April 2015

APRIL 2015

Vol. XVI No. 3 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

Phone 406-279-3291 Fax 406-279-3249 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: trader@3rivers.net

Fundamentals of farming and ranching workshop

By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension Office Due to the great success of last year’s workshop, MSU Extension Chouteau County will be hosting a second workshop for farm and ranch families from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Community Bible Church in Fort Benton. The church is located at 1600 Main Street. Free daycare will be provided for attendees upon request. Lunch will be sponsored by Jared Vielleux (Farm Bureau Financial Services), and the Chouteau County Farm Bureau Federation. The workshop will be free of charge.

The workshop will include sessions on livestock management, first aid, wildlife control, meal preparation, farm management, farm safety and ATV safety. In addition to workshops, the event will include a panel discussion where farm and ranch women will share information about their own experiences and provide recommendations. Beginning with livestock management, the workshop will cover working with cattle, cattle flight zones, recognizing calving stages, calving intervention and basic livestock care.

Country first aid will consist of basic first aid skills for medical emergencies and trauma related injuries. Some of the medical emergencies that will be covered will include: stroke, heart attack, and allergic reactions. The trauma related skills that will be practiced include: controlling bleeding, bandaging, fracture care and burns. The wildlife control presentation will provide techniques to control and/ or manage wildlife like gophers, voles and skunks. Food preparation will cover planning, freezing and simplifying meals. Farm management will teach safe handling and laundering of clothes contaminated with spray, safe pesticide handling, and farm safety. The event will conclude with an ATV safety workshop teaching injury prevention, age limitations, protective gear, operation rules of thumb, loading the ATV, dismounting, and medical problems associated with ATV injuries.

Presenters will be Devon Ragen (MSU Animal and Range Science Research Associate), Travis Standley (MSU Extension Teton County), Chandee Bomgardner (Bomgardner Catering), Jim Larson (Montana Agricultural Safety program leader), Linda Williams and Tyler Lane (MSU Extension Chouteau County).

Preregistration is requested. Day care preregistration is required. To register, or for more information, contact the Chouteau County Extension Office at 406-622-3751.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

April., Pate Auction Inc., Online.........................................................................A11 April., Musser Bros. Inc., Bolken Farms, Online................................................A4 April., Musser Bros. Inc., Sizzler Restaurant, Online.........................................A5 Apr. 18, Roshon’s Auction Service, Murray Estate, Polson..............................A6 Apr. 18, RK Statewide Auctions, Lunderby Farm, Sidney.................................A3 Apr. 21, Musser Bros. Inc., Spring Classic, Online..........................................A12 Apr. 22, Big Iron, Farm Equipment Sales, Online...................................... A7, A24 Apr. 23, Rivers West Auction, Farm & Ranch Consignment, Evaro................A20 Apr. 25, Ophus Auction Service, Spring Auction, Big Sandy..........................A13 Apr. 25, Pifer’s Auction & Realty, Equipment, Online......................................A22 May. 2, Shobe Auction & Realty, Ott Ranch Retirement, Ryegate....................A9 May. 2, Smith Sales Co., Spring Consignment, Miles City..............................A21 May. 2, Pate Auction Inc., Baum Moving, Whitehall..........................................A19 May. 2, Larry Olson Auction Service, VanLierop Estate, Roundup.................A14 May. 6, Click4Iron.com, Online...........................................................................A22 May. 8 & 9, Shobe Auction & Realty, Bodine Estate, Lewistown......................A9 May. 8 & 9, Western Horse & Mule Days, Consignment, Rexford....................A24 May. 9, Smith Sales Co., Western Energy Coal Mine Surplus, Colstrip..........A28 May. 9, Stan Howe & Associates, Cooper & Houzvicka Estates, Westmore..A35 May. 16, Hi Line Auciton, Matthews Retirement, Malta....................................A36 May. 16, Pate Auction Inc., State of Montana Surplus, Helena........................A19 May. 16, Flying D Auction, Johnson & Schaack Combined Auction, Conrad.A37 May. 20, Frtiz Auction, Moog Enterprises, Joplin.............................................A46 June. 5 & 6, Shobe Auction & Realty, Horse Progress Days & Auction, Moore.. ...............................................................................................................................A9

Cucumbers and celery grow in a high tunnel greenhouse at the MSU Horticulture Farm. MSU researchers plan to survey the current use of high tunnels across the state of Montana and then use that data to recommend management practices and vegetable varieties that grow best in high tunnels during the state’s shoulder seasons. Photo courtesy of David Baumbauer.

MT nutrition conference, livestock forum

MSU News Service This year’s Montana Nutrition ConferState University Extension Beef Cattle Speence and Livestock Forum will be held April cialist Rachel Endecott in conjunction with 28 and 29 at the GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th the Montana Feed Association.

Ave., in Bozeman.

Cost to attend both days of the conference Speakers at the “Roadmap of Tomoris $115. Attendees can register online with row” conference will cover a wide variety a credit card at https://www.montana.edu/ of topics, including the U.S. cattle cycle nutrition. A conference brochure is availand cattle prices, hay production, impacts able at http://animalrange.montana.edu/ of maternal nutrition on offspring, weaning conferences.htm stress, veterinary feed directives for feedThe schedule and speakers are: grade antibiotics, vitamin/mineral nutrition, Tuesday, April 28 and considerations for replacement females 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Registration in beef cattle herds. opens.

The evening program on April 28 will 12:30 p.m. -- Welcome. feature speaker Nevil Speer, vice president 1 p.m. -- The U.S. Cattle Cycle and Calf of U.S. operations for AgriClear. He will Prices, by MSU economist Gary Brester. discuss “Food, Consumers and Their In1:50 p.m. -- Hay Production Options for fluence on Agriculture.” Two scholarships Cow-Calf Producers, by MSU Extension sponsored by the Montana Feed Association Forage Specialist Emily Glunk. will also be awarded that evening.

2:40 p.m. – Break.

The conference is organized by Montana CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRODUCTION SALES

Apr. 15, Milk River Angus, Chinook................................ A6 Apr. 19, 7-up Club Lambs, Helena................................ A14 Apr. 23, Mangen Angus Ranch, Belle Fourche SD........ A8 Apr. 30, Nelson Ranch, Glasgow.................................. A12

ADVERTISING DEADLINE HAS CHANGED The deadline for the MAY 2015 issue is Wed., APRIL 29

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PRIVATE TREATY

Bar Star Cattle, Loma...................................................A16 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY...................................A2 Double Tree Red Angus, Great Falls...........................A18 Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek...........................A23 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.....................................A23 Gunderson Hereford, Rudyard......................................A5 K and C Herefords, Deer Lodge..................................A23 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay..............................A23 Loyning & Walen Cattle Co., Absarokee.....................A23 McKechnie Herefords, Shelby.....................................A23 McMurry Cattle, Billings...............................................A23 O’Hara Land & Cattle, Fort Benton.............................A20 R & A Vanek Shorthorns, Stockett..............................A28 Rafter Ranch Inc., Wise River......................................A23 Storey Herefords, Bozeman...........................................A4

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SWATHER, TRACTOR, MANURE SPREADER FOR SALE

John Deere 2280 diesel swather, 25-ft. draper header, 1450 hours........................... $10,000 David Brown 1410 tractor, new tires, 2173 hours.......................................................... $7500 McCormick (older) PTO manure spreader, approximately 80 to 100 bushel capacity... $1500 Phone (406) 672-0515 or 357-2418, Chinook, Montana

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MT nutrition conference, livestock forum CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

3:10 p.m. -- Obesity During Sheep Pregnancy: Implications for the Following Generations, by Stephen Ford, professor and Rochelle Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Wyoming.

4 p.m. -- A Closer Look at Weaning in Beef Cattle, by Joe Stookey, faculty member in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan.

5 p.m. – Social.

6:30 p.m. – Dinner and program, scholarship presentations. Nevil Speer, vice president of U.S. operations for AgriClear, Inc., will speak on “Food, Consumers and their Influence on Agriculture.”

Wednesday, April 29 7 a.m. -- Breakfast, grad student poster judging.

8 a.m. -- How to Prepare for the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), by Bruce Hoffman, technical consultant for Elanco Animal Health.

8:30 a.m. -- VFD and Feed-Grade Antibiotics Panel Discussion –Bruce Hoffman of Elanco Animal Health and Montana State Veterinarian Marty Zaluski.

9:40 a.m. -- Break.

10:10 a.m. -- Common Vitamin/Mineral Abnormalities, Effects, and Their Diagnoses in Cattle of Montana, by Jeff Hall, professor in the Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Department at Utah State University.

11 a.m. -- Replacement Females: Buy or Raise?, by John Gates with Northwest Farm Credit Services.

11:50 a.m. -- Presentation of graduate student poster awards.

Noon -- Conference wrap-up.

Spring turkey season opens April 11

DURABILITY 0% REDEFINED. FOR 36 MONTHS OR CASH BACK*

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s spring male turkey hunting season begins April 11 this year.

Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license in a general area at FWP offices, license providers or online. The application deadline for western Montana’s spring gobbler season permits has passed.

The 2015 spring turkey regulations, with details on turkey hunting in the general area, are available at FWP offices and license providers and online at fwp.mt.gov.

Hunters should remember when transporting a spring turkey within the state of Montana, one leg and foot must be left naturally attached for evidence of sex. Montana law requires permission for all hunting on private land. ##### When I am an old coot... I will rent a limo for the day and show up at busy offices all over town, introduce myself as the new owner, and give everyone the day off.

THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)

April 2015 — Vol. XVI No. 3

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National Park Service & State of Montana seek input

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The National Park Service (NPS) and the State of Montana (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Department of Livestock) announced today that they will begin preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new plan to manage a wild and migratory population of Yellowstone-area bison, while minimizing the risk of brucellosis transmission between bison and livestock to the extent practicable. A Notice of Intent has been published in the Federal Register. The new plan is needed because conditions have changed since implementation of the Interagency Bison Management Plan began in 2001, including agency experience in managing bison and new science.

A range of six preliminary draft alternative concepts has been developed by the NPS and the State of Montana, with input from cooperating agencies. The preliminary alternative concepts primarily differ in terms of bison abundance, bison tolerance outside of the park, and the tools that could be used to manage the bison population within the park and on lands adjacent to the park. A newsletter with additional details about the plan and the preliminary alternative concepts is available online on the plan’s NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) web page at http://parkplanning. nps.gov/YellBisonPlan.

Members of the public are being asked to participate in the planning process by offering input on the scope of issues and range of alternative concepts that may be considered in the new plan.

The preferred method for submitting comments to the NPS and State of Montana is on the plan’s NPS PEPC web page. Comments may also be mailed or hand-delivered to the Superintendent, Yellowstone National Park, Bison Management Plan, P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190. The deadline to receive comments is June 15, 2015.

During the public scoping comment period, the NPS and State of Montana will hold public open houses in West Yellowstone, Gardiner, and Bozeman, Montana. Details about the date, time, and location of each meeting will be announced in a future press release and online on the plan’s NPS PEPC web page.

At the conclusion of the public comment period, the NPS and State of Montana will analyze and consider all feedback received and begin the preparation of the EIS. When completed, the draft EIS will be released for public review and comment. ##### “Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.”

SkillsUSA celebrates 50 years

MSU-Northern is proud to host the 2015 SkillsUSA Montana State Leadership and Skills Conference. This year SkillsUSA celebrates 50 years of excellence- “50 Years of Champions at Work.” Since its beginning, SkillsUSA, formerly known as VICA (the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America), has been a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure that America continues to have skilled workers joining the workforce. The national organization has served more than 11.2 million members since its founding in 1965.

“Northern has been part of SkillsUSA since 1972, and has hosted 43 of the 44 state conferences,” said Greg Kegel, MSU-Northern Chancellor. “MSU-Northern strives every year to provide high school students around the state with a rigorous competition in a variety of industries from plumbing to advanced machining. We present the winners with scholarships to Northern, and they are often among the best students on our campus,” explained, Kegel.

Over the years, SkillsUSA has grown in impact. In 2013, more than 16,000 teachers and school administrators served as professional SkillsUSA members and advisors. More than 600 business, industry and labor sponsors actively support SkillsUSA at the national level through financial aid, in-kind contributions, and involvement of their people in SkillsUSA activities. Many more work directly with state associations and local chapters.

At the annual national-level SkillsUSA Championships, nearly 6,000 students compete in 99 occupational and leadership skill areas. MSU-Northern has been hosting the state’s SkillsUSA conference for many years, and this year marks Montana’s 44th statewide conference. Montana was one of the first states to join the organization and create a state SkillsUSA association. Thirty-one Montana high schools and two colleges are set to participate in this year’s state conference.

The event will begin on Monday April the 13 at 8 a.m., running all day and will continue all day on April 14, beginning at 8 a.m. The conference will run through Wednesday the 15th until noon. The entire MSU-Northern campus will be bustling with activity April 13-15, and there will be many sharp-looking SkillsUSA jackets visible to anyone who visits campus during those days.

Montana Range Days offers scholarships

With an increasing commitment to rangeland education, the Montana Range Days program has announced that $3000 in college scholarships will be offered in 2015. Three different $1000 scholarships will be given, including the “Bob Sitz Memorial Scholarship”, presented by the Sitz Family and the Sitz Angus Ranch of Harrison and Dillon, a “Montana Range Days Scholarship”, and the “Harold and Lillian Jensen Scholarship”.

These scholarships are provided to assist young persons with an interest in Range Science. Since its beginning in 1977, Montana Range Days has grown to become the largest rangeland education event in the region, involving over 300 adults and youth for three days of on-the-ground training each June. Co-Sponsored by the Northern Ag Network and hosted by locations across the state, Montana Range Days has helped thousands of participants learn good range stewardship skills. Montana Range Days, Inc. is a non-profit educational foundation, with a permanent endowment fund that utilizes tax-deductible contributions and gifts to support range management education.

Students planning to major in Range Science or a related field, are encouraged to apply for all three of the scholarships, by completing a simple one-page application form. An application form can be obtained by going to the Montana Range Days web site at www.cartercd.org or by contacting: Jaime Nelson, MRD Scholarship Chariman, 1236 Hendrickson Road, Wilsall, MT 59086 Phone 406-578-2256 or email jrobin_bln@yahoo.com Selection is based on the applicant’s involvement in range activities, leadership, academic achievement, and financial need. The deadline for application forms to be submitted is April 30, 2015. The winners will be announced publicly at a presentation on June 23rd at the 2015 Montana Range Days in Harlowton. ##### “I intend to live forever. So far, so good.”

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Gunderson Herefords Polled & Horned yearling hereford bulls for sale private treaty at the ranch Dale & Lanea Gunderson – Rudyard, Montana Phone 406-355-4212

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FARM HELP WANTED Experience in truck driving, operating tractors and sprayers helpful but not necessary. Will train.

Phone (406) 292-3265

PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday – April 18, 2015 @ 10:00 AM

LOCATED AT: 39365 Highway 35 – Polson, MT. From Highway 93 in Polson, take Highway 35 heading East, 1.4 miles to Auction on right.

COLLECTIBLES – VINTAGE CARS – FARM EQUIPMENT – GRAIN BINS FARM EQUIPMENT: International 686 diesel tractor w/1469 hours; John Deere 4030 w/cab, 4900 hours; John Deere A (engine stuck); Farmall H (engine stuck); Farmall M w/wide front and hay loader (engine stuck); New Holland 1032 bale wagon; I.H. 18-ft. chisel plow; I.H. 2250 Quick Tach loader; John Deere 210 16-ft. disc; Hesston 1010 hydro swing haybine; John Deere 5-bottom disc plow; Newkirk 5-ft. offset disc; Morris B-14 rod weeder; (2) I.H. 15 side delivery rakes; I.H. 17 manure spreader; New Holland 907 haybine for parts; 20-ft. feed bunk wagon; John Deere LZB 12-ft. hoe drill; John Deere LLA grain drill; Herd 3-pt. seeder/fertilizer spreader; frame-mount Shaver HD8 post pounder; I.H. 7-ft. pull-type sickle mower; (3) John Deere 95 combines for parts, 2 with engines; 1974 Ford F-600 dump truck w/16-ft. grain bed and stock racks, 361 engine and 32,561 miles; 1983 Dodge 3/4-ton 4x4 w/flatbed; (5) Eaton 1350 bushel +/- grain bins (to be removed by buyers); cattle head catch; few stock gates; few metal fence posts; and more! VINTAGE VEHICLES: 1949 Plymouth Deluxe coupe; Nash Metropolitan, model 562; 1968 Chevy C10, 2WD, V8, stepside long box. TOOLS: Duracraft bench grinder; oxy/acetylene outfit w/bottles; portable air compressor; floor jack; Westinghouse and Lincoln AC welders; gear puller; large bench vise; Greenfield tap and die set; drill bits; bolt cutters; pipe wrenches; assorted hand tools; etc.! COLLECTIBLES: 100-lb. anvil; horse collars; wooden bow saw; cream cans; McCormick Deering cream separator w/electric or hand turn; post drill; sythe; small burr mill; Hero seed cleaner; belt drive hammer mill; Dietz oil lantern; John Deere tractor umbrella; John Deere PTO air pump; trunks; Windsor upright piano; vintage chairs; Mission-style chair; maple dining table w/4 chairs; porcelain wood-fired cook stove; cast iron cookware; wooden hub wheels; steel implement wheels, few yard implements; single trees; hames; and more! MISCELLANEOUS: Whirlpool washer/dryer set; miscellaneous household; box lots; lots of scrap iron; etc!

Visit www.bobbyroshon.com for full ad and photos.

AUCTIONEER: Bobby Roshon 406-844-2159 Food Stand Available

Terms: ID Required for Bidder’s Number, Cash or Good Montana Check

SELLER: Melanie Murray Estate

Roshon’s Auction Service

Bowhunter education courses offered in NW Montana

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks A number of bowhunter education classes have been scheduled for northwest Montana. All students must register online for the following courses. When registering, students will note specific information and guidelines for the course included in the online posting. All first-time bowhunters regardless of age must complete the Bowhunter Education Course to purchase an archery stamp in Montana. The course is free of charge.

Course list: (See online posting for details) Kalispell Bowhunter Education Courses: (held at the Flathead Valley Trap Club): evening classes held 6:30- 9 p.m.; Saturday field days held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Class 1: March 31 April 3, and 4 • Class 2: Youth Class: April 16, 17, 18 • Class 3: April 30, May 1 and 2 • Class 4: July 9, 10, and 11 Kalispell South Bowhunter Education course (held at Spirit Quest Archery): • May 5 and 7 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and May 9 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Whitefish Bowhunter Education course (also held at the Flathead Valley Trap Club): • June 4, 5 (6-9 p.m.); June 6 (8 a.m. to noon). Contact: Ron Nail: 862-4509.

Columbia Falls Bowhunter Education Class: Held at North Valley Community Center, Teakettle Room, Columbia Falls: • June 11, 12, (6:30-9 p.m.); June 13 (12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.); Contact Dave Yeats, 892-4527.

Plains Bowhunter Education course: • Orientation is March 2, 6-8 p.m. at Plains High School.

• Classes will begin on April 6, from 6-8 p.m. and end on April 10. For more information contact Wayne Crismore, 826-5139.

Libby Bowhunter Education Course: • Orientation is held March 4, from 5-6 p.m. at the Frontier Communications Building in Libby; • Classes will be held at the Lincoln County Shooting Complex on March 9, 10, 11, 12, (6-9 p.m.). Contact: Bill Swagger, 293-5256.

Trout Creek Bowhunter Education Course: • First night of class is Monday, April 20, Trout Creek Fire hall; remaining schedule will be set then.

Contact: Harold Hudson 8274010.

West Kootenai Bowhunter Education course: Held at West Kootenai Community Church, West Kootenai Road in Rexford.

• Orientation and first class is held from 7-9 p.m. on April 23; remainder of schedule will be handed out then. Contact: Jerry Gingerich Phone: (406) 291-7618.

Field Days for Online Adult Bowhunter Education Students: • Online Bowhunter Education field day (adults only) Number 1: Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. held at Flathead Valley Clay Target Club.

Must have passed online course and bring certificate.

• Online Bowhunter Education field day (adults only) Number 2: Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. held at Flathead Valley Clay Target Club.

Must have passed online course and bring certificate.

For more information, contact FWP at (406) 752-5501. ##### “Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”

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– UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION –

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Items Start Closing at 10:00 AM CST Go to www.BigIron.com to bid!

Farm Equipment Sales

Brandt QF2500 100-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon with dual booms. #16014116.

2008 Summers 133-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, JD GS2 compatable components, remote sprayer control, electric shut off agitation kit, 5-ball plumbing, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand with 80-ft. hose. #16014112.

1994 John Deere 44-ft., 730/787 air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot. #16005302.

Case IH 8500 45-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing. #16005319.

Marc Swanson - 406-228-2496 Circle, Glasgow, Plentywood & Culbertson, MT

Summers 120-ft. pull type sprayer, 1000 gallon. #16014132.

1998 John Deere 4700 self-propelled 90-ft. sprayer, 185 hp, hydrostatic transmission, 750 gallon poly tank, foam marker, ground follow system, Ag Shield booms, chemical educator, double nozzles bodies. #16014175.

2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled 120-ft. sprayer, 20” spacing, Norac boom sensing, wheel slip control, auto air spring level system, row crop fenders, radar speed sensor, full boom breakaway, fence row nozzles, Xenon HID field lighting, AutoTrac ready. “Reconditioned”. #16014140.

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1996 Brandt QF1000 80-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, mixing cone, foam marker, single body with 5 gallon nozzle. #16014170.

1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air hoe drill, 9” spacing, anhydrous side shoot system, steel packers, 2320-230 bushel tow between air seeder cart. #16005250.

2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill, 5 section, 9.8” spacing, mid row banders-NH3 system and dry fertilizer with 5350 tow between air cart, 3 tank, dual fan. #16005241.

1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind cart, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236.

1994 Flexi-Coil 57-ft. air hoe drill, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip opener, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218.

Flexi-Coil 5000/787 33-ft. air hoe drill, 7” spacing, 3.5” rubber cap packers, JD 787 tow behind air cart. #16005308.

2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450 lb. trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system, L6450 3-tank Leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger, “Reconditioned”. #16005207.

John Deere 4010 tractor, syncro range, PTO, 18.4x34 rear, 7.5x18 front tires. #16003940.

1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot with Concord 3000 tow behind air cart with diesel engine fan drive. #16005315.

Big Iron Sales Representative:

ONLINE AUCTIONS

Patricia Altenburg - 406-551-3925

Parents seek applications for scholarship

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

2013 Massey Ferguson 6616, CVT transmission, 4 remotes, deluxe cab, suspended cab, cast iron wheels with rim guard, self-leveling loader with 3rd valve, 280 hours, shedded......................... $119,000

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By University of Wyoming Extension Parents who established a scholarship to honor their daughter after her sudden death from bacterial meningitis want students to be aware they can apply for the Wyoming Homemakers Association award established in her name.

Erin Reed was a freshman interested in art at Casper College when she became ill with flu-like symptoms on a Sunday in March 2004. She died that Tuesday.

“We miss her and always will,” said her mother, Beverly.

She and husband, Tom, wished to let other students know of the dangers of bacterial meningitis. Erin loved drawing, art and animals, especially golden retrievers.

The parents made a limited number of prints from her artwork to sell to help offset costs of informing parents and students about the disease.

“As the knowledge of bacterial meningitis increased and the need for funding decreased, we wanted another avenue for her prints, and we wanted to be able to help students with college expenses,” said Beverly.

The scholarship is $500 or an amount according to funds available. Beverly was and is a member of the Wyoming Homemakers (http://mtnrosewy.tripod.com/index.htm), whose members each year hold silent auctions or donate money to fund the scholarship. The Reeds donate prints to silent auctions to help contribute to the scholarship. The first scholarship was awarded in 2005.

“Erin was always interested in attending college and helping with our volunteer organization,” said Beverly.

“We thought a scholarship was the appropriate avenue to honor her memory.”

The Homemakers promote continuing education.

“Our goals reflect home, family and education,” said Beverly. “We encourage all forms of learning and exchange of knowledge and ideas through our local, county and state organization.”

The first scholarship recipient was a close friend of Erin’s – Erin Smith of Niobrara County. Erin Reed met Erin Smith while in 4-H. “They were friends almost immediately,” said Beverly. “Even though not being from the same county, they maintained the friendship through the years. It made the presentation of the scholarship very special.”

Erin Smith is now a consumer health specialist with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture.

Recipients are selected, in descending order, on scholarship, financial need, leadership, citizenship and community involvement.

Beverly said the system is meant to give money to an outstanding and financially challenged student.

“We believe in education for everyone and hope this scholarship benefits continuing education for students in all walks of life,” she said.

Applications are available at each Wyoming community college and the University of Wyoming financial aid office. They are also available at most University of Wyoming Extension county offices (http://www.uwyo. edu/uwe/county/).

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Richard “Dick” Bodine Estate

Antiques & Collectibles

Reuben Miller - 406-374-2539

AUCTION Fri. & Sat., May 8th & 9th, 2015

5 p.m. Fri. & 10 a.m. Sat. • Fairgrounds, Lewistown, MT Preview: Friday, May 8th starting at 1:00 p.m.

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Western & RR Art by Tucker Smith, Gary Carter & Larry Zabel Pioneer photographer T. A. Morris 1906 photos - Crow Reservation life Barbara Coppock etchings; Gold & platform scales; Red Wing Stoneware Vintage cash registers; Lionel trains; Railroad memorabilia; 12 Winchester rifles Keen Kutter tools; Mantle & wall clocks; Vintage engineering & carpenter tools Please see website for full listing & additional pictures.

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Location: 1 mile south of Ryegate, MT on Highway 300

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2006 Case IH JX75 tractor, MFWD, 75 hp., diesel, 540 pto, 3 pt., dual hyd., Case IH LX232 quick-attach loader w/bucket & grapple, CAH, CD/radio, rubber 85%, 1470 total hrs., less than 50 hrs. on trans. upgrade 2001 MF 4253 tractor, MFWD, Perkins turbo diesel, 95 hp., 3 pt., 3 remotes, dual pto, CAH, AM/FM, 12/12 spd shuttle trans., serial #K34199, 80% rubber, 3200 hrs.

1970 JD 300 tractor w/ loader, gas, 43 hp, 3 pt., 540 pto, dual front hyd. (loader), rubber 65% David Brown 990 tractor, 3.0L 4-cyl. diesel, 50 hp, 3pt., 540 pto, single hyd., rubber 70%.

CAT D6 9U crawler, 12’ blade, hyd. lift, manual angle & tilt, hyd. clutch, rear aux hyd. pump, gas pony, s#9U24350

HAY EQUIPMENT

2009 Hesston AGCO 7115 in-line baler, 540 pto, hyd. tension, made less than 3000 bales, 14” x 18” JD 275 9’ 3” disc mower, pto, 3 pt., shedded NH 1033 pull-type bale wagon, 3 wide, 105 bales JD 756 hay tedder, pto & hyd.

FARM EQUIPMENT

1998 JD 752 No-till drill, 10’ x 7.5”, w/grass seed box, transport & lights pkg., shedded.

Eversman Mdl 7 tandem disk, 15’ Morris mtd. harrow, 4’ Excellent line of disks, toolbars, harrows, etc.

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Servis Big Rhino blade, 10’, 3 pt., 2 manual angles JD post auger, 3 pt., 12” bit King Kutter seed broadcaster, 3 pt., pto drive IH 111 5’ mower, 3 pt.

Right RP-2 windrow turner, 2-wheel, 3 pt.

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

1975 GMC 6000 2-ton truck, 366 V-8 gas, 4/2 spd., 17’ box, 2-way hoist, dual cyl., wood floor, grain & stock sides, 84,091 mi.

1989 Chevy 3500 pickup w/ DewEze 375 bale bed, 4x4, auto, 454 gas, rebuilt transm. 2015, new exhaust. A good running feed pickup!

1991 S & S stock trailer, 16’, gooseneck, 5200# torsion axles, sliding rear gate, center gate w/ slam latch, front escape door, 700 x 15 rubber 2007 flatbed trailer, triple axle, 20’ + beavertail, wood deck, shop built

ATV’S

2003 Polaris 330 Magnum 4-wheeler, 4x4 on demand, auto 1985 Honda TRX 250 Fourtrax 4-wheeler, 2x4, manual shift ATV sprayer w/ wand & boom

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

Pearson squeeze chute, auto head catch Sydell sheep corral tub and chute system Calf table, all steel Colorado Saddlery Denver 16” stock saddle

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2006 Case IH JX75

2- Tarter round bale feeders, brand new!

Powder Mountain horse panels, 12’, chain latch Asst’d treated posts, rails, ties

SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Lincoln AC/DC arc welder, 225/125 DeWalt D28200 chop saw Schumacher portable battery charger, 200 amp

2001 MF 4253

David Brown 990

1998 JD 752

2009 Hesston Agco 7115

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

Curved-glass China cabinet, carved heads, 3 wood shelves , 1 w/ cup hangers, 67”h x 39”w x 16”d Singer sewing machine w/oak cabinet, ornate

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Doctor’s bag, marked K.V.H. & Ryegate, Mont.

Acme Barrel Churn, No. 2, H.H. Palmer Co. Reliable platform scale Ryan Mercantile Co. banana box, Great Falls, MT

APPLIANCES & HOUSEHOLD Monarch wood/elec. stove, c. 1940’s Enamel wood kitchen range, small, Kenmore upright freezer, 66”h x 32”w

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USDA finalizes procedures for sorghum referendum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing procedures for the upcoming referendum regarding the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program and is announcing the dates it will conduct the referendum.

The Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order requires that a referendum be conducted no later than seven years after the start of assessments, which began on July 1, 2008. For the program to continue, a majority of those voting must favor the continuation of the order.

USDA will conduct the referendum beginning on March 23, 2015, through April 21, 2015, at county USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices for producers and the Agricultural Marketing Service office for importers.

Ballots may be obtained in person, by mail or facsimile at county FSA offices, or via the Internet.

Any eligible person engaged in the production or importation of sorghum from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014, is eligible to participate. Individuals are required to provide documentation such as a sales receipt or remittance form that shows they engaged in the production or importation of sorghum.

The Sorghum Checkoff Program, and its 13-member board, is authorized by the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. The Sorghum Checkoff is intended to be a national, coordinated, selfhelp marketing program designed to strengthen the position of sorghum in the marketplace, maintain and expand existing domestic and foreign markets and uses for sorghum, and develop new markets and uses for sorghum.

The final procedures were published in the November 18, 2010, Federal Register.

The notice announcing the dates of the referendum were published in the February 19, 2015, Federal Register.

For more information, contact Craig Shackelford, Marketing Specialist, Research and Promotion Division, Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, AMS, USDA, 22 Jamesport Lane, White, GA 30184; Telephone: (470) 3154246; craig.shackelford@ ams.usda.gov. Procedures and additional information about the referendum can be found at: www.ams.usda.gov/ SorghumReferendum.

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Warm, weird weather puts state’s crops ahead of schedule

By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS The calendar still says winter, but grain location where results were available for and fruit crops in Washington may already January, averaged 1.3 degrees higher that think it’s spring. month.

From the Skagit to the Palouse, observOut of the cold ers with Washington State University are In western Washington’s Skagit County, noticing that some agricultural crops are a warm snap in February jump-started fruit several weeks ahead of schedule—thanks and flower crops. Meanwhile, in central to an unseasonably warm winter.

Washington, tree fruit bud development is “It hasn’t been very winter-like so far,” about 2½ weeks ahead of schedule, said said Nic Loyd, a meteorologist for AgLee Kalcsits, assistant professor of tree fruit WeatherNet based at the WSU Irrigated physiology at the WSU Tree Fruit Research Agriculture Research and Extension Center and Extension Center in Wenatchee. Washin Prosser. AgWeatherNet operates 160 ington grape growers are also facing early automated weather stations in Washington budding and development of vines. and Oregon. Loyd collects the weather data “Warmer temperatures and early budto help farmers make informed decisions. break increase the risk of frost damage for “December was warmer than normal, growers,” said Kalcsits. “It could be an issue January was warmer than normal,” Loyd if temperatures become cold again.” said. The greatest anomalies are in the “The big message for growers is, you mountains, where there have been few can’t farm by the calendar,” said Stephen chances for snow: “When it’s been wet, it’s Guy, a WSU Extension agronomist in been warm,” he said.

Pullman. “You’ve got to farm by the temIn December, AgWeatherNet measured perature.” temperatures in the Washington cities of As Guy puts it, plants don’t care whether Mount Vernon, Wenatchee, the Tri-Cities, it’s winter or spring. Temperature, not day Walla Walla, Moses Lake, Prosser and length, is what drives plant development.

Moxee. Mean temperatures for the month In winter, plants go dormant and harden, averaged 3.6 degrees higher than historic developing an increased tolerance for cold.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A14 averages. Temperatures in Prosser, the only

Online BQA certification training modules

By Heidi Carroll, iGrow Boehringer Ingelheim Inc. is generously sponsoring the BQA online certification program allowing beef and dairy producers to complete the certification training for FREE until April 15th, 2015. This saves producers $25 to $50 on the online certification modules offered through the Kansas State Beef Cattle Institute. This is a great opportunity to provide continued education and stockmanship training to all cattle employees and family members. Employee training is critical to raise cattle under best management practices that achieve a consistent level of care for all animals and results in high quality beef products.

Accessing the Training To access the BQA online training, visit the Beef Quality Assurance website and click to enter the webpage containing the modules; the code you need to enter during registration is listed at the top of the page.

The modules contain slide shows and video footage on many topics in livestock handling and husbandry practices presented by industry experts. You can work through the modules at your own pace. Once you start a module, you can leave and later restart where you left off.

SD BQA Certification Cards Upon completion of the online training, South Dakota producers become Level 1 BQA certified. Next producers work with the SD Beef Industry Council to develop, or update, a Site Plan and Treatment Plan for their operation. Producers consult with their veterinarian to establish a veterinarianclient-patient-relationship (VCPR) and review their Site Plan and Treatment Plan. Once the veterinarian signs off on their plan, they need to submit the signed last page of it to the SD Beef Industry Council. Once approved they receive a BQA certification card in the mail that contains their SD BQA certification number. Level 2 certification is required in South Dakota to be a BQA-certified producer and market calves as such.

Producers take pride in selling safe and wholesome products. One way they do this is by showing consumers they take the time to be certified in programs that help maintain best management practices that minimize defects or residues in food products. By marketing cattle under the BQA best management practices, potential premiums from feeders and cattle buyers may be captured.

More Information If you would like more information about completing a Site Plan and Treatment Plan, please contact: Heidi Carroll, SDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Associate - 605.688.6623 or South Dakota Beef Industry Council 605.224.4722

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Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page A14 4th Annual

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“That reaches a bottom point and starts back up again,” he said. “We’re pretty much out of that now.”

Rising temperatures bring plants out of their winter hardness and get them ready to flower. That puts crops like tree fruits and grapes at risk of a spring frost.

“Plants are the most vulnerable to freezing when they flower,” Guy said. “We get freezing temperatures clear into June. The pollination process is very cold-sensitive.”

AgWeatherNet reports that above-normal

temperatures and below-normal precipitation are expected for 2015, based on reports by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center.

Weather alerts and WSU Extension help To help farmers with early crop development, AgWeatherNet offers email alerts for frosts and other adverse weather. It can also help growers schedule irrigation and use water more effectively.

“Hopefully, we can give them time enough to take action,” Loyd said. “There could be some cold days in early March, whether we like it or not.”

To sign up for AgWeatherNet alerts, start an account at http://www.weather.wsu.edu.

WSU Extension agents are available to answer questions about winter weather and agriculture. Learn more at http://cahnrs.wsu.edu/extension.

Spring black bear hunting season coming soon

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s spring black bear hunting season opens April 15.

Hunters may purchase black bear hunting licenses online at fwp.mt.gov, at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) license providers, or print a paper license application and mail it in to FWP. Licenses issued through the mail may take two weeks to process.

Black bear hunting licenses purchased after April 14 may not be used until 24 hours after purchase. Black bear hunters are limited to one black bear license a year.

All black bear hunters are reminded that they must successfully complete Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ bear identification test before purchasing a black bear license.

Take the bear identification test online at fwp.mt.gov; click the Education tab, then click “Bear Identification Program”. Complete the training and test, and then present the printed on-line certificate to purchase a license. The training and test can also be obtained on paper, with a mail-in answer card, at FWP regional offices.

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They are here

By Bruce Auchly - Region 4, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks They’re here. Perhaps you’ve seen them. even ice won’t stop them if they are near Perhaps you looked skyward and noticed, their destination. perhaps not.

The birds nest in the far north, on the edge It doesn’t really matter; those waterfowl of the Arctic Ocean. Some set up shop on streaming past us overhead don’t really care Wrangel Island off the coast of Russia. The what we think. largest colonies, however, are on Banks IsBut most any morning or evening look land in the western Canadian Arctic (Pacific up and you will see skeins of Canada geese, Flyway), Baffin Island north of Hudson Bay flocks of pintails, even a few majestic tundra and along the west coast of Hudson Bay swans.

(Central Flyway).

Already, observant folks are seeing white In the Canadian Arctic where the days geese – lesser snow and Ross’ geese – on are long and the summers short, the birds the prairie heading north. If water bodies are have to nest early and the young have to frozen, those white birds will stage in mid grow fast. to late March by the tens, even hundreds, of But with the right combination of weather thousands at Freezout Wildlife Management and frozen lakes, Freezout is the place to be Area, which lies along Highway 89 north for birdwatchers right now. of Fairfield.

That’s because the white goose migration To keep track of what is appearing at typically peaks at the end of March. Some Freezout call the WMA at (406) 467-2646. years, winter weather farther north can With the recent wind and warm tembottle up the birds temporarily at Freezout, peratures, ice is disappearing fast, and that’s leading to numbers greater than 100,000. good for our water loving avian friends. In In spring, an incoming flock of snow the race north to find nesting spots, birds geese remains at Freezout Lake for an avwill fly as far as they can until they hit froerage of about four days before heading to zen water. Then wait. the Arctic.

For white geese that nest in the Arctic, When arriving at Freezout, the birds settle onto the lake and ponds to rest. The next day just after dawn, the birds will fly to nearby grain fields to feed.

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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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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.

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Wheat midge populations lower in 2015 than 2014

By NDSU Extension Service Soil samples in North Dakota indicate counties, she adds. Areas with moderate decreased levels of overwintering wheat risk of 501 to 800 midge larvae per square midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2015 season, meter are only in Williams County. according to Janet Knodel, North Dakota Wheat midge populations decreased by State University (NDSU) Extension Service more than half from last year and ranged entomologist. from zero to 1,500 midge larvae per A total of 196 soil samples were collected square meter, with an average of 61 larvae from 21 counties in the fall of 2014 to esper square meter in 2014. In 2013, wheat timate the regional risk for wheat midge. midge populations ranged from zero to The distribution of wheat midge in 2015 is 3,285 midge larvae per square meter, with based on unparasitized cocoons found in an average of 140 larvae per square meter. the soil samples.

In the remaining counties, 44 percent of “Only 7 percent of soil samples statewide the samples had one to 500 larvae per square are moderate to high risk for wheat midge meter (low risk) and 55 percent had zero infestation, in contrast to 21 percent last larvae per square meter. year,” Knodel says. “These ‘hot’ spots will “Although one to 500 midge larvae per need to be scouted to determine if fields are square meter is considered low risk, it is above economic thresholds and warrant an good insurance to scout for the orange flies insecticide treatment for controlling wheat at night when temperatures are greater than midge in 2015. Overall, most of the state 59 F and the winds are calm (less than 6 is at low risk for wheat midge, which will mph) during the heading to early flowering reduce input costs, such as insecticides for crop stages,” Knodel says. wheat production.”

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Block Management areas not open to shed hunting

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana wildlife officials are offering an early spring reminder that searching for antlers shed by elk, deer and moose on private land is not allowed through the state’s Block Management Program.

Recreationists are required to obtain permission from the landowner to pursue shed hunting and other activities like hiking and camping.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ (FWP) popular Block Management Program provides free public hunting access during the fall hunting seasons.

Additionally, most Montana FWP wildlife management areas that provide important winter range sanctuary for elk are closed until May 15.

Periodic bouts of warm spring weather have a tendency to confuse “horn hunters” into thinking the WMAs are open to search for shed elk and deer antlers. Anyone caught trespassing on a WMA will be prosecuted.

To find out when any of Montana’s 72 WMAs is set to open visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov; then click WMA Open/Close Dates.

Recreationists seeking access to private land for any reason are always encouraged to ask first for permission.

Sheep die-off prompts hunting district closure

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s Fish & Wildlife Commission recently closed a bighorn sheep hunting district near Gardiner due to an ongoing disease-related die-off.

The emergency action came in response to a pneumonia die-off that began late last year in bighorn sheep hunting district 305, near Gardiner. So far at least 34 sheep from the native herd have died.

Wildlife biologists who conducted an aerial survey of the area Sunday counted 55 bighorn sheep—found another dead animal and a number of sick ones—where 89 healthy sheep were counted last year.

“The disease event is not over yet,” said Karen Loveless, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ (FWP) wildlife biologist in Livingston.

Nearly 40 percent of the herd in the Gardiner and Cinnabar areas, and 40 percent or more of the mature rams, have died.

Commissioners voted unanimously via today’s conference call to close the 2015 bighorn sheep season in hunting district 305 to further protect the herd and to preclude hunters from applying for the hunting district’s lone permit.

Commission Chair Dan Vermillion said the herd is important to hunters and others who have become accustomed to watching the animals’ mating rituals near Yellowstone National Park during late November’s bighorn sheep rutting season.

Prior to this emergency closure, FWP had offered one legal ram license in hunting district 305. So far about 10 people have already applied online for the license. Those applicants, and others who might apply, will be offered the opportunity to apply elsewhere or be given a refund. Last year about 100 hunters applied for the district’s license.

Baring another disease outbreak, or other unforeseen events, hunting district 305 would reopen to hunting when the population recovers, officials said. The 2015 hunting season in hunting district 305 would have run September 5-14 for archery and September 15-October 31 for the general season.

The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison permits is May 1.

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Hoof cracks in beef cattle

By Rachel Endecott, Montana State University Extension I’ve been getting quite a few questions about hoof quality during my winter meeting season travels and in emails and phone calls, so I thought it a timely topic for this month’s newsletter. In general, foot cracks are classified as either horizontal (transverse fissures) or vertical (sand cracks).

The mildest form of a horizontal foot crack is known as a hardship groove, which is thought to be associated with disease, stress, or nutritional abnormality. A Canadian study of 6 different beef cattle herds found that the prevalence of hardship grooves varied from 29‐100%. In these herds, the grooves were associated with a change from winter feed to lush spring grass or in response to weather conditions resulting in a flush of grass. The researchers termed this “pasture shock” and suggested that a laminitis‐like mechanism may have been activated. Their recommendations to minimize pasture shock included avoiding turnout into very lush grass as the first pasture in the spring, to leave some residue on a pasture in fall and graze it first at spring turnout, and to avoid legume pasture as the first to be grazed in the spring. (Aside: These recommendations may also help prevent grass tetany!)

Hardship groove depth may vary from a very shallow depression (1 mm deep) to penetration of the entire wall.

The latter case is termed a fissure. When a fissure reaches the midpoint of the hoof wall, it acts as a hinge and the wall may bend. As a fissure approaches the lower third of the toe, it tends to partially break away and is then referred to as a thimble, which is an extremely painful condition.

Vertical foot cracks are often referred to as sand cracks.

Studies conducted in northwestern Alberta grazing districts showed a prevalence of sand cracks from 20‐25%. A higher incidence of cracks were found on the outside toe compared to the inside toe (81% vs 19%, respectively). The outside toe bears a significantly larger are of ground contact than the inside toe. In one study, of cows with hoof cracks, 62% had one crack, while 91% had one or two hoof cracks. A subsequent Alberta study found that grazing cows that had cracked hooves were older, heavier (weight), and fatter (condition score) than cows without cracked hooves. However, the number and severity of cracks was independent of cow age, weight, or condition. Some of the study results are summarized in tables.

The prevalence of sand cracks increased as cows aged from 1‐2 years to 3‐5 years. A numerical increase in sand cracks was observed in cows 6 years of age or older, but was statistically similar to the middle age group (Table 1).

Table 1. Prevalence of sand cracks by cow age.

Cow Age Prevalence of Sand Cracks 1-2 years 3.4% 53-5 years 32.4% 6+ years 47.9% The researchers grouped cows into two weight categories: less than 1150 pounds and greater than 1150 pounds.

Cows in the lighter group had an 8.4% prevalence of sand cracks while 32.3% of the cows in the heavier group had sand cracks. When the interaction of cow weight an age was examined, it appears that cows with a heaver weight at a younger age had a higher probability of having sand cracks (Table 2).

Table 2. Prevalence of sand cracks: interaction of cow age and weight.

Cow Weight Cow Age Less than 1150 lbs Greater than 1150 lbs P-value 1-2 years 3% 8% 0.02 3-5 years 21% 37% 0.003 6+ years 41% 49% 0.56

So what causes sand cracks? These Canadian studies suggest that shear force of weight influences prevalence.

However, we don’t yet have a thorough understanding of the environmental, nutritional, and genetic factors that interact to result in sand cracks. Some researchers speculate that variation in the size and shape of the claw (toe) plays a role in the strength of the claw, and that animals with less claw volume at a similar weight and age may not be able to withstand as much stress on the claw. Trace minerals and vitamins play an important role in hoof health. Proper supplementation with copper and zinc if needed can help ensure hoof integrity. If there are antagonists to copper and zinc present in the environment (sulfates, molybdenum, iron), they may have a negative impact on the availability of these minerals.

Vitamins A, E, and the B vitamin biotin are all important for hoof health. Vitamins A and E play a role in tissue growth and repair and immune function. Biotin is associated with formation of the hoof horn and is important to claw hardness.

Finally, we know that genetics can play a role in hoof quality. Different sire lines and cow families are known to have a higher prevalence of cracked feet than others.

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Wheat midge populations lower in 2015 than 2014 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A18

NDSU North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network website at http://ndawn.ndsu.nodak.edu/wheat-growing-degree-days.html.

“It’s looking like an early spring in 2015, and early planting (prior to 200 degree days for wheat midge) is a good way to decrease wheat midge damage because the crop will be in susceptible growth stages before the wheat midge emerges,” Knodel says.

The economic thresholds are the same as in past years: one or more midge observed for every four or five heads on hard red spring wheat, or one or more midge observed for every seven or eight wheat heads

on durum wheat. If wheat scab is a problem due to wet conditions during flowering, most insecticides labeled for wheat midge control can be tank-mixed with a fungicide.

Besides the good news of wheat midge populations being low, the parasitic wasp Macroglenes penetrans, which kills wheat midge larvae, has increased slightly to 11 percent parasitism from 7.6 percent in 2013.

“Although the parasitic wasp and wheat midge populations are cyclic, wasps play an important role in keeping wheat midge controlled naturally,” Knodel says.

Parasitism rates ranged from zero to 100 percent across the state, with the higher rates occurring in areas where midge populations have been high during the past few years, such as Burke, Divide and Williams counties. Seventy-three percent of the larval cocoons had zero parasitism in 2014.

“We need to continue to conserve parasitic wasp populations when possible by spraying insecticides only when wheat midge populations are at economic threshold levels, and avoiding any late insecticide applications to minimize the negative impacts on the parasitic wasps that are active at that time,” Knodel says.

NDSU Extension Service agents collected the soil samples.

Elgin-ND hard red spring wheat available

By NDSU Extension Service Elgin-ND hard red spring wheat is available for general distribution to growers for the second year after its release by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station.

Results from hard red spring wheat variety trials showed Elgin-ND had excellent performance. Elgin-ND’s average yield from 2008 to 2014 was higher than Barlow, Glenn and SY Soren, three popular North Dakota varieties. Elgin-ND also outperformed the high-yielding varieties Prosper and Faller in western North Dakota.

“Elgin-ND is the first North Dakota State University (NDSU) hard red spring wheat cultivar that combines high yield and good quality,” says Mohamed Mergoum, NDSU hard red spring wheat breeder. Elgin-ND has a relatively high protein level, especially for a variety with strong yield potential. This variety also has a good disease-resistance package with intermediate resistance to scab and resistance to prevalent leaf and stem rusts, including some level of protection to the new leaf rust race Lr21. Most commercial varieties available do not have resistance to this new leaf rust race.”

Elgin-ND was named after the city of Elgin in southwestern North Dakota.

“The name Elgin-ND should not give producers the impression that it is just for growers surrounding the Elgin area,” says Joel Ransom, NDSU Extension Service agronomist. “Elgin-ND is one of the most widely adapted spring wheat varieties that has been released from NDSU in a long time, and it should do well in all regions of the state.”

Elgin-ND is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act with Title V. Only certified seed may be sold legally.

Certified seed of Elgin-ND is available from most North Dakota county increase programs. Contact your local county NDSU Extension Service agent to ask about obtaining seed.

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Burbot actively spawn through the winter, even under the ice.

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By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer One day it’s warm and sunny, the next day cold and snowy.

Welcome to that time on the calendar between winter and spring, though spring really doesn’t seem to hit us some years till May. In the animal kingdom, several species ignore the calendar and do their thing now to ensure the future of their kind.

The great horned owl is hooting about now, looking for the right mate.

That hoot-hoot-hoot you heard last night or just before dawn is the mating ritual of the great horned owl. After mating, the owls will continue to hoot, not so much to proclaim their love and affection but to stake out a territory and warn other owls away.

Another bird that mates and lays eggs in winter is the bald eagle. By the end of February, many bald eagles in this state are sitting on eggs.

Why would eagles and owls mate and lay eggs now?

Because it takes so long to raise their young; they will be teaching their young to hunt in the summer when prey is abundant and easier to catch.

Underwater now is a time of survival, except for the ling, sometimes called burbot.

This slimy denizen of the deep is in the middle of its mating season right now. Most spawning probably occurs in February and into March in water one to 10 feet deep.

According to Fishes of Montana, by Dr. C.J.D. Brown: “Males and females collect in masses or ‘balls’ and eggs and sperm are released in these balls as the fish move in and out.”

Whew.

Not only do burbot spawn in winter, the species seems to come alive in the winter. Burbot are a favorite winter fare that many anglers have difficulty finding in the summer, when the fish is not as active. Then it seeks out deep holes where it stays put, munching on other fish and fish eggs.

Back on land, some mammals have given birth already, like bears and wolverines.

Near the end of January and into February, throughout Montana hundreds of pregnant grizzlies and black bears gave birth in their winter dens.

Each litter averages two cubs, born tiny, blind and helpless. A grizzly weighs about one pound at birth; black bears a half a pound.

The cubs nurse on rich milk that is 20 to 40 percent fat (human milk contains 4 percent fat) while their mother snores away.

Mother grizzly awakes occasionally from her deep sleep – to give birth, eat the placenta, and clean up her newborns – but researchers are not sure that she ever fully comes out of hibernation until the spring.

Meanwhile, in rugged, roadless, wilderness-like areas, wolverines – a compact, powerful member of the mustelid or weasel family – give birth to two to three kits from February into April. The birth (natal) den is located under snow 6.5 to 10 feet deep that persists until late spring, indicating the value of isolated wintering areas for this uncommon mammal.

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USDA to conduct survey on farm labor

Throughout April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Farm Labor Survey. NASS will reach out to more than 1,000 of Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming producers to accurately measure hired labor on farms located in the NASS Mountain Region States.

“Farm labor is one of the most important aspects of farm businesses today,” said Bill Meyer, Director of the NASS Regional Field Office. “By responding to this survey, farmers will provide accurate farm labor data that help ensure agriculture decision-makers have the accurate, timely information they need.”

The Farm Labor Survey has a widespread impact. USDA and the Department of Labor will use the statistics obtained from farmers to help establish minimum wage rates for agricultural workers, administer farm labor recruitment and placement service programs, and assist legislators in determining labor policies.

The survey asks participants to provide information about farm labor on their operations, including total number of hired farm workers, hours worked, and wage rates paid for the weeks of January 11-17 and April 12-18. For their convenience, survey participants will have the option to respond by phone, online, or by mail.

“This is a great opportunity for all farmers who receive the survey to impact farm labor policies, both locally and on the national level, which is why I hope every farmer will take the opportunity and respond to this important survey,” said Meyer.

NASS will compile, analyze and publish survey results in the Farm Labor report, to be released on May 21.

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Dietary changes needed for early lactation beef cows

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef cow owners have known for years that body condition at calving time is a critical determinant in the rebreeding performance of the cows during the next breeding season. Another key factor that impacts return to estrus cycles and re-breeding is the maintenance or loss of body condition after calving and before breeding. Cows losing body condition after calving and before the breeding season will be slower to return to heat cycles and rebreed at a lower rate. Therefore it is necessary that the cow manager understand the change in nutrient requirements of beef cows as they change from gestating cows to early lactation cows.

Using an example of a 1200 pound cow in late gestation, one can examine the nutrient increases as she delivers the calf and starts to lactate. Look in the Oklahoma State University Extension Circular E-974 Nutrient Requirements for Beef Cattle. A 1200 pound late gestation cow requires 1.9 pounds of crude protein daily and 12.9 pounds of Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN). She can consume voluntarily 24 pounds of dry matter feed/day. The same cow after calving will weigh at least 100 pounds less (birth weight of calf, placenta, and fluid loss). An 1100 pound cow in early lactation requires 2.9 pounds of protein each day. That is a 52% increase in protein needs. Her energy requirements go up substantially as well. She needs 16.8 pounds of TDN each day (if she is an average milking beef cow). This represents a 30% increase in energy intake per day. Her daily dry matter intake also increases from 24 to 29 pounds but this represents only a 20% increase.

As we examine this example it is very clear that the cow will voluntarily consume a small increase in dry matter, however her needs in protein and energy both increase in larger percentages. Therefore an increase in both diet quality and quantity is necessary after calving to insure that body condition is maintained into and through the breeding season.

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MSU team will study Montana forest to help forests across West

By Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service on Ecosystems.

A Montana State University ecologist who Collaborating with Hu are two faculty has studied the movement of water through members, one specializing in soils and the redwood trees has now received a federal other in water.

Yuriko Yano is a research asgrant to investigate the movement of nitrogen sociate in soil ecosystems and processes at through a western Montana forest.

MSU. Kelsey Jencso, who earned his Ph.D. in Concerned about the productivity of mounecology and environmental science at MSU, is tainous forests across the American West, the a state climatologist and watershed hydroloU.S. Department of Agriculture’s National gist at the University of Montana.

Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) One graduate student and possibly two awarded Jia Hu a four-year grant totaling undergraduates will help with fieldwork, Hu $466,000. said.

Another grad student will take time-lapse The grant will allow Hu and her team to photos of the changing snowpack. sample streams, snow, soil and plants in the “A lot of the proposal has to do with nitroLubrecht Experimental Forest near Missoula gen during snowpack, so it will be important over the next three years. During the fourth to take key measurements this spring when the year, they will analyze their data and submit snow is melting,” Hu said. “We are trying to do their findings to NIFA. The goal is to provide a nitrogen budget of the system. We will meabaseline information about nitrogen availabilsure nitrogen everywhere it could be found.” ity and forest productivity. Forest managers Yano said she is especially interested in will be able to use that information to make seasonality, the fact that trees are highly active decisions leading to healthier forests across in the early spring but not in the middle of the the West. summer. Among other things, she wants to “In order to implement sound nitrogen manunderstand how seasonality affects nitrogen agement strategies across western forests, we availability. She also wants to study the role of need to first understand the nitrogen cycle and topography, the availability of nitrogen when then identify the mechanisms responsible for water takes different forms, and what happens the spatial and temporal patterns of nitrogen when snowpack declines. availability,” said Hu, an assistant professor in CONTINUED ON PAGE A30 ecology and a fellow in the Montana Institute

NDSU Western equestrian team earns regional award

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Western equestrian team finished the regular competitive season at home by winning the high-point team award.

Nicole Anderson, an NDSU rider and freshman from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, also won the high-point rider competition at the event held February 21 at the NDSU Equine Center.

NDSU won the overall high-point team title for 2014-2015 season, meaning it scored the most team points for the year in the region. This win earned the team a chance to compete in team competition at semifinals in Ohio on March 21-22.

NDSU riders who will be representing the team are: • Janna Rice, a senior from Maddock, reining • Nicole Anderson, a freshman from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, open horsemanship • Hannah Bucheger, a junior from Andover, Minnesota, advanced horsemanship • Blaine Novak, a senior from Fordville, novice horsemanship • Courtney Bolstad, a junior from Fergus Falls, intermediate horsemanship • Allee Lee, a sophomore from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, beginner horsemanship NDSU also will have four individuals who earned a spot to compete in the individual class competitions at semifinals.

These riders earned their spots by placing first or second in regional competition February 22 at NDSU. The riders are: • Anderson, reining • Rice, open horsemanship • Angie Norwig, a sophomore from Hampton, Minn., intermediate horsemanship • Brogan Novak, a freshman from Fordville, beginner horsemanship Anderson won the overall high-point rider title for the region at the February 21-22 competition. This title earns her the opportunity to compete at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s National Horse Show in Massachusetts at the beginning of May. “The team this year has a strong group of seniors who have led by example and pushed each team member to be their best,” says Tara Swanson, the team’s coach. “There is a good mix of returning team member leadership and ability with fresh new talent and enthusiasm, which has resulted in a well-rounded, very competitive team.” She added that she is extremely excited to head into postseason competition.

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More snow on the ground means warmer soil and happier microorganisms, Yano said.

Explaining, she said the bacteria and fungi that break down dead leaves and other organic material in the forest are most active when they’re warm.

Hu said the Lubrecht Experimental Forest is an ideal location for answering their questions because it contains a variety of elevations, slopes, trees and plants in one watershed. The 28,000-acre forest in the Blackfoot River drainage has 23 types of soil, six main types of rock and four major types of timber. Western larch and Douglas fir grow on the north-facing slopes. Ponderosa pine dominates the south-facing slopes and bottomlands. Lodgepole pine grows throughout the eastern part of the forest.

Montana is also a good location for the study because it is still relatively pristine compared to the East Coast and other areas, Hu said.

“It’s a really interesting place to understand nitrogen because we don’t have these outside human systems,” Hu said. “We still don’t really understand how plants use nitrogen through the growing season.”

She added that the high-elevation coniferous forests of the western United States are ideal for exploring nitrogen dynamics.

Giving three main reasons, she said, “First, while many nitrogen studies have focused on broadleaf deciduous forests of the eastern U.S., fewer studies have examined nitrogen dynamics in western coniferous forests, where the trees have relatively high nitrogen-use efficiency.

“Second, western forests offer a unique opportunity to examine nitrogen dynamics in ecosystems where nitrogen deposition from human activity is still relatively low.

Third, given the heterogeneous landscapes of western U.S. forests, it is imperative to establish the relationship between topography, water and nitrogen dynamics so that we can accurately model future species composition and productivity of forests under changing climate and nitrogen deposition scenarios.”

The USDA grant is the third major award for Hu’s laboratory in less than a year. Both of her graduate students -- Nate Looker and Justin Martin -- received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships in 2014. Each fellowship amounted to at least $32,000 a year for three years.

“I feel very lucky,” Hu said.

Hu, herself, received two major fellowships before coming to MSU in 2013. One was a $375,000 Australian Research Council Early Career Fellowship, which allowed her to teach and conduct research at the University of Sydney for two years. Another was a $130,000 postdoctoral fellowship that funded her research at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo.

Hu has investigated a variety of ecological questions over the years as a plant ecophysiologist who studies the link between water and carbon on scales that might be as small as a leaf or as large as a forest.

In one project, she helped research the movement of water through the redwood trees that grow in northern California and southern Oregon. The trees that grow more than 300 feet tall transfer millions of gallons of water a day from their roots to their crowns.

In another project, Hu spent four months in Tibet where she studied the effects of climate change and land-use policies on grassland productivity. Since yaks graze on the 14,800-foot-high Tibetan Plateau – sometimes called the “Roof of the World” – part of Hu’s job involved herding the animals so they wouldn’t trample her solarpowered instruments.

Hu grew up in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley and earned her bachelor’s degree in integrative biology from the University of California, Berkeley. She then moved to Colorado where she earned her Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Her years in Colorado made her realize she wanted to continue living in the Intermountain West, Hu said. So, although she had a “really great experience” in Australia, she was pleased when she learned about a job opening in MSU’s Department of Ecology.

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Students must register online at fwp.mt.gov. Hunter Education courses are found under the “Education” tab. A parental “Acknowledgment of Risk” form and a “Student Code of Conduct” form must be downloaded, completed and handed in on April 21. Students will not be admitted to class if these forms are not completed and handed in at the first class.

