra-special. Check out these tips for ways to include more berries in your snacks and meals: • Add berries to foods you already eat. Try adding sliced strawberries to a bowl of whole-grain cereal, stir raspberries into vanilla yogurt or sprinkle blueberries on a green salad.

• For a snack, make fruit kabobs that incorporate berries with other fruits such as pineapple chunks, bananas and grapes. You also could grill the kabobs and serve with dinner.

• If you like ice cream, try cutting your portion size in half and add different berries to make your cool treat higher in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

• Freeze some berries and use to make a smoothie. Blend together berries, yogurt and 100 percent juice

or take this mixture and make fruit popsicles.

• Make dried fruit using a dehydrator or your oven set at a low temperature. Keep handy for a quick snack.

• Spread reduced-fat cream cheese on a whole-wheat mini-bagel and decorate with berries.

• Spread cream cheese on a puffed popcorn cake or bagel. Decorate with blueberries for eyes and mouth and a strawberry for the nose for a special snack for your kids.

• Frozen treats are bound to be popular in the warm months. Just wash the berries and place in the freezer to eat frozen later.

• Serve berries with a yogurt and cinnamon dip or a peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla yogurt dip.

Here are two recipes to get your family on the road to eating more berries this summer.

Berry scones Serves 12 Scones are a favorite way to use fresh, seasonal berries. They are quick to make and use very little sugar.

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 tsps. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine, cubed 1 3/4 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries or berries of your choice 1 Tbsp. sugar In a large bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter or margarine

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until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Stir in blueberries. Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges, but do not separate. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Yogurt berry parfait Serves 1 1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup berries 1 Tbsp. crunchy cereal In a cup, alternate several layers of yogurt and berries. Top with crunchy cereal. Serve.

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Comfort foods made fast and healthy

by Healthy Exchanges Summer Peach Salad Nothing says summer quite like a juicy fresh peach! Stir that peach into a delectable creamy salad, and you’re speaking heavenly wonders. Serve this to family or friends and just wait to hear the compliments for the cook!

3 cups (3 medium-sized) peeled and chopped fresh peaches 1 tablespoon diet lemon-lime soda 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free lemon gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved 1. Place 1 cup of sliced peaches and soda in a blender container. Cover and process on CHOP for 30 seconds or until smooth. In a large bowl, combine dry gelatin and boiling water. Mix well to dissolve gelatin. Stir in blended peaches. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

2. Fold in whipped topping. Add remaining 2 cups chopped peaches and grape halves. Mix gently just to

combine. Pour mixture into an 8-by-8inch dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Cut into 8 servings.

• Each serving equals: 61 calories, 1g fat, 1g protein, 12g carb., 3mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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These self-running presentations were designed for use by educators in both formal and informal educational settings.

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though geared towards youths in grades 6 through 10, they also are appropriate for adults who may want to learn more about this topic.

The first presentation, “A Water Drop on a Journey — Shale Gas Drilling in the Mid-Atlantic,” is aimed at the 6th- through 9th-grade levels. It is based on the recent Penn State Ex-

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The second presentation, “True or False — Common Concerns About Water and Shale Gas Drilling in the MidAtlantic Region,” addresses current environmental issues and misconceptions sur-

rounding shale-gas drilling and production and is targeted to 8ththrough 10th-grade viewers.

Water is a critical ingredient for extracting gas from the Marcellus Shale, which lies as deep as 9,000 feet beneath southern New York, northern and western Pennsylvania, the eastern half of Ohio, and most of West Virginia.

Youth, as much as adults, need reliable information about shalegas drilling and production and potential effects on water so they can make wise decisions about their own water and energy use now and in the future, according to Dr. Charles Abdalla, a water -policy expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

“Youth and adults need to know the facts about shale-gas drilling and how it affects water-resource issues and

policies,” Abdalla said.

“Public policies for water management and protection will be improved if the affected parties, which include almost everyone, are well-informed about likely impacts and take advantage of opportunities to participate in decisions.”

These new presentations fill a void in youth-oriented, research-based introductory material available for the mid-Atlantic region on this topic, he noted.

Each presentation includes a narrated script and accompanying photos and illustrations, with limited text. They are simple to use and run automatically on the Internet.

The presentations are based upon work supported in part by the Mid-Atlantic Water Program, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The two presentations, “A Water Drop on a Journey — Shale Gas Drilling in the Mid-Atlantic” and “True or False — Common Concerns About Water and Shale Gas Drilling in the Mid-Atlantic Region,” are available online at http://extension.psu.ed u/water/youth.

They also are available on a CD for those who lack an Internet connection. To order a CD, contact Dr. Sanford Smith, The Pennsylvania State University, 335 Forest Resources Building, University Park, PA 16802-2602; e-mail: sss5@psu.edu.

“Water’s Journey through the Shale Gas Drilling and Production Processes in the MidAtlantic Region,” the recent publication on which the first presentation is based, is available for free download at http://pubs.cas .psu.edu/FreePubs/PD Fs/ee0023.pdf.

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Wet or dry conditions, we have the right combine for your harvest.

2004 Case IH 8010 1000 hrs deluxe cab, electronic sieve adj.

U17986 $160,000

2008 Lexion 570 2300 hrs straw walker, Lexion field drive H000246 $135,000

2002 JD 9650 STS 4000 hrs yield monitoring, large single drive tires H000127 $75,000

2007 JD 9660 1917 hrs H000752 $243,063

2009 Case IH 6088 H000479 $214,812

2009 Case IH 8120 1000 hrs 4x4 track unit N17899 coming soon $294,000

2004 Case IH 8010 1500 hrs pro 600 monitor, field tracker CVT drive H000500 $156,250

1999 JD 9610 4520 hrs H000605 $56,250

1996 JD 9500 5084 hrs H000603 $41,250

2008 Case IH 3412 12 row hydr stripper plates U11560 $56,250

COMBINE HEADS

MOWER CONDITIONERS continued

Case IH 983 corn head (A)...................................................................................... $3,995 Gleaner 630 6RN corn hd off N-Series combine U19334 (A) ................................... $5,000 IH 963 6R head 1986 U12223 (B) ........................................................................... $5,384 Case IH 1063 corn head U12110 (B) ...................................................................... $5,384 Case IH 1063 corn head 1993 U12213 (B) ............................................................. $8,995 Case IH 1083 8R corn head 1991 U12202 (B) ...................................................... $18,995 Case IH 2212 12R corn head H001428 (B) ........................................................... $33,750 Case IH 2062 platform head H000496 (AC) .......................................................... $37,500 Case IH 1020 1993, 25ft 3”knives w/Crary air reel, 1 yr old U87319 (C) ............... $19,913 Case 1020 flex head H001706 (B) ........................................................................ $14,286 Case IH 2020 U17581 (B)..................................................................................... $20,634 Case IH 2212 corn head (B).................................................................................. $32,500 Geringhoff R12-30F 12 row fold w/roto disc (C)................................................. $111,113 Geringhoff Northstar 120 2008 (B)....................................................................... $56,250 Case IH 1020 flex head 20ft, 1.5” knives, 2007 (C)............................................... $18,313 Case IH 3020 flex head 25ft, 3” knives, 2011 (C).................................................. $27,700 JD 625 flex head 25’ H001505 (B).......................................................................... $9,995 RS70 header cart - fits 2062 platform head H000499 (AC).................................... $1,995 Claas 6R corn head 1996 H001543 (AC) ................................................................ $9,995

Krone EC9140 28ft triple disc mower, 2004, includes Easy Cut 32C and 9140 U08314 was $27,000 ..........................................................................................now only $24,000 Krone Big “M” 2002, 1460 eng hrs, 1052 cutter hrs, auto lube, 700/50R26 60%, 600/25R26.5 60% (C)................................................................................................... call NH 1495 SP mower 1985 H002453 (AC)..................................................................$6,995

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MOWER CONDITIONERS NH 1441 2006, has shear hubs, rubber rolls (C).................................................... $24,888 Case IH DCX131 2004 2pt hitch, new cutterbar, rubber rolls U12232 (B) was $18,571 ......................................................................................... now only $14,900 Hesston 1365 2004 15’ U11555 (AL) ................................................................... $15,714 Taarup 4036C merger on rear 2000 U15363 (A)................................................... $12,900 Claas 3050C front mower U17567 (C) was $10,714................................ now only $8,462 NH 116 16ft sickle bar, hydra swing, good shape (C)............................................... $8,547 JD 4995 2006 H002316 (AC)................................................................................ $67,375 NH 492 9ft sickle bar mower 1994 H002627 (AC)....................................................$6,995 Case IH DC131 2pt hitch (A)..................................................................................$12,900 We reserve the right to change prices, or not sell an item, due to error in pricing.

BALERS NH 855 coming in....................................................................................................$5,833 JD 457 twine baler ..............................................................................................coming in JD 346 wire baler with 1/4 turn bale chute H000390 (B)..........................................$6,154 NH 74A 4x5 round, wide sweep pickup 2007, twine & netwrap (C) ........................$18,813

See our full used list on www.monroetractor.com

Stock up on combine parts!

Available for any color equipment.

- Bearings - Concaves - Knives - Straw choppers - Wear bars and more

Stop by or call our parts department today!

Call one of our agriculture locations: Adams Center, NY (AC) Jim Munroe II 866-314-3155

Albany, NY (AL) Danny Speach 585.236.7345

Auburn, NY (A) Clay VanNostrand 866-315-6311

Batavia, NY (B) James Kingston 866-320-2166

Binghamton, NY (BG) Jeremy Palmer 866-321-4277

Canandaigua, NY (C) John Poppoon 866-325-0388

Elmira, NY (E) Tom Sutter 800-866-8912

Hornell, NY (H) Kris Bower 800-866-8925

Country y Folks

Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS

Center for Food Safety applauds passage of pollinator protection amendment to Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Food Safety applauds the passage of a pollinator protection amendment on

June 19 that was offered

by Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL) to the Farm Bill, a fitting and positive development

during National Pollinator Week.

“Honey bees and other pollinators have been suffering record-high

FIAMINGO TOOL & EQUIPMENT AUCTION Wed., July 10 @ 10:30 a.m.

1775 Slate Creek Rd. • Canisteo, (Steuben Co.) NY

From Canisteo take Rte 248 west for 6 miles or from Greenwood take Rte 248 East 3 miles to Slate Creek Rd. VEHICLES, ATV's, ETC: 2003 GMC 2500 with snowplow; 2006 Chrysler, 2000 Dodge and 1999 Plymouth mini vans; 1983 and 1984 Jeep restorable Wagoneers; seven ATV 4 and 6 wheelers; 1979 Arctic Cat snowmobile. TRACTORS and FARM EQUIP: IH 2500B backhoe with diesel engine and front bucket; 1952 Allis Chalmers WD45 with 2-bottom plow and 2-pt sickle bar; Satoh S650G tractor with front loader; Long 560 4x4 tractor with diesel engine and front loader; 1968 Farmall 140 with belly mower; Bush Hog 3-pt finish mower; 4400 watt generator; 3-pt. Back blade; JD 4-row corn planter; 2 power wood splitters; 13000 GVW equip trailer. TOOLS, ETC.: Kalamazoo metal band saw; Lincoln welder; Plasma cutter; wood lathe; air compressors and air tools; chain saws; Restaurant gas stove; plus much more tools and equip found around your farm and garage. See website ROAN.BIZ for larger listing and pictures. TERMS: Cash, honorable check from known persons. Acceptable ID required to obtain bid card. 10% Buyer's Premium.

DONALD ROAN, AUCTIONEER

A Division of Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. PO Box 122, Liberty, PA 16930 www.roan.biz • (570) 324-2813 REAL ESTATE: 104 Acre Farm offered at Auction at 12:30 p.m. by Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. and Thomas P. Wamp, Auctioneers and Licensed Real Estate Brokers. See info on website PIRRUNGINC.COM or call Jim (585) 728-2520.

"HAYMAKER SPECIAL" AUCTION

SATURDAY, JULY 6 @ 9:30 AM TH

At Visscher Farm, 1400 S Main St (NYS Rte. 282 south) Nichols, NY 13812 use Exit 62 off I-86 Expressway - 1 1/2 miles to farm or 20 miles north of Towanda/Wysox, PA area via PA Rte. 187 north - 1/2 mile north of the state line

NOTE: Check auctionzip #7884 for updates as we get closer to sale date.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK - NO CREDIT CARDS OR BUYERS PREMIUM LUNCH AVAILABLE

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

needed win for pollinators everywhere and we hope it compels the government to do more to protect these vital species,” added Kimbrell.

Earlier in June, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) filed a nearly identical amendment to the Senate Farm Bill but it was not voted on prior to the Senate passing its bill.

The Center is confident that the Senate will support the pollinator protection language when the two bills go to conference.

For more information about the Center’s Pollinators & Pesticides Campaign please visit www.centerforfoodsafety.org/issues/304/pollinators-and-pesticides

New York Farm Bureau statement on the House defeat of 2013 Farm Bill It is with great disappointment that we watched House lawmakers defeat the 2013 Farm Bill. The farmers in this state deserve a reasonable farm policy that has been delayed for far too long. While there were concerns over certain provisions of the bill, we were hoping its passage and a vigorous debate in conference would reach

an appropriate compromise that would provide a fair safety net for the people who produce healthy, local food and the consumers who need help putting it on their dinner tables.

New York Farm Bureau will continue to work hard with the state’s Congressional delegation to do what is right for our farm families.

July 1, 2013 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 1

CONSTRUCTION: JD 350C dozer w/winch & limb rackers "nice"; Yanmar Mini Excavator; JD 544 C wheel ldr. w/4in1 bucket; (2) JCB 8027 Mini Excavator; Cat 963 crawler loader; Case 621 BXR wheel loader; Komatsu PC27 Mini Excavator TRACTORS: JD 2750 4X4 Hi-Crop; Same 80 Saturno 4x4; Massey Ferg. 2615 4x4; Massey 205 compact tractor; Allis Chalmers 185 w/ldr.; Ford 8N 3pt, new rubber, back blade, dirt scoop; Ford 4000 SKID STEERS: NH LS 160; NH L885; Case 430 Skid Steer loader; Gehl 7810 Skid Steer loader Skid Steer Attachments: buckets; snow pushers; grapples; pallet forks; bale spears; rotary mower FARM EQUIPMENT: Baling: Krone Combi Pack 1250 baler wrap combo; Gehl 1875 TDG w/net wrap; Claas Variant 280, Rollant 46, Case/IH RBX 451; Hesston 530; JD 566; JD 466; Vermeer 5400 Rebel; Deutz Fahr 2.31; NH 282 w/thrower; NH 273 w/thrower; like new Diamond Wrapper w/loading arm; Mowing: NH 1432 discbine w/fingers; Kuhn FC 350C disc w/fingers; JD 720 M/C; JD 926 disc; IH 1160; NI 5209 disc; Landpride 6' rotary mower; Ford 535; Gehl 2240 M/C; Hesston P-7 M/C; JD 1360 disc; IH, NH & Ford sickle bar mowers; selection of 3pt rotary mowers plus Bush Hog 15' batwing; JD 1518 batwing; Chopping: NH 782; NH 38 flail; Gehl 72 flail; Gehl 3 row corn head; NH #8 tandem wagon; Grove wagon; Vermeer bale chopper; Tedders & Rakes: NI; rotary rake; Claas 6 star tedder; NI wheel rake; NH double hitch rake; NH 55; 3pt wheel rake; Kuhn 3 pt rotary rake; NH 256 rake; Kuhn THA 500L hydr vert fold tedder; Manure Spreaders: NI 245 box; NI box tandem; NH side slinger; NH 519; new Kuhn 1250 box E2 spread; Hagadorn 275 hydra push Tillage: JD 2500 7 BTM.; JD 2600 5 BTM.; other 3&4 btm. plows; Glencoe Consertil 7 shank chisel; sub soiler; Bush Hog transport disc; Taylorway Rockflex 15' disc; Misc: Century tandem sprayer; JD 400 Grinder/Mixer; Papec grinder mixer; Bukton hydra feed wagon; Anderson Rock Picker; TMR wagon; plastic layer; transplanter; Badger blower; 3pt cultivators; NH 40 blowers; 3pt spin spreader; pair 18.4x34 tractor tires; IH 510 grain drill; GT no-till drill; elevators hay/grain & skeleton; out door furnace; boat and motor; 275 gallon totes; trailers; corn planters; loaders; Lawn & Garden: Toro "Z" turn mower; Cub Cadet "Z" turn mower; Wheel horse Commodore 8; Ford 125 mower; JD 316 LGT; Wheel horse 516H; "new" 8x8 garden shed, out house, chicken coop; calf hutches; Vehicles: 2012 Pequea 10-18' trailer w/fold-up ramps; 1988 Ford F-350 rollback; 1995 Ford F-250 4x4 crew cab pick up; 1981 Ford pick up box; Kenworth truck tractor - Something for Everyone!

population losses,” said Andrew Kimbrell, executive director of Center for Food Safety. “Pollinators are vitally important to agriculture and are an integral part of food production. These critical species are at the front lines of pesticide exposure and it is high time that the government do more to protect them.”

The Hastings amendment, which passed 273149 with 81 Republicans and 192 Democrats voting in favor, seeks to better improve federal coordination in addressing the dramatic decline of managed and native pol-

linators as well as direct the government to regularly monitor and report on the health of pollinators including bees, birds, bats and other beneficial insects.

In the United States, pollination contributes to $20-30 billion in agricultural production annually. In North America, honey bees pollinate nearly 95 kinds of fruits, including many specialty crops like almonds, avocados, cranberries, oranges and apples.

“This year has shown the highest honey bee losses since colony collapse began; it is a clear message that we need to do more to protect pollinators. The Hastings amendment is a much

Upcoming meeting to focus on management of invasive aquatic weeds Scientists, professionals and policymakers interested in the management of aquatic weeds will gather for the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) annual meeting. The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is among the exhibitors at the event, which is scheduled for July 14-17 in San Antonio, Texas.

“The APMS conference

has become an important forum for sharing research and best practices that help us reduce the significant threat aquatic weeds represent to our economy,” said Lee Van Wychen, Ph.D., science policy director for the Weed Science Society of America. “Aquatic invaders can clog flood control channels, impair water supplies and en-

Online registration now open for the 2013 Summer Crop Tour Online registration is now open for the 2013 NYCSGA Summer Crop Tour! Visit the following link to register: http://2013nycsgacroptour.eventbrite.com .

Check out the event brochure at: www.nycornsoy.org/images/2013_brochure-_final-_no_registration_form.pdf This year’s event, titled “Breaking the Yield Barrier” features Bill & Missy Bauer and Ken & Issac Ferrie. Workshops include: • General Session: Fundamenntals of Soils, with Ken Ferrie Breakouts: 1. Identifying Growth Stages in Soybeans, with Bill Bauer 2. Understanding Yield Components in Soybeans, with Ken Ferrie 3. Root Growth & Soil Density, with Missy Bauer 4. Precision Ag & Dairy Farming, with Issac Ferrie The Summer Crop Tour will again be hosted by Du Mond Ag, 5083 White Rd., Union Springs, and runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lunch by Northern Oaks BBQ of Batavia.

Register now.

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HOSKING SALES Weekly Sales Every Monday starting at 11:30 with Misc. & small animals, 1:00 Dairy. Call for more info and sale times. Our Volume is increasing weekly - join your neighbors & send your livestock this way!

Monday, June 24th sale - cull ave. .65 Top cow $.83, bulls/steers $.70 $.98, bull calves top $1.23, heifer calves top $1.05, Dairy feeders $.50 - $.70. Slaughter hogs $.64.

Monday, July 1st - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. 3 Springing heifers from heifer grower.

Monday, July 8th - Monthly Heifer Sale.

Monday, July 15th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Sat., July 20th - In Wellsboro, NY - 9:00AM. J&C Wholesale Auction from Antique to Modern, check out website for pictures and full details.

Monday, July 22nd - Normal Monday Sale.

Monday, July 29th - Normal Monday Sale.

Saturday, Aug. 31st - 2PM - Empire State Farms - Total Fullblood Wagyu Dispersal. 170 Head sell, for full details contact James Danekas 916837-1432, Mercedes Danekas 916-849-2725 or www.jdaonline.com.

Saturday, Oct. 19th - sale held in Richfield Springs, OHM Holstein Club Sale Chairman Jason Pullis 315-794-6737. Call with your consignments.

NOTE STARTING JULY 1ST WE WILL BE STARTING OUR MORNING MISC. & SMALL ANIMALS AT 11:30 AM DUE TO THE INCREASE VOLUME ALL OTHER SALE TIMES WILL REMAIN THE SAME. 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: Hosking Sales 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

danger important centers of water -based commerce, recreation and tourism.”

This year’s APMS conference will feature dozens of presentations and poster sessions on invasive aquatic plants and how to best manage them — from the use of hydroacoustic technology to track underwater weeds to the latest techniques for controlling toxic algae blooms. In addition, three special half-day sessions are planned around the fol-

lowing themes: • Herbicide resistance management in aquatics. As a prelude to policy work on guidelines that can reduce the development of herbicide resistance among aquatic weeds, APMS will host a special session featuring individuals from industry, academia and public management, as well as herbicide applicators. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their personal perspectives and concerns about resistance issues.

TRACTORS CIH JX1070C 560 Hrs., 2WD, ROPS, (Like New). $15,000 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke NH Workmaster 45 Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,250 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 450H Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 5101E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 6200 w/620 Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 6330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 6715 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS Ford 1925 w/Loader 450 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 46 Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 110 TLB, Loader/Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,900 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 790 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 790 w/Loader & Hoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,700 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4110 w/Loader & Deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 900 HC Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD JD 950 w/Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2305 TLB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4100 w/Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 2210 w/Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 3720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 3720 Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4400 w/60” Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4720 w/400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota BX2200 loader, blower/mower . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 1030 TLB, Mower/Bagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonvile NH TC45D cab/loader/front blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TC48DA TLB, cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH TZ25DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MF 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC29DA w/Loader, Hydro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,400 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION Bobcat 435 Excavator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 35D Excavator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS JD 530 MoCo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 920 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 926 MoCo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,950 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 956 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 411 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HAY AND FORAGE JD 7450 (900 Hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 640B Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke Claas 860 w/Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS 420 Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,250 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 Rake w/dolly, rubber teeth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 670 Rake w/dolly, rubber teeth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,300 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 751 Tedder-Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 751 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 1475 Forage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,950 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville

The guidelines APMS develops will complement similar policy guidelines developed by WSSA to reduce resistance among terrestrial weeds.

• Perspectives on research and management progress. Experts from terrestrial weed science and related disciplines will discuss strategies that may benefit their colleagues in aquatic plant management. Each presenter will explore the link between research, technology and changes in man-

agement techniques.

• Aquatic plant management in Texas. The Texas chapter of APMS will lead a session on aquatic plant management issues, research and best practices — from the management of giant reed (Arundo donax) on Lady Bird Lake in Austin to an update on the work of the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation.

For more information on the APMS annual meeting, visit www.apms.org.

