APRIL 2014
Vol. XV No. 3 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306
USDA encourages early registration for FSAprograms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia recommended that farmers and ranchers who plan to participate in FSA programs register in advance. Producers are encouraged to report farm records and business structure changes to a local FSA Service Center before April 15, 2014. Enrollment for the disaster programs authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, including the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) will begin by April 15, 2014. “We expect significant interest in these programs,” said Garcia. “Early registration should help improve the sign-up process and allow us to expedite implementation of the programs. I strongly encourage producers to complete their paperwork ahead of time.” Examples of updates or changes to report include: New producers or producers who have not reported farm records to FSA. Producers who have recently bought, sold or rented land. Those producers need to ensure that changes have been reported and properly recorded by local FSA county office personnel. Reports of purchased or sold property should include a copy of the land deed, and if land has been leased, then documentation should be provided that indicates the producer had/has control of the acreage. Producers that have changed business structures (e.g. formed a partnership or LLC) need to ensure that these relationships and shares are properly recorded with FSA. Even family farms that have records on file may want to ensure that this is recorded accurately as it may impact payment limits. Farm records can be updated during business hours at FSA Service Centers that administer the county where the farm or ranch is located. Producers can contact their local FSA Service Center in advance to find out what paperwork they may need. In addition, bank account information should be supplied or updated if necessary to ensure that producers receive payments as quickly as possible through direct deposit. While any producer may report farm records and business structure changes, it is especially important for producers who suffered livestock, livestock grazing, honeybee, farm-raised fish, or tree/vine losses for 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014, and may be eligible for assistance through one of the four disaster programs. For further information about our disaster programs and USDA’s Farm Bill implementation plan, visit FSA’s 2014 Farm Bill Web page.
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Online, River’s West Auction, Online Only.......................................................A36 Apr. 12, FFA Farm & Ranch Consignment Auction, Bozeman........................A14 Apr. 19, Mills Auction Service, H.D. Landers Estate, Miles City........................A3 Apr. 19, B & B Auction, Barry Murnion Antique, Havre...................................A48 Apr. 22, WHB, Hay & Equipment, Consignment, Sturgis SD...........................A38 Apr. 24, River’s West Auction, Western MT Spring Consignment, Evaro.......A40 Apr. 25, WHB, Hay Auction, Great Falls.............................................................A14 Apr. 26, GSI Auction Service, Cornwell Ranch Inventory Reduction, Glasgow.. ...............................................................................................................................A4 Apr. 26, RK Statewide Auction, Complete Rental Liquidation, Glendive.........A5 Apr. 27, Piroutek Auction Service, Seven Blackfoot Ranch, Philip SD..........A12 May. 3, Smith Sales, Co., Spring Fever, Miles City...........................................A19 May. 3, Weishaar Auction Service, S & S Chopping, Elgin ND........................A21 May. 3, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Johansson Moving Sale, Darby..............A20 May. 3, Pate Auction Inc, Ludtke Farm Equip & Personal Property, Helena..A27 May. 14, Shobe Auction & Realty, Troyer Moving, Moore.................................A22 May. 17, Kamerman Auction Co, Farm Auction, Belgrade...............................A44 May. 17, Hi Line Auction, Holzhey Ranch Auction, Malta................................A28 May. 17, River’s West Auction, Wunderlich Living Estate/Moving, Ronan.....A52 May. 23, WHB, Hay & Equipment, Great Falls...................................................A14
PRODUCTION SALES
Apr. 24, Mangen Angus Ranch, Belle Fourche SD............................................ A7 May 1, Nelson Ranch, Glasgow........................................................................ A14
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Baling twine hanging from the rim of an osprey nest. (photo M. Restani) Article on page C59.
Second annual Chouteau County Ag Day
By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension Office The second annual Chouteau County Ag culture, and why agriculture is important days for 4th and 5th graders will take place to their health, home and community. For at the Chouteau County Fairgrounds on May thousands of years, civilization has been 1, 2014. All 4th and 5th graders in Chouteau built upon the foundation laid by farmers County are invited to attend. Home school and ranchers. Today’s American farmers kids who are interested in participating need produce an abundance of food and fiber, as to contact the Chouteau County Extension well as flowers, fish, forest products, forOffice at 622-3751. age and fuel. Farmers and ranchers provide Participants will learn the importance American consumers with products at prices of Montana’s number one industry; agricontinued on page A2
Shelterbelt workshop scheduled for April 16 Great Falls-MSU Cascade County Extension is presenting a free shelterbelt workshop on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Great Falls, Montana. The free workshop will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Montana ExpoPark’s Paddock Club.
PRIVATE TREATY
Broken Pick, Valier.........................................................A6 Double Tree Red Angus, Sand Coulee.........................A3 Diamond D Angus, Valier............................................A13 Storey Herefords, Bozeman........................................A10 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek.......................A9 Elk Park Angus, Columbia Falls...................................A4 Elings Polled Herefords, Conrad................................A12 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY..................................A2 Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..................................A25 Diemert Ranch Herefords, Lothair.............................A25 Duncan Ranch Co, Jopin............................................A25 Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek..........................A25 Ehlke Herefords, Townsend........................................A25 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan....................................A25 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood........................................A25 K and C Herefords, Deer Lodge.................................A25 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay.............................A25 McKechnie Herefords, Shelby....................................A25 McMurry Cattle, Billings..............................................A25 Sparks Herefords, Plevna...........................................A25 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek..................................A25 Wichman Herefords, Moore........................................A25 Y Laxy Y Shorthorns, Corvallis...................................A29 Jackson Polled Herefords, Rudyard...........................A32 Connelly Angus, Valier................................................A16 Gunderson Hereford, Rudyard...................................A38
Peter Kolb, PhD is the MSU Extension Forestry Specialist based out of Missoula, Montana. Dr. Kolb has worked over 30 years in the forest industry. His researched had emphasized the effects of heat, water stress and grass competition on conifer seedling establishment, the role of soil characteristics, forest pests, pathogens and wildfire on forest species and succession dynamics, the impacts of forest thinning on root diseases, woody debris treatments and their effects on forest and range restoration, cultural practices to enhance woody debris decomposition, and plant community continued on page A2
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among the lowest in the world. Many agricultural products are exported, helping feed people around the world. Farmers and ranchers are also stewards of the land. Agricultural producers promote clean water, improve wildlife habitat and promote soil health in an effort to sustain their farms and ranches for future generations. Participants will learn about soil and rainfall, pollination, sheep and wool, horsemanship on the ranch, producer contributions to wildlife, and how farm machinery is used on the farm and ranch to produce food. Educators are from the Chouteau County Conservation District, NRCS, Farmers Union, MSU Extension, 4-H and FFA. The event was organized by Chouteau County Conservation District, Chouteau County Principals and MSU Extension Chouteau County. Highwood, Big Sandy and homeschool 4-5th graders will begin at 9:30 a.m., and finish at 11:55 a.m. Fort Benton and Geraldine 4-5th graders, will begin at 12:00 p.m. and finish at 2:25 p.m. A chili lunch will be provided by Farmers Union. The afternoon group will need to eat at 11:25 at the 4-H exhibit building so they can begin at 12:00. The morning group will eat at 12:00 before heading back to school.
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recovery following wildfires and salvage logging. Along with forestry work, Dr. Kolb has assisted numerous farmers and ranchers across Montana on planning, establishing and maintaining shelterbelts. The workshop will focus on establishing a shelterbelt, shelterbelt health and maintenance. This workshop will be hands-on and is free to the public. No pre-registration is required. Lunch is not provided however, there will be a break for lunch. If you have any questions, please contact the MSU Cascade County Extension office at (406) 454-6980.
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Montana nutrition conference, livestock forum
The future of ranching will be the focus of this year’s Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum in Bozeman. The conference will begin the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, and run through the morning of Wednesday, April 23, at the GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Avenue. Speakers will cover a wide variety of topics, including water quality and mineral supplementation, the importance of mycotoxins in Montana, treating low quality forages to improve feeding quality, applying genomic selection, estate planning, the October 2013 blizzard in South Dakota, and the future of feed-grade antibiotics in livestock. The Tuesday evening program will feature Carrie Mess, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and blogger, and Ryan Goodman, manager of communications at the Montana Stockgrowers Association, speaking on “Social Media: Understanding the Power of Reaching Our Customers.” Two scholarships sponsored by the Montana Feed Association will also be awarded. The conference is organized by Montana State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Rachel Endecott in conjunction with the Montana Feed Association. Cost to attend both days of the conference is $115. Attendees can register online with a credit card at https://www. montana.edu/nutrition/. A conference brochure is available at http://animalrange.montana.edu/conferences.htm The schedule and speakers are: Tuesday, April 22 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- Registration 12:30 p.m. -- Welcome 1 to 2 p.m. -- Water Quality and Mineral Supplementation. Mark Petersen, USDA-ARS Fort Keogh 2 to 3 p.m. -- Mycotoxins: Importance in Montana –Barry Jacobsen, MSU 3 p.m. -- Break 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. – Treating Low Quality Forages to Improve Feeding Quality. Tim Bodine, Performix Nutrition 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. -- Application of Genomic Selection: New Frontiers in Animal Breeding. Jennifer Thomson, MSU 5:30 p.m. -- Social 6:30 p.m. -- Dinner and program Scholarship presentations Evening speakers: Social Media – Understanding the power of reaching our customers. Carrie Mess, Wisconsin dairy farmer, and Ryan Goodman, manager of communications, Montana Stockgrowers Association Wednesday, April 23 7 to 8 a.m. -- Breakfast, grad student poster judging 8 to 9:30 a.m. -- Think You Know Who Gets Your Property When You Die? Think Again…Even If You Have a Will! Marsha Goetting, MSU 9:30 a.m. -- Break 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. -- October 2013 Blizzard in South Dakota: What Are the Ramifications? Ken Olson, South Dakota State University 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. -- Using Feed-Grade Antibiotics in Livestock: What Changes Should We Prepare For? Russ Daly, SDSU 11:45 a.m. to noon – Presentation of graduate student poster awards. Pat Hatfield, MSU Noon -- Conference wrap-up
Exports 13 percent of total beef production
Strong performances in the key markets of Mexico, Japan and Hong Kong, plus solid growth in Central/South America (Chile is the top destination, but with triple-digit growth to Colombia) offset a drop in exports to Canada (down 26 percent in volume and 21 percent in value), partially driven by the weaker Canadian dollar, as well as declines in the value of exports to the Middle East and volume to South Korea. In addition, the reemerging Indonesian market was the eighth-largest single-country destination by volume as exports continued the strong pace set back in October following improved market access conditions. January exports of 97,824 metric tons (mt) were up 13 percent. Export value rose 16 percent year-over-year to $514.5 million. Exports accounted for 13 percent of total beef production (muscle cuts plus variety meat), and 10 percent of muscle cuts alone – increases of 2 and 1 percent, respectively. The export value per head of fed slaughter was $219.73, up $14.79 from last year.
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WESTERN COLLECTABLES
US Cavalry Saddle with Horsehair Cinch — US Saddle Bags — Marks Bros. A Fork Saddle Omaha, Neb. — WO Bringle Buffalo Gap, SD Saddle — Streeter Saddle Buffalo Gap, SD — Indian Gap Cattle Co. RE Knudson — Salesman Sample Saddle — Miles City Bat Wing Chaps with Pockets — Al Furstnow Shotgun Chaps with Pockets — Saddle Ladies Purse — (50) pair of Spurs including Crockett — Kelly — Buermann — Johnson — Frank Meade — McChesney — Ricardo — Vogt — Garcia — Mexican — Designs such as Sombrero — Paddy Ryan — Lady Leg — Chap Guards — Silver Leaf —Mustache — Bronc — Kids Spurs — Roping — Copper & Silver Mounted — (30) Bits including Crockett — Kelly — Buermann — McChesney — Mexican Ring Bits —US Shoemaker — Artillery – Officers — 1909 Garcia — US 1-2-3-4 Bits — Star Steel — (10) Bridles & Bits including Garcia — Crockett — Shoemaker — Grazing Bits & MORE
Bronze Bucking Horse — Powder River Roundup Neckerchief — (7) Rodeo Events in fine Pewter Walnut Bases — Several Steer Horns — (20+) Inkwell Collection — (6) Kerosene Lamps — Egg Crate — (50) Walking Canes of every sort, fabulous Collection — Miles City Coal Bucket (Adv) — Driftwood Lamp — Roy Rogers Tire Toys & Others — Miniature Spurs & Pistol with Belt — Several Branding Irons — Some Sockets — Broad Axe — Jail Keys — Colt — Winchester — Wells Fargo — CSA Padlocks — Yuma Ball & Chain — Several Old Pocket Watches — (20) Watch Fobs — Horsehair Whip — Rawhide Rietta — MGM Star Brand Prop Spurs — Old Binoculars — (2) Strings of Sleigh Bells — US Leather Hobbles — (2) pair Rawhide Hobbles — pair of Wagon Grease Horns — (28) Police & Sheriff Badges — Saddle Stands — (3) pair Kids Boots — Buggy Lights — Kodak Box Camera — Copper Boots.
LANDERS LIBRARY & PICTURES
(2) Northern Grinding Stones — (10) Rock Hobbles & Hammers — Rock Hide Scrapers — Painted Buffalo & Steer Skulls — Frame of Bird Points — Sand Art — Turquoise Claw Bracelet — (10) Navaho Bowels some old & signed — (5) Ironwood Carvings — Fish Fossil — (2) Buffalo Skulls — (3) Steer Skulls — Elk Horns — Coyote Rug.
Huffman Before Barbed Wire — Frontier Years — (4) CM Russell Books — McChesney History — (4) LA Huffman Books — Cowboy Gear & Cowboy Culture — Book of the West — Cowboy Saddles & Spurs by Martin — Many, many more good books — Spur Bookends — Several old Photos — Justin Advertising Sign — Levi Strauss Advertising Sign — Lone Wolf Picture — Miles City Advertising — (5) Huffman pictures: Saddling a Bronc — The Honyokers — Miles City Main Street — Several more pictures.
CAST & IRON ITEMS
Griswold Kettle & Tea Pot (miniature) — (5) Cast Miniature Skillets — Various Cast Skillets — Cast Waffle Iron — (8) Cast Irons with Trivets — (10) Childs Cast Irons — 3 Gallon Cast Dutch Oven — Squirrel Nut Cracker — Harper Supply Co. Nut Cracker — Owl Andirons — Charcoal & Sadd Irons — (12) Spring Scales — Al Furstnow Bell & 30 Bell Collection — Aero Small Windmill — Crockett & Kelly Hand Cuffs — Several Cavalry Twist Posts — Several Branding Irons — Various Old Tools & Buck Saw — Several Stake Pins — Hat Stretchers — 22 Single Shot — Old Powder Horn — Salesman Sample Pitchfork — Barb Wire Collection — Ice Tongs — Hay Knives — (20) Cast Iron Stirrups — Several Wooden Stirrups — Early Brass Shoe Stirrup.
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CROCKS & GLASS
1885 Crock Chicken Waterer — (3) 4 gallon Redwing Crocks — 1-2-3-4 Redwing & Marmouth Crocks — (4) 1 gallon Jugs — 5 gallon Redwing & Monmouth Crocks — (8) Crock Canning Jars — Hull — Roseville — Redwing — Vases — (10) Mustache Cups — Milk Bottles — Old Bottles — Green Jars — Blue Glass — Depression Glass — Cranberry Glass — Cut Glass — Pressed Glass — Blue Violin Bottle — Candle Holders — Urns — Salt Dips — Hummel Plates & Platters — (2) Depression Goodrich Ash Trays — Salt & Pepper Shakers — (2) Daisy Butter Churns — Hot Springs SD Crock Spittoon — Several Old Marbles, Clay & Swirls.
HOUSEHOLD Upright Player Piano with several Rolls — Ranch Oak Table with 6 Chairs — Ranch Oak Display Cabinet — Wooden Barrel Stool — (4) Fence Post Stools — Oak 40 inch Round TaOwners: Harry & Margaret Landers ble on Pedestal — Butchers Bag with Knives Estate, Anita Murnin PR — Lawyers Glass Cabinet — Wall Clocks — 406-234-2243 Oak Spindle Back Chair — (2) Ice Cream Auctioneers Note: Harry & Margaret have had a great interest in unique collectables for Chairs — Oak Wooden Chair — Regulator many years & have traveled many miles in Wall Clock — Older Baby Buggy — Several pursuit of their interests. This will be a very Dolls — Cedar Chest — Blankets — Wagon clean interesting auction from glass to iron & Wheel Coffee Table with Glass PLUS MORE. western collectables – plan to be with us on the 19th of April for a great day. Terms: Cash or Bankable Check Not responsible for accidents.
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Montana Range Days coming to Hill County
By Jennifer Kenck, Hill County Conservation District, Administrator 2014 marks the 38th year of Montana haven’t seen before. The first day will be Range Days and the final time this premier an opportunity for those serious about the range education event is coming to Havre. competition to get onto the practice site It’s not very often when your four year old and begin studying plants that may or may can become a buckaroo for the day; your not be in the contest. Those interested in 13 year old can become a wrangler; and weed control can tour Dalmatian Toadflax parents get a taste of the rancher division biological control plots in the area. and learn about one of Montana’s most Tuesday, June 24th is full of activity, with important resources: Range. This year’s workshops for all ages going on at Camp event begins Monday June 23rd in Beaver Kiwanis, Beaver Creek Park. The 4 to 6 Creek Park, the Nation’s Largest County year old (Buckaroos) will learn about rangePark. Having Range Days in this part of land environments with lots of hands-on the state introduces new grasses, forbs, activities. The 7 to 8 year olds (Ecosystem trees and possibly weeds, both noxious Explorers) will learn about range and our and introduced, that perhaps participants ecosystem through fun games and activities. For the 9 to 11 year olds (Superstarters) they get a little more serious and begin to learn about plant anatomy and identification to prepare them for the contest on Wednesday. The Wrangler division is for those junior high age students who want to learn about proper grazing, stocking rates, plant anatomy and identification. There are also the Open and FFA Divisions for 14 to 19 year olds to learn about the many aspects of range. While the kids are learning, the adults can be participating as well in the Rancher / Open Adult workshops or attend the tour slated for Tuesday. Tuesday’s tour includes: The Blaine County Wildlife Museum, the Blaine County Historical Museum and the Bear Paw Battlefield. Wednesday, June 25th is the final day of Montana Range Days and also marks competition day in which teams of 3 or 4 members will compete on what they learned the day before in such areas of plant ID, soils, anatomy, monitoring and range management. There are several awards like Top Superstarter, Top Wrangler, and the Top Range Hand award of the event. Those participants who are too young to participate in the competition can take part in an educational program put on by the Montana Cattlewomen’s Association at Camp Kiwanis, while adults can tour Havre Beneath the Streets and the Wahkpa Chu’gn Archeological Site. Montana Range Days is open to all families, all ages, and all skill levels. Come be a part of an event that has been going on for more than 30 years and has encompassed more than 15 communities in our great State and learn about this wealth of nature that covers nearly 70 percent of Montana better known as Rangelands. For more information you can call Jennifer at the Hill County Conservation District at 406-265-6792 ext.101 or email Jennifer.kenck@ mt.nacdnet.net or go the website at www.montanarangedays.org
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FIRE TRUCK FOR SALE
1964 American LaFrance 1500 gpm pumper, 6 cylinder gas Continental 820 CID engine, Spicer 5 speed manual transmission, 2- 200-ft. 1” electric hose reels, 1000 gpm monitor stand with fog nozzle, light bar, electric siren, ladder, suction hose. Bought new by City of Great Falls and sold to Denton Fire Dept. Used by Denton until retired in 2009. Stored inside since then and is a workable fire truck. Pictures available. Asking............................................. $6500
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Members of the Krazy Kritters 4-H Club are, back, from left – Leader Lisa Peterson, Stephanie Camino, Lauren Rives, Hanna Peterson, Hayden Peterson, Taylor Rives, leader Tiffany Rives. Front – Zander Hulet, Isabelle Camino, Paden Hulet, Hunter Peterson, and Hazen Camino. Not pictured: Morgan Nicholsen.
Buffalo 4-H’ers raise funds for SD counterparts
By University of Wyoming Extension Members of the Krazy Kritters 4-H Club in Buffalo, Wyoming raised more than $2,100 and reached across state lines to help South Dakota 4-H’ers regain losses from last October’s devastating blizzard. Nearly 14,000 cattle died from the record-setting storm affecting South Dakota producers statewide, including many 4-H project animals. Krazy Kritters helped raise money by using a youth fundraising program provided by the livestock supplement company Crystalyx. “We felt so bad with everything that happened with the storm in South Dakota,” explained club leader Tiffany beginning February 1, 2014 at the ranch Rives. “We have a great group of kids who are interested in helping others and with the Crystalyx Earn to Learn campaign, we found an opRegistered Hereford Line One - Coming Two Year Old Bulls portunity to raise money and help these agriculturalists get sired by: back on their feet.” South Dakota State University Extension partnered HH Advance 7101T CL1 Domino 6375 with Krazy Kritters to help distribute the proceeds. The BPX Gold Panner 807U CL1 Domino 750T money will benefit members in Butte and Lawrence counties who lost livestock and crops during the storm. Crystalyx created the Earn 23 Registered Angus Bulls - Coming Two Year Olds to Learn campaign to help organizations raise money and sired by: provide local livestock producers the opportunity to buy Peak Dot Out Post 27W Predominant 4438 supplements at discounted prices. Youth organizations Thunderbird 9061 Sitz Dash 10277 raise money by selling Crystalyx supplements discount Upward 307R 004 Traveler 6599 coupons to livestock producers. The money the youth organization raises selling the discount coupons is kept by the organization to use for its They have all been semen tested and had scrotal measurements. fundraising project. “It feels very good to me knowing I am helping a fellow 4-H member,” said Krazy Kritters president Lauren Rives. “I can’t imagine my animals dying because of a snowstorm, but I know someone would help me if I was in the same situation.” The Crystalyx Earn to Learn program is open to local clubs and youth groups. For more information, visit http:// crystalyx.com/earntolearn/.
Deciding when to spray
By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service Research by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists focused on a major threat to cotton in the Southwestern United States could soon help growers cut back on insecticide use. Growers in the Southwest often spray insecticides to control western tarnished plant bugs (Lygus hesperus). But before they do, they will walk through their fields waving hand-held nets and count the number of L. hesperus they capture. They decide to spray based on capture thresholds that vary from one region to the next. Studies by USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Dale Spurgeon and W. Rodney Cooper show that these “sweepnet” survey results can be misinterpreted, and that important factors in determining when to spray-such as the age of the insects and the growth stage of the cotton-are often overlooked. Spurgeon is based at the U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona and Cooper is with the Yakima Agricultural Research Laboratory in Wapato, Washington. They conducted the research at a former ARS research site in Shafter, Calif. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. In one study, the researchers videotaped L. hesperus feeding on cotton in a laboratory and released others to feed on cotton plants in a greenhouse to assess the feeding habits and damage levels caused by two types of nymphs (3rd and 5th instars) and pre-reproductive adults. Results, published in Environmental Entomology (October 2013), showed that the older 5th instar nymphs caused significantly more damage than the younger nymphs and older adults. The results show the importance of determining the life stages of the lygus infesting the cotton, not just the total numbers. In another study, they marked adult L. hesperus and periodically released them into rows of upland and pima cotton over two growing seasons. They collected as many of the marked insects as possible the day after each release, along with any wild L. hesperus attracted to the cotton. Releasing and re-collecting marked insects allowed them to check on the effectiveness of the collection efforts, which followed standard sweepnet protocols. Insects caught in the nets were dissected to determine their ages. Results, published in the Journal of Entomological Science (July 2013), showed that in both species of cotton, captured populations were dominated by mature adults that cause less damage. As cotton plants grew, collection efforts also became less efficient because larger and leafier plants offered the insects more foliage for “hiding out.” The research also showed that in pima cotton, the more damage-inducing younger adults preferred to feed on the ends of the plant branches, which are substantially shielded by foliage. That makes them harder to capture and more likely to be undercounted than older adults. This wasn’t an issue in upland cotton because it has a more open architecture. Taken together, the results suggest that L. hesperus sampling methods should be reevaluated and that growers may need to adopt different methods for different types of cotton.
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JOHN DEERE COMBINE FOR SALE
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Biosecurity vital in combating swine virus By NDSU Extension Service
to the PEDv is nearly 100 percent. The PEDv spreads very easily through swine fecal matter and has been found in transport vehicles, processing plants and pig collection points. Biosecurity involves making sure the swine barn is clean and virus-free, and establishing a line of separation between the clean area (the barn) and the dirty area (anywhere outside the barn). It also includes washing boots and clothing before and after being around swine, and cleaning and disinfecting vehicles used to transport pigs. “The best method for swine barn employees to prevent bringing the virus into a farm is to shower into and out of the facility each time they enter,” Newman says. “This is a routine procedure in modern swine production and creates a good barrier.” A simpler way to maintain that separation is to have everyone sit on a bench between the clean and dirty areas and remove his or her boots or shoes before entering the barn, then put on clean boots once in the barn, according to Jennifer Young, NDSU swine research technician. Workers and visitors must make sure their feet do not come in contact with the ground in the dirty area before putting on clean boots. An alternative to changing into clean boots is to have people put on plastic boots over their street footwear, Young says. NDSU has a website (http:// tinyurl.com/PEDVinfo) with information about the virus and how anyone working around swine - commercial pork producers, youth exhibitors and pig transporters - can prevent it from spreading. That includes a video describing biosecurity measures. The site also has links to information about the virus from national pork organizations, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Neil Dyer, director of the NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, is urging swine producers who suspect the PEDv is in their herd to contact the lab at (701) 231-8307. The lab can diagnose the PEDv in dead piglets, intestinal samples or feces using a variety of tests. However, the best and quickest test is known as PCR, or polymerase chain reaction, a molecular assay specifically for the virus, Dyer says. “The best sample for the Every time you till, seed, or spray, those gaps and lab is one that comes from a overlaps are money lost, in extra inputs, lost yield, recently dead, untreated piglet,” he adds. “Work with your wasted time and fuel. But Trimble precision ag veterinarian to assist you in this technology from Triangle Ag-Services helps you hang process.” onto those hard-earned dollars. We’ve got a Newman stresses that the precision ag solution for you that’s accurate, easy to PEDv is not a human food use, and affordable. You can bank on it. safety issue; it is an animal health issue that only affects pigs. For more information about the virus, contact Newman 2705 Front Street at (701) 231-7366 or david. Fort Benton, MT 59442 406-622-3887 newman@ndsu.edu, or state A G - S E R V I C E S www.triangleag.com veterinarian Susan Keller at (701) 328-2655 or doa-bah@ nd.gov. Implementing strict biosecurity procedures is as important as ever, now that North Dakota has its first case of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv), North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service swine specialist David Newman says. The PEDv has killed more than 4 million U.S. pigs since it was discovered in the country in April 2013. The first North Dakota case was confirmed in a swine herd in the eastern part of the state this week. “For producers impacted by the virus, it can mean serious economic losses, as well as the psychological damage of dealing with the production losses associated with PEDv,” Newman says. “Farms impacted by PEDv can see high mortality rates in piglets for three to five weeks, typically.” The virus causes severe diarrhea, dehydration and vomiting in pigs. Mortality in older groups of swine is very low, although these groups will display symptoms of the virus. However, young piglets lose the ability to absorb nutrients, so the mortality rate in piglets from herds not previously exposed
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The preliminary All Farm Products Index of Prices Received by Farmers in March, at 111 percent, based on 2011=100, increased 5 points (4.7 percent) from February. The Crop Index is up 2 points (2.2 percent) and the Livestock Index increased 6 points (5.0 percent). Producers received higher prices for broilers, hogs, corn, and cattle and lower prices for market eggs, grapefruit, and sunflowers. In addition to prices, the overall index is also affected by the
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Advancing our global food system
By K-State Research and Extension News Today, one in eight people worldwide are hungry, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). At the same time, the World Health Organization reports that worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. “Food security is the availability of food to a person in a safe and socially acceptable way,” said April Mason, Kansas State University’s provost and senior vice president, who is also a food science and human nutrition professional. “Everyone needs to have access to safe food that is unadulterated and free of bacteria and foreign substances.” Food insecurity, therefore, is the lack of food and essential nutrients. Those who are hungry and obese alike could be experiencing some form of food insecurity, Mason said. With the world population expected to surpass 9 billion by the year 2050, the problem with worldwide food security is only going to get bigger unless people come together to work on solutions. Mason said it will take research, the use of modern technologies, a knowledgeable workforce, and food and agricultural industry collaboration to prepare for the future and advance the global food system, from before the farm to beyond the consumer’s fork. Doing our part Most people in the United States think about getting food at the grocery store or restaurants, Mason said. Some areas of the world witness a higher level of hunger, but even in the United States, state of Kansas and city of Manhattan, there is food insecurity. “There are people living close and far away who receive food in ways that are unfamiliar to most to us,” she said. “They may have to beg for food. They may go through dumpsters to find food. That’s a socially unacceptable way to get food. It’s certainly not safe.” Around the world, Mason said, farmers and ranchers produce enough food to feed the world population, but the problem lies in distributing it, particularly to the areas experiencing the most hunger, without spoilage. “It’s not just quantity of food, it’s quality of food,” Mason said. “As a nutrition professional, I recognize the quantity of food is indeed important. You need enough calories, but you also need foods that have key nutrients in them - iron and zinc, for example, in young, growing children, and iron for reproductively aged women. You need key nutrients such that quality of the food is appropriate to nourish our bodies for optimal health.” Preventing post-harvest waste and learning to better preserve foods are key components to combating hunger, she said. Every person can do his or her part to help in many different ways, and preventing food waste is one important way. According to the FAO, nearly one-third of the food produced globally for human consumption is lost or wasted each year. Annual food losses and waste amounts equal about $680 billion in the United States and $310 billion in developing countries. “I’m a proponent of just buying the food you’re going to consume,” Mason said. “Don’t buy a lot of fresh food that is going to spoil before you can actually utilize it. It’s pretty amazing how much food goes to waste in our own country.” Many schools and universities are doing their part to prevent food waste by going to tray-less cafeterias and have found that without trays, people will only take the food they can carry and actually really want, Mason said. People also can choose professions in the food and agricultural industries and volunteer in food drives and at their local food banks to help, she said. Growing your own garden, eating locally produced foods and sharing extra fresh foods with local food banks should also be considered, when the season allows it. “I’m a big proponent of local foods, if possible,” Mason said. “There are times that it’s important to eat foods that are grown locally. They are fresher and many times taste better. But, there are going to be times, like right now, where it’s cold, we’re not going to be able to produce certain foods, and we’re going to have to get them from other parts of the country or world.” Although some parts of the developing world have difficulty accessing foods from other areas, Mason said the United States is fortunate to be able to transport foods to and from great distances while maintaining their quality, safeness and freshness for consumption. Using modern technologies In addition to advancing food preservation and transportacontinued on page A11
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tion methods, other areas of research including plant science, animal science and biotechnology, are allowing for more food to be produced at lower costs. Developing efficient livestock, drought-resistant strains of certain crops, and crops that don’t need as many inputs, such as pesticides, insecticides and herbicides, is important, Mason said. Using biotechnology to genetically modify plants for better food production is one of the ways to grow food that requires fewer inputs and sometimes makes foods more nutritious, she said. “Golden rice, for example, has higher levels of vitamin A, so people who consume it get that very important nutrient to help prevent vitamin A deficiency blindness,” Mason said. “I worked in Indonesia many years ago and saw firsthand vitamin A deficiency blindness, iodine deficiency goiters, truly just malnutrition in general.” Personally, Mason said she doesn ’t have a problem consuming genetically modified food products, but there does seem to be a resistance to foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), both in the United States and Europe. The public concern is evident as popular cereal brands have recently announced using GMO-free grains, and many advocates have pushed for GMO-free labeling. One of the things Mason said she has done is compare the public resistance to genetically modified crop production to the resistance to pasteurizing milk many years ago. “People thought something as sacred as milk, that we’re doing something to it to modify it, change it and it won’t be as good for us,” she said. “Now we know that we’re destroying potentially sickness-producing organisms, and we’re increasing the freshness and longevity of milk products. Many people don’t think about pasteurization now. I see a future where people will see (genetically modified foods) as one more way we can increase production, and quality of foods.” Finding solutions Increasing our food production and making it more efficient in anticipation of a much larger world population means that many different people need to come together to address the issues, Mason said. Kansas State University is unique in that it has many of its own food and agricultural programs, in addition to industry partners, to collaborate on research and train the future workforce to advance the global food system. Some of the facilities located on the Manhattan campus, close to campus or planning location nearby include but are not limited to: • Biosecurity Research Institute (http://www.bri.k-state. edu/) • Food Science Institute (http://foodsci.k-state.edu/) • Beef Cattle Institute (http://www.beefcattleinstitute.org/) • Wheat Genetics Resource Center (http://www.k-state. edu/wgrc/) • International Grains Program (http://www.kswheat.com/ wheatpageid319_KansasWheatInnovationCenter.shtml) • Kansas Wheat Innovation Center (http://www.kswheat. com/wheatpageid319_KansasWheatInnovationCenter. shtml) • Great Plains Diagnostic Network (http://www.gpdn.org/) • U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Marketing and Production Center (http://www.ars.usda.gov/recovery/ manhattan.htm) • Kansas Department of Agriculture (http://agriculture. ks.gov/) • National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (https://www. dhs.gov/national-bio-and-agro-defense-facility) Three U.S. Agency for International Development ‘Feed the Future’ innovation labs: Sorghum and Millet Innovation Lab, Applied Wheat Genomics Innovation Lab and Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Lab. “What’s nice about having all of these in a close geographic area is that scientists can talk across those lines, whether it be state government, federal government or our local university’s many departments, faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students who are positioned to make contributions to the global food system,” Mason said. “It’s nice to have colleagues close where discussions and collaborative research can go on.” A video interview with Mason on global food issues is available on the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2hkW0dwjOM &feature=youtube).
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A look at U.S. crop conditions as winter wanes
By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst The winter wheat crop is dormant, but the U.S. wheat production regions have soldiered through harsh winter conditions the year. As spring approaches and wheat begins to break dormancy, buyers will find value in regular crop condition reports. In fact, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reflected on the potential effect of severe winter weather in its March 2 state crop progress reports. That will be the last monthly report before weekly crop progress reports resume in two weeks. Experience teaches market watchers that it is still too early to know the specific impact of weather on yield potential. Yet, we believe it worthwhile to evaluate crop conditions at this important time for winter wheat. What follows is a summary of crop conditions from state wheat commission members combined with NASS information. Look for updates as the crop pushes into this spring. For information on states not listed below, find State Crop Progress and Conditions reports at http://1.usa.gov/1gczSXv Idaho (HRW, SW, HW, durum): According to Blaine Jacobson, executive director of the Idaho Wheat Commission, nearly two-thirds of Idaho’s wheat crop is irrigated, so snowpack and resulting spring runoff that fill reservoirs are always a major concern. December and January were very dry but a series of storms in February should refill reservoirs to about 80 percent of capacity. That is likely enough to prevent irrigation curtailments later in the growing season. Nearly one-third of the state’s production is not irrigated. This is mainly in northern Idaho, which received sufficient moisture. Dryland farms in eastern Idaho, accounting for less than 5 percent of production, remain extremely dry. Overall, Idaho expects a good wheat crop this year. Kansas (HRW, HW): Conditions deteriorated significantly between November and January when extremely cold temperatures likely stressed a crop that was unprotected by snow. As a result, crop condition ratings declined in February, but ratings are still significantly better than last year at this time. According to Kansas Wheat Chief Executive Officer Justin Gilpin, conditions and moisture levels are still both below average as the crop is nearing time to break dormancy. The percentage rated poor to very poor increased from January’s ratings from 20 to 22 percent in February, compared to 36 percent in 2013. The percent rated good or excellent fell from 35 to 34, still well above last year’s rating of 23 percent. Montana (HRW, HRS, durum): Crop conditions overall improved in February and ratings remain considerably higher than last year. The percentage of winter wheat rated good or excellent increased from 46 last month to 53 this month, compared to 38 percent last year at this time. Both topsoil and subsoil moisture levels improved in February and remain above last year. Although it is still very early in the year to assess, the percentage of the crop potentially damaged by wind, freeze or drought conditions increased slightly this month but remains well below last year’s ratings. Overall, the current winter wheat conditions in Montana are very good. Oklahoma (HRW): It did snow in most of Oklahoma in February but high winds in central and southern Oklahoma evaporated soil moisture and intensified drought conditions. The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor depicted the majority of the state in extreme drought or as abnormally dry, with the panhandle and far southwest districts rated in extreme to exceptional drought. The percentage of the winter wheat crop rated good or excellent dropped from 36 to 31 while the percentage rated poor or very poor increased from 24 to 31. Last year at this time, USDA rated only 9 percent of the crop as good or excellent and 54 percent as poor or very poor. According to Mike Schulte, executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, the crop in most areas has broken dormancy, but many producers remain concerned about potential yield losses. USDA rated topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions at 87 percent and 83 percent short to very short, respectively. Oregon (SW, HW): According to Blake Rowe, chief executive officer of the Oregon Wheat Commission, fall seeding conditions were good but the winter was dry until recently. Some frost damage is likely but the extent will not be known until the crop fully emerges from dormancy. He said the wheat crop will largely depend on the amount of rain that comes between now and early May. South Dakota (HRW, HRS, HW, durum): Although the crop is still dormant, winter wheat condition rated 4 percent very poor, 7 poor, 26 fair, 58 good and 5 excellent. That is a Continued on page a13
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big change from last year at this time when USDA rated 66 percent of the state’s crop as poor or very poor. According to Randy Englund, executive director of the South Dakota Wheat Commission, moisture levels were very good at planting and into dormancy. Moist soil has higher specific heat than dry soil, so it is not as sensitive to temperature fluctuations and plants that are adequately hydrated are better able to withstand low temperatures. Additionally, farmers sow the majority of South Dakota’s winter wheat into crop residue (no-till fields) that provides insulation, slows down the wind at the soil surface and traps snow, which is an excellent insulator. Good snow cover over much of the region has protected the crop. Washington (HRW, HRS, SW, HW): There may be winterkill in some of Washington’s wheat crop due to the limited snow cover, extreme cold and wind in early December. According to Scott Yates, director of communications and producer relations at the Washington Grain Commission, farmers had to replant many fields last fall and moisture levels have been below normal the entire winter. Those replanted fields are in worse condition than those planted earlier. However, recent rains have helped improve moisture levels and more precipitation is expected. Producers remain cautiously optimistic about the crop’s potential in part because, in tests, plants pulled from fields and replanted in greenhouses emerged from dormancy and looked healthy. Wyoming (HRW, HRS, HW): According to Keith Kennedy, executive director of the Wyoming Wheat Marketing Commission, much of the crop was planted late but also into soils with the best moisture conditions in many years. More moisture should be ahead because March, April and May are the wettest three months in the state on average. Winter wheat conditions are very good with only 2 percent of the crop rated as poor and 76 percent rated good or excellent. Virginia (SRW): According to Ben Rowe, managing director of the Virginia Grain Producers Association, February was another cold and snowy month in Virginia with parts of the state approaching record-breaking lows. Most of Virginia snow covered during the month and it rained on some of the warm days. The majority of small grains are in good to fair condition with sufficient tillers and growth.
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AIR DRILL & GRAIN VAC FOR SALE 1996 Bourgault 5710 40-ft. air drill with 2000 5250 3-compartment grain cart. Very few acres, excellent condition. Walinga 614 grain vac, nearly new. Call 406-357-2418 or cell 672-0515, Chinook, MT
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yeARlINg BullS Thick – Meaty – Moderate Framed – Easy Calving A. I. Sires Represented Black Angus – Bismarck, Free Spirit & Rito Revenue Red Angus – Evolution, Pie Gridmaster & Solitaire Black Simmental – Olie, Porterhouse & Shear Force Red Simmental – Beef Maker, Forceful & Fusion This herd has produced the top rate-of-gain steer 5 of the last 6 years at the NE Montana Fair and 7 of the 10 steers were Steer of Merit winners.
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Scout for wheat midge hot spots
By NDSU Extension Service Knodel says. Soil samples in North Dakota indicate increasing levels of overwintering wheat A degree-day model is a good predictor of midge larvae (cocoons) in localized areas for wheat midge emergence and can help time the 2014 season, according to Janet Knodel, field scouting. It is available on the NDSU North Dakota State University (NDSU) North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Extension Service entomologist. website at http://ndawn.ndsu.nodak.edu/ “Twenty one percent of the soil samples wheat-growing-degree-days.html. statewide are moderate to high risk for wheat For field scouting, examine wheat heads midge infestation, so scouting is necessary at night when the temperature is greater to determine if fields are above economic than 59 F and the winds are calm (less than thresholds and warranted an insecticide 6 mph). Scouting should be done during treatment to control wheat midge in 2014,” the heading to early flowering crop stages. says Knodel. Plants are susceptible as the head emerges A total of 189 soil samples were collected from the boot. from 21 counties to estimate the regional risk The orange adult midge can be seen layfor wheat midge. The distribution of wheat ing eggs on the wheat heads. The economic midge in the 2014 forecast map is based thresholds are when one or more midge are on unparasitized cocoons found in the soil observed for every four or five heads on hard samples collected in the fall of 2013. red spring wheat or when one or more midge “The high-risk pocket of 800 to greater are observed for every seven or eight heads than 1,200 midge larvae per square meter are on durum wheat. concentrated in some areas in the north-cen“The critical time to spray is from late tral region of North Dakota, which include heading to early flowering,” Knodel says. Burke, Renville, Ward and Pierce counties,” “If wheat scab is a problem due to wet conKnodel says. “Areas with moderate risk of ditions during flowering, most insecticides 501 to 800 midge larvae per square meter labeled for wheat midge control can be tankinclude some areas in Burke, Divide, Renmixed with a fungicide.” ville, Rolette and Williams counties.” There’s an important biological conWheat midge populations increased four trol agent in fields that works for wheat times from last year and ranged from zero producers by killing wheat midge larvae. to 3,285 midge larvae per square meter, with It’s the parasitic wasp called Macroglenes an average of 140 larvae per square meter in penetrans. 2013. In contrast, wheat midge populations “It plays an important role in keeping ranged from zero to 786 midge larvae per wheat midge controlled naturally during square meter, with an average of 34 larvae most years,” Knodel says. “The average per square meter in 2012. parasitism rate was 7.6 percent in 2013 and “The increase in wheat midge populasimilar to the 2012 level at 7 percent. In 2010 tions may be attributed to the increase in and 2011, parasitism rates were higher at 19 soil moisture during spring into June, which percent and 17 percent, respectively.” favors wheat midge development,” Knodel Parasitism rates ranged from zero to 100 says. percent across the state, with the higher rates occurring in areas where midge populations have been high during the past year. The parasitic wasp and wheat midge populations are cyclical. Seventy-nine percent of the larval cocoons had zero parasitism in 2013. The low parasitism rate of 2013 is probably due to the low populations of wheat midge observed in 2013. “We need to continue to conserve parasitic wasp populations when possible by spraying insecticides only when wheat midge populations are at ecoConditions that favor midge development nomic threshold levels, and avoiding any and outbreaks include high soil moisture in late insecticide applications to minimize the late June, which makes it easier for the wheat negative impacts on the parasitic wasps that midge to emerge from its soil cocoons. Most are active at that time,” Knodel says. of the northern counties had a late and wet The soil samples were collected by NDSU spring, with precipitation amounts being 130 Extension Service agents in the fall of 2013. to 200 percent above normal. The wheat midge survey is supported by In the remaining counties, 50 percent of the North Dakota Wheat Commission. the samples had one to 500 larvae per square meter (low risk) and 44 percent had zero larvae per square meter. “Although these areas with one to 500 midge larvae per square meter are considered low risk, we still recommend field scouting for wheat midge in fields with low populations because localized environmental conditions can impact wheat midge development and increase population levels quickly,”
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Should you reallocate bases and update program yields?
By NDSU Extension Service Although the 2014 farm bill allows proindividual crop when the 2008 through 2012 ducers to reallocate crop bases and update average yield on your farm is at least 10 perprogram yields, everyone may not be better cent higher than your 2013 counter-cyclical off making these changes. yield. The updated yield is 90 percent of the The decision to update program yields is average yield in 2008-2012.” straightforward, according to North Dakota Reallocating program crop bases is a more State University (NDSU) Extension Service difficult decision to make. In fact, it may turn farm management specialist Dwight Aakre. out to be the most important decision with the “Higher yields are better than lower new farm program, Aakre believes. yields,” he says. Base acres are used in the calculation of Program yields will be used as part of the payments for PLC as well as the county and calculation to determine Price Loss Coverage farm options with the Agricultural Risk Cov(PLC) payments for those crops enrolled in erage (ARC) programs. More importantly, the PLC program. payments are determined on base acres ex“It is very simple: A higher yield results clusively. Planted acres are used only with the ARC-farm option to calculate the payment in a larger payment,” Aakre says. “It doesn’t rate. This rate then is applied to base acres to change the probability of receiving a paydetermine the total payment. ment, but it increases the payment if the One assumption is that having crop bases national average price falls below the referbe closely aligned with the more current ence price, triggering a PLC payment. There Valier, Montana crop mix on the farm unit is preferable. Reis no reason not to update program yields by allocating bases on the basis of the percentage of covered commodities planted from 2009 through 2012 would accomplish this. For those who view the farm program as a safety net for current farm operations, this may be the preferred choice. However, your crop rotation during the life of this farm bill may change from what was planted in 2009-2012. In the heart of the Corn Belt, this is not a big issue because that region has had a two-crop rotation for years. However, on the northern and western fringes of the Corn Belt, a wide variety of covered commodities has been grown in the past and likely will continue to be grown in the future. Acreage of corn and soybeans has increased significantly during the past few years in this region, largely due to price leadership by these two commodities. Producers have no assurance that this will continue during the next few years, though. 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Winner Pierre Bloomfield “Special of the Month” “Special of the Month” “Special of the Month” #43153
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Meridian 1620 bin. #41721................................................... $19,330 John Deere 4120 tractor. #41569......................................... $29,795 Meridian 1620 bin. #41215................................................... $17,835 John Deere 6150R & H340 tractor & loader. #39577 & 39578.$106,900 Frontier AL1340G pallet fork. #39975..................................... $1320 71/2-ft. disk. #39281................................................................... $1700 LDJ ADT990SS trailer. #38332............................................. $28,000 Batco 1545 conveyor. #38215............................................... $22,800 Batco 1545FL conveyor. #38311.......................................... $22,800 John Deere MX6 mower. #37995............................................ $3169 Meridian T4SE-T seed tender. #12921................................. $18,500 John Deere MX6 mower. #11822............................................ $3169 Unverferth HM3201G trailer. #8776......................................... $7250 Frontier GM30 mower. #7692.................................................. $2200 Frontier 1340 pallet fork. #10216............................................. $1010 9600 snow blower. #1651......................................................... $4065
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Are the bulls ready for the spring breeding season?
By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist The spring breeding season is less than two months away. If you have not assessed your bull battery recently, time is running out. Contact your local veterinarian and make arrangements to see that your bulls of all ages pass a breeding soundness exam. Ask your veterinarian about the need for a trichomoniasis test. If the bulls’ feet need to be trimmed, this would be an excellent opportunity to get that done as well. Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam will need to be replaced before the start of breeding. Purchase the replacement from a production sale or nearby seedstock producer as soon as possible. It is advantageous to move the bull to his new environment several weeks before breeding. If the bull has been consuming a high energy, grain-based diet, this will give you time to gradually reduce the grain and increase the forage intake. The rumen will take some time to adjust to the forage-based diet that he will consume during the breeding season. A very sudden, steep decline in energy intake could cause a decrease in bull fertility. Therefore a gradual change over several weeks will produce more positive results. Bulls that will be placed together in multi-sire breeding pastures should be penned together for several weeks before the breeding season begins. Bulls WILL establish a social order. This needs to be settled before the first of the breeding season. We would prefer that cows are getting bred during the first part of the breeding season rather than bulls fighting each other. Bulls are a sizeable investment in most cow-calf operations. Common sense management before the breeding season can give the best possible return on that investment.
Specialty crop funding available
The Montana Department of Agriculture announced that funding is available and applications will be accepted to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. After receiving funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the state will disburse $305,000 to successful applicants through a competitive grant process. Specialty crops are fruits and vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, dried fruits, horticultural, and nursery crops, including floriculture. Eligible plants must be intensively cultivated and used by people for food, medicinal purposes and/or aesthetic gratification. A list of specialty crops is available, along with a companion list of ineligible commodities, on the USDA website. Proposed projects must enhance the competitiveness of U.S. grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets. Projects must benefit more than one commercial product, organization, or individual. Examples include research, promotion, marketing, nutrition, trade enhancement, food safety, plant health, education, “buy local” programs, conservation, or product development. Other areas of particular interest to the department include nutritional improvements, especially for children, improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems, development of good agricultural practices, pest and disease control, and development of organic and sustainable production practices. See a complete description of eligible and previously-funded projects at agr.mt.gov/agr/Producer/ GrantsLoans/SCBG/Eligibility.html. Funding is available to interested state and/or local organizations, academia, producer associations, community based organizations, specialty crop stakeholders, and local, state, and federal government entities. Grant proposals are due to the Montana Department of Agriculture by close of business on May 21, 2014. For more information, eligibility guidelines, and resources, visit agr. mt.gov/agr/Producer/GrantsLoans/SCBG or contact Angelyn DeYoung, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Manager, at (406) 444-2402. Projects will be evaluated by the department and a technical review committee. Approved proposals will be forwarded to the USDA. Successful applicants will be notified in October 2014. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit www.agr. mt.gov.
Insurance changes for corn
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By Matthew Diersen, Professor & Risk/Business Management Specialist
Final planting dates for non-irrigated corn for grain in 2014
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Corn growers will notice a couple of major changes in crop insurance for 2014. The lower price of corn and lower volatility in the market will combine to make crop insurance premiums lower for the 2014 crop. Another change is insurance is now available for non-irrigated corn for grain in several western counties. Growers in those counties now have the ability to directly insure corn using either Yield Protection (YP) or Revenue Protection (RP). Growers and insurance agents are likely aware of the general way those products work, as they have been available for wheat in those counties. The price level for corn insurance in South Dakota is the average of the December 2014 futures contract price during the month of February. At the end of January that price was $4.50 per bushel, down sharply from last year. That lower price level means that the cost of insurance will also decline. The other cost driver is the volatility in the futures market. The volatility factor has averaged 0.27 over the past 5 years. The volatility is currently projected to be about 0.17 – a level not seen since 2002. That low volatility, should it continue, will mean that insurance premiums will be lower in 2014. For a longer history and coverage of soybeans and spring wheat see the Insurance and Marketing Factors for Corn, Soybeans and Spring Wheat publication (http://igrow.org/ up/resources/03-2006-2013.pdf). As growers make marketing decisions it is helpful to remember that the crop insurance settles to the average of the December 2014 futures contract price during October. Thus, for growers hedging with futures or options, it would reduce the basis risk to use the December contracts and plan to lift or roll hedges in October. The basis, cash price in South Dakota minus the futures during October, has averaged -$0.71 the past 5 years. Thus, the futures price of $4.50 per bushel suggests a cash price at harvest of $3.79 per bushel. The counties with added non-irrigated grain coverage Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks are: Bennett, Jones, Stanley, Haaken, Dewey, Corson, FUEL STORAGE ~ FUEL CONTAINMENT ~ FUEL SYSTEMS and Ziebach. The remaining All products meet EPA/SPCC agriculture standards counties in western South Dakota remain silage-only CALL FISHER METAL PRODUCTS for information and pricing on: for non-irrigated ground (see Horizontal Fuel Tanks from 500 to 3000 gallons Vertical Fuel Tanks 4000 to 10,000 gallons map). Growers in those counALL TANKS are UL 142 Certified –– DOUBLE WALL TANKS meet SPCC Secondary Containment Rules ties will now be able to more effectively hedge any corn sales. If doing so, it would Fort Benton likely be RP that provides the best coverage. Those raising corn for feed use (as grain) may also consider RP. Examples of how crop insurance coverage works are available in the Insuring Corn in South Dakota publication (http://igrow.org/up/resources/03-2005-2013.pdf).
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Do your cattle have lice?
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Conservation programs in the 2014 farm bill
By Jack B. Davis, CPA, SDSU Crops Business Management Field Specialist Program (EQIP) was also reauthorized in Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 the 2014 Farm Bill. It now combines the now permits USDA to develop rules and objectives of the now-repealed Wildlife implement programs related to changes in Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), Great the Conservation Title of the legislation. AlLakes Basin Program, Chesapeake Bay though spending on conservation programs Watershed Program, Cooperative Conis predicted to surpass commodity program servation Partnership Initiative, and The spending over the next ten years, conservaAgricultural Water Enhancement Program. tion spending is cut by about $4 billion over EQIP was developed to assist participants this period. Also, through consolidation and with implementing conservation practices repeal, 23 Conservation Title programs are that address natural resource concerns. reduced to 13. The major conservation proEnrolling land in EQIP authorizes FSA grams are Conservation Reserve Program to provide participants with technical and (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives financial assistance. Program (EQUIP), Agricultural ConservaEQIP continues with a reduction in tion Easement Program (ACEP), Regional overall funding and with some minor Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), modifications. For example, five percent and Conservation Stewardship Program of EQIP funding is directed to wildlife (CSP). habitat practices that substitute for funding Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) previously provided by WHIP. In South The Conservation Reserve Program Dakota, there are currently 94,219 acres (CRP), which began under the Reagan Adenrolled in WHIP, and these contracts will ministration in 1985, was designed to concontinue. EQIP also directs 60 percent of serve natural resources and is administered funding to the promotion of environmental by USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). stewardship practices among livestock and Producers who voluntarily enrolled acres poultry producers. To help address budget in CRP have been credited with reducing concerns, EQIP establishes a payment limisoil erosion, improving water quality, and increasing wildlife habitat. In exchange for tation of $450,000 per person or legal entity enrolling acres in CRP, participants receive for 2014 - 2018. South Dakota producers an annual rental payment, cost-share ascurrently have 324,256 acres enrolled in sistance, and other incentives to help offset EQIP. the cost of CRP participation. Agricultural Conservation Easement The Agricultural Act of 2014 continues Program (ACEP) CRP but reduces, in step-wise fashion, the The new farm bill combined the Wetland acreage statuary cap from 32 million acres Reserve Program (WRP), the Grasslands down to 24 million by 2018. Recently, this Reserve Program (GRP), and the Farm and cap has not been restrictive as acres offered Ranch Protection Program into the Agrifor re-enrollment or new CRP contracts has cultural Conservation Easement Program remained below the cap. According to the (ACEP). ACEP continues many of the January 2014 FSA Monthly CRP Acreage objectives of these previous programs by Report, 16.6 million acres are currently providing funding for wetland easements enrolled in CRP nationwide. The national (similar to WRP) and agricultural land reduction in CRP acres is likely to keep easements (similar to GRP and FRPP). falling as CRP rental rates fail to keep pace South Dakota producers have 23,762 with returns that are realized from land beacres enrolled in WRP and GRP programs. ing utilized for alternative uses. In South ACEP gives priority to CRP acres that are Dakota, expirations from CRP are equal to newly-expired, and unlike the programs it 69,976; 44,599; 56,564; 47,680; and 31,474 replaces, is permanently funded. acres respectively in 2014-2018 (Figure 1). Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Like EQIP, this new program will continue some of the provisions that were previously contained in Great Lakes Basin Program, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program, Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative, and The Agricultural Water Figure 1. Acres of CRP Contracts Expiring in South Dakota Enhancement Program. The 2014 Farm Bill also directs 2 milOther Programs Reauthorized lion acres of CRP to be enrolled nationwide Conservation Innovation Grants and in a grassland reserve by 2018. This enrollConservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ment will be comparable to the acres that were both reauthorized in the new Farm were enrolled in the now-repealed GrassBill. These programs are targeted to encourland Reserve Program and will target land age development of conservation plans for expiring from CRP. cropland and rangeland that is in producIn South Dakota, the Conservation Retion. Producers enter into contracts with a serve Enhancement Program (CREP) is plan to enhance conservation practices on suspending new enrollments because of a working lands. South Dakota producers lack of funding at the state level. The CREP currently have 984,796 acres enrolled in is a state-sponsored CRP program designed CSP contracts. The reauthorization of CSP to promote land conservation and wildlife calls for national enrollment of an addihabitat. According to the South Dakota tional 10,000,000 acres annually. Department of Game, Fish and Parks, since Summary the program began in 2009, 818 contracts The consolidation of conservation have been initiated with 82,173 acres enprograms and maintenance of the major rolled. Participants who enrolled acres in program is generally viewed positively by CREP are paid with CRP and State of South producers and conservation groups. The Dakota funds. Rental rates under CREP are two groups realize the impacts of budget typically higher than those under CRP. This reductions and that adapting a goal of new enrollment suspension does not affect maximizing production on highly producacres that are currently enrolled. tive land and minimizing the risk of enEnvironmental Quality Incentives vironmental impact through conservation Program (EQIP) enhancements is an appropriate comprise. The Environmental Quality Incentives
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Rocky Mountain
Looking Out for You
Remont Sainfoin
Alfalfa looses 1/4 to to 1/3 1/3 of of it’s it’s digestible digestible Alfalfa loses 1/4
protein through bloat, No Condensed Tannins
Go GREEN & PINK Less Pollution, Energy Pollution Less,Save Save Energy “Healthy, Fodder” “Healthy,Wholesome Wholesome Fodder”
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Early BirdSale Sale– $1.75 — $1.25 pound Early Bird per per pound Alfalfa isn’t the Queen of Forages, it’s the problem child. We tolerate the bloat and 1/4 to 1/3 digestible protein loss; it can’t be fixed! The rest of the Alfalfa Story! If you are wondering why livestock of all classes, including honey bees, prefer Sainfoin over other forages; why alfalfa breeders and dealers are desperately trying to get the condensed tannins in their alfalfa and why they have to use high pressure sales to convince you to grow alfalfa. This is why. Follow the money. Sainfoin is worth 25 to 50 percent more per ton than alfalfa as graze or hay. Reasons: Sainfoin • Legume • No Bloat • No Weevil Protein • No No Loss Loss of Protein
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• Little Fertilizer Expense • Cheap Weed Control • Little or No Gas • Ease of Production • Low Seed Cost • Easy Stand Enhancement • Highest Palatability • Good Pollen Production • Nector Produced at 60˚ F • #1 Honey Producer • Flexible Harvest Dates
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Alfalfa Legume Bloat Weevil Problem Losses of 1/4 - 1/3 of Digestible Protein Hefty Fertilizer Expense Expensive Weed Control Methane Gas (Bloat) Complicated Production High seed cost Expensive Stand Replacement Low Palatability No Pollen Production Nector Produced at 90˚ F Poor Honey Producer Short Harvest Window
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The lack of condensed tannins in alfalfa is what causes bloat and high degradation of protein that causes 1/4 to 1/3 of the alfalfa protein to be passed through the animals and and is is excreted discreted not not digested. digested. These condensed tannins are in the leaves of Sainfoin naturally, this is why no bloat and no degradation of protein which tein which is is utilized utilized by by the the animals animals instead instead of of discreted, excreted, as as in alfalfa. For more information: ciheam.org/om/pdf/a45/01600095.pdf ciheam.org/om/pdf/a45/01600081.pdf We are fortunate that these western states are, for the most part, very suited to growing excellent Sainfoin both dryland and irrigated multi-cut or full-season grazing. Sainfoin being bloat free and, for the most part self-sufficient, should be in any mixture of any kind. It is the highest quality forage on it’s own merits. To summarize, if you are sick and tired of all the problems associated with growing and feeding alfalfa and need an alternative choice of legume, then Sainfoin is your solution. It’s easy, it’s cheap, it’s the highest quality forage known to man. What more could you be looking for? A MONTAN SEEDS
For more information, call Don Keil at 406-278-9951 168 Fairview Lane Conrad, MT 59425
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Montana Hereford Directory Hereford Tour September 5th & 6th, more details later Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT
Anderson Ranch
406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT
Banjo Ranch
406-425-1233, Molt, MT www.banjoranch.com
Churchill Cattle Co
Feddes Herefords
406-284-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com
Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com
Cooper Hereford Ranch
Ft Keogh Livestock Research
406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com
Courtney Herefords
406-874-8200, Miles City, MT
Garrison Ranches Inc 406-835-2501, Glen, MT
Bar Star Cattle
406-828-4480, Alzada, MT
Bayers Hereford Ranch
406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT
406-656-9034, Billings, MT www.crinet.com
Bear Paw Herefords
Dallas Polled Herefords
406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT
Griffin Polled Herefords
Diemert Ranch
Hess Herefords
406-399-7811, Loma, MT 406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT 406-357-3216, Chinook, MT
Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-773-5710, 406-773-5721 Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com
Brillhart Ranch Co
406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT
Broken Pick Ranch
Curlew Cattle Co
Genex Hawkeye West
406-821-0247, Darby, MT
406-432-3412, Lothair, MT
406-567-2345, Denton, MT
Duncan Ranch Co
Holden Herefords
406-292-3503, Joplin, MT
Dutton Hereford Ranch
406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT
Ehlke Herefords
406-279-3301, Valier, MT
J Bar E Ranch
M/D Herefords
406-322-4425, Columbus, MT
McIntosh Ranch
K.L. Slagsvold Herefords
406-492-7091, Avon, MT
McKechnie Hereford Ranch McMurry Cattle
406-778-2320, Plevna, MT
406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com
Merrimac Cattle Company 406-735-4493, Geyser, MT
NJW Polled Herefords
307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY www.njwherefords.com
Otis Ranch
K & C Hereford
Rafter Ranch
406-832-3219, Wise River, MT
Cherry Springs Ranch
Elings Polled Herefords
L Bar W Ranch
Reich Bros
406-580-6676, Willow Creek, MT
AgFertilizers, Inc. 5 North Manchester Rd. Great Falls, MT 59404
cell (406) 600-7973 fax (406) 452-1143
AgFertilizers is a distributor of AgXplore serving all of Montana and the Pacific Northwest website: www.agfertilizers.com
Thomas Herefords
406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT
406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT
Please stop in at our new location in Great Falls and visit with us.
Storey Hereford Ranch
406-587-3024, Bozeman, MT
MJB Ranch
406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT
406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT
Phone: (406) 452-1685
Sparks Herefords
406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com
406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT
406-425-2252, Absarokee, MT
Snowshoe Cattle Company
406-432-2296, Shelby, MT
406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT
406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT
406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT
406-472-3210, Valier, MT www.brokenpickranch.com 406-425-1411, Bridger, MT
Sidwell Ranch
406-778-2393, Baker, MT
Tomlinson Herefords Vandeberg Ranch
406-323-1297, Roundup, MT
Weaver Herefords
406-386-2244, Big Sandy, MT
Whispering Pines
406-212-0480, Kalispell, MT
Wichman Herefords
406-538-8997, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com
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Montana Hereford Directory Hereford Genetics From Churchill There’s Nothing Else Like It!
Churchill Sensation 028X Churchill Cattle Co. Manhattan, MT
Dale Venhuizen (406) 580-6421
Bulls for sale - private treaty dale@churchillcattle.com
Diemert Ranch Herefords Since 1909
Duncan Ranch Co.
Lothair, MT (406) 432-3412 ngrhereford@northerntel.net www.ngrbulls.com Real World, Guaranteed Bulls... Pure and Simple
Bruce Duncan • 406-292-3503 • Joplin, MT btduncan@itstriangle.com
Private Treaty Sale Powerful Polled and Horned Herefords
Hereford Bulls
DUTTON HEREFORD RANCH
For Sale NOW Private Treaty
E MC7W SOLID ET Z833
2-year old virgin Horned Hereford bulls for sale
Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke www.ehlkeherefords.com info@ehlkeherefords.com PO Box 178 • Townsend, MT 59644
190 SUNNYSIDE LN. GOLD CREEK, MT 59733
Call or email for a catalog! (406) 266-4121 • (406) 439-4311
Dean & Renee Dutton (406) 288-3330 or (406) 240-8014 drm3330@blackfoot.net
Modest birth, massive meat Our production sale is any time you want. We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com. Better yet, visit the ranch.
Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Marvin Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602
Reg. #43311285 Birth: 2/28/2012
Your Northeastern Montana source for quality Hereford bulls Also bred Hereford heifers for sale
CRP grass hay for sale
J Bar E Ranch Plentywood, MT
Arvid Eggen - 406-765-7068 Lorrie Eggen - 406-765-8219 Jay-De Eggen - 406-671-7149
McMURRY CATTLE
Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales
Fred & Doreen HP 406 254 1247 McMurry Cell 406 697 4040 2027 Iris Lane mcmurrycattle@gmail.com Billings, MT 59102 mcmurrycattle.com
Sparks Herefords
Range raised cattle - visitors welcome! Horned Hereford bulls for sale private treaty
Tom Sparks Plevna, MT • 406-778-2320 www.sparksherefords.com
Videos of bulls for sale online at www.ehlkeherefords.com
THOMAS HEREFORDS Gold Creek, MT
Richard & Shirley (406) 560-8122 Bruce & Tammy (406) 544-1536 bruce@thomasherefords.com WWW.THOMASHEREFORDS.COM
Performance Tested Yearling & 2 Year Old Bulls For Sale Private Treaty Keesha & Cory Dutton 406-240-9301 dutton.cory@gmail.com
K.L. Slagsvold Herefords Since 1922
Performance tested bulls and heifers
For sale private treaty at the ranch
Kenny Lars (406) 584-7571 671 Fas 470 Lindsay, MT 59339
Registered 2’s & Yearling Bulls for Sale Sons of old proven sires like:
• XTD 6T RST TMP 9A ET • DH Yampa Dominator • DR Achiever 8403 • BP Red Standard 212U
Contact Justin Wichman (406) 538-8997 www.wichmanherefords.com
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NEW DRYLAND ALFALFA
I cannot tell a lie, I need to prune the cherry tree
By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota tive. BIG SKY LADAK ALFALFA George Washington may have had the Perhaps one of the best candidates for the best intentions, but “pruning” a cherry tree • Certified Seed Available home pruner is a cherry tree infected with a at the ground level with a hatchet is not • Higher Forage Yield common fungal disease called Black Knot advisable. When a tree needs to be pruned, of Cherry. The problems are easy to see, the two main considerations are what to cut • More Drought Tolerance and typically, the trees are small and easy to and when to cut. • More Disease Resistance manage. The term, “black knot”, however, The ideal time of year for pruning trees is may not best describe the actual appearance now upon us. Mild days during late March BIG SKY WHOLESALE SEEDS, INC. of this disease. The fungal growth of black and April are an ideal time to prune trees. P.O. Box 852 – Shelby, Montana 59474 knot actually bears a closer resemblance a Pruning at this time of year allows better “doggie deposit” left by a mischievous, treevisibility and easier access to the cutting (406) 434-5011 Fax (406) 434-5014 climbing dog. Non dog owners, not having zones, and yet allows ample time for the e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net the benefits of these constant reminders, wounds to heal before insects become acoften describe the growths as “burnt marshmallows on a branch”. However you see HYDRAULIC BREAKER Rental units it, it’s very noticeable at this Available POST DRIVERS FOR SALE time of year on many area cherry trees. • Skid loader mount • Low profile • Quick and easy on and off This rather unsightly dis• 8” diameter domed cup • Full control of post while driving ease occurs on a variety of • Very low maintanence cherry trees -- especially Ca• 3 sizes available ~ 500-, 750-, 1000-ft. lb. • Also available for excavators nadian Red Cherry – but also chokecherry, black cherry, Montana Post Driver (406) 239-4824 wild cherry and plum. Black Gold Creek, MT knot will cause branch dieback and eventually tree death if not properly managed. Infection usually occurs on branches of all sizes and occasionally on the trunk. Black knot begins with a slight swelling and cracking of the bark. Infected areas later become more noticeable as they turn into hard, swollen, black knots. These knots will be visible on branches after leaf drop in the fall and often more than one knot occurs on each branch. Managing this disease is really quite simple. Prune branches with a sharp saw (or shears) cutting three to four inches below visible knots and swellings. Dip the shears in a disinfectant between each cut to prevent transferring the disease to other areas of the tree. Burn, bury, or dispose of infected material that has been removed. Leaving the fungal structures on the ground will only provide a source of inoculum during the growing season. Continue to monitor branches for knots and swellings throughout the growing season, pruning any new infections during dry periods. Severe infections can be managed with applications of lime sulfur in early spring before new growth emerges, but typically, pruning is the most effective and safest method of control. For more information on this or other topics, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu Source: UM Horticulture. ##### Why did the aging debutante start taking iron supplements? She hoped it would smooth out her wrinkles.
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Loader
1976 Michigan 125B loader, Detroit 6V71 4-yd. bucket. Good machine and nice farm unit. SN #441A317.......................................... $7500
Conveyor/Mixer Truck
1973 Mack DM 6115; vin DM61154689; Mack 6 cylinder engine, 260 hp, 251,896 miles, 9987 hours; Challenge 9 yard mixer, Theam 39A aluminum maxi swing conveyor with remote, new belt, 150 gallon water tank, excellent tires........................................................................ $7,000
Pup Trailer
1970 Garwood dump trailer, vin 288140, tandem axle, 10 yard box, good tires............................................................................... $4500
Call Ted Fortner 406-563-3031 or Chris Hafer 406-490-4418
Farm/Ranch Women “HomeAlone” Workshop By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension
Have you ever been left home alone to manage the farm and ranch for a few days or hours? Have you been left to “watch” the cows during calving? How about being left at home during fire season to watch the place although all the equipment for firefighting went to the local fire? Do you know where the breaker boxes are, how to start the generator and where the propane/ fuel shut off valves are if things should go wrong? Could you handle issues with your water system? Ever have a skunk in the window well or other varmints around the
home and not have a clue as to how to get rid of them? These and other issues farm/ranch women face will be the topic of a daylong, hands on workshop sponsored by the MSU Extension Chouteau County. The event will take place from 9:00-4:00 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Ag Museum in Fort Benton, Montana. Many times the one who knows the most about correcting farm/ranch operation dilemmas is the one who is gone when those dilemmas happen! This event is designed to help those who are left home alone with skills, tools, and techniques for dealing with those problems. Beginning with Livestock 101, the workshop will cover working with cattle, cattle flight zones, recognizing calving stages and when intervention is needed and basic livestock care. Firefighting 101 will address supplies to have on hand, safety and techniques for fighting grass fires, first step measures for structure fires, and developing a fire safety plan. Power 101 will provide information related to breaker boxes, generator hook-up, and propane/fuel control. Water 101 will deal with water shut off valves, water in winter, and water problem diagnosis. Varmint Control 101 will give techniques to control and/or manage varmints from the littlest mouse to the wandering bear. Farming 101 will teach safe handling and laundering of clothes contaminated with spray, safe chemical handling, and a brief overview of farm safety. Rounding out all the technical aspects will be a short session on massage techniques, a panel discussion where farm and ranch wives will share their top three recommendations, and recipes for when you are the hired hand as well as the chief cook!! Presenters will be Jim Knight (MSU Wildlife Specialist), Mike Vogel ( MSU Housing and Environmental Quality Specialist), Travis Standley (MSU Extension Teton County), Linda Williams and Tyler Lane (MSU Extension Chouteau County). PREREGISTRATION IS REQUESTED. More information is available through the Chouteau County Extension Office at 406-622-3751. ##### An older gentleman placed an ad in the classified section of the newspaper: WIFE WANTED. He was flooded with hundreds of responses that all said the same thing: “You can have mine.” ##### It’s not true that married men live longer than single men. It only seems longer. ##### Marriage means commitment. Of course, so does insanity.