In addition, prior to the course, students are required to read the first three chapters and answer the related quiz questions in the Hunter Education Manual. The manual can be obtained from the Dillon Middle School Office or Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office, 730 N. Montana St., Dillon.

Students will not be admitted to the class if the assignment is not completed.

In order to successfully complete the course, students must attend all 5 classroom sessions, pass a written test and attend the field day.

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For parents attending the field day they are reminded that they must furnish their own eye and ear protection. This is a normal safety precaution for the shooting range and must be complied with.

We hope this course will be successful for all students and they enjoy a safe and rich hunting experience this fall.

An additional Hunter Education course will be offered in August. For further information on Hunter Education please call Dr. Don Darling at 683-5088, Craig Fager at 683-9305, or Warden Kerry Wahl at 406-490-0956.

Online students (adults who have passed the online course) seeking a field day must make other arrangements by contacting one of the instructors listed above.

Sniffing out overwintering stink bugs

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service In 2013, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists surveyed forests in Maryland and West Virginia and found that stink bugs prefer to overwinter in large, dry, dead trees having a circumference of more than 23 inches.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist Tracy Leskey and her team at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia, surveyed the forests and found that oak and locust trees seem to be the favorite stink bug overwintering sites. According to Leskey, the porous dead tissue and peeling bark make a great place for the bugs to crawl into and hide. She found stink bugs in 33 percent of the trees fitting those parameters.

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Robert E. “Bob” Lee, a rancher from Judith Gap and respected leader in the agricultural community, will receive an honorary doctorate in animal and range sciences from Montana State University during the university’s spring commencement, set for May 9.

Lee will deliver the charge to graduates at both the morning and afternoon commencement ceremonies.

Lee and his wife, Kathy, own and operate the Robert E. Lee Ranch Company, a diversified cattle and grain operation located in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains in central Montana. The ranch has been recognized for its approach to managing its natural resources, including rangeland and water resources. It is also well-known for the tours it offers to groups from across the state and nation, as well as around the globe.

“Mr. Lee has a distinguished record of service, and he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to education through sharing what he has learned at his ranch with thousands of others,” said MSU President Waded Cruzado. “His leadership in the agricultural community is respected in his community, across the state and nationally, and Montana State is privileged to recognize him with the highest commendation the university confers.”

Lee served as chairman of the Montana Board of Livestock from 1999-2005, as well as chairman of the Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative steering committee and Montana Governor’s Rangelands Resource executive committee.

He has also served on the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Technical Committee, on the Montana Range Days Steering Committee Board of Directors, and as a member of the MSU President’s Advisory Board. Lee was instrumental in creating an Advisory Committee for the MSU Department of Animal and Range Sciences and served as chairman of the committee for approximately seven years.

He also helped start and is a member of the Judith Gap Range and Pasture group, a group of producers committed to helping each other.

On a national level, Lee has served as chairman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Property Rights and Environmental Management Committee, as well as on the National Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative steering committee.

Lee’s honors include receiving a national Environment Stewardship Award from the NCBA and being name Range Man of the Year by Montana Rural Area Development. He received a Distinguished Service Award from the Montana Stockgrowers Association, is in the Montana Range Days Hall of Fame, and was named Montana State University Agriculturalist of the Year in 1995.

Lee attended MSU Northern, but was drafted two months before graduation and spent six years serving the country in the Air National Guard.

Lee and his wife have three grown children. All three attended and graduated from MSU.

Help take care of the outdoors

USED SWATHERS

2- New Holland 8080 swathers, low hours, 19-ft. rotary discs. Each...............................Reduced to $99,000 Massey-Ferguson 9430 swather..................... $84,000 MacDon M100 with D60 35-ft. header.............. $84,800 Case IH 8840 with 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. draper header.......................................................... $28,000

Hesston 6650 self propelled swather............... $10,000 Hesston 6550 with 21-ft. draper header.............. $8750 Hesston 1275 pull-type..................................... $14,900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....................... $7900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo................. $9900 International 4000 swather..................................... $3900

www.hovenequipment.com

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls

“Partners in Production”

Ken – 788-4588; Craig – 868-7964; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898; Dwight – 231-4251

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s TIP-MONT “crimestopper” program is at work year round to help stop wildlife crimes and vandalism.

It’s a good idea to keep the TIP-MONT number handy— 1-800-TIP-MONT, or 1-800-847-6668.

The TIP-MONT program rewards callers who report natural resource crimes, hunting and fishing violations, or vandalism on public lands.

The caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if the information provided leads to a conviction for violations that may include: poaching, hunting or fishing out of season, trespassing, exceeding bag limits, nonresidents purchasing resident licenses, vehicles in non-motorized areas, littering, and theft or destruction of natural resources.

To report violations or suspected violations, call 1-800-TIP-MONT, or go to the FWP website’s online report form. For more information, visit FWP at fwp.mt.gov and look for TIP-MONT on the Enforcement page.

Ensure burn does not become next wildfire

Spring burning season is here. Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light up this spring, take the necessary precautions to ensure your burn does not become the next wildfire.

Obtain a permit or contact local authorities, burn early in the day and check weather for afternoon or next day wind conditions. Be sure to have adequate equipment, assistance and water supply with you and always make sure the area is cold to the touch before leaving. Checking the following day is also

important as stumps or roots may be holding heat that could re-ignite. If a fire does get out of control call 911 immediately.

This message is brought to you by the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation ##### I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric...

They are even making electric typewriters now.–Recounted by Harold Lecrone, Ph.D.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page A35

ROUND BALER FOR SALE

Case IH RBX561 round baler, like new, 12 ply 14L-16.1 tires, both twine and mesh wrap, gathering wheels, 7048 total bales on tally, always stored inside.

Phone 406-279-3406 or cell 590-7904, Valier, MT

Saturday, May 9

You’re Invited to our 408th

Westmore, MT

Registration: 9:00 am SALE AT 10:00

Two locations: We will sell at the Cooper place first, then move to the Houzvicka property 2 miles away in the late afternoon.

From Baker, Montana: West 20 miles to the Westmore turnoff, follow signs north 8 miles on Westmore Road to auctions.

The Rod Cooper and Charles Houzvika Estates - early Westmore area Homesteads.

Never an auction here before and very little ever sold off or traded in off these places.

There are a few pieces of antique furniture, dressers, kitchen cabinets, primitives, cream cans, churns, beds, toys, sewing machines, radios, etc.

We will start with those at 10 AM and more will sell throughout the day as we move through the auction. The beautiful and original kitchen stove will sell at the house before we move to the machinery and outbuildings. We may run two rings for a while at the Cooper place. Selling to the bare walls and fences. Bring your trailer. Two rug making looms that Lottie used to make rag rugs will sell at the Houzvicka place.

25+ PIECES OF HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT: Hay tedder in nice condition, corn planters, cultivators, mowers, dump rakes, steel wheel side delivery rakes, buzz saws, binders, 6+ buggy and spring wagon running gear, nice wagon and wagon skeins, wagon wheels, implement seats, related items.

VEHICLES: 1927 Model T Ford coupe with engine and Ruckstell rear end, mostly complete, very restorable. 2-hay racks made from 26/7 Model T Ford, wire wheels and extra wheels. 1953 Ford sedan with flathead. 1959 Ford sedan. 1947 & 48 GMC 2-ton trucks - complete units.

These are derelict/parts/scrap - you decide: We do not have titles of most.

1961, 1970 Chevrolet pickups; 1965, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1973, 1979 Ford pickups; unknown 1930's 2-door street rod body; 1930's Chevrolet 6-cly chassis.

SCRAPPERS DELIGHT: Lots of iron not listed, bring a can of your color paint to mark and be ready to buy a load.

No Telephone, Absentee or Internet bidding provided by the auction company.

Come see what you are buying and take it home with you.

Tractors and machinery will be sold where they have been sitting for many years. Come prepared to load and haul auction day or very soon after the auction. Everything must be gone by May 17 or it goes to the scrapper.

Both properties are sold.

For additional information, photos, detailed directions and a YouTube link, please visit our website at: FRONTRANGEAUCTIONS.COM email: stanhowemt@aol.com or (406) 949-3448 for full color brochure.

TRACTORS: These are all project and/or parts tractors. We believe most of the wheels and some tires are there for them, most stored inside. You are welcome to come a day or two before and help us sort out which wheels and tires should go with which tractor. We will not be mounting them prior to the auction. There are many additional tires and rims for unknown applications.

John Deere 820 diesel, pony motor intact, good tin, appears complete.

4-John Deere R diesels, quite complete, one has a cab.

2-John Deere D appear mostly complete.

2-John Deere A One with loader - may run, one is derelict and probably parts only.

2 Case diesels, probably model 600's - derelict.

Farmall A with cultivator, engine stuck but complete.

MACHINERY: Tons of old machinery, some in recent use, some derelict. Plows, one way plows, tool bars, grain drills (including several pony drills) mowers, swathers, 3-John Deere 6-ft. pull type combines, threshing machine (appears complete).

MISCELLANEOUS: Continental Oil Gas barrels - marked Ismay, Montana.

Cream cans - marked Plevna and Ismay. Wringer washers, oil cans, pot belly stoves, platform scale, lanterns, shop manuals, tools - antique and modern, pile of petrified wood, red cedar fence posts, stock tanks, barn wood, 20+ grain auger engines, trip hammer, welders, John Deere parts, etc.

STAN HOWE AND ASSOCIATES FRONT RANGE AUCTIONEERS 4433 RED FOX DR. HELENA, MT 59602 406-949-3448 CELL email: stanhowemt@aol.com

Since 1982 — Properly Organized — Widely Advertised — Honestly Sold — Promptly Settled

Thank you for 33 years of support in the auction business. One of Montana's oldest auction companies, also licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota. Auctions from Colorado to Minnesota.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page A36

The deadline for advertising in the May issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be April 29. Phone (406) 279-3291.

4-H youth see Citizenship in Action

By NDSU Extension Service

MAKE AN OFFER - Call John 406-250-6123 Side mount with hydraulic driven pump Large capacity grading unit with 2 discharge conveyors and 1 loading conveyor

Slide-in pressure pump

Roller bottom belt conveyor with electric & hydraulic drive. Set up to haul grain. Would make good even-flow for grain auger or conveyor. Brownie transmission John Deere toolbar, 5 shanks

Small grading table

Fuel tanks with metered pumps

350 V8, Brownie transmission

Several North Dakota 4-H delegates meet with Gov. Jack Dalrymple (center) during the 2015 Citizenship in Action event. The delegates are (from left) Alex Irlmeier, Stutsman County; Ceph Dockter, Stutsman County; Brittany Aasand, Foster County; Jacey Retzlaff, Foster County; Casey Mack, Foster County; and Mariah House, Foster County.

Several North Dakota 4-H’ers visited Bismarck recently for a lesson in citizenship.

They gathered in Bismarck in mid-February to practice the legislative process, interact with legislators and gain leadership skills through the seventh annual Citizenship in Action program.

On Sunday, February 15, the 4-H’ers attended workshops on the state legislative process, including the role of the Senate and House of Representatives in North Dakota. The youth then put their knowledge to work by creating their own bill topics and lobbying to pass their bills.

Delegates to the Citizenship in Action event also participated in sessions on public speaking and parliamentary procedure, and had an opportunity to learn more about youth from families with a member serving in the military.

The youth spent Monday, February 16, at the North Dakota Capitol. Youth observed committee meetings, toured the Capitol, met with their local representatives and senators, and viewed the Senate or House in session. The youth also hosted a Stars of 4-H Showcase at which legislators and guests viewed displays that highlighted the 4-H’ers’ leadership and activities.

The NDSU Extension Service’s Center for 4-H Youth Development and the North Dakota 4-H Foundation sponsored the event.

Organic grain & hay growers, sellers use online board

By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS It is a good time to be an organic farmer, if Washington State University’s (WSU) new Organic Grain Sales Bulletin Board is anything to go by.

Of 15 advertisements on the online board, created four months ago by WSU Extension, a dozen are from would-be buyers of organic crops like barley, oats, spelt and hay.

That’s encouraging, says Diana Roberts, Extension Educator for Spokane County. She created the online board as an evolution from an older email listserv linking growers and customers.

“It’s a community service connecting buyers and sellers,” Roberts said. “I was working with organic farmers, and they were saying, ‘I don’t know how to sell my crops.’”

While Roberts continues to send emails to the listserv, she wanted a site that was searchable and timely.

On the bulletin board, farmers and buyers submit their goods or needs, their location, and contact information.

Roberts is the moderator. It’s up to buyers and sellers to work out the price, quality, certified organic status and delivery method of any deal.

Recently, Roberts has noticed a “definite increase” in demand for food and animal feed crops from Northwest buyers and people farther afield.

“I have not had requests for this amount, and this variety, before,” she said. “There’s an opportunity for people who want to go into organic production.”

Check out the Organic Grain Sales Bulletin Board at http:// smallgrains.wsu.edu/organic-grain-sales-bulletin-board/.

To sign up to for the listserv, send an email to robertsd@ wsu.edu.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page A37

AUCTION

d e n i b m o a C

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Register 9:00 a.m. – Sale 10:00 a.m. – Free Coffee – Lunch Available

Dale & Rita Johnson Bob & Shirley Schaack

Manson Road

I-15

At the Consignment Lot

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Auction Note: This is an excellent line of hand and power Highway 91 North tools, well kept, some like new. There is something for everyone—equipment, tools, antiques and household items.

Items in good shape and lots of miscellaneous items. If you From Conrad, go 4 miles north to Manson Road. Turn west and drive 1 mile, the Cononly go to one sale this Spring, this is the one! signment Lot is on the south side of the road. Follow the signs. See you at the sale!

JOHNSON

EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES

1972 Chevrolet C60 truck, 16’ Grain Box John Deere 2240 Tractor with Loader Long 3 point Hitch Backhoe and smaller extra bucket 1992 Toyota pickup Dodge Dakota pickup 17’ flatbed Trailer - 3000 x 2 tandem rubber ride axles White Tractor Lawnmower Ariens Zero Turn Lawnmower 30’ x 6” Grain Auger 3 point Cultivator 3 point Blade - 5’ 4, 5 and 6 foot Chainlink Fence 100’ Square Tubing / Drag Harrows 1-1/2” and 1” Plastic Pipe John Deere Pickup Sprayer Custom-built Cherry Picker

HOUSEHOLD & MISC.

1 set - Stoneware dishes 1 set - Antique dishes 1 set - Everyday dishes

Corningware casserole dishes Many cake and pie pans Lots of beautiful Christmas ornaments, greenery and lights 1 complete Pine bedroom set Couple of Antique end tables Armoire / White dresser / Set of Rocking Chairs Glass Oak living room tables / Lamps Many decorative pieces / Many pictures Silverware, towels, bedding and comforters 2 - Refrigerators / Upright Freezer Antique Desk / Large Roll-top Desk Antique Buffet 4 - Crocs / Ostrich eggs Pictures, frames and matts Large computer desk / TV glass front cabinet

TANKS, PUMPS, ETC.

1,000 gallon pull through Fertilizer Tank with pump 500 gallon Galvanized Tank 120v stand alone Fuel Pump John Deere pickup sprayer - old 200 gallon tank / Stock water

RECREATIONAL

Polaris 4-wheeler / Yamaha snowmobile Harley Golf cart and parts

TOOLS, ETC.

Miller Trailblazer 270 Welder-Generator 20 hp gal 300 amp Lincoln Tig & Arc Welder 12 ton Hydraulic Press Standing Drill Press / Bench Drill Press Long 3 Pt. Hitch Backhoe / Chainlink fence Band Saw / Air Tools Oxygen-Acetylene Torches Floor Jack / 2 - Extension Ladders Assorted Sockets / Misc. Tools 2 - Radial Arm Saws / 2 - Table Saws 12” 5 hp Planer / 4” Belt & Disc Sander

Ariens Zero Turn Lawnmower

2 - Sand Blasters Wood, Oak, various pieces and plywood 7/8” x 12” x 16’ Fir Electric motors Misc. bearings, sprockets, pulleys

SCHAACK

GARAGE & TOOLS

Acetylene Welder Wayne Air Compressor with air hose and electric box Blue Point Wire Welder / Lincoln Arc Welder Branick air jack / Hand floor jack Rivet machine / Central heavy duty drill press Concord 6” bench grinder with stand Sprayer / Vise with stand Workbench with top Homelite electric 12” chain saw with extra chains Poulan 18” chain saw and new chains Bostich Air Compressor Antique tools / Chilton and Motor manuals Britannica Encyclopedia set Antique Piano stool / Sentry safe Metal cut-off saw / Sun volt-amp tester Balkamp 3/4 socket set with toolbox Snap-On tool box with misc. electrical Pullers (steering) in tool box Timing light / Oil pressure guage Marquette electrical tester / Compression tester Tap & Die sets - metric and standard 2 - Hydraulic jacks / Misc. jacks / stands Power Washer / Anvil Metal table bench with 2 drawers of tools / guages, etc.

Hand grinders / Drills and drill bits 36” Pipe wrench / Bolt cutter Pry bars / Log chains / Come-Alongs 6 - cabinets with misc. nuts and bolts, etc.

5 gallons hydraulic oil 5 gallons transmission oil Grease guns and grease / Drill bit sharpener Buffer / Tie downs / Misc. electrical 10’ x 30’ swimming pool with cleaning pump and ladder RoundUP / Oil / Misc. stuff

Air stapler / Nailer / Staples Work table with Lathe-Planer Scroll saw and belt sander Framing clamp set - rail & stile jig system Work bench with 3 cabinets and top 2 drawer File cabinet / Power plant Various wood clamps / Pipe clamps Misc. saws, screwdrivers, drill bit Nails - screws / Misc. stuff

OUTSIDE

NAA Jubilee Ford tractor with 1-1/2” PTO shaft; 1-1/4” PTO original shaft, original seat, new front axle, 2 buckets, post hole digger, blade, Bush Hog mower Honda ATV with blade and tire chains 25 gallons of cleaning solvent Ladders / Jack stands / Exhaust hoses

HOUSEHOLD

2 - Copper Antique Tea Kettles 2 - Large Antique Kerosene lamps 3 - Small Antique Kerosene lamps Antique 5-drawer Oak dresser Pool table and accessories Ice cream maker / DP Bodytone 300 Old movie camera / Projector / Old 35mm camera Stampin Up Stamps and Ink Stained glass window from St. Elizabeth’s in Sykeston, ND 2 - clean air machines 4 drawer file cabinet Decanter & Punch bowl Stained glass bear in frame Oak entertainment cabinet Amana microwave GE Chest freezer Small refrigerator Crystal wine glasses Brandy glasses Misc. items Air Compressor

WOODWORKING SHOP

White Lawnmower C10 Grain Truck

Harley Golf Cart

Yamaha Snowmobile John Deere 2240 tractor

Grizzly dust collector and hose attachments Grizzly 10” table saw with stand and Shop Fox guide with extra saw blades 10” Radial arm saw with stand 10” Miter saw with table / Laser Sabre saw Pocket screw jig with clamps and screws Hammer drill / Porter Cable router Biscuits and Plate joing biscuit tool 3 5/8” Power planer Laser level / Hand miter saw / Hand belt sander

Flying D Auction

Bush Hog Mower

Honda 4-Wheeler

Auctioneers: Dodge Dakota pickup

Zane Drishinski • Cell: (406) 289-0514 Gerald Miller • Cell: (406) 289-0510

Jubilee Ford Tractor

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page A38

HAY FOR SALE Alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix in large square bales. Delivery available.

Dillon, Montana area.

Barney Hay (406) 491-5616 or (406) 494-5616

BUCKLEY AUCTIONS AND APPRAISERS

We have auctions booked for spring 2015 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.

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Nebraska farm real estate values slip

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR After five years of increases in Nebraska land that support the cow-calf industry and farmland values, the state average dropped a more varied outlook for cropland where 3 percent, according to preliminary findexpectations were tied to the commodities ings released recently by the University of being raised on the land.

Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

“Pasture and cow-calf pair rental rates The state average farmland value as of continued to set new records for 2015,” the February 1 was $3,210 per acre, down 3 authors reported. Cash rental rates for paspercent from the 2014 average of $3,416. ture in all regions increased, ranging from Average farmland values in six of the state’s 4 percent in the north to 34 percent in the eight districts (illustrated in the accompanycentral and southwest. Cow-calf pair rental ing state map) decreased or remained the rates across Nebraska for the upcoming same. five-month grazing season in 2015 average The average land value in the southwest about $50 per month or $250 for the season. district increased by 4 percent to $2,055 Rates based on cow-calf pairs were unan acre while the value in the north district changed in the central district but increased increased 7 percent to $1,300. in all other districts, with the southwest, Average farmland values for the other six south and southeast showing the largest districts and the percentage decrease from increases at 35, 45 and 50 percent, respec2014 were: northwest, $855 (0); northeast, tively. $6,320 (minus-2 percent); central, $3,995 Changes in cash rental rates for cropland (minus-5 percent); east, $6,570 (minus-10 ranged from an increase of 5 percent for percent); south, $4,785 (minus-1 percent); dryland parcels in central Nebraska to a and southeast, $5,875 (minus-5 percent). drop of 18 percent for center pivot-irrigated Generally, grazing and haying land-use cropland in the southwest district, with most categories showed increases while irrigated cropland decreasing 5 to 15 percent. and dryland cropland showed smaller inLand managers voiced concerns about creases or decreases. The statewide average increasing property taxes at a time when value for hay land increased 20 percent from commodity prices had dropped and land 2014, the highest of any statewide land use prices were just starting to fall off, Jansen category. The state average for non-tillable said. grazing land increased 12 percent; tillable “Folks are trying to negotiate higher rents grazing land increased 7 percent. while tenants are feeling profit margins “Land classes that support the cow-calf starting to decrease due to lower commodity industry are improving or holding steady prices, creating a tug-of-war throughout the due to a strong return in that market over crop and livestock land classes,” he said. the last one to two years,” said Jim Jansen, This may be a good year for landlords UNL extension educator and co-author of and tenants to look at the benefits of flexible the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market cash leases, Jansen said. With flexible cash Developments survey. leases, both parties agree to a base rental rate The survey covers the period from Feband an additional amount that flexes around ruary 1, 2014, to February 1, 2015, and is crop yield, crop price or crop revenue (yield reported in the current Cornhusker Economtimes price). More information is available ics, written by Jansen and Roger Wilson, in the UNL publication Flexible Cash LeasUNL Farm Management Budget Analyst. ing of Cropland at http://www.ianrpubs.unl.

The article is available online at agecon. edu/sendIt/ec862.pdf. unl.edu/cornhuskereconomics. Cornhusker Results are preliminary findings from Economics is a publication of the UNL Dethe UNL 2015 Nebraska Farm Real Estate partment of Agricultural Economics.

Market Survey.

“Irrigated crop ground classes, including Land values and rental rates presented center pivot or gravity irrigated, did not in the report are an average of survey pardecline as quickly in value as the dryland ticipants’ responses by district. Actual land categories. Their yields, and similarly their values and rental rates may vary dependrevenues, are not as variable as the dryland ing upon the quality of the parcel and local acres,” Jansen said. “That’s why we’re still market for an area. Preliminary land values seeing some pretty strong values there.” and rental rates are subject to change as adThe state average decrease for gravityditional surveys are returned. Final results irrigated land was 4 percent and for cenwill be published in early June and will be ter pivot-irrigated land it was 2 percent, available electronically on the Nebraska compared with a 10 percent decrease for Farm Real Estate website at agecon.unl. dryland acres with irrigation potential and edu/realestate.html. a 9 percent decrease for dryland acres with Land appraisers, farm managers or agno irrigation potential. ricultural finance professionals interested “Bearish comments reported by survey in participating in future Nebraska Farm participants indicated lower expected grain Real Estate Market Surveys can contact the and oilseed prices led to the lower tends Department of Agricultural Economics by in dryland cropland values in Nebraska,” phone at 402-472-3401 or email agecon@ Jansen wrote. unl.edu.

The higher grazing and hay land prices may reflect the $532.5 million in federal disaster relief that Nebraska livestock growers had received as of Jan. 6 for 201214 forage losses because of drought.

“These payments lessened the impact of prior losses and may have provided financial incentive to expand cattle herds and add resources to change the size or scope of an operation,” Jansen said.

Comments from survey participants indicated a bullish outlook for classes of

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page A39

Fertilizer Equipment Check these Great Buys For Sale

2002 Case IH SPX4260 diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, 60/80-ft. boom.. $97,000

2-2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5500 hours..................... .................$66,000 & $69,000

2012 Case IH FLX 4520 3 bin (twin bin with co-ap bin), drive train warranty 1100 hours............................ $232,000

2004 Case IH FLX4010 automatic, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid, 80-ft. boom, SCS660 controller, Raven cruiser, shows 7147 hours.........$83,000

Your full service fertilizer dealer.

2-18,000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi, good data plates.........$45,000 delivered 1994 International with Rayman 24-ton top auger tender.. .................................. $44,000

1993 Ford with Raymond 16ton side shooter tender........... .................................. $31,000

1983 Peterbilt tandem with tag, Twin 2000 gallon NH3 twin pack, 265 psi............. $35,000

Wilmar 25-ton tender on spread axle trailer...... $39,500 Wilmar 25-ton tender on semi........................... $36,500

2004 Loral C15 Cat, automatic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000

2003 Loral 6300 300 hp, Allison automatic, Airmax 1000, 70-ft. boom, Raven monitor, Trimble GPS, 2617 hours....... .................................. $76,000

1989 GMC semi-float with 8-ton Wilmar bed....... $21,000

2009 Case IH 4520 Viper Pro, Smartrax. 2860 hours. Emaculate condition......... $164,000

2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, 2007 Case IH 4520 3 bin, auFlexAir 810 box, Viper control- tosteer, 3100 hours.. $154,500 ler, autosteer, shedded every night, 7466 hours, runs great. ..........$99,000...........$104,00

2000 Loral EZ Rider 3000 SS, Air Max 5, 6100 hours...... .................................. $63,000 1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $35,000

2006 Timpte conveyor semi tender, self contained, electric tarp, electric gate opener........ .................................. $43,000

1976 Clark 5-yard loader, Detroit engine, runs good............ .................................. $22,000

1991 International Dempster, DT466, automatic, 1800 gallon sprayer, Raven, 3800 hours......................... $38,000

1990 International 2600 gallon propane truck, diesel, pump and meter........ $15,500

2002 Sterling with 3116 Cat, 2000 Freightliner F70 single automatic, Mark Four controlaxle with tag, 10 ton Wilmar... ler, New Leader G4 bed, 5700 .................................. $15,000 hours......................... $68,000

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air sys$43,000 $63,000 tem............................

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4000 hours. ................................ $129,000

1990 Volvo Cummins 10 speed, with 16-ton Wilmar tender........................ $24,500

2008 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $39,500 1990 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, not self contained................... $34,000

2006 Terra Gator 8104 Soilection Air Max 2000 dry, 70-ft. boom, electric roll over tarp, Raven Smartrax easy steering, Falcon controller, 5730 hours................ $82,000

1992 Wrangler, diesel with forks or bucket........... $15,500

1995 Ford LN8000 spreader truck, Cummins auto, 15-ft.

New Leader L7020 spreader bed............................ $47,500

2005 Case 4010 370 hp, automatic transmission, 70-ft. flex air bed, 3500 hours...$137,000 5 ton blender, 40 hp motor, digital scale....................CALL

2001 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $55,000

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $51,900 1996 Loral..$31,000..$37,500

2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. ................................ $144,000

2009 International GVM 4-WHEEL DRIVE, automatic, 1000 hours. LIKE NEW.......... .................................. $105,000

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1988 GMC Top Kick, Cat 3208, automatic, New Leader controller. stainless steel 2020 bed............................ $28,000

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Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page A40

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Commercial beef production remains a stable business

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service

The beef business is quite consistent, despite all the trending articles that are written.

In fact, when one takes a look at data in the world of commercial production, gradual changes are noted, but radical change is not something that is evident within those commercial beef units. Production through decades is a better indicator of change than year-to-year changes.

Dollars, income and expenses, are different. Markets will and do change daily, and the change can be quite significant. But beef production, at least the engines that pull the train, plug along, year after year, doing what they need to do: that is, produce beef.

The cows that make up the majority of the production system remain on the ranch until their productive years come to the end. For several years, we hope. Change in the calves is noted, as different bulls are selected and genetic trends are evident. These trends are a response to a seedstock producer’s selection criteria and subsequent bulls offered for sale.

However, even these changes are not as dramatic as one would think. Of course, the answer to these thoughts involves data - data throughout a long period of time. The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service, through the North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association (NDBCIA), calculates the typical performance of beef cattle herds by analyzing those herds that utilize the Cow Herd Appraisal of Performance Software (CHAPS) program.

The Extension Service has been keeping records since 1963 through the NDBCIA and presents these annual evaluations as five-year rolling benchmark values for average herd performance for several traits. This data source allows one to review old data as well as new data; thus, this provides the ability to get some indication of how commercial production changes.

The most recent benchmarks were just released and provide a picture of current beef production. These benchmarks included the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. For comparison, I compared the 2014 benchmarks with the 1999 benchmarks that included the years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998. Through the decades, the beef business has changed, and beef type and the expectation of beef cows have been modified to fit current needs.

As a long-term business, producers deal with the current situation, but one can look back and see if much change has occurred in recent years. We can better understand normal by looking through time.

The data is presented in percentages or actual values, depending on the trait.

Overall reproductive traits expressed in percentages of cows exposed and some basic growth traits are presented.

Herd reproduction is the driving force

behind overall production if a herd is to be evaluated based on cows exposed. And the first question a producer needs to ask is: “Are the cows breeding, conceiving, calving and weaning calves as expected?”

Currently, the typical CHAPS producer has 93.1 percent (1999 benchmark 92.4 percent) of the cows that are exposed pregnant in the fall, with 92.5 percent (1999 benchmark 91.5 percent) calved in the spring. In the fall, 89.8 percent (1999 benchmark 88.7 percent) of the cows exposed weaned a calf.

All the reproductive values have improved.

The improvement may not seem large, but positive movement in the reproductive traits is always good and indicative of good management or maybe even improved management.

In addition, during a typical calving season, 61.1 percent (1999 benchmark 57.2 percent) calved during the first 21 days, 86.4 percent (1999 benchmark 86.9 percent) calved during the first 42 days, and 96 percent (1999 benchmark 96 percent) calved within the first 63 days of the calving season.

Interestingly, more cows are calving in the first 21 days of the calving season currently than in the mid-1990s. Again, that’s a positive.

Current cow average age is 5.5 years, while the 1999 benchmark was 5.4 years.

In regard to the current benchmarks for calf age and growth, actual weaning numbers were as follows: age was 191 days (1999 benchmark 193 days), weight was 558 pounds (1999 benchmark 542 pounds), frame score was 5.6 (1999 benchmark 5.5) and weight per day of age was 2.95 pounds (1999 benchmark 2.8 pounds). The current pounds weaned per cow exposed to the bull is 495 pounds of calf per cow exposed to the bull and the 1999 benchmark was 477 pounds.

All these numbers certainly indicate that commercial beef production remains stable and actually is improving. Maybe management, maybe genetics, but beef producers are meeting the demands of modern beef production and can look forward to future decades with optimism.

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More rain needed to make the 2015/16 HRW crop

By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst Spring came early in most parts of the U.S. hard red winter (HRW) wheat belt this year and revealed a crop that looks promising overall — but one that needs a good boost of moisture.

Following a mild winter with limited protection from snow, the first concern about the crop is winterkill. There are signs of damage here and there but it is too early to speculate about its ultimate effect on yields. A bigger variable at this point is soil moisture. Current drought conditions are less severe compared to last year at this time, but moisture is still a serious concern, especially with unusually warm weather so far in March.

When U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) asked representatives from the major HRW states for crop condition updates, they said the next two weeks would be critical to plant development. Like the farmers they work for, all remain optimistic that the forecasted rain will greatly benefit the emerging and greening wheat. Here is a summary of HRW conditions as of March 25.

Oklahoma received beneficial rain in most parts of the state last week that is helping overcome some freeze damage in early March. According to Mike Schulte, executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, most of the crop looks surprisingly good throughout the state. USDA agreed and increased its most recent rating to 44 percent good to excellent from 40 percent the prior week. Topsoil and subsoil moisture in all regions of the state are still lacking and the U.S. Drought Monitor rates conditions in the western half of the state as extreme to exceptional. Warm temperatures this early in the season increase the urgency for more rain that is in the forecast for next week.

Kansas winter wheat, including hard white, recently received a bit of moisture but needs a lot more in the coming weeks. Drought conditions exacerbate the higher than average winterkill Kansas experienced this year according to Kansas Wheat Commission CEO Justin Gilpin. Some winter wheat entered dormancy in less than ideal condition due to extreme temperature changes in November. The very warm weather now in early spring just increases the need for more rain. Still, USDA rates 41 percent of the Kansas winter crop as good or excellent, unchanged from the prior week.

Nebraska farmers report that wheat is greening in the south and breaking dormancy in the north. The state lacked snow cover for most of the winter and the wheat crop is suffering from both drought and variable winterkill. Some fields show up to 80 percent damage while other fields have none. The Nebraska wheat crop report on March 20 said soil moisture is adequate for now in some areas and very short in others.

With such warm temperatures, the crop will need significant moisture in the next two weeks to maximize its potential.

The last official rating of Nebraska’s wheat conditions was March 2 when USDA estimated 62 percent of the crop was good or excellent and just 3 percent poor. Conditions as of this week may not be so good.

South Dakota also did not have much snow cover or other precipitation this winter. USDA steadily downgraded the state’s crop quality ratings in the five months after planting and the early warm-up is adding challenges. None of the crop is rated as excellent — but none is rated poor, either.

As of March 2, 93 percent was rated as good or fair and much of the state is expecting much needed rain this week.

According to Reid Christopherson, executive director of the South Dakota Wheat Commission, there are no reports of winterkill or abandonment yet. He said the no-tillage systems most farmers now use help save soil moisture and increase sustainability.

Montana also had a relatively warm winter and early spring, but soil moisture is still adequate in most of the state.

In fact, Montana is the only HRW producing state in which the U.S. government does not report any drought conditions.

Collin Watters, executive vice president of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, said the risk of a serious frost is dwindling. Although it was mostly light, wind and freeze damage is greater than last year due to limited snow. That is probably the reason USDA rated Montana’s winter wheat crop as 44 percent good or excellent on March 2, which is down 53 percent from last year. A rating of 22 percent poor or very poor on March 2 compares to 9 percent last year.

Watters is optimistic that favorable weather in the next few weeks will help the crop overcome any winter damage.

Washington’s winter wheat crop, including HRW and soft white (SW), is coming out of dormancy two to three weeks CONTINUED ON PAGE A42

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By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away. Now is the time to schedule the old and new bulls for their prebreeding soundness examination.

For the breeding soundness evaluation to be successful, bulls should be evaluated 30 to 60 days before the start of breeding. It is important to allow sufficient time to replace questionable bulls. Bulls could also be evaluated at the end of breeding to determine if their fertility decreased. A breeding soundness exam is administered by a veterinarian and includes a physical examination (feet, legs, eyes, teeth, flesh cover, scrotal size and shape), an internal and external examination of the reproductive tract, and semen evaluation for sperm cell motility and normality.

The physical examination studies overall appearance.

Flesh cover is one factor to evaluate. Body condition can be affected by length of the breeding season, grazing and supplemental feeding conditions, number of cows the bull is expected to service and distance required to travel during breeding. Ideally, bulls should have enough fat cover at the start of breeding so their ribs appear smooth across their sides. A body condition score 6 (where 1 = emaciated and 9 = very obese) is the target body condition prior to the breeding season.

Sound feet and legs are very important because if they are unsound, this can result in the inability to travel and mount for mating. The general health of the bull is critical since sick, aged and injured bulls are less likely to mate and usually have lower semen quality. The external examination of the reproductive tract includes evaluation of the testes, spermatic cords and epididymis. Scrotal circumference is an important measure since it is directly related to the total mass of sperm producing tissue, sperm cell normality and the onset of puberty in the bull. Bulls with large circumference will produce more sperm with higher normality and also reach sexual maturity sooner.

Examination of the external underline before and during semen collection will detect any inflammation, foreskin adhesions, warts, abscesses and penile deviations. The internal examination is conducted to detect any abnormalities in the internal reproductive organs. Also, be certain to ask your veterinarian about the need to test the bulls for the reproductive disease, trichomoniasis.

The semen evaluation is done by examining a sample of the semen under a microscope. The veterinarian will estimate the percentage of sperm cells that are moving in a forward direction. This estimate is called “motility”. In addition, the sperm cells will be individually examined for proper shape or “morphology”. Less than 30 percent of the cells should be found to have an abnormal shape.

Any bull meeting all minimum standards for the physical exam, scrotal size and semen quality will be classed as a “satisfactory” potential breeder. Many bulls that fail any minimum standard will be given a rating of “classification deferred.” This rating indicates that the bull will need another test to confirm status. Mature bulls (that were listed as classification deferred) should be retested after four to six weeks. Mature bulls will be classified as unsatisfactory potential breeders if they fail subsequent tests. Young bulls that are just reaching puberty may be rated as “classification deferred”, and then later meet all of the minimum standards.

Therefore caution should be exercised when making culling decisions based on just one breeding soundness exam.

Many producers work hard to manage their cows for high fertility. They may assume that the bulls will do their expected duties. However, it’s important to pay close attention to bulls to establish successful breeding.

More rain needed to make the 2015/16 HRW crop CONTINUED FROM PAGE A41

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By Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Extension Bermudagrass’s dormant period is the be followed up with a second one in early time to take care of weed control in those March. warm-season pastures, said Dirk Philipp, Philipp had additional notes on weed control: assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

It is probably impossible to keep fields Weeds are more than just an aesthetic entirely free of undesirable plants, so don’t get discouraged problem. “Technically, weeds compete with forage species for available resources such Observe and monitor the different annual, perennial, broadleaf and grassy weeds yearwater, sunlight, nutrients; they reduce overround to learn when they appear so you can all forage quality, palatability, some maybe be prepared. toxic,” he said. “As a result, nutrient-use To help minimize weed encroachment efficiency is reduced, animal gains are not and make herbicide control more effective, at an optimum, and farm economics suffer.” even indirectly, he advises producers to stay Philipp said that “late February and early on top of their fertilizer programs.

March is the time to treat bermudagrass “Inadequate fertilizer applications may pastures for buttercup and henbit -- both of weaken the forage stand,” Philipp said, addwhich are very prolific.”

While both weeds can be treated earlier, ing that producers should “keep pH/liming requirements in check.” as spring approaches, they both grow at a He also said that growers should let the faster rate and the herbicides will be effective. Philipp said that for henbit, products stand develop a dense canopy, but remove containing metsulfuron are recommended, forage on a regular basis to open up the while for buttercup, glyphosate or paraquat canopy for light penetration to the lower leaves, and to use grazing methods in accoris recommended.

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Cluster flies in the home

By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota The abrupt arrival of spring is always a blessing. Not only do we have more hours of sunshine, but the sun seems to have more “power” as well. The advancing hours of daylight, and with sunshine that seems to have more energy, spring is drawing near.

The warmer afternoons and increasing day length also brings about an increase in fly activity in our south-facing windows. Flies active at this time of year are most likely cluster flies, a name that describes their habit of clustering in large numbers.

Cluster flies develop as parasites inside the bodies of earthworms. There are three generations of flies produced each summer, and the final generation of the season migrates to houses and other buildings during mid to late September.

So the flies you’re seeing now entered your home last fall.

As the weather warms, these large black, pesky flies begin to show up in bedrooms and on window sills, becoming a household pest. Their random crawling brings them into the house by way of electrical outlets, attic doors/entryways, window pulley holes, and small openings around windows, moldings and base boards.

Despite their annoying behavior, these flies are harmless.

Cluster flies do not reproduce indoors, and home owners bothered by these pests do not need to fear the flies are “hatching” from a dead animal or other unpleasant material within the attic or walls.

Cluster flies hibernate in inaccessible places, making them difficult to control. Hidden within walls or under insulation, they are protected from most treatments until they appear within the living spaces of the house.

Unfortunately, there is little that can be done for flies already inside the attic and walls. Insecticide sprays and fog treatments in the attic have little if any affect, as the flies are usually under insulation or deep in cracks and crevices, not to mention adding potentially dangerous chemicals in your home.

Most insects, such as cluster flies, are attracted to light, such as windows and light fixtures. You can take advantage of this attraction to light to focus your control efforts. Low tech methods such as a fly swatter, sticky traps, or a vacuum cleaner are tedious, but effective.

Recently, my wife discovered another option that has been very successful in our home, a small transparent sticky trap. This simple and relatively inexpensive traps look very much like short strips of clear packing tape, but are deviously stickier. These traps can be placed near the top of the pane, behind window treatments, and will trap the flies as they buzz about the window.

As the flies bounce happily about the window, without a care in the world, they become hopelessly stuck when they land on the sticky surface -- which they assume is the local fly gathering spot filled with the opposite sex. Once this sticky “dance floor” is full, simple discard it and savor the victory of the fly wars.

Preventing attic flies from entering your home is the ultimate victory, but that’s a job for the summer and fall.

If you have a bumper crop of cluster flies each year, find their entry points and the battle is nearly won. Start with the most obvious entry points, such as damaged window screens, missing screens on attic vents or fans. Also, be sure to seal cracks and openings around the outside of the house, especially under the eaves, as you would for energy conservation. These simple changes will hopefully eliminate the need for you to host sticky dance floor parties for cluster flies each spring.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

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Farms and land in farms

By Alvaro Garcia, SDSU Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Director The USDA recently published the Farms and Land in Farms—2014 Summary which includes the average farm size by sales class in each state and the US. Farm numbers and size follow similar trends when compared to livestock and other operations, with numbers dwindling while size increases (Figure 1). In 2014 there were 2.08 million farms in the US averaging 438 acres and farming a total of 913 million acres. The USDA classifies farm numbers and land in farms in six economic classes by adding up sales of agricultural products and government program payments. These classes are as follows: $1,000-$9,999 (1), $10,000+ (2), $100,000+ (3), $250,000+ (4), $500,000+ (5), and $1,000,000+ (6). Between 2013 and 2014 the only group that declined in numbers was group 1 with all others increasing. Groups 3 and 5 had the largest increases with 1.4% and 3.6%, respectively. The majority of farms in the US are smaller operations, with 51% in group 1, and 80% when groups 1 and 2 are combined.

There is slightly over 1 million farms in group 1. When group 2 is combined with 1 the number climbs to 1.66 million.

Groups 3 through 6 on the other hand constitute only 19.6% of the total. Average acres farmed by each group are: 1) 86 acres, 2) 312 acres, 3) 889 acres, 4) 1,290 acres, 5) 1,887 acres, and 6) 2,655 acres. One additional interesting figure is the change in acres farmed by the different groups. Groups 5 and 6 increased the acreage farmed significantly. Groups 1 and 3 had the largest reductions with -4.5% and -1.5%, respectively. Interestingly enough there were negligible changes for groups 2 and 4 (less than -0.01).

South Dakota Farms and Land in Farms South Dakota is clearly an agricultural state, farm size triples that of the rest of the US with one farm every 25 people compared to one every 154 for the nation. In 2014 the state had 31,700 farms in 43.3 million acres farmed with an average farm size of 1,353 acres.

When looked by sales class Group 1 had 8,300 farms (26.1% of the total), farmed 1.2 million acres, with a farm size of 145 acres on average. This group decreased by 6.7 % since last year with acres per farm remaining almost unchanged. Group 2 had 9,700 farms (30.6% of the total) during 2014, farmed 5.1 million acres, and had an average farm size of 526 acres. Group 2 in South Dakota farmed 68.6% more land per operation for the same amount of sales compared to the rest of the country. In spite of this “inefficiency” however this group increased farm numbers by 2.1% since 2013. Group 3 with 4,400 farms (13.9% of the total) showed a retraction (-2.2%) in numbers from the year before. This group is responsible for farming 5.5 million acres with an average size of 1,250 acres per farm. Farms in Group 4 with 3,500 (11% of the total) dropped by 7.9%, farmed 7.2 million acres and had on average 2,057 acres. Farms in Group 5 with 3,300 (10.4% of the total) increased by 13.7%, farmed 11.2 million acres and had on average 3,394 acres. Finally, Group 6 with 2,500 (7.9% of the total) increased by 4.2%, farmed 13.1 million acres and had on average 5,240 acres.

From this analysis it can be inferred that in South Dakota it is again Group 1 (-6.7%) which has the greatest risk to its sustainability. Group 2 on the other hand showed an interesting, encouraging growth since 2013. In spite of South Dakota larger operations, when classified by sales groups 1 and 2 combined at 56.7% still represent more than half of the total farms in the state. Oddly enough it was the middle sized farms that took the greatest hit in numbers. Both groups 3 and 4 showed quite a significant reduction with -2.2 and -7.9, respectively. Similar to the rest of the country groups 5 and 6 increased and were responsible for more acres farmed, mostly because more farms entered this group and not because of a significant increase in farm size.

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Youngquist is based in Washakie County and Vardiman in Park County, but both serve the five counties of northwestern Wyoming and the Wind River Reservation. They are dedicated to providing research-based educational programs for farmers and ranchers, said Hudson Hill, an extension educator and chair of the agriculture and horticulture team.

UW Extension provides an important link between rural communities and the information and resources available through the University of Wyoming, said Youngquist.

“In so doing, they also help the research faculty members stay connected to the communities they serve,” she said.

Youngquist came to Wyoming from northwestern Washington State. She holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science and two graduate degrees in soil science from Washington State University. Prior to moving to Washakie County, Youngquist worked as a farm planner and compost specialist for the Snohomish Conservation District. She and her husband raised fresh market blackberries and grass finished beef.

As a soil and compost scientist, Youngquist is especially interested in techniques for monitoring soil health, methods to add value to agricultural and municipal waste streams, and strategies for improving communication between scientists and the communities they serve.

Her previous research projects include livestock mortality compost, antibiotics in municipal biosolids, and the use of compost on specialty crops. She has worked with dairy farms, equine facilities, and commercial compost yards.

Her work with crops includes specialty potatoes, vegetable seed crops, and small grains. She is looking forward to working with commodity and specialty crop growers in the Big Horn Basin to help improve profitability and sustainability on the farm, said Hill.

Youngquist can be reached at the Washakie County extension office at (307) 347-3431 or by email at cyoungqu@ uwyo.edu. She also keeps a blog with a Q&A segment found at www.caitlinanswers.weebly.com.

Vardiman attended Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis in environmental studies. He followed that with a master’s degree in science education. He was assistant farm manager for the UW Sheridan Research and Extension Center prior to moving to Park County.

His duties included field preparation, weed control, crop rotation, pesticide application, planting, harvesting, and fertilizer applications. He also managed establishment of the new research greenhouses at the research center. His other experiences include reclamation in the oil and gas industry, cattle and sheep, and managing wildlife.

“Vardiman brings to the team a strong working knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Wyoming agriculture, a contagious enthusiasm for his work, and deep respect and appreciation for the agricultural lifestyle,” said Hill.

Vardiman can be reached at the Park County extension office in Powell at (307) 754-8836 or by email at jvardima@ uwyo.edu.

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Inadequate sales at less than $10,000, are threatening the sustainability of Group 1 in the US and in South Dakota.

These are farms roughly under 86 and 145 acres for the US and South Dakota, respectively. In these smaller operations their sales may compromise the adoption of cutting edge technologies and the reaping of the benefits of efficiencies of scale. Larger farms with greater overall sales are usually more attractive to the agricultural allied industry with increased technical support which entice them to farm more acres usually resulting in higher sales. However smaller operations like those in groups 1 and 2 combined still constitute 1/3 (31.1%) of all US farmland, and more than 80% of US farms, making this a highly significant group for US agriculture. South Dakota also shows the relevance of these two groups which combined represent more than half of the total farms at 56.7% but a relatively smaller portion of the acreage at 14.5%. #### When I am an old coot... I will call “A Current Affair” and ask them how I can order one.

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Towels top kitchen contamination hazards list

By K-State Research and Extension News Although only 9 percent of reported foodservice announcements that focused on the borne illness outbreaks occur in the home, same Food Safe Families messages, and the scientists estimate the actual number of third group did not receive any food safety incidents is much higher. Research shows a education before preparing the meal. leading cause of cross contamination within The researchers set up a condominium the home is actually an object associated on the K-State campus to reflect a home with cleaning, the kitchen towel. kitchen environment and videotaped the A study recently published in the journal participants preparing a recipe using either Food Protection Trends showcases the work raw ground beef or chicken and a ready-toof several Kansas State University (K-State) eat fruit salad. The raw meat was inoculated faculty and students. with Lactobacillus casei, a nonpathogenic Lead researcher and K-State food safety organism commonly found in yogurt but not specialist Jeannie Sneed said the study naturally present in meat. showed some unique observations and areas The L. casei served as a tracer organism of weakness when it comes to consumers’ that allowed Randall Phebus, K-State food kitchen behavior. microbiologist and co-author of the study, “First, participants were observed freto track the levels of meat-associated conquently handling towels, including paper tamination spread throughout the kitchen towels, even when not using them for drywhile preparing these meals. ing,” Sneed said. “Towels were determined Phebus and his team of students found to be the most contaminated of all the conthat more than 90 percent of the fruit salads tact surfaces tested.” prepared alongside of the meat dish were Video observation showed many particicontaminated with the tracer organism, pants would touch the towel before washing suggesting that if the tracer represented a their hands or used the towel after washpathogen such as Salmonella, a high risk of ing their hands inadequately. Even after foodborne illness was generated during the properly washing their hands, they would meal preparation. reuse the infected towel and contaminate Suggested changes themselves all over again.

The study found that all participants, Researchers believe this could be one regardless of food safety message group of the most critical findings of the study, prior to the meal preparation, made mistakes because cloth towels can quickly and easily in the kitchen that could lead to foodborne become contaminated at significant levels, illness. including microorganisms that potentially In addition to the high levels of contamican lead to foodborne illnesses. nation in their cloth towels, about 82 percent Other researchers found that salmonella, of participants also left meat-originating bacteria commonly found in raw meat and contamination on the handles of the sink, poultry products, grows on cloths stored refrigerator, oven and trash drawer. overnight, even after they were washed and While the study paints a picture of the obrinsed in the sink. This is why Sneed recjects consumers often leave contaminated, it ommends washing cloth towels after using is also important to note common improper them while preparing a meal, or using paper behaviors that occur in the kitchen, which towels and discarding them after each use. are often difficult to change.

The second observation from the study “I think these days a lot of people learn was cell phone handling during the food on their own how to cook, so they may preparation process and the lack of proper not know how to be conscious of cross sanitation afterward. While electronic decontamination,” Sneed said. “People are vices are becoming useful tools for combecoming more aware of the hazards in raw munication, entertainment and a method of meat products, but they may not know how gathering recipes, they add another potento prevent those hazards through things like tially important source of contamination. separation or raw and ready-to-eat foods and “We often take our cell phones and tablets sanitation. I think it’s fairly easy to avoid into the kitchen,” Sneed said, “but what cross contamination, but it’s also easy to about all the other places we take them? cause it.”

Think of how many times you see someone For more information about food safety talking on their cell phone in places like the practices and what consumers can do to bathroom, where microorganisms such as prevent cross-contamination visit the lonorovirus and E. coli are commonly found.” cal extension office, go online to K-State If such devices are going to be used in the Research and Extension (http://www.ksre. kitchen, Sneed recommends treating them ksu.edu) or visit FoodSafety.gov. as potential hazards and wiping the surfaces Sidebar: Tips and Tricks for a Safe with a disinfectant solution frequently.

Kitchen The U.S. Department of Agriculture Kansas State University food safety spe(USDA) hopes to conduct further research cialists Jeannie Sneed and Randall Phebus on the use of cell phones and tablets in the will both admit that even with extensive kitchen. education and experience in food safety, Under the microscope neither is perfect in the kitchen. With famiThe USDA Food Safety and Inspection lies of their own, they understand how hard Service funded the K-State study “Consumit can be to prevent cross contamination in er Food Handling Practices Lead to Cross the home and have provided tips they use Contamination” (http://www.foodprotecin their own kitchens. tion.org/files/food-protection-trends/JAN1. Wash your hands; don’t just splash FEB-15-sneed.pdf) in an effort to better and dash. understand the behavior of consumers with Sneed believes the most important habit young children and observe the effects of consumers should add to their routine is food safety messages. proper and frequent hand washing, which The 123 participants of the study were is often not up to par. randomly assigned to three separate groups.

“You should wash them as soon as you The first group was given an education get into the kitchen,” she said, “and you program on the four national Food Safe must do so with soap and water, not just Families campaign messages of clean, splash and dash. You also have to think separate, cook and chill. The second group about where the potential for contamination CONTINUED ON PAGE A54 viewed and discussed the Ad Council public

Honey bee diseases

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By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Maryland and their colleagues have found that two pathogens causing mysterious honey bee ailments are a problem not just in the spring, but they might pose a threat year-round. Ryan Schwarz and Jay Evans, entomologists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), have shown that two species of bacteria, Spiroplasma melliferum and S. apis, are more common than previously thought and infect honey bees in places as diverse as Brazil and Beltsville, Maryland.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting sustainable agriculture.

Both pathogens were discovered more than 30 years ago, but scientists are still unsure if they are factors in colony collapse disorder or major causes of other bee mortalities.

Schwarz and Evans, based at the ARS Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, and their colleagues at the Brazilian Honey Bee Laboratory in São Paulo analyzed the DNA of bees in Beltsville and Brazil between 2011 and 2013.

Bees were collected from 11 states in Brazil and 2 areas in Beltsville. Schwarz had recently developed genetic markers that allow researchers to distinguish S. apis from other bacteria in bees. They used those markers and another recently developed set of S. melliferum markers to determine the year-round prevalence of the two pathogens.

As expected, the researchers found that both pathogens were prevalent in the spring. But they also found that they were common at other times of the year as well and that their prevalence rates varied depending on the location. In Beltsville, the pathogens were more prevalent in the spring, while in Brazil they were more prevalent in the fall. The results also showed that S. melliferum was the more prevalent of the two and that the presence of one pathogen made bees more susceptible to the other.

Schwarz says the results should help beekeepers and scientists monitor the health of honey bees by raising awareness about the year-round nature of the threat the pathogens might pose. Equipped with the new genetic markers developed for the pathogens, scientists also will be better able to screen bee colonies for the pathogens.

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Towels top kitchen contamination hazards list CONTINUED FROM PAGE A52

lies and also wash them when handling fresh produce or raw foods such as meat or eggs.”

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (http://www.homefoodsafety.org) estimates proper hand washing may eliminate nearly half of all cases of foodborne illness and significantly reduce the spread of the common cold and flu.

Follow these recommended steps for proper hand washing: use warm water to wet hands, scrub with soap and water for 20 seconds, rinse well with warm water, and air dry or use single-use towels to dry hands.

2. Wash your cloth towels.

A K-State study identified cloth towels as the most common contaminated surface, and a major reason was simply how often they were handled.

Sneed recommends refraining from using the same cloth towel for every task in the kitchen. Instead, use a paper towel for drying hands or to wipe something off the counter.

Cloth towels also should be washed frequently; Sneed prefers consumers change out their towels every day or even after every meal prepared with raw meat and poultry.

3. Don’t use sponges, but if you must, use proper sanitizing methods.

The USDA does not recommend using sponges in the kitchen, but Phebus knows that most consumers use them despite that recommendation.

“Sponges give me the creeps, because I know what grows in them,” Phebus said.

“But, my wife insists on having a dish sponge to wipe down counters and cabinets so I’m constantly sanitizing it.”

Consumers who can’t part with their dish sponge should frequently sanitize it to kill and prevent the spread of pathogens that use a sponge’s humid environment to thrive.

Sanitation can be done in multiple ways, such as putting the sponge in the dishwasher or soaking it in a weak bleach solution. Phebus prefers placing the damp sponge in his microwave and zapping it for 30 seconds.

4. Use a food thermometer.

Most foodborne pathogens die when a food is cooked properly, which is why some ready-to-eat foods such as salads pose such a high risk for making people sick. The only way to know food has been cooked well enough to destroy any potential microorganisms is to go by temperature. Cook ground beef to 160 degrees F and poultry to 165 degrees F. “As part of the study we also asked participants if they have a thermometer and if they use that thermometer,” Sneed said.

“The consistent finding was that many people don’t have one, and even if they do, they don’t frequently use it.”

5. Separate duties of commonly used items.

The spread of foodborne pathogens centers on contact with contaminated sources.

As food is stored and prepared, separate ready-to-eat foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, from raw meat and poultry.

This includes separating tools or surfaces used in preparation, including items such as dish towels, cutting boards and other contact surfaces.

Sneed likes to separate her cutting boards by color by assigning a different color to those used with raw meats and those used with fresh fruits and vegetables. She also separates her cloth towels by usage, one for hand washing and the other for drying dishes.

“Even though it is typically better for

dishes to drain dry, I still keep a dish towel around, but it is only dedicated to dishes,” she said. “I do not use the same one for drying my hands. I know sometimes that is a challenge to keep them separate, especially when you have other family members or guests that come into your kitchen.”

6. Think like a microbiologist; sanitization is your new best friend.

“Anytime you’re handling food, especially if it’s a raw meat product, you have to slow down and think about where contamination exists,” Phebus said. “Don’t feel like you and your family are invincible, because these diseases can have drastic and deadly effects. Cross contamination is not an elementary thing. You need to put thought into it and try to improve.”

Sanitation is the best defense for stopping the spread of contamination, but with busy lives it can be difficult to find time to properly sanitize a kitchen. Phebus recommends building sanitation into the daily kitchen routine.

“I promote using a little bit of bleach in a bottle of water and to change it regularly,” he said. “While you’re in the kitchen, wipe down frequently used surfaces like the door knobs and handles of the refrigerator. And then after every major meal do a final wipe down of the whole kitchen, which is something most people don’t do.”

Research found that regardless of the message or communication style, it all comes down to consumer behavior and the willingness to change old habits or take a little extra time to sanitize another surface.

“People often know the risks,” Phebus said, “but they are willing to overlook them to continue things the old way and the easy way. In many instances, however, consumers don’t have enough understanding of basic microbiology to make good food safety decisions. We are always trying to get understandable information out to consumers and food service workers.”

For more information about food safety practices and what consumers can do to prevent cross-contamination visit your local extension office or go online to KState Extension Food Safety (http://www. ksre.ksu.edu/foodsafety/). Other websites, FoodSafety.gov and Fight Bac (http://www. fightbac.org), provide more information as well. ##### Signs you grew up in the ‘80s • You know Madonna’s last name. ##### More signs you grew up in the ‘80s • You remember the commercial that gave us “Where’s the beef?” ##### Dr. Seuss Books For Retirees –The Cat Hair in the Hat –Green Eggs and Fiber Powder –Horton Doesn’t Hear a Who –Limp on Pop –Fox in Sock Garters –How the Grinch Slept Through Christmas

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SKID STEER

2012 John Deere 326D cab, air conditioning, EH controls, air ride seat, 2 speed, self leveling, weights, reversing fan, high flow hydraulic, power quik attach, reversible fan. #16008068 (2)..$45,500 1994 Bobcat 751 ROPS, foot controls, forks, bucket. #16008067. (4)..$12,500

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

2012 John Deere 8360R FWA, 360 hp with Intel power management, 2013 John Deere 7280R 280 hp, AP/ Premium cabview II cab, leather trim, IVT prem, CV11 cab, XM satellite/ RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radio, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, radar sensor, 7” color display, foot 540/1000 PTO, triple link suspension, throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, HID lights, quik-tatch, H480 loader.

3 pt., 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, #16003853. (1).....................$244,950 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 16 front weights, 2-1400# rear weights.