HAY AND FORAGE NH 166 inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,450 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 256. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro 1416 Twin Merger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro 1416 Twin Merger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Amco 27’ disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC 3 bottom 3 pt. plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 750 15’ No-till drill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1750 6 Row Liquid/Dry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7200 6 Row Liquid Zone Till . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,800 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8250 DRILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 5 bottom (nice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2800 6 bottom trip plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 330 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 335 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 336 w/30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 338 w/42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 338 w/40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,800 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 457 round baler Nice SOLD JD 535 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke Gehl 1475 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,950 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 566 w/Mesh Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS Freeman 14’ 2 Beater, F&R Unload F. Box on Gear $2,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke Howard 4’ Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke Woods 6’ Grooming mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke Hardt 150 gal 3pt Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville MX 10R Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Meteor 3 Pt Snowblower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham HARDI 500 Gal Sprayer 45’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,250 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 40’ Hay Elevator on Running Gear w/ elec. motor . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke Knight 3030 Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,850 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kubota RTV Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 620 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 620i Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 265 Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4x2 Gator/Cab/Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 850D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 918 Flex Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 25A Flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 7720 Combine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vermeer TS30 Tree Spade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham Snow Push Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Schaghticoke Sweepster 6’ 3pt broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster S32C 6’ front broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 8N/9N loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 40 Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods 7’ Rotary Cuter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods 72” Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,995 . . . . . . . . . . Clifton Park Woods 3100 loader (fits IH 66/86 series) . . . . . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 12’ Brillion Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . . Fultonville H&S 235 w/End Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatham York Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

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Center for Beef Excellence News for June 26, 2013 USDA released its monthly updates on U.S. cattle on feed inventories as of June 1 as well as cold storage ending stocks as of May 31. Below are some of the highlights from the latest reports and some of the implications for markets going forward: Cattle on Feed: Feedlots placed more cattle on feed than expected in May. May placements were 2.049 million head, 1.7 percent less than a year ago but more than pre-report which were looking for a 3.1 percent decline. We started the year with a larger supply of feeders outside of feedlots than the year prior and this has showed up in the number of cattle placed on feed this past spring. For the period Jan - May, U.S. feedlots placed a total of 9.056 million head of cattle on feed, 98,000 head more than a year ago. High feed costs and

poor feeding margins slowed down the flow of cattle into feedlots late last year and earlier this year. The cattle placed on feed have also been heavier than a year ago.

The May survey showed that placements of feeders over 800 pounds were up 20 percent compared to a year ago while placements of calves under 600 pounds declined 25 percent from last year. Marketings in May were down 3.4 percent, compared to pre-report estimates for a 2.1 percent decline.

The June 1 cattle on feed inventory was 10.736 million head was 2.1 percent lower than a year ago but 0.4 percentage points higher than pre-report estimates.

The report implies that there will be a few more cattle coming to market in the last four months of the year than previously expected. Placements of heavier cattle

imply the additional pounds will be skewed more towards the front of the holiday season (late Sept – Oct). However, the market has been buoyed recently on speculation that high pork and chicken prices could push retailers and foodservice operators to feature more beef during the year end holiday season. When it’s all said and done, demand remains THE critical factor for beef prices.

Cold Storage: Inventories of beef cuts in cold storage were down 41 percent vs year ago while

boneless beef stocks were up 2.3 percent vs. year ago. We think the increase in boneless beef stocks reflects more imported beef and also more lean beef supplies than a year ago but this is just speculation as unfortunately the USDA data is a complete black box with regard to beef freezer stocks. Total beef supplies in cold storage were down 3.9 percent vs. year ago but above the five year average.

Pork inventories were up 4.1 percent from a year ago and also 18.4 percent higher than the five year average. Inventories of hams remain quite high and this may limit the upside in the ham

market this fall. Ham stocks as of May 31 were 156.6 million pounds, 21 percent higher than a year ago. Boneless beef hams are up 43 percent from a year ago. Belly stocks are down 17 percent from last year, reflecting the tight supplies and record high prices for pork bellies.

Supplies of chicken breasts are down 3 percent from last year while wing supplies remain burdensome, up 121 percent from a year ago.

Total broiler inventories at 679.3 million pounds were 6 percent higher than a year ago. Total turkey inventories were 519.6 million pounds, up 4 percent. Ham

stocks are burdensome at this point. While prices have advanced recently on higher prices for pork trim, once hot dog and sausage demand wanes, hams could find it more difficult to continue to climb in the fall. Turkey breast supplies are declining.

Sharp cutbacks in turkey poult placements and the seasonal improvement in demand normally support turkey breast prices in the second half of the year.

PA Center for Beef Excellence Inc. with information from the CME Report, Cattle Buyers Weekly and other resources.

For more information call 717-705-1689.

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, July 1 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale starting with calves. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• 10:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Produce Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 or 518-568-2257 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-8682006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, July 3 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, July 4 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752

• 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800321-3211.

Friday, July 5 • 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 Monday, July 8 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, July 10

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ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 11167 Big Tree Rd., E. Aurora, NY 14052 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

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• 12:30 PM: 1175 Slater Creek Rd., off State Rte. 248 between Canisteo & Greenwood, NY. Township of Hartsville Real Estate Auction. 104 acre farm. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, July 11 • 3:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Show Grounds, 3349 Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5& 20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NYS Two Cylinder Expo XI JD Consignment Auction. 1st day of Expo XI Show. For show info contact John & Cheryl Jensen 585-526-6607. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-2339570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, July 12 • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co.) Haverling High School Auditorium. Steuben Co. Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp & James P. Pirrung licensed Real Estate Brokers. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515

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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 HILLTOP AUCTION CO. Specializing in Agricultural & Construction 863 Smith Rd., Clyde, NY 14433 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 www.hilltopauctioncompany.com HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 • www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

• 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com

Saturday, July 13 • 9:00 AM: 601 North Peterboro St., Canastota, NY. Annual Lyon’s Hay Camp & Large Rental Return Auction of Late Model Construction Equipment and more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.alexlyon.com

Friday, July 19 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Monday, July 15 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs.

Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. .Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, July 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, July 20 • 9:00 AM: Wellsboro, NY. J&C Wholesale Auction. From antique to modern. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 11:00 AM: Tully, NY. Slice of Summer at Currie Holsteins & NY Holstein Summer Picnic. 100 of the finest Holstein in North America will sell. NY Picnic hosted by the Currie family & all are invited. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Monday, July 22 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY .

Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs.

Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 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, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, July 27 • 9:00 AM: Martins Country Market, Waterloo, NY. Annual Summer Equipment Auction.

Selling complete farm lines, estates, selling eq. for farmers, dealers, construction, bank reposes, large & small trucks. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030.

• 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale.

Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: 2139 Ganaan-Southfield Rd., Southfield, MA. Gillette Welding & Fabrication Auction. Trucks, trailers & equip., welders, equip., shop equip., tools & other misc. equip. Jacquier Auctions, 413-5696421 auctioneer2@jacquierauctions.com www.jacquierauctions.com Sunday, July 28

Wednesday, July 24

• 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rts. 29 & 392, Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. 2nd Annual Consignment Auction of antique & modern equipment. 2nd day of Antique and Irwin Show. For info contact Bill Herrick, 518692-1106. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Monday, July 29 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs.

Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, July 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, August 2 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, August 7

Wednesday, July 17

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HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

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 Auctions every Tuesday at 10 am 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

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. • Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

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HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.

607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 2:00 PM: New York Steam Engine Assoc.

5th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of Pageant of Steam show. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 8 • Next to Empire Farm Days, Rt. 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Important 2 Day Auction. Aug. 8 & 9. Trucks, Farm Equipment, Large Construction Equipment, Landscape Supplies &Equipment, Recreational Equipment, Fleets, Complete Liquidations, Repo’s, Leas Returns & Consignments of all types! Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, August 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, August 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

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Saturday, August 24 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction Inc., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Late Summer Farm Equipment, Light Construction, Equipment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, August 31 • Lancaster Co., PA. Androscoggin Holsteins Dispersal. One of the highest BAA herds in the country & the finest Red & Whites!

Owner: John Nutting, Leeds, ME. Co-managed by Stonehurst Farm and The Cattle Exchange. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

• 2:00 PM: Empire State Farms. Total Full blood Wagyu Dispersal. 170 head sell. For full details contact James Danekas at 916-8371432, or Mercedes Danekas at 916-8492725 or visit www.jdaonline.com. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, September 4 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Inc. 3rd Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of show Sept 5-8. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, September 7 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Department, Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing (Ithaca), NY. Lansing Municipal/Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 11 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 14 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area). Groveland Fall Consignment Auction. Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Landscape Machinery, Nursery Stock. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale.

Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Sunday, September 15 • 11:00 AM: H&L Auction, Malone, NY. 2nd Annual Franklin County Auction. Seized vehicles, cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, heavy equip. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787, cell 518-569-0460, Edward Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 518-832-0616 Wednesday, September 18 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, September 19

• 10:00 AM: Conestoga, PA. 2 Day Sale! Frey Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal.

Same starting time both days. Over 900 Head of sire ID, AI sired and served Holsteins! Owners: Frey Farms, Inc. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, September 21 • 9:00 AM: Lamb & Webster, Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors, Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 25 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Homer, NY. Bud Ranch Holsteins Complete Dispersal. 150 outstanding registered Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, September 28 • Morrisville, NY. SUNY Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 100 high caliber Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 5 • 9:00 AM: CNY Farm Supply, Cortland, NY. Construction Equipment, Farm Machinery, Trucks, Recreational Vehicles & Trailers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Monroe Co. Fleet Center, 145 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal/Contractor Vehicle & Equipment Auction.

Heavy Equipment, Tandem & Single Axle Trucks, Trailers, One Tons, Pickups, Vans, Cars & Landscape Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 12 • 9:00 AM: The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY, 5600 McKinley Pkwy (closest to Clark). Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cochranville, PA. Ar-Joy Farm Select Sale. Owners: Duane & Marilyn Hershey. 100 of the finest Holsteins at Ar-Joy. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 16 • Fairfield, Maine. 300 Cow & Bred Heifer Dispersal for Dostie Farm. 200 Holsteins, 100 Jerseys and crosses. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-474, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Thursday, October 17

• 11:00 AM: Chateaugay, NY. Rocklan Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Mike Garrow, owner. 175 Head sell! One of the greatest type and production herds in the world! The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 19 • Richfield Springs, Pullis Farm. OHM Club Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 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 Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 26 • 9:00 AM: NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY. Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Society. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, November 2 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 2 • 11:00 AM: Sharon Springs, NY. Ridgedale Farm Sale. Wayne & Jen Conard & Family.

100 head of the deepest, highest type Holsteins in the world! The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Thursday, November 14 • TBA - Watch for details. Pedigree Power Sale II. Seagull Bay Dairy Inc., American Falls, ID & Triple Crown Genetics, Jerome, ID. Sale co-managed by the Cattle Exchange & Burton Consulting, LLC. One of the most significant Holstein offerings of all time. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, November 16 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, November 29 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Black Friday Consignment Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 or 518-568-2257 Saturday, December 7 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area). Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Landscape Tools, Building Materials. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 14 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale.

Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT June 24, 2013 Calves: 45-60# .42-.48; 6175# .54-.58; 76-90# .75-.80; 91-105# .8250-.85; 106# & up .9250-.95.

Farm Calves: 1-1.05 Started Calves: .44-.52 Veal Calves: .95-2.60 Open Heifers: .80-1.10 Beef Heifers: .91-.99 Feeder Steers: .7250-.9250 Beef Steers: 1.17-1.20 Stock Bull: .75-1.2750 Beef Bull: 1.02-1.08 Sow: one at 19 Butcher Hogs: one at 90 Feeder Pigs (ea): 50-130 Sheep (ea): 45-75 Lambs (ea): 65-205 Goats (ea): 65-270; Kids 4592.50.

Canners: up to 83.50 Cutters: 84-88 Utilty: 89.50-90.50 Rabbits: 5-26 Chickens: 4-17 Ducks: 6-23 *Middlesex Auction is pleased to announce we have an additional Beef Buyer “JBS USA” joining us every Monday!

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT June 17, 2013 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-82; Boners 80-85% lean 72-81; Lean 8590% lean over 1000# 63-74, under 1000# 40-60.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 55-140; 80-90# 55100.

Vealers: 100-120# 50-58; 90-100# 50-62.50; 80-90# 45-60; 70-80# 35-50.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA No Report *Sale every Wednesday at 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA June 25, 2013 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 12-30; 61-75# 17-38; 76-95# 34-50; 96-105# 40-50/cwt; 106# &

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ June 25, 2013 Livestock Report (/#): 48 Calves .26-1; 33 Cows .42.85; 3 Easy Cows .22-.57; 12 Fat Steers 89-117 ea.; 14 Feeder Steers (/#) .90-1.65; 4 Feeder Hfrs .90-1 Easy Steer 47; 20 Sheep .40-1.20; 63 Lambs (/hd) 28-49.71, 52 (/#) .90-1.65; 23 Goats (/hd) 40-240; 7 Kids 42.50-90 ea.

Poultry & Egg Report (/hd): Heavy Fowl 2.70; Silkies 5.50; Geese 19; Misc. 1; Pullets 5-8; Chicks 1.50-8; Bantam 7; Roosters 4-11 ea; Bunnies .75-3.50; Ducks 56.50; Rabbits (/#) 1-2.30, (ea) 7; Pigeons 3.25-4.25.

Grade A Eggs: Brown XL 1.45-1.55; L 1.35-1.45.

Hay/Straw/Grain Report (/bale: 75 Timothy 2.85-3; 541 Mixed .50-3.60; 309 Orchard .50-3.50; 245 Grass 3.20-3.60; 40 Mulch 85; 183 Rye Straw 1.50-2.10; 20 Posts 1.25.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No Report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET Chatham, NY No Report VERNON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY June 17 & 20 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .40-1; Grower Bulls over 92# .80-1.50; 8092# .60-1.25; Bob Veal .10.55.

Cull Cows: Gd .68-.86; Lean .40-.76; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70.98.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1500; Handling Hfrs. 850-1350; Springing Hfrs. 900-1400; Bred Hfrs.

800-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 8501800; Open Hfrs. 450-850; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 500-1000.

Beef: Feeders .60-1.20; Hols. Sel .85-1.01.

Lambs: Market 1-1.80; Slgh.

Sheep .20-.50.

Goats: Billies .80-1.75; Nannies .70-1; Kids .10-.80.

Swine: Sow .30-.55

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No Report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY June 17, 2013 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1.10-1.45; 80-92# .65.80; Bob Veal .55-.57.

Cull Cows: Gd .79-.8450; Lean .73-.7750; Hvy. Beef bulls .92-1.01.

Beef: Feeders 300-750# 116-126; Veal 150-299# 110145; Hols. Steers 87-92.

Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 180215; Market 55-70.

Goats: Billies 230-265; Nannies 70; Kids 27-125; Bottle Babies 10.

Swine: Hog 125-300# 40-90.

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Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

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CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No Report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY June 19, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. 1-1.70; Grower Bull calves over 92# .851.55; 80-92# .55-.85; Bob Veal .35-.55.

Cull Cows: Gd .75-.85; Lean .68-.84; Hvy. Beef Bulls .85.99.

Beef: Ch .91-1.16 Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 1.25-1.55.

Goats: Billies 130; Nannies 80-130; Kids 50.

Swine: Feeder Pig (/hd) 40 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY June 20, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .70-.95; Grower Bulls over 92# .80-1.325; 8092# .575-.975; Bob Veal .20.49.

Cull Cows: Gd .78-.85; Lean .60-.775; Hvy. Beef Bulls .65.895.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY June 17, 2013 Calves: Grower over 92# 1.175-1.425; 80-92# .70-.85; Bob Veal .10-.45.

Cull Cows: Gd .76-.845; Lean .64-.765; Hvy. Beef Bulls .94.

Beef: Ch 1.10-1.15; Hols. Ch .94-1.06.

Lamb & Sheep: Market 1.225-1.30 Goats: Nannies 120 Swine: Sow .415-.45; Hog .665-.67.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY June 20, 2013 Calves: Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.175-1.35; 80-92# .65-1.125; Bob Veal .25-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .765-.83; Lean .73-.77; Hvy. Beef Bulls .87-.95.

Beef: Feeders 1-1.28

Goats: Billies 210; Nannies 62.50-82.50; Kids 12.5027.50.

Swine: Feeder Pig /hd 45.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY June 19, 2013 Produce: Asparagus 3; Beans (1/2 bu) 29-43; Beets .55-1.70; Broccoli .75-1.30; Cucumbers (1/2 bu) 27; Eggs .70-1.80; Lettuce .10-1.10; Peas (1/2 bu) 17-33; Radishes .30-.55; Rhubarb 1.401.80; Salt Potatoes 24;Spinach (1/2 bu) 7-10.50; Spring Onions .20-1.30; Strawberries (qt) 2.60-4.10; Swiss Chard (1/2 bu) 4.50; Summer Squash (1/2 bu) 10.50-18.50; Tomatoes (25#) 31-45; Zucchini (1/2 bu) 7-17. *Produce Mon. at 10 am, Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp. * Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am.

FINGER LAKES HAY REPORT Penn Yan, NY No Report * Produce Mon. at 10 am.

Wed.-Fri. at 9 am sharp. * Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE FEEDER SALE Canandaigua, NY June 19, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-82.50; Canners/Cutters 48-75.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 86-92.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 25-40; 80-95# 20-35; 60-80# 15-35.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 55-140; 80-95# 50-137.50.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 75-140.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed

112-126.50; Sel 95-106.

Holstein Steers: Ch grain fed 96-110; Sel 849.

Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 60-70; Sows US 1-3 50; Boars US 1-3 5.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 110-142.

Slaughter Sheep: M 5562.50.

Goats (/hd): L Billies 110# & up 97.50-167.50; M 80-110# 45-80.

Calves: Bull calves 96-120# .90-1.23; up to 95# .10-1; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1.05.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Canandaigua, NY June 12, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 66-84.50; Canners/Cutters 46-76.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 85-98.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 40-67.50; 80-95# 3565; 60-80# 30-62.50; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 75-95.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 80-160; 80-95# 75-157.50; 70-80# 70-100.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 75-100.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 113-126; Sel 93-108; Hols.

Ch grain fed 98-111; Sel 84.50-92.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 60-71; Sows US 1-3 49-50.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 105-129.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 78-110.

Slaughter Sheep: M 35-65 Rams: Ch 130# & up 37-51 Goats (/hd): L Billies 110# & up 125-217.50; L Nannies 85-107.50

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 25, 2013 Slaughter: Steers cpl lo Ch 1220-1275# 120.50-121.50; Hols. 1370-1645# 104106.50; one Sel 1645# 103; Hfrs. Ch Hols. 1350# 106.50.

Cows: Breakers/Boners 7583; Lean 73-80.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 67-74.50; Shelly 66 & dn.

Bulls: Char 2425# 91.50 Feeder Cattle: Hols. w/horns 570# 75; Hfrs. dairy types 475-705# 78-98; Bulls dairy types 370-725# 88-100.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 125-128; No. 2 90-120# 120-125; 8090# 92-110; No. 3 75-135# 75-110.

Swine: Hogs 225-295# 6069; Sows 395-475# 40-46.

Goats (/hd): Fleshy kids 130-145; small 77-112; small/thin/bottle 20-70.

Sheep: Rams 130# 70 * Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for rabbits, poultry & eggs. * 6 pm for livestock, starting with calves. * Fed Cattle Sale July 9 & 23 * Graded Pig Sale July 13 at 1 pm.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY June 24, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .65-.83; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .70-.98 Feeders: Dairy .50-.70

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

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Small Animal Sale June 25, 2013 Rabbits: 8

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA June 25, 2013 Beef Cattle: Canners 45-78; Cutters 78-82; Util 78-85; Bulls 90-105; Steers 100120; Hfrs 75-90.

Calves: Growers 90-120; Veal 70-90.

Hogs: Feeders 40-70; Roasters 70-140; Sows 3842; Boars 5-10.

Sheep: 40-55 Lambs: 1.50-1.75 Goats: 100-140; Billies 125175; Kids 40-120

up 39.

Farm Calves: 60-170/cwt Start Calves: 30-36/cwt Heifers: 60-92/cwt Steers: 70-96/cwt Bulls: 90-100/cwt Canners: 10-70/cwt Cutters: 71-87/cwt Utility: 88-95.50/cwt Lambs: 105-145/cwt Sheep: 45-95/cwt Goats: 47.50-280 ea.

Rabbits: .50-10.50 ea.

Poultry: .50-19.50 ea.

Hay: 10 lots, .25-5/bale

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Bunnies: .50-7 Roosters: 4-8.50 Hens: 3.50-6.25 Pullets: 1.50-5 Chicks: .50-4 Pheasant Peeps: 5 Turkey Peeps: 3.50-4.50 Muscovy Hens: 5.75 Muscovy Peeps: 1.50-3.50 Pot Belly Pigs: 1-20 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.451.55; XL Brown 1.45; L Brown 1.50; L Green .90; S Banty .20; Fertile Duck Eggs 1.25. * Animals sold by piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Graded Feeder Pig Sale June 21, 2013 US 1-2: 35# 181; 48# 151; 50-9# 106-126; 62-69# 125137; 70-79# 119-129; 75# 100; 83# 103; 92-99# 90100; 100-115# 96-99; 120122# 90-95; 131-134# 90-93; 168# 80.

US 2: 24# 172; 30# 162; 45# 122; 54-59# 112-121; 77A# 138; 95# 94.

As Is: 20-40# 15-80; 50-83# 56-98; 105-113# 70-84.

No Grades: 80# 50. * Next sale July 12 aat 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30-10:30 am.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC June 24, 2013 Cattle: Sel 1-3 1264-1284# 107-112; Hols. Steers Sel 1-3 1282# 93.

Cows: Prem. White 83-86; Breakers 77-82; Boners 7882; Lean 69-78.

Bulls: G 1 1030# 93, lo dress 1266-1516# 83-89.

Feeder Steers: M 1 486# 112; Hols. L 3 324# 88.

Feeder Heifers: M 1 542# 107.50; M 2 574-600# 80-90.

Calves: 230. Bull calves No. 1 94-126# 130-142.50; 8492# 105-120; No. 2 94-124# 117.50-135; 80-92# 82.50105; No. 3 94-120# 100117.50; 80-92# 57.50-90; Util 70-106# 25-45; 60-68# 1017.50; Hfr. calves No. 1 94116# 105-125; 84-88# 80100; No. 2 82-102# 60-95; Util/non-tubing 60-90# 2540.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 272318# 61-66.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 6070# 115-122.50; Ewes Gd 12 150-175# 50-57.50; 195200# 40-45.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 under 20# 17.50-22.50; 2030# 25-37.50.

Hay (/ton): Grass 95; Mixed 90.

Straw (/ton): 85-155 EarCorn (/ton): 130-180 Oats (/bu): 5.75 GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA June 17, 2013

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1386-1538# 126-128; Ch 2-3 1206-1564# 121.50125.50; Hi Sel & Lo Ch 2-3 1374-1664# 116-119.50; Sel 2-3 1024-1358# 113-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 11081608# 104-108.50; Ch 2-3 1126-1698# 96-102; Sel 1-3 1254-1498# 88-92.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1212-1276# 122125.50; Ch -3 1074-1370# 118-120.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 88.2594.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-79.50, hi dress 81-86, lo dress 70-72; Boners 80-85% lean 72-76.50, hi dress 7879, lo dress 66-70; Lean 8590% lean 66-71, lo dress 5862.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11201902# 92-98, hi dress 14341656# 102.50-107.50, lo ress 1156-1892# 82-89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 400-500# 136; 500-600# 125; M&L 2 500-700# 102.50; M&L 3 300-500# 90105; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 134-139; 500-600# 132.50; M&L 2 400-600# 117.50130; M&L 3 700-900# 81100; Bulls M&L 3 300-500# 125-130; 500-700# 122.50130; M&L 2 300-500# 119128.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-126# 140-162.50;80-94# 105-122.50; No. 2 80-128# 120-152.50; No. 3 80-118# 60-100; Util 60-124# 30-60.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 86-108# 105-110; No. 2 8092# 85-90.

