April 2016

APRIL 2016

Vol. XVII No. 3 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: trader@3rivers.net

Youth Range Camp

Cascade Conservation District will play host to the annual Montana Youth Range Camp, July 31—August 4, 2016 at Montana Farmers Union ArrowPeak Lodge. The district is just beginning the planning process. If you are interested in becoming involved with the 2016 Montana Youth Range Camp, please contact Tenlee at 406-727-3603 x125 or Tenlee@cascadecd.com.

Campers are introduced to 25 of Montana’s important range plants—grasses, forbs, and shrubs—and will learn about the interaction of soils, water, plants, wildlife, and livestock on the range. The camp provides an excellent opportunity for youth of varying backgrounds to become more aware of the value and potential of Montana’s rangeland.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Apr. 15, Allen B Olson Auction Service, Spring Machinery, Rimbey AB Canada....................................................................................................................... A7 Apr. 16, Mills Auction Service, Carter County & Neighbors, Ekalaka............. A3 Apr. 17, Mills Auction Service, Real Estate & Personal Property, Ekalaka..... A5 Apr. 18 & 19.., Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Toy Tractor, Vehicle, Antique, Online................................................................................................................ A8 Apr. 20, RK Statewide Auction, Richland County Land, Sidney.................... A11 Apr. 22, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Construciton & Ag Equipment, Bowman, ND.. A15 Apr. 23, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Estate, St Ignatius.................................. A23 Apr. 23, Mills Auction Service, Twin Hearts Ranch, Broadus......................... A21 Apr. 23, Ophus Auction Service, D&W Farms Retirement, Big Sandy.......... A19 Apr. 27, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Equipment, Online.................... A28 Apr. 27, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Construction Equipment, Devils Lake, ND...... A15 Apr. 28, Rivers West Auction, Consignment & Livestock Rendezvous, Evaro.... .......................................................................................................................... A27 Apr. 30, RK Statewide Auction, Mathiason Farm, Terry.................................. A30 Apr. 30, .Bo Carpenter Auction Inc., Diamond B Wedding, Machinery, Kalispell .......................................................................................................................... A29 May. 7, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Estate, Stevensville................................. A23 May. 7, Weishaar Auction Service, Franklund Farm & Ranch, Amidon ND... A37 May. 8, Smith Sales Co., Spring Fever, Online......................................A40 & A41 May. 13 & 14, Western Horse & Mule Days, Horse & Horse related, Rexford.A38 May. 14, Roshon’s Auction Service, Antiques, Vehicles, Tools, Polson......... A43 May. 18, Buckley Auctions, Dunk Farms, Sunburst........................................ C62 May. 21, Weaver Auctions, Farm & Ranch Consignment, Drummond........... A38 Jun. TBD, Stan Howe & Associates, Wilson Estate, Augusta......................... A64 Jun. 4, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Estate, Heron........................................... A23 Jun. 23, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Farm Machinery, Ulen, MN................................ A15 Jun. 28, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Farm Machinery, Starkweather, ND.................. A15 Jul. 14, Shobe Auction & Musser Bros Auction, KB Farming Retirement, Conrad.................................................................................................................... A42

MCA to award scholarship

Montana Cattlemen’s Association is excited to announce it will award a $500 college scholarship to a member or son/daughter of a member. MCA has always been a proud supporter of Montana’s young men and women by encouraging future agricultural producers and leaders to become informed and involved.

The applicant must be a graduating high school senior of a Montana high school and must have a “C” or higher grade point average. The student must be enrolled or intending to enroll full time in any accredited college or university that offers a bachelor degree, an approved vocations or CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRODUCTION SALES

Apr. 13, Pass Creek Angus, Wyola.......................................................................A4 Apr. 16, Nelson Livestock Company, Wibaux.....................................................A6 Apr. 20, Milk River Angus, Chinook...................................................................A12 Apr. 28, Mangen Angus Ranch, Belle Fourche SD...........................................A26 May. 5, Nelson Ranch, Glasgow.........................................................................A18 Sept. 16, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..........................................................A25 Jan. 24, 2017, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..................................................A25

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Recipe Patch B7

Tim Crosmer of the Montana DNRC Fire Bureau, looks over artwork entered into the 2016 Keep Montana Green art contest. The art contest received 992 entries from 34 teachers in 24 schools this year, making it another record-breaking year, said Crosmer. Photos courtesy of DNRC.

Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana

By H. Y. Heo, N. Blake, J. Eckhoff, C. Chen, J. Miller, G. V. P. Reddy, K. D. Kephart, R.N. Stougaard, D.M. Wichman, D. Nash, A. Dyer, W. Grey, P. Lamb and L.E. Talbert Introduction The agronomic characteristics of spring PRIVATE TREATY wheat varieties evaluated by the Montana 3 Pine Ranch, Great Falls.............................................A36 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY...................................A8 Agricultural Experiment Station are comDallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek........................A2 pared in this publication with other varieties Double Tree Red Angus, Sand Coulee..........................A2 commonly grown in the state. The objective Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek...........................A25 of this summary is to help farmers select the Elk Park Angus, Columbia Falls..................................A36 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.....................................A25 varieties which will perform best in their Geib Red Angus, Dagmar............................................A24 area. Data from 2012-2015 is provided for Gnerer Angus, Hammond............................................A10 each of the testing sites. Data for varieties Gunderson Hereford, Rudyard....................................A11 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood.........................................A25 grown in previous years can be found on K and C Herefords, Deer Lodge..................................A25 this website: http://plantsciences.montana.

L Bar W, Loyning & Walen Cattle Co., Absarokee......A25 edu/crops/index.html. The map on the cover McMurry Cattle, Billings...............................................A25 Praise the Lord Gelbvieh, Reserve.............................A24 shows the districts in the state for purposes Rafter Ranch Inc., Wise River......................................A25 of reference for specific areas of adaptation.

Sidwell Ranch, Columbus............................................A25 A brief description of each variety is given Smieja Red Angus, Belgrade.......................................A18 which may include a variety’s particular Storey Herefords, Bozeman.........................................A13 Wichman Herefords, Moore.........................................A25 advantages or disadvantages. The inforWittfork Farms, Creston...............................................A13 mation was extracted from data collected and analyzed from the Advanced Spring Wheat nursery. These reports are prepared ADVERTISING DEADLINE by research personnel of the Montana AgFOR MAY ricultural Experiment Station.

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Deadline for advertising in the May 2016 issue is WEDNESDAY, April 27.

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This well organized, balanced, and educational program brings together range professionals and interested students to learn in the great outdoors. Hands on programs and learningthrough doing activities allow campers an opportunity to meet new friends and develop lasting friendships.

Awards are given for outstanding individual and team achievement. Scholarships may be available to cover the cost of registration, call your local conservation district for more information.

MCA to award scholarship CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

70 lb. birth weight - 680 lb. weaning weight off a 2 year old heifer Speckle Park is a new breed that is a combination of Black Angus, White Park and Shorthorn that was developed in Canada and recognized as a breed in 2006. Speckle Park are a medium-framed animal that has established a reputation as a carcass breed producing high quality carcasses with marbling without a thick layer of outer fat cover.

There are fewer than 20 registered Speckle Park cattle in the United States.

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trade school, an accredited junior college, or an institution offering a registered nursing degree. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, cattle industry involvement, goals and quality of application, and the amount of other scholarships the applicant has received.

The application may be found at www.montanacattlemen. org and the deadline for submission is May 1, 2016. For questions, please contact Casey McDonald at 406-861-0173.

Montana nutrition conference, livestock forum

This year’s Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum, “Challenges and Opportunities of Cow Herd Expansion,” will be held April 19-20 in Bozeman at the GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Avenue.

Speakers will cover a wide variety of topics, including the US cattle cycle and cattle prices, reproductive management considerations for herd expansion, heifer development, cattle temperament, the veterinary feed directive for feed-grade antibiotics, and approaches to animal health in a limited antibiotic environment.

A panel discussion on herd expansion, from the perspective of a rancher, veterinarian and nutritionist, will be held on Tuesday afternoon.

The Tuesday evening program will feature Stacy and Troy Hadrick, South Dakota ranchers, speaking on “Advocating for Agriculture.”

The conference is organized by the MSU College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences in conjunction with the Montana Feed Association.

Cost to attend both days of the conference is $115. Registration is available online at https://www.montana.edu/nutrition/.

Scholarships sponsored by the Montana Feed Association will be available.

For more information and a detailed schedule, see http:// animalrangeextension.montana.edu/beef/. ##### How many little old ladies does it take to change a lightbulb?

Three. One to change the bulb, one to complain about how they don’t make bulbs like they used to, and one to call all of their friends to let them know the bulb died.

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Prospective plantings March 2016

Montana highlights As of March 1, Montana growers intend to plant 95,000 acres of corn for all purposes in 2016, down 10,000 acres, or 10 percent from last year’s plantings, according to the March 1 Agricultural Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The area expected to be seeded to oats, at 55,000 acres, is up 5,000 acres from a year ago.

Growers intend to plant 1.01 million acres of barley in 2016, up 40,000 acres from last year’s actual plantings. All wheat acreage is expected to total 4.93 million acres for 2016.

Winter wheat seeded last fall for harvest in 2016 is estimated at 2.20 million acres, down 150,000 acres from the 2015 crop.

Growers intend to seed 630,000 acres of durum wheat this year, up 10,000 acres from last year.

Growers intend to seed 2.10 million acres of spring wheat this year, down 450,000 acres from last year. Hay producers in the State intend to harvest 2.50 million acres this year. This is unchanged from the acreage cut for hay in 2015. Montana canola producers intend to plant 75,000 acres in 2016, down 7,000 acres from 2015. Flaxseed producers intend to plant 38,000 acres in 2016, up 7,000 acres from last year. The area planted to sugarbeets is expected to be down 2,100 acres from last year’s actual plantings to 42,000 acres. Dry edible bean acreage is expected to total 80,000 acres, up 63 percent from the 49,000 acres planted in 2015. All garbanzo beans (chickpeas) area planted is expected to total 68,000 acres, up 25,000 acres from 2015. Lentil acres planted for 2016 is expected to total 500,000 acres, up 265,000 acres from last year. All dry edible pea area planted is expected to total 580,000 acres, down 15,000 acres from last year. Austrian winter pea area planted is expected to total 11,000 acres, down 4,000 acres from 2015.

United States highlights Corn planted area for all purposes in 2016 is estimated at 93.6 million acres, up 6 percent from last year. If realized, this will represent the highest planted acreage in the United States since 2013, and will be the third highest planted acreage in the United States since 1944.

Area seeded to oats for the 2016 crop year is estimated at 2.75 million acres, down 11 percent from 2015. If realized, United States planted acres will be the third lowest on record.

Producers intend to seed 3.14 million acres of barley for the 2016 crop year, down 12 percent from the previous year. If realized, this will be the fourth smallest seeded area on record.

All wheat planted area for 2016 is estimated at 49.6 million acres, down 9 percent from 2015. The 2016 winter wheat planted area, at 36.2 million acres, is down 8 percent from last year and down 1 percent from the previous estimate. Of this total, about 26.2 million acres are Hard Red Winter, 6.60 million acres are Soft Red Winter, and 3.37 million acres are White Winter. Area planted to other spring wheat for 2016 is estimated at 11.3 million acres, down 14 percent from 2015.

Of this total, about 10.7 million acres are Hard Red Spring wheat. The intended Durum planted area for 2016 is estimated at 2.00 million acres, up 3 percent from the previous year.

Producers intend to harvest 54.3 million acres of all hay in 2016, down slightly from 2015.

Canola producers intend to plant 1.75 million acres in 2016, down 2 percent from 2015. Despite the decline, planted area in the United States will be the third largest on record, if realized.

Producers intend to plant 390,000 acres of flaxseed in 2016, down 73,000 acres, or 16 percent less than was planted in 2015.

Area expected to be planted to sugarbeets for the 2016 crop year is estimated at 1.16 million acres, virtually unchanged from 2015.

Area planted to dry beans in 2016 is expected to be 1.56 million acres, down 12 percent from the previous season.

Expected area planted for all chickpeas is 246,000 acres, up 19 percent from last season. Small chickpeas, at 83,000 acres, is 15 percent above 2015, while large chickpeas, at 163,000 acres, increased 20 percent from the previous year. If realized, both small and all chickpea acreage will be a record high. Strong prices and demand have encouraged farmers to increase chickpea area.

Area planted to lentils for the 2016 crop year is expected to total 850,000 acres, up 72 percent from 2015.

Area planted to dry edible peas for the 2016 crop year is expected to total 1.42 million acres, up 24 percent from 2015.

Intended planted area for Austrian winter peas in 2016 is estimated at 31,000 acres, down 9 percent from 2015.

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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2-New Goodyear 18.4x30 Diamond tread 10-ply tires..............................................$900 obo John Deere 7700 and 7701 combine parts............................................................ Make offer 4 unit drill transport and hitches.............................................................................. Make offer Phone John at (406) 431-1361, East Helena, Montana

TWO YEARLING SIM-ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE One is black and one is red.

They are heifer bulls with plenty of growth.

Semen tested and ready to go.

Asking price $2500

Delivery available.

Bulls are located in the Great Falls, MT area.

Call 3 Pine Ranch (406) 799-8836 or (406) 799-7669

CARTER COUNTY & NEIGHBORS

Saturday, April 16, 2016 10:00 a.m.

Lunch Available

AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT COUNTY YARDS IN EKALAKA, MONTANA. PICKUPS* TRUCKS* AND TRAILERS

1986 Chevy Diesel ¾ ton (low mileage) 4x4—1985 Chevy Diesel HD ¾ ton 4x4 (low mileage)--2002 Volvo ISM Cummins w/10 speed—1979 GMC 7000 V eight Fuel Truck—1970 Peterbilt Conventional w/Tulsa Winch—1970’s Kenworth Conventional 7200—1990 Ford L8000 Diesel 7.2 Engine Vin #1FDSU826LVA16336 12 Yard Dump Box 8 Speed Tranny—1991 Dodge Ram ½ ton 4x4 (needs work)- 1974 Dodge 100 Power Wagon 4x4 (NO TITLE)--1986 Ford F250 4x4 with Tools Bed (needs work)-1977 Peterbilt Cab- Over (parts only)--1981 IH Cab Over (parts only)--1978 Ford 9000 Cummins w/12 yard Dump Box VIN #L190IVCA9545 (DON’T RUN)--1975 Kenworth Cab Over 350 Cummins (RUNS, NEEDS WIRING)--Military Heavy Duty Low Boy 30 foot Bed—1978 Load King Double Hopper Gravel Trailer— 1960’s Diamond Single Hopper Gravel Trailer—1960’s Double Hopper Gravel Trailer—Newer Ford Dually Pickup Box—1986 Ford Pickup Box—Pickup Flatbed 11 foot all steel w/headache rack

CRUSHER & EQUIPMENT

JD 8640 4WD Tractor w/Big Single Tires Cab Air Heat, PTO & 3 Point (LOW HOURS)--Cedar Rapids 1036 Jaw Roll Crusher w/recycle large unit that is powered by International Engine (Engine needs replaced)-- South Bend 9 inch Model A 4 ½ Foot bed metal Lathe—Kolman Gravel Screen w/Conveyor & GM 271 Diesel Engine—Bros Neumatic Tire Roller Packer—GM Crawler Dozer #VT636655— Sheeps Foot 10 foot w/Built up Staubs—1980 JD 410 Backhoe &Loader (Ser #342449, Motor #4219DT) 4 Cylinder—Hydraulic Industrial Stomper—Hydraulic Post Hole Auger, 10 inch Bit—Cat #12 Blade Vin #8T13058—Rock Grinder w/Detroit 671 Diesel, Air Compressor & Controls—Hough H100 Pay Loader w/6 yard Bucket #01341— 500 gallon Tank on Trailer—JD 6410 Tractor (NO SECOND GEAR) Vin #L06410H281709—Tiger Rear & Side Road Mower on above Tractor—Tiger Mower (FOR PARTS)--JD 1518 PTO Mower (needs work)-- 1988 Ford 6610 79 Horse Diesel w/Cab Serial #763094 (HAS HAD ELECTRICAL FIRE)--Cat 12 Blade 99G serial # 1048E—Hydraulic Angle 12 foot Dozer w/Tilt--Consolidated Industrial Generator Model 6 DC-844 Serial #84815 1200 RPM—Cat 955 Track Loader--(2) Hydraulic Wet Pumps for end Dumps & PT0 Shaft & Filter Housing

ENGINES*GATES*SALVAGE

Ford Diesel 7.2 Engine--(2) Dodge 413 Engines (for parts)—371 Diesel Engine ()for parts—671 Cummins Engine (for parts)--(2) 855 Cummins Engines (for parts)—Cat Double Winch--(2) 8T Cat Engines (for parts)—Cat Double Winch #9P36305—Miscellaneous Truck Rear Ends—One Way Snow Plow—V Snow Plow for Cat 12—Cat 12 8T 8845 W/Draw Bar & Moldboard (for parts)-Hutchmaster Rolling Plow (for parts)--Terex 82 Skeleton w/Dozer--(2) Truck Sleepers--(2) 12 ft. Auto Gates—30 foot of 4 foot Rubber Belting—Several REA Poles—PLUS MORE AUCTIONEER NOTE: Carter County has not had a clean up auction for many years. There are a lot of good surplus units & several fixer uppers plus salvage & parts units on this auction.

The Rosencranz consignment speaks for itself. *ROSENCRANZ CONSIGNMENT* Rosencranz Corral System includes (26) 6 Bar 16 foot Heavy Corral Panels--(10) 8, 10, 12 foot Gates in 16 foot Panels--(2) Suckle or Calving Gates—System is on 2 Trailers—18 foot Steel Working Alley w/Catwalk--(3) 2 foot Alley Gates—Auto Head Catch w/2 Panels—Sturdi Auto Head catch Buffalo Chute—This Corral is built out of 1 ¼ inch Pipe, you won’t tear it down!--Schaffer 14 foot Offset Disc— Krause 16 foot Offset Disc—Ferguson 8 foot 3 point Chisel—Servis 3 point Rear Blade w/Hydraulic Swing--(30) 10 to 14 foot 10 inch Stockade Posts--(8) REA Poles--(42) Treated 8 foot Corner Posts--(50) Line Posts Treated--(30) Gate Posts—Old Barb Wire & Smooth Wire--(12) 2x6x16 Planed Lumber--(14) 4x8 Sheets OSB ½ inch-- (14) 2x10 Treated Lumber 10 to 20 foot Lengths--(8) Bags of 80# Alfalfa Seed

OWNER: CARTER COUNTY (CARL KNAPP 603-533-3981 or 406-975-6251) • TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECKS - NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS • --- Sale Conducted by --

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When is early too early?

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The recent warm temperatures this spring make it feel more like May than the end of March. Obviously, if the fields look ready, the question arises whether this early is too early. The last time this happen was in the spring of 2010, and fields planted very early resulted in disappointing wheat and barley yields. Yet, everyone understands that early planting is important but what are the risks of planting too early? Is there such a thing as too early for seeding wheat and other cool season grasses?

Spring wheat (and spring barley and oats) will start germinating in earnest when soil temperatures reach 40⁰F. Once the imbibition phase starts there is no return to dormancy and the germination/emergence should be as quick as possible to establish a healthy, vigorous seedling. Prolonged emergence will predispose the seeding to

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attacks of soilborne fungi like Pythium damping off or common root rot, ultimately reducing stands. Daytime highs in the sixties and night temperatures around 40 are great and will allow the crop to emerge in 8 to 10 days and make for a robust stand.

During this whole germination and seedling emergence and up to the 5-leaf stage, the growing point will be at ~1 inch depth.

At this depth it is protected from the ambient temperatures. The crown can sustain temperatures down to 28⁰F and probably even handle short periods of temperatures as low as 22⁰F. Even if above ground leaves freezes, the plant will survive and continue its development as long as the crown does not suffer any freezing injury. Thus planting too early is a risk if winter returns and temperatures plummet.

To assess the risk of winter returning

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in April and the first half of May, I took the weather records from the Northwest Research & Outreach Center that date back all the way to 1890. If we take the latest 30-year climate normal (1981 through 2010), winter can still return in April and when it does, the number of days the minimum temperatures go below 22⁰F between April 1 and May 15 is relatively small at 9% (see table). The number of days the nighttime temperatures dips below 28⁰F is much greater at 25%. If however, the warmer weather continues and we look at the 30 warmest Aprils on record, these percentages are cut in half. Taking the warmest 5 April months on record, cuts those percentages again in half. The National Weather Service’s outlook for April favors temperatures to average warmer than normal.

Obviously this is somewhat of a roughshod approach but the bottom line is this: there is a risk that cold weather will return.

Frost is likely to return to the region but the odds of really cold temperatures that could damage the crown appear to be relatively small. Of course, if any snow accompanies the cold weather, the snow will act as insulation and reduce the risk of the crowns freezing.

The percentage of days that temperatures dropped below 22, 28 or 32°F between April 1 and May 15 in the last 30 years, the warmest 30 April months on record and the 5 warmest April months on record.

Planting small grains early is important, but planting very early does add another layer of risk.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Dr. Jochum Wiersma, UM Small grains Specialist

Are you ready for spring?

By PennState Extension After the long winter months equine facilities need a “Spring Check-Up” to inspect barn maintenance, tack, facilities pasture maintenance and fencing.

Each Spring one should go through the ritual of preparing pastures, horses and equipment for the prospect of riding and enjoyment during warmer weather. The first job to tackle is checking the perimeter fence-line of the pastures. Every fall horses often are confined to a smaller paddock or what horsemen call, a sacrifice area, to prevent destruction to pasture forages during periods of unstable footing caused by thawing and freezing. This keeps pastures from being destroyed by horses chopping up the sod while trying to find that last tasty green morsel that might survive the non-growing season.

If electric fencing is utilized one often “un-hooks” the electric fencing in the fall to reduce maintenance and increase abilities within the sacrifice areas. During hunting season the deer are constantly running through and breaking the fence wire and winter storms bring down trees and branches that cause the fence to not work properly. Therefore, in the Spring, before one can “re-hook” up the electricity to the fencing it will require walking the line and checking the fence posts for stability, remove any branches or fallen trees and repair any breaks in the wire. About one week later repeat the process for deer and other wildlife have to re-learn about the fence perimeters. Other types of fencing also require maintenance and should be checked accordingly.

Often horses are not returned to grazing in pastures until May 1 (depending upon your growing season). This enables the pasture grasses a chance to get a firm growth start and also a time for horses to acclimate to a diet of rich grass feed. All winter long in the sacrifice area the horses have been eating dried forage, hay and grain supplements. The horse’s digestive system needs to be slowly introduced to this prospective rich grass feed. During the month of April limit the time the horses have eating grass until they can endure long periods of grazing time. One can begin by allowing the horses limited grazing time of ten or fifteen minutes for a few days while controlling them with a halter and lead. The controlled grazing is increased by five minute increments for the next two weeks. By the second week of April, one can turn the horses out for free grazing for about one hour at a time. Each day increase that time by increments of ten minutes or so. Then by the beginning of May, horses’ digestive systems will be acclimated to being able to tolerate at least four or five hour periods of grazing time. The limited time of grazing in April also allows the forages to establish without constant stress. Allowing the forage this “jump-start,” will contribute to providing a more established and productive pasture in the following summer months.

Spring is also the time for many to have the annual veterinary visit for inoculations and yearly examination. This may includes the negative Coggins testing that is often required for participation in horse show and other horse events. It is recommended to vaccinate/inoculate horses for Tetanus, Equine Encephalomyelitis (Eastern, Western & Venezuelan), Rhinopneumonitis, Influenza, West Nile and Rabies. There are other recommended inoculations available, such as Potomac Horse Fever and Strangles and every horse owner needs to consult with their veterinarian and decide what inoculations are best and needed for their horse and in their region.

With warmer days during Spring and Summer it is more likely that a daily search of the horse will result in finding ticks attached and feeding on the host horse. Ticks are prevalent in most areas and tend to be more abundant in fall and spring months, when they are searching for a host. Ticks can be found year round, but often are more common in warmer weather. Checking and/or brushing the coat of the horse will assist in quicker shedding and will assist in finding other types of parasitic or skin conditions.

Farrier visits should be year round every six to eight weeks. Often horses that are heavily ridden are shod. When they are not ridden as much in the winter, owners tend to remove the shoes and let the horses go barefoot. Often the growth and health of the horse’s hoofs are semi-neglected during the winter months and with the prospect of heavier riding, shoes will need to be placed back on the horse.

Schedule a visit from your farrier to enable him ample time to fit your horse’s needs into his schedule. Remember that everyone else in the Spring will also want to retain the farrier for the same purpose!

Some final jobs include Spring barn cleaning and checking of equipment. Sweep out hay chafe that has collected during the winter; remove cobwebs, dead insects, dirt and dust. Check barn walls for repairs. Spring is a good time to clean and condition the saddle and bridles checking for weak leather, buckles and snaps and cleansing of saddle pads, horse blankets and any other equipment that could use a good scrubbing.

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AUCTION Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:00 (Noon)

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AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT 624 EAST SPEELMON IN EKALAKA, MONTANA. AUCTION SIGNS WILL BE POSTED! REAL ESTATE

Two Subdivision lots in town of Ekalaka Section 32 Township 2N Range 58E Carter County Montana Lots CS46 & CS47. This is a portion of the SW NE Section 32.

Real Estate will be offered at 1 PM. 10% Down on day of auction.

Owner reserves right to accept or reject on bid.

COLLECTABLES

Green FiestaWare—Several pieces of Crystal—Green Depression Pitcher—Kerosene Lamp—Small Dresser—Oak Dresser w/Mirror--Native Pine Dresser—Small Oak Dresser--(3) Piece Bedroom Set, 1950’s—Small Glass Display—Radio-Record player with lots of records—Hook Rugs—Old Plates— Milk Can—Wash Board--(4) Ice Cream Chairs—Oak Washstand--(2) Heatrola Wood Stove—Laundry Tub— Battery Radio—Chrome Table & Chairs+--Hoof Trimmers--(2) Calvary Feed Bags—Harness Hames— Collector Dolls—Cast Iron Waffle Iron—Russell Print—Several Books—Treadle Sewing Machine—Gas Lamp—Childs Chalkboard—Cast Iron Fry Pans—Silver Items—Old Trunk—Childs Chair— Enamel Tin Cabinet—Old Bed Frames—LC Smith Typewriters--(4) Model A Wheels—PLUS MORE

HOUSEHOLD

Whirlpool Washer & Dryer--(3) Laundry Closets—Small Freezer—Tin Kitchen Cabinet--(2) Small Tin Cabinets—Hot Plates—Bed & Mattress—Kirby Vacuum Cleaner—Mirrors—Rugs—Maytag Washer— Recliner Rocking Chair—Bookcase w/Desk--Sylvania TV—Kitchen Table w/2 leaves

CAR**TOOLS**TRACTOR

Cub Cadet 1960 Vintage Mower Deck, Dozer, Plow, & Disc—1966 SquareBack Volkswagen (very few made)--Draw Knives—Wire Pliers—Shoulder Drill--(3) Brace & Bit Drills--(2) Redwood Levels—Carpenter Square—Meat Saws—Hand Saws—Monkey Wrench--(2) Work Tables—Cylinders & Drive Line—Tap & Die Set—Shovels—Bars—Tractor Chains--(2) Wheelbarrows—Seigler Wood & Coal Stove--(2) 500 gallon Propane Tanks—Small Gas Stove—Indian Fighter Saws—Axes—Hammers—GI Can—Old Tires

HELEN ROSENCRANZ ESTATE

Home & Garden Equipment—Stihl BGE Leaf Blower—Lawn Chief 5 HP Roto-Tiller—Craftsman Push Lawn Mower—MTD Push Lawn Mower—DR Trimmer Weedeater--(3) Window Air Conditioners—Mechanical Library (12 books)--Rigid 6 inch Pipe Cutter—Gas Nozzles—Drill Bits—Binoculars—Sickle Stone—Milk Strainer—Coleman Heater—Several gallons of Paint—Lead Head Nails--(2) Large replacement Windows—Nordine Propane Furnace—Entrance Door w/storm 32 inches—Various Car Parts—PLUS MORE

COLLECTABLE

Wood Wheel Farm Wagon—Horse Drawn Sleigh—Bloomberg Stock Saddle—Sheep Wagon Stove— Old Well Pump—Cast Horse Head Posts—Regulator Clock—Old Canes—Horseshoe Coat Rack— Wicker Rocking Chair—Wooden Butter Churn—Tin Butter Churn—Toy Trunk—Real Nice Accordion— Washboard—Cans—Jars—PLUS MORE HOUSEHOLD (4) Spindle Back Chairs—Bar Stools—Coolers—Deer Horns—Collar Mirror—Lamps—Books— Vases—Pots & Pans—Stereo w/Hi Fi Speakers—Electric Mixer—Crock pots—Blenders—Toasters— TV’s—Electric Lift Chair—Microwave—Wooden Office Desk—Steel Office Desk—Folding Chairs— Several Dishes—Small Shelves.

1976 FORD 4X4 PICKUP W/FLATBED 7/8 TON (OWNER: KAREN NEECE) AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is an opportunity to pick up a large lot in Ekalaka and also a nice variety of household & collectables. Hope to see you on SUNDAY THE 17th.

• TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK •• NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT • --- Sale Conducted by --

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406-427-5317, Cell 605-645-9611 www.mills-auction.com

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STEINHATCHEE INC. Stevensville, MT www.steinhatcheeinc.com

Hunter Ed & Bow Ed instructors receive awards

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks At a recent workshop held in Miles City, a group of men and women from around the region were recognized for their years of dedication as instructors for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ (FWP) Hunter 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.

Thirteen instructors received awards honoring them for various lengths of service that they have spent educating We are now an Auction Time Representative. hunters and archers in southeastern Montana. Recognized for five years of service as a Hunter Ed instructor were CaAuctionTime.com is an online auction held every Wednesday. mille Behr of Custer County and Cooper Knoll of Dawson • County. Bow Hunter Ed instructors honored for five years of service were Ken and Travis Lacquement of Prairie County, Let us help you move some of your surplus equipment!

Kent Undlin of Custer County, and Clyde Phipps and Casey Farm • Construction • Trucks • Trailers • Tools Thomas of Garfield County.

Serving as a Hunter Ed instructor for ten years and receivGive Us a Call For More Information! ing recognition was Nathan Olson of Garfield County.

Recognized for 15 years of service as Hunter Ed instructors were Janice Buck of Fallon County and Trent Hansen Seth Sciacca Lance Nelsen of Dawson County. Hansen was also recognized for 15 years of service as a Dawson County Bow Hunter Ed instructor.

406-239-0942 406-274-6168 Receiving recognition for 20 years of service as an instrucnelsen889@aol.com sk.sciacca@gmail.com tor for both the Hunter Ed and Bow Hunter Ed programs was Mark Rose of Richland County. Ed Bukoskey was recognized for 30 years of service as a Bow Hunter Ed instructor in Rosebud County. Bukoskey is the first instructor in southeastern Montana to dedicate 30 years to the Bow Hunter Ed program.

Finally, David Bacon was recognized for 35 years of dedicated service as a Hunter Ed instructor in Wibaux County.

A new award presented this year was the Instructor of the Year award. This PM MT award was designed to recognize an instructor who has made a significant contribution to the regional 70 Black and Red SimAngus™ Bulls Hunter Ed or Bow Hunter Ed program. The honoree 20 Black and Red Purebred Simmental Bulls is someone who strives to pass on values to future 4 Purebred Angus Bulls generations of outdoors 2 Ranch Horses men and women, helps to ensure program changes are implemented to the best of their ability, is dedicated 40C || PB SM to learning about and using the best methods for Pathway son. engaging students without sacrificing course integrity, inspires students to become safe and responsible hunters and serves as a positive role model for and provides leadership to other instructors.

Nominations were submitted by fellow instructors from around the region. The inaugural recipient of this award was Michael Scott of Ashland. Scott’s name has 116C || 1/4 SM 3/4 AN Range Boss son.

160C || 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Range Boss son. been added to a plaque that will proudly be displayed at the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 office.

Pictures and data on sale bulls available on our website.

These instructors choose to honor Montana’s hunting Contact us or visit our website to be added to the mailing list. heritage and “Pass it On” by sharing their skills, experiences and their love of SIMMENTAL • SIMANGUS™ • ANGUS hunting and Montana’s vast 5831 Hwy 7, Wibaux, Montana 59353 resources with those new to Tom & Renee Nelson 406-588-3371, SUPERIOR REP hunting and the outdoor adWarren Nelson 406-588-3351 venture. Fish, Wildlife and Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 Brent Nelson 406-978-2697 Parks extends our gratitude Garrett Thomas 936-714-4591 www.nelsonlivestockco.com and sincerest thank you to www.alliedgeneticresources.com these individuals for their time and commitment to these programs.

• CURRENTLY TAKING CONSIGNMENTS •

WHERE PERFORMANCE IS BRED ON. NOT FED ON.

APRIL 16, 2016 1:00

( ) AT THE RANCH NEAR WIBAUX, MONTANA

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A7

36th Annual

US EXCHANGE RATE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION: $1.30

SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGMENT AUCTION Friday, April 15, 2016

Time: 9:00 A.M.

Rimbey, Alberta, Canada

Miscellaneous: 9:00 a.m. • Machinery: 9:30 a.m. • Lumber: 9:30 a.m. • Real Estate: 12:00 Noon • Cars, Trucks & RV’s: 1:00 p.m.

Listings Include Complete Farm Dispersals for Miles & Joyce Crandall & Wagon Trail Ranch Plus a Dispersal of Reclamation Equipment John Deere Tractors

• JD 9430 4wd Tractor c/w 425 Hp, Duals, 1000 PTO, PS, 5 Hyd, Green Lighted, HID Lights, Deluxe Cab, Diff Lock & 4950 Hrs • JD 9400 4wd Tractor c/w Duals, 12 Spd, 4 Hyd & 7300 Hrs • JD 9300 4wd Tractor c/w Duals, Degelman 6 Way Dozer, 24 Spd & 4700 Hrs • JD 9300 4wd Tractor c/w Duals, 12 Spd, 4 Hyd & 4900 Hrs • JD 8100 FWA Tractor c/w Degelman 14’ 6 Way Blade, 3 pth, PS, Duals & 6147 Hrs • JD 7230R FWA Tractor c/w IVT Trans, Premium Cab, 4 SCV’s, HID Lighting, Front Fenders, Degelman 5700 12’ Front Dozer Blade & Only 2850 Hrs • JD 7530 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Premium Pkg, IVT Trans, 3 Hyd, Front Weights, 3136 Hrs • JD 7330 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Premium Pkg, IVT Trans, 3 Hyd • 2013 JD 6140D FWA Tractor c/w 115 Hp, 3 pth, FEL Ready Hyds & Mtds & Only 863 Hrs • 2013 JD 6140D FWA Tractor c/w 115 Hp, 3 pth, FEL Ready Hyds & Mtds, Joystick & Only 622 Hrs • 2013 JD 6140D FWA Tractor c/w 115 Hp, 3 pth, FEL Ready Hyds & Mtds, Joystick & Only 1069 Hrs • JD 7800 FWA Tractor c/w JD 740 FEL, Grapple, 3 pth, 6100 Hrs • JD 6300 FWA Tractor c/w Power Quad, 3 pth & JD 640 FEL • JD 4440 2wd Tractor c/w 1 Owner, 8000 Hrs • JD 4020 2wd Tractor c/w Cab, JD 48 FEL, Exc. Cond.

• JD 4020 2wd Tractor c/w Cab • JD 4010 2wd Tractor c/w Cab • JD 3010 2wd Tractor c/w FEL

Other Tractors

• Case IH STX450 4wd Tractor c/w Duals, PS, 4 Hyd & 5400 Hrs • Case IH MX150 FWA Tractor c/w Case LX172 FEL, Grapple, Semi-PS, 3 pth & 7000 Hrs • 2015 NH T5.105 FWA Tractor c/w Electro Command, 16x16, LH Reverser, Dual PTO, NH 835 FEL & Only 240 Hrs • NH TV140 Bi-Di Tractor c/w 7614 High Reach FEL & Grapple, Only 2228 Hrs, 3 pth, PTO, Extra Hyd, Rear Hitch & Weights • Ford NH 7740 SLE FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, PS & 4946 Hrs • Ford 8210 FWA Tractor c/w FEL, Hi-Low Button & 3 pth • Agco RT120 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Quicke 980 FEL & Grapple, IVT Trans & 4500 Hrs • AC 8030 FWA Tractor c/w Leon 10’ Blade, Duals & PS • Vers 836 4wd Tractor c/w 5000 Hrs & PS • Deutz Allis 6260 FWA Tractor c/w Only 2600 Hrs, 2 Hyd., Allied 594 FEL & Grapple • Deutz F4L 514 2wd Tractor c/w Belt Pulley & PTO • Deutz F3L 514 2wd Tractor c/w Belt Pulley & PTO • Deutz D8005 2wd Tractor c/w Dual PTO • Case 2290 2wd Tractor c/w PS, 3 pth & 6000 Hrs • IHC 3588 2+2 Tractor c/w 6000 Hrs • IHC 806 2wd Tractor c/w Cab & Dual Hyd. • IHC 806 2wd Tractor c/w FEL & Bale Spear

Compact Tractors

• 2 - 2014 MF 1759 FWA Tractors c/w Cab, MF DL130 FEL, Joystick, LH Reverser, PTO & 1 with Only 193 Hrs & 1 with Only 228 Hrs • JD 1026R FWA Tractor c/w JD H20 FEL, Bucket, 60” Mid Mtd Mower, 3 pth, Hydrostatic, 25 Hp & Only 225 Hrs • JD 850 2wd Tractor c/w JD 75 FEL & Bucket 3 pth, PTO, Turf Tires & 2240 Hrs • Montana 4984C FWA Tractor c/w FEL, PTO, 3 pth, Bale Spear, Cab, AC, 49 Hp & Only 798 Hrs • Kubota 3210 FWA Tractor c/w FEL, 3 pth, Tiller & DSL • Landini 8860 FWA Tractor • Mitsubishi Buck 18 Hp FWA Tractor c/w FEL & Tiller • Iseki TX1500F FWA Tractor c/w 14 Hp, 3 pth & 48” Rototiller

Construction Equipment

• Champion 728 Grader • JD 755 Track Loader • Cat D5H LGP Crawler c/w PS Trans, 6 Way Dozer, Ripper, Forestry Guarded, Poor Undercarriage • JD 328 Skid Steer c/w 2 Spd, Rear Stabilizers, 78” Bucket & 1670 Hrs • 2008 Cat 256C Skid Steer c/w Tracks & Tires (Both New), Excellent Cond., 85 Hp & Only 2000 Hrs • 2014 Dominion 50” Tree Spade, Dominion 60” Automatic Tree Wrapper, 50” Tree Auger, 3 - New 94” Hyd. Dozer Blade, New 72” Brush Cutter, New 8’ Snow Bucket, 6’ Tooth Bucket, Pallet Forks, Lift Jib, Grapple Bucket, Plus Many More Skid Steer Attach.

• 12 Yard Scraper c/w Triple Hyd. • Crown 4.5 Yard Hyd. Scraper

• Eversman 2 Yard Dirt Scraper • West Tex 4 Cube Vac Tank c/w M830 Pump • Magnum 6 Light - Light Tower

Seeding & Tillage

• Morris Maxim II 49’ Air Seeder c/w 10” Spacing, SS 3.5” Openers, 4.5” Rubber Packers, 2 Bar Harrows, Rock Guards, 8425 Mechanical Cart, 10” Auger, 3 Comp Tank, Cameras, Agtron Primary Rate & Blockage Monitor • Harman 203 24’ Air Drill c/w Eagle Beak Openers, 3” Steel Packers, Harmon 3100 Air Cart & 250 Bu Capacity • Brillion Seeder • IHC 7200 14’ Hoe Drills c/w Transport, Grass & Fert • IHC 6200 12’ Press Drill c/w Transport, Grass & Fert • IHC 620 12’ Press Drill c/w Grass & Fert • 2012 Brandt 8200 82’ Contour Commander Heavy Harrows c/w Hyd. Tilt & 5/8x25.5 Tines • Flexicoil 60’ Harrows • Flexicoil 55’ Harrow Packer Bar • 65’ Harrows & Draw Bar • Summers 30’ Harrows • 15’ Crazy Harrows • Vers 30’ Disc • JD 331 30’ Disc • JD 220 21’ Disc • JD 210 14’ Disc • Kello 12’ Breaking Disc • JD 1610 40’ DT Cult • Leon 37’ Vibrashank Cult • CCIL 28’ Vibrashank Cult • CCIL 18’ Vibrashank Cult • IHC 246 16’ Chisel Plow c/w Mtd. Harrows • JD 3600 6 Bottom Plow

Haying & Silage Equipment

• Claus Quadrant 1200 Big Sq Baler • JD 568 Rd Baler c/w Mega Wide Hyd. P/U, Net Wrap & Pre-Cut Knives • JD 535 Rd Baler • NH BR780A Rd Baler c/w Hyd P/U • NH BR780 Rd Baler • Vermeer 605K Rd Baler • Vermeer 605L Rd Baler c/w 540 PTO & Only 2832 Bales • Case IH 8465 Rd Baler • JD 347 Sq Baler • JD 224 Sq Baler • NH 283 Sq Baler • Hesston 4590 In Line Sq Baler c/w Tank, Pump & Controller • MF 228 Sq Baler • JD 945 MoCo • JD 936 10.5’ MoCo • Avron Rotary Rake • Kuhn 10’ Rotary Rake • 12 Wheel Rake • Vicon 8 Wheel Rake • Kuhn Tedder • NH 1037 Bale Wagon • NH 1010 Bale Wagon • Inland 1000 Single Row Bale Mover • Kools KB60 Silage Blower • Farm Eze Tor 145 Silage Blower

Harvest Equipment

• Case Patriot SPX3200B Sp Sprayer c/w 800 Gal Tank, 90’ Booms & 2100 Hrs • Cat Lexion 485 4wd Sp Combine c/w P/U, Chopper, New Feeder Chains & New Hyd. Pump • IHC 1440 Sp Combine • Hesston 8200 Sp Swather c/w 18’ Grain Header • 12’ Header to Fit Hesston 8200 Swather • IHC 4000 14.5’ Sp Swather c/w Cab • Spray Air 13”x61’ Swing Auger • Buhler 1370 Grain Auger c/w Electric Swing Hopper • Convey Air 5005 Grain Vac • Vers 580 60’ 500 Gal Field Sprayer

Grain Bins

Located North of Rimbey on Hwy #20 to the Iola Road (TWR 442), 7 Miles West on the South Side • 2 - Wheatland 5000 Bu Hopper Bottom Grain Bins c/w Skids • 1 - Wheatland 1200 Bu Hopper Bottom Grain Bin c/w Skid • 2 - Westeel Rosco 2200 Bu Hopper Bottom Bins Located 3 Miles East of the Meca Glenn School on Hwy #53 to the Calumet Paved Road (Rge Rd 231), 1 Mile South on the East Side - County Sign 424073. Must be Removed by June 30, 2016. Has Track Hoe to Assist with Loading if Needed • 4 - Westeel Rosco 19’x4 Ring Grain Bins on Wooden Floors • 2 - Butler 19’x4 Ring Approx. 4000 Bu Grain Bins on Cement Floors

• 2 - Westeel 5 Ring Approx. 1650 Bu Grain Bins • 1 - Westeel 1500 Bu Grain Bin on Wooden Floor Located From the Sales Yard - 2 Miles East & 1 Mile North • 4 - Chief Westland 2800 Bu Grain Bins c/w Wooden Floor

Antiques

• 1939 AC WC Road Grader .

• JD 70 2wd Tractor c/w Diesel, Restored & Painted • JD M 2wd Tractor c/w JD 30 FEL & 2 pth • JD M 2wd Tractor c/w Wide Front Tires & Rebuilt Motor • JD L 2wd Tractor • 1946 JD A 2wd Tractor c/w Restored & Wide Front End • Ford 600 2wd Tractor c/w Rebuilt Head & Hyd, 3 pth • Ford 50 2wd Tractor c/w FEL • Plus a Large Selection of Antique Horse Drawn Equipment, Pump Jacks, Well Pumps & Pump Engines!!!

3 pt Equipment

• New Reist 6’ 3 pth Aera Seeder • 2 - Frontier 3 pth Plastic Seed Spreaders • 2 - Hawkline 7.5’ 3 pth Disc • McFarlane 10’ 3 pth Chain Harrows • Agco Tye 3 pth Paratill c/w 4 Shanks • 2 - Agco Tye 3 pth Paratills c/w 3 Shanks • Maschio SC Condor 300 10’ 3 pth Rotospike Tiller • Maschio SC Condor 280 9’ 3 pth Rotospike Tiller • 2 - Woods TC74 74” 3 pth Rototiller • Maletti 7’ 3 pth Rototiller • 2 - New 82” HD 3 pth Rototiller • 2 - Farmking 620 3 pth Rotary Mowers • Rhino SE5 3 pth Rotary Mower • Frontier Aerator • Unused Spray Tech Slide in 150 Gal Sprayer Tank • Rogers SP 5520 80 Gal Golf Course Sprayer

Tractor Attachments

• 3 - New Leon 775Q 10’ 6 Way Dozers c/w Mtds for JD 6140D Tractors • Leon 31-10 Hyd. Angle Blade • JD 741 Self Leveling FEL • JD 740 FEL c/w 8’ Bucket & Grapple • Montana FEL c/w Bucket, Joystick & Mtds

Manure Spreaders

• 2 - New 2016 Leon 425 T/A Silver Manure Spreader c/w Vertical Beaters, Hyd. Push & End Gate, Full Factory Warranty • JD 680 T/A Manure Spreader • NH 791 T//A Manure Spreader • Case 100 Manure Spreader

Other Equipment

• Schulte 1400 SRW Rock Rake • Schulte Giant 2500 Rock Picker • Schulte RS320 Hyd. Rock Picker • Anderson Rock Picker • Degelman Rock Picker • Riteway 4220 20’ Land Roller on Transport • 13’ Land Roller • JD MX10 10’ HD Trail Type Rotary Mower • JD CX15 15’ HD Batt Wing Mower • Schulte HX1500 15’ HD Batt Wing Mower • Woods Trail Type Post Pounder • Renn Trail Type Post Pounder • Flexicoil PTO Trail Type Post Pounder • 1200 Gal Anhydrous Tank & Wagon - Certified Until April 2020 • NH3 Kit c/w 43’, Corrugated Knives, All Hoses & Hitches Inc. • Loewen 200 Gal Vac Tank • 45’ Lagoon Mixer • Redekop Chaff Collector & Blower

Cattle Handling

• Supreme 900 Twin Feed Wagon c/w Top Scale • Supreme 300 Feed Wagon c/w Enviro Series, Electronic Scale, Less than 100 Hrs of Use • Highline 7000 HD Bale Shredder • Highline 6600 Bale Processor • Renn 1316 Silage Wagon c/w Scales • NH 358 Mixer Mill c/w Bale Chute & Input Auger • Plus a Large Selection of Cattle Handling Equipment

Trucks

• 2005 GMC 5500 4x4 Top Kick Cab & Chassis c/w Crew Cab & DSL • 2003 GMC 6500 Top Kick Cab & Chassis c/w 8.1 Ltr • 1991 Ford Aeromax L9000 T/A Truck c/w 5th Wheel, Cummins Engine & 15 Spd Trans • 1990 Western Star T/A Cab & Chassis c/w 444 Cummins & 18 Spd • 1984 IHC 1700 S/A Truck c/w 10’ Steel Welding Deck, 453T Detroit, Auto & 2 Spd Axle • 1979 Chev C70 T/A Cab & Chassis c/w Hoist, 427 Gas,

5&4 • Ford 3 Ton Truck c/w Box & Hoist, V8, 5&2 • 1977 GMC 6500 S/A Grain Truck c/w 16’ Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp, 366 Engine, 5&2 Trans, 58,500 Original Miles • 1985 IHC S1900 S/A Truck c/w 17’ Grain Silage Box, Silage Extensions, Roll Tarp, DT 466 Engine, 5&2 • 1990 Chev Bale Truck c/w 8 Bale Cap., Hoist, 5&2

Trailers

• Load King 29’ 2 Hopper Grain Trailer c/w Replaced Side Panels & Roll Tarp • 2009 Road Clipper 40’ Tri-Axle Dually Flat Deck GN Trailer c/w Fresh CVIP • 1997 Titan 23’ T/A Dually GN Flat Deck Trailer c/w 5’ Beaver Tails & Flip Up Ramps • 2007 Featherlite 3 Horse Angle GN Trailer c/w Large Tack/ Living Room & New Brakes • 1992 Tana 24’ T/A GN Stock Trailer • 1993 Norberts 18’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer • 1998 Southland 16’ T/A Stock Trailer • 24’ Deck Over Flat Deck T/A Trailer c/w Pintle Hitch • 2009 H&H 80”x14’ T/A Dump Trailer • 2003 Double A 12’ T/A Dump Trailer

RV’s, Cars & Trucks Selling at 1:00 p.m.

• 2013 Ford Explorer c/w 6 Cyl, Auto, & Fully Loaded • 2006 Ford F350 4x4 Crew Cab LB Truck c/w 5.4 Ltr, Auto & Only 103,000 Kms • 1999 Ford 1 Ton Dually Truck c/w 7.3 Ltr Diesel & Auto • 1993 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Ext Cab LB Truck c/w Auto • 2006 Ford Ranger 2wd Truck c/w 4 Ltr & Auto • 2010 Dodge 3500 4x4 Crew Cab Truck c/w 140,000 Kms, Diesel & Flat Deck • 2002 Dodge 1 Ton 4x4 Truck c/w Diesel, 12’ Deck, 6 Spd Stnd, Aux. Fuel Tank • 2000 Dodge 3500 4x4 Dually Ext Cab LB Truck c/w V10 & Auto • Dodge D350 4x4 Service Truck c/w Diesel, 5 Spd, Deck, PTO Driven Lincoln Welder, Compressor & Picker • 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Ext Cab Truck c/w Gas, Auto • 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 SUV c/w 6 Cyl, Auto, Loaded • 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 SUV c/w 3 Ltr V6, Auto • 2005 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 Sierra SLT Crew Cab Truck c/w Diesel, Auto • 1998 GMC 1500 4x4 Ext Cab SB Truck c/w V8, Auto • 1995 Chev 1/2 Ton 2wd Reg Cab LB Truck c/w V6, Auto • 1994 Chev 3500 4x4 Ext Cab LB Truck c/w Diesel, 5 Spd • 2007 Lakota Estate 35’ T/A Holiday Trailer c/w 3 Slide Outs, Onan Gen Set, Fully Self Contained & Like New • 1990 Okanogan 24’ T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer • 2011 JD 825I 4x4 Gator S/S ATV c/w Tracks & Tires, Only 719 Hrs • 2013 JD Gator 4x4 S/S ATV c/w Tracks & Tires, Only 671 Hrs • New Back Window & Door Kit for JD Gator S/S • Twin Line Single Post Car Lift • 2 Post Car Lift • Plus a Large Selection of Lawn & Garden, Recreational Equipment & Vehicle Accessories

Buildings

• 10 - 40’ Seacans • New 30’x65’x15’ Peak Ceiling Tarp Building • New 30’x40’x15’ Peak Ceiling Tarp Building • New 20’x30’x12’ Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter • 2 - 20’x40’ Fully Enclosed Party Tent • 2 - 20’x20’ Pagoda Party Tent • 28’x14’ Devilbiss Cross Draft Paint Booth • Plus Selling a Huge Selection of Miscellaneous, Lumber, 2 Parcels of Real Estate & Many Many More Items.

Visit our website at www.allenolsonauction.com for more information.

• Unable to Attend the Sale?

Phone Bids are Available.

Please contact our office 24 hours prior to the sale.

• All Items Must Be in The Sales Yard by Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.!!!!!!!

• 3 Rings Will Sell Simultaneously

A Complete Listing is Available on Our Website at www.allenolsonauction.com • Lunch Will Be Available • Listings are Subject to Additions and Deletions • FCC Financing is Available Machinery Terms & Conditions: Cash & Cheque, G.S.T. Will Apply on Some Items • All Items Must Be Paid For On Sale Day

Sale Conducted by:

Allen B. Olson Auction Service LTD.

Location: Just East of Rimbey, off of Hwy 20 Rimbey, Alberta - Canada License No. 165690 (403) 843-2747 Sale Site 1 (855) 783-0556 Toll Free E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

Parking:

Only in Designated Areas. Shuttle Bus Service will Be Available from the South Parking Lot. Please No Parking in the Ditches or on the Railway Right of Way.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A8

Spring wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

CLAY CREEK ANGUS

Vermilion E John Wayne Z049

DF High Prime 1752

BW 4.2 WW +75 YW +124 Milk +20

BW +2.5 WW +54 YW +96 Milk +23

Brennan Ten Fold 311

Grandsons of Sitz Madison 10477

BW -1.3 WW +62 YW +111 Milk +23

BW +4.2 WW +61 YW +109 Milk +18

Grandsons of SAV Bismarck 5682

Sons & Grandsons of RR Rito 707

BW +.3 WW +58 YW +97 Milk +22

BW +2.1 WW +26 YW +41 Milk +3

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Variety testing procedures Locations Typically, the Advanced Spring Wheat nursery is planted at 8 Montana sites; including Bozeman (dryland), Kalispell (high rainfall), Havre (dryland), Sidney (dryland and irrigated), Huntley (dryland), Moccasin (dryland) and Conrad (dryland).

Experimental Design and Data Collection Varieties currently recommended, widely grown, recently released or owned

(and entered on a fee basis) by private companies are evaluated for agronomic performance in the Advanced Spring Wheat nursery. Also evaluated in these nurseries are experimental breeding lines tested against the check varieties Agronomic data collected throughout the growing season includes heading date, plant height, lodging, disease and insect reactions. Experimental plots are trimmed, measured and harvested with small plot combines. The grain is weighed for yield and test weight.

One trait important to wheat growers is resistance to the wheat stem sawfly. The major mode of resistance is a CONTINUED ON PAGE A10

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WE RENT EQUIPMENT!! Land Rollers, Heavy Harrows, Vertical Tillage, Diamond

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Spring wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE A8

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solid versus hollow stemmed variety. To evaluate this trait we cut several stems of each variety and score them on a scale of 1=hollow, 2=2/5 solid, 3=3/5 solid, 4=4/5 solid and 5=solid. The cuts are made in the center of each internode, so there are 5 scores per stem. The five scores are added up to get a total number ranging from 5=very hollow up to 25=very solid. Entries are submitted to the Cereal Quality Lab at MSU, Bozeman for protein, milling, baking and Asian noodle quality evaluation as needed. Data is analyzed and summarized for each location and overall comparisons are made to determine which varieties and/ or experimental lines look promising for Montana producers. When sufficient data is collected and analyzed, promising varieties and/or lines are submitted to the CONTINUED ON PAGE A14

New sprayer technology reduces pesticide use

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service An experimental variable-rate spraying system that helps growers efficiently apply chemicals to trees was developed

by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the agency’s Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, Ohio. The new sprayer reduced average pesticide use between 46 and 68 percent, with an average cost savings of $230 per acre for ornamental nurseries. The cost savings can be much higher for orchards and other fruit crop productions.

ARS agricultural engineer Heping Zhu, along with engineer Richard Derksen and research leader Charles Krause, developed the laser-guided sprayer that synchronizes spray outputs to tree structures. Their colleagues at the Ohio State University, Oregon State University and the University of Tennessee evaluated the sprayer, which would help nursery, orchard and grape growers apply chemicals to trees.

Zhu and his colleagues received a National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant to develop this technology to control insects and diseases. The technology and performance evaluations were described in several papers in the journal Transactions of the ASABE (https://elibrary.asabe.org/ toc_landing.asp?conf=t2).

The sprayer developed

by Zhu and his colleagues controls output to match targeted tree structures. The two-ton sprayer can treat either a single row, or two to six rows of trees at a time. Conventional spray application technology requires excessive pesticide use to achieve effective pest control in floral, nursery, orchard, and other specialty crop productions, according to Zhu. This challenge is now overcome by the new precision sprayer, which is able to characterize the presence, size, shape and foliage density of target trees and automatically applies the optimum amount of pesticide.

Zhu and his colleagues conducted field trials on the technology’s performance in six commercial nurseries in Ohio, Oregon and Tennessee. Their field experiments showed that the precision sprayer consistently applied the correct amount of chemicals despite changes in tree structure and species, and increased consistency of spray deposition uniformity on targets at different growth stages. Pest control with the new sprayer was comparable to that of conventional sprayers and reduced pesticide use.

ARS is the USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Read more about this technology in the February issue of AgResearch magazine (http://agresearchmag. ars.usda.gov/2016/feb/lasersprayer/). ##### Lazy and Quarrelsome are ugly sisters

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TRACTOR FOR SALE 2005 John Deere 8420 with PTO, new tires front and back, front weights. Very nice low hour tractor (4003)..............................$115,500 Phone Bill Davis (406) 266-3568, Townsend, MT

Gunderson Herefords Polled & Horned 2-year old and yearling Hereford bulls for sale private treaty at the ranch Dale & Lanea Gunderson – Rudyard, Montana Phone 406-355-4212

Vaccine development experts to speak at MSU symposium April 22-23

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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 1979 Gallatin 18x80-ft. mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.

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Some of the nation’s most noted experts in vaccine development will speak at Montana State University on April 22-23, when the university hosts the Maurice Hilleman Vaccine Symposium. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend all presentations, including a keynote lecture on the evening of April 22.