5 year 3600 hour factory PowerQard warranty remains. #16003845. (2).... .............................................$272,500

2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. “Only 1250 hours.” #16003726. (1).........$139,500

2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1). .............................................$129,500 2010 John Deere 8295R MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready Plug-N-Play, powershift transmission, HID lights, deluxe radio package, 5 remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. with quick hitch, 118” axles, 480/80R46 duals, 420/90R30 fronts, front fenders, dual beam radar, cold weather package, foot speed control, FM business antenna, 2-1400# weights, Firestone tires. low hours. #16003941. (3)..........$202,500

2012 John Deere 7280R MFWD with ILS suspension, IVT, 5 hydraulic remotes, 540E/1000/1000E PTO, front 3-pt. hitch & 1000 PTO, 650/15R38 front tires with fenders, 600/70R30 Michelin rear tires, premium cab, 7” Touch screen monitor, joystick loader control, electric mirrors, Intelgent Power Management. #16003984...........................$202,000

2007 New Holland T6050 Delta cab, MFWD, partial powershift, 18.4R38, 3 hydraulics, air seat, instructional seat, 16x16 electroshift, rear weights with loader. #16003936.................$60,000 1960 Massey-Ferguson 85 62 PTO hp, 4.5 litre, 4 cylinder diesel, 8 forward, 2 reverse transmission, DuAl 320 front end loader, 72” bucket, power steering. #16003978. (1)..........................$6950

SWATHERS & HEADER

1997 John Deere 7810 cab, partial powershift, 16/16 speed PQT with left hand reverser, rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/Weatherband, NEW JD 740 loader bucket, 5-tine grapple, new front & rear tires, cab interior, recent engine overhaul. #16003975..............$86,000

FERTILIZER SPREADER

2014 New Leader L3030G4 fertilizer box, conversion kit, fits JD 4920 through 4940 commercial sprayers. #14201021............................ $56,000

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2012 John Deere 7200R 200 hp, IVT, 7” color Touch display JD link ULT promotion, deluxe cab, command arm, deluxe radio package, 85cc hydraulic pump, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, regular drawbar Cat III, cast wheels 2014 John Deere W150 18-ft. auger with single tap, 480/80R46, 40,000 header with conditioner, 600-65R28 triple link suspension, 420/90R30, work bar lug tires, hydraulic center link, lighting package, foot speed control, reverser kit, external booster spring, cold weather auxiliary package, 6.8L windshield shades, warning beacons, IT4 complaint, Cat III drawbar clevis, HID lighting, engine fan baffle, 180A, loader light package, quik-tatch weight 215 hours. #16009935........ $149,750 support, 2 inside with wheel weights, 2014 John Deere 425D 25-ft. draper H480 loader. #16003968. (3)..$179,000 header, single sickle, 6-bat finger reel, 2013 John Deere 6140D syncro, MFWD, left hand & right hand endswath deflec540/1000 PTO, 1 PR 165# & 1 PR tor rods, end finger kit, AWCH 25-ft. 4 450# outside rear weights, 12.5/80-18 wheel header trailer. Fits JD W110 & fronts, Command View II cab with H310 W150 swather. #16009936. (1).......... loader. #16003992. (3)...........$78,500 .............................................. $53,750 2011 John Deere 6140D MFWD, standard cab, 2 remotes, 18.4-38” rears, cab seat air suspension, telescopic draft links, dual standard SCV with ISO BRK, 8-rear wheel weights with 673 loader. #16003961. (4)...........Arriving Soon!

1989 John Deere 4455 cab, MFWD, powershift, 3 hydraulics with 280 loader. #16003972. (1).......................$55,500 2012 John Deere 3520 MFWD, DOM IT4, open station, standard seat, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x16204R/27x8.5-15, dual and single rear 1989 John Deere 590 pull type swather remote with 300CX loader. #16007524. with 25-ft. header. #16006777. (1)......

(1)...........................................$23,000 ................................................. $3500

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2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. steel skidsteer blade. #13012443. (1).. ................................................... $3995 2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. skidsteer blade. #13012444. (1)..$3995

2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012487. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012486. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012485. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012491................................. $2100 2014 Genim 78” skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012488. (1)........................... $2100 2014 Genim 7-ft. skidsteer utility bucket. #13012484. (1)........................... $1875 2014 Genim 84” skidsteer utility bucket. #13012483. (1)........................... $1550 2014 Genim 84” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012489. (1)............... $1450 2014 Genim 78” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012490. (1)............... $1400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #13012481. (1)........................... $1350

TILLAGE

2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. independent series cultivator, 3 section, 71/2” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 15/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70 x R22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’ – 41’, Cat 4 articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank-3 section, “Rental Return”. #14200999 (3). Was $121,000.............. ......................................NOW $105,500 2012 Summers 38.5-ft. diamond disk, 26” blades, 10” cylinder, mounted harrow package M104, 3 bar, rear gang package, coulter assembly 20” wide. #16004084............................... $74,000

2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coulter. #13011076. Was $97,000.............. ....................................... Now $63,000

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AIR SEEDERS

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.

(3)....................................... $151,000 2006 John Deere 1820 40-ft., 10” spacing with 1910 cart, 270 bushel tow between. #16005333. (4)...... $72,000 1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels, 1900 270 bushel tow between cart. #16005305. (2).............. $62,000 1998 John Deere 1820/1900 tow behind, 52-ft., 7.5” spacing, rock guards, primary blockage, 4” steel with recaps, single shoot, Dutch points, 270 bushel cart, cane tires, 7” loading auger. #16005340. (3)...................... $29,500 2005 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. with 6550 trailing tank, 10” spacing, double shoot on shank, new meter boxes. #16005331.

(1)........................................ $135,000 (R) 2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. hoe drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders, 3.5” steel packers, 450# trips, 3/4 tips, 1.5” shank upgrade, 5350 tow behind cart. #16005321 (4)... $69,000

2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #16005309. (1)............. $103,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart. #16005326. (3)..$45,000 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).$210,000

TRACK TRACTORS

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE 2011 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, Premiere lighting package, tool box, leather trim, AM/FM/WB/CD, 30” tracks. #16003670. (3)......................$279,000

2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, primary hoses blockage warning system, extended wear seed boot, 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires, narrow gauge wheels with 1910 tow between cart, 350 bushel, full liquid system with RT2600 liquid cart complete. #16005313. (4).. ............................................ $163,000 2004 John Deere 1895 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, cast fertilizer closing wheel, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, double shoot, 2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, plug-n-play, denarrow gauge wheel with 1910 430 luxe comfort package, Cat 5 drawbar, bushel air cart. #16005337..$145,000 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. “Rental Return”. #16003663. (1)..

(R) 2004 John Deere 1890 no-till, 42..............................................$269,000 ft., 7.5” spacing, 4.5” smooth gauge wheel, 1910-270 bushel tow between air cart, 8” load-unloading auger. #16005336. (1)...................... $89,500 1997 John Deere 1850 30-ft. no till, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, plain rockshafts, 1900 tow between 2-tank 195 bushel, 75 bu. front & 120 bu. rear, auger. #16005341............................ $41,000

2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, low disc scraper, MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor, double shoot, 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 with Bourgault 591 monitor. #16005285.... .................. Rental Return SAVE $$$ (R) 2011 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, MRB3 with closer tine, offset shoulder packers, X20 monitor, double shoot with 6700ST tow behind tank, hydraulic bag lift, dual fan, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers, 68’6” to 60’5”. #16005311. (1).................... $275,000

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. (3)......................$237,950

COMPANY VEHICLES

2006 Muvall 4860FT single drop, tandem axle 48-ft. x 102” trailer with fold out extensions, beaver tail, winch, 255/70R22.5 tires..................................$39,000

“New” John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18/6 powershift transmission, 2630 display, SF1 receiver, activation, JD link, CVII cab, radio/XM, hi-flow hydraulic system, five remotes, no rear PTO, dual IF 800/70R38-Firestone, premium HID light package, F/business band, motor seal drain, 13.5L IT engine, rear wheel weights, 15 drawbar weights & support. #12003470. (2)......... Demo SAVE $$$

1991 New Holland 876 12F/4R manual transmission, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 4 hydraulic remotes. #16003979..$34,000 2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, powershift, triples, 480/80R50, 5 hydraulics, Premium Commandview cab, 3-pt, 15 rear suitcase weights, HID lights, SF1 Starfire 3000 receiver, GS3 2630 display, SF1 activation. #16003912. (3).... ................................ Rental SAVE $$$

2009 John Deere 1590 15-ft. no-till disk drill, 90 Series openers, 7.5” spacing, grass seed attachment. #16005332... .............................................. $42,000

CORN PLANTER

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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. #16003830. (1)........... ................................ Rental SAVE $$$ 2003 John Deere 9520 powershift, duals, differential lock, instructional seat, AutoTrac, 7750# weights, HID lights. #16003950. (1)......................$115,000 2003 John Deere 9420 425 hp, partial powershift, duals, case drain, ATU steering, 620/70R 46, ground speed radar sensor, heavy duty gudgeon bearing, 24/6 transmission, differential lock. #16003971. (1)..............$140,000 2003 John Deere 9320 powershift, duals, differential lock, 18 forward 6 reverse powershift, instructional seat, 710/70R42 tires, ground speed radar sensor. #16003952................$127,000

2002 John Deere 9520 powershift, 4 hydraulic, differential lock, 1500# weights on all corners, 620/70R46, instructional seat. #16003957....................$143,000

2015 Hygrade 1600RS 16-ft. rear steer grader, pull-type. #14201051... $23,000 2015 Hygrade 1400RS 14-ft. rear steer, pull-type grader. #14201050...$21,000 2015 Hygrade 1400RS 14-ft. rear steer pulltype grader with weight. #14201049.... ................................................$21,000 Degelman 16-ft. dozer, hydraulic lift, mounts for JD 9320 4WD tractor. #16010061.. ................................................$19,000

2005 John Deere 741 8-ft. loader bucket, mounts for 20 or 30 series tractor, 3rd function valve, no 3rd function lines or joystick. #16010051. (1).............. $9900

(R) 1990 John Deere 8760 singles, hydraulic outlets, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. #16003809. (3).............$37,950

2014 John Deere BW16005 96” Global high volume bucket, fits H340 & H360 loaders. #16010058.................... $3200 New Frontier AP12K 48” fixed pallet fork, fits Cat II JD Global carrier......... $3495 New Frontier AP13G 48” floating pallet fork, fits JD Global carriers. #13009271....... ................................................... $1550 New Frontier AP13F 48” floating pallet fork fits 200, 300, 400, 500, H120, H130, D160, D170, JD carriers. #13009249.. ................................................... $1375 2014 Frontier AP12F fixed pallet fork, fits 200, 300, 400, H120, H130 loaders. #13009264................................. $1250

1985 John Deere 8650 partial powershift, duals, PTO, 3 remotes, 20.8R38, 24 speed, 3 hydraulic outlets. #16003986. ................................................$28,500

New Frontier AB136 heavy tine spear, fits JD Global carrier. #14401866.... $1050

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

1944 John Deere Model A 2 cylinder, 33 PTO hp. #16003965................. $1650 “ATTENTION COLLECTORS” parts machine, Fordson 2WD tractor. #16003413............................... $1500

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MISCELLANEOUS

2014 CPI, DL990 fuel trailer, 900 gallon diesel tank, 90 gallon DEF tank, drawer package, JD compressor-generator, electric start, 50-ft. x 1/2” hose reel, FillRite diesel fuel pump. #14201026........ ................................................$32,000

CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

2004 Western Star 4900FX C15 CAT engine @ 475 hp, 10 speed transmission, 11-24.5 tires, drivers 90% tread, steering 75% tread, drop axle, wet kit, spring suspension, rear hitch..$49,000

1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 duals tires. #16003777..............................$17,000 1975 John Deere 8630 syncro, duals. #16003963..............................$14,000

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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 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

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(R) 2014 John Deere S680 premium cab, enhanced air suspension, HID lights, radio, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 7.9M unloading auger, 28L-26 10 PR R1, final tier 4 engine, 110V coolant heater, Gold Key, side hill perf., only 130 separator hours. #16001521....... .....................................................Call (R) 2014 John Deere S680 cab, HID lights, radio, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 7.9M unloading auger, 280-26 10PR R1, 650/85R38 R1W, final tier 4 engine, 110V coolant heater, Gold Key, XT wear HT concave bar, power cast tailboard, leather, full AMS, 305 separator hours. #16001518. (1)........ .....................................................Call (R) 2014 John Deere S680 cab, HID lights, radio, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 7.9M unloading auger, 28L-26 10PR R1, 650/85R38 R1W, Gold Key, XT wear concave bar, leather, power cast tailboard, full AMS, 305 separator hours. #16001517. (1)..................Call (R) 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut chopper, laterial tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, JD link & Farm Site ready. #16001528................ $313,000 (R) 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut straw chopper, laterial tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, JD link & Farm Site ready. #16001529................ $313,000 (R) 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).............................Call (R) 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).............................Call (R) 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).............Call 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).............Call

FLEX HEADERS

2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, cross auger, automatic header flight sensing. #16002409................$86,500 2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel with AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002571....... ................................................$83,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers. #16002431.......$41,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger finger. #16002430.........$40,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger finger. #16002429.........$41,000 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..............................$36,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$37,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$23,500 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., Crary air reel. #16002370. (1)........................$26,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$22,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$22,500 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002395..............................$17,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$13,250 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$16,950

2006 John Deere 630F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002573..............................$20,500 2002 John Deere 930F 30-ft., header height sensings, auger with full width fingers. #16002453. (4)...........$10,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with integral air finger reel. #16002329..........$8500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)...........................$7000 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, cross auger. #16002582...................$79,500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, cross auger, gauge wheels. #16002581. (1)... ................................................$79,500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #16002580..............................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 40-ft. flex draper, slow speed transport package, stabilizer wheels, pickup reel, cross auger. #16002570..............................$82,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, gauge wheels. #16002578. (1)..$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, transport kit. #16002579.........$69,000

(R) 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 1990 John Deere 9500 conventional comspeed hydro, premium header control, bine, hydrostatic transmission, 20-ft.

Touchset automatic combine adjust, unloading auger, 24.5x32 drive tires, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet 11x24 steering tires, straw chopper, rotor, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading chaff spreader. #16001428. (1).......... system, fine cut wide spread straw .............................................. $16,500 HEADER TRAILERS chopper. #16001308. (1).... $215,000 1987 John Deere 8820 20-ft. unloading (R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed cab, level land variable speed feederheader height & reel. #16001451. (1). house, high capacity feederhouse .............................................. $12,000 cylinder, deluxe header controls, 1985 John Deere 8820 2WD combine small wire concave, regular chafwith chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, fer, 800/65R-32 drivers, 18.4/26 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1).....

2015 Frontier 42-ft. heavy duty, high speed, steering tires, 1365 separator hours. ................................................. $9250 tandem axle, brakes, adjustable brack#16001516. (4).................... $206,500 1983 John Deere 8820 30.5x32 tires, ets, straps, ball hitch. #13009280........

(R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier chopper, chaff spreader. #16001482. ................................................$14,500 cab, deluxe header ctonrol, 800/65R32 (4).......................................... $17,500 2014 Frontier 48-ft. heavy duty, high speed, drive tires, 600/65R-28 steering tandem axle, brakes, adjustable brackDRAPER HEADERS tires, high speed unloading auger, ets, straps, ball hitch. #13009279........

2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. ................................................$16,500 GRAIN CART 10” center, dual LH/RH spare knife, road #16001375. (1).................... $183,500 transport with lights. #16002396.

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(R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS 2WD ................................................$61,500 combine, singles, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feeder house, 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights.

Guidance ready, Contour Master, #16002369. (1)........................$49,500 header height resume, 600/65R28 2014 Genim CHCF45 45-ft., 235/85-R16 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, R1W steering tires, Performance Plus, tires, 4 wheel steer. ................... $9500 transportation kit. #16002421.

(3)........

22.5-ft. unloading auger, hydraulic fore New Genim CHCF45 45-ft., 235/85-R16 ................................................$48,000 & aft reel control, fine cut chopper tires, 4 wheel steer..................... $9500 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel with chaff spreader, Xenon lighting.

New Genim AWCHC36 36-ft.......... $6500 with transportation kit. #16002330....... #16001509.......................... $165,500 New Horst 36-ft............................... $5000 ................................................$48,000 4-New Brent 1082 1000 bushels, 20” corner 2014 Horst AWCH25 25-ft., 4-2 wheel, (R) 2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier auger, 1-3/4” 1000 PTO, 500 bushel cab, Command Touch operating con- 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double 20.5x8 tires................................. $4500 sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, unload rate, 200 hp required, 900/60x32 trol, premier header control, Contour hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup AUGER HEADERS tires, scale, Weather Guard roll tarp.

Master feederhouse, high speed transportation system. #16002260......

Each.......................................... $54,500 1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, unload system, fine cut straw chopper ................................................$45,000 2014 Brent Avalanch 1100 bushel grain level land, heavy duty skid plates, Dialwith tailboard spreader. #16001434.

A-Speed reel control. #16002454. (4).. cart, 520/85x42 dual tires, walking (4)........................................ $155,750 2010 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. with double knife, UII pickup reel, transportation kit, ...................................................$8900 tandem axle, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, (R) 2008 John Deere 9770STS combine JD adapter. #16002456. (1)....$48,000 pivoting unloading auger, easy clean out. 1993 John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid. with yield monitor, heavy duty variable #16002394.................................$3500 #16009244................................ $71,000 speed Contour Master feeder house, 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system.

1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steer#16002440. (3)........................$41,500 fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. ing tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... spreader, 22’5” high speed unload- 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. ...................................................$2500 ing auger, xenon lighting package. #16002441. ............................$39,500 #16001508.......................... $153,500 GRAIN AUGERS (R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS straw 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. chopper, yield monitor, Dial-A-Speed #16002193..............................$21,000 header control, fore & aft reel con2013 Unverferth 1596 1500 bushel grain trol, header height & reel resume 1999 MacDon 962 36-ft., transport. tank, 22” double auger, 900/60x32 tires, #16002569.................................$8950 & float, 21’5” unloading auger, Xeself steer undercarriage, 520 Indicatio 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, non high density lighting, service scale, tarp. #16010054. (4)....... $87,500 2013 International Harvester H1392 transport. #16002278. (4)........$10,000 lights, level land fixed speed feeder 13”x92-ft. heavy duty grain auger, house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4x26 CORN HEADS 5 /16” flighting at intake, 1/4” remainder, steering tires, Greenstar mapping 2013 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” row, 12 gauge tubing, dual hydraulic lift with display, 1600 separator hours. opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac cylinders, overflow protection, electric #16001513.......................... $150,000 Rowsense sensors. #16002446........... operated swing away hopper with (R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS combine, ................................................$83,500 double transitional flighting & flat free 3 position header height control, Har- 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 tires, heavy duty 540 PTO with CV joint. vest Doc, Touchset concave adjustrow, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac 2013 Unverferth 1196 1100 bushel grain #16009234..............................$29,000 ment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading cart, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, 520/85x42 Rowsense sensors. #16002448........... system, twin disk straw spreader, tires, walking tandem axles, pivot unload- AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ................................................$75,000 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 ing auger, easy cleanout. #16010056.

GLOBAL GUIDANCE steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413.

(4).............................................. $63,500 John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac (4)........................................ $128,000 Rowsense sensors. #16002447........... #16012039.................................$1500 (R) 2001 John Deere 9750STS vari................................................$75,000 able speed feederhouse, Greenstar PICKUP HEADERS monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240. cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, (1)...............................................$2950 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in 1979 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$1250 cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. www.fesmt.com Kinze 1050 1000 PTO, tandem walking axle, axle spacers. #16001440. (1)............. John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachtarp. #16010047........................ $27,000 ment. #16002209. (3)...................$700 .............................................. $78,500 1995 John Deere 9600 Dial-A-Matic header heights, 20-ft. unloading auger, slide away chopper, 30.5x32 12 ply, 406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 14.9x24 6 ply, grain concave, cylinder 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) filler plates. #16001491......... $34,000 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, 260 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) hp, Dial-A-Speed reel control, hy406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3) draulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering Check out our website: www.fesmt.com tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2). .............................................. $27,500 After Hours Sales: 1991 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger.

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; #16001522............................ $29,000 Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD with straw Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 JOHN DEERE Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1).... .............................................. $20,500

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(R) = “Reconditioned” COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS AND ROUND BALERS

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available With qualifying down payment or trade equity - o.a.c.

(R) 2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, Starfire 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, deluxe Command View cab, radio, Interim Tier IV 9.0L engine, 480/80R50 Goodyear tires, high flotation solution pump, stainless eductor delivery, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, row crop fenders, HID Xenon lights. #16014185. (1)...................Call

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)....................................... $284,500

2011 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 2630 display with AutoTrac SF1 software & section control, inject foam marker, wheel slip control, Xenon HID field lighting, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders, ultra low sprayer tips. #16014185. (3)........ ............................................ $286,500 2011 John Deere 4930 120-ft., stainless tank, SS eductor delivery system, single shoot, 20” nozzle space, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, row crop fenders, engine block heater. #16014180. (4).. ............................................ $221,000

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).......... ............................................ $173,500

JOHN DEERE

2013 Top Air TA1600 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 (2)..$70,000

2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. suspended boom, 2400 gallon tank. #16014161.

(1).......................................... $70,500 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 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 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm PTO hookup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006801. (4)...................... $45,000 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).......................................... $38,950 2011 John Deere 568 with Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar. #16006825. (3)... .............................................. $31,000

2011 John Deere 568 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006948. (2)... .............................................. $31,000 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006844. (4)...... $34,000 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, surface wrap, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, bale push bar, variable core. #16006822...... $32,000 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)........... .............................................. $31,500 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, pushbar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup. #16006806............................ $29,750 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale pushbar, variable core valve, hydraulic pickup lift. #16009932....................... $26,750

Consumer Products

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 (3).. .............................................. $70,000

2012 John Deere 825I camo gator, 12” tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box. #16007529. (3)...................... $10,200 2008 John Deere 850D Gator, 4WD, diesel, extreme terrain tires, deluxe light kit, horn kit, front fender kit, deluxe outdoor package. #16007492. (1)...... ................................................. $9250

Mammoth TH880 4x4 utility vehicle, runs, needs some TLC..$$ Make A Offer $$ 2006 John Deere X520 mower with 54” deck, 14 bushel bagger. #16007528.. ................................................. $3800 2007 John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 48” deck. #16007449...................... $2100 2013 John Deere Z425 mower, 22 hp, 48” deck. #16007514. (1)............... $3250

NEW

XL78

rockpicker

IN STOCK 2010 Case IH SRX-160 100-ft., double nozzle bodies, windscreens, 480/80R39 with fenders, 1600 gallon tank, power glide auto-boom height system, AFS Case monitor system, rate control. #16014169. (3)..$31,500 New Top Air TA1600 120-ft. booms, 20” quad 10 section, chemical inductor-15 gallon, fence row nozzle, Raven ISO height control, by-pass plumbing kit. #14200891. (4)...................... $85,000

Fast, clean, tough and efficient. We’ve 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.

• The XL-78 has a picking width of seven feet. • Large bucket capacity.

• The XL-78 dumps rocks 7 feet - plenty of height if you’re using a truck or trailer to haul rocks off the field.

• Hydraulic reel drive • Heavy duty, high efficiency parallel drive gearbox.

3 PT. HITCH EQUIPMENT

2014 Genim 10-ft. grader. #13012497.$5200 2014 Genim 8-ft. grader. #13012500.$4200 2014 Genim 7-ft. grader. #13012496.$3700 2014 Genim 6-ft. grader. #13012494.$3100 New Frontier GM1084 84” grooming mower. #13009288..................... $5275 New Frontier GM1072E 72” grooming mower. #13009289..................... $4395 New Frontier GM1060 5-ft. grooming mower. #14402009..................... $4250 New Frontier RC2084 7-ft. rotary mower. #13009283................................. $3850 New Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary cutter, driveline with slip clutch, front & rear chain enclosed, laminated tire... $2650 New Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary mower. #13009284................................. $1950 New Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower. #13009285................................. $1750 New Frontier RB2284 7-ft. medium duty blade. #13009051....................... $2550 New Frontier RB2060 5-ft. rear blade. #13009253................................... $850 New Frontier BU1060 bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #13009261..... $1650 2014 Frontier RC2060 rotary cutter, driveline with shear bolt. #16007531..$1475

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2007 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom, 90-ft., 1600 gallon tank, windcones, auto rate control, hydraulic drive, double nozzles with 1-tip, touchdown wheels, Norac boom system, duals. #16014188. (4)...................... $28,500 Allis-Chalmers propane fork lift. Runs....... ................................$$ Make Offer $$

2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR, hydraulic pickup lift, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006845. (4)............... $28,000 2007 John Deere 568 with Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 31x13.5 8PR tires, bale pushbar. #16006819. (4).... .............................................. $28,500 2004 John Deere 567 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, Megawide hydraulic pickup. #16006951................ $20,500 2002 John Deere 567 Megawide, pushbar, twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006693.

(4).......................................... $15,500 2001 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006950............................ $19,000 2001 John Deere 567 twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006827. (3)...................... $18,500 1997 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR hi flotation tires, bale push bar. #16006830............................... $9500 1995 John Deere 535 twine tie, 540 PTO, bale ramp, Megawide pickup, gauge wheels. #16007374.................. $4995 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine only, push bar. #16009947........ ................................................. $4500 CASE IH 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. “Reconditioned.” #16006313. (1)..$12,500 2004 Case IH RBX562 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006804.$8500

MISC. HAYING EQUIPMENT

Morris 1400 hay hiker. #16006848............ ................................................$22,500

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

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 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

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Pure Bliss Cycle Sales

Hours: Mon. -- Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Phone (406) 278-7583 609 So. Main, Conrad, MT

2006 Kenworth T800 Cat 15 Aerocab, 435 hp, 10 speed, low pro 22.5 virgin tires on all aluminum wheels, 244” wheelbase. Just had an annual inspection and is ready for work.. .......................................... $34,500

1997 Kenworth W900L flat top, Cummins N14, 460 hp, 13 speed, 11R24.5 Michelin tires all around 75%+, stainless half fenders, new king pins and steering gear, well maintained, fresh annual inspection. Ready for work...........$32,900

1994 Kenworth W900B N14, Super 10 transmission, 244” wheelbase, low pro 22.5 tires................... ...........Just in call for information

2006 Kenworth T600 dump truck, Cat C13, 470 hp, 10 speed, new 14-ft. box, 11R22.5 tires. Only 321,000 miles................................. .......... Just in call for information

1984 Kenworth W900 dump truck, Cummins, 15-ft box, spring suspension. Just In. ...................... $18,500 2000 Kenworth W900 Detroit 430/470, 13 speed, AeroCab, 3.9 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin tires. Just had annual inspection............... $27,500

2000 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, day cab, Cat C15 (6NZ), 550 hp, 18 speed, 260” wheelbase, 2 line wet kit. 919,000 miles............................ ......... Just in call for information.

1982 Kenworth K500 high hood, Cummins Big Cam 400 hp, 9 speed, Hendrickson walking beam suspension, 20,000 lbs front axle, 46,000 lbs rears, near new 11R24.5 cap drive tires, great oversize steer tires....................................$13,500

2011 Acura TL V6, leather, automatic transmission, power windows/locks, keyless entry, 18” wheels, navigation, premium sound, sun roof, tinted windows.

Only 25,000 miles. Very fun to drive!!................................. $19,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia Condo Detroit Series 60, 14.0L, 475 hp, (rebuilt in 2012 by I State in Billings with 185,000 miles since), nice LowPro 22.5 Yokohama virgin tires, 3.58 ratio, truck defender bumper... ...........................................$27,900

1995 Peterbilt 379 Detroit with 400,000 miles on overhaul, 13 speed, nice virgin Michelin drive tires, 260” wheelbase, bunk bed..... .......................................... $24,900

1998 Kenworth T800 AeroCab flat top, Cummins M11, 10 speed, nice 11R22.5 tires, 36” sleeper, wet kit.. ......................................... $17,500

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By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service An agricultural engineer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a practical, costeffective approach for taking aerial images of cotton fields that are detailed enough to show patches of large fields in need of special attention.

Small aircraft have been used for years to survey fields and treat crops for pest infestations, plant diseases and other problems. But Chenghai Yang, who is with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in College Station, Texas, began evaluating whether aerial imagery could spot problem areas within cotton fields when growers started using a new fungicide to control cotton root rot. Root rot infections are usually limited to 20 percent to 30 percent of a field. But many growers treat entire 150- and 200-acre fields, wasting a fungicide that costs about $50 an acre.

Working with Texas A&M AgriLife scientists, Yang mounted two digital cameras on the underside of a small airplane, equipped them with GPS, and took images of cotton fields to see whether they could identify areas with cotton root rot. One camera took standard color images. The other was filtered to shoot in near-infrared. Yang tested the system for 2 years in about 40 flights at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 feet on sunny and cloudy days.

Yang’s results, published in Remote Sensing (June 2014), show that the equipment could detect the presence, location and the disease progression of cotton root rot, as well as invasive weeds and areas affected by drought stress. The dual-camera system they used cost about $6,000, but Yang says that a $1,500 system with a single camera will also suffice. The camera can be attached to the bottom of an aircraft with minimal modifications. Fees for aerial surveys should be more than offset by reduced pesticide costs, and fewer chemicals will get into soils and waterways, he says.

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Commission approves FAS seasonal closure

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The Fish and Wildlife Commission March 12 approved a seasonal closure for a fishing access site on the Missouri River near Great Falls to address problems with non-sporting activities.

The Commission approved a June 1 to September 6 closure this year for White Bear FAS, 6 miles south of Great Falls off Fox Farm Road.

White Bear FAS has many secluded areas that are used in summer for under-age use of alcohol, drug use, violent behavior, public disturbance, vandalism and litter.

The seasonal closure will allow FWP law enforcement staff to issue citations for trespass or violation of the closure rule at anytime during the summer.

With the seasonal closure ending September 6, waterfowl and big-game hunters will have access to the river in the fall and early-winter months.

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By Jenny Lavey, MSU News Service “The local food movement has created Montana farmers know well the “shoula demand for produce that didn’t exist 10 der seasons” – those few months before years ago,” Baumbauer said. “A lot of summer and during fall, when predicting growers didn’t worry about season extenthe weather is a guess at best and harvest might be a gamble. For many of the state’s sion because they didn’t necessarily have a commercial vegetable growers, unpredictmarket for shoulder season produce. Now, most communities located near major marable weather during these months can damage produce and threaten a farmer’s kets are seeing a consistent demand from seasonal income. local restaurants and a handful of produce That’s when high tunnel greenhouses brokers who sell and deliver local produce prove beneficial. The free-standing greento restaurants as far (away) as Yellowstone National Park.” houses have frames, ground posts and plasIn order to understand the needs of tic walls that protect crops for early or late Montana vegetable growers who use high season production. High tunnels – which tunnels during the shoulder seasons, Badiffer from traditional greenhouses by generally not having heat or supplemental umbauer and Burgess have developed a lighting – extend the growing season for 30-question survey for Montana’s comfruit and vegetable growers who sell promercial growers. The survey asks growers how they measure soil fertility, manage duce at community farmers markets and to weeds and insects, choose crop species and local restaurants who want farm-to-table cultivars, as well as about their overall chalingredients.

Now, researchers at Montana State Unilenges and success in varying locations.

The researchers’ goal, in a few years’ time, versity plan to survey growers’ current use is to come up with management, timing of high tunnels across the state of Montana. and produce variety recommendations for They will then use that data to recommend Montana’s small-farm vegetable growers. management practices and vegetable vari“Our goal in gathering data on farms useties that grow best in high tunnels during the early and late growing seasons in Moning high tunnels is to eventually be able to offer Montana’s market gardeners the best tana. Called the Season Extension Research tools for success in a market that’s seeing Program (or SERP), the project will be led major growth,” Burgess said. “We want to

by David Baumbauer, director of MSU’s find out which crops make the most sense Plant Growth Center and a graduate student to grow in the shoulder seasons and look in plant sciences and plant pathology, and at potential diverse production success Mac Burgess, assistant professor of plant for that two and half-month off-season sciences and plant pathology. production.”

Baumbauer said there has been a draBurgess said the SERP program will matic increase in the popularity and use of research varieties, timing and use of adhigh tunnels in the state’s commercial vegetable market. However, more information ditional heat retention materials, such as is needed in order to maximize the tunnels’ row covers, for vegetables grown in high effectiveness. tunnels in the spring and fall shoulder sea“For how popular they have become, and sons. The SERP project is funded by the how prevalent the local food movement Montana Agriculture Experiment Station, continues to be, there isn’t much data on and through the Montana Department of current use of high tunnel greenhouses – the Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant main infrastructure that allows producers - a federally funded program that benefits to grow more bounty during those volatile projects that enhance the competitiveness months that bookend the traditional growof Montana specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, peas, lentils, ing season,” Baumbauer said. horticulture and nursery crops, including One reason for the growth in high tunnel floriculture. use is the popularity of the local food moveFarmers across Montana currently using ment across the nation, Baumbauer said. As high tunnels interested in sharing data for more and more communities look to build the SERP research project can email hortself-reliant food economies and connections between producers and consumers, farm@montana.edu. Participants will then there is increased demand for farm-to-table be directed to the web survey. produce. That demand has encouraged In addition, farmers and other interested producers to extend their growing season individuals who are interested in touring beyond traditional summer crops like tomathe Horticulture Farm at MSU and learntoes and cucumbers, to include cool-season ing about its 10 high tunnels are invited crops like carrots, spinach, lettuce, beets to a public field day on Thursday, July 30, and kale, which can potentially be grown from 4-7 p.m. The day will include farm during the shoulder seasons. Extending the tours, high tunnel research tours, taste testgrowing season can allow farmers to grow ing and informational talks on a variety of more diverse crops, have a larger bounty research projects. The farm is located off and earn more income.

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By NDSU Extension Service A nationwide rain and snow reporting network is looking for volunteers in North Dakota to become part of the state’s climatological history, says Adnan Akyuz, state climatologist and professor of climatological practices at North Dakota State University (NDSU).

These observers will measure rainfall, snowfall and snow depth as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) Network. Some observers also measure the water equivalent of the snow after it melts.

North Dakota has been collecting precipitation (rainfall and snowfall) data since the early 1900s in most places.

When farmers, engineers and weather and river forecasters ask for precipitation data for a given location, that information comes mostly from volunteer observers.

“Now is your chance to provide that data and be a part of the state’s climatological history,” Akyuz says. “It’s fun, easy and only takes five minutes a day.”

North Dakota has nearly 300 volunteer precipitation observers.

“However, it is not nearly enough,” Akyuz says. “We need as many volunteer observers as possible around the state to help forecast flood potential, as well as drought assessments.

Don’t worry if you do not know how to do all that. We have a lot of training materials for you to become an observer.

All you need is an interest in weather to participate in the program and a cylindrical rain gauge.”

In your neighborhood, volunteers of all ages and backgrounds already may be measuring precipitation in their own backyards as part of CoCoRaHS, which has grown to more than 15,000 volunteer observers covering every state.

Data from CoCoRaHS volunteers routinely are being viewed and used by many professions and organizations, including meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency managers, city utilities, insurance adjusters, agribusinesses, engineers, science teachers and the National Weather Service. Data are used for many applications, such as water resource planning, severe storm warnings, teaching earth science, predicting crop yields and assessing hail damage.

“Because rainfall varies greatly across very short distances, CoCoRaHS observers fill a crucial need for many of these agencies, and through analyzing past events, it has become clear that we can never have too many precipitation reports,” says Daryl Ritchison, North Dakota’s assistant state climatologist.

To volunteer for the CoCoRaHS network, go to http:// www.cocorahs.org/application.aspx.

Hunters’ bear identification training required

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) reminds all black bear hunters of the responsibility to avoid mistakenly shooting a grizzly bear during the state’s upcoming spring black bear hunt. Montana’s spring black bear hunting season begins April 15.

Before first-time bear hunters can purchase a black bear hunting license, they must be certified by successfully completing FWP’s bear identification training. FWP offers a bear identification training course on its website under the Education tabat fwp.mt.gov. Click “Hunter Education,” and then “Bear Identification Program”.

FWP urges bear hunters to take advantage of the free bear identification training and to ensure they have the required certification before purchasing a hunting license. There are multiple ways to obtain and take the test—go online or pick up a mail-in test from any FWP office. Bear identification tests can also be obtained by writing to: FWP Bear Test, 1420 E. 6th Ave., Helena, MT 59620-0701.

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks An advisory council that developed recommendations for Montana’s upland game bird enhancement program will meet in Helena April 13 to discuss planning efforts for the 2015 field season.

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s Fish & Wildlife Commission is seeking comment on a proposed closure of a section of the Big Hole River for public safety reasons associated with the reconstruction of Silver Bridge near Divide, Montana.

Upon approval by the Fish & Wildlife Commission and local authorities, the closure rule would involve the Powerhouse Fishing Access Site (FAS) and a portion of the Big Hole River 1,000 feet above and below the Powerhouse FAS. The construction will take place this summer and into the fall. The contractor will be required to maintain float passage through the construction area (with exceptions to allow for short-term closures of the river or FAS to avoid public hazards during certain periods).

More information on the closure rule can be found at: http:// fwp.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/fishing/pn_0013.html Individuals may comment on the webpage or email their comment to BigHoleRiverClosureRuleComments@mt.gov, or send their comments to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fisheries Division, P.O. Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701.

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Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ...............A48 Action Toys, Billings ................................... C52 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ............................................... C35 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls ........ C20 Ag Wise, Kremlin ........................................B16 AgraSyst Dealers................................A33,C18 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...........B26 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...................... C32 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ............................B19 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .........................A29 Big Equipment Co., Havre ......................... C59 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ..............C12, C13 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, VaughnB38 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ..............A25 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ............B17 BridgerSteel ................................................. C7 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..................................A29 Buckley Auction ..........................................A38 Cahill Seeds, Scobey..................................A50 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ....A40 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ....................A61 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.....................A27 CHS Milk River, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ...........................B20 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ................. C26 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...A38 Clearview Seed, Denton .............................A42 Clearwater Montana Properties, Trampus Corder Fort Benton ........................................... C48 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ...............................B15 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ................................................... C32 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .............................A32 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .........................A62 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ......A27 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..........................B20 Diesel Domination, Helena .........................A63 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula ...A53 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .............B8 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...... C36 Donahue Corp ............................................A41 Durnell Fencing, Valier ................................. C2 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ........................B34 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point .............................. C43 Enduraplas, Neche ND ...............................A63 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls............ ...................................................... B10, B11 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish ............ C30 F/S Manufacturing, West Fargo, ND ................. ................................................A5, A42, A49

Index Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ..A7, A56, A57, A58, A59 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ..............A18 First State Bank, Shelby ............................ C11 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... C49 Flaman Rentals ......................................... C29 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ...........A50,C14 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton .................A25 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .........A40 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .......................... C3 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... .......A15, A2, A47, A55, C6, C11, C33, C55 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon .....................................B31, B32, B33 Frontline Ag Dillon, Dillon ...........................B29 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ........B40 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. C26 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy ............ C15 Great Northern Ag, Plaza ND ...............B6,C54 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ....A39 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .............................................................. C31 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .........A64 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass RangeC56 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaB37 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..................... C27 Hi-Hog Equipment ..................................... C51 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ............B4 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls A18, A30, A34, A41, B8, B35, C14, C32, C45, C56, C60, C61 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .........B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ....................B15 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad ..A41 J K Ranch Estates, Josh Klucewich, Huson ..... .......................................................A16,C50 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..........................B36 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ........... B6,B28 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .............. C18 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ....................A31 Krogmann Mfg. ...........................................B38 Kuhn North America ...................................A34 Lake Seed, Ronan ....................................... C8 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim B40 Lester Buildings ........................................... C4 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker..............A62

Lewistown Honda, Lewistown........................... .....................................A48, C50, C54, C62 Liphatech, Rozol ..................................INSERT LM Machinery, Missoula .............................A10 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .......................... C9 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .... C30 M & W Machine, Three Forks .....................B16 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...... C44 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND ................. C34 Mesoo Remarketing, Moore ........................ C8 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ..... C45 MK Industries ............................................ C48 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls ... ...............................................................A54 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek ...............A40 Montana Post Frame, Townsend ................ C62 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville .....B1 Montana Seeds, Conrad.............................A17 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ...............B7 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade ... C39, C40, C41 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ............. C31 Motor Power, Great Falls ........................... C42 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..................B12 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville B26 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .......... .................................................. C23, C24, C25 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ............. C5 New Homes of the Future, Billings .............B24 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ....................... C1 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ........................... C21 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................A43 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ............ ......................................................A49, C16 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .............. C49 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...........................A62 Open Buckle Auction, Lazy UH Ranch, Wisdom ..................................................B21 Ophus Auction, Big Sandy ......................... C46 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .................... C10 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown C20 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .................A51 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .............A32 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ........ C8 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .............B34 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula . C51 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad .........A60, C34

Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ........ ...................................................... B22, B23 RDO Equipment, Billings ........................... C17 Rockwell Scales, Simms............................ C23 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .......................B10 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ............................................ C15 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .............B27 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown.............................................. C30 Shop Specialties, Ronan ........................... C42 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...........................B25 So-Lo Air, Valier ..........................................B10 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .................. B14, B38 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ......A61 Steel Etc, Great Falls ................................ C37 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville... C2 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ................. C10 Stricks Ag, Chester .....................................B40 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .... C61 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ....................... C53 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ........... C57 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester ...............B21 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..........................A29 The Truck Shop of Billings ..........................A60 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...........................A64 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange............................ C38 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings .................. A44, A45 Townsend Seeds, Inc, Townsend ............... C22 Transport Equipment, Missoula ................. C17 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ......................B9 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton .......A10, C58 Triple T Sales, Chinook ...............................B13 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan............................................C63, C64 TT&E Inc, Victor..........................................B18 Vaughn Truck, Havre ...................................B35 Vermeer ........................................................A2 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ................ C47 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .............A62 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A51 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger.................................B39 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..A53 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .............................. C4 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton ............ C19 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .............. C57 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ................B9 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ............................ B2, B3 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................ ........................A8, B30, C10, C43, INSERT

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New Holland Equipment New Holland T9 615 Smart Trak Tractors New Holland Roll Belt 560 Round Balers New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors New Holland Swathers

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland Combines

New Holland Tractors

Zerbe Bros.

New Holland P2050

406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2012 New Holland SP240FXP 275 hp Cummins engine, 100-ft. front boom, 1200 gallon tank, AutoBoom, AutoSteer, AccuBoom, 540 hours. JUST IN

2008 Apache AS1210 275 hp Cummins, 380/90R46 duals, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 100-ft boom, Raven E-pro, autosteer, auto boom, 1200 hours. ............................................................... JUST IN 2008 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 380/90/R46 tires, windscreens, SP655 AutoRate/ #USNH42...............................$32,000

USED WINDROWER

2008 Apache AS1010 1020 hours, 215 hp, 100-ft. boom, 5 section, Auto Steer, section control, auto height control, semi float tires. #USAP20............ ............................................................... JUST IN 2008 Apache AS1010 1190 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, E-Pro Auto Rate, auto boom, auto steer, Accu Boom, 215 hp Cummins. #USAP24.. ..............................................................$150,000

2013 New Holland H7150 swing tongue with HS16 hay header. #UWNH98...........................$28,500 2008 New Holland 1475 540 PTO with HS 18-ft. auger head, double knife sickle, hydraulic lift. #WDNH97..............................................$15,000 2000 Hesston 8110S 110 hp Cummins, 1200 hours with 16-ft. auger head, double knife sickle & 25-ft. draper head with pickup reel. #UWH571.$38,500

USED COMBINES

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

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 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000

2008 Case IH 2588 1390 separator hours, AFX rotor, duals, 305 hp with CIH 2062 flex draper header.. ............................................................... JUST IN

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

USED AIR DRILLS

2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, double shoot, stealth openers. #NDN226................................... DEMO 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 2010 New Holland P2060 70-ft., 10” spacing, 4” rubber packers, tow between tank, mechanical drive, Dutch openers, duals. #UDNH24..........$159,000 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot with 2320 tow behind cart. #UDNH25............................................... JUST IN 2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Loup III monitor. #USSH06................................. JUST IN Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank with 8” auger, Eagle Beak points, anhydrous setup. #UDB006.. ................................................................$79,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, stealth openers, 4” rubber packers, 3450 tow between tank, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 singles. #UDF242.................................$118,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, 41/2” steel packers, double shoot with 3450 tow between variable drive air cart. #UDF241............ ................................................................$69,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, VR drive, and 2320 tow behind, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244.......................$58,000

2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 41/2” steel packers, 550 lb. trips, 3450 tow between air cart, double shoot, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires.. #UDF239................................................$89,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 1610 tow behind air cart. #UDF235................................................$25,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill with 9” spacing, steel packers with 1780 tow between tank. #UDF843.. ................................................................$25,000

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

1-800-228-5393 – 406-228-4311 SALES: Mike Guttenberg - Tim Guttenberg - Travis Volk

USED ROUND BALERS

2007 New Holland BR-780A Bale Command, twine/ mesh, 1000 PTO, extra wide pickup, laced belts, 13,500 bales. #UHN132..........................$14,000 2005 New Holland BR-780,1000 PTO, twine/mesh, extra wide sweep. #UHN133.................. JUST IN 1992 New Holland 660, Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 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 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

1950

65 Years

2015

Glasgow, MT

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1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.. $50,000

1982 John Deere 8850 4WD tractor, 400 hp Cummins 855 Big Cam, 24.5x32 tires (75%), 4 rear hydraulics................................................$45,000 John Deere 5010 2WD tractor, cab with Leon loader.........................................................$8500 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3000 1996 Case IH 7240 MFD tractor, 18.4x46 tires, duals, 3 hydraulics, PTO, Ez-Steer, no loader. 7012 hours. .....................................................$47,000

CONSIGNMENTS

2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$39,000 Buhler/Farm King Y750R 84” finishing mower, 3-point mount, 540 PTO drive................................$1800

1982 Gleaner N6 combine, 30.5x32 front tires 90%, 220 hp diesel, 30-ft. header and pickup reel........ ................................................................$17,000 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 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header with pickup reel and cross augers, CR adapter, with transport..... ................................................................$19,000 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment.............................................................$500

2001 John Deere 946 MoCo discbine, 13-ft., 1000 PTO drive, 3 point swival............................ CALL 2002 Hesston 1275 mower conditioner, 16-ft. hay deader, 1000 PTO drive..........................$12,000 2004 Donahue IEXG-160 5th wheel swather trailer.. ...................................................................$8500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2003 Hesston 956A round baler, twine only, auto cycle, hydraulic pickup, 5300 bales.........$10,000 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$6500

2004 New Holland TV-145 engine & cab end PTO & 3-pt., auxiliary hydraulic pump, New Holland 84LB with HS 16-ft. auger head. #UTNH99.... JUST IN

1995 Terra-Gator 1844 dry fertilizer spreader, 500 bushel hopper, 6988 hours, Dickey John rate controller, 66x43.00-25 rear tires with Trimble Auto Steer........................................................$36,000

1995 New Holland 8770 MFD 160 PTO hp, 18.4x42 duals, 540/1000 PTO’s, power shift transmission, super steer front end. .............................$63,000 Case IH 7110 MFD 131 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3pt hitch, 20.8x38 duals, 18 speed power steering, 3 remotes, 5087 hrs...................................$50,000 2012 John Deere 7260 MFD 215 PTO hp, IVT transmission, front suspension, with John Deere #480 loader, auto steer, 710R42 duals. 1055 hrs. ........ ............................................................... JUST IN 2007 K-Hart 60-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, Bourgault 4350 tow behind air cart.................$95,000 1994 Flexicoil 5000 39-ft air drill, 9” spacing, 3 1/2” packers with 2320 tow between tank......$30,000 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 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000 DMI “Ecolo-Tiger” 530 12-ft. disc ripper......$13,000 Farmhand 16-ft. roller harrow, pull type with S tines. ...................................................................$9000 Friggstad CP 50-ft. tool bar, 11/4” shanks, 16” sweeps, HoneyBee rod............................................$8500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points.............................................$6000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, rinse & wash, FlexControl auto rate.....................................$19,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies.

SN 113271..............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, triple nozzle bodies, SP655 Auto Rate. Nice!.................................................$7500

1999 Ford F450 4x4 with sprayer, 7.3 diesel, automatic transmission, 750 gallon tank, 70-ft. hydraulic fold booms, 5 section auto shutoff, Trimble AutoSteer...................................$45,000 2011 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, wind screens, 380/90R46” tires.. Just In

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 New Holland CR combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2007 Walinga 7614 grain vac, clean.............$21,500

1988 Cat 980C payloader, 40 hours on Remen engine, cab with heater, 3406 Cat diesel, 275 hp with 6 yard bucket .............................................$55,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours..........$17,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2003 MacDon 963 draper header with pickup reel, 30.5x32, 390 hours on new Cummins engine, 2530 separator hours.......................................................$67,000

1973 Chevrolet C60 fertilizer truck, 6 ton hopper, filler, diesel tank and pump................................$5000 A&E-708 8 run fertilizer spreader boom..........$9000 John Deere 50 3-point backhoe, 9-ft. digging depth, 16” bucket..................................................$9000 2010 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 1000 PTO drive with channel strippers............$14,000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call 2011 Toro SS5060 Zero Turn mower, 23 hp, Kawasaki engine, 50” deck, very nice........................$2800

NEW TRACTORS LEASE RETURNS

2014 New Holland T7.210 MFD, powershift, 18R42 rear tires, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 165 PTO hp, loader and grapple, 170 hours........ .............................................................CALL New Holland T7.185 MFD, suspension cab, CVT transmission, Class IV front axle, 18.4x42 rear tires, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, loader, grapple, 123 hours...................CALL 2012 New Holland T5070 MFD tractor, 110 engine hp, 96 PTO hp, 24x24 shuttle shift, heavy duty front axle, 2 remotes, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 82 STL loader and bucket, 210 hours.. ........................................................ JUST IN

1993 Agco 9690 MFD, 190 hp, 18 speed, powershift, 20.8x42 tires with duals, 3400 hours. #UTA609... ................................................................$43,000

USED SKIDSTEERS

2012 New Holland L230 mechanical controls, 3000 lb. lift, 14.17.5 tires, cab/heat/air, low pro bucket, 169 hours............................................... JUST IN

Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311 OCK T S IN

USED SPRAYERS

New Holland SF115 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom 100-ft, dual nozzles, hydraulic unfold, windscreen. #USNH35...............................................$12,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft, 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, flex-control, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$28,000 2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, flex-control auto rate, hydraulic pump. #USNH37......$43,000 2005 New Holland SF115 100-ft wheelboom, 18.4x26, HMIC hydraulic pump, FlexControl Auto Rate, 3 boom valve, hydraulic unfold, windscreens. #USNH31................................................$14,500 2004 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom with windscreens, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, rinse tank, double nozzle. #USNH36...............$28,000 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 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

USED TRACTORS

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Your Northeast Montana dealer for Seed Hawk air drills Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Delta Track 550

The Versatile DeltaTrack is a fully integrated purpose built four track system from Versatile. Available in three models 450DT, 500DT, 550DT, the DeltaTrack exceeds the performance and durability existing track systems. The track systems uses the proven Versatile outboard planetary system to maximize power to the ground. Four independent tracks maintain balance and provide constant contact with the ground. The DeltaTrack is built using the most advanced track design in the agriculture industry and features with proven Cummins engine technology, rugged CAT powershift transmissions, and legendary Versatile reliability and serviceability.

NEW 7162 62-FT HARROW - CALL

Your Dealer for RiteWay harrows and land rollers

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, Montana 406-228-4311 TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5393

www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk

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WANT TO LEASE Grass for 200-800 pairs in south central or eastern Montana.

Call 406-363-4907, Park City, MT

OVERSEAS STORAGE CONTAINERS 20-ft. to 45-ft.

Starting at $3000 delivered.

Phone (406) 899-4104, Evenings

TRUCK AND BOX FOR SALE

14-ft. stake box with hoist and hydraulic pump, very good condition......................................... $4500 obo

Phone Les Nickels, (406) 785-2421 or 390-4395, Nashua, MT

1975 White Freightliner very good 11:24’s tires, 13 speed transmission, Peterbilt air ride suspension, 1693T Cat engine, 325 hp......... .....................$5000 obo

COMBINE FOR SALE

2009 Case IH 8120 combine, rock trap, lateral tilt, fine cut chopper, unloading auger extension, duals, 1123 separator hours, 1506 engine hours, very well maintained, always shedded and in excellent condition....$180,000 obo Free in-state delivery on unit Phone Adam (406) 390-3048, leave a message

E. coli vaccine effective but seldom used in feedlot cattle

By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension When it comes to foodborne illnesses, costs no more to feed cattle that have E. coli few rival E. coli for the damaging effect it than it does to feed cattle that don’t. can have on humans.

Further, there is no well-established Research shows that STEC-related market that compensates producers for vacbacteria cause more than 175,000 human cinating for the pathogen. So generally, the illnesses per year with an annual direct price paid for cattle coming out of feedlots economic cost ranging from $489 million to is the same whether the vaccine was used $993 million, said Kansas State University or not. Because administering the vaccine agricultural economist, Glynn Tonsor. adds costs without direct economic incenShiga toxin-producing E. coli, often retives, most cattle feeders choose not to, ferred to as STEC 0157 or simply E. coli, Tonsor said. is naturally occurring in cattle and though Key findings from the K-State study it does no harm to the cattle, can make include: humans sick. In some cases it is lethal. To • Given the current market setting, proreduce the chances that beef leaving their ducer adoption of E. coli vaccination proplants is contaminated with the pathogen, tocols is likely to remain limited. If such beef processors have implemented hazard vaccinations were implemented, it would control steps and also test their beef prodcost U.S. feedlots $1.0 billion to $1.8 billion ucts for the presence of E. coli before they in economic welfare loss over 10 years if leave the plant. demand didn’t increase with premiums for Another potential way to reduce prevavaccinated cattle. lence of E. coli is to vaccinate cattle in • Retail or export beef demand increases feedlots long before they are shipped to could spur adoption by feedlot producers. processing plants.

Considering different scenarios, the study “Immunization through vaccination has found that retail beef demand increases of been a commercially available pre-harvest 1.7 percent to 3.0 percent or export beef intervention to reduce E. coli shedding in demand increases of 18.1 percent to 32.6 cattle for about five years,” said Tonsor, percent would be necessary to generate sufwho is a livestock marketing specialist with ficiently higher fed cattle prices to offset the K-State Research and Extension. “Despite costs associated with vaccination. demonstrated substantial improvement in • Production cost decreases to either beef human health the vaccine offers, it has not retailers or wholesalers (packers) could also been widely adopted.” provide an incentive for feedlot producers In a recent study he, along with K-State to vaccinate. The study indicated that cost colleague Ted Schroeder, also an agriculdeclines of 2.2 percent to 3.9 percent for tural economist, took a closer look at the retailers or alternatively production cost potential economic impacts of incorporating declines of 1.2 percent to 2.2 percent for animal vaccination into E. coli pre-harvest packers would be necessary to generate control practices. sufficiently higher fed cattle prices to cover A fact sheet is available at Market Imfeedlot adoption costs, making producers pacts of E.coli Vaccination in U.S. Feedlots. economically neutral to adoption.

Study results have been published in the “A key point of this research is that Agricultural and Food Economics Journal. limited use of E. coli vaccinations in U.S. The study made clear two primary reafeedlots is consistent with the lack of current sons most feedlot managers don’t use E. economic signals for producers to expand coli vaccines. Because cattle themselves adoption,” Schroeder said. “Unless there are not adversely affected by the pathogen, is a substantial change in market signals the presence of E. coli does not hinder cattle presented to feedlot operators, limited use feeding efficiency so there are no production of E. coli vaccinations can be expected in costs for feedlots directly associated with the future.” the prevalence of E. coli. In other words, it

Fighting tulip weeds, diseases with cover crops

By Cathy McKenzie, WSU CAHNRS Rotating cover crops in tulip fields shows the world to this small farming community promise for fighting disease in the economian hour north of Seattle. Commercial and cally important flower bulb, according to small-scale growers reap a share of the early research findings at the Washington state’s $12 million-per-year ornamental State University (WSU) research center in bulb industry during the short growing and Mount Vernon. harvest season.

In the first round of testing, the occurThough weeds and diseases take their rence of tulip fire disease was cut by growtoll, Northwest growers may someday have ing a rye-pea mix in August before planting an added weapon as a result of cover crop tulip bulbs in October. If second-year results research conducted by weed scientist Tim are similar, producers may have a new stratMiller, Duan and WSU Puyallup plant paegy for fighting the disease, which is caused thologist Gary Chastagner. by the fungus Botrytis tulipae.

Duan was enlisted in 2012 to study the “The break cover crops provide may be impacts of plow-down and cover crops on enough to get rid of the disease in the soil,” field production of tulip – one of 25 research said Ph.D. student Yushan “Sherry” Duan. projects funded under the U.S. Farm Bill “If we can manage this disease with cover through Washington State Department of crops, then tulip growers could potentially Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grants continue to plant the same crop each year totaling $3 million.

– and not have to alternate between tulips Replacing fumigation, pesticides and daffodils.”

“Ornamental bulb farmers are limited to Top crop for sale and tourism fumigation and a small assortment of highly This time of year in the Skagit Valley, the regulated fungicides and pesticides, which annual Tulip Festival in April attracts hunCONTINUED ON PAGE B6 dreds of thousands of visitors from around

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NEW ITEMS Century heavy 16 speed drill press, 5/8” bit. Tag #Ruth0415.....................$500

1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, 60-ft. booms, sprays on 12” centers. Tag #KDanger0415.....................................................................$4500 Concord 4012 air seeder, 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0415$20,000 Moto-Ski TS 400 snowmobile. Tag #DeanL0415 Minneapolis Moline 704 FWD tractor. Tag #ANF0415............................$4500 Minneapolis Moline 706 FWD tractor. Tag #ANF0415............................$4500 Massey Ferguson 97 FWD tractor. Tag #ANF0415.................................$2500 John Deere 9450 30-ft. set of drills, 10” spacing, steel packers. Tag #ANF0415..........................................................................................$6500 Farmall Super M 2WD tractor. Tag #ANF0415........................................$3500 Linderman crawler. Tag #ANF0415.........................................................$9000 Massey Ferguson 35 25-ft. pull-type windrower. Tag #Hug0415.............$2500 NEW Wessex 4x6 pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0415............................. $170 ea.

New Holland Super 1049 3 wide balewagon, Ford 361 engine. Tag #KevM0415.....................................................................................$20,000 Farmhand 228 loader off John Deere 4010. Tag #ANF0415...................$3500 1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motor home, Chevrolet 454 engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0415...........................$8500 John Deere 840 loader off John Deere 8100. Like new. Tag #ClintonB0415...... ........................................................................................................$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 #RDoore0415..................................................................................$35,000 2001 Peterbilt with 2009 drop deck trailer. Tag #ArtH0415 1985 Case IH 4894 4WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires, 7500 hours. Tag #PatD0415..... ........................................................................................................$25,000 1986 Case IH 4894 tractor, new 20.8x38 bias tires. Tag #PatD0415.....$28,000 John Deere 1650 53-ft. plow. Tag #ANF0415...........................................$8900 Richardson 10 yard pull-type scraper. Tag #Horizon0415.......................$7500 International 300 tractor, 3-pt., power steering, loader. Tag #Cliff0415...$3600 John Deere 1610 41-ft. plow. Tag #PhilA0415.........................................$6500 Westward 3000 30-ft. pull-type swather. Tag #PhilA0415........................$4500 10 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0415......................................................$6500 Degelman 46/54 14-ft. blade, hydraulic angle and tilt, off Case IH 305 MFD tractor. Like new. Tag #Jess0415.....................................................$16,500 New Holland 1100, gas, gear drive, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scott0415.........$6500 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor, duals, 1000 PTO, 7200 hours. Tag .................. #LarryS0415...................................................................................$15,000 Melroe 505 24-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0415.................................................$6500 Farm King 10x70 swing hopper auger. Tag #HiddenLake0415...............$3500 NEW!! Danuser hydraulic post hole digger, 9” and 12” auger. Tag #Hug0415.... .........................................................................................Preseason Price NEW!! Ezee-On trailer-type post pounder, engine drive. Tag #Hug0415............ .........................................................................................Preseason Price NEW!! Spike tooth harrow. Tag #Hug0415.................................................$350 NEW!! Danuser pallet forks for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0415Preseason Price Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0415..............................Preseason Price NEW!! Tebben 5-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0415...................Preseason Price NEW Tebben 10-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0415.....................Preseason Price NEW!! Danuser skidsteer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0415............................. .........................................................................................Preseason Price Caterpillar DW15 compactor with sheepsfoot. Tag #HorizonC0415 2006 PJ 28-ft. dually trailer, 10,000 lb axles, Warn winch. Used just a few times.

Tag #RickT0415.................................................................................$9000 Computer Spray 60-ft. sprayer, double spray nozzles. In good shape and comes with extra parts. Tag #IvanD0415.......................................................$1900 2001 New Holland TM165 MFD tractor, Alo 980 loader, 3-pt., dual PTO, 20.8x38 rear tires, 16.9x28 front tires, only 1200 hours. Like new. Tag #LarryS0415. ........................................................................................................$65,000 Land Pride RC3510 10-ft. pull-type rotary mower with front and rear mower.