Barrows & Gilts: 45-49% lean 200# 55.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 105-110; 60-80# 100117.50; 80-100# 115-125; 100-120# 117-127.50; Ewes Gd 1-3 127-262# 30-44.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 60-70; Sel 2 40-60# 40-60; Sel 3 20-40# 20-32; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 100122.50; Sel 2 80-130# 72.50110; Billies Sel 2 100-150# 147.50-175.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No Report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA June 21 2013 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 340 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 55-190 Timothy: 4 lds, 175-260 Grass: 4 lds, 100-180 Straw: 2 lds, 120-165 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA June 21, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1625# 122-126; Ch 2-3 1300-1600# 119-

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123.50; Sel 2-3 1250-1650# 115-119.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1450-1625# 109-112.50; Ch 2-3 1550-1650# 105-108; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 101.50104.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1150-1300# 122.50125.50; Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 115.50-119; Sel 1-3 10501400# 102-110.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 79-86, hi dress 90-96, lo dress 75-78; Breakers 75-80% lean 77-83, hi dress 84.50-91, lo dress 74-77; Boners 80-85% 7681, hi dress 82-84, lo dress 68-76, Lean 85-90% lean 7278.50, hi dress 78.50-82, lo dress 65-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9201685# 93-103, hi dress 103107.50, lo dress 87-93.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 121-141; 90-92# 90; No. 2 98-128# 115-120; 8894# 82-87; 80-86# 65; No. 3 72-130# 44-62; Util. 60-110# 30-35; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85100# 90-115; No. 2 75-110# 50-80; Jersey Xbred 60-100# 70100; Util non-tubing 5585# 15-30.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION No Report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No Report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA June 18, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1330-14685# 125129.50; Ch 2-3 1195-1540# 119-124.50; Sel 2-3 11001660# 109-119; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1330-1490# 107.50111.50; Ch 2-3 1380-1660# 100-105; Sel 2-3 1070-1720# 80-99.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1225-1445# 118124.50; Ch 2-3 1075-1385# 109-116.50; Sel 2-3 1145-

1555# 90-108.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-77, hi dress 81, lo dress 72-74; Boners 80-85% lean 7274.50, hi dress 74-74.50, lo dress 68-70; Lean 85-90% lean 62-69, hi dress 7273.50, lo dress 41-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12501600# 90-96, hi dress 11251735# 101-106; lo dress 9151390# 84-91.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 135-150; 500700# 120-135; 700-900# 120-127; M&L 2 500-700# 112-117; 700-900# 102-112; M&L 3 300-500# 78-92; 500700# 70-97; 700-900# 80-88; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 120147; M&L 2 400-500# 115; 500-700# 107-117; M&L 3 400-500# 62-100; 500-700# 75-100; 700-900# 72-82; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 137150; 500-700# 117-140; M&L 2 400-500# 117-125; 500700# 112-117; 700-900# 107-110; M&L 3 300-500# 51-61; 500-700# 77-92.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 132-142; No. 2 95120# 115-125; No. 3 94-115# 100-112; Util 65-95# 60-95.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-95# 75-87; No. 2 70-95# 35-55.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 245-335# 66-69.50; 45-49% lean 220303# 61.50-65.50.

Sows: 300-500# 34-55; 500700# 58.50.

Boars: 470-505# 13.50-20 Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-30# 30-60.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 110-137; 6080# 110; 80-100# 100-125; 100-120# 75-80; Ewes Gd 23 140-170# 40-60.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-30# 45-50; 30-40# 62-65; 40-60# 77-87; 60-70# 95; Sel 2 20-30# 25; 30-40# 2735; 40-50# 55; Nannies Sel 1 50-80# 100-117; 80-130# 117-132; Sel 2 80-130# 92102; Sel 3 50-80# 57-60; 80130# 80-87; Billies Sel 1 50-

100# 145; 150-250# 185; Sel 2 50-100# 125; 100-150# 120; Sel 3 50-100# 52.

MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA June 24, 2013 Steers: Ch 108-113; Gd 100107.

Heifers: Ch 105-112; Gd 100-105 Cows: Util & Comm. 74-80; Canner & Lo Cutter 73 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 85-95 Feeder Cattle: Steers 90110; Bulls 80-105; Hfrs. 75110.

Calves: 117. Ch 100-120; Gd 80-100; Std. 20-55; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 80-130; Hols.

Hfrs. 90-130# 90-130.

Hogs: 27. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 65-70; Sows US 1-3 4348.

Sheep: 44. Ch Lambs 115130; Gd Lambs 100-115; Slgh. Ewes 35-50.

Goats: 15-140 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 24, 2013 Roosters: 4 Heavy Hens: 1.50-4 Banty Hens: 1-2.25 Guineas: 15.50 Ducks: 4.50 Bunnies: 2.50-4.75 Rabbits: 5-10.25 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 24, 2013 Grass: 150-225 Timothy: 75-125 Rd. Bales: 75-105 Lg. Sq. Bales: 90 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA June 20, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1625# 122-125, few to 126.50; Ch 2-3 1300-

1600# 119-122.50; Sel 1-3 1250-1650# 115-119.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 14501625# 109-112.50; Ch 2-3 1550-1650# 105-108; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 101.50-104.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1150-1300# 122.50125.50; Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 115.50-119; Sel 1-3 10501400# 102-110.

Slaughter Cows: Prem. whites 65-75% lean 79-82, lo dress 75-78; Breakers 7580% lean 80-83, hi dress 84.50-86.50, lo dress 7479.50; Boners 80-85% lean 78-81, hi dress 82-83, lo dress 73.50-77.50; Lean 8590% lean 74-78.50, hi dress 79-82, lo dress 65-73.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9451625# 93-97.50, 1175-2125# hi dress 99-107.50, very hi dress 124-131; 1200-1785# lo dress 89.50-91.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 121-141; 90-92# 90; No. 2 98-128# 115-120; 8894# 82-87; 80-86# 65; No. 3 72-130# 44-62; Util 60-110# 30-35.

Holstein Heifer Calves: 85100# 90-115; No. 2 75-110# 50-80; Jersey Xbred 60-100# 70-100; Util non-tubing 5585# 15-30.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No Report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA No Report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week Corn sold mostly .05 to .15 lower, Wheat sold mostly .05-.10 lower, Barley sold mostly .10 to .20 lower, Oats sold mostly steady & Soybeans sold mostly .10-.20 lower.

EarCorn sold 2-3 lower.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 6.96-7.66, Avg 7.27, Contracts 5.51-5.60; Wheat No. 2 6.48-7.30, Avg 6.71, Contracts 6.61; Barley No. 44.10, Avg 4.03, Contract 4.05; Oats No. 2 4-4.70, Avg 4.35; Soybeans No. 2 14.7114.99, Avg 14.77, Contracts 12-12.23; EarCorn 207.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.75-7.26, Avg 6.96; Wheat No. 2 7.15; Barley No. 3 4.24; Oats No. 2 4; Soybeans No. 2 14.50-14.54 Avg 14.52; EarCorn 197.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.60-7.66, Avg 7.12, Month Ago 6.84, Year Ago 6.80; Wheat No. 2 6.487.30, Avg 6.61, Month Ago 7.28, Year Ago 6.54; Barley No. 3 4-5.15, Avg 4.12, Month Ago 4.49, Year Ago 5.03; Oats No. 2 3.75-4.70,

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Avg 4.05, Month Ago 4.08, Year Ago 4.31; Soybeans No. 2 13.50-15.54, Avg 14.57, Month Ago 13.80, Year Ago 13.34; EarCorn 197-2074, Avg 193, Month Ago 198, Year Ago 194.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 6.30-7.50, Avg 6.63; Wheat No. 2 6.35-6.75, Avg 6.85; Oats No. 2 4-5.25, Avg 4.41; Soybeans No. 2 14.59.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.60-7.50, Avg 7; Barley No. 2 4-5.15, Avg 4.57; Oats No. 2 3.75-4.50, Avg 4.12; Soybeans No. 2 14-14.56, Avg 14.35.

Lehigh Valley: Corn No. 2 7.05-7.32, Avg 7.15; Wheat No. 2 7.15; Barley No. 3 4.24; Oats No. 2 4.30; Soybeans No. 2 14.50-15.54, Avg 14.52.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary June 21, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 124.25-127.50; Ch 1-3 119.75-124; Sel 1-2 112.25118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 107.50-110; Ch 2-3 101104.75; Sel 1-2 92-99.25.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120.75-125; Ch 1-3 114118.50; Sel 1-2 96-109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 81.25-85; Bon-

ers 80-85% lean 77-81.25; Lean 85-90% lean 74.75-78.

Bulls: 91-96; hi dress 99.75104, lo dress 86.75-90.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 135.50-143; 500-700# 122.50-130; M&L 2 500-700# 107.25-109.75; M&L 3 300500# 84-98.50; 500-700# 7097.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 120-147; 500-700# 123.75-139.750; M&L 2 300500# 116.25-122.50; 500700# 107-117; M&L 2 300500# 62-100; 500-700# 75100.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 137-150; 500-700# 117-140; M&L 2 300-500# 117-125; 500-700# 112-117; M&L 3 300-500# 51-61; 500700# 77-92.

Vealers: Util. 60-120# 32.2558.75.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 130.50-149; 80-90# 101-119; No. 2 95120# 113-130.50; 80-90# 79.25-91.75; No. 3 bulls 80120# 68.50-94.75; No. 1 Hols. hfrs. 84-105# 92.50111; No. 2 80-105# 54-79.50.

Hogs: 49-54% lean 220300# 71-73; 300-400# 57-61; 45-49% lean 220-300# 6670.50; 300-400# 54-56; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 56.50-58; 500-700# 59.5063; Boars 300-700# 18-20.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 15-25# 200-210; 25-30#

160-180; 30-40# 140-180; 40-50# 120-140; 60-65# 100105.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs non-traditional markets, Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-80# 155-166; 80-100# 158-160; Wooled & Shorn Gd & Ch 1-3 40-60# 130150, hair sheep 127-132; 6080# 135-152; 70-80# hair sheep 127-150; 80-100# 126-146, 120-125# 140-144; Wooled & Shorn Util & Gd 12 40-60# 100-125, hair sheep 112-124; 60-80# 100128, hair sheep 100-122; 80110# 100-132, hair sheep 94-126.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 82# hair sheep 80; 80-110# 62-70, 110-160# 54-70; 110-190# hair sheep 56-68; 160-200# 44-60; 183# hair sheep 46; Util 1-2 thin flesh 90-160# 40-54; 100130# hair sheep 44-54; 160180# 38-44.

Slaughter Bucks: 100-160# hair sheep 64-85; 140-160# 47-72; 160-200# 40-76; 200250# 48-70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 140-160; 60-80# 135172; 80-90# 165-185; Sel 2 40-60# 112-135; 60-80# 112130 80-110# 140-157; Sel 3 40-60# 45-96; 60-80# 96110.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 100-125# 145-190; Sel 2 80-125# 107-145; 130-

150# 125-137; Sel 3 60-80# 70-92; 80-110# 77-100.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 130-150# 210-240; 150-200# 200-280; Sel 2 100-150# 150-200; 150-160# 162-167; Wethers Sel 1 70100# 232-295; 100-150# 262-312; Sel 2 70-100# 180225; 100-150# 140-250.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. Compared to last week Hay sold .20-.50 lower & Straw sold .25-.65 higher.

All hay & straw reported sold/ton. Alfalfa 120-250; Mixed Hay 75-220; Timothy 75-200; Straw 80-160; Mulch 50-60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 87 lds of Hay, 29 Straw; Alfalfa 90-205; Mixed Hay 60472.50; Timothy 125-310; Grass 50-340; Straw 80-250.

Diffenbach Auction: June 10, 36 lds of Hay, 10 Straw.

Alfalfa 390-410; Mixed Hay 135-380; Timothy 135-225; Grass 142-240; Straw 125270.

Wolgemuth Auction: June 17, 52 lds of Hay & 16 Straw.

Alfalfa 90-205; Mixed Hay 60472.50; Timothy 140-310; Grass 50-340; Straw 80-250.

Green Dragon Auction: June 21, 14 lds Hay & 6 Straw. Alfalfa 175; Mixed Hay 115-200; Timothy 125; Grass 100-195; Straw 125-187.

Central Pennsylvania: 34 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 87.50-340; Mixed Hay 50190; Timothy 80-260; Grass 62.50-175; Straw 82.50-180.

Dewart Auction: June 17, 3 lds Hay, 4 Straw; Mixed Hay 170; Timothy 120; Grass 62.50; Straw 110-160.

Greencastle Auction: June 13 & 17, 2 lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Mixed Hay 50-102.50; Straw 150.

Kutztown Auction: June 21, 17 lds Hay, 2 Straw; Alfalfa 150-340; Mixed Hay 55-190; Timothy 175-260; Grass 100175; Straw 120-180.

Middleburg Auction: June 18, 4 Hay, 3 Straw; Mixed Hay 155; Timothy 120-150; Grass 110; Straw 120-150.

Shippensburg Auction: June 8 & 11; 65 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 120; Mixed Hay 88-180; Timothy 55-210; Straw 100-165.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES June 18, 2013 Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1400-1600# 111.50112.50; Ch 2-3 1350-1650# 106-109; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 100.50-105.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 77-79.50, hi dress 83.50; Breakers 7580% lean 79-83.50, hi dress 841-86.50, lo dress 72.5078.50; Boners 80-85% lean 78-81.5, hi dress 82-83.50, lo dress 71.50-77.50; Lean 8590% lean 71-75.50, hi dress 76-79.50, lo dress 65-70.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10652475# 89-92, hi dress 94, lo dress 82-84.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 90-120# 140-160; No. 2 80113# 125-140; No. 3 95-109# 75-110; 70-90# Util 70-105# 50-55; 73# 25.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-115# 100-120; No. 2 84-93# 70-90; Util/non-tubing 65-93# 20-40.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA June 20, 2013 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 180320 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 120-285, 1 new 110.

Grass: 2 lds, 100-120 Straw: 3 lds, 110-220 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION June 19, 2013 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 175-185 Mixed: 16 lds, 160-180 Timothy: 2 lds, 160-180 Grass: 5 lds, 162-255 Straw: 7 lds, 151-205 Fodder: 3 lds, 83-135

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by Katie Fisher Hawaiian chef Keoni Chang wants the peace of mind that comes from knowing his customers — everyone who shops at the 32 Foodland supermarkets across the Islands — will go home and prepare meals that make them happy.

He’s found that level of satisfaction through a relentless quest for the best that is part technical and part rooted in memories of his grandmother’s scratch cinnamon twists and lemon meringue pies that had no equal.

Those roots saw him through, from a local community college to a professional degree at New York’s Culinary Institute of America. They nourished him during an apprenticeship at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia and jobs from New York to Las Ve-

gas and Honolulu before Chang signed on as Foodland corporate chef in 2004.

“Chefs in supermarkets, at the time, that was a rarity,” he said.

But it was an opportunity to work with a team to elevate quality in both prepared foods and perishables, including beef.

“Every day is different for me, which is great,” Chang said.

The morning may start at the deli, testing different brands of rotisserie chicken or flour mixes for fried foods, or preparing a meal to educate consumers on the company’s website. Then again, he may be off to Napa Valley in California to meet with wine producers across the spectrum, building relationships.

From growing up on Oahu and spending years on the mainland,

Chang appreciates different tastes.

“The cuisines in the Islands tend to reflect a lot of Asian flavors,” he says. “It’s a melting-pot cuisine; there are classical and traditional Hawaiian foods that focus on a limited number of native species and plants and seafood, but we have a lot of influx from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai. And we’re starting to get a lot of Western influence as well.”

Beef is a big-ticket item, and covers a range from grinds to thin cuts for marinating and stews to a newer trend toward thicker “middle meats” for the grill.

“We’re learning how to appreciate the thicker cuts, looking for better marbling and expecting a better eating experience, and I think that’s one of the big changes

happening in the market,” Chang said.

Several years ago, that led Foodland to upgrade from Select beef, starting with cutting tests of Choice and premium brands.

“From the standpoint of tight specifications and consistency, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand is what came out on top for us,” the chef said.

Of course there were many questions, mainly centered on how much the consumer will pay for a significantly better eating experience. But the answer came from the Hawaiian principle of pono: Effectiveness is the measure of truth.

“We found that our sales have grown and they continued to grow at a double-digit percentage rate through last fall,” Chang said. “That’s telling us, one, people want quality and pay for it. And two, they’re having, really, that eating experience that they’re

looking for, that consistency. And they’re coming back, and that’s what we’re very happy about.”

When customers come in, our meat managers have somewhere between 20 seconds and a minute to talk about beef.

“We may have a zillion things we want to tell everyone, but in that time all we can really talk about is the highest end of USDA Choice and the consistency. The thing they want to know is, ‘If I buy this again, am I going to get the same quality result every time?’ We think so,” Chang said.

That’s why Foodland offers a double moneyback guarantee, no questions asked, “that helps them sell a lot of beef.”

For a retailer, a beef program that’s working well “creates a solid anchor point for us as a company,” he says. “It

allows us to continue to build, sort of like one of those foundational pieces. If you don’t have your beef program right, then you can’t really go anywhere.”

With few local grocery companies left in Hawaii and none others with stores across the state, Foodland is celebrating its 65 years of serving Hawaii with responsibility for both their traditions and changing community.

In that spirit, Chef Keoni remains dedicated to staying ahead of the curve. Relentlessly.

“Relentless about learning, about keeping up with what’s going on, about listening to the customer, about looking for trends, because I think that the second that we become complacent or think that we know it all, that’s when everything could come crashing down,” he said.

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ATA names HELP Inc.’s PrePass its latest featured product American Trucking Associations announced it has added HELP Inc.’s PrePass weigh station preclearance service to its group of featured products for the trucking industry.

“Over the past 20 years, PrePass has been a valuable service to many trucking companies,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “It is innovators like HELP that are making our industry more efficient movers of America’s freight and for that reason we’re happy to add them to our roster of featured products.”

PrePass’ inspection preclearance services are available at more than 300 facilities in 31 states, allowing pre-qualified trucks to bypass inspection at highway speed while demonstrating compliance with state and federal safety, weight and credential

requirements.

In addition, HELP offers automated toll payment service on 78 toll facilities in 15 states.

HELP prepays all tolls for its subscribers, handles all reconciliations and disputes and passes discounts back to motor carriers.

“With nearly 450,000 interstate trucks now enrolled in PrePass, HELP is proud to offer North America’s largest, most secure truck preclearance system,” said Karen Rasmussen, president and CEO of HELP. “We value our 20-year partnership with American Trucking Associations’ safest

carriers, its conferences and its state trucking association affiliates and share ATA’s commitment to safety and efficiency.”

For more about PrePass or ATA’s other featured products, visit www.atabusinesssolutions.com or call 866821-3468.

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Managing northern leaf blight Northern leaf blight (NLB) is found in areas with a humid climate. It spreads up through the Corn Belt riding hurricane winds, which can quickly carry the organism from south to north. Caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, NLB can overwinter in diseased corn leaves, husks and other plant debris. According to DuPont Pioneer experts, wet conditions experienced in corngrowing areas this year provide favorable conditions for spore production on crop residue.

Spores from NLB are spread by rain splash and air current, landing onto the leaves of new crop plants and infecting the plant. As spores are carried long distances, they can spread infection from plant to plant and field to field.

Once spores are deposited, humidity promotes lesion development and multiplication until the leaf is destroyed. Leaf loss affects grain (ear) fill significantly as the leaf is responsible for up-taking carbohydrates for grain development. Infection typically occurs when free water is present on the leaf surface for 6 to 18 hours and temperatures are between 65 and 80 degrees.

Infections begin on lower leaves and progress up the plant, however, in severe NLB breakouts infections may begin in the upper plant canopy. Heavy dews, frequent light showers, high humidity and moderate temperatures favor the spread of NLB. The development of lesions on the

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Preventative measures can be taken to minimize NLB’s impact on growers’ yields. Pioneer experts recommend selecting resistant hybrids, reducing residue by crop rotation, tillage and applying foliar fungicides as the primary means of controlling NLB. While fungicide application alone may reduce yield losses the most economical control method is selecting resistant hybrids. Pioneer characterizes these hybrids from 1 to 9 based on “leaf loss;” 9 denotes no leaf loss and 1 denotes a 95 percent loss.

For more information about northern leaf blight, view DuPont Pioneer Crop Insights online.

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Soy Checkoff salutes New York City efforts to Go Green ST. LOUIS, MO — With the help of U.S. soy, New York City is learning that it’s actually pretty easy to be green with products such as soy-backed carpeting and synthetic grass.

In addition, New York’s greenhouse-gasreduction strategy includes the use of cleaner-burning biodiesel in the ports of New York and New Jersey and requirements for the use of Bioheat®, a blend of biodiesel with traditional heating oil.

“It’s a good thing for U.S. soybean farmers to have New York City asking for and using our products, the first being biodiesel, followed by Bioheat® and now soy-based carpetbacking,” says Lewis Bainbridge, a soybean farmer and United Soybean Board (USB) secretary from Ethan, SD. “It speaks volumes about the quality of soybeans produced in the U.S. for food, feed, fuel and industrial products.”

Bainbridge recently joined fellow soy checkoff farmer -leader

Sharon Covert, a farmer from Tiskilwa, IL, in recognizing New York sites that use biobased products. One stop was an Applebee’s restaurant in the Harlem neighborhood, where the franchise owner had installed carpeting with soybased backing throughout the restaurant.

USB also acknowledged the installment of AstroTurf® with soybased backing in Battery Park, just two blocks from the nearly complete One World Trade Center monument at ground zero.

“As U.S. soybean farmers, we are excited to support many products that bring benefits to New York City residents,” adds Covert, who also serves as USB Customer Focus Action Team chair. “The soy checkoff is pleased that state-of-the-art products, such as biodiesel, carpet and AstroTurf, use soy as a renewable ingredient for sustainability.”

The soy checkoff invests in research, development and commercialization of new products that contain

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250 ($45.00); 500 ($60.00); 1,000 ($75.00). Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-6730101 or bsnyder@leepub.com

BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

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Syracuse Fiber Recycling, LLC “Bedding For Dairy Cows” ~ Presently Servicing Over 100 Dairy Farms Throughout New York State Including “Super Milk” Producers ~ Year Round Supply, Lime In Every Load, pH Always 11.5+ ~ Loads Delivered in 72-80 Yard Quantities; Smaller Amounts Can Be Picked Up At Our Syracuse Site ~ Producing Quality Bedding for over 15 years

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INSULATION SERVICES

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Business Opportunities

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Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

FOR SALE: Reg. yearling Black Angus bulls. NBAR Primetime, 878, Leachman Right Time & New Day breeding. NYSCHAP certified herd.