At the symposium, internationally recognized experts will give research updates on vaccine work for worldwide problems, such as HIV and Ebola, as well as updates on vaccine efforts of particular relevance to Montana, such as in brucellosis. Research efforts led by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Merck & Co., Inc., will also be summarized.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, with a talk by Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Offit’s talk, “Maurice Hilleman: The Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children,” will be given at the Museum of the Rockies’ Hager Auditorium. The talk will focus on the work of Hilleman, for whom the symposium is named. Hilleman is a 1941 MSU graduate who saved the lives of millions by developing a wide array of vaccines. A Miles City native, Hilleman graduated atop his class at what was then Montana State College with dual degrees in chemistry and microbiology. His name often accompanies those of Jonas Salk and Louis Pasteur as pioneers who fundamentally changed the game in

human health. The abstract on a National Institutes of Health obituary for Hilleman, who died in 2005, describes him this way: “Microbe hunter, pioneering virologist, and the world’s leading vaccinologist.”

The symposium will continue Saturday, April 23, with talks given by a number of vaccine researchers and experts. All Saturday presentations will be given in MSU’s Procrastinator Theater in the Strand Union Building and will also be streamed live online. Parking at MSU is free on weekends We are a diverse welding and fabrication shop. and after 6 p.m. on weekdays.

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Fighting weeds that threaten grazing, wildlife

By Sylvia Kantor, WSU CAHNRS Much of Okanogan County has been covered in a welcome layer of snow this winter, but the fires that burned here last summer have Mike Siemon wondering if his livestock will have enough grass to graze this spring.

Wildfire damage to Siemon’s property near Omak, Washington, caused his cattle feed bill to more than double despite available assistance programs, and low hay prices. In the wake of the physical and financial devastation from the fires, Siemon is questioning whether to throw in the towel.

“But with the breeding and the gentle nature of the cows, their individual personalities and me being attached to them,” he said, “well, it’s probably better just to grin and bear it.”

Weeds add insult to injury While fire can destroy native grasses, invasive weeds like diffuse knapweed and Dalmatian toadflax can thrive.

These weeds are bad news for cattle grazing, wildlife and biodiversity.

“The weeds take over an area and just kill it so there’s no grass for the cows to eat,” Sieman said. “Cows don’t like [the weeds] and there’s a poisonous quality to the toadflax.

It’s brittle and bitter and they won’t touch it.”

Even elk won’t browse the weeds.

Diffuse knapweed has a large taproot that can survive fire, plus it can produce copious seeds that can also withstand the heat. Dalmatian toadflax can resprout prolifically from its extensive root system following fire.

It remains to be seen whether the fire that burned on Seimon’s land was hot enough to destroy the diffuse knapweed on his property.

“Weeds often thrive after a fire, sometimes better than many other plants,” said WSU biological weed control specialist Jenn Andreas. “Fire can be stimulating to the seeds and plants even if they’re burned to the ground.”

It also remains to be seen whether insects, or biocontrol agents, released on Siemon’s property to control the invasive weeds survived the fires and the winter that followed.

Dalmatian toadflax and the weevil (Mecinus janthiniformis) that evolved as its natural enemy are native to Europe.

Over several years and if managed properly, using biocontrol agents to control invasive weeds can be self-sustaining and save landowners money.

Searching for signs of insect life It’s early February and Andreas is crunching across a snow-covered field on Siemen’s land to take a first look at the situation.

She snips off a dried stem of toadflax from last year’s growth, sticking out above a foot of snow, and cuts it in half lengthwise. She peers at the inner stem and is excited to discover nestled inside a few adults of the weevil that keeps the weed in check. But she won’t know whether they are alive until she takes samples back to her lab in Puyallup.

The adult weevils lay their eggs in May and June. The larvae feed inside the stem and overwinter as adults, emerging the following spring to feed on young toadflax shoots and start the next generation of weevils.

Andreas hopes that if the fire burned quickly enough to leave the stems standing, there’s a chance some of these insects survived.

If the biocontrol agent for diffuse knapweed (the weevil Larinus minutus) had emerged as adults in time, they might have been able to fly away or bury themselves deep enough in the leaf litter to avoid being killed by the fire.

Releasing bugs into burned areas The biocontrol agents may have survived, but Andreas thinks it’s unlikely.

“Weeds seem to survive fires very well, but the biocontrol agents do not,” she said. “This is why we are planning mass releases in the burned areas this year, so we can boost their populations.”

Insects from nearby areas that did not burn will likely redistribute themselves back into the burned areas pretty quickly.

“We can speed up the process with intentional releases.”

It can take up to five years for the insects to get established and do their work on the weeds. For Siemon, if it means his cattle will have plenty of grass to eat, it will be worth the wait.

The WSU Integrated Weed Control Program is supported by the USDA Forest Service, the Washington Department of Agriculture, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Washington State Weed Board, as well as county weed boards. ##### “I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent.”

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MAES wheat variety release and recommendation committee.

Wheat recommended procedure followed by the MAES Recommendation of spring wheat varieties is determined on a yearly basis by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) Wheat Variety Release Committee.

This 16 member committee is composed of one breeder, one cereal or forage quality scientist, one plant pathologist, one entomologist, one weed scientist, one cropping systems specialist, six Research Center agronomists, one manager from both the Montana Foundation Seed program and the Montana Seed Growers Association,

one Montana Wheat and Barley Committee member and one representative from the Montana Agricultural Experiment Advisory Board.

A variety is eligible for recommendation when a minimum of 16 location-years of performance data is obtained from the MAES statewide spring wheat performance trials. Test results must indicate that the variety is equal to or superior in overall merit to specified check cultivars and has end-use quality equal to or exceeding currently recommended varieties. For varieties originating from private companies, recommendation is considered at the request of the company when adequate data is available.

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FEATURED 2016 MACHINERY AUCTIONS Construction and Ag Equipment Auction Friday, April 22, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. (MT) Bowman, ND • Multiple Parties, OWNER ‘12 Case IH 600 QuadTrac

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION Thursday, June 23, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. (CT)

Ulen, MN • David M. Stumbo, OWNER

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‘10 JD 1890 with 1910 Cart

• 2008 JD 608C Corn Head • JD 455 Press Drill • 2002 Summers Ultra Sprayer • Brandt Grain Vac #2 • 2006 JD STS9760 Combine • JD 630F Flex Head

Construction Equipment Auction Wednesday, April 27, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. (CT) Devils Lake, ND • Kim A. Paulson Construction & Multiple Parties ‘96 Komatsu Excavator PC200LC

‘13 JD 650K XLT

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Farm Machinery Auction Tuesday, June 28, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. (CT) Starkweather, ND • Bruce & Carline Berg, OWNERS • Case IH, Combine & Header, • Grain Headers/Augers • Tillage, Seeding and Spraying Equipment • Pickups • Miscellaneous SO MUCH MORE!

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These sale are managed by Pifer’s Auction & Realty, 1506 29th Ave S. • Moorhead, MN 56560. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The sellers reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids. Kevin Pifer, ND #715.

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By Kayla Schnuelle, Rural Futures Institute York has been selected as the site of the 2016 Connecting Young Nebraskans (CYN) Summit. Young leaders from across the state will gather to network and build skills at the summit October 27 and 28 at the Holthus Convention Center, 3130 Holen Ave. Connecting Young Nebraskans is a statewide network designed to connect, empower and retain young Nebraskans.

CYN strives to enhance opportunities for individuals to benefit their communities through networking and learning experiences. The network is a dynamic and diverse group of 640 peers with a passion for making a difference, a willingness to learn and the desire to build important relationships to help shape the future of Nebraska.

Volunteers from across the state work together with CYN network coordinators Kayla Schnuelle and Jordyn Bader, both of the Rural Futures Institute at the University of Nebraska, to strategize and develop the summit. This will be the fifth CYN Summit.

“The energy and enthusiasm is contagious and I’m proud to have the opportunity to work with exceptional individuals from both the host community team in York and the CYN steering team,” Schnuelle said.

The communities that applied for the summit were Alliance, Broken Bow, Columbus, Norfolk, Ord, West Point and York.

“This has been the best set of applications that we have received,” Schnuelle said. “It is incredible how diverse the community planning teams were this year and how much energy the applications exuded.”

In its application, York shared many ideas that will bring fresh ideas to the agenda.

“The summit bid has brought new excitement Bob Welker to the city of York and the Shelby, MT chamber team,” said Rhonda Veleba, Main Street coordinator and member of the host community planning team. “We are truly looking forward to welcoming the CYN participants and leaders to our community.”

For the latest information on the 2016 summit, visit http://cyn.nebraska.edu or follow the network on Facebook and Twitter.

Support for the summit is provided in party by the Rural Futures Institute, along with various business and community partners. Those interested in sponsorship Reliability opportunities may contact Schnuelle at 402-472-2935 or kschnuelle@nebraska. edu.

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Old Cars Wanted

Looking to buy old cars, pickups and parts up to 1974.

Call Wayne Lugalia 406-214-5910 (cell) or 406-821-0300 (home)

ITEMS FOR SALE • Corn in bin, 56 lb., you haul • Taking orders for 2016 Pea Forage Hay, you haul

406-781-6397 • Fort Benton, MT area

Registered Red Angus Bulls for Sale Great genetics including Redemption, Mulberry, Trilogy and Duke.

EPD’s available. All have great dispositions, current vaccines including MultiMin boost and will have breeding soundness exams.

Prices starting at $2000

For more info contact Smieja Red Angus 406-539-3833 or smiejahay@latmt.com

Red & Black Simmental & Sim/Angus

Bull Sale May 5 • Glasgow Stockyards

Lunch at noon • Sale starts at 1 p.m.

40 Head Solid • 40 Head Solid Red 50 Black Head Black

15 Head Solid Red Composite yeARlINg BullS Thick – Meaty – Moderate Framed – Easy Calving A. I. Sires Represented Black Angus – Resource, Absolute, Rampage, Prophet, Ten X Red Angus – Big Iron, Box Beef Black Simmental – Upgrade, Catalyst Red Stabilizer – Cadillac, Total Package Black Stabilizer – Trinity,Yosemite This herd has produced the top rate-of-gain steer 7 of the last 8 years at the NE Montana Fair.

“Breeding Simmentals since 1969”

Nelson Ranch

Don Nelson

Floyd Nelson, Jr.

(406) 367-5261 • cell 263-5261 188 Nelson Rd. • Glasgow, MT 59230

(406) 228-2024 • cell 263-5251 PO Box 254 • Glasgow, MT 59230

Field Peas

Daytona (Green) • •

Excellent Yield Potential Very Good Lodging Resistance

Chickpeas

CDC Orion & CDC Frontier • •

Very good to Excellent Yield Potential Good resistance to ascochyta

Call or email Brad Hertel at bhertel@meridianseeds.com

Spring wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE A14

Recommendations of varieties are considered on a case by case basis. Yield performance of a variety is an important criteria, but also considered are test weight, grain protein content, disease and pest resistance and end-use quality data. In general, yield needs to be at least equal to currently recommended varieties in a particular district, unless the variety is being recommended for a specific purpose; such as, sawfly resistance.

If a serious defect in the variety is identified during performance testing, the variety will not be recommended. Examples of defects resulting in non-recommendation include: high probability of low test weight, low grain protein, low baking quality, etc.

Lack of variety recommendation by MAES may occur due to a decision by the originating company not to test the variety in statewide performance trials. In this case the lack of recommendation is due to inadequate or no data rather than a specific varietal defect.

Additional descriptive information on spring wheat varieties Hard Red Spring Wheats BRENNAN – Brennan was developed

by Syngenta Seeds, Inc. and released to AgriPro Associates in 2009. Brennan was derived from the cross Reeder//China Scab #140/N90-0690. It is a hollow stemmed, semidwarf, hard red spring variety that has shown good adaptation across the northern plains including several areas in Montana.

It is resistant to stem and leaf rust and has good tolerance to leaf spotting diseases. Its scab rating is intermediate which would make it a good choice for use under irrigation. Brennan has acceptable overall breadmaking quality. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 2005 J&M 875-16 grain cart, green in color, roll tarp, 30.5-32 tires 80%, PTO drive, hydraulic spout, shedded...................................................... $23,000 2001 Schulte 5026 26-ft. batwing mower, blades are good....................... $22,000

For pictures go to www.gortonequipment.com

Equipment located in Kalispell, MT - well maintained and clean.

Call Yellowstone Foundation (406) 656-8772

HAVE A DREAM? WE’LL HELP YOU DESIGN IT!

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4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls Ken – 788-4588; Craig – 868-7964; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898; Dwight – 231-4251

USED TRACTORS Bobcat CT335 with loader, 150 hours.................. $18,900 Case 2470 tractor.................................................... $9900 Case 1170 with 8-ft. dozer....................................... $4500

Case IH B50 Farmall MFWD tractor.................... $29,900 White 4-210 tractor with reman engine................ $16,900 David Brown 1212 3 pt., 540 PTO.......................... $5900

Grain stocks March 2016

Arizona Off-farm corn stocks in Arizona on March 1, 2016 were 3.54 million bushels, up 42 percent from March 1, 2015, according to the March 1 Agricultural Survey and March Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Off-farm all wheat stocks in Arizona on March 1, 2016 were 4.48 million bushels, up 32 percent from March 1, 2015. Off-farm barley stocks totaled 22,000 bushels, down 93 percent from last year. Other Arizona grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Colorado All corn stocks in Colorado on March 1, 2016 were 61.99 million bushels, down 2 percent from March 1, 2015, according to the March 1 Agricultural Survey and March Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All corn stocks stored on farms amounted to 33.00 million bushels, down 9 percent from a year ago. All corn stored off farms amounted to 28.99 million bushels, up 6 percent from a year ago. Off-farm sorghum stocks were 3.33 million bushels, up from 761,000 bushels stored on March 1, 2015.

Off-farm oat stocks in Colorado were estimated at 108,000 bushels, up 71 percent from last year.

All wheat stocks in Colorado on March 1, 2016 were 41.66 million bushels, up 34 percent from March 1, 2015. All wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 10.50 million bushels, up 22 percent from a year ago. All wheat stored off farms amounted to 31.16 million bushels, up 38 percent from a year ago. Off-farm barley stocks totaled 3.60 million bushels, down 41 percent from last year. Other Colorado grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Montana Off-farm corn stocks in Montana on March 1, 2016 were 52,000 bushels, down 7 percent from March 1, 2015, according to the March 1 Agricultural Survey and March Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All oat stocks in Montana were estimated at 588,000 bushels, down 29 percent from last year. On-farm oat stocks were 550,000 bushels, down 28 percent from a year ago.

Oats stored off-farm were down 49 percent from last year to 38,000 bushels. Montana barley stocks in all positions on March 1, 2016 were 24.43 million bushels, down 9 percent from a year ago. Barley stored on farms was 11.00 million bushels, down 24 percent from last year. Off-farm barley storage was up 8 percent from a year ago to 13.43 million bushels.

All wheat stocks in Montana on March 1, 2016 were 93.95 million bushels, down 1 percent from March 1, 2015. All wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 69.00 million bushels, up 3 percent from a year ago. All wheat stored off farms amounted to 24.95 million bushels, down 11 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stocks on March 1, 2016 were 6.38 million bushels, down 19 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 4.50 million bushels, down 26 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stored off farms amounted to 1.88 million bushels, up 4 percent from a year ago. Other Montana grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

New Mexico New Mexico grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Utah Off-farm oat stocks in Utah on March 1, 2016 were 46,000 bushels, up 24 percent from March 1, 2015, according to the March 1 Agricultural Survey and March Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Offfarm all wheat stocks in Utah on March 1, 2016 were 5.15 million bushels, up 14 percent from March 1, 2015. Other Utah grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Wyoming Wyoming off-farm barley stocks on March 1, 2016 were 3.95 million bushels, up 16 percent from a year ago, according to the March 1 Agricultural Survey and March Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Off-farm all wheat stocks in Wyoming on March 1, 2016 were 1.36 million bushels, up 47 percent from March 1, 2015. Other Wyoming grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A21

Grain stocks March 2016 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A20

United States Corn stocks in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 7.81 billion bushels, up 1 percent from March 1, 2015. Of the total stocks, 4.34 billion bushels were stored on farms, down 1 percent from a year earlier. Off-farm stocks, at 3.47 billion bushels, are up 3 percent from a year ago. The December 2015 - February 2016 indicated disappearance is 3.43 billion bushels, compared with 3.46 billion bushels during the same period last year.

Grain sorghum stored in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 201 million bushels, up 68 percent from a year ago.

On-farm stocks, at 24.8 million bushels, are up 175 percent from last March. Off-farm stocks, at 176 million bushels, are up 59 percent from a year earlier.

The December 2015 - February 2016 indicated disappearance from all positions is 121 million bushels, 18 percent above the same period last year.

Oats stored in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 75.3 million bushels, 27 percent above the stocks on March 1, 2015. Of the total stocks on hand, 26.8 million bushels were stored on farms, up 29 percent from a year ago. Off-farm stocks totaled 48.5 million bushels, up 26 percent from the previous year. Indicated disappearance during December 2015 - February 2016 totaled 7.57 million bushels, slightly above the same period a year ago.

Barley stocks in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 137 million bushels, up 16 percent from March 1, 2015.

On-farm stocks are estimated at 57.6 million bushels, 37 percent above a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 79.5 million bushels, are 4 percent above March 2015. The December 2015 - February 2016 indicated disappearance totaled 43.4 million bushels, 15 percent above the same period a year earlier.

All wheat stored in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 1.37 billion bushels, up 20 percent from a year ago.

On-farm stocks are estimated at 320 million bushels, up 15 percent from last March. Off-farm stocks, at 1.05 billion bushels, are up 22 percent from a year ago. The December 2015 - February 2016 indicated disappearance is 375 million bushels, 4 percent below the same period a year earlier.

Durum wheat stocks in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 41.5 million bushels, up 10 percent from a year ago.

On-farm stocks, at 16.7 million bushels, are up 3 percent from March 1, 2015. Off-farm stocks totaled 24.8 million bushels, up 16 percent from a year ago.

The December 2015 - February 2016 indicated disappearance of 18.8 million bushels is 194 percent above the same period a year earlier.

Sunflower stocks in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 1.06 billion pounds, 52 percent above March 1, 2015.

All stocks stored on farms totaled 461 million pounds and off-farm stocks totaled 599 million pounds. Stocks of oil type sunflower seed are 768 million pounds; of this total, 325 million pounds are on-farm stocks and 443 million pounds are off-farm stocks. Non-oil sunflower stocks totaled 292 million pounds, with 136 million pounds stored on the farm and 156 million pounds stored off the farm.

Soybeans stored in all positions on March 1, 2016 totaled 1.53 billion bushels, up 15 percent from March 1, 2015.

Soybean stocks stored on farms are estimated at 728 million bushels, up 19 percent from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 803 million bushels, are up 12 percent from last March.

Indicated disappearance for the December 2015 - February 2016 quarter totaled 1.18 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Online hunter education available to adults

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 into the fall.

For more information go to the FWP website at fwp. mt.gov. Click on the Education tab and then click “Hunter Education”.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A21

We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

TRACTOR FOR SALE

John Deere 7520 tractor with 10-ft. manual adjust dozer blade, PTO, 3 remotes, (no 3-point), 8800 hours with new fuel injector pump, good tires. Starts easy and runs well..................................... $14,000

Phone (406) 459-1691, Helena, MT

TWIN HEARTS RANCH

AUCTION April 23, 2016

10:00 a.m.

Lunch Available On Grounds

Auction will be held at the Twin Hearts Ranch 20 miles South of Broadus, Montana on the East River Road. Watch for auction signs from highway 212 TRUCKS*PICKUPS* & TRAILERS

1997 Volvo Tractor w/cummins N14, Vin #1FTDX08W6VKB64449 1997 Wilson 51 foot Aluminum Pot, Vin #1WlUCSWBXWD519674 1990 Trailmobile 53 foot Van Trailer, Serial #1PTOlJAH7M900327 Ravens Aluminum 45 foot spread axle Flatbed w/Hay Racks Lowboy 45 foot w/Drop Ramp on rear, Aluminum 32 foot Dump Trailer, Tandem w/tag Axle 1984 Ford XLT Super Cab Diesel 4WD w/SW Cannonball Bale Bed (like new) Toyota Pickup Turbo EFI 4WD

EQUIPMENT

JD 8630 4WD w/Duals, Cab,3 point, PTO, (newer 18.4x34 rubber) Serial #8630H001116R TimberJack 460 Log Skidder W/new 30.5LX32 Tires & Log Skidder Chains Bobcat 443 Skid Steer w/Forks JD 610 45 foot Chisel w/Summers Harrow IH 780 16 foot Tandem Offset Disc Vermeer 605M Super DCF wide pickup Baler (less than 1000 bales) Vermeer model R23 Twin Rake, Vin #1VRA201HSM1002605 JD 3430 Auger Head 14 foot Swather w/cab & air New Holland 1431 DiscBine Swather, swing tongue New Holland BR780A Round Baler JD 7000 4 Row Corn Planter M&W Yetter 15 foot 3 point Aerator model 18-15, Serial #3493 Valmar Airflo Imp mount Seeder 24 foot mounted on Brillion Packer ArtsWay 2400 Land Plane, Serial #AWV2400033684 JD 12 foot Dozer w/Hay Spikes & Rear 3 point Bale Spike fits 8630 Ford Industrial Loader Backhoe (needs work) Crisafulli 12 inch high lift Pump, Serial #14878 Crisafulli 12 inch Low Profile Pump, Serial #268 Brillion 10 foot Arena Packer Patz V615 Mixer, Hay Grinder, Serial #Vi-615-714E L (This unit like new)

RANCH & SHOP

GM Diesel Engine on Trailer Written Pole 100 HP 240 Volt 1800 RPM Single Phase Electric Motor, Serial #7320808 model M1 4100, (New) Hub City Power Ratio 125 HP Ration 296 model H1410ZA (new in crate) Craftsman 5HP Chipper Shredder—Cyclone Seeder on Trailer JD 4 foot Roto-Tiller model 02681X507051—Cement Mixer on Trailer w/Gas Engine Spare Swather Tire--(4) 18.4x38 Dual Tires & Rims—JD 3 point Quick attach Pickup Sprayer 300 gallon Tank—Fimco Sprayer Hose & Reel—Frame to Set Sprayer on 16.9X24 Tractor Tires--(14) gallons Kool Seal Roof Coating--(5) Boxes Roundup Spray 3 Point Wire Roller—A Frame for Engine Removal—Toledo Air Compressor Amrox Metal Electrical Hacksaw—MT Table Saw—GPS Instrument & Stand Duo Therm Propane Trailer house Furnace—PLUS MORE

CATTLE SUPPLIES & MISCELLANEOUS

(2) Little Spring 2900 Waters (new)--Silencer SRE 10491 Hydraulic Chute w/Scale & Neck Injectors, has hydraulic pump & 50 foot hose, electric or hydraulic (like new less than 500 head ran through) Hi Qual Auto Head-catch Chute, Serial #94-2165—Hi Qual Round Bale Feeders WW Farm & Ranch Scale (needs deck)--Johnson Calf Table (good shape) (2) 500 gallon Fuel Tanks--(1) 1000 gallon Tank w/Skids--Brillion Packer for parts 4x8 Rubber Pads—Roll of 4 foot Belting--(50) Sheets 16 foot Brown Tin (50) Sheets 45 foot Brown Tin--(6) 12 foot Rubber Tire Tanks--(2) 6 foot Rubber Tire Tanks (10) Tire Cut Off Tops--(4) 8 foot Rubber Tire Tanks—Majestic Kitchen Range—Sauna Tub—Greenhouse Frame--PLUS MORE

OWNER: TWIN HEARTS RANCH

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: There is a Stationary Sawmill in this auction also lots of nice equipment & supplies. Steve has leased the grass & contracted the hay so no longer needs the equipment.

TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK **NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS --- Sale Conducted by --

MILLS AUCTION SERVICE

BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316

406-427-5317, Cell 605-645-9611 www.mills-auction.com

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A22

FOR SALE Black Angus and Black Angus/Saler cross bulls $2500 Wayne Gillespie (406) 337-2863 or Lacy Roberts (406) 209-5378

Custom cut and molded to your specs

• Full dimension rough cut lumber • Custom sawing • Custom molding • Custom drying • Beams • Wood siding • Log railing • Driveway arches • Bridge planks • Fireplace mantels • And much more.....

780 1st Rd. S - Vaughn, MT Call The Weaver Family (406) 788-7989 www.bigskysawmill.vpweb.com e-mail: bigskysawmill@gmail.com

1997 JLG 2033E scissor lift and trailer, 20-ft. platform height, 36” slide out, non-marking tires, new batteries and remote, 12-ft. tilt bed trailer, 7K torsion axle, loads easy, 699 hours..............$6500 1997 GMC Topkick 3116 Cat diesel, Allison AT, 12ft. flatbed, liftgate, 90% tires, 88,000 miles, pintle hitch.......... ....................................$11,500 2001 Freightliner FL70 24-ft. flatbed, 26K GVW, 3126 Cat diesel, 6-speed manual, PB, PS, AC, cruise, 70% tires, runs and drives great... $11,500 1993 to 1998 F800 Bus 12V 5.9 Cummins, under 200,000 miles, AT and 5 speeds, 75% tires, 36 and 48 passenger, run and drive great. ..............................$5500 each 1993 Kenworth 20-ft.

Grain Dump 8.3 Cummins, 6-speed manual, 30,000 GVW, AC, PS, AB, 80% 295R22.5, twin cylinder scissor hoist, 48” steel sides, grain gate, runs and drives great, cold AC..............$15,000 1985 Kenworth W900 Grain Dump 17-ft. aluminum bed, 400 hp BC3 Cummins, jake brake, 13 speed, air ride, lift axle, AC, PS, 75% tires, good running/ driving truck, 600 bushel capacity...........................$22,500 1996 Vermeer V-8550 4x4 Cable Plow 36” vibratory tooth, 18” backhoe bucket, 6 way blade, Turbo 3.9 Cummins, 60% tires, differential lock, 3300 hours...$8500 1987 Komatsu PC120-3 32” bucket, 9700 hours, 2 speed travel, 8-ft.-2” wide, 28,000 lbs., tracks 10%, no leaks, good strong tight machine............................$13,500 1996 Skytrak 6036 4x4, 4 wheel steer, 3.9 Cummins, 3400 hours, 36-ft. lift height, 6000 lb capacity, QC forks, new tires, runs and works great..................$20,500 Backhoe and excavator buckets, John Deere 310 & 410, Cat 416 & 426, Case 580 & 680, and other.............................. Call for Price

406-381-3159 or 777-7057

Spring wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE A18

CHOTEAU – Developed and released by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2003. Choteau was derived from the cross of MT 9401/MT 9328. Choteau is a semidwarf hard red spring wheat with solid stems conferring tolerance to the wheat stem sawfly. The spike is lax and tapered with white awns and glumes. Kernels are red, ovate with a medium crease and brush. Choteau is resistant to the prevalent race of stem rust in Montana. Choteau has good grain protein and acceptable milling and baking quality. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

CONAN – Developed and released by

WestBred, LLC. in 1999. Conan was selected from the cross WestBred Rambo/ WestBred 906R. Conan is a sawfly tolerant, white chaffed, semidwarf, hard red spring wheat. The spike is mid-dense, strap shaped and awned. The seeds are elliptical with rounded cheeks. The brush is long and collared. Conan is similar to WestBred Rambo in yield, but is 2 to 4 days earlier, .5 to .9 percentage points higher in protein, and has good milling and baking qualities.

Conan is resistant to the prevalent races of stripe rust and leaf rust, and has shown good tolerance to Septoria and Tan spot. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act. CONTINUED ON PAGE A28

##### The largest litter of piglets ever born included 37 piglets, out of which 36 were born alive and 33 survived.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A23

WANTED SUMMER PASTURE FOR 75-100 PAIRS Phone (406) 289-0900, Conrad, Montana

Upcoming Auctions Estate Auction • April 23, 2016 - 10 A.M. • St Ignatius MT

1986 El Camino-Sweet, MacDon 4000 Swather, Baler, Crawler, Loader, Tractors, Hay Rakes, Discs, Manure Spreader, Trucks, Plows, Blades, Feeders, Squeeze Chute, Antique Furniture, Crocks, Shop Tools, Bobby Schall Trophy Saddles, Tack, Wildlife Mounts, Euro Mounts, Mountain Goat & Bear Rugs, Motorcycle……Well Rounded Auction!

The song of the western meadowlark signals spring is fast approaching.

Is spring early or late

By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer Is spring early or late this year?

Technically, by the calendar, spring has barely sprung.

Ouch.

The warm weather of February and early March could lead one to believe in an early spring, which feels nice but is not necessarily a good thing.

Look, we’re bound to get cold, wet, snowy weather, though don’t make any bets on that proposition.

Temperatures too cold will kill blossoms on trees and wildlife, though birds and mammals are more adaptable.

Migrating birds that many of us recognize, like robins, meadowlarks and bluebirds, were sighted or heard by early March in parts of Montana where they don’t show up till the middle of the month or later.

Cold, snowy weather can briefly halt, even kill early migrant songbirds, but the majority copes.

Most songbirds don’t arrive this far north until well into CONTINUED ON PAGE A24

Estate Auction • May 7, 2016 - 10 A.M. • Stevensville MT

Cargo Trailer, Dump Trailer, Ford Tractor w/Loader, Snap-On Tools, Household, Wildlife Mounts-Cats, Moose, Elk…, Log Bed, Tack, Saddles, Welder, Bale Accumulator, Tractor Attachments, Still taking inventory on this one….

Estate Auction • June 4, 2016 - 10 A.M. • Heron MT

McCormick Farmall Super M-TA Tractor, International Diesel Dozer, 2005 Kioti Loader, 2011 Arctic Cat Prowler 700 XTX, Yamaha Motorcycle, 2002 Summerwind 1006 Camper w/Slide Out, Land Pride 6’ Backblade, 2003 Odyssey 2102 Pontoon Boat, 2010 16’ Flatbed Tandem Axle Trailer, Old Metal Signs, Powered Buck Saw, Gun Safe, Furniture, Household, Victor Torch Set, Grinders, Taps & Dies, Drills, Tool Cabinets, Impact Drivers, Grinders, Chaps, Torches, Router Table, Weather Vane, Log tongs, Whitetail Sheds, Kraut Boards, Stock Panels, 3 pt Post Driver, 3 pt Log Splitter, Hog Fence Panels, ATV Boom Sprayer, Antiques & Collectibles…Etc

Pfau Feeds Liquidation Auction • Date TBD • Stevensville MT

Trucks, Gooseneck Trailer, Skidsteer, Electronic 120 Ton 70’ Truck Scale, 100 HP Pellet Mill, Bale Buster, Delivery Trucks, 150 Ton Bins, Elevators, Augers, Case Loader, Forklift, 1.5 Ton Mixer Pallet Shelving & Much More!

If interested in consigning to one of our auctions or to have your own auction please give Kevin a call. See our website for photos and complete inventory.

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A24

REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Geib Red Angus has a great selection of Red Angus Bulls coming available for sale private treaty.

Cow and Heifer bulls with great genetics and gentle dispositions.

Many out of AI Sires. EPD’s available.

Please call, text or email for more information, 406-480-3729.

Email: geibredangus@nemont.net Web: www.geibredangus.com

For Sale at Private Treaty ing Calv & ion anteed sfact r Sati ase Gua E

Performance Tested

E info PDs & rma C tion atalog ava ilab le Black & Red (mostly black) • Polled Yearlings and Two Year Olds

Gelbvieh Bulls

Raising quality Gelbvieh genetics for 30 years

Praise The Lord Gelbvieh

Dale & Cindy Andersen

406-286-5602

Reserve, MT Cell: 765-7836 or 765-7834

Is spring early or late CONTINUED FROM PAGE A23

May. Bluebirds winter from Utah and Arizona south through Mexico and arrive in north-central Montana in early to midMarch. That’s taking a chance because a prolonged cold snap could kill those lovely feathered patches of blue.

However, when the weather plays nice, as it may this year, the early bird gets the pick of the choice nest sites, and its young stand a better chance of surviving the rigors of the nest to make the trip south in good shape.

Robins that had started to disperse to nesting areas go back into winter flocks when faced with a return to winter.

Others just hunker down. Around open water, like the Missouri River, it can be warmer or at least out of the wind and hold insect life, which means food.

Our state bird, the western meadowlark, has a distinct melodious song that it seems defiant in the face of a March snowstorm.

Long ago, the meadowlark’s song, a gushing of notes like water pouring from a bucket, signaled to homesteaders the end of another long, dark winter. Today, life is easier, and the meadowlark’s song is just a pleasant reminder of better days ahead.

Birders, like gardeners, trade sightings and tips on where to go and what to see.

To find out what Montana birders are seeing now, go to the Internet (where else?) and type in www.birdingonthe.net.

Then click on the North America link followed by regional under mailing lists and look for the new link at the top of the page.

Better yet, skip all that and go directly to the states’ directory, http://birding.aba.org/, and find Montana.

For mammals, there are a few hibernators out and about, seemingly earlier this year.

Gophers, really Richardson’s ground squirrels, were noticed by many in mid-February. That might be a bit early, but not too much.

The early appearing gophers are usually males. Females emerge mid-March to mid-April just in time for breeding season.

Because they spend half of the year, or more, hibernating, gophers have a specific time period to come out of hibernation, breed, birth, then get ready for winter again.

Starting in mid to late summer, the small rodents disappear into their underground lairs and sleep.

Bears, both grizzly and black, are the mega fauna of spring harbingers. Despite the warm February and early March, not many seem to be in a hurry to awake from their winter sleep.

Maybe they know something we don’t.

Montana Hereford Directory Agri-Best Feeds, Inc.

1-866-601-6646, Billings, MT

Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

Banjo Ranch

406-425-1233, Molt, MT www.banjoranch.com

Bar Star Cattle

406-399-7811, Loma, MT www.facebook.com/barstarcattle

Bryan Barker 406-450-4361

Barker Herefords

406-450-4750, Shelby, MT

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Bowen Ranch

406-633-5479, Billings, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT

Cherry Springs Ranch 406-425-1411, Bridger, MT

Churchill Cattle Co

406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Cooper Hereford Ranch

406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com

Curlew Cattle Co

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

Dallas Polled Herefords

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

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Feddes Herefords

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Indreland Ranch

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J Bar E Ranch

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Rafter Ranch Inc

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Reich Bros

406-285-6675, Willow Creek, MT

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Sidwell Ranch

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406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

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McMurry Cattle

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Why are my grapevines stunted? New app has answers

By Gail Wells, Oregon State University Extension When grape growers find stunted or distorted grapevines in their vineyards, it can be alarming enough to make them reach for an insecticide.

Not so fast, says Patty Skinkis, viticulture Extension specialist with Oregon State University (OSU).

“We’ve fielded a lot of questions over the years from growers worried that they might have rust mites,” she said. “But there are other things that can cause stunting of grapevines.”

These can include damage from early frost, herbicide drift, water stress, nutrient deficiency or disease.

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MANUFACTURED HOME FOR SALE

2015 Schult 1500 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, mud room, washer/dryer/ air conditioner and water system, appliances included. Must be moved................. $75,000

Please call (406) 942-0047, Wolf Point MT

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For more info or to join the tour contact: Hyer McKechnie • 406-360-6674 jameshyer@hotmail.com Chad Murnin • 406-399-7811 barstarcattle@hotmail.com

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Sire: THR Thor 1331Y (Thor’s sire is trait leader in BWT, WWT, YWT and SC) Richard and Becky Sidwell Richard: (406) 861-4426 Becky: (406) 670-4227 sidwell@sidwell-land.com LCC 002Bingo329 (DLF, HYF, IES) Sire: PHH PCC 812 TrueGrit002 Calving ease bull with vigorous calves

1st calf, 213 days old by a Wichman Bull-no creep

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MISCELLANEOUS FARM ITEMS FOR SALE

Case IH 810 pickup header with Victory attachment. Good condition, dual belt pickup..$4000 obo Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, finger pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, dual drive, oil bath wobble box.

Good condition. Header trailer in excellent condition and good tires........................$10,500 obo 1997 Ford F350 1-ton, 460 cubic inch motor, 5 speed transmission, 90,000 miles, air conditioning, Marflex 70-ft. sprayer, 420 gallon tank, Honda engine, hydraulic lift booms, triple changes nozzles, Tee-Jet 854 controller. Good condition.......................................................$10,000 obo

Call or text (406) 788-9638, Carter, Montana

Why are my grapevines stunted?

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Skinkis is lead author of a new Extension publication and app called Recognize the Symptoms and Causes of Stunted Growth in Vineyards (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate. edu/em8975) (EM 8975).

“We wanted to help growers explore further before they sprayed for a pest that might not be there,” she said.

Developed for iOS and Android tablets and smartphones, the free, easy-to-navigate app offers research-based guidance from eight Extension field scientists, along with a wealth of color photographs to help growers accurately diagnose their vine-stunting problem and find the right solution.

“Because this publication is essentially a diagnostic tool, creating an app made a lot of sense,” said Skinkis, who is also on the faculty in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “It saves growers from sifting through pages of printed information.

Now they can just bring up the app on their tablet or smartphone when they’re out in the vineyard.”

The publication explains how stunting from various causes affects the vine and shows what the effects look like across the vineyard. It guides growers in interpreting the symptoms and distinguishing one cause of stunting from another. And it gives links to other Extension resources that provide in-depth information on grapevine management and health.

The app is aimed at commercial vineyard growers, but home grape growers and winemakers will also find it useful. It’s available from the OSU Extension catalog (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu), along with the accompanying color publication, also free, which growers can download and print.

Stunting of grapevines is sometimes called “short shoot syndrome” by Oregon growers, Skinkis said. It often becomes visible in early spring when the vines start to grow new shoots. It is sometimes, but not always, caused by rust mites—microscopic arachnids that feed on shoots, leaves and buds.

In many cases, rust-miteinfested vines will outgrow the stunting and develop normally through the rest of the season, she said, although severe infestations may cause enough damage to reduce yields.

When some growers recently identified rust mites as the cause of their stunted grapevines, Skinkis said, others assumed they had mites, too.

“But the mites are microscopic—you can’t detect them with a hand lens in the field,” Skinkis said. “And because stunting can have a number of causes, it’s important to identify the real problem before you take any action.”

Skinkis’s coauthors, all from OSU Extension, are Vaughn Walton, Amy Dreves, Clive Kaiser, Steve Rehnquist, Steve Castagnoli, Rick Hilton and Linda Brewer.

Hunter, bowhunter education instructors honored

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Hunter and bowhunter education instructors from north central Montana were honored recently in Great Falls.

One Glacier County hunter education instructor – Don Crail – was honored for 50 years of teaching.

Crail, of Cut Bank, had his name placed a Hunter Education Hall of Fame plaque that hangs in the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 office in Great Falls.

Besides Crail, 25 other instructors received service awards in January ranging from 5 to 30 years. All award recipients receive a plaque; additional awards include: an engraved knife for 10 years, an FWP belt buckle or jewelry for 20 years, a monetary award for 30 years, a monogrammed jacket for 40 years, and a hall of fame plaque for 50 years.

In FWP Region 4, almost 300 volunteers teach hunter and bowhunter education. These instructors certify about 1,000 students each year.

Region 4 hunter-bowhunter instructor awards by county: 50 years hunter education Don Crail – Glacier 30 years hunter education Curt Butler – Chouteau Jodie Butler – Chouteau Wendy Kamm – Chouteau 25 years hunter education David Kalina – Fergus 25 years bowhunter education Ralph Corbett – Petroleum Larry Eloff – Liberty Dan Rooney – Meagher 20 years hunter education Dean Easton – Cascade George Edelberg – Cascade Mary McGivern – Cascade Kevin Mitchell – Toole Andrew Oestreich – Fergus Ron Osborne – Glacier 15 years bowhunter education Pam Martin – Cascade 15 years hunter education Lance Juedeman – Chouteau Dan Roat – Fergus Kale Sandman – Petroleum David Schwarzbach – Chouteau Brian Williams – Cascade 10 years bowhunter education Todd Dotseth – Cascade 10 years hunter education Ray Wrobel Jr. – Cascade 5 years bowhunter education Daniel Anthony – Liberty 5 years hunter education Daniel Anthony – Liberty Jeffery Russell – Fergus Paul Wild – Fergus

UW Extension area educator joins Crook County office

By University of Wyoming Extension Blake Hauptman began March 1 as a University of Wyoming (UW) Extension area educator in northeast Wyoming.

Hauptman is based in Sundance and serves Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Sheridan and Weston counties.

Hauptman was raised on a 1,000-head cow/calf operation in Montana his father managed for over 10 years, said Kim Reaman, extension federal relations and staff development coordinator. He was heavily involved in 4-H enrolling in sheep, swine, cattle, horse, welding and woodworking projects.

Hauptman earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s degree in animal and ranch science from Montana State University. After graduating, he worked for the American Simmental Association educating producers about cattle breeding and genetics.

He worked on ranches in Montana, where he helped manage winter feedlot and summer yearling operations and the sustainable management of rangelands critical to the yearling operations and the wildlife that populated the ranches, said Reaman.

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The deadline for advertising in the May issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be April 27. Phone (406) 271-5533.

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2016 Big Sky Consignment Auction and Livestock Rendezvous Thursday - April 28, 2016 ~ Evaro, MT

Evaro, MT next to Grey Wolf Peak Casino at 20867 US Highway 93 North

Auction Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 10 am Auction Preview: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 26 & 27, from 9 am until dark Directions: 10 miles North of I-90 on Hwy 93 at mile marker 10, just 15 minutes North of Missoula, MT Auctioneer’s Note: A wide variety of items will be featured at this auction. Please join us during our preview days to pre-register and see the final lineup we will take to auction. Prepare yourself for Western Montana’s best consignment auction and return of the Livestock Rendezvous!

Seller/Consignor check in: If you would like to consign items at this auction please contact either Reed: 406-249-1767, Travis: 406-314-0288, or Jason: 406-239-3529. Official check-in will begin on April 15, 2016.

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Great opportunity to sell what you are no longer using and put money in the bank!

Anticipating 30-50 head of quality mules & horses!

Livestock Rendezvous Notes: NEW this year, we are taking a 1990’s approach to connect Mules and Horse buyers to sellers by hosting a Livestock Rendezvous. Due to the fact that we are not liquidating a large outfitter and their entirety, along with State Department Livestock laws that would require strict attention, we have decided a rendezvous would be a perfect avenue to provide in conjunction with the auction.

Livestock Sellers: We are offering an event location in which you can bring your livestock to show and sell to buyers. All sales are private treaty in which Rivers West Auction, LLC will not hold a part of. Livestock will be welcome for both preview days and auction day for a flat $25 unloading fee per head. Unloading fees will be capped at $100 per seller. This charge will apply whether you sell the animal/animals or not. Authorization to sell private treaty onsite applies only to livestock; if you intend to sell anything else it must go through the office, Please contact Jason if you have additional questions at 406-239-3529.

Livestock Buyers: All transactions on livestock will be between you and the seller. Rivers West Auction, LLC and its employees, agents, members, etc. are not liable in any way shape or form. All negotiations are between the buyer and the seller. All representation is from the seller. At this time it appears that there will be a nice showing of livestock for sale from motivated sellers.

Visit www.riverswestauction.com for photos, videos, inspections and to register to bid.

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Online bidding available! Phone bids also accepted.

Call Reed or Jason for details.

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NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

New Noble 37-ft. air drill. 292 trail-behind cart. $1000 worth of parts included.................................. $3000 takes it all Hesston 560 baler...................................................... $300 2-Massey Ferguson 4880 tractors. One has bad engine, the other ran when parked 10 years ago, with a bad front axle. Both have fresh overhauled transmissions, tires at 50%.........................................................$4000 for both John Deere 800 swather, 21-ft. header, field ready.... $400

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Spring wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE A22

CORBIN – Developed and released by WestBred, LLC in 2006. Corbin is a hard red spring wheat derived from the cross Border/Conan. This line is best adapted to the wheat stem sawfly areas of Montana.

Corbin is a one gene semi-dwarf with moderately strong straw. Disease/sawfly ratings for Corbin show it to be moderately resistant to stripe rust and similar to Conan for sawfly tolerance. Milling and baking quality is acceptable for the market class being grown in Montana, as determined by the MSU Quality Lab. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act. DUCLAIR – Developed and released by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2011. Duclair was derived from a cross of Choteau//ND695/MT9433.

Duclair is an awned semidwarf hard red spring wheat heading one day earlier than and growing ~ one inch taller than Choteau.

Duclair generally has more solid stems than Fortuna but slightly less than Choteau.

Duclair is resistant to the prevalent races of stem rust and has moderately good resistance to stripe rust in Montana. Duclair exhibits acceptable milling and baking traits. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

EGAN – developed in response to identification of the orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM) as a serious yield and quality-reducing pest of spring wheat in the Flathead Valley. The source of resistance is a single gene, referred to as Sm1, which causes mortality of the young larvae feeding on developing seed. Egan has the pedigree (McNeal*5/Glupro)*2//CAP19/ Choteau. Glupro was developed by North Dakota State University, and contains a chromosome segment from the wheat relative Triticum dicoccoides. CAP19 (Reeder/ BW-277) was developed by North Dakota CONTINUED ON PAGE A38

Canola beats soybean as protein source for dairy cattle

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Wisconsin are helping dairy farmers weigh the merits of protein supplements available for their cattle.

When it comes to protein supplements, dairy producers have two options: soybean meal and canola meal. Canola meal is a relatively new option—production increased rapidly in the 1990s as a cold-tolerant crop, but it was initially raised primarily for its seed oil. “Canola only recently caught on as a protein source for cattle when new varieties were developed,” says Glen A. Broderick, a former ARS dairy scientist with the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Broderick (now retired) and his colleagues divided 50 lactating dairy cows into 5 groups and varied their diets (high and low amounts of soybean meal, high and low amounts of canola meal, and a mix of low canola and low soybean meal).

Each group received a different diet every three weeks, and researchers measured the amount of milk, milk proteins and urine nitrogen produced by the cows while on each diet. The diets were balanced to provide adequate levels of protein and included standard corn and alfalfa silages, corn grain and the usual supplementary vitamins, minerals and normal levels of neutral detergent fiber.

After 15 weeks, researchers found that the canola meal supplement resulted in more milk and milk protein production per day than soybean meal. The effects were about the same in both the highand low-protein diets. Specifically, cows fed canola meal produced an average 88.8 pounds of milk per day, compared with 86.6 pounds produced by cows on soybean meal, a 3-percent difference per cow.

Cows on canola meal also showed a similar increase in production of milk protein.

Many dairy producers have hundreds of cows, so every increase in yield per cow translates into a more financially viable dairy operation.

Per unit of protein, canola meal now costs about the same as soybean meal, but the findings could save costs in the long run by giving dairy producers a new option in the face of everchanging prices, Broderick says. The study was partially funded by the Canola Council of Canada.

ARS is USDA’s principal, intramural scientific research agency.

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The warm air will fill the jar and dry out your gloves in no time. ##### After Snow White retired, she hired the seven senior dwarfs: Nip, Droopy, Forgetful, Tuck, Gassy, Dizzy and Saggy.

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Keeping chickens

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota With such a beautiful spring unfolding before our eyes; it’s a good time for an annual reminder about getting started with a small flock of chickens.

Keeping a small poultry flock can be a fun and rewarding experience for anyone interested in producing their own food. Chickens can be kept by just about any member of the family and make great 4H projects.

Chickens are typically kept for eggs or meat, but they are also great for pest control, they love all bugs, including wood ticks. Indeed, it’s joy to have colorful animals around the home that provide healthy, nutritious homegrown food.

The first decision to make is whether your flock will produce eggs or meat – or both. Once that decision is made, selecting a breed is the first task. Although some breeds are considered dual purpose, breeds are typically divided into two groups, breeds best adapted for the production of either eggs or meat.

Most store-bought eggs have white eggshells, but most farm flocks are comprised of breeds that produce eggs with brown shells.

Brown egg layer breeds are generally a better fit for small flocks because they tend to be hardier, more docile and colorful.

Although some layer breeds can be used for meat production, most chickens destined for meat production tend to be a crossbred. The most common one is a Cornish x Rock cross that lives to eat – and gain weight.

Some of the fastest growing crosses can be ready for the freezer in a little as eight weeks. The slower growing crosses may take ten to twelve weeks, while a dual purpose breed takes up to 20 weeks.

Getting started is as simple as a trip to your local feed store, hardware store or grain elevator. In fact, most of our area communities will have someone that sells day-old chicks. If not, they can be ordered and delivered through the mail or purchased in a nearby town.

Newborn chicks require additional heat since their mommy is not there to keep them warm and safe nestled under her wings. Typically a simple heat lamp and a small pen is all that is needed to get started. The chicks should be “brooded” at 92-95° for the first week, followed by a reduction of 5 degrees per week until a steady 70° is reached.

Once the birds get larger, they need housing that will allow about 4-5 square feet of space when they reach the age to lay eggs – typically at about five months of age. A corner of the barn, an unused out-building or even an abandoned playhouse can be adequate. Chicken housing is limited only by your imagination.

Most small flock owners feed a completely balanced feed ration. However, most flock owners utilize table scraps, garden waste, and CONTINUED ON PAGE A32

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Keeping chickens CONTINUED FROM PAGE A30

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whole grains to supplement purchased feed. During the summer, chickens allowed to roam will find about one-third of their ration from grass, weeds and bugs.

These pigment rich feeds create a darker yolk richer in the healthy omega-3 fatty acids and carotenoids both of which are beneficial to human health. In fact, a recent study in Pennsylvania found pastured chickens produced eggs that contained 10% less fat, 34% less cholesterol, 40% more vitamin A, and four times as much omega-3 fatty acids compared to standard values reported by the USDA. Indeed, this is why eggs often referred to as nature’s multivitamin.

Waterers and feeders can be purchased or made with the most basic carpentry skills. The investment in equipment can literally be nothing if you can scrounge-up makeshift feeders and containers for waterers. If you would rather purchase these, the investment is minimal, typically less than $50.

If you would like to have maximum egg production during the winter, laying hens require at least 14 to 16 hours of light each day.

This can be accomplished with a simple timer and a small light bulb. So as you consider housing options, consider the need for electricity, for light as well as a small heater to keep the water from freezing in the winter. Electricity in the coop is convenient but not an absolute necessity.

Predators may be your greatest production challenge. Chickens allowed to roam will head for the chicken coop to roost as the sun begins to set, but you still need to protect them from various critters. The most common predators are skunks, raccoons, raptors, weasels and foxes – as well as domestic dogs. Indeed, protecting your chickens from someone’s meal will be a primary concern and should be high on your “todo” list. We’re not the only ones that like chicken.

Keeping a small flock can be rewarding on many levels, but will be most evident when you begin to eat the fresh eggs or meat.

You’ll marvel at the flavor of free-range eggs and will wonder when commercial chicken lost some of its flavor.

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

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Weather’s effect on controlling the alfalfa weevil

By James Schmidt, K-State Research and Extension The alfalfa weevil can wreak havoc on an alfalfa field, so it’s important for growers to know all current methods of controlling and preventing them. The weevils are incredibly durable and can survive low temperatures, said Jeff Whitworth, Kansas State University associate professor of entomology.

“The alfalfa weevil is a cool-weather insect, so that means it does best between 45 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit,” Whitworth said. “Once it gets too warm, it ceases activity, and once it gets below 45 degrees, it will cease activity.”

However, just because the temperature has dropped, doesn’t mean that the weevil is gone for good, he said. It has a knack for being able to survive in relatively extreme temperatures for a creature of its size. Adult weevils are only about three-sixteenths of an inch long.

“Anytime the temperature is less than 45 degrees, the (alfalfa weevils) crawl down into the leaf litter around the soil. They don’t really hibernate; they just become inactive,” Whitworth said. “When it warms back up, they start moving and start laying eggs.”

Hardy creatures The survivability and determination of alfalfa weevils to lay eggs is what makes them a troublesome pest, Whitworth said. From October to March, the weevils lay eggs, which will hatch anytime the temperature is above 45 degrees.

“I’ve seen eggs hatch as early as late February and continue on through May, because some of those eggs that were laid in October and November developed enough that they started hatching in February,” he said.

The eggs can be difficult to find, as they are laid in the stem. This can make finding the right time to treat them also difficult.

“Whether (the stem is) horizontal or vertical, the alfalfa weevil will still lay the eggs inside that stem,” Whitworth said.

Fall treatment concerns The biggest problem, Whitworth said, is finding the right time to treat them. Treating them before they can lay eggs might seem like a good option, but this method has proven difficult to time accurately. Because of their hardiness, alfalfa weevils tend to be out and active for a majority of the year.

“We have put out fall treatments, where we tried to kill the adults in the fall before they lay the eggs. The problem with that is timing,” Whitworth said. “The difficulty with these fall treatments is that insecticides aren’t very effective when the temperature drops below 45 degrees.”

Therefore, insecticide effectiveness can be an issue when temperatures fluctuate regularly. In addition, fall treatment tends to kill off beneficial insects that help control nonbeneficial insects on an alfalfa field, he said.

It’s also important to note that alfalfa weevil insecticide isn’t systemic, meaning that it only affects weevils that come into contact with the spray. This can be troublesome, according to Whitworth, because when it’s less than 45 degrees the weevils hide under the leaf litter and don’t come into contact with the insecticide.

Spring treatment timing The current inclination for alfalfa growers will be to treat the weevils at the first sign of damage in early spring. However, Whitworth recommends waiting until later when there are more weevils present.

“Those first few larvae will feed a little bit, but there’s more to come,” he said. “Wait until you have a 50 percent infestation, meaning 50 percent of the stems are infested with live larvae. That’s probably a good time to spray.”

Alfalfa growers can visit the K-State Research and Extension Bookstore online (http://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/ pubs/MF2999.pdf) or their local extension office for more information on the alfalfa weevil, K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus, Manhattan. ##### A horse trailer or ‘horse box’ was invented in England in 1836 by Lord George Bentinck. Pulled by six horses it was invented to get his race horses from one track to the next.

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DNR distributed $161.9 million from trust lands

By Washington State Department of Natural Resources Despite Washington’s worst fire season in recorded history, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) generated $313 million in total revenue in fiscal year 2015, which included $161.9 million in lease and product sales income that was distributed to public schools, universities, county services, other beneficiaries of state trust lands.

The revenues distributed included more than $65 million to support public services in 21 counties and $51 million for public school construction statewide.

The DNR 2015 Annual Report details the fiscal results of its management of 5.6 million acres of state trust and aquatic lands in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2015.

In a letter introducing the DNR 2015 Annual Report, Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark praised the efforts of agency’s staff who “carried an especially heavy burden in 2015 on behalf of the people of Washington.”

“The wildfire season affected the work of the agency in profound ways,’ said Goldmark, who leads DNR. “DNR firefighters, with help from federal and local partners, battled fire across the state for almost half of the year.”

Yet, Goldmark noted, the agency stayed on pace to generate millions of dollars from state trust lands. Many of DNR’s more than 1,200 foresters, biologists, and other staff also work as firefighters and support personnel during wildfire season, which extended to nearly six months in 2015.

The report reveals that in fiscal year 2015 the revenues distributed to state trust land beneficiaries included: • $65.4 million for schools, hospitals and other public services in 21 Washington ‘timber’ counties; • $51 million for common school construction; • $17.4 million for projects to restore and monitor the health of Puget Sound and other state-owned aquatic lands; • $12.9 million for Washington State University; • $5.2 million for prisons and other state institutions; • $4.9 million for state government office buildings on the Capitol Campus in Olympia; • $3.2 million for the University of Washington; and • $1.9 million for regional state universities.

The DNR 2015 Annual Report also describes how the agency: • Responded to wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres, including 314,000 acres of DNR-protected lands; • Trained 600 volunteers to work alongside professional firefighters; • Removed of 829 tons of derelict marine debris from Washington rivers, lakes and harbors with the help of DNR’s Puget SoundCorps crews; • Created 23 miles of new recreation trails; • Made 2,963 site visits in response to family forest owners’ requests for forestland management advice; • Participated with private landowners, the logging industry, and the Department of Labor & Industries in the Loggers Safety Initiative, an effort to reduce fatalities and injuries among forest workers; • Assessed 21 schools for earthquake vulnerability; and • Mapped landslides and other geologic hazards using LiDAR and other technologies.

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Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.90 billion pounds in February, up 5 percent from the 3.73 billion pounds produced in February 2015.

Beef production, at 1.89 billion pounds, was 7 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.29 million head, up 5 percent from February 2015. The average live weight was up 17 pounds from the previous year, at 1,372 pounds.

Veal production totaled 6.1 million pounds, 3 percent below February a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 36,500 head, down 1 percent from February 2015. The average live weight was down 6 pounds from last year, at 287 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.00 billion pounds, up 3 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.43 million head, up 4 percent from February 2015. The average live weight was down 2 pounds from the previous year, at 283 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 12.5 million pounds, was up 8 percent from February 2015. Sheep slaughter totaled 175,800 head, 7 percent above last year. The average live weight was 142 pounds, up 1 pound from February a year ago.

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A28

State University and contains the Sm1 gene for OWBM resistance. To avoid development of resistance in the OWBM to the effect of the Sm1 gene, Egan should be grown in a 90:10 blend with an OWBM-susceptible spring wheat variety. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

FORTUNA – Developed from the cross Rescue/Chinook/3/(Frontana//Kenya58/ Newthatch made at North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station with the Crops Research Division of USDA cooperating.