Excellent condition. Tag #LarryS0415................................................$7000 1000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #LarryS0415.....................................................$750 1000 gallon fuel tank, electric pump. Tag #LarryS0415............................$1500 1974 International 1600 grain truck, 17-ft. grain box. Tag #JerryS0415 John Deere 2350 MFD tractor, 56hp, 3-pt., 540 PTO, John Deere 175 loader.

Tag #Ruth0415................................................................................$17,500 1969 Chevrolet 50 grain truck, 327 engine, 4 speed transmission with 2 speed axle, 16-ft. Knapheide grain box, roll tarp, 81,489 miles. Tag #Ruth0415...... ...........................................................................................................$5500 Smithy lathe. Tag #Ruth0415...................................................................$1700 Ellis 1600 bandsaw. Tag #Ruth0415........................................................$1700

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 4010 2WD diesel tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, John Deere 48 loader, new clutch, new alternator, new engine overhaul. Good looking tractor. Tag #Hug0215..........................................................................................$13,500 1983 Versatile 835 Series 3 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 7898 hours. Lower engine work done. Tag #TL0814 Clark 525 hp tractor, forestry tires, rebuilt 13 speed Fuller transmission. Cheap horsepower. Tag #RickW0814............................................................$48,000 1977 Versatile 825 tractor, Big Cam engine, 18.4x38 duals. Tag #TL0814 Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, PTO, Leon loader, grapple. Tag #Turk0714 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor. Tag #LarryS0614....................................$17,000 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 1979 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 24.5x32 duals, 4 remotes, 1832 tach hours. Tag #JR1113.............................................................................................$21,000

Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs

MISCELLANEOUS

24-ft. portable corral panels, 23/8” pipe, 5-ft. high. Tag #BCreek0115.......$325 ea.

Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0115...................................................$4500 John Deere 45 loader. Tag #DaveB0115....................................................$1500 John Deere loader for older John Deere tractor. Tag #DaveB0115.............$1500 New Shaver and Ezee-On pounders available 1000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #MacC1214 500 gallon fuel tank. Tag #MacC1214 1000 gallon water storage tank. Tag #Vince1114 New Spray Lift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag #BigS1014.$2700 1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0914 Shaver HD8 post pounder with 3-pt. mount. Tag #TonyV0814 Cattle squeeze chute. Tag #TonyV0814.........................................................$650 Cherokee 3-pt. post pounder. Tag #Bob0714................................................$750 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0614...............$6000 1000 gallon storage tank. Tag #Harry0614..................................................$1000 New Danuser SM 40 hammer for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0514.......................$8500 New Pasture harrow for sale. Tag #Hug0514............................ $179 per section Lambordine used engine off 1502 tank. Tag #BrandtH0514......................$1950 New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0514 (30 or more) rubber packers for John Deere 9450 drills. Tag #ANF0514 3-point hitch round bale mover. Tag #JeffH0713..........................................$1250 Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0512....$3800

TRAILERS

Wilray 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #DeanL0215...............................$2500 1974 26-ft. triple axle gooseneck trailer, round bale rack, new tires, new axles.

Nice shape. Tag #DeanL0215...............................................................$6500 1954 Keystone 36-ft. cattle trailer, tires are good, floor need repair. Tag #DeanL0215 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer to haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0115.$4500

1971 Ford LN600 grain truck, 391 engine, 18-ft. box, no tarp. Tag #Ruth0415.. . ...........................................................................................................$5000 1989 Chevrolet crew cab, Fisher 10-ft. snow blade, flatbed, Amity soil tester.

Tag #Ruth0415...................................................................................$7500 1989 Freightliner grain truck, 13-4 Fuller transmission, tandem axle with tag, 22-ft. box, roll tarp, 11R24 tires, 574,324 miles. Tag #Ruth0415.....$21,000 Wesco 1310 10x70 swing away grain auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0415.... ...........................................................................................................$3500 Westfield 8x50 PTO auger. Tag #Ruth0415.............................................$1700 1948 Dodge grain truck, Knapheide box. Tag #Ruth0415........................$1900 1995 Case IH 2188 combine, Case IH 2015 pickup header, Rake-Up attachment, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steer tires. Tag #Ruth0415.................$26,500 Flexi-Coil 300B 41-ft. chisel plow, mounted harrows, rod weeder. Tag #Ruth0415.........................................................................................$8500 Frigstad 31-ft. chisel plow, MK rod weeder. Good looking plow. Tag ................. #Ruth0415.........................................................................................$6000 John Deere 3100 5 bottom plow. Tag #Ruth0415....................................$2000 2000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. single boom, 1500 gallon main tank, inductor tank, 500 gallon auxiliary tank, wash tank, windscreens, double nozzles. Tag #Ruth0415..................................................................$15,000 Case IH 1010 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #Ruth0415.......................$10,000 Flexi-Coil S75 coil packer. Tag #Ruth0415...........................................$11,500 Michigan 290 scraper, 18 yard can, Cummins 855 engine, Clark drivetrain, Allison automatic. Only 1391 hours on unit. Tag #DaveG0415........$35,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, single shoot, 2320 tow between tank. Tag #Harvey0415....................................................................$28,000 (2) 22-ft. tip-tops for Knapheide box. Tag #StanW0415........................ $500 ea.

(3) International 7100 drills, 10” spacing, semi-pneumatic packers. Tag #GeraldF0415 1961 Cat D7-17A dozer, cab, rebuilt steering clutch. Tag #GeraldF0415$15,000 1986 Cat D6D special application crawler, farm tractor, 6 speed, sound proof cab, heat, air, 5000 hours. Tag #GeraldF0415................................$25,000 Hyster QC-20 lift truck, 2000 lb lifting capacity. Tag #GeraldF0415.........$3000 1986 Harley Davidson FLST Softail motorcycle, stock engine, low miles.

Extras include: Fat Boy handle bars, dog bone risers, Samson pipe. Tag #Adam0415........................................................................................$9900 Summers 48-ft. pickup sprayer, mid-mount booms, quick single Jet nozzles, Honda 5 hp engine. Tag #BobP0415 Ford 906 post hole digger, 4”, 9” and 12” augers. Excellent shape. Tag #BobP0415 (4) John Deere 9450 grain drills, 7” spacing, grain and fertilizer boxes, Eagle Beak points, individual hitches. Tag #BobP0415 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 3-door car, 4 cylinder, automatic, new tires, new starter and battery, 95,000 miles. Tag #Kathi0415.........................................$4500 2007 John Deere 332 track skidsteer, cab, heat, air, tracks @ 60%, 2300 hours.

Tag #JayN0415...............................................................................$32,000 John Deere 1010 set of 3 drills, 10” spacing, grain and fertilizer boxes. Clean.

Tag #Guy0415....................................................................................$2500 New Holland 1069 3 wide balewagon, 154 capacity, air, cab. Tag #0415........... ........................................................................................................$35,000 New Holland 1425 self-propelled baler, gas. Tag #Guy0415...................$6500 New Holland 499 12-ft. haybine. Tag #JohnDr0415.................................$6000 (34) rolls used barbed wire. In good shape. Tag #RayM0415................ $30/roll John Deere 3020 tractor, cab, 3-pt., dual PTO, John Deere 148 loader. Tag #ANF0415..........................................................................................$9500 John Deere 4010 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, loader, new clutch, new hydraulic pump, low hours on engine overhaul. Tag #ANF0415.....................$12,500 John Deere 5020 tractor, bad rear end, engine runs good. Tag #Guy0415........ ...........................................................................................................$2500 2004 Dodge 8-ft. pickup box, single wheel. Like new. Tag #Neal0415.......$700 International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0415................$400 Case 320 backhoe. Tag #Brian0415.........................................................$4500 1986 Chevrolet crew cab dually, new tires, excellent interior. Tag #ANF0415.... ...........................................................................................................$4900 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer. Tag #Rial0415 John Deere 9400 drills, 40-ft., 10” spacing, clean grain and fertilizer boxes. Tag #Rial0415...........................................................................................$6000 2014 John Deere 9510 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO. Tag #Ralph0415 2014 John Deere 9770 combine with header. Tag #Ralph0415 (2) 71/2 hp Keho aeration fans, 3 phase. Tag #RussB0415................. $2000 ea.

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Flexi-Coil 5000 air seeder parts, new and used. Tag #Jess1014...............$1000 (3) John Deere 7100 12-ft. grain drills, 10” spacing. Tag #TL0814 International 150 12-ft.x10 spacing drill, steel packers, hydraulic lift, boxes are clean. Tag #DaveS0414...........................................................................$950 2009 Bourgault 3310 55-ft. drill, 12” spacing, 640 air cart, paired link, single shoot. Tag #Hoven0914 2012 Bourgault 5025 52-ft. disk drill, 10” spacing, midrow banders, 6280 tow between cart, 3 tanks. Tag #Hoven0914

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

John Deere 4720 sprayer, stainless steel tank, loaded. Tag #PatW1014$160,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank.

Tag #DaveB0914 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 NYB 60-ft. sprayer on truck, induction cone, triple nozzles, 8 hp engine, touchdown wheels, electric end nozzles. Tag #Gordon0814.........................$8500 John Deere 301 pull-type spreader. Tag #TL0814 Vicon 3-pt. 30-ft. sprayer, 240 gallon. Used very little. Tag #RogF0514

PLOWS

Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0215......................................$11,500 (2) reversible 4 bottom plows. Tag #DeanD0513

Several more plows and discs available

DISCS

Great Plains Turbo-Till 24-ft. vertical tillage tool. Tag #Reid1014............$30,000 Wishek 20-ft. disc, 24” pans, heavy duty discs, pans are a couple years old. Tag #RickW0814 John Deere 555 15-ft. offset disc. Tag #BigSky0814 Ford 224 22-ft. disc. Tag #Russ0514...........................................................$3500 John Deere 20-ft. multiplex disc. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500

TRUCKS

1969 Chevrolet 2 ton grain truck, 15-ft. box. Tag #DeanL0215...................$3500 2004 Chevrolet service truck, 6.0L engine. Tag #PatW1014 1959 Ford F600 truck, 292 V8 engine. Tag #KenH0914 1972 Ford tandem axle twin screw grain truck, 475 gas engine, 20-ft. grain box, 102,000 miles. Tag #PhilH0914..........................................................$23,000 1980 Chevrolet 11/2 ton dump truck, 10 yard box, hoist. Tag #DaveB0814 1949 International KB5 truck, 13-ft. box, hoist, cattle rack. Tag #TL0814 1965 GMC 4000 truck, grain tender. Tag #TL0814 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0614...........................................$5500 1974 Chevrolet C60 2 ton single axle, 17-ft. box, hoist, no tarp. Tag #BobC0514 1991 GMC TopKick, 6 speed, flatbed, 35,441 miles. Tag #BillD0514......$12,500 1995 GMC 2-ton truck, 350 engine, custom built 2 compartment tender box, 26,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0513..........................................................$12,000

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

• Supreme Mixers, new and used • Ezee-On post drivers.

• Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts.

• Keho and Edwards aeration equipment.

• Tausras salt supplements.

• Many more products can be obtained.

• Call me for your parts needs for any make.

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

1985 GMC 2 ton truck, 350 engine, 2 compartment custom built grain tender, only 30,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0315..........................................................$12,000 Headcatch. Tag #MikeL0315..........................................................................$450 Hesston 5585 round baler, twine. Tag #PaulB0315....................................$3500 1991 Kenworth T600 dump truck, L10, 13 speed, lift axle. Nice truck. Tag #JR0315.............................................................................................$27,000 (2) like new 24.5x32 tires. Tag #ANF0315 24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0315.............................................................$350 ea.

Round bale feeders. Tag #Joe0315...............................................................$550 Case 1030 tractor, no cab, 540 PTO. Tag #Hug0315...................................$3500 2000 Felling 20-ft. car hauling trailer, 7000 lb axles, fold-up ramps, new tires. Tag #Hug0315.............................................................................................$2500 1985 Temco 24-ft. gooseneck flatbed trailer, 20-ft. deck, 4-ft. beavertail. Tag #RJen0315 1983 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, 6-ft. door on left side, new tires and brakes.

Tag #RJen0315.....................................................................................$6500 2 horse trailer, utility trailer for tall horses. Tag #RJen0315..........................$4500 New Holland 1425 gas self-propelled baler. Tag #GuyM0315....................$8000 New Holland 1069 self-propelled bale wagon, diesel, cab, air conditioning. Tag #GuyM0315.......................................................................................$35,000 J&M 875-18 grain cart, 18” fold-out auger. Tag #Hidden0315..................$18,000 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, 8400 miles. Tag #Larry0315...........................$34,000 1980 GMC 3/4 ton pickup, new engine overhaul, bale bed. Tag #Wayne0315$6500 1985 Chevrolet 3/4 ton 2WD pickup, V8 engine, new heads, 4 speed manual.

Tag #Wayne0315..................................................................................$2500 John Deere 8820 combine, 30.5L-32, 11L-24.5 steer tires, 2900 hours, 1993 MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header. Tag #BenC0315...........................$30,000 1986 Ford F700 diesel truck, 16-ft. grain box, hoist. Tag #GPI0315............$5500 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, variable rate seeding, 3450 345 bushel tow behind tank. Tag #ArtH0315.............................................$47,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, 1720 tow behind tank. Tag #ArtH0315..........................................................................................$47,000 2002 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, chemical inductor, foam marker, new pump, Micro-Trak controller. Tag #PatF0315.........................................................................................$13,900 1999 Valmar 2055 fargo spreader, was mounted on a 41-ft. plow. Tag #GaryW0315.........................................................................................$4500 New 8 hp semi-trash pump, flex end pipe complete with discharge hose. Tag #GaryW0315.........................................................................................$2500 Rhino DB150 ditch bank mower, 5-ft. cut, 3-pt. mount. Tag #GaryW0315..$6000 John Deere 105 combine, cab, 22-ft. header. Tag #BDawson0315 Jeep CJ2, rollbar, flathead. Tag #BDawson0315 Barber 34-ft. spreader. Tag #BDawson0315 V snow plow. Tag #BDawson0315 New Wacker Neuson skidsteer loader and other construction equipment available 1993 New Holland 499 12-ft. pull-type haybine. S/N 539811. Tag #JohnDR0315.......................................................................................$6000 Ford 4610 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0315 John Deere 2355N tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0315 John Deere 2440N tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0315 John Deere 5400N tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0315

Case IH Combines For Sale

Eli (406) 460-0010 or 937-4800, email: sec.br@colonymt.com

1995 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0190440), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment (S/N JJC0055454). 5545 engine hours, 3986 separator hours, 30.5 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315.... $30,000 1996 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0194165), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment (S/N JJC021664). 6950 engine hours, 4645 separator hours, 30.5L-32 tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315...... $27,500 1996 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0191146), Case IH 2015 pickup header, Sund 11-ft. pickup attachment. 5868 engine hours, 4410 separator hours, 30.5L32 drive tires @ 70%, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315..... $30,000 1996 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0190452), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. 5044 engine hours, 3526 separator hours, 30.5L-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315....................... $30,000 2004 Case IH 2388 (S/N JJC0273663), Case IH 2015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. 4115 engine hours, 3035 separator hours, 30.5L-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315....................... $50,000 2003 Case IH 2388 (S/N JJC0270824), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. 4784 engine hours, 3430 separator hours, 30.5L-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315....................... $45,000 1999 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0319667).

Tag #Rimrock0315.......................................................................... $6000 1997 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, pickup reel (S/N JJC0223806). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................................................. $6000 1997 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, Crary air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0225548). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................... $6000 1999 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0332402).

Tag #Rimrock0315.......................................................................... $6000 1999 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, pickup air reel (S/N JJC0325201). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................................................. $6000 1997 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, CWS air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0225713). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................... $6000 2000 MacDon 962 30-ft. harvester draper header, pickup reel (S/N 132234).

Tag #Rimrock0315....................................................................... $15,000 Case IH 1030 30-ft. header, batt reel, reel needs new batts (S/N JJ0076767X).

Tag #Rimrock0315.......................................................................... $5000 2002 Case IH 1042 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel (S/N CC000584). Tag #Rimrock0315.............................................................................. $15,000 2002 Case IH 1042 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel (S/N CC0010585). Tag #Rimrock0315.............................................................................. $15,000 2001 MacDon 972 30-ft. draper header (S/N 10525). Tag #Rimrock0315...... ..................................................................................................... $24,000 1999 Case IH 1042 draper header, pickup reel (S/N CC0010217). Tag #Rimrock0315...................................................................................... $15,000

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

JCB 4WD backhoe loader, no extended hoe. Tag #Wayne0215..............$19,500 Case 1088 excavator, rebuilt swing motor, good tracks, hydraulic thumb. Tag #RogWa0513.....................................................................................$16,000 1980 Case 450 crawler/dozer with ripper. Tag #BillD0115.......................$12,500 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1214.............................................$2500 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours. New paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1214.............................................$38,000 Cat 12 grader. Tag #DonH0614...................................................................$5500

PJ Trailers For Sale call HUGGY BEAR

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Fighting tulip weeds, diseases with cover crops

By Cathy McKenzie, WSU CAHNRS CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

can be costly to their bottom line if multiple applications are needed each year,” said Duan. “For the small-scale growers, fumigation is not an option due to restrictions on many of the chemicals that were previously available for agricultural purposes.”

“Our research has been twofold,” Miller said. “First, we wanted to see whether cover crops or green manure plow-down crops can reduce competition from weeds and soilborne pathogens, and perhaps reduce the need for pesticide applications. Second, we wanted to find out whether growing these crops immediately before tulips negatively affects flower or bulb production by creating field conditions that are unfavorable for tulip.”

Collaboration on many fronts Cut-flower tulip grower Roger Knutson helped Duan establish her half-acre plots on his land near Sumner, Wash., where she planted two cover crops. Cover crops were planted in mid-summer, grown for four weeks and then plowed into the soil about

a month prior to planting tulip bulbs.

“We planted the cover crops and he planted the tulips,” Duan said. “It was a real team effort.”

Miller and Duan are also conducting companion trials in tulip at the WSU Mount Vernon research station. In a controlled experiment, Duan is infesting soil with the fungi that cause tulip fire and tulip-gray bulb rot prior to planting cover crops to determine if the cover crops can help reduce the incidence of these diseases. She is working closely with WSU Puyallup Plant Pathologist Gary Chastagner.

“We planted cover crops either in July or in August to see how the planting date affects cover crop growth or their ability to control soil-borne diseases,” said Duan.

“We are also evaluating how quickly cover crops break down in the soil before planting tulip. Cover crop residue left on the soil surface should help reduce weed seed germination in the tulip crop.”

A new Spanish peanut variety for consumers, growers

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service A new Spanish peanut variety that packs high levels of healthful oleic acid has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and university cooperators.

The new variety, called OLé, could provide producers and consumers with a peanut that has disease resistance, longer shelf life and heart-healthy qualities.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) biologist Kelly Chamberlin of the Wheat, Peanut, and Other Field Crops Research Unit in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and cooperators at Oklahoma State University developed OLé, which will be available for commercial production in 2015.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Oleic acid is a beneficial monounsaturated fatty acid, and the high oleic acid levels in the peanut make its oil a hearthealthy one for consumers. Growers like the new variety because of its disease resistance and potential for high yield and grade.

According to Chamberlin, this is an important variety that will have a lot of impact on the peanut industry as a whole.

Plus OLé has resistance to Sclerotinia blight, a fungal disease that can cause yield loss and is a particular problem for peanut growers in Oklahoma, Texas and the Virginia-North Carolina region. Depending upon severity of field infestation, yield losses due to such soilborne diseases may be as high as 50 percent.

Cultivated peanut is an economically important crop throughout the world. Peanut is susceptible to many pathogens, with most damage being caused by fungi. Soilborne fungi cause diseases that adversely affect peanut health and productivity throughout the growing areas of the United States.

Sustainable peanut production in the southwestern United States demands that cultivars grown there possess certain characteristics, including a high oleic/linoleic acid ratio, which increases peanut product shelf life, and resistance to multiple diseases, according to Chamberlin. In tests at three locations in Oklahoma, Chamberlin and her colleagues found that growing OLé reduced Sclerotinia blight infestation. This can save growers approximately $100 per acre in fungicide costs for Sclerotinia blight alone. The variety also has good pod rot resistance.

The first high-oleic Spanish peanut cultivar released, called OLin, was the result of collaborative efforts between Texas AgriLife Research, ARS, and Oklahoma State University. It was released in 2002. OLé produces higher peanut yields than OLin. The OLé variety is now being grown for foundation seed before being made available commercially.

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Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page B8

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A steer getting used to a halter and being taught to lead to be taken to the 4-H/FFA beef project weigh-in in Big Horn County. Photo by Molly Hannond, Big Horn County Extension Agent.

Nutritional value of organic vs. conventional beef

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By Julie Walker and Amanda Blair, iGrow The natural and organic beef market share has been increasing over the past few decades. In 2010, the natural and organic beef market share was at 1.6%. In April 2014, the USDA Economic Research Service indicated organic sales accounted for over 4% of US food sales. Focusing on the organic and natural beef share of the total beef (dollar), the National Cattlemen’s Beef Board reported that natural and organic beef had 6.3% share for the 4th quarter of 2014 with conventional beef market share at 93.7% (FreshLook Marketing Group, LLC).

What is the difference between organic and natural programs? Organic production requires producers to manage livestock to meet both animal health and welfare standards.

While vaccinations are allowed, antibiotics or growth hormones are not permitted, animals should be fed only 100% organic feedstuffs and should be allowed access to the outCONTINUED ON PAGE B9

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We have a LARGE SELECTION of automotive transmissions and transfer cases!

Motorcycle and ATV salvage

Ford 4000 for parts; bad transmission 2004 air ride slideout axles on 22.5’s.. .................................................. $2000

2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

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Dorman Dealer Large selection of car and truck lights, mirrors, and door handles.

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Nutritional value of organic vs. conventional beef CONTINUED FROM PAGE B8

doors. Organic producers work with certifying agents who ensure USDA organic products meet or exceed all organic standards. Additional information about organic programs can be found at the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Program website.

The USDA definition of natural is focused on the beef product and states that natural beef should contain no artificial ingredients or added colors and can only be minimally processed. Many natural programs have animal management requirements beyond the USDA definition that can include no antibiotics, no growth promotants, no animal by-products, restricted use of vaccines, and third-party verification of management practices.

Purchase drivers for selecting organic foods can be divided in two categories: 1) healthier choice and 2) socially conscious reasons (The Nielsen Company, Global Online Survey, Q1 2010). A lean beef 3-ounce serving provides: 51% of the Daily Value (DV) for protein 37% DV for vitamin B12 38% DV for zinc 14% DV for iron The production system whether conventional or organic does not change the nutrients contained in a 3-ounce serving of beef. Conventionally-produced beef may have been implanted with growth promotants. However, according to numerous research studies, beef from non-implanted steers had 5 ng/500 g of estrogenic activity compared to implanted steers which had 7 ng/500 g (One pound equals 454 g).

Consumers may prefer a specific production system for the beef they want to consume. However, it is important to remember that all production systems provide consumers with safe product selections and that the nutrient content of beef is similar across the different production systems (organic, natural or conventional).

Consumers will have a preference for either organic, natural or conventional beef. However, it is important to remember, that regardless of the production system, consumers are assured a safe wholesome product with similar nutrient contents across the different production systems.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page B9

##### Since I turned 70, I’ve been going to my doctor so much we’re considering going in on a time-share together.

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USED EQUIPMENT TYM MFWD, cab, 540-1000, 100 hp, loader..$39,000 Ferguson T-0 30................................................$2395 Allis-Chalmers D19 with loader.......................$6750 Case 1070 with cab........................................$10,500 Cat 420D backhoe. Excellent..........................$29,995 1982 GMC Top Kick 5-yd. dump, 3208 5-2 transmission, air brakes.............................................$8500 King Kutter 6-ft arena groomer. Like new.........$1695

NEW Tytan 6” hydraulic wood chipper, 3-pt., PTO..$2995 1989 Chevrolet 3500 steel flatbed, new diesel engine, automatic.............................................$4500 DCT 30-ft. tandem gooseneck trailer with BT.....$9000 DCT 28-ft. tandem gooseneck trailer with BT.....$8800 Sure-Trac 7x14 dump trailer, 14,000 lb.............$6950

See us for all your trailer needs!

LS P7010 utility tractor, MFWD, 72 hp, cab, shuttle, loader................. ....$43,500 or $5657 annual OAC LS P7040 utility tractor, MFWD, 97 hp, shuttle, loader......................... ......$49,000 or $6680 annual OAC LS P7040 utility tractor, MFWD, cab, power shuttle, loader....................... ......$55,000 or $8392 annual OAC

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Pasture Mixes • Turf Mixes • Custom Mixes • Cover Crop Mixes We will blend to your specifications. Please contact us to discuss your seed needs.

Call Scott at the Seed Plant to schedule your custom cleaning and treating! Seed treats available are:

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page B10

1998 JD 9610 COMBINE FOR SALE

AgLeader monitor, hopper extensions, chopper, good tires 80%, shedded, 3500 separator hours.................... $44,000 Phone (406) 292-3265

ROUND BALER FOR SALE

Case IH RS561 round baler, new chains, field ready, 2 monitors, always shedded.

Call 406-357-4236, 945-4149 cell, Chinook, MT

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A dash or two of lemon juice added to the butter and sugar mixture. That’s it! ##### Sprinkle lemon juice on guacamole, apple slices, and other foods that brown quickly to keep them from oxidizing, which causes the brown color. ##### Ink stains on the carpet?

Make a paste of cream of tartar and lemon juice, and dab at the stain. Let it sit for five minutes or so, then clean with a damp cloth.

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2013 Bobcat A770 skidsteer cab, heat, air conditioning, 2 speed, high-flow, ACS controls, 230 hours, all-wheel steer, big rubber.

$3250

Magnum light tower Mitsubishi diesel engine, 6 KW genset, 4 lights, 6800 hours.

$19,000

1994 Mack RB688S dump truck with gravel shooter Mack E-7 engine, 350 hp, 8LL transmission, 16-ft. gravel box with hydraulic gravel shooter, 18,000# front axle, Mack rears on camelback suspension, good condition and ready to work.

$7150 2001 Circle J horse trailer bumper pull, 3-horse slant load, front tack room, rear ramp, new tires, aluminun wheels, new paint, new wood flooring with rubber mats.

$39,500

Gehl telescoping forklift 10,000# lift, 55-ft. reach, cab, heat, outriggers, good condition.

$300 ea.

300 used crane mats 4-ft. wide x 16-18 feet long, 8” thick.

Pruning winter damaged shrubs

By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Deciduous shrubs that have been damaged by snow or wildlife can be an eyesore in a landscape planting. With proper pruning these shrubs can usually be brought back to a more pleasing form.

The general rule for pruning deciduous shrubs is to prune those that flower in the spring right after flowering. Examples of shrubs that bloom in the spring include common lilac, forsythia, and double flowering plum. Deciduous shrubs that bloom on new growth or are grown primarily for foliage should be pruned before they leaf out in the spring.

Examples include dogwood, barberry, and smooth leaf hydrangea. However, the general rule for pruning changes when it comes to overgrown shrubs or those damaged by animals. These shrubs should be pruned in the spring prior to new growth regardless of when they flower.

Shrubs that are overgrown can be brought under control by renewal or rejuvenation pruning. Renewal pruning is done by removing up to one third of the oldest stems or trunks by cutting them off near the base of the plant. This technique may also work for shrubs damaged by animals if the injury is isolated to a few stems or trunks. This is usually repeated yearly until all the old stems or trunks have been removed. This pruning technique is not very noticeable because only a few of the oldest stems or trunks are removed. This is a good option if shrub height or spring flowers are important. New stems will emerge from the base of the shrub. New stems are brighter in color, especially for dogwood, and will eventually produce more and better flowers.

Rejuvenation pruning is done by removing all stems or trunks by cutting them off near the base of the plant. This type of pruning is more aggressive than renewal pruning but it accomplishes the same goal in a shorter amount of time.

This pruning technique is perfect for hopelessly overgrown shrubs or those heavily damaged by animals. New stems will emerge from the base of the shrub. As with renewal pruning, these stems will be brightly colored and flowering is usually enhanced. It is important to note that it may take a few years before spring flowering shrubs begin to bloom after rejuvenation pruning.

The cool spring weather has prevented many deciduous shrubs from starting new growth. Take advantage of the weather and prune deciduous shrubs that are overgrown or have been damaged by animals to bring them back to an aesthetically pleasing form.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Randy Nelson, Clay County Extension.

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2015 PJ 20-ft. super wide trailer slide-in rear ramps.

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2015 PJ 18-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles. Also available: 16-ft......$3200

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2015 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire.

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2015 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps.

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2015 PJ 16+6 gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 7000# axles.

2015 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available 22-ft......$5500 And 24-ft.....$5650

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$4300 2015 PJ 18-ft. quick tilt carhauler trailer (2) 3500# axles, 15” rubber, hydraulic tilt.

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2015 PJ deckover equipment tilt trailer 22-ft. deck, 8-ft. 6” wide, tandem 7000# axles, power up/down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plates.

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Caterpillar 420D backhoe loader cab, heat, a/c, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 6400 hours.

$5500

2015 PJ 16-ft. light duty deckover trailer (2) 3500# axles, spare tire.

2015 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp.

$14,600

2015 PJ 34-ft. gooseneck with hydraulic tail trailer 34-ft. deck, 10-ft. hydraulic beavertail, (2) 12,000# axles.

$6350

2015 PJ 20-ft. 2-axle gooseneck trailer (2) 7000# axles, straight deck, slide-in rear ramps, spare.

$4500

2015 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front, 12-ft. x 77”....$2150

2015 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps.

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2015 PJ 22-ft. medium duty deckover trailer (2) 5200# axles, tapered front, rear ramps.

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2015 PJ 34-ft. dual gooseneck power tail trailer (2) 12,000 lb. oil bath axles, power tail, 16” radial tires, spare tire, fir deck.

Kage Snowfire skidsteer plow systems In Stock: 8-ft., 9-ft. and 10-ft. plows.

ATTACHMENTS $5000

Arctic Sectional 10-ft. snow pusher for skidsteer, good shape!

1965 Fruehauf lowboy trailer 35-ton capacity, tandem axle, 24.5 rubber.

$4850

33,500 2006 GMC 4500 service truck Duramax diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, 4x4, 14-ft. service body, new paint, new Miller Bobcat welder, new compressor, spray-in bedliner, new tires and wheels, 210,000 miles.

2015 PJ 5-ft. x 10-ft. tandem axles dump trailer (2) 3500# axles.

2015 PJ 12-ft. x 83” dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

Many styles to choose from & special orders available.

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2015 PJ 16-ft.x83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

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2015 PJ 20-ft. superwide carhauler trailer heavy-duty fenders, (2) 7000# axles, rear slide-in ramps.

$3995

2015 PJ 30-ft. equipment trailer pintle hitch, (2) 12,000# axles with electric brakes, Monster ramps, heavy-duty semi jacks.

2015 PJ 30-ft. tandem duals flatbed trailer 8x8 deck over the neck, (2) 12,000# axles, heavyduty semi jacks, Monster ramps.

$8250

2013 Diamond C 12-ft.x77” utility landscape trailer NEW, 2-ft. sides, folding rear ramp gate.

$5500

$12,900

$12,100

2015 PJ tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber.

Also have: 16-ft. x 6-ft. stationary tilt...$6250

$5850 2015 PJ 22-ft. deckover trailer 19-ft. deck, 3-ft. beavertail with standup ramps, 14,000# GVW

2015 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.

Also available 16-ft......$4350

2015 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with monster ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.

$6100

2015 PJ 5-ft.x10-ft. all steel utility trailer rear ramp gate, steel floor with D-rings.

2015 PJ 22-ft. full tilt bed equipment trailer 14,000# GVW, full powered tilt.

$1750

2015 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.

Also available: 10-ft.......$1650

$7450

2015 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW.

$4750

2015 PJ medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps.

2015 PJ 8-ft.x60” single axle utility dump trailer (1) 5200# axle, 15” rubber.

$3500

$7650

2015 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber.

Also available: 12-ft.x84” deckover dump....$7350

$3995

2015 PJ 16-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available: 18-ft. and 20-ft.

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2015 PJ 40-ft. gooseneck trailer (2) 12,000# axles, straight deck, ramps, spread axle.

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$850 ea.

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500,000 BTU space heater indirect flame, self-contained diesel tank, unit is on wheels.

L.B. White Director 300,000 BTU space heater indirect flame, diesel-fired, includes 250 gallon fuel tote.

$2000

$75,500

Volvo G730 road grader cab, heat, a/c, Cummins engine, 14-ft. moldboard, big rubber, rear ripper, good condition.

New skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

$38,900

Bobcat 5610 Tool Cat cab, heat, a/c, 4x4, 4-wheel steer, 66” bucket, power Bob-Tach, 3-point rear hitch, PTO, rear receiver hitch, hi-flow hydraulics, beacon light, mirrors, oneowner, 403 hours, excellent condition.

$3500

Used Performance Coach toter bed 12-ft. long, 99” wide, front tool boxes, gooseneck hitch, receiver hitch.

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101 Sunfield Drive, Belgrade, MT

Heavy Equipment Sales • Truck and Trailer Sales Cargo Container Sales and Rentals TRUCKS & TRAILERS

1995 Freightliner FL112 Cummins, M11, 10 speed, air slide 5th wheel, headache rack....$17,500

MISC. EQUIPMENT

2012 Sidedumper Industries Super B side dump set. Excellent..Call

2007 Cat TL943 telescoping forklift, 9000# capacity, 43-ft. reach, outriggers.......................$45,000

1994 Trail King 40-ft., 3 axle belly dump, spring ride, good single gate................................$19,500 1989 Kenworth C500, Cummins 444, 15 speed, 2 speed 46,000 lb rear ends, 4th axle.....$24,900

1987 Kenworth W900B 350 Big Cam Cummins, 9 speed, Reyco spring suspension, small sleeper, wet kit, pintle hitch, 11R/24.5 rubber @ 60%...............$11,500 2002 International 4300 single axle dump truck, IHC diesel, Allison automatic, 10-ft. Crysteel dump box, 54,000 lb. axles......$26,500

1990 Load King 3 axle belly dump, spring ride, fair tires. Excellent gate................................$18,000

EXCAVATORS

2006 Cat 315CL excavator, hydraulic thumb, nice tight, one-owner machine. 7400 hours.... $72,500

2004 John Deere 310SG 4x4 loader backhoe, extend-a-hoe, cab, air conditioning, private controls, 4100 hours.....................$41,500 Link Belt HSP-8022 rough terrain crane, 80-ft. boom, 4BT Cummins, 7600 hours, excellent tires................................$35,000 Vermeer V4750 trencher, 4WD, cab, backhoe, 6-ft. trenching depth, excellent condition.........$16,000

1975 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor, PTO, 3-pt., duals, excellent tires, 9800 hours. ...................$15,000

1998 Mack water truck with 5000 gallon tank, hydraulic pump, front/rear/side spray......$29,000

MOTORGRADERS

1996 Cat 140H VHP cab, air conditioning, good radial tires. Good, tight grader.....................$85,000

1975 Cat 140G motorgrader, cab, heat, good tries.............$39,500

OCEAN CONTAINERS

2002 Cat 312CL 24” pads, quick attach with 2 buckets, 6410 hours............................. $49,500 2006 Hitachi ZX35 mini excavator, blade, 1800 hours, good rubber tracks, open ROPS....... $22,500

Used 17-ft. dump box with sloped tailgate..............................$2200 Progressive Link hydraulic thumb to fit Komatsu 300............$3500 Komatsu excavator buckets, 200 and 300 size.........Call for Price

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FINANCING AVAILABLE – OAC Steve Swan

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements Congress mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill. The proposed rule limits farm payments to individuals who may be designated as farm managers but are not actively engaged in farm management. In the Farm Bill, Congress gave USDA the authority to address this loophole for joint ventures and general partnerships, while exempting family farm operations from being impacted by the new rule USDA ultimately implements.

“We want to make sure that farm program payments are going to the farmers and farm families that they are intended to help. So we’ve taken the steps to do that, to the extent that the Farm Bill allows,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The Farm Bill gave USDA the authority to limit farm program payments to individuals who are not actively engaged in the management of the farming operation on non-family farms. This helps close a loophole that has been taken advantage of by some larger joint ventures and general partnerships.”

The current definition of “actively engaged” for managers, established in 1987, is broad, allowing individuals with little to no contributions to critical farm management decisions to receive safety-net payments if they are classified as farm managers, and for some operations there were an unlimited number of managers that could receive payments.

The proposed rule seeks to close this loophole to the extent possible within the guidelines required by the 2014 Farm Bill. Under the proposed rule, non-family joint ventures and general partnerships must document that their managers are making significant contributions to the farming operation, defined as 500 hours of substantial management work per year, or 25 percent of the critical management time necessary for the success of the farming operation. Many operations will be limited to only one manager who can receive a safety-net payment. Operators that can demonstrate they are large and complex could be allowed payments for up to three managers only if they can show all three are actively and substantially engaged in farm operations. The changes specified in the rule would apply to payment eligibility for 2016 and subsequent crop years for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs, loan deficiency payments and marketing loan gains realized via the Marketing Assistance Loan program.

As mandated by Congress, family farms will not be impacted. There will also be no change to existing rules for contributions to land, capital, equipment, or labor. Only non-family farm general partnerships or joint ventures comprised of more than one member will be impacted by this proposed rule.

Stakeholders interested in commenting on the proposed definition and changes are encouraged to provide written comments at www.regulations.gov by May 26, 2015. The proposed rule is available at http://go.usa.gov/3C6Kk.

Chouteau County, Montana soil moisture

By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension Agent Testing for soil moisture took place in Chouteau County on March 24th for locations north of the Missouri River and March 26th for locations south of the Missouri river. All locations exceeded 3.5 feet of stored soil moisture in winter wheat, fallow and stubble. 3.5 feet of stored soil moisture is equivalent to approximately 5.25 inches of available water in a sandy loam soil, respectively. A medium textured soil like a silt loam would have approximately 7 inches of available water. A moderately fine soil like sandy clay loam would have almost 8 inches of available water, and a fine textured soil like sandy clay would have 7 inches of available water in the soil.

With favorable weather conditions, the winter wheat crop will require only four inches of growing season precipitation to yield a 35-56 bushel per acre crop, respectively.

All stubble plots have excellent recropping potential. Under favorable conditions, the spring wheat crop will require only four inches of growing season precipitation for 25-37 bushel per acre crop, respectively. Barley will require four inches of growing season precipitation for a 33-54 bushel per acre crop.

Soil moisture results are available at the Chouteau County Extension Office, or can be e-mailed upon request.

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Declining CRP acres could result in the recurrence of saline seeps

By Holly Taylor/ Natural Resources Conservation Service-Fort Benton and Jane Holzer/MT Salinity Control Association-Conrad The Conservation Reserve Program moisture and lower the groundwater table.

(CRP) began in 1985, and as much as 25% After the groundwater table has been lowof the cropland in some north-central Monered, continuous cropping may adequately tana counties was enrolled in the program. manage soil moisture for a period of years Large tracts of cropland were converted before a perennial rotation is needed again. into perennial vegetation, which has greatly There is not a definite time period for perenreduced the salinity acreage and number of nial cover needed since each field situation areas in Montana. In 2006, CRP enrollment will vary. in Montana was nearly 3.5 million acres, Saline seeps remain a priority resource but since then the enrollment has decreased concern for local conservation districts nearly 60% to only 1.5 million acres in and in USDA programs. The Farm Service 2015. Environmentally sensitive lands Agency-CRP program and the Natural removed from CRP cover and returned to Resources Conservation Service-Environcrop-fallow systems are at risk of natural mental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) resource degradation, including erosion and both have practices for treating saline seeps, saline seep (re-)development. although contract length and requirements Producers are familiar with the Conservadiffer. In both CRP and EQIP, a producer tion Reserve Program, but many may not must be willing to enroll at least 80% of the realize the relationship between CRP pesaline seep recharge area, which will likely rennial forage and saline seep reclamation. be a much greater area than the perceived There will often be a recurrence of salinity problematic seep area itself. Producers problems as a consequence of removing wishing to treat saline seeps through the the perennial forage. Many Montana Continuous CRP signup process apply on fields currently in CRP forage were origia non-competitive basis and do not need to nally enrolled specifically for the purpose wait for specified signup periods. of treating saline problems on cropland that Before making the decision to re-enroll developed as a result of the prolonged use land in CRP, seek EQIP assistance, or return of crop-fallow practices. However, as land all the CRP land to crop production, it is ownership and/or generations change, hisimportant that producers understand why torical knowledge of the land is often lost. their land may have been enrolled in CRP Current operators may not have all of the in the first place. If saline seeps existed prior information about why a particular piece to the CRP contract, it is important to unof ground was enrolled in CRP, or where derstand where they were located and also the saline problem areas might have been which areas contributed to the groundwater located. table in the seep area. More intensive farmSaline seeps are caused by interactions ing techniques, like intensive or continuous between climate, geology, and land mancropping, may be necessary on the recharge agement. Precipitation in excess of the soil areas of saline seeps to delay the redevelopwater holding capacity percolates below ment of reclaimed seeps. the rooting zone of annual crops, dissolving In some cases, the wet conditions recur salts in the soil along the way. Over time, an rapidly and then the salt content builds up artificially high groundwater table is created over time. The perennial forage masks the when the water encounters an impermeable dormant saline seep enough to leach the layer in the soil, such as bedrock, clay, or salt lower in the profile and provide enough shale. When the water table is within three stability to support equipment – until it is to five feet of the ground surface, water removed. In these situations, it is always will be drawn to the surface to evaporate, better to retain the forage (with or without leaving dissolved salts behind to form a wet CRP contract) since yields will be comprosaline seep. mised and production expenses may exceed Since we cannot change climate and geolincome. Think about retaining forage at ogy, land management is the only tool for least in the former saline seep area – this the management of saline seeps. In many will not stop the seep from recurring but it areas, producers can prevent the formation will delay it from happening. of seeps or reclaim previously developed Hindsight is 20/20, but the seep situation seeps by planting deep-rooted perennial can be avoided with some detective work species that reach deep stored soil moisture. before the CRP forage is broken out and Perennial forages use more moisture with before equipment gets stuck. Producers a longer growing period than possible with can use technology to look back in time annual crops. The Montana Salinity Control using Google Earth aerial photos, ask to Association (MSCA) has shown that tensee historical photos kept by local USDA year CRP perennial forage rotations are very offices, or ask the older generation if saline effective at lowering elevated groundwater problems existed before CRP. Producers levels that cause saline seeps. can also ask MSCA, which has worked with Unfortunately, land that was previously hundreds of producers, if saline reclamation reclaimed from saline seeps is not “cured”. projects existed in their area and receive The underlying climatic and geologic help printing maps and aerial photos where processes that caused a seep to develop saline seeps existed in the past. in the past still exist, even if the seep is not currently visible. Removing perennial ##### vegetation that maintains the groundwater If you’re stung by a wasp, hornet, or bee, table at a low level will eventually cause the reach for a lemon. Make sure the stinger is recurrence of saline seeps. During droughty gone and quickly rub the area with some periods, it may take years for a seep to relemon juice. It will neutralize the venom. develop in a crop-fallow rotation. On the ##### other hand, it may only take a few wet years Sore throat? Here’s another lemon remto recharge the groundwater table enough edy: Gargle with one part lemon juice and to cause a seep to re-develop, particularly if one part warm water. Lemon helps fight wet periods coincide with fallow years of a bacteria and soothes your throat. rotation on the recharge area of a seep. Once ##### precipitation has percolated past the rooting Humidifier smelling musty? Simply add zone of annual crops, deep rooted peren2 tablespoons lemon juice and it will never nial plantings are the only way to recapture smell fresher.

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Killing fish egg fungus with a disinfectant

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service A disinfectant has the potential to treat fungus on catfish eggs, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) research.

Peracetic acid—a stabilized mixture containing acetic acid (concentrated vinegar) and hydrogen peroxide—killed fungus on catfish eggs in a study conducted by toxicologist David Straus, who works at the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

Fungal infections in hatchery-reared catfish eggs can result in serious losses. Peracetic acid does not produce any residues that would harm young fish or the environment, according to Straus. At low doses, it safely and effectively breaks down rapidly into harmless residues.

In the United States, the compound is used to disinfect wastewater and sterilize items for hospitals and the food industry, but it has not been used yet for aquaculture. However, in Europe, peracetic acid is considered a safe and effective replacement for banned chemicals and antibiotics.

It is used in Germany and Denmark to control fungus and other pathogens on adult fish and is very effective against several parasites.

In a study, Straus and his collaborator from Germany evaluated the effectiveness of five peracetic acid concentrations—2.5, 5, 10, 15, and 20 parts per million (ppm)—in preventing fungus from growing on catfish eggs. Fungal growth was severe in the group that received no treatment, resulting in 11 percent survival compared to 60 percent survival in the group treated with the low rate of 2.5 ppm, which was determined to be a safe treatment.

Straus and his colleagues are conducting toxicity studies in other species of fish to ensure that the compound is safe before treating them.

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Sickness and health between men and women

By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS

Gender and personality matter in how people cope with physical and mental illness, according to a paper by a Washington State University (WSU) scientist and colleagues at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Men are less affected by a singlesymptom illness than women, but are more affected when more than one symptom is present. The number of symptoms doesn’t change how women are affected, according to Robert Rosenman, WSU professor in the Department of Economic Sciences.

Rosenman worked with Dusanee Kesavayuth and Vasileios Zikos, both at UTCC in Bangkok, Thailand, on the study.

“Women are more impacted by illness than men, unless more than one symptom is present,” said Rosenman. “Then men are more impacted than women. And perhaps more importantly, personality affects how women handle becoming sick, while men of all types react the same.

The research is based on data collected in the British Household Panel Survey, a national longitudinal data set from the United Kingdom. Longitudinal data tracks the same people at several points in time asking the

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Where do you get your recipes?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Let’s start cooking!” I said with enthusiasm to my daughter.

“Mom, what’s the difference between cooking and baking?” my 11-year-old daughter asked.

We were about to bake some bread, so I think she was associating cookies and breads with baking.

My husband chuckled when he saw me wrinkling my brow and pondering her question. Is baking a subset of cooking, or are they completely different?

“Baking is a science and cooking is an art,” I replied. I needed to say something quickly while I double-checked my initial thoughts.

That wasn’t the answer she was seeking.

Her hands were on her hips and she was looking at me with a skeptical expression on her face.

I grabbed my computer tablet and started looking up culinary terms. I propped my computer tablet in my new tablet holder and set it on the kitchen countertop. I didn’t want to get flour on it while we were on our culinary adventure.

My daughter giggled as she watched me perusing websites and said, “Well, Mom, you could write a column about it.”

Although the terminology sometimes is debated, cooking is the general term for a wide range of food preparation practices, and baking falls under the overall “cooking” umbrella. Baking usually refers to preparing food with dry heat in an oven, so it includes cookies as well as baked potatoes.

That answer satisfied my daughter, but her question made me think about how people access information about food and recipes.

Even though cookbooks remain bestsellers, people aren’t necessarily thumbing through pages in a book when they have questions about food. You might be reading this column in a newspaper. Maybe you received it in an email message or on your cellphone screen. You might have accessed it via an RSS feed, as a Tweet on Twitter or as a link on Facebook.

By the way, however you are reading this column, I appreciate it.

The Hartman Group, which does consumer research, conducted a study called “Clicks and Cravings: The Impact of Social Technology on Food Culture.” Half of the people who responded to the national phone survey said they use social media, such as Facebook, to learn about food. About 40 percent visit blogs or websites or use apps to learn about food.

Yes, we have a lot of information about food available, and the technology makes it easy to access if you are interested in using the technology. Although I enjoy using technology, I have a large collection of cookbooks, too. I also use my computer tablet holder to prop up my cookbooks and hold my well-worn family recipe cards.

Is having access to all of these recipes making us eat more healthfully? Not necessarily. We do not know the full impact of technology on our diet decisions. Fortunately, I do not absorb calories through my fingertips from the screen of my technology as I peruse food information online.

Regardless of how you access your recipes, how can you evaluate their healthfulness? These are some tips: • Look for nutrition information included with the recipe. Be sure to check the serving size because if you eat three servings, you are getting three times the calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat and other nutrients. That’s not necessarily a good thing.

• Check out the recipe ingredients. A

healthful diet includes a variety of foods, so try to include a vegetable, fruit, protein, grain and milk on your lunch and dinner menus and at least three of the five food groups on your breakfast menu.

• What is the cooking method? Baking, grilling and broiling are lower-fat, lowercalorie methods compared with frying or deep-frying. However, stir-frying is a lowfat method because a small amount of oil or broth is used.

• To learn about recipe modification, see “Now Serving: Recipe Makeovers” (available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ yf/foods/fn1447.pdf). The publication shows how to decrease total calories and sodium, and increase fiber in your favorite recipes. Visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and check out the recipe database and our “Nourishing Boomers and Beyond” program for people 50-plus.

Regardless of what you choose to prepare and how you cook it, make your dining experience a pleasant one because food is something to enjoy. Here’s a fiber-rich muffin recipe that includes whole-grain, vegetable and fruit ingredients.

Reduced-fat Morning Glory Muffins 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. whole-wheat flour 3/4 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 2 c. chopped apples (unpeeled) 1/2 c. raisins (or dried cranberries) 3/4 c. grated carrots 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans (optional) 3 eggs (or 3/4 c. egg substitute) 1/2 c. canola oil 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce 2 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 F. Sift or whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Add the apples, raisins, carrots and nuts (if desired) and stir to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the oil, applesauce and vanilla.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Spoon the batter into muffin tins lined with muffin cups (or sprayed with cooking spray). Fill fairly full. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to continue cooling.

Makes 18 muffins. Each muffin has 170 calories, 7 grams (g) of fat, 3 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fiber and 200 milligrams of sodium.

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Enjoy spring with regular outdoor walks

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Center “Well, did you see a hawk?” my 11-year-old daughter asked me.

I’m sure I looked at her with a confused expression on my face. My 19-year-old son and I had just returned from a two-mile walk around our neighborhood.

“Did you hear it squawk?” she continued with an impish grin on her face.

I now knew what she was doing. She was making me reminisce about something that happened years ago. When she was a toddler, she always wanted to come along on our walks. When she heard the word “walk,” she ran for her shoes.

However, she only walked for a block or two and then refused to ride in a stroller, so one of us would have a passenger on our shoulders for most of the two-mile trip. Usually she became very bored in the process and would ask to walk awhile and ride awhile. By the end, our backs were tired because she did not sit still.

My son and I began using a secret code when we decided to go for a walk. We used words that rhymed with “walk” so she would not be upset about missing out on the adventure.

We were often looking for “hawks that squawk.” I think we visited “Spock” a few times, too.

As she grew older, she became more mobile and she was able to walk the entire way. Now she ignores us.

Walking with a buddy is a good way to stay motivated.

Walking can reduce our risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and several other diseases. Walking can help us maintain or lose weight and can enhance our mental health.

According to a study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, we may want to devote half of our lunch hour to walking to improve our physical and emotional health.

The study involved 56 adults who walked in groups for 30 minutes three times a week. They did not have to walk any certain distance during that time, so some walked slowly, while others walked at a more rapid pace. The walkers answered questions about how they were feeling before and after their walks using an app on their cellphones.

The workers who walked during their lunch break were more enthusiastic and relaxed during their afternoons. In other words, they could handle anything their afternoons dealt them. They also improved their overall fitness.

What if you have a disability that prevents you from walking? Consider other types of physical activity such as swimming or chair exercises as suggested by a medical-care provider.

Taking a walk does not require a lot of special equipment.

As I looked down at my well-worn tennis shoes, I noted the need to invest in some new ones. They have a lot of miles on them. Some experts suggest ditching your walking shoes every 300 to 600 miles.

My kids also think I need some “cooler-looking” shoes.

I think a new pair of tennis shoes might be motivating, too. Before you go shopping, consider these tips: • Shop later in the day, when your feet may be a little larger than they are in the morning.

• Wear the type of socks you will be wearing with the shoes. Sports-type socks are a lot thicker than dress socks.

• Be sure to buy shoes that are large enough for your feet.

Push down on the toe end of the shoe. Be sure you have about 1/2 inch between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. You should be able to move your toes.

• Make sure the shoe is the right width. Shoes should not be too narrow or too wide or you are asking for blisters.

• Walk or jog around the store. Your heels should not pop out of the back of the shoe.

Maybe I will be sporting some colorful new sneakers one of these days as I take walks with my son looking for hawks and reminiscing about Spock. We are continuing our long tradition of trying to stay fit, healthy and connected.

Here’s a quick pick-me-up snack that you can personalize with your favorite bite-sized cereals.

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By University of Wyoming Extension Researchers specializing in hydrology and in nuclear size control mechanisms in the cell won outstanding research and early career research awards from the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Wyoming (UW).

Scott Miller is one of three principal investigators in a $20 million grant – the largest ever to UW – from the National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) to establish the Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics.

His research focus is spatial hydrology, and his laboratory focuses on the use of innovative field and modeling techniques to better understand the eventual outcome and transport of water and how humans change hydrologic response.

Miller, a professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, has worked around the world on topics ranging from deforestation to risk assessment, but more recently has focused his research energy on Wyomingrelated issues.

He joined UW in 2002 as an assistant professor in the then-Department of Renewable Resources.

Dan Levy’s laboratory goal is to reveal nuclear size control mechanisms to understand how nuclear size affects cell and nuclear function and sub-nuclear organization. An assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, he joined UW in 2011 after working as a postdoctoral fellow in molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley.

His previous research and training as a mechanistic biochemist, investigating size control of intracellular structures and developing in vitro reconstitution systems, positioned him to solve problems relating to nuclear size regulation.

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Enjoy spring with regular outdoor walks CONTINUED FROM PAGE B19

1 c. toasted oat rings cereal (such as Cheerios) 1/2 c. small graham crackers (such as Teddy Grahams) 3/4 c. dried fruit bits (such as dried cranberries) 1/2 c. chocolate chips In 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, place butter or margarine. Microwave on high for one minute or until melted.

Stir in sugar, cocoa and cinnamon. Add cereals and graham crackers. Stir until evenly coated. Microwave on high three minutes, stirring each minute. Stir in dried fruit. Microwave on high for three minutes, stirring each minute. Cool completely. Stir in chocolate chips. Store in tightly covered container or portion into snack-sized zip-top bags. Store in a cool, dry place.

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Managing feed refusals

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service To ensure constant feed availability and account for feed refusal or weigh back, you must deliver more feed to a pen of dairy cows than those cows will consume. Common recommendations in dairy circles indicate producers should expect 2 to 5 percent feed refusal or weigh back.

Efficiency in feed bunk management suggests the lower the refusal, the better, at least from an economical perspective. After all, the feedlot industry has done it successfully for years. And, when you consider the lactating cows easily will consume 50 pounds of dry matter, if you have 5 percent refusal, you are going to have to offer the cow 52.5 pounds of dry matter per day. A 5 percent refusal is equal to 2.5 pounds (50 x 0.05).

At current feed costs, dry matter of a “typical lactation diet” costs about 10 cents per pound of dry matter. This means that feeding 5 percent extra adds 25 cents per cow per day to her daily feed costs. Take that times 1,000 cows, and the arithmetic catches your eye.

So at least in an ideal situation, feeding to a clean or “slick” bunk may seem reasonable. Several studies with beef cattle have shown better feed efficiency, similar animal performance, fewer digestive disorders and more consistent feed intakes when the cattle are fed to a slick bunk. In fact, a few dairy farms have implemented a slick-bunk management scheme successfully.

However, growing animals are very different from lactating animals. If nutrient intake is restricted for a growing animal, the daily growth rate may be reduced, but the animal usually will reach the same final weight it would have if it had not been restricted. The growth just will take more days.

Compensatory growth (such as studies here at NDSU and around the country have shown) also occurs when young animals that were restricted in nutrient intake are fed more nutrients. Compensatory milk production does not occur, though, and a reduction in milk yield that occurs on any given day usually is not made up during the current or in a subsequent lactation.

The lactation/gestation cycle also means that we cannot just milk the cow longer to replace the lost milk. Therefore, managers should be very careful when applying feed bunk management data obtained from growing cattle to lactating dairy cows.

Very little data evaluating the effect of the amount of feed weigh back on dairy cow performance is available. A study conducted a few years ago compared feeding Holsteins enough so that 5 percent of the daily intake remained in the feed bunk 23 hours after the cows were fed with feeding cows the same diet but limiting it so that 2.5 percent of the amount offered was in the bunk 18 hours after feeding.

Although this was a limited study, the researchers found that dry-matter intake for high and low weigh back treatments and 4 percent fat-correct milk yields was not statistically different. The bottom line was that feeding for less feed weigh back, approximately 2 percent, compared with 5 percent, does not appear to affect milk yield and, therefore, can reduce feed costs. However, a risk exists for ruminal acidosis because it changed eating behavior.

So while feeding to an empty bunk clearly is not advantageous, having large amounts of refusals is not economical, either. Increasing the amount of dry matter refused by 1 percentage point costs 5 to 6 cents per cow per day, and that adds up.

So the question becomes: What can you do with the refused feed?

The answer depends on the quality of the refusal. In reality, you may have good-quality refusals, and then you’ll have times when the refusals are garbage. Through the course of a day, the cows have sorted away the feed they don’t want to eat. Maybe it is just cobs and coarse fiber, or maybe the feed has become hot, slimy and stinky - in other words, garbage.

In the case of the later, the refusals obviously should be discarded and not fed to any animals. Refusals that still have good feed quality can be remixed and fed. Some of that refused feed cost can be recovered if the weigh back eventually is consumed by some animal.

Researchers and nutrition consultants generally agree you have these options for refused feed: • Blending it into a new total mixed ration (TMR) and refeeding it to lactating cows • Feeding it to dry cows • Feeding it to heifers When blended into the TMR, the refused feed costs eventually are recovered. However, TMR weigh back has a CONTINUED ON PAGE B22

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Managing feed refusals CONTINUED FROM PAGE B21

a nutrient composition that differs from the original TMR and typically is quite variable. This variation is what causes production and/or health problems. Furthermore, if the feed was refused because it was moldy or had other quality problems that caused cows not to consume it, mixing it throughout a new batch of TMR may result in less intake of the otherwise fresh feed. The result usually is less milk production, and the intended savings in feed costs are lost.

Feeding refusals to dry cows also has a risk. Because you will not know the nutrient composition of the weigh back, including it as an ingredient increases the risk of nutrient excesses and deficiencies, which could increase health disorders. For a successful lactation, much is dependent on the nutrition of the cow during the previous dry period. This is not the time in the cows’ cycle to take nutritional risks.

That leaves feeding refusals to growing heifers. This presents the least risk. Feeding it to older heifers probably is the better option. The recovery value of the weigh back is not the cost of the lactating cows’ TMR; rather, it is the value of the heifer feed it is replacing. A typical diet for an older growing heifer costs approximately 7 cents per pound of dry matter.

Feed costs represent the single largest variable expense of producing milk. Many dairy farms have the ability to monitor and track inventories, mixing and feeding. The economic incentives for creating a well-thought-out plan that includes feed refusal are huge. Monitoring and correctly managing weigh backs is an effective tool in controlling feed costs.

Hunter ed & bow ed instructors receive awards

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks At a recent workshop held in Miles City, a group of individuals from around the region were recognized for their years of dedication as instructors for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ (FWP) Hunter Ed and Bow Hunter Education programs.

The heart of Montana’s Hunter and Bow Hunter Education programs is the corps of dedicated volunteer instructors.

They stand as examples of how each hunter should demonstrate ethics, behavior and responsibility to themselves, landowners, other hunters and the resource.

Twenty instructors received awards honoring them for various lengths of service that they have spent educating hunters and archers in southeastern Montana. Recognized for five years of service as a Hunter Ed instructor were Caleb Bollman in Custer County, John Crandall and Erika Drake in Rosebud County and Todd Lackman in Treasure County.

Receiving recognition for 10 years of service as a Hunter Ed instructor were Kendell Joiner in Rosebud County, Gail Kolb and Wayne Robison in Treasure County, Brent Sorenson in Richland County and Thomas Nielsen in Garfield County. Kirk Anderson of Custer County was recognized for 10 years of service as a Bow Hunter Ed instructor.

Recognized for 15 years of service as a Hunter Ed instructor were Thomas Lorenz and Ronald Sorenson in Richland County, and Richard Madler in Fallon County. Madler was also recognized for 15 years of service as a Fallon County Bow Hunter Ed instructor. Additional recognition for 15 years of service as a Bow Hunter Ed instructor went to Jeff Noble of Powder River County and Jim Thompson of Dawson County.