Hauman Angus, 315-5368154

REG. BRAUNVIEH BEEF CATTLE: Bred cows due June & July. Young bull for summer breeding. First calf heifers with calves. Very gentle, handled daily, stanchion trained & excellent bloodlines. Call 315225-5181

Buildings For Sale 30’W x 80’L 42’W x 80’L 50’W x 80’L 65’W x 80’L

Buildings For Sale

. . . . . . .$9,250 . . . . . .$15,800 . . . . . .$21,600 . . . . . .$30,160

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You install or we can for you w/ Silverstream Structures Price Includes: Building kit, 12oz. fabric, Frt. Extra

GO WITH THE LEADER IN POST FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR OVER 40 YEARS!!!!

GRASS FED Cow Calf Pairs, Hereford Angus cross cows bred back, $1,500. 315-6537897

1-800-836-2888

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HEREFORD & Red Angus Bulls, docile, vaccinated, delivery possible; 6 feeders also available. 585-624-2983

TWO BLACK ANGUS REG. service bulls, 14 months old.

Ready to go. 315-879-4986.

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

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AGRICULTURAL & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Freestalls, Parlors, Commodity Sheds, Machinery & Heifer Buildings, Concrete Bunker Silos & Manure Storage

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• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses

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Custom Butchering

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110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due August & September. Had all shots. 315-269-6600

FOR SALE: 20 certified organic cows, $2,200 each; also young stock available.

Best time to call 8:00am-8:15 am 315-823-1525

Custom Services

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FRESH HEIFERS FRESH COWS NEEDED

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Contact Us With Your Information

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

Groups of 1st & 2nd Lactation

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5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

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(ALL SIZES)

1 to 4 Weeks - Large Assortment to Pick From Had All Shots Freestall & Parlor Trained

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Dairy Cattle

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

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315-269-6600

Classifieds

PARLOR FOR SALE: 8 Signature Series take-offs, Boumatic 4200D; 8 Boumatic pulsators; 8 Full Flow Star claws; 32 shells for Magnum liners; Receiver jar; Milk pump; All the stainless steel lines, 2”; Girton 2500 gallon SS tank w/2 5hp compressors; 3-Pass Scotch marine oil fired Crown hot water boiler, model F10CT Freeport series w/model F40 series burner.

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Dogs

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MANY IH 1066’S, 1466’S, fender and cab tractors, $7000 - $12,000. IH Tractor Parts. 518-677-2854, 518222-6291.

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Farm Equipment

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

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Dairy Cattle

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ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us SOLD OH M • 6000 Gal. Storage Mueller • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 500 Gal. • 3000 Gal. Storage • 850 Gal. Sunset • 500 Gal. Mueller OH • 2500 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Mojonnier • 400 Gal. Sunset • 735 Gal. Sunset • 2000 Gal. DeLaval • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 400 Gal. Mojonnier • 2000 Gal. Surge (99) • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 300 Gal. Mojonnier • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 1500 Gal. Mueller O • 300 Gal Mueller M • 1500 Gal. DeLaval • 625 Gal. Sunset • 300 Gal. Sunset • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal. Jamesway • 1250SOLD Gal.PA • 600 Gal. Mueller M Surge • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 200 Gal. Mueller RS OH • 200 Gal. Mojonnier Gal. Sunset • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 545SOLD • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 545 Gal. Sunset • 100 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Cont.

• 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Mueller MW

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER 300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

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Sales 717-626-1151

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Dairy Cattle

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Custom Services

Lititz, PA 17543

MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717 Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

SUMMER

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BATWING MOWERS, COMBINES & HEADS NH 8770 MFD . . . . . . . . . .$36,500 JD 7610 MFD, NICE . . . . .$39,900 JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . .$26,900 CIH 8910 MFD . . . . . . . . . . .$36,000 CIH 7130 MFD . . . . . . . . . . .$34,000 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . .$26,500 CIH 5130 LDR, MFD, HI HRS $13,500 IH 1486 NEW TA . . . . . . . . .$13,900 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH 856 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 IH 856 NEW TA . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT 225 W/LDR, NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 JD 9510 CM, 4WD . . . . . . . .$65,000

JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$46,000 JD 9500 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 JD 653A BEAN HEADS .$3,000 & UP JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CX15 BATMOWER . . . . .$11,500 JD 7000 6 ROW, DRY . . . . . . . .$6,500 LANDPRIDE COMMANDER 5020 MOWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 TOP AIR 500 G SPRAYER . . .CALL GRAVITY BOXES . . . . . . . . . .CALL 2100 GAL. PLASTIC TANKS, NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL BRILLION 9 SHANK . . . . . . . .$6,500 LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . .CALL TRACTOR WEIGHTS . . . . . . .CALL

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Farm Machinery For Sale

2012 Case IH 290 Magnum C/A, 4x4, Duals All Around, Red Leather, Warranty, 1,400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165,000 Case IH MX200 C/A 4x4, Duals, Wts, “3 PTO’s”, 3400 Hrs . .$68,500 Great Price Here!

2010 Case IH 6088 Combine, 558/431 Hrs, 480/80Rx42 Duals, S/N Y9G003035, Compare Price Anywhere! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,500

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. 814-587-2450 JD JD JD JD JD

6605 6400 6400 6400 5410

ROPS, 2WD, syncro, 10,000 hrs. . . $15,600 cab, 4WD, PQ, 11,600 hrs. . . . . . . . $19,800 cab, 2WD, PQ trans., 9,800 hrs. . . . $18,500 ROPS 2WD, PQ Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call ROPS, 2WD, dual hyd. . . . . . . . . . . $10,800

Penn Yan, NY •

315-536-8919

JD 4755 4x4 42,000 Hrs. Dual/Weights/Runs Excellent, Field Ready $42,000 OBO

JD 24T Square Baler with Kicker, Good Shape $2,200 OBO

CALL DAN 716-499-0611 JD 100 Large Square Baler . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500.00 NH 644 Round Baler, Net Wrap, Knives . . .$8,500.00 Jaylor 2425 Vertical Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500.00 1150 Miller Pro Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,800.00 NH 144 Hay Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800.00 JD 327 Baler w/out Kicker . . . . . . . . .$1,400.00 OBO IH Disc Harrows 16’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200.00 JD 640 Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800.00

MARTIN’S

Closed Sundays

518-529-7470

MABIE BROS., INC. See the Krone Difference for size, strength, and unmatched durability

*2.25% For 60 Mo, 15% Down Krone offer subject to change at any time.

Used Equipment Kuhn 5001TH 4 basket tedder . . . . . .$4,500 Miller Pro 1100 rotary rake . . . . . . .$4,400 Hesston 530 round baler . . . . . . . . . .$5,975

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

315-687-7891 1 • 315-510-2400

MabieBros.com

Farm Machinery For Sale

05-06 John Deere 310G 4x4 Backhoe, Cab. $36,999.00.

1-800-548-2558

CASE RB454 silage round baler, 921 bales through, self oiler, rotocutter, reverser, electronic controls for inside tractor . . . . . . . . .$30,500/OBO GEHL CTL85 turbo skid steer, 2 speed, hi-flow, air, heat, quick attach, 250 hrs. . . . . .$45,500/OBO CASE MAXXUM 140 full cab, 4WD, w/Case L755 ldr., 60 hrs. . .$115,000/OBO

05-06 N.H. LB90 4x4 Backhoe, 4-In-1, Cab. $28,999.00.

1-800-548-2558 1992 CASE-IH 1680 4WD combine, contour header adjustment, 3,500 engine hours, $48,500/OBO. 315420-8328, 315-382-6334 2012 NH 45 Workmaster 4x4 400hrs, 1 remote, like new . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 2002 JD 5220 2WD, 2 remotes, 950hrs, good runner . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,750 2012 Kubota ZG227 118 hrs., Zero turn mower, like new, Commercial Pro 54” .$4,800 Case IH DCX 131 discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 Claas Round Baler new belts, 180 variant .$10,500 NH LS180 Skid Steer, 2 spd . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 NH LS180B . . . . .$10,000 NH L170 Skid Steer $12,000

4923 Phelps Rd. Stanley, NY

585-554-4423

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

4020 SIDE CONSOLE, dual remotes totally through, zero hours, painted; 216 rigid grain head, good condition. 585657-7852 4250 HOULE manure tank on 1984 White 350HP Big Cam, 8LL $18,000; JD 4030 80HP with Canopy $15,000; 14’ Degelman Blade with 2 sub frames, one mid mount, one axle mount $8,000. Call 585245-8581

Best Price! Buy Now! • Pallet Forks - $610.00 Universal Attach Also Buckets for Skid Steers Price Subject to Change

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

518-872-1386

Farm Machinery For Sale HAY EQUIPMENT

JD 336 #30 . . . . . . . . .$3,900 JD 337 w/chute . . . . . .$4,200 JD 48 Loader . . . . . .$1,550 Vicon 1210 Rnd Baler $3,500 Kuhn 23’ Tedder . . . . .$3,800 Miller Pro 1100 Rotary Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,950 NH 256 Rake . . . . . . .$1,450 New Diamond 3pt. Wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 New EHE 18’ Tedder .$6,500 Kidd 610 Round Bale Chopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800 Used & New JD Baler Parts

NEW Field Master 11’ Rotary Rake Model 250, Tandem Axle, Hyd. Lift $7,250

Finger Lakes Equipment Nelson Horning

585-526-6705 IH 133 CULTIVATOR, nitrogen applicator, good condition.

585-509-0258 COMBINE: CASE IH 1688 with corn & grain head. 315521-2552 COMBINES: Many recent arrivals. Huge selection JD & Case IH. Some only 2 years old. zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322 Bloomsburg, PA DEMKO 500 gallon sprayer, 60’ booms, foam marker, PTO pump, new electric controls; JD rotaryhoe. 585-494-2982 DEUTZ-FAHR Centipeda haymaker (hay fluffer) $1,200; McCormick bean rake, $500; NH hayliner 276 baler, $3,500; 3-flat wagons w/backstandards $800/each; 2 ball NH baler twine (plastic) 2106500’-210#, $25/each; 8 bales (2 balls each) NH natural fiber-9000’-130#, $30/each; Sell all above for $7,500 cash or good check. John 585-5482434 at 7am FARGO DUMP WAGON, always stored inside, excellent condition, $7,500. 585-7399335 FOR SALE: Jay-Lor mixer model 3650 twin screw, works great with round bales of hay, used very little, cows are gone, $22,000; Valmetal hay grinder, great for round bales of silage, like new, $16,000; Husky 4,500 gallon manure spreader, like new, $18,000; Sold John Deere baler model #530, works great, $4,500; John Deere grain drill 18 hole, old but works good, $3,500; International 110 with bucket, low hours, like new, $56,000; 3,000 gallon milk tank, works good, will consider all offers.

Call 607-336-5151

Case 5140 4x4 Cab Farm Tractor. $19,999.00. 1-800548-2558

FORD 8N, 9N, Ferguson, TO-20, miscellaneous parts, fenders, etc. Call 315-4392685 East Syracuse,NY

CASE IH 8435 SILAGE SPECIAL round baler, VGC, New Firestone 800/65R32 tire and 800/70R38 tire both w/rims.

315-536-3807

GLEANER F COMBINE, 13’ grain head, stored inside, $6,500; 9’ dump box w/8 ton hoist & controls, $1,500. 607765-8393

IH 715 gas combine w/13’ grain head, new concave bars, always stored inside, $3,500. 315-536-9540

IH DISGUSTED???

706, 806, 1206, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3788 & Other Models CUT THIS AD OUT NOW! Put in Your Operators Manual

800-808-7885

INTERNATIONAL 766 $7,000, JD 450B trackloader w/backhoe, $5,700, Gehl 970 forage wagon, $2,000, Concrete H trough, $50. 315-5368446.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale JD 7720 COMBINE 4x4, great looking & condition, $18,500; JD 924 flex head, $3,800; JD 220 flex head, $3,400; JD 825 cultivator, 6x30 rolling shields, nice, $1,000; White 378 cultivator, 6x30 tunnel shields, $9,050; 4 other 4 & 6 row cultivators, $800; Century 500 gallon sprayer, $1,500. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 John Deere 4040S 4x4 Cab Tractor. $21,999.00. 1-800548-2558 JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS: Some new, some used. Most for ejector. Very reasonable. 716-341-6118 JOHN DEERE FM6 cultivator, $1,200; 2011 Kuhn SR108 wheel rake. 716-664-3757, 716-450-7062 KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,450; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,450-$1,550; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,950. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 LARGEST SELECTION of late model grain heads & corn heads in East. $1000 off most heads this month only. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 LEON ROCK PICKER, model D60, good to fair condition; Massey Ferguson 3pt hitch side mower. 518-669-3197 or after 8pm 518-568-5129 ask for Art

Maine to N Carolina Got wet fields? Use YOUR

PleasantCreekHay.Com LLC/Partnership pattern Tile as a secondary or Primary business!

Welsarth@Msn.com

Farm Machinery For Sale

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE 570-833-5214

PH:570-869-1551 Cell:607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

New Holland FP 230 & 240 Choppers, Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call For Details New Holland BR7060 Round Baler, Silage Special w/Net Wrap & Applicator, Only 2600 Bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,900 Firm!

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. 814-587-2450

JD 6410 P/Q . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 NH TS100 16 Spd P/S . .$29,900 JD 7130 24 Spd, P/Q w/JD JD 6715 P/Q LH Rev . . .$34,500 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,500 All used on our farm, sharp strong tractors

570-833-2365

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New Krone EC3210CV 10ft. disc mower, flail conditioner . . . . . . . . . . .$26,500 $398/mo.*

Farm Machinery For Sale

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

2-2012 JD 7200 R’s C/A, 4x4, 20 Spd, P.Q. w/LH Rev, Only 4 S/N’s apart, 700 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129,500!!!

JD 6415 C/A, 4x4, Ldr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call!

JD 5525 C/A 4x4, Ldr & 5325 C/A, 4x4, Ldr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call!

Lots of Other Tractors & Equipment at www.AndrewsFarm.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. 814-587-2450

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

Y QUALIT TEED N A R A GU

Questions? Call us. PH# Farm Machinery For Sale MARTIN’S WELDING: New Skid Loader Attachments or Tractor Loader Attachments Buckets starting $650, Manure Forks starting $600, Pallet Forks starting $575, Bale Spears starting $475, Round Bale Grabbers starting $1,600, Big Square Bale Grabber starting $2,100, Adapter Plates starting $85.

Shipping available. 315-5318672 MF540 SOYBEAN SPECIAL combine diesel 13ft flex head & 13ft grain head, $5,900.

716-549-7359 after 9pm.

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NEW & USED JOHN DEERE New Holland harvester parts.

Also Horning Crop Processors. 607-243-5555 NEW HOLLAND 276 square baler with belt thrower, good condition, $1,800.00 OBO. 315-536-6150 NEW HYLAN MIG/STICK welder, new technology, parts available. $1,550 OBO. 315536-8302.

NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, 9x8x18 2”pressure treated floor, w/wide track 8T gear, $3,999. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”main box beam, $3,550. Feeder wagons.

10’Brillion seeder; NH LS190 skid-steer. 570-446-3170 NH 258 hay rake, 9’, field ready, $2,200; E.Z.Trail 9x18 hay rack w/gear, like new, $2,850. 315-374-2788 NH TR85 COMBINE est. hrs.

4100, 2WD, new front tires, 4 row corn head, 13’ direct cut head w/cart, many-many extra parts, $8,500 OBO. 585-2432769, 585-704-4764

Farm Machinery For Sale PARTING OUT: Ford 4500 diesel loader backhoe; loader off 800 M-H 333, whole or parts. 585-437-2796 SAVE UP TO 50% on new combine parts. Any make. We stock & ship. 800-919-3322. zeisloftequip.com TOTALLY rebuilt NH 900 chopper, $10,500. Heads and processor available. Country Side Equipment 607-2435555

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Very nice remodeled 2 story 4 bedroom Victorian home. Exceptionally well maintained. 2 baths and 2 full kitchens. Home could easily be a 2 family house or use all as one. Nice location. Overlooking the beautiful Mohawk Valley. Easy to get to from Rt 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Askingg $310,000 7 - Western n NY Y 86 6 acre Greatt Buy!! - 2297 Gentleman'ss Farm. Within 15 mins to beautiful Lake Erie. 30 acres tillable, good soils, partially

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fenced in new high tensile. Balance woods, some timber. Excellent hunting. Nice remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home. New roof, windows, deck, and much more. 36x100 2 story barn for hay storage and cattle. Nice 40x100 machinery building with 2 box stalls for horses. All buildings have power and water. Quiet road, very nice setting. Mins to shopping hospitals and airports. Askingg $250,000. This is a very well maintained farm in a beautiful area of New York.

2354 4 - Northern n New w York k Farm. Clean and Neat. Well Maintained. 140 m/l acre dairy farm.

120+acres tillable right behind the barn. 50 stall 2 story dairy barn. Good size stalls, nice wide mangers.

2 story 2 bay garage. Remodeled 2 story 4 bdrm home in nice shape. This is a good all round little dairy farm w/lots of room for expansion and growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Onlyy Askingg $235,000 Good buy on a nice sized farm.

2314 4 - 35 5 acress closee to Cortland d and d I81.

Mostly wooded with some timber. Excellent hunting.

Would make a nice place to have a home or cabin for weekend getaway. Close to Syracuse, Finger Lakes, Cornell College. everything you need is close by and is easy to get to from I81. . . . . . . Askingg $59,900

FOR SALE: Registered Tunis ram lambs. 585-261-5389

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MAY 6 - OCT 26 Groundswell Center Offers Scholarships for Sustainable Farming Trainees The Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is offering scholarships for limited resource trainees in its 2013 Sustainable Farming courses.

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22 - Aug. 28. Organic Livestock Production Basics: Six sessions, July 3 - Aug. 7. Pastured Poultry Intensive: Full day workshop, Aug 12. Sheep Dairy Intensive: Full day workshop, Aug 18. Hog Breeding and Farrowing Intensive: Full day workshop, Sept. 16. Draft Horse Intensive: Two day workshop, TBA. Poultry Processing Practicum: Full day workshops, TBA. Tuition for each program is on a sliding scale. Program details and an online application form can be found at www.groundswellcenter.org Call 607-319-5095 or e-mail info@groundswellcenter.org JUL 3 Grazing Basics Northland Sheep Dairy, Marathon, NY. 5-8 pm. Basic principles and practices of intensive rotational grazing systems including forage biology, grazing behavior, stocking rates, paddock and lane design, moving animals, fencing and watering systems.

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JUL 7 Grass Fed Sheep Farming Basics Northland Sheep Dairy, Marathon, NY. 1-4 pm. Fundamentals of sheep biology and behavior; opportunities and challenges for profitable organic sheep farming; basics of care, feeding, housing, parasite control, breeding, lambing, processing and marketing. Cost: $45-$60 voluntary sliding scale. Register at info@groundswellcenter.org JUL 8-12 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association & the American Society of Animal Science Indianapolis, IN. 35 symposia on topics such as animal genetics, food science and animal well being. On Internet at jtmtg.org JUL 10 Understanding & Managing Vegetable Pests & Diseases West Haven Farm, Ithaca, NY. 5-8 pm. Cost: $45-$60 voluntary sliding scale. Register at info@groundswellcenter.org JUL 11 Home Beekeeping Workshop 56 Main St., Owego, NY. 6:308 pm. $5/person. To register, please call CCE of Tioga County at 607-687-4020 or email mew58@cornell.edu Soil Health Field Day Pit Farms, Clyde, NY. Registration: 9:30 am. Cost of $5 (picnic lunch provided).

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Calendar of Events JUL 14-16 2013 New York State Maple Tour Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, Kerhonkson, NY. Descriptions of the tour sites are now available at the “2013 NYS Maple Tour” heading at www.cornellmaple.com Cost is set at $195/person to include the tour, meals and the annual banquet. Registration and tour stop information is available at www.cornellmaple.com and www.nysmaple.com or call Carrie Anne at 845-340-3990 ext. 311. The registration deadline is July 3, 2013.

Completed registration forms and payments should be sent to: Attn: Carrie Anne Doyle, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd., Kingston, NY 12401.

JUL 15 Selling Farm Products Foodlink Distribution Center, 1999 Mt. Read Boulevard, Rochester, NY. 9 am - noon.

Co-hosted by CCE and Foodlink Workshop. $10/person, includes lunch, handouts and networking. Contact Nancy Anderson at CCE of Ontario County at 585-3943977 ext.

427 or nea8@cornell.edu to register.

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1986 Mack DM686S 300 Mack with Jake, Mack 6 Spd Low Hole Trans., 18,000 Front, Mack 44,000 Rears, Mack Camelback, Double Frame, Southern Truck, No Rust. Priced To Sell Or Trade

15 2007 Peterbilt 335 ISC Cummins, 280HP, Fuller 6 Spd Low Hole Trans., 35,000 GVW, AC, Southern Truck, 25’ Virgin Frame.

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“Exporters Welcome” JUL 17 Pastured Poultry Basics Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY. Cost: $45-$60 voluntary sliding scale. Register at info@ groundswellcenter.org JUL 18 Groundswell Community Gathering Sustainability Center at 111 N. Albany St., downtown Ithaca, NY. Enjoy a variety of locally sourced snacks and beverages starting at 6:30 pm, followed by a short program and community discussion at 7 pm. We’ll share highlights of our program impacts over the last several years, introduce you to some of the beginning farmers we’ve been working with, and talk about our funding outlook for the upcoming year and steps you can take to help Grow Your Farmer!

JUL 23-24 National Mastitis Council Regional Meeting DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, ME. This two day conference will consist of educational seminars in addition to specialized, interactive short courses. Individuals will be able to select specific topics of interest to them. Contact NMC Office, 608-848-4615 or e-mail nmc@nmconline.org JUL 24 Grass Fed Beef Basics Angus Glen Farm, Watkins Glen, NY. Cost: $45-$60 vol-

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1 Week $12.55 per zone / 2+ Weeks $11.55 per zone per week 1 Week $12.85 per zone / 2+ Weeks $11.85 per zone per week 1 Week $13.15 per zone / 2+ Weeks $12.15 per zone per week 1 Week $13.45 per zone / 2+ Weeks $12.45 per zone per week untary sliding scale. Register at info@groundswellcenter .org JUL 24 & 25 NYCSGA Soybean Marketing 101 Workshops The New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association (NYCSGA) will be hosting “Soybean Marketing 101” workshops in Eastern and Northern New York. The first meeting will be July 24, at the Carolina House, 59 Broad St. (Rte. 9) in Kinderhook, NY, from 6- 8:30 pm. The second workshop will take place Thursday, July 25, at the Hilton Garden Inn off Arsenal St., in Watertown, NY, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Attendees must RSVP by July 19, to Julia Robbins, juliacrobbins@gmail.com or 315-583-5296. Attendance at a “Soybean Marketing 101” meeting will also include a complimentary ticket to the NYCSGA Summer Crop Tour, Aug. 13, at the Du Mond Farm in Union Springs, NY. JUL 25-27 Camp Woodlot Cornell University’s Arnot Forest, Van Etten, NY. This intensive, hands-on course will capacitate woodland owners to achieve their management objectives and work with increased confidence,

safety and satisfaction in the woods. On Internet at www.cornellforestconnect. ning.com JUL 31 2013 Biofeedstock Tour Big Flats Plant Materials Center, Big Flats, NY. A demonstration of a biomass gasification and power generator and presentations from Cornell University, SUNY Morrisville, Sweet Water Energy Inc., First Source Bioproducts LLC., Ernst Conservation Seeds and NRCS. Presentations on establishment methods of grasses and willows, management of diseases, sustainability on marginal land, large scale contract seeding and harvesting and utilization of biomass for thermochemical and lignocellulosic conversion and pelletization. For more information and to register please go to the following website, http://events. constantcontact.com/register/event Pastured Pigs Basics Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY. Cost: $45-$60 voluntary sliding scale. Register at info@groundswellcenter.org AUG 2-4 Fruit Picking Weekend HV4HC. Pick fruit at local farm and prepare at camp.