A joint North Dakota-Montana release was made in 1966. Fortuna is beardless with white chaff and straw. It is a solid-stemmed variety, resistant to the wheat stem sawfly.

Fortuna is susceptible to Septoria and black

chaff fungus. It has acceptable baking properties.

JEDD – Jedd was developed by WestBred, LLC from the cross 4*Hank/SWP965001/Teal11A and released in 2008. Jedd contains two patented genes (L1B S653N and L1D S653N) that confer tolerance to the BASF grass herbicide “Beyond” (imazimox). Jedd is semidwarf with good lodging resistance and is medium in heading and maturity. Jedd yields well and has good test weight. Jedd is moderately susceptible to races of stripe rust in western Montana and has good tolerance to Hessian fly biotypes in Washington, but the reaction is unknown for Montana biotypes. Jedd has average grain protein and acceptable milling and baking quality. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only CONTINUED ON PAGE A42

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1990 Lufkin 53 ft. Step Deck w/ Ramps; Air Ride, Tandem axles GN Horse Trailer; Nice clean horse / stock trailer 1964 Chac 37 ft. Belly Dump Trailer; 2 Hopper Gravel trailer Sebring Enclosed Trailer needs work,; 1999 Big Tex S/A trailer, 5 ft. x 14 ft.; 1972 GN Flatbed, 3 axles w/ ramps Older Gravel Belly Dump Pup Trailer & Gravel End dump Trailer Tillage 2014 Sunflower 1436 29ft. Disk; Less than 300 acres of use; M&W Earth Mover 2200F sn. 10048, 20 ft. 9 shank; M+W Earthmaster Disc Ripper Model 1875, sn. 13702; Miskin Field Plane sn. 19303, Model P-15, 15 ft blade, 31 ft. over all length; 7 Shank Ripper; 2000 JD Model 856 Independent row cultivator, 15 ft. 30 in spacing ; Ace 5 bottom plow; sn. 0598; Harrell Switch Plow; Model 900 Spinner Plow 5 or 7 bottom plow; 14 ft. Ez-On disk, good shape; Triple K Vibromaster; Case IH Roller Cultivator Model 181 / 16 ft. Crust buster; Eversman Corrugater 30 inch spacing, 22 ft.; Heavy Chain Harrow 18 ft. 9 inches x 6 ft.; 30 ft. Parma Roller Harrow; JD 16 ft. toolbar Over 100 Unused Skid Steer Quick Attachments Lowe Hyd Auger 1650 w/ 9" & 12" & 18" Lowe Hyd Auger 750 w/ 9" & 12"; Lowe Hyd Auger 750 w/ 12"; Lowe Hyd Auger 750 w/ 9" & 12" & 15"; Stout Brush Grapple 72-8; Stout Brush Grapple HD72-4 close-tine; Stout Brush Grapple XHD 84-6; Stout Grapple Bucket HD72-FB w/ skid steer quick attach; Stout Rock Bucket Grapple 723; Stout Rock Bucket/Brush Grapple Combo HD72-3 Open-End; Stout Rock Bucket/Brush Grapple Combo HD72-3 Open-End; Stout Stump Bucket; Stout Tree & Post Puller; Stout Receiver Hitch Plate; Stout Solid Weld-on Skid Steer Plate; Stout Walk-Through Pallet Forks 48" w/ skid steer quick; Stout Walk-Through Pallet Forks 48"; Stout Full-Back Pallet Forks 48"; Stout Regular Pallet Forks 48" w/ skid steer quick attach; Unused (4 Tires sell as one lot) 4 - Maxam 10-16.5 Skid Steer Tire 10-ply; 4 - Maxam 12-16.5 Skid Steer Tires 12-ply; 5 - THK 66 One-Cylinder Brush Grapples 3 - THK 72 inch Grapple Buckets 4 - THK Stump Buckets 9 - THK 66" Smooth Buckets 8 - THK 72" Smooth Buckets 2 - THK 78" Snow/Mulch Bucket 12 - THK Fork Frame w/Forks 6 - THK Hay Spear Frame 2 - THK 90" Snow/Mulch Bucket 2 - THK 96" Snow/Mulch Bucket 5 - THK Fork Frames 1 - 72" Rock Bucket Grapple; 20 - THK Universal Mount Plates; 2 - THK 72" Snow/Mulch Bucket w/ High Sides; 1 - 66 inch THK Rock bucket; Ranch Related Items: 20 Unused 6 rail 1 1/4 in. continuous panels; Hyd. Squeeze Chute; Big Sky Mini Barns Calf Shed 16' wide x 8' deep x 5' tall in front; Gray Squeeze Chute; 40 ft.

Conex shipping container; 8 – K&K Creep Feeders; Danuser 3 pt.

Pressure post hole digger; Servis 7 ft. pto mower; 54 - HW Brand 12 ft. Panels; 4 - HW 12 ft gates; 500 & 1000 gal. fuel tanks Various Farm Implements: King Kutter 3 PT back blade; 7 ft. 3 point; Keen Kutter brush hog; 3pt., 540 PTO, 50 inches wide; Keen Kutter 6ft. rake; TS 6 foot disc, three-point; Triple K, 3 point, 14 ft. 9 inches wide; 12 ft. Toolbar Model 650; JD 8 ft. 3 point Back Blade; 3pt.

Howard Rotovator; 10 ft. Tractor Dozer blade; V- Ditcher; NH 791 Manure Spreader; 3 Point Ditch Closer; Hydra Feeder Model 1800; Century 3 Point Boom Sprayer w/ 3 point, 300 gallon tank; 3 Point Round Baler Feeder; Tyler Fertilizer Spreader; Westfield Grain Auger 50 ft. x 6 in.; 8 inch. Berkley Water Pump; Berkeley Pump w/ 6 inch Intake, 12 inch discharge, PTO; Miller Fabrication Ditcher; Solid bar6 row ditcher; Melroe 216 Spray coupe, 60 ft.; , Model UP16-172; Berkley Pump 540 pto drive; Willmar 90 ft. Sprayer 600 gal. tank; JD Feed Wagon; 2 Honda 4x4 four wheelers; Brunswick FB boat w/ mtr.

Pressure Washers & More Unused Items: 3 - 2016 Unused Easy Kleen 4000 psi hot water washers; 50 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press; 80'' Heavy Duty Multi Drawer Tool Cabinet c/w: 12 drawers, 2xlarge doors, 2xsmall doors; Heavy Duty Tire Changer, c/w: 110v 60 hz; Heavy Duty Wheel Balancer c/w: 110v 60 hz; 3 PTO Heavy Duty Wood Chipper C/W: fit 40-70hp; 2 - 10FT 20 Drawer Heavy Duty Metal Work Bench with hanging peg board c/w 40'' high hanging peg board, stainless steel drawer panel, metal handles; 3/8"X50' 13 ft x 26 ft Heavy Duty Horse Stable Unit c/w: sliding gate, water feeder, heavy gauge galvanized steel frame, bamboo plate walls & hardware

Haying Related 2000 NH HW 300 Swather sn. 636928 Model HW300, w/ cab, 14 ft.

Auger header w/ conditioner, 1,994 hours, diesel engine, Hydrostatic drive; NH 1114 Swather; sn. 327300; JD Flail Shredder sn.

P00112X002022; 15 ft.; ; Kelderman Wheel Rake; Matador 7900 Inverter; Morris 881 Round Bale Hauler; 1998 Phiber Bale Picker; Farmhand Bale Picker; NH D1000 Big Square Baler, 2 - NH 688 Round Balers 1000 pto, 31 x 13.50 - 15 in. tires w/ monitors; JD John Deere 705 Hydraulic Twin Rake; 16 ft 8 in. Round bale rack Platforms, Pickup Heads & JD Kernel Processor NH 960 13 ft. Platform w/ Pickup head w/ Melroe Pickup 9 ft.

Case 1010 Flex head sn.007726 Case 1020 Flex head sn.

JJC0326687; JD 7500 Kernel Processor sn. Z0KP000007566 JD Pickup head sn. 408571E NH 974 6 Row Corn Head w/ Mounts to Case 1660; sn. 470358 JD 6 Row Corn Chopper Header sn. ITMO686B 104241 2006 JD 630B Hay Head; sn. XKM630BX106878X Pickett Bean Cutter 15 ft. sn. 97-314, Model G030-1-A 15; Pickett Bean Head Platform 15 ft.; sn. 97-290 Harvesting 2003 JD7500 Forage Harvester sn. Z07500X506422 w/ 3158 hours, All wheel drive; Case 1660 Combine Axial sn. JJC0038173 ; NH TR 85 Combine sn. 302933, Has 3208 CAT engine, 2568 hours; JD 5400 3 Row Corn Chopper w/ bad engine Construction Related Items 977 CAT Track Loader 2 speed f & r, 8 ft. bucket; needs work Pioneer Rock Crusher Model 1957 10x36 Jaw w/ roll, T/A, screen CAT Power Plant Engine & PTO unit out of a D8 / 9 IH / Hough Loader 80A has a 8 ft. 10 inch wide bucket, clean loader CAT EL200B Excavator w/ grapple, sn. 7DF02004, one owner CAT D6 sn. 44A7123, w/ winch, straight blade, parts unit 1995 Case 590 4x4 backhoe w/ extendahoe 9000 hours, nice hoe CAT 631B Motor Scraper; CAT 60 & 80 Pull Scrapers FWD T/A Truck w/ large crane on it, details online Planting Related 2014 JD 1720 12 row planter w/ 30 inch spacing, Around 506 acres of use, GPS equipped, FMC Capture injection system; Redball Spray monitor; BD 1360 flexible row cleaners, Sells with JD SeedStar Monitor & all books that came with it; JD Model 7200 Corn Planter sn. H07200A660257, 6 row, 30 inch spacing, w/ vacuum, w/ Fertilizer boxes; Case IH 5300 Planter sn. 0419683 w/ alfalfa seed All Trucks Semi, Silage, Gravel & More 1998 Western Star w/ adjustable 5th wheel; N14 Cummins; Trans RTLO16713a; Rears RT-40-145; air ride; w/ Sleeper; 1994 KW 900B Shows 232k miles; New Clutch & resurfaced flywheel; Front 485/6R/22.5; Rears 11R 22.5; 8 LL ; H&S Forage Bed Model W22PB Bed sn. 700029; 22 ft long x 102 in. wide; CAT 3306 1994 KW 900B Shows 232k miles; Front 485/6R/22.5; Rears 11R 22.5; 8 LL; H&S Forage Bed Model W22PB Bed sn. 700029; 22 ft long x 102 in. wide; CAT 3306 1992 KW Shows 287K miles; 10 Speed; Bed is 20 ft. 8 in. long 54 1/2 inches steel sides w/ a 17 1/2 riser on left side w/ a 31 1/2 in riser on the right side; w/ Harsh Twin Cyl hoist; Hendrickson spring suspension; CAT 3306 engine; 2000 International 4900, 182 K miles; DT 466E engine; Automatic Trans; Harsh Twin Cyl hoist Model ALJ-100; Walking Beam suspension; Bed 19 ft. 6 inches x 7 ft. 6 in high, grain bed 1992 Peterbilt 377 Gravel Dump truck, tandem axle, air ride, Series 60 Detroit, 13 Speed transmission, Pintle hitch, set up to pull pup IH Loadstar 1600 Miles 88K, S/A truck 2 speed rear, Gas V8 1979 Chevy 1 ton Service Truck & Lincoln Welder 1979 KW 900 w/ 5th wheel, Cummins engine; 11R 24.5 rubber Chevrolet C-60 Service Truck w/ flatbed 4 speed trans w/ 2 speed rear; 12 ft. 6 inch x 8 ft flatbed w/ working air compressor / tank 1984 Chevrolet C 70 Grain Truck w/ 366 BBC on propane; Shows 94K miles; 5 speed trans; Tires 9.00-20; Bed is 17 ft. 6 inches long 1987 Ford F800 w/ 370 gas V8 engine on propane; Shows 147,724 miles; 9.00-20 tires; Omaha Standard 18 ft. grain box w/ hoist; 79 KW 900 vin 179660s; KW 900 w/ CAT 3306 engine; 5th wheel plate; sleeper; 11R 24.5 rubber w/ pad suspension; shows 541854 miles; 4.11 rears Possible Injector Noise 1977 Chevrolet C-60 w/ hoist, Shows 43,494 UNK. miles; 366 BBC gas engine; 5 speed trans; twin cyl hoist; Tires 9:00-R20 Bed is 16 ft. 6”; 1960's Chevy C-60, S/A Bed is 15 ft. long, w/ hoist Unused Items: Forklift Fork Extensions; 20FT Heavy Duty BiParting Wrought Iron Driveway Gate (to sell as one pair); 82'' Heavy Duty Rotary Tiller c/w: gear drive, 3 point PTO shaft w/overrunning clutch; 20FT X 30FT X 12FT Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter C/W: Commercial fabric, roll up door; 30FT X 65FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 12' x 12' drive through doors at two ends; 10 ft x 20 ft Commercial Instant Pop Up Tent; 16 ft x 22 ft Marquee Event Tent, C/W: 320 sq.ft, one zipper door, 7 windows, heavy duty frames and fabrics; 20 ft x 20 ft Pagoda Party Tent, C/W: side walls, windows and zip doors; Air Hoes Reel; Air Hydraulic Jack 20ton ; Welding Helmet Solar Power; Battery Load Tester & more!

Preview Dates: April 25th - 29th 9-4 pm; May 2 - 7th 8-4 pm

www.SmithSalesCo.com Equipment from the Duane Leidholt Estate, Please make plans to preview, there is a lot to see. This listing was completed about 30 + days from the auction date, we will have more by our sale date. s Please watch website for additions, videos, s c terms etc. - Matt Smith

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Expecting 300+ Items Over 100 Unused Skid Steer Attachments

Preview Dates: April 25th - 29th 9-4 pm; May 2 - May 7th 8-4 pm Pictures & Information at www.SmithSalesCo.com This is a Timed Online Auction with multiple preview days.

This list will grow, we have several pending consignments at press time.

Pickett Bean Cutter & Head Platforms

1 of 3 Service Trucks

Multiple Ford 1 Owner Tractors

13 x 26 Unused Horse Stables

CASE 1010 & 1020 Heads

2003 JD 7500 w/ 6 row corn chopper

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A38

crease. Under Montana growing conditions McNeal is moderately resistant to lodging.

It is moderately resistant to prevalent races of stem rust and wheat streak mosaic virus.

McNeal is moderately susceptible to leaf rust and stripe rust. It is susceptible to Russian DON ’ T wheat aphid and the wheat stem sawfly. Under M ISS some climatic conditions one white chaffed plant per 2,000 plants may appear in the field.

IT! McNeal’s milling and baking qualities are acceptable by industry.

MOTT – Developed by North Dakota State University and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2009. Mott was released primarily for its resistance to the wheat stem sawfly and adaptation to the western region of North Dakota. It is a medium-tall, awned wheat that matures approximately 2 days later than Reeder and Choteau. Mott is susceptible to moderately susceptible to prevalent races of leaf rust. It is resistant to moderately resistant to prevalent races of stem rust. It is susceptible to tan spot and resistant to Stagonospora leaf blotch. Mott has good milling and baking characteristics and better than average grain protein content.

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ONEAL – ONeal is a hard red spring wheat Contact: www.montanamuledays.com developed by WestBred, LLC from the cross or 406-360-1145 McNeal/WestBred 906R and was released in Entries close June 9 - 8 PM 2008. ONeal is a hollow stemmed, semidwarf wheat with red chaff. ONeal heads about the same as McNeal and one day later than Choteau. ONeal is susceptible to stripe rust. Test weight of ONeal is average AdvANCE AUCTION NOTICE with grain protein, milling and baking traits similar to McNeal. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

REEDER – Developed by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station from the cross IAS#4/H567.71// Stoa/3/ND674. Reeder was released in 1999. Reeder is an awned, semidwarf hard red spring wheat. Reeder yields well especially in northeastern Montana and western North Dakota. Reeder has resistance to the upper Midwest races of stem and leaf rust.

Milling and baking qualities are acceptable. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised Location: 14 miles NE of Conrad, MT on Price Road by variety name as a class of certified seed.

SY TYRA – A hard red JD tractors, 2 JD 1890 air seeders, 2 JD s. p. sprayers, GPS/AutoSteer & tracking equipment, semi spring wheat initially detrucks, grain trailers, Premier MacDon swather, grain augers and conveyors, utility tractors and veloped at Montana State University for release by Synforklifts, trucks and pickups, UTV’s and lawn mowers, irrigation equipment, flatbed trailers genta Seeds, Inc. It originated from a marker assisted backcross project with the final cross as Choteau/4*Norpro. It has a semi-solid stem which confers some tolerance to the wheat stem sawfly. Yield performance has been very good statewide. Test weight has been very high averaging one pound heavier than Selling in co-operation CONTINUED ON PAGE A43 with Musser Bros. Auctioneers, Billings, MT ##### Meanness don’t happen 406.538.5125 - www.ShobeAuction.com overnight.

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be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

KELBY – Kelby was developed by AgriPro and released to AgriPro Associates in 2006. Kelby was derived from the cross N97-00117/3/n92-0098//Sumai 3/Dalen. It is a hollow stemmed, semidwarf, hard red spring wheat. Kelby is an early heading spring wheat and maintains a good test weight across locations. Kelby has the Asian background (Sumai 3) for fusarium head blight resistance giving it an intermediate scab tolerance. It is resistant to stem and leaf rust and shows good tolerance to leaf spotting diseases. It shows moderate susceptibility to stripe rust.

Kelby is susceptible to damage by the wheat stem sawfly. Grain protein of Kelby is good and the milling and baking quality is acceptable. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

McNEAL – Developed from the cross RS6880/Glenman made by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. It was released in March 1995. McNeal is a semidwarf, hard red spring wheat with red chaff and tan straw. The spike is awned and mid-dense. The glumes are reddish brown with some white on the outer edges of the lemma and palea. Kernels are red, ovate, medium length with a short brush. The cheeks are slightly rounded with a medium

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Choteau. It has medium maturity similar to Reeder. It is a short semidwarf with very good straw strength. Overall milling and baking characteristics are acceptable. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

SY SOREN – SY Soren is a hollow stemmed, hard red spring wheat developed by Syngenta Seeds, Inc. and released to AgriPro Associates in 2011. PVP, Title V certificate was issued in 2012. SY Soren was derived from the cross Norpro/ Kelby. It has medium maturity and very good test weight. It is a short semidwarf, similar to Brennan. Straw strength is very good, between Kelby and Kuntz. It is resistant to stem rust and moderately resistant to leaf rust. It has very good tolerance to Fusarium head blight. Overall quality of SY Soren is acceptable. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

VIDA – Vida was derived from the cross of Scholar/ Reeder made in 1998 by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. Vida was released in 2005. Vida is a high yielding hard red spring with moderate resistance to leaf and stripe rust but is moderately susceptible to stem rust.

Vida is a semidwarf wheat with white glumes and awns.

Kernels are red, ovate with rounded cheeks and a mid-deep crease. Vida has good milling and baking characteristics.

This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

VOLT – Volt is a hard red spring wheat developed by Dr. Peter Franck with the plant breeding company, PZO Pflanzenzucht Oberlimpurg, in Germany and has been thoroughly tested by WestBred,LLC and released in 2008. Volt is a high yielding semidwarf wheat under irrigated conditions with good tolerance to stripe rust and fusarium head blight. Volt heads four days later than Hank. Volt is a hollow stemmed wheat susceptible to wheat stem sawfly damage. Volt has fair milling and baking quality. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

WB GUNNISON – A hard red spring wheat developed

by WestBred from the cross Conan/Agawam and released in 2011. WB-Gunnison is being released as a high quality hard red spring wheat that is intended to replace Conan and Corbin acres. Milling and baking quality data indicate that WBGunnison has acceptable quality. Disease/sawfly ratings for WB-Gunnison show it to be MR to stripe rust. WB-Gunnison is a hollow stemmed variety, but has high yields under wheat stem sawfly pressure due to relative non-preference in small plot nursery trials. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

WB9879CLP – WB9879CLP was derived from the cross of Choteau*3//Choteau/IMI8134 made in 2004 to be used as a Clearfield wheat. WB9879CLP is an awned semidwarf hard red spring wheat heading one and a half days later than Choteau while plant height is 30 inches the same as Choteau. WB9879CLP has solid stems similar to Choteau averaging 20-23 over two years. WB9879CLP exhibits acceptable milling and baking quality traits similar to Choteau.

WB9879CLP is currently licensed exclusively to WestBredMonsanto with PVP title V protection.

Plant variety protection (PVP) The developer of a new distinct variety may obtain protection (essentially a patent) for that variety if he/she chooses to do so, provided the variety meets the requirements of the Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970. This Act permits the owner or developer of a variety to prohibit others from selling, sexually multiplying, using for propagation for seed, or using to produce a hybrid, seed of his variety.

Two options, for plant variety protection, are available to the developer of the variety. Under the first option, the developer of the variety or his/her agent may sell either certified or uncertified seed of the variety. If the developer of the variety has reason to believe that anyone is infringing on his/her rights, he/she may resort to civil action. The other option (“certification option”) for protecting a variety utilizes the provision of Title V of the Federal Seed Act. A variety protected in this manner may be sold by variety name only as a class of certified seed. It is the responsibility of the seller to inform the buyer if the variety is protected. Each container of seed sold should be labeled with a tag indicatCONTINUED ON PAGE A44

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BUILDING FOR SALE All steel 35-ft. x 85-ft. building with 12-ft. x 14-ft. opening door

$20,000 obo

Call (406) 799-6150, leave message • Great Falls, MT

JIM NIELSEN TRUCK & PARTS, INC.

P.O. Box 3072 • 4075 Wynne Avenue • Butte, Montana 59702 • (406) 494-3394 • Mobile (406) 565-7235

INVENTORY AVAILABLE

4 - 1982-1989 International S2500 tandem trucks, two with roll-off container hoists.

1994 Ford L9000 tandem dump, L10 Cummins, 10 speed, Rockwell rear ends, good 22.5 rubber on Budds, Hendrickson suspension, 14-ft. box.

Workman 18-ft. all steel flatbed with hoist. Excellent shape.

Complete!

International Trucks

2001 4900 24-ft. Morgan van, white.

2000 4900 chassis, white.

1994 4900 tandem chassis, white.

1993 4700 16-ft. scissor dump, white.

1990 8300 tandem tractor, green.

Special Equipment

Heil 14-ft. gravel box & hoist, orange.

Magnum aluminum closet cab guard, complete with lights.

2-Omaha Standard 16-ft. flatbeds and hoists.

18-ft. all steel flatbed with hoist, complete. Good shape!

Wasau 12-ft. 1-way snow plow, complete.

5 -16-ft. thru 24-ft. van bodies.

4-Aluminum cab guards, all different sizes.

3-Ridewell air lift non steer lift axles.

4 - Underbody hoist assemblies.

National 300B truck mounted, hydraulic crane, complete.

5 - Semi trailer slider suspensions.

2 - Line hydraulic wet kit, complete.

12-Aluminum underbody tool boxes, all different sizes.

Peterbilt Truck

1997 377 tandem tractor, blue.

Bradford Built 7.5-ft. x11-ft. all steel flatbed, cab guard, tool boxes, receiver, all lights. Like new!

Ford Trucks

1997 F800 diesel, automatic, 18-ft. bed, white.

1994 L9000 tandem dump, orange.

1992 L8000 24-ft. van rollgate, diesel, automatic, white.

1982 L8000 tandem, diesel, automatic, chassis, white.

Freightliner Truck

1997 FL120 tandem tractor, red.

TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE!

Chevrolet Truck

1992 Kodiak single axle, diesel, chassis, white.

Semi Trailers

2009 Utility 53-ft. van, accident damage, excellent storage.

1996 Utility 46-ft. reefer van truck unit, good rubber, very roadable.

1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri-axle moving van, United.

1990 Utility 28-ft. single axle pup, excellent storage, Norco.

24-ft. tandem gooseneck flatbed, black.

Currently wrecking 230 trucks. All shapes & sizes!

Sales lot located I-90 at Rocker Interchange

EXCITING PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday – May 14, 2016 @ 9:00 AM

LOCATED AT: 32907 Red Barn Lane – Polson, MT. On Highway 93, South of Polson by the Jolly Pack Rat, turn East onto Minesinger. Proceed 2.9 miles and turn South onto Mountain View Road, continue 8/10 mile to Red Barn Lane on left.

QUALITY ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES: Haag copper tub washing machine; “New Style” wooden butter churn; wire egg baskets; 1885-era spring ride baby carriage w/canopy; vintage carry type Coca Cola cooler; Coca Cola top-load floor model electric cooler, working; Victrola VV-X hand crank cabinet record player; Baccelleri Bros. wooden floor model wine/cider press; 2-person crosscut saws; farm collectibles; horse collar mirror; cast iron tractor seats; wooden wheel, bunk wagon frame; dump rake; wooden wagon wheels; hand pulled wooden wheel loose hay wagon; McCormick Deering 15-30 tractor for parts; railroad luggage wagon; 1927 Muncie outboard motor; wooden block pulleys; wooden block planes; vintage wooden pack boxes; (15+ pieces) of B.P. and other vintage copper cookware; Majestic wood fired cookstove; “White Clad” oak countertop ice box; etc.! BRONZE/ART/DECOYS: 1981 Pack String Bronze by Austin Propine; (4) Frank Hoffman western prints; wildlife prints; wood decoys; and more! VINTAGE VEHICLES: 1923 Model T Ford green bed truck w/original Schurmeier/Whitney wooden cab, running condition, one-family owned, title; 1929 Ford Model AA truck, partly disassembled, w/Neilson rebuilt engine, 2 transmissions, new radiator, new glass, new wheels and tires; 1952 Ford F-6 dump truck w/rebuilt V-8 flathead. VINTAGE FIREARMS/SPORTING: Winchester pre-1900 Model 1887, 10 gauge; Winchester 1906-era Model 94 octagon barrel in 32-40 caliber; Belgium Beaumont Model 1877 military rifle in .43 caliber; Remington 1885-era .41 caliber rim fire Derringer style; Browning Model 81 BLR in .308 caliber; Browning Model BAR in .22 LR; Beretta Model A302, 12 gauge; H&A Model 922 single shot .22; Johnson 9.5 HP outboard; 2 HP Evinrude outboard; Murray 2-seat go-cart; camping equipment; etc.! TOOLS: (2) complete oxy/acytelene torch outfits; Miller Thunderbolt electric welder; Milwaukee portable band saw; Makita chop saw; DeWalt 18V cordless tools; Jet 10” band saw; Pro Tech bench model wood lathe; Ryobi 10” mitre saw; DeVilbis air compressor; grinders/sanders; electric power tools; electric parts cleaner; battery tenders; Kennedy tool boxes; rolling tool box; 1/4” to 3/4” sockets and ratchets; lots of assorted hand tools; 3T floor jack; engine stand; garden tools; oak-top work table; oak work bench w/drawers; and much more! 3-PT. AND POWER EQUIPMENT: Danuser 3-pt. hydraulic post pounder; Celli 5 ft. 3-pt. rototiller; Waloo 5 ft. 3-pt. finish mower; Farm King 5 ft. 3-pt snow blower; King Kutter 6 ft. 3-pt box scraper; (2) 5 ft. 3 pt. blades; 6’x8’ utility trailer w/title; 17 HP gas-powered pressure washer; Teel 2” gas-powered water pump; etc.! MISCELLANEOUS: bee-keeping smoker, clothes, and supplies; Lortone rock tumblers/polishers; rock saw and polishing supplies; 20 to100 lb. propane tanks; lots of lawn and patio furniture; and much more!

AUCTIONEER’S NOTES: This will be an awesome Auction with some quality merchandise. I plan on running two rings at times, so come prepared. Don’t forget your folding chairs!

AUCTIONEER: Food Stand SELLER: Bobby Roshon Terms: ID Required for Bidder’s Number, Don & Lois Crippen 406-844-2159 Cash or Good Montana Check

Visit www.bobbyroshon.com for full ad and photos

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CATTLE WANTED

50-100, 2- or 3-year old Black Angus pairs.

Phone 406-627-2247

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LADAK'65

no fairweather friend Developed in Montana for Montana and intermountain conditions. Ladak’65 remains the best variety for dryland and limited moisture sites. A proven performer. Guaranteed genetic purity. Preinoculated - Ready to seed.

There are alfalfas and there are alfalfas.

Some do well in one climate or region and just can’t make it in another. That’s why Ladak’65 is so right for the dryland, intermountain grower.

Ladak’65 proves a real winner, offers winterhardiness you probably can’t match with any other strain.

Resists Bacteria Wilt

Its performance is in the records.

Out-yields other Alfalfas

In normal, dryland conditions Ladak’65 shows its colors fast. In ideal, irrigated conditions Ladak’65 may not prove your biggest yielder, but, when the going’s tough, moisture is limited, Ladak’65 will outperfom the rest.

Holds its vigor

In dry years, when moisture is light, Ladak’65 retains its vigor. Recovers fast when moisture comes to give you good tonnage in adverse conditions.

Animals love it

Outstanding palatability is one of the secrets of Ladak’65. Fine-stemmed and leafy, animals prefer Ladak’65.

LADAK’65 Winterhardy, high-yielding,

wilt resistant and highly palatable. The intermountain grower can’t plant a better alfalfa!

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ing the type of protection which the owner has. Under the first option, the label will state: “Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited - U.S. Protected Variety.” If the owner of the variety has chosen the other option for variety protection, the label will state, “Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited - To be Sold by Variety Name Only as a Class of Certified Seed - U.S. Protected Variety.”

Please note: Varieties protected under the 1994 PVP act no longer can be sold without permission of the variety owner (the farmer exemption has been excluded)’ A complete listing of all protected varieties is available in the “Official Journal of the Plant Variety Protection Office” which may be obtained upon request from: Plant Variety Protection Office Warehouse Division, AMS U.S. Dept. of Agriculture National Agricultural Library Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: (301) 504-5518 Internet: http://www.ams.usda.gov/science/pvpo/pvpindex.htm Publication reviewed and/or data supplied by the following Montana research staff: Dr. Luther Talbert, Professor, Spring Wheat Breeding, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.

Dr. Hwa-Young Heo, Research Associate, Agronomy, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.

Ms. Nancy Blake, Research Associate, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.

Mr. Dave Wichman, Superintendent and Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Central Agricultural Research Center, Moccasin, Montana.

Dr. Joyce Eckhoff, Professor of Agronomy (retired), Eastern Agricultural Research Center, Sidney, Montana.

Dr. Ken Kephart, Superintendent and Professor of Agronomy, Southern Agricultural Research Center, Huntley, Montana Dr. Alan Dyer. Professor. Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.

Dr. Robert Stougaard, Superintendent and Professor of Weed Science, Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, Kalispell, Montana.

Ms. Deanna Nash, Cereal Quality Laboratory, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.

Mr. John Miller. Research Associate. Western Triangle Agricultural Center. Conrad, Montana.

Ms. Peggy Lamb, Research Scientist, Northern Agricultural Research Center, Havre, Montana.

Dr. Bill Grey, Research Assistant Professor and Montana Foundation Seed Program, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.

Mr. Ron Larson (retired), Manager, Montana Seed Growers Association, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.

Dr. Gadi Reddy. Superintendent and Associate Professor.

Western Triangle Agricultural Center. Conrad, Montana.

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Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A45

BREED

20

UP™

• A 20% all-natural plant protein supplement. Ideal for overcoming nutritional stress associated with calving and the breeding period.

• Contains chelated/organic trace minerals.

BREED

28

UP™

• A 28% protein supplement using plant protein and NPN. Ideal for overcoming nutritional stress associated with calving and the breeding period.

• Contains chelated/organic trace minerals.

Maintain gut health and stability for profitability.

In Crystalyx & Dry Mineral

Bio-Mos® is derived from a specific strain of yeast and helps promote animal performance. Gastrointestinal (GI) health and integrity are essential for animal performance and Bio-Mos 'feeds the GI tract' and thus plays a critical role in animal nutrition and production.

Preg-check time is really profit-check time. That’s why it’s so important to keep your cows on CRYSTALYX®. Next to the bull himself, it’s the best way to ensure high reproductive efficiency. Because you can’t afford to wait and see. You need to be sure.

Taylor’s Farm Store Ben Taylor Valier

BTI Feeds

Call toll-free 1-866-279-3360 Store & Bulk Plant 406-279-3365 – Shop 406-279-3693 Cut Bank Highway - Valier - Highway 44 East

Farm Store toll-free 1-888-220-5547 — Local 406-434-5547 Bulk Plant toll-free 1-800-824-8366 — Local 406-434-5546 Chemical Warehouse 406-434-5253 — Store on Highway #2 in Shelby

Call toll-free 1-800-873-0336 — Local 406-873-4433 Highway 2 East, Across from railroad crossing, Cut Bank Bulk Plant toll-free 1-888-878-2812 — Local 406-873-2812

STOCK TANKS

CattleMaster Series 12 Hydraulic Chute

GRADE 5 & 8 BOLTS-NUTSWASHERS

Fiberglass & Steel

1/4” - 3/4”

Johnson Artificial Spring – Franklin – Ritchie – Cancrete

Livestock Waterers

Stur-D round bale feeders

Energy efficient, easy to install fountains.

Call Taylor’s Farm Store for information on Johnson, Franklin & Ritchie; BTI Feeds for Franklin & Cancrete information

3 lever hydraulic control:headgate, tailgate, and squeeze.

Large inside dimensions: 65”x31”x94” Powerful 2 hp, 110 volt fully enclosed motor. Easy to remove, drop down kick pan.

Adjustable neck extenders. Side exit door.

Ratcheting backup bar. Durable, corrosionresistant powder coat finish.

Behlen

Open-Top Horse • Oval • Haysaver

Gates — Panels

Goulds Jet & Submersible Pump Water Systems Full Line of Calving & Branding Supplies

Call Gregg Schnee 1-800-824-8366 or local 434-5253 for DeKalb Roundup Ready

Canola & Alfalfa Seed

Spring Bolt & Nut Sale through April 30

Order special order ear tags and vaccines now

Bulk and case lot anti-freeze and RV anti-freeze Solve rodent problems with “Gladiator” Roller chain - Sprockets - Hubs

We make up hydraulic hoses in our Shelby & Valier stores

Nichols Sweeps

Conventional, Ultrawing, Klip Wing and conventional sweeps, spikes and drill shoes at Taylor’s Farm Store, Shelby

PROPANE Installations • Delivery • Inspections

Call 1-800-824-8366

Barb Wire

Available at Taylor Farm Store

15% off all gallons paint

Farmaster Round bale feeders Bunk feeders Gates — Panels Handling systems

SPRING SALE!!

* Lawn & Garden Soils * Hoses * Sprinklers * All other lawn & garden needs

Garden Seeds Flowers & Vegetables 3 pkg - $.99

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A46

TRUCK AND COMBINE FOR SALE

1975 Ford F600 grain truck, very good condition, 20,000 miles.............$7995 1978 New Holland TR70 combine, 3704 hours. Good combine............ $5500 Phone 406-466-2819, Dutton, MT

Your Montana Authorized Timpte Dealer

American Ag Series NEW 2017 Timpte hopper, 40-ft.x 66”x96”, ag hoppers, spring ride, FOB David City, Nebraska

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$31,250

Call for pricing on other models

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We sell steel brace kits or install them for you. Call us today for more info or a free estimate on your new fence project.

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Seed quality issues

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Growers and seed suppliers are in the midst of preparations for 2016 planting season, including the conditioning, sale and delivery of seed. Because of the given economic environment in agriculture, the natural tendency is to save money on each acre planted. U M and N D S U Extension agronomists have always maintained that seed is the one input in which you can’t afford mistakes, including the purchase of cheap or low quality products. Working with a reliable seed retailer and understanding variety protection laws are two ways farmers can ensure they are planting high quality seed this year.

Field crop performance primarily is related to the genetic characteristics of the variety and adaptability of the variety to a geographic area’s environment. Quality issues affect the emergence, vigor and health of developing stands of all crops. To help keep form making seeding mistakes; farmers need to pay close attention to the seed label. Germination, purity and seed count all contribute to the final stand count, which is important in today’s precision planting environment. Know each variety’s optimum plant population and how the label claim, especially in regard to germination and seed count, will equate to viable plant populations.

If you are using on farm or bin run seed, have the seed tested at an accredited laboratory for germination, purity and seed health issues. For example, test barley seeds for loose smut. Trained seed analysts can determine seed viability; what may look like a germinating seed in a home germ test may not produce a viable seedling under field conditions. Analysts also can identify the presence of weed seed, including perennial noxious types that are present in a sample. All farmers should work with a reliable seed retailer. A seed label or bulk certificate (with required seed testing information) must be provided at point of sale, and the variety protection status also should be clearly labeled.

State and federal laws requires that all seed offered for sale must be labeled, and Minnesota and North Dakota seed law requires sellers to be licensed by the state Seed Department to label and market seed.

The North Dakota Seed Department has identified some roving seed dealers and if they are working there; they are probably in Minnesota as well. These individuals or companies should be treated with caution and reported to the state seed department. Growers need to understand and respect variety protection laws. Nearly every seed source is protected by the variety owner under the Plant Variety Protection Act or plant patent. The use of on farm seed is legal in some cases, most often related to cereal crops. That use only applies if the seed has been acquired legally, meaning the farmer replants only the seed he purchased in a previous planting season. There is virtually no scenario where a farmer to farmer transfer of non-certified, commonly called brown bagging, is legal under variety protection laws, and other technology agreements protecting a variety or trait may be in place.

Seed produced under strict inspection and testing regimes found in seed certification programs are the industry standard for quality control. Certified seed represents a grower’s best opportunity for good field performance, especially under difficult conditions. In Minnesota, for questions regarding the seed law; you can call 651.201.6123 or go to the web site www.mda.mn.us/licensing/grainseed/fsmrp.htm. In North Dakota you can call 701.231.5400 or go to the web site at www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t04-1c53.pdf

Big Wind Day Date When Celebrated : Always April 12th Big Wind Day commemorates the highest wind speed ever recorded on the planet. Can you guess where? No, it wasn’t in the middle of a hurricane or a tornado.

On April 12, 1934, the staff of the Mount Washington Observatory recorded the highest surface wind ever measured, anywhere on earth. This big wind was officially recorded at 231 miles per hour. Imagine the difficulties of even making a recording under those conditions back then!

Will this record ever be broken? Perhaps, but until then, enjoy Big Wind Day. Not the “Big Wind” you expected- - When talking to the family about documenting “Big Wind” day, family members teased “quick everyone, get out of the room!”

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 – Page A47

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USED TRACTORS

2008 New Holland TV6070 bidirectional, 3-pt., PTO, hydraulics cab end, draw engine drive, 2100 hours.....................................$91,000 1998 New Holland TV140 Please call for additional details!...............................$51,500

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See us for all of your spring equipment needs

5900 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT (406) 388-8500

USED ROUND BALERS

2011 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Bale Command, 6300 bales...................$32,700 2010 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$27,500 2007 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Bale Command, 12,000 bales................$24,100 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 12,358 bales........ .......................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ .......................................................$21,500

NEW New Holland T7 Series - Tier 4A Tractors 1996 Ford 9030 bidirectional, loaded cab end, engine end hydraulics, PTO, draw bar.

Newer Loader!!!.............................$39,500 1996 Ford 1520 3-pt., PTO, loader, 522 hours... ..........................................................$9500 Ford 8000, cab, 3-pt., PTO, Farmhand loader... ..........................................................$8500 1992 John Deere 4255 FWA, cab, 3-pt., PTO, 740 loader......................................$48,200 John Deere 2010 2WD. Good runner.....$5500 Kubota M7040D, cab, loader, backhoe, 1180 hours. Excellent..............................$43,500 White 2-85 2WD, cab, PTO, 3-pt., loader........... .......................................................$11,500 Farmall 400 2WD, DuAl 320 loader........$4500 Farmall H 2WD, loader............................$3500 Oliver 77 2WD, gas, loader.....................$2200

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 24-ft. header, pickup head.......................................$7500 Ezee-On FLBS-330 14.5-ft. disc. Like new....... .......................................................$15,100 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 New Holland 7614 loader for TV tractor. Excellent!!...............................................$10,500 New Holland 260TL loader for compact tractor...................... Call For Special Pricing!

Koyker 150 loader, mounts, bucket.........$3500 New Idea 300 bushel manure spreader, PTO drive..................................................$7500 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 30-ft. bumper pull hay trailer....................$2500 Allied 8-ft. 3-pt. snowblower....................$4500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowerblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new...................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 New Holland 906 3-pt. post hole auger with 2 bits....................................................$1200 Speeco 3-pt. post hole auger with bit........$975 General 720 post hole auger, 9” digging bit.$950 6-ft. box scraper. Like new!!!......................$650

BRUTE POWER NEVER FELT SO GOOD

The new T7 Series: unrivaled comfort, power, efficiency and precision. Your productivity—and efficiency—will soar with a T7 Series tractor as your mobile office. Innovative features, including the Auto Command™ CVT transmission and the Sidewinder™ II armrest with CommandGrip™ multifunction controller, deliver the power, control and flexibility to mow, bale, till, seed and load more productively.

Brandt 5200EX grain vac...................Just In

New Holland HW340 swather, 15-ft. disc head, 1800 hours. New cutterbar and shear hubs...............................................$45,000 New Holland 2550 swather, 12-ft. sickle head, 1200 hours. Excellent!!...................$35,500 New Holland 770HD 19-ft. disc header............ .......................... Call For Special Pricing!

MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700 New Holland 2330BF push frame for bidirectional, 16-18-ft. completing package.$7700

New Holland 1411 10-ft. disc mower conditioner..............................................$10,500 New Holland 472 7-ft. sickle mower conditioner.

Like new!!!......................................$12,500 2004 Case IH DCX131 13-ft. disc mower conditioner...........................................$14,500 MacDon 5000 14-ft. sickle mower conditioner.

Very nice shape!!..............................$9700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400 2005 John Deere 535 11’6” disc mower conditioner, 7 disc...................................$13,400 John Deere 1360 9’9” disc mower conditioner. ..........................................................$7500

Liftall L-60 all terrain forklift....................$9500 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 New Holland B104 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer............................................$5950 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. ..$4800 Grouser steel tracks and spacers...........$3500 New Holland log grapple for skidsteer, quick attach................................................$1800

Walker mowers in stock along with Toro commercial and residential units.

USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHER & HEADERS

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

LAWN & GARDEN

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 8000 bales...........$15,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, low bales at 9300..............$16,500 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command... .......................................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command... ..........................................................$8900 2012 Case IH RB564, net/twine, moisture kit, 10,000 bales....................................$31,900 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100 1995 John Deere 535, net/twine..........$11,100

USED HAY TOOLS

Take advantage of these great offers today. Get started by visiting our Build & Price tool, where you can configure your best-in-class New Holland Equipment or visit your local New Holland dealer for complete details.

2014 New Holland 340S 3x4 big square baler, 2000 bales. Like new!!!.......................Call!!

2010 New Holland BB9060 3x3 big square baler, 15,000 bales.........................$65,400 Hesston 4755 3x3 midsize square baler. Excellent. Call for Details........................$23,000 1979 GMC retrieval truck, 2-wide or 3-wide, new 427 gas engine..............................$10,000 New Holland 580 16x18 small square baler..... ..........................................................$9500 New Holland 575 14x18 square baler. Excellent!!...............................................$14,500

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A48

2012 John Deere 4940

2011 John Deere 4830 2012 John Deere 4830 Just In!

D L SO

• 500 hours • 120-ft. booms • 1200 gallon SD tank • Buddy seat • Hydraulic tread adjust • Auto height • Fully loaded • One Owner

Call Us Pricing

2013 John Deere 4830 Self Propelled Sprayer

D L SO • 100-ft. boom • 1000 gallon • 570 hours • 5 sensor auto height • 2630 display • Hydraulic tread adjust • Section control • Starfire 3000 receiver

• 1150 hours • 100-ft. boom • 20” spacing • 1000 gallon • Auto trac • Hydraulic tread adjust • Chem eductor • SFI activation

Sale Price: $159,970

• 1142 hours • 100-ft. boom • 1000 gallon • Weight kit • HID lighting • Full technology • Auto trac • SFI • Star Fire Dome • Section control

2010 John Deere 4830

Buy, Lease To Own

$28,154/yr - oac

2012 John Deere 4830

D L SO

Just In!

• 100-ft. boom • 1000 gallon tank • 2630 display • 20” spacing • Chem eductor • 3 sensor auto height

Sale Price: $89,970

2010 388 Peterbilt

Sale Price: $229,000

2006 T-800 Kenworth

Not Actual Photo

• 1800 hours • 1000 gallon • 100-ft. boom • SS tank • Full technology • Auto trac • SFI • Star Fire dome • Section control

Buy, Lease To Own

$26,704/yr - oac

JUST IN!

2004 Peterbilt 379 • 550 ISX • 570,000 miles • Navigation • Platium interior • 100% virgin rubber

Buy, Lease To Own • C-15 • 13 speed • Flat top • Very nice truck • Was $52,000

NOW $39,970!!

2006 379 Peterbilt

$17,765/yr - oac

2006 Peterbilt 379

D L SO

• 550 hp

• 795,000 miles

• Cat Pre-emission

• Air-Slide 5th wheel

• Virgin tires 100%

• Regular: $60,000

Sale Price: $49,970 • 550 Cat • Air slide 5th • 13 speed • Leather seats • Virgin rubber • Excellent truck

Buy, Lease To Own

$13,358/yr - oac

• CAT C-15 • 3.55 ratio

• 475 hp • 13 speed • Flat top 48” sleeper

CALL TODAY!!

JUST IN!

2006 Peterbilt 379

Check us out on the web at

frielingagequipment.com

1-888-453-2924 3400 Old Havre Highway – Great Falls, MT

• CAT C-15 • 475 hp • 13 speed • 3.55 ratio • 245” wheelbase • Flat top 48” sleeper • 830,000 miles

CALL TODAY!!

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A49

Spring Savings At Northern Chr ysler Save up to $10,295 or 0% OAC for up to 72 months*

2015 Ram 1500 SLT Ecodiesel 4x4! 8 speed automatic, cloth interior, Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen stereo with Bluetooth!

Regularly $46,895. During Spring Savings get this truck for ONLY $36,600!!!!! That’s a SAVINGS of $10,295!!! WOW

2015 Chrysler 200C all wheel drive! White in color, 3.6 liter V6. Leather. Navigation. Panoramic Sunroof!

WOW how could you ask for more!

Regularly $36,795. NOW ONLY $30,681! Call today!!

2016 Ram 3500 crew cab with the 6.7 liter CUMMINS. Cloth interior, Uconnect stereo with Bluetooth, chrome package, trailer brake, backup camera, MUCH, MUCH more.

Call for all the details.

2015 Ram 1500 SLT Hemi crew cab 4x4!

Bucket seats, 17 inch wheels, heated cloth bucket seats, Uconnect touchscreen stereo, MUCH MUCH MORE!!

Interest as low as 0% for 60 months OAC or at LEAST $5500 in rebates. Call today!

2015 Ram 1500 LONGHORN crew cab with custom leather interior! Ecodiesel power, 8 speed automatic means you can get up to 27 MPG on the highway!!!

CALL AND SAVE $ $ $ $ $ $ On Longhorn Luxury!

2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4. 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine.

Cloth interior. Back up camera. Air conditioning.

CALL TODAY OR MISS OUT!!!

2016 Chrysler 200 LIMITED. 18 inch wheels, Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen stereo. MUCH MORE!!

We WILL save you money.

2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman crew cab, 4x4.

Call today! Priced too low to advertise!!

2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4!! V6, 9 speed automatic. Premium cloth interior AND Uconnect touchscreen stereo!

2016 Ram 2500 Laramie crew cab! This baby is LOADED. Too much to fit in the description! Call now for exact details!

You WILL save money at our Spring Savings Event!

2015 Chrysler 200C V6, LEATHER, panoramic sunroof. Touchscreen stereo. LOADED!!!

2016 Dodge CHARGER! JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER! Don’t miss out on the Beauty!

2015 Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4.

VERY nicely equipped. 3 piece hard top.

MUCH MORE. WE ARE DEALING!!

2012 Ram 1500 4x4 crew cab!

PRICE REDUCED to ONLY $12,500!

Call today and SAVE $$$$$

2006 Ram 3500 quad cab, CUMMINS 5.9 liter.

NADA Retail $24,875 - $10,000 GUARANTEED TRADE = $14,875 DIFFERENCE!!

2015 Chrysler 200S all wheel drive. V6, 9 speed automatic, heated and cooled seats!

MUCH MORE! Save during Spring Savings!

2012 Dodge Journey AWD! PRICE Reduced! Asking Price $19,995 - $4000 GUARANTEED TRADE = $15,995 DIFFERENCE!!

2011 Ford F150 supercrew.

NADA Retail $12,700 - $4000 GUARANTEED TRADE = $17,700 DIFFERENCE

2013 Chevrolet 1500 LTZ crew cab, LOADED!!

NADA retail $32,700 - $5000 GUARANTEED TRADE = $27,700!!!! WOW 2006 Ram 1500 quad cab, 4x4.

GREAT running truck.....PRICE REDUCED

2003 Buick Rendezvous AWD, V6.

PRICE REDUCED buy it TODAY for $1975!!!

2014 Ram 1500 LONGHORN crew cab, Ecodiesel, 19,000 miles, LOADED and SUPER NICE! $45,550 NADA retail - $6000 GUARANTEED TRADE = $39,550 DIFFERENCE!!!

CALL NOW OR MISS OUT

JUST IN 2013 Ford Escape 4x4!

2014 Chevrolet Impala LT one local owner, LOADED!!!

NADA Retail $24,300 - $5000 GUARANTEED TRADE = $19,300

2001 Pontiac Grand Am 2005 Taurus GREAT Low priced transportation.

BEEEEAUTIFUL 2014 Chrysler 300C AWD! Local Owner. LOADED UP. Extremely clean car!

Call Today and SAVE $ $ $ $ over new!

* Select vehicles

2012 Ford F350 crew cab!

PRICE REDUCED for Spring Savings!!!

SUPER NICE 2010 Lincoln MKS! They don’t get any nicer that THIS! You deserve Lincoln Luxury!

Northern Chrysler 2001 Lincoln Towncar!

2005 Americamp 5th wheel!

Just in time for SPRING! Take the family out in STYLE this year! 3 slide outs, Great Floorplan. In very nice shape. SAVE $$$$$

Matt

Jeremiah

Chad

Sabrina

Toll-free 1-800-800-2299, local 406-873-2200 – 23 West Railway, Cut Bank, MT Website: www.northernchrysler.net E-mail: northernchryslerinc@yahoo.com

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A50

SAVE on Every Used Vehicle in Stock!!! No Reasonable Offer Refused!!!

GUARANTEED TRADES UP TO $9,000 Cut Bank is...THE CAR TOWN

2012 Ford F250 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4, Powerstroke, automatic NADA Book Value: $44,625 - $9000 guaranteed trade

= $35,625 Difference

2010 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 NADA Book Value: $24,050 - $5200 guaranteed trade

= $18,850 Difference

BEAUTIFUL 2013 Ford F150 King Ranch SuperCrew 4x4 NADA Book Value: $39,125 - $4200 guaranteed trade

2012 Ford F250 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 Powerstroke, automatic NADA Book Value: $41,950 - $8000 guaranteed trade

2012 Ford F350 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4, Powerstroke NADA Book Value: $43,375 - $9000 guaranteed trade

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 NADA Book Value: $30,450 - $4500 guaranteed trade

= $34,925 Difference

= $34,375 Difference

2013 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew NADA Book Value: $34,975 - $5000 guaranteed trade

= $29,875 Difference

2013 Ford F130 Lariat Crew Cab, 6.2L V8 NADA Book Value: $40,225 - $6300 guaranteed trade

= $33,925 Difference

= $33,950 Difference

= $25,950 Difference

2013 Ford Edge SEL AWD NADA Book Value: $20,900 - $7000 guaranteed trade

= $13,900 Difference

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee NADA Book Value: $19,375 - $6400 guaranteed trade

2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

= $12,965 Difference

2013 Subaru Forrester Priced below book at $18,995

PRICED BELOW BOOK VALUE!!!!

2011 Dodge Avenger - ONLY $10,925

Gorgeous 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium ONLY 12,000 MILES ALL WHEEL DRIVE loaded with options NADA Book Value: $27,100 - $4150 guaranteed trade

2014 VW Beetle on sale for $13,950

= $22,950 Difference

JUST ARRIVED - 2013 Ford F150 King Ranch SuperCrew 4x4

CUTE AS A BUGS EAR!!!

JUST ARRIVED - 2012 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 JUST ARRIVED - 2014 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew, ONLY 10,000 miles DON’T MISS OUT ON A GREAT DEAL!!!

JUST ARRIVED - 2012 Focus

WHY PAY MORE? John Waller

David Kennedy

Josh Waller

Josh Larson

Amelia Hall

Klay Sattler

JUST ARRIVED - 2013 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4

Northern Ford Call 1-800-823-1234 or 1-406-873-5541 Cut Bank, MT See our used inventory at www.northernford.com

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A51

NEW 2015 Ford F250 Lariat Supercab, Powerstroke, loaded with options. List price - $56,295 $12,000 in Discounts and Rebates!!!

NEW 2015 Ford F150 Platinum SuperCrew, 5.0 liter, loaded with options

NEW 2015 Ford Escape SE 4WD

NEW 2015 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew, Blue Jeans Metallic 5.0 Liter

NEW 2015 Ford F250 XLT Crew Cab, Powerstroke, Blue Jeans Metallic

DON’T MISS THE SUMMER FUN AGAIN!!!

You promised yourself a Red Mustang Convertible - Now is the time!

NEW 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible 50th Anniversary Edition!

LUXURY AT 1/2 THE PRICE!!!

NEW 2015 Ford Taurus SEL White Platinum

NEW 2015 Ford Focus SE Why buy used??????

NEW 2015 Ford Focus 5 door, Blue Candy Metallic Even sounds as sweet as it looks!!!

FINAL PRICE $44,295!!

NEW 2016 Ford F250’s - SAVE NOW ON EVERY 2016 IN STOCK! Several to choose from - Our Prices WILL NOT be beat!!!!

NEW 2016 Edges IN STOCK Our prices WILL NOT be beat!!!!! *OAC - rebates may change

WHY PAY MORE? John Waller

David Kennedy

Josh Waller

Josh Larson

Amelia Hall

Klay Sattler

Cut Bank is...

THE CAR TOWN

Northern Ford Call 1-800-823-1234 or 1-406-873-5541 Cut Bank, MT See our new inventory at www.northernford.com

Trader’s Dispatch, April 2016 — Page A52

SKIERKA

Spring Wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE A44

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~ 1946 Studebaker one ton pickup ~ 1925? Studebaker 6 Chassis ~ Several 60’s Toronados ~ 1950 Ford pickup, 66 IHC pickup + other pickups ~ 1950 Cadillac Sedan ~ Model T One Ton Truck with Express box ~ Several restorable 50’s trucks

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Carrington Research Extension Center gains animal scientist

By NDSU Extension Service Uchenna Anele has joined North Dakota ate in forage utilization and ruminant nutrition State University’s (NDSU) Carrington Refrom the University of Bonn, Germany.

Most recently, Anele was a visiting postsearch Extension Center as an animal scidoctoral fellow with Agriculture and Agrientist.

Food Canada in Lethbridge, Alberta, where “Dr. Anele’s research and outreach prohe worked on multiple projects involving grams will focus on real problems faced by processed barley. Prior to that, he served in producers by developing simple, practical and a post-doctoral position in the Department reproducible solutions,” says Blaine Schatz, of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech center director.

University.

Anele is conducting studies on using exog“We are excited that Dr. Anele has joined enous enzymes to improve the fiber digestion the CREC since his talents will not only allow of several coproducts and crop residues generour beef research program to continue its nuated in North Dakota. He also is researching the use of pre- and probiotics in the feedlot trition based focus but also expand our work and integrated crop/livestock farming. related to feed supplementation,” Schatz says.

He earned a master of science degree in Anele replaces Vern Anderson, who repasture and range management from the Unitired in 2014 following a 35-year career at the center. versity of Agriculture in Nigeria and a doctor-

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TILLAGE

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

(R) = “Reconditioned”

4WD

NEW Demo John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18/6 powershift transmission, high flow hydraulic system with 5 hydraulic remotes, Firestone IF800/70R38 flexion radial tires, front, wheel & drawbar weights, premium cab CVII with command arm, SF1 receiver, 2630 SF3 touch screen monitor, 3YR JD link, HID lighting, business band antenna. #12003470. (4)........................... CALL Demonstrator Save Thousands!!!!!!