Receiving recognition for 20 years of service as a Hunter Ed instructor were Thomas Horn in Garfield County, Charles Osborn in Richland County and David Smith in Custer County. Finally, James Arneson was recognized for 25 years of dedicated service as a Hunter Ed instructor in Custer County.

These instructors choose to honor Montana’s hunting heritage and “Pass it On” by sharing their skills, experiences and their love of hunting and Montana’s vast resources with those new to hunting and the outdoor adventure. Fish, Wildlife and Parks extends our gratitude and sincerest thank you to these individuals for their time and commitment to these programs. ##### You know you’re old when they put an “etcetera” candle on your birthday cake. ##### If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered.

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Drones a possibility for heat detection, and more

By J. Craig Williams, Penn State University Extension Imagine this: I hear I have a heifer out in the pasture in heat, so I send out the farm’s drone to record a thermal picture of the group and tell me which one it is. It may sound like science fiction, but I already have activity monitors on the legs of my cattle and a “Fitbit” for my arm to track my activity levels, so maybe using drones to identify cows in heat isn’t as far-fetched as it first seem.

There has been a lot of talk about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, or drones) in the agricultural press recently.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started to move toward defining the rules for proper, safe public and commercial use of UAV in the U.S. So are we ready to use UAV/drones to check cattle or heifers in the pasture and pick out the one in heat or sick, or how about to count cattle or find and round up one that is lost? We are getting closer to that option but we are not completely there yet. For some examples of what is possible or may be available in the future, Precision Hawk has had some great press onthermal cameras and cattle.

Right now farmers flying UAV still fall under the recreational, rather than commercial, rules. Generally, you need to operate under 400 feet, stay away from airports and piloted aircraft, and always have your UAV in sight. With that said, there is lots of agricultural potential in the UAV market.

The best place to start in answering questions is to check with the FAA web site. They have very good FAQ and factsheets. They also will be the agency through which all rules and permits will be processed.

There are many online discussions and other sites that provide great information about UAV. I encourage you to get into the discussion as the rules are always changing. At the same time most of the bad UAV news stories come from someone not following the rules. Of course, there are many opportunities beyond using UAV to monitor livestock. Chad Colby has been covering this subject in the agronomic field for many years.

The above is a picture from my drone. I can see my cattle, but right now I still need to go to the pasture to see who is in heat!

Stay tuned as the future is coming.

Future Fisheries projects approved

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks More than $450,000 in funding was approved recently by the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission for 18 projects to improve Montana fisheries.

The commission approved the Montana Future Fisheries Improvement Program (FFIP) projects submitted for the winter funding cycle in areas across Montana, including 11 west and seven east of the Continental Divide.

The fisheries improvements will help arctic grayling, bull trout, westslope cutthroat trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, northern redbelly dace, hybrid finescale dace, catfish, and other native fish. Work includes stream channel restoration, riparian fencing, planting vegetation to stabilize stream banks, removal of barriers to fish migration, adding fish ladders to irrigation diversions to allow for fish movement, and more.

This year’s funding was matched by more than $2.44 million from outside sources. Private citizens, conservation districts, watershed groups, governmental agencies, and others submitted a total of 19 proposed projects.

Applications for the 2015 FFIP summer-cycle grants are due by June 1 to FWP’s Fisheries Habitat Bureau. Application forms are available on FWP’s website and from FWP regional offices in Kalispell, Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls, Billings, Glasgow, Miles City or the Fisheries Division in Helena.

Any individual or group with a project designed to restore or enhance habitat for wild or native fish may apply for FFIP funding. Applicants are encouraged to work with local FWP fisheries biologists. Landowners and other project partners usually share project costs, extending FFIP dollars.

More information and FFIP applications are available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Visit the Fishing home page, and scroll down to find the link to the Future Fisheries Improvement Program in a blue information box.

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Deutz-Allis DT 7.10 2WD, 135 hp, cab, dual PTO................$13,900

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Haying Equipment

Agco Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler. 50,000 bales........$69,900 Hesston 4760 3x3 square baler, 44,000 bales..................$35,500

John Deere 4895 swather with 16-ft. header, PowrReverser and 1090 hours..............................$65,900 Case IH 730 30-ft. pull type windrower.................................$6500

2010 Massey-Ferguson 2856 round baler with auto tie............. ......................................$26,900 New Holland 1045 2 wide self propelled balewagon, 6 cylinder gas engine..............................$3900

Tillage

Wishek 22-ft. disc with 30” discs.

Available for sale or rent

Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe with cab, 50-ft. booms and 300 gallon tank..................................$6100

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1994 Kenworth L10 cab and chassis Cummins engine, 10 speed (406) 799-6923

FARM & RANCH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Vermeer 605H round baler.................................................. $3000 1975 GMC C65 grain truck, tandem tag, 454, 22-ft. box...$14,000 Melroe 505 35-ft. toolbar/anhydrous & Morris harrows........ $5000 (3) 10’x10’ steel Waynegard doors/Liftmaster openers. Ea.... $300 Phone 406-265-5626, Havre, MT

MonTana BRAND FOR SALE with irons Horses - left shoulder Cattle - right hip

5 bottom plows for sale

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John Deere 80, 830, 3020, 4020, 4320, 4520, 4620, 6030, 8020.

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Oliver diesel tractors, running or not.

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Silage trials show forage type and variety selection key to yield and quality

By Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M University Extension precipitation that greatly enhanced crop Ongoing Texas A&M AgriLife Extenproduction, we received 5.3 inches of presion Service sorghum silage trials have cipitation in May and June prior to plantrevealed forage type and variety are key ing, which provided very good stored soil considerations to optimizing both quantity moisture,” she said. and quality, according to two specialists.

Bell said there were also significant difDr. Jourdan Bell, AgriLife Extension ferences in quality between varieties. agronomist in Amarillo, said the 2014 trials “We evaluated crude protein, acid deterin Potter County under center pivot irrigagent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, lignin, tion evaluated 90 forage sorghum silage starch, neutral detergent fiber digestibility varieties for optimal yield and quality. and relative feed quality,” she said. “In Bell said because silage is in high demand general, the brown midrib varieties had by both feedyards and dairies in the High the greatest digestibility and crude protein Plains, she and Dr. Ted McCollum, AgriLife values, while the photoperiod-sensitive Extension beef cattle specialist of Amarillo, varieties tended to be lower quality and the are taking a closer look at what makes a difothers in between.” ference in production outcomes, especially Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on sorghum silage. conducted sorghum silage trials in Potter “In many areas with declining well caCounty. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension pacities, sorghum silages are a great alternaService photo) tive to corn silage,” Bell said. “Producers Bell said because the photoperiod-sensican achieve very good sorghum silage tive varieties remain in the vegetative stage yields with about half the irrigation water of development longer, average yields were requirement of corn silages.” greatest; however, lignin was greater and But, she said, not all sorghum silage digestibility was lower, which is reflected varieties are created alike. There is great in lower relative feed quality scores. variability in yield and quality between vaMcCollum said in the 2014 trials, as in rieties, which is why the AgriLife Extension previous years, there was a great deal of variety trials are used by many producers as overlap in quality among these different they make their variety selections.

“Variety selection is really key to achievgenetic types, “so comparing actual trial ing optimum yield and quality,” she said. data for specific varieties is a better selection “It is important to evaluate the different approach than simply using genetic type.” sorghums used for forage and silage pro“Selection of a silage variety should first duction. When we discuss types, there consider where the silage will be placed in are forage sorghums, sudangrasses and the nutritional management program of the sorghum-sudangrasses.” end user,” he said. “Some production sysIn these different types, Bell explained, tems need higher feed quality and yield may there are normal or conventional varieties, be a secondary consideration, while other brown midrib varieties that have decreased systems may be less focused on feed quality lignin and increased digestibility, and sevand yield may be a greater consideration. eral different maturity classes, including “One variety or type does not necessarphotoperiod-sensitive varieties. ily fit all, especially when we reframe the The initiation of reproduction by the thought process and include the water needs photoperiod-sensitive varieties is regulated and irrigation capabilities in the discussion by day length, McCollum said. Reproducrather than just focusing on the end use of tive activity will not begin until day length the silage,” McCollum said. “The diverse is less than 12.3 to 12.5 hours. In the High types and varieties give a producer and an Plains, this is about mid-September. As a end user the capability of fitting a variety result, these varieties will not flower until to their capabilities and needs.” mid-October, if weather permits.

Harvest timing is also very important Bell said the 2014 trials included 44 with regards to silage quality, Bell said. The non-brown midrib varieties and 46 brown ideal harvest time optimizes both quantity midrib varieties. Of the entries, 15 were and quality of the forage, but with silage, photoperiod sensitive. She said varietal “we also must consider harvest moisture, selection showed up during the trials as the which affects the packing of the silage and key to achieving optimum yield and quality. silage quality.”

“We saw a wide range in yields among In this trial, all varieties were harvested the varieties,” she said. “Our maximum at or near the soft dough stage. yield was 39.8 tons per acre at 65 percent “Harvest timing is critical if an end user moisture, while the lowest yielding variety is relying on grain production in the silage was 11.3 tons per acre at 65 percent moiscrop,” McCollum said. “If harvest is deture. The trial average was 21.7 tons per layed beyond soft dough, digestibility of acre at 65 percent moisture. We had some the starch in the sorghum berries declines very good yielding varieties.” severely. It is best to err on the early side of However, Bell said, 2014 growing condiharvest rather than the late side.” tions significantly affected yields. While 8.5 Complete results of the forage trials will inches of irrigation was applied, the plots rebe available at http://varietytesting.tamu. ceived 9.2 inches of in-season precipitation. edu when they are completed in late March.

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WSU scientists to study cider apple qualities

By Cathy McKenzie, WSU CAHNRS Cider apple qualities and consumer preferences will be evaluated thanks to a $40,000 “Emerging Research Issues” grant received in February by Washington State University (WSU) researchers.

“The cider industry will gain a better understanding of the impact of growing environment, location and harvest method on fruit quality – and whether or not these differences are valued by the cider maker or detectable by consumers,” said Carol Miles, horticulture professor at WSU Mount Vernon and lead on the study.

The grant – from the WSU College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) – is one of eight awarded. The grants support innovative approaches to resolve significant issues – including social and economic factors – faced by the state’s agricultural industries.

Miles will evaluate fruit quality of several cider apple varieties harvested from four orchards in Washington to see if there are differences due to environment. She also will use a mechanical harvester at the WSU Mount Vernon research orchard to determine the impact of that technique on fruit and juice quality. (Read about related research at http://cahnrs. wsu.edu/news-release/2014/11/12/study-reveals-promisingtechnology-to-expand-hard-cider-industry/).

Miles has been investigating cider apple production at WSU Mount Vernon since 2007. For this study, her WSU project collaborators in Pullman are Peter Tozer, research associate in the School of Economic Sciences, and Carolyn Ross, associate professor in the School of Food Science.

Tozer will determine how cider makers value certain juice qualities such as tannin level. Tannin is a bitter-tasting organic substance present in some plant tissues. Cider apples have high levels of tannin compared to dessert apples, but it is uncertain if cider makers pay more for juice that is high in tannin.

Ross, who manages the CAHNRS Sensory Evaluation Unit, will evaluate the sensory qualities of cider made from juice from Miles’ experiments to see whether consumers can detect differences due to location or harvest method.

Ross will compare two evaluation methods: a human tasting panel and electronic tongue technology. (Read more about the electronic tongue at https://news.wsu.edu/2013/09/24/ wsu-researcher-evaluates-wine-with-unusual-partner/#.

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Controlling stable flies that pester zoo animals

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their collaborators at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., are setting traps to find out which ones are more effective at capturing and killing stable flies that annoy zoo animals.

Stable flies are typically considered farm animal pests, but their bite and blood feeding also cause painful open wounds on zoo animals such as tigers and foxes. Entomologists Gregory Ose, at the Smithsonian, and Jerome Hogsette, at the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville, Florida, are looking at ways to reduce the number of flies at zoos. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

According to Hogsette and Ose, stable flies are not reproducing at zoos, which are very clean. These pests prefer habitats of decaying fibrous plant materials like silage and hay, so they are likely being carried to zoos on prevailing winds from miles away.

In one study, researchers compared blue-black cloth targets modified to act like sticky traps with Alsynite fiberglass adhesive traps that are traditionally used to capture and monitor stable fly populations. Traps were placed at different sites for nearly 4 months at a zoological park in Reston, Virginia. Fewer stable flies were captured with the modified traps than with the Alsynite traps.

Findings suggest that by modifying the blue-black cloth target surface, which scientists believe are similar to natural forest edges used by stable flies for flight navigation, traps become less attractive and ineffective. However, this research did provide valuable stable fly distribution and seasonality data that can be used to help manage stable flies at zoos by predicting the best times to put out traps.

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Retails for $9,139. Will sell for................ $8209 New PJ 26-ft. gooseneck deckover tilt, 15,680 GVW, cold weather wiring, Douglas fir deck, 12” on center cross members, 102” deck, expanded metal traction plates on rear of deck.

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New PJ gooseneck 83”x14-ft. dump trailer, 15,680 GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit, scissor lift.

Retails for $9829. Will sell for................. $8809 -Low Pro Model Retails for $9919. Will sell for................. $8849 New PJ bumper pull 83”x14-ft. dump trailer, 14,000 GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit, scissor lift.

Retails for $8549. Will sell for................. $7649 -Low Pro Model Retails for $8759. Will sell for................. $7809 New PJ 60”x10-ft. dump trailer, 7000 GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit.

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Retail $9799. Now.................................... $7999 New Circle D 20-ft. stock trailer, 2-7K torsion axles, full package, floor mats, combo gates with slam-latch at rear and center, spare tire and wheel. Charcoal Gray. .....................................Was $10859 Now $9399 with free delivery within 300 mile radius 24-ft. also available with bull package!

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Retails for $6249. Will sell for................. $5589 -Model w/pine deck, spare tire mount Retails for $5929. Will sell for................. $5309 2015 24-ft., 8” I-Beam deckover with straight deck, 102” wide deck, 6-ft.6” slide in ramps, douglas fir deck, front toolbox, spare tire mount.

Retails for $7009. Will sell for................. $6309 New PJ 22-ft. bumper pull medium duty deckover, 9899 GVW, cold weather wiring, expanded metal slide in ramps, v-shape front deck, spare tire mount.

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Retails for $3419. Will sell for................. $3100 2015 PJ 6” channel equipment 18-ft., 2-7000 lb Dexter electric/spring axles, straight deck with 5-ft. slide-in ramps, spare tire and mount.

Retails for $5039. Will sell for................. $4519 2015 PJ 6” channel equipment 18-ft., 2-7000 lb Dexter electric/spring axles, 2-ft. dovetail with 5-ft. fold up ramps, spare tire and mount.

Retails for $5149. Will sell for................. $4619 2015 PJ 6” channel equipment 20-ft., 2-7000 lb Dexter electric/spring axles, straight deck with 5-ft. slide-in ramps, spare tire and mount.

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USDA research yields cotton resistant to top 20 ag threat

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Pakistan loses over one million bales of cotTwo new cotton germplasm lines developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ton each year due to CLCuV. (USDA) Agricultural Research Service Starting in 2012, ARS researchers began (ARS) scientists are now available for use sending seed shipments of their top selecin safeguarding U.S. cotton from cotton leaf tions to Pakistani cooperators for field testing curl virus (CLCuV), a whitefly-borne disease at three sites in Pakistan’s Punjab Province that has caused significant yield losses in the (Multan, Vehari and Faisalabad), where parts of Asia and Africa where the crop is CLCuV disease has been especially severe. grown. Although it has not yet been reported They also field tested seed at one location in the United States, CLCuV disease ranks in the Sindh Province (Sakrand), where the among the top 20 threats to U.S. agriculture, disease been less severe. according to USDA’s Office of Pest ManageGVS 8 and GVS 9, the new germplasm releases chosen from those field screening ment Policy. tests, highlight the success of the Pakistani— “Our aim is to shore-up the defenses of USA Cotton Productivity Program (CPEP)— the U.S. cotton crop by releasing sources of an ongoing scientific partnership funded by resistance to cotton leaf curl virus that our the U.S. Agency for International Developcotton breeders can readily incorporate into their variety development programs, should ment with support from the USDA-ARS this disease arrive here from abroad,” said Office of International Research Programs Jodi Scheffler, a plant geneticist with ARS’ and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

Crop Genetics Research Unit in Stoneville, In addition to CLCuV resistance, the Mississippi. two new germplasm lines were chosen for Cotton leaf curl virus disease was origiagronomic traits, including lint yield and quality. Scheffler is currently accepting seed nally identified in Africa and first reported requests (limited to five grams each). She can in the Punjab region of Pakistan in 1967. be reached by phone at (662) 686-5219 and The disease has since spread to other parts e-mail at jodi.scheffler@ars.usda.gov. of the country as well as to India and China.

New grant establishes nitrogen fixation research

A new federal grant will establish Montana State University and the Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as global hubs for integrating research activities on the supply and utilization of nitrogen by plants.

The new five-year grant totaling $500,000 was awarded by the National Science Foundation to John Peters, an MSU professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Michael Udvardi of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, a nonprofit research institute.

The grant will fund development of an NSF Research Coordination Network called the Plant Nitrogen Network (PlaNNet). The network will include researchers and other stakeholders around the world who are designing and implementing research and development strategies to address the challenges of nitrogen in agriculture.

PlaNNet will include a database and website designed to build collaborations among nitrogen-related research projects and researchers; workshops at conferences throughout the world; and a series of “Workshops Without Walls” -- interactive global videoconferences that will unite hundreds of experts around the topic.

“We really seem to be seeing a renewed interest in nitrogen in the context of agricultural biotechnology” Peters said.

“PlaNNet will help to devise and implement strategies to solve problems related to too much or too little nitrogen in agricultural systems around the world,” Udvardi said.

“Ultimately, it’s about uniting researchers who are working toward sustainable, productive agriculture.”

Nitrogen is a key driver of plant productivity, and nitrogen-intensive fertilizers are a critical component of modern large-scale agriculture. But as the world population nears 9 billion by 2050, Peters and Udvardi said they believe a coordinated effort is necessary to improve the efficiency of nitrogen use via agricultural management practices, plant breeding for increased nitrogen efficiency, as well as the exploitation of biological nitrogen fixation in both natural and synthetic systems.

“Biological nitrogen fixation is a key paradigm for sustainable, biological solutions that could, in theory, impact many major crop species,” Peters said.

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New Holland 216 hydraulic V-rake.........................................$16,900 Sitrex MK10-12 rake.................................................................$8500 Twin Star 2030 30-ft. hydraulic V-rake.......................................$7000

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2011 John Deere 5083E Limited MFWD, 69 PTO hp, 12F/12R with reverser, cab, 553 loader, bucket, 3-pt., 2 SCV’s, 185 hours. Model 49 backhoe, John Deere 6-ft. blade, Frontier box blade, John Deere 5-ft. rotary mower. Package deal will not separate.........$65,000 John Deere 4430 2WD, cab, air, heat, tires 50%, 540 PTO, 11,462 hours, John Deere 265 loader, bucket, grapple.................$18,000 1974 International Hydro 100 2WD, cab, loader & grapple with Work Saver bale unroller.............................................................$14,500 2012 John Deere 310K backhoe, cab, MFWD. 700 hours.....$84,900 2005 New Holland 1432 13’8” discbine, flail conditioner........$14,500 1999 New Holland 1431 13’8” discbine, rubber conditioner.....$8800 New Holland 256 rake. One year old........................................$5500 Vermeer R23 hydraulic v-rake...................................................... Call Summers 3-point sprayer, category 3, 500 gallon, 60-ft. booms, triple nozzle....................................................................................$5500 2011 New Holland BB9080 3x4 square baler, single axle. 6000 bales. ................................................................................$70,000 Highline Bale Pro 6000 bale processor...................................$4500 Case 415 15-ft. cultipacker........................................................$9500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.......$9900 Myers V-type pull type ditcher...................................................$3000 Cat LT18B 6-ft. skid steer landscape tiller. Like new.................$4800

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3-2014 John Deere W235, 994 header, deluxe cab, approximately 400 hours. Each..............................................................$139,900 2-2008 New Holland 8040 swathers, 14-ft. headers, rubber conditioner headers, 2 years old. Approximately 2600 hours. Each....$52,900 2006 John Deere 4995 with 14.5-ft. head, flail conditioner, 1805 hours.................................................................................$69,900 New Holland HW305 12-ft. HS header, 2240 hours..............$40,000 New Holland 1114 diesel, air, 14-ft. auger header...................$9500

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2009 John Deere 835 mower/conditioner pull-type rotary, 10.5-ft., flail conditioner.........................................................................$17,500 1998 John Deere 935 mower/conditioner with 12-ft. head and flail conditioner............................................................................$6490 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue..................................$22,900 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue.....................................$7650 2007 New Holland 499 swing tongue, rubber conditioner.....$15,900 2011 MacDon R85 disc mower, 13-ft., swivel hitch, 1000 PTO........... ...........................................................................................$32,000

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2014 New Holland BB340 3x4 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 5600 bales...........................................................$93,900 2013 New Holland BB330 3x3 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 8900 bales...........................................................$74,900 2012 Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler, 25,000 bales............... Call 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales..............$10,900

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2011 New Holland BR7090 extra wide sweep, net/twine, flotation tires....................................................................................$18,000 2006 New Holland BR780A net/twine, 1000 PTO, 14,450 bales....... ...........................................................................................$12,000 New Holland BR780 baler, net/twine, 11,000 bales.................$9900 2004 Hesston 956A baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, auto wrap....$16,900

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John Deere 455 30-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, fertilizer boxes. Always shedded.............................................................................$45,000 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, fertilizer box........... Call International 6200 14-ft. box press drill, grain, grass, fertilizer.$9500

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2005 Case 580 Super M backhoe, MFWD, extend-a-hoe, 2831 hours..................................................................................$51,900 2012 Demco 1250-60 pull type sprayer, 1250 gallon tank, 60-ft. booms.

Like new. ...........................................................................$45,500 2013 Stinger 6500 baler picker, 1165 hours........................$194,900 2009 Koyler 7 bale hauler, gooseneck, tandem axle, runs on 2 or 3 remotes, comes with loading arm and stop.......................$13,000 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 2010 D&W 5 bale feeder, Haybuster processor, tandem axle..$26,000 D&W 5 bale feeder....................................................................$7500 D&W 5 bale round bale processor.............................................$4200 2012 Haybuster 2800 round & square bale processor. Like new........ ...........................................................................................$28,000 2008 Haybuster 2800 bale processor. Excellent condition. Only used 2 seasons...........................................................................$24,900 Haybuster 2620 round bale processor.....................................$7200 Haybuster 2620 round bale processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO, left hand discharge..............................................................................$4500 2010 Honda Foreman ES TRX500 16,342 miles....................$3500 2006 Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle, turn signals, electric start. Excellent condition........................................................................$2850 2004 John Deere 3975 pull type forage harvester, metal detector, long tongue, 13/4 PTO.........................................................$25,000 John Deere 506 60” rotary cutter................................................$500 Shaver HD 10 post pounder, skid steer mount, hydraulic tilt and angle.....................................................................................$5790 2013 Farm King 1450 post pounder, skid steer mount, 3-pt.....$4800 Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade..........................................................$575 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$3500

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Each................................................................................... $234,900 John Deere 7610 2WD, cab, air, heat, PowerShift, buddy seat, front weights, duals, 3 SCV’s, tires 70%, 5788 hours. Very clean.$59,000 1996 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 2 remotes, PowrQuad transmission, new front tires, JD 740 loader, 11,000 hours....................... $49,000 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 2177 hours........................................................... $124,900 2009 John Deere 7230 MFWD, standard, 110 PTO hp, 16 speed, power quad with reverser, 2 remotes, 1000/540 PTO, 740 SL loader, bucket, grapple. 5300 hours. ........................................................... $80,000 1996 John Deere 7200 MFWD, cab, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, PowrQuad transmission, 3-point, 18.4x38 rear tires, 13.6x28 front tires, 10,647 hours, 92 PTO hp..................................................... $33,900 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple, 5600 hours..... $59,900 John Deere 6415 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple, 4500 hours............Call 2014 John Deere 6170M MFWD, deluxe cab, 540/1000, AutoQuad transmission, air seat, front fenders, cold start., H380 loader, grapple New................................................................................... $145,900 John Deere 5603 MFWD, cab, 2 function loader......................... Call 1988 John Deere 4440 2WD, cab, air, heat, radio, 2 SCV’s, 540 PTO, engine heater, partial PowerShift, tires 80%, 10,960 hours........... ..........................................................................................$15,500 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......................................................................$10,000 John Deere 2995 2WD, open station, 2 SCV’s, 540 PTO, hydraulic assist steering, tires 30%, John Deere 148 loader, grapple.......... ..........................................................................................$12,900 2000 Case MX200 165 PTO hp, MFWD, 3 remotes, 18 speed powershift with left hand reverser, 3-pt., 540 PTO, small 1000, large 1000, 5423 hours..............................................................$74,900 Case IH MX130 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple............................... Call 1994 Ford 8340 MFWD, 106 PTO hp, 16 forward/16 reverse, 540/1000 PTO, 2 remotes, 7314 loader, bucket, grapple..................$20,000 2003 Agco LT-85 MFWD, 85 PTO hp, 2 remotes, cab, loader, bucket, grapple. 3200 hours. ........................................................$36,900 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD, diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5546 hours................................$6000 Degelman 5700 12-ft. front blade with John Deere 700 series mounts..............................................................................$10,000 Ford 7514 loader with bucket and grapple.............................$12,000 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650

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Important aspects of reduced-lignin alfalfa

By Karla Hernandez, iGrow Farm magazines are stressing the importance of reducedlignin alfalfas and how they might benefit the farmer’s operation. However, more details are needed on how they perform in terms of yield and quality, particularly in different geographical regions of the US. Lignin in growing alfalfa Alfalfa forage yield is generally highest at full maturity.

However forage quality decreases with plant maturity, due to an increase in lignin content. Generally, as the plant matures lignin content increases which will result in reduced digestibility. Differences in the digestibility of the alfalfa fiber fraction can result in a difference in animal performance when forages with a similar relative feed value (RFV) index are fed. The relative feed quality index (RFQ) has been developed to overcome this difference. This index takes into consideration the differences in digestibility of the fiber fraction and can be used to more accurately predict animal performance and match animal needs. Alfalfas with lower lignin content can be expected to have higher RFQs. Producers have attempted in the past, targeting specific harvest dates and maturities (late-bud to one tenth bloom) that result in the best compromise between forage quality and yield.

What are the advantages for reduced lignin in alfalfa?

(Example Hi-Gest Alfalfa) Several publications have described that with this alfalfa producers would have at least four general harvest options: Produce dairy quality haylage or hay by taking advantage of reduction in lignin, and harvesting fields on a 28 day cutting schedule.

Producers can extend the peak harvest date by up to 7 days to 35 days versus 28 days. This option utilizes the low lignin trait to increase forage yield without sacrificing quality.

Flexibility at harvest time helps producers minimize the effect of bad weather and reduction in forage quality. Most of the synthetic varieties harvested at later dates would have lower forage quality and therefore higher lignin content.

Producers can use low lignin traits for market flexibility.

Things to look forward Impact on milk production.

Cost of the seed and values for forage quality with a week of delay in first cut.

Better prices when alfalfas are marketed by relative feed value or relative feed quality.

A new vaccine to fight poultry diseases

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service A vaccine that protects chickens against two infectious poultry diseases has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Microbiologist Qingzhong Yu and his colleagues at the Agricultural Research Service’s Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL) in Athens, Georgia, created a vaccine that is effective against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) and Newcastle disease (ND). ILT and ND are two of the most economically important infectious diseases of poultry.

They cause sickness and death in domestic and commercial poultry as well as in some wild birds throughout the world.

By using reverse genetics technology, Yu was able to generate new dual vaccines by inserting a gene from the infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) into the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) LaSota vaccine strain, which has been used for more than 50 years to protect poultry from ND. Vaccines were tested in more than 100 1-day-old chickens and 120 3-day-old commercial broilers. All vaccinated birds were protected against both ILTV and NDV challenges. They showed little or no clinical signs and no decrease in body weight gains. Vaccines were found to be stable and safe in chickens of all ages.

According to Yu, the new vaccines are safer than the current live-attenuated ILT vaccines. They can be safely and effectively given by aerosol or drinking water to large chicken populations at a low cost.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research, which was published in the Journal of Virology, supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

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USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, ext wear seed boot, narrow gauge wheels, single shoot, primary blockage, duals on wings, 550 bushel, tow behind cart. Tag #16170......................... $269,000 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, single shoot, 430 tow between cart, conveyor, dual wing casters, 3 meter rolls, 1-high, 1-low, 1-regular. Tag #16198.................. $260,000 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, hydraulic drive, 10” auger, single shoot, floation tires, duals, 550 bushel tow behind cart.

Tag #15473............................................ $260,000 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, dual casters surround, 430 bushel cart. Tag #13788.................................... $258,900

2012 John Deere 1890 40-ft., 7.5” spacing disc drill, 3 section, 430 bushel tow behind tank, single shoot, all run blockage. Tag #16256................. $165,000 2011 John Deere 1895 43-ft., 10” spacing, primary blockage, double shoot, NEW DISKS, 430 bushel tow between cart, 10” auger, variable rate, 6 run, 3 tank. Tag #16342................................. $155,000 2009 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, VW points 3” spread, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14492........................... $199,900 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter, mini seed hoppers, Seedstar/variable drive, insecticide tank.

Tag #15211............................................. $140,400

Morris Maxim 51-ft., 9” spacing, tow between tank.

Tag #15850.............................................. $33,000 1995 Concord 6012, 60-ft., 12” spacing, 300 bushel tow behind cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13236... $36,000 1992 Concord 5612, 56-ft., 12” spacing, 3 rank drill, AtomJet 1” carbide openers, 3000 tow behind cart.

Cut Bank. Tag #12723.............................. $20,000 Case IH 8500 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #12374..................................................... $14,775 2013 John Deere 1910 tow behind cart, 8 run single shoot, dual tire 20.8R-42 R1 2-Star, dual caster wheels on wings, 12” conveyor, hydraulic drive.

Tag #16122.............................................. $99,400 2013 John Deere 1910 cart, 350 bushel, 8 run, 10” auger, variable rate, tow behind. Tag #14435....... ................................................................. $67,500 John Deere 9350 box drill. Ready to work. Tag #12568........................................................ $8300

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2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, rock guards, mud scrapers, single shoot, 1910 cart. Tag #14371...... $179,900 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, all run blockage, single shoot, 430 bushel tow behind with auger, 8 run. Tag #16300....................... $220,000 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 50-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 1910 cart with only 5000 acres. Cut Bank. Tag #14434.................................. $172,500 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 60-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, double shoot, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #13976.................................... $175,000

2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #13876.......... ................................................................. $89,000 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, full run monitor, 3” carbide tips, variable rate, 3450 3-tank cart. Tag #9912........................................ $54,500 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, primary blockage, 3450 tow between cart.

Tag #9877................................................ $49,900 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 50-ft., single shoot, primary blockage, 2320 cart. Tag #13987............. $39,900

USED TURF EQUIPMENT

1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 4” rubber press wheels, 2320 carts. Tag #13625..... $46,500

USED SQUARE BALERS

New Holland 320 4 cylinder Wisconsin gas engine, clean, shedded. Cut Bank. Tag #15095...... $6500

CONSIGNED

1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, liquid ballast on all inner tires. Tag #12373..................$39,775 1992 Case 9280 4WD tractor, 410 hp, Cummins engine, 4 SCV’s. Tag #14138..................$39,500 1979 John Deere 4640 tractor, 8 speed powershift, 3-pt hitch, 3 SCV’s. Tag #15254..............$23,000 John Deere 9450 drills, 40-ft., 10” spacing with JD transport hitch. Tag #16433.....................$14,000 International sprayer, 80-ft. booms, Trimble Guidance with EZ boom, Honda motor, 6 valve. Tag #16390....................................................$33,000 2009 Summers Ultimate sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, windscreens. Tag #15568..$30,000 2010 John Deere 9770STS combine with 936 draper header. Tag #16116...............................$180,000 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, singles, chopper.

Tag #13189.............................................$22,000 1987 John Deere 8820 combine, chopper, dual chaff spreader, 30-ft. header, batt reel. Tag #15567..... ................................................................$16,500 1980 John Deere 8820 combine, 2453 engine hours, 1900 separator hours Tag #16365..........$18,500 1998 HoneyBee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel, transport. Tag #13190.............................$22,000 John Deere 844 corn header. Tag #11354..$20,000 Massey-Ferguson 775 swather, 21-ft. draper head, open station, 6 cylinder engine, batt reel. Tag #15096.......................................................$4950 1993 New Holland 660 round baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, bale ramp. Tag #15109.....................$3600 New Holland 320 square baler, 4 cylinder gas engine, clean, shedded. Tag #15095............$6500 New Holland 1035 balewagon, Wisconsin gas engine. Tag #15097........................................$8500 Mayrath 8x50 auger, PTO. Tag #1372001.....$4600 Brandt 862 62-ft., 8” grain auger, PTO. Tag #15261.......................................................$1750 1974 Western Trailer fifth wheel stock trailer. Tag #13562.......................................................$2600 2012 John Deere 850i gator, no scratch full windshield, black poly roof, trail package. Tag #16117.....................................................$14,000

2013 John Deere 850i green and yellow gator, its an RSX. Tag #15127..................................... $14,500 2012 John Deere 850i gator, very low hours, ready to go. Tag #15475.................................... $12,000 2012 John Deere 825i full windshield, front brush and fender guards, power lift box. Tag #15004............ ................................................................. $12,700 2010 John Deere 620i UTV, poly roof, windshield, manual box. Tag #10888............................. $8800 2012 John Deere 550 XUV, Ancla XT tires, bench 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 550# tips, capped steel press wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #14077...... $39,900 seat, manual lift kit. Tag #12393.................. $8000 2005 Kubota RTV900 UTV, cab, heater, bench seat, Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, rubber covered packer wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #13394.... $36,000 powered box, 4x4. Tag #16378................... $7500 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, 2320 tow John Deere X534 25 hp, hydro transmission, 4 wheel behind cart. Tag #15250........................... $24,900 steering, 54” deck, powerflow. Tag #12655..$8500 2013 John Deere 7-Iron 72” mower deck, fits 4720 compact tractor. Tag #12798....................... $3800 Toll Free: 2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid-mount mower, fits AFTER HOURS SALES: 2720 tractor. Tag #13420............................ $3200 888-397-9848 Jack Hadcock 271-7839 2011 John Deere WE85 walk-behind commercial Choteau mower, 179cc Kawasaki motor, 3 speed gear or 899-5657 406-708-4533 transmission, rear discharge, 21” cutting width. Tag Burke McCormick 873-2813 #12662.......................................................... $950 Conrad or 450-3606 2006 John Deere 155C riding mower, 48” deck, rear Dan Lannen 590-4488 406-545-5678 double bagger, good shape. Tag #15703.... $1500 Jake Han 450-3605 2011 John Deere SB11 snowblower, 54”, hydraulic Cut Bank Joe Flesch 239-2660 chute rotation. 3-pt. hitch mount. Tag #12181.......

406-414-6053 Jim Orr 289-0744 .................................................................... $2895 John Deere SB59 snowblower, 59”, 3-pt. It could Pat Wheeler 450-1704 snow, again. Tag #10328............................ $2000 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 2011 John LVB24991 dual rear SCV with lever conhttp://www.frontlineag.com trol for 5085M tractor. Never used. Choteau. Tag 1557.............................................................. $950

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USED COMBINES & HEADERS

2010 John Deere 9870 premium cab, Contour Master, 26-ft. unloading auger. Tag #15227........ $324,000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine only. Tag #11320.. ............................................................... $255,000 2005 John Deere 9760, recently serviced, call Choteau for more details. Tag #15031... $202,300 2005 John Deere 9760S new arrival. Tag #14166... ............................................................... $200,000

1984 John Deere 8820 combine, field ready, 2587 hours. Tag #16222................................... $20,000 1982 John Deere 8820 one owner, 230 header, batt reel, header and pickup trailer. Tag #15079.......... ................................................................. $22,000 John Deere 7720 Tag #15115..................... $13,000 1980 John Deere 7720, included 224 header with batt reel. Call Choteau store for more details. Tag #14568......................................................$11,604 2010 Case IH 7120 Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13146................................ $226,500

4-2004 John Deere 9760S has 936D header and ATU. Tag #14167................................... $210,000 Case IH 2388 with AgLeader yield monitor and big top. Tag #15602....................................... $88,000 1997 Case 2188 36-ft. MacDon 960, new tires, new engine has 200 hours. Tag #15661.......... $44,000 1995 Case IH 2188, chaff spreader, rock trap. Lots of recent work completed. Tag #14935........ $46,865 1989 Case 1660 spreader and grain loss moitor. Tag #15795..................................................... $24,500

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2001 John Deere 9750 STS, yield monitor, 930 header included. Cut Bank. Tag #14185.. $85,500 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, ready to go. Tag #15107.................................... $90,000 1998 John Deere 9610 fully serviced and field ready, 3719 separator hours. Tag #15186.......... $55,000 1998 John Deere 9610 new air conditioner compressor, concaves and bearings a few years ago. Tag #15175..................................................... $52,000 1997 John Deere 9600 recent maintenance and engine repairs. Tag #15347...................... $82,000 1996 John Deere 9600 has a 936D header and much more. Tag #15170.................................... $72,000 1995 John Deere 9600 has 20-ft. unloader auger, chopper. Tag #16264................................ $33,000 1994 John Deere 9600 includes 930R and 214 pickup header. Tag #14963................................. $50,000 John Deere 9500 chopper, spreader, 930R header attachment, 4060 engine hours, 2987 separator hours. Tag #14412................................... $34,000

2012 S680 & S670 combines with 640D headers!

Call for availability and pricing!

2005 Gleaner R65 new arrival, D50 header, priced to move. Tag #15248.............................. $143,600 2002 Massey Ferguson 8780XP, chopper, includes 12-ft. pickup header, draper header, pickup reel.

Tag #13103.............................................. $90,000 2006 MacDon 973 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, Case IH adapter. Tag #13671.................. $33,000 2004 Honeybee SP36 located in Choteau. Tag #13734..................................................... $34,500 Honeybee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel, transport. Tag #13186...................................... $25,000 2003 John Deere 930F 30-ft. flex header. Tag #16356........................................................ $9500 1993 John Deere 30PL platform, batt reel, no trailer.

Tag #14954................................................. $7500 John Deere 612 pickup header fits 9750 combine.

Tag #14973................................................. $4000

USED MISC AG EQUIPMENT

1997 Haybuster H1000 tub grinder, good condition with 4” screen. Tag #16004...................... $23,000 1986 Hesston BP20 single round bale processor. Tag #16219........................................................ $4000 Degelman 12-1 blade. Call Conrad for more details.

Tag #14565.............................................. $12,000 Degelman 10-1 blade, (2) 1-ft. extensions, manual angle. Tag #15578....................................... $2500 2005 Swisher RTB12544 pull type, rough cut 44” mower, gas. Tag #13009............................. $1600 Rite-Way 8100 82-ft. harrow, hydraulic tine adjust, good tires. Tag #15208............................. $28,000 2006 Valmar 3255 implement mount applicator, fits Flexi-Coil S85 70-ft. harrow. Tag #1045...... $4000 Ezee-On 26 26-ft. offset tillage disk. Tag #16258...... .................................................................... $8000

USED SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

2014 John Deere 4940 sprayer, excellent shape, shedded, LOADED. Tag #15724...........$300,000 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac 5 sensors, wheel slip control, fence row nozzles.

Tag #13907...........................................$326,000 2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, HID lighting, SF1 AutoTrac activation, section control. boom BoomTrac Pro5 leveling, fence row nozzles. Tag Trac 5 sensor leveling, radio, deluxe cab, traction #15575..................................................$295,000 control. Tag #99028597.........................$350,000 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacstainless tank, much more. Tag #14716............... ing, 5 sensor leveling system. Tag #13636.......... ............................................Call For Availability ..............................................................$345,000 2012 John Deere 4940 BoomTrac 5 leveling sensors, fence row nozzles, HID lighting, high flow solution pump, AutoTrac SF1. Tag #13867.........$362,000 John Deere 4940 Tag #14721..................$361,000 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, BoomTrac 5 leveling, foam markers. Tag #15262..................................................$275,000 2009 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 2014 John Deere W150 windrower. Tag #15707......

5 sensor leveling system, Xenon lighting. Tag ............................................................... $137,000 2012 MacDon M105, cab, air conditioning, includes #11631...................................................$210,000 a D60 header. Tag #11104..................... $156,750 2006 John Deere 4920, 120-ft. booms, 15” spacing, 2011 MacDon M100 windrower, just arrived, low foam marker, fence row nozzles, high flow soluhours. Tag #14847................................. $120,727 tion pump, AutoTrac ready, row crop fenders. Tag 2011 John Deere D450, just arrived, call to get all the #16263..................................................$104,000 details. Tag #14045.................................. $89,000 2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1998 MacDon 1900 30-ft. draper header, batt reel. hydraulic tread adjust., traction control, HID lights, Tag #14350................................................. $9500 stainless tank, row crop fenders, boom Trac 5 Versatile 4750 25-ft. draper header, batt reel. Tag 2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, leveling. Tag #16293.............................$149,000 #14956..................................................... $15,900 BoomTrac 5 level, SF3000, AutoTrac SF2, section 2008 Agco Tag #14017.............................$112,000 1999 John Deere 955 mower conditioner, rotary, control, JD Link, deluxe cab, fence row nozzles, 2000 Nitro 275, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, tongue, 13/8 hookup, Impeller conditioner. Choteau.

HID lighting. Tag #16079.......................$329,500 autotrac. Cut Bank. Tag #11425..............$95,000 Tag #14538.............................................. $12,000 New Holland 1475 16-ft. pull type, swing tongue, 2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle Flexi-Coil 67XL, 100-ft., 1500 gallon tank, dual nozzle bodies, Smucker foam marker, new tank. rubber rolls, nice shape. Tag #15022....... $18,000 spacing, stainless Eductor section control, deluxe Tag #12395.............................................$15,000 1999 New Holland 1475 14-ft. haybine. Tag #1647. cab and radio, boom Trac 5 sensor. Tag #16375. ................................................................. $13,000 ..............................................................$308,000 2012 Summers Ultra 110-ft. booms, 1650 gallon tank, rinse tank, windscreens. Tag #15021$65,000 Summers Ultimate Tag #15722.................$35,000 Toll Free: AFTER HOURS SALES: 2010 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft., new arrival. Call 888-397-9848 Conrad store for more details. Tag #14246$34,000 Jack Hadcock 271-7839 Choteau 2009 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft. suspended boom or 899-5657 sprayer, Norac, windscreens, 1500 gallon, Raven 406-708-4533 Burke McCormick 873-2813 450. Tag #15722......................................$35,000 Conrad or 450-3606 2007 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon tank, 100-ft.

Dan Lannen 590-4488 406-545-5678 booms, Raven 440 controller. Tag #14614.$33,000 Jake Han 450-3605 Cut Bank Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, no windscreens.

Joe Flesch 239-2660 Tag #15601.............................................$24,000 406-414-6053 Jim Orr 289-0744 Case PS160 suspended boom, nice. Tag #16454...

Pat Wheeler 450-1704 ................................................................$32,000 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 2011 Fast 9518 120-ft. booms, 1800 gallon tank, http://www.frontlineag.com duals, rinse tank, no windscreens, nice shape.

Tag #16388.............................................$35,000

USED SWATHERS

2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, SF1 AutoTrac activation, boom Trac 5 sensor leveling, radio, deluxe cab, traction control. Tag #99028711.............................................$423,786

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USED TRACTORS 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift transmission, SF2 activation, premium radio and cab, 5 SCV’s, 1000 PTO. Tag #16205.............. $374,500 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift transmission, SF2 AutoTrac activation, premium cab and radio, 5 SCV’s, 1000 PTO. Tag #99010392.......... ............................................................... $374,900

1998 New Holland TV140, dual PTO’s on cab end, 3 remotes, auxiliary hydraulic pump. Tag #13011. ................................................................. $65,000 Case 9280 Call Conrad store for details. Tag #16432..................................................... $55,000 2005 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, PowrQuad, 2 SCV’s, self leveling loader. Choteau. Tag #14042. 2004 Case IH MX255 Magnum MFWD, 1000 PTO, 4 SCV’s, Category 3 drawbar. Tag #12276........... ................................................................. $59,150 ............................................................... $104,000 2013 John Deere 6170R MFWD +TLS, AutoQuad plus transmission, premium cab and radio, 4SCV’s, 1999 Case IH MX270 MFWD, cab, heat, air, 1000 PTO, 3-pt hitch. Tag #15287.................... $55,000 540/1000 PTO. Tag #15779................... $184,000 2014 John Deere 9560R 4WD, PTO, 5 SCV’s, HID 2013 John Deere 6170R MFWD +TLS, IVT transmis- 1986 Case IH 3594 MFWD, 182 PTO hp, cab, 3-pt., lights, hi-flow, Cat 5 drawbar. Tag #15815............

1000 PTO, Ezee-On loader, 4 tine grapple, front sion, premium cab and radio, 4SCV’s, 540/1000 ............................................................... $359,000 fenders. Tag #16119................................. $55,000 PTO. Tag #99011852............................. $173,000 2013 John Deere 9560R 4WD, premium cab, 18/6 2011 John Deere 4720 cab with radio, 400CX loader, Agco 8620 MFWD, loader with grapple, 3 SCV’s, powershift, 5 SCV’s, much more. Tag #14659......

3-pt., cowboy cab. Tag #14793................ $21,500 dual mid mount SCVs, 200-250 hours, excellent ............................................................... $404,000 shape. Tag #15845................................... $44,500 1993 Allis-Chalmers 8610 Tag#14793........ $21,500 John Deere 9510R, 800 IF tires, PTO, premium cab, 1965 John Deere 4020 Tag #13840.............$11,000 1982 Allis-Chalmers 5020 with loader and 4-way hi-flow hyd, under 600 hours. Tag #15509..$350,000 John Deere 2955 80 hp, MFWD, 265 SL loader. Tag front blade with mounts. Tag #16471.......... $9000 #13560..................................................... $23,000 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 Tag#13838.............. $10,000 2002 New Holland TV140 bi-directional, loader, dual PTO on cab end. Tag #14303.................. $67,000 1980 Versatile 875 good tires, Atom Jet kit. Call for availability. Tag #15662............................ $20,000 Ford 7600 2WD, open station, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 3 SVC’s, front PTO pump, Ford 777F loader, 7-ft. bucket, grapple. Tag #16118....................... $9500 International 1086 2WD, open station, loader. Tag 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, 1000 #16195........................................................ $7200 PTO, push bar, baler automation. Choteau. Tag 1969 International 856 2WD, partial powershift, #99390508............................................... $47,900 singles, loader. Tag #15853........................ $9000 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, MegaWide Plus

USED ROUND BALERS

More tractors arriving daily

2012 John Deere 9460R, SF1 AutoTrac, duals, 5 SCV’s, hi-flow hydraulics, much more. Tag #14524................................................... $325,000 2001 John Deere 9400 12 speed powershift, ATU, 4 SCV’s, differential lock. Tag #16380......... $95,550 2009 John Deere 9330 24/6 syncro transmission, AutoTrac ready, standard comfort package, 4 remotes. Tag #16254................................. $220,000 1995 John Deere 8970 24/6 transmission, power differential lock, 4 SCV’s, radio. Tag #16431......... ................................................................. $62,000 1992 John Deere 8560 4WD, differential lock, 12 speed transmission, 3 SCV’s. Tag #15976........... ................................................................. $42,500 2013 John Deere 8310R, IVT, SF2ACT, premium cab/radio, leather, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO, front and rear duals. Tag #16045. ............................................................... $302,000 2013 John Deere 8310R, IVT, LH reverser, SF2ACT, premium cab/radio, leather, 85cc hydraulic pump, SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO, front and rear duals. Tag #16120................................................... $298,000 2013 John Deere 8310R, IVT, front weights, SF1 AutoTrac, 4 SCV’s, dual PTO, ILS. Tag #15720... ............................................................... $255,000 2011 John Deere 8235R +ILS, IVT with LF reverser, premium cab and radio, 85 cc hydraulic pump, 540/1000 PTO, SF1 activation. Tag #16344......... ............................................................... $185,000 2011 John Deere 8285R, premium cab, IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #14527...$222,000 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, PowerShift transmission, dual PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self leveling loader, grapple. Tag #14201..................... $43,900

AFTER HOURS SALES:

Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 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

USED GRAIN HANDLING 2013 Brandt 1380XL swing auger, bucket spout, electric winch. Tag #13199....................... $24,000 2010 Brandt 13x110 swing auger, hydraulic lift winch, swing hopper. Tag #15155....................... $28,000 Brandt 1360XL swing auger, 13x60, spout. Tag #13173..................................................... $12,500 2002 Brandt 8x35 auger, 2 year old Honda motor, plumbed for sweep. Tag #16220................. $4500 2011 Farm King 13x85, good condition. Tag #15359..................................................... $14,000 2006 Wheatheart BH41-8 grain auger, new Kohler motor. Tag #13866...................................... $7500 Westgo 10x60 auger. Tag #15539.......... Just $4000 2012 Brandt 5200 grain vac. Tag #16341.... $21,000 Rem 2700 grain vac, has new flex hose. Tag #13984..................................................... $15,800 2010 Rem 2700 grain vac, one year old fan, only 476 hours. Tag #13707................................... $15,000 2012 Parker 839 800 bushel grain cart, hydraulic drive auger, tarp. Tag #16382........................... $27,500

Railroad Ties $8.00/tie Sold in 16 tie bundles We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

pickup, push bar, surface wrap, hydraulic pickup.

Tag #14731.............................................. $30,000 2009 John Deere 568, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pickup, pushbar. Tag #13289................................ $21,000 2007 John Deere 568 Mega wide pickup, hydraulic lift, surface wrap, big tires. Tag #14641.... $30,000 2003 John Deere 567 net/twine, hydraulic pickup, 540 PTO, new “mega” hi float tires. Tag #14790... ................................................................. $16,500

2000 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #14897............................... $12,000 John Deere 566, net wrap, 540 PTO, LH/RH gauge wheels, bale push bar. Tag #14913...........$11,000 John Deere 530 Call Conrad for details. Tag #15174........................................................ $3500 1990 John Deere 435 twine tie. Call Conrad for details. Tag #15821......................................... $4900 New Holland BR780, net/twine, 540 PTO, LH/ RH gauge wheels, Xtra Sweep, bale ramp. Tag #12984..................................................... $19,270

Toll Free: 888-397-9848 Choteau 406-708-4533 Conrad 406-545-5678 Cut Bank 406-414-6053

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2004 New Holland BR780 twine only, Megawide pickup, big tires. Tag #15106....................$11,500 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, Bale Command computer. Tag #14908................................. $7500

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CAMPER TRAILER FOR SALE 2005 Prowler 27-ft. bumper pull camper trailer with one big slideout.

Call 406-357-2410, Chinook, MT

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BeefTalk: Commercial beef production benchmarks for 2014

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service reproduction is the driving force behind What is beef production? That question overall production if a herd is to be evaluoften is asked, and the answers are very ated based on cows exposed. varied because of a very diversified beef The first question a producer needs to industry that encompasses vast amounts ask is: Are the cows breeding, conceiving, of space. calving and weaning calves as expected?

The saying that “one size fits all” is not No excuses because below-average repropertinent to the beef industry. However, duction will raise several questions about there are valid answers that define beef the management and genetics involved in production within similar production ena cow herd. vironments.

The typical CHAPS producer has 93.1 The North Dakota State University percent of his or her cows that were exExtension Service, through the North Daposed pregnant in the fall, with 92.5 percent kota Beef Cattle Improvement Association calved in the spring. Last fall, 89.8 percent (NDBCIA), calculates the typical perforof the cows exposed mance of beef cattle weaned a calf. How herds by analyzing does one compare to those herds that utithe numbers? lize the Cow Herd In addition, durAppraisal of Pering a typical calving formance Software season, 61.1 percent (CHAPS) program. calved during the first The NDSU Ex21 days, 86.4 percent tension Service has during the first 42 been keeping records days and 96 percent since 1963 through calved within the first the NDBCIA and 63 days. presents these annual These cows had an evaluations as fiveaverage age of 5.5 year rolling benchyears. For calf age mark values for averand growth, the average herd performance age weaning age was for several traits.

191 days, weight was Each year, I look 558 pounds and frame forward to the analscore was 5.6. These ysis that generates growth numbers translated into almost these average values for beef traits. These 3 pounds of weight gain per day of age. averages are put into the CHAPS program The typical average daily gain for CHAPS for use by commercial cattle producers. calves was 2.5 pounds of gain per day. The This year, the benchmarks were fine-tuned adjusted 205-day weight was 627 pounds. because the data was analyzed through As the NDBCIA evaluates traits to meastatistical analysis software, which often sure cow performance, the trait for “pounds is referred to as SAS and was developed weaned per cow exposed to the bull” factors by the SAS Institute. The refined analysis in the management and genetics involved allows for further pondering on how cattle in a herd of cattle. For every cow exposed, production changes through the years. typical CHAPS producers weaned 495 For today, a few of the simple averages pounds of calf. across years are provided for 265 individual Knowing these numbers allows for the herd years and 74,172 cow records. A herd appropriate modification through manageyear is a year’s worth of records for one ment or genetics. There are no absolute herd. Each herd would have five years of answers to what a particular ranch should data and generate a record for each cow produce. However, as cattle producers each year. approach spring and are replacing bulls, Cattle production responds to the enknowing how the herd performs certainly vironment, which can create significant is an advantage. swings in production measurements. AlIf poor performance is evident, obvious though individual year averages are good, managerial issues must be resolved. After the concept of a rolling five-year average that, a good look at the overall ranch enviprovides a firmer benchmark by buffering ronment is needed to ultimately decide if those yearly ups and downs in the data. the genetics of the herd fit the environment.

The beef industry is a long-term business, Each producer must answer the question so producers certainly need to gauge their based on data that tell the producer the acproduction against solid indicators that can tual status of the operation. Have fun buying help them set or modify production goals. bulls, but buy the right bulls.

Understanding normal performance allows May you find all your ear tags. producers to better understand how to guide Your comments are always welcome at their herd goals. The data is presented in http://www.BeefTalk.com. percentages or actual values, depending on For more information, contact the NDBthe trait.

CIA office, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND, Today, overall reproductive traits ex58601, or go to http://www.CHAPS2000. pressed in percentages of cows exposed and com on the Internet. some basic growth traits are presented. Herd

Building to be named in honor of Carlson

Gregg Carlson, the retired agronomist and superintendent of the Northern Agricultural Research Center outside of Havre, will have the center’s office/lab building named in his honor for his significant contributions to agriculture along the Hi-Line.

The Montana Board of Regents unanimously approved the naming of the Gregg R. Carlson Agricultural Science Center at its regular meeting in Helena. The Northern Agricultural Research Center is one of seven centers under the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, which is part of Montana State University.

Carlson, an associate professor of agronomy at MSU, served Montana’s agricultural producers for 42 years before retiring from his post as the center’s agronomist and superintendent in 2010 following injuries from an accident.

He is credited with encouraging the widespread adoption of no-till farming in northern Montana, which significantly reduced the amount of soil erosion and improved water quality and the productivity of farmers’ fields. Carlson also worked with the first GPS system in Montana on harvest, seeding and fertilizer placement. The use of GPS in agriculture is now considered a nearly indispensable tool.

Among his many other contributions was his pioneering work on the importance of placing seeds and fertilizer in the most beneficial relationship to each other for the best growth of plants. Carlson accomplished this through collaborative research with manufacturers and engineers of seeding and fertilizer equipment.

In a letter of support from all 23 members of the center’s advisory council, Carlson was described as “a visionary beyond his years” and “a great inspiration to many in the agriculture, research and business communities of our region, and to even more to the public at large with no particular tie to NARC.” Carlson was considered a great and dedicated researcher because he “thought about every field in Montana as his own” and wanted the very best for each grower, the members of the center’s advisory council wrote. He would frequently reply to agricultural producers’ questions with detailed emails written well after midnight, such was his dedication to the industry.

This summer, the center will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a formal naming ceremony of the Gregg R. Carlson Agricultural Science Center.

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Take steps to prevent kitchen fires

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service When I arrived at my apartment many years ago, I noticed a smoky “electrical” aroma. I found my college roommate in the kitchen near our landlord, who had his head in our oven.

“What’s going on?” I asked both of them.

“The heating element started on fire. I’m just replacing it,” our landlord replied calmly.

“I thought the apartment building was going to burn down. I could practically see all of your pictures on fire!” my roommate exclaimed dramatically. She knew I liked my framed posters.

I was just glad that fire trucks weren’t filling our parking lot.

Fortunately, my roommate had turned off the oven and kept the oven door closed. The flames died down and finally went out on their own.

Kitchen fires are the most common cause of home fires.

Range or cooktop fires are responsible for the vast majority of fires, injuries and deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

You can do many things to help prevent fires and potential injury in your own kitchen. You might be able to manage small fires contained to a frying pan; however, the safety of you and your family is the most important. If the fire is growing, leave the house quickly, call 911 and let the trained professionals do their work.

Think about these questions: • When you are frying meat or other foods, do you leave your pans unattended? Fats and oils can heat to a point where they ignite. Grease fires can escalate and spread quickly, so be sure to heat the oil slowly and stay in the kitchen.

Broiling and grilling are other cooking techniques associated with more fires than other methods.

• Do you wear clothes with long, loose sleeves? Do you have long hair? Your clothing and even your hair can catch on fire. Wear a short sleeve-shirt or securely roll up your sleeves.

Tying back your hair is good advice from a food sanitation perspective, too. No one likes hair in his or her food.

• Are your potholders square or round? Did you know that mitts or round pot holders are considered safer than square ones? Large square potholders that are folded into triangles are more likely to catch fire if the fabric drapes onto a heat source.

• Do you keep anything flammable near your stove? Keep newspapers, napkins, paper towels and mail away from the stove. Although using the flat top of a stove as extra counter space may be tempting, that’s not a good idea, either. Someone could bump the controls accidentally.

• What steps would you take if a pan of food ignited and the fire was contained in the pan? If you were thinking “put a lid on it,” that would be a good first step. Fires need oxygen and a lid can smother the flames effectively. Turn off the burner carefully, too.

Baking soda can function as a fire extinguisher for small fires. However, don’t throw water on a kitchen fire because it can cause the fire to spread quickly. Of course, don’t carry a burning pan outside where the flames can ignite other objects in your home.

• Do you have a kitchen fire extinguisher? An extinguisher labeled “ABC” works on a variety of fires (paper, grease, etc.). Be sure to review the directions that accompanied the extinguisher.

If a fire should occur, experts suggest using the “PASS” technique. PASS is an acronym that means you should “pull” the pin and then “aim” at the base of the fire. Next “squeeze” the lever that releases the extinguishing agent.

Finally, “sweep” from side to side until the fire goes out.

Before leaving your home or going to bed, check that the stove is off.

Don’t be afraid to cook and bake, though. Keep an eye on the crust if you try this fruit pizza, which is modified to have less fat and calories. The recipe is courtesy of the Iowa State University Extension “Spend Smart Eat Smart” program.

MmmmmGood Fruit Pizza Cookie crust 1 large egg white 1/4 c. cooking oil (canola, sunflower, etc.)

1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 c. uncooked quick-cooking oatmeal CONTINUED ON PAGE B37

Alfalfa production and pest management in SD

By Karla Hernandez, iGrow Long term alfalfa productivity depends on successful stand establishment. Achieving a profitable stand of alfalfa is the result of proper field selection utilizing proven production practices to ensure germination and establishment. Scouting fields for insects such as potato leafhopper and alfalfa weevil is also critical.

Planting Alfalfa Failure to successfully establish alfalfa could be expensive as it may lead to soil erosion. Some considerations for planting alfalfa include: (1) seedbed preparation; (2) seeding dates; (3) seeding depth (4) seeding rate; (5) whether or not to seed with a companion crop; (6) 100% alfalfa vs. alfalfagrass mixtures.

Seedbed preparation - having a firm seedbed is a critical step to ensure good germination of alfalfa seed. Firm seedbeds reduce the possibility of planting too deep and will help hold moisture closer to the surface. Packing the soil will help insure a firm seedbed and good soil moisture retention.

Seeding dates - determining when to plant alfalfa depends on several factors such as soil moisture and cropping practices. Alfalfa should be seeded between mid-April to mid-May for best results in South Dakota.