$100.

Register at http://bit.ly/10o375y AUG 3 Wayne County Forestry Workshop CCE Wayne County, 1581 Rte. 88N., Newark, NY. 9 am 12:30 pm. Registration by July 22 is required. To register send $10/person to CCE Wayne County 1581 Rte. 88.

North, Newark, NY 145139739. Please include your contact information. For more information call 315-3318415.

AUG 6-8 Empire Farm Days Rodman Lott and Son Farms, 2973 State Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. The Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show, 600 plus exhibitors and agricultural organizations, Dairy Profit Seminars, farm labor miniseminars, Equine Center, Cattle Handling and other live animal demonstrations, farm safety activities and information, Ask the Experts, ag plastics recycling, in-water safety demos and more. Tues. and Wed 9-5, Thursday 9-4, free admission, parking $10. Call 877-697-7837. On Internet at www.empirefarmdays.com

AUG 14-16 10th Annual NAMA Boot Camp Sheraton Crown Center, Kansas City, MO. On Internet at www.nama.org SEP 13-29 The Big E Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-7372443, 413-205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com OCT 22-24 75th Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference Syracuse, NY. Contact Heather (Howland) Darrow, 607-255-4478 or e-mail dmconf@cornell.edu NOV 19-20 Academy for Dairy Executives The Inn on the Lake, 770 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY. Contact Joan Petzen, 585-786-2251 ext.

122 or e-mail jsp10@cornell.edu NOV 20 Harvesting Opportunities in New York Albany, NY. Contact David Haight, 518-581-0078 ext.

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New technology clean diesel trucks with near zero emissions make up 28 percent of all trucks on U.S. highways 2007 and later year diesel truck technology a success — reducing NOx and PM emissions by more than 95 percent WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 28 percent of all trucks registered in the United States — 2.5 million of 8.6 million trucks — are now equipped with advanced new technology clean diesel engines, according to new data

compiled by R.L. Polk and Company for the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF).

The Polk data includes registration information on Class 3-8 trucks from 2007 through 2012 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Beginning in 2007, all heavy duty diesel trucks sold had to meet particulate emissions levels of 0.01 grams per brake horse-

power hour (g/HP-hr) — a level near zero.

“The fact that more than 28 percent of all trucks on U.S. roads today are new technology diesel engines with near zero emissions is significant for the environment and the trucking industry,” said Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. “More than 95 percent of all heavy-

duty trucks are dieselpowered, as are a majority of medium-duty trucks. Diesel power is the driving force today of goods movement by truck in our economy and they are continuing to play a central role of the United States’ new effort to reduce fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the coming years.

“These increasing

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Regionally, the Midwest (31 percent) has the highest percent of new diesel trucks, followed by the South (29.8 percent), the Northeast (29.1 percent), and the West (26.0 percent).

New technology diesel engines & fuel have reduced NOx by 99 percent and PM by 98 percent “Emissions from today’s diesel trucks and buses are near zero thanks to more efficient engines, more effective emissions control technology and the nationwide availability of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. The new clean

diesel technology has reduced emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses by 99 percent for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 98 percent for particulate emissions.

“What makes the new diesel technology even more remarkable is model year 2010 and later trucks are experiencing an average of three to five percent improvement in fuel economy. Additional fuel-saving strategies are being developed to improve engine efficiency, vehicle aerodynamics and expanded application of hybrid technology.

“In addition, new diesel technology and ultra-low sulfur diesel are benefitting many of the older diesel trucks built before 2007.

Through the use of retrofit upgrades, older diesel engines can improve their performance and reduce key emissions by up to 90 percent,” Schaeffer said.

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Now that the final word has been issued, I hope that oil companies will begin to work with biofuel producers to help bring new blends into the marketplace that allow for consumer choice and savings.

“This was not just a victory for consumers, but also for America’s energy security, economy and environment.

As our industry continues to produce homegrown American fuels that reduce our dependence on foreign oil, we will also continue to create jobs that cannot be outsourced and drive research and investment, all while improving our environment and the quality of the air we breathe with a cleaner, sustainable fuel.”

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Following the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the American Petroleum Institute and other ethanol opponents’ challenges to E15, Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy, released the following statement: “Today is a true victory for the American biofuels industry. Time and again Big Oil has challenged E15 and Growth Energy’s Green Jobs Waiver in attempts to deny consumers a choice and savings at the pump and today marks the end of these baseless challenges.

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SMALL FARM QUARTERLY Good Farming and Good Living — Connecting People, Land, and Communities

Passing on the Farm, by Maureen Duffy ......................................................Page 7

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The Disappearing Hay, by Stewart Cheney ..................................................Page 13

GRAZING The Calves Come Home, by Eric Noel .........................................................Page 12

HORTICULTURE Uncommon Fruits With Commercial Potential, Part 2, by Lee Reich......Page 19

LIVESTOCK & POULTRY Where the Buffalo Roam, by Amy Weakley ...............................................Page 15 Sheep Barn Interior Design: Wooden Panels, by Ulf Kintzel....................Page 16

LOCAL FOODS & MARKETING Locally Grown Beans in the College Cafeteria, by Rachel Carter.............Page 3 Workplace CSAs - Get Your Veggies While You Work, by Laura McDermott.....Page 4 Diversified Portfolio: Not just for Wall Street, by Mason Donovan ............Page 5

NEW FARMERS Counting Our Blessings, by Emmaline Long and David Popielinski ...........Page 8

NORTHEAST SARE SPOTLIGHT Keeping Heifers Fit, by Rachel Whiteheart .....................................................Page 9

PHOTO FEATURE Horse Power, by Chandler Briggs .................................................................Page 10

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT Growers Credit New York Berry Project, by Kara Lynn Dunn .........................Page 6

SEED STORIES

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Cornell Small Farms Program Update Heatwave? Watch Sustainable Farm Energy Webinars Online Anytime!

Need a break from summer heat? If you missed any of the lunchtime webinars in the “New Generation Energy: Sustainable Power for Your Farm & Homestead” series this past MarchApril, you can stream them online anytime by visiting https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/ resources/farm-energy/. Learn more about passive solar, radiant heat, solar electric, wind power, compost heat, and services that installers provide in this 4-part series. You’ll also be able to get descriptions of each webinar and download PDF files of the slideshows. We’ve posted plenty of other sustainable farm energy resources at this page, too, awaiting you for a heat break, or an evening read! Enjoy!

2013 Online Farming Courses: Registration Opens Soon Registration opens Aug. 1 for 2013-14 online farming courses offered by our Northeast Beginning Farmers Project. These interactive 5- to 7-week courses are led by experienced educators and farmers and connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm. Courses help you establish clear goals, assess personal resources, plan marketing, create budgets, set up record-keeping, navigate regulations, choose the right equipment, improve soil, get organically certified, write a business plan, and learn how to raise veggies, berries and chickens. The classes are primarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern U.S., though most of the courses are also appropriate for those outside this region. Visit the course calendar or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/.

Message from the Managing Editor Happy Summer! Here on the agriculture quad, students have left for summer internships, faculty and technicians are in the fields doing research, and the campus gardens are the most lively place to be!

This Spring we hosted a writing workshop for farmers and agriculture educators called “Telling Better Stories.” Over the years, I’ve noticed that there is a dearth of formal training opportunities for those that tell the stories of farming. While agriculture is chockfull of the ingredients good stories are made of – love, sweat, tears, birth, death, drought, harvest, to mention a few – weaving the details into a compelling narrative requires skill and practice. Fifty farmers and educators joined us on the Cornell campus to take the full-day workshop from professional journalists. As post-workshop homework, attendees were required to submit an article or photo to be featured in this magazine. While we don’t have room to feature everything, we hope you enjoy seeing participants work scattered throughout the next several issues. Other submissions are posted on our “Storyshare” pages. Visit www.smallfarms.cornell.edu and click on projects > Telling Better Stories > Storyshare.

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Locally Grown Beans in the College Cafeteria

Vermont's Farm to Plate Network offers farmer and producer examples of navigating the regional supply food chain to serve ‘local’ at institutions

by Rachel Carter sition happen.” Vermont Bean Crafters products are also distributed through Black River Produce.

School, hospitals, colleges, government agencies, and corporations are demanding food grown and Supplying locally grown food within 150 miles from produced in New England. Farmers interested in their home base in Springfield, VT, Black River selling to hospitals, schools, and other organiza- Produce distributes to more than 2,000 wholesale tions are following the food supply chain by con- customers across Vermont, New Hampshire and necting first with local or nearby food hubs to bet- parts of New York and Massachusetts.“We distribter assess supply and demand. Food hubs and ute local farm products to stores, schools, restauprocessing centers have easier access to distribu- rants, clubs, camps, ski areas, hospitals, nursing tion channels and can help farmers and food pro- homes, and farm stands.Larger contract manageducers identify and build market opportunities. ment companies like Sodexo, the Vermont State Colleges food service provider, often require preVermont Bean Crafters makes bean burgers and approved vendor contracts that can be a major dips out of organically-grown Vermont beans, veg- hurdle for small producers and farmers. By selling gies, and grains. Dried bean varieties are pur- through a wholesale distributor, producers avoid chased directly from organic farmers in New the more stringent process of becoming an England and produced at the Mad River Food Hub approved vendor, which can really facilitate the in Waitsfield, VT. “The University of Vermont just ability to sell to institutions,” says Scott Sparks, vice swapped our black bean burger in place of president of sales at Black River Produce.

Gardenburger and Devine burgers at all eight campus dining locations,” says Joe Bossen of Kingdom Creamery of Vermont is a family-owned Vermont Bean Crafters. “We’re also working with dairy farm and business, specializing in yogurt and Fletcher Allen Healthcare to have our bean burg- ice cream, experiencing recent growth in instituers more widely distributed throughout hospital tional markets-offering both a reliable cash flow food services.” source and brand identity.“The institutional marketplace provides a more stable and consistent cusBossen finds value-added food products as finan- tomer base than traditional retail markets.We have cially viable given the constraints of budgetary achieved moderate success within institutional challenges and publically traded ‘commodity’ mar- markets. By working with local schools and institukets. “On the whole, I’ve been impressed with tions we have been able to broaden our product chefs and purchasing agents willing to sit across portfolio, and build relationships within the state the table from us small producers and their gener- and tie it directly to our family farm,” shares Jeremy al willingness to make the local/regional food tran- Michaud of Kingdom Creamery.

Small Vermont farmers committed to farm to school relationships are working with local food hubs to sell directly to local school and increase the number of young people in the farm community eating lunches made with healthy, fresh, local food.

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Vermont’s Harlow Farm sells produce as the brand Westminster Organics for multiple Whole Foods accounts, yet wanted to see their produce served at local schools. “We started working with the Windham Farm and Food Network to distribute to area schools across the county.While it is a slightly lower price point than what we can get from Whole Foods, we are able to make it work for our business, and love the rewards of knowing we are providing local produce to children through school lunches,” comments Paul Harlow of Westminster Organics/Harlow Farm.

Whether farmers choose to work with local processing units, regional distributors, or directly with schools in their community, building successful relationships is essential. Radical Roots Farm in Rutland, VT, grows vegetables for a 70-member CSA, two farmer’s markets, and the local school system.“Developing an open, honest, and mutually beneficial relationship with the school food service professionals is essential. We are lucky — the people who provide food for the schools in our area care deeply about the children in their community.

We sit down together in the winter and plan out how our farm can grow some of the vegetables they will need during the school year. Honesty and dependability are key. As farmers, we need to be sure we don’t over-promise and that we can actually deliver what we agreed to in the winter,” offers Carol Tashie of Radical Roots Farm.

Farmers interested in exploring farm to institution are also encouraged to look at industry trends.

“Beans!” exclaims Joe Bossen of Vermont Bean Crafters. “And general staple food ingredients like

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Workplace CSAs - Get Your Veggies While You Work Pilot Program Increases Farmer’s Business and Employee Wellness

by Laura McDermott

help them meet the individual needs of the consumer.

Despite an abundance of farmers markets and farm stands, consumers still purchase produce at grocery stores. Let’s face it — people go to the grocery store because it’s easy. So how can we make purchasing locally grown produce easier?

This project sought to inform employers that are mindful of wellness initiatives about the feasibility of sponsoring a CSA. Ongoing health promotion efforts set the stage for increasing consumption of locally grown produce while also helping farmers develop nontraditional markets. Several informational meetings were held for farmers, businesses and consumers. Because the timing wasn’t perfect — the last training was held in mid-April — we were very pleased to have one farmer able to offer CSA shares to 50 subscribers at three different businesses. Deliveries were made on the same day, and the largest employer negotiated a farmers market to be held in their parking lot on the same day.

In early winter of 2012, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Adirondack Harvest worked together to attempt to answer this question.The goal of the project was to increase customer access through a convenient marketing plan for locally grown food.

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSAs have existed since the 1980s and are an important market channel for many vegetable farms. CSAs are not limited to vegetables however — fruit, flower, egg, meat, cheese and many value added items are also part of the CSA model.

Historically, CSAs endeavored to include the consumer in the process and risk of farming — the pre-purchase of shares was described as more of an investment in farming than an investment in groceries. Customers were often required to participate in some of the farm labor — again as a way to assist the farmer, but also to help the consumer understand what took place on a farm. A CSA consumer — or subscriber — purchased a share that promised to provide a weekly mixture of produce for approximately 20 weeks. This weekly share could be picked up at the farm or another pre-determined location.

Usually the subscriber would receive a mixture of produce that would be determined by the availability of the crop.

Some CSAs still operate in this fashion, but over time the CSA model has morphed into less of a ‘share the risk’ model and more of a ‘share the wealth’ model. Farmers have worked hard to make CSAs into a convenience driven market option for consumers by offering ‘free choice’ shares and even customizable shares using software like Farmigo (www.farmigo.com) to

“There are a lot of businesses out there, and there are a lot of farmers. It’s a perfect match up,” said Adam Hainer, co-owner of Juniper Hill Farm in Westport, NY who also offered a Worksite CSA in Plattsburgh in 2012. “We wanted to increase the CSA component of our market, but because of our location we weren’t seeing much growth,” said Hainer. “We had to make it more convenient. We needed to make a decision to get more food to more people.”

Adam decided that for the first few years he would allow companies that had a minimum of 10 subscribers to be a drop-off location IF there were other businesses contributing to at least 50 total subscribers for a single day delivery.The other requirement is that each business had to have an on-site coordinator to act as the liaison between the farmer and the consumer or the employer. This position proved to be critical — especially during the first season.

“There were some problems,” said Hainer, “like what to do with a share if an employee was sick — or forgot that they were going on vacation. The coordinator really helped iron out those wrinkles.”

During the fall, the subscribers were surveyed. None of the responders had ever been CSA subscribers before this project. The majority of the responses indicated that the value and the quality of the produce delivered to their worksite exceeded that of a grocery store. 100 percent of the respondents said that their consumption

For Businesses: Creating a Workplace CSA Getting Started • Get approval from the appropriate managers and facilities.

• Spread the word! Inform your employees about the CSA model and determine employee interest.

• Consider collaborating with a neighboring business to increase the number of participants.

• Establish a point person to contact the farmer and answer employee questions.

Finding a Farm • To create a list of potential farms, visit www.localharvest.org/csa/. Check out your local Farmers Market or contact your local Cooperative Extension office The Right CSA for You Each farm will run their CSA program differently.It is important to ask the right questions to find the farm that is best suited for your needs.

• Logistics: Where and when do you want the shares delivered? Will this work with the farmer’s schedule? Does the farmer already deliver to a site near your workplace? If the CSA includes meat or dairy products, do you have refrigeration available?

• Produce: What types of produce will each member receive? Most CSAs deliver a pre-packaged box with a variety of produce that is in season. Some, however offer a varying degree of choice for their members.

• Shares: Ask the farmer about the quantity of produce each member will receive per week. Some farms offer full and half share options to meet the different needs of their members.

• Payment: Determine who will be responsible for collecting payments and establish a deadline for subscribing.

• Subscription Length: How long do you want the CSA to last? Some farms offer an extended season, providing produce into the fall and winter months.

Beans from page 3 corn meal and local grains — not to replace the bread basket, but to meet nutritional guidelines while incorporating locally grown and produced items.”

Both Bossen and Black River Produce stress extended season greens and lightly processed vegetables, such as lacto-fermentation, core to strengthening market opportunities. “Extending seasonal accessibility to provide the volume needed to match price points in budgets are more than a trend-this is becoming the reality and it’s much easier now than ever to have that discussion,”comments Sean Buchanan, business development manager at Black River Produce.

Rooted in the farm to school movement, Farm to Institution New England (FINE) is the leading Northeast resource connecting organizations, agencies, businesses, and funders with the regional food supply chain to strengthen food production and consumption.

Peter Allison, coordinator for FINE, says there are many opportunities for food producers and processors to market to the institutional

food service system. “In Massachusetts, the Western Mass Food Processing Center shared use facility works closely with farmers to develop lightly processed foods that also meet the farmer’s bottomline. FINE is also beginning research that will further help elucidate the benefits farmers gain by working with institutions, such as the ability to scale up production through new contracts with larger institutional clients.”

The Vermont Farm to Plate Network, legislatively directed to double local food access and production by 2020, is helping farmers develop relationships with distributors through matchmaking events and peer to peer collaborations. The newly launched Vermont Food System Atlas provides a searchable mapping tool to help farmers build relationships with distributors, processing centers, other farmers, and all entities representing the state’s food system. Food Solutions New England provides details on how all New England states are rebuilding local food systems and connects the work each state is conducting regionally.

Rachel Carter is a Vermont entrepreneur, homesteader, journalist,

Download detailed brochures with info on getting started for both farmers and businesses at the Cornell Small Farms Program website.

Photo by Laura McDermott

of fresh vegetables increased as a result of being a CSA member.

77.8 percent indicated that they would definitely join a CSA in the future. Some of the comments included, “Very convenient, drop off at work. I loved the variety and being able to choose from veggies that I wouldn’t ordinarily purchase in the store” and “I was surprised at the high quality of the product and the abundance.”

Adirondack Harvest has continued to assist with promoting the Worksite CSA concept to local businesses. At an April 4, 2013 meeting in Ballston Spa, NY several more farmers were in attendance and at least one of them has a Worksite CSA in development.Cara Fraver of Quincy Farm in Easton, NY plans to offer CSA shares at a local YMCA, so that facility staff, members and general public could pick up their shares at a convenient time. Quincy Farm has also made sales pitches to other companies, but with no luck yet. “We seem to hit a block with liability and corporate rules prohibiting contracting with just one vendor,” reported Fraver. “We might be able to overcome that if we had the passionate employee that could act as our coordinator and advocate.”

At that same meeting Adam Hainer reported that he had finalized a contract with a firm in Plattsburgh and had sold over 100 shares through a payroll deduction format that was offered to him by the business owners. His Glens Falls locations are all participating in 2013 and subscriptions look to be up by 15 percent. He continues to stress the increased consumption of fresh vegetables as being the most important part of a corporate wellness plan.“If companies are offering free memberships to gyms, why not access to a Worksite CSA?” asks Hainer.

Teresa Whalen of Adirondack Harvest is hopeful workplace CSAs will become a popular trend. “It’s all about education and awareness,” Whalen said. “The employees want this, and they understand the benefits. Now we need to convince the employers.”

For more information on this project, and to download free informational brochures for employer and farmer training, please visit the Cornell Small Farms website at: http://smallfarms.cornell.edu/projects/grants/. Click on ‘Promoting Workplace CSA in the Southern Adirondacks’.

Laura McDermott is the Berry Extension Specialist for the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program. She can be reached at 518791-5038 or email her at lgm4@cornell.edu. and business owner.

The Vermont Farm to Plate Network is weaving together all components of Vermont’s food system to strengthen the working landscape, build the resilience of farms, improve environmental quality, and increase local food access for all Vermonters. Explore the Vermont Food System Atlas at www.vtfoodatlas.com.

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Diversified Portfolio: Not just for Wall Street

by Mason Donovan Open any financial advice magazine over the past decade and the single most popular advice given will be to make sure you maintain a diversified portfolio; basically, spread your money over many different funds and investment vehicles.

They even have widgets which will rebalance your accounts and suggest different investments based on your particular goals such as education, retirement, or home ownership. The same sage advice with a slightly different twist can be given to any small farmer. Unless you are a mega-industrial farmer, relying on one crop is not a good recipe for long term success.

Long term success is something the Courser Farm in Warner, NH knows a little bit about. The Courser family has been managing over 1,500 acres of farmland for 100 years. The family farm has survived two world wars, the Great Depression and the great recession in addition to the constantly changing American diet.

Originally focusing on timber and corn, the family has expanded its offerings along the way.

They’ve added pumpkins, maple syrup and hay to the list. Timber is sold to saw mills while corn continues to be a road side stand crowd attractor. Maple syrup has its peak in March while pumpkins round out the year in the fall.

Creating an array of products which not only target different audiences, but also different times of the year creates a healthier portfolio to maintain a continual revenue stream. Putting all of your eggs in one basket (pun intended) can create make-it or break-it financial moments.

Diversifying your product sales channels will also make a big difference. For example, the Coursers leverage their pumpkins as an entertainment venue by inviting carvers to a weekend jack-o-lantern festival. Their maple syrup gets visitors out to their sugar shack during New Hampshire maple weekends. The timber sales allow them to tap into the commercial market.

This healthy diverse balance provides a more stable enterprise.

However, like any long term family farm, the Coursers understand they must change with the times and be open to emerging trends. They don’t have one of those financial balancing and suggestion widgets, but they do have four generations of working experience. Emma Course Bates is a member of that fourth generation forging into new territories. Emma is the founder of Courser Farm Kitchen, a gluten free bakery.

After several of her family members were diagnosed with Celiac disease (caused by adverse reaction to gluten), she started cooking up gluten free baked goods. It wasn’t long before she realized there was an entire group of people the farm was not currently catering to. The kitchen quickly started up and she was staking out a stand at farmers markets across the region. “Many buyers who were not gluten intolerant were reluctant to buy gluten free baked goods,” Emma noted, so she expanded once more into a long time favorite of hers, home-made granola.

“Granola allowed me to reach a wider audience,” she said. When asked to define her target audience, Emma said she was working on getting a

Emma and her cooking assistant, Emily, cooking a batch of Maple Nut granola. more narrow definition. Celiac affects twice as many females than males, so she concedes the gluten free aspect is probably more luring to women. However, granola has given her access to both the gluten-free and the mainstream crowd.