Montana Hail Board raises coverage and premiums
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TRACTOR FOR SALE
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The Montana Hail Board voted to expand coverage, including a slight increase in premiums on hail insurance. At producers’ request and with the authority granted in House Bill 189, the board voted unanimously to increase per-acreage coverage on non-irrigated land from $50 to $75 and on irrigated land from $76 to $114 or a 50% increase in coverage. “Producers were looking for increased coverage and the legislature granted the board authority last session. The board was happy to provide the coverage and unanimously pass the motion,” said Board Chair Gary Gollehon. In addition, the board unanimously approved a five percent premium rate increase. For a producer with a 10% rate, their new rate would be 10.5%. The hail board covered 1,046 losses totaling more than $14 million from 2013 hail events, a record for the programs’ 98 year history. “Last year was atypical, the hail program paid out 186% of premiums due to the extent of the damage. We look at premiums and reserves every year to ensure that farmers have hail coverage. The five percent is as low as the board felt comfortable raising premiums while still maintaining some reserves and expanding coverage,” said Ron de Yong, Director, Montana Department of Agriculture. The board also authorized the department to negotiate for reinsurance to protect farmers if Montana has another extreme hail year. The Montana state hail insurance program was created to provide basic hail insurance coverage on any crop grown in the state and is self-supporting. The five-member board consists of Commissioner of Insurance Monica Lindeen, Agriculture Department Director Ron de Yong, Chair Gary Gollehon, and producers Trudy Lass Skari and Jim Schillinger. A reserve fund is maintained to provide security for the programs financial responsibilities. For more information about state hail insurance, contact the Montana Department of Agriculture’s hail program at (406) 444-2402.
Performance tested, ultra-sounded, large scrotal, semen tested, calving ease red Shorthorn bulls for sale Average scan weight - 1146
Fat average - .25
REA average 1.2 in per CWT
These are moderate birth weight, deep, moderate framed (5+) bulls from uniform set of outstanding low maintenance, structurally sound cows with great udders. Calm, quiet dispositions make for ease of handling. These bulls were developed on a high roughage 15% protein ration starting in late November through mid-March. They are being hardened off on grass hay in a large lot and are ready to work!
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Y LAZY Y SHORTHORNS Ralph Larson and Family 692 Willow Creek Rd, Corvallis, MT 59828
406-360-3793
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Steel Prices Are Going Up...Don’t Wait!
How Do You Deal with the SPCC* Rule for Farm/Ranch fuel storage?? Call Wilray about double wall vertical & horizontal fuel tanks THIS WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR SPCC REQUIREMENTS! *Meets EPA Requirements For Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC)
Secondary Containment UL142-23 horizontal and vertical double wall fuel tanks 500 to 10,000 gallon VERTICAL FLAT BOTTOM FUEL TANKS
Dr. Kent McVay speaking at the CRP Workshop in Shelby, Montana
CRP workshops held
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5th wheel or pintle hitch
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Document livestock losses
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20-ft. Gooseneck Car Hauler 14,000# GVW, 82” between fenders, electric brakes on all axles, LED lights, 2x12 wood fir deck with Rhino lining, one 12,500# spring loaded jack, 2 5/16” Bulldog 25,000# adjustable hitch, 4” stake pockets, D-ring tie downs, diamond plate fenders with steps, 8-ft. slide-in and flip-up ramps with supports, epoxy primer and paint, 235/80x16 10-ply tires. 2-YEAR WARRANTY.... $5395
Heavy Duty Car Hauler
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7000# GVW.......................... $3195*
By Joe Parks, MSU Toole County Extension Agent During the week of February 17, MSU Extension hosted workshops throughout the Golden Triangle related to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Workshops were held in Chester, Chinook, Choteau, Great Falls, Havre and Shelby. Speakers included representatives from MSU Extension, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Montana Salinity Control Association. Through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), lands are cost-shared and rental payments are made through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by FSA. This program is aimed at rejuvenating environmentally-sensitive lands through reducing soil erosion, improving water quality and increasing wildlife habitat as some of the methods. At each workshop, topics were covered in relation to the removal of CRP lands, transitioning beyond CRP contacts, pesticide usage on CRP lands and salinity control. According to the USDA, Montana has over 1.2 million acres of CRP land. By 2015, over twenty percent of that land will be coming out of contract. Dr. Kent McVay, MSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist discussed moving beyond CRP contracts and obstacles that may be faced in the process. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist gave a presentation on the environmental fate of pesticides used on CRP lands and the environmental impacts they may have. Representatives from the Montana Salinity Control Association also discussed saline seep reclamation on CRP lands. Employees from NRCS and FSA spoke about the assistance they provide to those who have CRP land. If you have any questions regarding the Conservation Reserve Program, please contact your county’s MSU Extension office.
8-ft.6”x20-ft. Tandem Axle gooseneck with 4-ft. pop up beavertail, electric brakes, lights, wood deck, stake pockets, 2:35/85Rx16 10-ply tires, ramps, 10,000# jack. 14,000# GVW. Beavertail pops up to make 24-ft. flatbed............... $6295* Above trailer as 16,000# GVW................... $7395*
2-Year Warranty
✔ 5000# tongue jack ✔ Electric brakes 10,400# GVW....................... $3795* ✔ Treated wood deck ✔ 15” radial tires 14,000# GVW, 20-ft.............. $4195* ✔ Stake pockets ✔ 2” ball hitch ✔ 8-ft. ramps *LED lights and Rhino Line deck are standard equipment on all trailers.
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By NDSU Extension Service Producers with excessive livestock losses due to adverse natural and environmental conditions may qualify for compensation under the 2014 farm bill, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service livestock stewardship specialist Gerald Stokka. This compensation would be for losses above and beyond those that occur under normal circumstances. “For example, spring snow storms that result in excessive death loss of newborn calves due to hypothermia may be eligible for payments if farmers and ranchers keep documentation of losses,” Stokka says. “This does not mean estimated losses, but actual numbers or tag numbers of older calves and cattle.” Losses indirectly due to adverse conditions, such as calf scours and respiratory disease, also may be eligible for compensation. These losses may be due to inadequate colostral intake and absorption as a result of the environmental conditions. “As we do not know details of this program at this time, our advice is to document inventory,” Stokka says. “Keep records of losses of calves or cows such that, at a later date when the details of the program are made public, eligibility can be determined.” Documentation with calving books, inventories of cows at pregnancy checking time or calf-working events, and datestamped images would be useful in these cases. “Contact and maintain a good working relationship with your veterinary clinic and Extension agent to assist in recordkeeping and causation of losses,” Stokka advises.
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Yearling Polled Hereford bulls for sale private treaty at the ranch.
Ken and Shannon Jackson –– Rudyard, Montana Phone 406-355-4990 –– jacksonpolledherefords@yahoo.com
One of the sure signs that spring is coming is the appearance of the western meadowlark, Montana’s state bird.
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DIRKES’
By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer Some things in life we can delay, stop, even ignore without consequence. The changing seasons are not in that category. Animals, like gophers, (yes, we know their correct name is Richardson’s ground squirrel), are much more in tune than us with the changing seasons. They have to be, their lives and their species survival depends on it. We can skip putting in a garden this year, but we’ll still eat. We don’t have to change the furnace filter but the furnace will still work, though with more difficulty and probably sock us with a higher heating bill. Gophers have a specific time period to come out of hibernation, breed, birth, then get ready for winter again. Also on the time clock are migrating raptors that know where to perch in March, waiting for those loveable rodents that have trouble crossing roads safely to pop up from underground. Like it or not, spring is coming at us right now like a high-ballin’ freight train. Already, observant folks are seeing snow geese on the prairie heading north. If water bodies are frozen, those white birds will stage in late March by the tens, even hundreds, of thousands at Freezout Wildlife Management Area, which lies along Highway 89 north of Fairfield. To keep track of what is appearing at Freezout call the WMA at (406) 467-2646. By the end of March, Canada geese will be sitting on nests full of eggs, which will hatch out in a month, and western meadowlarks will be warbling their liquid song. Robins will soon be appearing in a yard near you. Red-winged blackbirds are not far behind. Other March signs of onrushing spring include mature bull elk dropping their antlers, rainbow trout in reservoirs, like Holter, cruising the shoreline looking for a place to spawn, and reports of grizzlies out of their dens on the Rocky Mountain Front. It’s unclear what causes a bear to emerge from its winter den, especially when the den is buried with several feet of snow like this year. Some biological alarm clock goes off and the bear comes out. Warming temperatures, increasing day length, snow melting around a den entrance, and the smells of spring probably all play a role. Eventually bears will move from their high elevation dens to lower, warmer habitats, looking for early green plants. In a lush, wet spring, plants like angelica and cow parsnip dominate the menu and life is good. If the prairie is too dry, there’s not much to eat and conflicts between bears and humans may happen. This year, however, it would appear that a dry spring may be the least of our worries. This spring should be a good one for fish, frogs and boat salesmen. In the meantime, enjoy the unfolding spring moments and soak it all in because all too soon we will be complaining about the heat of summer.
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USED TRACTORS
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2012 New Holland L230 skidsteer, cab, air conditioning, heat, mechanical controls, 650 hours..............................................$46,500 2004 New Holland LS180 skidsteer, mechanical controls, 2500 hours......................$21,100 2012 Bobcat S850 skidsteer, loaded, servo controls, 2600 hours......................$44,900 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent....................................................$4800
USED SQUARE BALERS
John Deere 467 16x18...........................$2700 New Holland 283 14x18.........................$2200 New Holland 281 14x18.........................$2500
USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS
2010 New Holland H8080, air suspension, deluxe cab, 2355 disc head...........$96,700 New Holland 1116, 14-ft. sickle header. In bound.............................................$12,100
USED TILLAGE & MISC.
John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 24-ft. header, pickup head.......................................$7500 Ezee-On FLBS-330 14.5-ft. disc. Like new....... . .....................................................$15,100 Degelman RP6000 rock picker. Coming In....... . ........................................................$8700 Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 Land Pride RB1572 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade..$750 Land Pride RT1558 58” 3-pt. rototiller....$1990 Land Pride LR1596 8-ft. 3-pt. rock rake....$950 Great Plains 706NT no-till drill, 7-ft. working width...............................................$33,500 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new!!.................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed. Excellent....$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 Speeco 3-pt. post hole auger with bit........$975 General 720 post hole auger with 9” digging bit........................................................$950 Shaver post pounders. In Stock.... Save $$$$$
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USED ROUND BALERS
2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, endless belts, low bales....$26,300 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales........... . .....................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500
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USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS
2006 New Holland 1431 13-ft. cut disc mower conditioner.....................................$19,600 2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue........ . .....................................................$17,700 MacDon 5000 14-ft. mower conditioner. Very nice shape!!.......................................$9700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400
USED HAY TOOLS
New Holland 1069 self-propelled 3-wide bale wagon, air conditioning. Excellent..$35,000 New Holland 1012 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$3700 Vermeer R23 hydraulic drive rake. Coming In... . .....................................................$15,500
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Mary Murphy is the current Distinguished Professor in MSU’s College of Letters and Science. (MSU photo by Kelly Gorham).
Montanans ate less candy, planted more vegetables, tattled a bit during World War I By Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service
Women attending Montana State College during World War I signed a pledge that they wouldn’t eat more than six pieces of candy a week. When they did eat, the candy would be no larger than one-inch square and half-inch thick. In the rest of Montana, coffee drinkers cut back on sugar. Children weeded “war gardens.” Women baked bread with rye and barley, so the United States could sell wheat, their premier grain, to Europe. The building superintendent planted potatoes on the University of Montana campus and filled 200 sacks with his 1917 harvest. All of those food-related war efforts supported the United States and its allies during the war that began 100 years ago this summer, Montana State University historian Mary Murphy said in a recent lecture on food, gender and the domestic politics of World War I. Murphy, a professor in the Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, is the current Distinguished Professor in MSU’s College of Letters and Science. Known for her engaging books on Montana history, she has published 10 books and book chapters, including “Hope in Hard Times: New Deal Photographs of Montana, 1936-1942,” which won the Montana Book Award in 2003. Her “Mining Cultures: Men, Women, and Leisure in Butte, 1914-41,” received the 1998 Barbara Sudler Award from the Colorado Historical Society and was a Choice Outstanding Academic Book in 1997. Murphy is now researching the historic role of food in the American West as a way of tracing the history of women in the region. She is also collaborating on a Montana cookbook that will combine essays about food and cooking in Montana with recipes drawn from historical cookbooks. “Dr. Murphy’s research on food, gender and politics in Montana during World War I is important, and likely to be of interest to Montanans, for at least two reasons,” said David Cherry, chairman of the Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies. “For one thing, it shows how a seemingly nonpolitical issue like control over food and food production could serve to engage Montana women’s political consciousness in the period immediately after they obtained suffrage in 1914,” Cherry said. “Also, the state’s role as a major grain and beef producer on the home front during the
war led to the development of a new, and in some ways closer, relationship with the federal government.” In Murphy’s inaugural lecture as the Letters and Science Distinguished Professor, she noted that U.S. Rep. Jeannette Rankin of Montana -- the first woman in Congress -- voted against the United States entering World War I, but once the country joined the war in 1917, Rankin threw her support behind the troops. She entertained soldiers in Washington, D.C., for example. She called attention to poor conditions in military camps. Rankin’s fellow Montanans joined her in patriotic acts, Murphy said. With farmers becoming soldiers, European farmland filled with trenches, and crop failures rife, many of them turned to food-related activities. “From the war’s beginning, food was a critical issue,” Murphy said. The U.S. Food Administration printed the motto “Food will win the war” on posters and encouraged Americans to increase food production, preserve food, and reduce their consumption of food. In Montana, MSC and the MSU Extension Service, which was founded the same year the war began, played an integral role in the wartime food effort, Murphy said.
World War I posters, such as this one, encouraged Americans to support the war effort by planting gardens. (Image courtesy of Mary Murphy). CONTINUED ON PAGE A44
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NEW ARRIVALS
John Deere 7120 2WD, loader, left-hand reverser, 5023 hours. #JustTraded.................$59,500 (R) John Deere 6420 2WD, loader, left-hand reverser, 1730 hours. #Coming......................$52,500 (M) John Deere 7320 MFWD, John Deere 740 loader. #C018119.........................................$89,500 (M) John Deere 7400 MFWD, John Deere 740 loader, $8000 in repairs. #C018140..............$49,900 (K)
2012 John Deere 7230P MFWD, loader, warranty, 854 hours. #C018734.....................$105,900 (R)
John Deere 7420 MFWD, John Deere 741 loader. #C018141.........................................$84,500 (R)
John Deere 6415 MFWD, John Deere 640 loader. #C018205.........................................$57,500 (R)
2012 John Deere 7130P MFWD, loader, warranty, 1016 hours. #C018731.....................$99,500 (R)
John Deere 7600 MFWD, joystick. #C015820.......... . ........................................................$42,500 (R)
John Deere 7220 MFWD, John Deere 741 loader. #C018180.........................................$79,500 (M)
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John Deere 7410 MFWD, duals, left hand reverser. #C015981.........................................$54,500 (M)
TILLAGE
AerWay 1200 aerator. #C007244..............$9000 (R)
John Deere BD1113 13-ft., 7.5” spacing, seeder. #C015356.........................................$17,000 (R)
John Deere 630 29-ft. tandem disk, harrows. #C014575.........................................$24,500 (M) John Deere 630 19-ft.6” folding disk. #C018173...... . ........................................................$16,500 (R) John Deere 220 22-ft. disk. #C010016.....$2950 (R) John Deere BW 18-ft. disk. #C011298.....$5900 (K) John Deere 310 12-ft. tandem disk. #C018105........ . ...........................................................$5900 (R) John Deere 230 26-ft. disk. #C015821.....$7900 (M) John Deere 230 disk. #C017723..............$7900 (K) John Deere 235 disk. #C017724..............$8900 (R) John Deere 210 14-ft. tandem disk. Extra nice. #C015511............................................$5750 (M) John Deere 330 disk. #C017726...........$10,500 (M) John Deere 650 30-ft. disk, 24” blades. #Coming In. . ........................................................$27,500 (R) International 490 24-ft. disk. #C017204...$8900 (R) Krause 28-ft. folding disk. #C017474........$7900 (K) John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 . ...........................................................$2500 (M) John Deere 930 15-ft. 3-pt. roller harrow. #C003411 . .................................................. Make Offer (R) International 770 plow. #C013732............$4500 (K) Krause field cultivator. #C017615.............$3500 (K) Ford 3-pt. 10-ft. cultivator. #C012449........$1250 (M) Lindsey 35-ft. harrow. #C016136..............$1200 (K) Frontier 8-ft. disk. #C016748....................$4000 (M) John Deere 1600 12-ft. chisel plow. #C017004........ . ...........................................................$4900 (M) Allis Chalmers 26-ft. field cultivator. #C017475........ . ...........................................................$1900 (K) John Deere 3710 7 bottom plow, on land. #C018420.........................................$16,900 (R) John Deere 3600 6 bottom plow, on land. #C018332............................................$8500 (R) John Deere 3600 6 bottom plow, on land. #C018333............................................$8500 (R) John Deere 3600 5 bottom plow, on land. #C018089............................................$5900 (R) John Deere 965 6 bottom plow. #C017718$6900 (R) Frontier 3-pt. 2 bottom plow. #C009371....$1100 (K) Ford 3-pt. plow. #50202991.............. Make Offer (K) John Deere 3100 plow. #C003977... Make Offer (K)
(M) Missoula, MT
(K) Kalispell, MT
(R) Ronan, MT
TRACTORS OVER 100 HP
John Deere 6615 MFWD, John Deere 673 loader. #C018181.........................................$59,900 (R) John Deere 4650, cab, duals, 208 hours. #C018736.........................................$51,500 (M) John Deere 4640, cab, duals, 3-pt. #C018527......... . ........................................................$21,900 (R) John Deere 4430, loader. #C014705.....$23,900 (K) John Deere 4430, loader, no 3-pt. #C015016........... . ........................................................$18,500 (K) John Deere 4430, no cab, 3-pt. #C017082............... . ........................................................$12,000 (R)
John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014530........ . ........................................................$26,500 (R) John Deere 455 30-ft. 7.5” spacing, new disks. #C014711.........................................$31,500 (K)
John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014453........ . ........................................................$26,500 (M)
John Deere 455 25-ft. 7.5” spacing, fertilizer. #C018357.........................................$26,500 (R)
Triple W Equipment
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406-676-3578 — Cell 406-250-6120
John Deere 4230 HFWD, cab, np loader. #C017867.........................................$14,900 (M)
International 1066, cab, $13,700 in repairs. #C009802.........................................$12,900 (M)
Now is the time to buy your Haying Equipment while selection is best! We have 28 moco’s, 19 round balers, 8 square balers.
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We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.
•Certified CCA, TSP, CNMP Agronomist • Soil Testing • Fertilizer • Custom Application • Precision Ag • Field Scouting
Ledger office 406-278-3388 Brad 450-4508
Joe 788-0653
Tim 460-1153
2nd annual Western Montana Spring Consignment Auction
All Things Farm and Ranch and Much More!!!!
Location: Mile Marker 10 Highway 93N, Evaro, MT
Thurs., April 24, 2014 • noon Preview:Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22 and 23
Directions: 10 miles north of I90 (Missoula, MT) on Hwy 93 next to Greywolf Peak Casino and Conoco Station. Auction signs will be posted.
Online bidding will be available. TRACTORS, FARM MACHINERY, HAYING EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, RECREATION VEHICLES, MOBILEHOME, POWER EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS ALREADY CONSIGNED. CONSIGNMENTS COMING IN DAILY. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FREQUENT UPDATES. Auctioneers note: Please call Jason 406-239-3529 or Reed 406-249-1767 if you have consignments or questions.
Jason Clinkenbeard
406-239-3529
jason@riverswestauction.com
Shrinking your forage shrink
By Stan Moore, Michigan State University Extension As farmers we know that we are losing some of our feedstuffs to “shrink”, but do we know how big the problem is? Forage losses alone are estimated to average 20 percent on U.S. farms. In this first in a two part series, we’ll discuss the cost of loss and where losses occur. In part two, we’ll discuss solutions to reduce your feed shrink. Research conducted by Mike Brouk, of Kansas State, looked at numerous ways to quantify the cost of loss on dairy farms. One way to look at loss is in the cost of the silage that you are feeding. For instance, if you were able to purchase corn silage at $55/ton delivered, but had a 20 percent shrink, that silage actually cost you around $65/ton for the amount the cows actually consumed. Another way to look at the cost is in the tons and acres required to feed your dairy herd. Brouk showed that reducing your feed shrink by 20 percent would provide 219 tons of extra feed or 11 extra acres (assuming 200 cows fed 30 lbs silage/day and a yield of 20 tons/acre). Total savings on a 200 cow herd by reducing silage loss (shrink) by 10 percent (at $55/ton) would be around $9,000 for a dairy that is currently at 25 percent loss and is reducing it to 15 percent loss. So what are the areas that we should look for loss on our farm? Four key areas were examined at the recent “Shrink your Feed Shrink” programs put on by the Michigan State University Extension Dairy Team. The areas of impact include: Harvest, Packing, Covering, and Feed-out. Harvest losses can occur in the field due to wind, equipment maintenance, or operator error. Estimates of field loss have not been researched to any degree, but a 5 percent loss can easily occur. Other harvest losses relate to the quality of the forages we harvest. If forages are not harvested at the proper moisture we will have difficulty packing, and fermentation quality will be affected. Packing losses occur when we don’t achieve proper densities in our silages because we don’t spend enough time packing or we don’t have enough weight on the vehicle that we are using to pack. Insufficient packing allows more oxygen to remain in the pile resulting in poorer fermentation and heating losses. Covering losses occur when we don’t cover the pile at all, don’t properly cover the pile, or we don’t use the correct material. Excluding oxygen from silage and keeping rain from entering the pile affect the quality of the silage and the losses that occur. Feed out losses occur in three main areas: Face management, amount of feed removed at one time, cover management. In addition to these four areas, producers should also manage losses due to fly control, birds, and rodents. Four key areas were examined at the recent “Shrink Your Feed Shrink” programs put on by the Michigan State University Extension Dairy Team. The areas of impact include: Harvest, Packing, Covering, and Feed-out. Harvest losses can be reduced by following some basic principles. First, we need to maintain equipment so that it is functioning properly. For instance a rusty, worn chute on a silage harvester will affect how well it will blow the silage into wagons. If some of the silage drops outside of the wagons due to equipment maintenance, or high winds, we have just experienced forage shrink. The other loss at harvest is related to the quality of the silage we harvest. It is recommended that silage be harvested at 65-70 percent moisture for bunkers and bags, and 60-65 percent moisture for uprights. Harvesting at the correct moisture will help improve packing, fermentation and digestibility. All of these will help reduce forage shrink. Packing losses occur when we spend too little time packing, especially while filling, and also when we have too little weight on the tractor we are using to pack the silage. We should be aiming for densities of 15 to 17 lb./DM/ft3 average (bottom, middle, tops and sides). We can achieve these goals by increasing weight or slowing down. One easy way to calculate the tons/hr. that you can effectively pack is: tons/ hour = tractor weight/800. Shrink can also occur due to how we cover the pile, or not covering the pile at all. Covers should be applied to bunkers and piles immediately after filling. Tires to hold down the pile should be touching and doubled at the edges and seams. Seams should be overlapped. One producer that spoke at the “Shrink your Feed Shrink” program indicated that he overlapped the plastic and then rolled it together to ensure CONTINUED ON PAGE A41
Shrinking your forage shrink CONTINUED FROM PAGE A40
that water could not enter the pile. Producers receive an 8:1 return on their investment when they cover their bunker silos. Another product available to producers is Oxygen Barrier plastic. This plastic covering is installed under your traditional plastic and significantly reduces spoilage by keeping oxygen out of the silage. One sheet of Oxygen Barrier plastic is equivalent to 60 sheets of regular silage plastic cover, in its oxygen exclusion. Most oxygen barrier plastics are thin and require a sheet of 5-6 ml. plastic on top. The final area of Forage Shrink that we’ll cover is losses that occur at feedout. Using facers on bunker silos and piles is an effective way to reduce cracks in the silage that let air in and cause heating. Heating causes loss, or Shrink. Second, when removing silage for feedout, producers should only take down 1 day worth of feed to reduce heating and spoilage. Third, roll back silage covers for no more than 3 days worth of feeding at a time. Finally, keep silage face size manageable to reduce heating. We want to remove at least 6-12 inches/day in cool weather and 18 inches/day in the summer. With proper Forage management we can keep shrink in the single digits. Reducing shrink can have a major impact on the financial health of your dairy farm.
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FORD TAURUS FOR SALE 2011 Ford Taurus SEL, 73,000 one owner highway miles. Very clean. Phone (406) 450-3647
TRUCK FOR SALE
1993 Volvo with 330 Cummins, 9 speed, very clean, two new air ride seats, new twin stacks, new 10-ft.x8-ft. flatbed, 6 new Low Profile tires, 2- 150 gallon fuel tanks one on each side, pull 5th wheel or gooseneck trailers.
Phone Larry at (406) 826-5666, Plains, MT
Durango, camper, gun and tractor for sale 2011 Dodge Durango crew with new tires, black in color, 45,000 miles, excellent condition. John Deere 4020 tractor, Ezee-On loader with hay spear and bucket. PTO, 3-point, new front tires. Always stored inside, excellent condition.
Fast growing trees
Do you recommend fast growing trees for the landscape? We need to remember that fast growing trees have weak wood, which means that they break easily in windstorms, ice storms, or under snow loads.
2010 Nash fifth wheel camper, receiver hitch on back, solar panel, no slides, used very little.
Winchester 52 22 cal small bore target rifle, left hand stock - right hand bolt, with Unertl 16X scope, all hardware and hard case.
(406) 590-1572, Conrad, MT
BOOK EARLY for your 2014 Spring Seeding
MONTECH 4152 YELLOW PEA *MONTECH 4193 YELLOW PEA
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Call today to reserve your supply of Certified Montech 4152 & 4193 Yellow Pea seed. Expanded seed Erect growing for easy combining - no more pea plants supply for lying on the ground complicating harvesting. the spring No shattering issues. 2014 High yielding - #1 in Havre and Moccasin yield trials. planting Feasible rotation - putting nitrogen back into soil. Early harvesting, spreading out harvest season. season.
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Box 852, Shelby, MT 59474 Phone: 434-5011 FAX: 406-434-5014 e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
2011 Chevrolet 2500HD 4 door, 4x4, electric options, 5th wheel hitch, wheels, nerf bars, grill guard. 1978 Kenworth, cab over, 22-ft. flatbed, 425 Detroit, 24.5 NEW rubber Agco-Allis 8610A MFWA, Westendorf loader with quick attach bucket and grapple. Will separate. 2011 Bobcat UTV 4x4 dump bed 2003 John Deere Worksite Gator 6x4, diesel with hydraulic dump bed. 2- Geldings used in mountains and packing. Hereford registered yearling bull. ~~ Pictures available upon request.~~
Call 406-799-2973 or email: nownab@yahoo.com If emailing please put item in subject bar.
TOMSHECK AG LLC
Pre Plant - Chemfallow - Crop
Custom Spraying
Liquid Fertilizer Application
Terry Tomsheck 406-450-8013 or Rex Tomsheck 406-450-1252
Serving the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas
Rye and Ryegrass - What’s the difference?
By Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska Extension What do you think of with the phrase “forage rye”? What about ryegrass? These words can describe half a dozen forage grasses that are very different from one another. Planting the wrong one can be an expensive mistake. The words rye and ryegrass cause much confusion. Rye (Secale cereale) typically refers to the cereal or small grain plant. It produces a grain with strong flavors and colors. Flour made from it is used to make rye breads. Recently, rye has become popular as a forage crop. It grows well in poorer soils and harsher climates than most other cereals. It survives tough Nebraska winters or late plantings better than other small grains like wheat and triticale. Rye can produce high forage yields but is more coarsely stemmed and less palatable than some other forages. Like wheat, rye varieties can be either winter ryes or spring ryes. When planted during spring, the spring types grow tall and will form seed if allowed to grow towards maturity but winter types stay short with only leaves. Spring types also grow tall when planted in late summer or fall but they freeze and die over winter. Winter varieties stay leafy during fall, but survive winter. Often they are among the earliest grasses to green up in spring, making them popular for early grazing before brome or native pastures are ready to graze. Ryegrass sounds similar to rye by name but it is a very different grass. Ryegrasses are very palatable, high quality forage grasses. There are several types of ryegrass with varietal differences within each type. The biggest name confusion occurs between annual ryegrass and Italian ryegrass. Botanically, they refer to the same plants (Lolium multiflorum) but in the forage world they have acquired different meanings. These ryegrasses are not true annuals. Under mild winter conditions, especially with sufficient snow cover, annual or Italian ryegrass can survive like a perennial. The term ‘annual’ ryegrass usually refers to cultivars that are used for turf or for cultivars used in the Gulf states that are planted in the fall and grazed during winter and spring before dying during summer. In Nebraska, spring plantings grow rapidly and can produce seed heads with each growth cycle. Growth rate slows during the heat of summer and they usually die over winter. The term “Westerwold’ sometimes is used to refer to annual ryegrasses, especially those selected for early maturity and rapid establishment. Originally the term referred just to cultivars that came from the Westerwolde area of the Netherlands. ‘Italian’ ryegrass tends to refer to cultivars that grow more like a biennial. They produce mostly high quality leaves while growing vigorously throughout summer and fall if moisture is available. They frequently survive mild winters and produce seed heads the following spring. These cultivars have become increasingly popular for thickening winterinjured forage stands, as a companion crop for seedings of new perennial forages, and as a temporary high quality forage. We often use Italian ryegrass in mixtures with oats to take advantage of abundant early growth of oats followed by the continued high quality growth of Italian ryegrass the remainder of the summer and fall. Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) produces very high quality pasture. It is more persistent than annual (Italian) ryegrass but requires relatively consistent moisture and moderate temperatures to survive. In Nebraska it usually is irrigated and even then only lasts a few years. Perennial ryegrass cultivars may be described as being diploid (two sets of chromosomes) or tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes). Diploid cultivars usually form denser stands and tend to be longer lived but go dormant readily during summer. Tetraploid cultivars usually germinate and establish faster, have wider leaves and higher yield. The different types of ryegrass readily cross with one another. The result of a cross between perennial and annual ryegrass is called by various names including intermediate, short rotation, and hybrid ryegrass (Lolium x boucheanum). Characteristics vary widely but usually are intermediate to the parents. When purchasing seed for a new planting, be sure to understand these terms so you can select the best choice for your plan of use. ##### Q. What’s a man’s idea of a balanced diet? A. Beer in each hand!
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big EQUIPMENT CO. 1287 Hwy 87 West, HAVRE, MT FAX: 406-265-9367 www.bigequipment.com
RON HARMON MANAGER/OWNER CELL: 406-265-0096 HOME: 406-265-9808
WAYLAND WALLS Parts Manager 888-265-9554 406-265-9554
406-265-9554 OR 888-265-9554
Email: bigequip@bigequipment.com
ROGER WILDE CELL: 406-470-0321 OFFICE: 403-345-4847
The DH-50 and 60 series Pillar drills are 5 plex toolbars with parallel lifting sub frames to lift and lower the double shoot Disc/Hoe openers. The main toolbar does not move to lift the openers out of the ground. With depth stops on the cylinders it is very easy to maintain the correct frame height as the disc wears or when changing seeding depth. They also feature a rear walking beam that keeps all the transport wheels on the ground. This feature removes the stress on the frame during transport and keeps the toolbar as level as possible in the field. There are walking axles on the transport wheels as well, these features keep an even load on all four corners of the toolbar all the time. The DH5010 and DH6010 Pillar disc drills come with Flexi-Coil easy flow headers but can be adapted to other air carts as well. These two models come with an 8 run, double shoot air pack.
Call for more details.
TIM HARMON CELL: 406-552-9143 OFFICE: 406-265-9554
RAY SIBRA CELL: 406-390-0989 OFFICE: 406-265-9554
New Seed Master Drills - 50-ft. x12”, 54-ft.x12” (can be increased to 60-ft.), 70-ft.x12”, 70-ft.x12” with 300 BV on board seed tank with Zone Command individual row metering. Tank’s Available - 300 TD 820 BV (tow between) TBTW or (tow behind) TB All drills have dual castering wheels - tire in tire packer - auto packing pressure
We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill 2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M70 70’x12” spacing, lift kit, auto adjust packing force sensor.............. Call 2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M700 300 bushel on board tank...................................................... Call 2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M50 50’x12” spacing, tire in tire option, wiring & shank pressure hose extension, fixed rear wheel to castering rear wheel, auto packing, touch screen display, in cab monitor..Call
2006 Seed Master 60’x12” with Flexi-Coil double shoot distribution and towers, PNV packers, new seed and fertilizer knives........................$119,500 2012 Seed Master 40’x10”, (2) 190 bushel or 380 bushels total on board tanks, tire in tire, dual castering wings, 24” fill auger, auto packing......... ..............................................................$190,000 Seed Master 46’x12” drill, with tank................... Call
Introducing our New Versatile Line Versatiles We Have Available
CALL FOR DETAILS Versatile 310 tractor Versatile RT 490 combine Versatile SX275 sprayer
Versatile 550 Deltatrack
AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS
Case IH 8500 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, rubber packers. Good condition....................................................................................... $19,500 Bourgault 3310 55’x10” with 6450 cart, excellent condition... $330,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot (can be double shoot), 3450 tank..................................................... $65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57’x9” spacing, steel packers, 2340 variable rate cart.. . ........................................................................................... $55,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, new style disbribution system, capped steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tank.................... $49,500 2000 New Noble 392 42-ft. drill, tow behind cart, 8” auger, 7” spacing, steel packers........................................................................ $39,500 Concord 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind tank. Very clean. . ........................................................................................... $35,000 Concord 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor), 3000 cart............ $35,000 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing.......................................$35,000 NEW 2012 Ezee-On AC 315 tow behind air cart, 3 compartments, 100 bushel.......................................................................................... Call (2) Sets Case IH 7200 14-ft. x 7” hoe drills, boxes good shape, fair tires, 3 rank, steel packers, extra parts....................................... Set $9500 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 International 150 14’ drills, 12” spacing. Each..............................$1000 (4) John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.......$1500 Flexi-Coil 2340 variable rate tow behind cart............................$29,500
TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
Summers Supercoulter Plus...................................................$59,500 John Deere 230 tandem disk, disks - 70%................................$19,500 Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$19,500 2005 Morris 8900 60’x12” chisel plow with harrows...................$49,000 Melroe 503 44-ft. plow...................................................................$4500 Moldboard 8 bottom plow, made by White Equipment...................... Call Clark Melroe 903-816 moldboard plow, 8 bottom, 16”..................$8000
HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS
2005 MacDon 973 36-ft. header with pick up reel and transport.$45,000 Case IH 1020 flex head with pickup reel. Stk#: 1696.................$12,000 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 John Deere 214 pickup header with pickup attachment. Stk#: 1691...... .................................................................................................$6500 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL
Versatile 550 tractor
SPRAYERS
2013 Versatile SX275 120-ft. boom sprayer, Smart Trax kit............. Call Brandt QF2000 sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, hydraulic drive, wind cones. .................................................................................................$9500 Ag Shield 100-ft. sprayer, 1000 gallon tank..................................$6500 Summers sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, monitor................................$5000
COMBINES
2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, upgraded Monitor Pro 600, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield, new rotary drive kit................... . ...................................................................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 separator hours, hopper topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor.........................................................................$228,500 2011 Case IH 7088 550 hours, Color Touch monitor, chopper..$199,500 1993 Case IH 1688 3243 engine hours, new heavy clean grain boot with cross auger, update to 11/4” shaft..........................................$45,000 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701........................................................ Call Case IH 1680 with header, 4112 hours. Stk#: 1689...................$29,500 1996 New Holland TR98 2621 separator hours, a lot of recent work done. Very clean unit..............................................................$55,000 1987 New Holland TR96 3000 separator hours........................$39,000 John Deere 9770 750 separator hours, custom cutter package duals, 2WD, nice machine..............................................................$195,000 2003 John Deere 9750 1792 separator hours, 925 header.....$110,000 John Deere 9660 STS, 1200 engine hours, chopper, 30-ft. auger, 18.4x42 singles, bin extensions........................................................$182,000 2003 John Deere 9650 STS, 2734 separator hours, chopper.$110,000 1991 John Deere 9500 2966 engine hours, 2300 separator hours........ . ............................................................................................$45,000 2004 Cat Challenger 670 600 separator hours, with pickup....$155,000 1995 Gleaner R62 2918 separator hours. Stk#: 1693................$39,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500 Gleaner R Series, pickup header with attachment.......................$6500 Gleaner N6, 2250 hours, 24-ft. header and pickup reel.............$10,000
Westfield Augers
8x36 with hydraulic transport mover & 10x36 auger
We are your dealer for:
Versatile 400 tractor
TRACTORS & LOADER
Big Bud 735/50 recent rebuild 2000 hours ago.......................$220,000 Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150 motor, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires...... ............................................................................................$180,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 Big Bud 500/30, 475 hp, 8V-92 engine, duals @ 60%, Clark axles, 4 remotes, new paint................................................................$95,000 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1979 Big Bud 360/30, updated wiring, new paint and interior, 3327 hours. Set up for air drill hydraulics..................................................$95,000 1973 Big Bud HN360.................................................................$29,500 Big Bud HN320..........................................................................$39,500 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2009 Case IH 275 Magnum 4WD with L780 Pro Loader, PTO, powershift, 3005 hours..........................................................................$149,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, 650 hours, MFWD, 4WD, 3 hydraulics, CVT transmission, Full Auto Guidance.......................................$149,500 2002 Case IH JXV100 MFD, 85 hp, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, LX252 loader, 2450 hours............................................................................$45,000 Versatile 1150 525 hp, 30.5x32 duals........................................$59,500 Versatile 895..............................................................................$37,500 Versatile 700..............................................................................$12,500 Rare Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. All original, good condition.....$29,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 Agco 8610 MFD tractor, 5529 hours, 94-100 hp, PTO, 3-point, shedded.........................................................................................$39,500 Steiger CM360 new tires............................................................$39,500 Steiger Panther ST325 4WD, Cat 3406 engine.........................$15,000 (2) John Deere 7330 MFWD, power reverse, PTO, 3-pt., triple remotes, cab/air/heat, JD H360 loaders, joystick controls. 129 hours..$139,500 (1) tractor with 569 hours.....................................................$137,500 CAT 920 loader with cab.............................................................. Just In
MISCELLANEOUS
1995 MacDon 9200 swather with 30-ft. header, pickup reel.......$37,500 1999 New Holland 688 round baler...........................................$15,000 1972 GMC 6500 40,069 miles, 454 automatic transmission with Willmar fertilizer spreader box, mechanical drive................................$12,500 Friggstad 2025 30-yard hydraulic scraper.................................$55,000
New and Used J&M Grain Carts
Different models, bushel capacity and pricing...Give us a CALL
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• Bridge Beams - Steel, Timber • • Treated Timber Decking • • Concrete Eco Blocks • Call Mark at Bauer & Buck Construction (406) 880-5473
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Montanans ate less candy, planted more vegetables, tattled a bit during World War I continued from page A38
In 1917, the year that the United States entered the war, at least 12 new county Extension agents “spread the gospel of canning throughout Montana,” Murphy said. MSC Dean of Women Una Herrick was behind the candy-eating pledge on campus, and the school encouraged home economics students to use more peanut butter in recipes. A two-act play written by MSC faculty contrasted women before and during the war. Women in the first act, which took place in 1908, played cards and nibbled on elaborate refreshments. The same women in 1918 worked in a food lab, participated in Red Cross meetings, talked about food conservation and wore “Hoover aprons.” The ubiquitous aprons were named after Herbert Hoover, whose name was synonymous with conservation, Murphy said. Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, was head of the U.S. Food Administration during World War I. Montanans sacrificed much during the war, but some eventually grew jaded, Murphy said. A Sheridan County merchant wrote state supervisor Alfred Atkinson, who later became MSC’s president, that 300 old women besieged him because they couldn’t find enough sugar for canning. A Rosebud County resident complained that a sugar shortage meant thousands of gallons of plums were going to waste. Some women said if they could conserve despite sugar shortages and price gouging, shouldn’t the federal government establish prohibition? Alcohol, after all, was a poison that ate up more sugar than they could save by canning or limiting themselves to a teaspoonful a day in their coffee. A dark side to Montana’s war efforts revealed itself, with some Montanans resorting to spying and tattling, Murphy said. Giving examples from all over the state, Murphy said one Wolf Point resident complained that her German neighbor allowed his cows to destroy the crops of a woman whose son had been drafted. Charges of food hoarding and failure to use substitute ingredients were common, Murphy said. Meatless Mondays and Wheatless Wednesdays were voluntary, but some Montanans applied peer pressure to force others to comply. Some Montanans turned on their German neighbors and any term that seemed to reference Germans.
German measles became “liberty measles,” for example. Sauerkraut became “liberty cabbage.” Despite the negatives, which included a German book burning that got out of control in Lewistown, retired MSU history professor Pierce Mullen said the food focus was a relatively benign way for Americans to support their troops during World War 1. When the United States joined the war in 1917, the nation had little military experience beyond frontier battles, he said. Older people remembered the Civil War, but now the United States was joining a global war. “It was the greatest catastrophe the world had ever seen,” Mullen said. “It was a really big deal.” Wanting to help, ordinary citizens turned to food. “I think the food program was not only necessary for the war effort, but it was a way of letting people participate,” said Mullen, a Nebraska native who sold garden seeds for World War II victory gardens. “Food was positive,” he said. “You are not killing anybody. You are trying to save folks.”
Americans who wanted to “Can the Kaiser,” as well as fruits and vegetables, could order this free book from the National War Garden Commission. (Image courtesy of Mary Murphy)
Montana March prospective planting highlights
Wheat is the crop with the most acreage at 5.65 million acres compared to 5.46 million last year and 5.80 million in 2012. Spring wheat seedings are estimated to be 2.60 million acres, down 350,000 from both 2013 and 2012. Winter wheat seedings are 2.50 million acres, up 500,000 acres from 2013 and up 200,000 from 2012. Durum seedings are set at 550,000 acres, up 45,000 from last year and even with 2012. Montana barley producers intend to plant 900,000 acres, down 90,000 from the previous year and even with 2012. The intended seeded acreage for oats is expected to total 50,000 acres, even with 2013 and up 5,000 from 2012. Corn growers intend to plant 120,000 acres, even with last year and up 15,000 acres from two years ago. Acres planted to sugar beets are expected to total 45,100 acres, up 1,700 acres from 2013 but down 1,500 from 2012. The area planted to all dry beans in Montana is expected to total 38,000 acres, up
14,000 from 2013 and up 6,000 acres from 2012. All garbanzo beans (chickpeas) area planted is expected to total 25,000 acres, up 7,000 acres from 2013 and up 2,000 acres from 2012. All dry pea area planted is expected to total 520,000 acres, up 80,000 acres from last year and up 205,000 acres from 2012. Austrian winter pea area planted is expected to total 20,000 acres, up 10,000 from 2013 and up 9,000 acres from 2012. Lentil acres planted for 2014 is expected to total 120,000 acres, down 20,000 acres from last year and down 85,000 acres from 2012. Montana canola producers intend to plant 67,000 acres in 2014, down 5,000 acres from 2013 and up 16,000 acres from 2012. Flaxseed producers intend to plant 20,000 acres in 2014, unchanged from last year and up 2,000 acres from 2012. Hay for harvest acres for 2014 in Montana are expected to be 2.70 million acres, down 100,000 acres from last year and up 500,000 acres from last year.
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By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service What makes an avocado delicious? U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant physiologist David M. Obenland and a team led by University of California-Riverside colleague Mary Lu Arpaia are collaborating in a series of studies to answer that question. Their focus is Hass avocados, the kind that’s the most widely sold in the United States, and is known for its smooth, buttery texture and rich, often nutty flavor. Of course, aroma is part of what is perceived as flavor, and scientists already know that Hass avocados have at least 25 aroma compounds, known as “aroma volatiles.” But for the most part, the precise contribution of each of these aroma volatiles has not been well studied. That’s why Obenland and Arpaia are determining the kinds and concentrations of aroma compounds that are essential to the classic Hass avocado flavor. With further work, these key compounds might serve as “markers” that breeders could use in pinpointing the most promising new kinds of avocados. Growers and packers of the future might be able to use the markers to determine the best times to harvest the fruit, or to develop new tactics that better protect these compounds or their precursors during storage and ripening. In preliminary studies, the scientists used two well-established analytical procedures—solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry—to extract, identify and determine changes in the concentrations of individual aroma volatiles as avocados matured and ripened. In all, the scientists worked with samples from about 850 domestic and imported avocados, and analyzed more than 4,500 observations from 15 to 20 taste-testers. The studies, described in an article in Postharvest Biology and Technology in 2012, are apparently the first to report the levels of aroma compounds sampled during Hass avocado maturation and ripening, according to Obenland. He works at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, California. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. Among other findings, the scientists confirmed that three chemicals prevalent in the early growth of the fruit (hexanal; (E)-2-hexenal; and 2,4-hexadienal) were probably responsible for a grassy flavor, and that the “likeability” of the fruit, from the taste testers’ point of view, increased as the levels of these compounds decreased in the maturing fruit. The work differs from most prior avocado flavor studies, which primarily focused on the flavor contribution of the fruit’s natural oil. ARS, the University of California-Riverside, the California Avocado Commission, and the Pinkerton Avocado Growers Association funded the research, which was conducted with the help of Mission Produce, Inc., and Del Ray Avocado Company.
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Unlike cows that haven’t ever had a run-in with wolves, ones that have can experience stress-related illnesses and have a harder time getting pregnant – meaning decreased profits for ranchers, according to a new study by Oregon State University (OSU). “When wolves kill or injure livestock, ranchers can document the financial loss,” said Reinaldo Cooke, an animal scientist in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “But wolf attacks also create bad memories in the herd and cause a stress response known to result in decreased pregnancy rates, lighter calves and a greater likelihood of getting sick. It’s much like post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – for cows.” After a reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park in the last two decades, grey wolves have dispersed through the West and have hunted in livestock grazing areas. Since then, OSU researchers have heard anecdotes from ranchers that cows that have come in contact with wolves are more aggressive, sickly and eat less. To measure the stress of a wolf attack on cows – and estimate its lingering effects – researchers simulated a wolf encounter with 100 cows. Half of them had never seen a wolf, and the other half had been part of a herd that was previously attacked on the range. Cows were gathered in a pen scented with wolf urine while pre-recorded wolf howls played over a stereo. Three trained dogs – German Shepherds closely resembling wolves – walked outside the pen. Researchers found that cortisol, a stress
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Directions: From Ronan, Montana, Hwy 93, turn west on Round Butte Road at the Dairy Queen, turn right on 3rd Avenue just past Ronan Middle School. Community Center will be on right hand side. Auction signs will be posted. Online bidding powered by Icollector.com Auctioneers note: Dick and Monte have lived in Ronan for 52 years. They owned the Dodge dealership in Ronan for 39 years and retired in 2006. They are now moving to their lake cabin on Flathead Land and are downsizing nearly everything. This auction represents more than 50 years of collecting. You will find that this sale has many very fine items selling. recreation
1967 Rawson 26-ft. sailboat, 2 complete sets of sails and a spinnaker, with 1981 EZ Loader trailer, new tires and extend a tongue for shallow water launching, ser.#1ZE1DG3238AJ2 1985 Wells Cargo 24-ft. enclosed bumper pull trailer, rear ramp door Bombardier NEV electric car 72 Volt (NEW BATTERIES) neighborhood electric vehicle (45MPH) Miro-Craft aluminum fishing boat 14-ft. Evinrude 9.9HP outboard motor Evinrude 5.5HP outboard motor Bruno electric scooter (never used) 1970 Dodge 440 Magnum long block complete stock rebuild
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Winchester 45-70 Model 1886 (Octagon Barrel) #69558 Winchester 44WCF 1873 (Octagon barrel) #220146B Winchester Model 94 2535WCF (Saddle Ring) #980220 Winchester 32-40 Model 94 Takedown #290126 Winchester .22 Model 1906 Pump #328517 Browning Model 1886 45-70 Centennial # 1/2000 Winchester Model 1890 22WRF, Octagon Barrel, pump #383996 1883 Colt .38 Cal. Pump rifle “Lightening Rifle” Octagon #5163 Elliot’s Patent Winchester Model 94 30-30 #3624242 Winchester Model 70 XTR .338, w/ 4X Redfield scope & sling #G1623068 Browning Model 65 218B #00372PN167 Stevens 22 Drop Block Single Shot #52338 Stevens 22 Drop Block Single Shot, partial Octagon #124030 Winchester Model 95 Saddle Ring 30-06 Lever Action, Williams peep, #411244 manlicher stock Winchester Model 95 30 U.S. Lever #21782 Browning Model 92 .357 MHP Limited Edition 50 Year Badge #154 Smith & Wesson .357 MHP limited edition Revolver 44/ yr badge#154 Remington Mohawk 600 .222 cal., sling and scope #A6458211 Ruger 10-22 Auto #119-10756 Thompson Center Black Powder Gun 45. cal Remington Model 870 Wing Master 20 Gauge Pump #S296969X Remington Model 870 Wing Master 12 Gauge Pump #T848950M NEW Browning 12 Gauge Pump BPS Stalker Beretta Over and Under 12 Gauge Model BL3 #39650 Several Pellet and BB Guns NEW Marlin .22 Model 981 #95607455 Winchester .22 Model 250 Clerk .22 Revolver Sam Colt Cap and Ball Pistol, Ivory Grips, Matching #310458 Old Colt Pistol 2 - Old cap and ball dueling pistols Liberty .22 Pistol H&A .22 Pistol Savage .22 Pistol Colt Python .357 Revolver Ruger Security 6 .357 Smith & Wesson .45 Colt Revolver Ruger Blackhawk .357 Colt .44 Revolver Antique Springfield Model 1863 Shotgun Taylor Sharps Falling Block commemorative 15/50 ser#SH1637 with matching belt buckle Winchester .45 Cal. #77782 Model 66 Sporting Rifle “Montana Proud” Winchester Model 94AE 30-30 1995 Big Sky Conf. Champs Commemorative 15/50 Colt .38 pistol #16005 Winchester Model 94 32WS Octagon barrel, peep, #355864 Winchester Model 94 30WCF #1623102 Antique Double barrel side by side American Gun Co. NY, 12gauge Winchester Model 94 30WCF, saddle ring, #985037 Remington Model 581 .22 LR #B1022433 Czech Military bolt action rifle several bayonets
ART
Very Old Bow and Quill w/ Arrows- Buffalo Hide Strap “Coup Stick” (Very Old) Clay pipe Peace pipe Williamsburg Original Oil J Mackin “Teepee CR Scene” Original Oil Ron Jenkins “Grizzly in Glacier Park” Original Oil Donna J Toelke “The Old Barn” 1991 Original Monte Smout “Watering Horse” 1982
BRONZES
Gary Schildt “Going to the Swim hole” #23/25 1975 Ron Heron “Stage Coach” #4/10 Gary Schildt “Grasshopper Catcher” #30/35 Ace Powell “Ace Powell on Blackie” #17/50 1934 Lyle & Johnson “Spirit of the Eagle” #14/75 Gary Schildt “Leap Frog” 1975 Jay Contway “Wolf” #39/100 1975 Bob Scriver “Cold Maker” #3/100 1975 Glen Hopkinson “Lawman Bust” #4/35 Gary Schildt “School Master” Gary Schildt “Show Off” #18/25 1979 Gary Schildt “Huck Finn”
POWER EQUIPMENT AND ATTACH.
Lawn Mowers Master Craft 5 horse Roto Tiller John Deere Leaf Blower John Deere Rock Rake Honda EM 5000 S Generator Welder Lincoln SA-200 F163 Pipe Liner
COLLECTABLES and FURNITURE
Bally Slot Machine Pool Table- Single piece slate, 70’s model Marvel Shuffleboard Table w/ electric scoreboard- 25 cent machine Meister Foosball Table Coca-Cola Vending Machine “Vendo” Model XH81B Rex Globe Pot Belly Stove NO. 18 L&H Electric Stove- 4 Burner w/ Oven Antique wool trade blankets Faribault and Wool O the West Dozens of Die Cast Collector Cars, many new in box, many very rare Crank Phone-The BR Electric Vintage Toys Arcade 25 Coffee grinder- wall mount Crocks #3 Crown USA- along w/ others Indian Beadwork Full- Bead Wallet Louis XIII Lead Crystal Cognac Bottle by Remy Martin (In Box) Full-Beaded Knife & Sheath by Angie Adamson (90’s) 5’ tall chainsaw carved wood bear Large chainsaw carved pair of Bald Eagles shoulder mount bull elk Limited Edition “Mopar” Express Lionell Train Set (Has never been assembled) Sider Press Antique rail road trolley Lots of antique furniture Modern furniture
SHOP AND TOOLS
Shop Fox Saw dust collector Fisher Wood Stove Rolling Press 14’’ Band Saw Rolling tool Chest Snap-on & MAC Tools Lots of Power Tools
THIS IS A VERY PARTIAL LISTING OF THIS AUCTION, VISIT WWW.RIVERSWESTAUCTION.COM FOR FULL LISTING AND PHOTOS
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By University of Wyoming Extension Goshen County 4-H’er Brittany Randall created one of the first designs accepted by the 4-H Trend Spotters – a jacket capable of displaying members’ pins, name, state and club. 4-H Trend Spotters provides designs and ideas to sell at the National 4-H Council’s website and catalog-based store that offers apparel, supplies and resources to members. Randall is an 11-year 4-H member and a senior at Southeast High School in Yoder. She joined 4-H at age 8 and credits much of her personal growth to membership. “4-H has opened up so many opportunities for me,” Randall said. “I’ve gotten to travel to the capitol four different times for all different things. I’ve gotten to see different states and interact with youths from all across the nation and see what they do in their programs.” Randall, using the prompt given by the Trend Spotters, designed a way to share her 4-H pride on a jacket because, she explained, “Most people just collect (their pins) and put them in a box, and they never get shown off to anyone.” The jacket design impressed not only the Trend Spotters but also the National 4-H Council. Randall was invited to the National Council’s Youth @ Heart Day in Washington, D.C., in December. While there, she shared her 4-H story as the entire audience donned the black, soft-shell jacket that sports the pin design. “They modified the design just a little bit by putting the cloverleaf on the collar instead of on the right side where I had put it,” explained Randall. “You can still have your name and state or club on the right side and then on the left side is all black, so that’s where you put your pins.” Her presentation prompted an invitation to return to Washington and participate in the National 4-H AgriScience Summit in January. As a senior member, she spends considerable time mentoring youths helping to foster the next generation of 4-H’ers. The jacket is for sale at the 4-H Mall http://bit. ly/4hpridejacket. It comes in both men’s and women’s sizes.
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Available at Goulds Jet & Submersible Pump Water Systems Taylor Farm Store Call Gregg Schnee Farmaster STEEL 1-800-824-8366 or Round bale feeders local 434-5253 for & WOOD Bunk feeders DeKalb Roundup Ready Gates — Panels FENCE Handling systems Canola & 15% OFF POSTS all gallons paint Barb Wire Alfalfa Seed Bulk and case lot anti-freeze Nichols Sweeps Spring Conventional, Ultrawing, and RV anti-freeze Bolt & Nut Sale Klip Wing and conventional through April 30
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low boy service
40-ton RGN for hire to transport machinery, tractors, etc. up to 60,000 lbs. 48-ft. stepdecks also available. Montana & surrounding states, insured & experienced. Call Roger or Larry at Roger Rader Inc., Sun River, MT 406-264-5475
FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
3-International 150 10-ft. grain drills, 12” spacing, hitch.... ................................................................................. $600 Johnson loader for Allis-Chalmers WD45.................. $250 Rockwell tandem drive axles on Hendrickson spring suspension....................................................................Offer Farmhand F11 loader fits row crop tractor............... $1500
Phone (406) 870-9003, Dutton, Montana
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Fire damaged or non-running tractors
TRACTORS WANTED
Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, IHC, Moline, Massey-Ferguson or what have you got? NEED ALL MECHANICAL FRONTS. International 806, 1206, 1256, 1456; Allis Chalmers D21, pieces or parts; Minneapolis-Moline AT1400 or AT1600; Oliver 4WD’s
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Robert Grube, 403 Emmerling Circle, Walhalla, ND 58282
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Phone 701-549-2737 or 701-265-2220 leave message Please send pictures to: E-mail: bomar@utma.com
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2013 Polaris Ranger LE, power steering, top, windshield, rear panel, electric bed lift, 2500# winch, street legal.............................. $13,350 2013 Polaris RZR 800 LE flip-up windshield, top, rear panel doors, fender flares, cargo box, 950 miles...................................................... $12,000 2013 Polaris Sportsman 550 LE, windshield, front storage box, winch, street legal................ $8100 2011 Polaris Sportsman 850X2 with dump box 3468 miles........................................................ $6875 2010 Polaris Sportsman 550 with power steering........................................... $4775 2007 Honda 420 4x4, electric shift, fresh top end..................................................... $3250 2008 Polaris Sportsman 300 small chassis, 4WD, 5531 miles............................................... $3025 2007 Yamaha Grizzly 700 with power steering........................................... $5455 2007 Yamaha Grizzly 700 with EPS........................................................... $4500 WE TAKE TRADES - FINANCING AVAILABLE
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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone (406) 278-7583 — 609 So. Main, Conrad, MT
Is there a problem with USDA grain stocks estimates in corn?
By Scott Irwin, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics and Darrel Good, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, both at University of Illinois; Dwight Sanders, Department of Agribusiness Economics, Southern Illinois University Today’s post reviews the evidence from our report about potential problems with USDA corn stocks estimates. This is the second in a series of farmdoc daily posts discussing the findings in the recent report, which can be found here. The research was funded by the Office of the Chief Economist of the USDA. We begin with a brief overview of the USDA grain stocks estimates. USDA Grain Stocks Estimates The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA provides estimates of U.S. corn and soybean inventories at the end of each quarter of the marketing year. The reference dates for those estimates are December 1, March 1, June 1, and September 1. Estimates of on-farm grain stocks (inventories) are based on data collected in the quarterly Agricultural Surveys in which a sample of producers are asked to identify the storage capacity of all structures normally used to store whole grains or oilseeds and to estimate the total number of bushels stored on the reference date on the total acres operated by the respondent regardless of ownership or intended use of the crops. Estimates of off-farm stocks are based on data collected in the Grain Stocks report from mills, elevators, warehouses, and other storage facilities. This survey is intended to be a census of all commercial facilities. Respondents are asked to identify the number of storage locations operated and being reported, the rated storage capacity of all locations being reported, and to estimate the number of bushels of grain stored at those facilities on the reference date. Analysis NASS estimates of quarterly grain stocks provide important market information regarding the magnitude of consumption during the previous quarter of the marketing year as well the supply available for future consumption. Unlike the USDA crop production forecasts, which can be compared to a final production estimate in order to evaluate forecast accuracy, there is no independent estimate for judging the accuracy of quarterly NASS stocks estimates.
Instead, we analyze the history of the NASS quarterly corn and soybean stocks estimates relative to pre-release estimates by private sector analysts. While this type of analysis is limited due to the lack of a “final” benchmark, the history of differences between USDA and analyst stocks estimates should reveal estimates that market analysts found particularly problematic. Newswires report the expected stocks estimates of various market analysts from which an average analyst estimate is computed. Using the average analyst estimates reported by the Dow Jones Newswire (or their predecessor, Oster Dow Jones and Knight Ridder), the difference from NASS stocks estimates was calculated for each quarter for the 1990 through 2012 marketing years. Since analysts’ estimates of stocks are really estimates of usage or implied usage during the quarter that ends with the reference date of the NASS Grain Stocks report, we compute the differences as a percentage of quarterly usage. This difference is commonly referred to as the “market surprise.” Figure 1 presents the history of surprises for NASS implied usage estimates for corn over the 1990-2012 marketing years in chronological order. Note that a positive surprise implies that market analysts underestimated usage (over-estimated stocks) and a negative surprise implies analysts overestimated usage (under-estimated stocks). This figure highlights the sharp increase in the volatility of market surprises for implied corn usage that occurred since 2006. There were only 7 instances out of 64 over 19902005 where the surprise exceeded 5 percent. In contrast, over 2006-2012, there were 12 instances out of 28 where the surprise exceeded 5 percent. Furthermore, doubledigit usage surprises occurred three times during 2006-2012 (-11.55 percent: JuneAugust 2009; -12.13 percent: March-May 2010; -14.66 percent: December-February 2012), and each substantially exceeded the largest surprise observed over 1990-2005 (+7.78 percent: March-May 1995). continued on page A56
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Flaman Rental Equipment Dispersal Schulte & Kodiak Mowers
Degelman 15-ft. mower.................................................. $17,000 2010 Schulte XH 600 trailing hitch. SN 674006. Like new...$8800 Schulte FX520 20-ft. cutter. SN C52000040505............ $27,000 2003 Schulte XH1000 1000 rpm, aircraft tires. SN 49903..$9500
Manure Spreaders
Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN 14VB44010..... $27,500 2007 Leon 585 walking beam axle, flotation tires, hydraulic push system, 585 bushel, horizontal beaters, 1000 PTO. SN 7125.......................................................................... $22,900 Leon 425 vertical beater, new back end......................... $24,500 Leon 425 bushel, hydraulic push, horizontal beaters, no end gate............................................................................ $10,900
Heavy Harrows
Grain Carts & Gravity Wagons
2013 J&M 750 nice shape, green, no scales................. $33,900 2013 J&M 1000 900 tires. Excellent, used 1 season, red..$52,400 2003 Frontier GC1110 grain cart, scale, PTO............... $35,900
Grain Vacs
2011 Rem 2700 only 100 hours on unit. Like new.......... $19,500 2011 Rem 2700 299 hours. Nice condition. SN 210191..$17,500 2010 Rem 2700 nice shape, 167 hours. SN 2186.......... $18,900 2009 Rem 2700 360 hours, new fan. SN 0592............... $15,500 2008 Rem 2700 326 hours. Good shape. SN 0254........ $14,900 2008 Rem 2700 610 hours, ready to work. SN 1512...... $11,900 2007 Rem 2500 field ready. SN 8454............................. $12,250
Flaman Pro Grain Baggers
2009 Pro Bagger hopper & conveyor, roll tarp, direct drive........ 2011 Riteway 50-ft., 23” tines. SN 11-71448.................. $34,900 .................................................................................. $26,500 2001 Riteway 50-ft., 17” tines. SN 01-71112. As-Is....... $20,500 Pro Bagger 810 hopper..................................................... $1950 Pro Bagger 1210 wide mouth hopper............................... $3800 2011 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover, used 2 seasons. Good shape............................................................... $33,900 2013 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Like new. $37,000 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101073010.......... $14,250 2013 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Excellent Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101074010.......... $14,250 shape........................................................................ $38,500 Geoffs Metal Works 8-ft. snow box, Universal quick attach.$3795 2012 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Used 1 Ramrod 1150 Taskmaster rubber tracks, extra attachments...... season....................................................................... $38,500 .................................................................................. $10,900 2012 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Used 1 Poly West 1075 low profile transport tank, needs plastic weld..$1500 season....................................................................... $38,500 8’x6’ chain harrow sections, 5/8”, no drawbar.................... $1550 2012 Pro Bagger 20” auger, 23-ft. conveyor with mover.$37,900 Schulte 1100 snowblower................................................. $9200 2011 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Field M&W 6-ft. rough cut mower............................................... $2250 ready......................................................................... $36,900 Sovema RBS-150 rototiller. Good shape.......................... $2350 2011 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover. ............... $32,500 Surge Master 20 ton log splitter........................................ $2750 2011 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover. ............... $33,500 2010 Pro Bagger hopper, 21-ft. conveyor with mover, new flight. .................................................................................. $32,900 2011 Leon 650 land scraper, 6.5 cubic yards, excellent shape.. .................................................................................. $20,900 2007 Leon 1000 10-yd scraper. SN 8530710................. $26,500 2011 Tridekon 1210 HD factory updates, excellent. SN TRI-11Caterpillar HD 10-yd. scraper. SN K-14552................... $21,000 1091.......................................................................... $27,000 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. serviced, field ready. SN TRI-10-1066. * Freight rates apply .................................................................................. $26,000 2008 Tridekon 9108 hydraulic drive. Good shape.......... $14,000 on all used equipment. *
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Land Scrapers
Grain Bag Extractors
Rock Pickers
Schulte R600 rock picker, well used................................. $3400 Riteway ST250, hydraulic drive, 1.75 cubic yard box, 50” pickup, new............................................................................ $15,000
Discs
2011 Wishek 842NT 22-ft, 26.5” front blades, 27” rear blades. SN 60221122.................................................................. $63,000 2011 Wishek 842NT 22-ft., front blades 28”, rear 29”. Excellent. SN 1031122.............................................................. $65,500 2010 Wishek 842 26-ft, 24-25” blades all around. Nice shape.... .................................................................................. $63,500 Ezee-On 4600 35.5-ft. disc, front notched 24” rear blades, 25” smooth front.............................................................. $50,500 Ezee-On 4600 38-ft........................................................ $47,500
Bale Carriers
2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 052-018.................... $22,500 2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 007-016.................... $21,900 2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026..... .................................................................................. $20,900
Hay Rakes
2007 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, SN 87743..................... $10,250 2009 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, tandem axle, SN 118642...$12,750
Augers, Conveyors, Grain Equip.
Sukup 18” heater, propane or natural gas fired................. $2895 Westfield 8”x41-ft. mover kit, nice shape.......................... $8500 Westfield 13”x60-ft. manual swing, manual winch, light kit......... ..................................................................................... $7900 Brandt 10”x60-ft. swing, excellent shape.......................... $8500
Tree Chippers & Planters
Bandit 95XL, 50 hp Kubota diesel, 9” material, yellow.. $20,900 Bandit 65XL, 24 hp Honda V-twin, 6” material, yellow...... $7900
New Clearance Items
25’x80’ arch frame tent...................................................... $7995 Tree Spade quick attach, 3 shovel................................. $11,500
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Old Cars Wanted
Looking to buy old cars, pickups and parts up to 1974.
Call Wayne Lugalia 406-214-5910 (cell) or 406-821-0300 (home)
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Is there a problem with USDA grain stocks estimates in corn? continued from page A54
As a point of comparison, Figure 2 presents the history of surprises for NASS implied usage estimates for soybeans over the 1990-2012 marketing years in chronological order. The contrast in the pattern of implied usage surprises for soybeans across
all quarters in Figure 2 with that of corn in Figure 1 is striking. There is little evidence that recent surprises in soybeans have been outside of historical ranges, whereas the evidence is overwhelming that surprises have been outside the historical range in corn.
Further insight into the pattern of market surprises in NASS implied usage estimates for corn is provided by Figure 3, which shows the surprises by marketing year for each year between 2007 and 2012. It is readily apparent from this figure that the most problematic surprises occurred in the 2009, 2010, and 2012 marketing years. Surprises for the other three marketing years
were generally within the normal range of plus or minus 5 percent. Within the three problematic years of 2009, 2010, and 2012, there is also a clear tendency towards reversal of the surprises from quarter-to-quarter. The pattern was especially strong in 2009 and 2012 when the surprises swung back and forth from positive to negative each quarter.
In sum, one pattern is abundantly clear-there has been a sharp decline in analysts’ ability to anticipate actual quarterly corn usage as implied by NASS Grain Stocks reports since the start of the 2006 marketing year. This has undoubtedly decreased confidence in the integrity of the underlying stock estimation procedures among at least some market participants. Since this pattern coincides with the era of tight supply and demand conditions and elevated grain prices that began in the autumn of 2006, there has been much discussion about how the two may be possibly related. While it is not surprising that market participants are highly sensitive to data on stocks when supply and demand conditions are tight, the mechanism that ties together these conditions and the decline in analysts’ ability to anticipate NASS stocks estimates is far from obvious. Our analysis indicates that any explanation needs to sat-
isfy at least four criteria to have credibility: 1) Why corn and not soybeans? The number and magnitude of surprises in the corn stocks estimates/implied usage must be explained in light of the absence of similarly large surprises in soybean stocks estimates. 2) Why 2006-2012 and not earlier? A notable increase in the volatility of market surprises in corn stocks estimates/implied usage was observed starting with the 2006 market year and the increase compared to earlier periods must be explained. 3) Why only in particular marketing years? The size and magnitude of surprises in corn stocks estimates/implied usage show large variation from year-to-year during 2006-2012 and tended to be concentrated in the 2009, 2010, and 2012 marketing years. The occurrence in certain years and not others must be explained.