Seeding depth - seed should be covered with enough soil to provide moist conditions for germination. Seed placement of ¼ to ½ inch deep is appropriate on most soils.

Seeding rates - from 10 to 25 lb seed/acre.

Seeding with or without a companion crop - seeding alfalfa with a companion crop such as annual ryegrass, oats, spring barley, or spring triticale can help to minimize weed competition during establishment. However, planting alfalfa without a companion crop allows producers to harvest more alfalfa with higher quality in the seeding year.

100% alfalfa vs. alfalfa-grass mixtures - pure stands of alfalfa will produce the highest quality forage and for that reason has the highest demand from the dairy industry.

Other producers whose animals’ nutrient requirements are lower may be interested in using alfalfa/grass blends to take advantage of improved persistency while still meeting the nutrient requirements of livestock. Alfalfa-grass mixtures also offer some advantages such as reduced weed pressure and soil erosion.

Take steps to prevent kitchen fires CONTINUED FROM PAGE B36

Cooking spray Topping: 3 ounces of fat-free cream cheese, softened 3 ounces of (half of a 6-ounce carton) nonfat vanilla yogurt Sliced fruit to top the pizza (your choice: kiwi, strawberries, mango or grapes) Preheat the oven to 375 F. Beat the egg white until foamy.

Add oil and sugar and beat until smooth. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, cinnamon and baking soda. Add to the sugar mixture. Stir in oatmeal. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Spread the dough in a 9-inch circle. Bake for 12 minutes. Crust will begin to puff but does not look “done.” Remove from oven and let cool about 20 minutes. The crust continues to cook while cooling.

In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool. Transfer the crust to a serving plate. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Arrange fruit on top.

Cut into wedges and serve or refrigerate up to two hours, covered and uncut.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 190 calories, 8 grams (g) of fat, 26 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of protein, 2 g of fiber and 130 milligrams of sodium.

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Roving cameras see the big picture for wheat breeding

By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS Wheat breeders at Washington State Unilight and reflect more infrared than their healthy counterparts. versity (WSU) are sizing up experimental Sankaran’s challenge is both to analyze crops from a new perspective: cameras that the complex data collected by the cameras see far better than the human eye. and to take them to a whole new level.

Scientists deploy tractor- and cartShe and colleague Lav Khot are working mounted multi-spectral cameras to see with the WSU Office of Research for perhow new wheat varieties handle challenges like drought, heat and disease. Results will mission to put phenotype cameras aboard help breeders and growers choose the best an unmanned aerial vehicle. If approved varieties. by the Federal Aviation Administration, the “For thousands of years, people have tiny aircraft would hover over wheat fields, been looking at plants in a field and saying, snapping photos and creating spectral data ‘that one grows well,’” said WSU spring about the hundreds of plots of experimental wheat breeder Mike Pumphrey. But there’s varieties below. a lot our eyes can’t see that a new generaSeeing the big picture Last summer, WSU researchers held their tion of cameras can. first large-scale pilot run of the phenotype “Now we have sophisticated cameras cameras. A camera, mounted on a Kubota that tell us with one image: ‘Does that plant tractor, rolled through wheat fields outside have enough groundwater? Is that line of Pullman at 2 miles per hour, snapping three plants using water more efficiently than frames of every test-bed of wheat plants. the next?’ We’ve never been able to do that “That’s 6,000 plots in one field,” Pumwith our eyes,” said Pumphrey, who works in the College of Agricultural, Human and phrey said. “That’s the kind of scale Natural Resource Sciences’ Department we’re working on – tens of thousands of of Crop and Soil Sciences (http://css.wsu. lines.” WSU wheat varieties are tested in edu/).

80-square-foot plots across 10- and 20-acre Traits through the lens fields.

“This is a tool, like a tractor or even your On that scale, putting a new lens on hand – a tool that helps us collect data,” said the big picture could change the game for Sindhuja Sankaran, an agricultural engineer wheat breeders who want to keep only the in the WSU Department of Biological Sysbest plants and rule out runners-up.

“The real challenge of breeding is to tems Engineering (http://bsyse.wsu.edu/). throw away the poor ones and keep the She is working with the wheat breeding good ones,” Pumphrey said. “When we program to develop the camera technique. know that a line is drought tolerant or grows Rolling through wheat fields, her cambetter, that allows us to be more efficient eras look at phenotypes – the ways plant with all our efforts. It gives us greater congenes are expressed physically – using visible, infrared and thermal wavelengths, fidence in those decisions early on.”

3D imaging, even sound waves. Proteins, While helping breeders quickly identify sugars, starches, cellulose and water in plants with higher yield potential, the techplants all reflect light differently. By meanology could also carry over to commercial farming for use in fertility, water, disease suring these spectral signatures, cameras and pesticide management. “It makes things can unlock secrets of plant physiology. easier and faster,” said WSU winter wheat A water-stressed or damaged wheat breeder Arron Carter. “It may only take five plant, explained Sankaran, looks different minutes to fly over my plot ground, where to an infrared or thermal camera than to the it would take me one or two hours to walk naked eye. For example, chlorophyll – the through it to take notes.” green pigment in plant cells – converts vis“This is the future of agriculture,” Carter ible light into energy and reflects infrared said. light. Stressed plants will absorb less visible

Forage planning to manage cost and enhance productivity

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By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension The old saying is “hope for the best but every situation. plan for the worst”. When it comes to forThe continuing drought threat makes planning for the worst imperative. It is age considerations for cow-calf producers important to know the current health and I believe there is a need to plan for the situation of pastures. Some areas have worst…and plan for the best. been in persistent drought for four or And it’s not too early to begin forage more years and forage is weakened and planning for 2015. There are several reaneeds time to recover. Realistic assesssons to plan now for the coming growing season including; opportunities to manage ment of carrying capacity is critical even forage costs; opportunities to enhance forif average or better precipitation occurs this spring. In other cases drought conage productivity and total forage production in 2015; and opportunities to invest ditions improved significantly last year in long-term forage productivity. Blanket only to regress this winter and threaten recommendations are not possible because spring forage growth. Good hay stocks of widely diverse geo-climatic regions were reported going into the winter and and variability of individual situations many producers will have hay available within and across production environto provide some flexibility this spring in the event of drought delayed or reduced ments. Oklahoma includes tremendous forage production. It is important now to diversity in production environments that assess how much flexibility (time) will be are representative of much of the country available and determine decision triggers including native range and introduced that will indicate when adjustments must pastures; warm and cool season forages; be made in animal numbers. Should it elevations from less than 300 feet to nearly become necessary: what animals will be 5000 feet; and precipitation from less than sold? when? where? and how?

15 inches to over 50 inches. Forage planning has value in every environment and CONTINUED ON PAGE B40

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015— Page B39

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(D) 2005 Case IH 1200 #46047W..................... $55,000 (G) 2010 Case IH PAT3330 1560 eng. hrs. #53139B.... (F) Frontier Equipment Stanley #47132B..................................................... $90,000 (H) 2009 Case IH 1250 24 row, 30” spacing. #46046W..

2014 JohnEquipment Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, 550 ................................................................. $189,000Implement bushel tank. #47120B............................... $279,000 (F) 2012 Case IH PD40 40-ft., 7.5” spacing. #47133B..

Glasgow ................................................................... $76,500 (H) 2012 Case IH PAT4430 388 eng. hrs. #53202W...... (S) 2012 Bourgault 3320 #47136B................ $274,000 ................................................................... $59,000 (B) 2013 Case IH 700 70-ft. #47197W............ $148,000 ................................................................. $250,000 (S) Concord 4010 #UD257.............................. $28,000 (S) 2010 Case IH PH800 #47135B................ $117,000 (S) 1998 Concord 4012 #47140B.................... $31,000 (M) 2009 Miller 4365 1345 eng. hrs. #A00327.$235,000 (M) 1996 Concord 4812 #A00348..........................Call (S) 2011 Case IH PRH8 40-ft. #47116B..................Call (S) 1999 Concord 4812 #47139B.................... $55,000 (G) 2011 Case IH 4420 #WUY407................. $223,000 (F) Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 7.5” spacing. #47118B......... (D) Amity 3350 #47199W................................. $53,500 (F) Bourgault 5710 54-ft., 10” spacing. #47127B..........

(D) 2010 Case IH 4420 795 eng. hrs. #53108B.$252,000 ................................................................... $36,000 (S) 2000 Bourgault 4250 #UD271..........................Call ................................................................... $50,000 (F) 2009 John Deere 4830 100-ft., 1492 eng. hrs. (S) 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 #47137B................... $42,000 (S) 2008 Bourgault 6550 #UD276................... $50,000 (D) 1980 Case IH 8500 #47132W..................... $12,000 #53146B................................................... $158,000 (D) 2005 Flexi-Coil 6000 #47200W.................. $39,500 (S) Bourgault 6550 #UD264............................ $74,000 (F) 2011 Case IH ATX700 60-ft. #47114B...... $110,000 (F) 2011 Case IH PAT4420 100-ft., 629 eng. hrs. (D) Amity 6010 #47198W................................. $72,000 (F) 2012 Case IH ATX700 #47131B............... $148,000 (F) 2010 Case IH FH700 #47107B................. $136,000 #53121B................................................... $225,000 (H) 2013 Amity 40-ft., 350 bushel tank. #47201W........ (S) 2010 Case IH 800 #UD275....................... $140,000 (G) 2012 Case IH PH800 #47102B................ $175,000 (F) 2012 Case IH PAT4430 #53106B............. $250,000 ................................................................. $140,000 (S) John Deere 1835 #UD259....................... $220,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 1240 #UTL214................... $107,000 (F) 2012 Case IH PAT4430 #53110B............. $311,000 (G) 2009 Ezee-On 48-ft. #WUD148.................. $50,000 (S) Case IH 2400 #UD255.......................................Call 2013 Case IH #46048W.. ................NEW $138,000 (D)(W) CIH Farmall 40,1250 W80137 ..................................

Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (S) 2012 JohnCombines Deere 4830 #53103B.............

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On Top Section 632Bourgault Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 NEW (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (D) 2009 5710 #UD263.. .................................Call Case IH ATX700 #47146W.. ............ $122,300(W) (S) Glasgow Implement #CKV001.................................................. $225,000 (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW $7,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A .....

20101W ............................ $8,500 (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (F) John Deere 300 eng. hrs. (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt,Tractors (D)2014 (2) NH TR98 w/9944940 36’ Dpr,120-ft., 971 PU Hd, 8690 400 NEW eng. hrs.

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(H) 753.................................................................

Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 2011 Case IH Magnum 180 2700 NEW eng. hrs.

Ldr, W85038 ...................................... s e dhrs.

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WD1203 ....................... $285,000 (W)(S)CIH (S)061996 9380 #UT728....................... $70,000(D) S330.................................................................

(W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 860, RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (F) Case9070, IH PAT4430 120-ft., 1000 $260,000 eng. hrs. (S) #16105B................................................... $101,000 (D)2013 NH CR 24024W .................................

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W83014 NEW .

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(W) 2012 Casew/Bkt, IH 20127W Magnum 340 738 eng. hrs. (F) CIH ................................................................. $240,000 Post Diggers 1845 Case Skid ................... $14,000 SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W)2013 JD 9600, ............................................. $52,000 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D) (S) Case IH 1690134’ #UT657.......................................Call (F) Case 22004W IH PAT4430 120-ft., 451 eng. hrs. (S) #15469W.. . ................................................ $242,000 (G) 2011 Case IH 550Q 1022 eng. hrs. #GUT196.. . ......

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8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW #15494W.. ................................................. $195,000 (F) CIH (S)CIH 20132188, CaseUC572 IH STG350 980 eng. hrs. #15148B.. ......(D) 440 (F)2013 JD STS , WUH346 576 .................................. $31,000 (S) 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 C3 Case w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 Holland TV6070 3650 NEW eng. hrs.

CIH2010 8120 New Combine, W82055 .......................... ................................................................. w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 .................................$283,000 $29,000 (S) NH (H) 1978 JohnSkid Deere 4630 10,500 eng. hrs. #14159W. (D)(D) ................................................................. $241,000 Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW #16190W.. ................................................... $94,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (S) ................................................................... $19,500 (W) CIH (W) 2011 Case IH 400 1683 eng. hrs. #15517W.$217,500 W82078 .........................

(W)(B) CIH 8120New Combine, (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 2009 Holland TV6070 2570 NEW eng. hrs.

Pull-type Sprayers (H) 2012 Case IH Magnum 235 371 eng. hrs.

(D) 2008 Case IH 535 2025 eng. hrs. #15523W.$237,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 #16191W.. ................................................... $86,000 (S) Flexi-Coil 68XL #UM723.. .................................Call #15501W................................................... $169,500 (B) CIH (H)MacDon 2011 Case IH Hd 550, ..........................................

595 eng. hrs. #15502W.$283,000 D60 $61,000 2142 New 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW Post Diggers (B)1990 168080-ft.

CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (S) (H) 2011 Holland TV6070 2160 eng. hrs.

(M) #A00323..........................................Call (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd , .....................................

59,000 (W) 2014 Case IH Magnum 340 132 eng. hrs.

(B) 2013 Case IH 600 810 eng. hrs. #15483W.$400,000 (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 .....................

NEW (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 #16192W.. ................................................. $109,500 (S) 2004 Summers 90-ft. ......................................... #UM702..........................Call 3655976 , ............................

Call for Pricing CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W $45,000 (S) F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 ................................................. $246,000 (D)(G) (S)Honeybee 1991 Versatile #166115B.................... $33,000(W) 3pt#15516W..

IH Hd, Maxxum 447 NEW eng. hrs.

(S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds , ..........................

Call for Pricing (G) 2011 New Holland S1070 #53133B.......... $26,000 (D) CIH2012 2152 Case 40’ Drpr W82065125 ...................

(W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 (W) 2000 John Deere 9200 6500 eng. hrs. #14166W...(B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W200 .............. $1,295 (F) 1999 Case IH Maxxum 3003 eng. hrs.

CR960, .................................................... $180,000 #15165B..................................................... $89,000 (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (G) 2009w/1015 New Holland SF216 134-ft. #53141B.$36,000 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (S) NH Misc #15164B..................................................... $64,000 (W)(S)CIH ................................................................... $82,500 2011 IH Maxxum 125 1200 NEW eng. hrs.

Grain Augers & Vacs 2152Case 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 .................

(B)2010 CIHCase 2188, ........................................... $47,500 (S) IH23046W SRX160 500 eng. hrs. #53123B.. ...... (F) 1995 Case 520354W240 .................

(W) 1999 Swath Case Roller, IH Maxxum 6200$750 eng. hrs.

IH 9270 5090 eng. hrs. #15193B.$48,000(H) C1000SR #15175B..................................................... $84,000 (D)...................................................................

CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 $30,000 & Garden #15521W..Lawn ................................................... $63,000 (B) 2012 Case IH Maxxum 140 965 eng. hrs.

(G)7x51 1995Westfield Case IH 9270 5231 #15198B.$59,000 w/220v Eleceng.

Mtr,hrs.

51053W ....... $2,500 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) (F) 2010 Top Air TA1600 90-ft., 1600 gallon. #53149B..

JD Lawn Mwr, 51” Brm, (F) 2011 Case Tractor IH Pumaw/54” 170 1591 eng. hrs. #15107B..

(B)8x41 1995Westfield, Case IH 9280 #15451W.. ...................$4,500 $44,000(D) 425 51016W ..................................

(H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D) #15506W................................................... $108,500 ................................................................... $32,000 (D) 19015W ................................................................. $6,950 51055W $3,500 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 ................................................................. $110,000 (D) 2012 Case IH Maxxum 140 1050 eng. hrs.

(S)8x46 1997Westfield, Case IH 9390 6200.................................. eng. hrs. #15196B.$88,000 (F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (S) 2005 Summers Ultimate #53127B............ $17,000 Brandt, ............................... $2,100 ... (G) 2011 Case IH Puma 180 2712 eng. hrs. #15144B..

(B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) (F)8x52 2001SC John Deere51058W 9400 4833 eng. hrs. #14117B.. #15515W................................................... $100,000 WUM534 .............................................................. $5,000 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (B)2008 CIHSummers 2388, 23047W .........................................

(S) Ultimate #53148B............$100,000 $22,500 (D) MK ................................................................. $105,000 (D) 2012 New Holland T6.175 #16194W......... $90,500 ................................................................. $106,000 (F)Summers CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (S) 90-ft. #UM795...................................Call 1983...............................................................

Allis-Chalmers 8030 7600 eng. hrs. (S) 2012 New Holland TV6070 1750 eng. hrs.

(F) 2014 John Deere 9560R 270 eng. hrs. #14110B.... (D)19016W $11,500 (W) CIH 2388 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (G) 2013 Case IHw/30’ PS160 #53147B.................. $35,000 Grizzly...................................................

Dixon Lawn Mower, $10,500 ................................................................. $369,000(B) ZTR#11029W.. #16113B................................................... $116,000 Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 1535LP (S) Ultimate #53105B............ $17,500 19013W ................................................................. $6,500 (F)2001 CIHSummers 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

Used Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (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 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

New Equipment

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

19013W .................................................................

$6,500

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page B40

Forage planning to manage cost and enhance productivity

Our Advertising Deadline for the May 2015 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be April 29. Phone us at (406) 279-3291

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B38

Planning now can reduce forage costs and enhance forage productivity in the event of average or better forage conditions. Grazing is almost always cheaper than hay and the quantity and quality of grazed forage as well as the length of the grazing season can be enhanced with careful planning regarding the timing, duration and stocking density of pastures. Fertilizer management of introduced pastures can be used to increase total production and stockpile late summer forage growth for extended grazing in the fall. Now is a good time to plan for how much hay is needed…not just how much can be produced. Hay is best used only when grazing is not possible and not as a substitute for grazing. Sometimes it seems that more hay production (and feeding) is used to justify owning haying equipment which is certainly a case of the tail wagging the dog… and expensive too! Cow-calf producers are expected to continue enjoying near record cattle revenues for some time to come but profit maximization still means

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2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 20 speed AQ, 480x46, H380 loader/grapple, 935 hours, 170 hp..............................$149,000 2013 John Deere 6150R 20 speed AQ, 420x46, 420x30, H360 loader, grapple, 150 engine hp. 1320 hours......... $117,500 2013 John Deere 6125R AQ ECO 24/24, TLS, 460x38, 420x24, H340 loader, 125 hp, 475 hours..............................$109,000 2013 John Deere 6125M MFWD, 24 speed PowrQuad, 480x38, 30 gpm hydraulic, H310SL loader/grapple, 125 EHP, 156 hours. #HE09..............................$102,000 2012 John Deere 8335R PowerShift, ILS, 710 duals, 335 hp. 425 hours......$245,000 2012 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 16 speed with creeper, 480x38, 380x28, ATR, 741 loader/grapple, 131/110 hp, 490 hours...... .................................................... $115,000 2011 John Deere 6430 MFWD, 24 speed AQ, 18.4x38, 673SL loader/grapple, 1020 hours, 115 PTO hp........................$85,000 1998 John Deere 8400 PowerShift, 20.8x42 duals, 3 pt., PTO, 225 hp, 9800 hours....... ......................................................$49,000 1998 John Deere 8100 MFWD, PowerShift, PTO, 480x46D, 200/180 PTO hp, 8940 hours.............................................$67,000

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2012 John Deere 9510R, PowerShift, 520 triples, ATR, 510 hp, 715 hours... $249,000 2013 John Deere 9460R PowerShift, 520x42T, Hi-Flow hydraulics, PTO, 890 hours,460 hp warranty................$249,000 2009 John Deere 9430, 24 speed, 520 triples, ATR, 425 hp, 1810 hours....$169,000 2012 John Deere 9410R PowerShift, 480x50D, PTO, Hi-Flow hydraulics, 480 hours, 410 hp..............................$249,000 2012 John Deere 9410R 410 hp, 520x46, 1000 PTO. 725 hours..................$229,000 2010 John Deere 9630 PowerShift, 800x42D, ATR, 2630 display, 3000 receiver, SF1, 530 hp. 700 hours.......................$257,000 2004 Buhler Versatile 2425, 710 duals, full weights, 425 hp, 2050 hours, 170 hours on new engine..................................$129,000 2013 Case IH 550 quad track, 30” tracks, 550 hp. 390 hours..............................$315,000 1994 Case IH 9280 375 hp, 24 speed, 24.5x32 duals. 7000 hours............$45,000 1988 Cat 65, 30” tracks, powershift, PTO, 270 hp, 6700 hours.......................$35,000

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John Deere 1820 45-ft, 10” spacing, 787 tow between, 230 bushel.....................$45,000 2002 Case IH Concord ATX 4812 (red) 48ft., 12” spacing, blockage, ADX 3380 tow between cart, 380 bushel, variable rate, 10” auger, “shedded”.....................$65,000

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2012 John Deere S690, Contour Master, 650 duals, 345/390 hours............$305,000 2012 John Deere S680, Contour Master, 520 duals, 480/340 hours............$279,000 2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, 900s, 450/355 hours...................$249,000 2011 John Deere 9870STS Contour Master, 520 duals, PC tailboard, 1400/1035 hours...........................................$195,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master 800 x 52, 2300/1700 hours........$145,000 2010 John Deere 9360 draper transport....... ......................................................$30,000 2013 Case IH 8230 duals, lots of options.

150 hours....................................$290,000 2009 Case IH 7088 duals, optioned out. 900 hours...........................................$145,000

2012 John Deere 4940 1200 gallon, 100-ft., 1550 hours..................................$198,000 2012 John Deere 4930 620x46, 1200 gallon, 120-ft.. 280 hours. Nice...............$245,000 2009 John Deere 4930 1200SS, 120-ft., boom trac, 380x50 with duals, 2630 display, 2400 hours..........................$149,000 2013 Case IH 4430 650x38, 1200 gallon, 120-ft., Aim Command, HP/XP receiver.

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that cost management is important. Good forage management is essential to optimize cattle production and take best advantage of today’s cattle markets.

Strong cow-calf returns provide an opportunity to make some strategic investments in the long-term productivity of forage resources. For example, millions of acres of pasture in Oklahoma are infested with eastern red cedar leading to ever diminishing forage production; increased fire danger; and health problems such as allergies. There are many other invasive species that pose long-term threats to forage production and result in growing costs and loss of productivity. Now might be a good time to consider investing in strategic control of invasive species and implement a long-term management plan to control these pests. At the risk of getting a bit personal, I suggest that some extra expenses on cedar control or other strategic investments may be more valuable to the ranch than a new pickup as a way to reduce taxes this year.

4-H livestock judging contest held

By NDSU Extension Service A Ransom County team placed first in the senior division of the state 4-H livestock judging contest held March 7 at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.

The team members are Kylee Myers, Zach Bear, Garrett Oland and Haley Anderson. The first-place finish earns this team the opportunity to participate in the Eastern National 4-H livestock judging contest held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky, in November.

The livestock judging contest consisted of six classes of four animals each. The contestants evaluated and ranked two classes each of beef, sheep and swine. Contestants also gave oral reasons for their placing in three of the classes.

Counties could enter any number of 4-H participants in each division of the contest. The top three scores from the county team are added to make a team score.

The second-place team is from Morton County. Team members are Stetson Ellingson, Jameson Ellingson, Sara Jochim and Conner Kaelberer.

The third-place team is from Dickey County. Team members are Addison Magill, Jacob Hauck, Kadey Holm and Emily Hauck.

Teams from Kidder and Stark-Billings counties placed fourth and fifth, respectively.

Addison Magill of Dickey County was high individual in the senior division and received the Mel Kirkeide Award for the top score.

In the junior division, the team from Kidder County placed first. Team members are Austin Schmidt, Bradyn Lachenmeier, Madelyn Schmidt and Dylan Lachenmeier.

The second-place team is from Morton County. Members are Sierra Ellingson, Jake Sanders, Medora Ellingson and Faith Gress.

The third-place team is from Ransom County, with members Sidney Anderson, Jacob Bear, Jamie Geyer and Kendra Myers.

The Dickey County and McHenry County teams placed fourth and fifth, respectively.

Sierra Ellingson was high individual in the junior division of the contest.

The team from Medina placed first in the open division of the contest, followed by teams from Towner and LaMoure.

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Meat and poultry recalls: What food firms and investors should know

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page C1

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By K-State Research and Extension News Food safety is top-of-mind among many recall, several factors determine how that consumers and producers of food. It is recall affects the firm’s bottom line. The also a continuum, because the more a food most impactful factor is the class of the firm spends on effective technologies and recall, which determines if a severe human protocols to ensure safe food, the greater health hazard is involved. Other factors chance the foods are protected against include the size of the recall, size of the contamination. firm, if the firm has prior experience dealing Despite a blanketed desire to keep with a recent recall and the media coverage foods safe, eventually food firms reach a surrounding the event. price point – limit they can spend feasibly A close look at publicly traded food to ensure staying in business and giving firms consumers an affordable product, said Ted The researchers examined meat and poulSchroeder, professor of agricultural ecotry recalls that took place between 1994 and nomics at Kansas State University.

2013, based on availability of recall data “The more a company knows about the from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s anticipated impact of a recall event, the betFood Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). ter it can make a decision about adopting The FSIS showed more than 1,200 meat and new food safety protocols, new technolopoultry recalls happened during that time, gies or new surveillance methods to reduce and 163 of those recalls came from 31 difthe probability of a food safety breach,” ferent publicly traded firms.

Schroeder said.

Although 163 of more than 1,200 recalls Schroeder, along with Veronica Pozo, may seem like a small number, publicly assistant professor of applied economics at traded firms showed almost half of the total Utah State University, recently found that meat and poultry products recalled, said when food firms face a meat or poultry CONTINUED ON PAGE C2

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John Deere 566 round baler, twine only, 15,165 bales.

John Deere 700 twin rake, hydraulic drive.

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New Holland 166 hydraulic hay inverter.

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International 1440 810 combine, 24-ft. header.

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John Deere 9400 30-ft. hoe drills, 10” spacing, no transport.

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Meat and poultry recalls: What food firms and investors should know

By K-State Research and Extension News CONTINUED FROM PAGE C1

Pozo, who was a K-State doctoral student when the research was conducted. In fact, 277 million out of 638 million total recalled pounds, or 43 percent, came from publicly traded firms.

Although it’s difficult to obtain financial data from firms and measure total direct costs and losses of revenue from a recall, price reactions in the stock market surrounding a recall event tend to indirectly reflect all the private costs, Pozo said.

“Some recalls would have gotten out to the consumer, and some would not have,” she said. “Regardless, calculating the actual physical cost of a recall can be quite daunting. You have to track volume of product, determine if the product was disposed of or the firm got an alternative value for it, and the cost of all people involved, including sales losses and liability costs.”

“Our claim is all private costs – costs the company itself ends up realizing – will ultimately be reflected in the stock price through the value of the firm,” Schroeder said. “The stock market is efficient, meaning it rapidly incorporates information and embeds it into the stock values. It is a widely accepted method for evaluating event studies.”

What the stock price does ignore is public costs, he said. For example, if someone gets sick from a recall and it never resonates back to the firm, someone else likely paid for that. It wouldn’t necessarily show up in the stock price.

“Our goal was to look at individual, private firm costs, because if I’m a company that’s in the food processing or merchandising segment, I need to have a sense of what the impact of these (recall) events can be on my company,” Pozo said. “If we show firms how costly a recall can be, then they will be able to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to decide if it’s worth it to implement additional (food safety) technologies.”

In addition, Pozo said the study shows investors the importance of finding out more about a firm’s food safety protocols.

“I’ve seen publicly traded companies that went bankrupt after one recall,” she said.

“And although companies do as much as they can to avoid these types of events, food safety outbreaks are still possible. Firms must have a good plan in place. Investors must find out about those plans before investing.”

Recall reflections in stock prices The researchers found it took about four to five days, on average, for the stock price to reflect a recall. If a major health hazard was part of the recall, the stock price could take a hit earlier, potentially within one day.

Investor and firm interests often go handin-hand during a recall, Schroeder said.

In the stock market, especially as a recall progresses, there’s uncertainty and emotion.

“Our results show investors do respond fairly quickly, within the day of the recall or as soon as the markets open after the recall,” he said. “As the recall continues to unfold, the market will adjust, and it’s either going to go down further or readjust back up if the confidence and handling of the recall is made known.”

Regardless if a health hazard was part of the recall, the researchers found the stock price returns decreased on average 0.63 percent within five days. A health hazard jumped that decrease to an average of 1.15 percent, which could translate to a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars for some

firms.

A breakdown of factors that most impacted stock price reactions Severity Class I recalls pose a major health hazard compared to Class II and Class III. The researchers found the seriousness of the human health risk, brought on by E. coli O157:H7, salmonella or listeria as examples, would impact shareholder losses to the greatest extent.

Recall size The larger the recall, the more financial damage the firm would face, according to the researchers. Knowing that recall sizes matter, it may behoove firms to test products in smaller lot batches to help prevent a large-scale recall, but they would need to weigh the costs to implement this practice.

Further, firms should know that combining acute health urgency in a Class I recall with a large recall size would make the most sizeable market reaction.

Firm size Some of the financial hit from a sizeable Class I recall can be countered if the firm is large and more diverse, said the researchers. In addition to immediate private costs, insurance premiums for the firm also would likely rise.

A large firm won’t have near the stock market impact as a smaller publicly traded firm that relies heavily on that particular meat or poultry product as its main line of business. Smaller, more homogeneous firms are more apt to go bankrupt from one recall.

Firm’s experience Say a firm experienced one recall and within a year faced an additional recall. The researchers found the impact of the second recall would still be adverse, but because the firm showed it could manage a recall situation, all the possible repercussions from the second recall didn’t have as much effect as the first.

The firm’s customers, investors and consumers are often more at ease after the firm shows it can bounce back from one recall.

If a company is experiencing one of its first recalls, it might benefit from leaning on experts who know how to navigate a recall to minimize financial damages.

Media Media has an important effect on how a processing or manufacturing firm’s customers, investors and consumers perceive the company. The larger the number of media articles about the recall event, the more damage it would likely cause the firm related to that particular recall.

Most of the media articles related to the recalls under study were informative, but they carried a negative tone, according to the researchers. Results suggest value in firms having a media plan in place if a recall were to occur.

More information More details about these and other recall factors are available in the full report, “Costs of Meat and Poultry Recalls to Food Firms,” which can be found on K-State’s Ag Manager website (http://www.agmanager.info/livestock/marketing/FoodSafety/ Pozo_Schroeder_FactSheet_2015.pdf). ##### To remove rust from nuts, bolts, screws, nails, hinges or any other metal, place them in a container and cover with vinegar. Seal the container, shake it, and let it stand overnight. Dry the objects to prevent corrosion.

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For the second straight month Montana has seen a decline in snowpack percentages of normal due to the lack of significant snowfall and above normal temperatures, according to snowpack data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Basins west of the Continental Divide have seen the most substantial change since February 1 with basin snowpack percentages declining 9 to 16 percent during the month. East of the Continental Divide most of the basins saw a decline in snowpack percentages, but not to the extent of the western part of the state. One basin that feeds Montana rivers from the south in Wyoming saw an increase in snowpack during the month (Lower Yellowstone).

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What do these changes mean for water users across the state as we approach runoff season this spring? “It is important to remember that many basins were above to well above normal on January 1st, and the abundant early season snowfall has helped to keep many of our basin percentages near normal for this time on March 1st,” Zukiewicz said. “Winter is not over; many basins east of the Divide are favored in the coming months regarding snowfall, and a pattern change would certainly be welcome at this point.”

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65% respectively. East of the Divide, the St. Mary-Milk basin and the Madison River basin are below normal, 65% and 80% respectively. Zukiewicz said in order for these basins to recover before spring runoff a major pattern change will be needed in order to receive near average water yield from the snowpack.

Streamflow Forecasts Zukiewicz said if the snowpack numbers decline through the month, generally streamflow prospects will follow suit.

“This month our forecasts have dropped in almost every basin due to the declining basin percentages of normal snowpack,” he said. Streamflows have declined the most west of the Continental Divide dropping 2 to 12 percent over the month. While they have fallen slightly, most forecasts west of the Divide are still near normal for the April-July time period.

East of the Divide April-July streamflow prospects are slightly lower and are slightly below average for the period.

In this region Zukiewicz said there are a few sub-basins of concern, the Red Rocks Valley feeding Lima Reservoir and the Ruby River Valley feeding Ruby Reservoir. Both of these basins have been well below normal for the entire year and streamflow forecasts reflect the lack of snow so far this season.

“There is still two to three months left for snowpack to accumulate and the future snowfall, or lack therof, will have an impact on the streamflows this spring,” Zukiewicz said.

“It is not too late to make improvements before snowmelt, but Old Man Winter better make his appearance again sooner than later.”

Below are the averaged River Basin streamflow forecasts for the period April 1 through July 31. THESE FORECASTS ASSUME NEAR NORMAL MOISTURE AND RUNOFF CONDITIONS FEBRUARY THROUGH JULY.

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Boaters who have permanently registered their boats, sailboats, or PWC must obtain two free boat validation decals every three years at FWP regional and area offices, or by going to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov; click Boat Validation Decals.

Owners who order validation decals on the FWP website will receive the decals in the mail. A current boat registration receipt issued by the county treasurer is needed to obtain the decals in person or on FWP’s website.

For new boat or PWC owners, the county treasurer’s office will provide the first set of validation decals when the watercraft is registered. Boat owners will obtain subsequent sets of validation decals at an FWP regional or area office, or online.

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Nebraska Lead 33 travels to the United Arab Emirates, Nepal and India

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Twenty-eight Nebraska LEAD 33 fellows recently returned from the 2015 International Study/Travel Seminar to the United Arab Emirates, Nepal and India.

“Our international study is designed to provide firsthand appreciation and understanding of our international community and the potential for people of all nations to work together,” said Terry Hejny, Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program director and group leader.

During the January 4-22 seminar, LEAD fellows participated in briefings with U.S. Foreign Service officials in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and New Delhi, India, including sessions with Ethan Goldrich, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Abu Dhabi, and Jonn Slette, senior attache for agricultural affairs, and Paul Frost, commercial officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce at the U.S. embassy in New Delhi. The LEAD fellows also met with American business, agricultural trade and commodity groups, and visited several farm operations.

Additionally, LEAD Fellows were able to meet in India with officials of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Pusa Institute in Delhi; the National Dairy Research Institute near Ludhiana; and Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana.

“The people-to-people encounters provided the members of Nebraska LEAD Group 33 an opportunity to view characteristics, conditions and trends of the United Arab Emirates, Nepal and India and determine relationships to issues and situations in our country,” Hejny said. “Through this experience participants develop techniques in identifying comparisons and contrasts of the countries we recently studied in areas such as politics, economics, energy, religion, culture and history as well as technology, trade, food, art and philosophy.”

The Nebraska LEAD Program includes men and women, currently active in production agriculture and agribusiness and is a two-year leadership development program under the direction of the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council, in cooperation with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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Ag group honors Johanns, names new members

By Jill Brown, Assistant to the IANR Vice Chancellor Mike Johanns has been recognized by the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement (NHAA) for his advocacy of agriculture.

The banquet honoring Johanns and 10 new members of NHAA took place March 12 on the University of NebraskaLincoln’s (UNL) East Campus. Formed in 1916, the NHAA is dedicated to preserving and improving Nebraska agriculture. Each year, the group recognizes at least one honoree and elects new members.

During more than 30 years of public service, Johanns has worked tirelessly for Nebraska and American agriculture as a U.S. senator, U.S. secretary of agriculture and Nebraska governor.

A member of the Senate from 2009 to 2015, Johanns served on several committees including the Agriculture committee. He championed new trade agreements and worked to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific countries to expand the market for agricultural products.

As U.S. secretary of agriculture from 2005 to 2007, Johanns conducted 32 international trips to advance trade, aid and food safety. Johanns opened or increased access to 40 international markets and accomplished agricultural breakthroughs as a member of the U.S. negotiating team for the World Trade Organization Doha Development Round.

Johanns developed an in-depth farm bill proposal, which became the foundation for improvements and reforms adopted in the final 2008 farm bill. He also promoted renewable fuels and advanced natural resources conservation.

During his tenure as Nebraska governor from 1999 to 2005, Johanns advocated for rural communities, farmers and ranchers. He led seven delegations of agriculture, business and government leaders on international trade missions. He also created incentives for business growth and job creation, emphasizing value-added agriculture, especially ethanol.

This year’s new NHAA members, listed by hometown, are: AXTELL: A lifelong Nebraska farmer and supporter of agriculture, Steve Nelson is a member of many state and national agricultural organizations. Past president of the Kearney/Franklin Farm Bureau and the Nebraska Farm Bureau, he also was on the American Farm Bureau board of directors and was chairman of the Feed Grains Committee.

BELDEN: Jana Miller promotes agriculture locally, nationally and internationally. She produces corn, soybeans and pork with her husband, Jim. Miller was president of the Nebraska Pork Producers and was on the board of directors of the National Pork Producers.

HEMINGFORD: Chris Cullan is a strong leader for agriculture in western Nebraska. A farmer and certified seed dealer, he also is a Nebraska Wheat Board representative.

HUMBOLDT: As president of Nebraska Agriculture Builders, Ben Steffen is dedicated to the sustainability of the agriculture industry. He is also a member of the University of Nebraska President’s Advisory Committee and served six years on U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns’ Ag Advisory Council.

LINCOLN: • UNL Extension engineer Paul Jasa has developed educational programs related to no-till equipment and system management since 1978. He manages research and demonstration projects at UNL’s Rogers Memorial Farm.

• Steven Jones, UNL professor of animal science, has taught more than 4,000 students in the past 30 years. A leader in online course development, he created a beef carcass 3-D digital model and software program to be used in beef anatomy instruction.

• Jack Schinstock, emeritus professor of biological systems engineering, also served as assistant dean and associate dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He helped students obtain financial aid, created scholarship programs for community college transfer students and developed the CASNR study abroad program.

• Ken Vogel is a retired USDA research geneticist. His research has had a significant impact on U.S. strategic bioenergy plans. Vogel also was adjunct professor of agronomy at UNL. LYMAN: A cropland and commercial cow-calf operator, Alton Lerwick is one of the pioneers of no-till in Nebraska.

He has been involved with cooperative research projects with the University of Nebraska and the University of Wyoming for more than 30 years.

SCOTTSBLUFF: Jim Schild is an extension educator known for innovative approaches to traditional extension programming. He is associate director at UNL’s Panhandle Research and Extension Center.

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Pregnancy diagnosis

By Justin Rhinehart, University of Tennessee Extension The most ideal time for most small scale producers to pregnancy check their cows is at weaning. It can certainly be done much sooner. But, most cattlemen will keep an open cow until it weans the calf it is currently nursing. Doing it at weaning can reduce the number of times the cows need to be worked in a year. But, if pre-weaning vaccinations are part of the management plan or it is relatively simple to work the herd, pregnancy checking can be done as early as 30 days after the end of the breeding season.

There are several methods available for pregnancy checking. The most common method is still palpation. The cattle are individually restrained and the technician (usually a veterinarian), palpates the reproductive tract to determine is a fetus is present. Experienced technicians can do this very accurately and some can do it very early in pregnancy. Aside from determining whether they are pregnant, the technician can also estimate when they will calve and determine if there are any problems with the reproductive tract. This additional information can be very important for identifying problems that lead to low pregnancy rates.

Ultrasound is becoming more widely used as cost of the technology is decreasing. Ultrasound still requires rectal palpation because the probe has to be positioned directly over the cow or heifer’s reproductive tract. Experienced technicians can accurately determine pregnancy as early as 30 days after breeding with ultrasound. It can also be used to determine if the calf is a bull or heifer if done between about 60 to 90 days after breeding. Again, this method yields immediate results and can be used to estimate when they will calve. As with manual palpation, the technician can often identify reasons a cow or heifer did not become pregnant or other issues that might need to be addressed.

The newest way to determine pregnancy status of cows and heifers is the blood pregnancy test. For this method, a blood sample is taken from each cow or heifer (usually from the tail vein) and sent to one of several commercial laboratories. Within a matter of days, sometimes even the next day, the lab will send back results for each individual female. This method works by detecting a molecule in the blood called a pregnancy specific glycoprotein (PAG). These PAGs are only produced by a placenta. So, if used correctly and PAGs are present in the cow or heifer’s blood, that female is pregnant.

Blood pregnancy tests can be used as early as 28-30 days after breeding (depending on the lab and their specific assay). It is important to realize that PAGs can stay in the cow’s blood for as much as 80 days after calving. So, taking the blood sample too early can lead to a false positive test result. These tests are very accurate but might result in an occasional false positive where the cow/heifer is called pregnant but does not calve. Most often, the female was actually pregnant when the sample was taken but loses the pregnancy before calving. The same thing can happen with the other methods of pregnancy determination.

A common question is: “How much does it cost to pregnancy check cows?” Prices for palpation are different among CONTINUED ON PAGE C11

Hunter, bowhunter education instructors needed

Volunteer instructors are being sought for the Hunter and Bowhunter Education programs in Montana.

Hunter and bowhunter education are state mandated courses taught by dedicated volunteers. Fish, Wildlife and Parks seeks more of these dedicated men and women to continue to serve the 12 counties in FWP’s Region 4: Liberty, Toole, Glacier, Pondera, Chouteau, Teton, Cascade, Lewis and Clark, Meagher, Judith Basin, Fergus and Petroleum.

Anyone who is at least 12 years old may apply.

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Pregnancy diagnosis

The deadline for advertising in the May issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be April 29. Phone (406) 279-3291.

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technicians and between methods. Ultrasound is usually more expensive than manual palpation and the blood test is relatively inexpensive per sample. But, a more appropriate question is: “How much does it cost NOT to pregnancy check cows?” Especially for small herd operators, where hay and supplemental feed are more expensive from being purchased or made on a smaller economy of scale, feeding open cows or heifers is extremely wasteful. Consider this; it can cost as much as $650 a year to maintain a commercial cow. If a cow does not produce a calf, that investment turns into lost profit potential. It does require additional investment to replace open cows. But, that should be weighed against its salvage value and recouped resources, not just the purchase price of replacements.

If pregnancy checking is one of those management practices that you are still not quite convinced is a money maker, consider at least trying it for the first time on replacement heifers. These heifers already represent a loss of income because they were not sold as feeder calves. They also required additional resources (grass, hay, supplemental feed etc.) that could have been used to keep the mature cows in better shape. Identifying open heifers as soon as possible after the breeding season allows you the opportunity to recoup more salvage value by selling a heavy feeder heifer (800 lb. for $2.00/lb.) as opposed to a cull cow (1100 lb. for $1.06/lb.) that has eaten hay and feed all winter and did not calve. Identifying just one of those open heifers saves enough money to pay for pregnancy checking the entire average size herd.

“Preg. checking” is a good investment and NOT doing actually cost more than paying to get it done. If it still seems like a mystery or something that only large-scale cattlemen do, consider visiting with your veterinarian or local UT Extension Agent. You will almost certainly find that it is one of the easiest and most rewarding practices you will implement.

If you are already doing it, ask about ways to improve the timing and using the data to tighten up your calving season.

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Please stop in at the contractors trailer for help with parts and service. We have also set up offices downtown at 416 S Main Street next to Stockman Bank. We appreciate your patience and continued support.

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What should I reseed in my hay and pasture fields?

By Chris Penrose, Ohio State University Extension The next time the snow melts off, it becomes the time of year to evaluate your hay and pasture fields to determine if they need to be reseeded. First and foremost, you need to make sure the pH and fertility is adequate for the forages you want to plant. If it is not, the new seeding could germinate then die or never produce to its potential. Next it is a good idea to know what you need for your livestock. For example dry beef cows probably do not need high quality alfalfa and stockers may need a higher quality and more palatable forage then what fescue grass can provide. Other ruminants can graze pastures close so orchard grass which stores energy at the base of the plant may not be a good option if you have sheep or goats too. Poorly drained fields or fields with a lot of deer pressure are not good options for alfalfa. So what should be planted? The following is a list of common forages that can be planted throughout Ohio and the characteristics of each.

Alfalfa- It is probably the best high quality feed for livestock and as a cash crop but it requires deep, well drained soils and high fertility for high yields. While it can be used for grazing, it is best adapted for hay or silage. Be aware that it can cause bloat when grazed by livestock and purchase improved varieties with good winter hardiness, disease and potato leafhopper resistance.

Birdsfoot Trefoil- This is a deep-rooted perennial legume that is best adapted to northern areas of Ohio and Pennsylvania, but I have seen more growing in southern Ohio over the past three years. It can tolerate low pH, poor soil drainage, marginal fertility and is non-bloating. It is slow to establish, subject to weed invasion so should be planted in a mixed stand, and prone to diseases.

Red Clover- Red clover is a short lived perennial legume but has several advantages. It can tolerate poorly drained and slightly acidic soils and has good seeding vigor. Seeding vigor is important because it can stretch out or improve stands. It is a good option for frost seeding, so in the next month, we can spread this seed on pastures or hay fields.

Red clover can be hard to dry for hay bloat can be a problem when grazing if there is not enough grass present.

White Clover- This is a low-growing short lived perennial. This is a good legume to have in pastures especially if short growing grasses like bluegrass are present. It is a good legume if sheep and goats are grazing as they tend to graze closer than cattle. This is a good plant for continuous grazing as it is a prolific seeder, but bloat can be a problem.

Kentucky bluegrass- This grass is ideal for pastures as the low growth habit makes it tolerant to close grazing. It forms a dense sod and spreads by seeds and rhizomes. It can persist under poor soil conditions and management, but responds to good management. Yields will be less than many other cool season grasses and is more drought susceptible than other grasses.

Orchardgrass- This grass is good for pasture, hay and silage. It is very productive “bunch-type” grass that responds well to good management. It grows best in well drained soils, has rapid regrowth and is palatable. However when it becomes mature, palatability rapidly declines. Common varieties mature rapidly, so consider late maturing varieties. Rust can be a problem in latter in the summer, so select varieties with leaf disease resistance.

Ryegrass- If alfalfa is the “Queen” of forages, ryegrass is the “King”. Perennial ryegrass is a bunch-type grass that is palatable with high nutritive value. It has a long growing season and excellent yields with good fertility. Why doesn’t everyone grow it? It is less winter hardy than other grasses, best adapted to areas like northern Ohio, it is not as competitive as other grasses and it is difficult to dry for hay.

Fescue- The grass we love to hate. During this time of the year, it is the best grass we have. It will stockpile well for grazing during the winter and retain much of its quality. It is a high yielding grass that tolerates low fertility, drought, insects and diseases. The problem is that common types have a fungus or endophyte in it that makes it unpalatable and can cause health problems in the summer months and pregnancy problems with horses. The good news is this is greatly reduced during the winter months and palatability increases. There are also varieties available without the endophyte or with a “novel” endophyte that will not cause problems with livestock.

There are several other grasses that have good adaptation for our area. Smooth bromegrass is high quality forage for hay and pasture and will retain quality better than other CONTINUED ON PAGE C15

Feeling itchy? Bedbugs are still out there

By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension Judging from the surge and eventual disappearance of news stories about bedbugs a couple of years ago, the tiny creatures are no longer a problem. But someone forgot to tell the bugs.

They’re still out there, in people’s homes, hotels plain and fancy, and many other places, according to Kansas State University assistant professor Sarah Zukoff.

“Bedbugs can happen to everyone. There is a negative stigma that surrounds them, so many people are too embarrassed to ask for help,” said Zukoff, who is an entomology specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “Bedbug hitchhikers aren’t choosey, and can end up in any of our homes if given accidental transport. I’ve run into bedbugs during hotel stays.”

One of the most ironic times bedbugs, known to scientists as Cimex lectularis, were discovered was at the hotel of a national entomology meeting, said Zukoff, who is based in Garden City, Kansas.

“Although, many of us insect geeks took specimens home in vials, they could easily have tagged along in our baggage too,” Zukoff said.

If you find them, you can prevent them from coming home with you, but that means knowing how and where to look for them.

If you want to inspect for bedbugs, she said, either because you’ve had itchy bites at home or are staying in a hotel or elsewhere, use a flashlight to check the bed frame, headboard, under the mattress tag, and seams on the mattress and box springs. Also check cracks and crevices near the bed, including floor molding, electrical outlets, and switch plate covers.

If you find what you think might be bedbugs, collect some of them with tweezers, seal them in a plastic bag or jar, or in a piece of tape. Take the sample to a county extension office.

In Kansas, that would be any K-State Research and Extension district or county office. The bugs can be identified by K-State’s Insect Diagnostic Lab. Besides hotel hopping, bedbug infestations can happen through other means, Zukoff said. For example, a relative or friend comes to visit and the next thing you know, you have little itchy bite marks on your body. These marks will usually be in small clusters or linear patterns of three, often referred to as breakfast, lunch and dinner. Apartments that share piping or wiring with infested neighbors also are common modes of entry. Bringing home used furniture or mattresses that are unknowingly infested is another way infestations start.

“Don’t panic, but don’t ignore the problem,” Zukoff said.

“Bedbugs will not go away on their own. Dealing with bedbugs can be expensive and not every pest control company knows what they are doing when it comes to bedbug control.”

If an infestation is confirmed to be bedbugs, the next step is deciding whether to call a pest management professional or manage the problem yourself. Choosing the right help and helping yourself is the most important thing anyone can do to fight an infestation, she added.

More information is available in a K-State Research and Extension publication http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/ pubs/mf2926.pdf and on Cornell University fact sheets at: http://ipmsouth.com/2015/01/06/dealing-with-bed-bugshere-are-some-fact-sheets/

What should I reseed in my hay and pasture fields?

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grasses when mature. The grass is adversely affected during stem elongation if cut or grazed. Reed canarygrass is a good option in flood prone areas but will grow in other areas. It is high yielding and very competitive but slow to establish.

Purchase only high quality low-alkaloid varieties to increase forage quality.

Unless growing a pure stand of alfalfa, mixing types of forages for a new seeding is a good option. Consider a primary grass, a primary legume, then you can consider minor species to add to the mix. It is important to consider species with similar growth habits. For example, you would not want to plant bluegrass with red clover, but you could plant orchardgrass or fescue with red clover. Finally, purchase only high quality improved varieties of seed. There have been tremendous advances in quality, yield, persistence, insect and disease resistance which makes the added cost of the seed a good value.

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How much protein do you need?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service The other day, I was at the hair salon with my eyes closed and head propped over a sink. I was so relaxed that I was ready to take a power nap.

Unfortunately, I could not help but overhear a discussion by strangers at the sink next to me. They were talking about their diets. Of course, they would choose March, National Nutrition Month, to inspire me.

Unfortunately, they had a lot of misconceptions about food and nutrition. I think my eyes popped open like a cartoon character when they began discussing protein powder. I was amazed by the number of protein shakes they were consuming. Then their talk turned to their household budgets and how strapped they were for cash.

I could not escape nutrition even in the hair salon, I thought to myself. I was “off duty,” and their discussion was none of my business.

I should have asked for some cotton balls to stuff in my ears. I kept my mouth solidly closed. I think I wounded my tongue biting it.

After the hair salon, I went to buy food, and I passed an aisle packed with large containers of protein powder at about $60 each. I can’t escape this protein, I thought to myself.

Did someone extract all the protein from food when I wasn’t looking? Do we have to buy it in powdered form in bulk containers?

No, the protein is still in food. It’s far tastier and packed with additional nutrients in food form.

I prefer having protein-rich milk, yogurt, meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans and lentils than a chalklike scoop of protein powder.

Yes, protein helps make you feel full, so make use of that fact as you choose your “fuel.” Having eggs or egg whites can push back midmorning hunger. If I wanted to increase the protein in a breakfast smoothie, I could add some nonfat dry milk powder at far less expense.

Protein powders are especially popular among teen athletes. I have some good news for a tastier alternative for all the parents opening their wallets to buy the powdered protein at their child’s request: It’s chocolate milk.

Chocolate milk rehydrates and nourishes your muscles.

More than 20 studies have shown that this tasty beverage helps your body recover after a tough workout. It has the right mix of high-quality protein and carbs, and also has electrolytes (minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium) to replenish your body.

What if you are not an elite athlete? How much protein do we nonathletes need? The amount of protein we need varies with our gender, age and weight.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recommendations (http://www.choosemyplate.gov), women need 5 to 5.5 ounce equivalents of protein foods per day and men need 6 to 6.5 ounces of protein. An ounce equivalent is 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, 1/4 cup cooked beans, one egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or 0.5 ounces of nuts or seeds.

Dry edible beans, peas and lentils are rich sources of protein, and they can “count” as a vegetable or as a protein on your plate. They also provide fiber, folate and potassium. For example, 1/2 cup of chickpeas counts as 2 ounce equivalents. Soy foods, such as tofu, tempeh and texturized vegetable protein, also count as protein foods.

Be sure to “bite into a healthy lifestyle” in March. Get your protein but don’t be taken in by the hype. This protein-rich recipe has two sources of protein: animal and plant. If you are looking for some make-it-yourself smoothies, check out the recipe database at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food.

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1 (16-ounce) jar salsa 1 (16-ounce) package frozen corn 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp. cumin 4 chicken breasts, thawed Combine the salsa, corn, black beans and cumin in a small bowl. Lay chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker. Pour salsa mixture over chicken breasts. Cook on low for six to seven hours or on high for four hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 F. Shred chicken and serve. Freeze leftovers in meal-size portions.

Serve atop whole-wheat tortillas.

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Nation’s first greater sagegrouse conservation bank

Senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joined Wyoming Governor Matt Mead in announcing the launch of the nation’s first conservation bank for greater sage-grouse. The bank will manage a vast expanse of central Wyoming for sage-grouse, mule deer and other wildlife, allowing energy development and other economic activities to proceed on lands elsewhere in the state.

At a ceremony in the State Capitol hosted by Governor Mead, Interior Deputy Assistant Secretary Jim Lyons, Fish and Wildlife Service Deputy Director Jim Kurth and Jeff Meyer, Managing Partner of the Sweetwater River Conservancy, formalized the agreement creating the project, which ranks as the largest conservation bank in the country.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell praised the announcement.

“The long-term health of the greater sage-grouse throughout the West depends on strong and innovative partnerships to conserve and restore its habitat in ways that embrace traditional uses of the land such as cattle ranching,” Jewell said.

“As the first conservation bank for greater sage-grouse, the Sweetwater River Conservancy provides one model for how we can work with states, landowners, tribes, local communities and others to conserve our working, western landscapes.”

The heart of the project is the Pathfinder Ranch, a 235,000acre cattle ranch located west of Casper near Pathfinder Reservoir that provides significant wildlife habitat for the greater sage-grouse and other native species. Originally purchased for wind energy development, the project was converted to a conservation bank and deeded to the newly created Sweetwater Conservancy with the encouragement of former Governor Dave Freudenthal, who was building Wyoming’s Core Area sage-grouse strategy. The conservation bank will launch with 55,000 deeded acres. As demand grows, it can expand to 700,000 acres on lands the Conservancy owns.

“Protecting the very best sage-grouse habitat is a vital part of the long-term conservation strategy for this bird and the hundreds of species that depend on healthy sagebrush ecosystems,” added Service Director Dan Ashe. “The Service is committed to continually exploring new and innovative ways to work with states, industry and private landowners to support sage-grouse populations and the vitality of rural communities across the West.”

A conservation bank is a site or suite of sites established under an agreement with the Service to protect, and where feasible, improve habitat for a species. Entities pursuing development that require mitigation can purchase “credits” generated by perpetual conservation easements and conservation projects to offset impacts occurring elsewhere.

“Wyoming continues to work on practical and effective means to ensure a healthy population of sage-grouse,” said Governor Mead. “Here private landowners, state and federal agencies worked together and the result is this innovative conservation plan. I applaud everyone who took part.”

In 2010, the Service determined that the greater sagegrouse warranted protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), but was precluded by higher priorities. Since then, a remarkable, broad-based coalition of stakeholders has come together across the bird’s 165 million-acre, 11-state range to address threats in an effort to prevent a listing.

Market-based mitigation tools like conservation banks, and the financial incentives they provide, help conserve the habitat required for abundant, well-distributed sage-grouse populations.

Most of the Sweetwater River Conservancy Conservation Bank is classified as core sage-grouse habitat by the State of Wyoming, a designation applied to areas of the highest sage-grouse populations. In addition to sage-grouse, the Conservancy will manage the property for the benefit of other wildlife and to improve water quality and flows on the property. The Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust has been selected to hold and administer the conservation easements in perpetuity.

“Sweetwater’s goal is to protect and enhance some of the nation’s best sage-grouse habitat while delivering an important tool that will contribute to the long-term health of Wyoming’s business community,” said Jeff Meyer, Managing Partner of the Sweetwater River Conservancy. “Mitigation credits created on this landscape will be available to offset unavoidable impacts of economic development by supporting permanently protected, high-quality habitat for the greater sage-grouse.”

A review team has guided the conservation bank’s creation and will continue overseeing its long-term management.

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By Sharon Durham, Agriculture Research Service Two varieties of wheat, released for production in 2009 by a group led by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, have now become valued ingredients in products of two North Carolina businesses. Appalachian White and NuEast are being used in bread and beer.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research leader David Marshall, of the ARS Plant Science Research Unit in Raleigh, North Carolina, worked with collaborators at North Carolina State University to develop the two wheat varieties.

NuEast is a hard red winter wheat and Appalachian White is a hard white winter wheat.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Mills and bakeries in North Carolina have used the wheat varieties in some of their products. The ARS unit has a long-running project with Carolina Ground, an artisan mill and bakery in Asheville, North Carolina. The bakery uses Appalachian White and NuEast in their artisan flours and baking recipes, according to Marshall.

Appalachian White is also in use by another local establishment, Riverbend Malt House—the first malt house in the eastern United States. The owners produce barley, wheat and rye malt, and their wheat malt is mainly made from Appalachian White wheat. The barley they use most is Thoroughbred, a 6-row barley developed and released

by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Marshall is currently working with the malting industry on breeding a winter 2-row barley specifically for western North Carolina production.

The eastern United States is not hospitable to growing hard wheats, the type of wheat best suited for making breads and crackers, because the area’s humidity increases the incidence of disease in the fields. This in turn affects yield and quality of the grain. According to Marshall, NuEast has significantly higher grain yield than the check varieties over 4 years of field tests. It has good resistance to leaf rust and is moderately resistant to stem rust, including Ug99 races.

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Frost seeding to improve pasture and hayfield quality

By Rory Lewandowski, Ohio State University Extension As I look at the weather forecast, it appears that spring is arriving. One task that is well suited to the transition time between winter and spring is frost seeding. Frost seeding involves broadcasting seed over a pasture or hay field area and letting the natural freeze/thaw cycles of late winter and early spring help to move the seed into good contact with the soil. A basic requirement for frost seeding success is exposed soil. When looking down into the sod you should be able to see down to the soil. The broadcast seed must be able to come into contact with the soil. Frost seeding will fail when there is too much forage residual cover and the seed gets hung up in that residue. Generally, a pasture is prepared for frost seeding by grazing it down hard, although some light tillage or a close mowing done in the late fall could also be used. For a hay field, frost seeding can be used in thin areas that are at risk for weed invasion, but again, the seed needs to get down to soil level.

In general, legumes work better than grasses to frost seed.

Legume seeds are typically heavier than grass seed and that may explain why they get down to the soil level better than grass seed. The advantage to frost seeding a legume such as red or white clover is that legumes “fix” nitrogen typically in excess of their own needs. The existing grass plants use the excess nitrogen, which improves their quality as a feedstuff.

Once legumes become uniformly and evenly established in a stand of pasture grass or across a hay field and make up 30 to 35% of the stand, there is no need to apply supplemental nitrogen so this portion of fertilizer costs is reduced.

Red clover is probably the most widely used forage species when it comes to frost seeding. Red clover has high seedling vigor, is tolerant of a range of soil pH and fertility conditions, and tolerates drought better than white clover.

Red clover produces its heaviest growth during the summer months. Red clover is known as a short-lived perennial, typically persisting in a stand for only a couple of years.

There now are some longer lived, more persistent varieties of red clover available that can last three or more years in a stand. Some producers like a combination of red clover and birdsfoot trefoil in their frost seeding mix. Birdsfoot trefoil is a persistent perennial once established, but it can be slow to establish, often not showing up in a stand until the second year after frost seeding. This works well for most common varieties of red clover as they begin to decline after the second year in a stand.

After red clover, the next most popular legume that I see being used for frost seeding is white clover. White clover is a perennial clover and begins its production in the cooler spring weather. The older varieties of white clover are known as low growing or prostrate type of growth. This means that in order for the white clover to thrive, grass must be grazed down shorter so that light can get down to the white clover.

However many seed companies now have newer, improved varieties that are more upright growing and compete better with grasses.

Another legume that is sometimes considered for pasture renovation and frost seeding is annual lespedeza. Annual lespedeza is a non-bloating legume that is drought tolerant.