Courser Farm Kitchen has also given the Courser family their first step into the online world with www.CourserFarmKitchen.com.

Although, the majority of buyers are currently local, there is a growing clientele of out-of-state buyers. Best of all, granola is a year round product. Business has picked up enough for Emma to move her operations to a nearby commercial kitchen where she will spend ten hours mixing, baking and packaging seven different flavors of granola. One of her flavors, Maple Nut, also allows this product extension to draw upon one of the popular farm products, maple syrup.

Knowing when to divest is just as important as when to invest as well. One of the flavors which

went to the graveyard was Peanut Butter Banana because of all of the peanut allergies.

New flavors take into concern other allergies such as sulfate, so some mixes have no dried fruit.

The Courser Farm Kitchen concept has sparked conversation as to where the farm family business will be when the fifth generation is old enough to climb onto the tractor. Their overarching strategy is as sound as any financial manager could give. They maintain an inclusive approach which has allowed them to reach a much wider group of buyers. Their focus on diversifying their portfolio of products and sales channels provides a return in every season.After all diversity and inclusion is not just something reserved for Wall Street.

Mason Donovan is an author of The Inclusion Dividend: Why Investing in Diversity & Inclusion Pays Off and the founder of the agriculture based community program, The Yard Project.

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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

Growers Credit New York Berry Project for Successful Start-Up

by Kara Lynn Dunn

eration methods, irrigation, and pest control.

If you’re thinking about starting a farm enterprise focused on growing berries, Elaine and Karl Guppy will tell you to go to back to school at Cornell University first.

“They are always just a call, email, or workshop away,” Elaine says.

“We have taken almost every production and business management workshop offered by the Cornell University New York Berry Project,” Elaine says. “The learning opportunities are packed with so much information, it is like taking an entire Cornell course in one day, and they are often free.”

The New York Berry Project makes the expertise of Cornell’s Horticulture Department Chair Dr. Marvin Pritts and Cooperative Extension fruit specialists Cathy Heidenreich and Laura McDermott available to growers statewide.

The project has funding from the New York Farm Viability Institute to offer workshops, webinars, on-farm demonstrations, and oneon-one interaction.

Elaine and Karl operate Guppy’s Berry Farm, LLC in West Monroe, NY, and say learning all they could before they began preparing their land was a key to their startup success.

“The Berry Project was invaluable to helping us get started with wonderful technical support. When we started, we only knew we wanted to plant berries,” Elaine says.

The Guppys have attended workshops, taken field trips, and visited the Cornell berry plots. They avidly read the New York Berry News published 12 times a year with the latest research information from Cornell and the USDA, Berry Barometer month-bymonth tips for the best cultural practices and pest management solutions, policy and regulation news, and workshop and event notices. Growers can find it online at www.fruit.cornell.edu/nybn or request a monthly e-mail notification of the contents.

“One of the biggest tips Dr. Pritts gave us early on was to test our soil and make sure we had the right nutrients for blueberries,” Karl says. “We learned everything we could about pH, soil testing, fertilizers, etc.”

In 2008, they removed pinewoods from five acres and, a year later, they established their LLC. In 2010, they hand-planted 2,000 certified disease-free blueberry plants, painstakingly measuring spacing between plants and rows.

The Guppys dug a pond and added irrigation to their fields. Karl built a motion sensor tower that triggers a radio and light show that has successfully kept deer out of the berries. He constructed bat boxes that attract the night fliers to help control some pests.

The project leaders helped the Guppys identify USDA grant funding to help pay for development of marketing materials, including product packaging, labels, and signage with a distinctive farm logo.

A primary sales point is the Syracuse Regional Market, about a 35 minute drive from the farm.

“There are a lot of farms selling blueberries at the market - three in my row alone - but people have taken the time to get to know us and our berries and now they search for our booth,” Elaine says.

Their continuing education plan in 2013 has them completing their Good Agricultural Practices certification.

“We are still learning and planning to enlarge our business as we approach retirement. It is great to work with the Cornell people who study berries and know what we should do and not do before we do it,” Karl says.

“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the experience and knowledge the New York Berry Project shared to get us started,” Elaine adds.

The Guppys see a future with more blueberry plants, a low tunnel for ever-bearing strawberry production, expanded blackberry production, and perhaps some juneberries (they attended a September 2012 workshop on juneberries, which like soil conditions similar to blueberries).

A daughter-in-law has expressed interest in starting a commercial kitchen to make jams and other value-added products.

For its part, the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) has also funded high tunnel season extension research and valueadded crop enhancement opportunities for berry growers.

In 2013, with NYFVI funding, Dr. Pritts began recruiting commercial growers who have been in business at least three years and with sales, preferably of two types of

“Cathy’s advice helped us select the best varieties for fresh flavor, shelf life, and disease resistance, which was especially important for us as new growers to not have to deal with issues Cornish such as mummy berry,” Elaine Cross Broilers & says.

In 2011, when an early frost destroyed nearly one-half of their crop and then Japanese beetles arrived, the Guppys turned to the berry team for training on temperature mod-

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Karl and Elaine Guppy with some New York Berry Project educational resources they used to begin and grow their farming enterprise.

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• Berry Webinar Archive - View and listen to online berry web seminars on topics including weed control, varieties, insects, and nutrient needs. berries, in 2012 to evaluate the use of a berry farm-specific business summary.

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No doubt the Guppys will make good use of that berry business training in the future.

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Passing on the Farm

Loyalty to the land is deeply entrenched in the souls of most farm families. To keep the farm operating, there is no better time than now to talk about transfer.

by Maureen Duffy Transferring the farm is a tough topic for many parents and children to discuss.

However to keep the farm operating, there is no better time than now.

Property ownership, business control and death are topics many people would rather avoid all together. Not talking about it only causes strain between family members, resulting in disagreements and farms being sold. If you don’t want these results, sit down and take the time to seriously look at the issues needed to address succession and estate planning.

“Sometimes it’s difficult but you need to start talking,” said Mike Sciabarrasi, extension professor of Agricultural Business Management at the University of New Hampshire. While conducting a workshop titled “Transferring the Farm,” Sciabarrasi noted that there are many factors contributing to family discussions such as debt, health care, money for retirement, taxes and fair treatment of all children. It is all important and farm families need to strategically think and talk about it.

For the Fabrizio family, the progress of the farm snowballed. After purchasing the farm in 1967, the Fabrizios began planting apple trees to create Windy Ridge Orchard. The five Fabrizio kids were always involved in the farm and still are today. However, it is Sheila who has decided to stay on the farm with the incredible mountain view in the distance.

When Sheila returned to the farm ten years ago, she — along with the support of her parents — worked on finding a way to create an enterprise within the apple operation.

She conducted a trial to see if she could make a living from the land. Sheila first tested the market with a donut wagon before investing in a café and found it to be profitable.

“We knew we had to diversify from the wholesale apple market for the farm to continue,” noted Dick. “When Sheila decided to farm we added nature trails, farm animals and a playground. At the time, we didn’t

want to invest too much until we knew that Sheila was definitely going to stay. After ten years the test has held true.”

The visitor season needed to be extended for Sheila’s livelihood. She has successfully accomplished this by planting a pick-yourown blueberry patch and building the Cider House Café where visitors can enjoy a snack or meal. “We open the end of June and close at Christmas,” said Sheila. “We have made it a family destination location with a good feel — a place where families can come and enjoy the day.”

Windy Ridge continues to expand. The first expansion was the Christmas tree plantation in 1989. People can enjoy the holiday season with a wagon ride, cut their own tree and purchase presents at the gift shop.

“New projects and products keep things interesting,” said Dick. “And customers come looking to see what is new and different.”

The newest addition — Seven Birches Winery and an event center. Wines are now being crafted on the farm. It is another item that visitors are looking for, wines made with local fruits such as apples, blueberries and pumpkins from Windy Ridge as well as crafted grape wines. The event center offers an area for special gathering such as weddings and family reunions.

“Time slips by quickly and estate planning is a subject that people often think we’ll do tomorrow,” noted Ann. “If it hadn’t been for Sheila’s energy and enthusiasm we probably would have called it quits by now. Her eagerness helped move the farm forward to what it is today. Plus she has brought the farm to the world through the internet with a Web page and Facebook. It’s what people are looking for these days.”

Sheila’s four siblings all want to be part of the farm at some capacity so that it is always their family farm. “We aren’t the type of family to have an official meeting or plan but we talk over breakfast or at a coffee break,” mentioned Sheila. “Mom and Dad have planned well with life and long-term care insurance. They also have divided all assets equally between us kids. It’s not easy

Sheila Fabrizio holds son Max, and proudly stands with her parents, Dick and Ann. Photo by Maureen Duffy

to talk about — there are a lot of unknowns.”

It is a blessing that all family members get along and are interested in the success of the farm. “We have all been involved in family discussions,” said Sheila. “It’s our mom’s and dad’s legacy and we don’t want that to fall apart. That would be the worst case scenario.”

The other component that has worked for the family during the business transition is that they all have their own areas they are in charge of. Dick takes care of the apple orchard and wholesale, Ann manages the gift store and Sheila tends to the café and event center.

Farm families often need a place to start and sometimes having a facilitator at a family meeting can help. “Savings accounts, IRAs can be liquidated but a farm is often dear to the hearts of farmers and something families usually want to hold together.

Transferring farms can be complicated and challenging on family dynamics,” explains Matt Strassberg with the New Hampshire Mediation Program. “In most cases a desirable outcome is found but sometimes the math doesn’t work,” said Stassberg.

“Sometimes parents have to sell the farm because they need the money to deal with loans or for long-term care costs. It is an emotional issue for many people.”

Strassberg suggests that families contact an Agricultural Mediation Program sooner rather than later. “The kitchen table is also the board room table,” noted Strassberg.

“The people you work with are also your family that you celebrate holidays with.

Farm transitions can naturally impact other areas of the family which may magnify conflict. Our job is to facilitate a calm rational discussion with all of those involved.”

No matter how your family decides to deal with transferring the farm, it is a subject that needs to be addressed. Perhaps it is as simple as talking about it while planting the garden or over coffee. Whatever the case, a conversation and plan of action will ease the process as much as possible.

Maureen Duffy works for the New Hampshire Farm Bureau as the Communications Director and Young Farmer Coordinator. She can be reached at 603-224-1934 or via e-mail editor@nhfarmbureau.org.

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NEW FARMERS

Counting Our Blessings Lessons Learned from Raising Heritage Lincoln Longwool Sheep

by Emmaline Long and David Popielinski

Emmaline with a newborn Lincoln lamb.

get a sheep ready for show; how to wash it, condition it, trim it, and more importantly, how to breed our animals to improve our flocks. Neither of us claims to be an expert, but we’ve definitely come a long way.

3. Sometimes the people you meet along the way make all the difference: If there’s one thing that contributes more than the sheep themselves in making Lincolns a wonderful breed to raise, it’s the other people who raise them. The Lincoln breeders we show with from around the United States are some of the most encouraging and supportive people we have ever encountered. From the very first shows, when we were naïve rookies, to now as young adults striving to place better each year, they never fail to share their knowledge and help us become better herdsmen. Our Lincolns have taught us to always surround yourself with positive people who share their experiences and encourage you in yours.

4. Sheep will find every burdock in the field: If there’s one thing we have learned about raising a wool breed of sheep, it’s that no matter how much time you spend in the pasture digging up burdocks, thistles, and other troublesome weeds, your sheep will always manage to find the one you miss. And good luck getting that out later…

If you ask which life experiences have had the most profound impact on us, our answer may surprise you.

“Sheep?” you would ask. “Why sheep?” Well, it all started with a Blessing in the form of a Lincoln Longwool sheep.

Blessing came to Dave Popielinski of Rocky Knoll Acres while he was in middle school through the Youth Conservationist Program, which encourages youth to raise rare heritage breeds of sheep. Little did we know she would indeed be a blessing to both of us. Emmaline Long of Orchard View Farm met Dave and Blessing at an agricultural fair in the fifth grade. She was so inspired that two years later, she purchased a pair of Lincolns to call her own. Thirteen years after Blessing connected us, Dave has 15 and Emmaline has 35 registered Lincoln Longwools.

Lincoln Longwools are a relatively large breed of sheep that was developed in the Lincolnshire region of England and was brought to the United States in the mid-1800s.

While it is traditionally bred for its lustrous wool, the Lincoln is a multi-purpose breed that is large and heavily built. As with many larger breeds of animals, they are calm with a gentle disposition. Their fleece can either be white or natural colored (ranging from black to light charcoal) and is classified as coarse in texture. They have been a great breed for both of us and are the only breed that we raise.

As we have grown up over the past decade, our Lincolns have taught us a great many lessons we feel are good guidance for young farmers looking to partake in the many blessings that come from raising heritage farm animals.

1. Educate, educate, educate: Education in agriculture happens on many levels. We do our part by attending fairs, festivals and other small community events with our Lincolns, both around our communities in Western NY and throughout the Northeast. While questions about our “goats” can be as frustrating as they are amusing, attending these events is a great way for us to not only educate people about agriculture and sheep in general, but also to teach people about the unique nature of our heritage breed. Also, because our breed is so rare we have often walked into the show ring at fairs to find judges’ faces clearly begging the question, “What on earth is that?!”

We’re no longer surprised at being the odd ones out at our local county fairs, and celebrate our animals’ rarity as an opportunity to educate those around us.

2. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again: Placing last in anything is never easy, but it is probably the most motivating place to be in the show ring. We have experienced placing last at shows large and small, but over years of showing we have steadily worked our way up the line. When we started, neither of us had any idea how to

7. Following the leader can get you into trouble: Sheep are flock animals. They strongly dislike being alone and will do anything - ANYTHING - to stay with their friends.

There is no rhyme or reason to the decisions they make, but they always do the same thing. If one decides to go outside, they all go outside. If one decides to eat hay, they all get up and eat hay. Their game of “follow the leader” is quite humorous, actually, and blatantly evident in the one little path stretching from barn to pasture. While this is evolutionarily a defensive survival tactic for sheep, it often seems to get them into just as much trouble as it helps them. So, when one gets stuck in a fence, so do a few others. After spending enough time with the Lincolns, we realized it’s the same with us. During middle school, high school and throughout life, it is so easy to just follow everyone else without paying mind to the possible outcomes. As with sheep, this often gets you into trouble.

We’ve learned this the hard way. The road to individuality is oftentimes much harder and less traveled, but we have found in the end it is infinitely more rewarding. Be a leader and make your own path into the pasture.

8. Don’t forget to count your blessings along the way: There is so much in life to be thankful for, yet so much is taken for granted. Blessing is the sheep that started it all for us: directly for Dave, and indirectly for Emmaline.

Along the way we’ve had our share of trials - lost lambs, sick sheep, disappointment from placing last in a competitive show- but it has always been important to pay attention to the little things like an energetic lamb, the excitement of sheep when you walk into the barn (even if all they want from you is food) and placing higher at a show than you did last year. In this modern world of instant gratification, lightning fast technologies, and drivethrough everything, it is easy to lose focus of what is most important. We have learned to pause and take the time to appreciate the small, seemingly insignificant things in daily life. We now realize the littlest things are usually the biggest blessings.

What started as one Blessing in the form of a sheep has since multiplied into many more that have shaped us into who we are today. Blessing has since passed away, but the gifts she passed onto us will last a lifetime. Even though we are still finishing college and trying to figure out our plans in the grand scheme of life, we both know, without a doubt, that Lincoln Longwool sheep will continue be a part of our future.

Lincoln Longwools out to pasture at Orchard View Farm.

They’re a bit like we were growing up: always managing to get ourselves in a little bit of trouble that we would have to work ourselves out of later. Man or beast, it seems that we all have a burdock stuck to us at some point in our lives.

Emmaline Long has been developing Orchard View Farm in Bergen, NY since the age of 12. She is currently a graduate student in the Animal Science department at Cornell University. She can be reached at eal93@cornell.edu.

David Popielinski has been raising his Lincolns at Rocky Knoll acres in Alden, NY since middle school. He can be reached at dlpopielinski@yahoo.com.

5. Responsibility: Our Lincoln sheep started out as 4-H projects for us, so right from the beginning our parents made sure that we were the ones feeding them, cleaning the pens, and assuming full responsibility for all sheeprelated tasks and disasters. At the age of 12, this was not an easy task. It’s also not easy doing midnight and three a.m. checks on school nights, helping a mother give birth, and nursing a cold lamb back to life at -10° F. But we have done all those things, and through them we have been instilled with a sense of responsibility.

6. Patience is a virtue: Raising animals can be trying, and sheep are as stubborn as they come. We’ve both had our share of sheep-related temper tantrums, but as with most situations in life, frustration doesn’t accomplish anything.

We believe sheep can sense their shepherd’s negative emotions and will purposely encourage frustration when they detect it. When you say “go left,” they go right. When you repair the fence in one spot, they find the next convenient hole. Winning the battle is difficult, especially when you are contending with a 300 pound ram. We have learned that calm and patient work can mollify even the most exasperating of sheep, as well as most obstacles faced in raising animals.

A Lincoln ewe ready to be shorn.

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NORTHEAST SARE SPOTLIGHT Welcome to the Northeast SARE Spotlight! SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) offers grants to farmers, educators, universities and communities that are working to make agriculture more sustainable — economically, environmentally, and socially. Learn about whether a SARE grant would be a good fit for you.

Keeping Heifers Fit Fay Benson Used Pedometers to Track Cow Health

by Rachel Whiteheart Fay Benson’s Facebook page “Girls of Summer” isn’t what the innocent web surfer might think. Instead of featuring topless women, as the evocative name suggests, Benson’s page promotes another type of unclothed female: the dairy heifer.

In 2011, Benson received a SARE ‘On Farm Research/Partnership’ Grant to thoroughly examine the effects of confinement vs. grazing on the health and productivity of dairy heifers. Benson noticed that some larger dairy farmers are reluctant to graze because they believe that grazing is “backwards,” inconvenient, and overly time-consuming; in an attempt to change these farmers’ perspectives, he decided to come up with some cold hard facts as to the benefits of grazing.

And when searching for cold hard facts, what better place to start looking than a heifer’s leg?

Benson conducted two simultaneous experiments under this SARE grant to determine both movement differences and health differ-

ences that arose between heifers raised in confinement and heifers raised on pasture.

Prior to this point, no experiments had been conducted to quantify physical activity differences between heifers that are kept in confinement and those that are grazed. Seeing an opportunity for exploration, Benson decided to develop this area as one of his two projects. His search for the best way to quantify movement differences led him to an almost comically simple solution: pedometers, small devices typically used by people to track the number of steps they take.

Benson decided that the era of humans monopolizing this technology was over and set to work attaching pedometers to the legs of 10 heifers during their last month out in the grazing pasture before they relocated to a confinement dairy for the late fall and winter. The pedometers recorded every movement that heifers made over the two month period (first month on pasture; second month confined).

The pedometers revealed that the grazing heifers experienced a 60 percent drop in the number of steps taken when the animals transitioned from pasture into confinement.

For Benson’s second project, he examined the health differences that arose between heifers raised in confinement and heifers raised on pasture. Both Benson and Hardie Farm (the dairy for which he raises heifers) use a computer program called DairyCOMP to chronicle the full health history of each heifer that passes through their farms.

DairyCOMP keeps track of specific health markers including milk production levels, times bred, age at first calving, calving ease, and post-freshening health problems.

The pedometers attached to the leg of each heifer record the heifers’ movements, including the time they spend lying down, standing, and walking.

Benson doesn’t have enough land or time to allow all of the heifers that are raised on his farm to graze; each year some heifers are held in a confinement barn on his land and some are grazed, a fact that was key in the development of this experiment. He utilized past DairyCOMP health data for heifers that had grazed on his farm for a period of five months in 2009, 2010, and 2011 (he sampled 60 from each year). He then found past data for a “herd-mate” (a heifer of similar age and stature) that had been raised during each of those years in confinement on his farm. Hardie Farm, which housed each of

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Benson’s heifers are rotationally grazed. the test heifers after their stay on Benson’s farm, provided Benson with their past and current DairyCOMP data following the health of each of the sampled heifers. This set of comprehensive health data for each of the sampled heifers allowed Benson to examine the full health histories of the grazed and confinement heifers during, and after, their stay on his farm. Benson then used health markers found in DairyCOMP to determine whether any significant health differences arose due to the environment in which the heifers were raised.

Benson found no noticeable health differences across any major health markers between the dairy heifers that he had raised in confinement and those that had been grazed. He attributes this result to the fact that both the grazed heifers raised on his See Heifers page 16

One of Benson’s heifers sports a pedometer that will catalog her movements over the course of a two month period.

Photos by Fay Benson

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I Love New York Agriculture Art & Writing Contest Each year, NYAITC and New York Farm Bureau sponsor an opportunity for Pre-K through middle school students across the state to discover where food comes from and why agriculture is important. The contest is divided by grade level, and each level has a specific topic to create a piece of art, poem, or narrative related to an aspect of agriculture. There were over 500 entries in this year’s contest.

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Youth Pages New York Agriculture in the Classroom’s (NYAITC) mission is to foster an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of how New York State and the United States produce food and fiber. NYAITC assists educators in teaching about our agricultural food systems, what we eat, and how we live by offering opportunities for students and communities to engage with agriculture.

All awardees receive a Certificate of Recognition, and the first place winners are awarded $25 to invest in their education or an agricultural product or experience.

Congratulations to the all the award winners! We wish we could feature all of them!

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PHOTO FEATURE

Horse Power Our summer photo feature comes to us all the way from Welcome Table Farm in Walla Walla, WA. Welcome Table Farm offers a full diet of foods including vegetables, grains, eggs, perennial fruits and nuts, and pasture raised meats and cut flowers. The farmers of Welcome Table Farm strive to make healthy, local food accessible through direct customer sales, work trade options and donations to hunger relief organizations. The farm is working to minimize non-renewable and polluting energy use by effectively employing the skill and draft power of people and animals. Learn more at http://welcometablefarm.com.

Joel Sokoloff cultivating fava beans with horses Avi & Dandy.

Photo by Chandler Briggs

New York Agriculture Art and Slogan. Third grade students are asked to paint or color a drawing with a one sentence slogan about New York agriculture. The slogan can be general or specific to a particular agricultural process of commodity. Vegetables were the product of choice for Amelie Metzger, a 3rd grader at CattaraugusLittle Valley Elementary School. Her slogan states, “Eat Your Vegetables.”

“Cows, Milk, and Me” by Hunter Osgood of Franklinville Elementary School.

“Me and the Foods I Like” by Elena Gehrke of Cayuga Heights Elementary School.

“My Favorite New York Food and Where It Comes From”

by Olivia Seiflein of Cattaragus-Little Valley School.

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New York Agriculture Poem

New York Agriculture Narrative Grace Sayward, a homeschooled 5th grade student, received 1st place in his category for her original narrative she wrote. The students were asked to write an informative narrative, real or imagined, that utilized research and information from a variety of sources to develop their topic or stories. Grace’s winning story is entitled, “Advice From Gilly” and a section of her story reads: “I stomped the ground. I didn’t want the little farm girl coming any closer. Aspen was my son and I was going to protect him. Two more faces were at the door. I stomped again.

Couldn’t they leave me alone? The nosy children wanted to pet and play with my little darling. I wanted them gone.