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Buckley AuctioNS AND APPRAISERS
We have auctions booked for spring 2014 but not yet dated. If you are planning an auction or appraisal give us a call. Included with our auction business we also do all types of appraisals. Including farm/ranch equipment and inventory, farm/ranch and urban type real estate and homes, business properties and collectibles, etc. Remember - auctioneers make excellent appraisers as we see everything saleable being sold at our auctions. Phone Conrad (406) 450-2244, leave a message or 278-5580.
UPCOMING AUCTION Large Farm and Ranch
Skelton Angus and AMS Ranch Inc. NEW AUCTION DATE
Wed., May 21, 2014 - Conrad, MT
FEATURING: John Deere 7420 loader tractor./ Versatile 895 tractor./ Gleaner R62 combine./ New Holland BR7090 big round baler with net wrap./ MacDon 2930 swather./ Concord 2000 Series 40-ft. x 12” spacing air seeder./ 1974 Kenworth conventional cab grain truck./ Plus numerous other farm and ranch equipment and miscellaneous items. Real estate, home, tools, saddles, horse tack and vehicle
Leroy and Myrtle Meyer
Sat. June 7, 2014 - Sunburst, MT
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Recipe Patch by Geri Shepherd’s Pie
To make ahead: Make filling; spoon into baking dish. Spread potatoes over top, and let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 425 degrees; remove plastic wrap, and bake until potatoes are lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. 1 pound ground beef chuck 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 box (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables (no need to thaw) Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 cups mashed potatoes Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a large (5-quart) heavy pot or Dutch oven over high. Cook beef, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add thyme, ketchup, and flour; stir until combined. Add 1/2 cup water and vegetables. Cook until vegetables are warmed through and liquid has thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon beef mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Spread potatoes evenly over beef; using a fork, decorate potatoes with lines and peaks. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until potatoes are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.
Baked Eggplant Sticks
10 oz eggplant 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper 1/2 cup Italian Seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tbsp parmesan cheese 1 large egg white oil spray Marinara sauce for dipping Preheat the oven to 450°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil. Cut ends off the eggplant. Slice eggplant in half, then into 1/4 inch thick slices. Lay each slice on the cutting board and cut into 1/4 inch strips. Be sure to cut all the strips the same size so they cook evenly. Place eggplant strips in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl, and egg whites in another. Dip a few strips of eggplant at a time into the egg whites, then into the breadcrumbs. Using a fork, remove eggplant from crumbs and place on the baking sheets. Spray with more oil and bake 10 minutes in the middle rack. Turn over and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot.
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Is there a problem with USDA grain stocks estimates in corn? continued from page A56
4) Why a pattern of reversals during marketing years? The pattern of surprises in stocks estimates/implied usage within the marketing year during 2006-2012 must be explained, and in particular, the tendency toward reversals within the 2009, 2010, and 2012 marketing years. Implications There has indeed been a marked decline in the ability of market participants to anticipate USDA stock estimates for corn in recent years. In this sense a problem has developed with corn stocks estimates. Numerous explanations have been offered for the decline, ranging from problems with the survey procedures used by the USDA to the
rise of ethanol production. Any explanation must be able to account for several key patterns in the usage surprises in order to be valid. Our next post in this series will delve into the explanations offered by market participants to determine if they can in fact explain these patterns.
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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
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The fight for technology in agriculture rolls on
American Farm Bureau Although technology has enabled farmers and ranchers to keep up with the demands of a growing world, it is increasingly under attack by consumers. According to Dr. Jayson Lusk, regent’s professor for the department of agriculture economics at Oklahoma State University, the biggest obstacle that agricultural technology must overcome is educating consumers about how it’s used. Lusk spoke to farmers and ranchers about how they can reach those consumers at a conference sponsored by Dow AgroSciences at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th Annual Convention. Lusk discussed both the good and bad that has come with consumers’ growing desire to know more about how food comes to their tables. This new “food awareness” offers consumers more choices and gives farmers opportunities to develop new markets. This sudden interest, sparked by the modern consumer’s separation from farming, also leads to a vacuum of knowledge that has, more often than not, been filled by those opposed to the modern system of agriculture. “My fear and concern is that somewhere along the way this positive marketing, trying to sell a higher-quality product, somewhere turned into fear mongering, in some cases downright denigration of modern agriculture,” Lusk said. “I really get concerned when these arguments are made on shaky science, or in my case when it is made on poor economics.” Those competing with agriculture technology for the support of the consumer have human nature on their side. While fear and sensationalism may be easier to spread, farmers and ranchers have to deliver the positive message about what they do, and the technology that allows them to do it. Much of the technology used by modern farmers is both new and often hard to understand, making it difficult for consumers to trust and accurately assess the risks associated with it. Lusk gives farmers suggestions on how to communicate with consumers in ways that endure: Get in the conversation; Tell agriculture’s story, by telling your story; Talk about how technologies have made your farm better; Make sure to let consumers know the tradeoffs that will come with using or not using a technology; Develop tech that directly affects the consumer; and Above all, be honest and straight forward. Even though farmers must get ready for an uphill climb for the support of consumers, Lusk argues that it must happen soon. Many of agriculture’s opponents are calling for a return to a more “natural,” romanticized version of farming. Those opponents do not take into account that this will have a negative effect on the millions who suffer from food insecurity, not only in the United States but throughout the world. “A world that celebrates naturalism in food as a core value will be hostile toward growth and innovation even if it can make food more efficient, portable and safe,” exclaimed Lock. With 9.6 billion mouths to feed by 2050, every technology is vital to today’s farmers and ranchers. It is now up to farmers and ranchers to prove that to consumers so that technology can continue to help feed the world.
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Fructose not culprit in obesity epidemic
By University of Nebraska-Lincoln Fructose has gotten a bad rap in the obesity epidemic, says a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) scientist whose research shows fat and other sugars are the primary culprits. From 1970-2009, obesity rates in the United States increased from 13 percent of the population to 34 percent. Dietary fructose has been blamed as a possible contributor to this increase. Nutrition scientist Tim Carr found that’s not the case, though. While the total ener8155 Hwy. 10 West gy availability in Americans’ food increased 10.7 percent Missoula, Montana over that period, consumption 406-544-2940 or 406-829-3540 of fructose did not increase. E-mail: neilm@lm-machinery.com Carr based his findings on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Loss-Adjusted Food Availability Database and its Nutrition Database for Standard Reference. Those resources, rich in data about Americans’ eating patterns over the years, show 2005 Cat 962G wheel loader, ride that the energy available control, good rubber.......$87,500 from total glucose increased 2010 Takeuchi TB153 excavator 13 percent. The main source with new thumb and only 480 hours..............................$49,500 of glucose in the American diet is starch. Also, glucose availability was more than three times that for fructose. Energy available from protein, carbohydrates and fat Cat 950B wheel loader, general purincreased 4.7 percent, 9.8 pose bucket, good rubber............ percent and 14.6 percent, .......................................$49,500 respectively. “It is a misconception that Fiat Allis 16B dozer cab, ripper....... .......................................$24,500 fructose is a unique contributor to obesity,” said Carr, who chairs UNL’s Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences. Some of that misconcepCat IT-28F rubber tired loader, forks, tion may stem from the fact bucket, snowplow...........$37,500 that the consumption of one type of fructose – high fructose corn syrup – has inCat D4E...............................$13,500 creased significantly over the last 40 years, but it has replaced another source of fructose – table sugar – leaving total consumption steady, Carr said. Cat 930 loader.....................$22,900 1990 International 4x4 type 4 en“We’re focusing the spotgine, good rubber, job ready........ light in the wrong place,” .......................................$37,500 Carr said. “Fructose turns out to be a relatively small contributor to the overall food supply.” In 1970, fructose availabilClark 125B with 10-ft. Idaho Nority was 63.2 grams per day. land snowblower, 350 hp............. It has fluctuated in the years .......................................$24,900 since, but stood at 62.4 grams 1973 Kenworth Big Block Cumin 2009. mins, 13 speed, flatbed, log “We conclude that inbunks.................................$8900 creased total energy intake, due to increased availability of foods providing glucose (primarily as a starch in grains) and fat to be a significant contributor to increased New Holland LS170 skidsteer......... Ford self-load water truck, new obesity in the U.S.” wrote .......................................$16,500 pump, 42,000 miles...........$8750 Carr and graduate student Trevor Carden in an article outlining their findings in the December 2013 issue of Nutrition Journal, which can be found at http://go.unl/edu/ bt40. The research was supported by the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research 2003 Dynapac CA262D with 84” 1990 P&H 25 ton crane. Only 880 Division with funds provided smooth drum..................$48,750 hours..............................$47,500 through the Hatch Act.
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2003 Wood-Mizer LT40 sawmill, Kubota diesel engine, all hydraulic, only 368 hours. Like new, priced right!........$24,900 2004 New Holland LB90 backhoe loader, 4WD, extend-a-hoe, great tires, auxiliary hydraulics to the rear, cab and heat, 4150 hours. Nice backhoe!!..............................................$27,750
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2010 John Deere 85D excavator. Just like NEW! Hydraulic thumb, push blade, cab, air conditioning, only 1250 hours. Great size machine for all types of jobs!.................$88,850
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USED HAY & FORAGE
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2005 Case IH RBX562 50% tires remaining, nice shape. Choteau. Tag #13218............................... $15,000
USED SPRAYERS
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New Holland BR780 540 PTO, net and twine, extra sweep, bale ramp. Conrad............................... $19,270
2008 John Deere 4930 120-ft. booms, boom leveling, traction control. Conrad. Tag #13807............... $170,000
2001 John Deere 567 Megawide, 1000 PTO, surface wrap Choteau. Tag #12888............................... $22,000
2006 John Deere 4720 90-ft. booms, b o o m l e v e l i n g . C o n r a d . Ta g #13268............................. $145,000
2007 Top Air 2400 2400 gallon tank, Top Con rate controller, Raven auto boom. Conrad. Tag #12737..$60,000
Loral Easy Rider 90-ft. booms, rare find. Conrad. Tag #13284... $15,000
2008 Vermeer 605M Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO. Choteau. Tag #12860......... $18,500
2009 John Deere 4830 100-ft. booms, boom leveling. Conrad. Tag #13748............................. $196,500
USED COMBINE
NYB 60 NS pickup sprayer. Conrad. Tag #13738.................................. $6500
1981 John Deere 7720 24-ft. header. Choteau. Tag #13292......... $13,500
USED BALE PROCESSOR 2005 John Deere 567 twine/netwrap, sweep/bale kicker. Cut Bank. Tag #13727............................... $21,000
2003 Vermeer 605XL twine/surface wrap, 540 PTO, extra sweep pickup. Conrad. Tag #12984........... $19,270 Summers pickup sprayer, 500 gallon tank, tiplift, bottom fill, Raven 203 control, 3 valve, windscreens. Conrad. #14164........................... $4000
2001 John Deere 567 1000 PTO, Megawide pickup, net wrap. Conrad. Tag #13295........................ $20,475
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AFTER HOURS SALES CALL:
2001 John Deere 567 540 PTO, bale push bar, Megawide pickup. Choteau. Tag #13139.................. $14,900
Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813, 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803 Steve Huber 576-7777
1993 Haybuster 256+II 1000 PTO. Cut Bank. Tag #14058................. $6000 Brandt VSF bale processor, both round & square bales. Choteau. Tag #13608.................................. $5800
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Used Tractors
2013 John Deere 9510R powershift, triples, big hydraulic pump, SF1 Auto Trac, GS3 Command center. Cut Bank. Tag #13845................ $335,000
2013 John Deere 8285R cab, MFWD with suspension, IVT. Choteau. Tag #12821............. $320,000 2011 John Deere 9630 powershift transmission, duals, big hydraulic pump, Xenon lighting, deluxe cab. Conrad. Tag #13857....................... $280,000
2010 Case IH STX485 4WD, PTO, weight package, Auto Steer. Conrad. Tag #12960............ $230,000
2012 John Deere 9560R powershift, duals, big hydraulic pump, much more. Conrad. Tag #13861... ............................................................... $340,500 2004 Case IH MX255 Magnum 3 pt., 1000 PTO, rear duals, Trimble EZ guide. Conrad. Tag #12276...... ............................................................... $104,000
2007 New Holland TV145 bi-directional, front and rear PTOs, loader. Cut Bank. Tag #13771..$75,000 1998 New Holland TV140 bi-directional, MFWD, IVT transmission. Conrad. Tag #13011........... $65,000
1992 Case IH 9280 4WD, partial powershift, 4 remotes, in real good shape. Cut Bank. Tag #14183..................................................... $39,500
2010 John Deere 825I 4WD, gas, poly roof, windshielf. Conrad. Tag #13708.......................$11,300 Big Bud 460/30 powershift, duals, Made in Montana. Conrad. Tag #10890................................. $51,000
1982 Versatile 256 bi-directional, PTO, loader. Conrad Tag #12905........................................ $19,000
1986 John Deere 3150 MFWD cab, partial powershift, loader. Conrad.......................................... $29,500
Versatile 900 Series 2, 4WD, Cummins V8, 3 remotes. Conrad. Tag #11690........................ $9000
1970 John Deere 2020 2WD, open station, loader. Choteau. Tag #13959.................................. $7500
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Heat and pressure may affect allergenic proteins in peanuts
By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their colleagues found that when they applied heat and pressure to roasted peanuts, there was a significantly reduced allergic reaction from the proteins in these peanuts. For the study, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) chemist Soheila Maleki, with the ARS Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit in New Orleans, Louisiana, worked with first author Beatriz Cabanillas of the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre in Madrid, Spain, and other researchers. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. Previously, Maleki had found that while people generally eat peanuts that have been roasted or boiled, the extracts that are commonly used to diagnose peanut allergies are from raw peanuts. She and colleagues also have shown that roasting-induced side reactions, such as browning, increased the amount of antibody that recognizes and binds to major allergenic proteins (allergens), when compared to the amount that binds to allergens from raw peanuts. The process the researchers used to apply heat and pressure is called autoclaving. It involves a higher moisture environment—similar to steaming or boiling—than roasting. As a result, autoclaving does not initiate the browning effect that comes with roasting. The less allergenic reaction to the peanuts exposed to heat and pressure was confirmed by skin-prick tests. The teams’ experiments also showed that in the autoclavetreated peanut samples, proteins became unfolded, which makes them easier to digest. Although further studies are needed to assess the clinical relevance of the findings, the researchers concluded that autoclaving at 2.56 atmospheres for 30 minutes produces a significant decrease of antibodybinding capacity of peanut allergens. The study was published in Food Chemistry.
Nitrogen use efficiency is goal for soil nutrient
By Phil Kaatz, Michigan State University Extension Today’s modern agricultural practices are dependent on the use of commercial fertilizers to boost productivity levels to new heights. Some call nitrogen the transformational nutrient for its contribution to the dramatic increase in productivity that has occurred since the 1950s. Nitrogen is essential for the growth of both crops and animals. Nitrogen in its stable form, N2, makes up the largest percentage of our atmosphere, but is unavailable for plant and animal growth. Once N2 is converted and available for living functions, it exists in many forms in soil and water systems and has unique and important chemical, biological and environmental properties. These forms of nitrogen are referred to as reactive nitrogen (Nr) and include: ammonia (NH3); ammonium (NH4); nitrite (NO2) and nitrate (NO3); nitric oxide (NO); and nitrous oxide (N2O). Although nitrogen is essential for living functions, in its reactive form it has the capacity to have adverse environmental consequences if it escapes into the groundwater, surface water or the atmosphere. The primary route of Nr losses into ground and surface water systems are through leaching and runoff. Reactive nitrogen is lost to the atmosphere through nitrification/denitrification and volatilization. For more detailed information about the fate and impacts of nitrogen in the environment, see the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension article “What is reactive N and why should I care?” Managing nitrogen to minimize nitrogen losses and increase nitrogen use efficiency can be accomplished with known strategies. To better understand some of the strategies associated with efficient nitrogen management, the MSU Extension Nitrogen in the Environment Project Group, a committee of MSU Extension educators and specialists, have developed a set of PowerPoint slides that can be used by farmers, agribusiness professionals, teachers, educators and others interested in the stewardship of nitrogen. The short presentation is intended to help educate others about the nitrogen cycle, forms of reactive nitrogen (Nr), risks associated with Nr losses, the 4R Best Management Practices (right rate, right time, right place and right form) and the benefits of using management strategies to increase nitrogen use efficiency. The presentation is available at: Don’t Lose it…Use it! Keeping nitrogen in the root zone in agricultural fields (http:// fieldcrop.msu.edu/uploads/documents/nitrogen.pdf). For more information, contact Phil Kaatz at kaatz@msu. edu.
UW Extension publishes hoop house DIY guide
By University of Wyoming Extension A University of Wyoming Extension do-it-yourself guide to building a high tunnel includes how-to videos that can be viewed by computer or hand-held device. “Hard-sided High Tunnel Construction,” B-1240, details how to build a structure with commonly available materials. High tunnels extend the growing season by protecting young plants from the cold of early spring and past traditional fall frost dates. “High tunnels are passive structures and an economical option for individuals who cannot afford to build or operate a greenhouse,” said Jeff Edwards, extension educator and who shows how to construct a high tunnel from the ground up. The bulletin uses the free app Aurasma that enables anyone with a smartphone or tablet to point their device at an image and view the associated video. Instructions for using the app are at the front of the bulletin. Videos are also accessible via the QR code reader app on smartphones. The bulletin can be used onsite to view the how-to videos as long as there is cell phone coverage for smartphone or Wi-Fi for tablets. “The access to video through a publication is really cool,” said Edwards. “In some instances, the step that is described in the manual may not be as clear as watching it. It’s like having YouTube at the construction site for on-the-fly advice or clarification.” The publication is available for free download by going to http://www.uwyo.edu/ces and clicking on Publications on the left-hand side of the page. Type B-1240 in the search field and follow the directions. Hoop house locations in Wyoming, resources, structure types, videos and more information are at the Wyoming Hoop House Info Network at http://bit.ly/wyohoops.
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3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................A15 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................A32 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................A63 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ....B9, B10, B11 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................C56 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................A68 AgFertizilers, Inc. Great Falls..............................A24 AgraSyst Dealers................................................C36 Alternative Energy Service, Great Falls ..............C57 American Manufacturing, Hogeland .....................C2 American Pipe, Cut Bank ...................................C63 Automotive Machine Inc., Great Falls .................C31 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...............................C46 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................C47 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ....................................B42 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby ........................ A26, A53 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................A43 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ..............A49, A50, A51 Big Sky Hydraulics, Great Falls ..........................C25 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........B26 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby .....A26, A41, C60 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ....................B43 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................A53 Buckley Auction ..................................................A56 Burks Tractor, Twin Falls, Caldwell ID..................A31 Burow’s Auction, Great Falls .................................A8 Cary Construction, Federal Steel Systems.........C32 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ...C37, C62 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ............................B38 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.............................C47 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................A54 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........C58 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................A67 Clearwater Montana Properties, Jim Bouma, Choteau..........................................................C18 Clearwater Montana Properties, Trampus Corder Fort Benton ............................................................C67 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .......................................B21 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston .........................B20 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ............................................................C26 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................A11 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .................................C22 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ..............A12 DeVoe’s, Valier ....................................................A36 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................A38 Diesel Performance of Montana, Missoula ...........C2 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, East Missoula ......... .............................................................. A11, C16 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .....................B1 Dirkes’, Fairfield & Choteau ................................A32 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............C40 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger ...........................................A40
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Durnell Fencing, Valier ........................................C32 Dutch Openers ...................................................A33 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ................................B34 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad..C54 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point .......................................A66 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls..... B40, B41 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .......................C6 F/S Manufacturing, West Fargo, ND ..A60, B31, C24 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ................... C22, C27, C28, C29, C30 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ......................C43 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................B44 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... A21, B20 Flaman Rentals ..................................................A55 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................... B6, B28 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................C64 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................B19 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ....A18, A34, A47, A59, C9, C35, C38, C53, C61 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ....C5 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ..... ........................................................A64, A65, C4 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................B30 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. A44, C32 Get ‘Er Done, Brady ............................................A48 GL Appraisal & Brokerage, Glenn Larson, Opheim .. .......................................................................C50 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................A46 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard ........................C24 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............C21 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .....A17 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................B24 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................C34 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........B31 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................A48 Henry Building Systems Dealers ........................A20 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................C10 Hi-Hog Equipment ................................................B6 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ....B15, B16, B17 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................C50 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad ..........C52 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................B18 J.A.R.R., Choteau ...............................................C36 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................C25, C34 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................C39 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ............................C51 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................C36 Kuhn North America ...........................................C60 Lake Seed, Ronan ..............................................B33 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker......................A22 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown............A68, C10, C42
LM Machinery, Missoula .....................................A62 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................C17 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............C20 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................C32 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...............C64 Midland Implement , Billings ...............................C40 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ..............................................B39 Mills Motors, Fairfield ..........................................B22 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .....B32 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................A26 Montana Post Frame, Townsend .........................B26 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville .............B2 Montana Seed Trade Association .........................B4 Montana Seeds, Conrad.....................................A23 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .....................C57 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade.............C44, C45, C48, C49 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................C62 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ............................C7 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........B38 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ...C67, C68 Nardinger Irrigation, Great Falls .........................C20 Neal Law, P.C., Conrad .......................................C58 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................A37 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................A56 NGS Sales, Denton ............................................C66 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..............................C23 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A35 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ........................A61 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..............C33 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .......................A10 Northwest Plastics, Libby .....................................C6 Northwest Ponds, LLC, Hamilton........................A57 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .............................C41 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .........................B28 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .....................C37 Pillar Lasers, Inc. ................................................A42 Pioneer West, Inc................................................C12 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .......................C7 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............B27 Premier Real Estate Professionals, Inc., Kalispell .......................................................................C20 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ............C1 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ................. A54, C66 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ..................B20 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..... B2, B3 RDO Equipment, Billings ....................................C59 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................B35 Rock Bottom Fencing, Chinook ..........................C39 Rockwell Scales, Simms.....................................B14 Rocky’s Welding, Conrad ....................................B21 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ...............................A54
Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .C63 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .....................C13 SeedMaster ........................................................A16 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown .......................................................................A57 Shop Specialties, Ronan ....................................C12 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...................................C55 So-Lo Air, Valier ..................................................C41 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ............................ B8, B32 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............A66 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................B13 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville............C8 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............A13 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ................................B23 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ............. A7, C18 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................C31 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................A53 The Gear House, Helena....................................C59 The Repair Shop, Choteau ...................................A6 The Truck Shop of Billings ....................................C3 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................B44 Tilleman Motor Company, Havre ........................B25 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................B26 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ................................A42 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings .....................................C14, C15 Townsend Seeds, Inc, Townsend ........................A60 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..........................C52 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ............................A29 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker..........................B20 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ................. A8, C54 Tri-County Implement, Sidney...............................B7 Triple T Sales, Chinook ..............................C11, C39 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan A39 Universal Semen Sales, Great Falls ...................A11 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................. B27, B33 Vermeer ..............................................................C46 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ................ A45, C65 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .....................B30 Warne Chemical & Equipment Co, Rapid City SD .............................................................. A58, B24 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...............................C16 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger.................................................. A9, B29 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ............C1 Western Trailer Sales, Havre ..............................A57 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ........................B20 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................C19 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .....................A30 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................A58 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade, Ronan ..........C17 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ B36, B37 Zomer Truck, Conrad ................................................ ..............................A2, C23, C37, C67, INSERTS
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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the May 2014 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be May 2. Phone (406) 279-3291.
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Cattle management and marketing challenges
By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension A myriad of factors are at work in cattle and beef markets now. Spring has arrived according to the calendar but it isn’t obvious yet in many parts of the country. Cold weather continues to delay grass green-up in many regions in a fashion that is reminiscent of last year. In some parts of the country it is not only cold but wet. Other parts of the country are cold and dry and getting drier in some cases. Oklahoma captures this contrast well with parts of the state that have received abundant moisture recently while persistent drought in other areas is moving into the fourth year. Warm weather will produce forage growth in wet areas but in the dry regions the clock is ticking on spring forage prospects. Moisture is critically needed in drought regions in the next 30-60 days. Hay supplies on December 1, 2013 were up sharply from 2012 record low levels in the country and in most individual regions as well. However, the extended cold spring has resulted in increased hay use in many areas and carryover hay supplies will be minimal in some areas. Record feeder cattle prices this spring may increase seasonally a bit more into midyear. However, grazing demand for summer stockers may be limited soon if drought conditions persist or expand. Heifer and breeding cow markets have strengthened thus far in the year but are also contingent on forage conditions. Herd expansion plans are on the ground in many regions but the ability to follow through with those plans is critically dependent on moisture in the next few weeks. If drought conditions abate in dry areas considerable more female demand may yet be revealed this spring. At the same time, boxed beef markets appear to have peaked on the second rollercoaster top this year. Wholesale beef values dropped sharply last week, putting packer margins back in the red against stable record fed cattle prices. Fed cattle prices may be at the spring peak but are expected to decrease more slowly through April and into May/June peaks in fed cattle marketings. Feedlot margins will also be continued on page b3
Botulism-causing toxins detected promptly
By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service Botulism, the sometimes-deadly illness commonly associated with botched home-canning or other stored-food mishaps, has a new face. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) molecular biologist Robert M. Hnasko, botulism today is both a food safety and a homeland security concern because bioterrorists could—using the natural toxins that cause botulism—make everyday foods and beverages deadly. The nerve-damaging toxins, called neurotoxins, are produced by a common soil-dwelling bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, and several of its close relatives. Hnasko works for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. Now, a handy test strip that Hnasko and his colleagues have developed may give homeland security and food safety officials a powerful tool to use against the toxins. When put to work as the basis of a field-ready test kit, the strip can provide results in less than 20 minutes. That makes it well suited for rapid, preliminary screening in the event of a bioterrorist threat, an outbreak of foodborne botulism in which the culprit food has not yet been pinpointed, or during other emergencies. The strip fits snugly into a holder (technically a “lateral flow device”) like those in pregnancy test kits for at-home use. Only a small amount of prepared sample is needed, and the results, shown on a color display, are easy to see and understand. The strip is equipped with laboratory-built proteins, known as monoclonal antibodies, which bind exclusively to A- or B-type (serotype) botulinum toxins. Together, these types are responsible for more than 80 percent of all cases of foodborne botulism in the United States. ARS biologist Larry Stanker led the experiments that yielded the antibodies. Using monoclonal antibodies in a lateral-flow device to detect botulinum toxins isn’t new. However, the test that Hnasko and co-researchers developed, described in detail in a 2012 article in the Journal of Immunological Methods, is likely the first of its kind that can concurrently detect and differentiate the A and B serotypes. Hnasko and Stanker collaborated in the experiments with microbiologist Jeffery A. McGarvey and technician Alice V. Lin, all with ARS in Albany, California, and with former Albany research associate Kathryn H. Ching. The botulinum investigations, highlighted in the February 2014 issue of Agricultural Research magazine, support the USDA priority of improving food safety. The scientists are continuing to seek collaborations with test-kit developers and manufacturers to expand the test strip’s food safety, medical, and homeland security applications.
Cattle management and marketing challenges continued from page b2
squeezed over the next few weeks with building seasonal fed cattle price pressure. Record high feeder cattle prices in recent months will keep feedlot breakevens high in the coming months. Though beef demand appears to be holding strong thus far, there is considerable uncertainty about how it will hold up through the middle of the year as more of the higher wholesale beef values get passed through to retail. The dramatic increase in hog and pork prices recently is impacting the beef sector as well. The pork industry is full of uncertainly about the impacts of PEDv in the next two quarters and perhaps beyond. The latest USDA Hog and Pig report did not indicate nearly as much decrease in hog numbers as analysts expected and therefore adds to the uncertainty. Beef and pork are supporting each other in wholesale markets with higher prices at the current time. It is not known at this time how much reduction in pork supply is ahead and for how long. More importantly, though disease controls efforts have not been successful so far, it is likely that the disease will be controlled and when it is there could be a big rebound in pork production very quickly. It won’t happen before the fourth quarter and perhaps not in 2014 but it is something that beef producers keep an eye on in the coming weeks and months. ##### I believe that the Good Lord gave us a finite number of heartbeats and I’m not going to use up mine running up and down the street.
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Massey-Ferguson Hesston WR9740 16-ft. 9126 auger header
Hesston 2856A round balers
5x6 bale, net or twine, torsion axles
Low Rate Financing for up to 60 months On all New Large Square and Round Balers – OAC
Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Inc. Phone: (406) 357-2211 - Email: rainbowsales@mtintouch.net Website: www.visitrainbow.com - Address: Box 700 Chinook, Montana
USED EQUIPMENT
Skidsteer & Backhoe
Tillage
2005 New Holland LT185B skidsteer, track machine with bucket and Bradco backhoe attachment with 12” digging bucket. 728 hours............ $34,999
Wishek 22-ft. offset disc with 30” discs.................................CALL
Haying Equipment
Hesston 5556A round baler, all new bearings, roller shaft and pickup teeth..............................$31,500 Hesston 5456A round baler, mesh/ twine..............................$28,999 Hesston 856A round baler, 10,000 bales..............................$13,900 Hesston 856A round baler, twine only, 11,000 bales.............$9500 1989 Hesston 560 round baler, 1000 PTO, new belts........$3000 Hesston 560 round baler, twine...... .........................................$4200 Case IH RS561 round baler..$10,500
New Holland 660 round baler, moisture tester, extra parts.......$3500 Cat Challenger RB56 round baler, twine only, 8800 bales...$19,900 Hesston 8250 swather with 16ft. auger header, 25-ft. draper header............................$44,000 Hesston 8110S swather with 16-ft. auger header, 25-ft. shiftable draper header................$35,500 Hesston 1014 14-ft. hydro swing with double sickle..............$3000 New Holland 1045 2 wide self propelled balewagon, 6 cylinder gas engine..............................$4599
Miscellaneous
Hesston 30-ft. triple delivery draper header...............................$7500 Valmar 240 40-ft. engine drive, pull type granular spreader.....$5550 Davis 185 3-pt. backhoe attachment................................. $2250 Additional used mainline, call us
Tractors
Massey-Ferguson 1155 2WD, 140 hp, PTO, Westendorf loader & grapple...........................$13,900 Deutz-Allis DT 7.10 2WD, 135 hp, cab, dual PTO................$13,900 New Holland BR780A round baler with net/twine.................$21,900
Hydra-Dec
Bale spear for big square or round bales, with hydraulic push off. Asking..........................................$2350
Round Bale Bed
* Synchronized Telescoping Arms * Extendable Arms * Joy Stick Control
Bale Processor
Vermeer BPX9000........... JUST IN Replacement Engines & Power Equipment
Trader’s Dispatch, April 2014 — Page B4
FLEXI-COIL 300B FOR SALE
Jump-start grazing for cow herd
By Duane Dailey, University of Missouri Extension comes earlier in the year than burning a naA blackened pasture warms faster on Phone 307-736-2245 or 660-8032 tive-prairie pasture. But benefits are similar. a cold spring day. That starts early grass The fire removes thatch that shades new growth. growth. And minerals in the dead weeds “Fire is the most underused grass manand grass are returned to the soil, ready to agement tool we have,” says Rob KallenALFALFA SEED FOR SALE be used by new growth. bach, University of Missouri Extension Certified Wrangler Certified Shaw Ladak A big benefit of an early burn on coolforage specialist. season grass is the warming impact on With the long, cold winter followed by Call Ernest Johnson 406-357-4182 the soil. The sun’s energy is absorbed and a delayed spring, fire may offer a chance or cell: 262-3081 or 262-3809 passed to the soil. It’s not reflected into the to jump-start grass growth by warming the atmosphere. soil. An underappreciated benefit: Fire helps “We know the value of controlled burns establish clover or other legumes into grass on native warm-season grasses. But we pastures. Fire removes competition for ledon’t realize the value of fire on cool-season gume seedlings. The new legume receives grass.” sunlight and moisture needed to grow. “We are talking wise use of fire,” Kal“Fire is the gold standard for overseedlenbach says. “It’s called a controlled burn ing clover,” Kallenbach says. “It may not for a reason. It takes preparation, a crew, be foolproof, but I’ll just say I’ve never tools, water tank and a tractor with a tillage had a failure.” The state forage specialist tool on standby at the burn site.” recommends a 30 percent stand of clover Burning a pasture isn’t a light-it-andin cool-season pastures. leave-it method. “Fire must be watched and Phone Trent Goettlich, Hilger, MT The clover adds nutrients and protein to controlled. It’s not something you do when the grazing diet for livestock. winds are 30 miles per hour.” 406-350-0229 or 406-462-5554 Kallenbach prefers to seed clovers in Burning cool-season grass pastures February. This year, dry weather with windy days requires extra caution in burning. Anyone considering using fire should attend a burn school offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation, Kallenbach says. “They do a great job of tellBin run Certified Seed ing the requirements. That 1)less yield potential 1)higher yield potential includes establishing fire2)unknown germination 2)lab tested germination breaks around the pasture to 3)unknown purity be burned. Also, back burns 3)lab tested purity 4)unknown contaminants provide a stopping place for 4)Known if any and listed a fire. They teach the need to 5)varietal mixes 5)certified varietal purity alert the local fire district of 6)lost time waiting to get cleaned 6)minimal wait times planned burns. 7)other customer cross contamination at 7)authorized and certified handling and Above all, fires should not non- authorized cleanining plants cleaning facilities be lit when the weather ser8)guesstimates at seeding rates 8)known pls and seed counts for correct vice issues red flag warnings. 9)winter and spring grain mixups -plant population calulations Or when county commissions resulting in lost crops 9)known varieties ban burning. 10)loss of genetic traits 10)maintain gentic traits This spring, rural fire dis11)inferior varieties 11)superior varieties tricts are stretched to their 12)little if any disease resistance 12)better disease resistance limits with wildfires. Many 13)little if any insect resistance 13)better insect resistance started as “controlled burns.” 14)higher chemical and input costs People who have not 14)able to utilize chemical tolerant varieties 15)high cleanout rates worked a burn don’t realize 15)no cleanout worries how hot and fast fire can 16)carryover bushels 16)pickup only quantity needed travel. Burning a pasture requires having enough dead growth to support a hot fire, Kallenbach says. “It takes at least Saco Billings Stanford 1,500 pounds of dry matter First Creek Seed - 648-5554 Northern Seed LLC- 252-8012 Basin Seed - 566-2282 per acre to sustain a useful Saco Dehy - 527-3470 Bozeman Three Forks fire. A spotty burn doesn’t do Scobey WestBred - 899-9635 Circle S Seeds - 285-3269 much good.” Cahill Seeds - 783-5510 Choteau Townsend Removing dead thatch Shelby Hodgskiss Seed - 466-5553 Bruce Seed - 266-3103 improves spring grazing for Big Sky Wholesale Seed - 434-5011 Columbus Townsend Seed - 266-4444 cattle. Kallenbach compared Northern Seed LLC - 434-5000 Benchmark Seed - 326-2404 Fargo, ND thatch for grazing to putting Conrad Syngenta Cereals - 701-799-5085 last week’s leftovers on the Northern Seed LLC - 278-9189 table. “Fresh is better.” Denton/Great Falls Kallenbach is in the DiviClearview Seed - 567-2211 sion of Plant Sciences of the Members of Fairfield MU College of Agriculture, Treasure State Seed - 467-2557 Food and Natural Resources. Fairview ##### Skov Seed - 489-0165 “Hey, Sarah! Do you want Havre to meet me tonight after work Wild Horse Seed - 265-5443 to go for a run?” Moccasin “Sorry, Joe,” said Sarah. “I Heartland Seed - 423-5600 can only work out first thing Ronan in the morning.” Lake Seed - 676-2174 “Why’s that?” asked Joe. Westland Seed - 676-4100 “Otherwise, my brain has Rudyard time to figure out what’s goGolden Triangle Seed - 355-4333 ing on and talks me out of it!”
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HUGGY BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL Phone 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana
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“If You Want To Sell or Buy...Huggy Bear Is Your Guy”.
LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS
Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Excellent shape, always shedded. Tag #BK0114...............................................................................................$7500 Valmar 240 40-ft. fargo trailer, Wisconsin Robin gas engine, good hoses. Always shedded. Tag # BK0114........................................................................$4900 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0114...................................................$4500 Cat D6C caterpillar with cab, 13-ft. blace, good undercarriage. Tag #BK0114...... . .........................................................................................................$15,000 If you need your farm farmed. Tag# BillMc0314 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing. Tag #RogerW0314 1985 GMC 2 ton truck, 350 engine, 2 compartment custom built grain tender only 30,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0314..........................................................$12,000 6000 gallon tanker trailer. Tag #MikeL0314...............................................$13,000 5000 gallon tanker trailer. Tag #MikeL0314...............................................$11,000 Water filter system. Tag #MikeL0314...........................................................$4500 1979 International cabover truck, Cat engine 350 hp, 9 speed transmission, air ride. Tag #MikeL0314.........................................................................$11,500 1974 Freightliner vac truck, Series 50 Detroit engine, 80 barrel vac tank with new vac pump. Tag #MikeL0314........................................................$23,000 1979 International truck, 400 Cummins, 9 speed transmission. Tag #MikeL0314..........................................................................................$7500 1991 Ford L9000 vac truck, 90 barrel vac tank with new vac pump, good tires. Tag #MikeL0314.................................................................................$33,000 2007 International truck, 15X Cummins engine 430 hp, 13 speed, 4.33 ratio rearends, air ride. Tag #MikeL0314....................................................$35,000 2007 International truck, 15X Cummins engine 430-500 hp, 13 speed transmission, air ride. Tag #MikeL0314............................................................$35,000 Headcatch. Tag #MikeL0314..........................................................................$450 Hesston 5585 round baler, twine. Tag #PaulB0314....................................$3500 1988 Hesston 8100 windrower, 25-ft. draper header. Tag #Ace0314 2 post automotive lift, hydraulic cable hoist with safety stop. Tag #RoyB0314....... . ............................................................................................................$3500 Case IH 2015 pickup header. Tag #KyleB0314 6-ft. heavy duty bucket, quick attachment. Tag #GaryH0314 48” bucket. Tag #GaryH0314 Jeoffry 28-ft. cultivator. Tag #GaryH0314 7 shank subsoiler, 28” spacing, new tips. Tag#GaryH0314 1974 26-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #GaryH0314 Melroe 36-ft. cultivator, hydraulic wing lifts, 1” shanks, drag rod. Tag #GaryH0314.........................................................................................$4500 FlexiCoil System 65 80-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, foam marker. Tag #GaryH0314 1984 Ford F700 bucket truck, 370 gas V8 engine, 4 speed, yellow cabover, outriggers. Tag #GaryH0314.................................................................$7500 4 miscellaneous buckets Allis Chalmers D17 tractor, froze up engine. Tag #GaryH0314 2000 Kenworth T800 truck, N14 Cummins, 10 speed, air ride, 60” sleeper. Tag #JR0314.............................................................................................$31,500 1991 Kenworth T600 dump truck, L10 Cummins, 13 speed, lift axle. Nice truck. Tag #JR0314......................................................................................$27,000 (2) like new 24.5x32 tires. Tag #ANF0314 1992 Ford New Holland 9030 bidirectional, dual PTO cab end, 3-pt. (no arms), loader, grapple, 6000 hours, New Holland 1116H 16-ft. auger header. Tag #Tanner0314......................................................................................$46,000 24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0314.............................................................$350 ea. Case IH 5230 MFD tractor, loader, grapple. Tag #ReidH0314..................$37,500 John Deere A tractor, electric start, 2 fuel tanks, good lights, new paint. Tag #GlennB0314........................................................................................$3900 Case 866 excavator. Tag #Packy0314 Case 1030 tractor, no cab, 540 PTO. Tag #Packy0314................................$3500 Case IH MX255 MFD tractor, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 18.4x46 duals. Tag #ReidH0314. $78,000 (3) John Deere 9400 drills, 10” spacing, steel packers and (1) John Deere 9450 drill, 10” spacing, steel packers. Tag #MartinCol0314........................$27,000
SPRAYERS & SPREADERS
John Deere pickup mount sprayer with 300 gallon tank. Tag #KenC0613. Vicon LS870M 3-point hitch sprayer, 870 gallon. Tag #R00113. Flexi-Coil S67XL field sprayer, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank, mix tank, auxiliary tank, 18.4x26 singles. Tag #BCreek1113. 3-CompuSpray sprayers. 1 is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0812. 1984 Ford 700 truck with Detroit engine, 5/2 speed, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 70-ft. booms, triple nozzle. Tag #ArtH0713 2002 Brandt 90-ft. extended boom sprayer, Micro-Trak monitor, foam marker. Tag #PatF0114.........................................................................................$19,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft. sprayer, double nozzles, windscreens. Tag #BC0114...... . ............................................................................................................$7500 Vicon LS870 3-pt. hitch sprayer, 800 gallon. Tag #Rog0114 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, 90-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, wash tank, mix tank, rinse tank, double nozzles, wind screens, 18.4x26 single tires. Tag #LGre1113............................................................................................$5900 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, hydraulic fold on booms, double nozzles, wind screens, 18.4x26 tires. Tag #LGre1113..$6900 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, wind screens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0913.............................................................................$4500 Big A 2500 sprayer, almost new tires, good engine. Ready to go to work. Tag #JR0513.............................................................................................$22,000 Farmrite pickup mount sprayer, 50-ft. booms, old style nozzles and 400 gallon tank. Tag #Harry0613..............................................................................$700 3-CompuSpray sprayers. One is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0813. 2 spray lift jacks for high clearance self-propelled sprayers. Tag #Hug1212.......... . ......................................................................................................$2500 ea. 1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, sprays on 12” centers, 60-ft. booms. Tag #KDanger0413...................................................................$4500
Several air seeder and conventional drills available. Call me with your needs.
TRUCKS
1991 GMCTop Kick flatbed truck, 6 speed, 35,441 miles.Tag #BillD0513..$12,500 1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0613......................$5300 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0613...........................................$5500 1995 GMC 2-ton truck, 350 engine, custom built 2 compartment tender box, 26,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0513..........................................................$12,000 1968 International tandem axle diesel truck, 24-ft. box and hoist, roll tarp. Tag #KHicks1213 1969 Chevrolet C50 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, 67,936 miles. Tag #SamL0213...........................................................................................$4500 1975 Kenworth cabover semi truck with sleeper. Runs good, transmission linkage needs adjustment, Cummins engine. Tag #JR1113..............................$4500 1948 Chevrolet winch truck with Lincoln heavy duty stick welder. Tag #JJ0913... . ............................................................................................................$2500 1972 International Loadstar dump truck with 4 yard dump box. Tag #JJ0913. 1979 Ford 9000 LTL tandem axle truck, Detroit V92 engine, nice. Tag #RobertH1013....................................................................................$19,500 International Loadstar 1700 dump truck. (Rear end may be out). Tag #Terry0613.
Several rakes, mowers, bale movers.
Big Iron Online Auction Ken Hughes is now your ISR Call Ken for upcoming auction dates.
NEW ITEMS Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 90-ft. booms. Tag #Kyle0414
1994 John Deere 9600 combine, 3480 engine hours, 2660 separator hours. Excellent shape. Tag #RoyB0214....................................................$51,000 1991 John Deere 9600 combine, 3750 engine hours, 2370 separator hours. Tag #RoyB0214...............................................................................$50,000 2006 John Deere 936D draper header. Tag #RoyB0214......................$38,000 2004 John Deere 936D draper header. Tag #RoyB0214 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 20.8x38 duals 80%, 4 remotes, Cummins 855 motor, 7409 hours, in-frame overhaul 2000 hours ago, no spin front differental, R134 air conditioning. Tag #DaveS0414.........................................$35,000 Valmar 240 plow, mounted Fargo spreader. Tag #DaveS0414.................$2500 Wheatheart 10”x10-ft. transfer auger, throttling valve. Tag #DaveS0414.$1900 Summers 48-ft. pickup mounted sprayer, 500 gallon tank, bottom fill, Quick Jet nozzles, has 50-ft. of hose with hand wand. Tag #DaveS0414...........$8500 15 gallon induction mixer tank, set up with 20-ft. hose. Tag #DaveS0414..$500 Sakundiak 7”x33-ft. auger, can be either engine or electric. Tag #DaveS0414.. . .........................................................................................................$1700 Sakundiak HD 8x1000 auger, 71/2 electric motor, 220 volt motor. Tag #DaveS0414...............................................................................................$2900 6x16-ft. utility auger on wheels, used for fertilizer and treated grain. Tag #DaveS0414........................................................................................$500 International 150 12-ft.x10 spacing drill, steel packers, hydraulic lift, boxes are clean. Tag #DaveS0414........................................................................$950 Geysler 24-ft. plow, hand winch wing lifts, 1” shanks. Tag #DaveS0414..$2500 International 490L 24-ft. disc, 20” pans and scrapers, all in good shape. Tag #DaveS0414......................................................................................$6500 John Deere 610 35-ft., 11/4 shanks. Excellent shape. Tag #DaveS0414............ . ......................................................................................................$15,000 1987 Lode King grain and fertilizer tender, 10-ft. tank and 8-ft. tank. Tag #DaveS0414......................................................................................$2500 John Deere 1600 35-ft. plow, set up for liquid fertilizer and does have fertilizers on it. Tag #DaveS0414.......................................................................$5500 (6) Degelman 6-ft. 3 bar harrows for John Deere 1600 plow. Tag #DaveS0414. Per section.........................$250 or The entire set...........................$1500 Bestland hydraulic rock picker, 5-ft. rock fork. Tag #DaveS0414..............$1900 1985 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 460 engine, 4 speed, transmission, 9-ft. flatbed, 115,000 miles. Tag #DaveS0414........................................................$2900 Trimble 500 GPS and auto steer. Tag #DaveS0414.................................$3500 E-Kay 7” 20-ft. bin sweep. Tag #DaveS0414...............................................$950 1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, 60-ft. booms, sprays on 12” centers. Tag #KDanger0414............................................................................$4500 Concord 4012 air seeder, 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0414......... . ......................................................................................................$20,000 Moto-Ski TS 400 snowmobile. Tag #DeanL0414 Minneapolis Moline 704 FWA tractor. Tag #ANF0414............................$4500 Minneapolis Moline 706 FWA tractor. Tag #ANF0414............................$4500 Massey Ferguson 97 2WD tractor. Tag #ANF0414.................................$2500 John Deere 9450 30-ft. set of drills, 12” spacing, steel packers. Tag #ANF0414..........................................................................................$9500 Super M 2WD tractor. Tag #ANF0414......................................................$3500 Linderman crawler. Tag #ANF0414.........................................................$9000 Massey Ferguson 35 25-ft. pull-type windrower. Tag #Hug0414.............$2500 New Wessex 4x6 pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0414. Each..........................$170 New Batco conveyor. Tag #GeraldM0414.............................................$11,000 (4) used 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each.............................................$250 (2) new 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each.............................................$1000 New Holland Super 1049 3 wide bale wagon, Ford 361 engine. Tag #KevM0414.....................................................................................$20,000 2009 Case IH Farmall 105U FWA tractor, 105 hp, 3-pt., PTO, only 1409 hours. Tag #Hug0414. Price reduced.........................................................$40,000 Case 580 backhoe tractor loader. Tag #DanG0414 Cat D4 with dozer. Tag #DanG0414 John Deere 148 loader with grapple. Tag #ANF0414..............................$4900 John Deere 158 loader with grapple, fits 4010-20. Tag #ANF0414.........$5500 Farmhand 228 loader off John Deere 4010. Tag #ANF0414...................$3500 Massey Ferguson 210 30-ft. triple delivery pull-type swather. Tag #Kyle0414.. . .........................................................................................................$4500
SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS
Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. DSA header, pickup reel and 14-ft. auger header. Tag #TonyV0813....................................................................$30,000 MacDon M200 windrower, 3000 hours, 16-ft. rotary. Tag #ReidH1013.....$49,000 MacDon M200 windrower, 356 hours, 16-ft. rotary. Tag #ReidH1013.......$80,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft. DSA header with pickup header. Tag #HerbK1013.......................................................................................$31,000 MacDon 9300 swather, 14-ft. hay head, 4900 hours. Tag #Kurt0513.......$28,500 John Deere 2320 gas swather with 14-ft. auger header. Tag #AnF0913.....$6500 Case IH 8820 swather with 16-ft. auger header and 21-ft. triple deliver header, 2880 hours. Tag #CBum0813.............................................................$22,000 2001 John Deere 1600A 14-ft. swing tongue haybine, 540 PTO. Tag #AceD0813 John Deere 240 14-ft. moco. Tag #RWard1112. New Holland 1116H hay header, 276 Versatile tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0812. Versatile 4018 18-ft. draper header, fits Versatile bidirectional tractors. Tag #SmtCrk1009................................................................................................$3500 New Holland 2300 14-ft. header. Tag #GlennP0813...................................$6500 New Holland 2326 16-ft. header for New Holland TV145. Tag #JeffH0114 John Deere 2320 swather, gas 225 Chrysler engine, 21-ft. DSA header, 5768 hours. New canvas, good shape. Tag #JR1113.....................................$5000
ROUND & SQUARE BALERS
Hesston 4700 big square baler, makes 3-ft.x321/2” bales. Tag #Hoss0214........... . .........................................................................................................$10,000 New Holland 7090 round baler, net/twine, low bales. Tag #GaryH0114..$32,800 Massey Ferguson baler. Tag #JPrin1213.....................................................$600 Hesston 5585 round baler. Tag #Paul1113 New Holland 688 round baler, net wrap. Tag # RalJ1113........................$16,000 Case RBX562 round baler, net wrap, low bale count. Tag #NorthF1013.$28,000 John Deere 14T twine small square baler. Tag #Larry0913........................$1500 New Holland 2000 3x4x8 square baler with accumulator, 5 strings. Tag #DanD0813........................................................................................$17,500 Vermeer 605F twine tie round baler. Tag #Wayne0813 New Holland 425 PTO baler. Tag #BobR0813 New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie, Bale Command. Tag #JessK0813 New Holland 664 round baler, Bale Command, twine tie. Tag #JessK0813 New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF1212......................................................$8500 Massey baler. Tag #JPrin1212......................................................................$600
PICKUPS & CARS
1992 Chevrolet 1/2-ton 4WD pickup, automatic, 160,000 miles. Tag #SaunS1013.........................................................................................$1900 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 430 hp motor, 8400 miles, 6 speed, crystal red metalic. Tag #LarryK1013.........................................................................$42,000 1999 Ford PowerStroke 7.3 diesel, 1-ton, 4WD, regular cab, 5 speed, 197,420 miles, captain seats. Tag #DaveS1013..................................................$7500 1966 Ford Mustang coupe, 51,034 miles, silver and black. Tag #ChrisG0114..... . ............................................................................................................$9700 1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0613...................................$4500
New H&S 14 wheel rake. Early Bird discount.......Call
1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motor home, Chevrolet 454 engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0414...........................$8500 John Deere 840 loader, off John Deere 8100. Like new. Tag #ClintonB0414.... . ......................................................................................................$14,000 1991 Ford New Holland 8630 MFD tractor, New Holland 7412 loader, recent block replacement, 3-pt., dual PTO, good tires. Ready for the field. Tag #RDoore0414..................................................................................$35,000 Allis Chalmers 190 tractor, no cab, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 3 rear remotes. Tag #NHB0414.........................................................................................$9500 John Deere 4430 MFD tractor, loader, grapple. Tag #NHB0414 Case IH 9130 4WD tractor. Tag #ReidH0414 2001 John Deere 8410 MFD tractor, PowerShift, 5000 hours. Tag #ReidH0414 1991 mini truck, 68,000 miles. Tag #Bass0414. Was $5500. Now............$4700 2012 PJ 14-ft. dump trailer. Tag #Hug0414. Was $8100. Now..................$7000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air seeder, 2320 tow between tank, seed treat kit. Tag #Lyle0414.......................................................................................$40,000 Versatile 800 4WD tractor, Ford 36-ft. disc. Tag #Jim0414...................$20,000 2001 Peterbilt with 2009 drop deck trailer. Tag #ArtH0414 1985 Case IH 4894 4WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires, 7500 hours. Tag #PatD0414.... . ......................................................................................................$25,000 1986 Case IH 4894 tractor, new 20.8x38 bias tires. Tag #PatD0414.....$28,000 John Deere 1650 53-ft. plow. Tag #ANF0414...........................................$8900 Richardson 10 yard pull-type scraper. Tag #Horizon0414.......................$7500 37-ft. homemade trailer. Tag #Horizon0414 International 300 tractor, 3-pt., power steering, loader. Tag #Cliff0414...$3600 1989 GMC C6000 11/2 ton truck with conversion bed, Cat 3208 motor, Roadranger transmission, hydrualic brakes, 170,000 miles. Tag #Jess0414........ . ......................................................................................................$13,500 John Deere 1610 41-ft. plow. Tag #PhilA0414.........................................$6500 Westward 3000 30-ft. pull-type swather. Tag #PhilA0414........................$4500 10 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0414......................................................$6500 Degelman 46/54 14-ft. blade, hydraulic angle and tilt, off Case IH 305 MFD tractor. Like new. Tag #Jess0414........................................................$9500 New Holland 1100 swather, gas, gear drive, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scott0414...... . .........................................................................................................$6500 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor, duals, 1000 PTO, 7200 hours. Tag #LarryS0414..........................................................................................$15,000 Krause 732 24-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0414................................................$6500 Melroe 505 24-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0414.................................................$6500 (3) Case IH 1688 combines, 30-ft. straight cut headers and pickup headers. Well maintained. Tag #HiddenLake0414 Farm King 10x70 swing hopper auger. Tag #HiddenLake0414 2006 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO on cab end, bucket, plumbed for grapple (no grapple), only 2300 hours. Tag #Rustin0414............................................................................................$65,000 NEW!! Danuser hydraulic post hole digger with 9”’ and 12” auger. Tag #Hug0414........................................................................Preseason Price NEW!! Ezee-On trailer-type post pounder, engine drive. Tag #Hug0414........... . .......................................................................................Preseason Price NEW!! Spike tooth harrow. Tag #Hug0414.................................................$350 NEW!! Danuser pallet forks for skid steer. Tag #Hug0414.....Preseason Price (2) NEW!! Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0414.............Preseason Price (2) NEW!! Tebben 5-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0414.............Preseason Price NEW!! Tebben 10-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0414..................Preseason Price NEW!! Danuser skid steer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0414.Preseason Price John Deere 330 30-ft. disc, 20” pans. Tag #HorizonC0414 Caterpillar DW15 compactor with sheepsfoot. Tag #HorizonC0414 2007 PJ 28-ft. tandem dually gooseneck trailer, 10,000 lb axles. Tag #Horizon0414 (3) John Deere 9400 and (1) John Deere 9450 drills, 10” spacing, on 40-ft. hitch. Tag #MartinC0414.................................................................$23,000 Computer Spray 60-ft. sprayer, double spray nozzles. In good shape and comes with extra parts. Tag #IvanD0414.......................................................$1900 Case IH C50 MFD tractor, loader, rotary mower, post hole digger, low hours. Tag #0414.......................................................................................$17,500
MISCELLANEOUS
Westfield tailgate auger with hydraulic hose. Tag #KerryC0513...................$350 GT tailgate auger with hydraulic valve. Tag #KerryC0513..............................$400 MK Distributors drill fill.Tag #JohnH0513.....................................................$350 S&I Arrow Front Feeder 20-ft., feeds chopped hay or round bales, heavy duty. Tag #ANF0114......................................................................................$6000 4-3300 bushel 18-ft. grain bins. Tag #ClarkJ0114..................................$1650 ea. 4-4500 bushel 21-ft. grain bins. Tag #ClarkJ0114..................................$2250 ea. 3-1300 bushel 14-ft. grain bins. Tag #ClarkJ0114....................................$650 ea. 2007 Honda 250F cross country motorcycle. Tag #GailG0114...................$2500 14-ft. homemade flatbed 4 wheel wagon. Tag #MaryL0114...........................$500 Pickup flatbed on a 1999 Chevrolet pickup frame. Tag #BirchC0114..........$2500 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1213.......................................................................$5500 New Danuser SM40 hammer for skid steer. Tag #Hug0513.......................$7800 Used 2012 Ezee-On skid steer mounted post pounder, used very little. Tag #Hug0613.............................................................................................$6000 Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bi-directional. Tag #RogW0512..$3800 16-ft. land roller. Tag #AHans0612...............................................................$7500 Barley hay, 100 ton. Tag #DougL1013. Wheel House Generac 5500 generator, 5500 watts, 120/240 volts. Tag #RNorling1013...................................................................................................$500 Cherokee 3-point post pounder. Tag #0813. Nearly new skid steer 6-ft. loader bucket. Tag #CraigL0513........................$1200 30 or more rubber packers for John Deere 9450 drills. Tag #ANF0513. Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1013..........................................................$25,000 Land Pride RB3596 9-ft. manual angle and tilt blade. Like new. Tag #CraigL0513.........................................................................................$2500 The Real Deal full bin alarm system. Tag #GO...........................................$1200 The Real Deal reel. Tag #GO......................................................................... Call Far-go 3-point spreader. Tag #RogF0513. Fuel stand. Tag #HugBr0913.........................................................................$100 Filson squeeze chute. Tag #Harry0613.........................................................$900 Winch for D6C Cat with Hyster free spooler. Tag #Pack1011 New Shaver and Ezee-On pounders available. New Holland 411 disc mower, PTO drive. Tag #Scotty0613.......................$8500 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGR0912. Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths, discounted. Tag #GlenH0712
TRAILERS
1986 Wilray 20-ft. gooseneck trailer with new metal deck. Tag #Hug1113..$2950 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer with 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1113...................................................................................$2500 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag #HugB0813..........................................................................$6500 1974 Monion 30-ft. van trailer with the following items, wood, several pieces of 3 /4” plywood, Powermate band saw, Delta planner, Rockwell lathe, horizontal band saw, electric car washer, bench vice, cut-off saw and several other items. Tag #DMitch0613. Total package.................................................$7500 Hale 6-ft.x16-ft. horse trailer, good shape. Tag #Harry0613........................$1900 20-ft. tandem axle gooseneck, ramps, 10,000 lb. axles. Tag #JJ0913.........$4600 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer to haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0114.$4500 Tandem axle flatbed trailer with expandable metal bed. Tag #JPrin1212...$1200 1969 Circle J 16-ft. horse trailer. Tag #JL0612............................................$1400 Homemade triple axle 24-ft., beavertail, 25/16” ball. Tag #CraigL0513..........$3500
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We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.
Flaman Rental & Sales 1-877-528-8467, Lattin & Sons, Power, Montana 1-406-278-3432, Lattin & Sons, Conrad, Montana
Equipment for rent or sale “Rent Our New” • New 50-ft. Riteway rollers • “Vertical Beater” manure spreader • Rock rake • 28-ft. Delta chain harrows • Round & square baler pickers • 30-ft. Super coulter • Rock picker • Heavy Wishek Disks - 14-ft., 24-ft., 34-ft. • 8-yard Leon land scraper • 7 Round bale picker • Post pounder • 10 Round bale carrier • Other items available
Spring Special
Wishek Heavy Disks For Sale 742 NT 34-ft.
Federal certificate required to apply pesticides
A federal certificate is now required for Montanans to spray restricted use pesticides on tribal land, says Montana State University Extension Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil Tharp. Restricted use pesticide dealers within tribal boundaries must register their businesses by April 7, Tharp said. In addition, private, commercial and government applicators applying restricted use pesticides within tribal boundaries must apply for the federal permit immediately. Tharp said Montana applicators who already have a state pesticide license don’t have to have the federal certification card in their possession prior to spraying, but they must be able to prove that they applied for the federal permit. Applicators not currently holding a restricted use pesticide license can’t apply restricted use pesticides until they have a state pesticide license, as well as a federal pesticide license in their possession. All restricted use applicators must have the federal certification in their possession by August 6. The federal certificate is free. It is good for five years for private applicators and one year for commercial/government applicators. “Simply make a copy of your state pesticide license and send it to EPA region 8 with the federal certification application,” Tharp said. This application is available at http://www2.epa.gov/ pesticide-applicator-certification-indian-country/indiancountry-applicator-certification-form. Tharp predicts that hundreds of Montanans will apply for the federal certificate and said he expects the rule to affect many applicators within every tribe in Montana. “This is a pretty big deal,” Tharp said. “This is something we have been waiting for a long time.” Federal certification has long been required, but it wasn’t available, Tharp said. Since certificates are now available, compliance will be enforced. Home owners or individuals who apply general-use, over-the-counter products on land they own, rent or lease are exempt, however.
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IN STOCK
NEW! CASE IH WD 1203 WINDROWER
USED SEEDING & TILLAGE
IN STOCK
NEW
CASE IH 110A MFD, 3-pt., PTO, loader, 110 hp
Available with 16-ft. or 18-ft. auger header
IN STOCK
NEW! CASE IH 550 Quad Trac with PTO
Parma 30-ft. mulcher.......................................................$25,000 2- John Deere 2700 7 shank disc ripper. Each...............$22,000 Concord 4710 47-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, Stealth openers and 3000 tow behind cart............................................$30,000 H&S 12 row, 24” cultivator, guide cones, tunnel shields, flip up discs...............................................................................$4995 Alloway 12 row 24” cultivator with flip up discs, tunnel shields.... .......................................................................................$3995 Farmhand 25-ft. mulcher.................................................$11,500 Monoseum 6 or 8 row planter with 24” spacing..JUST TRADED
USED HAYING EQUIPMENT
2008 Case IH WDX 1203 18-ft. head, suspended rear axle, 600 hours...........................................................$75,000 John Deere 4895 windrower, 18-ft. head, 1641 hours....... . ............................................................ JUST TRADED
IN STOCK
USED BALERS
NEW
Case IH Magnum 210 CVT
2008 Case IH RB564 mesh, wide pickup, endless belts, hydraulic pickup, central lube, 8700 bales..................................$29,900 2006 Case IH RBX563 round baler with wide pickup, mesh wrap, endless belts. Good condition, 8000 bales.................$26,000 1999 Case IH RS561 round baler....................................$12,500 1995 Case IH 8465.............................................................$8000 1994 Case IH 8480 soft core..............................................$6500 1991 Hesston 560 round baler...........................................$7000
USED TRACTORS & LOADERS
IN STOCK NEW Case IH Precision Spray 100
2009 Case IH Steiger 435, 4WD, full auto guidance, luxury cab, HID lights, 710 duals, weight kit. 1987 hours............$210,000 2005 Case IH MX255 with MFD, 3-point, loader and grapple. 3500 hours.........................................................................$108,000
sprayer with 90-ft. booms & 1000 gallon tank
NEW Case SV250 & Case SV300 skidsteers
NEW IN STOCK CASE IH 8230 combine
IN STOCK
Various attachments available
1993 Case IH 7140 MFD, 3-pt., 3 remotes, 20.8x42 duals, 7800 hours...........................................................................$49,000 John Deere 4840 2WD, powershift, 3-pt., 20.8x38 tires..$22,500 John Deere 4440 with 3-point, dual PTO, good paint and recent engine work.................................................................$25,000 International Hydro 70 gas engine, dual loader and grapple, like new tires......................................................................$10,000
DOT LEASE RETURN TRACTORS Case IH Magnum 210 with CVT Case IH Magnum 180 with CVT
USED combines & HEADERS
Thunder Creek Fuel Trailers 750 and 990 gallons IN STOCK
TRI-COUNTY IMPLEMENT
2005 Case IH 2388 1267 rotor hours/1506 engine hours, chopper, yield/moisture monitor. Very good condition................... CALL With 2005 Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header................... .CALL
MISCELLANEOUS
2011 Haybuster 2650 bale processor, hydraulic chute kit, flotation tires, like new condition...............................................$16,000 2008 Vermeer BP8000 bale processor, very good condition........ ....................................................................................$12,000 2005 Brandt 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer..................$25,000 2009 Rem 370 grain vac, 120 hours................................$23,000 Fox corn chopper................................................................$4995
Bobcat T190 track machine with cab. 2000 hours
$22,000
Sidney, MT • 2429 W Holly Street 406-488-4400 • 1-800-624-6540 • Visit our website at tri-cnty.com www.casecorp.com
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GRAIN TRUCK FOR SALE
1967 Chevrolet C60 truck with 16-ft. box and hoist... $4000 Phone (406) 737-4340
STOCK TRAILER FOR SALE 2003 EBY 53’ long, 102” wide, GROUND LOAD stock trailer. Call 406-796-2276, Wibaux, MT
WANTED TO BUY
Topper for 1979 Chevrolet stepside, 58” x 80”. Phone (406) 945-0855, Havre, Montana
SKID STEER FOR SALE
2001 John Deere 250 skid steer, 64 hp, new tires, 2700 hours...................................................................... $16,000 (406) 788-3763, Vaughn, Montana
HAYBINE FOR SALE
1981 New Holland 1495 haybine mower conditioner, 4 cylinder diesel Perkins engine, SN#277361......... $5000 Call (406) 287-3308, Cardwell, Montana
TRUCK FOR SALE
1959 Chevrolet 2-ton truck, box & hoist, steel floors, “runs well, looks like hell.”..................................................... $850 Call 406-937-3256, Sunburst, MT
FERTILIZER SPREADER FOR SALE
Tote 4-ton fertilizer spreader with Honda engine. Very good condition, always shedded........................................ $5250 Phone (406) 467-2707, Fairfield, Montana
NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE
Sod Buster Sales, Inc.’s Farm Equipment Finding Service — Phone (406) 883-2118
BLADE FOR SALE
Noble 45-ft. blade with hydraulic trip Phone 406-590-3566, Valier, MT
WANTED
18- or 20-ft. grain box and hoist for tandem truck Phone Bob 406-250-6080 or Zane 406-600-8113, Kalispell, MT
PORTABLE LOADING CHUTE FOR SALE Call 406-220-7065 $1200 Sheridan, MT
Stored grain poses danger
By NDSU Extension Service Anyone working around grain bins needs to • Don’t try to pull out anyone engulfed be aware of the dangers of stored grain, North in grain up to the waist or higher. The grain Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension exerts tremendous pressure on the body, so Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang pulling a person out could damage his or her warns. spine. People can become trapped in three ways: • Cut holes in the bin’s sides to remove flowing grain, the collapse of a vertical wall grain if the person is submerged. Use a cutting of grain and the collapse of bridged grain. torch, metal-cutting power saw or air chisel to cut at least two V- or U-shaped holes on Bridging occurs when the kernels stick opposite sides or more holes equally spaced together and form a crust. A cavity will form under the crust when grain is removed around the bin. A bucket on a tractor also can from the bin. However, the crust isn’t strong open holes rapidly. Grain flowing from just enough to support a person’s weight. Bridgone hole may injure the trapped person and ing also transfers more of the load to the bin cause the bin to collapse. wall, which may lead to bin failure as the bin For more information, check out the is unloaded. NDSU publication “Caught in the Grain.” Hellevang offers these tips to help keep It’s available online at http://tinyurl.com/ farmers and elevator personnel safe: caughtingrain. • Never enter a bin while unloading grain or If the grain flow stops when you’re removto break up a grain bridge. A wall of grain can ing grain from the bin but the grain surface collapse without warning and cover a person. has a funnel shape and shows some evidence Flowing grain will pull a person into the grain that grain has been flowing into the auger, mass, burying the individual in a few seconds. a chunk of crusted grain likely has become • Look for a funnel shape on the surface lodged over the center sump and is blocking of the grain mass after some grain has been the flow. Grain handlers have had some sucremoved. If the surface appears undisturbed, cess in breaking up the chunk with a Rotothe grain has bridged and a cavity has formed Rooter type device. Hellevang recommends underneath. following these steps: • Stay outside the bin and use a pole or • Remove the take-out auger. other object to break bridged grain loose. At• Run a heavy cable inside a pipe with an tach the pole or other object to the bin with elbow at the end. a rope so you can retrieve the pole or other • Attach cable clamps on the end of the cable that will be in the center of the bin. object if you drop it. • Slide the pipe with the cable through the • Try breaking up a grain wall or other take-out tube to the center of the bin. large mass from the top of the bin or through • Use a large drill to turn the cable while the bin door with a long pole on a rope. Do pushing it into the chunk of grain above the not remove more of the wall in the door than center sump. necessary to insert the pole because the grain If the grain is “frozen” together and does may crash into the wall or flow out the door. not flow from the bin, warming the grain • Do not unload grain from an opening in to just above freezing with a heater and the the grain bin door or the sump on the side of aeration fan has been somewhat successful. the grain bin. Unloading grain from the side Do not allow the heat from the heater to flow can damage the bin and cause it to collapse. directly onto the fan motor or fan bearings • Do not allow people to work around because the fan motor relies on cool air flowstored grain until they are warned about the ing over it to keep it cool, and the heat may hazards. damage the bearings. • Never enter a grain bin without stopping The warm air will pick up moisture from the auger and using the “lock-out/tag-out” the corn as it heats the corn, which will conprocedures to secure it. Use a key-type paddense on cooler corn in the bin and increase lock to lock the auger switch in the “off” the moisture content of the cooler corn. Operposition. ate the aeration fan long enough to remove • Never enter a grain bin alone. Have at this moisture, and remove the corn soon after least two people at the bin to assist in case of warming it. problems. Use a safety harness or line when Bin vents may frost or ice over if fans are entering a bin. operated when the outdoor air temperature is Here is what to do if someone gets trapped: near or below freezing, which may damage • Shut off all grain-moving machinery to the bin roof. Open the fill or access cover stop the flow of grain. during fan operation to serve as a pressure • Contact your local emergency rescue relief valve. service or fire department. Another potential safety hazard is ice accu• Ventilate the bin using the fan. mulation on fans. This can lead to imbalance • Form retaining walls around the person and vibration. Fans have disintegrated bewith plywood, sheet metal or other material cause of ice buildup. Hellevang recommends to keep grain from flowing toward the person, producers monitor fans for ice accumulation then remove grain from around the individual. and remove the ice if it builds up.
HEADER FOR SALE
1998 Honey Bee 36-ft. header with plastic finger pickup reel and set of pickup guards. Located in Chester.............. ..................................................................... $20,000 obo
Call 406-799-8576, Chester, MT
2WD International Nomar wrecker 466 diesel, low mileage. (406) 799-6923
Grain kernels may stick together in a grain bin, forming a crust. When grain is removed, a hollow can form under the crust, creating a bridge. That bridge can collapse under a person’s weight and burying the person in seconds.
After some grain has been removed from a bin, some of the remaining grain can stick together and form a pile or wall. Trying to break this grain loose can be risky.