2004 John Deere 9320 deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, 18/6 powershift transmission, backup alarm, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat. #16013032. (2)......................$145,000 2000 John Deere 9300 360 engine hp, 24 speed PowrSync transmission, power differential lock, 710/70R38 dual tires with weights, 4 hydraulic remotes, true ground speed radar, deluxe cab, air conditioning, heater, AM/FM radio. #21320 (3)...............................$69,000

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

2014 john Deere 7290R 290 hp, IVT 40KPH, 2630 Display, 4600 processor, CVIII cab, XM, LHR Linear control, 9.0L FT4 engine, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 remote cylinder, 540/1000 PTO, 650/65R42 singles, 600/65R28 147A8 R1, LED lights, ethernet switch, leather trim, foot speed control, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, loader ready package, quik-tatch, 2 inside wheel weights. #21370 (1).. $248,500

2013 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III 3-point hitch, 320/85R38 rear tires, triple link front axle with 320/85R38 front tires, fenders, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, premium cab, air, heater, AM/FM/Satelite stereo, HID lighting package, electric mirrors, business band antenna, foot throttle, 2465 lbs on each rear axle, cold weather start, JD H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16013019. (3)............ $220,000

2013 John Deere 6210R FWA, 210 hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 480/80R46 rear tires, triple link suspension front axle, 420/90R30 front tires, fenders, Greenstar AutoTrak ready, premium plus cab, cold weather package, 1058 lbs weights per rear axle, AM/FM/Satellite radio, JD H380 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16013022 (1)............. $180,000

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission, 43 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, triple link suspension, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 620/70R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs. weights, XM satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather package, H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control. #16013029. (3). ............................................ $196,000 1996 John Deere 7800 145 hp, cab, MFWD, partial powershift, singles, 740 loader with grapple, 3 remote hydraulic controls, 110” rear axle, 14.9R30 fronts, 3 point, 18.4R42D rears, 16F/12R PowrQuad transmission. #21295 (1).................... $51,000

2013 John Deere 6140M FWA, 140 engine hp, 24/24 Auto Quad Plus transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III 3-point hitch, 3 deluxe hydraulic remotes with power beyond valve, deluxe cab, air ride seat, RH & LH mirrors, right hand door, stereo, multi-power outlet, Michelin 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, JD H360 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 980 hours. #21053. (3).......................... $116,000 2006 John Deere 7820 FWA, 155 PTO hp, 20 speed Quad with forward & reverse shuttle, deluxe cab, Guidance ready, singles, 3 remote hydraulic controls, shiftable 540/1000 PTO, 480/80R42 rears, 28003 rear weights, air seat, 110.5” rear axle, 3 function loader control valve, 3-point hitch, 420/85R28 fronts with 746 loader, 20 speed. #21334 (4)........................... $105,000 1983 John Deere 4450 FWA, 121 drawbar hp, 140 PTO hp, powershift, cab, air condtioning, heater, singles, 18.4R38D rears, 3 hydraulics, 3 point with 280 loader. #21368 (3)... $29,500 1968 John Deere 5020 2WD, 115 drawbar hp, 130 PTO hp, 8 speed syncor transmission. #17285. (4)......... $5500 1980 John Deere 4640 2WD, cab, air, heat, 7740 hours. #21043. (1)..$26,500

CASE IH ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

2009 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pro MFD, 120 PTO hp, CVT transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, cab, air conditioning, heater, CIH 750 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003993. (2) Was $79,500.................Now $76,500

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2003 Case IH MX255 FWA, 215 PTO hp, 18F/4R powershift, Guidance ready, front duals, MFD heavy duty with differential lock, 20.8R-42 inner tires, 4 hydraulic outlets, AFS Accuguide, performance monitor, luxury cab, 3 point, 10 front weights with bracket, HID lights. #21311 (3)........... $57,000 1994 Agco-Allis 8610 MFWD, cab, syncro, all wheel drive, air cooled engine, 540/1000 PTO, 103 PTO hp with EzeeOn 2100 loader, grapple. #21341. (1). .............................................. $25,000

New Mandako 50-ft. land roller with 42” drum and 5/8” wall, hydraulic floating hitch, dual hydraulic rear wheel steering. #14201025 (2)..................$52,950

Ezee-On 3600 25-ft., 3 section disc. #15190. (1)..............................$19,500

UTILITY TRACTORS 40-100 hp

GRAIN VACS

2012 Rem 2700 540 PTO, hoses with bin sweep. #21312 (3)................. $19,200

2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, cornerpost exhaust, mirrors, cold start package, JD H260 loader. #16013009.

(1)....................................... $129,950 2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, cornerpost exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #16013010. (1)....... $129,950

2014 John Deere 5065E FWA, 65 engine hp, 53 PTO hp, air, heat, 12x12 Powr reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat II 3-point hitch, mid mount joystick, 16.9x24 rear tires, 12.5x80 front tires, JD H240 loader, 225 hours. #17306.

(4).......................................... $26,500

1980 John Deere 2440 2WD, 52 drawbar hp, 61 PTO hp, 8F/4R Synchro transmission, 540 PTO, 3-point hitch, 2 hydraulic remotes, JD 148 loader. #21094. (3)............................ $11,500

SKID STEER

“NEW” 2014 John Deere 1025R FWA, hydro, 26x12.00-12 R4 rear tires, 18x8.50-10 R4 front tires, H120 loader, 54D-54” belly mount mower. Save 34% Was $23,400.................Now $17,450

2009 Brandt 5200EX 1000 PTO, 7” flex tubes. #21234. (4)................. $17,800

2014 John Deere 1025R FWA, 23 engine hp, 18 PTO hp, 2 range hydrostatic transmission, 540 PTO, Cat I 3-point hitch, ROPS, cruise, deluxe lighting package, 26x12.00-12 rear tires, 18x8.5 front tires, JD H120 loader with bucket. ONLY 10 HOURS. #21165.

(3)......................................... $16,800

2012 John Deere 320D EH joystick, 2 speed, 12x16.5 tire hauler, hydraulic cir self, 2” seat belt with shoulder strap, power quik tach, cab, heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, cold start package, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, rear view mirror, 76” HD construction bucket with edge. #16008074. (1).......$39,500

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After Hours Sales:

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; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

2003 Brandt 4500 1000 PTO, 7” flex tubes. #17505. (4)............................... $9500

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

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

1953 Ford NAA “Collector” 32 hp, 2WD, loader, bucket, 3-pt. blade (needs clutch work). (1)....................... $3250

AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039. (1)........................... $1500 2008 John Deere 0900PC Starfire ITC receiver. #16012296. (3)............ $1450

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3)

JOHN DEERE

COMPACT TRACTORS 1-40 hp

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

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 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #13012481. (1)........................... $1350

2013 John Deere SB84 7-ft. snow blower, fits all makes of skidsteers. #12400253.

(4)............................................... $9575

NEW

3-XL78

rockpickers

IN STOCK 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.

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Consumer Products

AIR SEEDERS

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

AIR SEEDERS

NEW GATORS

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR HOE DRILL

2014 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 10” spacing, 1” opener, 4”x22” steel packer with rock guards, SPF (single placement fertilizer opener) smooth 10 430 bushel tow behind tank, 6 run double shoot, hydraulic drive, duals tires 18.4R-42”, dual wheel caster, 10” auger with steel flighting, auger hopper screen, power beyond for 9030 #21335 (3).$207,500 2000 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 10” spacing, 4x21 semi pneumatic press, single shoot with 350 bushel tow behind 1900 cart. #21344 (4)..................... $49,000

2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, semi-pneumatic packers, 4” carbide points with 2340 tow between cart with 230 bushel capacity, 60/40 split, variable rate, semi hopper. #16005334. (3)..$32,500

GRAIN CART

2015 Brent Avalanch 1596 1500 bushels, 900/60x32 R1 tires, hydraulic jack, scale tarp, camera’s. #21101.............. $95,000

2-New Brent 1082 1000 bushels, 20” corner auger, 1-3/4” 1000 PTO, 500 bushel unload rate, 200 hp required, 900/60x32 tires, scale, Weather Guard roll tarp.

Each.......................................... $54,500

2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot with 3450 tow behind cart. #21371 (4)..................... $29,500 2004 Bourgault 5710 47-ft., 10” spacing with mid row banders, 3” rubber semi-pneumatic packers with 4350 tow behind cart, 3 tank metering, 31,000 acres. #21331 (1).................. $26,000

1987 Ficklin 600 bushel grain cart. #16009242. (1)............................. $6500

2004 John Deere 1895 42-ft., 10” spacing, extended wear seed boots, dry fertilizer, steel gauge wheel, double shoot, remote switch, 1910-430, 3-tank 420 bushel tow behind air cart, 8” fill/unload auger, open tank indicator, variable rate seed & fertilizer delivery. #21076.

(1)........................................$122,500 2005 John Deere 1895 40-ft., single shoot, extended wear seed boot, cast fertilizer closing wheel, primary hoses blockage warning system, anhydrous fertilizer delivery tube. #15549. (2)..... ............................................$116,000

John Deere 1890 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 1910-430 bushel tow between air cart. #21034. (3).$188,000

1998 MacDon 9300 with MacDon 920 16-ft. header, steel on steel conditioner rolls. #16006969. (1)........................$39,000 2003 Hesston 8250S self-propelled with 16-ft. auger head & 22-ft. draper head, steel conditioner. #21350 (3)...$42,500

2015 John Deere RSX850i power steering, green & yellow, sport package, 14” Bighorn wheels, sport bucket seats, Fox 2.0 performance shocks, prerunner bumper. #8674. (1) Was $19,650.

Now $16,950 2015 John Deere RXS825i S4 4 seater, power steering, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seating, deluxe cargo box, heavy duty brush guard. #8837. (1)

Was $21,175.

Now $18,575 2015 John Deere RXS825i power steering, green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, OPS with doors & roof. #8869. (3).

Was $20,975.

Now $18,375 2015 John Deere RXS825i power steering, green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, doors, roof. #8781. (4).

Was $20,450.

Now $17,950 2015 John Deere XUV 550 green & yellow, 12” Maxxis Bighorn tires, standard bench seat, manual lift box. #8675. (1).

Was $12,175.

Now $10,525 2011 John Deere 825i green & yellow gator, 14” Bighorn tires, hi performance sport, deluxe cargo box, power & protection package, rear protection package, brake & taillights, poly liner. #21317 (1)................................ $9500

2012 John Deere 825i camo gator, 4WD, extreme terrain, 14” Bighorn tires, cargo box with poly liner, brake & tail lights, glass doors, heater. #21323 (1).......................................... $14,800

John Deere 9450 30-ft. drills, 7” spacing, Acra points, fertilizer box, transport. #16005362. (1)...................... $17,500

CORN PLANTER

1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. #16005270... $12,500

2009 New Holland H8040 4 cylinder turbo charged diesel engine, deluxe cab, rear axles air spring suspension, double sickle 16-ft. auger header with urethane conditioner rolls. #21282. (1)...$59,500

SIDE BY SIDE

2012 John Deere 825i green & yellow gator, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, Owner & Protection package. #21149. (3)............. $11,000

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After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

2013 MacDon M155 cab, air conditioning, 16-ft. auger header, steel conditioner, 25-ft. D65 draper header, 320 engine hours, 250 cutting hours. #21110. (1). ............................................ $137,500

NO TILL DISC DRILLS

2013 John Deere 1895 43-ft., separate fertilizer placement (SFP), smooth gauge wheels, cast fertilizer closing wheel, all run blockage, single shoot anhydrous delivery tube, 1910-550 tow behind air cart. #21063. (3)..$235,500

CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

2012 Brent 1394 Avalanch 1300 bushel capacity, walking tandem axles, tarp, scale, 250 hp minimum hp requirement. #17051. (1)................................ $72,500 2014 Brandt 1020 1000 bushel, 20” auger. #21382 (2)................................. $35,500

SWATHERS

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; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package. #16007575............................ $12,995 2012 John Deere RSX850i 4WD, all terrain 14” tires, winch, bucket seat, trail package, glass windshield. #16673.

(2).......................................... $11,100 2008 John Deere 850D gator, 4WD, diesel, extreme terrain tires, deluxe light kit, horn kit, front fender kit, deluxe outdoor package. #16589 (1)... $7950

LAWN AND GARDEN

2008 John Deere Z445 zero turn mower, 25 hp, 48” mowing deck. #16657. (1)... ...................................................$2125 2012 John Deere Z425 mower, 48” deck, power flow bagger. #16654. (3)..$2400 2012 John Deere X540 lawn tractor, hydro transmission, 2WD, gas, 54” deck. #21232 (3)..................................$2995 2010 John Deere X540 lawn tractor, 25 hp, hydro, 2WD, 54” deck. #16648 (1)........ ...................................................$4500 2009 John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck. #16649 (3)...... ...................................................$1995 2007 John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck. #16547 (4)...... ...................................................$1975 2014 John Deere X304 mower, 18.5 hp, 42” deck, 54 hours. #16660 (1)..$3225 2013 John Deere X300R lawn tractor, 18.5 hp, 42” mower deck, rear mounted 7 bushel grass catcher. #16639 (1).$2995 2011 John Deere X300 lawn tractor, 18.5 hp, hydro, 42” mower deck. #16640 (3)...............................................$1895 2011 John Deere D140 mower, hydro, gas, 2WD, 48” deck. #16677 (4)...........$995 1996 John Deere 325 lawn tractor, 2 wheel steer, 54” deck. #21108 (4).........$1295 1982 John Deere 317 lawn tractor, 47” deck, 33” tiller. #21313 (4)............$650

1989 Case IH 6500 15-ft. and 30-ft. draper header. #17511. (4).................$13,500

1999 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. MoCo, 1000 PTO. #17513. (1)........................$8500 2001 Hesston 1275 16-ft. mower conditioner, steel conditioners, 1000 PTO. #16006976. (1)......................... $9500 2014 John Deere conditioner with feed kit for 425D MacDon draper header. #16009948. (1)........................$16,500

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

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

2014 John Deere BW16005 96” Global high volume bucket, fits H340 & H360 loaders. #16010058.................... $3200 John Deere BW15919 8-ft. bucket off H380 loader. #14402202. (1)............... $1575 Grouser 14-ft., 6 way dozer blade, mounts on John Deere 30-50 Series 4WD. #16009235. (1)........................... $5000

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FLEX HEADERS

COMBINES

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

(R) = “Reconditioned”

ROTARY

2015 John Deere S680 premium cab, leather package, HID lights & extremity, premium radio package, 2630 display, 2WD, large wire concave, 8.7m unloading auger, powercast powered tailboard, 750/65R26, 650/85R38, final tier 4 engine, 110 volt coolant heater, fuel filter/WTR SEP SVR, Michelin tires, “only” 250 hours. 5 year 3000 hour PowrGard warranty. #21378 (1)........................... $438,000 2015 John Deere S680STS premium cab, LID lights, radio, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 8.7m unloading auger, powercast powered tailboard, 750/65R26, 650/85R38, final tier 4 engine, 110 volt coolant heater, fuel filer. #21380 (1)................... $428,000 (R) 2014 John Deere S680 premium cab, enhance air suspension seat, premium radio, Autotrac ready harvest monitor, GS3 7” color display, fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, Tristream rotor, extended wear concave, accelerator slow speed drive, 7.9M high speed unload auger, straw chopper with powercast tailboard, Firestone dual 520/85R42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 4 year 2000 hour PowrGard warranty remains, ONLY 405 hours. #13641. (3).......................... $366,000 2013 John Deere S680 premium cab, standard light & extremity lights, AutoTrac ready, 2WD, Command Touch, small wire concave, general purpose CLN shoehoe, Tristream rotor extended wear, 7.9m unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 620/75R26 R1W, 650/85R38 R1W duals, I-tier 4 engine, 110 volt coolant heater, side hill performance, full grain tank sensor. #21230 (2)........................... $341,000 (R) 2012 John Deere S680 premium cab & radio, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready harvest monitor, GS3 2630 display on armrest, heavy duty fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, Tristream rotor, 7.9M high speed unload auger, straw chopper with powercast tailboard chaff spreader, 650/85R38 drive tires, 750/65R26 steering tires, John Deere PowrGard extended warranty remains, 575 hours. #13649. (4)....... ............................................ $335,000 2012 John Deere S680 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, 900/60R32 fronts, 620/75R26 rears, turbo engine, Greenstar 3, HID lighting, premium radio, extended wear powerfold cover, AutoTrac complete. #21329. (3).......... ............................................ $274,000 (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 PowrGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4).

Was $245,500.............Now $216,950 (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 PowrGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4).

Was $299,000.............Now $238,500

AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, HD skid plates, Dial-A-Speed reel control. #16002454. (4).......$8900 1990 John Deere 930R 30-ft., batt reel. #16002324. (1)...........................$7800

(R) 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick skin rotors, heavy duty torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 front tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 5 year 3000 hour JD PowrGard warranty remaining. #16001505. (4).

Was $238,000.............Now $205,000 (R) 2006 John Deere 9860STS 2WD, small grain, singles, chopper, lateral tilt feederhouse, ATU, 22.5” unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header control, hydraullic fore & aft, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, service lights with alternator, header height resume, sensing & float, small wire concave, hopper topper. #16001493. (2).

Was $198,000.............Now $154,000 2011 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master lateral tilt, fixed speed with reverser feeder house, high lift header cylinders, 26-ft. unloading auger, 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, HID lighting, straw chopper with power tail board spreader. #21375. (2)............... ............................................ $192,000 (R) 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1).

Was $195,000.............Now $183,500 (R) 2010 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master heavy duty variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse, 3.15 lift cylinders, 26-ft. unload auger, straw chopper with power tailboard spreader, 800/70R38 drive tires, 18L-26 steering tires. #21327. (1).......................... $175,000 2010 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, 3/15” lift cylinders, 26-ft. unload auger, straw chopper with power tailboard spreader, dual 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. #13638. (1)...... ............................................ $172,000 (R) 2010 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, duals, lateral tilt feederhouse, general purpose chaffer, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, 600/65R38 R1W steering tires, sidehill cleaning shoe package, small wire concave, 20.8R-38 dual drive tires, 3.15” header lift cylinder, 26’ unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, Zenon lighting, chopper with power tailboard, 1230 separator hours. #16001544. (3)......... $165,000 2010 John Deere 9770STS combine complete with level land, fixed speed feederhouse, 3.15” lift cylinders, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, 26ft. unload auger, straw chopper with power tailboard spreader, 800/70R 38 drive tires, 28L26 rear steering tires. #13639. (1).......................... $160,000 (R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, level land variable speed feederhouse, high capacity feederhouse cylinder, deluxe header controls, small wire concave, regular chaffer, 800/65R-32 drivers, 18.4/26 steering tires, 1365 separator hours. #16001516. (4).

Was $206,500.............Now $183,500 2009 John Deere 9770STS level land feeder house with header height resume-sensing + float, high lift header cylinders, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, 800/60r32 drive tires and 18.4x26 steering tires, HID lighting, straw chopper with chaff spreader. #13640.

(1)........................................ $157,000

2008 John Deere 9770STS small grain, 2WD, duals, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Guidance ready, header height resume-sensing+float, general purpose chaffer, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, 22.5’ unloading auger, sidehill cleaning shoe, high capacity lift cylinders, 20.8R-38 dual drive tires, round bar concave, premium cab, AutoTrac ready & Greenstar ready less display, 480/70R30 steering tires, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, chopper with chaff spreader. #21372. (2)... ............................................ $155,000 2008 John Deere 9770STS yield monitor, heavy duty variable speed Contour Master feeder house, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff spreader, 22’5” high speed unloading auger, xenon lighting package. #16001508.

Was $153,500...............Now 131,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS combine, 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413. (4).

Was $128,000.............Now $109,750 (R) 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires and 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)...... .$78,500 2010 JD 9670STS Contour Master heavy duty variable speed/laterial tilt feederhouse, 22’5” unload auger, 3.5” lift cylinders, header height sensing, 18.4Rx42 drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, straw chopper with chaff spreader. #13634. (3).......... $141,000

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Was $313,000.............Now $299,950 (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, lateral tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires and 540/65R30 steering tires with John Deere link & Farm Site ready. #16001529.

Was $313,000.............Now $299,950 2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Command Center touch display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, 8-wing beater, extra-fine cut straw chopper, JD link & farm site ready, 345 separator hours. #16001527. (1).

Was $280,000.............Now $263,750

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1997 John Deere 9600 Dial-A-Matic header height, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper/wide spread with or without deflector, 30.5x32 12 ply, 16.9x26 steering tires, full view wiper, hydraulic fore/aft reel, Deer Delco AM/FM radio, windrow attachment, 260 hp engine, dual range cylinder, chaff spreader. #16001542. (1).

Was $41,000.................Now $36,750 (R) 1993 John Deere 9600, 260 hp, DialA-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/ aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2).

Was $27,500.................Now $20,750 1983 John Deere 8820 combine with 30.5x32 tires, chopper and chaff spreader. #16001482. (4).

Was $12,500....................Now $8350 2010 Case IH 8120 small grain, laterial tilt feederhouse, straw chopper, yield monitor, Guidance ready, Accuguide with Nav II controller, HID lighting, grain tank cover, 900/60R32 drive tires, 480/70R30 steering tires. #13643. (2).......................... $181,000

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2013 John Deere 612C (12) row, 30”, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense. sensors. #16002446. (4)... ................................................$68,750 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, and 12 row, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac Rowsense. #16002448. (2).....$64,500 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002447. (2).... ................................................$64,500

2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor auger, header height sensing. #14108. (1)................$87,750 2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel. #16002576. (4).

2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor auger header height sensing. #14153. (1)................$65,260 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers. #16002431.......$33,250 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$32,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$30,500 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$22,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$20,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$20,500 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 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #14140. (1)..............................$11,500 2006 John Deere 630F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002573..............................$20,500 (R) 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft., pickup reel, cross auger, gauge wheels, JD 70 series adapter. #14113. (1)..$85,000 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #16002580..............................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., gauge wheels. #16002578. (1)........................$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, fits JD 70 series adapter. #14111. (1)................$69,000 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, transport kit. #16002579.........$69,000 2012 MacDon FD70 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, JD 70 series adapter. #21052. (1)................$57,500 2010 MacDon FD70 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, JD 70 series adapter. #21051. (1)................$57,500

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2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14157. (2)..$68,500 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit with lights. #16002396. (4)........................$53,000 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002598. (1)........ ................................................$55,750 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002605.

(1)............................................$64,500 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002410. (1)........ ................................................$56,500 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #16002443.

(4)............................................$48,000 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14040. (1)..$58,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$47,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #14052. (1)..$45,700 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. header, road transport with lights. #16002349. (1).... ................................................$41,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit, lights. #16002347.

(1)............................................$41,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002421. (3)........ ................................................$37,500 (R) 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002330.

(1)............................................$37,500 2010 John Deere 635D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #16002583. (4)........................$37,500

2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #16002260...... ................................................$36,500 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #16002572. (1)........................$36,500 2009 John Deere 635D 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002380. (1)........ ................................................$36,500 2002 John Deere 936D Dial-A-Speed reel control, poly tine pickup reel, fore & aft reel control, road transport with lights, gauge wheels, multi connection point hookup. #16002616. (2)..........$20,750 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tin pickup reel. #16002390.

(1)............................................$19,000 2010 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft.draper header with double knife, UII pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002456.

(1)............................................$34,500 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #16002440. (3)........................$41,500 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft. draper header, pickup reel, transportation kit and John Deere adapter. #16002441. ...$32,750 Honey Bee 36-ft., pickup reel, transport, JD 9600 hook up. #16002601. (4)........ ................................................$13,500 1994 Honey Bee SP25 25-ft. with JD 900 series adapter. #16002372. (1)..$11,950 2010 MacDon D60 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, JD 70 series adapter. #21050. (1)..............................$48,500 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$18,250

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2015 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #21185. (1)....... .............................................. $47,000 2015 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #21189. (1)....... .............................................. $47,000 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires. #16006995 (1)....................... $46,500 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires. #16006994. (1)...................... $46,500 2014 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 3000 bales. #21188. (3)..$43,500 2013 John Deere 569 “Premium round” baler, megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-61.1 tires. #16006961. (3)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift, 21.5ix16.1 tires, 3860 bales. #17510. (3)............................ $42,900 2013 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006992. (1)... .............................................. $41,000 2013 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift, approximately 12,000 bales. #21332 (3)...... $34,000 2013 John Deere 569 , Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift, approximately 12,000 bales. #21333 (3)...... $34,000 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 2009 John Deere 568 twine & surface wrap, Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 10,725 bales. #21037. (4).................. $31,000 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift and dual gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, surface wrap, bale push bar, 21.5ix16.1 tires, 13,566 bales. #17503. (1)............................ $29,500

2015 John Deere R4038 premium Commandview II Plus cab, premium radio, 1000 gallon stainless steel tank, 120-ft. boom with auto boom leveling system, 20” nozzle spacing, fence row nozzles, boom air purge, Starfire 3000 SF-1 receiver, AutoTrac activation GS3, radar, standard pump with flow meter, stainless steel eductor auto solution control, wheel slip control, HID lighting. #17492. (1).........................................

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2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 10000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift, Bale Trak Pro monitor, pickup gauge wheels. #16006985. (4)...................... $29,500 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006996. (1)... .............................................. $27,000 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 John Deere 568 twine & surface wrap, Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5i-16.1 tires. #17500. (1)................... $19,500 2007 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup with hydraulic pickup & gauge wheels, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 31-13.5x15 tires. #16204.

(4).......................................... $22,500 2001 John Deere 567 twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006827. (3)...................... $18,500 2001 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, chain oiler. #17512. (1)............................ $16,000 2000 John Deere 567 regular pickup with hydraulic lift & gauge wheels, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 10,000 bales. #21153. (4)............ .............................................. $13,500 CASE IH 1996 Case IH 8465 regular pickup, twine, 540 PTO, push bar, new monitor. #16006972. (4)................................... ..................... Only $3500 FOB Circle

Morris 1400 round bale mover, carries (14) 5-ft.x6-ft. bales. #16006848. (1).. .............................................. $22,500

2005 Summers Ultimate 120-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, Norac boom height system. #16014194. (4).. .............................................. $26,750

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Was $335,000.............Now $310,500 2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, solution pump, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, xenon HID field lights, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders. #21318 (4)............. $268,000 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, halogen field lights, SS plumbing, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, 380/105R50 tires, fence row nozzle right hand, stainless steel, eductor system, fence row nozzle left hand, 1 year PowrGard warranty remaining. #21294 (1)........................... $238,000 2011 John Deere 4930 325 hp, 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, deluxe cab, GreenStar AutoTrac ready, eductor system, BoomTrac Pro5 sensor leveling system, HID lighting, foam marker, wheel slip control, wheel motor shields, fenders, 4-low drift spray tips with left and right fence row nozzles. #21319 (4)............. $210,000 2008 John Deere 4830 100-ft., field vision Zenon HID lights, wheel motor shields, radar, auto air spring level system, solution tanks, traction control, fence row nozzle, boom return to height, row crop fenders, AutoBoom Trac 3 sensor, hydraulic tread adjust. #21383 (4)...... ............................................ $146,500 2011 Apache AS1220 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms, poly tank, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven Vipe boom section control, AutoTrac. #21310 (1)............. ............................................ $170,000 2009 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. boom, triple nozzle bodies, chemical clean load system, end nozzles, tip lifts. #21321 (3)............................. $32,500

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NEAgricultural Leadership Council elects new officers

By Terry Hejny, Director, Nebraska LEAD Program The Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council recently elected new officers and board members during its annual meeting.

Newly elected officers are Terry Schutte of Lincoln, chairman of the board; Greg Ibach of Sumner, vice chair; Leland Poppe of North Platte, secretary; and Jarid Childears of North Platte, treasurer.

Kelly Brunkhorst of Lincoln was elected to the board.

Re-elected for a second, three-year term were Eric Brown of Lincoln, Jim Farrell of Omaha, Carol Hudkins of Malcolm, Stephanie Liska of Wayne, Brad Lubben of Eagle, William Rhea III of Arlington and Ray Ward of Kearney.

Other board members are Cindi Allen of Ogallala; Bryan Barrett of Gering; Galen Frenzen of Fullerton; Lori Pankoke of Lincoln; Pat Rasmussen of Geneva; Royce Schaneman of Denton; Ed Woeppel of Firth; Kerry Glandt of Grand Island, president of the Nebraska LEAD Alumni Association; and Jill Brown of Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources liaison representative.

The council’s president is Terry Hejny, who also is the director of the Nebraska LEAD Program.

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 Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

For more information or to request an application for Nebraska LEAD 36, which will begin in September, contact 402-472-6810 or leadprogram@unl.edu. ##### The bright orange color of carrots tell you they’re an excellent source of Vitamin A which is important for good eyesight, especially at night. Vitamin A helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy.

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$3.2 million study to probe a costly potato pest

By Gail Wells, Oregon State University Extension An Oregon State University (OSU) researcher is part of an international team studying a tiny worm that’s causing big trouble in fields of potatoes - the fourth most consumed food staple in the world.

Dee Denver, a genomicist in OSU’s College of Science, is working with scientists from Idaho, New York, Canada, France and Scotland on a five-year, $3.2 million project (https://www. globodera.org/sites/default/files/newsletters/GLOBAL_newsletter_issue1_nov2015.pdf) funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The team includes Inga Zasada, a nematode expert with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and a courtesy OSU faculty member.

The researchers are taking aim at potato cyst nematodes— microscopic parasites that burrow into roots of potato plants and suck out essential nutrients. While the nematodes don’t attack potato tubers, they parasitize the roots, sapping vigor and reducing yields by up to 80 percent.

A key objective of the study, said Denver, is to find less environmentally damaging strategies for controlling the pests.

Currently the most effective control measure is fumigation with methyl bromide, a highly toxic, ozone-layer-depleting gas that’s increasingly being restricted because of environmental concerns.

“We’re hoping to replace fumigation with integrated pestcontrol strategies,” he said. “A key piece of that will be developing resistant potato varieties.”

The study focuses on two highly destructive nematode pests: the pale cyst nematode, Globodera pallida, and golden nematode, G. rostochiensis. Because infested potato fields must be quarantined, the pests greatly threaten U.S. export markets.

“The nematode problem has a global reach, in addition to posing a significant threat to Northwest and U.S. potato industries,” Zasada said.

The U.S. crop brings farmers about $4 billion a year. Sales of potato chips, frozen potatoes and other processed potato products boost the commodity’s economic worth to more than $4 trillion, according to the researchers. Oregon farmers earned about $180 million from potatoes in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The golden nematode appeared in New York in the 1940s and so far is confined there. Some resistant potato varieties adapted to Northeastern conditions have been developed by scientists from Cornell University and state and federal agencies.

The pale cyst nematode first appeared in Idaho in 2006, possibly from contaminated seed potatoes. So far it has infested less than 1 percent of Idaho’s potato fields, but it has caused $4.4 million in direct losses, according to a 2012 economic assessment. There are no resistant russet-type potato varieties.

In their work, the researchers hope to discover: • Better methods for detection and diagnosis in potato fields; • Better understanding of how genes affect virulence; • Techniques to discover and engineer resistant genes into susceptible potato varieties, especially russets—the large, rough-skinned baking spuds widely grown in the Northwest; and • More-precise ways to calculate risks, including the risk of economic losses from planting susceptible varieties, and the chances that a virulent nematode will escape quarantine.

Denver, Zasada and their team will also develop outreach and education programs aimed at potato growers, agricultural policymakers and the public.

For their part of the study, Zasada and Denver are looking at a third nematode type, G. ellingtonae, an apparently harmless cousin of the two harmful ones. The new type was detected in 2008 in an OSU research field near Powell Butte. Four years of strictly quarantined field trials revealed that it does not sap the vigor of potato plants or reduce yields.

“This type is worth studying because it has a similar life cycle to the destructive ones,” said Denver. “It’s a good model for understanding how the parasite does its damage, and how its genome changes as the organisms respond to environmental stresses like fumigation.”

Fumigation doesn’t always penetrate the nematodes’ tough egg sacs, or cysts, which can persist in the soil for decades even if there’s no susceptible host. The eggs, about 300 per cyst, hatch when a host - chiefly potato, but a few close relatives are also susceptible - releases triggering chemicals from its roots. The larvae burrow into the roots, feed and complete their life cycle.

Potatoes are grown on every continent. The U.S. ranks fourth in global production, after China, the Russian Federation and India.

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Countercultural beef production

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Perhaps it is time to be countercultural. Perhaps most would associate counterculture with lifestyles and the everchanging human mood, which bring a raised eyebrow from the grandparents.

The countercultural mood, however, is slowly creeping into the beef business, which has morphed into a high-input, market-trend business. The dilemma is that traditional producers face a countercultural role.

The traditional thought process embedded in generations of beef producers would not acknowledge the countercultural role. Cow-calf production has been anchored by strong ties to the land, which change very slowly. Those who depend on the land approach life in the same way; “stability” would be a good word.

Unfortunately, right or wrong, many are disconnected from the land, and along with that disconnection comes a much more flexible approach to life. This flexibility has become quite evident in the cattle business, and perhaps that has been good; however, there is a big “but” in the process.

Improvements in flexibility come at a cost, which ultimately determines the ability of an operation to stay in business. How? Simply put, flexibility and variable costs go together. The calculated return on every cost input ultimately determines the adaptability of the input. Because the land is set, flexibility creeps in as fixed costs through facilities and equipment.

The accumulation of structures and equipment has been so prevalent that, in many cases, the cattle business has become structure-, pen- and equipment-based. This creates a huge dilemma for the cow-calf sector of the beef business. Do producers continue with the ever-present desire to expand cow numbers through expanding flexibility, or should they refocus and return to a more traditional land-based approach to the cow-calf operation?

And to further complicate the question, our financial challenges are becoming heavier. How does a producer make a $600 gross margin work with $650 in projected expenses?

Begin by controlling the feed cost, which is 70 percent or more of the total variable costs. In addition, adding value to the calf is doable. In simple terms, a thorough evaluation of costs and value is critical.

A common mistake during the budgeting process is often the inability to think outside the constraints of the operation.

Too many times, those constraints are set in a producer’s mind but are not real when applied to the operation. Thinking past the present is critical.

That being said, let’s get back to my initial comment: “Perhaps it is time to be countercultural.” The answer to whether that’s the right choice is imbedded in calving season, cow size and efficiency, weaning time, grass turnout, labor requirements and many more intricate aspects of the whole cow-calf operation. These answers should lead to the assessment of the specific operational protocols on the ranch and unveil hidden opportunities. Within those opportunities may be alternative marketing options.

Fundamental to the answer of how to maximize pounds coming off the operation in respect to calf weight is knowing and controlling direct and overhead costs that have been incurred up to weaning so you can make comparisons of marketing alternatives. What is the daily incremental cost of keeping the calf for additional days? Traditional thinking would imply backgrounding the calf, but most producers just want to run cows.

And then comes the long-term question: Do I have enough revenue to maintain and expand, which means an adequate return on investment of total assets? The real answer to the question of profit rests with the ability to complete a process that fundamentally provides a proper business evaluation.

Why is this important? The dynamics of the beef business change, yet the beef producer is trying to focus down the road. Increased direct and overhead costs, and retirement or family expansion create difficult questions. Costs are rising, production is stagnant and prices are falling. Countercultural thinking would challenge production opportunities as live weight at slaughter goes up.

The opportunity for the producer to capture a greater percentage of the increased pounds of beef at harvest is real and should start the discussion. But those concepts are countercultural to the current cattle business.

As cow-calf producers, do we actively seek an aggressive share of what we produced? Have we thought through how changing the production system at home could open new opportunities to capture value? That means change. Can we change? Think about it.

May you find all your ear tags.

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How can you tell if food is safe to eat?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Mom, something in the fridge smells terrible,” my 20-year-old son announced. I was in the living room.

I would have been very happy if he would have done the investigation to determine the cause. However, he was gone by the time I walked into the kitchen. I carefully opened the fridge, half expecting a giant germ to reach out and throttle me.

The offending food was leftover cooked broccoli from the previous day. The cover on the container was slightly open.

Cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli and brussels sprouts, have sulfur-containing substances that are responsible for their aroma during cooking and their positive health effects.

I closed the cover on the broccoli and made plans to add it to soup. My son was not going to escape this vegetable.

Later, while I was on the phone, my 17-year-old daughter walked over with a gallon of milk. She pointed to the date on the carton. The date had passed the previous day. I pantomimed drinking milk and nodded my head.

The date on the carton for milk usually is a “sell by” date.

This is the last day that a store can have the food on its shelf.

Milk is fine for several days beyond the date if stored between 38 and 40 F. Our refrigerator temperature was set at 40 F. My daughter enjoyed a healthful beverage with nine essential nutrients, including protein and bone-building calcium and vitamin D. Because many foods are perishable, you have to keep an ongoing eye on your inventory to be sure you do not end up having to toss it. Smelling or examining food does not always tell you if the food is safe.

In general, leftover perishable foods (cooked meat, casseroles, vegetables) kept at 40 F or below should be used within three or four days. Based on that timing, our leftover broccoli was OK. Expiration dates are not required on foods except baby foods and infant formula. Do not use infant foods past the expiration date for nutritional and, potentially, food safety reasons.

However, many foods carry a “best if used by” or “use by” date. If you use the food by this date, the product will be at its highest quality in terms of color, texture and flavor.

Eggs last at least a month beyond the sell-by date if stored in a refrigerator.

For all the other foods, a uniform system of food dating does not exist. Meat, poultry and seafood are among the most perishable foods in your refrigerator. Be sure to use ground meat or poultry within a couple of days of purchase and whole-muscle meat (roasts, etc.) within about four days, or wrap appropriately and freeze.

See the NDSU “Food Storage Guide” at http://tinyurl. com/NDSUFoodStorageGuide for general guidelines on storing a wide range of food products. See the “Food Freezing Guide” at http://tinyurl.com/NDSUFoodFreezingGuide for more information.

Remember the old rule for perishable foods: “When in doubt, throw it out.”

As I was perusing our fridge and cupboards, I noticed some “inventory” that needed to be used soon. For best flavor, spices also should be moved along, but they are safe for a long time.

I am featuring two recipes that might help you use some food inventory in your cupboard and/or freezer. The first recipe is a low-sodium Mexican Blend Seasoning that can be added to ground beef or chicken to make tacos or fajitas. You also can use part of the mixture in the soup recipe that my student interns tried at NDSU. The soup recipe was a big hit.

Make Your Own Mexican Blend Seasoning 1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley (or dried cilantro) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 tsp. cumin Mix and store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place.

Yields about 3 1/2 tablespoons of mix.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup 1 (16-ounce) jar chunky salsa (mild or medium) 3 c. chicken stock, reduced sodium CONTINUED ON PAGE A63

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How can you tell if food is safe to eat?

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2 Tbsp. Mexican Blend Seasoning (see recipe) 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16-ounce) frozen corn 1 pound chicken breast (boneless/skinless) Optional toppings (shredded cheese, yogurt) Slice the chicken into strips and place in slow cooker (at least 3-quart size). After canned items (except salsa) are drained and rinsed, place all the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low for six to seven hours or high for four hours. Shred the chicken with two forks until bite-sized. If desired, top individual servings with a pinch of shredded cheese and a dollop of yogurt. Note: You can substitute low-sodium taco seasoning to taste.

Makes about 10 servings (1 cup per serving). Each serving has 210 calories, 2.5 grams (g) fat, 19 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber and 530 milligrams sodium.

A young boy had just gotten his driver’s permit and enquired of his father, if they could discuss his use of the car.

His father said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, get your hair cut and we’ll talk about the car.”

Well, the boy thought about that for a moment, and settled for the offer, and they agreed on it. After about six weeks they went in to the study, where his father said, “Son, I’ve been real proud. You’ve brought your grades up, and I’ve observed that you have been studying your Bible, and participating a lot more in the Bible study groups. But, I’m real disappointed, since you haven’t gotten your hair cut.”

The young man paused a moment, and then said, “You know Dad, I’ve been thinking about that, and I’ve noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair and there’s even a strong argument that Jesus had long hair also.”

To this his father replied, “Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?”

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FERTILIZER SPREADER FOR SALE Adams 6-ton pull type fertilizer spreader, PTO drive..$2500 Call Roger Beck, 406-750-0517, Fairfield, MT

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Why would calving time in the northern plains change?

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service change crops in an effort to produce a crop This is a good time of the year to share with a value greater than the expense. four years of data and experiences collected Although that is not always easy, the crop at the Dickinson Research Extension Center producers certainly explore several options (DREC) on May calving. each growing season. Beef producers genWhy? The calving date is more than a calendar date on the wall of the barn. The erally have no options to switch species, date affects every aspect of a beef cattle so change within the beef enterprise is the operation and should be discussed with the main option. utmost diligence.

Previously, I have noted projected proProducers with several enterprises on duction costs of more than $650 per calf, the farm or ranch must fit all on the same which is above the speculated gross margin calendar of $600, thus in the same the negative barn. I would dollars. And be the first to beef producsay, “Avoid tion in pounds a knee-jerk of beef sold action that seems fairly changes the stable, which calving date,” is another but the disnot-so-good thing. cussion needs These are to be held. not good feelS o l e t ’s start. Well, ings, espe the weather is cially if nothnice in most ing changes, areas, and the but the chaltraditional lenge is docalving time able. So the of March and time is now to April is fast think hard, to approaching. The busiest dates will be late bring in the nonconventional thoughts and in the first week of April, with most cowdevelop a plan. calf producers starting in mid-March. If I Two things come to mind. First, if costs had to pick a historical start date, it would go up, pounds need to go up, too, which be March 15. means keeping the calves longer to add A review of the CHAPS (Cow Herd pounds without reinvesting more dollars.

Appraisal Performance System) data set Second, overall costs of the operation of North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement need to be pushed down. This does not Association producers shows the actual 20mean painting the gate a different color, year (1994 to 2013) average calving date but changing the gate - in other words, is April 4. The average date for fall calf significant change. weigh-up is October 12. These dates have The center was in that very situation changed little, with no strong trend showing and made a change. For years, the center any significant change, indicating producer had a targeted calving start date of March contentment with these traditional dates.

15 and a bull turn-out date around June 1.

Producers calving outside of these dates The average calving date was March 29. are rare. In fact, historically, most have After a diligent discussion, the gates were not even been interested in discussing the changed; the bullpen gate was locked shut topic. So why even bring up the topic? until August 1.

We have three reasons to discuss it: first, The temptation to get a bolt cutter, open weather effects on calf death loss; second, that gate and let those bulls out was real. a decreasing labor pool with the proper But we resisted. cow-calf management skill set; and, third, The first change that occurred at the the growing expenses associated with cattle center once bull turn-out was delayed from production.

June 1 to August 1 was the date that the The three reasons are not in order of imcows start the third trimester of pregnancy.

As cows advance in terms of days pregnant, portance. Changing the calving date is the a significant change in nutritional requiremost important decision a cattle producer ever will make and should not be made ments occurs. When the cows are exposed under duress or out of frustration.

June 1, the third-trimester day is December Historically, most beef producers have 12, while for the cows exposed August 1, been focused on the weather, which generthe third-trimester day is February 12.

Delayed calving allows producers to take ally involves a bad day or two every year. a more aggressive approach to late-season The problem is that every calving season utilization of cover crops, crop residue and will have a day or two of bad weather. The other forage sources, resulting in a onecenter has calved in almost every month of third to two-thirds reduction in winter feed the year through time and has encountered costs. Got your attention? More next time. weather challenges every calving season.

May you find all your ear tags.

So why the discussion? Simple: escalatFor more information, contact your loing costs. The traditional approach may be the most comfortable, but if production cal NDSU Extension Service agent (http:// costs exceed revenue, then the year’s efwww.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or Ringwall at (701) 456-1103 or kris.ringfort is of no avail. Crop producers have the same concern; however, crop producers can wall@ndsu.edu.

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3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................C37 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................A24 Action Toys, Billings ..............................................A4 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................C61 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ...................C33 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................C54 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................C13 AgraSyst Dealers....................................... A23, C49 Aldrich Lumber Co., Billings ...............................B15 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...................C38 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...............................C15 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................B10 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ....................................A58 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................A45 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................A35 Big Horn Sainfoin Seed Co., Powell WY .............B29 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ......................C24, C25 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........A22 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ......................C48 BridgerSteel ........................................................C58 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................A45 Buckley Auction ..................................................C62 Cahill Seeds, Scobey............................................A2 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ............A14 CB Hutchinson’s Electric, Belt ............................B14 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ............................B25 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula...............................B2 CHS Big Sky, Big Sandy, Broadview, Chinook, Columbus, Denton, Geraldine, Great Falls, Harlem, Havre, Kershaw, Lewistown, Malta, Moccasin, Rudyard, Turner, Winifred ..............C53 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................C60 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........C36 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................A34 Conrad Implement, Conrad ..................................C9 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ................................ B9, B19 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ............................................................A12 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................B28 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo ...................................B4 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell ................B20 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brody Linker, Coffee Creek..............................................................B15 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................A14 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...................C52 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings .....C16 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............A36

Index Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ................................B27 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad..C40 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point .......................................C32 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls.....C22, C23 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .....................A38 F/S Manufacturing, West Fargo, ND ..A16, A36, C49 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ..........A53, A54, A55, A56, C7 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ......................C34 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................B32 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ....................B28 Fisher Truck & Equipment, Scobey .......................C2 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................. B23, C14 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton .........................C10 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls ...................B4 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................B24 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... .....A9, A17, A33, A48, C11, C17, C31, C47, C63 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon....................C29 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston ..................... C19, C20, C21 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................B16 Gerber’s, Great Falls.............................................C6 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................A13 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard ..........................C1 Great Falls Fence, Great Falls ............................A32 Great Northern Ag, Plaza ND .............................C30 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............C64 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................C50 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................C14 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ........C30 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ..........B3 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................C45 Hi-Hog Livestock Equipment-Conrad Implement, Conrad .............................................................C9 Hibrix Dealer, Stricks Ag .....................................A63 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................B18 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ........................... .......A20, A29, A62,B8, C5, C15, C41, C46, C51 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................B30 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ B17, C12 Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lefleche, SK Canada ...........C5

Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................A43 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................B29 Kuhn North America ...........................................C48 Lammers Bros., Jordan ......................................B16 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim ..........C1 Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada ......C56 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker......................C46 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown.................... B17, C42 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................A46 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ..................C45 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............B18 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................C62 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...............C44 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND ..........................A18 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ......................C43 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb ...................................................C36 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ............B16 Montana Post Frame, Townsend ...........................B4 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville .............B1 Montana Seeds, Conrad.....................................C55 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .....................A61 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls .................A10 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................C50 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ............................C8 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........B23 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ...C56, C57 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................A47 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................A14 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms .......B11 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..............................A49 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ........................... A50, A51 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ........................A57 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..............C38 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .......................C41 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...................................A52 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton .................B2 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .....................B14 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ..........................A63 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........C28 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ............................B8 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..... B6, B7 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, Missouls, Ronan .....A31 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................C18 Rockwell Scales, Simms.....................................C58

Rocky Mountain Fencing & Hay Grinding, Cy Clarke .......................................................................C42 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ...............................A14 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .A30 S&L Farms, Scott Payne, Imperial NE ................C32 Shop Specialties, Ronan ....................................C14 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...................................C27 Skierka Livestock Trucking, Pompeys Pillar ........A52 So-Lo Air, Valier ....................................................B6 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ............................ A28, C4 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ................A5 Steel Etc, Great Falls ...........................................C3 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville... A6, A60 Stokes Fencing, Conrad .....................................B20 Stricks Ag, Chester .................................... A62, A63 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............A57 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon ........................................................ A25, C9 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ....................B31 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................C10 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................A45 The Gear House, Helena....................................A44 The Truck Shop of Billings ..................................C35 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................B11 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre ................C59 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................C56 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ................................A36 Townsend Seeds, Inc, Townsend ........................C52 Tractor & Equipment, Great Falls, Billings, Williston, ND ..................................................................C39 Transport Equipment, Missoula ............................C2 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ................... A44, C28 Tri County Implement, Sidney .............................B19 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ........................A16 Triple T Sales, Chinook .............................. A59, C16 TT&E Inc, Victor..................................................A64 United Electric, Great Falls .................................C50 Vaughn Truck, Havre ...........................................B21 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .........................A39 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.................................B9 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..........C43 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................C60 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .....................B22 Woody’s Lumber & Sawmill, Helena ...................A20 XB Trailer Sales, Glen Birky, Sun River...............C26 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ......................B21 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ B12, B13 Zomer Truck, Conrad . A34, A46, B23, C49, INSERT

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Initiative to help farmers control data they collect

By Joe Luck, UNL Department of Biological Systems Engineering The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) has joined a new initiative aimed at helping farmers better control, manage and maximize the value of the data they collect every day in their fields.

The Agricultural Data Coalition is the result of years of planning and coordination by UNL, AGCO, the American Farm Bureau Federation, Auburn University, CNH Industrial, Crop IMS, The Ohio State University, Mississippi State University, Raven Industries and Topcon Positioning Group.

The coalition’s goal is to build a national online repository where farmers can securely store and control the information collected by their tractors, harvesters, aerial drones and other devices. Over time, that data can be scrubbed, synced and transmitted in an efficient and uniform way to third parties including researchers, crop insurance agents, government officials, farm managers, input providers and farm advisers.

“There have been extensive activities focused on agriculture data management platforms within the past couple of years and we’re excited to be part of such advances in which the farmers’ needs are at the core of the platform development process with input from a variety of industry partners,” said Joe Luck, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. “I think the development approach taken by the ADC will serve as an industry model for adding value to small and large farm operations with respect to agricultural data privacy, access and utilization.”

A press briefing took place March 3 in New Orleans for media attending the annual Commodity Classic.

“The key is that farmers are in complete control, and they decide who is allowed access to their data,” said Matt Bechdol, interim executive director of the coalition. “That’s what sets ADC apart. This is not about profit for others, it’s about streamlining data management, establishing clear lines of control and helping growers utilize their data in ways that ultimately benefit them.”

Farmers interested in learning more about data collection and organizations interested in joining the coalition’s efforts should visit http://www.agdatacoalition.org.

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2008 Kenworth T800 C15, 475 hp, 13 speed, 14,320 front, 46,000 rears with lockers, 230” wheelbase, 263,000 miles, super nice truck!........ .............................................$64,500

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Watch out for seed quality issues

By NDSU Extension Service Farmers need to take care to acquire and plant high-quality seed in the upcoming season, advises Ken Bertsch, North Dakota’s state seed commissioner.

“Growers and seed suppliers are in the midst of preparations for planting season, including the conditioning, sale and delivery of seed,” Bertsch says. “Given the current economic environment in agriculture, the natural tendency is to save money on each acre planted. We always maintain that seed is the one input in which you can’t afford mistakes, including the purchase of cheap or low-quality products.”

Field crop performance primarily is related to the genetic characteristics of the variety and the adaptability of the variety to a geographic area’s environment. Seed quality issues affect the emergence, vigor and health of developing stands of all crops.

Bertsch encourages growers to take notice of these factors as they make planting decisions: • Pay close attention to the seed label. Germination, purity and seed count all contribute to the final stand count, which is important in today’s precision planting environment. Know each variety’s optimum plant population and how the label claim, especially in regard to germination and seed count, will equate to viable plant populations.

If using on-farm or bin-run seed, have the seed tested at an accredited laboratory for germination, purity and seed health issues. For example, test barley seeds for loose smut. Trained seed analysts can determine seed viability; what may look like a germinating seed in a home germ test may not produce a viable seedling under field conditions. Analysts also can identify the presence of weed seed, including perennial or noxious types, present in the sample.

• Work with a reliable seed retailer. A seed label or bulk certificate (with required seed testing information) will be provided at point of sale, and the variety protection status also should be clearly labeled. State and federal law requires that all seed offered for sale must be labeled, and North Dakota seed law requires sellers to be licensed by the Seed Department to label and market seed in the state.

“We’ve identified what could be considered roving seed dealers operating in North Dakota,” Bertsch says. “These individuals or companies should be treated with caution and reported to the State seed Department, where we can determine labeling compliance and whether seed is being marketed legally.”

• Understand and respect variety protection laws. Nearly every seed source is protected by the variety owner under the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) or plant patent. The use of on-farm seed is legal in some cases, most often related to cereal crops. That use only applies if the seed has been acquired legally, meaning the farmer replants only the seed he purchased in a previous planting season.

“There is virtually no scenario where a farmer-to-farmer transfer of non-certified seed, commonly called brownbagging, is legal under variety protection laws,” Bertsch says. “Additionally, other technology agreements protecting a variety or trait may be in place.”

For example, Certified Seed Only (CSO) agreements also are becoming more common in the industry. These contracts restrict the replanting of seed in a subsequent year, and violation of the agreement may be subject to civil action.

North Dakota state seed laws provide for a maximum penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of the PVPA. These provisions can affect the seller, purchaser or conditioner involved in illegal use of protected seed varieties.

Variety owners, including public institutions such as North Dakota State University, also are able to file civil actions and obtain triple damages on seed sold and grain produced from the seed planted illegally. Violation of the PVPA and/ or variety owner intellectual property rights can result in enforcement penalties and legal costs to the violator.

“Seed produced under strict inspection and testing regimes found in seed certification programs are the industry standard for quality control,” Bertsch says. “Certified seed represents your best opportunity for good field performance, especially under difficult conditions. There is no replacement for high-quality seed, and no second chance if you start with a poor product.”

Questions regarding seed quality, testing, variety protection or seed laws can be directed to the North Dakota State Seed Department at (701) 231-5400. State seed laws may be found in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 4.1-53 or at http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t04-1c53. pdf?20160303135438

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New 2016 Zetor Major 4WD, cab, air, heat, loader, 80 PTO hp......$49,500 Massey T0-20 tractor............... JUST IN Ford 8N with JD 3 point tiller.......$2500

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

New Eagle 7-ft. 3 point rear blade.$675 New Eagle 8-ft. 3 point rear blade.$725 New Front Mount QA bale spears for skid steer loader mount......... CALL Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust.

Fits various models................$2500 Heavy duty brush & log grapple with skid steer quick attach...................$2250 Ezee-On 90 front end loader.......$2000 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts...................................$1500 Farmhand F10 loader with grapple fork......................................... CALL Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER

NEW Eagle box scrapers New Eagle 560HD..................... $625 New Eagle 566HD..................... $699 New Eagle 672HD..................... $729 New Eagle 784 HD.................... $779 Tarter Equipment

(3) 6-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$575 (3) 7-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$600 (3) spud plows...............................$185 Super Spear quick attach bale spear... .................................................$499

PARTS UNITS

Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

SITREX RAKES

KIOTI TRACTORS IN STOCK

New Kioti DK4510 3-point loader, 540 PT0 industrial tires, hydraulics......... ............................................$25,500 Kioti LK3054XS loader & backhoe....... ............................................. Just In Kioti CK2510 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK2610 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK3510 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK4010 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires

NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty 9” and 12” Augers NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

6-ft................................................$1495 5-ft......$1295 4-ft......$1200

New Red Devil

USED HAYING

John Deere 336 baler, updated knotter, rebuilt plunger, new PTO shield field ready......................................$4995

New Sitrex

3-wheel rakes IN STOCK

$1100

6-ft. snow blower with QA skid steer mount.

In Stock $6250

CONSIGNED

“Fully Restored” Oliver 60 Parade Ready! $4500

MISCELLANEOUS

Ford 2-bottom rollover plow..........$650 BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750 Shaver HD8 post pounder.............$495

We now have

WALLENSTEIN

wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

American Hay Master 500 series stack wagon....................................$7500 Michigan loader..........................$7950 Oliver Super 55 tractor, complete engine rebuild............................$4500 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header..........................COMING IN Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Hesston 1014 14-ft. swather.......$2500 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .................................NEEDS WORK Hesston 565A round baler..........$8500 Hesston 560A round baler..........$4500 John Deere 535 net/twine...........$5500 New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 1953 GMC pickup with retriever... $3500 Gehl grinder mixer.......................$2500 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000 Meyers ditcher.............................$2200

Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrows-Starting At $150.00

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TELESCOPING FORKLIFTS FOR SALE

2009 Gehl 12,000 lb. 42-ft. reach, cab, heat.......... $35,000 2008 Gehl 12,000 lb. 42-ft. reach, cab, heat.......... $35,000 2006 Terex 8,000 lb. 40-ft. reach........................... $28,000 2000 Skytrak 8,000 lb. 42-ft. reach....................... $24,000 1999 Ingersoll Rand 6,000 lb. 36-ft. reach........... $21,000 1998 Gehl 8,000 lb. 38-ft. reach, outriggers.......... $24,000 Dyna-lift 6,000 lb. 36-ft. reach.................................. $7500

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NDSU Extension uses community forums as listening opportunities

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakotans are helping shape the is vital programming the North Dakota State Uni• Labor force - need adequate wages and versity (NDSU) Extension Service offers. benefits, and communities with high-quality Last fall, Extension invited residents to services 11 community forums throughout the state • Natural resources protection - includto share their concerns in two main areas: ing using more renewables and expanding agriculture, energy, natural resources and recycling programs the economy; and children, families and • Regulations - oversight or flexibility at communities. the state or local level is preferable to one“The NDSU Extension Service is worksize-fits-all federal regulations ing hard in 53 county-based sites in North • Rural communities - keep small comDakota to strengthen the capacity of youth, munities viable through economic developfamilies, farms, businesses and communiment, infrastructure updates and succession ties to address the issues that are vital to planning for businesses their long-term well-being,” Extension Di• Health and wellness - need access to rector Chris Boerboom says. “NDSU Extenhigh-quality health care, nutritious foods sion staff recognize that to be most effective, and exercise programs they need to listen to local stakeholders and • Civic engagement - need to strengthen regularly ask about crucial issues and chalparticipation and commitment at the local lenges affecting each region.” level Input from the community forum partici• Successful families - families are pants will help guide Extension’s strategic struggling financially and bombarded with planning efforts in the next three to five competing priorities that limit family time; years. This information also helps Extension good-quality child care hard to find create programs that most strongly align • Infrastructure - housing, roads, childwith people’s needs and priorities. care facilities, schools and public buildings “I thought the community forum concept need attention was great,” says Hazelton Auditor Angie • Crime and safety - crime increasing, Benz, one of more than 300 people who particularly in western North Dakota; cyberattended the forums. “It allowed people to bullying and sexting also increasing get their concerns out in a way that every • Education - pre-kindergarten through person would be heard.” grade 12 educational system needs adOne of her major concerns is that because ditional support, including more teachers of competition from corporate farms, people and programs; unstable school enrollment have difficulty in becoming a farmer or also a problem rancher if they aren’t able to take over an In response, Extension has developed a existing operation. list of potential programming in three key “It’s a huge issue in our rural areas,” she areas: economic prosperity, community says. engagement and healthy citizens. Extension The community forum participants will seek additional funding through the ranged from those who had lived in their State Board of Agricultural Research and community less than a year (3 percent) to Education and state Legislature to develop those who had lived there more than 20 educational programs to respond to these years (35 percent) or their entire life (33 needs. In the meantime, Extension is askpercent). Those attending the forums also ing teams of its state and area specialists, ranged from high school students such as agents and other staff to submit proposals Dawson Schefter to those 69 and older, for funding for programming to address the with the most (27 percent) in the 50-to-59 needs in these three areas. category.