Lespedeza is a warm season forage that can be used to fill in the “summer slump” period. Expect growth of annual lespedeza to kick in from late June through early September. In my experience it has been difficult to establish lespedeza by frost seeding. I think it is because the seed is light, similar to a grass seed, and it is difficult to get good seed soil contact. I would recommend the use of a no-till drill to seed lespedeza.

Recommended frost seeding rates by species is included in the following table:

Forage Species Seeding Rate (lbs./acre) Red Clover 6-8 Ladino/white clover 2-3 Alsike clover 2-4 Birdsfoot Trefoil 4-6

If you are frost seeding a legume species that has not been grown in the pasture for a number of years, it is a good idea to include the proper bacterial inoculum with the seed to insure that the bacteria responsible for fixing nitrogen becomes associated with the plant roots.

In addition to good seed soil contact, the success of any new seeding depends upon soil fertility conditions and the grazing management that will be used once that plant is up and growing. The goal should be more than mere plant survival. We want the new forage plants to thrive and produce to their genetic potential.

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ROUND BALER FOR SALE John Deere 566 round baler, twine and net wrap, flotation tires, 1000 PTO, push bar, 18,000+ bales......$8000 obo Phone (406) 385-7546 - Dale Drawbond, Westby, MT

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Big generator powered by 271 Detroit.

ITEMS FOR SALE 1977 Ford 1-ton, good tires, V8, 4 speed, 12-ft. all steel flatbed....$2000 1968 GMC 1/2-ton, nice aluminum canopy.....................................$2000 As new buggy that converts to a cutter for winter...........................$1500 Phone 406-862-2637, Whitefish, MT

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20- or 22-ft. grain box and hoist in good condition.

FOR SALE

1992 Chevrolet Silverado 350 4x4, Krogman bale bed.... ............................................................................ $10,900 28-ft. chisel plow........................................................ $2500 36-ft. leveling disk...................................................... $2500 5-section flex harrows................................................. $750 90 new, hard surface, 18” duck feet.................. Make offer 20 new, hard surface, twisted chisels................ Make offer Phone (307) 736-2245 or 299-3798, Arvada, Wyoming

First-calf beef heifers can benefit from a little TLC

By Aerica Bjurstrom, University of Wisconsin Extension Always give heifers the best quality pasCalving season is in full swing in many beef herds, and with that comes a list of chalture available. lenges to manage. One challenge you can Supplement first-calf heifers with grains head off at the pass is managing your first(energy) like corn, corn silage, or barley calf heifers. First-calf heifers require special before they lose body condition. management strategies to help them wean a Wean calves off heifers at 5 – 6 months bigger calf, breed back sooner, and improve of age. her chances of staying in your herd longer.

If heifers are thin at calving, calves may While calving can often be a major stressneed to be weaned extra early. or on your heifers, more subtle stress may Keep a high quality complete mineral take its toll on them. Two year olds calve in available for first-calf heifers. at approximately 85% of their mature weight.

Use strategic deworming programs for Her entire first lactation requires her to conyoung cows. tinue growing, go through the stress of calvControl external parasites. ing, produce milk, and raise a calf all while While you can typically expect your heifbeing at the bottom of the pecking order in ers to begin cycling after calving, BCS is the the herd. Monitoring Body Condition Score most important factor as to when she will (BCS) in first-calf heifers is critical to her begin cycling. Body condition score is genersuccess. Ideally you would like to keep your ally a reflection of nutritional management. heifers at a BCS of 5-6. Animals with excess However, disease and parasites can conbody condition (>7) have lower reproductive tribute to lower body condition scores even performance. Here are some strategies to if apparent nutrient requirements are met. keeping first-calf heifers in ideal condition: Managing a strong herd health program is a Graze first-calf heifers and mature cows key part to a successful reproduction plan. separately. Graze first-calf heifers either with The late gestation and early lactation pethree year-olds or virgin replacement heifers. riod of a two-year old heifer greatly impacts her reproduction for years to come. Thin heifers don’t breed back quickly, if at all. If she rebreeds late, it will take several lactations to get her back on track with the rest of the herd.

The plane of nutrition during the last 50 to 60 days before calving has a significant effect on calving interval. In addition, feeding a balanced diet during late gestation will decrease calving difficulty.

Heifers that experience significant calving difficulty often take longer to begin cycling.

Heifers fed diets deficient in energy or protein the last trimester experience higher instances of calving difficulty, breed back later in the breeding season, have increased calf sickness, death, and wean smaller calves.

An additional management strategy that may give your heifers a better start is to calve them in 3-4 weeks before your cows calve. This practice can be implemented for the 2016 breeding season. The special time devoted to only heifers will allow you to focus on potential calving issues and recruit extra help at that time if needed. If you choose to manage heifers separately, it is important to remember calving in early means pasture will likely not be available when needed, so additional nutrients will need to be supplemented.

Also, nutrient requirements are higher for first-calf heifers than mature cows. Breeding heifers early will not be an effective strategy unless nutrition is managed properly.

Careful management of first-calf heifers will benefit you in the long-run. Closely monitoring BCS and supplementing nutrition will help your heifers raise healthy calves and breed back to stay in your herd for years to come.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page C23

Livestock slaughter

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.73 billion pounds in February, up 2 percent from the 3.65 billion pounds produced in February 2014.

Beef production, at 1.77 billion pounds, was 1 percent below the previous year.

Cattle slaughter totaled 2.17 million head, down 3 percent from February 2014. The average live weight was up 25 pounds from the previous year, at 1,355 pounds.

Veal production totaled 6.3 million pounds, 23 percent below February a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 36,700 head, down 30 percent from February 2014. The average live weight was up 26 pounds from last year, at 293 pounds.

Pork production totaled 1.95 billion pounds, up 5 percent from the previous year.

Hog slaughter totaled 9.08 million head, up 5 percent from February 2014. The average

live weight was up 2 pounds from the previous year, at 285 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 11.6 million pounds, was down slightly from February 2014. Sheep slaughter totaled 164,700 head, 2 percent below last year. The average live weight was 141 pounds, up 3 pounds from February a year ago.

January to February 2015 commercial red meat production was 7.8 billion pounds, down 1 percent from 2014.

Accumulated beef production was down 5 percent from last year, veal was down 25 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 3 percent.

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2015 CASE IH WD 1504 windrowers BUY E ARLY AND S AVE B IG!

L Now with 150 hp. and 30% improved fuel economy L All new styling for improved visibility L Cab and rear axle suspension L Power header reverser (5) New units available with 16-ft. or 18-ft. headers 0% Financing Available for up to 6 YEARS or BIG Discounts and 2.9% Financing for up to 5 YEARS.

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L Heavy duty 5 bar pickup with rubber mounted pickup teeth L Adjustable roller wind guard for even crop flow L New overshot feeder for increased capacity L Simplified net wrap system L Patented sledge roll design for ease of bale formation L Heavy duty chains and grease banks for ease of servicing

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USED EQUIPMENT

CNH Low Rate Financing Available on Qualifying Used Units

2013 CASE IH WD 1203

With 16-ft. auger header. One season and only 482 hours, 126 hp, rear axle and cab suspension, hydraulic header float and guard angle, header reverser, 2 speed hydro and buddy seat.

HD 162 has hydraulic header drive, 108” conditioner rolls, dual sickles.

Book says $103,700............ MVE Price $92,877

2005 CASE IH MXM 130 WITH L162 LOADER

Really clean unit, self level loader/grapple, MFWD, Power Shuttle transmission, heavy duty 3-point hitch, 2 speed PTO, 2 remotes, and lots more. Just 2717 easy hours.... Priced to sell at $56,531

2013 CASE IH MAXXUM 125

With L765 self level loader/grapple, MFWD, 16x16 SPS transmission, electronic 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 3 remotes, heavy duty front axle, CCLS hydraulic system with 30 gmp for remotes, deluxe cab with Hi-Vis roof panel, 3 mid mount valves for loader, and one stick loader control. Only 784 hours with Factory and Extended WARRANTY. Books for $100,989............. MVE Price $98,543

2012 CASE IH FARMALL 45

2 wheel drive, 45 engine hp, PTO, 3-point hitch, 8 speed transmission with synchronized shuttle, new Case IH L530 loader/ joystick and 72” bucket.............................................................. $19,896

(2) 2013 CASE IH RB564 PREMIUM ROUND BALER

2000 JOHN DEERE 7610

120 PTO hp, powershift transmission, 2WD, 3-point, 2 remotes, 540/1000 PTO. Equipped with JD loader/grapple and new rear tires, 7718 hours.

Book says $51,689.............. MVE Price $48,879

5x6 bales, twine/mesh, wide 5 bar pickup with rubber mounted teeth. Used only one season and low bale count.(2) Available at.Just $38,939 ea.

Warranty.

2013 CASE IH MAGNUM 180

With L785 Case IH loader/grapple. Lease return tractor that’s as good as new. Deluxe cab, heated seat, 19x6 ECO powershift transmission, 4 programmable remotes, GPS ready, buddy seat, 3 mid mount valves with joystick. Dynos at 165 hp. Just 950 hours and warranty left.

Book says $152,324......... MVE Price $134,955

2014 MODERN AG PREDATOR

7-ft. rotary cutter, never been used, super heavy duty brush cutter, 140 hp gearbox, 31/2” capacity, dual tail wheels, 3-point mount.

These units are “Bulletproof”.. Priced right $5839

2013 CASE IH FARMALL 75C WITH L620 LOADER

MFWD, Deluxe cab, 60 PTO hp., 12x12 Power Shuttle transmission, 3-point, 540 PTO, 2 mid mount valve with joystick.

Book says $48,983.............. MVE Price $45,473 Balance of factory warranty plus PPP.

2003 NEW HOLLAND HS SERIES AUGER HEADER

2012 LAND PRIDE RCP 2660

14-ft. cut, dual sickles, good straight serviceable head. Fits New Holland and late model Case IH machines.

Consigned for............................................... $10,800

5-ft. boom mower with PTO drive, self contained hydraulic pump, 3-point mount, used only 1 year. Ideal for ditch banks and those hard to get at places.

Consigned for ............................................. $13,500

JOHN DEERE 1424 MO/CO

14-ft. cut, center pivot design. Good straight older unit and it all works.

Priced to sell at................................................ $4874

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2009 Case IH RB564 twine, mesh 5x6 round baler. One owner and well maintained.

2006 ERSKINE SNOWBLOWER With JD 145 loader/grapple, 80 PTO hp, year around cab, 2002 New Holland 688 5x6 twine round baler, 78” cut, 3-point mount, PTO drive, used very little.

540/1000 PTO, 3-point, 2 remotes, Consigned for................................................... $2600 great rubber...........Priced to move $18,637 one owner and very well maintained.

1978 JOHN DEERE 2840

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No damage to soils from grazing of cover crops

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2015 — Page C27

SEEDER FOR SALE

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist in North Carolina has found a way to encourage more growers to use cover crops in the Southeastern United States—allow cattle to graze on them.

Cover crops reduce soil erosion, boost organic matter, keep more moisture in soil and sequester carbon in the soil so less of it is released as a greenhouse gas.

Conventional wisdom holds that if cattle were allowed to graze on cover crops they would eat up and remove the nitrogen and carbon otherwise left on the soil in the cover crop plant residue. Allowing cattle to tread on the soil also could compact it, preventing air and water from passing through the soil to reach plant roots.

Alan Franzluebbers, an ecologist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Science Research Unit in Raleigh, conducted a 7-year study to see if grazing on cover crops affects the health of soils typical in the Piedmont region. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting sustainable agriculture.

Franzluebbers and his colleagues grew winter or summer grains and used cover crops for both in the off-season. They also compared no-till versus tilling, and grazing versus no grazing. Cow/calf pairs were allowed to graze at a rate of one pair per 4 acres.

The researchers took periodic samples of the surface foot of soil. The study was the first in the region to analyze the practices for such an extensive period.

The results showed that the relatively low-level of grazing did not significantly affect the amount of organic matter in soil and did not compact the soil. They also showed that cover crops provided high quality forage and that the organic matter lost by allowing cattle to graze on cover crops was likely made up in the organic material supplied as manure. As in previous studies, they also found that no-till soils generally contained more carbon and nitrogen than conventional till soils.

2003 Case SDX 30-ft. seeder, 3 seed rollers complete, disks 80%, many extra parts, very well maintained.

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2012 INTERNATIONAL 7400 truck, New 2015 SPRAYFLEX sprayer, 120-ft. boom, 1500 gallon tank, like new!! 44,000 miles........................$169,000 New 2015 INTERNATIONAL SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER 120-ft., 1500 gallon.

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BRAND FOR SALE

$3000

Horse - right shoulder, Cattle - right hip................

Owned for 40 years - Single Iron Brand

Would trade for good 4-wheeler (ATV)

Call Richard Dahlen (406) 231-5873, Great Falls, MT

POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION Are your calving barns cold and drafty???

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1990 Ford L9000

4x4, dump truck with 2-way plow and sander, 315 hp Cummins, 10 speed, only 70,000 original miles.

Runs great, clean........................... $28,500

Cattle castration and dehorning pain management

By Dee Griffin and Richard Randle, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dehorning and castration of calves intended for beef production are common management practices performed in the U.S. A variety of methods are available to perform these procedures and each has both positive and negative benefits. However, all methods of dehorning and castration result in some level of pain and distress on the animal. Public concern about the welfare of farm animals has led to interest in pain caused by routine husbandry practices, and has stimulated research into better understanding pain in livestock and how best to alleviate it.

Meloxicam is an NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) that has been shown to be effective in alleviating pain and distress following both dehorning and castration. Meloxicam has several advantages over other methods of pain management investigated, including longer period of pain relief with a single dose, ease of administration, and cost. While not ap-

proved specifically for alleviation of pain in livestock, your veterinarian may prescribe Meloxicam to alleviate pain and stress and enhance animal well-being following dehorning and castration.

The following outlines the use and administration of Meloxicam: Post-Surgery Pain Management Meloxicam is the medication of choice - It has a 27 hour half-life compared to other potential medications that only last minutes.

- It is a prescription medication, so you will need to visit with your veterinarian.

- The cost will likely be less than a dollar for your calves at branding.

- The FDA asks your veterinarian to assign the withdrawal time, but generally, 21 days is considered appropriate.

Meloxicam comes in 15 mg tablets. They are slightly smaller than an aspirin.

The meloxicam cattle dosage is 45 mg / CWT or 3 x 15mg tablets per 100 pounds

2001 Ford F350 XL

crew cab, 2WD dually, V10, automatic, 9-ft. utility body. Runs good, needs trans rebuilt, great ranch truck, new tires...................................................................... $5000 obo

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Stevensville, MT

1986 International Service Truck DT466, 6 speed, 75% tires, IMT 7500 lb crane, 20-ft. reach, remote, 20cfm air compressor, nice clean truck...........$12,500 2003 Sterling LT9500 M11 Cummins, jake, 10 speed, 14,000 front, 40,000 rears, air ride, 3.90 ratio, AC, cruise, PTO, runs and drives great, 422,000 miles, 16-ft. of frame 75% tires 11r22.5’s......$17,500 1995 Ford F800 16-ft. flatbed dump 5.9 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 24,500 gvw, ac, ps, pb, 80% 10r22.5’s, twin cylinder hoist, 105,000 miles..............$12,500

1993 Kenworth 20-ft flatbed dump 8.3 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 30,000 GVW, AC, PS, AB, 80% 295r22.5, Knapheide scissor hoist, 253,000 miles................. ....................................$14,500 1995 & 1996 Vermeer V-8550 4x4 Cable Plow 36” vibratory tooth, 6 way blade, 18” backhoe bucket, Turbo 3.9 Cummins, 60% tires, differential lock, 1494 & 3275 hours..................$10,000 each 1999 Genie GS2668-RT manlift 4x4, 26-ft. platform height, dual fuel Kubota, runs and works great, 5-ft.x13-ft. work platform, easy to haul........$10,500 Backhoe and excavator buckets, John Deere 310 & 410, Cat 416 & 426, Case 580 & 680, and other.............................. Call for Price

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Meloxicam Tablet Dosing Device screws to fasten the washer to the dowel Supplies needed: rod plunger.

PEX ½”water pipe, a five foot section Short lengths of nylon cord or twine to will make three 15” dosing devices for attach between the metal washer and taped young calves. to the PEX tubing.

Wooden dowel rod, 1/2” diameter. A four - Attaching the dowel to the PEX keeps foot rod makes three 15” plungers for calf the plunger from sliding out and allows the dosing devices. plunger to be retracted sufficiently so that PEX ¾”water pipe, a five foot section the tablets slide far back into the doser, thus will make three 20” dosing devices weanhelping prevent the tablets from sliding out ing calves. before the doser is properly placed in the Wooden dowel rod, 5/8” diameter. A calf’s mouth. four foot rod makes two 20” plungers for Assemble and smooth ends of PEX pipe weanling devices. and dowel rod Small opening metal washers and ½” inch

Moiese rancher appointed to USDA FSA State Committee

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has appointed a new member to the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee in Montana, FSA State Executive Director Bruce Nelson announced.

Anita Matt, an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), was appointed to a one-year term replacing outgoing state committee member Hans McPherson. Matt was recommended to the position by Montana’s Senior United States Senator Jon Tester.

For 31 years, she and her husband Louis

have managed their family ranch on the Flathead Indian Reservation. She has worked for the CSKT tribal government for 28 years, serving as land and realty services program manager for the past 10 years. Matt serves as chair of the Flathead Conservation District. Matt also serves on the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) executive board as the president for the Rocky Mountain Region, which represents eight tribes in Montana and Wyoming. She works partCONTINUED ON PAGE C30

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2010 Wishek 714 30-ft. field disc with 24” blades. Nice condi2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 tion.............................................Clearance Special $70,900 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 007-016.................... $21,900 2008 Wishek 842NT 26-ft., 11” spacing, 24” front. Priced as is, 2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026..... needs rear gang work................Clearance Special $50,900 .................................................................................. $20,900 Ezee-On 4600 35.5-ft. disc, front notched 24” rear blades, 25” smooth front.............................................................. $50,500 Ezee-On 4600 38-ft........................................................ $47,500 2007 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, SN 87743..................... $10,250

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Grain Bag Extractors

2013 Tridekon grain boss, 13” 360 degree unload auger, steering axle. Like new............................................................ $39,900

Heavy Harrows

2011 Riteway 62-ft., 9/16” tines at 22.5”. Nice shape....... $35,500 2008 Riteway 50-ft., 9/16” tines at 21”, Valmar applicator.$40,900

Post Pounders

NEW Wheatheart high & heavy hitter, 13 hp Honda motor, all hydraulics, highway tires............................................ $14,900

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2011 Rem 2700 only 100 hours on unit. Excellent......... $19,500 2009 Rem 2700 360 hours, new fan. SN 0592............... $12,900

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Sukup 18” heater, propane or natural gas fired................. $2895 Wheatheart swing auger 13”x71-ft., power swing, bin sensor, Farmking 10-ft. rear blade, hyraulic angle, hydraulic tilt, used 4 Mulkti flight hopper. Like new..................................... $19,900 hours. Like new condition............................................. $4500 Farmking 13”x85-ft. swing away with Brehon mover. Good Ramrod 1150 Taskmaster rubber tracks, extra attachments...... shape........................................................................ $17,500 .................................................................................. $10,900 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2300 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2300 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent.

Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2700 .................................................................................. $12,900 2010 Farm King 5.5-ft. 3 point disc, 17” blades, adjustable angle. 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent.

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Can profitable beef operations go broke?

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service analysis (SPA) program was developed for Even though the weather is mild and the in-depth evaluation of cattle operations. The feeling of spring is here, remnant thoughts of purpose of the program was to assist producwinter still are fresh.

One thought that we should be pondering ers in evaluating and reducing their cost of is business records. Every farm and ranch production while improving their production should have completed their yearly records and marketing efficiency. The process was or be in the process of completing them. completed and is available today at http:// There is the question: Can profitable beef www.beefusa.org/spacalculationsworksheet. operations go broke? Absolutely, is the anaspx.

The real answer to the question of profit swer. Why? For one thing, the definition of rests with the ability to complete the SPA profit is misused. And the longer the wrong process or a process that fundamentally numbers are applied to the word “profit,” the provides the same information through a more likely an operation can get into financial business evaluation. Why is this important? trouble.

The dynamics of the beef business change, Ranch and farm records, unfortunately, and yet the beef producer is trying to focus are very diverse, which results in difficulty down the road. in clearly understanding what the records Sometimes, the question is retirement or mean. Care needs to be taken to make sure family expansion. Sometimes, the question is the numbers used are the numbers needed to trying to cover increasing overhead costs or answer the question. The market price of a the producer simply wants to change his or calf minus the direct expenses of producing her lifestyle. All these are difficult questions, that calf often is stated as profit. However, and no one wants to initiate a reorganization that calculation is far from any indication of of the business without the right data in front the financial status of a beef operation. of him or her.

This very narrow and selective approach to Bringing new partners or family members business discussions makes good coffee shop into a business organization, plus funding talk but may or may not pay for the coffee. the retirement of the previous generation, Starting with tax preparation, loan renewals, would be disastrous if the operation is not checking account balances, gross margins, financially viable. direct and indirect expenses, depreciation, What if the value of the assets of the beef net returns, labor and management charges, operation would return more dollars invested and, ultimately, return on total assets, the in a different financial portfolio? Who ultimind can go numb. mately pays for multigenerational demands Even further complicating the process, not on the fiscal resources of the operation? all professionals use the same business evaluThese are not words of comfort, but they ation process, so there are more questions. become words of pain if not asked before a Keep in mind, the producer is the endpoint reorganizational plan is implemented. of this discussion. The various enterprises The point is that the current generation utilized within a producer’s business may needs to provide the financial analysis that calculate a profit-and-loss scenario in their will determine an acceptable return on total own right. These “profit centers” are not the assets (ROA). Knowing the actual current endpoint of the financial analysis.

ROA is needed to establish a future goal.

Another interesting point is that even If the ROA is adequate, life is good. If not, the source of funds is a “profit center” for a than evaluate and reduce the cost of producfinancial institution but is a cost to the beef tion and improve production and marketing operation. “The bank is happy” saying may efficiency. Then start planning for the next not correlate well with a producer’s expectageneration. tions. Collateral will leverage a smile out of The process of fiscal evaluation of a beef most bankers. operation never will be simple. However, Again, if beef producers really want to remember the initial question: Can profitable understand where their beef operation is beef operations go broke? Absolutely, so do financially, the appropriate analysis must be your homework. done. The right process is much like during May you find all your ear tags. the ’90s’ when integrated resource manYour comments are always welcome at agement programming efforts were being http://www.BeefTalk.com.

For more information, contact the NDBoffered by many universities involved with CIA office, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND, beef cattle and the National Cattlemen’s Beef 58601, or go to http://www.CHAPS2000.com Association. on the Internet.

At that time, a standardized performance

Moiese rancher appointed to USDA FSA State Committee CONTINUED FROM PAGE C28

as the president for the Rocky Mountain Region, which represents eight tribes in Montana and Wyoming. She works parttime as a technical assistance specialist with IAC. Previously, Matt served as regional coordinator for the National FSA American Indian Credit Outreach Initiative with National Tribal Development Association.

She received two associate degrees and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and agriculture at Salish Kootenai College and University of Montana.

“We’re pleased to welcome Anita Matt to the FSA State Committee,” Nelson said.

“Anita’s ranching experience and her strong commitment to agriculture will make her a valuable committee member. The State Committee has long been dedicated to helping farmers and ranchers build and maintain successful operations.”

The five-person State Committee over-

sees the activities of the agency, including carrying out FSA’s agricultural programs, resolving appeals from the agricultural community and helping to keep producers informed about FSA programs. Matt joins Committee members Steve Carney, of Scobey, who serves as committee chair, Floyd Dahlman, of Forsyth, Kelly Flaherty-Settle, of Canyon Creek, and Patricia Quisno, of Fort Belknap.

McPherson, a diversified farmer from Stevensville, served on the state committee for five years. He was recently elected as vice-president of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF), and previously served as the vice chairman of the Ravalli County FSA county committee from 2006 to 2009, chairman of the board of directors of the Supply Ditch Association in his hometown, and as a MFBF board member.

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N.D. 4-H’ers compete in agronomy judging

By NDSU Extension Service The Grand Forks/LaMoure County team placed first in the senior division of the state 4-H crop judging contest held March 6 at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.

The team members are Thomas Granger, Derrick Juve, Eva Lahlum and Greg Lahlum.

In the crop judging contest, 4-H’ers evaluate and rank classes of three pans each of hard red spring wheat, durum, barley and oats for seed value. Participants also identify insects, plant and seed mounts, and agronomy disorders.

Counties could enter any number of 4-H participants in each division of the contest. The top three scores from the members of the county team are added to make a team score.

The second-place team in the senior division is from Morton County. Team members are Hailey Geiger, Bailey Schlosser, Bryce Peter and Shandra Getzlaff. The team from Foster County placed third. Team members are Jacey Retzlaff, Casey Mack, Justin Lee and Mariah House.

Thomas Granger of Grand Forks/LaMoure County was high individual in the senior division.

A team from LaMoure/Grand Forks counties also placed first in the junior division. Team members are Alex Lahlum, Rachel Juve and Zach Lahlum.

The second-place team in the junior division is from Walsh County. Members are Lilly Bina, Justin Klose, Zac Zikmund, Andrew Myrdal, Jonah Zikmund, Owen Zikmund and Conner Hodek. The team from Mountrail County placed third. Members are Andrew Haakenson, Tyson Odermann, Colter Sanderson and Dylan Locken.

Rachel Juve from Grand Forks/LaMoure was high individual in the junior division.

In the open division, a team from Stutsman County placed first, followed by the team from Rolette.

Awards for the contest were sponsored by the Valley City Lions Club, North Dakota Winter Show and North Dakota Crop Improvement and Seed Association, and received support from the North Dakota 4-H Foundation.

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Model shows people demand all that bad news

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By Rebecca Phillips, WSU University Communications Bad news in the media got you down? News consumers have only themselves to blame, says new research showing that it’s actually buying habits that drive negative press.

The research looks at the negative news phenomenon through the prism of economic science. And while previous studies have focused on the supply side by examining media output, this analysis is among the first to investigate a negative news bias from the consumer or demand side.

Washington State University (WSU) Professor Jill McCluskey and colleagues at the University of Leuven in Belgium created a theoretical model that illustrates how consumers get more value from negative news than positive news.

Focusing on newspapers, the researchers looked at the way people use information from news articles to enhance their well-being and avoid losses. Their model analyzed how much happiness consumers derived from choosing either bad or good news. The results showed greater individual benefit from reading the bad news.

Collectively, this tendency creates a societal preference for negative news stories, said McCluskey.

“Newspapers act on this demand by reporting more bad news to attract readers and sell more papers,” she said.

The study was published in the journal Information Economics and Policy and funded by Research FoundationFlanders and the KU Leuven Research Fund.

Avoid risk and make wise choices The researchers built their model on an economic theory asserting that as an individual’s income increases, the impact of each additional dollar diminishes.

“When you are very poor and hungry, for example, each dollar is worth a lot as it helps you buy enough food to eat,” McCluskey said. “But once you have more money and can count on regular meals, it’s the losses that will affect you more. In terms of happiness and well-being, a $1,000 loss will affect you more than a $1,000 windfall.”

The same idea applies to information offered in newspapers, the Internet, TV or radio. In their model, the researchers used a measurement called utility to assess the benefits or drawbacks people get from consuming a good or service – in this case, positive and negative news stories.

Their findings highlight a strong human tendency to avoid risk.

McCluskey said consumers read good news to glean information about benefits from a positive event, which might improve their own income or welfare. Reading about the success of a Fortune 500 company, for example, might help one decide to invest in their stock.

Bad news, on the other hand, provides information on how to avoid a negative event or loss to one’s well-being. Reading bad news helps consumers avoid making bad choices.

“Food scares are a good illustration as they are widely covered by the media,” McCluskey said. To protect their health, “people choose to avoid the suspected food – such as beef during the mad cow disease scare, or spinach with the E.coli outbreaks.”

Over time, McCluskey said the model clearly showed individuals gain a greater advantage from reading bad news than good news. These consumers, either consciously or subconsciously, then continue to choose newspapers with more negative reporting. In response, news outlets take advantage of that risk aversion to maximize their profits.

Downside to bad news Despite its benefits to readers, bad news generates negative consequences of its own, the researchers found. For instance, too much bad news can be depressing to some people.

Skewing media toward bad news can also cause heightened fear of risk that differs from the scientific consensus, like concerns about genetic engineering, said McCluskey.

A recent study by the Pew Research Center in cooperation with the American Association for the Advancement of Science showed that 88 percent of scientists believe genetically modified foods are safe, while only 37 percent of the public agrees; and 87 percent of the scientists said humans are the primary cause of climate change, in contrast to 50 percent of the public.

And bad news can lead to extended or exaggerated responses to a negative event.

“Even after the E. coli scare was over, people still wouldn’t buy spinach,” McCluskey said. “There can be a lot of impact on growers, and wasted food, with these scares.”

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By Alvaro Garcia, SDSU Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Director vs. 82 percent). Farms in the US that have In the early 1960’s Everett Rogers, then agricultural sales greater than $250,000 Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology at had computer assigned to the business and Ohio State University, suggested innovaInternet available at 84 and 82 percent of the tions were communicated among social systime, respectively. Those under $100,000 in tems following certain paths. He suggested sales had computers and Internet available four basic elements influencing the spread 45 and 65 percent of the time, respectively. of innovations: the innovation itself, comDo farms with more cash sales are more munication channels, time, and the social prone to purchase a computer and connect system. An innovation is an idea, practice, to the Internet or having both available is or object perceived as new by individuals. the result of a farm being more prone to This idea is communicated through chanadopt technology which might increase cash nels from one individual to another. Time sales in time? is the period between the initial awareness Computer Use in South Dakota Farms and the decision to adopt that innovation.

Computer access, ownership, or lease The social system is a set of interrelated increased in South Dakota farms by almost units engaged in joint problem solving to 9% between 2011 and 2013 (Table 1). This accomplish a common goal. Things have is very significant since between 2009 and changed since Rogers’ book “Diffusion of 2011 there had been no changes. Computer Innovations” was first published in 1962. use in state farms is currently nearly 6% In the 80’s the Internet started to develop greater than the average for the country. becoming massively popular in the 90’s.

What is not very encouraging is the low Social media more recently added speed percentage of farms in both the state and the to communications within a social system!

US that use a computer for the farm business Where used, personal computers and the (table 2). As stated above there is a positive Internet may have an effect in the diffusion relationship between US computer use and of innovations. They also likely shorten the farm agricultural sales. Computer use for time elapsed between awareness and techthe farm business dropped in the state from nology adoption. Are there any noticeable 45 to 38 percent in 2009 and 2013, respecdifferences between computer/Internet actively. This is the opposite trend observed cess and farm income, and if so, would they for the US as a whole, where computer use impact farm numbers in any way? in 2009 was 25 percent less than in South According to the USDA approximately Dakota, and increased to 5.3 percent above 67 percent of the farms in the US have in 2013! Internet access is relatively high for nowadays Internet access, up from 62 the state, and above the rest of the country percent in 2011 (2013 USDA-NASS Farm (Table 2). Of the activity conducted online Computer Report). Of them 65 percent had however very little is related to agricultural access to a computer in 2011, increasing purchases both in South Dakota and the US. to 70 percent by 2013. In 2011 a total of Online purchases of agricultural products 37 percent of the farms used computers increased in the state 30 percent since 2009 for their farm business increasing to 40 while only 23 percent for the US (Table 3). percent by 2013. The majority of the farms Agricultural marketing online has dropped with sales over $250,000 in 2013 had acsince 2009 by 33 percent for the state and cess to a computer 84 percent of the time. it has increased by 27 percent for the US. When sales were between $100,000 and Farm Computer Use by Economic $249,999 a computer was available to the Classes farm business 56 percent of the time. When The USDA NASS also analyzed in 2013 sales and government payments were from farm computer use by economic class for $10,000 to $99,999, computer accessibildifferent US regions. Computer access and ity was 45 percent. There is a sizeable and ownership in the North Central Region increasing difference between having or (NCR) and the US is in Table 4. On average not a computer assigned to the farm and the the NCR has always had more computers volume of cash sales. The greater the cash (2.9 percent FY 2013; Table 4) than the US. sales in US farms the greater the chance When analyzing the use of a computer for they had a computer assigned to the busithe farm business the difference favoring the ness. The use of the Internet also increased NCR is even greater (10 percent FY 2013; with cash sales. Although not as strikingly Table 5). Internet access FY 2013 seemed different between the first two sales groups to be very similar for the NCR and the rest (65 vs. 69 percent for $10,000- $99,999 of the country with roughly 1.5 percent difand $100,000-$249,000, respectively), it ference in favor of the US. then increased drastically between the latter group and the next at $250,000+ (69 CONTINUED ON PAGE C36

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Income, computers and internet use in SD farms CONTINUED FROM PAGE C34

The sales group that has seen the most vulnerability to its sustainability has been the one with sales between $1,000 and $9,999. The vulnerability of this group was exemplified by it having decreased by 6.7 percent between 2013 and 2014 (Garcia.

2015. Farms and Land in Farms: Defining our audience). The use of computers for the farm business by this group has never been in South Dakota above 27 percent. Is it possible that reduced access to computer and the Internet compromise the diffusion of innovations and cutting edge technologies in this group increasing their vulnerability?

Smaller farms used computers for their farm business operations 2.7 times less frequently than those farms selling more than $250,000 (Table 5). In spite of not using the computer for the farm business, 65 percent of small farms (SD and the US FY2013) still have

access to the Internet. The percentage of farms using it is significantly lower than in the high sales group at 82 percent (SD and the US FY2013).

Statistical data published by the USDA NASS in 2013 shows that on average 72 percent of South Dakota Farms own computers and have access to the Internet.

From the information available it is also apparent there is an association between large volume of sales and computer and Internet use. With the information at hand it is very difficult to determine if there is causality though, that is to say if the access to information determines in any way the volume of agricultural sales. There seems to be a pattern though that shows increased vulnerability of smaller farms that have less access to computers to run the farm business and access the Internet.

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2003 Transcraft drop deck trailer, 53-ft. aluminum, spread axle..............................$25,000

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MSSBA Ewe Grant

The Montana Suffolk Breeders Association was founded in 1981. The purpose of the association is to foster, promote and develop the Suffolk breed and the sheep industry in general.

The MSSBA is awarding one $300 grant to be used for the purchase of a Suffolk ewe lamb or yearling ewe. This grant is for a male or female youth between the ages of 9 and 16 and a resident of the State of Montana.

The following requirements are to be met by the recipient of said grant: Purchase ewe from a current MSSBA member on or before November 15th. If unable to do so, ewe grant will then be awarded to next qualifying youth on November 16th. Payment of ewe will be made directly to said breeder from the MSSBA. Maintain and breed ewe in flock for two years. Should ewe become non viable to production before two year period has expired (i.e. barren, non functional udder, prolapse) and youth wishes to cull said ewe, the MSSBA must be notified in writing with a detailed description of why ewe is non viable to production. Said request will then be reviewed by MSSBA board members to determine if youth shall be granted permission to cull ewe prior to two year period.

Maintain a youth membership with the MSSBA for two years.

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and gain a better knowledge of sheep health and care.

Requirements of ewe that is to be purchased: Ewe purchased must be either a ewe lamb or a yearling ewe.

Ewe must be genetically tested by an approved facility for the spider gene and scrapie factor (Codon 171). Ewe must test NN for spider gene and either QR or RR for scrapie factor. Testing is the responsibility of the breeder. Once a copy of the testing results is received, the MSSBA will make payment to the breeder for said ewe in the amount not to exceed $300.

Ewe cannot be parrot mouthed.

Ewe must come from registered breeding stock.

The application can be downloaded at www.mtsuffolksheep.org/new2012grantapplication.html The application must be completed and post marked by May 1st. Winner will be notified May 15.

Application can be mailed to: MSSBA, Jane Rath Secretary, 296 Wyttenhove Lane, Miles City, Montana 59301. She can be reached at (406) 232-1060. ##### To keep wicker from yellowing in the sun, bathe it in salt water with a wet rag when it’s new.

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WANTED TO BUY John Deere 20-ft. platform Phone (307) 272-9259

HAY, TIRES AND CHOPPER FOR SALE

2nd cutting grass/alfalfa haylage bales, individual wrapped (plastic), approximately 1600 lbs., 54”x60.................. $80 each (4) 12-16.5 skid steer tires & wheels mounted, approximately 70%, came off of New Holland.

(2) 18.4 R 38 30% radial tires....................................... $300 each John Deere straw chopper for 7720.

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Short-term and long-term agricultural planning prices for North Dakota

By Ron Haugen, Farm Management Specialist; Tim Petry, Livestock Economist; Frayne Olson, Crop Marketing Specialist and Dwight Aakre, Farm Management Specialist Planning for the future can be a very forecasts and long-term average prices are frustrating process but one that typically presented. pays high dividends. For most farm and The long-term crop planning prices were ranch managers, developing realistic comderived from annual average price forecasts modity price expectations is one of the most made by the Food and Agricultural Policy difficult and complex tasks of the planning Research Institute (FAPRI). The U.S. price process. To ease the burden of forecasting estimates reported in the 2014 Baseline planning prices, the NDSU Extension SerBriefing Paper, November 2014, were vice has prepared a summary of projected adjusted using historical relationships to short- and long-term planning prices. reflect North Dakota farm gate prices.

The estimated short-term planning prices Historical prices are reported for refershould be used as a guide in setting price ence. This information can be a valuable expectations for 2015 production. These reminder of past price fluctuations and planning prices can be used for prepartrends. Prices for 2014 are averages to date. ing annual enterprise budgets and annual The historical crop prices were obtained whole-farm cash-flow projections. from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s The short-term planning prices should not National Agricultural Statistics Service be used for planning capital purchases or ex(NASS) “2014 North Dakota Agricultural pansion alternatives that extend beyond the Statistics Service publication No. 83.” next production year. Unfortunately, the use Historical milk prices are from the Food of short-term planning prices to make longand Agricultural Policy Research Institute term decisions is common. This practice is (FAPRI). Historical feeder steer prices are not recommended because current supply/ from the USDA Agricultural Marketing demand conditions rarely continue for long Service (AMS) for Kist Livestock Auction, periods of time and are a poor indicator of Mandan, North Dakota. Historical slaughter future trends. steer, cull cow, hog and sheep prices are The long-term planning prices are valufrom NASS and AMS. able for evaluating alternative plans that This publication is found at: affect the farm or ranch business for more www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/agecon/market/ than one year. Both individual yearly price ec1090.pdf

Shooting Range Development Grant

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Grant Program, and for a grant application, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) go to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov, click reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the on the Recreation page and look under deadline to apply for range development Shooting Ranges. Or, call FWP at: 406grants is May 1.

444-9947.

Montana’s Shooting Range Grant ProCompleted Shooting Range Grant apgram, administered by FWP, provides fundplications may be mailed to: Montana Fish, ing to private shooting clubs, organizations, Wildlife & Parks, attn: Shooting Range local governments and school districts to Grant, Communication and Education Bubuild and improve public shooting ranges reau, 1420 East Sixth Ave., PO Box 200701, throughout the state.

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Round Balers

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Tag #30131.......................... $12,500 (G) John Deere 566 twine only, hydraulic pickup lift. Tag #29510.................... $10,000 (H) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #27448... ............................................. $10,500 (H) John Deere 566 twine only, 14,000 bales.

Tag #29826..............................$9500 (L) John Deere 566 twine only, 540 PTO, push bar, 17,643 bl. Tag #30559..$10,900 (LV) John Deere 566 net/twine, 40,000 bales.

Tag #30697.......................... $10,500 (G) John Deere 566 twine only, 11,000 bales.

Tag #31019............................. $8000 (G)

John Deere 530 twine only, single twine arm, no push bar. Tag #27175.$2500 (L) John Deere 530 twine only. Tag #30636... ................................................ $4500 (H) Case IH RB564 twine & wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO. Tag #30576........$14,000 (L) Case IH RBX562 net, wide pickup, hydraulic lift. Tag #30666....................... $9300 (H) Case IH RS561A twine only, 1000 PTO. Tag #30585................................... $8500 (H) Hesston 5556 twine, wide pickup, 540 PTO, hyd lift. Tag #30248............. $19,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup.

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HOOF TRIMMING TABLE FOR SALE

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Ideal for dairy cows or mature beef bulls

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Windrowers & MoCo

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Tag #29324...........................$31,000 (L) MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #28056............... $27,500 (G) New Holland 116 14-ft. swing tongue, sickle moco. Tag #29485.................. $4500 (B) New Holland 116 16-ft. sickle moco, rubber conditioner. Tag #30977..........$5900 (L) New Holland 1475 16-ft. mower conditioner.

Tag #29526..............................$9000 (L) New Holland 1112 windrower, cab, 18-ft. draper head................... Coming In (LV) New Holland 1114, gas, 14-ft. sickle, rubber conditioner. Tag #29593...... $10,500 (H)

Miscellaneous

John Deere 850D diesel UTV, 850cc, 4WD, 956 hours. Tag #31203........... $8000 (G) John Deere 825i gas UTV, 825cc.............. .........................................Coming In (H) Polaris Ranger gas UTV, 500cc. Tag #31279................................... $5700 (B) HLA loader mount manure fork, fits JD 265 loader. Tag #30983..................$650 (LV) Frontier AB13G single tine heavy duty bale spear. Tag #31221.................... $850 (B) Frontier AS10H 10-ft. snow push, fits JD 300/400 series ldr. Tag #24539..$2200 (B) Frontier 7-ft. snow blade, fits a 3/4/500 series JD loader. Tag #30702.$2250 (G) Bush Hog RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096..................................... $900 (G) Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary cutter, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #31148.$1900 (B) Agrex XA300 3-pt. spin spreader, 540 PTO, steel hopper. Tag #31149......... $850 (B) New Holland 738GC 7-ft. medium duty 3-pt. rotary cutter. Tag #30046.........$2300 (L) Degelman 7200 14-ft. HD 6-way hydraulic dozer blade. Tag #28332......$26,500 (L) Tufline TB296 8-ft. 3-pt. mount box blade, scarifiers. Tag #29712............ $1299 (B) Great Bend 951 3-pt. backhoe attachment, 18” bucket. Tag #31197.........$5950 (LV) Massey Ferguson 130 manure spreader, PTO, single axle. Tag #30979.$4500 (LV) Dayton 3LW64 10,000 watt generator, Honda 20 hp. Tag #30986.....$1750 (LV) Rhino PHD post hole digger, 3-point, 540 PTO, 12” bit. Tag #29602......... $950 (B) Shaver HD8 post pounder. Tag #30812..... .................................................. $900 (H)

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Tractors

John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 918 hours. Tag #27163............. $292,000 (H) John Deere 9510R 4WD, 510 hp, GPS, AutoTrac, 600 hours. Tag #30229.$305,000 (B) John Deere 9460RT, tracks tractor, 460 hp, GPS, 486 hr. Tag #30648.. $342,500 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 830 hours. Tag #27156..............$272,500 (L) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, PTO, GPS, 443 hr. Tag #30298.. $310,000 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, PTO, GPS, 467 hr. Tag #30299.. $310,000 (G) John Deere 9430 4WD, 425 hp, 3029 hours.

Tag #27635........................ $199,000 (G) John Deere 8970 4WD, 400 hp, 3 SCV’s, 8500 hours. Tag #31152...... $69,000 (B) John Deere 8370R 370 hp, IVT, indep link susp, 175 hr. Tag #31295.. $325,000 (G) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 7588 hours. Tag #25941...... $67,500 (H) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 235 hp, 16 speed, 13,500 hours. Tag #30117...... $85,000 (B)

Tillage

Frontier DH5312 12-ft. heavy duty offset breaking disk. Tag #29957..$38,500 (LV) Rite-Way RR200 4-ft. rock picker, paddle, hyd drive/dump. Tag #31199.$2950 (LV)

Drills

John Deere 1890/1910 42-ft., 7.5”, 300 bu, tow between. Tag #30193.$145,000 (B) John Deere 1890/1910 50-ft., 7.5”, 350 bu, tow between. Tag #30194.$170,000 (B) John Deere 1820/1900 42-ft., 12” spacing, tow between. Tag #28966..$42,500 (LV) John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #22937................................ $14,000 (H) John Deere 9350 40-ft., on transport. Tag #30634................................ $12,000 (G) Case IH 800/3430 70-ft. 12” spacing, single shoot. Tag #30987...... $245,000 (H) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27613...... $115,000 (H) Concord 3400 50-ft., 12”, 340 bu, tow between. Tag #30189............. $29,000 (G) Concord 3400 50-ft., 12”, 340 bu, tow between. Tag #30190............. $29,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/2320 50-ft., 12” spacing.

Tag #29369......................... $28,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 3450 340 bushel tow between air cart. Tag #31264............ $14,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 45-ft., 12” spacing, 230 bu tbt. Tag #31272 ...... $32,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 40-ft., 12” spacing, 230 bu, dbl sht. Tag #31303$42,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. Tag #29334............. ............................................$60,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 45-ft., 12” spacing, 230 bushels, single shoot... $32,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $47,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, 340 bu, dbl sht. Tag #31265$38,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000 40-ft., 12” spacing, 230 bu cart, double shoot............... $42,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296.. $47,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 3”, 230 bu, dbl sht, stl pckrs. Tag #28203... $52,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3430 57-ft., 9”, 430 bu, dbl sht, prim block. Tag #28175.$78,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft. 12” space, 340 bu, sngl sht. Tag #29895..... $49,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft., 9” spacing.

Tag #24912......................... $48,000 (G) New Holland SD440 60-ft., 9” spacing.

Tag #24886......................... $89,500 (H) Kirschmann endwheel, 12-ft., 6” spacing, double disk. Tag #28795.......$2750 (LV) Einbock alfalfa seeder........Coming In (H) John Deere 450 13-ft. end wheel drill box, grass seed bxs, pckrs... Coming In (LV)

John Deere 7210R MFWD, 210 hp, IVT, 5 SCV’s, 111 hr. Tag #27895. $184,950 (LV) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, MFWD, 1658 hours. Tag #25945..............$114,000 (B) John Deere 7810 MFWD, 170 hp, PowrQuad, 9600 hr. Tag #30934.$53,900 (B) John Deere 5065E MFWD, 65 hp, JD 553 loader, 148 hr. Tag #31146.. $29,500 (B) John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, loader, 527 hours. Tag #24938........ $32,500 (H) John Deere 4850 MFWD, 190 hp, PowerShift, 10,500 hr. Tag #25447.$41,000 (L) John Deere 4520 2WD, cab, synchro, loader, 8441 hr. Tag #30169.$10,500 (H) John Deere 4020 105 hp, PowerShift, ldr, 7206 hr. Tag #30646...........$12,950 (LV) John Deere 3155 MFWD, 95 hp, hi/lo trans, 6650 hours. Tag #30830...... $35,900 (B) John Deere 2640 2WD, 70 hp, open station, JD 146 loader, 1648 hours.... $14,500 (H) John Deere 1010 2WD, 36 hp, gas, 540 PTO, 3-pt., 2835 hours. Tag #31195.. $4700 (B) John Deere 950, open station, John Deere 75 loader. Tag #30969.....Coming In (B) Allis Chalmers 7080 2WD, 210 hp, cab, duals, 8163 hr. Tag #29821.... $7500 (G) Case IH STX450 quad track, 450 hp, 7300 hours. Tag #30455............. $107,000 (H) Case IH STX450 wheel tractor, 450 hp, 4350 hours. Tag #30456............. $149,000 (H) Case IH 885 79 hp, open station, Farmhand loader. Tag #30565.............. $12,500 (H) Case IH 245 Magnum MFWD, 248 hp, cab, 2205 hr. Tag #28713.......... $137,500 (G) Case IH MXM175 MFWD, 175 hp, LX172 loader, 3200 hr. Tag #31277.$73,900 (B) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, cab, ldr, 1825 hr. Tag #30173...... $87,000 (G) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, cab, ldr, 1850 hr. Tag #30174...... $87,000 (G) Case IH 5088 2WD, 135 hp, cab, ldr, 5700 hr. ETA late April. Tag #30798.$17,000 (L) 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.$54,000 (H) Case IH 4690 4WD, 261 hp, 7724 hours.

Tag #29838...........................$10,500 (L) Ford 256 bidirectional, 85 hp, loader, bale spear, 9900 hr. Tag #31120.$22,000 (G) International 1086 2WD, 131 hp, heat, air, 540/1000, ldr. Tag #30807..$13,500 (LV) International 986 2WD, 115 hp, 540/1000 PTO, DuAl loader.......... Coming In (LV) Massey Ferguson 3120T MFWD, 110 hp, ldr, 10,230 hr. Tag #30958... $19,500 (G) Big Bud 525/50...................Coming In (H) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp, 4 SCV’s, 6787 hours. Tag #30711............... $17,500 (H) Versatile 265, loader, 7000 hours.............. ........................................ Coming In (G)

Construction Equipment

John Deere CT322 track skidsteer, 66 hp, 2200 lb, 2400 hr. Tag #30682.$28,500(L) John Deere 27D excavator, 26 hp, open station, 2900 hr. Tag #30684.$23,500 (L) John Deere 35D excavator, 30 hp, open station, 2700 hr. Tag #30685.$28,500 (L) Case TV380 track skidsteer, 90 hp, 2 speed, 1000 hr. Tag #30927........... $49,500 (B) Case SV250 skidsteer, 76 hp, 2500 lb capacity. Tag #31278..................... $34,900 (B) New Holland L230 skidsteer, 90 hp, 2 speed, 1100 hr. Tag #30928.$35,900 (B) New Holland LS170 skidsteer, 1750 lb, 7-ft. bucket, 1683 hr. Tag #30726.$15,900 (B) Cat D5B dozer. Tag #30502.... $21,000 (H)

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Combines & Attachments

John Deere S680 540 hp, 348 hours, 400 bu, ProDrive. Tag #29794.$350,000 (B) John Deere S680 540 hp, 796/597 hr, 400 bu, ProDrive. Tag #27618.$305,000 (H) John Deere S680 540 hp, 175 hr, 400 bu, TriStream. Tag #30498..... $370,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 400/350 hr, 300 bu, Contour. Tag #31285.. $285,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 400/350 hr, 300 bu, Contour. Tag #31287.. $285,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 211/159 hr, 300 bu, TriStream. Tag #30410.$332,500 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 803/535 hr, 300 bu, ProDrive. Tag #30145..$275,000 (L) John Deere S670 425 hp, 589/392 hr, 300 bu, auto trac. Tag #30430.$249,000 (G) John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 300 bushels, chopper. Tag #30737........ $237,000 (H) John Deere 9760STS 340 hp, 300 bushels, 1537/1064 hr. Tag #30730.$165,000 (H) John Deere 9760STS 340 hp, 1853/1368 hours, 300 bu. Tag #30400.$145,000 (L) John Deere 9760STS 340 hp, 1873/1353 hours, 300 bu. Tag #30402.$145,000 (L) John Deere 9760STS 340 hp, 1895 hours, 300 bu. Tag #31289.......... $152,500 (G) John Deere 9650 275 hp, 240 bu, Walker machine. Tag #30988......... $70,000 (H) John Deere 9650 275 hp, 240 bu, Walker machine. Tag #30989......... $75,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 2896/2016 hr, 240 bushels. Tag #30731.... $72,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 3790/2448 hours, 240 bushels. Tag #27456.... $52,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 3795/2675 hr, 240 bu, 930 hd. Tag#29745.$59,000 (H) John Deere 9600................Coming In (H) John Deere 9600, high hours.................... ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 9500 215 hp, 204 bu, 3560/2981 hr, yield mon. Tag #30996... $30,000 (H) John Deere 8820 225 hp, 4500 hours, 230 head, bat reel. Tag #29534..$18,500 (L) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 2250/1750 hr, 190 bu, 224 head. Tag #26708...... $9950 (L)

Miscellaneous Grain Handling

Farm King 8”x60-ft. PTO driven auger on transport. Tag #29233............$2500 (LV) 30-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #29023................................... $3500 (B) High speed header trailer... Coming In (G) Brandt drive over auger, belt conveyor, hyd drive. Tag #25017................ $14,750 (G) Brandt drive over auger, belt conveyor, hyd drive. Tag #25018................ $14,750 (G) Stud King 42-ft. hi spd header trailer, clevis, brakes, lights. Tag #31072... $10,500 (H) Stud King 42-ft. hi spd header trailer, clevis, brakes, lights. Tag #31073... $10,500 (H) Stud King 42-ft. hi spd header trailer, clevis, brakes, lights. Tag #31074... $10,500 (H) Stud King 42-ft. hi spd header trailer, clevis, brakes, lights. Tag #31075... $10,500 (H)

Lawn & Garden

John Deere X540 54” deck, bagger, shovel, canopy, 187 hr. Tag #30060... $6900 (B) John Deere X320 48” deck, hydro, v-twin engine. Tag #29395................ $2700 (B) John Deere X300 42” deck, hydro, v-twin, 140 hours. Tag #30119........... $2300 (B) John Deere X304 42” deck, hydro, 4 wheel steer, bagger. Tag #29497...... $2950 (H) John Deere Z425 48” deck, zero-turn, bagger, power flow. Tag #29629....$4999 (L) John Deere Z225 42” deck, 18 hp, zero turn, bagger. Tag #29707................ $2150 (H) John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT180 42” deck, hydro, Kawasaki v-twin. Tag #29061.......... $1600 (B)

Case IH 6088 305 hp, 300 bushel, 1240/977 hours. Tag #27905............ $185,000 (B) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1265/805 hours Tag #27680............. $198,000 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bu, 2089/1550 hours. Tag #29747.............. $89,500 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bu, 3 speed, 2769/1915 hr. Tag #29852.. $72,000 (H) Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bushels, 1010 30-ft. head. Tag #31194...... $22,500 (H)

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Sprayers

John Deere 4940 120-ft., 20”, traction control, GPS. Tag #30497....... $312,500 (G) John Deere 4940 120-ft., 20”, traction control, GPS. Tag #30453....... $320,000 (G) John Deere 4940 120-ft., 20” spacing, GPS, 341 hours. Tag #30304...... $332,000 (G) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #30192............ $167,000 (B) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, 1800 hr. Tag #28246.......... $179,500 (H) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20” spacing, 100 gallon. Tag #30201............ $259,500 (H) John Deere 4920, 120-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 4230 hr. Tag #28120.......... $115,000 (H) John Deere 4710, 90-ft., 800 gallon, 2558 hours. Tag #30583............. $118,000 (H) John Deere 4700, 90-ft., 750 gallon, 1850 hours. Tag #30795................$84,000 (L) Top Air TA2400 pull-type, 2400 gallon, mix cones. Tag #28798.............. $56,000 (G) Brandt SB4000, 100-ft., 20”, suspended boom, 1700 gal. Tag #30584.$25,000 (H) Brandt QF1500 100-ft., 1000 gallon, mix cones, rinse rank. Tag #28575..$9000 (G) Flexi-Coil 67XL 136-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #26783................................ $14,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, mixing cone, rinse. Tag #28174.$14,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., pull-type, 1500 gal, foam marker. Tag #31305.... $13,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 wheel boom sprayer...... .........................................Coming In (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27576................................ $27,000 (H) Case IH Patriot 3330 100-ft., 1000 gal, 20” sp, 1765 hr. Tag #27909.... $189,500 (B) New Holland SF216 120-ft., 20”, 1600 gal, mix cones, rinse. Tag #30287.$29,950(H) Loral spreader truck. Tag #30406.............. ............................................. $24,000 (H) Summers 60-ft. pickup sprayer, 500 gallon, Dodge 3500. Tag #31162.... $17,500 (H) Summers 80-ft. pickup sprayer, 500 gallon, Raven control. Tag #30405..... $3750 (H) Summer Ultimate 90-ft. boom, 1500 gallon.

Tag #27128...........................$26,500 (L) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, suspended. Tag #27834...... $19,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gal, 5 boom sec, 3 nzl bds. Tag #28307.. $34,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 100-ft., 1500 gallon, single nozzles. Tag #30695..$28,500 (H) John Deere LT170 42” deck, lawn tractor, hydro. Tag #29762...................$1350 (L) John Deere L120 lawn tractor, hydro, snowblower, 500 hr. Tag #30800.....$1450 (L) John Deere L115, 42” deck, bagger. Tag #28870......................................$900 (L) Snapper RZT-2250 zero turn mower, 22hp, hydro, 50” deck. Tag #30710.. $2000 (G) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger.

Tag #25903............................. $1900 (G) Dixon ZTR-4424 zero turn mower, 44” deck, hydro. Tag #29165...................$1099 (L) Husqvarna RZ5424 24 hp, 54” deck, hydro, zero turn. Tag #29443............. $3500 (H) John Deere 44 44” blade for 300 series tractors. Tag #29331................. $250 (B) John Deere 44SB 44” snowblower for 300/500 tractors. Tag #30749.$1250 (B) Swisher Quad Boss 44” pull-type mower, 12.5 hp. Tag #29763................$1350 (L)

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New Frontier DH5312 heavy duty offset breaking disk, 32” blades. For Sale or Rent. Tag #29957..... ......................................................... $38,500 (LV)

John Deere 8300, 200 hp, MFWD, no loader, 7588 hours. Tag #25941..............................$67,500 (H)

John Deere S670, 425 hp, 300 bushel capacity, 3 speed, Autotrac ready, 589 hours. Tag #30430..... .........................................................$249,000 (G)

Case IH Patriot 3330, 100-ft., 20” spacing, 1000 gallon, 1765 hours. Tag #27909.......$189,500 (B)

2009 Twinstar 2024G2 24-ft. hydraulic v-rake. Tag #31263............................................. $15,900 (LV)

John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20” spacing, 1000 gallon, 2200 hours. Tag #30192...................$167,000 (B) John Deere 2640, 70 hp, 2WD, open station, JD 146 loader, 1648 hours.............................$14,500 (H) Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 2 bale model.

Tag #31076...................................... $12,500 (LV) 2012 John Deere 1890/1910, single shoot, tow between cart. Tag #30193................$145,000 (B)

1995 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320, double shoot, steel packers, rock guard. Tag #27296...............$47,500 (H)

John Deere 567 twine only, 5x6 bale, 13,000 bales.

Tag #29743........................................ $12,500 (L)

John Deere 8970, 400 hp, 4WD, 710/38 tires, 8500 hours. Tag #31152..............................$69,000 (B)

2014 John Deere 7210R, 210 hp, IVT, 111 hours.

For Sale or Rent. Tag #27895........ $184,950 (LV) MacDon M200, 200 hp, D60 delivery head, 1809 hours. Tag #27562............................ $89,500 (LV)

John Deere 3155, 95 hp, MFWD, cab/air, JD 265 loader, grapple, 6650 hours. Tag #30830.............. ...........................................................$35,900 (B)

Buhler 2400 8 bale round bale mover, self-loading and unloading. Like new. Tag #31275.$22,500 (LV)

Case IH 2388, 280 hp, 3 speed, spreader, 2769 hours.

Tag #29852........................................$72,000 (H)

Loral Easy Rider International spreader truck. Tag #30406...............................................$24,000 (H) 2011 MacDon R85 rotary mower conditioner. Tag #28056...............................................$27,500 (G)

John Deere 4850, 190 hp, MFWD, cab, PowerShift, 10,500 hours. Tag #25447.................. $41,000 (L)

John Deere 7730, 190 hp, IVT, MFWD, 1582 hours.

Tag #25945......................................$119,500 (B)

2002 Hesston 4910 4x4 big square baler, accumulator. Tag #29489..................................$29,500 (H)

John Deere 569 net/twine, 5x6 bale, MegaWide, 970 bales. Tag #31276............................ $42,000 (LV)

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Montana’s ranchers depend on the land and its resources to be successful business enterprises. As such, it is imperative to be good stewards of their environment and its resources, implementing practices that promote sustainability and conservation.

For the past 25 years, Montana Stockgrowers has proudly sponsored the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). With the support of Montana Beef Council, MSGA recognizes this year’s Montana recipient, the American Fork Ranch of Two Dot, as a ranch going above and beyond to implement good stewardship practices for their land, resources, wildlife and community.

The American Fork Ranch, a commercial cow-calf operation in Wheatland and Sweet Grass counties, is owned by the Stevens family and is managed by Jed and Annie Evjene. Jed is a long-time active member of the MSGA and currently serves as Director of the South Central district for the Association.