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For Sale!! x is it n U o is Th ton Urea b 9 , s r u o h 500 ld) (box is so today!! call Give us a
BOX IS SOLD
2013 International 7400 with SIMONSEN R MODEL BOX, 9 TONS OF UREA AND 85-FT. SPREAD
Simonsen Spreaders in Stock
• Simonsen Spreaders offer the highest return on investment of any equipment you can own. • Organize your own time, spread your own, on your own schedule • Simonsen — Accurate / Economical / Simple
“Get yours now for spring application”
New 2013 International 7500 Floater Chassis Arriving Soon - Just give us a call! FULL LINE OF TRUCK MOUNT SPREADERS WITH ANY OPTION NEEDED
Simonsen Equipment In Stock:
(7) New 8-ton SS hydraulic drive, variable rate pull type carts with Raven controllers. (3) New 9-ton SS R Model truck mount spreader box. New 8-ton SS Q Model truck mount spreader box.
“Top and Side Tenders Available in Any Configuration”
VECTOR 300 CHASSIS
350 HP CUMMINS, Allison automatic, mechanical 4WD, planetary axles, deluxe ag cab, stretch frame, row crop or floaters.
2014 Nelson Ag 350 chassis
IN ST OCK
NOW Com Take e In & A Lo ok
***The Vector Chassis Can Be Equipped with*** Ag Trucks SS Liquid System Up To 2000 Gallons / 132-ft. Booms Sprayflex SS Liquid System Up To 2000 Gallons / 150-ft. Booms New Leader G4 Boxes 8 ton plus / 85-ft. spread (UREA)
Available: 2014 Nelson Ag 350 chassis. Let us install a new Simonsen R box that holds 9 ton of urea or an Ag Chem Air Max 1000 box. 350 hp, Allison automatic, auxiliary transmission, planetary rear axle, full float tires. Equip with any GPS system of your choice.
AG TRUCKS and EQUIPMENT Visit our website: www.agtrucksandequipment.com
Phone Dave Bell 406-899-7530 or Steve Raska 406-788-5361 – Great Falls, MT
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NEW 2014 Vector Chassis/ Sprayflex 2000 - 150-ft. booms
• Deluxe cab • 350 hp non-emissions Cummins engine • Allison automatic transmission • 4WD/ Planetary axles • Sprayflex 2000 - 150-ft. mid-mount aluminum boom • Raven Viper Pro, Accu Boom, Smart Trac, Ultra Glide boom height • Rear camera, Spray test
SOLD...... BUT WE’LL MAKE MORE!!
SPRAYFLEX NOW OFFERING REAR MOUNT BOOMS
Vector 300 with Sprayflex 2000 gallon / 150-ft. boom Sprayflex Sprayers
• 1000-2000 gallon poly or SS tanks • 80-ft.-150-ft. boom widths • New poly tank configuration • Extremely resilient boom design • Load sensing hydraulic system In Stock - New Sprayflex 1500 gallon, 120-ft. boom
FIELDSTAR 2000
Ag Trucks
“All fabrication and Installation Are Done By Ag Trucks Employees in Our Own Shop. Experienced Installation Assures That Your System Will Last For Many years”
• Mounting • Fabrication • Truck Selection • Gearing • Tires and Rims • Hydraulic • Electrical • GPS and Controllers
FIELDSTAR 1450
2000 gallon SS tank
FIELDSTAR 1500
1450 gallon SS tank
1500 gallon poly tank
*** UNITS FOR SALE OR CONSIGNED *** 2008 Marflex 1450/110
2008 CASE IH 4420 PATRIOT
2008 International 7400 with Marflex SS 1450 gallon with 110-ft. aluminum box boom, automatic, auxiliary transmission, air ride, high rise front axle, Raven spray controller, 1700 hours. Very nice and well cared for.
2008 Vector 300 Chassis
COMING IN!! Self propelled sprayer, 1200 SS tank, 100-ft. boom, row crop tires, Raven Viper Pro, hydraulic Smart Trac, Accu-Boom, auto boom height, Aim Command, 2500 hours.
1997 Freightliner FL70 / Marflex 1250 / 110” Cummins, auto, air, row crop tires, hi-rise front axle, hydraulic steering, with Marflex 1250/110-ft. booms, auto boom height, Trimble 500, Ez Steer.
1992 GMC 8500
Cat engine, semi-float tires, near new NYB spray system, 1000 gallon, 90-ft. booms, engine drive, guidance, immaculate condition
Long wheel base, 300 hp Cummins, Allison automatic, MH transfer case, 4WDF, planetary axles, Raven Viper Pro, hydraulic Smart Trac. Ready for Spreader Box or Large Spray System
2007 GVM PROWLER 9275
COMING IN!! Cummins, powershift, 4WD, 2 sets of tires, 1500 gallon SS tank, 100ft. boom, Raven Viper Pro, hydraulic Smart Trac, Accu-Boom, auto boom height, 2800 hours.
New Sprayflex Sprayers on Order, Call and Reserve Yours Today
AG TRUCKS and EQUIPMENT Visit our website: www.agtrucksandequipment.com
Phone Dave Bell 406-899-7530 or Steve Raska 406-788-5361 – Great Falls, MT
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AG TRUCKS and EQUIPMENT Visit our website: www.agtrucksandequipment.com
Phone Dave Bell 406-899-7530 or Steve Raska 406-788-5361 – Great Falls, MT
DON’T FORGET!!! We are also a Trimble sub-dealer for Triangle Ag-Services of Fort Benton, Montana
AG TRUCKS SPRAY SYSTEM ON 2013 IH 7400 CHASSIS
BOX HAS BEEN SOLD
2013 International 7400 Chassis, 330 hp, Allison automatic, 2 speed auxillary transmission with SS 1280 gallon tank, 90-ft. steel boom, Raven Viper, Accu Boom, Smart Trac, Ultra Glide boom height, 45 mph road speeds.
2013 IH 7400 Workstar
Only 500 hours, 335 hp, Allison automatic, auxiliary transmission, #30,000 rear axle, high rise front axle with hydraulic steering, row crop tires, closed center hydraulic kit, Raven Viper Pro, Smart Trac. Ready for either a spreader box (sold separately) or spray system of your choice...OR BOTH!! as this is a set up for quick change.
Give us a call about your application needs.
Truck Sprayers/Spreader Boxes and Carts/Small Sprayers along with Trimble and Raven Products.
NEAR NEW!! BBI 11 ton Tandem Pull-type Spreader
Holds 11 ton of Urea, stainless steel box, 12” stainless steel box extensions, tandem float tires, new chain
2008 Marflex 1450/110
2008 International 7400 with Marflex SS 1450 gallon with 110-ft. aluminum box boom, automatic, auxiliary transmission, air ride, high rise front axle, Raven spray controller, 1700 hours. Very nice and well cared for.
RBR VECTOR 300 with 14-ft. NEW LEADER BOX
This machine will quick change to a sprayer in one hour! It has a 350 hp Cummins, Allison automatic transmission, 33,000# planetary axles, 9 ton Urea or 2000 gallon spray system, boom widths from 90-ft. to 150-ft., and your choice of booms.
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Planning to pass down the farm By K-State Research and Extension News
The average age of a farm operator in the United States is 57 years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest census of agriculture. The majority of farm operators are between 45 and 64 years old, but the fastest growing group is 65 years and older. The many farmers in their 50s and 60s remember what it was like when the farm was handed to them initially, and in earlier times, maybe not much planning had gone into the transition, said Gregg Hadley, a farm management specialist and current assistant director for agriculture, natural resources and community development for Kansas State (K-State) Research and Extension. “Today, a lot of farmers and ranchers are realizing, especially with the dollar amounts that the farms and ranches are worth now, that there needs to be more of a business approach to passing on the family farm or ranch,” Hadley said. Passing down the farm successfully requires much planning, Hadley said, and it’s never too early to begin the planning process. Hadley said that while every farm or ranch situation is different, all should have a succession plan in place. Through his career in dealing with farm management and succession issues, he identified 10 common succession beliefs, some of which are true, while others bring forth misconceptions. The 10 common beliefs include: 1. We don’t need a detailed succession plan. The current farm owner likely doesn’t have the same business and management philosophies as the next generation’s owner, Hadley said. The same is often true that the next generation’s owner often has different opinions. Detail is essential in making a smooth transition. “When you disagree about a family business that could be worth millions of dollars, you need to start planning how you’re going to transfer the farm, the assets, the decision-making process and the responsibilities to the next generation,” he said. 2. Most successions fail due to the lack of a good estate plan. There are subtle differences between estate planning and succession planning, Hadley said. “The truth is that other issues contribute to the failure of farm succession, other than the estate plan,” he said. “In fact, 85 percent of the time by some research estimates, it’s not the estate plan. It has to do with family communication, relationships and business philosophy issues.” 3. Estate planning is succession planning. Estate planning is about how assets and wealth of the farm or ranch will be transferred to the heirs, Hadley said, while succession planning involves discussing the estate plan in addition to establishing business philosophy rights, management and workload transference, partnership details and succession feasibility. “Farm succession planning does take into consideration the estate planning, but it’s really about the overall business,” he said. “How are we going to transfer this big thing called a farm or ranch and that philosophy behind that farm or ranch to the next generation?” 4. Estate planning is the first step of the process. Hadley said most people he talks to about farm succession planning believe they are finished with the process because they have an estate plan in place. He recommends estate planning as the last step. Learning how to communicate should be the first step in farm succession, followed by dealing with emotional roadblocks, and developing a business plan, financial plan and estate plan. “Go to the estate planner with a succession and business plan, and that person can develop a synchronistic estate plan that transfers the assets in a way that fits your farm succession needs, rather than coming up with the one that fits most farms,” Hadley said. 5. Succession planning should be conducted when the owner wants to retire. It’s not too early to start, and it’s an on-going process, as the plan should be reassessed frequently, Hadley said. “A good point in time (to start) is when son or daughter are considering coming back to the farm as a significant part of their professional career, but really it is something that you should start as soon as possible,” he said. “You never know when the five Ds - unexpected death, disease, disability, disagreements or divorce - are going to haunt you. You need to start planning, and you need to continue throughout the life of the farm or ranch, because things change along the way.”
6. Developing a succession plan is a lengthy process. Developing a succession plan usually takes at minimum one year, Hadley said. Several meetings should take place that involve team building, conflict management, business philosophy and strategy issues, operations, finances, decision making, transitioning work responsibility, estate planning and plan finalization. “Even in a time when there’s not a huge work demand (on the farm), carving out a half a day or so each month is a major undertaking for many farms, but that’s what it takes to plan a succession,” he said. 7. Only blood relatives should be involved in succession planning. This subject is controversial, but Hadley said it is better to be inclusive, as it eliminates emotional roadblocks. Possible participants might include the current owner or manager, the next generation owners and managers, nonfarming heirs and spouses. “If you exclude people from the planning process, you might be making the front-end of the discussions easier, but you’re building a bigger roadblock down the road,” he said. “What I tell people is, bring everybody together that you think may need to be involved at the beginning. I encourage people to have the in-laws present, and have the blood relatives who aren’t interested and those who are interested in the farm present. They are all going to be affected by this, and they can always elect not to participate down the road.” 8. Our farm won’t have to change. It is rare that a farm won’t have to change, Hadley said. The farm or ranch has to pay for itself, its investment, the current owner’s labor and management, and the next generation owner’s labor and management. The farm or ranch might have to grow, perhaps not in size but usually economically. “In reality, every time you come in with a new family unit to be paid, the farm needs to change in some ways,” he said. “(Everyone involved) needs to be getting a competitive wage with the industry, taking into consideration that they are also building ownership equity along the way.” 9. Farm succession planning sessions can be stressful. Succession planning can be stressful, and it helps to have rules that govern the planning process. Farm families, Hadley said, do a lot of things great, such as getting work done and taking care of the animals and the land. Communication among family members might not be as effective, especially if there are emotional roadblocks, past disagreements, or perceptions that parents favor one sibling over another. “One example might be that one son drove an old model pickup, while the daughter who is also going into the farm got to drive a brand new pickup,” he said. “Most people looking at that might not see it as a big issue, but it could be something that really disgruntles the people who are trying to succeed the farm.” 10. All we need to make this work is a good lawyer. “To think that an attorney is going to be able to cover all of the issues is really short-sided,” Hadley said. “It’s important to get the best human resources there to use at your disposal.” In addition to a lawyer or lawyers present, he said families should use experts that might include communication specialists, conflict management experts, counselors, mediators, financial analysts and succession planning facilitators. A video interview with Hadley is available on the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnUnqsfb_ WQ&feature=youtu.be). To read more about how K-State succession-planning experts are helping Kansas’ farm and ranch families, visit Making a Difference for Kansans (http://www.k-state.edu/solutions/community-vitality/ Succession.html).
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WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON
RAILROAD FLAT CARS For Bridges
TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL
TANK CARS
For Non Potable Water Storage
NEW STEEL, NEW SALVAGE, AND RECYCLING ALL IN ONE LOCATION
HOPPER BOTTOM CARS
GREAT FALLS
Great for grain storage
1408 52nd Street North • Great Falls, MT 59405 (406) 761-4848
1-800-334-5964
Overseas Containers For Sale 40-ft. & 20-ft.
Culvert Grade Pipe 22” - $15.00/ft.
✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗ Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts
CLOSEOUT!!!
Overseas Flats - 8’x40’
Bench Vises 4” – $20.00
Great for bridges
Now Carrying Abrasives
] Sucker Rod Hangers ]
(Sand & Slag)
WE SELL NEW & USED Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate
Used 27/8” drill pipe Used 4” drill pipe
Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts with heavy spade plate
• Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe, Fittings
51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#
BLACK PIPE
4” • 220 wall pipe In Stock 42-ft lengths
Various sizes available – CALL
Used Electric Motors & Boxes USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1”- 25-ft. lengths
IN STOCK
NEW Rebar
3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths
Now Buying
Call Fred, Dick, or Joe
We Buy Old Farm Tractors
and Combines
FOR SCRAP
New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire
Round Tubing
16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll
Great for corrals
1 /4”, 11/2”, 13/4” & 2” O.D. 1
All approximately 20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths
Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries
NEW STEEL plate & beams IN STOCK
Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”
FINAL LOT!!
(ONLY 24 spools available)
#2 Railroad ties - $800 each #1 Railroad ties - $1550 each
/8” Poly Coated Cable
3
2345-ft. per spool (sold by the spool only)
$0.16 per foot Great for horse fence & feed bunks
NEW! SURPLUS STEEL TUBING
LAND ROLLER PIPE 24” - 42”
New Surplus Square Tube •Sizes vary•
Call Jim Filipowicz @ 800-334-5964
New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert
(406) 761-4848
Non galvanized Guard rails Y
Fax (406) 791-6708
Steel Department & Salvage Yard Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salvage Yard – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday
USEABLE SALVAGE DIVISION • Limited Quantities
Call for pricing
6” Surplus Pipe
• .188 wall • epoxy coated • 40+-ft. lengths
CATTLE GUARDS
New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert
2” x 2” square - .125 & .155 wall - 24-ft. lengths 4” x 2” rectangular - .188 wall - 40-ft. lengths 8” x 6” rectangular - .188 wall - 45-ft. lengths
After Hours (406) 791-6712
Domestic A500 Grade B 6”x.250 well casing, 20-ft. lengths....
New Surplus
IL ORAR CK P M E O T OF ST OUT
2 rail - 12” x 13’6”
5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available
New Selection of Tools! 5-ton gear puller................... $58.87 Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55 1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90
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FOR SALE
14-ft one way with 24” blades John Deere pickup sprayer, 40-ft. booms 5 disk plow
Phone (406) 472-3296, Dupuyer, MT
HEADER & COMBINE FOR SALE
2004 Honey Bee 36-ft. header. Transport, 1 piece pickup reel.............................................................. $18,500 obo 2007 Case IH 7010 combine with duals, tilt feeder house, new cones, rub bars and concaves, 980 separator hours. Excellent shape........................ Asking $155,000
Delivery available.
Call Adam 406-390-3048 or Jeremiah 406-949-4290 Please leave a message.
POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION Are your calving barns cold and drafty???
WE CAN HELP!!
Homes, barns, quonsets, shops, etc. LeRoy Hanson Doug Morgan (406) 590-2874 (406) 590-8336 Choteau, Montana Choteau, Montana
USED IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
4- 1/4 mi. handlines; 1/2- 4”, 1/2- 3”: 2 Gheen, 2 Wade, Allard riser. ................... $1500 per line. Individually $55 each 900-ft.– 6” Wade Rain HL mainline 1000-ft. – 6” BL mainline 2000-ft. – 5” HL mainline 2– 60 hp high head pumps with panel................ $1500 each
Swallow’s Irrigation, (406) 752-4371, cell 261-7604 Kalispell, MT
BALER AND HEADER FOR SALE New Holland 2300 Series 14-ft. header for a New Holland 9030. Also have frame for TV145. $8000 obo New Holland 575 baler, 14x16. Great shape, shedded. $9000 obo
Phone (406) 422-8283, Whitehall, MT
Rockwell Scales Home of the Strongest Scale in America
• Steel and cement truck, livestock, pallet and mining scales • Up to 135 ton truck scales with 3/8” decking standard • Custom sizes and special projects welcome • Scoreboards, printers, automated, wireless, and many other options to choose from
100% made in USA
406-799-3945
rockwellscales.com
USDA expands support for small, mid-sized farmers and ranchers
March 11, in remarks at the National Farmers Union National Convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new and expanded efforts to connect smalland mid-sized farmers and ranchers with USDA resources that can help them build stronger businesses, expand to reach new and larger markets, and grow their operations. “The recent Census of Agriculture shows that there is tremendous growth potential for small and mid-sized producers in the American agricultural landscape,” said Vilsack. “USDA is taking a hard look at our existing resources to ensure that they work for producers of all sizes. We’ve adjusted policies, strengthened programs and intensified outreach to meet the needs of small and mid-sized producers. These producers are critical to our country’s agricultural and economic future.” Efforts include improved access to USDA resources, revised risk management tools that better fit the needs of smaller producers, additional support for hoop houses, and expanded collection of valuable market news information. USDA is also introducing a series of education tools focusing on opportunities for farmers engaged in local and regional food systems. In addition, USDA field staff will be boosting their outreach efforts to small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. More information about tools and resources available to small and mid-sized farmers will be rolled out in the coming months, including information about access to capital, risk management, food safety, and locating market opportunities on USDA’s Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources webpage. The new efforts announced by the Secretary include: Access to capital • Changes to the Farm Storage and Facility Loan (FSFL) Program to help small and midsized fruit and vegetable producers access the program for cold storage and related equipment like wash and pack stations. Diversified and smaller fruit and vegetable producers, including Community Supported Agriculture programs, are now eligible for a waiver from the requirement that they carry crop insurance or NAP coverage when they apply for a FSFL loan. FSFL can also be used to finance hay barns and grain bins. • Funding for producers under the popular microloan program. USDA launched the microloan program to allow beginning, small and mid-sized farmers to access up to $35,000 in loans using a simplified application process. Since their debut in 2013, USDA has issued more than 4,900 microloans totaling $97 million. • Funding for hoop houses to extend the growing season. Hoop houses provide revenue opportunities while also promoting conservation for small and mid-sized farmers. The hoop house cost share program began as a pilot in 2010. Since then, more than 10,000 hoop houses have been contracted. USDA will soon announce an additional $15 million for hoop house development in persistent poverty counties in nineteen states as part of USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative. Risk Management • Developing tools to help small and midsized farmers and ranchers make sound financial decisions as they plan for their future. USDA is developing a whole farm insurance policy that will better meet the needs of highly-diversified producers, particularly small and midsized fruit and vegetable growers. Using new tools pro-
vided by the Farm Bill, USDA is working to reduce crop insurance costs for beginning farmers and ranchers. And organic producers will benefit from the elimination of a previously-required five percent surcharge on crop insurance premiums. Locating market opportunities • USDA’s Farm to School Program has put seven new Farm to School Coordinators on the ground in regional offices to help build direct relationships between small and mid-sized producers and school districts. One priority area for Farm to School is creating more opportunities for small and mid-sized livestock and poultry producers. Since 2013, USDA has invested nearly $10 million in Farm to School grants that support schools as they purchase from local and regional sources. In the 2011-2012 school year alone, schools spent nearly $355 million on local and regional food purchases. • Expanded price, volume, supply and demand information through Market News. Market News is now collecting price data on grass-fed beef to arm producers will real pricing information from the sector. Market News will also soon begin collecting data about local food prices and volume, valuable to small and mid-sized producers engaged in that marketplace. Market News provides real time price, volume, supply, and demand information for producers to use in making production and marketing decisions. Access to timely, unbiased market information levels the playing field for all producers participating in the marketplace. • Broadened the National Farmers Market Directory to include CSAs, on-farm stores and food hubs. This information will help small and mid-sized producers find new market opportunities. USDA will begin collecting data to update the directory for the 2014 season this spring. The USDA National Farmers Market Directory receives over 2 million hits annually. Food safety • Launched pilot projects in five states to help small and mid-sized farmers achieve Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) certification. GAP certification indicates farmers have met food safety standards required by many retail buyers. Under these pilot programs, small and mid-sized producers will be able to share the costs and fees associated with the certification process as a group. Group GAP efforts are being developed in partnership with small and mid-sized producer groups in Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, Pennsylvania and Missouri. Educational resources and outreach • Created a Learning Guide Series for small and mid-sized producers to help them navigate available USDA resources, available on the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food website. The first in this series will be for small and mid-sized livestock and poultry producers. Additional Learning Guides will be released later this year. USDA field staff and StrikeForce teams will increase outreach to small and mid-sized producers using the Learning Guides. • Launched Small Scale Solutions for Your Farm, a series of educational resources designed for both small livestock and fruit and vegetable producers. This includes tips on simple management activities such as planting cover crops to complex structural practices such as animal waste management systems or innovative irrigation devices 2014 Farm Bill The recently-signed 2014 Farm Bill provides USDA with more direct resources to support small and mid-sized farmers, including: continued on page b20
Feedlot placements change timing of fed cattle
By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Stronger than expected fed cattle prices so far this year have encouraged feedlots to market cattle aggressively and to place more cattle on feed. In the most recent USDA Cattle on Feed report February placements were up 15 percent from last year’s low February placement total. This placement total was up one percent from the previous five year average February placements. Feedlots have placed more cattle four of the past five months, resulting in nearly 600,000 more head of cattle placed compared to the same period one year ago. Relatively large placements in January and February have pushed the March 1 feedlot inventory to an unusual March seasonal peak. The normal March increase in feedlot marketings and likely smaller year over year March placements are almost sure to result in a lower April 1 feedlot inventory. In 14 of the last 17 years, the seasonal peak in feedlot inventories has occurred in December, once in January and twice in February but never in the history of the current cattle on feed data has the seasonal peak occurred in March. This late peak in feedlot inventories could suggest either a late peak in marketings or some bunching of cattle into the seasonal peak of marketings and slaughter. It depends on the placement weight distribution along with weather and market factors that may change the timing. In the past, peak marketings have occurred in June nine of the past 18 years; four times in May and five times in July. Based on the placement weights, it does not appear that the late March peak in feedlot inventories will result in a late peak in marketings. In fact, my current projections suggest that May marketings will be seasonally strong and may be as large or larger than June marketings. It should be noted over half of the large increase in February placements were cattle under 700 pounds that will not be marketed until late summer. The bigger question may be how the fed market will transition from the current tight supplies and high prices to a slightly bigger than expected seasonal peak in supplies in the May/June period. Year to date slaughter decreases combined with steer and heifer carcass weights at or below year ago levels is keeping beef supplies tight. The incentive to pull feedlot cattle forward will likely continue into April and may extend far enough to pull some May cattle into April. Cold and variable weather in March continues to negatively impact animal performance and the impacts may stretch into April. All in all, the recent increase in placements suggests only a modest increase in seasonal marketings into May and June. This may add some seasonal price pressure to fed markets going into summer. However, from the current $150/cwt. spring top, such pressure would not likely push summer fed cattle prices below the mid $130s/cwt.
The water ball
A golfer, now into his golden years, had a lifelong ambition to play the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Verde, Florida, exactly the way the pros do it. The pros drive the ball out over the water onto the small green that is on a small spit of land. It was something the golfer had tried hundreds of times without success. His ball had always fallen short, into the water. Because of this, he never used a new ball on this particular hole. He always picked out one that had a cut or a nick, as did many other “average” golfers when negotiating very challenging holes. Recently he went to Sawgrass to try again. When he came to the fateful hole, he teed up an old, cut ball as usual, and said a silent prayer. However, before he could hit the ball, a powerful voice from above seemed to be booming out from the clouds, saying: “Wait! Replace that old ball with a brand new one.” The golfer complied, with some slight misgivings, despite the fact that this same force seemed to be implying that he was going to finally achieve his lifelong ambition. As he stepped up to the tee once more, the voice came down again: “Wait. Step back. Take a practice swing.” So he stepped back and took a practice swing, certain now that this heavenly force was going to make his dream come true. The voice boomed out again: “Take another practice swing.” Dutifully, he did. He stopped expectantly and waited… A long silence followed… Then the voice again: “Use the old ball.”
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If you have items you want advertised in the May 2014 issue THE VERY LATEST WE CAN ACCEPT THEM IS May 2.
1996 Ford Diesel with Lincoln Welder For Sale
New 3 Tier motor, new transmission and rear end. Welder is 300 amp. Excellent work truck. Asking $20,000 obo Call Debbie, 406-581-9094 or Vivian 406-696-6808 Garaged at 3140 Clay Circle, Shepherd, MT
New MORRIS HD4SR Big Square Bale Stacker The HD4SR will pick up and stack 3-ft. by 4-ft. and 4-ft. x 4-ft. dry large square bales. It is a well designed machine, built to be used in most farming conditions. It is constructed of heavy wall tubing along with custom designed cylinders to give maximum life. Stacks are aligned both vertically and horizontally for easy loading to a truck with a bale clamp or squeeze.
New MORRIS 1400 & 900 Hay Hikers Haying operations must be efficient in the face of rising costs. Morris Industries has become an industry leader in round bale systems. The proven ProAg Hay Hiker turns round bale loading and unloading into a fast, easy, one-person operation, saving you time, money and labor. Up to eighteen bales can be picked on the go, in a single pass, and unloaded without ever having to leave your tractor cab. The ProAg 900 and the larger capacity ProAg 1400 Hay Hikers deliver superior performance and value.
New Morris Contour ll air drill The independent contour opener features a parallel linkage for ultra-precise seed and fertilizer placement. Place seed and fertilizer accurately for faster, more even germination. Each opener follows the contour of the ground, even on hills, while adjustable packing pressure lets you pull through damp spots.
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153
www.hovenequipment.com 4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898
New
XL78 Rock Picker
Fast, clean, tough and efficient. We made the XL-78 to pick rocks faster, and with less dirt in the bucket. They’re tough farm hands that stand up to the rough and tumble world of rock picking and you can depend on them to get your rock picking jobs done quickly and easily.
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153
www.hovenequipment.com 4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898
Other Brands That Hoven Equipment Carries:
Agco - Bobcat - Hesston - Massey Ferguson - Gleaner - Sunflower - Morris MacDon - Vermeer - Versatile - Farm King - Buhler - Bourgault - Highline Donahue - Westfield - Schulte - AG Leader - AG Shield - DemCo - Lee Agra J&M Mfg. - H&S - Universal - Danuser - Shaver - Wheatheart - Westendorf Alloway - Ezee-On - Quicke
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New Vermeer R2300 & R2800 TwinRakes Get great-looking bales quickly and easily. It all starts with the Vermeer R2300 & R2800 twin rakes, which produces box-shaped windrows. Built to last, the twin rakes allow you to adjust the width of the windrows to match your baler. Control the width, basket lift and folding/ unfolding systems right from the cab of your tractor. USED PROCESSORS 2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each were $11,900............ Reduced To $10,400 Rem 3600R bale processor. Was $11,900...... .................................. Reduced To $10,400
Haybuster 2650 round bale processor. Was $10,250........................ Reduced To $9750 Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was $10,500........................ Reduced To $9750 3-Highline 6600 round bale processor. Each were $6500................... Reduced To $5900 “Our service sets us apart”
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4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898
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SX275 Sprayer
New
The Versatile SX275 is designed with the same simplicity and reliability you’ve come to expect from Versatile. A 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, modern cab, and complete precision application system creates a productive working environment for long days in the field. The SX275 has a highly efficient Max Torque® two-wheel mechanical drive system. With unparalleled power-to-theground the SX275 takes full advantage of its 275 hp Cummins engine and heavy-duty Allison 5-speed automatic transmission with locking torque converter. Versatile self-propelled sprayers boast an impressive boom system with an extreme-duty design. The boom was built with the most efficient strength-toweight lattice-style construction and the center pivot is top mounted on the booms center section. The ProAction-Flex® boom was designed to ensure your sprayer performs where it matters most. Utilizing a tandem rubber torsion suspension the SX275 has the industry’s most advanced parallel boom linkage.
Tractors
New
Versatile 280 MFWD 3-point, PTO, 280 engine hp
Versatile 190 MFWD
3-point, PTO, 190 engine hp., loader, grapple
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153
4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT
Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898
USED SPRAYERS
USED AIR DRILL
Spra-Coupe 7650 self-propelled, 80-ft. booms, Bourgault 5925 52-ft. disc drill, 6280 tank....... 725 gallon tank............................... $85,500 ......................................................$249,900 Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank...................................... $69,900 Summers suspended boom............... $34,900 1986 Dodge 4x4 with Horvick sprayer... $9600
New J&M 375 Speed tender IN STOCK
CONSIGNMENTS
Steiger 335 articulated 4WD, duals....$137,610 John Deere 8760 4WD tractor with 3-pt., no PTO................................................. $57,000 John Deere 410 tractor with backhoe attachment................................................ $12,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 30-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $39,000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 Brandt QF1500 sprayer.......................... $8900 Brandt 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $8500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. booms.......................................... $12,000 Flexi-Coil System 65 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 3 body nozzles, 6 valves, no controller............................................ $5900 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 60-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3450 tank......................................... $60,000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$49,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine... $12,900 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $6000 Danuser J20/80 3-pt. digger................... $2000
Lee Manufacturing
2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between tank, 3-tank metering.....................$190,000 New Holland SD440 air seeder, 57-ft., 12” spacing............................................$74,900 Morris Contour II 86-ft., 8650 variable rate tow between cart, 12” spacing........ COMING IN Morris Maxim II 49-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 7300 tow between tank............................$65,000
USED CONVENTIONAL DRILL
John Deere LZB 14-ft. drill, 7” spacing, grass seed attachment.......................... COMING IN
ROUND BALERS
Case IH RBX562 with net/twine.........$18,900 New Holland BR780A round baler....$13,900 New Holland 688 round baler......COMING IN New Holland 664 with net/twine.........$11,000 Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap........$29,000 Hesston 5556A twine only.................$22,000 Hesston 956A round baler coming in..$12,000 Hesston 565A with mesh wrap.............$7900 Hesston 565A round baler....................$6900
SQUARE BALER
Case IH LBX432 3x4 square baler with cutter...................................................$73,900 Case IH 8590 4x4 big square baler....$32,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4 big square baler................................................$79,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter... $62,900 Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler.........$62,900 John Deere 348 14x18 square baler..$15,900
USED HAYING EQUIPMENT
New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900
New Augers IN STOCK
10x70 13x70 13x85
500 & 1000 gallon fuel tanks Bobcat 743 skid steer with bucket.......... $8000
406-727-7153
4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT
Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898
Trader’s Dispatch, April 2014 — Page B17
NEW 9530 Vertical Tillage Grain Drill Sunflower offers the best of both worlds in the new Model 9530 grain drill – capacity and versatility. Equipped with a new divided hopper, the 9530 provides the operator with the ability to apply fertilizer during planting or convert the hopper to an all-seed model for up to 150 bushels of capacity (40-ft. model), which translates into more time in the field and less time filling.
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4181 North Park Trail, Great Falls, MT Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898
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4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT
NEW Massey Ferguson® 6600 Series Tractors Made to fit your farm like a WORK glove.
100 - 125 PTO hp Three models will be available, each offering multiple configurations and options to tailor the machine to the exact needs of the customer and the job at hand. The entire line-up will boast an EPA Tier 4i compliant 4-cylinder engine from AGCO Power, and will range from 130 to 150 engine HP (100 to 125 PTO HP). All machines come standard with 4wd and cab, and customers will have a choice of Dyna-4, Dyna-6 and Dyna-VT transmissions.
4600, 7600 & 8600 Series Also IN STOCK As Well As New Compact Tractors
New
Massey Ferguson Hesston 2270 Big Square Baler
Built on Hesston’s 35 years of big baler innovations. For the 2014 season, Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the launch of the new MF 2200 series of large square balers. The new balers introduce a new set of features: • Separate pre-compression chamber separates you from windrow size worries, • Auto bale density control means no surprises, • Easy access points compress service time, just like bales.
NEW Massey Ferguson® GC1705 Tractor CK IN STO
Our GC1700 Series sub-compact tractors are versatile, comfortable and easy to operate. With features like the roomiest operator platform in their class, a comfortable seat, logically placed foot pedals and controls, and an integrated loader joystick, and push button cruise control.
USED TRACTORS, CRAWLERS
Versatile 450 4WD with PTO............... $297,000 2-Challenger 575B tractors, no loaders. Each... . ...................................................... $104,900 Case IH C60 2WD tractor with loader.... $23,500 New Holland TC33D compact tractor with belly mower................................................ $13,900 Case 310 tractor with loader..................... $2500 Cat D4 crawler with dozer......................... $6900
USED MISCELLANEOUS
Rock-O-Matic 57 rock picker........ COMING IN Degelman R570 rock picker......... COMING IN Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator....$6900 Woods 3-pt. backhoe..............................$6500 Woods DS120 10-ft., 3-pt. rotary mower..$5900 Horst 36-ft. draper header trailer............$5900 WW 2-horse bumper pull horse trailer....$2900
Now Accepting WASTE OIL
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT
Loadout Augers with movers
Loader mover assembly Specials – Call for Details
New Belt Conveyors
Offers: Gentle Handling Low Horsepower – High Capacity Clean Convenience Low Maintenance/Long Wear – Unique “S” Drive Unique collapsible Hopper
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT
3320 Paralink Hoe Drill
We’ve Got Your Field Covered No two farming operations are the same. The Bourgault 3320 PHD™ is available in three different configurations to make sure you have the best options available.
Setting new standards in performance and capacity.
Get the job done fast. Get the job done well.
New
USED WINDROWERS
Case IH 8840 with 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. draper header.......................... COMING IN Massey-Ferguson Hesston 9435 with 14-ft. sickle & 36-ft. sickle headers......... $97,000 MacDon 9352 windrower, 14-ft. 922 sickle header.............................................. $45,900 MacDon 9300 windrower with 960 30-ft. header, pickup reel........................................ $39,000 Hesston 8110S windrower with 14-ft. & 25-ft. header.............................................. $34,900 2-Hesston 8450 with 14-ft. header. Each....... ...................................................... $30,000 International 5000 windrower with 25-ft. draper header................................................. $9900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $7900 John Deere 955 rotary disc.............. $14,000 John Deere 945 rotary disc MoCo....... $12,900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo.$13,900 John Deere 930 10-ft. pull type rotary disc mower.................................................. $4900 New Holland 1475 mower conditioner.... $6800
The 3320 Paralink Hoe Drill provides you with the benefits of seed opener choice, a wide selection of packer wheels, and the option to place nitrogen fertilizer in the optimal position in a one-pass operation with the Mid-Row Banders III®.
USED AUGERS
MK 13x81..............................................$18,000 Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............$10,900 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper. Like new.......... ..........................................................$15,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover......$10,900 Westfield J Series belt drive PTO............$3500 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger.........$18,000 Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger.............$22,900 Westfield 13x70 swing auger...................$9900 Westfield MK 10x70 swing hopper..........$5500 Westfield 7x31 with 16-hp Briggs engine..$2120 GT 8x41 belt drive, PTO auger.................$1200 Brandt 8x35, bin sweep, 25-hp engine.....$6500 Sakundiak 6x33 auger, B&S engine........$1500 Wheatheart drive over hopper..................$9000
USED COMBINES
Massey-Ferguson 9895 with FD70 45-ft. MacDon header.................................... $278,000 Gleaner R65 combine....................... $144,900 Gleaner R72........................................ $39,000 Gleaner L3 combine............................ $14,900 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900
USED HEADERS
Gleaner 4200 pickup header..............$14,900 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799 “Our service sets us apart”
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4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT
NEW M205 windrower Windrowing technology takes another leap forward How do you improve a machine that has set industry benchmarks for speed and productivity? The answer is you focus on pushing the boundaries even further; things like giving every model a horsepower boost, improving operator comfort with an all-new suspension system and boosting infield performance with an upgraded header drive. What you won’t find changed are the things operators loved, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds up to 23 MPH.
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT
Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898
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MACDON SWATHERS FOR SALE 2004 MacDon 9352i, 2989 header hours, 30-ft. 972 double drive, triple delivery header, pickup reel, new beveled gear box. 2006 MacDon 9352i, 2571 header hours, 30-ft. 972 double drive, triple delivery header, detachable conditioner, pickup reel, new tires. Both machines are well maintained and in excellent condition Call 406-450-5961, Conrad, Montana
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By University of Nebraska Extension Cheatgrass, also known as downy brome, military grass, and downy chess, is a winter annual grass that was introduced from southwestern Asia in the late 1800’s. It was first reported in British Columbia and has since spread throughout western North America. It is now moving into grasslands of the Midwest. Cheatgrass is an invasive plant species that reduces forage quality and increases the potential for large and more frequent fires. It grows from 6 - 24” with distinguishing features of hairy leaves and stems, ligule with fringed margin, and drooping panicles. It has been reported that a heavy infestation of cheatgrass can produce up to 80,000,000 seeds/acre. Why is cheatgrass so successful? It is very competitive for available resources, primarily soil moisture. Since it typically germinates in the fall, develops roots during the winter, and begins re-growing as soon as temperatures begin warming in the spring, it has an advantage over most native and desirable rangeland and pasture species that emerge from dormancy later or have a slower growth habit. Another key feature of cheatgrass is its ability to thrive under frequent and intensive fire cycles. Managing cheatgrass requires an integrated approach with a focus on breaking the seed cycle and maintaining or improving the vigor of desirable plant species. Several tools are available for managing cheatgrass, including mechanical, cultural, chemical, and biological. Cheatgrass seed populations in the soil can be reduced by cultivating to germinate and kill newly emerging seedlings. Herbicides can be used to prevent emergence and control existing cheatgrass populations, but care must be taken to not injure desirable plant species. Prescribed grazing can reduce populations and prevent new seed if applied at the right time and frequent enough without injuring perennial grasses. Finally, the establishment or maintenance of desirable vegetation is the most effective way to control cheatgrass at very minimal costs. Remember to read and follow the label of any herbicide used and prevent the development of herbicide resistance by incorporating the use of all the available tools.
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Jim-Bob showed up at his golf club one day to discover that the club had begun a program using seniors as caddies. One day a week, the club replaced all its regular caddies with senior citizens. “It’s a new program,” the club starter explained. “All the seniors we hired live at the old folks’ home down the road. But they are in terrific physical shape, and we’re just trying to help them earn a little extra money, get some exercise and stay young.” That sounded like a noble idea to Jim-Bob, so he set off to the first tee with his 75-year-old caddie. When Jim-Bob finished up on No. 18, the starter asked him how it went. “Well,” Jim-Bob said, “my caddie was a nice guy and he tried really hard. But his eyes were bad. He just couldn’t see far enough to help me find all my shots.” The starter was apologetic. “I’m sorry. Come back next week and I promise I’ll get you a caddie who can see just fine.” A week later, Jim-Bob returned. He headed to the first tee, and this time his caddie was 80 years old. Jim-Bob was a little worried, but his concerns disappeared after his first tee shot. It was a booming drive, around 300 yards but a little offline. “Do you have it?” Jim-Bob asked, “I lost it in the sun.” “Don’t worry,” the elderly caddie replied, “I saw exactly where it landed.” Jim-Bob and his caddie started up the fairway in the direction where the old man said he’d seen the ball. But Jim-Bob started to get a little worried when they began wandering a bit, the caddie seemingly unsure of the exact location. “What’s the matter?” Jim-Bob asked, “I thought you saw where it went.” “Oh, yes sir, I saw exactly where the ball went,” the caddie replied. “Then where is it?” The caddie replied, “I forgot.”
A new tool for identifying key soybean genes
By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers in Beltsville, Maryland. have developed a new tool to search for soybean genes that will make soybean plants more productive and better able to resist pests and diseases. Scientists are constantly searching for genes to breed into soybeans that improve on disease resistance, yields, drought tolerance and other important characteristics. The tool was developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Perry Cregan, Oijian Song and Charles Quigley at the Soybean Genomics and Improvement Laboratory in Beltsville. Using the new tool, scientists can collect genetic information in three days that previously took weeks to gather. The tool, called the SoySNP50K iSelect SNP BeadChip, is a glass chip about 3 inches long with an etched surface that holds thousands of DNA markers. The markers can be used to characterize the genomes of large numbers of soybean plants. To create it, the researchers analyzed and compared the DNA of six cultivated and two wild soybean plants to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), a commonly used type of molecular marker. They compared SNPs from the eight soybean plants with sequences of a well-known cultivated variety and came up with thousands of gene markers to use as signposts when comparing genes of different soybean plants. The researchers have used the chip to profile 96 wild and 96 cultivated soybean varieties by comparing SNP alleles, or variant forms, at each of their 52,000 positions on the soybean genome, as registered on the chip. They identified regions of the genome that played a key role in the plant’s domestication. Their results were published in PLOS One. The researchers also used the chip to analyze the 18,484 cultivated soybean accessions and 1,168 wild soybean accessions in the USDA Soybean Germplasm Collection at Urbana, Illinois, and submitted the data to the USDA-ARS soybean genetics and genomics database (known as SoyBase) so it can be accessed by breeders and geneticists. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.
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Did I do that?
Chuck was a popular member at the golf club, but he just finished up a terrible round of golf and wasn’t in a mood to visit the club house after walking off the 18th green. So he headed straight out to the parking lot and started changing his shoes. Just as he was closing the trunk of his car, a police officer spotted him. The policeman, stern-faced, walked over to Chuck and asked, “Did you tee off on the sixteenth hole about thirty minutes ago?” “Yes,” Chuck replied, “yes I did. Is something wrong, officer?” “Did you happen to hook your tee shot?” the policeman asked. “Yes, I did” replied Chuck. “Did your ball fly over the trees and off the course?” the policeman asked. “Why, yes, it did,” said Chuck. “Why are you asking me these questions?” The police officer replied in a very serious and stern manner: “Your ball, sir, flew onto the highway and crashed through a driver’s windshield. That driver’s car went out of control and spun into a guardrail, where five other cars hit it. Then a fire truck, that was racing to a fire, smashed into the pileup!” The policeman’s voice was rising with consternation. “The fire truck couldn’t make it to the fire, and the building burned down! All that because you hooked a tee shot!” The policeman was red-faced, and he paused to catch his breath. “What do you think you should do about all this?” he finally asked Chuck. Chuck was a sensitive man and an upstanding citizen. He thought it over for a minute, then replied. “Well,” Chuck said, “I think I’ll try opening my stance a little.”
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USDA expands support for small, mid-sized farmers and ranchers • Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), which provides grants to organizations that train, educate and provide outreach and technical assistance to new and beginning farmers on production, marketing, business management, legal strategies and other topics critical to running a successful operation. The 2014 Farm Bill provides $100 million total to BFRDP over the next 5 years. • Value-Added Producer Grant Program was modified to allow USDA to better target small and mid-sized family farms, beginning and socially-disadvantaged farmers, and veterans. The 2014 Farm Bill provides $63 million over the next 5 years. • Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program is expanded to support both direct-to-consumer opportunities and other supply chain projects such as food hubs. The 2014 Farm Bill provides $30 million annually. USDA FY2015 Budget proposal USDA recently released its FY2015 Budget, which includes additional resources to help small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers, including: • $2.5 million to provide food safety training to owners and operators of small farms, small food processors, and small fruit and vegetable vendors affected by Food Safety Modernization Act. • $3 million for Small, Socially Disad-
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The lost city
The team of archeologists had been toiling deep in the Amazon jungle for months and months, clearing choking undergrowth away from the faint traces of the great Lost City. Their wonderment grew with each passing day as they revealed more of what had been hidden by the jungle for millennia. They discovered broad winding avenues with giant flagstones; the avenues all leading to circular areas every few hundred yards, each of which had a perfectly circular hole cut into it. It had to be…an ancient golf course! The find of the century, the archeologists thought. Imagine, ancient tribal peoples playing golf! Any doubt was dispelled by the discovery of drawings showing human figures using primitive prototypes of golf clubs. The archeologists knew that tribal oral traditions passed down legends of ancestors, so they set about interviewing the local tribesmen. Amazingly, members of the tribe still told tales of their ancient forebears who followed a daily ritual with clubs and balls…until tragedy struck. One archeologist was speaking to a wrinkled, aged elder through an interpreter. “Imagine,” the archeologist said, “golf was played here for centuries, then it simply disappeared from history, not reappearing until the 15th century in Europe. If only we knew why they gave up golf…ask the elder if his tribe’s oral histories say anything about the nature of the tragedy that forced his ancestors to give up the game.” The interpreter asked the question, and the tribal elder gave his reply. The interpreter turned to the archeologist, who waited with great anticipation. “It’s simple,” the interpreter said, relaying the elder’s response. “They couldn’t afford the green fees.” ##### We knew we were in for some down-home family-style fun when my uncle called and told everyone to bring a cassrole and a six-pack and be ready for a great show. It was the first day of spring and he just put new batteries in his supercharged bug zapper! ##### A hillbilly walked into an auto parts store and said, “I’ll take a set of wiper blades for my pickup truck,” The salesman glanced outside at the truck and said, “Sounds like a fair trade.”
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MSU Extension posts video on mixed cover crops
Tap-rooted species such as turnip and safflower are being included to see if they can help reduce compaction, while brassicas such as canola and radish provide ground cover to reduce weed establishment and evaporation. “We hope to find out if there are cover crops that perform certain functions better than others,” said Clain Jones, Extension soil fertility specialist at MSU. “A cover crop mix might also stimulate soil biological activity more than a single species crop, though we’re not far enough into the project to know this,” said Susan Tallman, a graduate student and researcher on this project. This study, funded by USDA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, is focused on growers in the golden Used heavy harrow triangle as an area with high potential for use of cover crops to reduce fallow. Growapproximately 50-ft. ers have expressed interest in using cover crops to increase soil organic matter to improve water holding capacity, nutrient Call 406-945-1645 availability and other potential benefits. “A goal of this study is to find out what works, and does not work well for our production systems and whether mixed crop cover crops add any benefits beyond those provided by legume monocultures,” said Jones. A potential disadvantage of cover crops is that in the short term they may use precious stored soil water, possibly limiting the following crop’s yield. They also 2007 Ford Edge AWD, one owner............ take time from a producer’s ................................................$11,900 already busy spring season. However, in the long run they will likely be beneficial to the soil and ultimately the farmer’s net returns, Jones said. If you are interested in 2013 Ford Taurus Limited FWD, navigation, moon roof, heated seats, 11,000 miles.. using cover crops, contact ..................................................................................................................... $23,500 Jones, your local Extension agent, or your local Natural Resources Conservation Ser2012 Dodge 1/2-ton, regular cab, 4WD, vice office. The NRCS can 35,000 miles............................$19,995 provide producers with a list of cover crops that will grow in a given region, as well as information on where to find seed. The 7-minute video is posted on YouTube at http:// youtu.be/JWMT-uXyWZM More information on cover crops and this study is posted on Jones’ website at http:// landresources.montana.edu/ 2001 Ford F350 crew cab, 4WD, V-10, soilfertility/ under “cover automatic, air, tilt, cruise, new tires....... crops.” ...................................................$8495 2009 Ford Lariat 3/4-ton, crew cab, 4WD, short wheel base, moon roof, diesel, leather, 46,000 miles................................................................................................. $32,900 1980 International tandem axle truck, 20-ft. box and hoist, 20,000 original miles.......................................... $17,500 1981 GMC Astro, 20-ft. box and hoist, 400 Cummins, 13 speed, 50,000 miles on overhaul....................... $13,500 ITB 18-ft. aluminum box and hoist......................... $10,000 2009 John Deere 4930 sprayer, 120-ft. booms... $150,000 John Deere 8440 4WD tractor, new 50 Series motor, PTO. ........................................................................... $17,500 3-Flexi-Coil 58-ft. 10” air drill............... $65,000 to $75,000 Phone (406) 485-2340 or (406) 853-2012
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Agriculture experts with Montana State University have released a short video about mixed species cover crops potentially replacing summer fallow, presenting MSU’s ongoing research. Producers are increasingly planting cover crops to improve soil quality, help manage weeds or pests and provide livestock forage. Replacing summer fallow with a cover crop can decrease saline seeps, nitrate leaching and erosion, while increasing soil organic matter and microbial activity. “Until recently, the focus of cover crop research has been on single species legume cover crops as a soil building tool,” said Perry Miller, professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. By seeding annual legumes, such as pea or lentil early in the spring and terminating them around first bloom, Miller said wheat yield and protein the following year can be comparable to following summer fallow. Legume cover crops are known to provide nitrogen. Adding fibrous-rooted species such as oat to the plant mix may increase soil organic matter at a greater rate.
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##### On his 14th birthday, Jimmy was thrilled when his father gave him a dirt bike. “Now, son,” his father said. “I’m going to tell you what my pa told me when he gave me my first bike, and what his dad told him, and on down the line.” Jimmy waited eagerly for this advice that had been passed down through the generations. His dad looked him squarely in the eye. “Don’t ride with your mouth open.”
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Flexi-Coil 65 110-ft. sprayer....................$9500 2006 Brandt, 1000 gallon....................$11,000 2012 John Deere S660 combine, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, low, low hours..CALL 2006 John Deere 9660STS combine, 520/85R38 duals................................................... CALL
2000 John Deere 9750STS combine, 30.5x32 duals, chopper.................................... CALL
USED LOADER TRACTORS
2012 John Deere 7130 (110 hp) 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, factory warranty, low hours. NEW John Deere H360 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple & mechanical joystick.....................................$118,900 2003 John Deere 7320 (105 PTO hp), 3 pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, 741 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple and joystick....... ........................................................$69,500
Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing . .........................................$42,500
2012 John Deere 3005 compact tractor (23.5 PTO hp) 8 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 300 loader. Like new.........$18,500 2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 2004 John Deere LT180 lawn and garden tractor........................................................$1850 1992 John Deere GT262 lawn tractor.....$1150 John Deere 60HD rotary broom (fits 3000 series tractor)................................................$2950 John Deere 59 snowblower (fits 3000 series tractor..................................................$2500 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150
John Deere 787/730 36-ft. air disk drill, 6” spacing, 170 bushel tank........................$16,500 (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 8-ft. units, fertilizer, hitch............................................$4750 (3) John Deere 9350 disc drills, 10-ft. units, 6” spacing, fertilizer, JD transport hitch.$11,500
USED MISCELLANEOUS John Deere 480B forklift, gas, 28-ft. mast, side shift, fresh overhaul............................$8950
USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS
2007 John Deere 8430 Powershift, MFWD, 3 pt. hitch with quick hitch, 5 hydraulics, PTO, 380/96R50 duals, front duals.........$185,000 2002 John Deere 9650STS combine, 800/65x32 singles, chopper, grain tank extensions........ ........................................................... CALL 1990 John Deere 9600 combine 30.5x32 singles, chopper, chaff spreader........ CALL 1989 John Deere 9600 combine with chopper, 30.5x32 duals, MacDon 960 draper header. ........................................................... CALL 2013 John Deere 635FD draper platform with HHS in rigid........................................ CALL
2013 John Deere 640FD draper platform, no HHS in rigid........................................ CALL 2012 John Deere 635FD draper platform, no HHS.................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL (2) 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex platform.. ........................................................... CALL 1998 John Deere 930 platform, pickup reel...... ........................................................... CALL 2009 Case IH 2010 rigid platform, batt reel, less than 100 hours.................................$20,000 1997 MacDon 960D platform.................. CALL
USED 4WD TRACTORS
2008 John Deere 7330 (125 PTO hp) IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, John Deere 741SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick............. ......................................................$109,500
USED BEET EQUIPMENT 2012 Amity 2500 beet haravester, 6 row, 24” steerable, row finder........................$59,500 2005 Amity beet harvester, 6 row, steerable, row finder...............................................$33,500 2004 Amity beet harvester, 6 row, steerable, row finder...............................................$33,500 Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24”, row finder, rear steer...............................$14,500 Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24”, row finder, rear steer...............................$10,000 2007 Amity defoliator, 9 row, steerable.$14,500 2006 Amity defoliator, 6 row, steerable.$12,500 2005 Amity defoliator, 6 row, steerable.$11,500 1998 Amity defoliator, 6 row, steerable.. $6,500 2000 WIC defoliator, 6 row, steerable...$12,500 WIC defoliator, 6 row, steerable...............$9500 1988 Artsway 786 defoliator, 6 row, rear steer..... . .............................................................$6500
USED HAY & FORAGE John Deere 3970 forage harvester.........$8950
2000 John Deere 5510 (75 PTO hp) sync shuttle transmission, MFWD, 3 pt., 18.4x30 singles ........................................................$21,500
A day on the farm begins at SUNRISE!
30-ft. platform for Hesston 8100 windrower....... ...........................................................$2950
USED ROUND BALERS
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1998 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, knife scalpers, rear steer.........................................$8500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, rear steer...$4500
USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
1995 John Deere 8970 (400 engine hp) Powershift transmission, 4 hydraulics, 520/85R42 duals................................................$69,500
2009 Brandt 10x60 swing away auger....$11,500 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers.....................$2500
John Deere 2700 mulch ripper............$23,500 John Deere 1600 41-ft. chisel plow.........$4500 Ace 5-bottom two-way plow, in furrow, 16”.$3950
2012 John Deere 568, loaded.............$39,500 (2) 2011 John Deere 568, loaded. Each........... ........................................................$36,500 2010 John Deere 568, loaded, net wrap.$32,500 2-2009 John Deere 568, loaded. Ea....$34,500 2008 John Deere 568, loaded.............$32,500 2007 John Deere 568, loaded except for kicker bar...................................................$28,500 2007 John Deere 568, loaded.............$29,500 2005 John Deere 567, wide pickup, net wrap... ........................................................$22,500
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2005 John Deere 567, wide pickup, net wrap... ........................................................$22,500 2003 John Deere 567, net wrap, MegaWide.... ........................................................$21,500 2001 John Deere 567..........................$17,500 1994 John Deere 535.............................$8500 1989 John Deere 535 with new belts......$8950 2006 Vermeer 605M, loaded................$21,500 1983 John Deere 530 . ..........................$4950
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SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer • 14-ft. bumper pull stock trailer 25 ton tilt bed with pintle hitch trailer • 25 ton ramp pintle hitch trailer 22-ft. 3 axle pup trailer - turntable • 20 ton hydraulic wrecker with sling 1986 GMC transporter, 11,000 lb. wheel lift - no boom
Call for more information... (406) 799-1977 or (406) 453-6950
FOR SALE
2014 Timpte 42-ft. trailer, ag hoppers, air ride, air gauge 2011 AgriLite 42-ft. trailer, ag hoppers, air ride, air gauge 1993 Timpte 20-ft. pup trailer, ag hoppers 1980 Bourbon pup trailer 1973 Chevrolet 1 ton service truck 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 936 header, 951 hours Call 406-734-5310 or cell 899-9861, Carter, MT
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Bobcat S185 skid steer 950 hours........................ $20,000 16-ft. pintle hitch equipment trailer, heavy duty......... $3000 Argo Line heavy duty post pounder for Bobcat........ $4000 Hydraulic game post pounder for tee posts, Bobcat mount. .............................................................................. $4000 Hydraulic post pounder and power pack................... $2000 Hydraulic wire roller................................................... $1000 Bell 20-ft. saw, saw mill, 48” blade............................ $4000 1986 Fruehauf 35-ft. end dump trailer...................... $8500
Phone 406-250-0132, Ronan, MT
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A closer look at PEDv and feed sources in the swine industry By K-State Research and Extension News
A disease that affects mostly young pigs, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDv, was discovered in the United States for the first time last year. Originally found in the United Kingdom in 1971, PEDv has since been discovered in other European countries, as well as China, Korea and Japan, according to the National Pork Board. The viral disease is caused by a porcine coronavirus and can take a major toll on a swine operation. It can lead to vomiting and occasional diarrhea in sows and gilts and severe diarrhea and vomiting in nursing and recently weaned pigs, according to Kansas State (K-State) University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus. The disease can spread quickly and can eventually lead to severe sickness and death. “The disease is a new introduction into the United States, so we have a population of pigs that are highly susceptible,” said Steve Dritz, K-State swine veterinarian. “When it’s introduced, especially into a sow farm, we have losses of up to 100 percent of the baby piglets for multiple weeks. Economically, it’s quite devastating. Some estimates show that maybe as high as 5 percent of the U.S. pig population has been lost to this disease now.” Dritz said that the disease has been found in Kansas, but because pig farms are more widespread in Kansas compared to other parts of the country, the impact has not been as severe as other areas. PEDv can be transported farm-to-farm by people carrying the disease on boots and clothing, or by trucks that transport pigs from multiple farms to slaughter facilities, for example. Most recently, PEDv has been linked to a common feed ingredient in early weaning diets -- porcine plasma protein. This discovery happened recently in Canada. “Canada had the first reported outbreak of PEDv this year in late January, in the province of Ontario,” Dritz said. “There are a lot of pigs and pig transport trucks that move back and forth between Canada and the United States, so Canadian veterinarians were concerned about the risk of introduction of the disease from the United States into Canada. They did quite a bit of surveillance and monitoring prior to the first case.” A majority of the cases that were initially reported in Ontario, he said, had biosecurity practices in place but were still experiencing unexplained outbreaks. That led investigators to look at other routes of transmission besides pigs, pig transport trucks or people. Among the routes that immediately came to mind was through feed transport vehicles, feed and feed ingredients. Dritz said many of the farms in Ontario that were initially confirmed with PEDv infection used a common feed company. The investigators examined if feed trucks traveling to and from the different farms could be transferring the disease from an infected farm to an uninfected farm. They were unable to establish that link, so the next step was investigating the feed ingredients. “The one ingredient that was common was porcine plasma protein, which is commonly fed to baby pigs in creep diets, or in early weaning diets,” he said. “It’s a very good protein source for baby pigs, to help them transition through the weaning process.” Take a look at feed ingredients Plasma protein, according to the University of Kentucky, Dried Blood Plasma - A Unique Protein Source for Early-
Weaned Pigs (http://www.uky.edu/Ag/ AnimalSciences/pubs/driedbloodplasmaauniquesourceforearlyweanedpigs.pdf), is dried plasma from cattle or pig blood that is collected at slaughter facilities throughout the United States. The plasma is separated from the blood and goes through a drying process before being shipped as a feed ingredient. The product provides many nutritional benefits to young pigs at weaning, as it enhances growth rate and feed intake. In the recent investigation in Canada, the presence of the virus in the porcine plasma protein was identified by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, a highly sensitive test that measures genetic material, Dritz said. The test can determine the existence of the virus, which theoretically could be inactive, and therefore, not be infective. In this case, it could be fed to pigs and not cause them to become ill. “The products go through processes that should inactivate the virus, but similar to salmonella with some feed ingredients, you get cross-contamination, for instance, if a truck that was contaminated touches the product,” Dritz said. “We’re seeing suppliers of these types of ingredients starting to reexamine their processes. We think a majority of these ingredients are probably not infective, but there may be some that are.” In addition to looking closer at potential cross-contamination and feed ingredient processing, the investigators in Canada also took the next step of taking a potentially infectious porcine plasma protein product and feeding it to susceptible pigs, he said. Those pigs reproduced the disease, which provided strong evidence to link transmission through feed. “We’re trying to help producers by providing them with nutritional options,” Dritz said. “Many in the industry have decided that this is a potential route of transmission and want to eliminate the route as a risk. So, many swine producers are eliminating porcine protein sources out of sow farms and diets for baby pigs.” Dritz said a lot has been learned from the Canadian case, but there are many questions yet to be answered. While researchers address the questions, producers should be familiar with their feed ingredients and do a risk assessment for their potential as a route of disease transmission. “We see our role as providing information and options, and we’re working to figure out research questions and get research initiated to find answers,” Dritz said. The National Pork Board reports that although the virus can be deadly to young, susceptible pigs, it is not zoonotic. It poses no risk to other animals or humans, nor does it affect the safety of pork products. More information about PEDv and diet alternative options can be found at Swine Research and Extension. A video interview with Dritz is located on the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page (http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnNFlbwCHq 0&feature=youtu.be).
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INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE
2006 Hesston 5556A baler. Stock #025290.............. $25,000 2002 Hesston 856A baler. Stock #L25368................... $2500 1996 John Deere 535 baler. Stock #16324A................ $2500 New Holland 664 baler. Stock #77747A.................... $10,000 New Holland BR780 baler. Stock #42033.................... $9999 2005 New Holland BR780 baler. Stock #053054...... $12,000 2004 New Holland BR780 baler. Stock #52925........... $7500 Vermeer 605SM baler. Stock #Z04233...................... $25,000 John Deere 10-ft. angle blade...................................... $2000 1982 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #514631......... $6000 1982 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #515407...... $12,000 1993 New Holland TR86 combine. Stock #533082...... $9800 2008 John Deere 1895 drill. Stock #725242............ $110,000
Hesston swather head. Stock #508162........................ $1000 1982 John Deere 230 header. Stock #539886............. $2500 1982 John Deere 230 header. Stock #539889............. $2500 2009 John Deere 25-ft. header. Stock #221289........... $2500 2004 MacDon 7000 swather with 14-ft. header. Stock #072495................................................................... $21,000 1982 John Deere 2280 swather. Stock #34234E.......... $5000 1993 MacDon 9300 swather. Stock #83563............... $39,000 2000 MacDon 9350 swather. Stock #132521............. $49,000 2000 MacDon 9350 swather. Stock #136123............. $49,000 2009 John Deere 8640 tractor. Stock #7485RW....... $15,000 1978 Ford 9700 tractor with loader and grapple. Stock 581242..................................................................... $11,000
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NEW & USED MACDON COMBINE HEADERS 25-FT. TO 45-FT. NEW VERMEER 2300 RAKES USED AIR DRILLS UNDER $30,000 NEW MORRIS C2 61-FT. DRILL WITH MORRIS 650 BUSHEL CART.
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MacDon M155 Swather
How do you improve a machine that has set industry benchmarks for speed and productivity? The answer is you focus on pushing the boundaries even further; things like giving every model a horsepower boost, improving operator comfort with an all-new suspension system and boosting infield performance with an upgraded header drive. What you won’t find changed are the things operators love, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds uo to 23 MPH (37 km/h).
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Vermeer 605 Super M Round Baler
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2013 K-Hart 66-ft. air disk drill, 10” spacing, frame work for mid row banders. Can be set up leading or trailing........................................... $179,000 Call Us Today...Our Inventory Changes Daily
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45 Series
Toolbars that go where others can't Seed Hawk’s 45 Series toolbar brings a new meaning to efficiency. The narrow width, low profile toolbar goes where wider transport units cannot, and saves transport time by eliminating detours around narrow bridges and roads. Field access over narrow approaches is also easier, and on top of that, it comes with a lower price point than standard toolbars. The “45” in the 45 Series name stands for the unit’s width: 4.5 metres (14-ft. 8”). The streamlined design makes it easy to see all around the implement while safely staying in the roadway lane during road travel. It is built with the same legendary Seed Hawk toughness of 1/4” thick heavy tensile steel and engineered triangulation to provide load sharing across the width of the toolbar frame. The 45 comes in 10” and 12” row spacing. Choose from 30-ft., 40-ft., 50-ft., and 60-ft. widths. ** Seed Hawk’s industry-leading 5-year frame warranty backs up our commitment to quality! ** NEW Seed Hawk 45 Series 60-ft. drill w/ 600 tow between cart, paired row................................................Coming Soon
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AIR DRILLS
2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. drill with 10” spacing...............................CALL 2013 Morris C2 60-ft. drill with 9650 leading tank, 12” spacing, paired row. . ........................................................................................................CALL 1989 Bourgault 8800 air hoe drill, single shoot, 31/2” packers, lots of extra parts. Set up for air drill but also could be used for cultivator............CALL 2010 Case IH Precision 800 independent air hoe drill with 2010 Case IH Precision 3430 air cart, 60-ft working width, 10” spacing, double shoot with side band openers, single run blockage, independent shank design, with pneumatic packers, 430 bushel air seed with variable rate.$149,000 2008 John Deere 1895 air drill with 1910 air cart......................... $110,000 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000 air hoe drill, 57-ft. working width, 12” spacing, single shoot. 1993 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between air seeder, 230 bushel, manual rate................................................................................................ $49,000 1990 Great Plains air hoe drill, 45-ft. working width, 12” spacing, 170 bushel tank, v-style steel packers......................................................... $12,000
TRACTORS & SKID STEERS
Produce round bales in less time with less hassle when you use the 605 Super M baler. Built for high-volume hay production, it offers the best in modern technology, including the exclusive Vermeer direct crop feed design, optional powered windguard, electronic bale monitoring, optional powered bale ramp and much more.
• Get faster starts because the dual-stage bale chamber reduces the chamber by 50%. • Produce consistent bales because the optional monitoring system displays the weight and estimated moisture of each bale and a third (middle) belt sensor projects bale shape for more even results. • Work confidently with the rugged pickup, which withstands tough crops and terrain with heavy-gauge pickup teeth built onto split tine bars with center support and heavy semi-pneumatic gauge wheels that help protect the pickup from damage. • Stay efficient with DCF Direct Crop Feed pickup design, which takes crop directly from the pickup to the bale chamber without a secondary rotor or stuffer.
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2006 Kioti DK65S tractor, 65 hp., cab with heat and air, loader & bucket............................................................................................ $30,000 2012 Kioti DK50 SE-H 50 hp., hydrostatic transmission, cab with heat & air, loader and bucket..............................................................CALL
BALERS
2007 Hesston 5556 round, low bales, clean................................... $25,000 2002 Hesston 856A round, well kept.............................................. $10,000 2008 Case IH RB564...................................................................... $10,000 2006 Case IH RBX562........................................................................CALL
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BEVERAGE TRAILER
38-ft. Excellent condition
Phone (406) 799-6923
BELLY DUMP FOR SALE OR RENT
2004 Trail King belly dump, 48-ft. quad axle, spring ride, electric tarp............................................................. $35,000
Call Brad at (406) 868-8404
Custom cut and molded to your specs • Full dimension rough cut lumber • Custom sawing • Custom molding • Custom drying • Beams • Wood siding • Log railing • Driveway arches • Bridge planks • Fireplace mantels • And much more..... 780 1st Rd. S - Vaughn, MT Phone Luke (406) 788-7989 www.bigskysawmill.vpweb.com e-mail: bigskysawmill@gmail.com
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State-of-the-Art Control Valve System with Wireless Remote-Standard and Optional Synchronized Squeeze Arms 2005 Ford F250 gas, regular cab with used Hydra-Bed 2006 Chevrolet 3500 regular cab, gas, single rear wheel with DewEze 2005 Chevrolet 3500 regular cab, gas, single rear wheel with used DewEze
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Identifying the best horse hay By Penn State Extension
The horse evolved as a grazing animal with a digestive system designed to process a nearly continuous supply of high-fiber food. • A equine nutritional program should focus on forage first. • A horse has fewer digestive upsets when forage is the main component of the ration. • Grain concentrations and supplements should be used, when necessary, to complement the forage. Types of Hay • All commercial hay falls into one of two categories, grass or legume. • The most common types of grass hay are timothy, orchardgrass or brome. Red Canarygrass and endophyte-free varieties of tall fescue are also used to produce grass hay. • An endophyte is a parasitic fungus that lives within infected varieties of tall fescue and some varieties of turf-type perennial ryegrass. The endophyte produces a toxin that can cause reproductive problems in mares that consume infected pasture or hay late in their pregnancy. Alfalfa and Clover Are Examples of Legume Hays • Legumes have nodules on the roots that allow plants to utilize nitrogen from the air in the production of protein. • Legume hays are generally higher in protein and calcium than grass hays of equal maturity. Hay Quality • Hay varies greatly in protein levels and digestible nutrients and therefore an understanding of hay quality is critical in developing a sound nutritional program. • Grain rations are formulated at protein levels of 10 to 16 percent to match the needs of individual classes of horses, but hay can range in protein from less than 5 percent to over 30 percent. Determine Hay Quality • Many factors influence hay quality, and no one factor can be used to make prediction about nutritional value. • Some of these factors include the health of the stand, soil fertility, weeds and pests in the field, forage species and variety, maturity of the plant at harvest, drying and baling conditions, and how the hay is stored. Production of Hay • The type of hay selected is not as important as when and how the hay was produced. All types of hay can be low or high in quality depending on when and how the hay was made. • The maturity of the plant at harvest is an important indicator of hay quality. The food value of the plant declines as the plant ages. In early spring, forage plants are in a vegetative stage and are young, leafy and high in protein and digestible nutrients. Grass hay in the vegetative stage can contain protein levels as high as 20 percent. But the same hay can drop to less than 5 percent protein if the plants are overly mature when the hay is cut. • As the hay plants begin to mature and produce a seed head or flower, the carbohydrates and other nutrients in the plants are converted to cellulose and lignin, structural materials that allow the plant to stand tall and disperse seeds. Structural materials are not readily digested by horses and supply little nutritional value. • Look for the seed head as a good indicator of plant maturity. In the vegetative stage, seed heads are absent and protein levels will be as high as 20 percent. By the time the seed head starts to emerge (early heading), the protein level will have declined to about 11 percent. Seed heads at early heading are
small, soft and tight. If the hay is not cut at early heading, the plant will continue to mature. The seed heads become large and coarse. Protein levels and other nutrients will continue to decline as the plants approach full maturity. • After the first cutting of hay is harvested, the plants regrow but will remain vegetative and will not produce seed heads. Second and later cuttings of hay are leafy, lower in fiber and generally higher in protein and digestible nutrients--the hay is more easily digested by the horse and more readily consumed. Therefore, second cuttings of hay are ideal choices for growing foals, horses in heavy training, older horses and horses that are difficult to keep weight on. • Legume hays follow the same progression in protein loss through maturity. Alfalfa will fall to protein levels of around 11 percent when past bloom and can exceed 30 percent protein in later cuttings that are harvested pre-bloom. Although alfalfa can safely be fed to horses, the high protein, and nutrient levels in later cuttings of alfalfa exceed nutrient recommendations. The unused protein is excreted as ammonia in the urine of horses. Excessive calcium levels in alfalfa may require phosphorous supplementation for growing foals. • Lack of insects and weeds is another important factor in forage quality. Weeds can be difficult to dry and cause hay to mold in storage. In addition, weeds that are toxic in the field will retain their toxic properties when dried in hay. Blister beetles are found in warmer climates and can be baled in hay, causing serious health consequences for horses. The insect contains the toxin cantharid, which is very irritating to the horses’ digestive tract. Other frequently encountered insects such as aphids, the cereal rust mite in timothy, weevils and leafhoppers in alfalfa do not present a health problem for horses but may present production challenges for farmers. • One of the single most important factors in evaluating hay quality is lack of mold. If hay is baled at high moisture levels, in the range of 20 to 35 percent, molds grow as the predominant microorganism in hay. Mold is undesirable because molds consume nutrients, carry on respiration that can cause heating and fires, and produce toxins and spores that are detrimental to horse health. Moldy hay should not be fed to horses. • Conditions at harvest also influence hay quality. Plants continue to carry on respiration after being cut, which reduces the sugars and carbohydrates in the hay. The longer the hay lies in the field, the greater the loss of nutrients becomes. If hay is rained on after it is cut, the soluble nutrients can be leached from the hay. The quicker the hay is dried and baled, the less loss of nutrients that occurs. Good environmental conditions (hot and windy days with low relative humidity) and management techniques that allow for quicker baling of hay, (use of mower conditioners, drying agents, preservatives and hay dryers) can minimize loss of quality. Bright green hay is higher in vitamin A and is an indicator that the hay was cut and dried quickly. • Visual appraisal based on smell, sight, and texture is the most commonly used method of selecting hay, but is not always an accurate indicator of hay quality. Many forage testing laboratories will provide an analysis of a hay sample for a nominal fee. Local Cooperative Extension offices can supply a list of forage testing laboratories. Grain concentrates and supplements can then be chosen to offset any deficiencies in the forages. continued on page B27
Identifying the best horse hay
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continued from page B26
Choosing Hay • Match the quality of the hay to your horse’s nutritional needs. High quality hay is not always the best choice for all horses. A heavy milking brood mare or a horse in heavy training may benefit from a diet of second cutting alfalfa or alfalfa/grass mixed hay that is high in nutrients and protein and low in acid detergent fiber. Many pleasure horses and “easy keepers” would be best maintained on a diet consisting of a first cutting grass hay that supplies adequate levels of protein without too many calories. Conclusion • The choice of hay fed during winter months is critical in meeting the nutritional needs of the horse. • Poor quality hay with low nutritional values will hinder the horse’s abilities to maintain body weight and health during the non-grazing season. • Therefore, check the quality and nutritional value of the stored hay to be utilized during off grazing seasons. Analyze the stored hay to determine if it is safe and of nutritional value to feed. • Horses’ body weight conditioning will remain constant during harsher winter season conditions if the hay is of valuable quality. When temperatures fall below freezing, hay amounts might need to be increased to compensate energy lost while the horse is maintaining body temperatures.