“While NDSU Extension may not be able “I attended the forum as an opportunity to directly follow through with the solutions to share a youth perspective to the problems proposed in the community forums, I besurrounding our communities and our state lieve that the forums served as an important as a whole,” says Schefter, a Langdon Area first step to discussing issues that might not High School junior. otherwise come to light,” Schefter says.

He spoke about a lack of leadership As a result of what they heard at the guided by ethics and morals, a decline in forums, Benz and Schefter have initiated youth leadership and interest in pursuing efforts to deal with what they say is an imleadership positions after high school, and portant issue: getting youth more involved. the need for relevant technology in the Benz and the other members of a comstate’s classrooms. mittee working on a regional economic de“I feel that the people that attended were velopment plan have conducted community very open about their concerns,” Benz says. forums in Napoleon for youth to learn to be “We talked about drugs, poverty and other civically engaged. issues that aren’t easily talked about.”

“The kids were engaged in the process Here are brief descriptions of the parand learned that they do have a voice,” she ticipants’ top concerns when summarized says. “They are even working on a grant across the state: application for sidewalks in Napoleon.”

• Agricultural economy - current prices Schefter, who is president of the North a major challenge; more diversification and Dakota Association of Student Councils, value-added products needed started an initiative to ensure that students • Public disconnect with agriculture have a voice in their education. need consumer education programs “I believe that it is important for today’s • Energy development - fluctuating oil students to learn the valuable skills which prices can cause dramatic shifts in the will enable them to become the next generastate’s economy, and energy development tion of leaders,” he says. brings challenges to communities and inVisit http://tinyurl.com/ExtCommunifrastructure tyforums for a full report on the forum • Farm/business transition - successful participants’ priority issues of concern and transition from one generation to the next Extension’s response. ##### When I am an old coot... I will attend public meetings and raise cain with officials about whatever is on the agenda.

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NEW ITEMS (2) 22-ft. tip-tops for Knapheide box. Tag #StanW0416........................ $500 ea.

1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, 60-ft. booms, sprays on 12” centers. Tag #KDanger0416.....................................................................$4500 Moto-Ski TS 400 snowmobile. Tag #DeanL0416 Lindeman crawler. Tag #ANF0416...........................................................$9000 Massey Ferguson 35 25-ft. pull-type windrower. Tag #Hug0416.............$2500 NEW!! Wessex 4x6 pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0416........................... $190 ea.

New Holland Super 1049 3-wide bale wagon, Ford 361 engine. Tag #KevinM0416..........................................................................................$20,000 Farmhand 228 loader off John Deere 4010. Tag #ANF0416...................$3500 1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motor home, Chevrolet 454 engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0416...........................$8500 John Deere 840 loader off JD 8100. Like new. Tag #ClintonB0416......$14,000 1991 Ford New Holland 8630 MFD tractor, NH 7412 loader, recent block replacement, 3-pt., dual PTO, good tires. Ready for the field. Tag #RDoore0416...... .......................................................................................................... $35,000 2001 Peterbilt with 2009 drop deck trailer. Tag #ArtH0416 1985 Case IH 4894 4WD, 20.8x38 tires, 7500 hr. Tag #PatD0416........$25,000 1986 Case IH 4894 tractor, new 20.8x38 bias tires. Tag #PatD0416.....$28,000 John Deere 1650 53-ft. plow. Tag #ANF0416...........................................$3750 International 300 tractor, 3-pt., power steering, loader. Tag #Cliff0416...$3600 John Deere 1610 41-ft. plow. Tag #PhilA0416.........................................$6500 Westward 3000 30-ft. pull-type swather. Tag #PhilA0416........................$4500 10 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0416......................................................$6500 Degelman 46/54 14-ft. blade, hydraulic angle and tilt, off Case IH 305 MFD tractor. Like new. Tag #Jess0416.....................................................$16,500 New Holland 1100, gas, gear drive, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scott0416.........$6500 John Deere 4630 2WD, 1000 PTO, duals, 7200 hr. Tag #LarryS0416.. $15,000 Melroe 505 24-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0416.................................................$6500 Farm King 10”x70-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #HiddenLake0416..........$3500 NEW!! Danuser hydraulic post hole digger, 9” and 12” auger. Tag #Hug0416... .........................................................................................Preseason Price NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0416................... .........................................................................................Preseason Price Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0416..............................Preseason Price NEW!! Tebben 5-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0416...................Preseason Price NEW!! Tebben 10-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0416..................Preseason Price NEW!! Danuser skidsteer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0416Preseason Price Caterpillar DW15 compactor with sheepsfoot. Tag #HorizonC0416 Computer Spray 60-ft. sprayer, double spray nozzles. In good shape and comes with extra parts. Tag #IvanD0416.......................................................$1900 1000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #BobC0416.......................................................$950 1000 gallon fuel tank, electric pump. Tag #LarryS0416............................$1500 500 gallon square fuel tank. Tag #GrantO0416..........................................$750 Smithy lathe. Tag #Ruth0416...................................................................$1700 Century heavy 16 speed drill press, 5/8” bit. Tag #Ruth0416.....................$500 1971 Ford LN600 grain truck, 391 engine, 18-ft. box, no tarp. Tag #Ruth0416.... ............................................................................................................. $5000 Wesco 1310 10x70 swing away grain auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0416... ...........................................................................................................$3500 Westfield 8x50 PTO auger. Tag #Ruth0416.............................................$1700 1948 Dodge grain truck, Knapheide box. Tag #Ruth0416........................$1900 1995 Case IH 2188 combine, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, 2015 Case IH pickup header, Rake-Up attachment. Tag #Ruth0416.......$26,500 Frigstad 31-ft. chisel plow, MK rod weeder. Good looking plow. Tag #Ruth0416.........................................................................................$6000 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 #Ruth0416..................................................................$15,000 Case IH 1010 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #Ruth0416.......................$10,000 Michigan 290 scraper, 18 yard can, Cummins 855 engine, Clark drivetrain, Allison automatic. Only 1391 hours on unit. Tag #DaveG0416........$35,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 2320 tow between tank, single shoot. Tag #HarveyK0416...............................................................$28,000

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 4010 2WD tractor, diesel engine, 3-pt., dual PTO, John Deere 48 loader. New clutch, new alternator, new engine overhaul. Good looking tractor. Tag #Hug0216..............................................................................$13,500 John Deere 7800 MFD tractor, 3-pt., loader, 9000 hr. Tag #ReidH0116..$45,000 2013 Case IH 500HD 4WD tractor, luxury cab, air ride, 1000 PTO, high-output hyd, weight brackets, LED lights, auto steer, 625 hr. Tag Kem0116.$265,000 Steiger ST470 4WD tractor, Cummins KT1150 550 hp, Allison automatic, 4 hyd remotes, rebuilt pins and trans, 7300 hrs. Tag #StanW0116..............$69,000 Case 1070 tractor, 1000 PTO, powershift trans. Tag #GeraldB0116...........$5000 Case 1200A 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 1/2 cab, power steering, power drawbar, new 18.4x30 rear tires, 92 hours. Tag #RodB1215...............................$7500 1968 Oliver 1650 2WD tractor, 66 hp, gas, cab, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Oliver 1610 loader.

Tag #Merlin1115...................................................................................$7500 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 550 hp, 570 hours. Tag #Ralph1115..$320,000 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1115........$8500 1996 John Deere 6400 FWA tractor, 85 hp, 18.4x38 tires, 11,130 hours, John Deere 640 loader, grapple. Tag #Chris1115.......................................$36,000 Clark 525 hp tractor, forestry tires, rebuilt 13 speed Fuller transmission. Cheap horsepower. Tag #RickW0815............................................................$48,000 1983 Versatile 835 Series 3 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 7898 hours. Lower engine work done. Tag #TL0815 1977 Versatile 825 tractor, Big Cam engine, 18.4x38 duals. Tag #TL0815 John Deere 4010 tractor, 3-pt. Tag #FrankB0815 Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, PTO, Leon loader, grapple. Tag #Turk0715 New Holland 8630 MFD tractor, 13 speed powershift, tires @ 50% 24.0x32, NH 7412 loader, grapple. Tag #Roy0615..................................................$35,000 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor. Tag #LarryS0615....................................$17,000 Big Bud HN-360 tractor, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp. Tag #ArtH0515.$45,000 2014 John Deere 9510 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO. Tag #Ralph0415 John Deere 6420 FWD tractor, 95 hp, 3-pt., dual PTO, 2600 hours (no loader).

Tag #JeffH1014..................................................................................$52,000

Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs

PLOWS

John Deere 1650 53-ft. chisel plow. Tag #ANF1215...................................$8500 Leinbach 6-ft. 3-pt. cultivator. Tag #Merlin 1115.............................................. $750 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0915............................................................................................... $6500 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0915 John Deere 1610 40-ft. plow. Tag #TL0815 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0815 1980 Melroe 505 37-ft. cultivator. In excellent shape. Tag #Harry0615.......$7500 John Deere 610 40-ft. plow. Tag #BobP0615 Frigstad 48-ft. plow, yellow. Tag #ArtH0515................................................$3500

PICKUPS & CARS

1985 camper conversion., 85,000 miles. Tag #JanetteR1115.....................$6500 1967 Chevrolet 10 2WD pickup, manual transmission. In good shape. Tag #TL0815 1976 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Harry0615....................................................$2000 1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0615...................................$4500 1977 Ford F350 service pickup, service box, air compressor. Tag #DeanL0215 1985 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 460 engine, 4 speed transmission, 9-ft. flatbed, 115,000 miles. Tag #DaveS0414...........................................................$2900

(3) International 7100 drills, 10” spacing, semi-pneumatic packers. Tag #GeraldF0416 Summers 48-ft. pickup sprayer, mid-mount booms, quick single Jet nozzles, Honda 5 hp engine. Tag #BobP0416 Ford 906 post hole digger, 4”, 9”, 12” augers. Excellent shape. Tag #BobP0416.... ................................................................................................................ $1250 2007 John Deere 332 track skidsteer loader, cab, heat, air, tracks @ 60%, 2300 miles. Tag #JayN0416.....................................................................$32,000 1 set of (3) John Deere 1010 drills, 10” spacing, grain and fertilizer boxes, clean.

Tag #Guy0416...................................................................................... $2500 New Holland 1069 diesel bale wagon, 3-wide, 154 bale capacity, cab, air conditioning. Tag #GuyM0416.........................................................$35,000 New Holland 1425 self-propelled baler, gas. Tag #GuyM0416................$7500 New Holland 499 12-ft. haybine. Tag #JohnDr0416.................................$6000 (34) rolls used barbed wire. In good shape. Tag #RayM0416................ $30/roll John Deere 3020, cab, 3-pt., dual PTO, 148 loader. Tag #ANF0416.......$9500 John Deere 4010 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, loader, new clutch, new hydraulic pump, low hours on engine overhaul. Tag #ANF0416.....................$12,500 2004 Dodge 8-ft. pickup box, single wheel. Like new. Tag #Neal0416.......$700 International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0416................$400 John Deere 4960 4WD, PowerShift, 1000 PTO, 3-pt., new cab kit, 10,000 hours.

Only 500 hours on reman John Deere engine. Tag #ANF0416........ $52,000 Watts 6-bale big square bale feeder, hammers in good shape, stainless liner on deck, chain in good shape. Tag #Reid0416....................................... $18,000 Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor, processes both round and square bales.

Tag #Nolan0416 Flexi-Coil 5712 57-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 2320 tow behind cart. Tag #HarveyK0416.......................................................................................... $25,000 Tractor and air seeder package - 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, 2320 tow behind tank, new back tires on cart, single shoot. Great Shape with 1984 Versatile 895 4WD tractor, 2 new hydraulic pumps, 9500 hours, tires are fair. Tag #Rick0416........................ $40,000 for the package Victory 35-ft. air seeder, 14” spacing with 5” spreader (actually will spread 7” spacing), 2320 tow behind tank with auxiliary 3rd tank, rubber packers. Can be either single or double shoot. Tag #Rick0416............................... $18,500 40 hp electric motor. Tag #Neal0416 1986 Chevrolet Brigidere vacuum truck, LTN 10 Cummins engine, PTO, hoist, no rust. Tag #Jason0416................................................................... $16,000 1994 Ford bus, 12 valve 5.9 Cummins turbo engine, air brakes, 130,000 miles.

Tag #Jason0416................................................................................... $5500 1977 Chevrolet 21/2 ton truck, 350 engine, 4 speed transmission, 2 speed axle.

Tag #Jason0416................................................................................... $6900 Vermeer trencher & puller, has mini backhoe, 4BT Cummins engine, 900 hours.

Field ready. Tag #Jason0416............................................................. $16,000 John Deere 9450 30-ft. set 10” spacing drills, fertilizers, Erskine transport. Excellent. Tag #Miles0416..................................................................... $12,000 John Deere 610 35-ft. chisel plow, John Deere harrows, all new bearings, tires good, shank protectors. Tag #Miles0416........................................... $15,000 Case IH STX450 4WD tractor, powershift, 3 remotes, EZ-Steer, only 1937 hours.

Tag #RogF0416.............................................................................. $149,000 3-pt. backhoe with 20” bucket. Tag #RogF0416.......................................... $2500 Swather trailer. Tag #RogF0416.................................................................. $3500 Detroit 353 diesel engine with blower. Tag #RogF0416...........................$3500 2008 Dodge 3500 quad cab pickup, Cummins, automatic transmission, 37,000 miles, silver. Tag #RichT0416..........................................................$34,000 John Deere 4720 MFD, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader. Tag #RichT0416.........$36,000 Bradco 612 3-pt. PTO drive trencher, 48” digging depth. Tag #RichT0416 2000 Ford F650 Western Hauler truck, new Allison automatic transmission.

Tag #SamL0416..............................................................................$13,500 Case W24 pay loader. Tag #Rog0416....................................................$17,500 General Implement 48” 3-pt. rototiller. Tag #BobC0416..........................$1500 1100 gallon plastic water storage tank. Tag #BobC0416

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Summers pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms. Tag #PaulT0116 Valmar 240 fargo spreader, engine drive, needs motor and hoses. Tag #Ruth0915.............................................................................................. $1500 Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. field sprayer, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, auxiliary tank, double TeeJet nozzles. Tag #Ruth0915....................................... $10,500 1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0915 NYB 60-ft. sprayer on truck, induction cone, triple nozzles, 8 hp engine, touchdown wheels, electric end nozzles. Tag #Gordon0815.........................$8500 F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0515.................................................................................$22,000 John Deere 4720 sprayer, stainless steel tank, loaded. Tag #PatW1014$160,000

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

MacDon swather, Cummins diesel, 16-ft. header. Tag #SteveC1115 1998 Premier (same as MacDon) swather, 25-ft. header with pickup reel, 1470 hours. Tag #Ace0815..........................................................................$40,000 Case IH WDX 16-ft. pivot tongue. Tag #CarlR0815 John Deere 2250 swather. Tractor unit only. Tag #DonMac0715 Case 730 30-ft. pull type windrower, good shape. Tag #WHjar0515

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

New Holland 425 PTO baler. Tag #BobR0815............................................$4500 John Deere 466 pull-type PTO square baler, 16”x18” bale size. Tag #Hug0715... ..............................................................................................................$3500 1992 New Holland 2000 big square baler. Tag #ArtH0515......................$12,000 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler, new belts. Tag #NorthStar0515..........$6000

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on new engine. Tag #DanG0116 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1215.............................................$2500 Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1115 12-ft. blade off of Cat 85 track tractor. Tag #Russ0515................................$6500 2011 Ezee-On 1400 skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0515......$7000

TRUCKS

Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1115 1992 Kenworth T600 truck, 13 speed transmission, 20-ft. Mohrlang manure box with double beaters. Tag #JeffH0815.................................................$39,000 1955 Dodge 1 ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0615......................$5300 1968 Ford F800 truck, tandem axles, grain tender. Tag #ArtH0515............$7500 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613

TRAILERS

NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #EEquip0216.............................................Call for Prices 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #Hug1115..............................................$2500 1988 Travalong 20-ft. gooseneck. Tag #JR1115.........................................$7000 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer, 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1115..........................................................................................$2500 NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #Wyatt0715 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0615........................................................$2900

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

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

• Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts.

• Keho and Edwards aeration equipment.

• Many more products can be obtained.

• Call me for your parts needs for any make.

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

(2) like new 24.5x32 tires. Tag #ANF0316 24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0316.............................................................$350 ea.

Round bale feeders. Tag #Joe0316...............................................................$550 John Deere 8820 combine, 30.5L-32, 11L-24.5 steer tires, 2900 hours, 1993 MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header. Tag #BenC0316...........................$30,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3450 345 bushel tow behind tank, variable rate. Tag #ArtH0316..............................................................$47,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 1720 tow behind tank. Tag #ArtH0316. ...........................................................................................................$47,000 2002 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, chemical inductor, foam marker, new pump, Micro-Trak controller. Tag #PatF0316.........................................................................................$13,900 1999 Valmar 2055 fargo spreader, was mounted on a 41-ft. plow. Tag #GaryW0316.........................................................................................$4500 New 8 hp semi-trash pump, flex end pipe complete with discharge hose. Tag #GaryW0316.........................................................................................$2500 Rhino DB150 3-pt. ditch bank mower, 5-ft. cut. Tag #GaryW0316..............$6000 John Deere 105 combine, cab, 22-ft. header. Tag #BDawson0316 Jeep CJ2, rollbar, flathead. Tag #BDawson0316 Barber 34-ft. spreader. Tag #BDawson0316 V snow plow. Tag #BDawson0316 New Wacker Neuson skidsteer loader and other construction equipment available. Tag #0316 Ford 4610 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0316 Miller 20-ft. tilt bed trailer, pintle hitch. Tag #Butch0316................................ $4500 New Holland 1425 self-propelled baler, 16x18 bales. Tag #KenL0316.......$6500 (2) 16-ft. cattle guards. Tag #KenL0316.......................................................$1900 2001 Mack truck, 300 hp Mack engine, hydraulic tailgate, hitch, good brakes, 8500 hours, 251,000 miles. Tag #JT0316..........................................$26,000 Versatile 500 4WD tractor, 504 Cummins engine, 1000 PTO. Engine needs repair.

Tag #Jerry0316.....................................................................................$3500 Tailgate auger. Tag #Jerry0316.....$650 3-pt. bale feeder. Tag #Jerry0316 Case 1470 4WD tractor, 18.4x30 duals. Tag #CraigR0316.........................$3500 1990 Versatile 4022 22-ft. draper head to fit 276 bidirectional. Tag #FredV0316 Case 4690 4WD tractor, good engine, bad trans. Tag #FredV0316.............$4500 New Holland 644 round baler, auto wrap, twine only, makes 5-ft. bale. Tag #FredV0316..........................................................................................$5500 1977 Sea Swirl 21-ft. boat and trailer. Tag #GaryC0316.............................$2500 1975 John Deere 4630 FWA tractor, 150 hp, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 2 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 9000 hours, 158 loader. Tag #Aron0316....................$19,500 International 1066 2WD tractor, good engine, TA or clutch issues. Tag #HerbB0316 Bazooka 8”x42-ft. auger, engine drive, no engine. Tag #Kyle0316 Sakundiak HD8-1600 auger, PTO drive. Tag #Kyle0316 1979 Peterbilt cab over truck, 11R 24.5 fronts, 22.5 rear tires. Tag #Kyle0316 54-ft. utility van trailer converted to chemical trailer, 24.5 tires. Tag #Kyle0316 1969 GMC 2-ton truck, 5 speed, 2 speed axle, 18-ft. box, hoist, 35,768 miles.

Tag #Kyle0316 Wilson Pacesetter 57-ft. grain trailer, 3 axles, 24.5 tires, Shur-Lok electric tarp.

Tag #Kyle0316 2009 Case IH 2162 45-ft. header, pickup reel. Tag #Kyle0316 Star 51-ft. grain trailer, 3 axles, 11R22.5 tires, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle0316 1984 Peterbilt conventional truck, 11R24.5 tires. Tag #Kyle0316 International truck, 11R22.5 tires. Tag #Kyle0316 Star 45-ft. trailer, tandem axle, 10.00x22 tires, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle0316 Case IH AFX8010 combine, 3016 15-ft. pickup header, belt pickup attachment.

Tag #Kyle0316 Top Air TA1600 suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 16 gallon mix tank, auxiliary front tank, triple nozzles, hydraulic drive. Tag #Kyle0316 John Deere 8560 4WD tractor, powershift, 3 remotes, 18.4x38 duals, Auto Steer. Tag #Kyle0316 Flexi-Coil 800 48-ft. chisel plow, 4 bar mounted harrows. Tag #Kyle0316 Big Bud 450 4WD tractor, KT Cummins engine, 30.5x32 tires. Tag #Kyle0316 Wheatheart 10”x71-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #Kyle0316 2008 Kenworth conventional truck, 13 speed, wet kit, new brakes, new tires, 600,000 miles. Tag #Keith0316..........................................................$49,000 1993 MTNT 125 barrel water tanker trailer. Tag #Brian0316....................$17,000 2013 GR 150 barrel water tanker trailer. Tag #Brian0316.........................$37,000 1997 Merritt 48-ft. cattle pot, good floor, doghouse. Tag #Sam0316 John Deere 5020 tractor, 18.4x38 tires, John Deere cab, starts and runs good.

Tag #ANF0316......................................................................................$7500 2004 International truck, Eagle package, 400,000 miles on overhaul, PTO package. Tag #RonD0316..........................................................................$28,000 2009 Dodge 2500 pickup, Cummins 6.7L diesel, 169,000 miles. Tag #Robbie0316..............................................................................................$19,000 Hesston BP25 bale processor. Tag #BobB0316 Commercial post driver. Tag #NormanB0316............................................. $15,000 Farmall Super M tractor, F-11 loader. Tag #GeorgeP0316.........................$3500 Farmall Super M tractor. Tag #GeorgeP0316.............................................$3500 2015 PJ 14-ft. dump trailer, low profile, 5200 lb axles. Tag #Hug0316........$6500 John Deere 8640 tractor, 1000 PTO, new tire. Tag #LyleF0316 Cat D7 crawler/dozer. Tag #LyleF0316 NEW H&S 1460 14-ft. wheel rake. Tag #Hug0316.....................Preseason Price NEW Midland pasture harrow section. Tag #Hug0316...........................$190 ea.

John Deere 9650 Walker combine. Well maintained. Tag #Jim0316.......$75,000 John Deere 930 flex header. Tag #Jim0316................................................$7000 John Deere 520 tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., new paint, runs great. Tag #RonA0316. ..............................................................................................................$6500 John Deere 60 tractor, 540 PTO, runs great. Tag #RonA0316 John Deere B tractor, 540 PTO, new tires all around, runs great. Tag #RonA0316

MISCELLANEOUS

2011 Honda Rubicon 4-wheeler. Tag #Zenith0116...................................... $1500 (48) John Deere AA77749 points for John Deere air seeder. Tag #0116 John Deere 45 loader. Tag #DaveM0116....................................................$1500 John Deere loader for older John Deere tractor. Tag #DaveM0116............$1500 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. In excellent shape, always shedded.

Tag #BK0116........................................................................................$7500 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0116...................................................$4500 30-ft. portable corral gates. Tag #BirchCr0116......................................$500 each 24-ft. portable corral panels, 23/8 pipe, 5-ft. high. Tag #BirchCr0116.....$350 each 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1215.......................................................................$5500 Brillion 16-ft. cultipacker. Tag #SteveC1115 (2) Liberty 41 gallon sewage pumps. Tag #KenW1115........................$600 each Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF1015 Generator. Tag #Hug0915................................................................................ $850 Windrow fluffer. Tag #TL0815 Self-sliding cow feeder, 14-ft.x80”. Tag #JoeBc0715...................................$1750 DuAl loader off International 806. Tag #ANF0715.......................................$1950 Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths. Discounted. Tag #GlenH0715 1000 gallon storage tank. Tag #Harry0615..................................................$1000 (95) fence posts. Tag #Bonnie0515.......................................................$25.00 ea.

(18) Rain Bird lengths of 6”x30-ft. mainline. Tag #Bonnie0515.................$50 ea.

(300) Rain Bird lengths of 8”x30-ft. mainline. Tag #Bonnie0515...............$65 ea.

2013 Polaris 900XP 4-seat UTV. Very few miles. Tag #Grant0214...........$19,000 (6) Noble 8-ft. blades. Tag #JSmith1210

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FOR SALE: 1999 KALYN SIEBERT trailer, 21-ft. deck, 8’6” wide.

Only 10,000 miles.

Phone (406) 799-6923

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Case 4890 tractor, 300 hp with PTO and 3-point... $17,000 Morris Maxim 35-ft. air drill with 6240 air cart and additional wings to extend to 45-ft............................ $28,000 John Deere 7720 combine with John Deere 224 header and 215 Sund pickup attachment....................... $15,000 Call 406-949-8488, Valier, MT

New

##### If your disposable vacuum cleaner bag is full and you don’t have a replacement on hand, it’s duct tape to the rescue! Remove the bag and cut a slit straight down the middle. Empty it into the garbage, then pinch the sides together at the slit and fold over. Tape the fold with a liberal amount of duct tape. The bag will hold a little less, but you’ll be ready to vacuum again without having to run to the store.

CFR650 & CFR651 Processors

IN STOCK - Place processed feed in a windrow in the field.

- Feeding cattle in the field reduces corral cleaning costs in spring. Nutrients from the manure benefit the field.

- Place processed feed in a bunk. The Highline processor gives processed, dry, full bunks that maximizes your cattle feed intake.

- Spread bedding bales up to 50 feet for an even and lofty spread. Quality bedding is created while using up to 50% less straw.

- Process one bale while carrying another on the forks. This saves time by allowing continued operation before having to load again.

- Loading a bale is a one person job from the tractor cab.

- The processor unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This process blows away mold, dust and mildew.

- Feed is more palatable and reduces lung and digestive problems in the cattle.

- Straw is spread evenly to reduce bedding costs.

Biologists capture elk, test for brucellosis

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wildlife biologists captured 94 elk in south central Montana in January to test for brucellosis and better understand how elk and the disease move in the region. Biologists also tested blood samples from three elk that were harvested by hunters in the same region.

The capture and testing are part of a multi-year collaboration between Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Livestock to learn more about elk movement and the extent of brucellosis infection in elk across parts of southwest and south central Montana.

In an area of Montana within a mile of the Wyoming border north of Clark, Wyoming, Montana FWP biologists found that six of 16 captured antlerless elk had been exposed to brucellosis. These elk were captured on U.S. Forest Service land in Montana where there are no cattle allotments.

Test showed that all other elk captured and tested January 19-25 along the Beartooth Front, between Red Lodge and Big Timber, had not been exposed to brucellosis.

All 94 elk were captured, one at a time, in nets released from a helicopter. Technicians drew blood samples from the elk, fitted a sampling of them with tracking collars and then released them. The blood samples were sent to the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for testing.

FWP wildlife biologist Shawn Stewart said the elk herd that included animals which tested positive for brucellosis exposure spends most of the year in Wyoming. They seldom venture more than a mile into Montana and are believed to not interact with cow elk from nearby Montana herds. Most of those elk were fitted with radio collars that will allow biologists to track their movement for the next year.

The knowledge should help biologists understand how the elk and brucellosis move across the landscape. FWP and the Department of Livestock will work with landowners and other interested parties as the new knowledge helps them understand potential management response options.

Animals that test positive for brucellosis exposure do not necessarily carry or spread the disease, but at one time were exposed to brucellosis and have developed antibodies that can be measured with blood tests.

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that infects cattle, bison and elk and can results in abortion or the birth of weak calves.

The disease is primarily transmitted through contact with infected birth tissues and fluids.

Rainbow Irrigation and Equipment (406) 357-2211 ~ Chinook, Montana

4 Top Dressing, liquid or dry (variable rate capable) 4 Ag Herbicides and Insecticides 4 Roundup Ready Alfalfa Seed 4 Drill Blends 4 Seed Treat 4 Gopher Poison 4 Custom Spraying 4 Enduraplas Poly Tanks

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5 miles east of Valier on Highway 44..... Full Service Fertilizer Facility

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Office 406-279-3342

Luke Redd 279-3469 or 450-1917 Casey Vandenacre 450-3522 104 Wingina Road Valier, Montana

Recipe Patch by Geri Jalapeno Ribs

4 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 3-1/2 to 4 pounds pork spareribs JALAPENO BARBECUE SAUCE: 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place ribs, meat side up, on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until thickened. Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, basting with sauce and turning several times. Reheat remaining sauce and serve with ribs. Yield: 4 servings.

Banana Boats

4 medium unpeeled ripe bananas 4 teaspoons miniature chocolate chips 4 tablespoons miniature marshmallows Cut banana peel lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. at both ends. Open peel wider to form a pocket. Fill each with 1 teaspoon chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon marshmallows. Crimp and shape four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square) around bananas, forming boats. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until marshmallows melt and are golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.

Rhubarb Berry Tart

1/2 cup sugar 4 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel CRUST: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder TOPPING: 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, combine sugar and tapioca. Add rhubarb and strawberries; toss to coat. Stir in liqueur and lemon peel. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and almond extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press dough onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. spring form pan. Top with fruit mixture. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over fruit.

Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool completely.

Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.

Cream-Style Corn

4 medium ears sweet corn 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon minced fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Cut corn from cobs. In a large saucepan, bring the corn, cream and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in cilantro and Italian seasoning. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

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Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Inc. Phone: (406) 357-2211 - Email: rainbowsales@mtintouch.net Website: www.visitrainbow.com - Address: Box 700 Chinook, Montana

DewEze Bale Beds

Coming In

Hesston 8250 windrower, 14-ft. single sickle auger head

Available in both Pivot & Parallel Squeeze.

Call TODAY for more information!

Tractors

Haying Equipment

Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe with cab, 50-ft. booms and 125 gallon tank................................. $4500

New Holland 1425 self-propelled square baler, 16x18 bales, 6 cylinder, Ford gas engine, cab and air condtioning..........$9100 Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor used very little............... $18,200

Deutz-Allis DX 7.10 2WD, 145 hp PTO, cab, dual PTO.......$13,900

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2011 Massey-Ferguson 2856A round baler, autocycle, net/twine.. $34,900 2010 Massey-Ferguson 2856 round baler with auto tie...............$26,900 2010 Massey-Ferguson 2856A only 1300 bales, twine only.......$25,900 Hesston 5556A round baler, all new bearings, roller shaft and pickup teeth........................................................................................$31,500 Hesston 956 round baler, twine only............................................$20,500 2003 Hesston 956 round baler, autocycle, twine/mesh...............$20,900 Hesston 856A round baler, 10,000 bales....................................$13,900 Hesston 856A round baler, twine only, 11,000 bales......................$9500 Hesston 560 twine..........................................................................$4200 New Holland BR780 round baler twine only, auto-tie........................ Call Case IH RS561 round baler............................................................$9900

NEW Windrowers - IN STOCK

1-Massey Ferguson Hesston WR9840 windrower with 16-ft sickle/reel header 1-Massey Ferguson Hesston WR9860 windrower with 16-ft rotary header

6 NEW Massey-Ferguson Balers

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 3-International 150 12-ft. hoe drills, 10” spacing, complete with hydraulic lift and 2-wheel hitch................................................................................................... $1200 Massey-Ferguson 36-ft. plow, converted to Gysler clamps.............................. $1200

(406) 937-3256, Sunburst, MT

TRUCK, TRAILERS & COMBINES FOR SALE

1998 Kenworth W900L with lift axle, real good shape, N14 engine, 525 hp............................ $35,000 2011 Neville 50-ft., 3 axle, ag hopper, real nice, really good shape......................................... $28,500 2011 Neville 20-ft., like new...................................................................................................... $24,000 2013 Wilson 43-ft. ag hopper.................................................................................................... $29,500 1997 John Deere 9760 combine, recent $20,000 repairs completed, combine & header package...... ............................................................................................................................................ $155,000 2013 John Deere S670 combine, 500 rotor hours, everything in fine shape......................... $295,000 Call Paul Burney at 406-734-5310 or 899-9861, Carter, MT

USED AIR DRILL & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

New Holland SD440 air seeder, 57-ft., 12” spacing...... ..................................................................... $59,900

Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. with 12” spacing............. $59,900 John Deere 9450 50-ft. with 12” spacing......... $15,900

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Eggs up, salad and orange juice down

For the first time since spring 2014, American Farm Bureau’s Spring Picnic “market basket” survey of grocery store prices has indicated a decrease in food prices. Lower retail prices for several foods, including potatoes, cheese and beef, were responsible for the decrease.

The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $53.28, down $.59 or about 1 percent compared to a survey conducted a year ago. Of the 16 items surveyed, ten decreased and six increased in average price.

“Egg prices are up sharply from first quarter of 2015 but are down even more sharply from the third quarter of 2015.

This shows the effect of the HPAI (High Pathogenic Avian Influenza) event last year,” said John Anderson, AFBF’s deputy chief economist. “Prices soared in the latter half of last year, but are working their way back down as increasing production has started to catch up with demand, which has moderated prices somewhat,” he said.

Prices on the beef items in the marketbasket – ground chuck and sirloin tip roast – are lower compared with the first quarter of 2015, explained Anderson. Retail beef prices peaked in early 2015 at record high levels. “Since then, a combination of increasing beef production, weaker exports, and lower competing meat prices have led to modest price declines,” he said.

Interestingly, a lot of the food in Montana was lower than the national average in the survey including Red Delicious apples, russet potatoes, orange juice, bacon, whole milk and sirloin roast. Eggs in Montana were close to the national average price at $2.23 per dozen; however, cage-free eggs were substantially higher in Montana; $4.29 versus $3.27 nationwide “Even with eggs still a little higher in price, it shouldn’t prevent you from buying some to color for Easter or enjoy for spring brunch,” said Janet Krob, Montana Farm Bureau shopper. “Food is still a great deal with reasonable prices on everything from beef roasts to orange juice to salad and bread.”

Prices on dairy products remained relatively low, with whole milk and shredded cheese hitting lowest prices since 2010 and 2012, respectively.

Nationwide, bagged salad, orange juice, shredded cheddar, whole milk, ground chuck, vegetable oil, white bread, sirloin roast and potatoes saw retail prices decreases from last year at this time. Modest prices increased were seen in eggs, apples, bacon, toasted oat cereal, chicken breasts and deli ham.

“This is a great time of year to celebrate family and enjoy spring, especially with the snow in Montana,” said Krob.

“Driving across the state, you know when you see calves and lambs bouncing around that spring is here. Enjoy a spring picnic and be thankful for the bounty of food grown in this country.”

The 2015 pioneer 500 ™

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Hours: Mon. -- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

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powersports.honda.com PIONEER 500 IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, WHO ARE TALL ENOUGH FOR THE SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY

AND REACH ALL CONTROLS. PASSENGER SHOULD ALSO BE TALL ENOUGH FOR THE SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY AND BRACE THEMSELVES, IF NEEDED, BY PLACING BOTH FEET FIRMLY ON THE FLOOR WHILE FIRMLY GRASPING THE HAND HOLD. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND CLOTHING APPROPRIATE TO THE DRIVING SITUATION, AND PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. KEEP DOORS AND SIDE NETS CLOSED. READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. Pioneer™ is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (6/14)

City boy

A young man from the city went to visit his farmer uncle. For the first few days, the uncle showed him the usual things – chickens, cows, crops, etc. After three days, however, it was obvious that the nephew was getting bored, and the uncle was running out of things to amuse him with.

Finally, the uncle had an idea. “Why don’t you grab a gun, take the dogs, and go shooting?” This seemed to cheer the nephew up, and with enthusiasm, off he went, dogs in trail.

After a few hours, the nephew returned.

“How did you enjoy that?” asked the uncle.

“It was great!” exclaimed the nephew. “Got any more dogs?” ##### Goat’s eyes have rectangular pupils.

Breeding sugar beets for better resistance to curly top

By Jan Suszkiw, ARS A new sugar beet germplasm breeding line developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists could usher in new varieties of the sugar crop that can better withstand the sugar beet curly top virus.

Small insects called “beet leafhoppers” transmit the virus, wreaking cellular havoc that can result in yellow, inwardly curled leaves, stunted growth and other tell-tale signs. Severe outbreaks of curly top disease can reduce sugar beet yields by up to 30 percent.

Spraying insecticides can prevent leafhoppers from transmitting the virus, but the preferred approach is to plant sugar beet varieties that naturally resist the pathogen, notes Imad Eujayl, a molecular biologist with Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Kimberly, Idaho.

Together with ARS plant pathologist Carl Strausbaugh and members of the Beet Sugar Development Foundation, Eujayl developed and released new germplasm line KDH13.

The work was part of an ongoing sugar beet improvement program at the ARS Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Lab in Kimberly.

KDH13 resulted from “gynogenesis,” a tissue-culture technique in which the new sugar beet line began from the regenerated egg-cell tissue of a single, unfertilized female parent plant known to be resistant to the virus. In greenhouse and nursery tests, mature plants of KDH13 outperformed Hilleshog PM90, a top resistant cultivar used for comparison.

Genetically sequenced since, the new germplasm line is available to beet breeders and seed companies as a source of resistance genes for breeding into commercial varieties to improve tolerance to the virus, according to Eujayl. Technical details about KDH13 appeared in the January 2016 issue of the Journal of Plant Registrations. ##### The term “chicken pox” comes from the Old English term “gican pox,” which referred to an itching pox, not because people believed the illness was caused by chickens.

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USED TRAILERS

2015 Shadow Cruiser 18-ft. bumper pull, small slide 1993 Cascade 8-1/2-ft. semi, self-contained pickup camper 2014 Hideout 26RLS large slide, bumper pull 1984 S&S 8-ft. pickup camper 2009 Terry Quantum 315RK 5th wheel with slide 1979 Road Ranger 18-ft. kit, bumper pull 1994 Itasca 32-ft. motorhome USED MISCELLANEOUS 1992 Prowler 5th wheel Used car dolly................................................................. $1200

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View Our Inventory and More Photos at www.courtesyfordconrad.com 2015 Ford F150 silver exterior, cloth seats, 17,000 miles, backup camera............................ ............................COURTESY PRICE $32,995

2014 Ford F150 red exterior, cloth seats, running boards, tinted windows.............................. ............................COURTESY PRICE $27,995

2013 Ford F150 white exterior, heated leather seats, backup camera, Certified Pre-Owned, 23,000 miles........COURTESY PRICE $34,995

2013 Ford F150 Limited black exterior, red leather seats, black interior, automatic running boards..................COURTESY PRICE $34,995

2012 Ford F350 maroon exterior, leather seats, 66,000 miles, backup camera............................ ............................COURTESY PRICE $36,995

2013 Ford F150 gold exterior, 33,300 miles..... ............................COURTESY PRICE $29,995

2003 Ford F250 supercab, white exterior, leather seats, grill guard.................................... ..............................COURTESY PRICE $4,995

2012 Ford Focus gray exterior, 42,000 miles, cloth seats.............COURTESY PRICE $9,499

2012 GMC Acadia maroon exterior, leather seats, double moon roof, 61,000 miles.............. ............................COURTESY PRICE $21,995

2013 Jeep Wrangler green exterior, cloth, rubber floor mats, 25,000 miles.............................. ............................COURTESY PRICE $26,995

2009 Dodge Journey gold exterior, heated leather seats, sunroof, 81,000 miles.................. ..............................COURTESY PRICE $9,995

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DRILLS FOR SALE

John Deere 9450 hoe drills, 7” spacing, 30-ft., John Deere transport and field marker. Asking...................... $10,000 Phone (406) 350-3048, Kalispell, Montana

CUSTOM FARMING WANTED Air drill – Heavy disc – Cultivator with rodweeder Call (406) 264-5056 office

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE

8-ft. metal stock rack........................................... $325 8 bale grapple fork, hydraulic.............................. $475 5000 watt generator, used very little.................... $300 100 gallon gas tank with filter and hand pump.... $125 Call (406) 467-2707, Fairfield, MT

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE John Deere 8350 plow, 4 bottom rollover................ $3000 John Deere 720 loader and bucket with mounts for smaller John Deere 30-55 Series tractors......................... $5000 Front end suitcase weights with bracket..................... $750 Set of 18.4 x 34 clamp on duals.................................. $750 Melroe 378 6 belt pickup attachment.......................... $500

Call 406-883-2567 • Polson, MT

HEADERS FOR SALE

(2) 2013 Case IH TerraFlex 3020 flexheaders with tandem trailers.

Shedded and not used last two seasons, new sickles in box, Crary air reels. Excellent shape!....................................... ..................... $35,000 each or $65,000 takes both Phone (406) 480-3705, Plentywood, Montana

HIGH QUALITY ALFALFA CUBES FOR SALE 16% and 20% protein 40 lb. bags, 1500 lb. totes and bulk available - Peas and Alfalfa cubes and straight Alfalfa cubes Good to feed cows, horses, goats, sheep, and calves.

Located in Malta, MT

Call 406-399-0966 for prices

Calf growth observations of May vs. March calving

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service ent. That means people, dedicated people Data collected at the Dickinson Research with the needed skill set to calve cows. The Extension Center show the average daily other issue is that of increasing costs. The gain of March- and May-born calves is expense bucket is bulging and the pending 2.51 and 2.52 pounds per day, respectively. fear of fiscal failure is real.

Interesting!

So primarily due to the shortage of labor, In an effort to evaluate this change in the center changed. The center delayed the management, a review was conducted comturnout of the bulls to August 1, or thereparing overall performance of the center’s abouts, for April/May calving in 2012, herd for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011(mid2013 and 2014. The average birth date for March calving) to the years 2012, 2013 and the third mature 2014 (mid-May cow calving was calving). In the May 7, with the perfect world, the average calving center would have date being May conducted a study 25. The calves with both calving weighed an averseasons occurring age of 89 pounds in the same year at birth and gained for several years, 2.52 pounds per but labor, land day (ADG) on pasture. and facilities do not allow a study of that No change was made in the weaning magnitude. date and fall management of the calves.

The next option is a review of the manaCalves were weaned at an average age of gerial records. This review does not imply 168 days. Steer calves weighed 537 pounds a cause and effect; rather, it offers ponderand heifer calves weighed 487 pounds. The ing for future efforts. In reality, this sort of average weaning weight for all calves was review should be conducted on all cattle 514 pounds, with a frame score of 5. The operations to better guide future directions average adjusted 205-day weight was 639 within individual cattle operations wherever pounds. they are located.

The May-born calves were 37 days CHAPS (Cow Herd Appraisal Perforyounger at weaning, but growth performance System) data made available by the mance was very typical for the growth of North Dakota State University Extension the March-born calves. The adjusted 205Service, in cooperation with the North Daday weight for March-born calves was 640 kota Beef Cattle Improvement Association, pounds and for the May-born calves was show the center’s traditional program: bulls 639 pounds. turned out June 1, or thereabouts, for March/ The performance of calves on pasture April calving in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The when the center was calving in Marchaverage birth date for the third mature cow April was very similar to the performance calving was March 15; the average calving of calves on pasture when calving in Maydate was March 29.

June. Shifting the calving date to May did The calves weighed an average of 86 not cost the center calf performance on pounds at birth and gained 2.51 pounds pasture, but it did cost the center 84 pounds per day (average daily gain, or ADG) on per calf in terms of average weaning weight. pasture. The average weaning weight was Delayed calving reduced the opportunity 609 pounds for the steers and 587 pounds for growth by 37 days. Fall management for the heifers. The average weaning weight needs tweaking. for all calves was 598 pounds, with a frame An obvious change that should accomscore of 5. The adjusted 205-day weight pany a change in calving date would be a averaged 640 pounds. change in weaning date or fall calf manageThe center, from a management point of ment. This, like the change in bull turnout view, was doing very well with March calvdate, is a complicated question for producing. Herd production was very typical of the ers. They need to take potential adverse fall benchmark values generated for CHAPS: weather, lack of facilities and lack of proper average weaning age is 191 days (center, feedstuffs into account.

205 days), average weaning weight is 558 If the calving date change only shifted pounds (center, 598 pounds), average daily labor and expenses to the fall, more thought gain is 2.49 pounds (center, 2.51 pounds) needs to be put into such a change. But and adjusted 205-day weight is 623 pounds given the experience at the center, those (center, 640 pounds). thoughts are certainly worth pursuing.

So why change the calving date? The anMay you find all your ear tags. swer is not straightforward, so when a sysFor more information, contact your local tem works from a production point of view, NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// any change needs to be thought through www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or seriously. And in years like this, calving in Ringwall at the Dickinson Research ExtenMarch looks like a no-brainer. The weather sion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND is great, so why not simply enjoy it?

58601; (701) 456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ But we still have those nagging questions. ndsu.edu.

Labor, snow or dry, still needs to be pres-

Arbor Day

When: Always the last Friday in April.

National Arbor Day is the Tree Planter’s holiday, and has been celebrated since 1872. It began in Nebraska, a largely treeless plain back in the 1800’s. It is a day to plant and dedicate a tree to help nature and the environment. Millions of trees are planted on this day.

The National Arbor Day Foundation provides millions of trees for planting. It is estimated that 18 million tress are planted each year on Arbor Day. Did you know? The Latin word for “Tree” is “Arbor”...sure you did!!!

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Combating noxious weeds in Montana

The Montana Department of Agriculture announced the award of over $1.6 million for the development and implementation of noxious weed management programs.

The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council reviewed 86 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant applications requesting over $2 million and recommended awarding over $1.6 million for education, research, and cooperative noxious weed management projects.

The advisory council met the first week of March to review applications and make selections to assist counties, local communities, tribes, researchers and educators in efforts to combat noxious weed problems in Montana. In total, 83 grant proposals were awarded funding, including 60 local cooperative projects, 13 research projects, and 10 education projects. In addition to the $1.6 million awarded, each of the 56 counties and 7 reservations in the state are eligible to receive $7,500 per year.

The Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant program was established by the Montana Legislature in 1985. The advisory council reviews applications, hears applicant testimony, and provides funding recommendations to the director for final approval. Funding is typically passed through a governmental organization, local weed district, conservation district, extension office, or university.

A compiled list of award recipients is available at http://bit. ly/2016NWTF Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov http://www.agr.mt.gov. ##### If you have some unripe fruit that you’d like to ripen faster, simply place it in a plastic garbage bag. The gases released by the fruit will remain trapped in the bag, causing it to ripen more quickly. Make sure not to seal the bag airtight, though–a little bit of ventilation is necessary.

The deadline for advertising in the May issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be April 27.

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We Buy, Sell, and Rent Equipment, Trucks, and Trailers Call us: 406-546-1743 Simms, Montana

www.northstarequipment.biz 2008 Ford F-350 XL 6.4 diesel, automatic, 111,000 miles, good candidate for a bale bed........ ........................... $12,500

2012 Hitachi ZX85 hydraulic thumb and coupler, blade, air/heat.......... ........................... $62,500

2004 Freightliner Classic 515 hp Detroit, 18 speed, full lockers, 70,000 miles on engine inframe with paperwork........... $27,500

2003 Cat 420D IT backhoe, 4x4, extenda- T/A 45-ft.x96” steel flathoe, heat, air condtioning, bed, good condition.........

IT coupler on front............ .............................. $6000 ........................... $37,500

1989 Peterbilt 379 Cummins, 18 speed, steerable lift axle, wet kit. ........................... $24,500

8x36 • 8x38 • 8x41 • 10x36

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New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps.

In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump.

3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.

We’re sure to have what you need.

Various sizes of storage cases available.

Great for miscellaneous parts and fittings.

Your SPRAYER HEADQUARTERS fittings and valves up to 3” - sprayer hose up to 3”

We can ship to your farm or ranch

Posi Lock

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

New GradeMaster Blade for gravel road maintenance.

Potholes stay filled longer and washboarding is virually eliminated. Two forward-cutting blades mounted on a strong high-grade steel frame with runners and side pans require a minimum of 24-h.p., mounts to any 3-point hitch tractor. 8-ft. and 10-ft. units in stock.

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Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts

Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

See our supply of welding accessories & rod.

2008 Volvo SD116F padfoot roller, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning. ............ $59,500

H 23-hp H 57” cut H 2” to 8” cutting height H Four tire design for added support on rough ground

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New Honda Replacement Engines 5-hp. to 24-hp.

2004 Cat 303 mini excavator, auxilliary hydraulics. .......... $19,500

New Kunz rough cut mower

Wheatheart Grain Augers

In Stock

1996 Samsung SL120 Loader, 6500 hours, hydraulic quick coupler and 3rd valve.Forks available.. ........................... $32,500

Cook single axle belly dump with dolly available. .............................. $6000

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New Holland Equipment New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

New Holland Combines

IN STOCK - County “Lease Returns”

New Holland Swathers

1-2015 New Holland T6.165 135 hp, 180 hours, 16x16 auto shift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, with loader and grapple...........................CALL! 1- 2015 New Holland T6.175 145 hp, 215 hours, 16x16 auto shift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, with loader and grapple...........................CALL! 3-2015 New Holland T7.210 165 hp, 210 hours, 18 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO’s, 42” tires, loaded with loader and grapple....CALL! 1-2015 New Holland T7.260 177 hours, 19 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, duals, loaded...........................................CALL!

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland P2050

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

NEW TRACTORS - “IN STOCK”

New Holland 33 Boomer 33 hp, diesel with loader............................ CALL New Holland 37 Boomer 37 hp, diesel with loader............................ CALL New Holland 41 Boomer 41 hp, diesel with loader............................ CALL 2-New Holland T4.75 75 hp, cab with heat/air and loader................. CALL New Holland 60 Workmaster 60 hp, diesel with loader..................... CALL New Holland 70 Workmaster 70 hp, diesel with loader..................... CALL

Zerbe Bros.

1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$10,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500

USED WINDROWERS

2011 John Deere 956 discbine MoCo, 15-ft. header, 3-pt swivel hitch, cut less than 1000 acres, 1000 PTO drive. #UWJD32..............................$22,500

New Holland SF115 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, dual nozzles, hydraulic unfold, windscreen. #USNH35................................................... $12,000 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-ball valve. #USNH65...............................................$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 2011 New Holland S1070 130-ft. wheel boom, 1600 gallon tank, windscreens, 18.4R28 tires, Intellivew II monitor. #USNH57...............................$25,000 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................................................$12,000

NEW SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

2-2015 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R46 tires, LCTS monitor, windscreens, electronic agitation, Inductor tank, line strainers, L.P. wash, 4 ball valves, combo jet double bodies....... ..........................................................................“SPECIAL PRICE” CALL

406-228-4311

USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft, 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, flex-control, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00................. $28,000 2007 New Holland SF115 130-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, SP655 monitor, windscreens, 3 boom valvve, unfold option. #USNH46.... $12,000

New Holland Guardian Sprayer

2003 MacDon 9352 Cummins diesel, 25-ft. draper DS header, 15-ft. multicrop header with conditioner. #UWMD14............................................. JUST IN New Holland 1100 self-propelled windrower, 16ft., single knife, cab, no air conditioning, hydro. #UWN108..................................................$4800

Glasgow, Montana USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2004 Apache AS850 1620 hours, 60-180-ft. boom, 850 gallon tank, 155 hp, John Deere diesel, AutoSteer, section control, AutoRate, E-Pro Plus with AutoBoom wheels.....................................$75,000

2014 Apache AS1220 Plus 2 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, AutoBoom, AutoSteer, Viper Pro AutoRate, section control, 760 hours. #USAP23... .................................................................JUST IN 2008 Apache AS1010 1250 hours, 215 hp, Cummins, 1000 gallon, 100-ft. boom, 10 section E-Pro Raven, AutoBoom, 6 speed JCB. #USAP27.......$139,000 2008 Apache AS1010 1880 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, Envisio Pro monitor, Auto steer, AutoBoom, 215 hp Cummins diesel. #USAP30..... ................................................................$135,000

USED SKIDSTEERS

USED ROUND BALERS

1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 Hesston 560 auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51... $5500 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31................................ $6000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours............ $47,000

Zerbe Bros.

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2013 New Holland SP240FXP 275 hp Cummins 6.7 liter, 1200 gallon tank, 100-ft. boom, 10 section plumbing, Viper Pro monitor, AutoBoom/ AccuBoom/AutoSteer, 650/75R38 semi flotation tires, 580 hours. #USNH56........................ CALL

USED HEADERS

2004 Honeybee 94C rigid header, 36-ft., single knife drive with transport and UII pickup reel. #UCNH77..............................................$16,900 2010 MacDon FD70 flex draper, 40-ft., double knife sickle, pickup reel, auto leveler height kit, New Holland CR adapter. #UCCA13.............$65,000 2010 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, cross auger, transport, NH adapter. #UHMD45... .............................................................. JUST IN 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, transport, upper cross auger, poly skids, gauge rollers, JD adaptor. #UHMD46.............. JUST IN

1950

66 Years

2016

Glasgow, MT

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USED TRACTORS

USED AIR DRILLS

CONSIGNMENTS

2008 New Holland TD80D MFD, 62 PTO hp, dual PTO, 12x12 Mech transmission, 2 remotes, 3-pt., loader, 500 hours. #UJN103...................$38,000

2010 Case IH ATX700 70-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, 31/2” steel packers with 430 bushel tow between cart, 3430 tank. #UDCA11...................CALL 2008 New Holland SD550 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 41/2” steel packers, hi-flotation with SC430 tow between cart, 430 bushel, variable drive, duals........ .................................................................. JUST IN 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25......................................... $89,000

2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06................................................... JUST IN 2004 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550# trips, 31/2” steel packers, 3” paired row boots with 4350 tow behind air cart, variable drive, dual fan, 10” auger. #UDF251.................................................... $59,000

John Deere 787 tow between air cart, 7” auger....... $9500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points...................................................... $6000

2004 New Holland TJ375 4WD, powershift transmission, 710/70R42 tires, 375 hp, Cummins diesel, deluxe cab, hi-capacity hydraulics, auto comfort seat, radar with auto steer...................... JUST IN

1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD tractor, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours........... $40,000 1974 John Deere 4430 2WD tractor, 6683 hours, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3 pt. hitch, 20.8x34 rear tires with JD 158 loader and grapple fork............................................... $25,000 John Deere 5010 2WD tractor, cab with Leon loader......... ............................................................................ $7500

1997 New Holland 9682 4WD, 5697 hours, 360 hp Cummins diesel, 24.5R32 tires, standard 12 speed transmission, 4 hydraulics. #UTN104........ ................................................................$62,500

1984 Versatile 1150 4WD tractor, 1150 Cummins diesel engine, 470 hp, 30.5R32 tires, “Bad Transmission”... ......................................................................... $15,000 1995 New Holland 8770 MFD tractor, 160 PTO hp, 18.4x42 duals, 1000 PTO, power shift transmission, super steer front end. ......................................................... $60,000

1988 Versatile 876 (red) 4WD, 280 hp Cummins diesel, 20.8x38 tires, standard transmission, OutBack guidance, 10,935 hours. #UTVR78.........$25,000

2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 550# trips, 9” spacing, 3” rubber packers, stealth boots, single shoot, 3450 town between cart, dual fan variable rate. #UDF249................................................... JUST IN Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237.................................................... $36,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, variable cart, stealth bodies. #UDF246.................... $69,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, VR drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244.... $50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tow between cart. #UDF247................................................$33,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill with 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243.. ................................................................$25,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. with 9” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, recapped, double shoot, stealth gumbo tip, goose shooter, 3450 tow behind tank, mechanical drive, dual fan, 30.5x32 tires. UDF248....... $29,000

Case IH 7110 MFD tractor, 131 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3pt hitch, 20.8x38 duals, 18 speed power steering, 3 remotes, 5087 hrs............................................ $45,000 Case 800 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, GB loader with bucket ............................................................................ $3500

Massey-Ferguson 6180 MFD, 3600 hours, 110 PTO hp, loader and grapple............................$33,000

NEW & USED BALE PROCESSORS

2-2016 Haybuster 2660 bale buster, 14Lx16.1 “knobby” float tires, hydraulic chute............ CALL 1-2015 Haybuster 2650 bale buster, 14Lx16.1 float tires, hydraulic chute deflector.............................. ...........................................“Special” Hold Over 2012 Haybuster 2650 1000 PTO, hauls 2 bales, right hand discharge.......................................$12,900 2005 Haybuster 2650 hauls 2 bales, right hand dischrage...................................................$8500 2008 Degelman 3100 Vortex model, 1000 PTO. #UHBK02...................................................$9500

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2011 Case IH Steiger 400 4WD tractor, 1985 hours, 4 remotes, 710 metrics, PTO, AutoSteer, luxury cab....... ....................................................................... $220,000 Deutz DX130 MFD tractor, 130 hp, mechanical transmission, 540 PTO, 3-point, 2 remotes............................ $13,000 International 1066 2WD tractor with cab, 18.4x38 rear duals, 2 rear hydraulics, no PTO, no 3-point hitch......... $6500 Oliver 770 tractor, gas engine with Farmhand F11 loader.. ............................................................................ $3500 Ford 9N tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, good tires........... $2600 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader....... ............................................................................ $2500

Phoenix 60-ft. rotary harrow, hydraulic angle adjustment... ............................................................................ $9500

USED COMBINES

Your Dealer for RiteWay harrows and land rollers

NEW 7162 62-FT HARROW - CALL

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

2011 New Holland CR9070 420 hp, deluxe cab, 900/60R32, extended wear package, deluxe chopper, AutoSteer, air compressor, New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper head, pickup reel. #UCNH75..JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500

Zerbe Bros.