“The Stevens family, Annie and I, along with all of our crew could not be more proud to receive this recognition,” says Jed Evjene. “Over the past 17 years, we’ve worked hard to preserve the legacy of this ranch, improve its pastures, croplands and cattle. Making a ranch like this work while being conscious of the environment around us takes a good team and we’re honored to be Environmental Stewardship Award recipients.”

The ranch, established in 1882 as a sheep operation, was purchase by Colonel Wallis Huidekoper and designated “The American Ranch”. In 1945, Col. Robert T. Stevens purchased the operation and renamed it as “The American Fork Ranch”. Stevens’ vision was that the ranch would remain as a consistent and economically viable unit in the community.

As current ranch managers, Jed and Annie Evjene, joined the ranch in 1998, a consensus among the owners had already began to refocus the ranch’s efforts to be better stewards of the land, conserve their natural resources and ensure the ranch’s economic and environmental sustainability. The changes focused on the principles of utilizing the best available scientific knowledge and business practices, enhancing stewardship values with long-term perspectives to invest in the land and environment, and to preserve the ranch’s historic value and beauty.

Over the past 17 years, the Stevens and Evjenes families have focused on establishing relationships among all key aspects of the ranch: rangeland, water, crop production, cattle herd, wildlife, cottonwood forests, employees, family, community and the beef industry to integrate a model of sustainability. These cooperative efforts have led to relationships and projects in coordination with professionals from numerous universities, state and federal agencies, area and state Stockgrower organizations, and several youth programs.

The Evjenes have a knack for intensive record management, allowing them to use that information to tract what works and what does not when managing the ranches resources. The results have been implementing grazing practices, with the use of more than 25 miles of interior fencing, 15,500 feet of stock water pipeline, spring water development, and weed control to develop grazing systems that better utilize resources in a manner that complements the landscape and environment.

The American Fork Ranch is home to a diverse population of plant species and managed wildlife populations. Intensive record keeping, over a decade of range monitoring, water development projects and weed management have led to pasture conditions that promote diverse plant species and thick stands of stockpiled forage for year-round grazing.

A heavy focus on riparian area management has allowed for recovery of plant species, Cottonwood forest regrowth, improved water quality and enhanced wildlife habitat, even in the presence of livestock grazing.

As recipient of this year’s Montana ESAP recognition, the American Fork will submit an application this month for the regional ESAP awards, to be announced in July 2015.

Throughout 2015, Montana Stockgrowers will continue to share more about the American Fork Ranch, the Stevens and Evjene families, and their work as examples of Environmental Stewardship within the Montana ranching community.

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Poultry owners should be vigilant in watching for signs of avian influenza

By K-State Research and Extension News

Poultry owners should be aware that there is currently an outbreak of the H5N2 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) associated with the migratory bird flyways in the United States, said Kansas State University animal scientist Scott Beyer.

The first problems were observed with small poultry flocks on the upper west coast, which were soon followed by infections on larger commercial poultry farms on the southern west coast. Recently, infections have occurred in the central flyway, a migratory route which encompasses three provinces in Canada and 14 U.S. states, including Minnesota, Missouri and Arkansas, where the disease has been confirmed in turkey flocks.

“Migratory fowl move north and south all over the earth through flyways as they move from nesting and feeding grounds,” said Beyer, who is a poultry specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “When they comingle in these areas, the avian influenza virus can sometimes be shared between the birds, which then return to their respective flyways bringing new variants of the virus which may have originated from other continents. Although this particular variant of the avian virus (H5N2) is more pathogenic than others, there have been no incidences of the virus spreading to other species or people. As is often the case, this virus has so far not been associated with actual disease symptoms in the migratory fowl so they should be considered potential carriers of the virus that is pathogenic to domesticated poultry.”

The safety of poultry meat and eggs is not an issue, Beyer said. This variant is the H5N2 strain of avian influenza and although it is harmful to birds, it has not been associated with a threat to people or the food supply. The commercial poultry industry in the U.S. routinely screens for all types of the avian flu in flocks and any positive flocks, even those with variants that are not harmful to birds or people, are not processed for food.

U.S. poultry industry routinely monitors for diseases “Since viruses continually change form to avoid an animal’s immune system, the U.S. poultry industry does not allow any form of the virus to persist in commercial flocks unlike some other countries which allow the non-pathogenic viruses to persist in their flocks,” he said. “This reduces the risk of any virus from becoming more pathogenic thus harming birds and people or affecting our food supply.”

Small poultry flocks, gamebirds enterprises and commercial farms should be wary of potential exposure. Because it is thought that the virus has originated from migratory waterfowl as they move through their flyway, keeping them away from domestic poultry is most important. Many of these waterfowl likely visit local ponds for rest and feeding.

“If you have poultry near these ponds, you must eliminate all contact between them and your birds,” Beyer said. “This is especially important if you have your own waterfowl which could infect your poultry flock, but could also remain on the pond as other wild migratory birds stop by and then become infected by your birds.”

When these migratory birds feed in crop residues and farm ponds, they leave behind feathers and fecal matter that could carry the virus. Keeping yourself and pets away from these areas is crucial to reduce the chance of carrying the virus into your facilities, the

K-State specialist said. Do what you can to encourage these birds to move away from your facilities so that you widen the clean zone around your farm as much as possible.

Gamebird operations with birds in netted flight pens are more vulnerable because migratory birds flying over pens could drop fecal matter and feather dander directly into the pens. Efforts to reduce anything that attracts feeding and movement of these birds around pens should be implemented. Nets should be repaired to prevent birds and animals from entering as much as possible.

Starlings and sparrows should be considered vectors as well, at least until proven otherwise, Beyer said. With the spring season now here in Kansas, these birds are looking for nesting and feeding areas and may be persistent in trying to enter your facilities. Nests should be removed as they try to build them and you should work to keep them from entering as much as possible.

Clean up all spilled feed indoors and out so they are not attracted. Move or eliminate bird feeders away from domestic poultry areas. Netting areas where they like to nest will also discourage them. If you have roosting pigeons and starlings in your barns, these birds will always be potential sources of all kinds of avian disease and they should be eliminated from the facilities.

Wild birds are not the only threat “Rodents are also sources of diseases,” Beyer said. “They are nocturnal, so usually show up after dark to scavenge leftover feed and you may not even know they are there.

You should control rodent populations as much as possible using rodenticides or with the help of an exterminator.”

Don’t leave feed accessible at night.

Place all feed into rodent-proof containers or areas. Do not allow feeders to remain full of feed overnight. Either move the feeders out or feed only what the birds will consume before dark.

Beyer said that people, autos and farm implements can carry the virus from one farm to another. At this time, it is a good management practice to limit any contact with birds on other farms.

“You should also be aware of any areas that you are driving or walking through on the farm or ranch where migratory birds have congregated as mud and dirt can help move the virus,” he said. “A good way to clean up exposed items is by using a cup of bleach in a gallon of water to soak or rinse the items. Be sure to rinse off the bleach after treating because it can be corrosive.”

Monitoring your birds for symptoms Producers should be aware of bird illnesses and die offs, Beyer added. The primary symptom of avian influenza in birds is typical of most flu symptoms, so look for respiratory distress like coughing, ‘rattling’ (a raspy sound made when they breathe), sneezing, swelling around the eyes, and flicking of the head. Death may happen quickly, even before any signs of illness are noticed.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is monitoring poultry flocks for the virus in Crawford and Cherokee counties, which are closest to the most recent known infection in Missouri, and on March 12 established quarantine zones in those counties.

If you have a flock with signs of this illness in these areas, quarantine your poultry and contact your local veterinarian and the KDA Division of Animal Health at 785564-6601.

Also, as part of the monitoring process, CONTINUED ON PAGE C46

E. coli vaccine effective but seldom used in feedlot cattle

By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension When it comes to foodborne illnesses, few rival E. coli for the damaging effect it can have on humans.

Research shows that STEC-related bacteria cause more than 175,000 human illnesses per year with an annual direct economic cost ranging from $489 million to $993 million, said Kansas State University agricultural economist, Glynn Tonsor.

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, often referred to as STEC 0157 or simply E. coli, is naturally occurring in cattle and though it does no harm to the cattle, can make humans sick.

In some cases it is lethal. To reduce the chances that beef leaving their plants is contaminated with the pathogen, beef processors have implemented hazard control steps and also test their beef products for the presence of E. coli before they leave the plant.

Another potential way to reduce prevalence of E. coli is to vaccinate cattle in feedlots long before they are shipped to processing plants.

“Immunization through vaccination has been a commercially available pre-harvest intervention to reduce E. coli shedding in cattle for about five years,” said Tonsor, who is a livestock marketing specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “Despite demonstrated substantial improvement in human health the vaccine offers, it has not been widely adopted.”

In a recent study he, along with K-State colleague Ted Schroeder, also an agricultural economist, took a closer look at the potential economic impacts of incorporating animal vaccination into E. coli pre-harvest control practices.

A fact sheet is available at Market Impacts of E.coli Vaccination in U.S. Feedlots. Study results have been published in the Agricultural and Food Economics Journal.

The study made clear two primary reasons most feedlot managers don’t use E. coli vaccines. Because cattle themselves are not adversely affected by the pathogen, the presence of E. coli does not hinder cattle feeding efficiency so there are no production costs for feedlots directly associated with the prevalence of E. coli. In other words, it costs no more to feed cattle that have E. coli than it does to feed cattle that don’t.

Further, there is no well-established market that compensates producers for vaccinating for the pathogen. So generally, the price paid for cattle coming out of feedlots is the same whether the vaccine was used or not. Because administering the vaccine adds costs without direct economic incentives, most cattle feeders choose not to, Tonsor said.

Key findings from the K-State study include: • Given the current market setting, producer adoption of E. coli vaccination protocols is likely to remain limited. If such vaccinations were implemented, it would cost U.S. feedlots $1.0 billion to $1.8 billion in economic welfare loss over 10 years if demand didn’t increase with premiums for vaccinated cattle.

• Retail or export beef demand increases could spur adoption by feedlot producers. Considering different scenarios, the study found that retail beef demand increases of 1.7 percent to 3.0 percent or export beef demand increases of 18.1 percent to 32.6 percent would be necessary to generate sufficiently higher fed cattle prices to offset the costs associated with vaccination.

• Production cost decreases to either beef retailers or wholesalers (packers) could also provide an incentive for feedlot producers to vaccinate. The study indicated that cost declines of 2.2 percent to 3.9 percent for retailers or alternatively production cost declines of 1.2 percent to 2.2 percent for packers would be necessary to generate sufficiently higher fed cattle prices to cover feedlot adoption costs, making producers economically neutral to adoption.

“A key point of this research is that limited use of E. coli vaccinations in U.S. feedlots is consistent with the lack of current economic signals for producers to expand adoption,” Schroeder said. “Unless there is a substantial change in market signals presented to feedlot operators, limited use of E. coli vaccinations can be expected in the future.”

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Summary In 40 years, the global population is predicted to contain more than 9 billion people, and demand for food, fuel and fiber will increase by 60 percent. Out of those 9 billion people, 8 billion will live in the developing world, where inhabitants of regions such as China and India will have household incomes similar to those in the developed world, and will demand more milk, meat and eggs. The cattle industry therefore faces a considerable challenge in producing sufficient beef to fulfill global demand; yet two common claims leveled at the industry are that: 1) corn fed to cattle could feed humans instead; and 2) the quantity of land used for grazing would be far more effectively used to produce grains or vegetables for human consumption. However, there are a number of bigger issues to consider.

Background The oft-quoted statistic that one-third of cereals are fed to livestock leads to the seemingly logical suggestion that meat consumption should be reduced in order to feed more people with grains. Cereal crops are the staple food source within the developing world but are also the nutritional foundation of the developed world – in this instance they are an indirect food source because they are first converted to animal protein. The assumption that reducing meat production will increase the availability of cereals for human food only holds true if ingredients (crops) are edible by both cattle and humans. This is not the case for many feed crops (e.g. field corn) and fails to account for one major factor – livestock diets include a considerable quantity of by-products from human food, fiber and fuel production that are inedible by humans because of safety, quality, cultural or digestibility considerations.

Discussion We have seen significant achievements in cattle genetics and nutrition over the years, and feed:gain ratios of less than 5.0 lb/lb are not uncommon in modern feedlots. However, activist groups are quick to use feed efficiency as an argument against cattle production, with claims that it takes 12, 15 or even 30 pounds of feed to produce one pound of beef. Corn only accounts for 7 percent of the total feed used per pound of beef – the rest comprising other grains, by-product feeds, and, by a vast majority, the pasture and forages consumed by cattle in cow-calf and stocker operations.

Pasture grasses are invariably indigestible by humans, thus when we examine feed efficiency we need to do so not on the tra-

ditional “lbs of feed:lbs of gain” basis, but according to how much of the feed fed to cattle could instead be eaten by humans.

If we use the human-edible protein input:output ratio, we see that beef systems actually generate more human-edible protein output than they ever take in (0.8 lbs human-edible protein input per 1.0 lb of output, respectively), considerably lower than those of pigs and poultry (3.4 and 1.6 lbs protein input per 1.0 lb of output, respectively. This is notable because both pork and poultry are often touted as being favorable meat choices due to the relatively low quantities of feed needed to produce one pound of gain, yet monogastric livestock are more heavily reliant on human-edible feed inputs (e.g. corn and soy) than their ruminant counterparts.

The ability to turn pasture grown on land where we cannot grow human food crops due to unfavorable terrain, climate or fertility, into high-quality beef is a huge benefit for the cattle industry. Assuming that meat consumption was reduced, other food crops would have to be grown to fulfill human demand because although cattle are quite content to be fed a diet of pasture or corn, humans demand dietary variety. At present, only 8 percent of pastureland in the U.S. is productive enough to be classified as cropland pasture by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). What would be the environmental consequences to increase this number, in terms of the vast quantities of fertilizer and irrigation inputs (in addition to land-leveling) required to render rangelands suitable for growing artichokes, carrots or zucchini?

Conclusion Nutrient-dense meat, milk and eggs represent the most affordable source of many vital dietary nutrients, including the zinc, iron, protein and seven other essential nutrients provided by beef. Aside from nutritional benefits, the by-products supplied from cattle –including leather, fertilizer and pharmaceuticals – and the social and economic importance of livestock ownership in developing countries should not be underestimated. Indeed, globally, almost one billion households rely on livestock for their livelihood. As the population continues to grow, cattle will play an integral part in food production by converting feeds that are inedible by humans into high-quality, nutritious, affordable beef. The challenge is to help consumers understand that traditional feed efficiency is not the only metric that should be used when assessing the value of the beef industry.

Poultry owners should be vigilant in watching for signs of avian influenza CONTINUED FROM PAGE C44

the KDA is developing a map of the location of backyard flocks in Crawford and Cherokee counties. Backyard flock owners are asked to self-report their flocks by contacting KDA at 785-564-6601. This will assist with notification if further developments occur in this disease outbreak.

“Biosecurity is the best way to prevent your flock from contracting the infection,” Beyer said. “Knowing how the disease spreads and using good biosecurity will be the best line of defense.”

For more information on biosecurity procedures contact the local K-State Research and Extension office and visit online

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By Cathy McKenzie, WSU CAHNRS Biodegradable mulches provide eco-friendly benefits to the agriculture industry, but the effects on fruit quality of these weed-controlling, moisture-preserving products is largely unknown.

A recently awarded, twoyear, $40,000 Washington State University (WSU) grant will fund a study about the migration of chemical constituents from deteriorating biodegradable mulches (BDMs) to developing fruits.

“We would like to help growers and mulch manufacturers gain confidence, validated through research, that growing crops with BDMs allows for the production of a delicious and safe product for consumers,” said Lisa Wasko DeVetter, lead scientist on the study.

“Additional questions remain about the application of these products in organic agriculture, which needs critical review,” said DeVetter, who leads the small fruit horticulture program at WSU Mount Vernon.

Evaluation and migration DeVetter will work with Carol Miles, professor of horticulture at WSU Mount Vernon, and Shyam Sablani, associate professor of biological systems engineering at WSU Pullman. Miles will assist with evaluation of the mulch treatments, while Sablani will measure chemical migration in strawberry fruits, the model crop used in this experiment.

“A master’s student will complete this project as part of his/her thesis research and will be advised by both Drs. Miles and Sablani,” DeVetter said.

History of research on biodegradable mulches The grant is one of eight to “Emerging Research Issues” awarded by the WSU College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences.

The projects take innovative approaches to resolve significant issues – including social and economic factors – faced by the state’s agricultural industries.

The study continues a history of research at WSU Mount Vernon on biodegradable mulches in horticultural crop production conducted by Miles and vegetable pathologist Debra Inglis. ##### Retirement: Twice the time, half the money.

Controlling ground squirrels and gophers

By Joe Parks, MSU-Toole County Extension Agent People often refer to ground squirrels as “gophers”. This misidentification can be an issue because there are speciesspecific control methods for both.

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Once breeding occurs and young emerge, densities of ground squirrels can increase to over 20 per acre which makes it difficult to manage.

In Montana, it is illegal to use strychnine for ground squirrel control. Strychnine is legal only for pocket gopher control and must be placed underground due to its toxicity to other animals. Restricted use products such as Zinc phosphide, chlorphacinone (Rozol®) and aluminum phosphide (Phostoxin®) are toxicants registered for ground squirrel control, all restricted use toxicants require a pesticide license for purchase. Diphacinone (Ramik®) is a general use product that can be purchased without a pesticide license.

For more information on controlling ground squirrels and pocket gophers, such as how and when to apply toxicants, you can read the MontGuide titled, “Ground Squirrel Control in Montana”. All MontGuides can be picked up at your local MSU Extension office or downloaded from msuextension.org.

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Bulletin explores new farm bill, importance to WY

By University of Wyoming Extension An overview of the new farm bill and the importance to Wyoming is explored in a new bulletin from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension.

“The U.S. Farm Bill: Overview, and Program Participation and Importance in Wyoming” (B-1261) describes the origins of America’s farm and food programs, explains how these programs affect agricultural producers and food consumers and highlights the most important policy changes in the 2014 farm bill, said the author, Nicole Ballenger, a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

The Agricultural Act of 2014 encompasses price and revenue safety nets for growers, conservation of cropland, food assistance for low-income households, rural development programs, support for research and extension at land-grant colleges of agriculture and more.

Ballenger’s report explores the roles of the farm bill programs in Wyoming, including rates of participation in food assistance and nutrition, farm support and conservation programs and compares them with national average participation rates.

“One key finding is that Wyoming’s shares of USDA conservation and disaster assistance payments are larger than its shares of USDA commodity and farm income support payments,” said Ballenger, in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Wyoming may have a particular interest in the future of farm bill programs that support farm and ranch land preservation, conservation practices on working lands and livestock disaster assistance programs.”

The bulletin can be viewed by going to www.uwyo.edu/ uwe, click on Publications in the left-hand column and typing B-1261 in the Search Publications field. Hardcopies are available from the author.

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Hammer named to national equine council

By NDSU Extension Service Carrie Hammer, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s equine specialist, has been named to the Scientific Advisory Council for the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF).

The 26-member council is a group of leading researchers and experts from equine-assisted activities and related fields. The members respond and contribute to a variety of foundation research-related needs. That includes advising and assisting the staff and board in scientific strategy decision making, educational outreach, and grant applications and assessment.

Hammer also is an associate professor and director of the Equine Science program in NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department. She teaches several courses, including Equine Nutrition, Equine Industry and Production Management, and Large Animal Techniques, and coordinates student internships.

Her research focuses on improving equine health. She recently expanded her research into equine-guided education.

She is certified in the EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) model as an equine specialist and is involved with an interdisciplinary group on campus to increase awareness of animal-assisted therapy.

Hammer also has authored or co-authored several articles for scientific journals and the news media, and is a reviewer for scientific journals.

“Dr. Hammer’s expertise will be a valuable addition to the advisory council,” says Greg Lardy, head of the NDSU Animal Sciences Department. “Her breadth of experience in the equine industry will make her a trusted adviser for the group.”

She earned bachelor of science and master’s degrees, a Ph.D. and doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Iowa State University.

“Having experienced the positive ways in which horses can interact with humans, I am excited to work with HHRF to support quality scientific research and increase the dissemination of information regarding the numerous benefits of EAA/T (equine-assisted activities/therapies),” she says.

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1997 Ford F800 bucket truck, 55-ft. reach, Cummins, 5&2 speed.........................$17,500

2000 Ford F550 4x4, bucket truck, V10, automatic, generator...............................$15,000

1997 International 4900 DT466 diesel, 6 speed, 14-ft. dump body...........................$17,500

1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 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 2001 Liftmoore 5000# crane with hydraulic outriggers............. $9000 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 125-185 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $6000 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 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 2013 Terex light plant................................................................ $5000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $4500 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 16” to 36” augers...........................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000

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Using domestic sheep rather than traditional farming equipment to manage fallow and terminate cover crops may enable farmers who grow organic crops to save money, reduce tillage, manage weeds and pests, and reduce the risk of soil erosion, according to MSU and North Dakota State University faculty members. Photo courtesy of Jasmine Westbrook.

MSU organic farming study finds diverse benefits using sheep

Using domestic sheep rather than traditional farming equipment to manage fallow and terminate cover crops may enable farmers who grow organic crops to save money, reduce tillage, manage weeds and pests, and reduce the risk of soil erosion, according to Montana State University and North Dakota State University faculty members.

The preliminary results are from the first two years in a long-term United States Department of Agriculture research, education and extension project, which is showing several environmental and economic benefits for an integrated cropping and livestock system, according to Perry Miller, MSU professor of land resources and environmental sciences who is part of the research team.

Miller said that in a typical organic farming system, tillage is used to terminate cover crops and to get rid of unwanted weeds.

However, frequent mechanical tilling can disrupt soil structure and reduce organic matter, ultimately harming the success and growth of future crops and costing farmers money.

“There’s one major downfall in organic farming – and that’s soil erosion, which is related directly to tillage,” Miller said. “This project targets that vulnerability. We’ve designed a system that lets us engage grazing to reduce tillage by more than half.”

Instead of using traditional tilling machinery, Miller said the project featured a reduced-till organic system, where faculty researchers used domestic sheep to graze farmland for cover crop termination and weed control. Placing sheep at the heart of the project helped MSU scientists find out that an integrated cropping system that uses domestic sheep for targeted grazing is an economically feasible way of reducing tillage for certified organic farms.

Early project results suggested that grazing sheep saved money on tilling costs.

The simulated farming operation also made money when the lambs were sold for processing after grazing cover crops. In providing alternative practices to organic and non-organic ranch and farming operations, the project also makes a case for a closer relationship between livestock and crop producers, said Patrick Hatfield, MSU animal and range sciences professor who is part of the research team.

“Using sheep as the central tool in an integrated system like this is unique because it looks at agro-ecosystem management from a holistic perspective,” Hatfield said. “Our study is unique in that it’s bridging farm

systems and ranch systems in an enterpriselevel manner and finding very real economic and agronomic benefits.”

The project evaluates an organic farming operation, largely because the organic market is one of the fastest growing markets in the food industry. According to MSU Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics Assistant Professor Anton Bekkerman, American consumers spend about $30 billion on organic foods each year.

“Montana is the third largest producer of organic crop and livestock in the United States, and this study is looking at how organic food can be produced and brought to market in an efficient and cost effective way,” Bekkerman said. “The study also provided us with alternative ideas of how to manage cropping systems, with the potential for sustainability and potential entrepreneurship.”

The multidisciplinary project team involves faculty, graduate and undergraduate students from varied fields that include agronomy, weed ecology, animal and range sciences, community development, political science, entomology, soil science and agricultural economics.

“We are approaching this perspective not from a sole discipline; we are looking at a system-level approach,” said Fabian Menalled, MSU Extension weed ecologist. “Cropping systems can get complex in terms of interactions of plants with soil organisms, crops and crop pests, and farmers need to find a balance between economic return, productivity and sustainability. This study speaks to every one of those factors.”

The project will continue to be housed at several of MSU’s College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Stations affiliated research farms, including the Fort Ellis Experiment Station west of Bozeman, a historic U.S. Cavalry fort turned into a livestock teaching and research farm.

MSU is the largest land-grant university in Montana, and the MSU College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station are charged with delivering cutting-edge agricultural research for the state’s public.

For more information on the study, contact: Patrick Hatfield, animal scientist, hatfield@montana.edu or 994-7952; Perry Miller, agro-ecologist, pmiller@ montana.edu or 994-5431; or Anton Bekkerman, agricultural economist, anton.bekkerman@montana.edu or 994-3032.

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964 hours .....................................$239,500 2003 John Deere 8420 (235 PTO hp) powershift, MFWD, 5 hydraulics, 3-pt. with quik hitch, PTO, 18.4r46 duals..............$115,000

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2011 John Deere XUV 825i gator with roof and windshield, 4001 miles.......................$8950 2003 Ford F250 extended cab, 4WD, automatic, air, clean & straight, 111,000 miles, 8-ft. Knapheide service body, Auto Crane EconoTon II......................................................$10,950 2004 Chevrolet Colorado regular cab, 2WD, automatic, air, clean & straight...........$5500 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers....................$2500

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set of 4 Firestone, 710/70R42 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals (1R)...............$15,000 set of 4 Firestone, 710/70R42 duals, 90% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals (2R)...............$14,000 2-Goodyear 650/85R38 on inside rim, 95% (3R)....................................................$6000 set of 4 Titan, 480/80R50 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals (4R).........................$12,000 2-Firestone 480/80R42 duals, NEW rubber (5R)....................................................$5000 4-Goodyear 380/90R50 2 inside, 2 duals, 60% rubber (6R).........................................$5000 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on dual rims, 50% rubber (7R)..............................................$4500 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on dual rims, 50% rubber (8R)..............................................$3500 2-Goodyear 320/90R50 on inside rims, NEW rubber. (9R)........................................$6000 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on inside rims, 30% rubber (10R).......................................$1800 2-Goodyear 320/90R50 on dual rims, 30% rubber (REX)............................................$2000 4-various 16.9x38 duals, 20% rubber (13R)..... ..................................................... $250/pair 2-Firestone 20.8x38 on cast wheels, 50% rubber (14R)............................................$1000 2-480/80R46 duals..................................$3000

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2-Goodyear 480/70R34 on 10 hole wheels, 75% rubber (1F).........................................$2250 2-Firestone 420/85R34 on 10 hole wheels, 95% rubber (2F).........................................$3000 2-Titan 420/85R34 on 12 hole wheels, NEW rubber (3F).........................................$3500 4-Goodyear 380/85R34 on 10 hole wheels, NEW rubber (4F & 5F)............... $3500/pair 2-Firestone 420/85R34 on 12 hole wheels, 95% rubber (6F).........................................$3000 2-Goodyear 295/90R34 rim only, 50% rubber (8F).....................................................$1000

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1-Firestone 14.9x24 70% rubber..............$150 1-14x17.5 90% rubber (r4).........................$150

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2004 John Deere 4895 windrower with 18-ft. platform, urethane conditioner.........$52,500 John Deere 3970 forage harvester.........$3500

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2014 John Deere 569 loaded, 1069 bales........ ........................................................$43,500 2014 John Deere 569, loaded, like new, 1320 bales................................................$42,500 (2) 2011 John Deere 568, loaded.. $29,500 ea.

2009 John Deere 568 loaded..............$31,500 2009 John Deere 568, loaded.............$29,500 2007 John Deere 568, loaded except for kicker bar...................................................$28,500 1994 John Deere 535.............................$8500 1998 John Deere 566, mega-tooth pickup.$9250

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Harrell 5 bottom switch plow, 18”............$1650 John Deere 915 V-ripper, 11 standard dual gauge wheels.....................................$9500 John Deere 2700 mulch ripper............$23,500

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2013 John Deere 6105D 105 eng hp), 12/12 power reverser, MFWD, 3-pt., 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18x38 singles, JD H310 loader, grapple, joystick...............................$72,500 2005 John Deere 5525 (91 eng hp) 12/12 power reverser, MFWD, 3-pt., dual hydraulics, PTO, 18.4x30 singles, JD 542 SL loader, 6-ft. bucket, joystick.................................$43,500 2010 John Deere 5083E (83 eng hp), 12 speed, power reverser, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 2 hydraulics, PTO, 16.9x30 tires, John Deere 563 SL loader. Only 60 hours......................$45,000

USED SPRAYERS

1999 Flexi-Coil 67 1000 gallon, 90-ft. booms, windscreens.....................................$17,000

Flexi-Coil 65 110-ft. sprayer....................$6500 2006 Brandt 1000 gallon sprayer.........$11,000

1981 John Deere 8640 (229 PTO hp) quad range transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x38 duals..................................$16,500 2013 John Deere 6140R (140 eng hp), power quad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 480/80r38 singles, low hours, factory warranty, NEW JD H360 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, mechanical stick...............................................$129,000

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Case IH 8500 45-ft. air hoe drill.................. Call (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 10-ft. units, fertilizer, hitch.....................................$4750

2000 John Deere 5510 (75 PTO hp) sync shuttle transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x30 singles.............................................$21,500

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Montana sheep and lamb losses Montana sheep and lamb producers lost 39,000 animals to weather, predators, disease and other causes during 2014, representing a total value of $7.3 million, according to a survey conducted by USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Mountain Regional Field Office. The total number of sheep and lambs lost was 700 head less than last year, and the total value of inventory lost was 5 percent more than a year ago. The January 1, 2014 inventory was 220,000 head.

The lamb crop for 2014 was 200,000 head. Lambs lost before docking during 2014 was 12,000 head. Sheep and lamb deaths for 2014 amounted to 9 percent of the 2014 sheep and lamb supply (inventory plus lamb crop plus lambs lost before docking).

The number of sheep and lambs lost to all predators totaled 16,400 head, up 200 head from last year. Lamb losses by all predators amounted to 13,400 head, up 1 percent from last year. The number of sheep lost to all predators totaled 3,000 head, up 100 head from a year ago. Predators caused an estimated $3.0 million in losses in 2014,

up 6 percent from the previous year. Losses due to predators amounted to 3.8 percent of the 2014 sheep and lamb supply and 42 percent of all sheep and lamb deaths. Coyotes remained the largest predator for both sheep and lambs. Coyotes accounted for 80 percent of the predator caused losses and 34 percent of all death losses in the state. The value of losses attributed to coyotes was $2.4 million.

The total value of non-predatory losses was $3.8 million in 2014, compared with $3.7 million in 2013. Non-predatory losses accounted for 52 percent of all losses. The largest non-predatory cause of losses was due to weather conditions at 6,300 head.

Sheep lost to non-predatory factors totaled 7,800 head, up 13 percent from 2013. Nonpredatory lamb losses came in at 12,400 head, 1,700 head less than a year ago.

Lambs lost to unknown causes totaled 1,200 head, compared with 1,600 head last year. Unknown causes claimed 1,200 sheep, compared with 900 head last year. The value of sheep and lambs lost to unknown causes was at $463,800, up 5 percent from last year.

Methodology and Definitions The sheep and lamb survey utilized multiframe sampling procedures. The survey involved drawing a random sample from a list of livestock producers maintained by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office. In addition, sheep producers living in a selected sample of area segments were interviewed. This procedure assures complete coverage of sheep producers by accounting for ranchers/ farmers who may not be on the list.

Sheep and lamb loss estimates published

by the USDA include sheep losses for the entire year, but include only those lamb losses that occur after docking. This special report also includes an estimate of lambs lost before docking.

Cooperation This study was undertaken at the request of the Montana Wool Growers Association who also provided funding. The USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office conducted the survey and expresses appreciation to all cooperating CONTINUED ON PAGE C60 sheep producers.

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Establishing wildlife food plots

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Wildlife food plots are common in our area. We often get questions related to plant species and other agronomic issues related to this type of production. The following is adapted from a publication from Ohio State University.

Establishing food plots for wildlife is not a difficult process and can be done with minimal investment. A basic understanding of the soil, the wildlife species you wish to attract, and wildlife food preferences will help make your food plots successful. When done properly, food plots can provide opportunities to view wildlife or develop a healthier wildlife population. Establishing food plots can also be a great activity for a family or members of a conservation organization.

Before investing time, labor, and money; ask yourself why you want to establish food plots. Do you hope to increase the health and quality of the animals on your property? Do you simply want to increase your chances of viewing more wildlife? Is there a particular species of wildlife you want to attract? Do you want to grow “monster” bucks? Once these are identified, completing the project will be much easier.

Soil is the building block from which plants grow, and without proper soil nutrient levels, plants will not achieve their maximum yield. Sampling and testing the soil is the only way to know for certain the present nutrient levels and which nutrients must be added to achieve optimum plant growth. Obtain a copy of your county soil survey from your local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) office and a USGS topography map as you begin the planning process. This information is typically available on-line as well.

Soil testing kits can be obtained from your local Extension office. Once you have submitted your soil sample, you should receive your soil test results within a week or two.

The report will explain your present soil nutrient levels and make recommendations for fertilizer based on the crops you intend to plant. As a rule of thumb, soil testing should be done once every three years As you consider your proposed site, give some consideration to the size of your food plots. Your plot can be any size, but it should be large enough to be functional to wildlife. To be effective, your plot should be at least 1,000 square feet. No more than 1/4 to 1/2 acre of food plot is usually needed for each 20 acres of land. If your food plot is expected to provide winter cover, then plots of an acre or more are necessary.

Food plots are usually planted in long strips adjacent to good winter and/or escape cover such as a brushy fencerow, field border, windbreak, woodland edge, or wetland. Strip width can vary, but the wider the strips, the more food and cover created for wildlife. The closer the food plot is to good dense cover, the more use it will have by wildlife.

Two factors will help determine which crops to plant in your food plot. The first is your goal(s) for the project. Wildlife species differ in the plants that they prefer. The second is the landscape around the proposed site. If acres and acres of corn and soybeans surround you, planting more of the same probably will not attract wildlife to your property. However, if there are none of these fields in your area, you may be able to attract wildlife that uses these crops.

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plication have been researched and should not be exceeded.

Not fertilizing. Most crops need applications of fertilizer to help them grow and achieve maximum productivity. Don’t assume your soil doesn’t need fertilizer. Soil test -- don’t guess.

Using old seed. Seed that is old may not have been properly stored and handled. Make certain to use new, high quality seed in your food plot.

Planting agricultural seeds in shaded areas. Plants grown for agricultural purposes require sunlight for energy and growth. Avoid placing these seeds in shaded areas such as woods.

Not planting enough acres. Food plots that are too small are ineffective. Food plots can be any size, but should be at least 1,000 square feet. Food plots of 1/4 to 1/2 acre in size for every 20 acres are a good rule of thumb.

Planting too late for maturity. All crops require a certain number of days to grow and mature. If the plants are planted too late, they will not mature and will fail to provide food to wildlife.

Planting southern seed varieties. Because of climate differences, many seed varieties suitable for the southern United States are not well adapted to the northern states. Use plants that have been proved to grow in our conditions.

For more information on this, or other topics, contact me at stordahl@umn.edu or call 800-450-2465. This article was provided by The Ohio State University.

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota One of my goals in these articles is to provide timely tips.

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Flexi-Coil 800 45-ft. plow...........................................................$15,000 Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$19,500 Melroe Renn 503 42-ft., hydraulic fold Degelman harrows. One 6-ft. section missing. John Deere hubs and spindles......................$9500 Gysler 24-ft. plow. No harrows, cable fold.....................................$4500 Victory blade plow, 40-ft., weights, duals on center section. Blades in good condition......................................................................$10,000

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.

Introducing our New Versatile Line 550 Deltatrack 310 tractor 550 4WD tractor 400 4WD tractor Versatile RT 490 combine Versatile SX275 sprayer

AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

2014 Pillar disc/pull drill, Pillar rubber packers, mud scrapers, double shoot, Flexi-Coil towers............................................................... Call 2010 Case IH, Flexi-Coil 3430 430 bushel tow behind tank$84,500 CDN Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, new style disbribution system, capped steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tank.....................$49,500 1998 Flexi Coil 5000 57-ft, 9” spacing, 2320 tank, 11L-15 tires. Can be made into 39-ft or 57-ft.

39-ft......................................................................................$42,500 57-ft......................................................................................$49,500 (2) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 3” rubber packers, air distribution system for single shoot. Very clean, good condition. Each...$39,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 40-ft.x14”, 71/2” spacing....................................$39,500 2000 New Noble 392 42-ft. drill, tow behind cart, 8” auger, 7” spacing, steel packers.........................................................................$39,500 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....................................................................................$69,500 (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 3450 tow between tank, monitor..................................... Call

Call for more details.

COMBINES

1980 John Deere 4840 no 3-point, PTO, duals, 8356 hours.....$25,000 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2009 Case IH 305 Magnum 16 speed, powershift, PTO, duals front and rear, front and rear weights, 2400 hours.................................. CALL 2009 Case IH 275 Magnum 4WD with L780 Pro Loader, PTO, powershift, 3005 hours..........................................................................$149,000 1988 Case 7110........................................................................JUST IN Versatile 895..............................................................................$37,500 Versatile 855 4 hydraulics, 8638 hours......................................$25,000 Versatile 800, 7479 hours..........................................................$15,000 Versatile 700 5524 hours...........................................................$12,500 Rare Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. All original, good condition.....$19,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 1982 Steiger ST470 1602 hours................................................$55,000 Steiger Panther ST325 4WD, Cat 3406 engine.........................$15,000 Ford 8870 5304 hours...............................................................JUST IN

2011 New Holland CR9070 GPS, AutoSteer, 931 separator hours....... ............................................................................................... Just in 2014 Case IH 8230 0 hours, 900/60R32 singles, moisture/yield Pro 700 monitor, air compressor, Magna Cut chopper, 2016 head..... Just In 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, updated feeder house, 2006 newer engine................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2012 Case IH 7120 550 separator hours, Hopper Topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor, dual tires, no auto steer.................................$199,000 2007 Case IH 7010 912 engine hours, 706 separator hours, standard chopper, deluxe cab, Pro 600 monitor.................................$159,500 1996 Case IH 2188 3893 engine hours, 3085 separator hours, new tires.......................................................................................$47,500 Case IH 1680 with 1010 header, 3245 hours................................... Call 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701..................................................$29,500 Case IH 1480..............................................................................$10,000 2005 John Deere 9760 small grain combine, 1498 separator hours...... ............................................................................................$139,500 2005 John Deere 9760 STS 1600 seperator hours, moisture/yeild, 30.5x32 singles...................................................................$129,500

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

Case IH 1020 flex head with pickup reel. Stk#: 1696.................$12,000 2003 John Deere 936D with pickup and transport.....................$29,500 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

All drills have dual castering wheels - tire in tire packer - auto packing pressure

We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill Seed Master 70’x12”, 300 bushel on board tank Special Pricing............................................................ $299,500 Seed Master 70’x12”, straight drill.

Special Pricing............................................................ $199,500 with Flexi-Coil 3450 tank............................................ $239,500 2010 Seed Master 52’x12”, 2010 Ezee-On 4000 tow between cart, super clean, always shedded....................................... $200,000 2007 Seed Master 44’x12”, tow behind Concord 3400 tank............ ...................................................................................... $139,500

MISCELLANEOUS

2005 Premier 2910 pull-type 30-ft swather with pickup reel....... Just In Versatile 4400 swather with 14-ft. & 20-ft. header, gas, cab, air....$4950 1985 GMC truck, 20-ft box, 9 speed, hydraulic gate...................$32,500 Kinze 1040 grain cart, tarp, scale...............................................$35,000 Kinze 840 grain cart, roll tarp, 1000 PTO...................................$29,500 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

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

2001 John Deere 9750 2300 separator hours. Very clean.........$89,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500

SPRAYERS

Ag Shield 100-ft. sprayer with 1000 gallon tank............................$6500 Summers sprayer with 1000 gallon tank.......................................$5000 Brandt QF2000 sprayer with 1500 gallon tank..............................$9500

We are your dealer for:

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE International 150 42-ft. drills with 10” spacing.

John Deere 9350 60-ft. drills, 12” spacing, transport for moving.

Hesston 5500 round baler, always shedded.

Massey-Ferguson 18-ft. swather, 6 cylinder Ford engine, always shedded.

Shaver post pounder, brand new.

Call cell 406-262-4838, Big Sandy, MT

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

New Holland 1499 swather, 3740 hours, lots of extras. Nice machine................................................................. $13,000 John Deere LZ247B 14-ft., 7” spacing hoe drill, Acra points, fertilizer...................................................................... $2750 Case 2090 tractor, 8012 hours, recent transmission work and fresh engine, duals, front end weights, 95% rubber............ ............................................................................... $15,000 New Holland 664 round baler, twine, less than 20,000 bales, rebuilt last spring...............................................Make Offer Hume pickup reel for John Deere 224 header, very good shape................................................................Make Offer New Holland stack retriever, 2-wide.....................Make Offer Most of this equipment has been stored inside. Willing to deal

Call 406-431-6899

Straight Talk!

Ag Leader GPS Systems Can Steer Anything!

– Straight Rows – No Overlap – Better Yields Call Jim Haynes now!

Jim Haynes Ag Leader Specialist “Partners in Production” 406-727-7153, Cell 899-9270 406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT Email - jim.haynes192@yahoo.com www.hovenequipment.com

RETIREMENT AND ESTATE SALE FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Most equipment was purchased new.

Everything is shedded, except the large grain augers.

2010 John Deere 9630 4WD, 760 hours, deluxe cab, 800 Metrics, heavy weights, 2630 display and SF3000 receiver. Immaculate!............... $250,000 2013 Case IH 550 QuadTrak, no PTO, 30” track, approximately 390 hours, nicely equipped.......................................................................................... $295,000 2012 John Deere 8335R ILS suspension, 3-pt., PTO, nicely equipped, approximately 425 hours............................................................................. $245,000 2012 John Deere 4930 sprayer, loaded up, flotation tires, approximately 280 hours................................................................................................ $240,000 2013 Case IH 4430 sprayer, loaded, flotation tires, Aim Command, luxury cab, HID, HP/XP receiver, approximately 560 hours................................ $240,000 2012 NEW set of row crop tires/rims for 4930 (never used), shedded.... $10,000 2013 Case IH 8230 combine, duals, loaded with options, approximately 150 hours................................................................................................ $280,000 2013 Case IH 2162 40-ft. flex draper head, pea-auger new.................... $70,000 2013 Case IH 3412 30”x12 row corn head, hydraulic deck plates, approximately 500 acres........................................................................................... $60,000 2013 Case IH 3421 30”x12 row corn head, hydraulic deck plates, approximately 1500 acres......................................................................................... $50,000 2008 Case IH 2020 35-ft. flex header with SeedEater pans, nice, comes with finger reel, shedded........................................................................... $23,500 2001 Wilson 48-ft. x 102” flatbed, excellent shape, low miles, shedded..$20,000 (2) 2013 Brandt 1535L conveyor augers, 10 hp electric motor, shedded. Each.. ........................................................................................................... $10,000 2012 Westfield 1081 electric winch and swing, reverser, very nice, low bushels.. ........................................................................................................ $11,000 2013 Big Tex 22-ft. flatbed, approximately 2000 miles, shedded............... $4500 2009 MacDon FD70 35-ft. flex draper, rebuilt, nice condition, no self-transport... ........................................................................................................... $37,500 2009 Case IH 7088 combine, duals, loaded, shedded, approximately 900 separator hours........................................................................................ $135,000 2013 Brandt 7500HP grain vac, bin snake, shedded, approximately 22.5 hours, used very little.................................................................................... $22,000 2003 Caterpillar IT28G wheel loader, 3rd valve, bucket, pallet fork, Quik-Tach, differential lock, ride control, approximately 2370 total hours, shedded......... ........................................................................................................... $95,000 2010 New Holland CR9070 combine, duals, integrated steering with Pro 600 and HP/XP receiver, 1200 hours, shedded, well maintained........... $135,000

Seller can provide financing. Fixed rate as low as 3.62%.

For information on these items, please contract

Kevin Hilton at (701) 523-6536 Equipment located in Bowman, ND

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NDSU durum variety Carpio available

By NDSU Extension Service This year, growers will be able to plant of seed only. Producers who acquire a PVPa high-quality durum variety developed by Title V protected variety as a certified class North Dakota State University (NDSU). of seed have the right to use saved seed for Carpio durum is available and the first distheir own planting purposes. tribution of registered seed is under way.

A research fee also will apply to regis“I believe Carpio’s competitive yield and tered and certified seed sales of Carpio and exceptional quality will bring the value of will be collected in the state from the labeler durum wheat produced in North Dakota by the North Dakota State Seed Department to the next level,” says Elias Elias, NDSU (NDSSD) on behalf of the NDSU Research durum breeder.

Foundation. For more information on the Carpio durum has high yield potential research fee schedule for Carpio and other and excellent quality, including very good varieties, refer to the 2014 North Dakota test weight and protein. Carpio has high Field Inspected Seed Directory or contact mixograph, gluten index and firmness the NDSSD. scores among popular varieties in North For more information about Carpio and Dakota. This variety has intermediate scab other NDSU varieties, visit the NDSU tolerance, which is better than Alkabo, Foundation Seedstocks website at http:// Lebsock and Mountrail. www.ndfss.com.

If you are interested in planting Carpio, ##### contact your local NDSU Extension Service A mixture of equal parts of baking soda agent or refer to the North Dakota Field Inand cornstarch can be sprinkled on a smelly spected Seed Directory for seed availability. carpet or rug to freshen it up. Sprinkle it on Carpio is protected under the Plant Variat night, then vacuum up the powder in the ety Protection Act. Varieties protected with morning and the smell should be gone.

PVP-Title V can be sold as a certified class

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“When you need the job done, and you need it done right.......

Feel free to give us a call during the day or at night!”

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Challenger 575B tractor with loader...$109,900 USED AIR DRILL

Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank................. Reduced to $49,900

Bourgault 5925 52-ft. disc drill, 6280 tank.................... ...............................................Reduced to $179,000 USED COMBINES New Holland SD440 air seeder, 57-ft., 12” spacing...... Massey-Ferguson 9895 combine................... $199,000 ..................................................................... $69,900 John Deere 9650ST with 930 draper head...... $119,800 Gleaner R62 combine........................................ $55,900 USED HAYING EQUIPMENT Gleaner R72....................................................... $29,900 Hayhiker 881.......................................................... $9900 Gleaner L2 combine.............................................. $3900 New Holland 216 rake......................................... $11,900

USED PROCESSORS

2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each.... $8900 Highline 6600 processor..................................... $6900 Highline 6600 bale processor............................. $5900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Grasshopper 620 lawnmower..........................$10,000 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger, 9” & 12” bits.......$1400 Donahue 20-ft. stock trailer.....................................$8900 Shaver HD-10 post pounder....................................$2500

USED AUGERS

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Online hunter education

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) offers hunter education on the Internet to anyone 18 years and older.

State law requires anyone born after January 1, 1985 to take a hunter education course and complete a field course before purchasing a hunting license in Montana. The $25 online course allows adults to take the required hunter education course at their convenience.

Following the online coursework, students must sign up for a scheduled field day. There are field days available throughout Montana every spring and fall.

Farm King 13x70 auger with mover....................... $8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger............................ $2800 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger............................ $17,900 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger............................ $17,900 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger....................... $18,000 Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger........................... $22,900 Westgo 1305 10x60 auger..................................... $2900 Mayrath 10x60 swing auger................................... $3000

USED HEADERS

MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper head with MF adapter. ..................................................................... $79,000 Other adapter, additional.....$5000 Gleaner 4200 pickup header............................ $14,900 Gleaner 400 pickup header, attachment............. $9900 MacDon D65 40-ft. header............................... $59,900 MacDon 960 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel..$16,900 MacDon 920 14-ft. header................................ $13,500 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.............................. $3500 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header............................... $799

- COMING IN Hayhiker 1400; ProAg HD4SR; MacDon 9300 swather; Hesston 6550 swather; MacDon D60 35-ft. header.

Haying Special!

Massey Ferguson 8660 with Massey Ferguson 2170

$199,000 406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls

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“Partners in Production” Ken – 788-4588; Craig – 868-7964; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898; Dwight – 231-4251

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WANTED TO BUY 150 young black Angus cow/calf pairs.

Bob (406) 627-2247

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MACHINERY FOR SALE Due to re-tooling and no longer needed.

John Deere 4760 tractor, new air conditioner, tires 60%, runs strong, 11,000 hours.

John Deere 8560 tractor, new air conditioner, replaced hoses, runs strong, 4000 hours on reman, needs rubber, 10,000 hours.

MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper, 500 acres on drapers and center rebuild.

John Deere 630 24-ft. disk, rebuilt 500 acres ago.

John Deere 455 drill, 30-ft., 7.5” spacing, dry and liquid fertilizers, rebuilt 2500 acres ago.

John Deere 1750 6-row planter, low use.

John Deere 893 8-row corn header.

Phone Jace (406) 490-2838 evenings, Ronan, MT

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Energy beet trials show significant results

By David Ripplinger, Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economist and Assistant Professor, NDSU Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics For the sake of simplicity, we can comI continue to spend part of my time investigating the economic and environmenpare other measures to gauge feasibility. For example, the amount of ethanol produced tal impacts of beets as an industrial crop. per acre of beets and corn for Langdon and When I got the results of the 2014 yield Carrington may provide insights into their trials from the Carrington and Langdon relative competitiveness in these areas.

Research Extension Centers, I almost fell In Langdon, beets provided enough out of my chair. sugar to produce 934 gallons of ethanol per Before I get to those numbers, a little acre in 2014. Unfortunately, the corn trials background is in order. were lost to an early frost in 2014, but in A primary goal of the global bioindustry 2013, enough corn was produced to make is to produce low-cost, low-carbon sugar 285 gallons of ethanol. that can be used to produce fuels, high-valIn Carrington, which ue chemicals, materiis about 100 miles als and other bioprodsouth of Langdon, enucts. In the U.S., this sugar comes almost ergy beets yielded the entirely from corn. equivalent of 614 galThere are a numlons of ethanol while corn yielded 495. ber of reasons for While these numthis. The first is the American farmer is bers focus on crop very good at growing yields, not economic the crop, meaning returns, this back-ofin almost all years, the-envelope analysis supplies are ample. should raise the interCorn is stored and est of those in Cartransported easily, rington and even more has a number of nonso in Langdon.

Of course, in Langindustrial uses, and, depending on the conversion technology, don, canola is king. Neither corn in the has a number of valuable coproducts such south nor canola in the north are going anyas corn gluten, distillers grain and corn oil. where. Can beets work their way into rotaDespite its many advantages, corn isn’t tion? That’s a multifaceted question that grown everywhere, at least not yet. farmers will need to answer for themselves For those areas where corn is competiand is too much to cover in this column.

Regardless of whether a field is planted tive but less dominant, other biomass may to corn, canola, beets or other crops, we better meet the demand for low-cost, need to make the most out of every acre low-carbon sugar. One of the crops being we’ve got. considered is beets.

Trials at the Langdon and Carrington Back to the trial results. As an economist, Research Extension Centers indicate enI believe the best way to compare alternatives is to price them. That’s difficult to ergy beets could be a competitive crop in do with a new product made with a new these areas. process and a new feedstock.

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TILLAGE

John Deere 3710 7 bottom on land plow. #C018421.........................................$16,900 (R)

JOHN DEERE MOWER CONDITIONERS

John Deere 946 13-ft. cut. #C014535....$14,500 (R) 2012 John Deere 946 13-ft. cut, V-10 conditioner. #C019850.........................................$32,500 (M) John Deere 946 13-ft. cut. #C019763....$29,500 (R) John Deere 946 13-ft. cut. #C012977....$14,000 (R) John Deere 945 13-ft. cut. #C016275....$14,500 (M)

any reasonable offer considered

John Deere 735 11’6” cut. #C021714....$16,900 (K) John Deere 735 11’6” cut. #C021985....$14,500 (R)

John Deere 925 9’9” cut. #C018904.........$9900 (M) John Deere 630 9’9” cut. #C019139......$18,500 (R) John Deere 925 9’9” cut. #C019563.........$9900 (K) John Deere 1460 9’9” cut. #C022767.......$4950 (R)

John Deere 936 11’6” cut. #C007337....$12,500 (K) John Deere 936 11’6” cut. #C022312....$14,900 (R) John Deere 936 11’6” cut. #C020817....$14,900 (M) John Deere 936 11’6” cut. #C014378....$11,000 (R) John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C013488.......$9900 (K) John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C020180.......$7000 (R)

John Deere 820 9’3” cut, sickle. #C016234.............. .............................................................$9800 (M) John Deere 820 9’3” cut, sickle. #C016233.............. .............................................................$8900 (R)

John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 .............................................................$2500 (M) Brillion ML/802 15-ft. roller harrow (S&S). #C022834.........................................$12,500 (R)

Krause 28-ft. tandem disk. #C017474.......$7900 (K) Krause 27-ft. field cultivator. #C017615....$3500 (K)

MOWER CONDITIONERS

International 415 28-ft. roller harrow. #C019237...... ..........................................................$12,500 (M) Pepin 20-ft. spike tooth harrow. #C020132$5000 (K)

John Deere 637 Rock-Flex 26-ft. disk. #C022454.

Disk is stacked and ready for trucking anywhere. ..........................................................$28,500 (R)

Allis Chalmers 1350 26-ft. field cultivator. #C017475............................................$1900 (K)

John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C005275.......$6500 (M) John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C012825.......$6500 (M) John Deere 930 11’6” cut. #C004475.......$8500 (K) John Deere 1470 11’6” cut. #C016592.....$6900 (K)

New Holland 1431 13-ft. cut, rotary. #C006824........ .............................................................$9500 (M) Case IH 8312 12-ft. cut. #C017009...........$9500 (M) New Holland 1412 10-ft. cut, rotary. #C019981........ .............................................................$8800 (M) Hesston 1320 9-ft. cut. #C020607.............. $7500 (K) MacDon 4000 9-ft. cut, sickle. #C021993.. $6900 (R)

WINDROWERS

International 770 pull plow. #C013732.....$2950 (K) International 550 plow. #C020610..............$900 (K)

John Deere 235 29-ft. tandem disk. #C021893........ ..........................................................$11,500 (M)

Ford 3-pt. 10-ft. cultivator. #C012449........$1250 (M)

John Deere 230 21-ft. tandem disk. #C021894........ .............................................................$8900 (M) 2009 John Deere 4995 16-ft. 995 header, V-10 conditioner, 1100 header hours. #C022512.........$89,500 (R) New Holland 1495 12-ft. cut. #C021876............................................................................................$6500 (R) John Deere 1600 12-ft. chisel plow. #C017004........ .............................................................$5900 (M) John Deere 3100 plow. #C003977..............$950 (K)

John Deere 230 12-ft. heavy duty tandem disk. #C020022............................................$5500 (M) John Deere 310 14-ft. disk. #C022703.....$4950 (R) International 470 22-ft. tandem disk. #C021785...... .............................................................$3500 (M)

John Deere 714 mulch-tiller, 7 shanks. #C021838... .............................................................$6500 (K)

Rite-Way 34-ft. roller. #C019091............$11,500 (R)

John Deere BWF 18-ft. disk. #C011298...$3950 (K) Ezee-On 13-ft. offset disk. #C022101........$5250 (R)

AerWay 12-ft. aerator. #C007244..............$9000 (K)

John Deere 965 6 bottom switch plow. #C017718... .............................................................$6950 (R) International 550 5 bottom plow. #C020610$900 (K) Frontier 3-pt. 2 bottom plow. #C009371......$950 (K) Melroe 5 bottom pull plow. #50020382........$900 (K)

Triple W Equipment

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Come see us for unbeatable prices and selection

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Triple W’s Featured Units

RENTAL RETURNS

any reasonable offer considered

John Deere 7130 MFWD, JD H360 loader. #C018731......................................$99,500 (M)

John Deere 7220 MFWD, JD 740 loader. #C018180 .....................................$74,500 (M)

John Deere 6150M MFWD, JD H360 loader, 416 hours. #C022535. Warranty until February 2016..............................................................................................$109,500 (M) John Deere 6150M MFWD, JD H360 loader, 511 hours. #C022534. Warranty until February 2016..............................................................................................$109,500 (R) John Deere 7700 MFWD, no loader. #C018144.... ....................................................... $57,500 (K)

John Deere 7410 MFWD, reverser transmission. #C015981......................................$54,900 (M)

John Deere 4650 MFWD, PowerShift, no loader. #C019361...................................... $52,500 (R)

John Deere 7400 MFWD, JD 740 loader. #C018140...................................... $49,900 (K)

TRACTORS UNDER 100 HP John Deere 6140M, H360 loader, 16 speed, 3 function loader controls, 906 hours. #C022032.

Warranty until October 19, 2015...................................................................$96,500 (K)

TRACTORS OVER 100 HP

John Deere 7810 MFWD, no loader. #C022455....... ..........................................................$64,500 (M) John Deere 7810 PowerShift, 6100 hours, extra nice. #C021777.................................$54,500 (M) John Deere 6115D MFWD, cab, joystick. Will be equipped with H310 loader. #C016095................ ..........................................................$69,500 (M)

John Deere 5525 MFWD, no cab, loader. #C020396 ...........................................................$42,500 (K) John Deere 5410 MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020590 ..........................................................$29,500 (M) John Deere 5410 MFWD, JD 540 loader. #C022419.........................................$25,000 (M) John Deere 5410 MFWD, no cab, 540 loader. #C018746.........................................$24,900 (M) John Deere 5210 MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020589 ..........................................................$26,900 (M) John Deere 5083E, loader. #C022015..$39,500 (K) John Deere 5075E MFWD, cab, no loader. #C020306.........................................$39,000 (M)

John Deere 6430 Premium, 24 speed, loader. #C022021..........................................$83,000 (K) John Deere 6430 Premium, loader. #C022011........ .......................................................... $79,500 (M)

John Deere 6420 2WD, cab, 640 loader. #C018900. .......................................................... $52,500 (M) John Deere 6300 2WD, no cab. #C020763.............. ..........................................................$17,500 (M) Allis Chalmers 7010 2WD, loader, grapple. #C022099............................................$7500 (R) Case 1030 #C022674...............................$4500 (R) Massey Ferguson 165, HD8 post driver. #C022675 .............................................................$6500 (R) Ferguson TO-30, blade, 5-ft. mower, chains. #C022100............................................$3500 (R)

John Deere 5065M MFWD, cab, H260 loader, grapple. #C018179...........................$64,000 (M) John Deere 5065E MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020592.........................................$31,900 (M) John Deere 5065E MFWD, no cab. #C018942......... ..........................................................$29,500 (M) John Deere 4010, DuAl loader. #C022673............... .............................................................$8500 (R) John Deere 2955 2WD, canopy. #C022768.............. ..........................................................$17,500 (R) John Deere 2940 MFWD, no cab, JD 260 loader. #C019493.........................................$14,500 (R) John Deere 2020 2WD, gas, loader. #C019689....... .............................................................$8500 (M) John Deere 2010 2WD, loader. #C018528............... .............................................................$6500 (M) John Deere B, single front tire. #C008716............... .............................................................$1300 (K) Ford 9600, Schwartz loader. #C022676....$2500 (R)

(M) Missoula, MT

(K) Kalispell, MT

John Deere 7800 MFWD, 740 loader, grapple. #C021555.........................................$56,500 (R) John Deere 7800 MFWD, no loader. #C021245....... ..........................................................$35,000 (R) John Deere 7700 MFWD, 740 loader. #C020112..... ..........................................................$49,500 (R)

John Deere 7600 2WD, 740 loader. Nice. #C021554.........................................$54,900 (R)

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(R) Ronan, MT

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John Deere 7530 MFWD, John Deere 741SL loader, 2100 hours. #C021898...................$125,000 (M)

John Deere 7520 MFWD, John Deere 741 loader. #C021721.........................................$87,900 (R) John Deere 7420 MFWD, loader. #C022289............ ..........................................................$87,500 (R) John Deere 7410 MFWD, loader. #C022192............ ..........................................................$52,900 (K) John Deere 7320 2WD, loader hydraulics, no loader. #C021720.........................................$54,000 (M) John Deere 7220 2WD, loader hydraulics, no loader. #C022036.........................................$55,000 (M) John Deere 7210, 4570 hours, extra nice. #C021871.........................................$47,500 (K) John Deere 4960 MFWD, duals. #C022309............. ..........................................................$64,500 (R) John Deere 4840, no 3-pt. #C021878...$28,000 (R) John Deere 4640 2WD, 156 hp, duals. #C018527.... ..........................................................$21,500 (R) John Deere 4450 2WD, no loader. #C022074.......... ..........................................................$32,500 (M) John Deere 4040 2WD, cab. #C021494................... ..........................................................$24,000 (M) John Deere 4020 2WD, no 3-pt., loader. #C027793. .............................................................$6500 (K) John Deere 4010D, no 3-pt. #C013039....$5900 (K) International 856 2WD, cab, no 3-pt. #C021625...... .............................................................$5900 (R)