Second truckload of new Westfield augers have arrived
Used Augers
40x7 Brandt load out. Needs engine.....$650 61-10 Westfield mechanical swing hopper.... .........................................................$5000 65-10 Bazooka mechanical swing, customized...................................................$2000 61-10 Brandt mechanical drive, blue...$6500 71-13 Westfield MK series..................$7500 71-13 Westfield MK Plus series......$14,500 81-13 Westfield MK Plus series......$15,500 40-7 Brandt without engine...................$650
36 disc blades. 26” with 13/4 round center hole. 6 used blades. 25” with 13/4 round center hole.
New Westfield augers - MKX in 74-ft., 84-ft. and 94-ft. lengths. CALL GEORGE ABOUT THE NEW MONSTER 16” WESTFIELD Power Motors Implement – Fort Benton George Fultz 406-799-7459 gfultz49@gmail.com
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1998 Peterbilt 379 short hood, day cab, Detroit, 13 speed, air leaf suspension, 11-22.5 tires, lift axle, installing 20-ft. steel box
2004 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 450 hp, 10 speed, single axle, air ride, 23,000 lb locking rear..................................................$20,000 2004 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes engine, 10 speed, midroof sleeper...............$14,000
2007 International 9400I daycab, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, air ride.........$30,000 1997 International 4900 DT466, 7 speed, spring suspension, 11-22.5 tires, 6 steel wheels, rollback wrecker body, 13-ft. upper, 28-ft. lower, 3 winches, aluminum deck, rear underreach... . .......................................................$21,000
2005 Western Star daycab, Detroit 515 hp, 10 speed, 2 aluminum wheels..............$21,000
2004 Western Star daycab, Detroit 500 hp, 10 speed, new steer tires, 90% drive tires, 2 aluminum wheels............................$22,000 Package with 2014 Maurer 40-ft. hopper......... ................................................ $48,000/pair
1980 Ford Service/Fuel Truck, 429 gas, 5 speed and 2 speed rearend, fuel tanks, PTO driven fuel pump, air compressor with Honda motor, air operated lube pump. Sell complete or parts.
New Aluminum Hub Pilot Wheels
22.5.................................................... $235 24.5.................................................... $250 Hydraulic Wet Kit to run end dump trailer with new air shift PTO and pump, new tank and console in cab..........$1550 Similar savings on other applications
2003 Utility curtain van trailer, 28-ft.x102”........ ...........................................................$7500
1996 International 9200 Cummins M11, 350 hp, 10 speed, all aluminum wheels, wet kit, 11-22.5 tires, 90% drive tires, complete or parts...................................................$7500
Aluminum Bumpers
2010 R-Way 51-ft. belly dump, quad axle, spring suspension, steel wheels, 11-22.5 tires, new recaps, very clean...........................$37,500 NEW 2015 Maurer drop deck, 53-ft.x102” with beavertail, 2 flip over ramps, spread axle on air ride, steel wheels, sliding winch’s 2006 Chaparral step deck, 53-ft.x102”, rear axle slide.................................................$27,500 2003 Trail King step deck, 53-ft.x102”, rear axle slide.................................................$20,500 2002 Doonan 48-ft.x102” step deck, all steel closed tandem on air, 17.5 tires, aluminum wheels.............................................$18,500
New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle with fabricated axle. Includes air kit...$4600 New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle suspension. Includes air kit.....$2600 1992 Fruehauf 45-ft.x102” curtain van, steel wheels, air ride, 95% tires..................$8500
Truck Defender aluminum bumpers, Peterbilt 379. Each.....................................................$2500
Otis forklift, Cummins 4BT, 4 speed, fork extensions................................... 10,000
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2015 Wilson hopper doubles, 50-ft. lead, 20-ft. pup, 72” sides, air ride, ag hopper, electric tarps, all aluminum wheels, 11-24.5 tires..... ........................................................$95,000
(9) 2014 Wilson hopper, 41-ft., air ride, ag hopper, 4 aluminum wheels 1997 Wilson 30-ft. 4 axle hopper pup trailer, spring suspension, new tires, aluminum wheels 1969 Wilson hopper trailer. Would make a good storage bin................................$5000
(2) New 2014 Maurer 40-ft. hopper trailer, 1124.5 tires, spring suspension..........$28,500 NEW 2014 Maurer 24-ft. hopper trailer, single axle, spring suspension...................$18,750
1984 Titan doubles hopper trailers, 42-ft. lead with 19-ft. pup, electric/hydraulic traps, ag hoppers, aluminum wheels...... $20,000/pair 1974 Titan 21-ft. hopper pup trailer......$10,000 1997 Western hopper doubles, 29-ft. + 25-ft. x102”, all aluminum wheels, air ride............. ........................................................$35,000 1994 Western hopper R-Tac doubles, air ride lead, spring ride pup, extendable tongue..... ........................................................$25,000 2002 Jet 22-ft. steel hopper pup trailer, 11-24.5 tires, steel wheels, drop tongue, removable dolly.................................................$14,500 1972 Fruehauf 21-ft. hopper pup............$9500
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By NDSU Extension Service The 2014 Agricultural Act (farm bill) will require farmers and landowners to make a number of choices regarding program options. “For crop producers, the primary decision will be to choose the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) option or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) option,” says Dwight Aakre, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service farm management specialist. “Within these primary choices are additional secondary decisions that must be made.” The decision to choose between ARC or PLC must be made for the 2014 crop year. Failure to make this decision will result in no farm program payments for 2014 because there is no default option for 2014. For 2015 through 2018, PLC will be the default option, which will give producers and landowners the opportunity to participate in the farm program during those years. However, producers no longer will have the option to enroll in the ARC. Annual enrollment in the farm program will be required every year, but the choice between ARC and PLC is a onetime-only option for this year. Choosing ARC or PLC is a choice between revenue protection and price-only protection. With ARC, producers also will choose between county or farm coverage. If county coverage is chosen, producers have the option to make the decision on ARC versus PLC by individual crops. If the farm option is chosen, there is no option to enroll individual crops in PLC. If a producer elects PLC for one or more crops, he or she may utilize another new program for those crops called the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO). This is a shallow-loss insurance policy that will be delivered by the insurance industry rather than the Farm Service Agency (FSA). These policies will be countywide coverage, not individual farm coverage. SCO will not be available for crops enrolled in ARC, and these policies will not be available until 2015. The ARC option is a revenue guarantee program that makes a payment to producers by crop if the producer chooses the county option. Payments are made when the actual per-acre revenue for the county falls below the revenue guarantee. This option is like a group insurance plan in which coverage is based on the average yield for the county times the national marketing year price. ARC covers losses between 76 and 86 percent of the county benchmark revenue. Losses outside of this 10 percent band are not covered. Lost revenue below 76 percent of the benchmark revenue is not covered because multiperil crop insurance is available to cover those losses. “The benchmark revenue for the county is the average revenue determined by multiplying the most recent five-year Olympic average county yield by the five-year Olympic average national marketing year price,” Aakre says. “Olympic average refers to dropping the highest and lowest prices and yields and averaging the remaining values. The revenue guarantee is 86 percent of this calculation.” A payment is made if the current year’s yield multiplied by the current year’s national average market price falls below the revenue guarantee to a maximum of 10 percent of the benchmark revenue. The payment is multiplied by the farm’s base acres for that crop times 85 percent to calculate the total payment. If the ARC-farm option is elected, producers may not utilize PLC for any crops on that farm. All covered commodities produced on that farm unit are pooled to calculate any potential payment. The current year’s average revenue for all crops combined is compared with the revenue guarantee for all crops combined. The payment is made on 65 percent of the base acres and can’t exceed 10 percent of the benchmark revenue for that farm. Price Loss Coverage is the other primary option. With PLC, yields and historical prices don’t factor into the calculation of payments. A payment is made for crops enrolled in PLC when the national average marketing year price is below the reference price for that crop. Reference prices are $5.50 per bushel for all wheat, $4.95 for all barley, $3.70 for corn, $8.40 for soybeans and $3.95 for grain sorghum. For crops measured in hundredweight, the reference prices are $20.15 for minor oilseeds, $11 for dry peas, $19.97 for lentils, $19.04 for small chickpeas and $21.54 for large chickpeas. Payments are based on 85 percent of the base acres for that crop. “Program payments for PLC, ARC-county and ARC-farm are all limited by the number of base acres on the FSA farm unit,” Aakre says. “Making payments on base acres rather than planted acres lessens the chance of running afoul of the World Trade Organization trade agreement.”
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(G) 2004 New Holland SF115 suspended boom (B) 1995 Case IH 9280 #15451W................... $54,000 (G) 2012 Case IH Maxxum 140, L765 loader, #15109B................................................. $118,000 #GUS013................................................... $38,000 (G) 1992 Case IH 9280 #GUT201................... $55,400 (F) 2009 Case IH SRX160 100-ft. #WUY410.. $55,000 (S) 1996 Case IH 9380 #UT728...................... $85,000 (F) 2012 Case IH Puma 125, Case IH L760 loader, #15112B................................................. $106,000 (D) 2011 Case IH PS160 134-ft. #53200W..... $32,000 (F) 1999 Case IH 9380 #15122B.................... $85,000 (D) 2006 Case IH 3310 90-ft. #53207W........ $135,000 (F) 2001 Case IH STX375H #WUT598........... $84,500 (F) 2010 Case IH Puma 140, Case IH L760 loader. #WUT746............................................... $100,000 (S) 2009 Case IH 3330 100-ft. #53102B....... $225,000 (F) 2010 Case IH 435Q. #WUT750............... $260,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 4420 120-ft. #53198W...... $285,000 (H) 2008 Case IH 435 #15423W................... $210,000 (G) 2010 Case IH Puma 155, Case IH L760 loader, #15121B................................................... $95,000 (D) 2010 Case IH 4420 100-ft. #53199W...... $225,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 485Q #15108B.................. $245,000 (B) 2012 Case IH 500 #15358W. . ................. $260,000 (F) 2011 Case IH Puma 170, Case IH L775 loader, (F) 2007 Case IH 4420 100-ft. #WUY377..... $159,500 w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Combines & Headers Skid Steers Case #GUT182. $321,000 (W) 632 #15107B................................................. $125,000 (F)(B) 2011 Case IH 4420 100-ft. #WUY414..... $252,000 (G) 2012 w/CIH 1042IH 36’500 Cpr Hd, WUH323.................. ................... $22,000 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (S)(W) 2009NH Case IH 4420 100-ft. #UM787........ $220,000 (F) 2004 Case IH 500 Quad #WUT650........ $175,000 (F) 2008 Case IH Puma 180, Case IH L770 loader w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 TR95 (F) CIH Degelman 6900Grain 14-ft. dozer #WUM570. ... $20,000 (H) 743#WUT698................................................. (F) 7010 w/36’ Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 $95,000 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (F)(D) 2010 IH 4420 100-ft. #53116B....... (2)Case NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, $225,000 ........................................ $196,000 S130 Bobcat w/o IH Bkt, 20112W $18,995 (S) CIH 2011 8010, Case WUH172 IH 500 Quad. #15102B......... $335,000 (B)(F) 2009 Case Puma ....................... 210CVT, L770 loader, (F)24025W 2010 Case IH 4420 120-ft. #WUY421..... $260,000 or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (F) ....................................... Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 NHCase TR66 MacDon Dpr Hd, (S) CIH 2008 8010, Case WUH232 IH STG535 Quad. #15103B.$280,000 . $275,000 (D) 753#WUT749............................................... $125,000 (F)(D) 2010 IH w/36’ 4420960 120-ft. #WUY395..... $233,000 (F) (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 2009W IH &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (F) 2008 Case IH STG535 Quad. #15113B.. $230,000 2011 Case IH Magnum 235, LX790 loader, (F) 2011 Case 4420 100-ft. #WUY407..... $245,000 CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D)(G) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 (D) (G) 2009 Case IH 535 Quad. #GUT204........ $285,000 #GUT188................................................ $175,000 (D)(D) 2008 Case IH 4420 120-ft. #53167W...... $225,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (H) CIH 20108010, Case WUH342 IH 535 4WD #15378W.......... $253,000 (D)(G) Caseno Bkt, IH 20120W Magnum 235, LX790 loader, (D)(W) 2011 4420.................................... 120-ft. (without$160,000 duals). (F) ....................................... $185,000 S2052013 Bobcat, ....................... $23,000 NH Case CR960,IH24019W ....................................... $330,000 (F) CIH 2010 8120, Case WUH298 IH 535 Pro Quad #WUT732. $295,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 #15001B................................................. $203,000 #53210W................................................. (F) NH CR960, WUH370 ....................................$285,000 $137,000 (F) S2052013 Bobcat w/Bkt, ......................... $25,000 (G)CIH 20112388 Case, ........................................................... IH 550 Quad #GUT197........$89,900 $360,000 (D)(G) Case IH20142W Magnum 235, L795 loader, NHCase CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (S) (H)(D) 2012 IH 4430 120-ft. #53195W..... $291,000 $240,000 Bobcat, .WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 NHCase CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 (S) (S) CIH 2011 7010 Case, ......................................................... IH 550 Quad #UT764............ $325,000 (F) 863#GUT210. .............................................. $193,900 (B)(D) 2012 IH 4430 120-ft. #53196W...... $310,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010 , .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (G) 2011 Case IH 550 Quad #GUT196........ $352,000 (H) 2012 w/94C CaseNH IH 42’ 4430 120-ft. #53202W...... $315,000 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (S) Combines & Headers (G) 2011 Case IH 550 Quad #WUT725. $375,000 Stanley (F)(W) 2012NH Case IH 4430 120-ft.................................. #WUY417..... $295,000 $220,000 w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (D) S330 Bobcat Frontier....... Equipment Equipment CR9070, 24027W $270,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. 2006NH New Holland #24076W. . $164,000 (S) MF 2012860, Case IH 550 Quad #UT750............Glasgow $360,000 UC550 ..................................................... $9,500Implement (F)(D) 2012 443024024W 120-ft.................................. #53101B....... $300,000 (W)(W) LS160 Skid 20109WCR970 ............................. $19,000 NHCase CR IH 9070, $260,000 (S) Frontier Equipment $315,000 Stanley Equipment (S) Honeybee Hds, .............................. 2008 New Holland CR9070 #24074W. $217,000 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (G)22013 Case IHSP36 550 Quad #15118B..........$59,500 $389,000 (D)(D) (F)(S) 2012 IH 4430 120-ft. #53106B....... NHCase CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 Glasgow Implement (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D)(W) 1825B Case w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 2010 NewSkid Holland CR9070 #24082W. $219,000 w/NH 94C Dpr120-ft. Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (G) 2013 Case IH 550 Quad #15119B.......... $398,000 (F) 2012 Case IH 42’ 4430 #53110B....... $320,000 $299,000 18452010 Case Skid 20127WCR9070 ................... #24083W $14,000 & JDCase 9600, ............................................. $52,000 (S) New w/Bkt, Holland (S) CIH 20118120, Case UC564 IH 600........................................... Quad #UT680............ $415,000 (D)(W) (G)(W) 2013 IH22004W 4430 120-ft. #53000B....... $295,000 CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 9600, ............................................. $49,000 (S) #24084..................................................$224,000 (F)(W) 2013JDCase IH 22011W 4430 120-ft. #WUY405..... $330,000 (F) 2012 Case IH 600 Quad #WUT704........ $430,000 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) (H) 1993 1688 ##23354W. .............$34,000 (D) 1978 Versatile 875 #16156W. . .................. $16,000 (F)(F) 2013 Case IH 4430 120-ft. #53107B....... $325,000 UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) CIH 2188, (D) 440 CaseCase SkidIH w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 Case IH w/Bkt, 218820130W with Gleaner 30-ft. head. (D) NH 198194C Versatile 935. #16172W................... $21,000 (D)(D) Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 4401996 C3 Case Skid .............. $36,000 (G) 2013 w/936D Case IH 120-ft.................................. #GUS024..... $310,000 JD 4430 Dpr, WUH261 $29,000 (S) Honeybee ................................... $65,000 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 #23367W & #23258W............................$38,000 (W) 2006 #16167W................... $98,000 (D) New (F) 2000 Flexi-Coil S67XL........................................ 90-ft. #53113B..... $25,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 $35,000 U s e d E(S) qu i p mBuhler e n42GB t 2290.Hd, Equipment 42GB $71,000 Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 2002 IH 2388 ...............$67,800 9760 JD w/36DS67XL Dpr Hd90-ft. w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 CIH(H) Farmall 40, Case NEW#23304W. (H) Honeybee 1998 John$8,000 DeereHd, 9300................................... #14149W. ............ $68,300(D)(D) (S)(D) 2003 Flexi-Coil #53114B..... $11,500 (S) Combines & Headers Skid Steers (W) CIH4800 Farmall Magnatrac 60, NEW MacDon 963 Hd , ......................... Call for Pricing (D) Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 1680 CIH, ......................................... $30,000 (S) $22,000 (W) 9300 632 Bobcat, $7,250 2001 NEW30-ft. head. #23307W.......... (D) CIH(H) Farmall 95, Case IH 1010 (B) 670 23022W Cat 4720 $190,000 (D) 1997 John Deere #14150W. . ........... $75,000 (D)(W) 2006 John Deere 90-ft. #53161W. . $140,000 CIH 6088, $7,500 (H) ,642B Bobcat (S) MacDon$215,000 D60 Hd .......................................... $61,000 (B) CIH Farmall 95, (W) NH TR95 ........................................... $7,000 (F) Post NEW Diggers 1680 CIH, 23057W $29,000 (F) CIH 7010 $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat $8,500 (D) CIH 95U FWA, NEW . ................................................................$8,500 (2) NH TR98 (D) Hondybee 2004 John Deere 9320 #14132W........... $153,500 (F)(B) 2008 John(D)Deere 4830 100-ft. #WUY354$181,000 (S) 40GB Hd , ..................................... 59,000 CIH 8010, $196,000 (B) S130 Bobcat $18,995 (D) CIH 105U FWA, NEW $101,100 (F) (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (F) CIH 8010, $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, $19,000 (B) CIH(H) Puma1994 125 FWA, NEW30-ft. head. #23309W.......... Case IH 1010 (D) NH TR664830 100-ft. #UM788.. $215,000 (F) Honeybee 2005 John Deere 9520 #WUT472.......... $123,000 (S)(W) 20091688 John Deere (S) 3655 , ............................ Call for Pricing CIH 8010, $265,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, $12,000 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 3ptLdr, F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 w/L750 NEW $64,000 (D) (D) CIH 8010, $265,000 (D), .......................... S150 Bobcat, $23,000 (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, NEW . .................................................................$6000 (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds Call for Pricing (D) NH TX68, $65,000 (F) 2012 John Deere 9560R #WUT723. . ...... $350,000 (S)(W) 20121688 John Deere 4830......................................... 100-ft. #53103B.$255,000 CIH, 23082W $50,000 (B)w/LX770 McMillin Hyd Post NEW Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat CIH 8010, $22,500 Ldr, $28,000 (W) (F) CIH 8010, $185,000 (S) NH CR960 , .................................................... $180,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, $23,000 NEW#23349W..............$275,000 Puma2010 210, NH CR960, $160,000 (D) Case IH 8120 Holland 9680 #UT776.............$26,500 $69,000(D) CIHw/L770 w/1015(W) CIH PU Hd, 23084W $7,000 (S) 1995 New (F) 2008 Apache AS1010 100-ft................................ #WUY391.$142,000 Misc $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat Ldr, NEW (F) NH CR960, $137,000 (F) CIH 8120, CIH 2388 $89,900 (D) S205 Bobcat & $25,000 Grain Augers Vacs ..... $320,000 (F) CIH(D) Scout2011 Ut Vehicle, NEW#23345W.............$295,000 $188,000 (S) (D) NH CR970, ........................................... CIH 2188, 23046W $47,500 Case IH 9120. (D) 2011 Challenger #18037W. (F)(B) 2009 Apache AS1210 100-ft. #WUY404.$180,000 $240,000 (F) MT875C (H) C1000SR 863 Bobcat, $19,000 (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, Swath Roller, NEW 520354W ................. $750 (D) NH CR 970, $180,000 (S) CIH 7010 (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (S) 08 CIH 7010 $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, $23,000 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, NEW $47,000$210,000 with 2010 Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper head. (S) 2011 Apache 1220 #UM733................... (S) 07 CIH 8010 $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, $18,000 (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, Lawn & NEWGarden (F) NH CR 970, $152,000 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 ........................................................................... $12,000 $220,000 (D) S330 Bobcat $43,000 NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, (W) NH CR9070, $270,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010 #23346W................................................$55,000 Skid Steers & Attachments (F)(H) 2011 Spra-Coupe 4660 80-ft. #53115B.. $100,000 (S) MF 860, $9,500 (W) $19,000 LS160 NH Skid (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, NEW (D) NH CR 9070, $260,000 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 CIH 2188, 23109W ..........................................(S)$40,000 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds $59,500 (D) 1825 Case Skid CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, NEW#23370W..............$330,500 (S) NH CR9070, $249,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 (H) 8x46 2011 Westfield, Melroe S205 bobcat. #20358W........$10,000 $32,500(W) 19015W ................................................................. $6,950 (S)(W) 2008CIH Red2188, Ball 7830 90-ft. #53112B........ (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, $8,500 (D)51055W 1825B Case Skid $14,000 (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, NEW (D) .................................. $3,500 $42,000$110,000 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (S) CIH 8120, $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid CIH 718K SPX3330 Spryr, NEW (W) JD 9600, $52,000 (F) Tractor, withSPGrasshopper 2011 Case Lawn IH 2152 45-ft. draper head. (D) 8x52 2008 SC Melroe S220 bobcat. #20177W........$14,000 $29,000(F) (S)(B) 2001 Ultimate Summers Sprayer #53105B. .CIH ........ (B) Brandt, 51058W $2,100 2188, $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case............................... Skid, $23,000 CIH 2388, ........................................... $90,000 (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, (W) JD23018W 9600, $49,000 (S) $29,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, $35,000 NEW (W) JD 9650 $123,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, .............................................................. $5,000 #23371W................................................$69,300 (D) Westfield Swg 51057W ... $34,000 $2,500 (H) MK 20118x51 Melroe S250 bobcat. #20361W. ....... $31,500(F) CIH 8120WUM534 (B) CIH 2388, .................................................................. $17,500 $85,000 (S) CIH 2188, (D) 440 Case SkidAgr, NEW Combine, (F) JD23047W STS 9660 ......................................... $31,000 $100,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, (D) MK100x51 $45,000 (D) 440 C3 Case SkidAgr, 51054W $36,000 (D) Grasshopper Lawn (D) CIH 721 8120 Combine, NEW Tractor, $29,000 $142,000 $5,000 Westfield Swg (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... (H) 2011 Case IH 9120. #23382W. . ...........$300,000 (H) 2008 Melroe T250 bobcat. #20359W........ $28,900 $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid $22,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, NEW $35,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, 19016W $11,500 Honeybee 42GB Hd, 30’ Speedking $71,000 PTO (D) Skat Trak Skid, 51036W $17,000 CIH 8120 Combine,............................................................... (D) Belt1500D Cvyr, $7,100 (W) $231,000 (S)............... (D) 9760 JD 1010 (W) 2388 w/30’ 23066W &23067W 4 CIH Wheelers &Hdr, Motorcycles ZTR 2011 Dixon Case NEW IH 2152 40-ft. draper head. New Holland skidsteer. #20297W...... (B) Call for Pricing (D) 4800C185 Magnatrac Skid , $6,000 (W) CIH 8120with Combine, NEW (W) 1680 CIH, $30,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd(W) 2007 Grizzly Lawn Mower, (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (S) MacDon D60 Hd $61,000 ........................................................................... $97,400 (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, NEW Post Diggers (B) 1680 CIH, $29,000 (S) Bobcat Toolcat 5600 #UM768. . .............$29,500 #23383. . ..................................................$54,000 .................................................................. $25,000 59,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd NEW (B) CIH 215219013W 35’ Dpr Hd, (H) 1680 CIH, $38,000 (H) 3ptVac, F8 Danuser Post Dgr, $850 ................................................................. $6,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain 52096A ................. $6,500
Used Equipment
w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............
w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. 24016W ........................................... w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ 24019W .................................... WUH370 .................................... 24021W ..................................... 24022W .................................... w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... WUH324 ................................... 24027W ................................. 24024W ................................. 24035W .................................... w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... 22004W ............................................. 22011W ............................................. w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. , WUH346 .................................. w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... 23022W ......................................... 23057W ........................................... 23058W .......................................... (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500
w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... WUH312 ....................................... w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... WUH172 ........................................ WUH232 ....................................... 23075W ........................................ 23076W ........................................ 23087W ....................................... WUH342 ....................................... WUH298 ....................................... , ........................................................... , ......................................................... , .................................................. , .................................................. , .................................................. UC550 ..................................................... , .............................. UC558 ......................... UC564 ........................................... UC565 ............................................. UC566 .............................. UC572 ............................................. ..................................................... ................................... ................................... , ......................... , .......................................... , ..................................... Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000
(F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000 (S) (S) (S)
Grain Augers & Vacs
20018W ........................................ w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... 20083W ....................................... 20085W ....................................... 20120W .................................... w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... no Bkt, 20120W ....................... w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... WUT322 ...................................... 20105W ..................................... 20136W .................................... w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... 20109W ............................. w/Bkt, 20128W .................... w/Bkt 20129W ................. w/Bkt, 20127W ................... WUT324 ..................... WUT341 ..................... w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... w/Bkt, 20130W .............. w/Bkt, 20131W ................. 20088W .............. w/Bkt, Dzr 20111W
52027W ...............
(W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295
Misc
(H) C1000SR Swath Roller,
520354W .................
$750
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Air Drills
(S) 2008 Case IH SDX40, ADX3430 tank. #47100B..... ................................................................... $85,000 (D) 2008 Case IH SDX40, 3430 tow between tank. #47175W.................................................. $105,000 (F) 2009 Case IH SDX40, PA3380 tank. #WUD165...... ................................................................. $120,000 (F) 2008 Case IH FH700 60-ft., 3380 air tank. #WUD119................................................. $105,000 (D) W80137 .................................. (F)CIH 2010Farmall Case IH40, FH700 70-ft., 12” spacing,NEW 3380 air (W) CIH 60, W80170 ................................. $115,000 NEW tank.Farmall #WUD171........................................ (D) W80193 .................................. NEW (F)CIH 2010Farmall Case IH95, FH700 60-ft., 10” spacing, PA3580 air (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW tank. #47107B.......................................... (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... $165,000 NEW (D)CIH 2009 Case IH ATX700, ADX3430 towNEW between (D) 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. tank.Puma #47146W......................................... (B) CIH 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ $122,300 NEW w/L750 Ldr, ...................................... (D) 2008 Case IH W85038 ATX700, 60-ft., 3430 towNEW between (W) CIH 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... $145,000 NEW tank.Puma #47177W......................................... w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (F) 2008 Case IH ATX700 70-ft., 12” spacing, 3430 air (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW tank. #WUD176.......................................... $75,000 w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW 2009 Case IH ATX400 39-ft..................... without NEW air tank. (F)(F)CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 #WUD152. .................................................. $55,000 (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F)(S)CIH Pvt Tng, ............ NEW .... 2010SCX100 Case IH16’ PH800 50-ft.,WNH526 3430 tank. #UD275. (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. $160,000 NEW ................................................................. (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (F) 2012 Case IH PH800, 60-ft., 3430 tank. #47102B. .. (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW ................................................................. (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. $220,000 NEW (C)CIH CaseSPX3330 IH PH800SP 70-ft. 3430W85098 tank. #47101B............. (W) Spryr, ............... NEW NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ $178,173 ................................................................. (W) SRX160 134’ Wld (S)CIH 2007 Bourgault 5710Boom 54-ft.,Spryr, 6550W85043 air tank. ................................................................................. NEW #UD263.................................................... $207,000 (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (S)CIH Bourgault 5710, 6450W82055 air tank. #UD271.... $50,000 (D) 8120 Combine, .......................... NEW (S)CIH 2009 Bourgault 59-ft., 6550 NEW air tank. (W) 8120 Combine,5710 W82076 ......................... #47110B. NEW (W) CIH 8120.................................................. Combine, W82078 ......................... $129,000 (W) 8120 Combine,3310 W82080 ......................... (S)CIH 2011 Bourgault 72-ft., 6550 NEW air tank. (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... $280,000 NEW #UD279.................................................... (B) 2152Bourgault 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D)CIH 2008 3310 55-ft., 6550 air tank. (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW #47167W. . ................................................ (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... $220,000 NEW (G)CIH 20122152 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 6700ST. #GUD084.... (D) 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW ................................................................. (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. $390,000 NEW (F) 2003 John Deere 1820 60-ft., John Deere 1910 air cart. #WUD160........................................... $85,000 (S) John Deere 1835 61-ft. #UD259.............. $229,000 (D) 2004 John Deere 1895 43-ft., 1910 tow between tank. #47161W......................................... $113,000 (F) 2013 John Deere 1895, 10” spacing, John Deere 1910 air tank. #WUD177.......................... $240,000 (F) 2009 Ezee-On 3000 air tank. #WUD148.... $56,000
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Beta-agonists, the environment and cattle fatigue - Part 1
By K-State Research and Extension News In agricultural production, maintaining try started calling these pigs “NANI” pigs, a level of excellence that includes envimeaning non-ambulatory, non-injured. ronmental sustainability, animal welfare “So these pigs show up (at the packing and food safety, while keeping food affacility), and they don’t have any clinifordable for consumers is top-of-mind for cal signs of injury besides that they don’t many farmers and ranchers, as well as the move,” Thomson said. “(Researchers) did researchers looking to help them find soludiagnostic tests to look at the difference tions to ensure this level of excellence. between non-ambulatory pigs and pigs As consumers shop at their local grocery within the same truckload that were able to stores and markets, they might notice that move. They found elevated serum lactate beef products are double or triple the price and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels, of other protein sources, and rightfully so, which are both indicative of depletion of might hold beef to an even higher standard muscle glucose or muscle damage in these of excellence, said Dan Thomson, Kansas big, heavily muscled animals.” State University (K-State) veterinarian, Regardless of beta-agonist use in feeding pigs, Thomson said, the swine industry went professor and director of the Beef Cattle from having about a 250-lb. average out Institute (http://beefcattleinstitute.org). weight to a 300-lb. average out weight on “Beef is one of the purest, most wholemarket hogs. So the hogs had more weight some and most humanely raised forms of to carry around at the packing facility. protein that we produce worldwide,” ThomTo see if beta-agonists played a role in son said. “As a beef industry, we are being the movement concerns, researchers did a asked day in and day out to take a holistic series of tests on market hogs that were not view of technology.” fed beta-agonists. They put some through a The use of beta-agonists in cattle feeding stressful situation prior to shipping them to is among the modern feedlot technologies slaughter, while the others did not experimaking waves in the beef industry. K-State ence any stress. researchers, including Thomson, are among “They were able to recreate the same the many researchers who are examining syndrome that we’re now seeing in some how beta-agonists affect cattle performance cattle,” Thomson said. “Generally, physical and how the feed supplement might cause stress, whether they were on a beta-agonist cattle, particularly in the summer months, or not, showed clinical signs of fatigue in to be slow-moving and stiff-muscled once these market hogs.” they arrive at packing facilities. Still, the swine industry has since cut the “We’re going to learn more about the last dose of beta-agonists in feeding by about 75 30 days on feed,” Thomson said of research percent, Thomson said. on beta-agonists. “Do we have heat stress A closer look at cattle fatigue syndrome mitigation plans in place at the feeding faThe beef industry has a really good cilities? Are we pushing that boundary of start on understanding what cattle fatigue having too heavy weight carcasses? Are we syndrome is, Thomson said, but the reason using low-stress cattle handling techniques? more research must be done is that, like the How far away from the load out facility are NANI pigs, the syndrome has shown up in the fat cattle being moved? Are we shipping cattle that were fed a beta-agonist and cattle them during the afternoon in the heat of the that were not fed a beta-agonist. day, or are we shipping them at 2 a.m.? Are “In our research, when we’ve looked the truckers trained to properly transport at cattle that are not stressed and they’re these animals? How long do they wait at the on one of the beta-agonists on the market, slaughter facility? All of these different risk we’ve not seen anything but an increase factors are going to have to be bundled in.” in heart rate by about 10 beats per minute History of beta-agonist use and no difference in lactate or CPK levels,” Feedlots have used beta-agonists, a cattle Thomson said. “However, we have to unfeed supplement approved by the U.S. Food derstand that when we have seen the issues and Drug Administration (FDA) and conwith this fatigue cattle syndrome at packing sidered safe from a food safety perspective, facilities, it’s during the summer months to improve the cattle’s natural ability to when we have heat stress.” convert feed into more lean muscle. Moving forward, Thomson said the Zilmax, formally known as zilpaterol industry needs to better-understand the hydrocholoride, is one of only two betaclinical and physiological responses of agonists approved for cattle feeding on the beta-agonists in cattle, if dosages in cattle market. However, Merck Animal Health, feeding rations might need to be altered and manufacturer of Zilmax, voluntarily susif there is a potential genetic component to pended sales of the product last September it as well. when major U.S. meat packer Tyson an Advice for feedlot operators nounced it would stop buying cattle fed Thomson said that he is very pro-technolZilmax due to an animal welfare concern, ogy. While Merck recently announced that which questioned if the product affected the it is too early to determine when Zilmax ambulatory ability, or movement, of cattle. will return to the market (Merck Animal Thomson said that because the slowHealth Shares Progress on Zilmax and the moving cattle reports were more consistent Five-Step Plan for Responsible Beef), many during the summer months, he has quesfeedlots might have switched to using a tioned how heat stress and feeding betacompeting beta-agonist called Optaflexx, agonists might together create what he calls or ractopamine. “cattle fatigue syndrome.” As long as beta-agonists are available, “This isn’t a new phenomenon,” Thomapproved by the FDA, accepted by the conson said. “We’ve seen this in other species. sumer and work in a particular management The swine industry 15 to 20 years ago system to improve efficiency of animals and discovered pig fatigue syndrome. It ocprofitability, then it is fine to use them, he curred about the time they started feeding said. But, the industry must always look at beta-agonists at a very high level to pigs. ways to improve and make sure technoloMarket hogs would arrive at the plant, and gies are continuously helping. they were stiff, open-mouth breathing, had “We’re given a job, task and responsibilblotchy skin, muscle tremors and were goity, and we don’t take it lightly,” Thomson ing through stress.” CONTINUED ON PAGE B32 Thomson said many in the swine indus-
Energy intake is important in post-calving cows
By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension The winter of 2013-2014 has brought challenges in the form of very high feed prices, cold weather, and in some instances, short hay supplies. Cows in many Midwestern herds are calving in marginal body condition. Unfortunately, this is a season where maintaining or gaining body condition on spring calving cows is really quite difficult. Warm season grasses have not yet begun to grow. Dormant grass (what little is left) is a low quality feed. Cows cannot, or will not, consume a large amount of standing dormant grass at this time year. If the only supplement being fed is a self-fed, self-limited protein source, the cows may become very deficient in energy. Remember, the instructions that accompany these self-fed supplements. They are to be fed along with free choice access to adequate quantity and quality forages. There is another factor that compounds the problem. A small amount of winter annual grasses may begin to grow in native pastures. These are the first tastes of green grass many cows have seen since last summer. The cows may try to forage these high moisture, low energy density grasses, in lieu of more energy dense hays or cubes. The sad result is the loss of body condition in early lactation beef cows just before the breeding season is about to begin. Body condition at the time of calving is the most important factor affecting rebreeding performance of normally managed beef cows. Nonetheless, condition changes after calving will have more subtle effects on rebreeding especially in cows that are in marginal body condition. Body condition changes from the time the cow calves until she begins the breeding season can play a significant role in the rebreeding success story. This appears to be most important to those cows that calve in the marginal body condition score range of “4” or “5”. An Oklahoma trial illustrates the vulnerability of cows that calve in the body condition score of 5. Two groups of cows began the winter feeding period in similar body condition and calved in very similar body condition. However, after calving and before the breeding season began, one group was allowed to lose almost one condition score. The other group of cows was fed adequately to maintain the body condition that they had prior to calving. The difference in rebreeding rate was dramatic (73% vs 94%). Again this illustrates that cows that calve in the body condition score of 5 are very vulnerable to weather and suckling intensity stresses and ranchers must use good nutritional strategies after calving to avoid disastrous rebreeding performance. Hereford and Angus cows in the 1980’s were much smaller than most cows today but the body condition score is still the same. Cows should calve in moderate to good condition (scores of 5 or 6) to ensure good rebreeding efficiency. Ideally, cows should be maintaining condition during mid to late pregnancy and gaining during breeding. The goal of the management program should be to achieve these body conditions by making maximum use of the available forage resource. Continue feeding a source of energy, such as moderate to good quality grass hay free choice and high energy supplements until the warm season grasses grow enough to provide both the energy and protein that the lactating cows need. Yes, the feed is high-priced. But the cost of losing 21% of next year’s calf crop is even greater!
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The ravine
Dan and Brandon are playing a spectacular new golf course built on very scenic terrain – cliffsides and gulleys and ravines. They reached the 6th hole, where Dan slices a ball into a thickly wooded, deep ravine. But Dan is determined not to take a penalty stroke, so he grabs his 8-iron and starts descending into the ravine in search of his ball. The brush is terribly thick and tearing at Dan’s clothes. The sunlight is dimmed by all the overhanging branches and vines, but Dan keeps searching, and finally spots something shiny down below. As he nears the object, he realizes it’s not a ball, but a golf club. Dan takes a closer look only to discover it is an 8-iron – and it’s in the hands of a human skeleton laying near an old golf ball! Dan yells out for his partner. “Hey Brandon, get over here, I got trouble down here!” Brandon hurries over to the edge of the ravine and yells down, “What’s the matter Dan?” Dan replies, “Bring me my 7-iron. You can’t get out of this stuff with an 8.”
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Spring grain drying and storage critical
By NDSU Extension Service Due to the higher propane price or lack As outdoor temperatures increase, stored of a high-temperature dryer, producers may grain requires attention to prevent losses, want to air-dry wetter corn. Corn at 23 persays Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State cent moisture requires an airflow rate of at University (NDSU) Extension Service agleast 1.5 cfm/bu, which is not feasible in a ricultural engineer and grain drying expert. full bin. The stored grain temperature increases If a bin is sized to provide an airflow rate in the spring due to an increase in outdoor of 1 cfm/bu, only fill the bin about threetemperatures and solar heat gain on the bin. Solar energy produces more than twice as fourths full to obtain an airflow rate of about much heat gain on the south wall of a bin in 1.5 cfm/bu, which will permit air-drying early spring as it does during the summer. corn at moisture contents up to 23 percent. Periodically run aeration fans to keep the For example, fill a bin to no more than 16 grain temperature below 30 degrees until the feet, rather than 22 feet. grain is dried if it exceeds recommended Start drying when the outside air temperstorage moisture contents and below 40 ature averages about 40 degrees. Below that degrees during the spring if it is dry. temperature, the moisture-holding capacity Stored grain should be monitored closely of the air is so small that very little drying to detect any storage problems early, Heloccurs. The expected drying time with this levang advises. Grain temperature and airflow rate will be about 50 days. Drying moisture content should be checked every corn during April and early May in North two weeks during the spring and summer. Dakota is similar to natural air-drying durGrain also should be examined for insect ing October. infestations. Hellevang recommends an airflow rate Check the moisture content of stored of at least 1 cfm/bu to natural air-dry up to grain to determine if it needs to be dried. Re16 percent moisture soybeans. Natural airmember to verify that the moisture content drying for oil sunflowers requires an airflow measured by the meter has been adjusted rate of 0.75 cfm/bu for up to 15 percent for grain temperature. In addition, rememmoisture. The drying should start in early ber that moisture measurements of grain at to mid-April, when outdoor temperatures temperatures below about 40 degrees may average about 40 degrees. not be accurate. Verify the accuracy of the Use an airflow rate of at least 0.75 cfm/ measurement by warming the grain sample bu to natural air-dry up to 17 percent moisto room temperature in a sealed plastic bag ture wheat. Start drying when the outside before measuring the moisture content. air temperature averages about 50 degrees. Corn needs to be dried to 13 to 14 percent Drying during May is similar to drying moisture for summer storage to prevent wheat and barley during September. spoilage. Soybeans should be dried to 11 “Remember that some of the allowable percent, wheat to 13 percent, barley to 12 storage life was used during the fall before percent and oil sunflowers to 8 percent. the grain was cooled to near or below freezCorn at moisture contents exceeding 21 ing, so there is less time for spring drying percent should be dried in a high-temperbefore deterioration occurs,” Hellevang ature dryer because deterioration is rapid says. “This is particularly important for at warmer temperatures. For example, the malting barley, where germination can be allowable storage time of 22 percent moislost, so using a higher airflow rate to reduce ture corn is about 190 days at 30 degrees the drying time is encouraged.” and 60 days at 40 degrees but only 30 days He suggests an airflow rate of at least 0.75 at 50 degrees. cfm/bu to natural air-dry up to 16 percent Propane prices are still high but have moisture barley. moderated somewhat. The cost of highGrain storage molds will grow and grain temperature drying per point of moisture spoilage will occur in grain bags unless the removed using a moderately efficient dryer grain is dry. Grain in the bags will be at can be estimated by multiplying the propane average outdoor temperatures, so grain will price per gallon by 0.02. For example, the deteriorate rapidly as outdoor temperatures estimated cost per percentage point per increase unless it is at recommended sumbushel of drying with propane at $2.60 mer storage moisture contents. per gallon is 5 cents. To remove 8 points “Also, everyone needs to become aware of moisture would cost about 40 cents per of safety hazards associated with handling bushel for propane. grain and to apply recommended safety Obtain the most energy-efficient drying practices,” Hellevang stresses. by operating the dryer at the highest temCheck out http://tinyurl.com/graindanger perature that will not damage the corn. for information on those hazards. Visit the For natural air-drying, assure that the NDSU Extension Service’s postharvest airflow rate the fan supplies is at least 1 website at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graincubic foot per minute per bushel (cfm/bu) drying for more information on drying and and the initial corn moisture does not exceed storing grain. 21 percent.
Beta-agonists, the environment and cattle fatigue - Part 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE B30
said. This story is part 1 of a two-part series on how beta-agonists and environmental factors potentially play a role in cattle fatigue and feed efficiency. For more information about beta-agonists, see Part 2 news release on environ-
ment and feed efficiency. To watch an interview with Thomson on this subject, log on to the K-State Research and Extension YouTube channel at Beta Agonist Research Update (http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=LjSNCKcvOOg)
Ag Research Foundation funds new OSU research
By Daniel Robison, Oregon State Extension Service The Agricultural Research Foundation of Oregon has announced grants totaling $420,314 for projects in agriculture, chemistry, horticulture, and veterinary medicine at Oregon State University (OSU). The 34 research projects funded this year represent a wide range of disciplines, from restoring sustainable environments to fighting disease in food crops, according to Kelvin Koong, the executive director of the Agricultural Research Foundation. “We support research as broad as possible that enhances productivity and efficiency in agriculture, natural resources and the environment,” said Koong. “Research is not restricted to any one college or discipline, as industries use new technology, knowledge and equipment to boost production.” Among the projects selected for the foundation’s funds: • The potential for hazelnut livestock feed to improve meat quality, shelf-life and nutrition; • Enhancing the nutritional value of oil seeds in poultry diets; • Elimination of Vibrio toxins from oysters; • Feeding selenium-fertilized hay to pregnant cows to improve calf performance; • Activating the immune system of potatoes to control disease; • The development of value-added food products from barley. OSU researchers began using the funds on February 1. In more than 80 years distributing grants, the Agricultural Research Foundation has given more than $16 million to OSU scientists – in addition to channeling $157 million in donor gifts to the university’s researchers. The foundation is a private, non-profit corporation and an affiliate of OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The board of directors is made up of representatives of numerous segments of Oregon’s agriculture industry. Grants awarded during 2014-16 are dedicated to its founding members: William Schoenfeld, Ralph Besse, Judge Guy Boyington and R.L. Clark. For more information about the Competitive Grants Program, contact Koong at 541-737-4066. ##### For all the advances in medicine, there is still no cure for the common birthday.
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Severe winter weather rangeland and livestock considerations
Colorado State University Extension other types of windbreaks. Windbreaks can Severe wind and cold can cause signifibe manmade or natural (trees). cant problems for livestock and their ownTrees that have no leaves during winter ers. Evidence of such problems - the blizare relatively ineffective windbreaks. Evzard that struck South Dakota on October ergreen trees such as fir, pine, and juniper 4-5 of 2013. The wind, snow, and cold reare much effective types of trees for windsulted in major cattle loss. The storm caught breaks. many by surprise and the loss was estimated Snow fences can be a good compromise to be approximately 5% of the region’s or substitute for tree windbreaks in some cattle herd. As an example in Colorado, situations. They can also be used in addition the blizzard of 2006-2007 caused damage to solid fences or tree windbreaks. to livestock herds as well as buildings and If a porous fence is used, 80% density fences. Given that we are experiencing will offer effective wind protection. below zero temperatures this week, with the Plan and know where snow will drift potential for more snow and wind, ranchers under different wind conditions so that and livestock producers should be prepared you can make appropriate plans of how to for severe winter weather conditions. clear gates, shelter openings, barn doors, What to Expect and roads when snow begins to accumulate. Snow will drift when wind is present. Low ceiling sheds with an open front ofDrifting snow can cause damage to ten provide excellent shelters for livestock. fences and buildings. Open front sheds should have slot openings Water sources and stock tanks can belocated along the eaves of the back of the come damaged or compromised. shelter. Slot openings will allow enough Accumulations of snow can prevent veventilation and airflow through the shed to hicle access to feed or animals. prevent snow from swirling and accumulatAccumulations of snow can bury or ing in abundance in front of the shed. Slot trap cattle, especially young animals, and size along the eave should be 1-2 inches prevent them from reaching shelter or feed. in size for every 10 feet of building width. Blowing wind and snow and create far Ridge vents are recommended. more cold stress on animals than just the Do not attach windbreak fences directly cold temperatures alone. to the front corner of an open-front shed. Snow will cause winter range or pasture Attach a separate short fence to the buildto become inaccessible for grazing and more ing. Start the longer fence behind the short difficult to navigate as snow accumulates. fence and shed to keep the snow away from Ice storms will make pasture or winter the building. range forage inaccessible, more so than If making a long open-front shed, divide snow alone. them into 20 to 40 feet sections with divider If present, rangeland shrubs may be more walls to reduce drafts and possible snow accessible for livestock and be higher in buildups. protein than grasses. Locate shelters so that adjacent buildings, Extremities that become wet or are nortrees, or topography will not deflect wind mally damp are particularly subject to frostand snow into or in front of the shed. bite and freezing during sub-zero weather. Indoor shelters that are tightly closed Livestock may lose or have damaged ears may cause a lack of oxygen for livestock, and/or tails. resulting in suffocation. Male livestock may suffer cold damage Some shed-type shelters may overcrowd to reproductive organs, which can impair and overheat livestock, causing or exacerfertility or the animal’s ability to breed. bating respiratory disorders. Shelter Feed Before or immediately at the onset of a Having abundant and accessible feed will blizzard or ice storm, move animals to feed help animals maintain body temperature and and shelter promptly. survive cold temperatures. In short duration and small snow storms, Livestock need extra feed in severe and landscape topographic features such as prolonged cold weather in order to keep ravines, canyons, draws, and windbreaks up body heat and maintain body condition. may be sufficient protection from elements As wind and the wind chill factor infor livestock creases, abundant feed alone will not be In larger snow storms and longer duration enough to keep animals warm. storms, landscape topographic features such Make sure stored winter feed is of good as ravines, canyons, draws, and windbreaks nutrient quality for the type of livestock you may become inundated by snow and trap are feeding. livestock. Make sure you have enough stored winter Young/smaller animals are at greater risk feed to meet the demands of your livestock of becoming buried by snow. for the winter, with plenty to last you in case Young/smaller animals are more at risk of prolonged winter storms. to cold temperatures. If a storm lasts for more than 2 days, Shelters, sheds, or windbreaks are necesemergency feeding methods may be resary to protect livestock from winter storms. quired. Pelleted cake or cake concentrates Cold temperatures without wind are usuare examples of emergency feeds. ally not enough to affect the performance Be prepared if cold weather or power outof animals receiving full feed. ages cause mechanized feeders to become Wind alone can cause the same effect inoperable. on animals as exposure to a sudden drop in Water temperature. Regularly check water tanks. A 20 mph wind is roughly equivalent to Make sure water is clean, free of ice, and a 30° F drop in temperature. in adequate supply. Under extreme winter storm conditions, Make sure you have portable watering simple shelters alone will not be 100% efequipment or a way to maintain water for fective in protecting livestock. your livestock in case of extreme cold and Always plan on snow being accompanied ice. by wind when planning your livestock proIf feasible, use heaters in water tanks to tective areas. provide livestock with adequate water. Windbreaks that are taller and more dense (have less openings) are more effective than continued on page B38
Can good fungi restore bad soil?
By Washington State University CAHNRS Communications Tarah Sullivan is fascinated by fungi, especially the ones in agricultural soils that offer hope for addressing toxicity issues by transforming harmful metals. As a new assistant professor of soil microbiology in the Washington State University (WSU) Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Sullivan is busy setting up her laboratory to study how soil microbes can transform toxic metals like aluminum, cadmium, or lead into less toxic forms, and how they can help plants take up essential micronutrients like iron, zinc, and copper. “One idea that gets people excited is the possibility that beneficial fungi could help address the increasing soil acidification and aluminum toxicity problems found in the Palouse,” Sullivan said. In the last 50 years, soil acidity has increased due to the use of nitrogen fertilizers. The bad news is that soil acidity can cause dramatic decreases in yields, in many locations up to 50 percent or more for sensitive crops, such as garbanzos, lentils, wheat, and barley, according to Sullivan. Soil acidity transforms naturally-occurring aluminum into a soluble form that is more available to plants and which damages their roots. A common though costly solution to aluminum toxicity is to reduce soil acidity by applying lime to soil. But the effects are often short lived. The good news is that fungi are plentiful and tolerant of acidic soils, and many are even well-suited for remediation of metals. According to Sullivan, as soils become more acidic, fungi can comprise more than 75 percent of soil microbes by mass — and most are the good guys. “There are hundreds of billions of microbes in one gram of soil. An extremely small proportion of them are pathogens. The vast majority of soil microbes are beneficial and we don’t fully understand those,” Sullivan said. Many species of fungi associated with plant roots, called mycorrhizal fungi, have been shown to decrease aluminum toxicity in plants. Sullivan wants to know how we can enhance these beneficial soil fungal populations in the field and how we can promote their metal-detoxifying activities. She hopes to identify specific fungi that have the aluminum buffering qualities, and then see if it’s possible to inoculate the soil with them to extend the benefits of liming. She also hopes to discover whether it’s possible to create soil conditions that favor the beneficial fungi by adding soil amendments, such as compost or straw. Ultimately, Sullivan believes her research will contribute to a sustainable approach to mitigating soil acidification problems in the Palouse, providing a more environmentally friendly and economically viable long-term strategy. Sullivan holds a doctorate in soil microbiology from Cornell University and comes to WSU following postdoctoral research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where she focused on soil fungal communities in a lead-contaminated military site. She recently hosted a Department of Crop and Soil Sciences seminar presented by Geoffrey Michael Gadd, an internationally known geomycologist from the University of Dundee in Scotland who studies how fungi transform the chemical composition of rocks and minerals.
Beware what you ask
A wife and her husband are sitting around one evening, just talking, when the wife suddenly asks, “If I died, would you re-marry?” “I would,” the husband answered. “You would?” the wife asked, a bit surprised. “Would you let her come into my house?” “I would.” “Would she be cooking in my kitchen?” “She would!” “Would she be soaking in my bathtub?” “She would!” “Would she be putting her clothes in my closet?” “She would!” Growing more exasperated, the wife continued asking: “Would she be driving my car?” “She would!” “Would she be sleeping in my bed?” “She would!” “Would she be using my golf clubs?” “Oh, no, definitely not.” “Why, not?” “She’s left-handed.”
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New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill
Zerbe Bros. USED ROUND BALERS
2011 New Holland BR-7090 with Bale Command wide pickup, 1000 PTO twine & net. #UNH126.... . ..............................................................$26,000 2008 New Holland BR-7090 with Bale Command, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, twine & net. #UNH128... . ..............................................................$21,000 1992 New Holland 660 with Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 1994 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51...... . ................................................................$5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 Vermeer 605M, twine, net wrap, wide pickup, hydraulic bale bicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM40............ $19,000 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500
406-228-4311
Glasgow, Montana
USED AIR DRILLS
2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, double shoot, stealth openers......................................................Demo
USED TRACTORS
1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 5.5” rubber, 550# trips, single shoot with tow between Flexi-Coil 3450 variable rate tank. #UDF216....... . ..............................................................$63,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 1610 tow behind air cart......... . ............................................................... Just In
2011 New Holland T9030 4WD, 498 hours, 385 hp engine, 16 speed powershift, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, luxury cab, HID lights, weight package. #UTNH94............................................... JUST IN
2012 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot with P1060 tow between air cart, 430 bushel, variable rate, duals. #UDNH15................ Just in
1995 Concord 3612 air drill, 12” spacing, extended cushion shanks, single shoot, Farmland boots, 2400 tow between cart, diesel fan drive. #UDCN12................................................. $29,000
USED MISCELLANEOUS
2011 New Holland P2050 58-ft., 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, single shoot with New Holland P1040 tow between car, 330 bushel, 2 compartments, dual fan, variable drive. #UDNH22..Just In
2013 Morris Pro Ag 900 hay hicker, 11Lx15FI tires, side rail kit, auto bale turner...................$19,500 Valmar 3255 32-ft. - 80-ft. granular applicator, 2250# capacity with cover, used very little............$4500
2008 New Holland T6020 110 engine hp, MFD, 16x16 powershift transmission, loder/bucket/grapple, 650 hours. #UTNH96.....................................$62,000
2004 John Deere 567 round baler, twine, net wrap, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pick up, 21,000 bales. #UHJD34................................................ $16,800
USED SKID STEER
2010 New Holland L175 skid steer, 450 hours, 2000# lift, cab with heat, 2 speed hydro, 72” bucket. #USNH28...............................................$35,000
Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank with 8” auger, Eagle Beak points with anhydrous setup. #UDB006................................................$79,000
Valmar 2455 24-ft. - 60-ft. granular applicator, 1800# capacity with cover, used very little............$3500 Valmar 1655 16-ft. - 40-ft. granular applicator, 900# capacity......................................................$1200 Gates bag lifter.............................................. Just In
1993 Case 7110 Magnum FWD, 130 hp, 3 point, both PTO’s, loader with grapple, 7900 hours. #UTCA84................................................$39,500
Zerbe Bros. “Setting The Standard”
1-800-228-5393 – 406-228-4311 SALES: Mike Guttenberg - Tim Guttenberg - Travis Volk
1950
64 Years
2014
Glasgow, MT
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USED SPRAYERS 2008 Apache AS1010
AS1220 Plus II – The Largest-Capacity Apache Introducing the Plus II Package
215 hp Cummins, 1500 hours, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, E-Pro Raven monitor, auto boom, section control.
JUST IN
Flex-Coil S67XL 130-ft. wheel boom, FlexControl monitor, Auto Rate, combo jets. #USF178........... . ............................................................... Just In 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500
Learn more about the AS1220 Plus II at www.ETsprayers.com/Plus II Combining a 275 horsepower engine with our PTG Technology results in maximum efficiency and power. The 2014 Apache Sprayers include... Torque converted, powershift Mechanical drive transmission Pivoting front axle and oscillating joint Unmatched traction Industry best fuel economy True 360° visability
Booms that are structurally rated in excess of 4 g-force Unique wet system Fill station close to entry State of the art noise dampening Standard 5-year warranty
Zerbe Bros. 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500 1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller. #USF171....................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch controller. #USF171..............................................$5000 1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, with Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12... . ..............................................................$10,900 2007 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon, 38.0/90R46 tires, dual nozzles, Raven auto boom, HMIC pump, FlexControl monitor. #USNH33................................................. Just In 2005 New Holland SF115 100-ft. wheel boom, 18.4x26, HMIC hydraulic pump, FlexControl Auto Rate, 3 boom valve, hydraulic unfold, windscreens. #USNH31................................................$14,500 2005 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, HMIC pump, windscreens, FlexControl Auto Rate. #USNH32................................................ Just In 2008 NYB pickup sprayer, 60-ft. boom, 500 gallon tank, 8 hp Honda engine with tip lifts............ Call
USED COMBINES
2012 New Holland CR-8090 337 separator hours, 450 hp, Class 8, abrasive package, 620-70R42 duals. UCNH73........................................ Just in 2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN 1998 New Holland TR98 2300 separator hours, SP 36-ft. Honey Bee. #UCNH57.................. JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500
406-228-4311
Raven® & Trimble® Precision Solution factory installed New cab Michelin tires
Glasgow, Montana
CONSIGNMENTS
1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$55,000
1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.. $50,000 John Deere 4010 diesel, 2 rear hydraulics, good tires, F11 Farmhand loader................................$4500
1994 Case IH 7220 Magnum MFD tractor, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3 point hitch, 18.4R42 rear tires with DuAl front end loader.......................................$45,000 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2000 Vermeer 605L round baler, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels, nice shape....................$7500 Vermeer 605L round baler, twine & net wrap, gathering wheels..................................................$5500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.$49,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$35,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$6000 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500
1996 Concord 4412 (red) air drill, 3 rank, 12” spacing, ext. cushion shanks, disc levelers, 650x15 heavy duty packers, Farmland boots, 2300 tow behind cart, hydraulic fan, 7” auger....................$46,000 2-Lilliston 2050 disc drills, 7” spacing with fertilizers and 2-drill hitch. Each................................$2000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3500
2007 K-Hart 60-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, Bourgault 4350 tow behind air cart...............$125,000
USED WINDROWER
USED HEADERS
2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits John Deere 70 series combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL 2005 New Holland 74C 30-ft. flex auger header, poly cutter bar with pickup reels. #UCNH53...$25,000 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 1998 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header. #UCNH64...............................................$12,000 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500
2010 New Holland H8040 swather, 130 hp, cab and rear axle suspension, deluxe cab, 16-ft. HS header, 750 hours. #UWNH93................. Just In 2005 John Deere 4895 swather, 18-ft. double sickle auger header, approximately 1200 hours. #UWJD30................................................ Just In
Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, Montana 406-228-4311 TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5393
2008 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 380/90R46 tires, wind screens, SP655 Auto Rate................................................$35,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 124-ft. wheel boom, windscreens, walking beam axles, Auto Rate.$18,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies. SN 113271..............................................$15,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500
2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$41,000
www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk
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Severe winter weather rangeland and livestock considerations
1969 Ford Cabover 20-ft. box Call 406-799-6923
CONTINUED FROM PAGE B34
Check our web site:
mttractors.com COMING IN
John Deere 7600 MFWD with JD 740 loader. John Deere 8230 MFWD with JD 741 loader.
2002 John Deere 7210 MFWD, PowrQuad, 3-point, cast wheel, 4800 hours.................................$45,000
McCormick MX150 MFD, LH reverser, loader, bale spear and 3100 hours.................................$54,500 New Holland 8670 MFD, Super Steer, powershift, 3-point, 6200 hours...... ..........................................$42,500
Allied Loaders Available
Extra Care Make sure your insurance policies adequately protect you in case you suffer losses due to extreme winter weather. Make sure you have tools, rope, blankets, lights, and a portable generator with extension cords and fuel ready to use in case of emergency. Make sure tractors and vehicles are maintained and protected so that they will be ready to use in extreme cold weather and snow/ice. Make sure you have bedding available to be deployed so that you can create a warm and protected place to keep livestock off ice and mud so that they can stay dry. Care for young animals first, since they are more vulnerable than larger animals. Livestock will often move away from the force of an oncoming storm, unless they are moving toward shelter that is well known to them.
Older animals may follow or try to stay near young animals that are being moved or treated, due to herd and/or maternal instinct. Extreme conditions during blizzards can cause both livestock and humans to become panicked or confused. Animal survival instincts may affect your ability to herd or move livestock during extreme conditions. Livestock may avoid traveling directly into the force of an oncoming storm (wind, snow, sleet, etc…). Livestock are likely to avoid areas or begin to panic where they have poor footing. Livestock may resist or be hesitant to leave even limited shelter behind during storm conditions. Make sure animals are in good body condition and vaccinated. Livestock that are larger and in good body condition can handle winter weather and extreme conditions better than smaller or weaker animals.
2-John Deere 4255 MFWD, powershift, 3-point and 5100- to 8000 hours.............. $33,000 to $36,500
MT Tractors Call (406) 777-3000 or 370-6362 or 240-1575, Stevensville, MT Email: penderfarms@aol.com
We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale
Charles Moore Inc. (Formerly C Moore Fab & Repair and Equipment Sales)
Shop (406) 232-0400 Cell (406) 951-1650 Home (406) 232-5831
855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301
www.charlesmooreinc.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com
Call us with the size of train you’re looking for. We’ll see what we can do!
1974 Wilson cattle trailer, 43ft. x 96”, good tires and floor, center load, nice older ranch trailer! Call for more info and pricing.
2001 Midland triple axle belly dump trailer. Call for more information!
1981 GMC single axle flatbed truck with 350 gas engine, 4 speed manual transmission, dual wheels. Flatbed is stationary. Nice truck for hauling things around the farm or ranch. Call for pricing. Fabrication & Welding Services: We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.
1999 Peterbilt 379 long hood, Cat 550, 3:70 ratio, 265” wheelbase, dual 120 gallon fuel tanks. 1,697,000 miles on truck, engine overhauled at 1,100,000. Nice truck, ready to go to work for you. Call for pricing and more information.
GrabTec grapple forks
Custom Hay Hauling! Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650. Also for sale 4000 ton of 2013 Alfalfa Grass Hay baled in rounds. Can be delivered! Call for pricing!
YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards
We no longer handle Jensen Bale Beds 8-ft welding box, fits a dually pickup. Plenty of tool boxes!
EQUIPMENT SALES: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used trucking, construction and farm equipment, as well as recreation. Whether you are looking for a backhoe, a loader, or a tractor, we can deliver. Other equipment we have to offer includes: trucks, trailers, haying equipment, trenchers, pay loaders, land levelers, grain handling equipment, boats and snowmobiles. A bit of everything.
Visit us online:
Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.
We are now your dealer for
Call us for products available! 1993 Great Dane 53-ft.x102” van trailer. Would make excellent storage trailer. Inside is in excellent shape, no visible leaks!
2001 Peterbilt 379 948,985 miles on Detroit 60 Series engine, 430 hp, 10 speed, 3.4 ratio, heated mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, 63” Unicab sleeper, hydraulics for wet kit. Nice truck! Call for pricing!
1991 Trailmobile 48-ft.x102” curtain trailer. Curtain and trailer are in good shape!
We Now Handle BESLER Bale Beds
We now carry
Reviva
Reman engines
www.charlesmooreinc.com
We can order guards for semis or pickups!
1992 Kenworth T600 Detroit engine, 425 hp, tag axle, tires are 85%, Truck Defender Bumper. 85,000 miles on overhaul. Nice truck, ready for work. Call for more information and pricing! We Have Available
Bradford Built Flatbeds Call for information!
MAL and LDP requests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting requests for marketing assistance loans (MALs) and loan deficiency payments (LDPs) for eligible 2014 commodities. MALs and LDPs for the 2014 crop year become available to eligible producers beginning with harvest/shearing season and extending through a specific commodity’s final loan availability date. Sugar commodity loans for 2014 crop will be available to sugar processors beginning October 1, 2014. MALs and LDPs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, feed grains, soybeans, and other oilseeds, pulse crops, wool, mohair and honey. MALs provide producers interim financing after harvest to help them meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows. Allowing farmers to store their products at harvest facilitates a more orderly marketing of commodities throughout the year. A producer who is eligible to obtain a loan, but agrees to forgo the loan, may obtain an LDP if such a payment is available. Marketing loan provisions and LDPs are not available for sugar. The 2014 Farm Bill also establishes payment limitations per individual or entity not to exceed $125,000 annually on certain commodities for the following program benefits: Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) payments, marketing loan gains (MLGs) and LDPs. These payment limitations do not apply to MAL loan disbursements. Please consult your local FSA office for details. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) provisions were modified by the 2014 Farm Bill, which states that a producer whose total applicable three-year average (2010, 2011 and 2012) AGI exceeds $900,000 is not eligible to receive an MLG or LDP. The 2014 Farm Bill establishes national loan rates for the 2014 crops of wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, pulse crops, wool, mohair, sugar and honey. The 2014 crop loan rates are: Wheat: $2.94 per bushel; Corn: $1.95 per bushel; Grain Sorghum: $1.95 per bushel; Barley:$1.95 per bushel; Oats: $1.39 per bushel; Soybeans: $5.00 per bushel; Other Oilseeds: $10.09 per hundredweight for each “other oilseed”; Small Chickpeas: $7.43 per hundredweight; Large Chickpeas: $11.28 per hundredweight; Dry Peas: $5.40 per hundredweight; Lentils: $11.28 per hundredweight; Graded Wool: $1.15 per pound; Nongraded Wool: $0.40 per pound; Mohair: $4.20 per pound; Raw Cane Sugar: $0.1875 per pound; Refined Beet Sugar: $0.2409 per pound; Honey: $0.69 per pound. County loan rates also are announced for the 2014 crops of wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, soybeans and other oilseeds (sunflower seed, flaxseed, canola, rapeseed, safflower, mustard seed, crambe and sesame seed); and regional loan rates for 2014 pulse crops (dry peas and lentils). The rates are posted on the FSA website at www.fsa.usda. gov/pricesupport and www.fsa.usda.gov/mt. Later announcements will include refined beet sugar loan rates by region and other related information. For more information, please visit a nearby USDA Service Center or FSA’s website www.fsa.usda.gov/mt.
Dear Abby,
I’ve never written to you before, but I really need your advice. I have suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs, phone rings but if I answer, the caller hangs up. My wife has been going out with “the girls” a lot recently although when I ask their names she always says, “Just some friends from work, you don’t know them.” I always try to stay awake to look out for her coming home, but I usually fall asleep. Anyway, I never approached the subject with my wife. I think deep down I just didn’t want to know the truth, but last night she went out again and I decided to really check on her. Around midnight, I decide to hide in the garage behind my golf clubs so I could get a good view of the whole street when she arrived home from a night out with “the girls”. It was at that moment, crouching behind by clubs, that I noticed that the graphite shaft on my driver appeared to have a hairline crack right by the club head. Is this something I can fix myself or should I take it back to the pro shop where I bought it? Signed, Perplexed
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The deadline for advertising in the May issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be May 2. Phone (406) 279-3291.