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

Pillar Lazer, disc hoe drill, 40-ft. x12”, double shoot, 3450 tow behind air cart, dual fan, 30.5x32 tires.... $130,000 2010 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill, 550# trips, 41/2” steel packers, hi-flotation package, single shoot with P1060 air cart, 430 bushel, dual fan............................ $79,000

2006 Case IH ATX6012 60-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, double shoot, Concord style 15” packers with ADX3380 tow between air cart............................................... $50,000 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.................................................................. $40,000 2005 Kenworth W900 truck, 475 hp CAT engine, 13 speed transmission, 460,000 miles, 295/75R22.5 tires........... ......................................................................... $46,000

2008 Timpte 53-ft. grain trailer, 3-axles, air suspension...... ......................................................................... $30,000 2013 Maurer 40-ft. grain trailer, tandem axles, spring suspension................................................................... $24,000 A+E 708 fertilizer spreader, 70-ft., 8 run, 15” spacing......... ............................................................................ $8000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens............................... $12,000 2014 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, LCTS monitor, 4 ball valves, rinse with wash, electronic agitation.... $55,000 2011 New Holland S1070, 100-ft. suspension boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoBoom..................................... $45,000 2005 Case IH LBX332, square baler, 3’x3’ chamber, 10,000 bales with ROTC chopper, 7 chemical applicator, single axle, autolube, roller chute............................... $45,000 2006 New Holland BR780A round baler, wide pickup, twine & net, Bale Command, 1000 PTO drive, flotation tires, 10,500 bales..................................................... $13,500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO......... $7500 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires..................................... $5000 2010 Buhler 2500 bale carrier, moves 14 bales..... $22,500 2009 New Holland CR9070 combine, 1313 separator hours, 2011 FD70 45-ft. flex draper header.....................CALL 2004 New Holland CR960 combine, 2300 hours, Redekopp chopper, yield/moisture, 2012 Honey Bee 36-ft. header............................................................ $150,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours............................... $14,000 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................................... $4000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts......................................Call 2008 Walinga 6614 grain vac, 3200 bushel per hour, 3 sections hoses....................................................... $16,000 2- 2009 John Deere 635D, 35-ft. draper headers, double knives, finger reel....................................$20,000/each MacDon 973 draper header with pickup reel, 39-ft., fits R-62 and R-65.......................................................... $19,500 2006 WheatHeart 10”x61-ft. swing away, lo-pro mechanical drive hopper, with reverser, scissor lift................ $7500 2004 Westfield 13”x71-ft. swing auger, mechanical drive, low profile hopper, “Needs” flighting work........... $7500 Alloway 10”x60-ft. swing away grain auger, 540 PTO, scissor lift, mechanical drive hopper......................... $3000 Feteral 8”x60-ft. grain auger, PTO drive..................... $700 2015 Danuser SM40 post pounder with tilt & weight kit..... ........................................................................... $8200 2015 Danuser pallet fork with top tine grabber, for skid steer................................................................... $1900

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

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CB HUTCHINSON’S ELECTRICIANS “We can do anything - the impossible just takes longer”

Phone: (406) 761-4103 Fax: (406) 268-WIRE HutchinsonElectricDBA.com

• Lance Chesnut - Owner/Operator

• Brian Belakjon - Owner/Operator

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE John Deere 785 40-ft. air drill, PTO to run fan, hydraulic drill fill, press wheels at openers..... $13,500 Gysler 33-ft. chisel plow, equipped for NH3...... $1200

Phone 406-655-5499, Broadview, MT

MONTANA BRANDS FOR SALE

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Right Rib Cattle Right Shoulder Horses

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Right Shoulder Cattle

$5000 ea.

Phone John Holden, (406) 279-3326, Valier, MT

HAY FOR SALE Green, leafy 1st & 2nd cutting alfalfa in big square bales. Tarped. No rain.

Delivery and tests available.

Barney Hay - Southwest Montana (406) 491-5616 cell or (406) 494-5616 home

ITEMS FOR SALE 1985 Autocar truck with gravel box, has frame damage Sakundiak 6”x41-ft. auger with gas motor 1963 GMC 4000 truck with grain box and hoist 1966 GMC 4000 truck with grain box and hoist (5) Powder River creep feeders Flexi-Coil 65 90-ft. pull-type sprayer Red Angus cow/calf pairs available May 1st

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Parts or entire tractor – 1951 Ford 8N tractor.

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All phone calls returned.

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Reproductive observations of May calving compared with March calving

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service values. The current CHAPS benchmarks Dickinson Research Extension Center for pregnancy are 93.1 percent (center, 99 data show the pregnancy percentage for percent), calving 92.5 percent, (center, 98 cows exposed for March-born calves was percent) and weaning 89.8 percent (center, 98.96 and cows exposed for May-born 92 percent). The benchmarks for cows calves was 98.23. Interesting! calving in 42 days is 86.4 percent (center, The center has been calving in May since 92.5 percent) and calf death loss is 3.4 the 2012 calf crop. Prior to 2012, the center percent (center, 6.5 percent). herd calved in March. Overall management March calving was working for the change within a beef cow-calf operation is center. So why change the calving date? not easy, and the ripple effect is real.

Even when a production system is working, The center reviews managerial changes change should be part of any planning disregularly to provide effective management for the beef operation. A review of the cussions. Granted, in years like this, calvchange in calving season seems natural ing in March looks like a no-brainer. The because the weather is center will be great. Why calving for the not simply fourth year enjoy it? in May this However, spring. three major arOne comeas of concern still remain. mon question They are labor is, “How well shortages, powill cows breed in late tentially adsummer?” verse weather Because of and increaslate-summer ing costs. heat inhibitSuccessful calving requires dedicated people with ing cattle reproduction, this is certainly a the needed skill set to calve cows. Warmer legitimate concern if, in fact, true. weather makes the task of calving easier.

So to explore that question and other The expense bucket is full, and the pending responses to breeding in August, a process fear of fiscal failure is real. to review the two calving seasons was So primarily due to the shortage of lainitiated. The performance of the center’s herd for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, bor, recent adverse weather and the everwhen the center was calving in March/ increasing costs, the center changed and April, as well as the years 2012, 2013 delayed the turnout of the bulls to August and 2014, when the center was calving in 1 or thereabouts for 2012, 2013 and 2014.

May/June, was reviewed. Care needs to The average date that the third mature cow be noted because labor, land and facilities calved during those years was May 7, with do not allow a concurrent, actual study, so the average calving date being May 25. a review of the managerial records is the Rebreeding of the May- and June-calved next best option. cows has been excellent, with an average Managerial reviews do not imply a cause pregnancy percentage of 98, percentage and effect; rather, they offer observations of cows calving 97 and the percentage of and thoughts that lead to future efforts. cows weaning a calf 94. The percentage The center is involved in the CHAPS (Cow of cows calving in 42 days was 95.2 and Herd Appraisal Performance System) the average calf death loss percentage was program, made available by the North 3.7. The cows’ average age was 5 years, Dakota State University Extension Seraverage cow weight was 1,437 pounds and the average cow condition score was 5.3. vice in cooperation with the North Dakota The reproductive performance of the Beef Cattle Improvement Association. The cows on pasture when the center was calvevaluation of the two calving seasons was done using the center’s CHAPS data. ing in March/April was very similar to For the 2009, 2010 and 2011 March/ the performance of cows on pasture when April calving, the center turned bulls out calving in May/June. Shifting the calving June 1 or thereabouts. The average date date to May did not significantly change the that the third mature cow calved during reproductive performance of the cow herd. those years was March 15, with the average The question of negative effects on recalving date being March 29. breeding cows in August was not evident Rebreeding statistics were excellent: avin a review of the center’s management.

However, calf death loss was much imerage pregnancy percentage of 99, percentage of cows calving 98 and the percentage proved. More later. of cows weaning a calf 92. The percentage May you find all your ear tags. of cows calving in 42 days was 95.2 and For more information, contact your local calf death loss percentage was 6.5. The NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// cows’ average age was 4.8 years, average www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) cow weight was 1,307 pounds and the averor Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Extension Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickage cow condition score was 5.6.

Overall, herd reproduction at the center inson, ND 58601; (701) 456-1103; or kris. was greater than the CHAPS benchmark ringwall@ndsu.edu.

Ancient grains make healthful, tasty cookies

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By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service New chia-oat and amaranth-oat mixtures developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists may be used to make healthful foods in the future.

Chemist George E. Inglett and his colleagues at Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois, examined the physical properties of chia and amaranth that contain lysine—an essential amino acid. In one experiment, scientists blended amaranth flour with oat products containing beta-glucan, which is associated with lowering blood cholesterol, to make nutritious, gluten-free sugar cookies.

Amaranth-oat composites, cookies and doughs were compared with those made of amaranth or wheat flour alone. Amaranth dough had improved water-holding capacity compared with wheat, and amaranth cookies were acceptable in all aspects. The cookies had improved nutritional value and physical properties.

In another experiment, scientists found the same results for sugar cookies made from chia-oat composites. The scientists dryblended Nutrim, oat bran concentrate and whole wheat flour with finely ground chia to make the mixture.

Chia seeds are high in oil and rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly omega 3, which help lower blood cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease.

In this research, published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/ (ISSN)1097-0010) and the Journal of Food Research (http://www. ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jfr) in 2014, Inglett demonstrated that amaranth-oat and chia-oat composites have desirable physical qualities such as improved texture. These qualities, along with the ancient grains nutritional value, may make them desirable ingredients for healthful foods.

One of the ingredients used to make the cookies, Nutrim, is a commercial product made from barley and oats developed years ago by Inglett to help lower blood cholesterol.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

Read more about this work in the March 2016 issue of AgResearch (http://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2016/mar/cookies/)

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service doneness.

“They have biscuits and sausage gravy Instead of focusing on what not to do, let’s on the menu. I bet they know how to make consider a few lessons about what to do to reit here,” my husband noted while we were traveling in a southern state. duce our risk for cancer. Let’s focus on “more” Sometimes restaurants cut up links instead instead of less. These tips are adapted from the of using ground meat, so the gravy is not American Cancer Society and the U.S. Dietary flavored throughout. As a server walked by Guidelines for Americans. with a steaming plate of biscuits and gravy, • Get more fiber in your diet. Fiber fills you we could see that this restaurant used ground up and can help with weight management. Eat sausage. more dry edible beans, lentils, split peas and When I first met this Indiana-raised guy 24 other fiber-rich foods. years ago, I never had heard of putting sausage • Enjoy more fruits and vegetables because gravy on biscuits. I’m sure I gave him the they contain phytochemicals (cancer-fighting “you’re not from around here” look when he compounds). Have at least 4 1/2 cups of fruits prepared it for me the first time. It was quite and vegetables every day. tasty, actually.

• Have more whole-grain foods, such as He gave me a similar look when I made whole-grain bread, oatmeal and brown rice. the Midwest staple “tater tot hotdish” for him.

• Get more physical activity. Use the steps “Well, you better order the biscuits and instead of the elevator, take walking breaks gravy,” I said. instead of snack breaks, and park farther from When the server arrived with a good-sized your destination. Go dancing. Wear a pedombowl of sausage gravy and plate of biscuits, I eter to chart your level of physical activity. looked at him with uplifted eyebrows. Eating Walk on a treadmill or go to a mall when the a bowl of gravy at a restaurant was not my weather is cold or rainy. idea of “moderation.”

If you are expecting a biscuits and sausage He grinned. Evidently “they made it right.” gravy recipe, you won’t find it from me. This He even shared a little of his generous entrée native Midwesterner hasn’t perfected it yet. with me. It was quite tasty.

I do know a good hotdish, though. Here’s What is sausage, anyway? Sausage is a a fiber-rich recipe chock-full of beans, plus mixture of ground meat, salt and spices. It some ground beef and bacon. Enjoy a modermight be made of beef, pork, poultry or a wide ate intake of lean protein, such as meat, fish range of other meats, including game meats. and poultry.

Sausage, bacon, ham, deli meats and red Calico Beans Hotdish meat in general have received negative press 1/4 lb. bacon in recent weeks. You might have seen scary 1 pound lean ground beef headlines such as “death by bacon.”

1 medium onion, chopped As my husband contentedly chomped on 1/4 c. brown sugar biscuits and gravy, I thought about all the 1/2 c. chili sauce recent headlines.

2 Tbsp. vinegar The World Health Organization recently 1 tsp. dry mustard placed processed meats in the same carcino2 (16-ounce) cans baked beans 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained gen category as cigarettes. Specifically, the and rinsed report said eating about 2 ounces of processed 1 (15.5-ounce) can cranberry beans, drained meat daily could raise your risk of getting and rinsed colon cancer by 18 percent. Keep in mind 1 (15.5-ounce) can navy beans, drained that your risk for colon cancer is fairly small. and rinsed Before you toss the bacon, let’s consider 1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans, that this news is not brand new. You may recall drained and rinsed that years ago, researchers showed that high1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained temperature cooking of red meats on the grill and rinsed or in a frying pan can increase the production Fry bacon in skillet until crisp. Discard of carcinogenic compounds. all fat. Drain bacon on paper towels. Brown Should study results such as these make you ground beef and onion in same skillet. Drain drop meat from your menu? I hope not. Meat beans (do not drain the baked beans). Comprovides protein, iron, zinc and other nutrients.

According to current recommendations from bine all ingredients. Bake, covered, at 350 F http://www.choosemyplate.gov, most adults for 45 minutes. For slow cookers: Combine need 5 to 6 ounces of protein daily, depending all ingredients as given above in a large slow on the amount of physical activity they get. cooker. Cook on low for four to eight hours.

However, I think we all know that “vitamin Directions for freezing: Put leftovers in a B” is not short for “vitamin bacon.” Moderamicrowave/oven-proof casserole, cover and freeze. Reheat in a preheated 350 F oven to tion and balance are still keys to a healthful an internal temperature of 165 F, as meadiet.

Most of us know someone who has or had sured with a food thermometer. Or cook in a colon cancer, so we want to take steps to remicrowave on high for four minutes, stir and continue heating until beans are of desired duce our risk. Research about diet and cancer temperature. is ongoing.

Makes 20 servings. Each serving has 240 With this knowledge, we can take some calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 17 g protein, 33 g steps in our kitchen. Therefore, moderate your carbohydrate, 9 g fiber and 720 milligrams cooking temperatures, avoid flare-ups on the sodium. grill and use a food thermometer to gauge

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K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute to host International Symposium

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By K-State Research and Extension The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University (http:// www.beefcattleinstitute.org) is set to host the 5th International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare (ISBCW) in Manhattan, Kansas at the K-State Alumni Center on June 8-10, 2016. Held in one of the world’s leading beef cattle production regions, the event will provide a valuable opportunity for beef industry leaders and influencers to learn, gain fresh insight and actively participate in addressing beef cattle welfare.

Cattle producers, processors, retailers, government officials, non-governmental organization officials, animal scientists, veterinarians, students, and others interested in emerging welfare issues facing the beef cattle industry are encouraged to attend.

The ISBCW organizing committee has identified a line-up of renowned speakers from the U.S., Canada and Europe with diverse perspectives and expertise on industry issues. A few of the featured speakers include: • Temple Grandin, Colorado State University • Joe Stookey, University of Saskatchewan • Jeff Carroll, USDA-ARS Livestock Issues Research Unit • Ed Pajor, University of Calgary • Bernadette Early, Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre in Ireland • Karen Schwartkoff-Genswein, Agri-Food Canada • Ron Gill, Texas A&M University • Joe Regenstein, Cornell University • Mike Apley, Kansas State University Registration for the event plus lodging and travel information is available at Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University (http://www.beefcattleinstitute.org). Early conference registration ends May 1. Options for one-day only and virtual attendance via webcast are available. The event is sponsored in part by Merial, Merck Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

Brief History of the Symposium The biennial event began in 2008, hosted by the BCI with the objective to address welfare issues faced by producers in many beef-producing areas across the world. Those who attended the first symposium laid the foundation for addressing current and future welfare concerns of the beef industry.

In 2010, the second ISBCW took a more formal approach as Dan Thomson of K-State helped create the North American Food Animal Wellbeing Commission on Beef and assembled an expert panel of animal scientists, veterinarians and beef cattle professionals to create a scientific perspective to address animal welfare concerns. A subsequent event held in 2012 in Saskatchewan, Canada helped fulfill the mandate. Most recently, the ISBCW was hosted by Iowa State University in 2014 with a focus on critical issues facing the beef supply chain including: production, environmental, transportation, processing, marketing, regulatory, legislative, and social concerns.

The Beef Cattle Institute was founded in 2007 to provide beef industry stakeholders with the most current education, research and outreach available in the beef industry.

The BCI offers certificates and tools to aid producers in managing a successful beef business.

For more information contact Bob L. Larson, Symposium Chair (785) 564-7457 or rlarson@vet.k-state.edu.

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Report shows University of Nebraska’s annual economic impact is $3.9 billion

By Melissa Lee, University of Nebraska The teaching, research and outreach acuniversity include not just NU employees, tivities of the University of Nebraska (NU) but 19,000 people who have jobs as a result annually generate more than $3.9 billion of university activities. for Nebraska’s economy, according to an • NU trains current and future generations independent new analysis of the university’s of Nebraska’s leaders. About 189,000 NU significant and far-reaching impact on the alumni live in Nebraska, representing 1 of economic and cultural vitality of the state. every 7 working-age Nebraskans. More The analysis, presented to the NU Board than 10,000 new NU graduates enter the of Regents, was conducted by Tripp Umworkforce every year, growing the state’s bach, a leading national consultant with earning power by $50 million annually. expertise in economic impact studies. NU Many of those graduates stay in Nebraska President Hank Bounds said the firm’s findand fill key needs in agriculture, engineerings confirm that the University of Nebraska ing and IT, nursing, allied health, business plays a fundamental role in ensuring the and other fields. state’s economic competitiveness and qual• University research not only grows the ity of life and that continued investment economy, but fosters innovation and adin higher education is vital to the state’s dresses key challenges facing Nebraska and success. the world. NU research has a $385 million “The University of Nebraska touches annual economic impact, supporting 2,500 virtually every Nebraskan in some way,” jobs and advancing knowledge in areas Bounds said. “We know intuitively that such as water and agriculture, treatment the university is deeply connected to the of diseases like cancer and Ebola, national economic and social well-being of the state. security and defense, early childhood eduThis report confirms that the state cannot be cation, rural development and others. In successful without its public university. No addition, faculty are increasingly bringing single number or report can fully capture the their innovations from the lab to the marimpact of the University of Nebraska. But ketplace, resulting in new licensing income, this analysis makes clear that the missionpatent activity, and startup companies across driven activities of the university are transthe state. forming lives and communities across the • The university gives students the opstate – and that we have a proven record of portunity to change their lives through successfully leveraging the resources that education. NU’s four campuses and the Nebraskans invest in us.”

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Paul Umbach, Tripp Umbach founder educate more than 50,000 students each and CEO, said: “NU is a major force in the year. Those include students who are the Nebraska economy in terms of workforce, first in their families to go to college, other innovation, healthcare and economic develunderrepresented students, military learners opment. The true impact of the University of transitioning back into civilian life, aspiring Nebraska goes far beyond the $3.9 billion in entrepreneurs, and distance learners who annual economic impact, as the university wouldn’t have access to higher education is a resource for every Nebraskan. It is the if not for NU’s online programs. lynchpin for Nebraska’s continued growth • The University of Nebraska builds ecoand prosperity.” nomically and socially vibrant communities Among Tripp Umbach’s key findings: – not just in the cities where NU campuses • The university’s $3.9 billion annual are located, but in communities across the economic impact means that the activities state. The university has a presence in all 93 of NU campuses, faculty, staff and students counties. Initiatives like University Village – and the resulting ripple effects in business at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and communities statewide – add nearly $11 Baxter Arena at the University of Nebraska million each day to Nebraska’s economy. at Omaha, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Can• The University of Nebraska sustains a cer Center at the University of Nebraska highly skilled workforce for the state, supMedical Center and Nebraska Innovation porting 1 out of every 36 jobs in Nebraska.

Campus at the University of NebraskaThe 35,000 Nebraska jobs supported by the CONTINUED ON PAGE B19

Report shows University of Nebraska’s annual economic impact is $3.9 billion

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• The well-being of the state is directly linked to the University of Nebraska. NU employees and students annually provide $90 million in charitable donations and volunteer services, like student-led service activities, free health screenings, free scholarly lectures and many more. The university’s campuses also offer activities that enhance Nebraskans’ cultural understanding and build connections among citizens, including concerts, art exhibits and athletic events.

Tripp Umbach’s full report, including the firm’s methodology and detailed findings, along with additional information about the University of Nebraska’s economic and social impact on the state, is available at www.nebraska.edu/ economic-contribution.

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By Chloe Creager, K-State Research and Extension The agricultural industry is entering a and expenses associated with new technolperiod of margin compression, in which ogy developments, according to Briggeman. revenues are depressed and costs remain Producers should not be expecting additional increases in interest rates in the elevated, according to Brian Briggeman, immediate future due to turmoil in internaKansas State University associate professor of agricultural economics and director tional markets, low oil prices and concerns of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center. about inflation in the United States being As a result, farming profits are expected to too low, Briggeman said. Producers might be thin, and net incomes are projected to be have a harder time getting loans, however, down in 2016. because lenders will likely want more inforProducers can also expect lower commation from customers. Tighter financing modity prices this year, Briggeman said. and higher credit standards are directly tied For example, the average predicted farm to periods of margin compression. price for corn by the U.S. Department of Getting through a period of margin Agriculture for 2015-2016 is $3.60 per compression comes down to the individual bushel, a 10-cent decrease from the average management of an operation, he added. Proin 2014-2015. ducers should focus on building liquidity to An overall poor economic outlook for stave off downside risks, rather than trying agriculture this year also means landowners to expand and overextending themselves. should expect that leasing producers will In addition, producers need to know their want to renegotiate their cropland leases, acper-acre costs of production, because that cording to Mykel Taylor, K-State Research will help them lock in profit opportunities and Extension agricultural economist. when they arise.

Taylor’s report, 2016 Kansas County“Producers do not have to completely sit Level Cash Rents for Non-Irrigated Cropon the sidelines,” Briggeman said. “They land (http://www.agmanager.info/farmmgt/ need to be mindful of how they deploy their land/county/NI_CountyRents_2016.pdf), capital at this time. It comes down to, ‘What shows that from 2015 to 2016, estimated can I control within my operation, and how do I best do that?’” cash rental rates decreased from an average Leasing adjustments of $38.75 to $25.71 per acre in northwest Among the items that may or may not Kansas, $30.18 to $19.28 per acre in west central Kansas and $22.03 to $13.29 per acre be in a farmer’s control are leasing agreements. Farmers who are renting land might in southwest Kansas.

Those estimated cash rental rates denot actually pay rates as low as the predicted amount, for fear of losing the land they are creased in the last year from $69.31 to $49.23 per acre in the north central region, currently leasing or because they locked in $53.79 to $37.91 per acre in central, $42.61 rental rates when they were at their peak a few years ago, according to Taylor. As a reto $29.67 per acre in south central, $119.50 sult, there may be conflict between landlords to $103.48 per acre in northeast, $63.84 to and tenants if these rates are now too high $54.69 per acre in east central and $31.64 as agricultural profits decrease. to $27.08 per acre in southeast.

The projected dryland rental rates in past Since half of the land in Kansas is leased, there is potential for impact statewide; good years have been accurate for the average communication is a significant factor in producer but are not an exact indication of working out potential conflicts, she said. what rates every farmer will pay in 2016, “Approach this as something where you according to Taylor.

“These are not necessarily the rental rates want to try to work through it with your that you would observe out in the state; what existing tenant, if you have a good relationthey are is our best guess for what somebody ship,” Taylor recommended. “You should be could afford to pay for ground based on able to find some middle ground that is still our estimates of current production costs, relatively affordable but does not undermine a 20-year historical yield and commodity the landlord’s need for income.” prices,” she said.

If it is not possible to find a rate that Contributing factors and predicted both the landowner and producer can afeffects ford, however, then some producers may Commodity prices have come off of their be forced to walk away from their current recent highs, and production costs remain leases, she added. elevated. As a result, profit margins have “That will happen,” Taylor said. “Rental narrowed, which creates profit margin comrates are sticky, because we don’t move off pression. Factors contributing to this tightof those rates quickly. But, you have to deal ening of margins include burgeoning supwith economic reality. This isn’t a producerplies and a slowing demand for agricultural specific problem; this is being driven by low products, along with higher production costs commodity prices.”

Volunteer Recognition Day

Date When celebrated : Always April 20 Volunteer Recognition Day honors the legions of volunteers who dedicate themselves to causes and helping others. They are making big and small differences in the lives of millions of people all over the world. They are saving lives. They are improving lives and providing comfort.

They assist people, animals, and nature.

Most volunteers do not ask for recognition. They just want to help and to “give back” where they can.

In documenting special and unique days, this author attempts to avoid editorializing, and keeps to reporting the facts. But, I will step away from the norm when speaking to

this topic. It is vital and essential that more people get involved. There are so many groups and causes that need volunteer efforts. And, the needs are so broad and urgent, that everyone can find someplace to volunteer and make a difference.

Celebrate this “Volunteer Recognition Day by: • Thanking volunteers for their work • Getting involved yourself in a volunteer activity.

• Donating to a volunteer group BTW: Volunteers are keeping a big secret from those that don’t volunteer. Volunteer activities are energizing and rewarding.

And, it is is lots of fun and camaraderie.

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Toole County Conservationist of the Year

The Toole County Conservation District would like to recognize Clark Jones as Conservationist of the year for 2014 – 2015 in Toole County. Clark, along with his father Tom, brother Paul, nephew Dusty and their families’ farm in Toole, Pondera, Liberty and Golden Valley Counties.

In the endeavor to both grow food for the world and to be a steward of the land which produces that food, Clark Jones excels. In this area, Clark is one of the earliest adopters of diversified crop rotations – adding to the small grains common to this region – peas, mustard, even corn, and more recently the cover crop cocktails. Clark is involved in farming operations in Toole, Liberty, Pondera and even Golden Valley Counties (perhaps his pickup should get some sort of award as well)! In spite of this, he still manages to keep on top of his farming operations in each county and implement innovative techniques in his agricultural operation.

One of the traits that make Clark such an exemplary conservationist is that he is such a self-learner. Clark not only attends educational workshops and seminars – both in state and out of state, he also reads continually about improving farming methods. He then shares those new ideas and seeks to implement them where they are a fit for his operation. Clark recently took the initiative to study and learn a technique to be able to more precisely apply his crop nutrients. Clark evaluates his rotation and the soil nutrient results and then makes adjustments that will help – he is truly engaged in how to better the land he operates. He is strategic about where he plants his diverse crop rotations, considering soils, nutrients, rainfall patterns, crop history, even elevations of the fields, in making decisions about where to grow certain crops.

Another tool that he has utilized is perennial vegetation seeding’s as well as virtually eliminating fallow in order to combat the ever threatening saline seeps that are prone to occur in Toole County farmland. Clark approaches resource concerns and farming with a practical and proactive attitude that is bound To keep his operation productive, profitable and sustainable for years to come.

Toole County and those of us around the world that enjoy a bite to eat, salute Clark Jones and his family as – Toole County Conservationist for the year 2015.

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Good records key to claiming gifts to charity

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers planning to claim charitable donations to make sure they have the records they need before filing their 2015 tax returns.

This is the fifth in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. These tips are designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as this year’s April 18 deadline approaches.

For any taxpayer, keeping good records is key to qualifying for the full charitable contribution deduction allowed by law. In particular, this includes insuring that they have received required statements for two contribution categories—each gift of at least $250 and donations of vehicles.

First, to claim a charitable contribution deduction, donors must get a written acknowledgement from the charity for all contributions of $250 or more. This includes gifts of both cash and property. For donations of property, the acknowledgement must include, among other things, a description of the items contributed.

In addition, the law requires that taxpayers have all acknowledgements in hand before filing their tax return. These acknowledgements are not filed with the return but must be retained by the taxpayer along with other tax records.

Second, special reporting requirements generally apply to vehicle donations, and taxpayers wishing to claim these donations must attach any required documents to their tax return. The deduction for a car, boat or airplane donated to charity is usually limited to the gross proceeds from its sale.

This rule applies if the claimed value is more than $500.

Form 1098-C or a similar statement, must be provided to the donor by the organization and attached to the donor’s tax return.

The IRS also reminded taxpayers to be sure any charity they are giving to is a qualified organization. Only donations to eligible organizations are tax-deductible. Select Check, a searchable online tool available on IRS.gov, lists most organizations that are eligible to receive deductible contributions. In addition, churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and government agencies are eligible even if they are not listed in the tool’s database.

Only taxpayers who itemize their deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A can claim gifts to charity. Thus, taxpayers who choose the standard deduction cannot deduct their charitable contributions. This includes anyone who files a short form (Form 1040A or 1040EZ).

A taxpayer will have a tax savings only if the total itemized deductions (mortgage interest, charitable contributions, state and local taxes, etc.) exceed the standard deduction.

Use the 2015 Form 1040, Schedule A to determine whether itemizing is better than claiming the standard deduction.

Besides Schedule A, taxpayers who give property to charity usually must attach a special form for reporting these noncash contributions. If the amount of the deduction for all noncash contributions is over $500, a properly-completed Form 8283 is required.

The IRS provided these additional reminders about the special rules that apply to charitable contributions of used clothing and household items, monetary donations and yearend gifts.

Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items This includes furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances and linens. Clothing and household items donated to charity generally must be in good used condition or better to be tax-deductible. A clothing or household item for which a taxpayer claims a deduction of over $500 does not have to meet this standard if the taxpayer includes a qualified appraisal of the item with the return.

Guidelines for Monetary Donations A taxpayer must have a bank record or a written statement from the charity in order to deduct any donation of money, regardless of amount. The record must show the name of the charity and the date and amount of the contribution. Bank records include canceled checks, and bank, credit union and credit card statements. Bank or credit union statements should show the name of the charity, the date, and the amount paid. Credit card statements should show the name of the charity, the date and the transaction posting date.

Donations of money include those made in cash or by check, electronic funds transfer, credit card and payroll deduction. For payroll deductions, the taxpayer should retain a pay stub, a Form W-2 wage statement or other document furnished by the employer showing the total amount withheld for charity, along with the pledge card showing the CONTINUED ON PAGE B23

Check your sump pump now

By NDSU Extension Service For many homeowners, a sump pump is their first line of defense to prevent water from seeping into the basement.

“No one wants to return from a trip or weekend outing to find water in the basement because the sump pump failed,” North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agricultural engineer Tom Scherer says.

Due to low precipitation amounts last fall and very little snow this winter, many sump pumps have not operated for a year or more. But spring storms can change that quickly.

Scherer suggests that as a precaution, homeowners should check the sump pump now to make sure it is working properly.

The sump may be connected to tile that drains the footings of the house, the entire basement or just the area where the sump is located. Many houses have tiling installed around only a portion of the house. The water that drains into the sump must be removed. That’s accomplished with a sump pump.

To check the pump, first make sure the discharge pipe on the outside of the house is not plugged and that it directs water away from the house. Next, make sure the pump is plugged in. Remove the lid (if the sump has one) and use a flashlight to check if the sump is clean and the pump inlet is not plugged.

If the inlet from the tile is near the bottom of the sump and no water is flowing into the sump, temporarily plug the inlet.

Then slowly pour water into the sump until the float turns the pump on. Try to simulate the speed that water normally would flow into the sump. Watch the on/off float operation and listen to the pump.

Make the pump turn on and off at least twice. If the pump sounds like it is pumping gravel or the float is sluggish, then you may need a new pump.

A common cause of pump failure is damaged or rusted bearings in the motor. Another common problem is the float switch doesn’t make good electrical contact and turns on slowly or not at all.

Sump pumps are available in two basic models: upright (commonly called a pedestal) and submersible. Either works well with proper maintenance, according to Scherer.

Submersible pumps are designed to be submerged in water and sit on the bottom of the sump. A float-activated switch controls the on/off operation of the pump.

The float moves according to the water level in the sump.

When the water in the sump rises to a certain level, the pump turns on, and when the water level drops to a certain level, the pump turns off.

The float control mechanism can have different configurations, depending on the manufacturer. For some models, the on/off distance is adjustable and it’s not on others.

The pedestal pump’s motor is usually about a foot above the top of the sump and the pump is at the base, which sits on the bottom of the sump. The motor is not meant to get wet. A ball float connected by a rod to a switch near the motor turns the pump on and off. One advantage of this type of pump is that the on/off switch is visible without you having to look into the sump, Scherer says.

Either type of pump should have a check valve on the water outlet pipe so water doesn’t flow back into the sump when the pump shuts off. Water flowing back and forth can cause the pump to turn on and off more frequently than necessary, which decreases the life of the pump.

For more basement water protection, many houses have an electric backup sump pump. This pump is installed in the same sump as the primary pump, but it only turns on if the primary pump fails. These pumps are battery-powered.

More information can be found in the NDSU publication “Electric Backup Sump Pumps for Houses” (AE1771), which is available online at http://tinyurl.com/ElectricBackup, or from your county Extension office or the NDSU Distribution Center at (701) 231-7883.

For more details on sump pumps, you can view a video at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/flood/home/sump-pump-tips.

Good records key to claiming gifts to charity CONTINUED FROM PAGE B22

name of the charity.

Year-End Gifts Contributions are deductible in the year made. Thus, donations charged to a credit card before the end of 2015 count for 2015, even if the credit card bill isn’t paid until 2016. Also, checks count for 2015 as long as they were mailed in 2015.

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Better-fed honey bees fight off harmful effects of parasite

By Gail Wells, Oregon State University Extension Well-nourished honey bees are better at fighting off a serious microscopic parasite that weakens their immune systems and threatens the health of their colonies, according to a new study from Oregon State University (OSU).

The finding, published recently in the Journal of Insect Physiology (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/ pii/S0022191016300051), suggests that giving honey bees access to a greater quantity and variety of pollen—their only source of protein—could make them more resilient against parasites and other pests, and help to stem worrisome declines in bee populations.

“We found that bees fed with a high-pollen diet had better survival, even though the same diet also enhanced the reproduction of the pathogen,” said Ramesh Sagili, a professor and honey bee Extension specialist in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

Pests, diseases and pesticide exposure are all contributing to a worldwide decline in populations of honey bees and other important pollinators, Sagili said. According to the USDA Agricultural Research Service, U.S. beekeepers lost about 33 percent of their colonies each winter between 2006 and 2011.

Pollination by honey bees and other insects was worth slightly over $15 billion in the U.S. in 2012, according to a 2014 economic analysis (http://journals.plos.org/plosone/ article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0037235). Sagili estimates that honey bees pollinate some $500 million worth of Oregon crops yearly.

Sagili and Cameron Jack, a doctoral student in horticulture, studied European honey bees, the species most commonly used commercially in the U.S. to pollinate agricultural crops. They fed bees with varying amounts of wildflower pollen, then exposed them to a single-celled microsporidian, a fungus-like organism called Nosema ceranae that lives in bees’ digestive systems.

At high levels the pest disrupts protein metabolism, weakens immune systems, and causes malnourishment in the next generation of bees. A severe infestation can deplete the population of bees within a colony and may eventually cause it to collapse.

One group of experimental bees ate an all-pollen diet, as did the control group that wasn’t exposed to the parasite.

Three other groups ate pollen mixed with non-nutritive cellulose in successively leaner ratios, with one part pollen to one, two and three parts cellulose, respectively. The fifth group got cellulose only.

After 16 days, Sagili and his group counted the N. ceranae spores in bees from each group. The researchers were surprised to find that the bees fed the high-pollen diets had significantly more N. ceranae spores in their gut tissues.

However, these bees were also in better shape overall than the ones fed on lower pollen diets. They survived longer, and they had more protein in their hypopharyngeal glands—the structures in their heads that transform pollen into food for the larvae.

“It may seem counterintuitive that the protein from the pollen enhanced the reproduction of the pathogen,” said Sagili. “But the important point is that the bees were able to compensate for its negative effects.”

The impetus for this study, he said, came from his Extension constituents. Many Oregon beekeepers worry that preventive antibiotic treatments — the conventional way to combat N. ceranae and a related parasite, N. apis — might be doing more harm than good.

“Treatment is expensive, and especially so if you don’t know whether your bees have the pathogen,” said Sagili. “It’s also troublesome because the treatment is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that could be causing other problems, such as killing the beneficial gut flora that help bees digest their food.”

Bee experts have worried for some time that “working” honey bees with access only to monocultural plantings are not getting enough nourishment to thrive. Some are giving their bees a few weeks’ break from work and letting them forage in uncultivated areas.

“It’s a limited menu for them,” Sagili said. “It’s as if you or I were to eat nothing but chicken for two months. We think a polyfloral diet can definitely enhance bee nutrition by providing a variety of amino acids and other nutritional elements.”

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supplemental feedings may also enhance resistance to N. ceranae, Sagili said.

He cautioned that too much protein can also be harmful to bees.

“It appears that there is an optimal balance of nutrients needed for best survival,” he said. “We now need to do some trials in

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the field to determine how much protein is optimal.”

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Minimizing pesticide contaminated soil around the home and garden

by Cecil Tharp, Pesticide Education Specialist is one of the most important TABLE 2. Active ingredients and a subset of agricultural and residential Soil amendments may injure sensitive plants pesticide factors when deter- pesticide products1 which may persist for years under anaerobic conditions if contaminated with pesticides. Certain pestimining pesticide movement. present in manure and/or compost. cides degrade quickly under aerobic conditions, Pesticides also bind readily but surprisingly slow under anaerobic condiwith clay, loamy soils and bind tions which often persist in manure and compost less in sandy soils. Even if a piles. The MSU Plant Diagnostic Laboratory pesticide is water soluble, it has reported a sharp increase in symptoms of will not move through the soil pesticide toxicity which may be due to pesticide profile if it has a high sorption contaminated grass clippings, manure or compotential (Table 1). post. The reasons for this are still unknown, but Pesticide persistence is the one possible reason is new chemistries which rate of time it takes a pesticide are available over the counter. Montana State to naturally break down under 1 This represents only a few high risk growth regulator herbicide products which University’s Schutter Diagnostic Laboratory ideal soil conditions. This is may be available on the market. Discrimination or endorsement is not intended reported pesticide toxicity towards beneficial often expressed as a pesticide with the listing of commercial products by Montana State University Extension. plants resembling growth regulator herbicide half-life. Pesticide persistence damage in 16 counties in 2009, and 21 councan be divided into three categories including: decomposing fungi in a compost pile. Some ties in 2010. A total of 112 reports of symptoms - Nonpersistent: half-life less than 30 days. pesticides may break down more quickly unresembling growth regulator herbicide contami- Moderate: half-life of 30 to 100 days. der soil conditions than in compost piles due nation were investigated by MSU from May - Persistent: half-life of more than 100 days. to anaerobic conditions which may be present 2009 to July 2010. Most non-target symptoms These broad categories only represent a under some composting conditions. were reported on homeowner gardens, trees and pesticide half- life under ideal conditions, as The percentages of some active ingredients shrubs, with a few reports on field crops. persistence varies due to degradation factors may actually increase under poor composting The Breakdown and Movement of Pestiwhich vary by soil type. Persistence, solubility, conditions (Granatstein 2001). This is due to cides in the Soil soil type and the sorption potential of a pesticide a total compost mass decrease by half during Many homeowners and applicators assume form the overall leaching potential of a pesticide decomposition. pesticides within contaminated soil, manure or (Table 1).

Applicators should be Aware compost will break down to safe levels within When a pesticide diffuses from a solid or Applicators should be wary if using many 12 months. This is not always the case as pesaqueous state to a gas it is known as volatilizagrowth regulator herbicides, especially if the ticide movement and degradation rates vary tion. Volatilization increases as temperature applicator is spraying grasses which may be depending on leaching, ability of a pesticide to increases, and as soil is mixed. Mixing soil or used for compost or converted to manure bind with soil, volatilization, microbial degradacompost often leads to a subsequent 30 percent which will be distributed as a soil amendment. tion, chemical degradation, photo-degradation loss of pesticide due to volatilization.

Active ingredients of highest concern are and pesticide persistence.

Volatilization and leaching are both examples picloram, clopyralid, aminopyralid, and amiMovement of Pesticides of pathways which allow pesticides to move nocyclopyrachlor due to the high persistence A pesticide may move out of soil or compost out of contaminated soils. Degradation is still these active ingredients display under anaerobic but may be a new threat in a separate locaneeded to breakdown the pesticide into an inacconditions present in manure and/or compost tion. Pesticide infiltration into the soil profile tive state.

(Table 2). Some other common growth regulator is known as leaching. Leaching can eventuDegradation of Pesticides herbicides which may contaminate gardens but ally lead to contaminated ground water which Pesticides in soil primarily break down break down much faster are the active ingredimay cause non-target toxicity or other health through microbial and chemical degradation. ents dicamba (Banvel, Clarity, Fallow Star, Viconcerns. The use of compost may actually These reactions increase when temperatures sion, etc.) and 2,4-D (Hardball, Latigo, Unison, decrease the threat of leaching. are warm, soil pH is favorable, soil is moist but etc.). These pesticide products target invasive This is due to pesticides binding readily with not saturated, and when aerobic soil conditions and troublesome broadleaf weeds while alloworganic matter prevalent in composted soils. persist.

Anaerobic conditions persist in manure ing desirable grasses to survive.

Pesticide residual within contaminated soil piles, un-worked compost, when treated forage Always read and follow all ‘Environmental or compost often will decrease as the amount is dried and baled, or in compacted soils. If comHazard’ and ‘Use Precaution’ statements on the of water infiltrated through the soil profile is post or manure is thoroughly mixed, microbial pesticide product label. Many pesticides also increased. The rate at which pesticide will deand chemical degradation will increase due to have re-cropping or planting restrictions which crease is dependent on the sorption potential, the increase in oxygen. inhibit the planting of many broadleaf crops in water solubility, and persistence of a pesticide.

A pesticide breaks down from sunlight subsequent seasons. A re-cropping or planting Many pesticides are water soluble, while through photo-degradation. The rate of breakrestriction may last as long as one to three years. others are not. Highly water soluble pesticides down is influenced by the intensity of sunlight, These restrictions are under the ‘Use Precautend to move easier through the soil profile into length of exposure, and pesticide properties. tions’ statement on the pesticide product label. groundwater. Water soluble pesticides may be Pesticide residues on the surface of compost or Applicators should be aware of other factors leached out of shallow soils or composts where manure will be reduced quickly through photowhich increase risk toward non-target sites: pesticide contamination is a problem if they also degradation, but a majority of the pesticide will 1. Precipitation immediately after application have a low sorption potential. be within compost or manure where photowill increase leaching into groundwater and The ability of a pesticide to bind to soil pardegradation has little effect. Mixing compost runoff onto other non-target sites. ticles is its sorption potential. A pesticide with will increase the rate of photo-degradation 2. Wind (more than 10 mph) will increase a high sorption potential binds to soil particles significantly. drift onto non-target sites. thereby resisting further infiltration within the Pesticide persistence combines with micro3. Applying pesticide products at rates above soil column. These pesticides resist movement bial and chemical factors to produce the final rates written on the pesticide product label may into groundwater but may persist bound to soil degradation rate (Table 1). Most insecticides, increase risk of injury to non-target plants into particles for quite some time due to being less diquat, paraquat and 2,4-D breakdown readfuture seasons. bio-available to microbes. A pesticide which has ily in compost piles, while pyridine pesticides 4. Applying pesticide products illegally a low sorption potential leaches readily into the (Table 2) and some chlorinated hydrocarbon onto sites not on the pesticide product label soil profile. A pesticide with a moderate sorpinsecticides take years to breakdown in compost (ex. Spraying Milestone or Tordon products tion potential may remain in the root zone while and soils.

Fungicides may temporarily slow on lawns). being available for plant uptake and microbial down the degradation process by suppressing There may be other pesticide products which and chemical degradation. Sorption potential can offer broadleaf weed control while being TABLE 1. Coefficient of sorption, solubility, degradation rate (persistence), and overall leaching potential of safe for use on grasses. Contact your local MSU some commonly used agricultural and residential pesticides.

Extension office or the MSU Pesticide Education program for alternative chemistries which may be available.

Homeowners and Suppliers should be aware Homeowners and suppliers purchasing or distributing grass hay, straw, manure or compost for use as soil amendments should be aware of potential pesticide contamination. When purInformation gathered from the National Pesticide Information Center (Oregon State University, http://npic.orst. chasing grass clippings, manure or compost, edu/ppdmove.htm) and Ohio State University Extension. ask the supplier if their plant stands or pastures 1 This represents only a few common herbicide products which may be available on the market. Discrimination or endorsement is not intended with the listing of commercial products by Montana State University Extension.

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Minimizing pesticide contaminated soil around the home and garden CONTINUED FROM PAGE B26

were treated with high risk growth regulator herbicides (see Table 2). Do not purchase grass clippings, manure or compost if the distributor verifies the application of high risk growth regulator herbicides while not following one of the use restrictions that are often on a herbicide’s pesticide product label.

• Do not use manure from animals that have grazed forage or eaten hay harvested from treated areas within the previous three days, if manure will be applied to areas where susceptible broadleaf plants may be grown.

• Grass clippings from treated areas should not be used where broadleaf plants grow, or used as compost or mulch which will later be applied to areas where susceptible broadleaf plants grow.

• Do not plant broadleaf plants in soils treated in the previous year with manure from animals that have grazed forage or eaten hay harvested from treated areas until a bioassay is conducted to determine that concentrations in the soil are at safe levels.

Homeowners should be aware of symptoms of growth regulator herbicide toxicity when using compost, grass clippings or manure on their vegetable gardens or ornamentals. This would include leaf cupping, curling, stunted growth, and curling of the growing points on any broadleaf plants. Broadleaf plant species especially sensitive to this type of herbicide damage include beans, peas, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, spinach, sugar beets, carrots, dahlias, and some roses. A simple bioassay may be used to verify the presence of herbicides (see box above).

Don’t use grass clippings, manure or compost if plant toxicity symptoms are visible using the bioassay. For further confirmation of pesticide toxicity symptoms, contact the local MSU Extension office or the MSU Pesticide Education Program.

Homeowners have a few options if contaminated soil is evident in their gardens or ornamentals. Homeowners may: • plant other non-susceptible garden plants including wheat, corn, berries, and many woody and perennial ornamentals (if soil is contaminated from a growth regulator herbicide).

• create another vegetable garden in a different location until the contaminated garden passes toxicity tests in subsequent seasons.

• incorporate one to two lb/100 square

feet of charcoal in the top six inches of contaminated soil. This should adsorb some of the pesticide and decrease toxicity towards non-target plants.

• trench between trees and contaminated areas by cutting roots.

(Warning: This may damage the tree by decreasing water and nutrient uptake but will prevent further pesticide uptake.)

• remove soil and replace with clean soil. This may be less costly if homeowners have smaller gardens.

If you see toxicity symptoms in your garden you should retest for toxicity the following season prior to planting. Growth regulator herbicides such as picloram, clopyralid and aminopyralid may take as long as two to five years to breakdown to safe levels for many susceptible broadleaf vegetable plants.

Can I Eat the Vegetables or Fruit?

It is unlikely although uncertain whether pesticide contamination would warrant a health concern if vegetables or fruit grown from a contaminated area were later ingested. Follow the directions on the pesticide product label regarding the pesticide which is contaminating your garden. If your vegetables or berries are not listed as a site on the pesticide product label then do not ingest the produce. If the produce is listed as a site on the product label, it may be safe to ingest. Read any further harvest restrictions if present. NEVER ingest produce if the exact pesticide contaminating your produce is unknown. Homeowners may need to wait at least one season to ingest vegetables or berries from contaminated locations.

For seeking legal advice or an investigation regarding pesticide contamination contact the Montana Department of Agriculture, (406)444-5400.

Conclusions Applicators can eliminate the potential for soil, manure or compost contamination by reading and following the pesticide product label. Homeowners should be aware of the possibility of contaminated compost, grass clippings or manure prior to purchase by asking a few simple questions to their supplier. If you suspect contamination, conduct a simple toxicity test prior to planting precious vegetables or ornamentals. Finally, it may take quite some time for chemicals to break down to safe levels once within flowerbeds or vegetable gardens. It may be necessary to plant non-susceptible crops, or create a secondary garden in a separate location.

For More Information Visit the ‘Nontarget Plant Toxicity around your Home and Garden’ website at www.pesticides.montana.edu by selecting the ‘Nontarget Plant Toxicity’ link. You may also contact your local MSU Extension Office or the MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program Office at: Department of Animal and Range Science 103 Animal Bioscience Building PO Box 172900 Bozeman, MT 59717-2900 406-994-5067 www.pesticides.montana.edu pesticides@montana.edu

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What’s for dinner?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service On the way home one day, my husband and I were discussing the eternal question, “What’s for dinner?”

Our daughters were sitting in the backseat, observing their sometimes embarrassing “parental units.” I think my husband felt the need to “ham it up” for the entertainment factor.

“How about spaghetti and meatballs for dinner?” I asked.

No negative comments emanated from the backseat. In fact, they were strangely silent.

“We have some bread that needs to be used, so let’s have garlic toast,” my husband said. “We also have carrot sticks, and we have plenty of milk in the fridge.

“You always say to use up our food,” he added as he glanced in my direction.

I nodded in approval and said, “We just need some fruit and we have a complete menu.”

“Well, you have dragged me kicking and screaming into healthy eating for almost 23 years now,” he noted dramatically. “I should know by now.”

Now I heard some giggling from the backseat. I know they were imagining me force-feeding him fruits and vegetables.

No, I didn’t do that. As an employed bachelor, he probably ate a better diet than I did as a graduate student with limited time and money.

If planning healthful, tasty meals sometimes leaves you wondering what to make, here is a way to generate some ideas that are budget-friendly and may add variety to home menus: • Pick up a copy of the weekly sale ads for your favorite grocery stores. Refer to the ads as you continue the activity.

• Divide a piece of paper into three columns using a ruler and pencil or fold it in thirds.

• In one column, list seven or more of your favorite main dish items.

• In the second column, list several vegetables and fruits you or your family members consistently enjoy. In the sales ads, the seasonal fruits and vegetables often are at their lowest cost and best quality.

• In the third column, list the types of grains (breads, rice, beans, pastas) you or your family members enjoy. Include whole-grain options, such as whole-wheat bread and pasta.

According to the recent food and nutrition guidance, we should make at least half of our grain choices whole grains.

• Look at the items in your columns and list seven menus on the back of the piece of paper. For example, for a dinner menu, include a main dish, vegetable, fruit, bread and milk.

• Consider what you already have at home, then create a grocery shopping list.

As you are planning meals, be sure to mix up your plate with different textures, colors, shapes, sizes and temperatures each day. Incorporating a wide variety of foods from all the food groups into your meals will ensure that your family members are getting the nutrients they need. A plate with colorful fruits and vegetables is a good indicator that you are getting a variety of nutrients and a balance of each of the food groups.

We have done some menu-planning work for you. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and click on “Food Preparation” to see the “Cooking 101,” “Pinchin’ Pennies in the Kitchen” and “Now Serving” series of publications. Some of these guides include menu plans. We also have several videos showing various recipes. Check them out!

Here’s a tasty and colorful recipe my student interns tried and all the “tasters” approved. Try this recipe as a side salad for grilled burgers on whole-wheat buns, fresh strawberries and low-fat or fat-free milk to round out your meal.

Cowboy Caviar

1 avocado, diced 1/4 c. lemon juice 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 c. cilantro, fresh 1 (14-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 green bell pepper, diced and seeds removed 2 Tbsp. jalapeno, minced (optional) 1/2 medium onion, diced 5 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 c. Italian dressing Rinse the avocado under cool, running water. Slice the avocado in half and remove the seed. Using a knife, cut the avocado in squares; try not to cut all the way through the peel.

Use a spoon to remove the avocado from the peel. Place diced avocado in a mixing bowl and pour lemon juice over avocado.

Add beans, corn, bell pepper, jalapeno (optional), onion, tomatoes, cilantro and garlic powder and mix. Finally, add Italian dressing and thoroughly mix all ingredients. Refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Important apple diseases in Montana and recommended varieties for resistance

By Vaby Nina Zidack, Extension Plant Pathologist; Cheryl Moore-Gough, Extension Horticulturist; and Mary Burrows, Extension Plant Pathologistrieties for Resistance

Apple and crab apple trees can produce fairly reliable crop if you pay attention to the cultivars you are purchasing. Purchase your trees locally, whenever possible. If you live in a part of the state that experiences particularly tough winters, select cultivars grafted to a rootstock like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Antonovkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Alnarp 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Robustaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that imparts additional winter hardiness to the tree. Not all cultivars perform well in all parts of the state. For example, in USDA Zone 3 or 4, select summer or early fall-ripening cultivars, appropriate to your shorter growing season. Most of these will ripen in less than 120 days following bloom. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky enough to live in Zone 5, you can add the later ripening apples, like the mid-season â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;McIntoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that takes up to 140 days to ripen. Select disease-resistant cultivars whenever possible. The most problematic and prevalent apple disease in Montana is fire blight and you would be foolish to plant an apple or crab apple with no resistance to this disease.

Winter hardiness and ripening period are listed in this guide to assist you in purchasing plants appropriate to your area.

Remember that apples and crab apples are considered self-unfruitful; plant two cultivars with similar bloom periods to insure adequate fruit set.

COMMON APPLE DISEASES In Montana, there are four diseases that home gardeners, nursery and orchard growers commonly see on apples. The most serious disease is fire blight. In highly susceptible varieties, this disease can cause a steady decline and ultimately the death of the tree. Apple scab can be very damaging to the foliage and fruit, but generally does not threaten the overall health of the tree. Cedarapple rust is a pathogen that affects both apples and junipers. On apples, it causes a leaf spot and can also cause lesions on fruit, reducing fruit quality. Powdery mildew is a very common disease that affects leaves, shoots and fruit.

Fire Blight Fire blight is the most damaging disease of apple in Montana, and is also a serious problem in pear, cotoneaster and mountain ash. The disease is caused by the plant pathogenic bacteria, Erwinia amylovara.

Life cycle and symptoms The bacteria that cause fire blight overwinter in cankers and become active when the temperature reaches 65Ë&#x161;F. Bacteria are spread from plant to plant primarily by rain splash from nearby infected trees and contaminated puring tools. It can also be spread by insects pollinating flowers, although transmission via pollination is uncommon in Montana. The optimal temperatures for flower infection and growth of the bacteria is 65-85Ë&#x161;F. Upon flower infection, the bacteria multiply and begin to travel down the soft tissue into the older tissue of the twigs.

During times of prolonged rainfall and high humidity, bacteria can also directly infect young, actively growing twigs, entering the plant tissue through wounds or natural openings such as stomata and lenticels.

Fire blight infections result in a rapid dieback of the shoot tips which give the leaves a burned appearance, hence the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;fire blightâ&#x20AC;? (Figure 1). Infected twigs develop sunken, brown-black cankers (Figure 2).

Peeling back the bark in infected parts of the plant will reveal a streaky brown stain. In larger branches, the cankers in the bark are often charcoal black and exhibit excessive peeling. If left unchecked, this disease will

cause a steady decline and will ultimately kill infected plants.

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Figure 1. Fire blight-affected twig. William Jocobi, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Fire blight in Montana Fire blight is the most serious disease of apple in Montana and is found throughout the state. It is especially damaging during years with sustained rainfall and high humidity throughout the flowering period.

Control of Fire Blight The primary method for removing fire blight from an affected tree is pruning. Fire blight-infested twigs and branches can be pruned out anytime, as long as the branches are dry and humidity is low. However, it is best to prune out infected tissue while the tree is dormant, after leaf drop or early in the spring before leaves emerge. Removing infected twigs and branches will reduce the likelihood of the bacteria moving to other parts of the tree. It will also reduce the amount of inoculum in the spring which might provide a source for new infections.

To determine if you had fire blight last year, evaluate your tree for the presence of twigs and branches that did not lose their leaves (Figure 1), or have mummified fruit still attached. Perform the pruning operation by cutting the twig or branch at least 8-12 inches below the symptomatic twigs or cankers. After you have pruned out the twig or branch, peel back the bark at the point where you made the cut and look to see if there is any reddish brown streaking or flecking which is a sign of infection. If there is, prune back another 8-12 inches from that point and check again for signs of infection.

Take care to prune when the plants are dry and disinfect the pruning tools with a 10 percent bleach solution or rubbing alcohol between cuts. After bud-break and leafing out, monitor the pruning cuts for advancing infections. If new cankers begin to form around old pruning sites, make new cuts 8-12 inches below the previous cuts. Also, scout your plants for new infections which may show up on new growth.