I’m Gilly, a seven year old Icelandic ewe. Aspen is my seventh lamb and a second son. He was born this morning.”

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“My Favorite New York Farm Animal” by Evelyn Britt, a Pre-K student at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School.

Students in 4th grade are asked to compose a poem.

The poem can be general or specific, and it can focus on one of the over 200 agricultural commodities produced in New York, a specific farm or farmer, or an aspect of the food system.

Morganne Chapman of Ellicottville Central School won the division with her poem. A section of her poem reads:

“…In the fall the farmers Harvest the crops the Farmers can the food Then they go sell them In the winter we Buy what they canned And eat them all Winter.

That is why I am thankful for FARMERS.”

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GRAZING

The Calves Come Home How to calm down, observe nature, and supercharge your results!

by Eric Noel When I started grazing cattle nine years ago, I had no clue about what I was doing, how things would turn out, and how much nature takes care of things on her own. As the years went by I found that relaxing, observing and letting things happen was a better strategy than forcing change and making things that I wanted to happen come to pass.The latter is exhausting and not as fulfilling, but it took time, experience and careful thought to come to this realization. For me, nature was my best teacher, showing me how powerful animal instinct is and how well different species already work together.

The Power of Instinct I used to always make sure all the calves for my cow-calf operation were with their mothers every time I went to move the herd.

I’d make sure that with every herd move all the calves were found and trained on my time frame. This worked all right until the end of my first season of grazing my own herd.

I moved the herd and noticed two calves not present. I proceeded to find them and attempted to get them with the herd. This didn’t work so well this time. In my attempt to get behind them and push them in the direction of the herd, these two calves kept going in the opposite direction. I ended up pushing them into the neighbor’s woods, up over two hills and through three barbed wire fences about a mile away. I gave up. They kept moving away from me. I couldn’t make a big enough circle to get behind them. I actually lost them in the woods. I thought I would never see those calves again.

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It was evening. I went home and ate. I was angry at the calves and myself, and I was stressed out about losing the potential income. I tried to put it out of my mind, and I went to bed.

The next morning I went out to do my first move of the day, never expecting to see those two calves, but there they were — standing next to their mothers with full bellies looking at me like nothing ever happened. At first this got me cranked up again because I was thinking “these calves are playing me, not doing what I want them to do when I want them to do it.” Then after some thought (I don’t know why it didn’t come sooner) it dawned on me: Let them move when they want to at the pace they want.

They already know what to do. Their instinct is so strong that they overcame all the obstacles. I pushed them through in the dark no less. I had forced my own time-wasting, stressful situation. I let my ego, my belief that things were supposed to be ‘just so’ get in the way. Life, and farming in particular, does NOT require struggle to be successful or to feel like you are doing your part. What I have found is that nature already has all the answers. The path of least resistance (which is also human nature) actually allows us to accomplish more in less time for an

increased quality of life, higher net profits and more time off.

Cow Controlled Weaning Another natural concept you can use is to let the cow do the weaning. This totally eliminates stress for the calf, the cow and you. I

A Bobolink nest after 150 head grazed the paddock.

Photos by Eric Noel See Calves page 14

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FARM MEMOIR

The Disappearing Hay

by Stuart Cheney One year about 1944 or ‘45 it was time to cut the second cutting of hay, more commonly called rowen back then. The farmer who lived across the road from where I live now, whose name was Dan, mowed down seven or eight acres of beautiful rowen on a field between where I live now and where I lived then, which is about one-third of a mile. Dan and my dad had been talking and he told Dad to mow the whole east side, and Dan would take it to his barn where they had an ensilage cutter set up. The plan was to pick up all the hay when it was dry, bring it all to the ensilage blower, fork it into the blower, shoot it up the pipe about thirty feet into the window at the top of the barn, and it would land on a scaffold at the end of the barn under the blower pipe. Dad was to get his share for helping.

The idear was that the barn was full of loose hay and by chopping it the hay wouldn’t take up much room and would all fit on the scaffold — maybe. They had an old big blue onelunger engine mounted on an old waygon frame to run the blower, and Dan had bought a wooden buck rake that fit right on the front of the John Deere tractor. The buck rake has wooden teeth about eight inches long and also about eight inches wide. You lower it down and let it slide along the ground right underneath the windrow of hay. When it gets full you pick it up and head for the barn. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

down the road he went. Well they soon found out that over near the woods where the hay was the heaviest, it was rough. A few stones stuck up, so Neil stayed outta there with the tractor and they sent down the truck and a couple of men to get that hay. Things were going pretty smooth so far, and they loaded the truck, brought it up, and were dropping it off onto the blower table the best they could.

Of course before they started chipping the hay and blowing it into the barn, Dan told my dad to bring up his Doodle-Bug (hand-made tractor) and large hay trailer that went behind and back it into the barn right up to the scaffold at the end of the barn. That way when they got a big pile of chopped hay they could take their forks and push my father’s share right onto the trailer. Sounds good.

Well the afternoon wore on and Neil was making trip after trip, coming up the hill with a rake so full of hay it slowed things down a bit, but he sure made up for it on the way back. The only problem was when he had the rake loaded he couldn’t see a thing straight ahead and if a car was coming and they didn’t pull over and get out of his way — I don’t even want to think about that. But if you think that bothered Neil, well then you didn’t know Neil! Not much traffic back in those days and nobody’s car ever got impaled.

Came about six o’clock and all the hay was off the fields with a lot less work than usual and it was milking time again. We shut down the Old Blue putt-putt and everybody cleaned

Dan’s son Neil drove the tractor. He was six years older than me and when the day came, we all got out there and one way or another got all the hay raked up. It was a perfect day, and they had the old putt-putt running and that big long belt was just a-flopping in the breeze. Two men were stationed with blower forks as Neil brought the hay in with the buck rake. He didn’t waste time, and as soon as he dumped off the hay and got turned around he’d jam it into high gear, and

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themselves off and headed to the milk house where all sorts of good cold things awaited. There was some nice chocolate milk for me, which I loved.

Oh boy! Now we’re headed into the barn floor to see the big pile of chopped hay-what a fun idear this has been.

“Oh my God! Where’s the hay!”

Well I guess they had the Old Blue putt-putt stepped up a little too much and instead of making the hay into a pile it blew it all over hell. Now there was no more than eight inches to ten inches of hay on the scaffold and only three or four inches left on the haytrailer. Hay was all over the Doodle-Bug, even stuck up against rafters. It seemed the smallest cobwebs held a handful of dry hay. There is no way you can believe that all that hay should of made a small mountain just wasn’t there. Neil hitched onto Dad’s Doodle-Bug and towed it out of the barn before they dare start it up and start a fire. As Dad and I went on down the hill to our own barn what little hay was on the tractor blew off. He didn’t even bother to back it into the barn.

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Making hay with the tractor.

Hay-making before the putt-putt. Stuart Cheney riding the horse. 1937.

Moral of the story is don’t count your chicks before they hatch.

Stuart Cheney grew up on a 145 acre diversified farm near Brattleboro, VT. He resides on the farm in a small five room house built by his grandfather in 1940.

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SEED STORIES

The Case for Regional Seed

by Petra Page-Mann

heavily on chemical applications, resulting in varieties adapted to these sprays.

There is so much in a seed.

Each seed tells the story of its entire life history, millions of years in the making. A few seeds, in a single generation, may travel the globe. Most will stay within their watershed and most likely, their microclimate. In this way, seeds become profoundly adapted to place. The selection pressures of the environment (drought, lownutrient stress) are key in the evolution of every seed.

Agricultural seed tells an additional story, one of human relationship. Historically they remained fairly static, slowly adapting to place and becoming spread wide first on our backs, then by camel, then by boat. Fast forward to 2013: most seed companies offer seed from all over the world.

If ‘regional seed’ is seed becoming adapted to a bioregion, then all seed before World War I was regional. Farmers in both industrialized and developing nations saved their own seed. Integral to livelihood, maintaining good seedstock was equally important as keeping a good bull for livestock. Over time, each variety was selected to meet the environmental conditions and farmer’s needs on the farm.

We share a blind faith that seed is produced by the companies selling them; this is most often not the case. Although a ‘widely adapted’ seed may grow in your soil, it may not flourish as one that has been ‘regionally adapted.’ Companies with international markets excel in the former, but not the latter.

Most seed is grown where the climate favors commercial dry seed production, such as the Pacific Northwest and Israel. Much of this seed is adapted to modern agricultural techniques (mechanization, increased external inputs), allowing for wide adaptation and the high yields resulting from high inputs. Further, breeding for resistance to pests and disease is rarely prioritized, relying

The author with her selections of ‘Joan’ rutabega from the root cellar, ready to make seed adapted to the Finger Lakes in 2013.

Calves from page 12 know what you’re thinking, “A cow doesn’t know how to do that.”

Well, let me tell you from experience that they do. In preparation for the new calf she will kick the yearling until it gets the hint and stops trying. Yes, you will have the occasional heifer or even a cow that doesn’t get it right. What do you do? Cull the animal. It’s all about getting the herd to take care of itself as much as possible.

Birds and Grazing Cattle Another example of nature working within a farming system is grassland birds thriving in a planned grazing model. I have seen cattle graze around Bobolink nests perched up in the forage canopy of a paddock. Think about this: 150 head of 1000 pound cattle in a high density scenario grazing around a nest in the forage, the size of a coffee cup with eggs in it and leaving it unharmed!

How does this happen? The only answer I can come up with is “It’s nature. It’s what is supposed to happen.”

Last year I also started seeing birds on the back of my cattle.A couple of years before I built and installed about 30 tree swallow bird houses because they eat flying insects. I wanted to reduce the fly

Is Regional Seed a Thing of the Past?

Following the rebirth of regional organic vegetable production, awareness of regional seed production is gaining momentum.

Regional seed is the natural root of local food. The Pacific Northwest has a thriving network of small-scale seed growers and here in the Northeast we have our own burgeoning community of committed seed growers. Perhaps evidence of a shift in public awareness, many of these growers are experiencing significant sales growth each season.

The Case for Regional Seed Each region has specific resources, growing challenges and market opportunities; regional seed is uniquely able to adapt all of these needs and conditions.

Not all seeds are readily produced on a commercial scale in the Northeast (on account of our humid growing season), but many could be with proper techniques. Few seed companies sell seed grown in the Northeast and even then it is only a small percent of their offering. This means you may be buying good seed but not seed selected to excel in your specific climate and soils.

Fruition Seeds offers a different perspective, providing varieties grown organically in and for the Northeast. Raised in the Northeast, co-founders Petra Page-Mann and Matthew Goldfarb have worked in agriculture for over thirty collective years. With knowledge of local production, local markets and operating on a relatively small scale, they offer seed grown on their farm in the Finger Lakes of Upstate New York as well as seed from other excellent organic growers throughout the Northeast.

“Without a company to serve the market, how do we have access?” asks Dr. Michael Mazourek with Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University. “Seed customized to our growing conditions gives us freedom from ‘making do’ with what serves major national markets. A region’s ability to have vibrant, productive seed is critical.”

“Each farm is unique, especially each organic farm,” observes Michael Glos, also with Cornell Plant Breeding and Genetics.

Conventional seed, produced with quick-release fertilizer and pesticide, may perform with little variation between farms.

Organic systems, however, have a spectrum of variables for seed to respond to, increasing the significance of regional seed.

“Regional seed is important,” continues Michael who, ten years ago, saved kale seed on his farm. Having only grown that seed since, “nothing can replace seed selected on the conditions of your specific farm.”

Will Bonsall agrees: “We like to hire everything out: washing the car, fixing the deck. But some things are too compelling, too important to leave to the professionals, like tucking in our children at night. Everything related to food, and especially the seed, must be seen in this light.”

Bonsall has been saving seed in Maine for decades, witnessing population in a natural way. Now when I go down my cattle lane, I get dive bombed and zoomed by all these birds. It’s very cool to see. Last year was the first year I had NO pink eye cases with the most cattle I’ve ever grazed (180 head).

Relax and Let Nature Do Her Job Plants and animals did just fine before we got here and will continue when we are gone. We have the advantage of our intellect, our thinking mind. We can choose to let go of our ego, our competitive self.This allows us to align ourselves with nature, give her the support she can use which allows both to prosper. Feed the cycle and the cycle will provide abundant returns in all forms. It all starts with our thinking. Do less, make more and laugh all the way to the bank, while at the same time making a deposit in nature’s bank account.

Following what nature already knows how to do and using our management skills to align with her is where the magic happens.

You will know when you get there because you are in the zone and your farm and cattle are all at high performance and in step with nature.You will have more time for the things in life that are important to you, your family and your farm. Stress levels are low and

the impact of regional and on-farm selection in many crops. His work with grain is an excellent example. “Wheat bred for the prairie soils of the grain belt, rather than the forest soils of the Northeast, are notably different. Additional breeding for yield has neglected the flavor, nutrition and bread-making qualities of wheat.” Adapting grains to his soils has taught him much and he continues to learn more each season.

How is Regional Seed Developed?

Bonsall sources multitudes of wheat to ‘trial’ from germplasm banks around the world, Seed Savers Exchange, neighbors and seed companies. Variety trialing is central to the growth and vitality of regional seed. Grown side by side, varietal characteristics are evaluated from seed currently grown in a region as well as seed from around the world. In many ways, trialing is as important as seed production itself because it illuminates the spectrum of genetic diversity within a crop type, offering us the range of what is possible. Once a consistent, quality variety has been identified, it moves into production to be ‘customized’ to our growing conditions.

Like growing seed, trialing is done by seed companies and universities. But perhaps most important, the active participation of farmers is key to the long-term vision and success of these efforts.

Several seed companies based in the Northeast trial extensively to find varieties with potential for growers in the Northeast. Also, Cornell Plant Breeding and Genetics is making exciting progress identifying varieties with resistance to diseases with national and international significance, such as downy mildew and late blight.

This season they are growing 56 varieties of cucumber in their downy mildew trials, with over a thousand plants from the breeding program going to the field for selection. We are fortunate here in the Northeast (especially the Finger Lakes!) because diseases with international relevance studied here offer tremendous regional insight, as well.

Cornell also engages growers in our bioregion who participate in variety trial and breeding. “Come to a field day,” encourages Michael Mazourek, “meet us and get more involved!” The Cornell Organic Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville, NY will hold a public field day in late summer (date to be determined) and can always be found at NOFA conferences and many NOFA-sponsored events.

Regional seed, like local food, is too important to our lives to be fringe for long. The extraordinary elasticity of genetics offers ample opportunity to customize our seed to meet the specific conditions and needs of individual and regional farms. The seed we have now is good but truly excellent, well-adapted and regional seed is our privilege to cultivate. With the collaboration of seed companies, universities and individuals alike, building a regional seed supply in the Northeast is gaining momentum with each season. ‘Trial’ some regionally adapted seed in your garden this season and see how ‘local’ can go deeper!

Petra Page-Mann lives and farms in Naples, NY and founded Fruition Seeds in the Fall of 2012. She may be reached at fruitionseed@gmail.com. farming becomes profitable and fun again.

Eric Noel is an organic farmer, grazing and farm planning consultant, and coach. He lives and farms in the Champlain Islands of Vermont with his wife and two children. He can be reached at 802752-8731 or ericrnoel@hotmail.com.

You’re out. I’m in. Momma knows what to do.

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Where the Buffalo Roam

by Amy Weakley Our little family farm is tucked away in a remote corner of Tug Hill in the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. As a child I lived on a small family farm, where I learned to have a strong work ethic and an even stronger understanding of our family values.

As I grew up, went to college, married and started a family of my own, I realized I wanted my children to have those same experiences and values. We started Barefoot Buffalo Farm in 2010 with five buffalo.

Raising bison, the more accurate name for our animals, is no small chore and should not be entered into lightly. That being said, we couldn’t be happier. Bison are absolutely amazing creatures, each with their own personality. They are majestic wild animals.

More than 60 million bison once roamed all across the North American Continent. Bison have thrived on wild and drought resistant grasses, native shrubs, flowers and other plants and were a huge part of the ecological system. Bison are considered ruminants, as they do chew a cud. To Native Americans, bison were the economic and spiritual sustenance, supplying them with food, clothing, shelter and a source of utensils and tools.

Currently, there are approximately 500,000

bison in the U.S. Yellowstone National Park has a herd of about 3,500 wild bison, making it the largest wild herd in the world.

Bison are not tame animals and must be handled with care and caution, each with their own personality. While they may seem quiet or docile, they should not be trusted.

Respect them and give them their needed space. Proper handling equipment, fencing and patience are must haves. Our fence posts are telephone poles or 6X6’s — 12 feet long, buried 4 feet down and a woven wire fence 8 feet high. The bison pasture ratio is the same as that for cows.

We will be moving to a rotational grazing system this year in an effort to adopt more sustainable practices. We currently have about 27 bison ranging in age from newborns to fully mature animals. Our plans are to continue to grow our farm as we can. Currently we sell our bison meat to family, friends and our local community. With just word-of-mouth advertising, we can’t meet the local demand.

We plan to join some of the local Farmers Markets as our growth allows.

Our customers come from diverse backgrounds. They range from people curious about the taste of an exotic meat, outdoorsmen, Buy Local folks, and those interested in a healthier red meat.

After talking to a variety of people including our potential customers, we have opted to transport our bison alive more than three hours away to a plant capable of processing them with a USDA inspection process. This is not required but is viewed as a valuable quality control for our customers. We have also had people interested in purchasing live animals on the hoof for private processing.

George is Barefoot Buffalo Farm’s current productive bull.

We love all of our animals and take comfort in knowing they are raised in a healthy manner where they can run and play in a natural environment. We have also chosen not to use antibiotics or hormones with our bison.

They are hearty animals with a strong resistance to many diseases and we feel that nature should not be tampered with.

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Bison mothers are nurturing and protective of their young.

Photos by Amy Weakley A common belief is that ranchers breed bison with cattle. This is not true. “The National Bison Association is dedicated to maintaining the integrity species. In fact, our Code of Ethics specifically prohibits members from deliberately crossbreeding bison with another species.”

We chose bison because of its wonderful meat. It is delicious and nutritious.

Service (FSIS) or from an accredited state inspection program which offers inspection “at least equal” to USDA.

There are a numbers of farms in the central New York area that sell live animals for those interested in raising bison. The Eastern Bison Association also hosts two conferences/shows and sales annually.

To learn more about raising bison, visit The According to the Nation Bison Association, National Bison Association website at bison are classified as an exotic, or “non- www.bisoncentral.com. amenable species,” under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. As such, they fall under some Amy Weakley owns Barefoot Buffalo Farm unique regulatory provisions. All bison mar- with her family in Taberg, NY. She can be keted into the commercial marketplace must reached at 315-942-6171, dave_amy_weakand be processed in an FDA-approved facility. ley@yahoo.com These facilities are required to comply with www.facebook.com/barefootbuffalofarm. all FDA regulations, as well as with the FSIS regulations regarding sanitation. Bison producers/processors may • Bison are faster and more agile than a horse, running at also request “voluntary inspec40 mph and jumping 6 feet high. tion” services from the U.S. • Bison are matriarchal, meaning a female will be the Department of Agriculture’s head of the herd.

Food Safety and Inspections • One Bison bull can usually service 10-18 cows.

• Bison live 20-25 years in the wild and up to 30 in quality captive conditions.

Fun Facts About Bison

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LIVESTOCK & POULTRY

Sheep Barn Interior Design: Wooden Panels

If you can handle a drill, a saw, and a few other simple tools, this article describes how to assemble panels for pens, lambing jugs, and a creep feeder

by Ulf Kintzel Any boards I use are rough cut. Other than avoiding the occasional splinter, there is no additional benefit to a finWhile times change with incredible speed when it comes to ished board — rough-cut will do and is cheaper. The boards the development of technology, some things seem to stand I use are one inch thick and three inches wide. Some may the test of time. Sheep feeders and panels were made from prefer a wider board, perhaps four or five inches wide. wood for hundreds and thousands of years. Nowadays, However, having a board thicker than one inch does not there is a variety of metal panels, pens, and feeders on the seem to suit any additional purpose. As far as the length is market, yet wooden panels seem to be the far more eco- concerned, I go pretty much with what is available at the nomical option and are perhaps even more widespread. time in order to keep the cost low. I take anything between That is if you can handle a drill, a saw, and a few other sim- eight and about ten feet long. Shorter than eight feet would ple tools. In this article I will describe my preferences and be too short. Boards longer than 12 feet will not be handy for experiences when making panels for pens, lambing jugs, one person when they are used for a panel. and creep feeder. Feel free to copy or modify my ideas as In order to make my panels, I need the following tools: a ciryou see fit. cular saw, a drill, one and 5/8 inch long deck screws, a The wood of choice — recommended by my friend Mahlon, measuring tape, a woodworker’s pencil, a woodworker’s tria saw miller — is hemlock. Hemlock is light yet it stands A divider panel, low enough to step over without climbpressure very well without breaking. In fact, it bends under ing and also “lamb proof.” pressure rather than breaking. The drier it is, the better it bends. The downside to hemlock is the relative ease with groups of sheep with lambs of different ages. These are just which it splits when you drill screws into it. So it may be nec36 inches high and the spacing in between the lower boards essary to pre-drill holes when putting in screws close to the is tighter — three to four inches between lower boards and edge. In the past I have also tried white pine (which works) five to six inches between upper boards. The tighter spacing and red oak (which is too heavy). is because of the lambs; lambs escaping through the panel into another group is absolutely undesirable. The lower height is for me to be able to step over without the need to Heifers from Pgae 9 climb. This may sound silly but if during the course of a two farm and those heifers raised in confinement on Benson’s to three week lambing season, you climb dozens of times farm spent “9 months [after leaving Benson’s farm] in conper day over panels in order to get from one group to anothfinement on the Hardie farm, which homogenized the er and in and out of lambing jugs (which are of the same health differences between them.” Nevertheless, Benson lower height), you will be exhausted just because of that. says that the feed costs savings he retains through grazStepping over is far easier. Since ewes are even less flighty ing heifers are reason enough for him to continue (he during lambing and with young lambs, this height, which saved around $650 over the course of a 150 day grazing may be insufficient at other times, is no problem at all. period). Benson believes that many other farmers in the A creep feeder panel with spacing that allows lambs near future will be drawn towards grazing for the same My panels for my lambing jugs or pens are of the same only to access the fancy hay. reason since “the cost of grazing hasn’t changed but the height and spacing as the dividers because of the same reacost of feed has.” However, Benson plans to continue his angle, a couple of saw horses, and a make-shift work bench son. The length of these panels is five feet. Due to the shortresearch of the potential health benefits of grazing to give made from hemlock boards laid over a frame. er length only one diagonal board is necessary to provide dairies more reasons, besides just economic incentives, stability. These panels make a five by five jug/pen, which is to choose grazing.

Length and height of the panels as well as spacing in sufficiently large for a ewe to bond with her lambs immedibetween boards depends on the future purpose of the pan- ately after lambing. I set up the jugs along the wall and side This grant was the most recent grant in a series of three els. “Normal” panels, used for making holding pens for groups by side. That reduces the need for panels per jug to two, with that Fay has been involved with, all relating to dairy cows of sheep, are 40 inches high and eight to ten feet long. They the need for three panels per jug on either end of this row of (he jokes that his grants are his very own Lord of the have five horizontal boards, the lower boards are spaced lambing pens.