COMBINES & HEADERS FOR SALE
2001 John Deere 9750 STS combine loaded, yield monitor, 936D header, straw chopper, 20ft. unloading auger, refurbished 2 years ago, Stored inside. John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. John Deere 230 header, chaff and chopper. Stored inside. 2004 Honey Bee 36-ft. draper header in good condition.
ALL EQUIPMENT IS FIELD READY!
Call John at (406) 525-3788, Vida, MT
We Have’m In Stock Bale Feeders New Stur-D Porta-Tub FOR SALE OR RENT
Livestock Equipment
For Sale or Rent Porta-Tub
We also have Stationary Tubs & Alleys
When it comes to convenience and durability, the STUR-D Porta-Tub sets the standard for excellence. The one-piece super heavy-duty construction will stand up to the roughest treatment you and your livestock can dish out - year after year. No other equipment is easier or faster to set up and use.
POLY WATER TANKS ~ 1000 to 6000 gallons 4 Horizontal or Vertical
4 Cone Bottom or Flat Bottom
WINDBREAK ~ Free Standing ~ 24-ft. lengths
NEW
IN STOCK
Fiberglass stock tanks NEW! SAKUNDIAK
– IN STOCK -
Available in round or oblong 350 to 2000 gallon ~ Available in insulated and non-insulated ~
Loadout Augers 7”, 8” & 10” ~ 33-ft. and 39-ft.
MILK RIVER CO-OP Call 406-654-2022
Big Sandy, MT - 406-378-2306 Rudyard, MT - 406-355-4154 Havre, MT - 406-265-2275 Turner, MT - 406-379-2275 Chinook, MT - 406-357-2280 Malta, MT - 406-654-2022 Harlem, MT - 406-353-2490
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Record highs abound in the cattle industry
GRAIN TRUCK FOR SALE
1973 Ford F800 tandem grain truck, 20-ft. box, Shur-Lok roll tarp, steel floor, good shape. Recent work on rear-ends.. ............................................................................. $10,000 Call Russ (406) 374-2312 or (406) 350-2312
FLATDECK TRAILER & REAR AXLE FOR SALE
1979 Aztec 40-ft. flatdeck trailer, steel diamond deck, 70% rubber on 24.5 inch........... $2800 2006 Ford F450 rear axle, 4:88 ratio, with or without 10-whole super duty B wheels and 80% tires.................................................................. Axle............$600 With rubber........$1000 Phone Ron Currie, (406) 214-2057, Trout Creek, Montana
Equipment Connection, LLC 40 Sunrise Creek Road; Suite #1 on Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net
For all pieces, log on to our website: www.equipment4u.biz
1-800-681-2096 or 406-892-3915 $33,500
ATTACHMENTS $2995 Skidsteer snow blade attachments In stock: 84”.
2008 JCB 506C telescoping forklift 4x4, 6000 lb lift, 36-ft. reach, foam-filled tires, less than 700 hours, auxiliary hydraulics, excellent shape!
Small Town Company with Big Connections
$8995
D L O S Hyster XL80 forklift 8000 lb lift, 4.3L propane engine.
$10,000
$39,500
$900 ea.
New skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.
2006 Skytrak 8042 Legacy telescoping forklift 8000 lb lift, 1 owner machine, 3300 hours, excellent shape!
Clark C500 forklift Cab, heat, 8000 lb lift capacity, diesel engine, side shift, individual fork positioning, 48” forks, 15” rubber.
$7200
By Ron Plain and Scott Brown, University of Missouri Extension Both slaughter steer prices and beef carcass cutout values set new record highs this week. Through Thursday, the 5-area average price for slaughter steers sold on a live weight basis was $139.54/cwt, up $2.08 from a week ago and up $13.18 from a year ago. Steer sales on a dressed basis averaged a record $221.48/cwt this week, up $4.34 from last week and up $17.38 from a year ago. This morning, the boxed beef cutout value for choice carcasses was $214.61/cwt, up $12.34 from the previous Friday and up $20.39 from a year ago. The select carcass cutout is $211.48/cwt, up $14.11 for the week and up $27.67 from the same day last year. USDA’s January supply and demand report (WASDE) trimmed the size of the 2013 corn crop by 64 million bushels to 13.925 billion. They increased the number of acres harvested by 0.5 million, but reduced the average yield from 160.4 bushels per acre to 158.8 bu/ac. They are still predicting a marketing year average price close to $4.40/bu. USDA raised their forecast of 2014 beef production by 0.5% to 24.32 billion pounds and they raised the predicted slaughter steer price by $1 to $133.50/cwt. USDA is now predicting 2014 will have 5.4% less beef, but 1.7% more pork, 3.0% more chicken, and 1.5% more turkey than in 2013. Total U.S. red meat and poultry production is expected to be up 0.2% in 2014. Retail meat demand was up 3.2% in November with beef demand up 0.8%, pork demand up 5.9%, broiler up 2.1%, and turkey up 14.2%. Export demand for beef and pork were higher in November, but export demand for broiler and turkey meat were lower. The U.S. economy added 74,000 jobs in December, the fewest for any month since May 2011. That is not encouraging news for domestic meat demand. This week’s cattle slaughter totaled 569,000 head, up 9.2% from last week, but down 9.1% from the corresponding week last year. The average steer dressed weight for the week ending on December 28 was 872 pounds, up 1 pound from the week before, but down 1 pound from a year earlier. Feeder cattle prices at this week’s Oklahoma City auction were $3 to $8 higher than the last sale before Christmas. This week’s prices for medium and large frame #1 steers by weight were: 400-450# $227-$246, 450-500# $212-$229, 500-550# $201-$220, 550-600# $186-$203, 600-650# $170-$195, 650-700# $164-$193, 700-750# $160.50-$179, 750-800# $162-$176, 800-900# $158-$165, and 900-1000# $150-$158.25/cwt. The February live cattle futures contract closed at $136.70/ cwt today, up 40 cents from last week’s close. April fed cattle settled at $136.97, up 40 cents for the week. June settled at $130.25/cwt, up 20 cents. The January feeder cattle futures contract ended the week at $168.65/cwt, up $1.03 for the week. March feeders closed at $167.65/cwt, which is 45 cents lower than the previous Friday.
Stone cold
$39,500 Hyster S60XM forklift 6400 lb lift, propane-powered, circle fork attachment.
2002 Skytrak 8042 telescoping forklift cab, heat, 2800 hours.
$7500
Ryan’s 48” articulating log grapple winch, model 6060, good shape, includes operators/parts manual.
2 available $7200 each
2010 Allmand light plants 8 kW, Caterpillar engines, retractable towers, excellent shape
$9950
$29,900 Gehl 1083 telescoping forklift outriggers, 10,000# capacity, 4100 hours.
Ingersoll Rand 850 cfm air compressor Cummins L10 diesel engine, tandem axle trailer, good compressor.
$18,000
$10,500 Dynapac Roller 84” smooth drum, Cat engine, new paint, OROPS.
JLG 3369 LE scissor lift all electric, 2WD, all new batteries, new board, nice machine!
$2350
Erskine skidsteer jib attachment 8-ft., 2-stage boom, excellent shape!
James and his friend Tom were playing a round of golf with their wives early on a Sunday. It was a four ball, better ball format with a little bit of cash on the line. James stood on the 10th tee having hooked his previous three tee shots, and to no one’s surprise he hooked his drive again. When he found his ball, it was right up against one of the greenskeepers buildings. His wife advised him to hit the shot through a narrow gap between the side of the greenskeepers building and some branches. “I can’t do that,” James said. “Look how narrow that gap is!” But his wife was persistant in urging him on, and she persuaded James to attempt the risky shot. So James took a mighty swing and struck the ball…and the balled caromed off a tree branch, richocheted off the building and hit his wife in the head, knocking her stone cold. A week after the funeral, James and another friend, Ashley, were having a round. James teed up the ball on No. 10 and hit the exact shot he had hit a week before. He found his ball in the same spot, and once again his partner advised him to hit through the gap. “No way,” James said. “I can’t hit that shot.” “Why not?” Ashley asked him. “Well,” James replied, “you know what happened the last time.” “No, I don’t,” said Ashley. “What happened?” “Well, last time I tried that shot,” James said, “I made a double bogey!”
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$32,900
$27,500
Now Your Factory Authorized Dealer $5250
2014 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire.
Lots of inventory and more on the way! CALL FOR DETAILS!! Financing Available
$5300
2014 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps,
$3150
2014 PJ 20-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, front ATV ramps, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles.
$8850
$8500
$11,400
$2250
2014 PJ tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber. Also have: 16-ft. x 6-ft. stationary tilt.
2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber. Also available: 12-ft.x84” deckover dump....$6895
$16,500
2004 Case 85XT skidsteer loader 78” low-pro bucket, bolt-on edge, new tires, hand controls, auxiliary hydraulics.
$3250
$12,000
1989 Peterbilt 378 dump truck Series 60 Detroit, 13 speed transmission, 16-ft. box, pad suspension, pintle hitch.
1986 Lynwood pup trailer Tandem axle, 24.5 rubber, 20-ft. tongue.
Hitachi ZAXS75 mini excavator cab, heat, thumb, blade, 2 buckets, 5000 hours.
$28,500
2013 PJ 3-axle gooseneck trailer 30-ft. deck, 2 flip-over ramps with center pop-up, 16” rubber. 21,000# GVW
$13,000 $4750
2014 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.
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$20,000
1983 Kenworth W900B dump truck & pup trailer 400 Cummins engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, pusher axle, 16-ft. box, air ride suspension, includes 2 axle pup trailer, good rubber on both units.
Caterpillar 312 excavator Cab, heat, hydrualic thumb, 13,000 hours.
$46,500
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$16,900
PJ 32-ft. gooseneck flatbed tandem axle with duals, 15,000# axles, 27-ft. deck with 5-ft. beavertail, 2 flip-over Monster ramps, sliding winches, winch plate, 30,000 GVW, electric brakes, 2 toolboxes.
$13,500
1996 International 4700 boom truck 14-ton Simon RO Model TC-2863, 70-ft. reach, swing out jib.
$25,000 Caterpillar D4C dozer 6 way blade, ripper, OROPS canopy, brand new transmission.
$7650 $7650
$14,500
1989 International dump truck Cummins engine, 10 speed transmission, 14-ft. gravel box, pintle hitch.
$40,000
1984 Lode Master belly dump trailer 42-ft., 3 axle, push block, pintle hitch, 24.5 rubber.
$6150
1999 Case 621B wheel loader cab, heat, air conditioning, 4-in-1 bucket, third valve.
2009 Aluma 14-ft.x83” utility trailer rear ramp, all aluminum construction, aluminum wheels, radial tires, excellent shape!
2014 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire.
2014 PJ 18-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire. Also available: 16-ft. and 20-ft.
D L O S
$23,500
2014 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW Also available: white or black
2014 PJ car hauler trailer 20-ft., 2-ft. beavertail, slide-in rear ramps, 7000# GVW.
$3550
2003 International 7400 dump truck 10-ft. dump box, 10-ft. snow plow, pintle hitch, LED arrowboard, live hydraulics, 95% tires, 200,000 miles, excellent shape!
1994 Trailmobile step deck trailer 53-ft. deck with 6-ft. hydraulic beavertail and 5-ft. hydraulic ramps, spread axle, winches, 50% rubber, wide load lights and strobes.
$4695
$3500
2014 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps.
2002 SmithCo side dump trailer 3-axle, 43-ft., super single tires on aluminum wheels.
$39,500
2014 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp. Also have: Low-Pro dump trailer.....$7500 Also have: 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer.....$8150
Ford 4610 loader tractor 776F loader with grapple, cab, heat, front wheel assist, 3-point hitch, PTO, 3700 hours.
$8500 each
$7250
$10,000 $7995 1973 Ford F700 dump truck 10-ft. gravel box, gas engine, 5 speed/2 speed transmission, 22.5 rubber. Ditch Witch 7510 rock saw 6-way front blade, good machine.
2014 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with center pop-up and flip ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.
$6750
$4450
Sullivan D185Q air compressors John Deere diesel engines, low hours. 4 available!
$8500 each
2014 PJ medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps.
$1895
PJ equipment tilt trailer 22-ft. deck, 8-ft. 6” wide, tandem 7000# axles, power up/down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plates.
$16,900
1986 Ford F800 boom truck RO 110-55 11-ton boom, 8.2L Detroit engine, 5 speed transmission with 2 speed rear end, new rubber, newer engine.
Ingersoll Rand P185 air compressors John Deere diesel engines, low hours. 2 available! 2014 PJ 5-ft.x8-ft. utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.
$3000
1988 Chevrolet cube van 350 engine, auto transmission, 16-ft. box. 2014 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front, 12-ft. x 77”...$2150
2014 PJ 10-ft.x5-ft. utility dump trailer tandem axle.
Athey Mobil M8A street sweeper dual engines, dual steering, works good!
Starting at $2200
$6500
1998 Big Tex tag trailer Pintle hitch, 20-ft. deck with 5-ft. beavertail and ramps, 24,000# GVW, electric brakes, 16.5 rubber, good deck.
Case 621B wheel loader cab, heat, 20.5x25 rubber, 2.75 yard bucket.
$12,500
$2350
$4995
$37,000
$1200
Lift gate 2000# lift, very little use.
$7000
1987 Ford F250 plow truck 4x4, 4 speed transmission, newer engine, 80% rubber, 8-ft. 2 in. Boss v-plow, nice truck!
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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Ford 8730 tractor, 140 PTO hp, FWA, PS, good tires, rebuilt transmission and PTO, 6300 hours........................................................................................................................ $30,000 Ford 3-pt. 12-ft. cultivator with tine harrows.................................................................... $1000 Summers 80-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, foam marker........................... $8000 Kuker 40-ft. pickup slide in sprayer, 300 gallon tank, 5 hp Briggs.................................. $1500
Phone (406) 883-2567, Polson, MT
Come see us at Bell Motor Co. for all your new and used car needs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ shortbox, crew cab, V8, automatic, 25,745 miles. Tag #14T58A
1980 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4, manual transmission. Tag #13U44B
2011 Chevrolet 2500 LT extended cab, 6.0L V8, short wheelbase, tow package, remote start. Tag #14T43A
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT crew cab, Duramax diesel, AM/ FM/6 CD/XM, power seat, flatbed, tow package. Tag #13T78A
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500LS 4x4, V8, automatic. Tag #13U24A
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 2LT heated leather, remote start, tow package, assist steps. Tag #13U78B
2011 GMC Yukon SLE power seats, tow package, OnStar, Bluetooth. Tag #13T106B
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT V8, automatic, 45,300 miles. Tag #15T10A
2013 Chevrolet Suburban LT DVD, sunroof, remote start, heated seats. Tag #12U63
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LS 4x4, 3rd row seat, assist steps, tow package. Tag #13U46A
2009 GMC Acadia AWD, V6, automatic. Tag #13U68A
2006 Hummer H3 Adventure, remote start, sunroof. Tag #13U70M
2005 Chevrolet 2500 Crew LS 4x4, long wheel base, tow package, grill guard, 71,255 miles. Tag #14T50A
1997 Chevrolet 1500 extended cab, 5.0L V8, 5 speed manual. Tag #14T101B
2013 Chevrolet Impala LS, OnStar, XM, Bluetooth, power seat. Factory Warranty Remaining. Tag #13U40
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2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 4x4, tow package, removable hardtop. Tag #12B06A
2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD, V6, automatic, leather. Tag #13U76A
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Current policy affecting the cattle industry
By Shannon Sand, South Dakota State University Extension U.S. trade policy, the new farm bill, and domestic and global economic conditions were much discussed topics at the 2013 Range Beef Cow Symposium. Roger Bernard, Informa Economics, indicated that Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) would remain a contentious trade issue during the next year. USDA revised its mandatory COOL regulation in May 2013 to comply with an earlier World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling which held that the mandatory COOL law created a less favorable treatment of imported animals than like-kind domestic animals due to record keeping and verification costs. Canada and Mexico, who filed the original WTO complaint, subsequently requested a WTO panel examine whether USDA’s final rule meets the U.S.’s WTO obligations. A U.S. District Court upheld the revised legislation when domestic groups sought a preliminary injunction that would suspend the labeling program. At this point, Canada has readied a list of products it would place tariffs on in retaliation should the U.S. not modify the current COOL rules. If the WTO rules that the U.S. law is not consistent with its WTO agreement, the retaliatory tariffs could cost the U.S. approximately $1 billion dollars annually, according to Bernard. Mexico has also reportedly prepared a list of U.S. products on which to place tariffs; however, it has not been published yet. Bernard indicated the livestock disaster programs were among the least controversial issues in the new farm bill and that both political parties saw a need to continue with a disaster program. Certainly, the recent Atlas blizzard in South Dakota pointed to the need for consistent and continuous livestock disaster assistance programs. Since the symposium, the farm bill has been passed with the inclusion of the livestock indemnity program. While implementation details are still being finalized, the bill passed provides livestock producers with a payment equal to 75% of the market value of the applicable livestock on the day before it died when losses are in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather. The chasm that existed between the proposed House and Senate farm bills was also discussed, particularly the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Senate version called for a $4 billion cut over 10 years and the House version called for a $40 billion dollar cut over 10 years. The bill that passed in February cuts SNAP by $8 billion dollars over 10 years, roughly one percent. Biofuel production in the U.S. has primarily been cornbased ethanol and has increased corn prices in recent years. Although the decrease in corn production in 2012 has also contributed to higher corn prices, ending stock projections increased significantly after harvest of the 2013 crop. Bernard expects there to be further increases corn production, which will ease feed costs for livestock producers.
A cheater and a liar
Lee and Gary head out to the golf course for a quick nine holes. On the first tee, Lee turns to Gary and says, “What do you say we make this time worth something. Play you for $5?” Gary agrees, and they start their rounds. It’s a great game, and the two lifelong friends reach No. 9 tee box with Gary ahead by one stroke. After Lee hits a great drive, right down the middle, Gary steps up and promptly hooks a ball into deep rough and trees. “C’mon,” Gary says to Lee, “help me find my ball. I’ll look in this patch of trees, and you look around over there.” They look and look and look, but no ball can be found. The five-minute time limit on searching for lost balls is about to run out. Gary gets desperate. He gives a quick glance over to Lee to see if he is looking, then swiftly reaches into his pocket and drops a new ball into the rough. “Found my ball!” Gary shouts out triumphantly. Lee looks at his friend with great disappointment. “After all the years we’ve been friends,” Lee says, “you’d cheat me at golf for a measly five bucks?” “What do you mean cheat?” Gary asks indignantly. “I found my ball sitting right here!” Lee lets out a heavy sigh. “And you’d lie to me, too? All for a tiny little sum of money? You’d cheat me and lie to me, for what? For five bucks? I can’t believe you’d stoop so low.” “Well what makes you so sure I’m cheating and lying, anyway?” Gary asks. “Because,” Lee replies, “I’ve been standing on your ball for the last five minutes!”
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WE HAVE NEW CASE IH EQUIPMENT ON OUR LOT
USED DRILLS – Come In and Make Us An Offer
USED 4WD TRACTORS
2012 Case IH 500HD 4WD.................................................CALL
Bourgault 3710 60-ft. double shoot, 6700ST tow behind cart 2011 Case IH PH800 Precision 70-ft. fold back drill, 12” spacing, 430 bushel tow between cart................................... $169,000 with conveyor........................................................... $360,000 2013 Amity SD50 no-till disc drill, DS3350 stainless tow behind Ezee-On 7550 48-ft. 10” spacing, single shoot with stealth points, variable rate, 3000 cart, 12,000 acres....................... $56,000 cart, variable rate, 4 wheel Pattison 2500 gallon liquid tank with dual piston John Blue pump, mid row, set up for liquid... Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, 580 shank, 51/2” rubber packers, 2320 tow between, single shoot. Clearance!..... $25,900 ................................................................................ $220,000
USED TRACTORS
USED SPRAYERS
2-2011 Case IH 550 Quad Trac, low hours, one with PTO, loaded........................................................................JUST IN
2011 Case IH Magnum 235 with LX790 loader, luxury positive response seat, Navll with 262 receiver, leather, 540/1000/13/8” PTO, 515 hours....................................................... $181,000 Case IH 7120 MFD with 710 loader, 20.38/85R38-16.9R28, 7324 hours................................................................ $46,000 Case 4490 4WD, good tires, power shift, 180 hp., 5400 hours... .................................................................................. $15,500
USED SKID STEERS
2-2013 Case IH Patriot 4430 120-ft. self propelled sprayers, loaded up!! 350-450 total hours.....................JUST TRADED New Holland SF115 suspended boom, 90-ft. booms with screens, 1500 gallon tank........................................................ $38,000
2010 Case 445S3 skid steer, cab with air, heat, and radio, heated air ride seat, electric connector, hi-flow, 183 hours... $42,000 Case IH 445S3 skid steer, cab with air and heat, air ride seat, hi-flow, radio, 500 hours............................................ $42,000 2007 Case IH 445CT track loader with 74” bucket, loaded with options....................................................................... $38,000 Case IH STX480 Quad Trac, luxury cab, powershift, 4 remotes, hi-capacity pump, 1900 hours................................. $248,000 Case IH 9280 4WD, 12 speed Synchro, 4 remotes, 20.8x42 triples......................................................................... $65,000 Case IH STX375 4WD, 5240 hours................................ $84,000 Case IH STX425 Quad trac, 3-pt., PTO, 4 remotes, standard pump, 6180 hours................................................... $160,000
Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. boom, Auto rate, mix fill, end nozzle kit................................................ $12,000
3-2012 Case 8230’s COMING IN
USED HAYING
2009 New Holland 7150 swing tongue mower/conditioner wtih 18-ft. head. Nice shape. SALE!................................. $29,000 2009 Case IH 564 round baler, 4800 bales, wide pickup, stuffer feeder, 1 piece wind guard, twine only....................... $18,000
USED COMBINE & HEADERS
Case IH 8120 538 rotor hours, 600 monitor, 900/60R32 drive, yield/moisture, chopper, HID stadium lighting......... $270,000 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging..$307,000 2011 Case IH 7120 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................... $282,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 rotor hours, luxury cab, 900/60R32 R1 drive, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture, 600 monitor............ . ................................................................................ $272,000 2011 Case IH 7120 586 rotor hours, rock trap, long unload auger, chopper, monitor, yield/moisture............................. $262,000 2009 Case IH 7120 Pro 600 monitor, chopper, long auger, 780 hours........................................................................ $235,000 1989 Case IH 1660 24.5x32 tires, reverser, 3400 hours.$18,000 Case IH 1020 flex header with regular reel and Crary air reel, transport trailer.......................................................... $16,000
USED MISCELLANEOUS
Brent Avalanche 1084 1000 bushel grain cart, 520/85R38 duals, roll tarp....................................................................... $39,995 Brandt 20” drive over conveyor grain deck..................... $12,900 Alloway 10”x70-ft. swing auger, hanger bearings, 540 PTO....... . ..................................................................................... $6500
luxury cab, chopper, long auger. CALL FOR DETAILS
2007 John Deere 568 round baler, MegaWide pickup, net/ twine.......................................................................... $18,000 Agco Hesston 856 round baler...................................... $12,000
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BORDER PLAINS EQUIPMENT IS YOUR DEALER FOR
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Border Plains Equipment - Glasgow, Montana
Brandt 1020 grain cart Brandt 8”x40 grain auger
AFTER HOURS SALES: Pete Pederson 406-228-2912
SERVICE: Nancy 406-263-9347
PARTS: Larry Legare 406-367-5569
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TRACTORS FOR SALE International 1586 tractor International 1086 tractor Phone 701-863-6959, Manning, North Dakota
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NEW Wheatheart R10-36 Grain Auger
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An 80-year-old man moved to a new city and joined a new country club. When he first showed up at the club, a lot of its members looked at him eagerly: an old man, someone we can win some money from! The 80-year-old man did nothing to dispel their reactions. “I hit the ball pretty good,” he said, “but I have a lot of trouble getting out of deep bunkers.” “Aha!” thought the whippersnappers. “Our course doesn’t have many deep bunkers, but there are tons of shallow ones and if he struggles getting out of the sand, we’ll take his money for sure.” When the 80-year-old showed up for his first round at his new course, Harvey was waiting. “Would you like to play?” he asked the old man. “And maybe we can make it interesting – what do you say, put a little money on it?” The 80-year-old agreed and he and Harvey set out to play. “How many strokes do you need?” asked Harvey, who was only 55. “Oh, I don’t need any strokes.” The old man said, “my game is really good. The only problem I’m having right now is getting out of deep bunkers. Harvey was a pretty good player, but the old man was really good. He was striping the ball. If not for Harvey’s 25-year age advantage, the old man would have been far ahead. The old man even hit the ball great on a couple bunker shots. “Hmmm,” Harvey thought, “he said he had trouble out of deep bunkers, and we haven’t really got to one of those yet…just be patient, I know he’ll find one of the deep bunkers around the 17th green.” Sure enough, Harvey and the old man reached the par-3 17th hole tied, and the old man promptly put his tee ball right smack in the middle of the big, deep bunker in front of the green. “I’ve got him now!” Harvey thought. The 80-year-old slid down into the bunker and took his stance over the ball. Then he took a perfect swing and floated the ball up out of the bunker. It hit perfectly on the fringe, took one little hop and rolled to within two feet of the cup before stopping. Harvey had seen enough. “Dang it!” he shouted at the old man, who was still in the bunker. “I thought you said you had a lot of trouble getting out of deep bunkers!” “Oh, I do,” the 80-year-old said, reaching out to Harvey. “Can you give me a hand?”
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SPRAYER HEADQUARTERS fittings and valves up to 3” sprayer hose up to 3”
New Kunz rough cut mower
H 23-hp H 57” cut H 2” to 8” cutting height H Four tire design for added support on rough ground
With mover and 27-hp Kohler engine.
New Tebben rotary cutters for 3-point mount, 5-, 6- & 10-ft. models in stock.
Other sizes and models available.
Posi Lock
gear and bearing pullers in stock. Various sizes of storage cases available. Great for miscellaneous parts and fittings.
New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps. In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump. 3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.
Replacement Engines on hand
Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.
Complete Truck & Tractor Repair
• Mechanical and electronic engines • Transmissions and rear ends • Brakes • Custom battery cables
In-field and In-shop Service Call 406-759-5188 or cell 265-0883
See our supply of welding accessories & rod. We’re sure to have what you need.
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Chester, Montana
✧ Interstate batteries ✧ Fleetguard filters ✧ Roller chain ✧ Plastic fittings ✧ Grade #8 bolts
New GradeMaster Blade for gravel road maintenance. Potholes stay filled longer and washboarding is virually eliminated. Two forward-cutting blades mounted on a strong high-grade steel frame with runners and side pans require a minimum of 24-h.p., mounts to any 3-point hitch tractor. 8-ft. and 10-ft. units in stock.
Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts We can ship to your farm or ranch
New avian influenza sampling method saves money
By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service A number of poultry industry groups are using a less costly method to collect avian influenza virus samples, thanks to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. Avian influenza is a foreign disease that infects poultry and other bird species. Viruses identified as highly pathogenic cause severe disease, killing more than 90 percent of infected birds. Low pathogenic viruses are not as severe, but can cause sickness in birds as well as financial losses. At the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL) in Athens, Georgia, scientists conduct studies not only to identify various avian influenza virus strains, but also to determine their origin and whether current tests and vaccines are effective against them. In addition, the scientists investigate the best methods for collecting virus samples from poultry for testing. In the United States, all meat chickens and turkeys must be tested for avian influenza before processing. Sample collection is an important component of this process. A certain number of swab samples, taken from inside the birds’ mouths, are needed per flock to get a reasonable virus sample, according to microbiologist Erica Spackman, who works in SEPRL’s Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Research Unit. The current method used to determine if virus is present works well, but requires placing only one to five swab samples in a tube. Spackman found that improvements could be made by switching the type of swab used and increasing the number or swabs in each tube. As many as 11 swab samples can be pooled together in a single tube without inhibiting or affecting the sensitivity of the test used to detect avian influenza virus. In addition, Spackman demonstrated that this method can be used to collect Newcastle disease virus samples. The process reduces the amount of tubes needed and, more importantly, the number of individual tests that are run, which decreases the cost to poultry producers. This research, which was published in BioMed Central Veterinary Research in 2013, supports the USDA’s priority of promoting international food security.
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2007 Ford F450 4WD, 32-ft. bucket truck, V10, automatic... ...................................$20,000
2001 Ford F550 4WD diesel, 6 speed manual, 11-ft. box van.. ...................................$15,000
1984 Fruehauf 20 ton tilt bed trailer..........................$10,000
2001 Ford F550 4WD, bucket truck, V10, automatic, generator...............................$15,000
1997 Ford F450 460 V8, 5 speed, 12.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers....$10,000
1988 International service truck, DT466, 5+2 speed, 6000 lb crane, Miller 225 welder, air compressor......$17,500
Pettibone telescopic 8000 lb. forklifts..................................... $15,000 Rough terrain 7000-8000 lb. forklifts.........................$7000 to $9000 Alitec PH60 asphalt grinder for skid steer................................ $7500 Ditch Witch 400SX cable plow with trencher............................ $5000 1999 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow with boring attachment... $7500 Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.................................................. $5000 2003 Ford F550 service truck, V-10, auto, 3200# IMT crane.............. ............................................................................................ $15,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb. Auto Crane, compressor.............................................................. $11,000 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1988 Ford L8000 diesel, automatic, 14-ft. flatbed dump........... $8000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed...................... $9000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500
2000 Ford F550 4WD, diesel, 6 speed, 81/2-ft. flatbed, 5th wheel hitch, 106 gallon slip tank with pump...........$15,000
1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers.... $8500
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1991 Champ 8000# rough terrine forklift, diesel, 30-ft. lift, side shift........................$9000
1981 International service truck, DT 466, 5/2 speed, 7500# IMT crane, air compressor........................$15,000
1978 International 1600 4WD, cab and chassis, gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed transfer case, low miles. Ex-government...... $5000 1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb. knuckle boom.......... ............................................................................................... $12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $12,500 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump......$12,500 Waterous fire pumper, 175 gpm, 125 psi, 300 gallon tank, 11-ft. Reading utility box.................................................................. $5000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 Auto Crane 6000 lb. with remote............................................... $8000 125-275 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $7500 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $10,000 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $2500 Brush Bandit chipper............................................................ $11,000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2500 Auger bits, 18” and 30” with 21/2” square shank............$750 & $1000 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000
NEW New Holland 130 and H8040...............................IN STOCK Available with 12-ft. or 14-ft. header NEW New Holland 5060 14x18 small square baler.......IN STOCK
Vermeer 945 chipper.............................................................$5900
MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT
1993 Case IH 8580 4x4x8 big square baler................................... $18,500 Massey-Ferguson Hesston 2190 4x4 square baler, single axle, approximately 15,000 bales. Always shedded.................................CALL John Deere 468 16x18 square baler.. .............................................. $6500 John Deere 348 twine baler, PTO, multiluber, 1/4 turn chute.... $17,500 New Holland 664 round baler, twine only........................................ $6900 John Deere 510 round baler..... $1700 John Deere 350 3-point rake...... $800
New Holland LM5060 telehandler, 3000 hours......................... $69,900 2008 New Holland LM5040 telehandler with pallet forks. 2400 hours.... ........................................... $72,900 2011 New Holland T6050 MFD tractor, cab, 16x16 transmission with 840TL loader, bucket, grapple. 1500 hours. ........................................... $76,900 New Holland 499 12-ft. cut, swing tongue mower conditioner..$13,500 New Holland 451 9-ft. cut sickle mower................................... $2400
Ford New Holland 1720 tractor, 26 PTO hp, 4WD, diesel, front blade...................................................................................$6200
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1988 Fruehauf gravel pup, 3 axle aluminum, needs liner.......................................................$4900 obo
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Glasgow Implement........................................... Glasgow, 228-9341 Zerbe Bros................................................Glasgow, 1-800-228-5393 Torgerson......................................................Havre, 1-800-800-3113 Harlem Supply.......................................................Harlem, 353-2262 Frontline Ag............................................Cut Bank, 1-800-273-5530 Sunrise Equipment..................................... Sidney, 1-800-967-3597 Taylor’s True Value Farm Store................... Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 Tiber Tractor, Chester .........................................Chester, 759-5188
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Prairie Fare: Here’s how to avoid trans fat in your diet
By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service As I prepared for holiday baking, I perused some old cookbooks. My collection ranges from reprints of Civil War-era cookbooks to community-based cookbooks to brand-new cookbooks. Flipping through the pages was like exploring the history of fat use in home cooking and baking. Most of the old recipes called for home-rendered lard or bacon grease as the fat source. Other recipes called for homechurned butter, margarine (or “oleo”) or “solid shortening” (such as Crisco). Some of the recent recipes used oil in place of all solid fat. I reflected back on my college years as I read the recipes. One of the first papers I wrote as an undergraduate student majoring in nutrition focused on trans fats. Trans fats are formed during the process of hydrogenation, which converts liquid oil to solid fats. The word “trans” refers to the chemistry of the fat. The hydrogenation process produces shortening and margarine that are used in baked goods or spreads at the dinner table. At the time of my undergraduate studies, most people in the health field were advocating the use of stick margarine in place of butter at the dinner table and in baked goods. Not only was margarine less expensive, it also was considered healthier. Hydrogenation also extended the shelf life of the fat. My college paper was kind of controversial because I included a journal article that questioned the health effects of trans fat. I think I titled my paper “Is butter better?” I was happy to find an article that questioned whether margarine was really good for us because I always preferred the flavor of butter over margarine. Flash forward many years and now we have an abundance of evidence that trans fat is a type of fat that we want to eliminate from our diets. In fact, trans fat is on the “chopping block” in the food world. The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban this harmful fat from the food supply. Trans fat can raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. LDL deposits cholesterol in the walls of the blood vessels. Higher LDL levels put you at greater risk for a heart attack from a sudden blood clot in an artery. You need to be somewhat of a detective to find trans fat. Most of us have seen foods that claim to contain no trans fat. Technically, if a food has less than 0.5 gram of trans fat, the food can be labeled “zero grams trans fat.” Check out the ingredient statement and look for “hydrogenated” to determine if there may be some trans fat lurking in the food. How can you make your solid fat-containing recipes healthier? In some cases, such as many brownie and quickbread recipes, you can substitute applesauce for half or more of the solid fat. If you like to experiment, you can try substituting liquid oil and a prescribed amount of water for the solid fat in your recipes. Butter is about 80 percent fat and 20 percent water. In many recipes, you can substitute 3/4 cup of canola oil and 1/4 cup of water for 1 cup of butter. Margarine varies in the amount of water it contains. However, you may want to save time by finding a recipe that was formulated to use oil. If you prefer margarine as a spread at the dinner table, remember that the softer, tub-style margarines are much lower in trans fat than stick margarine. What about butter? Butter contains saturated fat, which current evidence suggests that we limit in our diet. Enjoy a thin spread of butter on your toast, but remember that any type of fat is a concentrated source of calories. Here’s a healthful recipe courtesy of the Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service. The recipe contains oil in place of solid fat. Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies 1 3/4 c. pureed pumpkin (canned or prepared from a whole pumpkin) 1 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 c. canola oil 1 1/2 c. flour 1 1/4 c. whole-wheat flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground ginger continued on page c3
Regional Environmental Stewardship Award
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) announced that the LaSalle Ranch of Havre has been nominated for the Region V Environmental Stewardship Award (ESAP), sponsored by DOW AgroSciences, funded by National Beef Checkoff dollars. LaSalle Ranch is a cow/calf and yearling operation mostly located within the boundaries of the Rocky Boys Indian Reservation. The LaSalles are members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe and are the first Native American winners of Montana’s ESAP state-level award, which was announced in December 2013. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. This award recognizes Montana ranchers who are at the forefront in conservation and stewardship and are willing to serve as examples for other ranchers. Each year the state ESAP winner from Montana works with MSGA for the Regional, and eventual National, application process. “The whole LaSalle family is very proud to be nominated for the regional and national recognition,” said Leon LaSalle, president of LaSalle Ranch. “We understand that if we take care of the land it will take care of us. Our ancestors lived in harmony with their environment and we try to do the same. This award means a lot to me personally, not for myself, but for my father who has spent a lifetime improving the environment—not only for us, but for numerous other farmers and ranchers throughout North Central Montana.” LaSalle Ranch is operated by the LaSalle family: Leon and his wife Shannon, his father Robert L. and mother Jenny, and brother Robert W. and his wife Susie are all involved in the operation. Leon and Robert W. represent the third generation to ranch in the area. Their grandfather, Frank Billy, was one of the first Chippewa Cree Tribal members to enter the livestock industry after World War II. LaSalle Ranch has partnered with the Montana Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Chippewa Cree Tribe’s Natural Resource Department, and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to implement conservation practices and a planned grazing system to protect environmentally sensitive areas on the ranch. They have installed over seven miles of stock water pipelines, 25 wildlife-friendly watering facilities, and 10 miles of cross fences. A major focus of the LaSalle family’s efforts has been Beaver Creek, which flows into Beaver Creek County Park, the largest county park in the U.S. This park is a very popular summer recreation area for Hill County and surrounding county residents who enjoy camping, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The park is located on the downstream border of the LaSalle’s grazing allotment. The LaSalles have worked to keep cattle off the sensitive riparian areas of the creek by developing eight off-stream water developments, utilizing solar energy to pump livestock water to higher elevations to take grazing pressure off riparian areas and allow even grazing use of the pastures, and installing 3.5 miles of riparian area protection fences. These efforts have resulted in improved water quality in the headwaters of this watershed and a more pleasant environment for recreationalists. The Regional ESAP winners will be announced in July at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver, Colorado. Regional winners will be nominated for the National award, which will be announced February 2015 at the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Since 1992, MSGA has honored 21 state winners, ten of whom went on to win the regional award and two named national award winners. To learn more, visit www.mtbeef.org/mesap.
Prairie Fare: Here’s how to avoid trans fat in your diet continued from page c2
1 c. raisins or dried cranberries 1 c. walnuts, chopped Preheat the oven to 400 F. Mix pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs and oil thoroughly. Blend dry ingredients, then add to pumpkin mixture. Add raisins and nuts. Drop by the teaspoonful on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Makes 48 cookies. Each cookie has 90 calories, 4 grams (g) of fat, 13 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of fiber, 2 g of protein and 60 milligrams of sodium.
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2000 Peterbilt 377 Cummins N-14, Super 10, virgin tires, all aluminum wheels, 731,529 miles..............................$22,500
2000 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood, Cat 3406E 500 hp, 13 speed, wet kit with 50 gallon aluminum tank and dump pump, 3.70 ratio, nice 11R24.5 virgin tires, air leaf suspension....................$36,000
1996 Peterbilt 377 dump truck, Detroit 430 hp, 10 speed, 16-ft. tub box with high lift gate, pintle with air, 6 aluminum wheels. Straight box, nice truck!!............. .............. Just In...Call for price
1982 Peterbilt 359 dump truck, Cummins NTC-350 hp, 9 speed, 11R24.5 nice cap tires, spring suspension, 3.70 ratio, 15-ft box.................................$12,500
2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood, Cat C15, 475 hp single turbo, 10 speed, 252” wheelbase, 23” diameter fuel tanks, American class interior, 3.55 ratio..$37,500
2003 Mack CH613 Mack 460 hp, Eaton 18918 18 speed, 46,000 lb double lockers, all aluminum wheels................$24,900
2006 Peterbilt 379 Cummins ISX 500 hp, 13 speed, nice virgin Michelin drive tires low pro 22.5 on all aluminum wheels, Thermaflow 2-line wet kit with forward and reverse controls. Sharp truck....................$36,500
1995 Freightliner FLD120 Detroit 430 hp, 10 speed, flattop sleeper, 3.91 ratio. Only 661,083 miles, ECM verified........$14,000 1999 Peterbilt 377 Detroit 430/470 hp, 3.70 ratio, good virgin 11R22.5 tires, 135 gallon tanks, 732,000 miles................... ...........Just In...Call for Details
2000 Kenworth W900L Cat 3406E rebuilt, 18 speed, 11R24.5 virgin drive tires. Just In ..................................$37,000
Champ All Terrain forklift, Ford straight six, 6000#, side shift, tall mast............................$8500
Caterillar Pittsburgh Power Exhaust Manifold
(fits 3406E and single turbo C15) These exhaust manifolds flow up to 200 additional cubic feet per minute over stock, significantly lowering exhaust backpressure. Reflective Jet-Hot coating keeps the manifold cooler and more exhaust gas energy is provided to spool up your turbo faster. Higher boost pressures and lower backpressure gain you up to 35 additional horsepower and improve fuel mileage by 1 /4 mpg.......................$1675
Engines
2007 Freightliner Cat C15, 10 speed, 762,000 miles, 154” cab to trunnion, good virgin tires........ ......................................$32,500
ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS WITH EXCHANGE
2004 International 9200 Cummins ISX 400 hp, 10 speed, 886,077 miles. Fleet maintained. ......................................$22,500
Cummins N14’s, BCII 400, BCIII 350 & 400, BCIV 400, M11’s Cat C15’s, 3406E’s, 3406B’s Cat C15 6NZ12180 550 hp or cylinder kits no papers............$8500 Cat 3054 Serial #5YS.............$3200 Cat MXS69658 475-hp...........$7500 Detroit 6V53T........................$5500 Detroit 60’s Volvo VED7C 275 hp..............$4000 We have a large selection of used parts
2007 Western Star Detroit 14.0L 515 hp, 18 speed, 46,000 lb double locker rears, 14,600 lb front axle, 11R22.5 virgin drive tires, AirLiner suspension, 415,789 miles............................. ..............Just In...Call for Price
2000 Kenworth W900 Detroit 430/470, 13 speed, AeroCab, 3.9 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin tires. Just had annual inspection......... ......................................$27,500
2006 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, sp40 3.70 ratio, 60” removable sleeper, Tru-Flo wet kit,11R22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels....... ......................................$45,000
2005 Freightliner Columbia tri-drive grain truck, 24-ft. box, 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed. ONLY 171,000 miles!...............$49,500
2001 Freightliner Classic XL Cat C15 (6NZ) 500 hp, 18918 18 speed, 3.58 ratio, 260” wheelbase, near new virgin Michelin drive tires.............$29,500
2002 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Detroit 500 hp, 13 speed, 70” sleeper, steerable lift axle, 2-line wet kit, 756,025 miles....$39,000
2003 Volvo Cummins ISX 500 hp, 13 speed, mid roof sleeper, virgin tires, AliArc bumper, 600,000 miles on Cummins rebuild...............................$22,900
1996 Western Star day cab, Cat 3406E 475 hp, 13 speed, nice virgin tires, new paint, fresh annual inspection, beautiful truck... ......................................$28,500
2005 Freightliner Classic 14L Detroit, 10 speed, mid roof sleeper, 830,000 miles...$29,500
Truck Defender Bumpers IN STOCK!!
(1) W900A Premium........$3395 (1) W900B or W900L Premium.. .........................................$3395 (1) Peterbilt 379 Premium......... .........................................$3395 (1) Peterbilt 379 Medium, 3” bars and open uprights.....$3195 (1) T800 03 and older......$2795 ONLY 1 LEFT! single axle diverter dollies. Your choice, each... .........................................$1650
Reman Crankshafts
Cat 3406E......................... $1250 Cat 3406B........................ $1050 Cummins N14.................. $1500 Cummins 855 BC/SC........ $900 Cat C12............................ $1200 Also available ISX, L10, M11, DT466, C15, Det 60 series
Transmissions and Differentials
Set of 23160 46K double lockers, 4.56 ratio...................... $3900 Freightliner air suspension with 23160 double lockers, 3.73 ratio.............................. $5500 RTLO16913....$3000 ($1500 core) RTO14613........................... $1500 Most 9, 10, 13 and 15 speeds.CALL Rockwell, Eaton, Spicer, IH differentials - most ratios available
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1995 Transcraft 45-ft. close tandem flatbed, air ride, steel, 11R24.5 tires. In good shape. 1979 Fruehauf 41-ft. double drop, air ride, 10.00 15 tires. In great shape, nice older trailer!! Your choice.....................$8500
2007 Reinke 48-ft.x102” aluminum steel combo spread axle step deck, all aluminum wheels, air ride, aluminum deck.$22,500
Steerable lift axles
Hendrickson Paralift with axle.....$3800
1997 Flowboy quad axle, 18ft. end dump pup, 1st axle is a steerable lift axle, 425 65R22.5 tires, all aluminum wheels, 21-ft. from box to end of tongue........... ......................................$11,500
1997 Ranco 35-ft. triple axle belly dump.....................$19,500 T H E
(2) 1998 Ranco 35-ft, tri-axle belly dumps, 11R24.5 tires, spring suspension, lights all work, ready for work. Your choice............................$18,500 1981 Karikool insulated tank trailer, stainless, 6500 gallon T/A.................................$16,900
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2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, NO air cart. Tag #1469................................... $38,900
Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #9877.......................... $66,900
2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind cart. Tag #9912...................... $63,500
John Deere 9400 40-ft. 10” spacing, capped steel press wheels, JD transport and Gem carbide tip openers. Tag #13958............................... $16,500
Morris Maxxim 7240 50-ft. air drill with 7240 cart, 12” spacing, 1” carbide tips, 31/2-ft. press wheels. Tag #12800..................................................... $18,000
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2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 12” spacing, includes a 550 bushel TBH cart. Tag #13797....... $275,000
Concord 5012 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 air cart. Tag #11856......................... $24,900
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1992 Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill with 2320 tow tow behind cart with hydraulic drive. Tag #12723. between cart, 12” spacing, rubber covered packing ................................................................. $20,900 wheels. Tag #13394................................. $45,000
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Priced AS IS 1997 Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, 2000 tow behind tank. Tag #13018........... .................................................................................................................$18,900
Case IH 8500 35-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, rock guards, Case carbide tip openers. Conrad. Tag #12374..................................................... $14,775
Huge Selection of Air Drills Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505 http://www.frontlineag.com
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John Deere 8530 MFWD, 275 PTO hp, cab, 18.4x50 new rear tires, front duals, 2300 hours, well maintained........................... $203,000 2003 John Deere 8320, MFWD, 215 PTO hp, powershift, 3 remotes, front fenders, duals, 20 front weights, Green Star ready, 3083 hours....... .......................................................................................... $129,900 2013 John Deere 8310R IVT transmission, 261 PTO hp, AutoTrac, 5 remotes, front duals 480x50.............................................. $279,000 2-2012 John Deere 8285R MFWD, 239 PTO hp, 480/50 duals, powershift................................................................. Starting at $225,000 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 1130 hours........................................................... $129,900 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, PowrQuad transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 1134 hours............................................... $126,900 2013 John Deere 6150M MFWD, 123 PTO hp, PowrQuad Plus transmission, left hand reverser, H-360 loader, grapple, 4 hours.... $131,900 3-2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, PowrQuad Plus transmission with left hand reverser, H-360 loader with grapple, 190-256 hours.........................................................................$122,900 each 1991 John Deere 8560 4WD, no PTO, no 3-point, 4 remotes, 8055 hours.................................................................................... $35,000 John Deere 6400 MFWD, JD 640 loader, 11,036 hours........... $34,900 2011 John Deere 5075M MFWD, 60 PTO hp, open station, 2 remotes, left hand reverser, approximately 1000 hours...................$29,900 2011 John Deere 5075E MFWD, 61 PTO hp, open station, 2 remotes, approximately 1000 hours................................................$23,900 1992 John Deere 4455 2WD, 148 hp, 540/1000 PTO, Buhler loader, grapple, 12,000 hours.......................................................$33,900 1965 John Deere 4020 2WD diesel, 95 PTO hp, 8 speed powershift, year-around cab, 540/1000 PTO, front weights, 2 remotes, 3-point, newer motor......................................................................$12,000 New Holland 8670 MFD, 145 PTO hp, cab, Super Star, 4 remotes with NH 7514 loader/bucket/grapple, 11,724 hours..........$35,900 2011 New Holland T6050 MFD, 105 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, cab, New Holland 840TL loader, grapple, 1600 hours..............$76,900 2006 New Holland TG210 MFD, 170 PTO hp, 3-point, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, 6621 hours.........................................................$65,900 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, XL940 Farmhand loader, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5266 hours..$12,000 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5546 hours.............................$10,000 2008 New Holland LM5060 telehandler, 2800 hours............$69,900 2009 New Holland LM5040 telehandler, 2600 hours............$65,900 Degelman 5700 12-ft. front blade with John Deere 700 series mounts..............................................................................$12,900 Kelly B-60 3-point mount backhoe............................................$6700 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650
2013 John Deere R450, John Deere 994 13-ft. rotary header, V10 steel conditioner, 910 hours............................................$110,000 2012 John Deere R450, John Deere 994 13-ft. rotary header, V10 steel conditioner, 321 hours............................................$113,000 2012 New Holland 8040 12-ft. header and buddy seat. .......$69,900 2007 New Holland HW305 12-ft. HS header, 1628 hours.....$55,000 New Holland HW305.............................................................$37,900 New Holland HW305 12-ft. HS header, 2240 hours..............$40,000 2006 New Holland HW305 12-ft. HS sickle header, 1348 hours........ . ........................................................................................$38,900 1998 New Holland 2450 14-ft. auger head, rubber conditioner, 3247 hours.................................................................................$15,000 1995 New Holland 2550 14-ft. auger head, rubber conditioner, 3111 hours.................................................................................$20,000 New Holland 1114 diesel, air, 14-ft. auger header...................$9500
2011 John Deere 568 baler, MegaWide, net/twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, 14,000 bales.............................................................$35,000 2011 John Deere 568 MegaWide, net/twine, hydraulic pickup lift, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, 10,830 bales.......................................$34,900 2011 John Deere 568 MegaWide, net/twine, hydraulic pickup lift, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, 8923 bales..........................................$34,900 2011 John Deere 568 MegaWide, flotation tires, net/twine, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 14,490 bales......................................$33,900 2009 John Deere 568 baler, 17,820 bales.............................$27,000 2007 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, net wrap/twine, 27,000 bales.................................$25,900 2004 John Deere 567 baler, 24,548 bales.............................$20,400 John Deere 567 baler.................................................................. Call
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2006 New Holland BR780A baler, net/twine, 1000 PTO and 14,450 bales..................................................................................$16,000 New Holland BR780 baler, net/twine, 11,000 bales..............$14,900 2004 Hesston 956A baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, auto wrap....$21,000
SQUARE BALERS
Massey Ferguson 2190 big square baler, 4x4....................$119,900 2008 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales. Nice shape....... ..........................................................................................$16,900 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales..............$10,900
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2006 New Holland HW305 swather, 14-ft. header, rubber conditioner, 1089 hours.........................................................................$45,000 2005 Massey Ferguson 35 hp, MFD tractor, canopy, 170 hours........ ..........................................................................................$10,000 John Deere 825i Gator, 7031 miles, front rack.........................$7000 1991 Case IH 8580 large square baler, 14,000 bales............$14,000 John Deere 535 round baler.....................................................$4900 Anderson round baler stacker, 12 bales................................$22,000 Highline 500 with Bale Pro 6800 5-bale retriever/processor...$9800 Highline Bale Pro 6000 bale processor...................................$4500 Newhouse C5000 square bale feeder....................................$37,900 Artsway 425 grinder..................................................................$3000 International 6200 grain drill....................................................$6500 Lilliston 2050 24-ft. grain press drills (2-12-ft.), 6” spacing, grain, fertilizer boxes, connecting hitch, end tow hitch....................$5900 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$4500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.......$9900
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John Deere LX289 riding mower, 38” deck..............................$1700
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International 620 14-ft. grain drill, grass/fertilizer boxes, tandem hitch......................................................................................$7500
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John Deere deep dish duals to fit 18.4-38................................$2650 John Deere one new steel dual to fit 460/38............................$2650 Allis Chalmers cast duals to fit 18.3-38...................................$1050 Snap on duals to fit 16.9-38.........................................................$850
2012 John Deere S-670 premium cab with HID lights, AutoTrac Ready/ Harvest monitor, GS3 2630 display, Pro Drive transmission, power tail board, 900/60R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 steer tires.$329,000 John Deere 9770 combine with 930 draper header............$289,000
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2008 New Holland 216 hydraulic basket rake.......................$15,000 2010 Sitrex 12 wheel rake. Nice condition.............................$10,500 3-Sitrex MK10-12 rake.....................................................$8500 each
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New John Deere 995 7-bottom switch plow.........................In Stock John Deere 995 7-bottom plow, Sterling packers..................$18,900 John Deere 4600 4 bottom rollover plow with trash boards......$4500 2004 John Deere 980 36-ft. field cultivator with rear harrow....$23,900 2009 John Deere 680 24-ft. chisel plow, walking beam, rear harrow, twisted boots......................................................................$19,900 John Deere 1610 27-ft. chisel plow, hydraulic folding wings, standard points....................................................................................$9500 John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper.............................................$5490 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 17’6” narrow fold.......................$37,900 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 7 shank, 17’6” narrow fold.........$35,000
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Sarah Boyer of Livingston grades wool in MSU’s Wool Lab. She and other members of the MSU Wool Judging Team will compete on St. Patrick’s Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (MSU photo by Kelly Gorham).
Wool judging returns to MSU, team heads to Houston for national contest
By Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service “The pressure is on,” Rose said. After a lapse of more than two decades, Surber said the opportunity to participate Montana State University resurrected its on a judging team benefits MSU students wool judging team last year. by developing their public speaking skills It was a timely move that happened to and expanding their knowledge about wool. coincide with the growing demand for Both are important for careers in agriculMontana wool, said coach Lisa Surber. And ture, she added. now the team is competing for a national She noted that the demand for Montana championship. wool is up, mainly because of a resurgence Three members of this year’s team – most in the high-quality sock and knitwear infrom small Montana towns – will head to the dustries. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo over “Our wool seems to have more loft, more spring break and compete on St. Patrick’s resistance to compression,” Surber said. Day. Each student will have 12 minutes “That’s a really desirable trait in socks and to grade and rank fleeces in each of eight knitwear.” categories, Surber said. Then, speaking MSU went 21 years without a wool judgwithout notes, they’ll explain their decisions ing team before one returned in 2012-13. A to the judges, giving three sets of reasons photo of the last team before the gap – the per category. team of 1991 – still hangs on a wall in the The judges will score their performance, Wool Lab. It shows John Mackin, Sievert then combine the results with scores from Mysse, Mike Schuldt and coach Cheryl the National Western Judging Contest to deHouglund. Schuldt and Houglund later termine the overall winner, Surber said. That married, showing another potential benefit contest took place January 16 in Denver. of belonging to a wool judging team, Surber Since MSU took fifth there, Surber is opsaid. timistic about their chances after Houston. Surber attributes the wool judging lapse “If we do well at Houston, then we have to busy schedules for potential coaches a good possibility of ranking nationally,” and a lack of student interest. She credits she said. renewed interest and outside encouragement This year’s team consists of Sarah Boyer for the reinstatement. of Livingston, a sophomore in agriculture “Nationally, the number of schools with relations; Rebecca Gibbs of Circle, a postcollegiate wool judging teams was shrinkbaccalaureate student in biotechnology; ing,” Surber said. “We were encouraged by Leah Nelson of Opheim, a senior in animal national sheep organizations to get involved science; and Andrew Seleg of Forsyth, a again.” junior in animal science. All but Gibbs will compete in Houston. Assistant coaches are Karoline Rose of Three Forks, a senior in animal science, and Kendall Green of Cohagen, a junior in ag business and son of Mike Green, a member of MSU’s 1990 wool judging team. Rose and Kendall Green both competed last year, but they are coaching their successors because students can only compete one season on a wool judging team. Wool judging teams have three competitions available to them during the school year, Surber said. In addition to Denver and Houston was a contest in San Antonio. The students prepare all school year, Rose said. At least twice a week, team members head into the Quonset hut behind MSU’s Wool Lab to practice judging some of the 70 or 80 fleeces that are The MSU Wool Judging Team finished fifth at the National stored there. Whenever they have time, Western Judging Contest in Denver. Front row, from left, are Sarah Boyer, Rebecca Gibbs and Leah Nelson. Back perhaps while they’re riding together in row from left are assistant coaches Kendall Green and a car, they practice giving reasons for Karoline Rose, team member Andrew Seleg and coach their decisions. Lisa Surber.
Wheat is moving more efficiently in US
By Shawn Campbell, USW Assistant Director, West Coast Office While logistical problems continue to hurt farmers and delay grain movement to export facilities in Canada, similar challenges in the United States appear less disruptive as U.S. railroads have more flexibility to respond to market demand. And that is helping build confidence that the United States remains the most reliable wheat supplier in the world. Canadian farmers produced record wheat and canola crops in 2013/14. But after seeing their highest monthly grain exports in 10 years in October and November, they began seeing the backlog all but dry up the cash market for old crop grain. The situation has not improved in March at a time when many farmers need to sell grain to help finance new crop inputs. According to the Western Grain Elevator Association, early this month 53 vessels were waiting to load at British Columbia’s Vancouver and Prince Rupert ports. Additionally, 60,000 railcars, representing a volume of 5.4 MMT of grain, are behind schedule to be loaded, adding to an already difficult situation with some of the harshest winter weather in recent memory. For example, trains have had to haul fewer cars and run slower because temperatures repeatedly plummeted below -25 degrees Celsius (-13 degrees Fahrenheit). Under this stress, grain companies and farmers see fault with the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railroads. For their part, the railroads claim they are hauling more grain than ever before and attribute problems to elevator inefficiencies, bad weather and the record Canadian grain crop. On March 7, the Canadian government had its say by ordering the railroads to jointly increase grain movements within four weeks or face significant fines. The railways say they will most likely be unable to reach that goal until the Lake Superior port of Thunder Bay opens again for grain exports, possibly by early April. Until then, rail shipments to eastern export terminals have to make a much longer journey, limiting railcar movements and locomotive availability. For similar reasons, the railroads have already limited grain shipments to the United States. This has roiled the North American oat market but may have limited movement of wheat south across the border. While the Canadian government’s goal may be achievable, many analysts wonder if it would negatively affect service for other rail-dependent industries. As Canada faces its challenges, the movement of grain across the northern United States to export terminals in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is dealing with similar issues. Large crop volume, strong overseas demand, competition with other commodities and increased export capacity combined to create a shortage of railcars and locomotives. Yet the United States is generally moving grain more efficiently. For example, grain railcar deliveries to the PNW set decade highs from October through January and PNW grain export volume remains close to its November peak. Much of this performance can be attributed to a less regulated U.S. rail system. U.S. railroads offer more flexible forward contracting for grain railcar orders compared to their Canadian counterparts. Grain companies in the United States may also buy and sell these forward contracts with each other in a secondary market that increases the overall system efficiency. Therefore, while U.S. grain companies may have to pay a premium, they can still guarantee on-time delivery when needed. Some U.S. rail carriers also recently announced major new investments to deal with this year’s backlogs and help minimize similar problems in the future. For example, BNSF, the largest rail carrier in the northern U.S. states, announced in February a $5 billion capital investment for 2014, including 500 new locomotives. The latest estimates by the BNSF predict that rail delays in the United States likely will clear up by June. In comparison, estimates by the Canadian National Railway project that that the rail backlog in Canada may not be fully fixed until 2015.
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Fertilizers, fuels, chemicals and seeds: what can and must farmers do to minimize dangers and maximize benefits of these important agricultural components? Keith Kennedy, a certified crop adviser in Laramie, Wyoming., outlined some principles concerning storage and stewardship in farm operations. This article briefly summarizes what are generally considered to be good practices. Since the wide range of possible conditions you may encounter can’t be addressed here, you should become familiar with the rules in your state. In all cases, read and follow the instructions on the product label. Pesticide storage and use Products are considered to be pesticides if they claim to control pests, have a signal word and have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration number. Signal words commonly found on pesticide products are poison, danger, warning, caution and/or a skull and crossbones symbol. All pesticides should be stored in a secured area indoors, especially in light of their cost. Farmers, be sure your mixing area complies with state rules. Do not mix anyplace where pesticides could contaminate water wells. All water resources – surface and groundwater – should be considered when locating a mix/load site. Make certain you are complying with the Worker Protection Standard. Most farmers are aware of the exemption for the generation above and for children, but exemptions do not apply to in-laws, nieces, nephews, and siblings. The exemption means that worker protection standards can’t be enforced for those immediate family members; the precautions and personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements apply to everyone. For a sample label showing Agricultural Use Requirements for Worker Protection Standard, see pages 5 and 6 of http://www.pesticides.montana.edu/Reference/PesticidelabelsMT199720AG.pdf in the box entitled Agricultural Use Requirements. Be sure to post the appropriate Worker Protection Standard documents in a central location, accessible anytime workers are present on your farm. Note: if your farm is a corporation or LLC, all participants are technically its employees. The pesticide label states the re-entry time for that product; if you enter the treated area earlier, it tells what PPE is required. Labels on 2,4-D, for instance, show a reentry interval of 48 hours. Pennsylvania State University has available a pesticide storage guide emphasizing safety; find it online at http://pubs.cas.psu. edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uo216.pdf. Can chemicals that have frozen still be used? The answer depends on which product is in question, so pay close attention to the storage temperatures listed on your product’s label. MSU Extension’s MontGuide MT8706 provides details about cold-weather storage of many farm chemicals by name, and specifies how to dissolve ingredients that have crystallized or coagulated. You can access the document online at http://www. pesticides.montana.edu/Reference/Coldweatherstoragemt8706.pdf. Seed storage, seed stewardship Agricultural workers need to be more careful with treated seeds than untreated seeds. Farms often have a bin dedicated to seed storage; it’s wise to have that bin disconnected from other bins that will store grain you’ll be marketing later. Treated seed is used to combat negative impacts of diseases, insects, nematodes and
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By Tracey Erickson, South Dakota State University Extension Do not store in the calf barns as calves Calf milk replacer prices have climbed as generate heat & moisture. a result of increased demand for dry whey It is essential to minimize its exposure used in human foods such as sports drinks. to pests such as mice, rats, cats, birds, etc.. Therefore, it is essential to properly store Close any opened bag when you are not milk replacer so that it retains its quality using it. until its use. Using an air tight container such as a tote Spring, summer and fall typically mean to store opened bags in-between uses helps higher humidity and fluctuating temperaminimize exposure to humidity and pests. tures in the Upper Midwest. Milk replacer Reduce product compaction by not piling stored in areas without controlled temmore than two pallets high. perature and humidity may absorb moisture All bags should be inspected before use causing condensation and clumps in the for color and smell. Ideally milk replacer product. These clumps can cause numerous is a light tan color having a pleasant bland problems such as increased spoilage, fat odor. However if the powder has a brownoxidation (impacting the smell and taste of ish-orange color and a caramelized smell it the milk replacer), it also creates difficulty may have undergone the Maillard Brownin handling the product when measuring, ing reaction (non-enzymatic browning). mixing, and reconstituting it. This reaction occurs due to excessive heat The product should be stored in an area exposure during product storage. As a result that is between 41°F (5°C) to 68°F (20°C) product quality and palatability is reduced. and equal or less than 60 percent humidity If the color is fine but there is an off-smell (Grober Nutrition Inc., 2011). A walk-in (such as paint, grass, clay or gasoline) the cooler would work well to store this valufat in the product may have become rancid able product. To maximize its freshness (BAMN, 2008). one should rotate the milk replacer stock In summary, providing a milk replacer by following the rule of “first in, first out”. that is of high quality, free of contaminants The average recommended shelf life of milk and that has been properly stored will help replacers is approximately six months under ensure your calf rearing success. ideal storage conditions. Other considerations for storage include (Grober Nutrition Inc., 2011): ##### Keeping it away from high humidity I’ve discovered a new way to feel youngplaces such as your water source or sink/ er and younger: Every year, I just remove a mixing area. few more candles from my birthday cake.
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7x7............................................... $1450 71/2 x81/2....................................... $1450 71/2 x9........................................... $1520 8x9............................................... $1850 8x11............................................. $2150 TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it...A level bed when you don’t COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH
Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.
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2007 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4 regular cab with 6.0L V8, automatic, 159,000 miles, NEW HydraBed, nice condition......$22,900 Logan Coach tandem axle enclosed trailer. SHARP!.....................$5995 1998 TrailKing TK40LT 20 ton (19’ & 5’) pintle hitch equipment trailer...................$9500
Transcraft DTL-2100 48x102 drop deck............................. $22,500
TrailMax 24-ft. tandem dually tilt bed pintle hook trailer, air brakes, 24,000 GVW....$6995
NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS
1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, foldover ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires........................$5895 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps..................$4695
1999 Reinke 48-ft. aluminum high box, 102” wide...$14,900
Iron Steer 20-ft. lumber roller trailer with hoist............$7500 2-53-ft. storage vans. Each.$5995
Load Trail utility trailer with sides............................$1600
1979 Champ 5000# gas forklift, 21-ft. height, side shift..$10,500
Car dolly...............................$800
H&H enclosed gooseneck trailer with 21-ft. floor, ramp & side door, 5200# axles.........$8500
NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS
4-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. Each.......$9395 4-New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock with 2 sliding center gates. Each...........$10,395 1-New Circle D 6’x16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer, 5200# axles.............................$7295
NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
G ll – steel flatbeds
NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS
Tuffloader Tilt Trailers
New 18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $4395 New 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $3995 New Diamond C 32-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$12,295 New Diamond C 30-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$11,595 New Diamond C 28-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, 20,000# GVW.$10,595 1-New Circle D 31-ft. triple axle gooseneck with 7000# axles, 12” I-beam frame, folding beavertail, 2 jacks, 21,000 GVW........................................................................$9495 1-New Circle D 29-ft. (including beavertail) tandem dually gooseneck..................$9995 2-New Circle D 25-ft. (including 3 piece beavertail) 2-7000# axles, Each.............$7395 1-New Circle D 24-ft. with one piece beavertail.....................................................$6895
NEW DUMP TRAILERS
New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers......................................$9395 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers.....................................$10,395 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer......................................$7995 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp.......................$8495
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Winter took a toll on cattle health
By Aimee Nielson, University of Kentucky Producers should consider supplemental feed to help cattle through the next month to six weeks until grass is growing and is past the “watery” stage. Energy and protein are both crucial. Most winters take a toll on cattle, but this winter has been tougher than most. Temperatures have been colder, leading to extended periods of livestock cold stress. Ice and snow cover was relentless and more than most Kentucky beef producers have seen in the past 15 to 20 years. All cattle are susceptible to these adverse conditions especially if they are older or they are not getting the proper nutrients. “These cows are frequently in poor body condition with no body fat stores, and have a rumen full of forage material (hay) and may be described as ‘bloated’ by the producer,” said Michelle Arnold, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment extension veterinarian. “Despite having had access to free choice hay, these cows have just ‘run out of gas’ with green grass just around the corner – with a belly full of hay. However, this winter, we have been encountering these ‘malnutrition’ cases on a much more frequent basis, at a much earlier date, and are seeing what should be sound young cows and pre-weaning/weaning age calves also affected.” Despite producers diligently trying to feed and protect the animals, the cold just won out in many cases. Many university studies show that the lower critical temperature for cows with dry, heavy winter coats is 18 degrees Fahrenheit. “It may be surprising to some, but that lower critical temperature when a cow is wet is actually around 59 degrees,” said Louis Pittman, veterinary pathologist at the Breathitt Veterinary Center at Murray State University, which works closely with UK on veterinary pathology issues. “For every degree that the temperature drops below the critical temperature, a cow has to expend 2 percent more calories to maintain body heat and condition.” Wind chills have been especially low this past winter and that causes cattle to expend even more energy to stay warm. “So the cattle just aren’t getting adequate supplemental energy and protein sources,” Arnold said. “If you don’t know the nutritional quality of your hay, you won’t know if you are providing sufficient nutrition to meet the animals’ needs. That can result in depletion of body fat stores, breakdown of muscle protein and even death, due to insufficient nutrition.” Granted, the spring and summer of 2013 presented good growing conditions for forages, and Kentucky had greater hay production than in previous years. But that’s no guarantee. “Even with good quantities of forages, the cases we’ve seen this winter where cows were fed only hay suggests that the hay didn’t have the best nutritional quality,” Pittman said. “The hay may look good, but without testing, we just don’t know the true feed value. The take home message here is to get your hay tested so you’ll know what you’re feeding.” Arnold said it is important to understand that this winter has been exceptionally difficult for cattle in Kentucky and cows were pulled down much more than the typical winter. “This fact, coupled with the knowledge that the quality was generally poor for hay baled in 2013, is the reason we are seeing an increase in malnutrition in all ages of cattle as well as many stillborn and weak calves that do not survive. What has normally worked in years past (feeding cattle hay exclusively throughout the winter) did not necessarily work this year.” “Protein tubs will not be sufficient in most cases to fulfill energy requirements,” Arnold said. “Producers should contact a veterinarian and/or a nutritionist to review their feeding program because adequate nutrition is not just important today but also down the road.” “Continued milk production, the return to estrus and rebreeding and overall herd immunity will also be impacted over the long term,” Arnold said. “Producers should continue to offer a trace mineral mix high in magnesium to prevent hypomagnesemia or ‘grass tetany’ at least through the first of May.”
Effect of Mom’s obesity on baby’s bone health explored
By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service Does obesity during pregnancy impact the baby’s chances of developing strong, healthy bones? No one knows for certain, but ongoing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)funded studies at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center in Little Rock are helping to provide clues. In an early investigation, Jin-Ran Chen, a principal investigator with the center’s Skeletal Development Laboratory, showed that bone development of the unborn young of mother lab rats (dams) fed high-fat rations to induce obesity was significantly impaired, in contrast to the bones of the fetal young of dams that were given lower-fat rations. Analysis of fetal bone cells from the skull and vertebrae suggests that changes in the functioning of a gene, HoxA10, may help explain this difference in early bone formation, according to Chen. Studies by scientists elsewhere have already established that HoxA10 is important to bone formation and growth. But Chen’s investigation, documented in a 2012 article in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology’s FASEB Journal, is apparently the first to suggest that obesity, induced by the high-fat regimen, may turn off or “downregulate” this gene, thus suppressing robust bone development. Chen and his team found that HoxA10 was downregulated as a result of high levels of DNA methylation, a biochemical process also referred to as gene methylation. If the results seen in rats hold true for humans, elevated DNA methylation of HoxA10 may increase the baby’s risk of developing bone disease, such as osteoporosis, later in life. The results also suggest that it is critical to start early in ensuring that a mother’s nutrition benefits the developing child’s bone health. Chen collaborated with Thomas M. Badger, Michael L. Blackburn, Ping Kang, Oxana P. Lazarenko, Martin J. Ronis, Kartik Shankar, and Jian Zhang, all with the nutrition center and with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, also in Little Rock. The nutrition center is a partnership of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the university, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. ARS is the USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. This bone health research supports the USDA priority of improving children’s health and nutrition.