To prevent fire blight from occurring, or to reduce the negative impacts on your landscape, resistant varieties of eating apples are listed in Table 1). Susceptibility to fire blight can also be reduced by limiting niFigure 2. The dark and sunken bark trogen fertilindicates a fire blight canker on a CONTINUED ON young branch.

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The tallest, biggest trees or bushes do not always yield the most fruit. Controlling the height of plants helps produce more fruit in less space. Farmers may also change a tree’s shape by cutting branches or forcing branches to grow in a certain direction. The shape of the tree affects its lifespan and the size of its fruit. ##### Seeds had to be scattered by hand until Jethro Tull’s seed drill (developed in 1701) made it possible to plant seeds in rows, which could then be easily hoed.

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izer. High nitrogen applications lead to excessive succulent growth which is highly susceptible to fire blight. Watersprouts at the base of the tree are also highly susceptible and provide a direct avenue for infections of the trunk, which can be lethal to the tree. Prune out all water sprouts during warm and dry weather, or in the fall when the tree is dormant.

There are not effective chemical controls available for fire blight. Antibiotics such as streptomycin can prevent bloom infection only and must be properly timed and applied.

Powdery Mildew Powdery mildew of apple and crab apple is caused by the fungal pathogen Podosphaera leucotricha. It is an important disease worldwide and also occurs on pear and quince. The severity depends on the temperature and humidity in the environment.

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Powdery Mildew in Montana Powdery mildew is commonly found on apple throughout the state, but is usually not damaging. If weather conditions in the spring are mild, bud infections can result in some death of terminals which can weaken the tree.

Control Cultural Control. Dormant pruning of infected twigs will reduce inoculum for the next growing season, but is marginally effective. It is often not practical to prune due to lack of symptoms to target pruning. There are relatively few cultivars with resistance to powdery mildew (Table 1).

Chemical Control. Bicarbonate products including Kaligreen and Remedy provide organic alternatives to chemical fungicides. Wettable sulfur can also provide control, but sulfur can result in leaf burn. Immunox fungicide is effective and is labeled for home use.

Apple Scab Another commonly occurring foliar and fruit disease of apple is apple scab, caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis.

Unlike the cedar-apple rust pathogen following, this fungus completes its entire life cycle on just one host.

Scab is normally most serious in areas with frequent rain and high relative humidity. Infected trees will experience reduced vigor and subsequent lower yields as well as reduced fruit quality. Excessive foliage loss often occurs in mid-summer, predisposing affected trees to winter injury and other secondary problems.

Disease life cycle and symptoms The fungus survives the winter on fallen leaves remaining on the soil surface. As warm weather arrives, the fungus becomes active and begins to produce spores on the plant CONTINUED ON PAGE B31

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Important apple diseases in Montana and recommended varieties for resistance residue. These spores are continually discharged and blown onto newly emerging leaves. In the presence of moisture, the spores germinate and create a new lesion in seven to 14 days. As the temperature rises and the weather dries out, the fungus becomes less active.

Fall infections may occur but are of little or no importance in Montana.

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Figure 5. Apple scab lesions on crab apple leaves and fruit.

Initially, infections are characterized by small, olive green spots with a feathery margin. As the lesions age, they darken and increase in size. In many instances, the lesions are more numerous along the leaf midrib and veins since watercongregates in these areas (Figure 5). Leaf stems may also be Table 1. Apple varieties recommended for Montana according to hardiness, fruit ripening, and resistance to the diseases fir blight, cedar-apple infected, which hastens leaf loss.

Fruit infections commonly oc- rust, apple scab and powdery mildew. cur. On infected apples, the fruit appears scabby, cracked and often misshapen (Figure 6). Damage is normally superficial and although unsightly, the fruit is edible.

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Life cycle and symptoms

The fungus overwinters in brownish globular galls – “cedar apples” – which begin to form on the juniper in late summer. The following spring, the galls grow rapidly and p r o d u c e o rFigure 7. Gelatinous galls formed on juniper in spring. ange gelatinous “horns” during moist weather (Figure 7). These horns release spores shortly after they absorb moisture. Spores can be produced over an extended period of repeated wetting and drying. They are forced into the air and can be carried long distances by wind.

Spores that land on an apple leaf will germinate and infect the leaf if conditions are warm and moist. Orange pustules surrounded by a yellow halo form on the upper surfaces of the leaves shortly after bloom (Figure 8). Fruit may also

Figure 8. Cedar-apple rust lesions on the upper surface of apple leaves.

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One to two months later, orange cuplike structures with pubescent tentacles will develop on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit (Figure 9). Under dry conditions, these structures will release spores to complete the disease cycle on a juniper.

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Figure 9. Cedar-apple rust lesions on the underside of apple leaves.

Cedar-apple rust in Montana In Montana, sporadic outbreaks will occur on susceptible apple and crab apple varieties. Damage will vary with the year, but the most severe injury normally occurs when wet, mild weather occurs in mid-May or June.

Closely related fungi with similar lifecycles are often observed on hawthorn and serviceberry. The hawthorn pathogen can

cause dramatic yellowing and subsequent leaf loss in most years. The symptoms, similar to those observed on apple and crab apples, begin appearing in mid-July and increase in severity during the remainder of the growing season. Severely infected trees are more prone to invasion by other diseases and insects.

In wild stands of serviceberry, the utility of the fruit is often impaired by this related pathogen. Direct fruit infection, with associated tentacle development, is commonly observed during the harvest season.

Control of Cedar-Apple Rust Since the fungus requires both hosts to complete its life cycle, removal of nearby apple or juniper plants may break the disease cycle. However, spores can be carried by wind for up to two miles, and if both hosts are valued plants, other means of control are necessary. The best method of control, as with all diseases, is to plant resistant varieties of apple or juniper. Apple varieties resistant to cedar-apple rust are found in Table 1.

Among the alternate hosts, Pfitzer juniper (Juniperus media pfitzeriana), Goldtip Pfitzer juniper (J. pfitzeriana aurea), Sargent juniper (J. media sargentii), Savin juniper (J. sabina), and its varieties Von Ehron, Skandia, and Arcadia, Common juniper (J. communis) and Meyer juniper (J. squamata Meyeri) are resistant to this rust.

Removal and burning of cedar-apple rust galls before the horns form will help control the disease. If chemical control is considered necessary, it is most effective when applied to the apple or related species. In commercial operations, where rust is a recurring problem, fungicides labeled for rust control should be used during the appropriate spray schedule window. The sprays should provide protection during the period in which the spores are being released from the gelatinous galls.

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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 tab at 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 by picking up a mail-in test from any FWP office. Bear identification tests can also be obtained by writing to: FWP Bear Test, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

Hunters may purchase black bear hunting licenses online at fwp.mt.gov, at FWP license providers, or download and print a paper license application and mail it to FWP. Licenses issued through the mail may take two weeks to process. ##### Sacajawea, a Lemhi Shoshoni from an area now on the Montana/Idaho border, escorted Meriwether Lewis and William Clark through northern Idaho to the mouth of the Columbia River drainage. Today, Highway 12 follows the old Lewis and Clark Trail along the Lochsa (pronounced lock-saw) and Clearwater Rivers until they merge with the Snake and continue their journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Music is good for your health

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I heard a high-pitched “beep beep beep” sound one day while I read the newspaper. I could tell the sound did not emanate from the smoke detector, the timer on our oven or the alarm on our refrigerator door. What was beeping?

I didn’t smell smoke, so I didn’t rise from my chair. As I turned the page of the newspaper, I heard the beeps again.

The tone of the beeps sounded like the warning signal of a garbage truck backing toward a Dumpster.

I was in my living room, so I was reasonably certain I was not in danger of being run over by a garbage truck. Our housekeeping hasn’t fallen to that level yet, anyway.

I needed to investigate. Just as I walked into our music room, I saw my 12-year-old daughter holding her clarinet while seated on the floor near her computer tablet.

I learned that she was setting the timer on her tablet, which signaled her when to play. After two seconds of beeps, she began recording her clarinet music assignment on her computer. Then she emailed the digital music file to her teacher.

Times have changed since the days I was a budding flutist and pianist. Back in the days of the dinosaurs when I was her age, we did not have this type of technology.

I could not be more pleased that she, as well as our other two kids, shares our family’s longtime interest in music.

Many of my relatives were music teachers. If I weren’t involved in teaching people about nutrition, food safety and health, I might have become a music teacher.

For those of you who ever sang in the choir or lugged a trombone, saxophone, violin or any musical instrument home to practice, be aware that your experience probably had far-reaching effects on your brain and school success.

In the “Music Makes Us” study, researchers studied the effects of participation in music on a variety of academic success factors among children in the Nashville, Tennessee, metropolitan area. The researchers found that participating in music improved school performance, as shown by higher grades and scores on the ACT standardized college entrance exam. The music students had better school attendance records, fewer disciplinary issues and higher graduation rates.

The Nashville students involved in music reported better ability to stay focused and remain calm in stressful situations.

After music class, the students felt happier and more relaxed.

Maybe you retired your singing voice or never sang at all.

Perhaps your musical instrument was sold at a garage sale long ago. Be aware that listening to music can have positive effects on your mental as well as physical health.

Many studies have shown that music can help reduce stress. For example, Swedish researchers found that listening to 30 minutes of music helped reduce the level of cortisol (a stress hormone) among patients who had undergone openheart surgery.

Other studies have shown that music can help decrease the fear people may have prior to having surgery. Researchers have reported that listening to music can help prevent a rise in blood pressure due to stress prior to surgery. Listening to relaxing music may help with pain management postsurgery, too.

Music also has been used therapeutically for people dealing with the memory issues associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. According to practitioners, music may have positive effects on people experiencing memory decline and confusion.

Do you ever listen to or play music? Maybe you enjoy resting with some soft music playing in the background.

Perhaps you turn on your favorite music when you need an energy boost prior to dusting and vacuuming your home.

Maybe you put on a headset with your favorite tunes before you go for a walk or run.

Music is good for your body, mind and soul. Dust off that old clarinet and wake up your neighbors with a concert. Or learn how to play a clarinet.

What recipe goes with a column about music? How about a recipe featuring beans, the “musical fruit”? Dry edible beans of all kinds are excellent sources of fiber and nutrients that can help prevent heart disease and cancer.

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Cranberry may help prevent urinary tract infections

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service A new cranberry bioactive component that has the potential to control urinary tract infections (UTIs) has been identified by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and collaborators. The bioactive component, referred to as SSGG fraction, is found in cranberry juice and is purified from enzyme-treated cranberry pulp. SSGG was found to inhibit Escherichia coli—the most common bacterial cause of UTIs—from sticking to human cells in laboratory tests.

The work was led by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant physiologist Arland Hotchkiss with colleagues at the Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, in collaboration with university and private-sector researchers. The work was supported by an agreement with Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. based in Lakeview, Massachusetts.

UTIs are the second most common type of infection in humans, leading to more than 8 million doctors’ visits annually. UTIs are treated with antibiotics, but natural substances that help prevent UTIs could be useful because antibiotics can lead to bacterial resistance.

In cranberries, the researchers studied the structure of plant compounds called “xyloglucan oligosaccharides” and identified the SSGG type that has the potential to help control UTIs. A study reporting the findings was published in the May 2015 issue of Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (http://pubs.acs.org/journal/jafcau).

ARS and Ocean Spray representatives have a recently approved patent describing how to produce cranberry xyloglucan oligosaccharides that have antiadhesive activity.

In laboratory experiments using test tubes and cell cultures, the researchers tested cranberry xyloglucan SSGG oligosaccharide’s ability to interfere with the attachment of specific bacterial strains to urinary tract cells. They found that xyloglucan oligosaccharides inhibited the adhesion of E. coli strains to human bladder epithelial cells and human colonic epithelial cells. Studies into possible benefits of cranberry compounds for mitigating UTIs have thus far been conducted using laboratory vessels. The efficacy of cranberry xyloglucan SSGG oligosaccharides can now be tested in human clinical trials.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

Read more about this work in the March 2016 issue of AgResearch at http://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2016/mar/ cranberry/

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By NDSU Extension Service to scout for the orange flies at night when Soil samples in North Dakota indicate temperatures are greater than 59 F and the decreased levels of overwintering wheat winds are less than 6 mph. Scout during midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2016 season, the heading to early flowering crop stages.” according to Janet Knodel, North Dakota The economic thresholds are: one or State University (NDSU) Extension Service more midge observed for every four or five entomologist. heads on hard red spring wheat, or one or A total of 183 soil samples were collected more midge observed for every seven or from 20 counties in the fall of 2015 to eseight heads on durum wheat. timate the regional risk for wheat midge in Producers also can use commercially 2016. The distribution of wheat midge is available pheromone traps for monitoring based on unparasitized cocoons found in wheat midge during heading. Traps should the soil samples. be placed at the height of the wheat heads “No soil samples were found with ecoduring early heading. Use three traps per nomic population densities of wheat midge 160 acres of wheat. Traps are available for (greater than 500 midge larvae per square about $3 per trap. meter) this past year,” Knodel says. “In After three to five days of monitoring fact, 74 percent of the soil samples had zero with pheromone traps, an economic threshwheat midge cocoons. This is the lowest old is reached when an average of more than population of wheat midge ever recorded 10 midge are captured per trap. since we have been conducting the wheat Unfortunately, the parasitic wasp Macmidge larval soil survey, which started in roglenes penetrans, which kills wheat 1995.” midge eggs and larvae, also has decreased Knodel adds, “This is good news for considerably from a 3.7 percent parasitism North Dakota wheat producers. It will rate in 2015 to an 11 percent parasitism reduce insecticide costs for wheat midge rate in 2014, according to Knodel. Ninetycontrol in wheat in 2016.” one percent of the larval cocoons had zero Wheat midge populations decreased by incidence of parasitism in 2015, compared more than half from last year and ranged with 73 percent in 2014. from zero to 429 midge larvae per square “This is because the parasitic wasp meter, with an average of 25 larvae per populations are dependent on their host square meter in 2015. In 2014, wheat midge populations, the wheat midge,” Knodel populations were higher, ranging from zero says. “So, when wheat midge declines, so to 1,500 midge larvae per square meter, with does the parasitic wasp. This wasp plays an average of 61 larvae per square meter. In an important role in keeping wheat midge 2013, wheat midge populations were higher controlled naturally.” yet and ranged from zero to 3,285 midge Parasitism rates ranged from zero to 100 larvae per square meter, with an average of percent across the state, with the higher rates 140 larvae per square meter. occurring in areas where midge populations “The highest wheat midge numbers have been high during the past few years, ranged from 200 to 500 larvae per square such as Burke and Divide counties. meter in small, localized areas in southeast “We need to continue to conserve paraBurke, northwest Divide, north central Rensitic wasp populations when possible by ville, west central Sheridan and northeast spraying insecticides only when wheat Ward counties,” says Knodel. midge populations are at economic threshWheat midge populations have declined old levels, and avoiding any late insecticide sharply for several reasons, including mulapplications to minimize the negative imtiple field reports of area wide insecticidepacts on parasitic wasps that are active at fungicide spraying for control of wheat that time,” Knodel says. midge and scab disease to minimize wheat NDSU Extension Service agents collosses, and the dry conditions when larvae lected the soil samples. The North Dakota dropped out of wheat heads in August, causWheat Commission supports the wheat ing increased mortality. midge survey.

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Preventing mycotic abortions in pregnant cattle

By Connor Orrock, K-State Research and Extension Mycotic abortions, or fungal abortions, are often sporadic in cattle. As producers determine the need to provide supplemental feeds to their calving cow herd, they must also be aware of the causes of these often mysterious mycotic abortions, as well as how to diagnose them.

“In one week, we had three different abortion submissions from three different herds in Kansas. The diagnosis was definitive, and it was due to mold that infected the dam and then crossed over to the fetus,” said Gregg Hanzlicek, director of production animal field investigations for the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (http://www.ksvdl. org), speaking of a recent situation his team encountered.

While there are hundreds of molds, Hanzlicek said two are the most typical in cattle abortion cases: Aspergillus and Mucor. They are typically found throughout the environment, but they are especially common in cattle feed, hay, silage and can be found in wet byproducts.

“One of the ways a heifer or cow can become infected is if they ingest the mold,” Hanzlicek said. “However, we think the primary way cattle become infected is by breathing into the respiratory system the mold spores that are in the feed.”

If the cow cannot combat the mold with immune responses when it enters her system, it will get into the bloodstream and can eventually enter the placenta, he explained. The placenta supplies nourishment to the fetus. Once the mold enters the placenta, the placenta will most likely become inflamed, which can result in the death of the fetus. The cow recognizes the fetus as dead, so she aborts.

Hanzlicek said mycotic abortions are often mistaken for other types of abortions. Most abortions in cattle occur in either the middle or last trimester, and mycotic abortions likewise typically occur around six to eight months of pregnancy.

Molds like high humidity, so they grow well in relatively wet settings, he said. They can grow at different temperatures, but they all prefer high humidity.

Some typical growing sites include hay that is put up too wet, corn silage or sorghum silage that is not packed well, and wet byproducts.

Signs of mycotic abortions Mycotic abortions will typically lead to just one or two abortions in the herd, Hanzlicek said. But there have been cases of up to 10 percent of the herd aborting due to mold.

“Unfortunately, there aren’t any clinical signs prior to the abortion,” he said. “The heifer or cow that has the mold doesn’t act sick; she just aborts the fetus. A small percentage of the aborted fetuses will have either red or white circular lesions on the skin. The white lesions look similar to ringworm. If we see that, we know mold was involved in the abortion. Typically the skin lesions are not seen, however, and the only way to diagnose is by sending in samples to a veterinary diagnostic lab.”

If producers are interested in submitting samples to a lab, they should contact their veterinarian, he said. Veterinarians are aware of what types of samples should be collected for an abortion diagnostic workup.

“For veterinary diagnostic labs, one of the most important tissues that we can get, regardless of the cause of abortion we are concerned with, is the placenta,” Hanzlicek said. “It is essential for most diseases, but especially for mycotic abortions, that an appropriate segment of placenta be sent in with the other tissues.”

“One of the things we will look at is the fluid in the stomach of the calf, and if we find mold, it gives us an indication that it might be the reason for the abortion,” he added.

“However, we cannot tell if the mold occurred before or after the abortion. The only way to determine it is to microscopically look at the placenta. If we find mold hyphae growing in the placenta, then we know for sure mold was associated with the abortion.”

Abortions due to mold are not contagious, Hanzlicek said, so a mold infection cannot be spread from animal to animal. There are no medical treatment options to prevent mycotic abortions.

Preventative actions in feeds The key to preventing mold in hay is to put the dry hay up so it stays dry, Hanzlicek said. It is imperative to keep the moisture down so mold does not grow in the hay. If the hay is moldy, producers can have that forage tested to see how much mold is actually present.

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks continue instructing hunter education, as an Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) adult instructor, as he begins college this honored the service of its Region 6 Hunter fall in Havre. and Bowhunter Education volunteer in“I have seen Beau’s dedication and comstructors at the annual workshop held on mitment to hunter education firsthand,” says Saturday, February 27, at the Cottonwood Kloker. “He relates well to students, demInn in Glasgow. onstrates all aspects of safe and responsible The workshop is an annual event that hunting, and is a very dedicated instructor. invites all the volunteer instructors across He, and other young instructors, is the future the region for a day filled with visiting, upof the program.” dates to the program, demonstrations of new In addition to the awards, many door equipment and ideas, and most importantly, prizes were also given away. Donations honoring years of service. from Glasgow businesses Markle’s Ace Receiving awards at this year’s workshop Hardware, D&G Sports and Western, and were numerous instructors with service Westside Sporting Goods in Malta made ranging from 5 to 30 years (please see the almost everyone a winner. FWP donated list below). All service award recipients several items including outdoor equipment, receive a plaque, with other milestones rea Buck knife, Onyx Map chip, a framed elk ceiving special awards, including: 10 year: print, and numerous discount vouchers. engraved knife; 20 year: FWP belt buckle; FWP is thankful to have hundreds of 30 year: voucher for purchase of a firearm. qualified instructors across the state, and Highlighting this year’s awards was Larry always welcomes new additions. For inforLett, of Malta, who has been an instructor mation on becoming a Hunter or Bowhunter for 30 years.

Education instructor in Region 6, please “As evidenced by the decades of service contact Marc Kloker at 406-228-3704, our instructors give to our programs, there’s or go to the website at http://fwp.mt.gov/ an incredible amount of dedication and education/hunter/instructors/ to learn more commitment out there in our communities,” and apply. said FWP Region 6 Information and EducaRegion 6 Hunter and Bowhunter Edution Program Manager Marc Kloker. “These cation Award List volunteers play a key role in shaping future 5 Year Hunter Ed Montana hunters by providing training in Beau Hyatt, Bainville safety, ethics, conservation, and the proper Dwain Lavinder, Harlem use of firearms and archery equipment.

5 Year Bowhunter Ed Larry Lett, and others like him, works very Dwain Lavinder, Harlem hard to pass the state’s rich hunting heritage 10 Year Hunter Ed on to the next generations. Please be sure Timothy Hammond, Harlem to thank your local hunter and bowhunter Charles Hyatt, Bainville education instructors when you see them.”

Thomas Jones, Hays Also receiving a special award, for the Paul Skyberg, Glasgow Region 6 instructor of the year, was Beau 10 Year Bowhunter Ed Hyatt of Bainville. Beau, a junior instructor, Timothy Hammond, Harlem received his 5-year instructor plaque this Thomas Jones, Hays year. Beau has been involved, along with Matt Veit, Malta his dad Chuck Hyatt, in instructing eight 20 Year Hunter Ed classes since he began. He has taught every Walter Reller, Scobey aspect of the hunter education course, and 30 Year Hunter Ed has logged numerous hour of set-up, prep, Larry Lett, Malta and clean-up of each class. Beau plans to

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Producers can dilute the mold in hay, Hanzlicek said. One way is to feed the moldy hay along with non-moldy hay, which requires a mixer wagon.

Another way to avoid mold infection in the cow herd is to feed moldy forage in the open, where the ventilation will allow for the mold to blow away. Producers could also grind moldy hay to disperse the mold; however, this isn’t always the best option in wet months, as the moisture in the pile of ground hay may allow the mold to resume growth.

Packing corn silage correctly also limits mold growth, he said. Mold inhibitors in feed can be helpful, but only in programs that use a total mix ration or other rations

that go through a mixer wagon and into a feed bunk.

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2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18x6 powershift transmission, 5 hydraulic remotes, 520/85R46 triples, wheel weights, premium cab CVII with command arm, SF1 Starfire 3000 receiver, GS3 2630 touch display, dual beam radar, HID lighting, premium radio with XM, low hours. #16003912. (3).

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2003 John Deere 9320 18x6 powershift, power differential lock, 4 hydraulic remotes, 710/70R42 duals, comfort package cab, Greenstar ready harness, true ground speed sensor, wheel weights. #16003952.

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2005 Bourgault L6450 air cart, 3-tank leading air seed, 10” hydraulic assist load/ unload auger. #16005359. (1).

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(R) 1989 John Deere 4455 MFWD, 142 PTO hp, powershift transmission, cab, air conditioning, heater, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, JD 280 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Major Reconditioning”. #16003972. (2).

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2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450 lb trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, midrow II banders, double shoot air system. #15390. (1).

WAS $31,000 THEN $28,000 NOW $22,000

2004 Bourgault 5710 40-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders with 5350 tow behind cart, 491 monitor. “Only 24,500 acres”. #16005348. (3).

WAS $79,000 THEN $67,500 NOW $58,500

2004 John Deere 1895 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, cast fertilizer closing wheel, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, double shoot, narrow gauge wheel with 1910 430 bushel air cart. #16005337. (4).

WAS $145,000 THEN $127,500 NOW $115,000

2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till 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. (3).

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2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft. air hoe drill, 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).

WAS $99,000 THEN $85,000 NOW $67,500

2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air hoe drill, 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart, drill can be broken down to 39-ft.. #16005326. (3).

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2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air 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 (2).

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2008 Rem 3700 high capacity, up to 10,000 bushels per hour load out capacity. #16009253. (1).

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2011 John Deere 4940 sprayer, 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. #16014176. (3).

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2005 Top Air TA1600 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank 380/90R46 tires, triple nozzles bodies. #16014171. (4).

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2012 John Deere RXS825i camo gator, 12” tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box. #16007529. (3).

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University of Idaho Cropping Systems Agronomy team, Parma R&E Center, Jordan McClintick-Chess, Dr. Olga Walsh, and Kelli Belmont (from left to right).

Crop sensors: Potential and limitations

By Olga Walsh, Cropping Systems Agronomist and Extension Specialist, University of Idaho, Parma Research & Extension Center Recent survey showed that 80% of agricultural service providers offer precision agriculture technologies and equipment. In contrast, only 20% of crop producers are utilizing precision agriculture methodologies, including GPS, yield monitors, variable-rate technologies, automated steering, crop sensors, smart irrigation and others. In this article, we will focus on crop sensors, discuss some of the reasons for low level of adoption and look at potential benefits and limitations associated with their use.

Like with all new technologies, the challenge in adoption of crop sensors is mainly technology transfer, education and after-sale support. Often, sufficient outreach and education is not easily available to farmers. Although there are some excellent examples of ag dealers conducting educational outreach work in order to develop relationships on a local level, many dealers may not have adequate resources to reach clientele post-sale. University Extension personnel’s mission is to address the needs of clientele by providing the necessary training opportunities. Unfortunately, a limited amount of extension faculty are specializing in novel technologies.

Clearly demonstrated benefits, especially on a local level, is imperative for increased adoption. All successful educational outreach campaigns that have resulted in widespread adoption of farming practices have one remarkable component – consistent, well thought through involvement of crop producers. Grower-to-grower education has been one of the most successful tools used for disseminating new knowledge, ideas, and methodologies.

Growing interest in social media and on-line education has expanded the outreach horizons and is being used by many extension specialists and precision ag service providers. Webinars, YouTube channels, and Twitter are becoming increasingly important for communicating information to growers and for providing timely responses to their questions. However, interactions with growers show that many of them still prefer traditional face-to-face contacts and educational events.

One of important points to consider is a social component.

Even when the benefits from implementing a new methodology are clear, it by itself does not warrant widespread adoption. Why? To make an analogy from every-day life: we all know that eating healthy and exercising is good for us; we readily acknowledge this fact. However, many of us struggle with excessive weight, making excuses not to go to the gym, and to consume high calorie foods. In other words, having good intentions does not directly translate into actions. The thing is - any change in behavior requires substantial and systematic effort.

What are potential benefits from using crop sensors in ag production? Crop sensors precisely measure crop health status, allow to accurately distinguish between crop conditions due to various types of stress, such as water, temperature, insect pests, disease pressure and inadequate nutrition.

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One of the most promising applications for crop sensors is variable rate nutrient management. Crop sensors allow for in-season real-time data collection and developing nutrient recommendations based on estimated yield potential and actual crop nutrient needs.

From the agronomic standpoint, this methodology enables to distribute inputs more appropriately. In many cases, following evaluation of crops with precision sensors, such as GreenSeeker, CropCircle and others, growers are benefiting by decreasing the amounts of applied fertilizers. In many cases, where fertilization in excess of crop need has been practiced, the savings can be much more significant. Some growers may discover that nitrogen rates need to be increased in order to satisfy crops nitrogen requirements to optimize yield potential of high-yielding crops. The key take home message is that using crop sensors enables growers to make an informed decision on application of nitrogen and other inputs, based on current crop health status and accurately estimated yield potential.

Environmental benefits of using crop sensors are obvious – sensor-based fertilizer recommendations are aiming to supply nutrients according to crop requirements. This means – the precise amount the crops need to take up in order to reach its yield potential and optimize quality. The idea is to feed crops and maintain the soil. This approach helps to reduce fertilizer losses due to volatilization, leaching and run off. In other words, environmental pollution due to overaplication of fertilized is minimized.

Crop sensors’ economic benefits are due to the fact that nutrient management decisions are based on common sense.

Many are surprised to learn that the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizer use (unit of grain/produce grown per unit of nitrogen fertilizer applied) is only about 40-45% in most farmer’s fields. This results in tremendous loses to growers year after year. Average savings in fertilizer use reported by growers using sensor-based technologies are about $20 per acre, depending on the crop and previous nutrient management.

Agronomic, environmental, and economic benefits from sensor-based nutrient management are much more pronounces with on-the-go sense-and-apply variable rate fertilization. This approach enables to address field-to-field and within fields, and adjust inputs according to this identified

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University of Idaho graduate student Arjun Pandey, research technician Kelli Belmont, and agricultural technician Jordan McClintick-Chess conduct crop sensor training

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and measured variability. fied and measured variability.

As with all technologies and methods, there are some limitations that need to be considered with crop sensor utilization. Local data and locally-developed fertilization algorithms need to be used when deriving sensor-based nitrogen recommendations. The algorithms typically come as part of the package when purchasing crop sensors and variable-rate application systems. Algorithm developed in the Midwest US might not work well in the Pacific Northwest, for example, due to differences in soils, growing conditions, locally grown varieties and the inherent differences in their characteristics and response to agricultural inputs.

Crop sensors and sensor-based systems range from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on equipment scale and the specific purpose of sensor use.

Because of a combination of agronomic, environmental, and economic benefits associated with crop sensor use, growers utilizing sensor-based systems qualify for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) - voluntary conservation program that helps agricultural producers in a manner that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality.

Growers interested in EQUIP can visit National Resources Conservation Service website at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/.

It is important to note, that even the most costly large scale sensor-based systems for variable rate fertilization typically pay for themselves in one to two growing seasons, with continuous returns of investment for years to come.

“Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive,” said the former Chairman and CEO, currently senior advisor for Intel Corporation.

Recently, I attended several ag-tech meetings and conferences, where progressive growers have spoken and shared their experiences. They all have expressed the urgency that ag producers must have to address the needs of growing population, comply with increasing environmental regulations, and striving to fulfil modern sustainability and traceability requirements. To paraphrase – complacency in farming breeds failure, and we must get paranoid about success to survive.

Technologies that maximize production, maintain environmental quality, and feed the world efficiently need to be implemented by crop producers. The crop sensors provide an opportunity for crop growers to apply only the needed fertilizer on their farms, thereby maximizing yields and efficiency of production.

University of Idaho Cropping Systems Agronomy team led by Olga Walsh has recently developed two extension publications for growers and crop advisors. First bulletin is focused on improving nitrogen fertilizer use efficiency in field crops (https://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edcomm/pdf/BUL/ BUL0899.pdf.), and the second – provides comprehensive and step-by-step guidelines on the use of crop sensors for nutrient management (http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edcomm/ pdf/bul/bul896.pdf).

For more information on efficient nitrogen use and utilization of crop sensors, please contact Olga Walsh, PhD, University of Idaho Cropping Systems Agronomist and Extension Specialist, located at Parma R&E Center, (208)5906939, owalsh@uidaho.edu. Please follow us on Twitter @ IDCrops, or visit our Idaho Crops & Soils Blog at http:// idcrops.blogspot.com/.

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Savor the flavor of eating right

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service When I opened the front door of our home one day, my nose detected a wonderful aroma. I knew my husband had a food preparation “project” in progress and our family would be the delighted recipients.

He had made homemade pastrami. The process involved brining the beef, applying a rub, smoking it on the grill for many hours, and pressure-cooking the end product.

Yes, that was a lot of work. However, he had an appreciative family who enjoyed the Reuben-style panini sandwiches made from the “meat” of his labors.

It definitely was better than the store-bought kind. He had to shoo me away from the pieces of pastrami on the cutting board.

He used a flavorful rub that included black pepper, coriander and mustard seeds. Some recipes also include garlic, paprika and allspice. We all hope he makes a larger batch next time.

Although I would like to say that nutrition is the main reason people choose the foods they do, flavor trumps nutrition. However, good nutrition and good flavor do not have to be exclusive of each other.

If you are like many people, you have a collection of spices or dried herbs. Maybe you bought some for a recipe you made one or two times, and now the bottle stands in your cupboard waiting for some attention.

Are herbs and spices the same? Technically, herbs and spices are different things. Herbs are leaves from lowgrowing shrubs. Herbs include parsley, chives, thyme, basil, dill, rosemary and sage.

Spices are from plant material other than leaves. Spices may be from bark (cinnamon), buds (cloves), roots (ginger, onion, garlic) and seeds (mustard seeds).

You can add extra flavor with herbs and spices when you cook. You can leave out the salt and use spices and herbs to cut the sodium.

Put your herbs and spices to use in new ways. Check out the herb and spice guides in the cookbooks you probably have tucked in your cupboard. A pinch of dill can add some pizzazz to cooked green beans, fish, salmon or scrambled eggs.

Besides adding a savory flavor, you can enhance naturally sweet-flavored foods (such as fruit) by adding cinnamon, cloves, ginger or nutmeg. Try a sprinkle of one or more of these spices on baked apples or a mixed fruit salad.

Visit http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/ and search by spice name to find a variety of recipes to try.

To keep your herbs and spices at their best, store them in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place. Keep them away from heat sources such as a dishwasher or stove.

On most Sunday afternoons, the “Robinson Cooking and Tasting School” is in session with at least a couple of my kids.

We recently tried a Mediterranean-inspired stew. Although I usually do not include recipes with this many ingredients, this colorful and flavorful stew was worth all the peeling and chopping. We served it with crusty garlic bread and milk.

Mediterranean Stew 1 pound mild Italian sausage (meatballs or large links, cut) 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into chunks 1/2 c. flour 2 medium onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 Tbsp. olive oil 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 1 (15-ounce) can chunky style tomato sauce 1/2 c. red wine (or substitute broth or water) 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 tsp. dried basil leaves 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 small bay leaf (remove before serving) 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Heat oven to 350 F. If using large Italian sausage links (often sold with brats in the meat section), cut them into 1-inch chunks and brown in a nonstick pan. As an alternate, make small meatballs from Italian sausage and bake until cooked throughout. Dredge eggplant, zucchini and peppers in flour. In large skillet, heat olive oil; saute floured vegetables in small batches just until lightly browned. Add more oil if CONTINUED ON PAGE C14

IRS consumer alert: Scammers change tactics, again

Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, but now the IRS is receiving new reports of scammers calling under the guise of verifying tax return information over the phone.

The latest variation being seen in the last few weeks tries to play off the current tax season. Scam artists call saying they have your tax return, and they just need to verify a few details to process your return. The scam tries to get you to give up personal information such as a Social Security number or personal financial information, such as bank numbers or credit cards.

“These schemes continue to adapt and evolve in an attempt to catch people off guard just as they are preparing their tax returns,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “Don’t be fooled. The IRS won’t be calling you out of the blue asking you to verify your personal tax information or aggressively threatening you to make an immediate payment.”

The IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against all sorts of con games that continually change. The IRS, the states and the tax industry came together in 2015 and launched a public awareness campaign called Taxes.

Security. Together. to help educate taxpayers about the need to maintain security online and to recognize and avoid “phishing” and other schemes.

The IRS continues to hear reports of phone scams as well as e-mail phishing schemes across the country.

“These schemes touch people in every part of the country and in every walk of life. It’s a growing list of people who’ve encountered these. I’ve even gotten these calls myself,” Koskinen said.

This January, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) announced they have received reports of roughly 896,000 phone scam contacts since October 2013 and have become aware of over 5,000 victims who have collectively paid over $26.5 million as a result of the scam. Just this year, the IRS has seen a 400 percent increase in phishing schemes.

Protect Yourself Scammers make unsolicited calls claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con the victim into sending cash, usually through a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. They may also leave “urgent” callback requests through phone “robo-calls,” or via a phishing email. They’ve even begun politely asking taxpayers to verify their identity over the phone.

Many phone scams use threats to intimidate and bully a victim into paying.

They may even threaten to arrest, deport or revoke the

license of their victim if they don’t get the money.

Scammers often alter caller ID numbers to make it look like the IRS or another agency is calling. The callers use IRS titles and fake badge numbers to appear legitimate.

They may use the victim’s name, address and other personal information to make the call sound official.

Here are some things the scammers often do but the IRS will not do. Any one of these five things is a tell-tale sign of a scam.

The IRS will never: Call to demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you several bills.

Call or email you to verify your identity by asking for personal and financial information.

Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.

Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.

Ask for credit or debit card numbers over

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Researchers will be using a mailed survey in Richland County, Montana, and McKenzie County, North Dakota, to collect data to better understand the local community benefits and costs of oil and gas development. The survey asks businesses and landowners about how recent oil activity affected their businesses and farm and ranch operations. The post-boom timing of this study makes it notable as little hard data exists about communities after peak drilling activity, according to Julia Hobson Haggerty, project director and assistant professor of geography at Montana State University.

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Surveys will be sent via regular mail in March to randomly selected residences and businesses in each of the areas. Data collected will be anonymous, and no names or addresses will be solicited.

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Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money or to verify your identity, here’s what you should do: If you don’t owe taxes, or have no reason to think that you do: Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately.

Contact TIGTA to report the call. Use their “IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting” web page. You can also call 800-366-4484.

Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC.gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes.

If you know you owe, or think you may owe tax: Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you.

Stay alert to scams that use the IRS as a lure. Tax scams can happen any time of year, not just at tax time. For more, visit “Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts” on IRS.gov.

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May calving, Jan. weaning

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Winter weaning takes place this year at the Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC). This concept is an outcome from the question, “When should I calve?”

For the past four years, the center has calved on grass.

Initially, the May- and June-born calves at the center were weaned at the traditional early November dates, held in confinement pens for up to a month and then put back out on winter paddocks and supplemented.

After three years of weaning younger calves, the questions started to come up: Why not wait to wean in January?

Mid-May versus mid-March calving cuts 60 days of growth and 60 days of value, if sold at traditional weaning times.

Last year’s early fall frigid temperatures, in contrast to this year’s mild temperatures, created challenges and the memory lingers. Weaning is always a stressful time. Weaning lighter, younger calves in inclement weather is tough. Management inputs are different than for older calves, and many producers are not set up to wean younger calves. Are the feed bunks the right height? Can the younger calves reach the water?

These are simple, but important, questions. Remember, most calves can handle the weaning, but some calves were born mid-June and are only 5 months old. In reviewing the problem calves, the lighter, younger heifer calves particularly struggle.

As the center staff pondered the consequences of May calving, the consensus was positive: Labor inputs are decreased and calving is much more manageable. But there is no way around the fact that November weaning of May-born calves takes 60 days of growth off the traditional sale ticket, plus negative impacts of weaning younger calves in regard to potential health problems are very real.

In reviewing the center’s calving and weaning efforts in 2009, 2010 and 2011, the average calving date was March 29. In terms of starting the season, the third mature cow calving date is a good indicator of the official start of the calving season.

The average date the third mature cow calved was March 15 for those years. The calves from these years averaged 205 days of age at weaning and gained 2.5 pounds per day during the summer while nursing their mothers. The three-year average actual weaning weight was 598 pounds.

Following the 2011 calving season, the center delayed bull turnout until August 1 for May calving. In 2012, 2013 and 2014, the average calving date was May 25. Again, using the third mature cow to indicate the start of calving, the average date the third mature cow calved was May 7. The calves from these years averaged 168 days of age at weaning and also gained 2.5 pounds per day during the summer while nursing their mothers. The three-year average weaning weight was 514.

Interestingly, there is no difference in calf gain between the March/April or May/June calves. If both groups of calves were weaned at 200 days of age, the March/April calves would be estimated to weigh 586 pounds (average daily gain plus birth weight) and the May/June calves would be estimated to weigh 589 pounds (average daily gain plus birth weight).

If the center sold in November, 60 days of growth at 2.5 pounds equals 150 pounds of missed growth. So, midJanuary is now the targeted weaning time. The calves will be brought home; their mothers will be left on winter paddocks.

Remember, traditional bulls are turned out June 1, calves are due March 12, weaning will be in early to mid-November, and cows start their last trimester of pregnancy December 12. In a later calving system, bulls are turned out August 1, calves are due May 12, weaning is in early to mid-January, and cows start the last trimester of pregnancy February 12.

The May calving system simply shifts the important dates in the management of a cattle operation by 60 days, but it does not change the growth of calves or the need to change cow nutrition according to their stage of production.

For the center, as for producers, changes in the management are not simple. Producers need to think well in advance and project the consequences of a change. Changing from March to May calving must account for and provide husbandry to move weaning into January, or at most, provide an adequate backgrounding program for younger weaned calves. In addition, producers must change the date for increasing cow nutrition during the last trimester of pregnancy from mid-December to mid-February.

The nutritional shift for cows is a good change, putting winter feed on the down side, with spring soon to arrive. The later management of calves is not as simple, thus a change in calving date is a big change for any operation.

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The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers of options available to them on IRS.gov to get information and tips about selecting qualified tax professionals.

This is the third in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. These tips are designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as this year’s April 18 deadline approaches.

Taxpayers can use the IRS.gov/chooseataxpro website that includes a list of consumer tips for selecting a tax professional. There is also a gateway page with links to national nonprofit tax professional groups, which can help provide additional information for taxpayers seeking the right type of qualified help.

“The filing of a federal income tax return represents one of the biggest financial transactions of the year for many Americans, whether they are getting a refund or paying tax due,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. “Choose your tax return preparer carefully because you entrust them with your private financial information that needs to be protected.”

Over half of the more than 150 million individual returns filed last year were prepared with the help of a paid return preparer.

For example, some taxpayers may want to get help with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, and tax professionals provide one of several options available. The vast majority of people will only have to check a box on their federal income tax return to indicate they had health coverage, but others have Marketplace coverage with tax credits, have exemptions or need them, or may have to make a payment because they could afford to buy health insurance but chose not to. Tax professionals can help guide taxpayers through what they need to do in these circumstances.

There are some basic tips taxpayers can keep in mind when selecting a tax professional. They include: Select an ethical preparer. Taxpayers entrust some of their most vital personal data with the person preparing their tax return, including income, investments and Social Security numbers.

Make sure the preparer signs the return and includes their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). All paid preparers are required to have a valid PTIN. Review the tax return and ask questions before signing.

Taxpayers are legally responsible for what’s on their tax return, regardless of whether someone else prepared it.

Never sign a blank tax return. It’s a clear red flag when a taxpayer is asked to sign a blank tax return. The preparer can put anything they want on the return – even their own bank account number for the tax refund.

Last year the IRS launched a Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications on the IRS website to help taxpayers verify credentials and qualifications of tax professionals. The Directory is a searchable, sortable database with the name, city, state and zip code of credentialed return preparers as well as those who have completed the requirements for the IRS Annual Filing Season Program .

The IRS requires anyone who prepares any federal tax return for compensation to obtain a PTIN. All valid PTINs are issued by the IRS. There are nearly 700,000 individuals with valid PTINs. Anyone with a valid PTIN can prepare and sign federal tax returns they prepare.

For more information, see: Who can represent you before the IRS? IRS Tax Pro Associations Partners What are the red flags? IRS tips for choosing a tax preparer When, and how, do I file a complaint about a tax preparer?

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She replied, “I am. That bus driver just insulted me.”

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Are you in a food coma, Julie?” my friend asked.

I wasn’t feeling too well. I felt as though I had eaten two Thanksgiving-sized meals in one sitting.

While at a conference, we tried a buffet restaurant that featured skewers of 14 kinds of meat and seafood served at your table. It also had an enormous buffet with dozens of salads and side dishes.

I started by tasting about 15 kinds of food from the buffet, then I had at least 10 kinds of meat. I think the plate of oysters nearly did me in. I don’t even like oysters.

After our hearty meal, we walked very fast to get to our next destination. You probably learned that you should take a break after eating before you swim. I am not sure if that holds true. My experience tells me, “Don’t run about three miles on pavement after eating 5 pounds of food at a buffet.”

“I probably should haven’t have trotted you like a horse,” my friend said.

I take responsibility for my overindulgence. No one was spoon-feeding me. I probably should have exercised some self-restraint in the restaurant.

In fact, think twice before eating at too many buffets if your goal is weigh maintenance. We were at a conference, and nearly every breakfast, lunch and dinner was set up as a buffet.

Each time, I checked out the choices on the buffet line before I took a plate. Then the temptations got the best of me.

If I consumed a “buffet diet” every day, I quickly could become like one of the overfed rats in a published study.

Rats often are used as “models” for humans in obesity trials because they share some of our patterns of regulating our appetite.

Psychologists fed two groups of rats who were of the same genetic makeup one of two diets. Both groups of rats received a “rat chow” that met all of their nutritional needs.

One group of rats (the “cafeteria group”) also had ongoing access to a buffet with a wide variety of pies, cookies and cakes.

I bet you can guess what happened. Yes, they gained weight, but the rats also lost motivation to do anything. They did not respond in usual ways to food. They were content to lie around and eat cookies and pies continuously.

Thank heavens our brains are much larger than those of rats. If you find yourself at a buffet and you don’t like that “food coma” kind of feeling, try these strategies. I know I will next time.

• Have a small snack before you go to a buffet. Think of it like going to a holiday party and not arriving at the party ravenously hungry.

• Survey the buffet line and pick out what you really, really want to taste. Have a small amount of your favorites and savor each bit.

• Fill your first plate with vegetables, fruit and a moderate amount of lean protein. Choose the whole-grain breads.

• Slow down while you eat. Remember, your brain and your stomach need to communicate with each other. Your brain can take 20 minutes to know you are full.

• If all the buffet line food is just too tempting, consider ordering a regular meal from the menu instead of going through the buffet.

Here’s a tasty soup recipe that I made with my teenage daughter when I returned from my trip. As noted, you can omit the salt if desired.

Broccoli Cheese Soup 2 Tbsp. butter 1 c. onion, chopped 1 c. carrots, sliced 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt (or less) 3 c. chicken broth, low-sodium 2 c. nonfat milk 4 tsp. cornstarch 5 c. broccoli florets 2 c. cheddar cheese, finely shredded 1/4 tsp. white pepper Melt butter in 4-quart pot. Add onion and carrots; cook on medium heat until the onion is translucent (about four minutes).

Add flour and salt; stir well. In a separate bowl, use a whisk to mix together broth, milk and cornstarch. Add broth mixture to onion mixture and cook while stirring, over medium heat, until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). Add broccoli and white pepper; cook until broccoli is tender-crisp (about five minutes). Stir in cheese and heat until the cheese melts.

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#53341

#53572

#51343

TRACTORS

2014 John Deere 9560R 4WD, PTO, 5 SCV’s, high flow. Stock #52682............ $333,545 (3) 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16561.......... $297,900 (1) 2012 John Deere 9560R, 5 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, heavy wt pkg. Stock #51278..... $274,900 (1) 2013 John Deere 9510R, 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #46642........ $275,900 (15) 2015 John Deere 9470RT, 30” 3500 Camoplast tracks. Stock #53018..... $355,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 9470R, 4WD, 470 hp, 18/6 powershift. Stock #51766....... $312,500 (14) 2008 John Deere 9430T, 30” tracks, PTO, front weights. Stock #47282........... $194,900 (14) 2011 John Deere 9430 PTO, 5 hydraulics, powershift. Stock #44271....... $187,900 (16) 2001 John Deere 9400 12 speed powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16380............ $93,700 (1) 1998 John Deere 9200, 24 sp, 4 SCV’s, differential lock. Stock #53377.......... $69,500 (11) 1990 John Deere 8760, 24 sp partial PowerShift, duals. Stock #52558.......... $34,000 (3) 1984 John Deere 8650 238 hp, partial PS, no PTO, blade. Stock #51113........ $26,450 (14) 1992 John Deere 8560 4WD, differential lock, 3 hydraulics. Stock #15976......... $41,400 (1) 1987 John Deere 8450 Quad-Range, 3 SCV’s, no 3-pt. or PTO. Stock #52224. $19,950 (11) 2014 John Deere 8310R Premium cab, IVT, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #16045.. $254,900 (1) 2004 John Deere 7920, MFWD, IVT, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #52925.$105,000 (12) 2003 John Deere 7810, MFWD, IVT, 3 SCV’s, 741 loader. Stock #53022......... $69,500 (11) 1973 John Deere 7520, 4WD, syncro, PTO, duals. Stock #53273...................... $8500 (1) 2012 John Deere 7280R, MFWD, suspension, IVT, deluxe cab. Stock #53341. $156,550 (1) 2014 John Deere 7210R, IVT, 5 SCV’s, dual PTO. Stock #44518................ $232,700 (15) 2014 John Deere 7210R 5 hyd remotes, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #50494..$220,000 (14) 1994 John Deere 7200, partial PowerShift, 740 loader. Stock #52204......... $44,900 (16) 2014 John Deere 6210R, IVT, TLS, 4 SCV’s, dual PTO. Stock #53203....................Call (1) 2013 John Deere 6210R, IVT, 4 SCV’s, cold weather pkg. Stock #52294...... $171,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 6150R, 20 sp AutoQuad, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt. Stock #53479...... $122,500 (11) 2013 John Deere 6150M, 16 sp PowrQuad, 2 SCV’s, 3-pt.Stock #53173...... $107,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 6140R, AutoQuad + 20 sp, H360 loader. Stock #53020.... $134,000 (15) 2014 John Deere 6125M, 16 sp PowrQuad, LH reverser, ldr. Stock #52590..... $102,500 (16) 2002 John Deere 5420, MFWD, open station, 12F/12R. Stock #53468............ $32,500 (16) 1980 John Deere 4640 2WD, 16 speed QuadRange, loader. Stock #51161... $18,900 (14) 1976 John Deere 4630, 2WD, Quad-Range, 3-pt., 1000 PTO. Stock #53262.$17,500 (11) 1977 John Deere 4430, PowerShift, 158 loader, grapple. Stock #52839......... $19,500 (14) 1981 John Deere 4040, Quad-Range, 2 SCV’s, 3-pt., ldr, grapple. Stock #52553.$19,750 (3) 1988 John Deere 2955 MFWD, 80 hp, JD 265 SL loader. Stock #13560............ $20,750 (3) 2011 John Deere 790, MFWD, 25 hp, canopy, syncro, loader. Stock #53572..... $17,900 (2) 2002 Case IH STX 450 quad track, powershift, Trimble GPS. Stock #46867...... $99,000 (14) 2011 Case IH Steiger 385, powershift, duals, 4 SCV’s. Stock #52508.............. $152,900 (15) 2000 Case IH MX270 powershift, loader/grapple, 4 hyd. Stock #50230.......... $67,900 (12) 2010 Case IH Magnum 245, duals, 4 hydraulics, 3-point. Stock #45276..... $116,900 (14) 2009 Case IH Magnum 245 MFWD, powershift, dual PTO. Stock #52196.. $115,000 (1) 2007 Case IH Puma 210 12/6 trans, dual PTO, 4 SCV’s. Stock #48083............. $90,900 (14) 2010 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pro MFWD, 16 sp partial powershift. Stock #52683$67,500 (11) 1998 Case IH MX135, powerquad, LH rev, 3 SCV’s, dual PTO. Stock #52300$46,500 (16) 2001 Case IH MX120, partial p/s, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, loader. Stock #52385.$39,000 (3) 1993 Case IH 5250, MFWD, partial powershift, loader, bucket. Stock #52367... $27,500 (16) Case IH 3394 MFWD, big 1000 PTO, Ezee-On loader, grapple. Stock #52578.. $22,500 (14)

1989 Case IH 2096, 2WD, 12 speed, 540/1000 PTO, loader. Stock #51685....... $17,400 (11) 1974 Case 1370, 3-pt., DuAl 3500 loader, 7-ft. bucket, grapple. Stock #52964... $13,900 (1) 1970 Case 1170 2WD, PTO, 3-pt., DuAl loader, 6-ft. bucket. Stock #51270............. $8900 (1) 2011 New Holland T9.670, 4WD, 4 track, powershift, 6 SCV’s. Stock #53505$259,000 (11) 1992 New Holland 9030, engine end PTO & 2 SCV’s, loader. Stock #52184.... $32,000 (11) 2002 New Holland 8870A, MFWD, Super Steer, 16F/9R. Stock #53545... $55,900 (15) 1994 New Holland 8760, MFWD, 4 hyd, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #53531.. $59,500 (14) 1989 Ford 7710 MFWD, cab, 540 PTO, loader/ bucket/spear. Stock #16107....... $19,500 (3) 1975 Ford 4000SU, 2WD, super utility, 8 sp, 540 PTO, no ldr. Stock #53207.... $6495 (11) 1993 Ford 3600 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, loader. Stock #51276..................... $5500 (1) Versatile 950 tractor. Stock #16430.................. ................................................... $19,900 (1) 1994 Allis-Chalmers 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28. Stock #14187.$22,425 (3) 1991 Deutz 9170 2WD, partial p/s, dual rear tires, 2 SCV’s. Stock #52438.... $19,500 (11) Belarus 825, MFWD, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, loader, bucket. Stock #53140...... $8950 (16)

#51214

COMBINES

2010 Brandt 13110 auger, hydraulic lift, swing hopper. Stock #15155................ $28,000 (1) 2011 Brandt 1370XL 13”x70-ft. swing hopper, electric mover. Stock #51703..... $15,000 (3) 2008 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. auger, hyd lift, electric mover. Stock #50941........ $9000 (1) 2003 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger.

Stock #1614............................... $12,500 (2) Brandt 1360XL 13”x60-ft. swing auger, spout.

Stock #13173............................. $11,000 (1) Brandt 10”x60-ft. auger, manual winch, swing away hopper. Stock #51115.......... $6500 (3) 2011 Farm King 13”x85-ft. auger, manual swing away hopper. Stock #15359........ $13,800 (1) 2009 Westfield MC130-91 13”x91-ft. auger, swing hopper. Stock #50960...... $16,000 (3) Wheatheart BH-41-8 grain auger. Stock #13866.......................................... $6000 (3) 8”x30-ft. PTO auger, drive-on transport. Stock #45749........................................ $2500 (16) 2013 Brandt 5200EX grain vac. Stock #16100. ................................................... $19,950 (1) 2008 Brandt 5000EX grain vac. Stock #16636. ................................................... $12,650 (1) 2010 Rem 3700 grain vac, 1000 PTO. Stock #51484..................................... $26,500 (12) 2011 Rem 2700 vac. Stock #13984$14,950 (1) Floor sweep only. Stock #13800.......... $175 (2)

2006 John Deere 9760, bullet rotor, chopper, sidehill. Stock #47214............ $132,300 (12) 2005 John Deere 9760 STS combine. Stock #15031..................................... $135,975 (3) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header.

Stock #14166........................... $135,975 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760 22.5-ft. unload auger.

Stock #50873........................... $135,450 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760, 1360 sep hr, 3 spd, fixed fdrhse. Stock #46814..... $115,500 (11) 2001 John Deere 9750, 2500 sep hr, big top, 20-ft. auger. Stock #51343.......... $69,850 (2) 2004 John Deere 9660, twin disk spreader, chaff spreader. Stock #52892... $125,000 (2) 2004 John Deere 9660 1535 sep hr, single point hookup. Stock #51082..... $94,900 (12) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Stock #15186....................................... $49,500 (3) 1997 John Deere 9600 with 30-ft. platform, big top hopper. Stock #15170.......... $36,800 (1) 1995 John Deere 9600 with 930R and pickup header. Stock #16264................ $34,500 (3) 1994 John Deere 9600 with 930R and 214 pickup header. Stock #14963..... $28,900 (1) 1991 John Deere 9600 260 hp, straw walkers, 20-ft. unld auger. Stock #51122.. $32,900 (3) 1990 John Deere 9600 pickup reel, chopper, single range. Stock #50699........ $25,900 (1) 1990 John Deere 9600 Stock #15173.............. ................................................... $28,900 (1) 1990 John Deere 9500 3000 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51231... $29,995 (11) 1982 John Deere 8820 230 header, batt reel, Sund attachment. Stock #15079.$12,000 (2) 2010 Case IH 8120, fixed feederhouse, chopper, spreader. Stock #43840... $199,500 (11) 2009 Case IH 7120 combine, no headers.