Rings trilogy, but dairy cow-style). His first grant examabout five inches apart, the upper ones about six inches ined health differences between grazed and confined apart. My sheep are of medium size and calm disposition and Lastly, I also built the panels for my creep feeder myself. The dairy heifers during their freshening period (the period the height is indeed sufficient. If your sheep are of large spacing between vertical boards is seven inches, the height right after a heifer gives birth). This project determined frame or are flighty, you may need to adjust the height 40 inches. This allows the lambs to access the best hay I that grazed heifers had both improved calving ease and accordingly. These panels have three vertical boards or have, which is provided in a hay feeder and is inaccessible a need for fewer antibiotic treatments than heifers raised “legs,” one on each end and one in the middle. Two diagonal to the ewes. in confinement. The second project focused on the use of boards create stability and keep the panel from flapping whole farm analysis for New York small dairy farms to around when handled. If you wish to make these panels lamb Ulf Kintzel is a native of Germany and has lived in the US improve nutrient cycling, carbon status and energy use, proof, just add a sixth board and adjust the spacing accord- since 1995. He farms Ulf owns and operates White Clover among other things. Benson keeps returning to SARE as ingly. Such panels will be suitable for the chute as well.

Sheep Farm, located in the Finger Lakes area in upstate New a source of funding because he believes that “a lot of York. He breeds and raises grass-fed White Dorper Sheep information that farmers want to know is about applicaI use pen dividers during lambing season so that I can sep- without any grain feeding and offers breeding stock suitable tions, which purely scientific research doesn’t always purarate a large pen to accommodate different groups, i.e. for grazing. His website address is www.whitecloversheepsue, [but SARE does].” farm.com. He can be reached by e-mail at ulf@whitecloversheepfarm.com or by phone at 585-554-3313.

Benson has already begun to see the impact that his research has had on the practices of Northeast dairies.

Hardie Farm, the dairy farm that houses Benson’s heifers after their stint with grazing, had not previously grazed heifers; now they send their cows to custom graze at Benson’s home farm every summer. Benson hopes that, with data he collects from future research, he can continue convincing farms of all sizes that grazing is the way to go.

This article discusses SARE Project Number ONE10113. Download the full final report at http://my-sare.sare.org/mySARE/ProjectReport.aspx?do=viewProj&pn=O NE10-113 (www.sare.org í Project Reports íSearch Database íproject number “ONE10-113”).

Rachel Whiteheart was a summer intern at the Cornell Small Farms Program during Summer 2012 and is now a junior Environmental Engineering major at Cornell University. She may be reached at rmw95@cornell.edu.

A “regular” panel for the purpose of making pens.

Photos by Ulf Kintzel

Lambing jugs, five by five feet big.

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Making it Work: Couple Transforms Fallow Plot into Viable Farm

by Jaclyn Rose Bruntfield In 1979, Deb Barber and Tom Decker bought a small plot of land that was stripped of its topsoil when the Taconic Parkway was built. The land might not have been put to productive use had it not been for the couple, who brought extensive skills and knowledge to their farming enterprise.

In 1990, the Barber and Decker, her husband, began farming their land in the bucolic Hudson River Valley while also working full-time and raising two young children. They initially sold flowers at the Great Barrington Farmers Market, which opened that year.

Since then, the farm has expanded to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and decorative plants.

“We both were really drawn to farming,” she says.“I really think it’s a genetic disposition to farm. Either you’re into it or you’re not. A lot of people would kill themselves first.”

Deb earned a degree in floriculture at SUNY Cobleskill and worked for 12 years at a garden center in Great Barrington, MA. Tom is self-taught in agriculture from planting fruit trees and tending greenhouses as a groundskeeper at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, also in Great Barrington. Deb says these experiences gave them a foundation upon which to build their own farm.

“Sometimes I look back at our records and say, ‘How did we survive? How did we feed our children?’” she says. “But I’m very grateful that we did it. I’m glad that we had worked on something for many years and, when the time came, we were able to segue into that.”

for the season,” Deb explains. “After you’ve gotten a whole season of beautiful work out of it, it goes into the soil and feeds the worms and becomes organic matter. That’s what we call a ‘double decker.’”

“I like it when Tom takes a handful of soil and there’s worms all in there,” she says.“Last year we had all of our tomatoes, herbs, and flowers hay mulched. It was so beautiful.”

Working with the Seasons Aside from a vacation each fall, Deb says the farm keeps her and Tom busy year round.

“In July and August, we’re up really early harvesting what we can and cultivating,” says Deb. “We’ll bring music and chairs and water into the shed when it’s killer hot and sit with piles of onions and cut their roots off. It all has to be done, so we just try to work it around the weather and the season.”

“We work all winter,” she explains. “This year we’ve been cutting brush, cutting trees, cleaning up stuff that we would normally have to do in the spring.” The couple also uses time in the winter to order seeds, do paperwork, and repair their tractors.

Outside Deb’s home, which sits atop a hill overlooking the farm, is a huge, intricate clock that she created using clay and tiles. She says she tries to make time for her art in the winter, though the farm takes priority.

explains. “Many people don’t know how to cook anymore.They’re eating burgers, Chinese food, and quesadillas, so they don’t know how to buy good stuff.”

“We’re going to work if we can,” she muses.

Deb says that shopping at markets and preparing fresh food serves as an opportunity for families to create memories.

“If you took $10 and made a game of it with your family, everybody can go and try to put together a salad, a soup, or a dessert,” she says. “Then you go home, talk about the stuff you bought, make it into a meal, and then you eat it all together. How far would that go for people to be eating healthy, educating, and having fun together?”

The couple has been working Double Decker Farm full-time since 1997. They currently own nearly six acres, with two and a half acres farmed on rotation each season.

Investing in the Farm “We have needed everything that has come our way when it has come our way to make this work,” Deb says.

Deb says that making a raspberry tart from scratch can be less expensive for a family than a night at the movies. “Some people don’t have a clue that they could go and buy fresh raspberries, make a pastry crust, and bake it with some honey or sugar. It was two pints of raspberries an hour ago, but now you’re sitting down together eating one of the best things you’ve ever eaten. It creates a memory and it was your entertainment for the day.”

When Tom’s parents, who lived next door, passed away, Deb says they used his inheritance to invest in the farm, buying a mulch layer, transplanter, and cargo van.

“Without that, there were so many ways this tiny little farm could have failed,” Deb says.

The Future of Double Decker Farm Deb says the local food movement has provided an uptick in business for Double Decker Farm.

Deb also credits the Great Barrington Farmers Market, which is 20 miles from the farm, with supporting their business. “People in Great Barrington always have such great appreciation for what we’ve done,” she says. “We’re their family and they’re our family.”

Double Deckers In order to restore the farm’s soil and improve its structure, Deb explains that manure, hay mulch, rock phosphate, and green sand are added each growing season.

“It’s a tremendous amount of work to put it in, but then it’s good

A variety of decorative plants start out in the greenhouse at Double Decker Farm.

Potted plants and herbs get their start in a greenhouse in early spring.

Deb has been farming Double Decker Farm full-time since 1990.

Photos by Jaclyn Rose Bruntfield A Boutique Farm Double Decker Farm is so small that Deb says it doesn’t qualify for agricultural tax write-offs. “People will call us a boutique farm, but that’s the only way we can afford to be a farm. If you piled up all the high-quality food we’ve produced in 20 years, you’d be amazed where it came from.”

She dismisses criticism that the “boutique farm” caters to the wealthy elite.

“Good food is expensive,” explains Deb. “If your food is really cheap, you’re getting crap. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with selling our product for the price we do. Not making a profit, for us, would be unsustainable.”

Deb believes that more people should try growing their own vegetables to experience how difficult it is, and so they know “what good food tastes like.”

“There’s nothing like someone trying to grow a tomato plant to understand why we charge $3.50 a pint,” she says. “[In 2011] we had 13 inches of rain over Labor Day and seven inches of rain in July. There are blights. So many things can happen to a tomato.”

Eating Healthy Together “People have to be taught how to shop conscientiously,” Deb

“For us it’s good,” she says. “Things come and go in cycles, but as far as the buying local movement goes, I think it’s only going to get better.”

The couple’s two oldest children work at the Hawthorne Valley Farm Store in Harlemville. Their youngest daughter helps out on the farm, mixing different colored tomatoes into containers and creating flower bouquets. But Deb says that her children have no interest in staying on the farm.

“They like good food and the idea of farming, but who wants to go pick 30 pints of cherry tomatoes when it’s 90 degrees?” she says.

Deb says that she and her husband have created a sustainable business model through expanding their business slowly over time. She believes that market organizers and potential new farmers could benefit by adopting similar strategies.

“Sustainability is something where the inputs and costs - monetary, health, environmental - are less than what you’re getting,” she says. “We’ve always worked under the premise, ‘Don’t get any bigger ‘til you can’t get any better.’ And as little as this place is, we have so much stuff after 22 years that we can still do. The longer we work at it, the better our systems get.”

Jaclyn Rose Bruntfield is a writer living in New York’s Hudson River Valley. After completing her thesis, “Stewards of the Land: Representations of Agricultural Authenticity in Columbia County, NY,” she received a Master’s degree in English from SUNY Albany in December 2012. Double Decker Farm was one of the family farms featured in Ms. Bruntfield’s thesis. She can be reached at jaclynbruntfield@hotmail.com.

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STEWARDSHIP & NATURE

Elderberry and Beyond: New Options for River Lands in the Northeast Riparian buffer plantings can reap rewards for nature and business

by Liz Brownlee and Connor Stedman

water movement, allowing sediments and nutrients to deposit into the soil and keeping pollutants out of waterways. The root systems of these riparian plants, adapted to frequent flooding, rapidly absorb excess nutrients and make use of what would otherwise be waste.

Buffers are essential for swimming, migratory fish breeding, and other river functions that depend on water quality.

Stan Ward springs into his greenhouse full of excitement, eager to show off elderberry cuttings. He’s growing elderberry, Echinacea, and other perennial medicinals on his upland farm in central Vermont, but these elderberries are bound for lower ground. This year, he’s planting them into one of three riparian buffer plantings along the Mad River, continuing a project that began in 2012. The elderberry will absorb floodwaters, keep farm field runoff out of the river, and reduce erosion. And they will generate income as an agricultural enterprise.

The river’s edge can be tense territory, where conservation and agriculture seem permanently in conflict. Farmers, working with razorthin profit margins, want the rich soils in production. Conservationists want floodplains to grow native ecosystems that absorb floodwaters, remediate pollution, and provide wildlife habitat. At the same time, the river’s edge can also be a place of great collaboration. Stan’s plantings are innovative, in part because he’s establishing them in partnership with his local watershed group and the local conservation district.

Planting elderberry in the buffer creates what Stan calls a “win-win-win” for watershed health, wildlife conservation, and the local farm economy. Stan isn’t the only one interested. A small but growing number of farmers, conservationists, and land managers in Vermont are beginning to add productive buffers to their toolboxes. Farmers are planting on commercial and homestead scales across the state. By directly integrating agriculture and conservation, these working buffers could help farms and watersheds alike adapt to increased flooding and the new climate “normal” of the 21st century.

Rivers, Flooding, and Tropical Storm Irene River channels support an extraordinary abundance of life. Water continually shifts and meanders, carving banks and revealing new land. On any summer evening turtles bask on gravel bars while swallows and kingfishers nest in steep exposed banks. These habitat features are found nowhere else in the wider landscape, and are constantly changing as the river moves. When rivers flood from snowmelt or storms, they deposit rich silt and sand in their floodplains, supporting riparian forests and riverbank meadows. These in turn provide food and shelter for countless wildlife species.

For farmers, rivers are a blessing and curse.

They provide extremely fertile and easily plowed agricultural soils, but the threat of damaging floods is ever-present and increas-

ing with climate change. In late August 2011, Tropical Storm Irene dumped 4-8 inches of rain throughout Vermont in less than 24 hours.

Flooding eroded entire fields; carried away barns, livestock, and greenhouses; and buried crops in sand and gravel. Almost 15,000 acres of Vermont farmland sustained damage; farmers in the state lost at least $20 million in one day.

Intact riparian landscapes can mitigate the impacts of flooding. Flooding along the Otter Creek from Irene impacted 92 farmers in the vicinity of Rutland, VT. Thirty miles downstream, in Middlebury, only 41 farmers reported damage. While crop damage was similar in both places, farmland impacts were not: the flood damaged only 60 acres of land in the Middlebury area, compared to over 4,000 acres surrounding Rutland. The difference lies, in part, in a large system of intact swamps, wetlands, and floodplain buffers along the Otter Creek between Rutland and Middlebury. These ecosystems slowed and absorbed the floodwaters, shielding many Middlebury farms from the worst of the storm’s effects.

Riparian Buffers in the Working Landscape Riparian buffers retain strips of natural vegetation along riverbanks, generally 20 to 50 feet wide. They mimic larger riparian ecosystems, like the ones that protected Middlebury during Irene, and allow natural river processes and communities of life adapted to floodplains to continue within agricultural landscapes.

Buffers improve water quality, in particular, by acting as giant filters. High levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in agricultural runoff can disrupt river food webs and cause algae blooms.

The trees, shrubs, and perennial herbs and grasses in riparian buffers slow overland

Productive Buffers: Economics and Funding Sources APBs can be funded through multiple sources, including crop revenue and certain riparian buffer grant programs. However, it is important to note that riparian buffers funded through CREP (the FSA’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program) cannot include any harvesting or sale of agricultural or forest products. Some state and local funding sources may offer more flexibility. Upcoming trials in Vermont will evaluate the economics of a range of APB plantings, at commercial and smaller scales.

These trials will help small farmers make informed decisions about APBs. If you’d like to learn more about APBs or current trial plantings, contact Liz Brownlee at ejbrownl@uvm.edu.

A host of government and local programs encourage farmers to plant riparian buffers, but many farmers choose not to participate.

Some farmers simply can’t afford to take any land out of production. Others don’t want to see productive land sit “idle.” Often, farmers simply don’t want to sign on the government’s dotted line; they want to manage their land independently, and state and federal buffer planting programs often require contracts and include usage restrictions. Local programs may only require a handshake agreement, but even in those cases planting the river’s edge with trees restricts farmers’ options. Some dislike the aesthetic of a brambly forest hiding the river from view. For these reasons and many others, farmers often avoid or flatly reject planting riparian buffers on their land.

But a new idea is showing up on Vermont riverbanks, a system that brings farmers back to the table. Growing agriculturally productive buffers is a strategy that can make sense for both farmers and conservationists.

Agriculturally Productive Buffers: An Emerging Option Agriculturally Productive Buffers (APBs) are a form of agroforestry, integrating forest management with agricultural production. They incorporate the essential elements of traditional riparian buffers, but also include perennial crop systems. Typically, the portion of the APB nearest to the riverbank, Zone 1 (see diagram), is restored as natural riparian forest.

Zone 2 is an alley of flood tolerant shrub or small tree crops, such as elderberries, hazelnuts, or fencepost black locusts. Finally, the field-side Zone 3 grows late-cut hay, keeping perennial grass cover during the spring and late fall flooding season. Productive buffers provide flood-resistant agricultural enterprises while incorporating natural river processes into farmland: flood tolerance, deeply taprooted trees, year-round plant cover, and room for river meanders.

resilience, improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and grow crops. Crops currently planted as components of productive buffers in Vermont include nuts (hazelnuts, black walnuts) fruit (pears, currants, highbush cranberries), fenceposts (black locust), forage (late cut hay), and, of course, Stan Ward’s elderberries.

The Friends of the Mad River, a local conservation organization, partnered with Stan to establish his elderberry buffers. Caitrin Noel, FMR’s executive director, is cautiously optimistic about the potential for productive riparian buffers to become more widely used on Vermont farms. “Working with Stan to create working buffers definitely requires more flexibility.” She says that APBs can help reconcile ecosystem health and community values. “It makes buffers more palatable to farmers who hesitate to take the land out of production entirely. If managed properly, I think the model could represent the best of both worlds.”

Liz Brownlee helps Vermont farmers and conservationists partner to care for their rivers.

She can be reached at ejbrownl@uvm.edu.

Connor Stedman is an agroforestry specialist based in Guilford, Vermont. He can be reached at connor.stedman@gmail.com.

The physical features of riverbeds continually change with cycles of flooding.

Photo by Connor Stedman

Agriculturally productive buffers may overcome the obstacles preventing farmers from participating in the current buffer planting programs. These buffers keep farmland in production and help farmers take care of both their land and their bottom line. There are no government contracts and no paperwork, though some groups are working to establish local funding sources and best management practices. It’s also clear that many details of productive buffer systems will need to be learned over time. In a changing climate and economy, this flexibility and adaptation may well be critical.

Collaborating is proving key to the success of productive buffer projects. Local nonprofits are helping Vermont farmers with logistics, and some are finding funding for planting strips of native floodplain trees within APBs. These collaborations are allowing farmers to grow much needed riparian buffers, increase flood

Elderberry cuttings at Stan Ward’s Vermont farm will soon grow on the banks of the Mad River. The riparian buffer planting is a collaborative project with local conservationists.

Photo by Liz Brownlee

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Uncommon Fruits With Commercial Potential, Part 2

by Lee Reich

effort on your part. But . . . the fruit is small (1/2-5/8” diameter) and harvesting leaves a tear in the fruit where the stem was attached. This fruit has much potential and a few varieties — now lost — with larger and tastier fruits were developed. Still, run of the mill seedlings, which are readily available, are very tasty and the plants bear quickly and are very pest resistant with little or no care. Cross-pollination is necessary.

In my previous article, the first part of this 2-part series, I made a case for growing uncommon fruits: The fruits relative freedom from pests and ease of growth, along with their delicious and unique flavors, make them ideally suited to local markets. I then went on to describe some uncommon fruits — specifically, “fruits with a history” — that I recommend planting.In this second, concluding part of my article, I go on to describe other uncommon fruits that I recommend planting, continuing, for interest, my grouping of them into various categories.

Fruits a Little Finicky About Conditions Juneberry, also known as shadbush and serviceberry (Amelanchier spp., Zones 3-8), is native in every state.The fruits are a blueberry look-alike but have their own flavor that has the richness and sweetness of a sweet cherry along with a hint of almond. In fact, juneberry is related to apple and as such, suffers some similar pest problems. I can’t grow them, but just four miles away, a row of them bears good annual crops. A number of varieties have been selected for ornamental and fruiting characteristics. Where juneberries can be grown, they are worth planting;if pests are a problem, rip out the plants. But do give them a try.

Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) thrives only in cooler regions (Zone 4-7). It’s a northern European favorite; merely utter the word “lingonberry” to a Scandinavian and watch their eyes mist up with longing.This evergreen shrub grows less than a foot high and spreads via underground runners to fill in an area.

Lingonberry is finicky about soil conditions. What’s needed is a soil that is very acidic, rich in humus, well-drained, and low in fertility — just like blueberry, a relative.Before planting, check the soil pH and add granular sulfur to bring the pH into the desired range of 4 to 5.Mix some acidic peat moss into each planting hole and then, after planting 18”apart, mulch the ground with a couple of inches of wood shavings or leaves. Drip irrigation or regular watering is usually necessary, especially to get a planting established.

Author harvesting Nanking cherries, which bear prolifically with little or no care.

A number of varieties are available.For best fruit production, plant at least two varieties.

Fruits That Could Use Some Breeding American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana, Zones 6-9) is a wonderful fruit plant.The tree is pest-resistant; it hardly needs pruning; it rarely succumbs to spring freezes (never, for me, after 25 years in a frost pocket).And, the fruit is delicious, like a dried apricot that’s been soaked in water, dipped in honey, and given a dash of spice. From a commercial standpoint, the problem is that the fruit is very fragile, akin to jelly held in a thin skin.

Handled very gingerly, American persimmon could have commercial potential for very local sales. The fruit tastes awful until dead ripe, so grow varieties that can ripen with your growing season.Here, near the northern limit for persimmon ripening, my favorites include Szukis and Mohler. Dooley and Yates are also good.

Perhaps the future will bring new varieties that hold up better for marketing. For now, American persimmon is a very fragile, very delicious fruit.

Nanking cherry (Prunus tomentosa, Zone 3-6) is a true cherry that bears prodigious crops for little or no

Uncommon Fruits for Almost Everywhere In contrast to American persimmon, Asian persimmon, also known as kaki (D. kaki, Zones 6-10), has been cultivated and bred for thousands of years — in Asia. Kakis are larger and firmer than American persimmons, and can be picked to ripen off the plant. Just a few varieties appear in American markets and those are mostly from California. My farmden is slightly too far north of the northern limit for the hardiest kakis; in Zone 6 and warmer, you can be the only one around with Eureka, Giboshi, Giombo, and Saijo fruits, all of which are delectably sweet.

Hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta, Zones 4-9, A. kolomikta, Zones 3-7), as its name implies, is a coldhardy relative of the fuzzy, market kiwifruit, which is not hardy. The best thing about hardy kiwifruit, and the way they differ most from market kiwifruits, is in the fruit itself. Hardy kiwifruits have similar flavor and emerald green flesh as their market cousins, but the hardy kiwifruits are grape-size and have smooth skins. Just pop them into your mouth, skin and all, like grapes. Hardy kiwifruit also are sweeter and more aromatic, with hints of additional flavors such as banana, passionfruit, or pineapple. The fruits ripen in autumn, and once they reach a certain stage of maturity, can be stored under refrigeration from which they can be removed and ripened as needed. Anna, Geneva, MSU, and Dumbarton are some good fruiting varieties.

I grow hardy kiwifruit vines on wires strung down the length of a 5-foot-wide T-trellis.Plants are either male or female so you need to plant a separate, nonfruiting male vine to pollinate fruiting females — up to eight females per male. Kiwis are pest-free but do need to be pruned religiously and severely, once in winter and occasionally through summer.

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba, Zones 4-8) is an American native that, although hardy to below 25°F., has many tropical aspirations.The tree looks very tropical, with lush, large leaves.It’s the northernmost member of the mostly tropical custard apple family. And best of all, the fruit tastes and looks tropical. It’s flavor has been likened to banana with mango, pineapple, and avocado mixed in.I liken it to crème brûlée.

Success with pawpaw begins with a grafted tree of a named variety. In shorter season areas, I recommend the varieties Pennsylvania Golden 1, 2, 3, or 4. The trees grow fifteen to twenty feet high and should be given that same spacing, or a bit less, in full sun. Once a plant is in the ground and growing well, little further care is needed beyond harvesting the fruits — twenty-five to fifty pounds per plant — and occasional winter pruning.

Plants of these uncommon fruits are not as readily available as, say, apple trees, especially if you’re seeking special varieties. A number of nurseries specialize in one or more of these uncommon fruits, and it pays to seek out specialty nurseries for these special plants.

More information on uncommon fruits can be found in the book Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden by Lee Reich (Timber Press, 2004) and by contacting Lee Reich, 845-255-0417 or garden@leereich.com.

Lee Reich, PhD is a farmdener and consultant in New Paltz, NY.

Szukis American persimmon is an early ripening variety for northern regions.

Photos by Lee Reich

Although resembling blueberries, juneberries have their own unique, delicious flavor.

Pawpaw has tropical aspirations, with texture and taste of banana along with hints of mango, pineapple, and avocado.

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