Extension of the MILC Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced the extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program. The extended MILC protects dairy farmers enrolled in the program against income loss through September 1, 2014, or until a new Margin Protection Program for dairy producers (MPP), established by the 2014 Farm Bill, is operational. Contracts for eligible producers enrolled in MILC on or before September. 30, 2013, are automatically extended until the termination date of the MILC program. Dairy operations with approved MILC contracts will continue to receive monthly payments if a payment rate is in effect. MILC compensates enrolled dairy producers when the Boston Class I milk price falls below $16.94 per hundredweight (cwt), after adjustment for the cost of dairy feed rations. MILC payments are calculated each month using the latest milk price and feed cost, just as in the 2008 Farm Bill. The payment rate for October 2013 through January 2014 marketings is zero. Payment rates during the months after January 2014 until the termination of the MILC program will be determined as the appropriate data becomes available. Since MILC payments are limited to a maximum amount of milk production each fiscal year, dairy operations may select a production start month other than October 2013 (the start of fiscal year 2014). Producers who want to select a different production start month must visit their local FSA office between April 14, 2014, and May 30, 2014. FSA will provide producers with information on program requirements, updates and sign-ups as the information becomes available. For more information on MILC, contact a local FSA county office or visit the FSA website at www. fsa.usda.gov/mt.
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New PJ 28-ft. gooseneck with triple 7000# axles and brakes, 2 flip over ramps, popup dovetail........................................... $8499
2013 PJ 28-ft. gooseneck flat bed with singles, tool box, 5-ft. center popup dovetail with 2 flip over ramps, cold weather harness. Retail $8421. Will sell for......................... $7599
2014 PJ 26-ft. gooseneck flatdeck with singles, 5-ft. dovetail with 3 flip over ramp, cold weather wiring harness, ramp support arms. Retails $7939. Sells for............................ $7089 New PJ 26-ft. deck over power tilt, cold weather wiring harness, 102” deck width Retail $8839. Will sell for......................... $8429
2014 PJ 20-ft.x6” channel equipment tilt, 16-ft. of tilt, 4-ft. stationary, cold weather wiring harness, 2 sets D-rings, spare tire mount. Lists for $6489. Sells for......................... $5789
2012 PJ 18-ft. x 6” channel equipment bumper pull trailer with 2-7000# axles, straight deck with 5-ft. slide-in ramps, spare tire mount Retail $4499. Will sell for......................... $3900
NEW 2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” deck over dump trailer, BP split spreader gate, tarp kit, 14,0000 GVW. Retail $8299. SPECIAL PRICE................ $7369 NEW 2014 PJ 14-ft.x83” Low PRO BP dump trailer, split spreader gate, tarp kit, 14,000 GVW. Retail $8439. SPECIAL PRICE................ $7509 NEW 2014 PJ 10-ft.x60” utility dump trailer, split gate, tarp kit, 7000 GVW. Retail $4999. SPECIAL PRICE................ $4469
NEW 2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” gooseneck deck over dump trailer, split spreader gate, tarp kit, 15,400 GVW. Retail $9379. SPECIAL PRICE....................................... $8349 2014 PJ 12-ft.x83” tandem axle dump trailer, tarp kit. Retail $7339. Will sell for............................................... $6529
New 2014 Wells Cargo Funwagon, 4 place enclosed sled trailer, 6’6” white interior, insulated ceiling with man door, rear & front loading ramps, fuel door. This trailer is loaded! Black or white exterior. Retail $12,150. Was.................................. $9950 Your Choice Now...................................... $9500
New Circle D 6-ft. 8” x 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 7000# axles, bull package, solid divider gate, mats, spare tire. White or Charcoal, your choice. Retail $10,652. Will Sell for...................... $9399
New Circle D 16-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 6000# axles, mats, spare tire. White. Retail $9799. Now.................................... $8599
Used 2003 Hillsboro 21-ft. gooseneck tandem single with 2-7000# axles, electric brakes with 5-ft. dovetail, pop up center and two flip over ramps, spare tire. Very good condition. Selling for....................................... $5599 obo
2014 Newmans 12-ft. sledbed with aluminum salt shields, 12” tire upgrade, rear ramp and spare tire. Lists for $3649. Sells for......................... $3079
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0% for 24 months - oac
Followed by CQR - As Low As 3.45% for 84 months
2012 Case IH Steiger 500 1123 hours. #700837...........................................$279,987
Used Tractors
2007 Cat Challenger MT875B 3000 hours. #708136...........................................$260,000
2011 Case IH Steiger 500 272 hours. #708089...........................................$312,840
2010 Case IH Steiger 485 667 hours. #707727...........................................$228,900
2010 Cat Challenger MT765C 640 hours. #703935...........................................$216,000
2012 Case IH Magnum 260 592 hours. #708135...................................................$199,000
2012 Case IH Puma 185 130 hours. #708008.. 2004 Case IH STX500 5000 hours. #706924.... ........................................................$147,900 ........................................................$156,000
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2008 Case IH Magnum 275 2466 hours. #708113...........................................$159,200
2006 Case IH STX530 Quad, 3965 hours. 2006 Case IH STX500 4201 hours. #700823.....................................$220,000 #700821.....................................$189,600 2006 Case IH STX530 3909 hours. 2012 Case IH Magnum 235 1151 hours. #700822.....................................$194,500 #708134.....................................$177,000
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2006 Case IH MX305 2477 hours. #708064...... ........................................................$155,200
Ethridge, Montana
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Lewistown/Denton, Montana
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Havre, Montana
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Used Combines
0% for 36 months - oac
Followed by CQR - As Low As 3.45% for 84 months
2013 Case IH 8230 193 hours. #708041............. $341,000 2013 Case IH 8230 200 hours. #708040............. $340,750
2012 Case IH 8230 #708115............................... $327,000
2010 Case IH 9120 1114 hours. #708122........... $247,800 2011 Case IH 7120 659 hours. #700775............. $245,000
2007 Case IH 7010 1143 hours. #704002........... $198,400
More Combines 2009 Case IH 7120 905 hours. #700786............. $214,000 2011 Case IH 8120 1176 hours. #703887........... $215,600
2010 Case IH 7120 1050 hours. #700776........... $225,000
2007 Case IH 2588 1999 hours. #700811........... $147,000
2013 Case IH 8230 274 hours. #708043......$334,000 2011 Case IH 8120 750 hours. #708125......$266,900 2010 Case IH 7120 735 hours. #700824......$249,500 2011 Case IH 7088 645 hours. #700827......$234,400 2009 Case IH 7088 #708148........................$199,000 2008 Case IH 7010 1190 hours. #500760....$189,000 2007 Case IH 2588 1573 hours. #704008....$169,900 2008 Case IH 8010 1833 hours. #708156....$166,350 2009 Case IH 7120 2207 hours. #708154....$154,790 2009 Case IH 7120 2597 hours. #708155....$145,000 2008 Case IH 7010 2797 hours. #708153....$137,000 2008 Case IH 7010 3277 hours. #708152....$129,650 2004 Case IH 8010 2309 hours. #708084....$118,800
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2009 Case IH 8120 1357 hours. #703732........... $204,992
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Ethridge, Montana
406-873-2222 or 406-434-2222 Great Falls, Montana
406-453-1453
Lewistown/Denton, Montana
406-538-8795
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GRASS/ALFALFA FOR SALE
Hay in round bales, net wrapped, 1st cutting, no rain, approximately 1400# bales. 10 bales of alfalfa. Will Load Phone (406) 278-3345, Conrad, Montana
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By Ryan Sterry, University of Wisconsin Extension Experience tells most producers that high strung, poorly tempered stock, sometimes do not perform as well as herd mates with a more moderate disposition. Science has backed this up in the feedlot with studies showing steers with calmer dispositions out gaining steers with the most excitable temperaments. Links are also being made by research between disposition and health, including response to vaccination. Most of all, stock with a bad temperament pose a greater risk to you being injuring during handling. Determining if a link exits between reproductive performance and disposition has been difficult to prove. Anecdotally, producers and A.I. technicians have noted that cows with bad temperaments are less likely to conceive to A.I. However, putting hard numbers to this has proven difficult. In an experiment at Oregon State University by Reinaldo Cooke, crossbred heifers were divided into two groups. After weaning one group was trained for handling by being brought up from pasture to a pen three times a week, for four weeks, so that they’d become acclimated to people and going through a working chute. The other group was not handled during this time and was left on pasture. Both groups were tested for the hormone Cortisol. This hormone is associated with stress and is part of the “fight or flight” response in animals. When Cortisol levels are elevated, it is an indicator of stress. Some research indicates elevated cortisol levels impair the naturally occurring reproductive hormones LH and FSH, and could help explain why stressed or poorly tempered animals may have poorer fertility. Since these were young heifers not ready to breed yet, you might be asking what could possibly be proven by this experiment. The results of this study found two important differences in the trained group that could impact reproduction down the road. First, the group that was handled had lower Cortisol levels at the end of the four week training period than the non-trained group. Secondly, the trained group reached puberty at a faster rate than the non-trained heifers, with nearly a 20% difference in the number of heifers cycling five, six, and seven months after the project began. Having these heifers start cycling sooner can greatly improve reproduction by allowing heifers to be bred sooner and calve early in the calving season. These heifers will ultimately have more time to recover before breeding again as first calf heifers, and have a greater opportunity to maintain an early caving interval throughout their lives. A similar study was done at the University of Florida by Cooke, this time with mature cows. One group had the same worker walk the pen twice a week offering the cows a small treat (range cubes), while the control group was left alone on pasture. In this case, the group that was worked with showed no difference in Cortisol levels or pregnancy rate at the end of the breeding season. However, when disposition score was looked at alone regardless of treatment, cows with the most agitated and aggressive scores had lower pregnancy rates at the end of the 90 day breeding season. Putting a temperament score to your own stock is rather easy. Use a scale of 1 to 5, with one being calm, and five being very excited and / or aggressive towards people. This scoring scale can be used while animals are in the chute and when they are in the pen. A chute exit speed score and also be assigned as animals leave the chute, with one being the slowest and five the fastest. These three scores can be averaged to give an overall score to each animal. While a definitive link between disposition and reproduction has not been made yet, research is starting to show tendencies that one may exist. A key point of this early research is temperament and fertility is not just a concern for A.I. breeding. Studies using natural service bulls have shown the same tendency for poorly tempered cows to have poorer fertility. Bottom line, there are already many good reasons to cull cattle with bad temperaments, to consider disposition as part of your breeding criteria, and train your stock to be handled. If you don’t already do so, improving reproduction is one more reason to reconsider adding these management practices to your herd.
Crape myrtle
When can I prune a crape myrtle? Crape myrtle is a summer flowering shrub that flowers on new wood. It can be pruned in the spring. I caution gardeners to wait until they begin to see new leaves starting to grow in mid to late April. Crape myrtles may be killed back to the ground by cold temperatures.
NDSU wheat researcher fights rust disease
By NDSU Extension Service A driving force behind Maricelis Acevedo’s research is to make a difference. The assistant professor in the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Department of Plant Pathology certainly is doing that. Acevedo specializes in leading research dealing with rust disease in wheat, a fungal infection that can have devastating results on plants. In some parts of the world, the crop-killing fungus is called the “polio of agriculture.” “I’m very passionate about working with rust pathogens, ultimately with a goal of increasing food security in the U.S. and around the globe,” Acevedo says. “I find them very interesting because they are highly diverse, and new virulent races are constantly emerging. That keeps us on our toes and always trying to stay ahead of the pathogen. I love the challenge of working on that type of research project.” Her research emphasizes genetics to build resistance to leaf and stem rust in wheat. The work is especially important for North Dakota because the State Wheat Commission reports about 19,200 farms grow wheat. The state typically ranks second only to Kansas in total wheat production each year. “Working in North Dakota is the perfect place because of wheat’s importance as a commodity, a way of living and its history in the state,” says Acevedo, who joined NDSU’s faculty in 2010. “It’s exciting to be working in an area where agriculture really is appreciated and our research is valued.” Acevedo is becoming an authority in her field of study. She was one of the inaugural recipients of the Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum Early Career Award. In May 2013, she was an invited speaker at the Internal Symposium on Genetics and Breeding Durum Wheat in Rome, and she also presented at the “1st Workshop of Surveillance of Race Ug99 in South America and Breeding for Resistance” in Passo Fundo, Brazil. She recently was one of 16 scientists invited to the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation in Seattle to brainstorm about future needs in wheat research. A native of Puerto Rico, Acevedo earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in agronomy at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. She earned her doctorate in biological sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before joining NDSU, Acevedo received postdoctoral training at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service Small Grains and Potato Research Unit in Aberdeen, Idaho. “I like the idea of working with a purpose, to make a difference in people’s lives,” Acevedo says. “I want to apply the research in the field and facilitate getting it to market as prudently as possible. I’d like to provide better information and more understanding of how rust pathogens interact with the plant, so researchers can develop better ways to manage the disease, like new technologies and new chemicals.” Another aspect of her work is serving as a mentor and role model for students. She works in a field where the majority of researchers historically have been men, but that is starting to shift. Half of the graduate six students she works with are women from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Acevedo received a 2013 Leap Research Award from NDSU’s FORWARD program, which works for the advancement of women. “I think I bring to the table other points of view and push research boundaries,” Acevedo says. “My lab provides evidence how diversity can provide changes in how we approach science. We try to keep an open mind and a ‘thinkoutside-of-the-box’ approach on research.”
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Role of expectations in the beef industry
By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Cattle and beef prices are at record levels in every industry sector, from cow-calf to retail beef prices. These record prices are obviously supported by a very unusual set of supply and demand circumstances. So far in 2014, markets — especially fed cattle and wholesale beef markets — have displayed unprecedented volatility as industry participants try to sort out these unusual market fundamentals in a very dynamic market environment. Both producers and consumers are reacting, not only to current record prices, but also to their evolving expectations for market conditions over the coming weeks, months and years. Much attention is focused on the low cow herd inventory and the need to rebuild. After many years of liquidation, the result of a variety of factors impacting the beef industry, the current situation reminds us that it is the cow-calf sector that is primarily responsible for supply in the beef industry. Until cow-calf producers can and will expand the cow herd, the industry’s ability to maintain beef production will be limited. Cow-calf producers make decisions about herd rebuilding by considering, not only current price levels, but also their expectations about how high prices will go and how long they will persist. The cattle industry has a long history of production and price cycles so producers recognize that high prices now will likely lead to lower prices at some point in the future…it’s the old adage that the best cure for high prices is high prices. However, the current situation is one of excess liquidation due to external factors that have taken cattle inventories to a much lower level than would have otherwise happened. The beef cow herd was poised to begin expansion in early 2011, prior to the last three years of drought. The beef cow herd then was some 1.8 million head larger than today. Moreover, the last cyclical expansion began in 2004 with a beef cow herd of 32.5 million head, with some 3.49 million more beef cows than today. That expansion was brief and truncated by feed and input market shocks; recession; and drought that contributed to the subsequent liquidation since 2007. The path to the current herd level was long and the recovery will similarly take several years which should factor into producer expectations for most of the rest of the decade. Demand is also affected by consumer expectations. There is considerable industry concern about how beef demand will react to the growing pressure for higher wholesale and retail beef prices. So far, it appears that beef demand is holding up well. Pork supplies are dropping now as a result of the PED virus and higher pork prices ahead will help support higher beef prices. However, abundant broiler supplies and relatively cheap poultry prices have, somewhat surprisingly, led to little substitution of chicken for beef so far. Consumers may be reacting differently to higher beef prices, in part, because of the expectations they have for the future. Considerable media attention has been drawn to the fact that beef prices will likely be high for an extended period of time. If consumers believed high beef prices were a short term impact, they would very likely avoid the high prices and substitute away from beef. However, the prospects for high prices for an extended period of time may be causing consumers to have more of a “get it while you can before the price goes even higher” attitude. Consumer preferences do not change easily or quickly. Consumers resigned to higher beef prices will make some adjustments but will continue to purchase beef.
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By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer and produce healthy fawns. Ladies and gentlemen, we are entering The opposite is not pretty. crunch time. Elk are big and tough and will go where That time of the year when spring and there is food. But even elk have limited winter play a tug of war, and depending on reserves and when humans get in the act, how it goes, deer and elk could be the losers. things can turn ugly. Members of the deer family that go That’s because March is the month a into winter in good shape have the energy mature bull elk will lose his antlers. reserves and body fat to survive those DeFor a bull elk, that mammoth headgear, cember and February subzero spells. But a weighing as much as 40 pounds, takes a long winter that continues through March long time to grow, about five months. That and April will start to tip over the smallest means within a week or two of dropping the and weakest. old antlers those two bumps (pedicles) on And if we humans are not careful, we’ll top of a bull elk’s head will start to bulge, cause some of the bigger animals to tip over. then grow into antlers. Already some of our large game species Antlers are fascinating feats of nature. could use a break. January was nice, with For members of the deer family antlers are a handful of 50 degree days. But February both weapons and status symbols, especially plunged us back into winter, which after all for indicating male supremacy. is the season we’re in. For humans, antlers are sources of fasNow the real test for wildlife begins. cination and trophies. So much so, that the By March and April, many animals will latter drives men and women to occasionally have used up the majority of their nutritional break laws and cast aside common sense to reserves. For deer, especially, winter is a acquire them. long downhill slide. If spring arrives early And here’s the problem with that behavor the winter has not been too tough, the ior this year: In some mountainous parts females will come through in good shape of the state there is a lot of snow, several feet of snow and crust. So while a bull’s nutritional tank is running on near empty and they are desperately searching to find whatever grass is available, they are dropping antlers. The last thing they need is someone chasing them around on foot, horseback or snowmobile, trying to get an antler or two. That bull elk may run away today, but die from exhaustion next week. Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ wildlife management areas are closed to people now, many to give elk a rest. But there are other places on public land where folks can easily reach elk winter range. Maybe March is the month to give wildlife a break. Let them alone. Let them struggle through, perhaps, another month of winter as nature has designed. There will still be plenty of late April and May days to pick up shed antlers while allowing that bull elk to survive with new headgear for next fall.
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2013 John Deere 328E skidsteer, deluxe cab, SW joystick, 2 speed, turbo engine, 14x17.5 14 PR, hydraulic CIR, speed sensitive, 3” seat belt with 2” shoulder strap, power quik tach, cab, heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, EH performance package, backup alarm, cold start package, precleaner, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, 2nd set counterweights, radio/AM/FM/WB, rear view mirror, louver rear grille, keyless start, 78” HD construction bucket with edge. #12400237..............................$72,000 2013 John Deere 328E skidsteer, EH H pattern control, 2 speed, turbo, power quik tach, cab with heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, EH performance package, backup alarm, cold start package, chrome exhaust, single set counterweight, 2nd set counterweights, rear view mirror, keyless start, 84” HD construction bucket with edge. #12400240...$68,500 2013 John Deere 318D skidsteer, EH joystick control, 2 speed, 10x16.5 tires, hydraulic CIR self hi flow, 2” seat belt with shoulder, power quick tach, cab with heat, defrost & air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, precleaner, L/HD fuel filter, cold start package, hazard warning lights, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, radio, rear view mirror, footrest with floormat, 66” construction bucket with edge. #124002489. (1)............$52,500
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Prairie Fare: Savor the flavor of bacon but in moderation
By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Mom, I just had the best cookies ever! I ate a bunch at the dining center. You need to make them at home,” my 18-year-old son exclaimed. He was practically salivating. “What kind of cookies were they, anyway?” I inquired. “They were bacon chocolate-chocolate chip cookies. They were featuring bacon on the menu,” he replied with a grin. I did a quick online search and found several cookie recipes with crumbled bacon bits. As he continued his glowing culinary review, I had a flashback from 18 years ago. I experienced a craving for bacon while expecting him. Was this a delayed effect? At the time I was pregnant with my now 6-foot-3-inch son, I was teaching a food service management class twice a week in the campus dining service kitchen. It was near the same time of year as my son’s present-day “bacon encounter.” My buddy, who was the head cook, would greet me with, “Julie, your bowl of bacon is on the counter.” I looked forward to my flavorful treat and waddled over to retrieve it. As the months progressed, I needed to temper my intake of higher-sodium foods, including bacon, when
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DISC FOR SALE
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WINDROWER FOR SALE
New Holland 2450 windrower, 14-ft. auger head with conditioner, header tilt, air conditioning, single speed hydro, 2060 hours, new front tires. Stored inside, good machine and ready to go to work.......$24,900 Call (406) 590-3333 or (406) 590-5375
EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES FOR SALE
Older Clark fork lift, 650-16 tires, brakes, no leaks........................................................ $2500 WD tractor, hydraulic. Put it to work or play.................................................................... $1500 Farmall Cub sickle mower and spring tooth, wheel weights front and rear, good tires - no cracks........................................................................................................................... $2500 Case VAO front end loader and 3-point.......................................................................... $2000 1956 Buick Century 4-door hardtop, new radial tires, radiator, heater core and paint. Drive it anywhere..................................................................................................................... $6000 1953 Military Jeep, recent OD paint, no top, hubs and overdrive.................................. $8000 1935 Ford 2-door hump back, body is rough, ‘53 Ford engine runs perfect................... $4000 1928 Model A 2-door, Ford 60 engine, excellent metal, wood is bad............................. $4000 Will sell separate........................................................................................................ $2500 Possible delivery - Open to offers - Everything listed starts and runs very well. Phone (406) 847-2758 call early or leave message, Noxon, Montana
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my feet began to swell and I grew out of my shoes. I savored the flavor of one piece of bacon instead of three. Obviously, my craving didn’t stunt my son’s growth. The 2012 Bacon Report referred to its namesake as “meat candy.” More than 627 million pounds of bacon was sold in retail outlets in 2012. A slice of bacon isn’t as high in calories or fat as you might expect. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient Database, one slice of pan-fried bacon has 54 calories and 4 grams (g) of fat. One slice of cooked bacon has 194 milligrams of sodium. That’s about 13 percent of the daily sodium recommendation for people 51 and older and 8.4 percent of the recommendation for people younger than 51. When cooking bacon, start the process in a cold pan and cook to desired doneness over medium heat. You also can cook bacon in an oven or microwave oven. Drain the bacon on a double layer of paper toweling to reduce the fat content. You can cut back on added salt or added fat if you are adding bacon to a dish, such as a soup or casserole recipe. Top off your menu with a side salad, fruit, veggies and other food naturally low in sodium and high in nutrients. Bacon appears in many ways on restaurant menus besides being a popular side dish for eggs at breakfast. Bacon often inspires sales by appearing on sandwiches, salads and pizzas. It serves as wrap around shrimp, scallops and pork loins. Bacon also has been used in cocktails and desserts, including sundaes, cookies and brownies. Typically, “standard” cut bacon is sold in 1/16-inch slices, but some people prefer thick-cut bacon, which is about 1/8inch thick. If you visit most butcher counters, you can buy bacon in slabs, which you cut at home. You also might find “center-cut” bacon, which is lower in fat because the bacon is cut close to the bone. Bacon is a pork product, so religious restrictions prevent some groups from using it on their menus. “Turkey bacon” is available and others have made bacon-like products from lamb, beef, soy and other proteins. If you want to profess your love of bacon visually, you can decorate yourself or your office with numerous baconinspired items. I could wear plastic bacon strip earrings and a bacon apron. I could use a mouse pad imprinted as a slab of bacon. If I cut myself while cutting bacon “lardons” (small pieces of bacon), I could use a bacon-colored bandage to cover my wound. Before we go “hog wild” about bacon, we need to keep moderation in mind. Bacon is highly flavorful, so a sprinkle of bacon crumbles adds a lot of flavor to a baked potato or a spinach salad. To moderate your intake of sodium, try the reduced-sodium versions of bacon that are available. Here is a recipe adapted from the Spend Smart Eat Smart program at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Loaded Potato Soup With Bacon Crumbles
3 c. red potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed 1 Tbsp. margarine (soft, tub-style) 1 c. onion, chopped 1/2 c. green or red pepper, chopped 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth, reduced-sodium 1 c. fat-free milk 1 c. frozen peas (or mixed vegetables), thawed 1/2 tsp. pepper 4 slices (3 ounces) American cheese 4 strips reduced-sodium bacon, fried and crumbled 1/2 c. green onion, diced Fat-free sour cream (optional) Peel, cook and mash potatoes. Fry bacon until crumbly, drain well and set aside. Melt margarine in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in green or red pepper and cook for about five minutes, until the pepper is softened. Stir in broth and heat to a boil. Add milk and vegetables. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Add the cheese slices, cooking and stirring for about two minutes. If desired, add additional milk to reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately. Top with crumbled bacon, green onion and, if desired, fat-free sour cream. Makes six servings. With reduced-sodium bacon, each serving has 200 calories, 7 g of fat, 9 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of fiber and 450 milligrams of sodium.
What’s on the consumer’s mind?
By K-State Research and Extension News A look around the local grocery store might show images of consumers reading meat labels or checking the expiration date on a gallon of milk. Each consumer has a set of values when making food purchases, and the level of importance placed on each value by consumers allow for food producers and distributors to better meet the needs of their end user. A recent nationwide online survey of U.S. consumers by Kansas State University (K-State) found that freshness and safety were the most important values consumers placed on buying popular livestock products - milk, ground beef, beef steak and chicken breast. The findings for livestock-specific products were consistent with prior research examining consumers’ general food values. Ted Schroeder, professor and livestock economist for K-State Research and Extension, worked with other faculty and graduate students in the Department of Agricultural Economics on this research. Schroeder said as consumers make decisions to purchase food products, they might think about taste, underlying production practices, concerns they have about production, safeness, freshness, quality and price, to name a few. “It’s about a host of things that might go through consumers’ minds as they purchase a product,” he said. “As you compile those into a list, how do they rank? And, do they rank the same for different products?” Details of the study The prior research by Lusk and Briggeman in 2009 found that safety, nutrition, taste, price and natural were the top five values consumers desired out of the 11 total values assessed for general food products. Schroeder and his graduate students wanted to see if similar results could be found when consumers considered buying specific livestock products. “We wanted some diversity among those (livestock) products,” said Garrett Lister, a K-State graduate student who worked on the study. “We also wanted them to be specific, which is why we kept them in the livestock sector.” The popular products they chose to examine included milk, ground beef, beef steak and chicken breast. The 11 food values they chose to examine included freshness, health, hormone-free/antibiotic-free, animal welfare, taste, price, safety, convenience, nutrition, origin and environmental impact. These are similar to the general food product study, aside from a few modifications that apply to livestock products. Adding freshness was one of those modifications. “There’s more issues with spoilage in some of these livestock products than food in general,” Lister said. A total of 1,950 people responded to the livestock products survey, which was a big jump from the 176 respondents included in the prior general food product survey. This was mainly due to the online nature of the livestock products survey versus the mailed method of the general food products survey, said Marcus Brix, another K-State graduate student who worked on the study. Safety was the most important value in the general food products study, and it was either first or second most important for milk, ground beef, beef steak and chicken breast. Freshness was the other top value for livestock products. In contrast, the values of environmental impact, animal welfare, origin and convenience were less important for the livestock products, and this was also comparable to the prior research. Price fell in the middle of the list, Lister said. This was because some consumers valued price as one of their key components in making a decision on what foods to buy, while others felt it was less important. Brix said economists often presume that price is the most important factor in choice, because price is an important driver of purchase behavior. Researchers tend to assume food is going to be safe when purchased at a retail outlet. However, consumers in general don’t necessarily have that presumed trust in food safety. “A majority of consumers still question some things about their food,” Brix said. “If they think that one product is more safe than another at a different price point, they are going to be less responsive to the price and more responsive to the product freshness or safety of said product.” Needs in the industry Consumers want products that deliver a high-quality eating experience, Schroeder said, and this study, as well as prior research, reflects that. “Freshness, nutritional components and health attributes are desirable, and consumers absolutely demand a product that is safe,” he said. “These are messages we’ve been saying continued on page C26
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International 14-ft. tandem disc, hydraulic. Excellent condition..... .........................................$2500
Vermeer 605K baler.. Call for price Melroe 35-ft. fold up field harrow, field ready.........................$1200 Shaver 3-pt., hydraulic tilt post pounder #10.....................$2200 New Holland 282 baler. Excellent shape...............................$2800 22-ft. beaver tail gooseneck trailer with loading ramps, 12,000# GVW.................................$5100
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Fisher 12-ft. land roller water fillable. Like new...................$4800 7-ft. Rock rake, 3-pt., Very nice shape.................................$500 Karcher 3600 psi pressure washer, 13 hp Honda engine...........$800 Cat 518 skidder transmission.......... ................................ Make Offer Calf Table.................................$850 John Deere hay fluffer............$500 Shaver 3-pt. post pounder #8.. $800 Snow wing.............................$1000 2 wheel hay rake......................$300 Ford side delivery hay rack 3-pt., PTO....................................$800 Sitrex 300 broadcaster. New...... ................$500
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Drought threatens Oklahoma herd expansion
By Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Oklahoma was one of a few states on January 1 showing the clearest signs of beef cow herd rebuilding. The Oklahoma beef cow herd was up 51,000 head (2.9 percent year over year), second only to Kansas and Missouri in the absolute increase in cow numbers. The Oklahoma inventory of beef replacement heifers was up 45,000 head (16.1 percent year over year), the largest increase in beef replacement heifers among states. Still, this increase in beef cow numbers is only a beginning. Oklahoma’s beef cow herd is still down 10.5 percent from January 1, 2011. The rebuilding process has a long way to go. The herd expansion plans currently in place are the result of significantly improved drought conditions in the second half of 2013. Though 2013 started dry, much of the state received close to average precipitation during the year. Forage conditions improved and the final weekly crop condition report in late November showed that range and pasture conditions were rated 40 percent fair and 40 percent good to excellent. At the end of 2013, the Drought Monitor showed that less than half of Oklahoma had any drought and less than 5 percent of the state had D3 or D4 (Extreme or Exceptional) drought. Hay production in Oklahoma recovered significantly in 2013 compared to the two previous years. December 1 hay stocks in Oklahoma were up 34 percent year over year from 2012 levels. This has provided sufficient hay to support the increased cow and heifer inventories. Better wheat pasture conditions in the fall of 2013 provided more winter grazing for stockers as well as cows and replacement heifers. However, drought conditions have re-emerged back across central and eastern Oklahoma in January. From the western counties and the Panhandle where drought has been in place continuously for three years, 80 percent of the state now shows some level of drought conditions. Much of this drought is minor at this point with nearly 33 percent area only DO, i.e., abnormally dry. In early February, pasture and range rated good to excellent had dropped from 40 to 24 percent. The area of D3 and D4 drought has increased to 12.5 percent since the beginning of the year. As it still February, dry conditions now are not a major problem. If the conditions persist or expand for another 60-90, the threat will increase dramatically. This winter has included more cold and snowy weather than usual resulting in increased hay and supplement feeding. This may lead to relatively small hay carryover despite increased hay supplies this winter. Water reserves are still well below normal in many cases and critical shortages could develop quickly with warm and windy weather this spring. Producers should do a feed assessment and develop a plan for the spring that includes decision points triggered by developing forage and water conditions. The most recent Climate Prediction Center drought forecast through May is somewhat encouraging. It suggests that drought may moderate in central and eastern Oklahoma, though drought is expected to persist in the western and Panhandle portions of Oklahoma. The extent of or lack of drought, in Oklahoma and in other regions as well, may affect cattle markets and will determine the cattle production and marketing alternatives that will available to producers in 2014.
What’s on the consumer’s mind? continued from page c25
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for a long time, and they’ve shown up remarkably strong across all four of these particular products.” The social values, including animal welfare, environmental impact and origin, for example, aren’t irrelevant, Schroeder said. Some segments of society hold those as more important than others, but overall they aren’t the major drivers that lead the average consumer to purchase a particular product. Understanding some of these consumer food value preferences helps the food industry know where to focus its marketing and production energy to ensure that high-quality eating experience. A research paper explaining all of the findings from the livestock products consumer survey is available at Food Values Applied to Livestock Products (http://www.agmanager. info/livestock/marketing/WorkingPapers/WP1_FoodValuesLivestockProducts.pdf).
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2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. draper, pickup reel, AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002294....... ................................................$94,500 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002337. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002333..............................$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$42,000 2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor, header height sensing. #16002325..............................$76,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft. composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230.. ................................................$39,500 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$33,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., Crary air reel. #16002370. (1)........................$27,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$25,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2005 John Deere 635F 35-ft., header height & Contour sensors with 2008 Crary air reel. #16002316. (2)..$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002395..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$21,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$21,000 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$13,500 2000 John Deere 930F header, finger reel. #16002355. (3)........................$10,500 1999 John Deere 930F 30-ft., finger reel. #16002362. (1)........................$12,500 1998 John Deere 930F 30-ft., fore & aft reel control, poly-skid plates. #16002371. (1)............................................$10,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with integral air finger reel. #16002329.......$12,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)........................$12,500 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. draper, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242. (2)............................................$34,000 2003 Case IH 1020 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002268.................................$6500
PICKUP HEADERS
2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002262.$8000 2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002261.$8000 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. pickup header with JD attachment. #16002253...... ...................................................$3995 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. header with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240.................................$3500 1976 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$2500 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700
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2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$54,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002330..$54,000 2010 John Deere 635D poly tine pickup reel, LH/RH spare knife, road transport system. #16002377. (4)...........$51,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002252.........$48,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002224..$45,000
2013 John Deere 8360R 360 hp, IVT with RH, 2630 Touch display, SF1 receiver, SF1 activation, JD link, Premium cab CommandView, premium radio/XM satelite, 85cc hydraulic pump, five remote cylinder, independent PTO 1000, Cat 4 drawbar, Michelin tires, HID light package, leather trim, RH/LH electric remote adjust, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band, foot speed throttle control, 9L IT4 engine. #16003840..... . ...........................................$317,500 2013 John Deere 8360R FWA 360 hp, Intel power management Premium CommandView II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color Touch display, foot throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., ILS front suspension, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 2-1400# rear weights, 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16003846.......... . ...........................................$302,500
2013 John Deere 6105R Premium cab, deluxe cab RH console, PowerGard plus LHR 16/16, air comfort seat, air conditioning w/o roof, RH & LH Panorama windshield, 2 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, SWA control blocks, tool box, side extensions, signal interface socket, inner mirror, power outlet socket, passenger seat, rear window wiper, cold start package, fuel heating system, loader available. #12003407. (1).........................................$110,000 2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 16F/16R power reverser transmission, cab, air/ heat, air ride seat, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 front tires, cold start package, loader available. #12003398. (2)......... . .............................................$77,500 2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 16F/16R power reverser, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 front steering tires, cold weather package, loader available. #12003393. (1). . .............................................$63,500
2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready plug and play, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, cold weather package, foot speed, HID lights all around, leather trim, AM/FM/CD/WB, buddy seat, FM business antenna with 840 loader. #16003715. (1).........$161,000 2004 John Deere 7920 MFWD, cab, IVT, guidance ready, 3-pt., 96” rear axle, instructional seat, 4 hydraulic outlets, RH joystick with 2 additional hydraulics, PTO, 1 pair rear 450# weights, 2 extra sets 450# weights, JD 746 loader, grapple. #16003852.............$126,000
2013 John Deere 5085M MFWD, IT4, 16F/16R, exhaust side, remote triple rear, remotes triple mid, electronic 2004 John Deere 7720 3 hydrauhitch, 19.5L-24 10PR R4 Goodlics, deluxe Command View cab, year tires, 12.5/80-18 12 PR FS, 5M 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., IVT transmission, coldweather package, H260 loader. 480/80R42 rears, 1 pair rear 450# #16003838. (1).......................$56,900 weights. #16003798. (1).......$112,500 2013 John Deere 5085M IT4, 16F/16R, exhaust side, SCV triple rear, SCV triple mid, electronic hitch, 19.5L-24 2012 John Deere 8360R FWA, 360 10PR R4, MFWD, 12.5/80-18, 5M hp with Intel power management, cold weather package, H260 loader, Premium cabview II cab, leather trim, 99 hours. #16003869. (1).......$55,900 RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam 2013 John Deere 3720 FWA, 43 engine radar sensor, 7” color display, foot hp, cab, air ride seat, hydro transmisthrottle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, sion, mid PTO, 43x16-20R4 rear tires, 3 pt., 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 27x8.5-15R4 steering tires, dual rear 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, remotes, loader available. #12203756. 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, (1)...........................................$41,000 16 front weights, 2-1400# rear weights. 2013 John Deere 3520 FWA, 31 engine 2004 John Deere 4120 MFWD, CUT, dual mid mount remotes, hydro transmis5 year 3600 hour factory PowerQard hp, hydro transmission, mid PTO, sion, 72” mid mount “7-iron” deck with warranty remains. #16003845.......... 43x16-20R4 rear tires, 27x8.5-15R4 JD 681 3-pt. tiller. #16003818..$23,000 . ...........................................$284,000 steering tires, dual rear remotes, 2003 John Deere 7520 cab, MFWD, loader available. #12204110. (2)......... partial powershift, singles, air seat, 3 $27,000 mid-mount hydraulic, 3 pt., 110” rear 2013 John Deere 3038E FWA, 25 PTO axle, 741 self leveling loader, 16 speed, hp, HST transmission, 15.00-19.5 rear 2 remotes. #16003834...........$79,000 tires, 25x8.50 steering tires, loader 1998 John Deere 4200 MFWD, hydro, 2 available. #12203961.............$18,250 rear hydraulic outlets, 13.6-16 rear, 2013 John Deere 3032E FWA, 25 PTO 25x8.5-14 fronts, 2/72” mid mount hp, HST transmission, 15.00x19.00 mower. #16003790. (4)..........$13,750 rear tires, 25x8.50 steering tires, loader available. #12203789. (2).......$18,500 2013 John Deere 7280R 280 hp, AP/ IVT prem, CV11 cab, XM satellite/ radio, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 40,000 triple link suspension, HID lights, quik-tatch with H480 loader, 210 hours. #16003853. (1)........................................$261,000 2013 John Deere 6140D cab, MFWD, air suspension seat, triple remotes, 1997 John Deere 7810 cab, partial powertelescopic draft links, 18.4x38 rears, 2012 John Deere 6170R 170 hp, IVT shift, 16/16 SP PQT with LH reverser, 40K, premium cab, deluxe radio, 3 14.9x24 fronts, deluxe corner post, rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 480/80R46 & loader ready. #12003431. (1)..$85,000 pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/ 380/85R34 tires, tool box, GS Auto Trac Weatherband, “New JD 740 loader ready, 200 amp alternator, Panorama headerS bucket, 5-tine grapple, new front & glass roof, 1 pair 450# inside weights, rear tires, cab interior, recent engine 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transportaH480 loader. #16003864......$160,000 overhaul. #16003706..............$86,500 tion kit. #16002259..................$45,000 2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft. , transporta- 2012 John Deere 4320 FWA, 48 engine hp, open station, hydro transmission, tion kit. #16002354. (1)............$25,000 17.5L-24 rear tires, 10.0-16.5 steering 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header, tires, dual rear remotes, loader availJD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. able. #12203746. (4)..............$35,500 #16002242. (2)........................$35,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, Check Out Our transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000 WEBSITE: 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000 www.fesmt.com
406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3)
1988 John Deere 855 2WD, 2 hydraulics, 540 PTO, syncro, loader. #16003877.. . ................................................$8500
TILLAGE
1978 John Deere 4240 cab, 2WD, powershift, singles, 2 hydraulics, 3 pt. with 148 loader & grapple. #16003889....... . .............................................$25,500
1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals. #16003734. (4).......................$21,500 John Deere 4230 QuadRange transmission, no 3-pt., JD 265 self-leveling loader. #16003878. (3)...........$22,000 1966 John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00-16 front, 158 loader & grapple, no 3-pt., 2 remotes. #16003637. (4).......................$12,500
1961 John Deere 4010 2WD, syncro, singles. #16003784. (1).............$6800
2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003726. (1).........................................$167,000 2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1).........................................$161,000 2011 Case IH Puma 170 MFD, powershift transmission, 135 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003724. (1).........................................$152,000 2008 Case IH 180 MFD, cab, CVT transmission, powershift, singles, loader, grapple. #16003795. (1).......$115,000
2004 Case IH MXU125 MFD, partial powershift, singles, loader. #16003805. (4)..........................................$66,000 1997 Case IH MX135 MFD, partial powershift, singles, 3 hydraulic outlets with loader. #16003811. (3)...........$42,000 1994 Case IH 7220 cab, MFD, powershift, single tires with loader. #16003757..... . .............................................$46,950
1982 Case 2290 MFD, powershift, singles with Ezee-On loader. #16003824. (1).. . .............................................$19,500
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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Plentywood: DJ. Dixon, Salesman 406-480-3512 Circle: Mike Haynie, Store Manager/Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Shad Haber, Salesman, 406-941-2424 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118
2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coulter. #13011076. Was $97,000.............. ...................................... NOW $75,000
1999 New Holland 8670 MFWD, powershift, singles, 4 hydraulics, 7514 loader. #16003826. (1).......................$45,000
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ALL USED COMBINES Retail price less 10% discount, less 25% down payment (applicable JDF pool fund programs, trade equity or cash) plus contract fees @ 0% interest for one year followed by 3.25% for 4 years total of 5 years financing at JDF - o.a.c.
2013 John Deere S680 premium cab & radio, HID light, Auto Trac ready, 2630 display, Pro Drive transmission, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, thickskin rotor, 400 bushel grain tank with folding cover, 650/85R38 dual drive tires, 28LR26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper with powercast tailboard, “Reconditioned”. 5-year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remaining. #16001459. (1)................ . .......... $56,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 5-year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001461......................................... . .......... $46,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top covers, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper. 5-year 3000 hours factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001468......................................... . .......... $44,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001465......................................... . .......... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001464. (1)................................... . ............ $43,500 per year 5-years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001467. (4)... . .......... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4)................................... . ......... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!!!
AUGER HEADERS
John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid header, bat reel. #16002384. (1)...................$7500 1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... ...................................................$2500 1993 John Deere 930R 30-ft. auger header. #16002394....................$3500
2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4)................................... . .......... $43,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper,520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001462. (1)................... . .......... $42,750 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001460. (1)................................... . .......... $42,750 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S680 premium cab & radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 2630 display, Command Touch Pro Drive transmission, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine straw chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires with 12” axle spacer, 750/60R32 steering tires. #16001448......................................... . .......... $53,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, & radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, GS3 7” Touch color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/75R38 drive tires, 6.5” wheel spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001456......................................... . .......... $45,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, Contour Master feederhouse, 2 speed fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001443. (4)................... . .......... $38,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top covers, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 6.5” axle spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5-Year 3000 hour PowrGard warranty remains. #16001382. (4)... . .......... $38,000 per year - 5 years!!!
2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 3 speed hydro transmission, 20.8x42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, 22.5-ft. high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper. #16001415. (3)................................... . .......... $34,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3 speed hydro transmission, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut straw chopper. #16001416. (3)........ $34,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1)................... . .......... $34,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2010 John Deere 9770STS 4WD, Premier cab, HID lights, Contour Master feederhouse, 22.5-ft. high speed unloading system, Mauer grain tank extension, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. #16001332. (3).......................... . .......... $30,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, premium header package, high capacity unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R26 steering tires. #16001263. (1)............ . .......... $29,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, deluxe header ctonrol, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R-28 steering tires, high speed unloading auger, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001375. (1)................................... . .......... $26,000 per year - 5 years!!!
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1998 John Deere 9610 combine, dual range cylinder, 20-ft. unload auger, hydraulic fore/aft reel control, AM/FM stereo, 30.5x32 drive tires, chaff spreader, windrow attachment. #16001366....... . ............................................ $60,500 1997 John Deere 9500 combine with DialA-Speed header reel control with hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, straw spreader, 24.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires. #16001471..... . ............................................ $40,000 1995 John Deere 9600 combine with Dial-A-Matic header height, Dial-ASpeed reel control, hydraulic fore/aft control, variable speed feederhouse with reverser, dual cylinder, field lighting, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, windrow attachment. #16001425............................ $46,950 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, 260 hp, Dial-A-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470....... . ............................................ $37,000 1992 John Deere 9600 combine with straw chopper, 260 hp, Dial-A-Speed header control, Harvest Trak monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, slide away straw chopper with windrow attachment, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x26 steering tires, dual range cylinder. #16001424. . ........................$36,500 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD with straw chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1).... . ............................................ $37,000 1990 John Deere 9500 conventional combine, hydrostatic transmission, 20-ft. unloading auger, 24.5x32 drive tires, 11x24 steering tires, straw chopper, chaff spreader. #16001428. (1).......... . ............................................ $32,000 1989 John Deere 9600 hydro, 18.4x38 duals, dual speed cylinders, straw chopper & spreader, 20-ft. unloading auger with 930R header. #16001377. (1)......................................... $29,995 1987 John Deere 8820 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed header height & reel. #16001451. (1). . ............................................ $14,500 1986 John Deere 7720 with 224 header, “good parts combine”. #16001325..... . ............................................... $4975 1985 John Deere 8820 2WD combine with chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1)..... . ............................................ $13,500 1981 John Deere 7720 conventional combine with 24-ft. auger header. #16001410............................... $8500
2010 Case IH 8120 2WD, duals, chopper, yield monitor, Guidance Ready, HID lighting, 24-ft. unloading auger, rock trap, electric grain tank cover. #16001430. (1)................................... . .......... $38,000 per year - 5 years!!! 1981 Case IH 1480 hydro combine with 6 cylinder diesel, 210 bushel grain tank, 25-ft. auger header. #16001370......... . ............................................... $7950 2000 Gleaner R72 grain loss & yield monitor, dual tailings, straw spreader, 30.5x32 drive tires, 16.9x24 steering tires. #16001476................... $57,000
406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3)
HEADER TRAILERS
U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010049................................. $6000 U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010048................................. $6000 36-ft. header trailer. #13012330....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012333....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012336....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012342....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #16009204....... $2750
2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Command Touch operating control, premier header control, Contour Master feederhouse, high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper with tailboard spreader. #16001434.... (4). . .......... $28,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2008 John Deere 9770STS reconditioned, yield monitor, heavy duty variable speed Contour Master feederhouse, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff spreader, 22.5-ft. high speed unloading auger, Xenon lighting package. #16001439. (1)........................... . .......... $25,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2005 John Deere 9760STS deluxe header controls, Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, 22.5-ft. high capacity unload system, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 30.5x32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, “Reconditioned”. #16001442. (1)................... . .......... $20,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2004 John Deere 9760STS 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413. (4).............. . .......... $21,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2004 John Deere 9760STS Contour Master feederhouse, deluxe header controls, Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, 20.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, HID lights, in cab draper control, AM/FM stereo. #16001343. (1)................................... . .......... $20,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2002 John Deere 9750STS Premier cab, deluxe header package, Greenstar yield/moisture monitor, 20-ft. high capacity unload auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, “Reconditioned”. #16001287. (1)....... . .......... $16,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)..................... . .......... $15,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2000 John Deere 9650 Walker, small grain deluxe package, field office training seat, 110 volt coolant heater, Delco AM/FM/Cassette with weatherband, straw chopper drive belt, beater grate curtain, 16” axle spacers, “Reconditioned”. #16001390. (4)......... $75,000
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After Hours Sales:
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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Plentywood: DJ. Dixon, Salesman 406-480-3512 Circle: Mike Haynie, Store Manager/Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Shad Haber, Salesman, 406-941-2424 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118
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GRAIN VACS
air seeders
Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available With qualifying down payment or trade equity - o.a.c.
RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR HOE DRILL 2009 John Deere 1835 SFP 61-ft.x10” air drill, 550# trip, 3-rank, dry fertilizer delivery, 4x22” steel press, smooth gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheels, 31L & 33L dual main frame, PSTV depth control, transport lowering stop, rock guards, primary blockage seed and fertilizer, less tools. #16005279... . .......................................... $168,000 1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels. #16005274. (3)......... $32,000
John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239. (4)...................... $30,000 1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236............................ $24,000
2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, midrow II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger, reconditioned. #16005207... $134,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe drill, double shoot, 3.5” steel packers, 3/4 stealth openers with trailing 6450 cart, deluxe auger. #16005265. (2)............. . .......................................... $128,500 2005 Bourgault 5710 40-ft. air hoe drill, MRB II, 9.8” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot, 450# trips, square seed boots with L5350 tank. #16005271. (1).................... $102,000 2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill, 5 section, 9.8” spacing, mid row bandersNH3 and dry fertilizer with 5350 tow between air cart, 3 tank, dual fan. #16005241. (3)...................... $69,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe drill, rid row banders, 10” spacing, 4350 triple tank tow behind air seeder, 4” steel packers with rock guards, 8” fill auger, guards. #16005290............... $38,000 2009 Case IH 400 45-ft. flexhoe with 3380 tow between cart, 10” spacing, 3.5 packer wheels, variable rate, single shoot, 1” pts, primary blockage. #16005259. (3).................... $135,500
1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air hoe drill, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218. (3)... . ............................................ $35,000
Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 2320 tow between cart. #16005250. (4)..$35,000
TRACK TRACTORS
NEW Rem VRX 14’10” auger discharge height, 85 hp tractor requirement, 7” flexible stainless steel hose. #13004040. (1)............................................... CALL NEW Rem 3700 up to 10,000 bushels per hours, 160 hp - 180 hp required. #13004032. (4)........................... CALL 2012 Rem 3700 7 hours on unit. #16006799..............................$35,000
HAY RAKES
2012 Sitrex MK-12 wheel rake. #13012356............................ $15,500
AIR DISC DRILL 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 8-run single shoot, reg meter roller, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #16005272. (2).$232,000 New Holland 216 hydraulic drive, folding twin rake. #16007358. .......... $13,000 1996 John Deere 730 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, 230 bushel tow between GRAIN CART air cart and rolling baskets, dual caster wheels with wings, 550# openers on 4-ranks, 11” sweep. #16005277. (3)... . ............................................ $28,000
2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. air disc drill, 10” spacing, low disc scraper MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor D/S, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4 tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers, less than 5500 acres. #16005285 (1).CALL
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Kinze 1050 1000 PTO, tandem walking axle, tarp. #16010047........................ $32,000
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2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017249.................................$2275 2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017247.................................$2275 John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039.................................$1500 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600
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2012 John Deere 9560R 560 HP, 18/6 powershift transmission, JD link, cab preim CV11 with CMD AR, premium radio/ XM satellite, hi-flow hydraulic system, 5 remotes, no rear PTO, drawbar Cat 5, dual IF800/70R38 Firestone tires, PRM HID light package, RH/LH electric REM ADJ, antenna, F/Business band, motor seal drain, engine 13.5L IT Compliant, rear wheel weights, 225 hours. 5 year 3000 hour Factory PowerGard warranty remains!!! #16003866. (1)........ ................... $56,475 per year 5 years 2006 John Deere 9520 4 remotes, 18 speed, 710/70R38 duals, standard comfort package, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat, RH/LH electric REM ADJ mirrors, 78 gpm hydraulic system, JD Auto Trac system, 19 front weights, 4-450# weights, recent engine work. #16003830. (1)......................$178,000 1997 John Deere 9400 syncro, duals 710/70R38, differential lock, 12 forward, 3 reverse transmission, 4 remote cylinder controls, 4-165# weights & 12-450#. #16003868. (2)........................$93,000
2010 John Deere 9630T 36” tracks, 4 hydraulics, deluxe cab, instructional seat, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 20 front weights, Cat 5 drawbar, 530 hp. #16003874. (4)...... ................. $40,650 per year - 5 years 1990 John Deere 8760 singles, hydraulic outlets, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. “Reconditioned.” #16003809. (3)............................................$52,000
2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, plug-n-play, deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 drawbar, 36” tracks, dual beam radar, premiere lighting package, tool box, HID lights, AM/FM/CD/WB, leather trim, buddy seat, FM business antenna, front weight bracket with 26 weights, side weights-12, rotary beacon light, 1000 PTO. #16003663. (1)............................ ................. $42,475 per year - 5 years
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2006 Case IH ATX6012 61-ft air hoe drill, 12” spacing, 7” McKay knock on shovels, 10” disc closer, dual shoot liquid fertilizer, ADX3430 tow between air seeder tank........................... $69,000
1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. #16005270... $12,500
2013 John Deere 9560T 560 hp, 18/6 powershift, 2630 Touch GS3 display, SF1 receiver, deluxe cab CommandView, premium radio/XM satelite, hi-flow hydraulic system, 6 remote, 1000 PTO, Cat 5 wide wing drawbar, 36” track durabuilt, premium HID light package, steering pump 130cc, leather trim, electric, mirrors, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band antenna, large fuel water separator, motor seal drain, 13.5L IT compliant engine, quik-tatch, idler weight 4x450, track frame with side weights. 5 years 3000 hour Factory PowerGard warranty remaining. #16003839..$63,000 per year - 5 years
2008 Bourgault 1100 21.5Lx16.1 lug tires, 1000 PTO, roll tarp. #16009206..$26,000
2013 New Leader L3030G4 John Deere 11-ft. 409 spreader box, TR1000 New Leader trailer. #14200917................... . ................ Rental Return SAVE $$$
John Deere 9450 30-ft. box drills with 7” spacing and JD transport. #16005268............................ $10,000
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2008 John Deere 9630T 30” Durabilt tracks, deluxe cab, HID lighting, dual beam radar sensor, Auto Trac ready, premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/CD, instructional seat, F/Business band/antenna. #16003638. (1)............. $39,000 per year - 5 years
1989 John Deere 8760 520/85R38 duals, 24 speed, 3 hydraulics. #16003883..... ................................................$61,000
1985 John Deere 8850 partial powershift, duals, 14-ft. 6-way dozer, recent engine overhaul. #16003749...............$28,000 1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 duals tires. #16003777..............................$23,000
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2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401774............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401866. (1)......................... $1050 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401867. (4)......................... $1050
2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009051. (1)......................... $2500 2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009120. (2)......................... $2500 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009209. (2)......................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009208. (1)......................... $2400 John Deere 506 5-ft. rotary cutter. #16006795................................. $950
1994 New Holland 9880 syncro, differential lock, duals NEW 710/70R38 Trellebro radial tires, 2860# front & rear weights. #16003748..............................$79,500
1995 New Holland 9480 Cummins 300 hp, 855ci engine, 12F/4R syncro transmission, 20.8x42 duals. #16003825. (4).... ................................................$51,000
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2013 John Deere 569 Premium coveredge surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale kicker, 2630 display, only 2475 bales. #16007368. (1)...................... $52,500 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006798............................ $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006797. (1)...................... $45,000 2012 John Deere 568 1000 rpm, 21.5L16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, only 2910 bales. #16006776. (3)...................... $45,500 2012 John Deere 568 surface wrap, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup. #16006790. (3).......................................... $41,000 2012 John Deere 568 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006788. (3).......................................... $41,000
JOHN DEERE 2012 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006774. (1).......................................... $41,000 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1).$35,500 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 5-ft. bale width, 21.5L-16.1, 10 ply tires, Megawide plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006764. (1)...................... $35,000 2008 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, dual gauge wheels, bale kicker, hydraulic pickup, surface wrap system. #16006791. (1)...................... $29,500 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006781. (4)... . ............................................ $29,500 2006 John Deere 567 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic lift. #16006800. (3)..$23,500 2004 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, 540 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006796.. . ............................................ $19,500 2003 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup Plus, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16007373. (1)...................... $23,000 2002 John Deere 567 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale push bar. #16006793. (4)...................... $13,500 2001 John Deere 567 1000 PTO, Mega tooth pickup, pushbar, twine, no wrap. #16006709. (4)...................... $15,350 2001 John Deere 567 twine wrap, Mega tooth hydraulic lift pickup. #16006690. (1).......................................... $13,500
HESSTON 2000 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 31.13.5-PR hi flotation tires. #16006783............................ $13,000 1996 John Deere 535 pushbar, hydraulic pickup. #16006747. (4)............. $5750 1994 John Deere 535 twine tie, hydraulic lift, 61” pickup, bale kicker, 31L 13.5015 tires. #16006780................. $2950 1993 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, gathering wheels, gauge wheels, bale counter, Megawide plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006761. (4)... . ............................................... $3500 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO. #16006743. (4)............................................ $7350 CASE IH
2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)......................... $8995 NEW HOLLAND 2007 New Holland BR780A bale ramp, xtra sweep pickup, surface wrap, gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, Bale Command Plus. #16007361......... $16,000 VERMEER 2006 Vermeer 605M 21.5x16 flotation tires, heavy duty bale ramp, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006422. (3).......................................... $16,900
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2004 Hesston 4760 31.5x34.4 bale, 91” pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #16006785. (3)............................................$48,000
2010 Case IH RB564 480/45-17 flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, mesh wrap, wide pickup, extra sweep. #16006441. (1).......................................... $24,950 2010 Case IH RB564 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale ramp. #16006766. (3)............ $23,500 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $14,950
2013 John Deere 624K payloader, 198 hp, reverse fan drive, chrome exhaust, 4 speed transmission, 3 function joystick with 3rd function control lever, cab, air, heat, air ride heated leather seat, Z-bar high lift boom, high traction front & rear differential, 20.5x32 L3 XHA2 Michelin radial tires with 3 piece rims, full coverage front & rear fenders, turn signals, cast iron hitch, slab counterweight. #16003848........................... $235,000
1973 CAT 950 payloader, 3rd function, 5-tine JD grapple. #16003785..$48,000 2007 John Deere 7-ft. payloader material bucket with grapple, standard pin hookup. #16008041. (1).............$3000
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2001 New Holland BB940 3x3 bales, roller bale chute. #16006733............$19,500
2009 New Holland H8040 swather, rubber/urethane conditioner, 16-ft. auger header. #16006771............... $75,000
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2012 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, high flotation solution pump, JD link ultimate-1 YR, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles, BoomTrac auto level system, inject foam markers, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, RH & LH fence row nozzles, row crop fenders. #16014146. (3).............................................CALL 2008 John Deere 4830 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, radar, auto air spring level system, traction control, boom return T height, on board air system, row crop fenders, hydraulic tread adjust, Auto Trac ready. #16014141. (3).. . .......................................... $192,000
2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1).......... . .......................................... $197,000 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled sprayer, 120-ft., 20” spacing, Norac boom sensing, wheel slip control, auto air spring level system, row crop fenders, radar speed sensor, full boom break-away, fence row nozzles, Xenon HID field lighting, Auto Trak ready. #16014140. (2).................... $115,000
2005 John Deere 4720 800 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft. booms, 380/90 R46 radial tires, Auto Trac ready, fenders, wheel motor shields, traction control, field lamps, radar, strainers. #16014152. (1).................... $154,000
2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom sections. #16014122. (3).................... $131,000 2013 Top Air 120-ft. FF boom, 20” quad 10-section, Ace hydraulic pump/ Raven ISO, 380/90x46 R-1 tires. #14200909............................ $79,000 2013 Top Air 90-ft., 1600 gallon, 20” quad 6 section, Ace hydraulic pump/Raven 4400, 380/90x46 R-1 tires, adjustable axle, chemical inductor, fence row nozzle kit, auto-boom height control. #14200962............................ $70,000 2013 Top Air 90-ft. FF boom, 20” quad 6 section, Ace hydraulic pump, Raven 4400, 320/90R46 tires, adjustable axle, auto boom height, Flo-Bak valve kit, 1” regulating valve kit, standard plumb kit, axle assembly. #14200964............................ $65,000 2011 Top Air 120-ft., 1600 gallon with Envizio Pro AutoSteer, AutoBoom shutoff and auto height control. #16014143. (4).......................................... $72,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011099....... . ............................................ $70,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011098....... . ............................................ $70,000 2013 Summer Ultimate 90-ft., 1650 gallon, chemical clean load system, 3” bottom fill package, single tip lift hydraulic circuit, 140 gallon dual rinse with 2 tank rinse nozzles, wash wand, single electric end nozzle with tip, nozzle bodies only-no tips, caps etc. #13011101............................ $60,000
2008 Summers suspended boom, 133ft., 1500 gallon, JD GS2 compatable components, remote sprayer control, electric shut off agitation kit, 5-ball plumbing, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, 80-ft. hose. #16014112..$52,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, windscreens, 1500 gallon, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, clean load system. #16014137. (3)......... $35,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon, windscreens, rinse tank, 20” nozzle spacing. #16014155. (1)......... . ............................................ $23,000 2002 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 18.4x38 tires, 1500 gallon, bottom fill, 200 gallon rinse tank, triple nozzle, clean fil windscreens, tip lift, 5 section plumbing. #16014136. (4)............... $21,000 Summers 120-ft., 1000 gallon pull type sprayer. #16014132. (4)............ $5000
Brandt QF2500 100-ft. booms, 1500 gal2004 New Holland HW340 with 16-ft. lon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)... header, rubber/urethan conditioner. . ............................................... $5900 #16006784............................ $50,500 1984 Versatile 4400 cab, air, gas engine MISCELLANEOUS with 22-ft. double swath platform. #16006744. (4)......................... $7000 2010 John Deere 956 center pivot rotary MoCo, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt control, hose support, quick hitch. 2014 CPI DL990 33-ft. fuel & service trailer, #16006684. (3)...................... $31,250 990 gallon fuel tank, 100 gallon DEF 2003 John Deere 956 106” rotary MoCo, tank, 2-5/16” ball hitch, tandem 7000# tongue 1 3 / 8 ” hookup, header tilt. walking beam axles, electric brakes, #16007366. (3)...................... $19,500 10 sliding drawers, 1” hose reel with 1996 John Deere 1600A mower condifilter & auto shutoff nozzle, MI-T-M toner, 1000 rpm, equal angle hitch & compressor generator welder (30 gallon jack, safety chain. #16006754. (4)...... tank, 16cfm500w & 150 amp) electric . ............................................... $8500 & mechanical fuel meter, spare tires, 1992 John Deere 1600 MoCo, wide roll, electrical cord reel, 25-ft. DEF hose 1000 RPM, 16-ft., equal angle hitch & reel, 3/4” hose with nozzle, electronic jack. #16006397. (4)................. $4500 DEF meter, 12 volt battery with box. 1989 John Deere 590 pull type, 25-ft. #13008050. (1)........................$38,500 header. #16006777.................. $3500 John Deere 370 manure spreader. #16009223................................. $5500
2001 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. suspended booms, 1000 gallon, 200 gallon rinse tank, clean load system, rinse wand system. #16014133. (4)......... $23,500
Aluminum service body, 7 enclosed compartments, heavy duty bumper with vice........................................... $4950 Tr a i l t e ch B 3 8 0 swa t h e r t ra i l e r. #16006778................................. $2900
2010 Case IH HDX182 18-ft. swing tongue mower conditioner. #16006773. (1).... . ............................................ $27,500 2005 MacDon 922 16-ft. auger header with conditioner, fits 9352I MacDon swather. #16006732.............. $12,000
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Rangeland management is key to surviving drought
By Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M Extension Improved management adapted to changing rangeland conditions will be a key to surviving three back-to-back years of drought, according to Tim Steffens, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service rangeland management specialist in Canyon. Three back-to-back drought years have left very little grass in some pastures, and recovery will be a long-time coming, according to Tim Steffens, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service rangeland specialist. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo) “We have just had three of the driest growing seasons in recorded history in a row,” said Steffens, who is also a West Texas A&M University assistant professor, spoke at the recent Panhandle Ranch Management event. “We’ve had one of the driest falls. We’ve had one of the driest winters. “So this coming year, don’t be in any hurry to increase numbers until we find out for sure how much rain we’ve got, and how much grass we’re going to have that can respond to further rain showers later in the year.” Steffens warned that if grass starts in bad shape from last year, it probably will remain in trouble this year, even if it rains normally. “If we don’t get rain in the spring to get things started and have some grass growing by mid-June, it’s probably not going to be a good year. So by early July, you need to assess the conditions and make decisions then. Then look again in the fall and determine if you have enough grass and if you have had enough rain to take care of the grass.” Steffens said keys to management include providing adequate recovery for grass before grazing, which means letting the plants get a full complement of leaves before cattle regraze a plant. A grazing “system” that does not provide adequate recovery following grazing won’t do much good, he said. Whatever management strategy a rancher chooses, adequate recovery for severely defoliated plants and leaving enough residue after a grazing period “is what is going to get you where you want to go.” Steffens said grazing decisions can prepare resources to respond favorably in the good times or not go down so far when things are not good. “Right now, I am not worried about weeds,” he said. “If it will grow, I’m tickled to death. Get something to cover up that ground, provide some shade, protect it from the wind, keep it from eroding and provide some cover so that something can grow later.” A few other items on his management list include: - Provide adequate regrowth for heavily defoliated plants, and do that every year, if possible. - Improve distribution – get the animals away from the places they are overusing and get them to places they are underusing. - Provide every opportunity for recruitment of new plants. Most plants in pastures reproduce vegetatively; they don’t have to come up from seed. But some areas may need more seed. “If you have to have the seed, try to get some. But I wouldn’t advise going out there and wasting money now trying to plant.” - Maintain stocking rate within carrying capacity. “If you are overstocked, I don’t care what you do, you are a numerical failure going in.” - Maintain or improve resilience of the plant community. A variety of plants in unstable conditions is a positive thing; there’s always something there to respond to rain. Steffens said feeding hay on rangeland does not stop overgrazing, because if any grass does grow, the cattle will go to it before eating the hay. “Get cattle out of abused areas and to areas that still have feed,” he said. “If you have to continue to feed cattle, I suggest getting them into a pen and feeding them there, where they won’t be overgrazing plants.” He said “planting fence posts and pipe” or dividing up pastures and allowing periods of rest for the grass may be more cost effective than planting or buying hay. ##### Why didn’t the blonde want a window seat on the plane? -- Because she just had her hair done!
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Livestock risk protection for calves By Matthew A. Diersen, Professor, Department of Economics, South Dakota State University
Regardless of the cold, spring calving has started. While it is at the early stages, it is not too early to think about price protection for those calves. The high cash and futures prices have people talking about the value of calves to be sold this fall. A solid risk management tool for cow-calf producers to consider is Livestock Risk Protection, or LRP, on feeder cattle. There are adjustment factors that tailor LRP to calves (weighing less than 600 pounds), heifers, dairy and Brahman cattle. For some general background on LRP, see: http://www.rma.usda. gov/pubs/rme/lrp-feedercattle.pdf. LRP is offered and sold by insurance agents, and is available in most cattle states. LRP only covers price risk, not production or mortality risks. Buying LRP is like buying put options. There are potential advantages using LRP. The first advantage is the ability to cover a small or an odd number of head. A standard feeder cattle futures or options contract is designed to cover 50,000 pounds of feeder-weight steers. Producers covering fewer pounds or with the equivalent of a half of a contract, may find that LRP is more cost-effective as it is sold on a per-head basis. The second advantage is the set of adjustment factors which effectively fix the floor-price basis for any class of cattle that you would otherwise cross-hedge against feeder cattle contracts. A popular adjustment factor in South Dakota is the 110% adjustment for beef calves (classified as Steers Weight 1 and weighing less than 600 pounds). LRP on calves does two things: it protects against future feeder prices falling and it protects against basis levels falling. Higher new-crop corn prices and/or higher hay prices would pressure both aspects covered by LRP. For additional insights on using LRP for calves see: http:// igrow.org/up/resources/02-2006-2013.pdf. The calves must be born (alive) before coverage can be purchased. Currently the most deferred Steers Weight 1 coverage available has an end date of August 29, 2014. Thus, it is at the typical front end of the time period for selling calves in the fall. During the next several months, later end dates and more coverage levels typically become available. For comparison, there are feeder cattle futures trading into January of 2015, and even a few put options with the same expiration date.
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The Suffolk breed, known for rate of growth and carcass merit, is another example. In the last 10 years, NSIP Suffolk breeders have increased the market weight of lambs at 120 days of age by 6 pounds per lamb while increasing loin eye muscle and reducing fat deposition. All active NSIP breed groups have made similar progress in traits for which their breed is most known. Redden cautions that EBVs should not be seen as a replacement for traditional practices; rather, they should be a tool to assist sheep breeders become better at what they already do. Visit http://nsip.org/ or contact Redden at (701) 231-5597 or reid.redden@ndsu.edu for more information about the program.
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Chinook, MT
JIM NIELSEN TRUCK & PARTS, INC.
P.O. Box 3072 • 4075 Wynne Avenue • Butte, Montana 59702 • (406) 494-3394 • Mobile (406) 565-7235
Sales lot located I-90 at Rocker Interchange
Inventory Available 2001 International 4900 tandem, new 18-ft. grain body, white 2000 International 4900 chassis, white 1999 International 4900 24-ft. reefer, white 1997 Ford F800 diesel, automatic, 18ft. steel bed, white 1996 International 8100 single axle tractor, orange 1994 International 4900 tandem chassis, white 1993 International 4700 16-ft. scissor dump, white 1992 Chevrolet Kodiak single axle, diesel, chassis, white 1991 GMC tandem, snow plow, dump, needs engine work, orange 1990 International 8300 tandem tractor, green 1988 GMC 7000 single axle, diesel, chassis, 120 CA, white 1988 GMC 7000 single axle, diesel, chassis, 102 CA, white 1985 Kenworth W900 tandem, day cab tractor, clean, blue. 1982 Ford L9000 tandem, diesel, chassis, Allison auto, white 1981 Mack single axle, dump truck, white 1980 GMC 7000 grease rack truck, blue
Watson & Chalin steerable lift axle, pilot wheels, good tires. Complete with hardware.
Transportation Available Special Equipment 23-ft. all steel flat bed (gray) Omaha 16-ft. steel flat and hoist, consigned 9-ft. state highway dump box and hoist, orange 1992 Utility 102 spring ride tandem suspension 5- 14-ft. thru 18-ft. van bodies Galion 18-ft. all aluminum dump body, complete. Like new, consigned. Wausau 12-ft. reversible snow plow, complete Ridewell air lift 4th axle, complete aluminum closet cab guards 18-ft. all steel bed and roll gate 3- underbody hoist assemblies 14-ft. all steel flatbed, yellow
4250 gallon aluminum water tank. Good condition!
Semi Trailers 1996 Kidron 45-ft. reefer van, white 1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri axle van, white 1990 Theurer 48-ft. x 102” dry van, orange 24-ft. tandem gooseneck, flatbed, black 12-ft. tandem horse trailer, brown
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1997 Peterbilt 377 tractor, blue 1993 Kenworth T600 tractor, blue 1979 International 4070 cab over tractor, green 1972 International 1600, 2000 gallon fuel truck, red 1969 Chevrolet C50 16-ft. flatbed, lift gate, green
Currently wrecking 299 trucks! All shapes & sizes!
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JOHN DEERE DRILLS FOR SALE
John Deere 9450 drills, 30-ft. wide with 10” spacing. A bit rough but very good mechanically and seeds very good. No transport.
Asking $6500 obo
Phone Gene Haaland, 406-663-2136, Lavina, MT
FORMER FORD GARAGE FOR SALE
Located in Chester, MT. Building is 100x100 on 4 lots with new roof, and Hi Way 2 frontage. Many possibilities.
Phone (406) 265-0063
Doane Western 252 Cirque Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718 www.doanewestern.com
Specializing in: Long Term Farm and Ranch Loans FSA Guaranteed Loans Statewide Service Best Available Rates
Farm and Ranch Loans Call for Current Rates Bozeman (406) 587-1201 Toll Free 800-446-1112w Website: www.doanewestern.com
Long Term Real Estate Loans Refinance at Lower Rates, Consolidate Debt, New Purchases
Jordan Rider, ranch manager; Debbie Lewis, Tom Lewis; Conservation District Chair Terry Tomsheck.
Marias Ridge Ranch receives award Marias Ridge Ranch, Ltd, located along the scenic Marias River, was selected as the 2013 Conservationist of the Year by the Toole County Conservation District Board of Supervisors. Ranch owners Tom and Debbie Lewis and ranch manager, Jordan Rider, were recognized for their conservation efforts and programs at a dinner in their honor and were presented a plaque from the Conservation District. “The conservation efforts by the Lewis’s and Rider include a long list of projects and programs that benefit water quality, wildlife habitat, noxious weed control and soil health” stated Chairman Terry Tomsheck as he introduced the recipients. Marias Ridge Ranch Ltd and the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) partnered in a unique collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) and the Toole County Conservation District to plant over 6,000 shrub and tree species to enhance wildlife habitat. The MCC is modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established under President Franklin Roosevelt during the depression era, using a labor force of trainees that complete all types of labor—trail building/maintenance; fencing; re-vegetation; stream restoration; habitat enhancements, inventories, fuels reduction and historical building renovation. The
MCC was instrumental in hand planting many of the trees in the challenging terrain along the Marias River. Other habitat enhancement provided at the ranch include the planting of grasses/ forbs along the river bank to re-vegetate exposed soils, annually seeding corn and soybeans in strips for wildlife cover and food, utilizing cover crop cocktails in the cropping rotation to benefit soil health and supplement wildlife habitat and planting pollinator and native species in odd areas of the fields to benefit wildlife, soil health and reduce soil erosion. In addition to the habitat projects, the Lewis’s worked with NRCS to stabilize 3300 feet of river bank using conservation oriented bioengineering techniques, sprigging 1100 willows along the banks of the Marias River, and seeding erosive pivot corners back to perennial vegetation. The ranch noxious weed program involves the utilization of bio control of leafy spurge with bugs and a diligent spray program. “These efforts and programs installed by the Lewis’s and Rider, and their commitment to protect the natural resources are the qualities that impressed the TCCD Board. Congratulations to the Marias Ridge Ranch, Ltd. for being selected as the 2013 Conservationist(s) of the Year” Tomsheck remarked.
Livestock producers affected by severe weather urged to keep good records
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia, repeated his appeal to livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as the drought in the West and the unexpected winter storm in the upper Midwest to keep thorough records. This includes livestock and feed losses, and any additional expenses that are a result of losses to purchased forage or feed stuff. “The 2014 Farm Bill provides a strong farm safety net to help ranchers during these difficult times,” said Garcia. “We’ll provide producers with information on new program requirements, updates and signups as the information becomes available. In the meantime, I urge producers to keep thorough records. We know these disasters have caused serious economic hardships for our livestock producers. We’ll do all we can to assist in their recovery.” In addition to western drought and the early-winter snowstorms, there are a va-
riety of disasters from floods to storms to unexpected freezes. Each event causes economic consequences for farmers and ranchers throughout the United States. FSA recommends that owners and producers record all pertinent information of natural disaster consequences, including: Documentation of the number and kind of livestock that have died, supplemented if possible by photographs or video records of ownership and losses; Dates of death supported by birth recordings or purchase receipts; Costs of transporting livestock to safer grounds or to move animals to new pastures; Feed purchases if supplies or grazing pastures are destroyed; Crop records, including seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records; Pictures of on-farm storage facilities that were destroyed by wind or flood waters; and Evidence of damaged farm land.
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March US prospective planting highlights
Corn planted area for all purposes in 2014 is estimated at 91.7 million acres, down 4 percent from last year. If realized, this will represent the lowest planted acreage in the United States since 2010; however, this will represent the fifth largest corn acreage in the United States since 1944. The 2014 winter wheat planted area, at 42.0 million acres, is down 3 percent from last year but up slightly from the previous estimate. Area planted to other spring wheat for 2014 is expected to total 12.0 million acres, up 4 percent from 2013. Area seeded to Durum wheat for 2014 is expected to total 1.80 million acres, up 22 percent from 2013. Area seeded to oats for the 2014 crop year is expected to total 2.79 million acres, down 7 percent from 2013. If realized, this will be the third lowest United States total on record. Producers intend to seed 3.17 million acres of barley for the 2014 crop year, down 9 percent from the previous year. If realized, this will be the third smallest seeded area on record. Producers intend to harvest 58.3 million acres of all hay in 2014, up slightly from 2013. Area planted to sugarbeets for the 2014 crop year is estimated at 1.15 million acres, down 4 percent from last year. Planted area is below the previous year in four of the ten estimating States. Growers intend to plant 1.69 million acres of dry beans in 2014, up 24 percent from last year. Planted area is expected to be higher than last year in 12 of the 18 States in the dry bean estimating program. Expected area planted for all chickpeas is 217,800 acres, up 1 percent from last season. Area planted for dry edible peas for the 2014 crop year is expected to total 921,000 acres, up 7 percent from 2013. Planted area for Austrian winter peas is estimated at 28,500 acres, up 58 percent from 2013. Area planted to lentils for the 2014 crop year is expected to total 320,000 acres, down 12 percent from 2013. Producers intend to plant 1.74 million acres of canola in 2014, up 29 percent from 2013. If realized, planted area in the United States will be the second largest on record. Producers intend to plant 326,000 acres of flaxseed in 2014, up 145,000 acres or 80 percent more than was planted in 2013.
WILL PAY CASH FOR Old Hudsons, Essex, Teraplanes, dealer memorabilia, cars, trucks and parts. Also wanted muscle cars.
Call 406-222-3817 or hornetranch1@hotmail.com – Livingston, MT
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except CRT Monitors and Flatscreens which are charged by the pound
See Pacific for
I Buying Car Bodies I Scrap Iron I Buying Aluminum Cans I Non Ferrous Metals (aluminum, copper, brass)
Competitive Pricing & Delivery Available
4 Roundup Ready Alfalfa Seed 4 Ag Herbicides and Insecticides 4 Top Dressing, liquid or dry (variable rate capable) 4 Drill Blends 4 Authorized Dealer For Amber Waves 4 Seed Treat Hopper Bottom Bins 4 Gopher Poison for 4 Enduraplas Poly Tanks Grain & Fertilizer Storage
NEW LOCATION: 5 miles east of Valier on Highway 44..... Full Service Fertilizer Facility
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Office 406-279-3342
Luke Redd 279-3469 or 450-1917 Jace Redd 431-7769 104 Wingina Road Valier, Montana
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STOCK TRAILERS FOR SALE 2000 Barrett 7x20 aluminum stock trailer, not used for 10 years, like new.... $11,000 2013 Wilson Foreman 7x30 stock trailer, 2 axles, 17.5 tires, like new........... $24,000 Call 406-448-2593 or 768-8188, Poplar, MT
WANTED: HARVEST WORK IN NORTHERN MONTANA Have 4 John Deere S670 combines with draper and pickup headers, grain cart, John Deere tractor, semi’s with trailers. Will provide mapping and invoice for job. References available.
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Lewistown Polaris 302 Truck Bypass Lewistown, MT
406-538-9435
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Managing snowmelt on farmsteads
By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County extension, Minnesota A few actions now can help prevent springtime snowmelt problems on farmsteads with big snow piles and drifts. Reported frost depths range from 8 to 45 inches across Minnesota. With the coming warmer weather, farmers should consider where the snowmelt will go and how it could impact farm operations. Early snowmelt and spring rains can run across frozen ground, gather in low spots and create flooded areas. Melting snow can flood buildings and feed storages in low areas, which can damage feeds, bedding or equipment. It can be hard on both animals and equipment to go through flooded roads or lanes. Refreezing can convert flooded lanes into slippery ice-covered areas that can give way as equipment or animals go over them. Animal exercise lots or outdoor feeding areas can also become messy with snowmelt running across or gathering. Feedlot runoff needs to be managed properly to prevent contaminating surface waters. It is also important to prevent snowmelt from entering in-ground manure storage pits or basins. Here are three actions to take now: Remove deep snow Plow or scrape snow off to the side if you have big snow piles or large drives within or uphill of outdoor exercise lots, feeding areas or heavy traffic lanes. This will reduce snowmelt that is in--or drains through--the lot. Avoid removing manure or wasted feed with the snow unless it will be land applied to cropland properly. Pile snow strategically Carefully consider where you place snow when you move it around the farm. Locate piles so snowmelt will drain away from animal lots or traffic lanes rather than through them. Check covers on manure storage pits and basins Ensure pump-out covers on deep manure pits are properly seated so snow and roof runoff do not drain into the pit. Adding snowmelt and rain runoff to a manure storage facility adds to land application costs. Take these steps during summer to help avoid future snowmelt problems: Divert drainage In the spring, take a good look at the overall farmstead drainage pattern. If other parts of your property drain through the animal yards, feed storage areas, or high traffic areas, regrade the slope or add shallow diversion ditches so runoff water flows around the areas you want to protect. Manage roof runoff On some farms, water runs off the barn roof into animal lots. A shallow trench or ditch beneath the overhang can help direct this water out of the yard. Better yet, install gutters and downspouts that empty away from the cows. Also, grade the ground around farm buildings to slope away from the building. This helps move snowmelt and rain runoff away from the building and its contents. Add a pad or use geotextile fabrics Concrete or all-weather geotextile pads along feedbunks and around waterers can help keep eating and drinking animals high and dry. Make pads 10 to 12 feet wide for best results. Geotextile fabrics can also be added to traffic lanes to improve stability. Pads at the entrances to outdoor feed storage areas and machine sheds can be helpful, too. For more information on geotextile pads and lanes, see “Using All-Weather Geotextile Lanes and Pads” from MidWest Plan Service, Iowa State University. To order, visit http://www-mwps.sws.iastate.edu/ <http://www-mwps.sws. iastate.edu/> and look in the “construction” section under “catalogs” or call 800-562-3618. Raise your grade Another long-term solution is to grade your animal yard and farmstead to provide continuous drainage away from the animals, feed storage, and high traffic areas. A 4 to 6 percent slope is recommended. This article was provided by Larry D. Jacobson and Kevin A. Janni, both are agricultural engineers with University of Minnesota Extension. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu ##### Things weren’t turning out quite the way Chester intended. Working hard all his life and investing his money well, he’d hoped one day to retire and be a little pampered. However, he didn’t realize that by now he’d also be wearing them.
Microwave pasteurization improves food safety, flavor
By Washington State University, CAHNRS Communications A new technology available to food companies increases product quality while reducing the chance of contaminated chilled or frozen meals being sold in retail markets. A group of engineers led by Juming Tang, distinguished chair of food engineering and associate chair of biological systems engineering at Washington State University, has developed a novel microwave-assisted pasteurization system that can semi-continuously process 8- to 20-oz. pre-packaged chilled meals. This marks an important milestone in a research program funded by a $5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant awarded in 2011 to WSU and partners across the country. A pilot-scale microwave-assisted pasteurization system developed at Washington State University (WSU). WSU has established “pilot-scale capacity” whereby Tang and his colleagues can work with food companies to adapt the technology to a producer’s needs and then manufacture production equipment via a third party, making the system “scalable for industrial production,” said Tang. WSU anticipates licensing this technology to its start-up, Food Chain Safety, for commercialization in the coming months. According to Tang, the 915 MHz microwave-assisted pasteurization process significantly improves upon traditional thermal pasteurization, offering food producers a more efficient means of making foods safe while retaining consumer appeal. After two to four minutes of heating the product to 194 F/90 C, which is below the boiling point of water, the numbers of pathogenic bacteria can be reduced a million-fold. “We can control foodborne pathogens and viruses and provide high-quality products,” said Tang. The process also allows traditionally frozen meals to be refrigerated instead of frozen, saving retailers and consumers significant energy costs. “We had some exciting early results. The quality of microwave pasteurized foods – specifically mollusks, shrimp and tofu – is substantially better than conventionally pasteurized foods,” said Barbara Rasco, professor in WSU’s School of Food Science and collaborator on the project. A shelf life exceeding one month at refrigeration temperatures has been achieved for several formulated food items, including stroganoffs, curries, burritos and hors d’oeuvres. Shyam Sablani, another WSU collaborator, is leading package development. Pasteurizing chilled meals using the new method preserves product quality more than commercial canning (sterilization) processes for shelf-stable foods. Traditional canning typically operates at 249 F/120 C or higher in order to kill the dangerous pathogen Clostridium botulinum; but the temperature, pressure and length of the canning process often degrades food quality, making it less acceptable to consumers, said Tang. The technology developed
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TRACTOR, ROUND BALER & PICKUP FOR SALE 1984 Case 1896 2WD, 105 hp tractor with cab/air/heat, 3 point, dual PTO, 3700 hours, excellent condition. 2005 Challenger RB56 round baler, (same as Hesston 956A), 3000 bales, excellent condition. 2000 Chevy 3500 crew cab, 4WD pickup, loaded up, good condition. Call 406-378-3147, Big Sandy, MT
Awesome Autos, Etc. Museum (406) 265-0063
~ Chester, MT
2002 Ford Mustang Pony convertible 2006 Dodge Dakota 4WD, V8, 63,000 miles
1992 Buick customized
1984 Chevrolet Corvette hatch back, low miles
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Trucks For Sale 1997 Kenworth T600 red top N14, 9 speed, steerable pusher, PTO, pintle hitch, aluminum wheels, ready for 20-ft. grain box or pull a trailer. Sharp truck............ $28,500
2007 International 8600 420 hp ISM Cummins, 10 speed ultra shift automatic, jake brake, twin screw, new 8.5-ft.x20-ft. unibody silage/grain box. Truck is loaded and nice................. $59,750 1995 Freightliner FL112, M11 Cummins, 10 speed, steerable pusher, PTO, ready for a 20-ft. grain box..... ............... $17,500 1998 Kenworth T800 460 hp Detroit, 9 speed, 20-ft. Cancade grain box, with beet and grain gate, roll tarp........................................................ $45,500
Call 406-855-4465
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by his laboratory may help fulfill the mandate of the federal 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, which requires food producers nationwide to add steps in food production operations to make sure products are safe, Tang said. “This new technology is an excellent example of the type of innovation NIFA seeks to deploy across the nation to keep our food supply safe for all consumers,” said Sonny Ramaswamy, NIFA director. “Food safety is a critical priority for USDA, and I applaud Washington State University’s efforts to address this challenge with ground-breaking research that will be useful for food processors testing the safety and quality of their products.” Other institutions involved with the project include the University of Tennessee, North Carolina State University, the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center and USDA-Agricultural Research Service Eastern Regional Research Center. More information on the people and organizations involved can be found at http://microwavepasteurization.wsu.edu/mwp-main/ people.html.
Huge Spring Drill Sale!
Massive Price Reductions *All drills are sold As-Is* Lowest prices of the year.
Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot. Tag #24504. Was $68,400 Now......$52,000 (H)
Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849. Was $65,000 Now......$53,500 (H)
John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282. Was $75,000 Now............... .......................................................... $60,500 (L)
John Deere 1835/1910 61-ft., 10” spacing. Tag #26869. Was $202,000 Now......... $197,000 (L)
Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft., 9” spacing, single shoot. Tag #24912. Was $75,000 Now......$60,000 (G)
Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 9” spacing, single shoot. Tag #27498. Was $59,000 Now......$50,000 (G)
Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #26287. Was $18,500 Now............... ..........................................................$11,500 (H)
Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 57-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #26163. Was $50,000 Now............... ..........................................................$40,000 (G)
John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing, transport. Tag #22937. Was $23,000 Now.............$16,000 (H)
New Holland SD440 60-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #24886. Was $128,000 Now..$105,000 (H)
Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296. Was $49,500 Now............... ..........................................................$45,000 (H)
John Deere 730 36-ft., 6” spacing, single shoot. Tag #24432. Was $55,500 Now.............$45,000 (G)
John Deere 1830/1940 60-ft., 12.5” spacing, 430 bu. Tag #27324... $182,000 (H) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$60,500 (L) John Deere 1835/1910 61-ft., 10” spacing. Tag #26869....................... $197,000 (H) John Deere 730 36-ft, 6” spacing. Tag #24432................................ $45,500 (G)
John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #22937................................ $16,000 (H) John Deere 9450 12” spacing, steel press wheels. Tag #26975............... $3500 (H) John Deere 9450 12” spacing, steel press wheels. Tag #26976............... $3500 (H) John Deere 9400 40-ft., 10” spacing. Tag #26900................................ $16,000 (H) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27613...... $128,000 (H)
Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $53,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 57-ft. 7.5” spacing. Tag #26163......................... $40,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #24504......................... $52,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 60-ft., 7.5” spacing. Tag #26287......................... $11,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296.. $45,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 3”, 230 bu, dbl sht, stl pckrs. Tag #28203... $64,500 (H)
Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #27498......................... $50,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/3430 57-ft., 9”, 430 bu, dbl sht, prim block. Tag #28175.$92,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #24912......................... $60,000 (G) Bourgault 5710 40-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26534............ $105,000 (G) New Holland SD440 60-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #24886....................... $105,000 (H) Concord 3400 50-ft., 10” spacing. Tag #24920................................ $30,000 (G)
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John Deere 9560R, PowerShift, guidance ready. Tag #27163.............................................$317,500 (G) John Deere 8230, 265 hp, 4 SCV’s, 3042 hours. Tag #28215.............................................$138,000 (H)
John Deere 7630, 175 hp, AutoQuad, 4688 hours. Nice! Tag #25942...............................$99,500 (B)
John Deere 8285R, 285 hp, ILS, IVT transmission, 301 hours. Tag #24562.....................$245,000 (B)
JD 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, 4 SCV’s, duals, 7054 hours. Tag #25941........................................ $79,500 (L) New Holland HW340, 14.5-ft. rotary head, 1642 hours. Tag #28143.............................. $37,900 (L) Case IH SRX160, 100-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27490.. ..........................................................$33,900 (B)
John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, loader, 295 hours. Tag #24938........................................$34,000 (H)
Ford 846, 202 hp, 4414 hours. Tag #27890............... ..........................................................$43,900 (B)
John Deere 4995, 14.5-ft. rotary head, 2877 hours. Tag #27708...................................... $57,500 (LV)
Bobcat 3400 UTV, 4x4. Tag #27768..........$7500 (H) Hesston 4790 3x4 baler. Tag #27059..... $45,000 (L) Case IH Steiger 485, powershift. Tag #27328........... ........................................................$222,000 (H)
Spray Air SP2010, 103-ft., 20” spacing, 1540 hours. Tag #25624......................................$102,500 (H) John Deere 3945 4 bottom switch plow. Tag #27679................................................ $4500 (LV) Kubota M110XDTC MFWD, 110 hp, loader, 150 hours..................................................$58,900 (G)
Case IH Puma 165, 165 hp, CVX transmission, loader, 2350 hours. Tag #28111..................... $95,000 (L)
John Deere 6140M, 140 hp, John Deere H360 loader, 130 hours. Tag #27805.....................$120,000 (G)
John Deere 9760STS, 1857 separator hours, Contour-Master. Tag #24774............ $149,900 (L)
John Deere 332, 91 hp, cab, bucket, 3,175 lb ROC. Tag #28044........................................ $29,500 (L)
John Deere 7330 Premium, 150 hp, 740 loader, 2200 hours. Tag #26863............................$108,500 (H)
John Deere 6430P, AutoQuad, Triple-Link suspension!! Tag #27971............................... $74,500 (L)
John Deere 4930, 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1200 gallon, 1292 hours. Tag #24866...................$265,000 (G)
Wheatheart High & Heavy Hitter, skidsteer. Tag #25876..................................................$7300 (B)
538-5433
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SWATHER AND ATV FOR SALE
New Holland 907 swather, 14-ft. auger header, conditioner. All or parts. ATV, 3-pt. hitch with electric lift and back blade.
Phone (406) 277-3823, leave a message.
MT Certified Seed Plant (406) 566-2282 - Stanford, MT
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Barley
Safflower
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Vermeer® Super M Series Balers: Raise your expectations on the quality of the package, the density of the bale, the ease of the operation and the smooth, dependable bale wrapping process. Vermeer R2800 TwinRakes: Smooth, quiet, gentle handling. Up to 28’ (8.53 m) raking widths; 2’ (.76 m) - 7’ (2.13 m) windrows. Hydraulically adjustable windrow widths, basket lift/fold/unfold. Field to transport in minutes. Now with optional Powered Splitter. *Now available on select new Vermeer hay equipment from March 1, 2014 – April 30, 2014 through Vermeer Credit Corporation. Maximum finance amount up to 100%, depending upon payment plan and credit approval. All rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change and credit approval. Minimum transaction $2,500. Vermeer, the Vermeer, the Vermeer logo and Equipped to Do More are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2014 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
MONTANA BAKER Trendline, Inc. 406-778-3777 BILLINGS Billings Farmhand, Inc. 406-259-4223 BROADUS MT Tractor & Equipment 406-436-2101
CONRAD Big Sky Equipment Company 406-278-3277
HILGER Wichman Ag Supply LLC 406-538-5686
WINSTON Cox Ranch Equipment 406-227-6697
GLASGOW Zerbe Brothers 800-228-5393 406-228-4311
MANHATTAN Churchill Equipment Company 406-282-7252 800-488-3753
NORTH DAKOTA
GREAT FALLS Hoven Equipment Company 406-727-7153
POTOMAC Kanavel Ag. Supply 406-244-1000
ALEXANDER Anderson Vermeer Sales 701-828-3358
Genetics group offers free Feeder Profit Calculator
By International Genetic Solutions In an effort to better serve the commercial beef industry, International Genetic Solutions and its partners have developed a tool used to determine relative value of feeder calves based on genetic, environmental and management factors. International Genetic Solutions is a cooperation of companies, such as breed associations, whose primary focus is the success of the commercial cattleman. The Feeder Profit Calculator will reward and incentivize better genetic and management practices. What does the Feeder Profit Calculator do? The calculator weighs all economic factors and traits on a set of feeder calves according to how much money each factor will make a cattle buyer. The calculator is basically a breakeven calculator on steroids. It determines the overall quality of a set of calves and differentiates them from other calves. The calculator is able to adjust the value of calves based on market conditions that affect the cost of gain, value of feedlot calves, the live price of calves, etc. The calculator weighs the genetic components of traits such as feed intake, growth, marbling, yield grade, and carcass weight as well as management and environmental factors such as the effects of vaccinations, weaning, deworming, initial weight, etc. How is the Feeder Profit Calculator used? The Feeder Profit Calculator is not a breeding index but instead rewards the use of good genetics and the use of breeding indexes as well as good management practices. The Feeder Profit Calculator is only meant to be used for marketing purposes. The calculator can be used one of two ways. On large sales involving numerous producers or when used in a nonspecific scenario, a “base” price will be established based on the current market information. Since the calculator is interactive, certain current industry conditions can be applied to the index to give potential buyers the most accurate value of the feeder calves available. The other way the calculator will be used is to assist individual feedlots or cattle buyers using their specific scenario. A number of feedlots will use the calculator by inputting their specific production factors such as cost of gain, live price, etc. With that information, these buyers will be able to determine how much a certain set of calves is worth to them specifically. What units are the feeder calf values expressed in? Cattle buyers, marketers, breed associations and others have been determining the value of groups of calves based on genetic and environmental merit for years. They have always expressed feeder calf value by the pound or per hundredweight (cwt). The Feeder Profit Calculator will be no different and the value will be expressed per hundred-weight. Is this an unbiased evaluation? This evaluation is completely unbiased. The calculator is provided by a number of breed associations involved in International Genetic Solutions and is simply meant to reward and encourage good genetic and management practices. The calculator is available to all producers regardless of breed. Currently, the predictive ability of the calculator is strongest on Angus, Continental cross calves. We also have the ability to predict the value of high-percentage British calves. In the near future we will have the ability to more accurately determine the value of straight-British calves. Who is to credit for the Feeder Profit Calculator’s development? The development of the Feeder Profit Calculator would not have been possible without out such partners as Dr. David Lalman of Oklahoma State University, Dr. Mike MacNeil of the United States Department of Agriculture, CattleFax, and all of the partners of International Genetic Solutions and the Multi-Breed International Genetic Evaluation. Their time and effort has shown a true dedication to the improvement and success of the beef industry. What is the cost of the Feeder Profit Calculator? The Feeder Profit Calculator is currently free. It is provided as a service to the commercial industry by IGS and its partners in order to help improve practices in the industry. IGS does not intend to profit off the calculator but only wishes to see the genetic and management practices of the beef industry rise to new levels. In fact, IGS and its partners (universities, breeders, etc.) believe in this cause so much that they are willing to subsidize the program. Continued on page C47
Genetics group offers free Feeder Profit Calculator
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continued from page C46
What information does a commercial cattleman need in order to use the calculator? The producer will need to provide information on the sires of the calves and as much information as possible on the maternal grandsires of the calves. This information does not need to be on an individual animal basis but simply on a group basis. The producer will also need to provide information on management practices (or intended management practices). When can a producer use the calculator? Feeder calves can be run through the calculator long before sale time. As long as a producer has the necessary genetic information and has management decisions or intended management decisions established, the Feeder Profit Calculator can be used. If management factors change down the road, the values can be adjusted. The same holds true for changes in market conditions. Producers are encouraged to get genetic information in as early as possible. How does a commercial producer run his feeder calves through the Feeder Profit Calculator? Simply call IGS representatives Will Townsend (406-5485770) or Frank Padilla (308-350-3323) to get started using the Feeder Profit Calculator.
Chic Harbine Sales 8360 Hwy 10 West Missoula, MT
1999 International 4900 single axle tractor, DT530, 275 hp, Allison automatic, 10,000# front, 21,000# rear, 185,000 miles.......................$17,500
1988 Peterbilt 379 3406C Cat, 425 hp, 15 speed, air ride, 3.9 ratio, 11R22.5 tires, aluminum wheels, 250” wheelbase, 12,000# front, 40,000# rear.........................$14,500
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1999 Kenworth T800H 3406E Cat, 1995 Kenworth T800 N14 Cummins, 475 hp, 13 speed, air ride, 3.90 ra435 hp, 15 speed, 230” wheelbase, tio, 11R22.5 tires, 190” wheelbase, tri axle, 12,000# front, 40,000# rear.. 18,000# front, 46,000# rear.. $33,500 .............................................$25,500
2001 Wes-Tex Roadbuilder 41-ft. belly dump, tandem axle, spring suspension, electric tarp, plumbed for pup.......................................$15,500
1999 Beal 40-ft. tandem axle belly dump, plumbed for pup, center point suspension...........................$16,500 1991 Kenworth T600, N14 Red Top Cummins, 15 speed, 3.70 ratio, air ride. 2 years on factory recondition.... .............................................$13,500
2002 Freightliner FL70 3126 Cat, 210 hp, 290,000 miles, automatic, air ride, lift end gate, roll up door, curbside side door, 11R22.5 tires, 21,000# rear, 12,000# front..$17,500
1999 Kenworth T800B C12 Cat, 430 hp, 13 speed, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears.....................................$27,500
1993 Kenworth T800 tractor with 425 Cat, 9 speed and 220” WB........ .............................................$17,500
1999 Kenworth W900L N14 525 Cummins, 10 speed, 60” Aerodyne sleeper, aluminum cab guard with locking chain hangers and tool boxes....................................$26,500
1999 Williamson 4 axle pup with 18-ft. box, steerable air lift front axle. Good condition.....................$16,500
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2- 2004 Western Star 4900SB C15 Cat, 13 speed, 37,000 miles on inframe. Each..........................$27,500
1994 Challenger RGN 50 ton lowboy, , 22-ft.x102”, spring suspension, steel wheels, tri axle, outriggers, self contained hydraulics.............$20,000
1999 Kenworth T800B 3406E Cat, 550 hp, 13 speed overdrive, 36” Aerocab Aerodyne sleeper, 8 bag air ride suspension, 3.90 ratio, 11R22.5 tires, aluminum wheels, 195” wheelbase, tandem axle, 18,000# front, 46,000# rear.........................$36,500
2003 Western Star winch tractor, ISX 500, 18 speed, 20,000# front, 46,000# rears with double lockers, steerable lift axle, double frame, tail roll, 100,000# Tulsa winch... $49,500
1994 Superior 40-ft. tandem axle belly dump, Neway suspension, single windrow gate, electric tarp, good condition...............................$13,500
1978 Hyster 35 ton folding neck lowboy, 21-ft.x96”, 18 hp Honda power, folding outriggers, 70% LP 22.5, 80% brakes...................................$16,500
2002 Western 48-ft. spread axle, flatbed convertible hopper bottom.. $17,500
Many other construction trucks & trailers available.
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Combines & Attachments
John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 592 hours. Tag #25657............ $335,000 (G) John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 640 hours. Tag #27008............ $352,000 (H) John Deere S680 540 hp, 400 bushel, 750 hours. Tag #27618............ $320,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 545/386 hours. Tag #28226............ $288,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 520/350 hours. Tag #28229............ $288,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337 eng. hrs, 285 sep hrs............. Coming In (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337 eng. hrs, 285 sep hrs............. Coming In (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 552/360 hrs. Tag #19810.. $300,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 120 hours. Tag #27153............ $325,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 120 hours. Tag #27152............ $325,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 440 hp, 300 bushel, 1167 hours. Tag #26934... $274,000 (H) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp, 1314 hours. Tag #24850... $270,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24852....................... $235,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 360 hp, 300 bushel, 551 hours. Tag #27589..... $278,000 (H) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp. Tag #27659....................... $275,000 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24774........................$149,900 (L) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24736....................... $151,500 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 2930 hours. Tag #26303.............................. $117,000 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 275 hp, 240 bushel, 2044 hours. Tag #27294... $115,000 (H) John Deere 9650W 275 hp, 240 bushels, 2440 hours. Tag #27626.... $112,000 (L) John Deere 9610 240 bushel, 275 hp. Tag #26691................................ $70,000 (G) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 3790 hours. Tag #27456..... $52,000 (H) John Deere 9600 250 hp, 240 bushels..... . ..................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 9600 250 hp, 240 bushels, 3925 hours. Tag #27597......$47,000 (L) John Deere 9500 215 hp, 204 bushels, 6376 hours. Tag #26567..... $34,000 (H) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 2250 hours, 224 head. Tag #26708................ $11,500 (L) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 224 head. Tag #27763................................ $12,000 (H) Case IH 6088 305 hp, 300 bu, 1130 eng hrs, 898 sep hrs. Tag #27905.. $215,000 (B) Case IH 7120 360 hp, 315 bu, 497 eng hrs, 393 sep hrs. Tag #27907.. $249,000 (B) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1153 hours. Tag #27046............ $230,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 509 hours. Tag #27039............ $295,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 514 hours. Tag #27038............ $295,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1265 hours Tag #27680............. $235,000 (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp. Tag #26301.............................. $138,000 (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp, 1885 hours. Tag #26622............ $139,500 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bushels, 2514 hours. Tag #27732.............. $92,500 (H) Case IH 2188 210 bushel, 260 hp. Tag #26932................................ $41,000 (H)
Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bu, 30-ft. 1010 head, 4238 hrs. Tag #23651..$27,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24823................................ $37,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................$26,500 (G) New Holland CR960 330 hp, 300 bushels. . ......................................Coming In (H)
Lots of combine platforms in stock.
Miscellaneous
John Deere 825i UTV, gas, power steering. Tag #27299.........................$12,500 (LV) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, cab. Tag #28306.................................$10,500 (L) John Deere 620i, 4WD, EFI, 617cc, cab, htr, HD brsh grd. Tag #28034.$7950 (LV) Polaris Ranger 4x4, UTV, 700 EFI gas, full cab, heater. Tag #28032........$7500 (LV) Bobcat 3400 4x4 utility vehicle. Tag #27768................................... $7500 (H) Suzuki 250 Sport Quad 2WD, 250cc. Tag #26789................................... $2500 (H) Yamaha Rhino UTV, 4x4, 660cc, gas. Tag #28073................................... $4300 (H) Leon 12-ft. dozer, fits JD 8630, hyd. lift, no angle. Tag #27758.................. $3000 (H) John Deere 741 SL loader, mounts for 7810. Tag #21368...............$13,200 (LV) Westendorf WL-42 nonself-level ldr, bckt, jystk, fit JD4240. Tag #28350.$5500 (LV) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) John Deere 48” pallet fork for 6/7 series loader. Tag #28144................... $850 (H) Frontier AL1572E debris grapple, 6-ft. 4/5 series ldrs. Tag #26049.......... $2900 (B) Frontier AP12D pallet fork attachment for 6/7 loaders. Tag #27414..........$1095 (L) Frontier AB13G round bale spear for Global Carrier. Tag #27735.................. $925 (B) Frontier AS10H 10-ft. snow push, fits JD 300/400 series ldr. Tag #24539.$2200 (B) Ford pallet loader forks off a Ford 8770. Tag #27801.....................................$750 (G) Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #27349....................................$1500 (L) Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary cutter, never used. Tag #28357................... $1400 (B) RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096........... .................................................$900 (G) Gannon 8-ft. heavy duty box blade, hyd. scarifiers........................ Coming In (LV) Degelman 7200 14-ft. HD 6-way hydraulic dozer blade. Tag #28332......$26,500 (L) Woods 5000 chipper, 3-point, PTO drive, 3” capacity. Tag #26422.......... $2000 (B) Steiner SSB-480 4-ft. snowblower, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #26427.. $900 (B) Allied 48” snowblower, 3-point mount. Tag #26427..................................... $900 (B) Wheatheart High & Heavy skid steer mount post pounder. Tag #25876...... $7300 (B) Wheatheart High & Heavy 3-pt., PTO drive post pounder. Tag #27274.....$8950 (LV) John Deere 31A 3-pt. hydraulic drive auger. Tag #27678..............................$995 (LV) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits. Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B) King Kutter DS30 30”, 3-pt. dirt scoop. Tag #27192..................................... $350 (B)
Combines & Sprayers
2.5% fixed for up to 5 yrs, or 12 month interest free waiver.
Tractors & Hay Equipment
2.9% fixed for up to 5 yrs, or 6 month interest free waiver.
All Other Equipment
3.5% fixed for up to 5 yrs, or 4 month interest free waiver. On eligible machines – O.A.C.
Tractors
John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 550 hours. Tag #27163..............................$318,500 (G) John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, hi-flow, PTO, 800 tires, 5 SCV’s, 600 hr..... Coming In (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 400 hours. Tag #27156..............................$297,000 (G) John Deere 9430 425 hp, 620/70R46, 2500 hours. Tag #27635................... $230,000 (L) John Deere 9430 4WD, 425 hp, PwrShft, PTO, 710/70R42, 750 hr. Tag #28213.$225,000 (G) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448............. $125,000 (H) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 7054 hours. Tag #25941.......$79,500 (L) John Deere 8285R 285 hp, MFWD, IVT, ILS, 301 hrs. Tag #24562.. $245,000 (B) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 265 hp, PShft, 4 SCV’s, 3042 hr. Tag #28215$138,000 (H) John Deere 7930 746 loader, 220 hp, 2833 hours. Tag #24936............. $155,000 (H) John Deere 7810 MFWD, 175 hp, PowrQd, 740 ldr, grpl, 8000 hr..... Coming In (LV) John Deere 7800 MFWD, 165 hp, 11,414 hours. Tag #27533............... $42,900 (B) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, duals, 1330 hours. Tag #25945............. $128,500 (B) John Deere 7630 175 hp, 4688 hours. Tag #25942................................ $99,500 (B) John Deere 7400 MFWD, 115 hp, cab, JD 740 ldr, 9600 hr. Tag #28302.$43,500 (H) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, loader, 5781 hours. Tag #26400...... $89,500 (H) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, 2200 hours, loader. Tag #26863.$108,500 (H) John Deere 7330 150 hp, 700 hours, loader. Tag #27560.......................$109,500 (LV) John Deere 7330 150 hp, 700 hours, H360 loader. Tag #27561...........$109,500 (LV) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader, 604 hours. Tag #25829.........$95,000 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader, 2408 hours. Tag #26444.......$79,500 (L) John Deere 6430P 125 hp, loader, 5053 hours. Tag #27971..............$74,500 (LV) John Deere 6230 MFWD, 95 hp, open, Shaver, 3 hr. Tag #28068......$67,500 (L) John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 130 hours, loader. Tag #27805............ $120,000 (G) John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 130 hours, loader. Tag #27806............ $120,000 (G) John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, loader, 295 hours. Tag #24938........ $34,000 (H) John Deere 4520 125 hp, DuAl loader. Tag #26502................................ $12,500 (H) John Deere 4520 125 hp, syncro trans, cab, 8621 hours. Tag #24832..........$9950 (L) John Deere 4430 2WD, 125 hp, cab, 3-pt., PTO, 11,214 hr. Tag #28358.$13,500 (LV) John Deere 4030 2WD, 80 hp, cab, air, 3-pt., 6687 hours. Tag #28034.......... $12,000 (G) John Deere 3320 MFWD, 33 hp, 275 hours, loader. Tag #27048................... $25,000 (H) John Deere 2240 MFWD, 50 hp, 3-pt., ldr, 9000 hr. Tag #28355...........$12,500 (LV)
Construction Equip.
John Deere 332 skidsteer, 91 hp, cab, hand cntrls, 1423 hr. Tag #28044.$29,500 (L) John Deere CT323DT track loader, 1156 hours. Tag #21464...............$37,500 (L) John Deere 320 66 hp, 1950# lift, 3251 hours. Tag #26913...............$26,000 (L) John Deere 27ZTS compact excavator, 27 hp, 1700 hours................ Coming In (L) Bobcat S300 backhoe, 75 hp, 3000 lb. lift, 1100 hours. Tag #26535..... $45,000 (G) Bobcat 7753 backhoe, 46 hp, 1750 lb. lift. Tag #26538......................... $21,000 (G) Erskine SB96 96” spring trip snow blade, hydraulic angle. Tag #20114.. $2200 (B) International 4140 skidsteer, 40 hp diesel, 1300# lift. Tag #25875............$4000 (L)
Tillage
Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) John Deere 3945 4 bottom switch plow, 3-pt. Tag #27679....................$4500 (LV) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B)
John Deere 1530 2WD, 60 hp, diesel, EzeeOn loader. Tag #28319.......$12,500 (LV) John Deere 1023E MFWD, 23 hp, hydro, H120 ldr, 5 hr. Tag #28356.. $13,500 (B) John Deere 750 23 hp, 626 hours, loader. Tag #26876............................. $5000 (G) Case IH Puma 165 MFWD, 165 hp, CVX, ldr, 2350 hr. Tag #28111.......$95,000 (L) Case IH 485 4WD, 485 hp, 790 hours. Tag #27328.............................. $222,000 (H) Case IH 9380 4WD, 4 remotes, pwr shift. Tag #27746.......................... $72,500 (H) Case IH 9180 4WD, 375 hp, 4 SCVs, 90% tires, 8519 hrs. Tag #27922.$62,500 (H) Case 2590 180 hp, Farmhand loader, grapple............................Coming In (H) Case IH 1070 2WD, 100 hp, cab, powershift. Tag #27112............................$9500 (LV) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, 130 hp, 4434 hours. Tag #26826............... $52,500 (G) International 706 76 hp, 7360 hours, loader. Tag #26931.............. $26,931 (B) International 284 2WD, 28 hp, gas, 3-pt... ...................................... Coming In (LV) International M 2WD, 36 hp, gas. Tag #27903................................... $3900 (G) Kubota MX110XDTC MFWD, 110 hp, cab, loader, grapple, 150 hours... $58,900 (G) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1480 hours. Tag #25975............................. $7250 (H) Massey-Ferguson T035 2WD, 32 hp, 4322 hours, no loader. Tag #27301..$2850 (B) New Holland 9030 102 hp, loader, 9000 hours. ETA March............ Coming In (L) New Holland 9030 Bidirectional, loader & hay head. Tag #27673......... $36,000 (H) Ford 4110 2WD, 48 hp, open station, canopy, 6212 hrs. Tag #25210.$3500 (G) Ford 6000 2WD, 60 hp, open, loader, 540 PTO, 6182 hr. Tag #28187....$7500 (LV) Ford 8770 MFWD, 190 hp, loader, 7200 hours. Tag #27800............... $55,000 (G) Minneapolis-Moline GB 64 hp, 2WD, open station. Tag #26530................ $5500 (B) New Holland TC40DA 40 hp, loader, 583 hours. Tag #26450................$22,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD, 5377 hours. Tag #25295................$36,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD. Tag #25353.................................$62,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp. Tag #27190.................................$57,500 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp, 4 SCV’s, 10,700 hr. Tag #28227..........$32,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 9482 4WD, 310 hp, 4 SCV’s, Case drain. Tag #24833.......$78,500 (L) Versatile 976 4WD............. Coming In (G) Versatile 976 4WD, 360 hp, 10,000 hours.............................. Coming In (G) Versatile 935 4WD, 9408 hours. Tag #27622................................ $17,000 (G) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp. Tag #27627... ............................................$15,000 (G) Versatile 875 4WD.............. Coming In (L) Ford 846 4WD, 202 hp, 4 SCVs, case drain, 4414 hours. Tag #27890...... $43,900 (B)
Miscellaneous Grain Handling
J&M 750-16 750 grain cart with scale. Tag #27611................................. $25,500 (H) Westfield MK 130 13”x70-ft. grain auger. Tag #26899.......................... $15,500 (H) Westfield 10x60-ft. grain auger. Tag #27383................................... $6500 (H) Westfield MK130-71 13”x71-ft. grain auger. Tag #27534............................. $7000 (H) Brandt 10”x60-ft. grain auger. Tag #27606................................... $6000 (H) Farm King 10”x36-ft. grain auger. Tag #27619................................ $11,000 (H) Farm King 8”x60-ft. PTO driven auger on transport........................ Coming In (LV) Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #27094........... ............................................$14,000 (G) A&L F705 grain cart, no tarp or scale........ ........................................Coming In (H) AgriFab AH-636 36-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #19940.................. $7200 (B) AgriFab SB-30 30-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #19943.................. $4500 (B)
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Round Balers
John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1750 bales................................ Coming In (L) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. Tag #26988................ $43,000 (H) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. Tag #26989................ $44,000 (H) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO..................................... $40,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, 1000 PTO, hyd. pu lift. Tag #27794....... $36,500 (B) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. Tag #26494...............$31,500 (LV) John Deere 568 Tag #27160.. $36,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #27102...............$31,500 (LV) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. #27616....................... $31,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net, 1000 PTO, 9485 bls.Tag #27893........... $32,500 (B) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net, 1000 PTO, 8000 bls.Tag #27885............$34,000 (L) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net, 1000 PTO, 10,000 bls.Tag#27884..........$32,500 (L) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net, 1000 PTO, 13,500 bls.Tag#27883..........$31,500 (L) John Deere 568 MegaWide, 5x6, twine, 9066 bales. Tag #28041...... $34,500 (H) John Deere 568, 5x6..........Coming In (H) John Deere 567, 5x6, twine....................... ....................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 567 net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #26790................................ $19,500 (G) John Deere 567 net wrap. Tag #27993..... ....................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 567 MegaWide, net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #27636...............$19,500 (LV) John Deere 567 MegaWide, net wrap. Tag #27647...............................$14,950 (LV) John Deere 567 twine only, 19,000 bales. Tag #27614...........................$15,500 (L) John Deere 566 Mega tooth, net wrap, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #27894..$11,900 (B) John Deere 566 twine only, 12,500 bales. Tag #26377...........................$10,500 (L) John Deere 566 net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #26448................................ $15,500 (G) John Deere 566.................. Coming In (L) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #26717... .............................................$12,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #27448... ............................................ $12,750 (H) John Deere 566, 5x6, twine only, 540 PTO, 13,000 bales. Tag #28320..$10,500 (LV) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ............................................... $4950 (H)
Misc Haying
John Deere 348 square baler, hydraulic tension. Tag #25079............ $10,750 (B) John Deere 346 square baler. Tag #26870................................... $5900 (B) Hesston 4790 3x4 big square baler. Tag #27059.................................$45,000 (L) Ford 515 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26997..................................$1350 (LV) Ford 501 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26548..................................$1800 (LV) John Deere 39N 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #25404...............$1750 (LV) Tonutti 6-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26780....................................1350 (LV) H&S BF12HC 12 wheel, high capacity, V hay rake. Tag #27605..............$8500 (L) 6-ft. sickle bar mower.Tag #26541$5000 (L) New Holland 1048 self-propelled 2 wide balewagon. Tag #27743...... $11,500 (H) Kingsman round bale retriever, 5 bale, self load. Tag #27528.....................$5500 (L) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995..$850 (G) Vermeer R2300 hydraulic fold hay rake..... ...................................... Coming In (LV) Haybuster2640 round bale processor, grain tank. Tag #28033..................$23,000 (L) DewEze Super Slicer II hydraulic drive, 2 bale processor. Tag #28348..$5500 (LV) Bale King 2000 bale processor. Tag #24995................................... $9800 (B)
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By K-State Research and Extension News Water, a simple chemical compound, has the big and at times complex job of bringing life to the world. Last October, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback issued a call to action to address the need for a 50-year vision for the state’s water that meets the needs of all Kansans now and in the future. “The governor understands that water and the economy of Kansas are directly linked,” said Lane Letourneau, Water Appropriations Program manager for the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA). “(The governor) has given KDA and the Kansas Water Office the directive to put together a 50-year vision for our water. He told us to focus on the reservoirs in the eastern part of the state and the Ogallala Aquifer in the western part of the state.” Letourneau was a speaker at the recent Women Managing the Farm Conference, hosted in Manhattan and co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension. He provided an update on the status of the 50-year water vision, water rights and the tools available to help with water conservation. KDA and the Kansas Water Office have hosted 60 to 70 local meetings about water to-date and have met with more than 3,000 people, Letourneau said. The leaders working on the vision are asking local citizens from various parts of the state what they want their water resource to look like in 50 years. “The best solutions come from the locals,” he said. “We’re getting a lot of positive feedback from the people we’re meeting with, those from the ethanol industry, cities and irrigators. Right now, we’re just at the stakeholder meeting part, but we have many more meetings to do. After that, we’ll put together a plan, and we’ll have more public meetings to deliver the message and get more input.” Letourneau said the completed vision would take into account all uses for water in the state, including municipal, industrial, agricultural and domestic. “If we don’t do anything and keep the status quo, the Ogallala will be 70 percent depleted in 50 years, and then the reservoirs will be filled with silt another 40 percent,” he said. The Ogallala Aquifer Research at Kansas State, led by David Steward, professor of civil engineering, found that if current usage of the aquifer continues, as much as 69 percent of the aquifer would be depleted by the year 2060. Usage is exceeding the recharge of the aquifer, which has led to its depletion. The Ogallala, Letourneau said, encompasses about the western one-third of Kansas. It stretches north to south, but there is variability in the levels and availability of water at different places of the aquifer. “We’re mining the Ogallala, and it has very little recharge,” he said. “At the very southern edge of Kansas, there’s probably about 100 years of water left. In the northwest part of the state, we’ve got areas of 25 years to 50 years left. In the central part of the Ogallala, around Scott City, they’re significantly dewatered, and a lot of their wells already run less than 400 gallons per minute. As you move closer to Garden City, they are running out of water also. We’re seeing big declines in those rates.” The Ogallala, Letourneau said, is used for many purposes. He estimates about 90 percent of the water is used for irrigation and agricultural purposes in Kansas, while the other 10 percent is used for domestic, municipal, stockwatering and industrial purposes. Although the agricultural industry uses a majority of the water, corn production in Kansas accounts for about $1.75 billion, and beef production another $2 billion each year, Letourneau said, so agriculture is an important economic driver for the state. Of the 105 total counties in Kansas, the top eight counties for market value of agricultural products sold border one another. All are located in western Kansas and overlay the Ogallala Aquifer. The counties - Scott, Haskell, Finney, Gray, Grant, Ford, Wichita and Seward - together sold more than $4.7 billion in crops and livestock, according to the 2007 U.S. Census of Agriculture. Tools available to help Water rights are real property rights attached to the land upon which the water is used, Letourneau said. In Kansas, you must have a water right permit to use water for any beneficial use, such as for irrigation or any municipal or industrial use. “We have about 31,000 water rights in Kansas,” Letourneau said. “There are attributes of those water rights. You must have your rate quantity, place of use, point of diversion, use made of the water and the priority date. All of those atcontinued on page c52
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tributes can be changed except for the priority date.” Kansas has a strict water rights administration, he said, which is “first in time, first in right.” If the pumping of water between water rights impairs one another, the senior right can curtail the pumping on the junior right, which can create a harsh environment in battling for water. Cities are paying attention, Letourneau said, as many of them have purchased an irrigation water right when one becomes available for sale. The cities will leave it until they need it, so some water conservation has happened just by not using the right. “State statutes allow a city to change that irrigation right to a municipal right,” Letourneau said. “Industries, dairies MONTANA MADE MONTANA MADE and feedlots are all doing the same thing. So, they’re taking *Hand-Constructed *Hand-Constructed that irrigation water and moving it to another use.” *Proprietary Aluminum Design Local Enhanced Management Areas, or LEMAs, are *Proprietary Aluminum Design *Superior Strength public-driven and allow irrigators and other water users in *Superior Strength *Smooth Interior Walls & Floor Kansas’ groundwater management districts to establish their *Smooth Interior Walls & Floor *3-Piece End Doors own groundwater conservation policies. LEMAs were made *3-Piece End Doors With Metering Gate possible by a bill passed in the Kansas Legislature in 2012. With Metering Gate *Removeable Steel Tarp Bows Letourneau said if locals want to get together to implement *Removeable Steel Tarp Bows *Unique Understructure water management on their own, they could put together *Unique Understructure (allows steel long sills for strength, rigidity, & (allows steel long sills for strength, rigidity, & their own corrective controls through a LEMA, and go to improved hoist operation) improved hoist operation) using 5-year allocations or agreeing to a 20 percent reduction, for example. “We do have a LEMA in northwest Kansas, (the Sheridan 6 LEMA) near Hoxie,” he said. “Those individuals there ORDER TODAY! ORDER TODAY! decided to take a 20 percent reduction in actual water use ORDER TODAY!! over five years. That 20 percent reduction added 25 years ask your tax advisor about the tax benefits of receiving your product in 2012 ask your tax advisor about the tax benefits your product in 2012 of life of toreceiving the aquifer.” More information For more information about Kansas’ 50-year water vision, including a list of upcoming local meetings in which citizens can take part, log on to the Kansas Water Office (http://www.kwo.org/).
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Do you know a Montana rancher who is a leader in stewardship, implementing conservation practices to ensure the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of their operation? Encourage them to apply for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award, presented by the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA). Applications for the 2014 award are due June 30. Each year, MSGA honors Montana ranches that exemplify environmental stewardship and demonstrate commitment toward improved sustainability within their communities. This award recognizes Montana ranchers who are at the forefront in conservation and stewardship and are willing to serve as examples for other ranchers. “Montana ranchers are leaders in this country when it comes to being stewards of our environment and conserving the natural resources that help make Montana such a great state to live in,” said Ryan Goodman, MSGA manager of communications. “We are asking the community to get involved in helping us identify ranches that really go above and beyond when it comes to environmental stewardship and conservation in their local areas.” Ranches wishing to apply for the award and recognition are asked to complete an application packet (available at mtbeef. org/mesap); due to the MSGA office by
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A nestling osprey that had been badly entangled in baling twine. Compare the grossly swollen and disfigured left leg and foot to the normal right leg and foot. The bird had to be euthanized because the extent of its injuries were so severe. (photo C. Sapp)
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By Marco Restani, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences, St. Cloud State University,St. Cloud, MN Early one morning in September 2012 a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist called me asking for help. Motorists on a busy thoroughfare in the city of Billings had reported seeing a young osprey hanging upside down from its nest atop a power pole. I’ve worked on raptors – birds of prey – in Montana for over 25 years and knew that the bird was in serious trouble because it should have flown from the nest weeks earlier to prepare for autumn migration. After quickly organizing some field gear, I met power company officials at the site and they raised me to the nest using a bucket truck. There I found a nestling osprey struggling to free a leg entangled in polypropylene baling twine. The same length of twine, invisible to passersby, had also snared one of its siblings, which was dead in the nest and had been so for several weeks. Unfortunately, the living osprey I cut loose had to be euthanized, its leg ‘girdled’ by the ever-tightening twine. Many birds collect and incorporate artificial materials into the construction of their nests. Use of plastic trash, twine, and rope is thought to be increasing over time as long-lasting, non-biodegradable litter becomes more abundant in the environment. Why do some birds add these items to their nests? Nests containing obvious or unnatural objects signal potential competitors that the territory is occupied by an individual of high social status, much the way large antlers on a mature elk communicate to younger elk the owner’s fighting ability and dominance. Whether the display of baling twine in nests functions similarly for ospreys remains unknown. What is known, however, is that twine presents a deadly entanglement hazard to both nestlings and adults. To date, only three scientific studies have published statistics of osprey mortality from baling twine. Nearly 5% of successful nests along both the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers in Montana contained nestlings that had become entangled in twine. Saskatchewan researchers reported that 12% of all nestlings raised on their study area had become entangled, which was much higher than the 3% estimated by my colleagues and I along the Yellowstone. Without human intervention, these nestlings certainly would have died a slow, painful death. Young ospreys face plenty of natural risks during their first year of life without having to encounter preventable hazards in their nests. Osprey nests on the Yellowstone River were constructed on either power poles or poles fitted with platforms specifically designed by energy companies to reduce electrocutions and the frequency of power outages. Last summer we measured the amount of twine taken from seven nests that had blown down during storms or been removed for safety reasons. Ospreys had collected and incorporated baling twine of various lengths – ranging from one to tens of feet – into their nests. Four nests contained less than 3 feet of twine. The remaining three nests contained an amazing 210, 430, and 675 feet of twine. Think about that for just a few seconds…a single nest contained 675 feet of twine…that’s over twice the length of two football fields! Where were ospreys getting all of this baling twine? Researchers studying seabirds have reported that the presence of plastic trash, netting, and rope found in nests was positively correlated with the amount littering the local environment. We thought this pattern probably held for discarded baling twine and ospreys, so we collected and CONTINUED ON PAGE C60
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measured twine found along secondary roads as an index to its abundance near nests. We categorized nests into groups based on nearby road density: low (rural), moderate (suburban), and high (urban). We found more twine per mile of road in rural versus urban areas and, more importantly, that the amount of twine along roads reflected the percentage of nests that contained twine. For example, 62% of rural nests contained twine compared to 33% of urban nests. We don’t know if ospreys are picking up baling twine along roads or in pastures and feedlots, but we do know a lot of it ends up in nests. Any direct observations of this behavior would be most appreciated. Not only is baling twine an entanglement hazard to ospreys, but it is potentially dangerous when ingested by livestock. It also foul mowers and rakes, which means time and energy wasted maintaining equipment during peak growing seasons. This past year I had many conversations with ranching acquaintances and power company employees, trying to identify local ways to reduce the amount of twine that is casually discarded. Most operators cut and coil baling twine after unloading round or square bales and then toss these coils onto a flatbed or pile them in an outdoor collection area, usually to be hauled to a landfill or burned later in the season. The amount of twine we found along secondary roads last summer suggested that at least some simply blows off ranch vehicles – in fact, we once witnessed this. Twine left piled in pastures and feedlots or draped over fences is available to ospreys and should be stored differently. Simple and sensible management of used twine includes temporary storage in buckets or boxes with lids. Unfortunately, long-term solutions are more difficult to implement but some progress is being made. Alberta conducted a feasibility study in 2000 to determine if the collection and recycling of used baling twine was economical, and at the time the answer was an unfortunate ‘no.’ The news is a little better now. Colorado has established recycling programs that will accept used twine (see http:// ftcollinscd.org/programs/baling-twine-recycling/). Bridon Cordage, based in Minnesota, also buys and receives shipments of used twine from across the country for recycling (see http://www.bridoncordage.com/). The increased use of wraps over twine to store hay is also a possible long-term solution benefiting ospreys because we rarely found this material in nests. For twine that already litters roadways, the efforts of Adopt-A-Highway programs are effective but time-consuming. Current levels of osprey nestling entanglement along the Yellowstone River do not appear to pose a threat to the overall health of the population, which is increasing as the species continues to recover from past effects of DDT poisoning and benefits from newly-created nesting opportunities on power poles. However, twine entanglements do raise serious animal welfare issues because nestlings and adults suffer slow, painful deaths from starvation, constriction, and infection. This mortality is visibly disturbing and generates concern among the public, yet some short and long-term practical solutions exist, which fosters some cautious optimism. In the meantime, I hope I don’t get any more calls from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. If you would like more information or have better ideas to address the baling twine/osprey problem, please contact me at restani@stcloudstate.edu.
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The numbers point out the difference between the top 25 percent of farms compared to the bottom 25 percent of farms. While every year is different and the level of income can vary greatly, the cream rises to the top right along with incomes. How a producer manages farm assets can make a great difference in profit and loss. My encouragement for all forage producers is to take the time to plan for the new crop year and list the top areas that need improvement. What changes can be made to make incremental changes? Write them down, keep them in front of you during the year and make a conscious effort to improve. Even small changes can have a dramatic effect on the bottom line. ##### If you ever start feeling like you have the goofest, craziest, most dysfunctional family in the world, all you have to do is go to a state fair. Because five minutes at the fair, you’ll be going, “You know, we’re alright. We are dang near royalty.”–Jeff Foxworthy
To discover how one or both of these systems can benefit you, call us today at (406) 492-8229
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2007 Apache AS1010
60-/90-ft. boom triple nozzles, Raven GPS auto steer, auto boom, auto height, duals, 1000 gallon poly tank, 50 gallon rinse tank, 1190 hours.
$132,500
2010 Timpte 48-ft. spread axle, farmer owned, low mile.................................$31,500 Pull between fertilizer trailer, 1200 gallon ground drive pump...............................$5000
12 ton tender box.............................. $11,000
405 Broadway, Denton, MT - www.ngssales.com
406-567-2532 or 1-877-406-2532
U.S. corn stocks up, soybean stocks down
Corn stocks in all positions on March 1, 2014 totaled 7.01 billion bushels, up 30 percent from March 1, 2013. Of the total stocks, 3.86 billion bushels are stored on farms, up 45 percent from a year earlier. Off-farm stocks, at 3.15 billion bushels, are up 15 percent from a year ago. The December 2013 - February 2014 indicated disappearance is 3.45 billion bushels, compared with 2.63 billion bushels during the same period last year. Soybeans stored in all positions on March 1, 2014 totaled 992 million bushels, down 1 percent from March 1, 2013. Soybean stocks stored on farms are estimated at 382 million bushels, down 16 percent from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 610 million bushels, are up 13 percent from last March. Indicated disappearance for the December 2013 - February 2014 quarter totaled 1.16 billion bushels, up 20 percent from the same period a year earlier. All wheat stored in all positions on March 1, 2014 totaled 1.06 billion bushels, down 15 percent from a year ago. Onfarm stocks are estimated at 238 million bushels, up slightly from last March. Off-farm stocks, at 818 million bushels, are down 18 percent from a year ago. The December 2013 - February 2014 indicated disappearance is 419 million bushels, down 4 percent from the same period a year earlier. Durum wheat stocks in all positions on March 1, 2014 totaled 38.1 million bushels, down 10 percent from a year ago. On-farm stocks, at 20.7 million bushels, are down 3 percent from March 1, 2013. Off-farm stocks totaled 17.4 million bushels, down 17 percent from a year ago. The December 2013 - February 2014 indicated disappearance of 15.8 million bushels is down 14 percent from the same period a year earlier. Barley stocks in all positions on March 1, 2014 totaled 122 million bushels, up 4 percent from March 1, 2013. On-farm stocks are estimated at 43.8 million bushels, 25 percent above a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 77.7 million bushels, are 5 percent below March 2013. The December 2013 - February 2014 indicated disappearance totaled 47.9 million bushels, 17 percent above the same period a year earlier. Grain sorghum stored in all positions on March 1, 2014 totaled 173 million bushels, up 88 percent from a year ago. On-farm stocks, at 16.0 million bushels, are up 47 percent from last March. Off-farm stocks, at 157 million bushels, are up 94 percent from a year earlier. The December 2013 - February 2014 indicated disappearance from all positions is 58.9 million bushels, up 22 percent from the same period last year. Sunflower stocks in all positions on March 1, 2014 totaled 806 million pounds, down 33 percent from March 1, 2013. All stocks stored on farms totaled 305 million pounds and off-farm stocks totaled 501 million pounds. Stocks of oil type sunflower seed are 612 million pounds; of this total, 237 million pounds are on-farm stocks and 374 million pounds are off-farm stocks. Non-oil sunflower stocks totaled 194 million pounds, with 67.2 million pounds stored on the farm and 127 million pounds stored off the farm.
First rabies case serves as vaccination reminder
Pure Bliss Cycle, Inc. 609 So. Main St.,
Conrad, Montana
Phone 406-278-7583
The state’s first rabies quarantine of 2014, issued for Big Horn County, should serve as a good reminder for pet owners to review vaccination records for their dogs, cats and ferrets. “It’s that time of year,” said assistant state veterinarian Dr. Tahnee Szymanski. “If your pet hasn’t been vaccinated recently, or if you aren’t sure, contact your veterinarian and get it taken care of now.” Based on statistics from the past three years, rabies generally makes an appearance in early spring, then the number of reported cases increases until a peak in late summer. “We see rabies year-round, but it’s much more common in the summer when the potential for pet/wildlife interactions is highest,” Szymanski said. “The number of reported cases peaks in July, August and September, when we have four to five times as many cases as we do at any other time of year.” If you’re going to be outside enjoying the great Montana outdoors with your pets, or if your pets spend any time outdoors – even in a fenced yard – it’s prudent to vaccinate. Vaccination is inexpensive and effective, and could save you from having to make tough decisions regarding your pet, as non-vaccinated animals or those past due for vaccination must either be euthanized or placed under a strict six-month quarantine if exposed to a known or suspected rabid animal.
Dermatitis - Rain rot or rain scald
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TRACTORS, BALER AND FORD PARTS FOR SALE
By Penn State Extension What is rain rot? Rain rot or rain scald, is caused by bacteria and often is mistaken for a fungal disease. • The bacteria live in the outer layer of skin and cause from pinpoint to large, crusty scabs. • When removed, the base of the hairs can be seen sticking through the bottom of the scab. • In early or less-severe cases of this disease, simply removing the scabs with shampoos and currying will take care of the problem. • More severe cases in which the infection has affected deeper layers of the skin might require antibiotics. What causes rain rot? • The natural habitat of the bacteria that causes the skin problem is unknown, but many researchers believe that it lives in the soil. However, attempts to isolate it from soil have been unsuccessful. • It has been isolated only from the skin of various animals, and it is restricted to the living layers of the epidermis. • Infected animals are considered the primary reservoir. How does rain rot occur? • The bacteria that cause this problem can live in dormancy within the skin for some time and become active when the skin is compromised in some way, such as prolonged wetting when left outside, high humidity, high temperature, or attacks by biting insects. • When the infective zoospores reach a skin site where the skin’s protection is reduced, rain rot will result. • The zoospores germinate and produce hyphae (threadlike tentacles), which penetrate into the living epidermis and then spread in all directions from the initial infection site. • Result is an acute inflammatory skin condition. Conditions that promote rain rot. • If your horse spends most of its time outdoors during the wet season, you should examine the horse periodically for rain rot. • During the wet winter months when the horses have full coats of hair, a hands-on examination is needed to see if the horse has a problem. • The infected horse usually will have a series of bumps along the back and croup. When rubbed, the “bumps” might rub off in the form of scabs with a small, hairless spot of skin showing. • Unlike other skin problems rain rot is not itchy. Diagnosing rain rot. • Rain rot is relatively easy to diagnose, a positive diagnosis can be made by your veterinarian by taking a culture and sending it to a laboratory for testing. Treatment • Treatment of infected animals often involves intramuscular injections of procaine penicillin and streptomycin. • External treatment with disinfectants that contain a cresol or copper salt base can decrease the spread of infection, but remember to read and follow the medical literature written on the label. • Controlling biting insects with insecticides can be effective in preventing the skin breaks that allow bacteria to get started. • Remember that a skin problem that goes untreated will get worse.
Case 1030 tractor and International round baler, low hours............................... $7000 (both) International 856 tractor, 100 hp, 3-point, Du-Al loader, open station, nice tractor........ $8500 Ford F250 PARTS, front differential, rear differential and 4 speed tranmission................ $650 Phone (406) 750-9347, Vaughn, Montana
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Case IH 561RS round baler, Mega Wide, Mega teeth, large tires, twine only. Like new.............................................................................................. $9000 International 480 22-ft. fold-up disc. Good condition........................... $5000 1986 International grain truck, 18-ft. box, single axle, big diesel engine, 5+2 transmission. Good condition........................................................... $9500 Brillion 16-ft. packer......................................................................... $5000
Phone (406) 212-4958, Columbia Falls, MT
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Prosperity Farm & Ranch Fort Benton $2,100,000
Blaine County Irrigated Farm Harlem $100,000
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• Specially designed & engineered for today’s heavier bales. • Heavy duty undercarriage for years of trouble free service. • Well balanced for quicker and safer transport. •Unique heavy duty bale fork allows bales to be picked in any direction. • Simple hydraulic controls using 2 tractor remotes. • Heavy duty push bar eliminates twine or mesh damage from chains. • Handle bales from field to storage without leaving the tractor seat.
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The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”
1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605
418 Main, Roundup, MT
John Albert - cell 406-860-5532, home 406-947-2203 or Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634
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2012 Case IH Puma 185
MFWD, with CIH L770 loader, 150 PTO hp, 2 speed PTO, auto guidance ready, cab suspension, powershift transmission, duals, block and transmission heaters, monitor mount, trainer seat. Factory warranty plus extended warranty. Only 921 hours. Book says $146,875. MVE price $136,980
2012 Case IH Maxxum 125 Tractor
MFWD, 105 PTO hp, electronic 3 pt., 3 remotes, PFC hydraulics, power shift transmission, 540/1000 PTO, bar axle, front fenders, Case IH L755 loader with grapple and 1 joystick, 520 hours, extra clean. Factory Warranty. Book says $102,100. MVE price just
$92,960
2012 Case IH Maxxum 125
L765 loader grapple, MFWD, 105 PTO hp, Powershift transmission, PFC hydraulics, 3 remotes, Class 4 front axle, AM/FM/CD radio, one stick loader control, 2 speed PTO, only 681 hours. Factory warranty for 34 months. Book says $105,754. MVE price $93,990
2012 Case IH WD1203
2010 Case IH Magnum 180
L780 loader grapple, MFWD, CVT transmission, 3 mid mount valves, AFS monitor ready, suspended cab, instructor seat, heated seat, power mirrors, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., duals. Just 2112 hours on this premium tractor. Book says $148,531 MVE price $135,950
2009 Case IH Magnum 180
MFWD, power shift transmission, AFS monitor ready, 4 electronic remotes, very good 620/70R 42 tires with duals, high capacity hydraulic pump, KMW (G.B.) self level with 3 function joystick. Very nice unit in great shape. Only 952 hours. Warranty to 3-18-2015 or 2000 hours! Book says $138,009 MVE price $124,880
windrower with 16-ft. auger header, 126 hp, cab, rear axle suspension, clean spacious cab with air conditioning, AM/FM/CD, dual speed hydrostatic drive, hydraulic header tilt and floatation, twin sickles. Just 362 engine hours on this extra nice unit. Priced to sell $89,660
2003 Chevrolet Suburban Z71
4x4, loaded Z71, leather, 7 passenger seating, great LT tires. Serviced, ready to go, and only 145,970 miles. Book says $9100 MVE price $7869
2012 Case IH Farmall 75C
with Case IH L620 loader, MFWD tractor with Power F-N-R reverser, air conditioned cab, 2 remotes, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 8 speed. Lease return with ONLY 363 hours & Factory Warranty MVW Price just $45,978
2012 Case IH Farmall 45A
2WD lease return with ONLY 61 hours, PTO, 3-pt., one remote. Still has factory warranty! Priced to move at $17,429
1996 Case IH 8312 Disc Mower
2008 Case IH RB564 Round Baler
LIKE NEW with 78 bales. Consigned baler with wide pickup, twine. Wide flotation tires. Only used one time for just 78 bales. Sold new for over $40,000. Buy this like new unit for just $29,977
Disc mower conditioner. Very good shape with lots of acres left in it. MVE price $8195
2008 Case IH RB564 Round Baler
Twine baler with wide pickup and stuffer feeder for extra capacity. Extra clean and only 4290 bales. Book says $22,290 MVE price $16,694
The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.” 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605
418 Main, Roundup, MT
John Albert - cell 406-860-6932, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634
CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU. Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com