Stock #13146......................... $179,900 (11) 2006 Case IH 2388 rock trap, chaff spreader, straw chopper. Stock #50988... $115,900 (3) 2000 Case IH 2388 AFS yield monitor, big top, no chopper. Stock #46238........ $74,800 (12) 2000 Case IH 2388 Ag Leader yield monitor, big top. Stock #15602................. $73,900 (1) 1998 Case IH 2388 AFS monitor, 3 speed, straw spreader. Stock #46343.. $54,900 (14) 1997 Case IH 2188 new engine with 200 hours, 36-ft. header. Stock #15661........ $41,900 (1) 1996 Case IH 2188 chaff spreader, rock trap, rebuilt fdrhouse. Stock #14935... $52,900 (3) 1988 Case IH 1680 singles, chaff spreader, 3560 hours. Stock #50938.......... $13,900 (3) 1986 Case IH 1680 30-ft. 1010 header. Stock #47438..................................... $21,000 (12) 2011 Gleaner S77 705 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51255......... $193,900 (14) 2008 Gleaner R65 1041 separator hours, chopper. Stock #51254........... $123,900 (14) 2003 Gleaner R65 combine with powered rear axle. Stock #15248................... $105,000 (1) 1998 Agco Gleaner R72 2156 separator hours. Stock #51080................. $45,900 (12)

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2014 John Deere S680 STS TriStream rotor, sidehill kit. Stock #46907........ $335,900 (14) 2014 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, HID lights. Stock #51907........... $339,000 (12) 2013 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, 640D head. Stock #15838........... $266,900 (1) 2012 John Deere S680, TriStream rotor, 640D header. Stock #15823.............. $355,000 (1) 2015 John Deere S670, ProDrive, TriStream rotor, 29-ft. agr. Stock #51768.$330,000 (14) 2014 John Deere S670, Contour Master, ProDrive. Stock #53481............... $300,000 (14) 2013 John Deere S670 392/285 hr, ProDrive transmission. Stock #43358... $263,900 (11) 2012 John Deere S670, 3 speed transmission, TriStream rotor. Stock #51214.$229,900 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 Pro Drive transmission. Stock #46604................. $235,750 (11) 2012 John Deere S670 side hill pkg, manual tailboard. Stock #51008.......... $241,900 (12) 2012 John Deere S670, 3 speed, side-hill package. Stock #46842.......... $249,000 (11) 2011 John Deere 9770, manual vane chopper, AutoTrac ready. Stock #51445.$240,000 (14) 2008 John Deere 9770, high cap feederhouse, 936D header. Stock #52368..... $191,000 (1)

UTILITY VEHICLES

2014 John Deere 825i, power steering, manual lift, heater. Stock #52231...... $18,250 (11) 2013 John Deere 850i RSX Gator, front bumper. Stock #15127................ $12,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 825i, camo, windshield, high-back seats. Stock #52079.$14,250 (14) 2012 John Deere 850i RSX Gator, poly roof, 316 miles. Stock #16630............ $12,500 (1) 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, windshield, benchseat. Stock #50555.................$12,000 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, Prosum cab with heat. Stock #47291................ $9900 (2) 2013 John Deere 825i, bench seat, heater package, glass. Stock #53534.. $11,800 (12) 2013 John Deere 825i, OPS with roof, Bighorn tires, pwr lift box. Stock #52963.$10,500 (14) 2013 John Deere 825i, brush guard, new tires and rims. Stock #53041............... $7300 (12) 2012 John Deere 825i, Bighorn tires, deluxe cargo box, roof. Stock #52785...........Call (1) 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, benchseat, Alloy rims, power dump. Stock #50740.$11,500 (14) 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, Bighorn tires, benchseat. Stock #50385........... $10,800 (1) 2012 John Deere 825i, brush guard, new tires and rims. Stock #53040............... $7300 (12) 2011 John Deere 825i, bucket seats, power dump box. Stock #53384.......... $15,000 (14) 2011 John Deere 825i, power dump box, big tires, grille guard. Stock #53383$11,500 (14) 2001 John Deere 855D, front bumper, fender guard, bench seat. Stock #52271.$8250 (14) 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 Stock #47862... .................................................... $5500 (12)

Artic Cat Wildcat 800 Stock #52076................ ................................................. $10,500 (12) Club Car IntelliTrak 4x4, open cab. Stock #52182.......................................... $3600 (3)

GRAIN HANDLING

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#47219

#50857

#50821

WINDROWERS, MOCO’S & SWATHERS

2014 John Deere W235 windrower, 995 rotary, radial bar tires. Stock #16677.$115,500 (15) 2013 John Deere W235 windrower, bar tires, 995 16-ft. head. Stock #52212.$140,000 (11) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, reverser kit, head options avail. Stock #53584.Call (1) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, reverser kit, head options avail. Stock #53587.Call (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16.5L-16.1 casters. Stock #15707.............. $122,500 (2) 2012 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. head, Tri-Lobe. Stock #51822........... $102,900 (15) 2011 John Deere R450 windrower, 14.5-ft. Impeller rotary. Stock #52227..... $102,500 (16) 2012 John Deere D450 windrower, triple delivery header. Stock #53378...... $107,500 (14) 2012 John Deere D450 windrower, triple delivery header. Stock #53379...... $107,500 (14) 2011 John Deere D450 windrower. Stock #14045....................................... $82,500 (1) 2011 John Deere A400 windrower, 896 16-ft. head. Stock #53480............... $107,190 (11) 2007 John Deere 4895 windrower, draper ready. Stock #16337................... $76,900 (1) 2012 Case IH WD2303, 16-ft. rotary head, rubber conditioner. Stock #52430.... $86,150 (3) Case IH 4000 swather, no cab, 14-ft. sickle header. Stock #53004................. $4900 (14) International 4000 swather, 14.5-ft. draper header. Stock #43066................. $4500 (12) 2008 Agco 9365 rotary windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #16261................... $72,900 (3) 2012 MacDon M105 cab, air, D60 35-ft. header.

Stock #11104............................. $94,600 (1) 2009 MacDon M150, 14-ft. hay head, steel conditioner. Stock #52423.......... $68,000 (3) 2008 MacDon M200 swather, D60 35-ft. draper header. Stock #52106.............. $79,500 (14) 2006 MacDon 9352i windrower, 14-ft. sick head, steel cond. Stock #52713$60,000 (15) 2003 MacDon 9352i windrower, 30-ft. draper header. Stock #43978.............. $54,900 (14) 1995 MacDon 9000 windrower, 14-ft. single knife head. Stock #53382......... $19,500 (14) 1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334..... $6950 (16) New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas engine. Stock #46104........... $9619 (12) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. draper. Stock #47073.................. $9500 (16) 2011 John Deere 956 MoCo, hyd tilt, V10 steel conditioner. Stock #52100........ $21,500 (16) 2003 John Deere 956 MoCo, 2-pt. hookup.

Stock #52559........................... $16,500 (15) 1999 John Deere 955 MoCo, rotary tongue, 14-ft. cut. Stock #14538.............. $12,000 (3) 2011 John Deere 946 MoCo, Impeller, 1000 PTO, hyd tilt. Stock #52534...... $24,000 (11) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 3-pt., hyd. tilt. Stock #47219..... $19,900 (12) 2004 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47233................. $17,900 (14) 2001 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 2-pt., 1000 PTO. Stock #50538.$14,000 (11) 1997 John Deere 945 MoCo, hydraulic tilt control. Stock #52540....................... $9900 (15) 1994 John Deere 920 MoCo, 9’9” cutting width, 540 PTO hookup. Stock #52381.. $5500 (15) 1985 John Deere 1219 MoCo, 9’3” cutting width, sickle head. Stock #53201.$2900 (15) 2009 MacDon A30-D MoCo, 16-ft. head, steel, drawbar pull. Stock #45325...... $25,875 (11)

2003 MacDon 5020 mower conditioner, 16-ft., steel cond. Stock #43981............ $9900 (12) 2009 Hesston 3315 mower conditioner. Stock #50708....................................... $21,900 (3) Caterpillar Challenger PTS16T MoCo, 16-ft. head. Stock #51701................. $13,800 (12) 2004 Frontier MC1216 MoCo, 16-ft., steel conditioner. Stock #50969................. $9900 (11) 2006 New Holland 1475 haybine, 16-ft. pull type. Stock #15022..................... $15,900 (1) 1991 New Holland 499 pull-type swather, 14-ft. sickle header. Stock #51095........ $5500 (14) 1997 Westward 3000 30-ft. pull-type swather, batt reel. Stock #51711................. $3800 (1) 2012 John Deere 995 hay header, V10 conditioner. Stock #50388................. $21,900 (14)

CONSIGNMENTS

2013 John Deere 7200R tractor, IVT, H480 loader, grapple. Stock #51573.$164,500 (16) 2005 John Deere 8520T tractor, 16/4 PowerShift, 16” tracks. Stock #51396.$83,000 (15) 2001 Case IH STX440 tractor, tires 70%, always shedded. Stock #52116... $128,000 (3) 2000 John Deere 9400T tractor, 24/6 manual, 36” tracks, 4 SCV’s. Stock #53127....Call (1) 1999 Case IH 9380 4WD tractor, syncro, Trimble EZ Guide 250. Stock #53072.$78,000 (1) 1981 Steiger ST470 550 hp tractor, 6/1 p/s, duals, tires 70%. Stock #52315.. $75,000 (2) 1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, 4 hydraulics. Stock #12373...................... $39,775 (1) John Deere 8630 tractor, 16 sp Quad-Range, 3 SCV’s, duals. Stock #53057.. $17,950 (16) 1975 John Deere 8430 tractor, 16/4 QuadRange, 2 SCV’s. Stock #51398. $17,500 (15) 1974 Ford 5000 tractor, diesel, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Ezee-On loader. Stock #53059.... $7500 (16) Ford 4000 tractor, gas, 772 loader, 2100 hours, 1 new rear tire. Stock #53097........ $9375 (1) Ford 4000 tractor, gas, loader, 66” bucket, new rubber. Stock #53095.................... $8525 (1) International 806 tractor, diesel, duals, PTO, 5466 hr, good tires. Stock #53096.$8525 (1) 2006 John Deere 9760 combine, 936D header, hi-sp trailer. Stock #52450.$120,000 (15) John Deere 8820 combine, JD 230 header with batt reel. Stock #46047..... $18,000 (11) 1980 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #16365....................................... $18,500 (2) 1987 John Deere combine, 30-ft. 230 header, batt reel. Stock #15567.............. $16,500 (3) 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, single, chopper. Stock #13189............... $22,000 (2) 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel. Stock #13190.............. $22,000 (2) John Deere 844 corn header, 12 row, 30” spacing. Stock #11354............... $13,500 (1) 2013 Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor. New, never used. Stock #52278........ $18,950 (16) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor. Stock #17825..................................... $11,500 (12) 1999 MacDon 9300 windrower, 16-ft. auger head, steel cond. Stock #52316.$38,880 (2) 1981 New Holland 1114 open station windrower, 12-ft. Stock #47866................ $7950 (16) 1995 John Deere 930 side pull MoCo, 11.5-ft. cut, rotary. Stock #50226............. $3950 (16) Ford Dearborn Model 14-15 6-ft. sickle mower, 540 PTO. Stock #51728......... $1500 (16) 2003 John Deere 457 round baler, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #53546........... $15,950 (16)

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ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

1.9% OAC financing for up to 5 years on all used balers 2015 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide, GS1800. Stock #53205..Call (1) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, 1000 PTO. Stock #50857........... $48,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52213........ $45,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52214........ $45,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, pushbar. Stock #52594............. $37,500 (12) 2014 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #53342........... $34,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, baler auto. Stock #99390508.......... $47,500 (3) 2011 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, twine and net. Stock #47590.................... $32,900 (14) 2011 John Deere 568, twine only, MegaWide, 21.5L-16.1 tires. Stock #52209.$25,000 (11) 2010 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, floater tires. Stock #52840........ $29,500 (12) 2013 John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, TBT 1910 cart. Stock #53128.....Call (1) Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 TBH cart. Stock #50609............. $30,800 (1) Case 8500 45-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, 2 tank, tow between cart. Stock #12374.$14,775 (1) John Deere 9400 box drills, 40-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #16433............................. $14,000 (3) 1980 John Deere 331 32-ft. disk, 9” spacing, 3 section, folding. Stock #52364..... $9500 (15) 2008 John Deere 4930 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 15” spacing. Stock #53129................Call (1) Summers Ultimate sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1500 gal tank. Stock #15568...... $30,000 (3) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842............. $26,000 (12) General 3-pt. mount sprayer, 110 gallon tank, 10-ft. boom. Stock #53166........... $1700 (16) 1995 Ford L9000 truck, Cummins N14, 10 sp, 6000 gal stainless. Stock #53460$42,250 (1) 2006 Sterling service truck, Cat C7, industrial body, crane. Stock #53461......... $29,900 (1) A&E 70-ft. pull-type granular fertilizer spreader.

Stock #53005................................ $3500 (2) Valmar 40-ft. fargo spreader on trailer, Honda motor. Stock #52652..................... $2700 (1) Kelly 56 3-pt. mount backhoe attachment, 24” bucket. Stock #51779.................. $6950 (16) Land Pride RB4596 8-ft. rear blade, 3-pt., manual angle. Stock #53060....... $1750 (16) 1978 Tillit 600 CM 60” heavy duty 3-pt. tiller, 540 PTO. Stock #52954................ $900 (14) John Deere GP74 74” bucket with heavy duty grapple. Stock #53061................. $3500 (16) Westfield W130-71 straight 13”x71-ft. auger, 540 PTO drive. Stock #52277..... $12,900 (2) Brandt 8”x62-ft. PTO grain auger, 10” turbo screw bottom. Stock #15261......... $1750 (3) Brandt grain deck with hoses. Stock #52653.... ................................................... $12,500 (1) John Deere 620/70R46 floater tires for 4940 sprayer. Stock #16531................ $16,700 (1) 2015 Goodyear 480/80R50, 4 tires/rims 4930 or 4045R sprayer. Stock #53503.$12,000 (2) Danhuser 8300-1 hydraulic drive post hole digger, 4” bit. Stock #53424.............. $1500 (16) 2015 John Deere Z445 mower, 24 hp, 54” deck, only 6 hours. Stock #53267.$6200 (16) 2014 John Deere D170 mower with 7P cart.

Stock #51884.............................. $2199 (15) 2014 John Deere X310 mower, 42” deck, power steering. Stock #53592........... $3500 (12) 2007 John Deere X300 mower, 42” mulch deck. Stock #52451..................... $2100 (15) 2010 John Deere 48C powerflow system for JD mower. Stock #40127............... $900 (15) John Deere gator, glass doors for a deluxe cab.

Stock #53197.............................. $1950 (14) 2009 John Deere 44SB snowblower, off X324 mower, used 3x. Stock #52308... $1200 (15)

2010 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #53266......... $24,500 (11) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51475............ $29,950 (16) 2008 John Deere 568 MegaWide, surface wrap. Stock #14641.................... $29,750 (3) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, floatation tires. Stock #52314... $28,500 (11) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #53540......... $26,500 (15) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #53541......... $26,500 (15) 2007 John Deere 568, twine only, MegaWide, small tires. Stock #52514......... $22,500 (11) 2005 John Deere 567, twine/net, new belts, bearings, rolls. Stock #52577..... $17,500 (1) 2005 John Deere 567, twine only, MegaWide, hydraulic pickup. Stock #16451.. $13,900 (3) 2005 John Deere 567, surface wrap, push bar, hydraulic pickup. Stock #52730.. $13,200 (3) 2004 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, hyd. lift. Stock #50387............... $12,900 (14) 2004 John Deere 567, twine, MegaWide, hyd pckp, 540 PTO. Stock #51707.. $11,900 (12) 2004 John Deere 567, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51316............ $12,900 (11) 2003 John Deere 567 net and twine, hydraulic pickup. Stock #14790................. $15,525 (1) 2003 John Deere 567, twine only, MegaWide, hyd pickup. Stock #50821......... $13,900 (11) 2003 John Deere 567, twine only, wide pickup, 1000 PTO. Stock #46981......... $13,900 (11) 2003 John Deere 567, twine only, MegaWide, hydraulic pickup. Stock #46935.$12,900 (11) 2002 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51037............ $12,900 (11) 2001 John Deere 567 twine/net, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50813............ $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 twine only, 540 PTO, wide pickup. Stock #50951....... $11,900 (15) 1999 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #47683.................. $8500 (14) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, MegaTooth pickup. Stock #50700................... $7900 (11) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50636............... $7900 (11) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, hi-flo tires.

Stock #46023.............................. $8400 (12) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth, 540 PTO. Stock #50622............... $7900 (11) 1996 John Deere 566 twine only, hyd pickup, 15,000 bales. Stock #51100........ $7800 (14) John Deere 510 round baler. Stock #15174..... ...................................................... $1900 (1) 2008 Hesston 5556 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #46661........... $18,400 (12) 2005 Hesston 956-A round baler. Stock #50635....................................... $12,400 (1) 2001 Hesston 856A twine only. Stock #50788.. .................................................... $9900 (16) 1989 Hesston 560 twine only. Stock #51277.... ...................................................... $2400 (3) 2002 Case IH RBX561 twine/net, new PTO & gearbox. Stock #51066.................. $6900 (1) 2007 New Holland BR780A, twine/net, pickup gauge wheels. Stock #53263... $10,500 (11) 2007 New Holland BR780A 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44546...................... $7950 (12) 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, twine only, Bale Command. Stock #14908...... $5400 (2) 1999 New Holland 664, twine/net, 540 PTO, regular pickup. Stock #53435........ $6700 (2) 1994 New Holland 650 twine only, 540 PTO, precut knives. Stock #16353......... $4200 (2) 2008 Krone 12130 4x4 sq baler, tandem axle, roller chute. Stock #53459........ $39,500 (14) 1999 Hesston 4755 3x3 square baler, bale chute. Stock #51841................. $27,900 (14) 1999 New Holland 590 3x3 sq baler, auto lube, last bale eject. Stock #52145... $17,500 (16)

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SPRAYERS

2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., 20” spacing, section control. Stock #52680........CALL (1) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., 20” spacing, section control. Stock #52272........CALL (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #46716................. $292,900 (15) 2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft., 20” spacing, traction control. Stock #53340.. $235,750 (1) 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #13907................... $282,900 (1) 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #15262................... $252,500 (1) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft., 20”, trctn control. Stock #51280.$125,000 (1) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft. booms. Stock #16263................. $84,900 (3) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #44253...... $104,900 (14) 2013 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15362............... $217,500 (2) 2012 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46632............. $204,900 (14) 2010 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44352............. $169,900 (12) 2009 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46623............. $154,900 (15) 2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20” spacing, boom leveling. Stock #53380.. $149,000 (12) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft., 20”, 5 sensor Boomtrac. Stock #51772........ $295,000 (14) 2014 John Deere R4038, 100-ft., 20” spacing, foam marker. Stock #51412.... $249,900 (15) Flexi-Coil S68XL, Raven AutoBoom, auto height. Stock #51394.................. $16,900 (1) Flexi-Coil 67XL, 114-ft., hyd fold, windscreens, newer Ace pump. Stock #50222$12,000 (12) 2007 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 100-ft., windscreens.

Stock #50286........................... $10,900 (12) 2006 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #44778$11,900 (12) 2000 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 90-ft., 1500 gallon tank, mix cone. Stock #53467........... $13,500 (11) 2002 Flexi-Coil S67, 1000 gallon tank. Stock #50049.......................................... $9000 (1) Top Air TA2400 100-ft. booms, 2400 gallon tank. Stock #44849................... $44,850 (14)

2012 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 110-ft. booms. Stock #15021...... $34,500 (1) 2010 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft., 3 sensor Norac, Raven 450. Stock #14246$31,625 (1) 2010 Summers Ultimate NT 110-ft. boom, 1500 poly tank. Stock #50291.. $28,900 (14) 2010 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15568...... $32,000 (1) 2007 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #14614...... $28,750 (2) 2005 Summers Ultimate 1500 100-ft. booms, single nozzles. Stock #47131... $23,000 (12) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. booms, 1500 gallon. Stock #17842..................... $26,000 (12) Summers pickup sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 500 gallon tank. Stock #46817........... $3300 (12) 2013 Case IH PS160 134-ft., windscreens, 1600 gallon. Stock #50751....... $33,900 (12) 2011 Case IH 3300 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44531............. $169,900 (14) 2009 Case IH SRX160, 120-ft., 3 valve, Norac, cone. Stock #52200.................... $26,000 (1) 2009 Case IH SRX160 120-ft. pull-type, 1600 gallon, 3 section. Stock #51019.$24,000 (12) Patriot Tyler, 80-ft., 20” spacing, stainless, traction control. Stock #16639.... $26,450 (3) 2002 Rogator 874, 80-ft., 20” spacing, stainless tank. Stock #51461............. $61,400 (1) 2011 Fast 9518 120-ft. booms, 1800 gallon tank. Stock #16388..................... $34,500 (2) 2005 Melroe Spra-Coupe 4450 60-ft. booms, 400 gallon. Stock #48091......... $54,900 (14) Ford truck mounted with Marflex sprayer. Stock #51976....................................... $26,450 (1)

USED SEEDING

0% OAC financing for up to 5 years on all used air drills priced under $100,000 and 2.5% OAC for up to 5 years for air drills priced over $100,000 2008 John Deere 1895 42-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16702....... $124,900 (1) 2015 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Stock #53172...... $259,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, TBH 1910 cart. Stock #16170.. $252,150 (1) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #15473....... $243,900 (1) 2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10”, 430 bu TBT 1910 cart. Stock #50540.......... $204,750 (3) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16300....... $209,900 (1) 2011 John Deere 1890/1910 50-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46625................... $154,000 (15) 2007 John Deere 1890 42-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Stock #53036........... $105,000 (1) 2011 John Deere 1835, 61-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Stock #53339....... $84,000 (1) 2015 John Deere 1830, 61-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Stock #51764.... $195,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, 550 bu TBH cart. Stock #51460...... $219,900 (2) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #47546......................... $196,900 (12) 2013 John Deere 1830 61-ft., double shoot, all run blockage. Stock #52435... $201,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14371....... $179,000 (2)

LAWN AND TURF

2012 John Deere X720, 3-pt., mid PTO, 540 rear PTO, 60” deck. Stock #51881................ .................................................... $8500 (12) 2012 John Deere 647, 540 PTO, came off X720 mower. Stock #51882......... $3000 (12) 2011 John Deere X500 hydro trans, 48” deck, 426 hours. Stock #50804............. $4800 (11) 2015 John Deere X320 48” deck, 6 hours. Like new! Stock #50753...................... $4299 (11)

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2014 John Deere 304K 4WD wheel loader, 137 hours. Stock #50874.......... $73,500 (16) 2005 John Deere 35D compact excavator, cab, heat, A/C. Stock #51091........... $28,250 (11) Cat 272C skidsteer, switchable EH controls, 66” & 84” bucket. Stock #51979.$34,500 (11) 2006 John Deere CT322 skidsteer, hand controls, aux hyd. Stock #53469...... $28,450 (3) Great Bend 951 3-point backhoe, 18” bucket, runs off hydraulics. Stock #47542.$4800 (16) New Holland backhoe skidsteer attachment.

Stock #53477.................................. $700 (3) 2001 Case IH 3300B fertilizer spreader. Stock #53058..................................... $39,000 (12) 2012 Haybuster 2650 bale processor. Stock #53474....................................... $18,650 (3) Bale King 3010 bale processor with grain tank.

Stock #52790........................... $15,500 (11) 2000 Bale King 2000 bale processor, left hand discharge. Stock #52676............. $8000 (11) Brandt Bale Commander VSF bale processor, round or square. Stock #53043... $5900 (15) 2015 Frontier AB14G 4 tine bale spear. New, never used. Stock #53035........... $1100 (16) New Holland bale spear for skidsteer, 2 spear attachment. Stock #53476............... $500 (3) 2011 Allen 8803 29-ft. hydraulic driven basket rake. Stock #51202................... $24,900 (15) 2006 John Deere 705 hydraulic hay rake.

Stock #52291.............................. $9950 (16) 1995 Vermeer R23 basket rake. Stock #53542. .................................................... $6900 (15) Rhino 2500 10-ft. extremely HD rear blade, needs 4 SCV’s. Stock #51930..... $5950 (16) 2014 Frontier RB5060L 5-ft. lighter-duty rear blade. Stock #51840...................... $490 (14) 1998 Hawkins 7-ft. box blade. Stock #52556.... ...................................................... $700 (15)

#53339

2008 HLA manure fork for JD 265 loader. 2-ft. tines. Stock #48055....................... $650 (16) 2015 John Deere BW15918 bucket. Never used, global mounts. Stock #50961.$1500 (1) Shaver HD10 post pounder, skid steer mount.

Stock #50378.............................. $5500 (01) Shaver HD10 post pounder, fits on skid steer.

Stock #48005.............................. $2850 (16) Ambusher RC51 5-ft. rotary cutter for skid steer. Stock #47072..................... $3400 (15) 2003 John Deere MX6 rotary cutter, 6-ft. cut width, 540 PTO. Stock #51403.... $1800 (11) 2008 Frontier RC1060 5-ft. rotary cutter, safety chains. Stock #50807.................... $900 (15) Woods RD60 rear discharge mower, 60” cut width, 540 PTO. Stock #51143.... $1500 (15) Ford 501 3-pt. sickle mower, 7-ft. bar. Stock #51449........................................ $1500 (15) Flexi-Coil 820 44-ft. chisel plow, 3 section, 3 bar harrow. Stock #53385......... $23,500 (14) 1989 Noble 5000 32-ft. blade. Stock #53387.... .................................................... $6000 (14) John Deere 335 32-ft. disk, 3 section, 11” spacing. Stock #53386............. $12,500 (14) 1995 John Deere 3955 5 bottom switch plow, in furrow. Stock #53543............... $6500 (15) Harrell 2804 4 bottom switch plow, 4 furrow, 3-pt. mount. Stock #53455........... $3950 (16) Artsway VD7 pull type ditcher, 7-ft. blades, two hydraulics. Stock #50225............. $2500 (16) New Holland 6-way snowblade. Stock #53475. ...................................................... $3000 (3) 6-ft. front snowblade to fit compact tractors, hydraulic angle. Stock #50811........ $1350 (15) Field cultivator, 36-ft., 4-bar drag harrow. Stock #50774.......................................... $4750 (3) 1991 John Deere 3945 switch plow, 4 bottom, 3-pt. mount. Stock #52099........... $3450 (16)

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2006 John Deere X304 42” deck with bagger.

Stock #46010.............................. $2900 (12) 2014 John Deere Z930M, 60” mulch on demand deck. Stock #53575........... $6800 (12) 2015 John Deere Z920M, 54” deck. Only used once! Stock #53508........................Call (11) 2014 John Deere Z425 mower, new 48” deck.

Stock #50962................................ $3300 (3) 2014 John Deere Z445 54” deck. Stock #50937.......................................... $4750 (1) 2006 John Deere LA115 lawn mower, 42” deck. Stock #50318..................... $1000 (01) 2002 John Deere LT155 lawn mower, 42” deck, 15 hp, hydro. Stock #50288. $850 (16) John Deere L108 42” riding mower, 18.9 HP engine. Stock #13421...................... $600 (1) John Deere SRX95 30” deck, bagger. Stock #50703.......................................... $875 (12) 1988 John Deere RX75, 38” deck, bagger.

Stock #53056................................ $600 (14) Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn mower bagger, 54” deck. Stock #45957............... $3250 (12) 2006 Toro Z480 time cutter hydro, powerflow bagger. Stock #42704................. $1900 (14) John Deere WE85 walk behind mower. Stock #13490............................................ $950 (3) 2012 John Deere 62D mid mount mower, 62” cut. Stock #13420.......................... $3200 (1) John Deere 62D, drive over, mid-mount mower deck. Stock #52119..................... $1950 (16) 2012 John Deere mower, 72”, for 4720 tractor.

Stock #12798................................ $3500 (1) 2011 Bobcat 72” finishing mower, hydraulic drive. Stock #47071..................... $3900 (15)

2012 John Deere 1830 50-ft. 10” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14434..... $162,750 (2) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bu TBT cart. Stock #51888....... $154,850 (1) John Deere 9450 50-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #39493..................................... $12,500 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #47645..................................... $14,900 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft., 10”, (2) 9400, (2)9450.

Stock #50823.............................. $9900 (11) John Deere 9350 40-ft. 10” spacing, rubber press wheels. Stock #12568.......... $9600 (1) John Deere 9350 (2) 10-ft., 10 spacing, no transport. Stock #51474.............. $5900 (14) John Deere 9350 16-ft. 10” spacing, steel press wheels. Stock #16429.......... $4500 (1) 2014 John Deere 1770NT-16R30 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #15211............... $141,750 (1) 2006 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter.

Stock #41883........................... $62,000 (14) 2014 Case IH 800/3430 70-ft. 12” spacing, 3430 cart. Stock #48059........ $194,900 (14) 2010 Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43798........ $99,900 (12) 2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT. Stock #52199.$107,500 (1) Case ATX-6012 60-ft. 12” tow behind cart.

Stock #16376............................. $52,900 (1) Case 5012 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart.

Stock #16379............................. $49,500 (1) Maxim 50-ft. 9” spacing, tow between 300 bushel cart. Stock #15850.......... $28,900 (2) 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #9912........... $37,500 (2) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14077....... $25,500 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13394....... $25,750 (1) 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13876....... $79,900 (1) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 2320 tank.

Stock #43953........................... $25,875 (12) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 3450 cart.

Stock #45836........................... $35,900 (14) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing. Stock #47108..................................... $37,375 (12) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #9877............. $37,500 (1) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, 2320 tank. Stock #44309................... $25,875 (12) 2006 New Holland SD440 58-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #41283........................... $79,750 (12) 1992 Concord 5612 56-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #12723......... $15,000 (2) 1994 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46620........... $19,900 (14) 1992 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46621........... $19,900 (14) 2013 John Deere 1910 550 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16122...................... $83,900 (1) 2012 John Deere 1910 430 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16637...................... $67,900 (1) 1987 John Deere 777 cart. Stock #53268........ ...................................................... $1900 (1) Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart, good tires, good condition. Stock #52299....... $6000 (1)

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2007 Skytrack 8042 telescoping forklift 8000 lb lift, 42-ft. reach, new tires, enclosed cab, heat. Nice lift!

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2005 Peterbilt truck Cat C15, 475 hp, 18 speed transmission, 273” wheelbase, new clutch, in-frame engine rebuild 1 year ago, Herd bumper.

$39,500

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Erskine skidsteer quick hitch works great for moving trailers to tight places.

2005 Gehl DH1055 telescoping forklift cab, heat, foam-filled tires, auxiliary hydraulics, John Deere diesel engine.

Land Pride 3-point hydraulic disc

$30,000

2001 PSI MG618 road grader cab, heat, air conditioning, 10-ft. board, 900 hours, great shape!

Erskine Tree Shear 12” capacity, skidsteer mount.

$59,500

Land Pride 72” rotary cutter, chain shielding

$495

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2004 Peterbilt truck Cat C15, 475 hp, engine brake, 18 speed transmission, Pete low air leaf suspension, 336 gears with full locking rear axle, 260” wheelbase, wet kit, Herd bumper, recent full service, 100,000 on Platinum overhaul.

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Bros RJT broom cab, heat, air conditioning, John Deere diesel engine, front 4-way blade, new broom core, 1271 hours. Excellent condition!

Land Pride 16” landscape rake

$1795

$13,500 New forklift manbaskets 10-ft......$1995 12-ft......$2195

Takeuchi mini excavator thumb, front blade, rubber tracks @50-60%, OROPS canopy, 24” bucket.

1995 Kenworth T800 truck Cat model 3406E engine, 10 speed transmission, recent DOT inspection, 238” wheelbase, 36” sleeper, pusher axle, PTO set-up, no leaks, recent rubber and wheels, new batteries and steering box, beacon lights, CB & satellite radios, plumbed to rear, pintle hitch.

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D-8 straight dozer blade included C-frame, hydraulic tilt.

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$2500

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2003 Dynapac CC102 double drum roller Deutz diesel engine, smooth drums, vibratory, water system, 1390 hours. Nice machine!

1992 John Deere 310D backhoe cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 50% rubber, 5400 hours.

$15,800

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1996 GMC TopKick service truck Cat engine, 6 speed transmission, Miller power plant 225 welder, 6000 lb crane maintainer, PTO, air compressor.

10-ft. Avalanche snow pusher skidsteer mount, very little use.

84” box scraper

$3450

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$1500 Used 8-ft. skidsteer snow pusher

2003 John Deere 260 skidsteer loader 90% tires, 4400 hours, cab, heat, no front door, new battery, bucket.

2008 Genie 2668 Rough Terrain 4x4 scissor lift Kubota gas/propane power. Great lift!

2015 Chevrolet regular cab dually pickup 4x4, Duramax diesel, Allison automatic transmission, gooseneck ball, headache rack, tool box, 6 new studded tires & 6 all-seasons, spray-in bedliner, 15,000 miles. Excellent condition!

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2016 Trac Pac utility trailers gray powder coating, 15” radial tires.

5x10-ft......$1995 6x10-ft......$2200

Cushman Titan Tug 640 hours, electric power, flatbed with new wood, machine has Scorpion bed liner, 2000# bed capacity, tows 3000#, red in color.

$2750 2010 John Deere 318D skidsteer loader OROPS canopy, 72” bucket, 3440 hours.

$4500

2008 Terex light tower 6 kW genset Kubota diesel engine, 3915 hours.

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$36,500

2013 Chevrolet Suburban 5.3L, 4x4, cloth interior, aluminum wheels, 20,000 one-owner miles, studded snow tires and all season tires included. Excellent shape!

$36,500

Kubota L5740 tractor cab, heat, air conditioning, loader, 3-point, PTO, 4x4, 190 one-owner hours. Excellent shape!

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2016 PJ 18-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles. Also available: 16-ft......$3200

2016 PJ 16+6 gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 7000# axles.

Also available: 3 axle.....$8750

$9100

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2016 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps.

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Also available: 3 axle...$10,000 Also available: 14-ft. 3 axle...$8600

$3400

2016 PJ 16-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available: 18-ft.....$3500 and 20-ft.....$3600

$4650 2016 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW.

$6850

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2016 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber.

Also available: gooseneck.....$8600

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2016 PJ 22-ft. deckover trailer 19-ft. deck, 3-ft. beavertail with standup ramps, 14,000# GVW.

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2016 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps.

Also available: 18-ft......$4550

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2016 PJ 36-ft. gooseneck equipment tilt trailer 16-ft tilt, 20-ftX102-in. front stationary deck, Blackwood deck, (3) 7000 lb. axles, front 18,000 lb. winch.

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2016 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.

$7750

2016 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front.

Also available: 12-ft. x 77”.....$1995 14-ft. tandem axle.....$2850

$3650

2016 PJ 13-ft. equipment tilt trailer single 7000 lb. axle, 83” wide, radial tires, LED lights.

Also available: 16-ft......$3850

$14,900

$9250

2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” 3 axle dump trailer (3) 7000 lb. axles, scissor hoist, bumper pull.

$3950

2016 PJ 32-ft. gooseneck with hydraulic tail trailer 32-ft. deck, 10-ft. hydraulic beavertail, (2) 12,000# axles.

Also available: 34-ft......$15,900

$5550

2016 PJ 16-ft tilt trailer Full tilt deck, (2) 7000 lb. axles, radial rubber.

$7350

2016 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with monster ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.

2016 PJ tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber.

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2016 PJ 8-ft. x 60” single axle utility dump trailer (1) 5200# axle, 15” rubber.

$8250

2016 PJ 20-ft. x 8” heavy duty deckover trailer with Monster ramps 4-ft. tail, 14,000# GVW.

2016 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.

Also available: 10-ft.......$1750

$6150 2016 PJ 20-ft. 2-axle gooseneck trailer (2) 7000# axles, straight deck, slide-in rear ramps, spare.

$9150

2016 PJ 28-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer 22-ft. tilt, 6-ft. front stationary, winch plate, (2) 7000 lb axles, spare.

Also available: 24-ft......$8850

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2016 PJ 28-ft. 3 axle Lo Pro gooseneck trailer (3) 7000# axles, Monster ramps.

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All trailers come with a 10 year structural warranty! Inventory coming soon!

2016 Cargo Mate 8.5 x 20-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, 5200# axles, additional 1-ft. height, 80” rear door opening, spare tire, LED lights, radial tires, white.

Also available: 8 x 24-ft......$7850

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2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” landscape trailer 3500# GVW, 4-ft. expanded metal sideboards, front landscape box, rear ramp gate, spare tire.

Also available: 14-ft.......$2995

2016 PJ 5 x 10-ft. tandem axle dump trailer (2) 5200# axles, tarp.

2016 PJ 12-ft. x 83” dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

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$3550 2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

Also available: Lo-Pro.....$8650

$7500

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2016 Cargo Mate 5 x 8-ft. enclosed trailer flat top, barn door. White.

Also available: ramp door.....$2650 Black.....$2650

$5900

2016 PJ 18-ft. quick tilt carhauler trailer (2) 3500# axles, 15” rubber, hydraulic tilt.

$1650

2016 Cargo Mate 8 x 16-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer 1-ft. extended height, side RV door, D-rings in floor, radial tires.

Also available: Barn door.....$5650

2016 PJ deckover equipment tilt trailer 22-ft. deck, 8-ft. 6” wide, tandem 7000# axles, power up/down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plates.

2016 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp.

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2016 PJ 20-ft. medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps. Also available in 16-ft.

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2016 PJ 16-ft. light duty deckover trailer (2) 3500# axles, spare tire.

2016 PJ 22-ft. full tilt bed equipment trailer 14,000# GVW, full powered tilt.

2016 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available 22-ft......$5300 And 24-ft.....$5550

2016 PJ 5-ft. x 10-ft. all steel utility trailer rear ramp gate, steel floor with D-rings.

$5995

2016 PJ 34-ft. gooseneck trailer powertail, (2) 12,000 lb axles, 2 speed jacks, fir deck.

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2016 PJ 40-ft. gooseneck trailer air-ride, Monster ramps, (2) 12,000 lb axles, 2 speed jacks, spread axle.

2016 PJ 14-ft. x 83” high side dump trailer scissor hoist, tarp, (2) 7000# axles, spare tire.

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2015 PJ 24-ft. Superwide 8” frame trailer (2) 7000 lb axles, drive-over fenders, toolbox, D-rings, winch plate.

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2016 Cargo Mate 7x14-ft. enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, aluminum wheels, radial tires, 2350 lb axles, LED lights, 6” extra height, D-rings in floor, orange and black.

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$15,900 2016 PJ 16-ft.x91” gooseneck deckover dump trailer (2) 7000 lb axles, 4-ft. removable sides.

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2016 Trac Pac 4-place snowmobile trailer 22-ft., individual tilt, front ramp/shield.

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2016 Cargo Mate 6 x 10-ft. single axle enclosed trailer ramp door, side RV door.

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2016 Cargo Mate snowmobile/carhauler trailer 29-ft., (3) 5200 lb axles, front ramp door, heavy duty rear ramp door, side RV door, side escape door, heat, insulated, aluminum package, rubber floor, e-trac in floor and walls, LED lights, radial tires, overhead storage cabinets, 1-ft. extended height.

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Big Sky Equipment is carrying the P2080 Disc Drill which offers industry leading durability and excellent trash penetration, now discounted for demo hours.

Several loader tractors in stock, perfect for winter feeding and year-round use.

Call today for special pricing.

TRACTORS

Also in stock: 70-ft. P2060 hoe drill, 12” spacing, single shoot

Contact our sales department to find out more about how a New Holland drill can improve your productivity at a great price!

USED COMBINES

2014 New Holland CR8090, rock trap, chopper, IntelliView IV monitor with auto steer, low hours...... ............................................................... $352,500 2014 New Holland CR8090, rock trap, 22 inch rotors, lateral tilt, auto guidance................ $352,500 New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only............................................ $16,995

USED AIR DRILLS Case IH Steiger 385, 55 gpm hydraulics, 4 remotes, powershift. Excellent condition........... .........................................................$159,500 Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition..................$129,000

NEW & USED SKIDSTEERS

2002 Case IH MX120 loader tractor, MFD, powershift with reverser, Quicke 980 loader with bucket, grapple..................................$52,500 Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles.

Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition............................................$52,500

We Are Dealing on New Holland Super Boom Skidsteers Give us a Call!!

Several 2016 model SuperBoom Skidsteers will be arriving this month.

2009 McCormick XTX165 with loader, powershift transmission, forward/reverse shuttle..... ...........................................................$82,500

Many new and used skidsteer attachments including trencher, grab buckets, sweeper, concrete chisel and much more.

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2010 Case IH 7088 Axial-Flow, long unloader tube, yield and moisture monitor, rock trap with reverser, in excellent condition......................... $198,500 Case IH 1480 combine with 810 24-ft. header.......... ................................................................. $12,500

NEW & USED HEADERS Call today for all your combine and windrower header repair

MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport................................................... $72,500 MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header, double knife, triple delivery, pickup reel, transport................. $39,900 2010 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, Case IH adapter, U2 pickup reel, transport package, dual knife drive......................................... $49,500 2007 New Holland 94C 36-ft. draper header, dual knife, pickup reel, transport...................... $39,900 New Holland 2326 hay header with 2330BF adapter, rubber conditioners. Fits New Holland TV140 & TV145 bidirectional tractors..................... $12,500 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment......................................................... $10,900 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment.................................................. $8995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment............................................................ $6500 Case IH 1015-12 pickup header..................... $4900 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use........................ $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

MISC EQUIPMENT

Bale King 880 bale processor........................ $9500 Vermeer BPX7000 bale processor................. $8995 Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $2495

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 FAX 1-406-278-7882 Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell

Parts - After Hours Emergency 450-3227 Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

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USED HAYING EQUIPMENT We have parts on hand to help keep anything from a 40 year old 912, to the ever-popular HW series or the brand new Speedrowers, cutting at peak performance

2012 MacDon M205 windrower, set-up with R85 disc header, draper header ready, Outback GPS guidance, low hours................................$112,500 1983 New Holland 114 windrower with 12-ft. header................................................................. $2995 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup............................................................. $22,900 Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $18,900

Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard pickup....................................................... $13,900

2009 Vermeer 605SM round baler, net/twine, flotation tires, moisture sensor............................... $26,900

Suspended Boom Sprayers Bring us your offer

Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, lug tire, Flextrol Auto Rate, foam marker, rinse tank...$22,900 Flexi-Coil S67 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto Rate. Good condition....$22,900 2010 Summers Ultimate NT sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 110-ft. booms, Trimble AutoRate Case IH SRX160 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 132-ft. booms, lug tire, inductor, Raven Auto EZ-Boom, Auto-Boom, windscreens, inducRate...................................................$29,900 tor......................................................$32,900 Blumhardt sprayer, 300 gallon, 60-ft. booms, mounted on 1981 Chevrolet, gas engine....... $7995

Now scheduling pre-season baler and windrower inspections.

Please call 1-800-332-7541 and ask for Corey

Self-propelled Sprayers

2011 Apache AS1020, 42 inch crop clearance, 100-ft. boom with 5 ball valves, Raven Envizio monitor with Autosteer, Auto Boom and AccuBoom, inductor................................. $156,500

2010 Apache AS1010, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, Trimble auto steer, auto boom, low hours.................................................$119,900

Wheel Boom Sprayers Drastically Reduced!

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Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, FlexControl or Raven interface, TeeJet double nozzle bodies, inductor cone, hydro pump, 6 ball valves, foam marker, windscreens, 18.4x26 diamond tires (U21171)

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Parts - After Hours Emergency 450-3227 Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

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Where are the breeding systems?

2016 Travalong 24-ft., heavy-weight pack- 2016 Travalong 24-ft. galvanized sides and age, 6.8-ft.x24-ft., (2) center gates, torsion brush fenders, 6.8-ft.x24-ft. (2) center axles, LED lights, access door, slider in gates, torsion axles, LED lights, access rear gate, spare tire. MSRP $13,208........... door, slider in rear gate, spare tire. MSRP .....................................Sale Price $12,250 $13,600........................Sale Price $12,500 2016 Travalong 20-ft., galvanized sides and brush fenders, 6.8-ft x 20-ft., (2) center gates, torsion axles, LED lights, access door, slider in rear gate, spare tire. MSRP $11,577........................Sale Price $10,950

2016 Travalong 20-ft., gray paint, 6.8-ft x 20-ft., (1) center gate, torsion axles, LED lights, access door, slider in rear gate, spare tire. MSRP $11,377......................... ....................................Sale Price $10,750

2016 Travalume 24-ft., double side wall con- 2016 Travalume 20-ft., double side wall construction, extruded floor, LED lights, torstruction, extruded floor, LED lights, torsion axles, access door, slider in rear gate, sion axles, access door, slider in rear gate, spare tire. MSRP $16,971........................... spare tire. MSRP $15,971........................... .....................................Sale Price $15,350 .....................................Sale Price $14,350

2016 Lamar 30-ft. gooseneck, (2) 12,000 Dexter axles, electric brakes, mega ramps, oak deck, torque tube, underframe bridge, 14-ply tires, 14-ply spare, toolbox, LED lights..............................................$12,950 2016 Lamar 25-ft. gooseneck, (2) 10,000 Dexter axles, electric brakes, mega ramps, oak deck, underframe bridge, 10-ply tires, spare, toolbox, LED lights.................$9500 2016 Lamar 28-ft. gooseneck, (3) 7,000 Alko axles, electric brakes, flip-over ramps and pop-up center, underframe bridge,10-ply tires, spare, toolbox, LED lights........$7850

2016 Lamar 24-ft. gooseneck, (2) 7,000 Alko axles, electric brakes, flip-over ramps and pop-up center, 10-ply tires, spare, toolbox, LED lights.........................................$6750 2016 Lamar 20-ft. bumper hitch, (2) 7,000 axles, electric brakes, slide-in ramps, 10,000 lb. jack, 2-ft. dovetail, adjustable hitch, LED lights................................$3950 2016 Lamar 18-ft. bumper hitch car hauler, electric brake, slide-in ramps, flip-up jack, 2-ft. dovetail, 2” ball hitch..................$2650

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension The underlying feel to many discussions today is that cattle are too big.

The question often is embedded in other thoughts, such as management, nutrition, reproduction, health or just plain producer ramblings. The question is often vague because data is generally lacking.

Perhaps this leads to a basic question within the beef industry: “Where are the breeding systems?” Where are the details of the breeding programs that could lend themselves to tweaks that might offer a solution?

In my years of travel and educational experiences with beef producers, several thoughts come to mind as to how the industry has progressed and how the industry has moved to the current dynamics. Some thoughts are very exciting and make good presentations; others rest on the side of concern and more pondering than presentation. The “why of the world” rests amongst those pondering those thoughts and leads to more thoughts.

Therein lies the initial question: Where are the breeding systems in the beef industry? And to be honest, where are they? Have we forgotten the need for breeding systems and the benefits that a good breeding system will bring?

I do want to acknowledge that some producers have implemented breeding systems, but many have not.

Every presentation regarding sire selection generally introduces the need for goals, objectives and desired outcomes.

Sire selection alone is not a goal, objective or outcome. Sire selection is only a component of a well-designed breeding system; however, it’s certainly a significant component. Breeding systems have goals, objectives and outcomes that are reflective of the total beef operation.

Most domesticated livestock, particularly dairy, swine and poultry, exist in production today with the implementation of extensive breeding systems put into practice to accomplish the operations’ goals and objectives. Beef production tends to be the exception.

As noted, some producers have examples of various stages of breeding systems, but the implementation of a good commercial beef cattle breeding system across years and even generations is not simple. We know how to, but the implementation gets fuzzy.

Historically, the beef industry is challenged with selection of traits (breeding goals?) that rest within the concept that more is always better. Regardless of trait, we want more growth, more muscle, greater average daily gain, greater feed efficiency, more marbling, more rib eye, greater percent pregnant, greater percent weaned, greater longevity, greater, more, greater, more and on and on.

Biologically, this push for more does not work. Everything has an end, and living things are best if they tend to function in a midrange, somewhat buffered from extremes. A producer selecting a bull based on the previous assumptions certainly will achieve a desired outcome, but how that bull fits into the breeding system at home simply may be unknown.

Without being too blunt, many times, no established breeding system exists at home, so the question of fit never is asked. The subsequent development of heifers and maintaining a working system within the cow herd and available pastures generally confound well-thought-out intentions.

Current general discussion indicates breed often dictates bull selection and selection questions generally are breeddependent. That being said, breeding systems are applicable to within breed just as much as across breed.

Producers tend to automatically assume crossbreeding when the breeding systems discussions come up, which is unfortunate because breeds certainly can develop lines of cattle that can fit different production scenarios. Is that happening?

Perhaps the thought arrives as a common question: How do commercial cattle producers design and manage a profitable beef cattle type?

Within breed or across breed, breeding systems need to become a reality to actually design and manage profitable beef cattle. Breeders are struggling, breed associations are struggling and commercial producers are struggling, which is odd because more information is available today than has ever been available. However, copious amounts of data are relatively useless without, once again, goals, objectives and specific identified outcomes.

Sorry for rambling, but the beef industry is entering another chapter, which is going to be expensive. Production and prices will continue to interact, but the cow-calf producer is going to have to get creative to survive. No perfect answers are available, but breeding systems would help.

May you find all your ear tags.

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By Haley Steinkuhler, IANR Media Bruce Brodersen, veterinarian, associate professor and diagnostic pathologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), has been named veterinarian of the year by the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). Brodersen received the award at the NVMA annual convention January 21 in Kearney.

“Being a part of the NVMA has been a very enriching experience for me, and the relationships that I’ve developed over the years with other practitioners have been invaluable.”

The award is presented annually to an NVMA member who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in Nebraska and has shown service to the state association, profession, community, family and other responsibilities.

Brodersen has been an NVMA member since 2000. He was association president and is on the legislative and public relations committees. He was instrumental in developing the NVMA website and spearheaded Nebraska’s first Oath in Action Day, sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

Brodersen pioneered the use of immunohistochemistry on ear notches from cattle as a means to detect persistent bovine viral diarrhea virus infection.

“This has had a profound benefit on the control of BVD disease for bovine practitioners everywhere,” said Vergil Heyer, who presented Brodersen with the award.

Working in the Veterinary Diagnostic Center in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences since 1992, Brodersen assists veterinarians, their clients and others responsible for animal and public health in the detection, prevention and understanding of disease. He also teaches second-year veterinary students in systemic pathology and public health.

The NVMA strives to promote animal health, public safety and the human/animal bond relationship by providing education for its members, enhancing public awareness of veterinary medicine and being an advocate in governmental matters. There are currently 582 members and 60 student members.

For more information about the UNL School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, visit http://vbms. unl.edu.

Trout numbers remain high in Missouri River

Missouri River trout surveys indicate rainbow numbers remain above the long-term average and brown trout numbers are near average between Holter Dam and the town of Cascade, said a state fisheries biologist.

State fisheries crews last fall estimated 4,073 rainbow trout greater than 10 inches long per mile near the town of Craig on the Missouri. Not only is that above the long-term average of 3,307 rainbows per mile, but continues a trend of above average numbers for the fifth consecutive year.

The population was bigger in size and slightly lower in abundance than the past several years, said Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist Jason Mullen, which is typical as the current population reaches its maximum size.

“This year,” Mullen said, “the most abundant length group of rainbows in the Craig section was 18 inches, with 43 percent of the population being 18 inches long or longer.”

Brown trout in the Craig section at 10 inches long and greater were estimated at 433 per mile. The long-term average is 572.

Downstream in the Cascade section, near the town of Cascade, the estimate for rainbow trout 10 inches long and greater was 1,862 per mile. The long-term average is 1,600 per mile. While estimates include only fish 10 inches and greater, crews also handle fish less than 10 inches, and rainbow trout of this size were much more abundant in 2015 than the last several years in this section.

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By Haley Steinkuhler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Media Maci Lienemann, a senior animal science major from Princeton, has been named a Next Generation Delegate by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Lienemann was one of 19 seniors and graduate students from across the world selected to participate in the delegation.

As a Next Generation Delegate, Lienemann will attend The Global Food Security Symposium in Washington, D.C., on April 26. The symposium will bring together key multidisciplinary stakeholders to discuss transformations to the global food system necessary to feed growing cities. Participants will explore ideas to facilitate business investments and economic opportunities that can benefit small-scale farmers and urban consumers alike.

As a longtime beef producer, Lienemann said she believes she can add to the conversation of food security by exploring the use of biotechnology in livestock and specifically the potential for genetically engineered animals.

“Selective genetic breeding has long been used to produce more desirable traits in plants and animals,” Lienemann said. “However, the use of genetic engineering has a much greater potential impact, as it is a much more targeted, accurate, predictable and efficient method of introducing these desirable traits.”

While genetic engineering has improved yields in crops, current regulations prohibit genetically engineered animal products from being made readily available to the public.

Lienemann, who is pursuing a minor in political science and spent her summer working for the U.S. Senate, looks forward to discussing this policy with her peers and global leaders in agriculture.

“In order to make these products more readily available, but still ensure the safety of our food supply, I believe we need to make the regulatory process consistent across all products and based on scientific data,” she said.

In the fall, Lienemann will begin a master’s program in animal genetics at the University of California-Davis with research interests in genetic improvements of livestock through biotechnology and related public policy. She will study under Alison Van Eenennaam, an animal genomics and biotechnology extension specialist. Van Eenennaam was a featured speaker during the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Heuermann Lecture Series in January 2015.

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Health officials offer safety tips when handling poultry

Raising backyard poultry has become increasingly popular in Montana and many feed stores across the state offer chicks for sale.

State health officials say that raising chicks can be a rewarding and fun experience, but they are reminding Montanans to keep safe handling practices in mind when handling live poultry in order to limit disease risk.

“Even healthy animals can carry organisms that make people sick,” said Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) epidemiologist Dana Fejes. In 2015, 10 percent of Montanans who became ill with salmonella had contact to live poultry. Young children and persons with weakened immune systems are at greatest risk for infection.

For that reason, DPHHS and the Department of Livestock (DOL) are sending educational materials to feed stores so Montanans can learn how to care for live poultry safely.

“Look for trivia questions on soap bars at your local store,” Fejes said.

DOL Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Tahnee Szymanksi said: “Next time you care for your backyard flock, please remember the following simple prevention measures to keep your families healthy and enjoy the benefits of raising animals.”

Wash your hands after handling animals, Avoid touching your mouth after animal contact, Don’t eat or drink around animals, Don’t bring poultry into the house, and Supervise small children around animals.

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Fremont County producers use risk scenario planning tool — Part 2

By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist in the department RightRisk.org’s risk scenario planning index is estimated at 110, the minimum 50, (RSP) tool from helps producers evaluate and the most likely at 100. risk associated with certain variables in their Entering this information into the RSP budgets by allowing them to view ranges of tool shows that benefits would be greater probabilities. than premium costs 33 percent of the time We are often forced to use a “best guess” and would exceed zero 23 percent of the for one or more variables (harvest prices, sale time. Stated another way, about a quarter of weights, etc.) when putting together a partial the time, indemnities ranging from zero to or enterprise budget. In many cases, these $24,272 would be paid, as shown in Figure 1. may be accurate enough; however, there still We will next consider a projection for a is a level of uncertainty in these estimates. series of wetter years to evaluate RI-PRF inEven worse, once an estimate is selected and surance sensitivity to ranges of ending index entered into a budget, it tends to become esvalues. Consider a maximum ending index tablished as a “certain value.” We may forget of 130, a minimum of 70, and a most likely that value can fluctuate and focus our attention of 100. Entering these values into the RSP instead on the bottom line. tool provides an estimate that benefits would The RSP tool shows how a range of values exceed premium costs only 20 percent of the (not just a single estimate) can affect the budtime and would exceed zero 10 percent of the get and account for uncertainty as we look at time. Stated another way, in only about 1 out variation in the bottom line or other numbers of 10 years would indemnities, ranging from of interest. zero to $10,691, be paid, as shown in Figure 2.

Evaluating strategy with the RSP tool Keep in mind these results follow what The previous installment in this series incould be expected from an insurance prodtroduced a fictitious Fremont County couple uct intended to provide payments in periods who used the RSP tool to analyze their deciof reduced rainfall. We should not look to make money on RI-PRF insurance. Rather, sion to purchase Pasture, Rangeland, ForageRainfall Index insurance (RI-PRF) to reduce we should prefer a wetter year, more forage, production risks associated with summer and no RI-PRF indemnity payment.

Evaluating dry year and wet year scenarios forage production. provides a more accurate picture of what to The Zomers chose to purchase coverage expect from an RI-PRF policy under alternaat 90 percent of the county base value with a productivity factor of 150 percent, resulting tive weather patterns. Likewise, performing analyses using the free RSP tool gives proin $34,425 in total coverage ($22.95/acre) for a premium cost of $3,555 ($2.37/acre). They ducers more precision than inserting a “best guess” for individual values in the budget established the likelihood of an indemnity and expecting those estimates to remain unpayment using the RSP tool. In this case, uncertainty was introduced by the ending index changed throughout the year. value (ending rainfall index).

For more information In general, when the ending index falls The risk scenario planning tool (RSP) is below the coverage level, RI-PRF indemnity another way producers can weigh potential payments are calculated as the coverage level risks and returns of a particular business minus the ending index value times the policy strategy. The tool can assign a dollar value protection minus the premium cost. We can to any associated uncertainty. use the RSP tool to evaluate the net benefit Log on to RightRisk.org and select from of purchasing RI-PRF by allowing the endthe Resources tab Risk Management Tools; ing index values to vary around the expected from there select the RSP tool or utilize any index value of 100. of the tools, including the enterprise risk analyzer or the whole farm budget tool.

The RSP tool can calculate a range of outcomes based on different value spreads.

RightRisk.org offers numerous courses, First, assume the Zomers are interested in links to producer profiles, and other resources to help at any level of risk management planhow RI-PRF would perform over a series of relatively dry years. The maximum ending ning.

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Frost seeding legumes

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota The past few years have left many pasture stands overgrazed with depleted root reserves. With little snow cover and dry soil conditions, it’s possible that some plants will not survive the winter, leaving unproductive bare spots creating an ideal environment for germinating thistles.

One easy way to improve pastures, without complete renovation, is to frost seed legumes into the pasture during the early spring.

Frost seeding is a simple system of introducing a legume into an existing pasture to improve the forage quality. The concept is simple; you merely broadcast the seed on the ground in the spring. In Wisconsin, farmers report that frost seeding works 60 to 70 % of the time. Although that may not seem overly impressive, it may be worth the risk because it’s simple and inexpensive, and in the long haul, it works.

While frost seeding is less expensive than using traditional planters, it is also riskier than seeding with a drill because there is less seed-soil contact. And, when it does work, the resulting stand may not be consistent across the pasture. This is one reason it’s not generally recommended for improving established hay fields. But, if you have rocky pastures where conventional equipment cannot be used, frost seeding may your only option to introduce a legume to the pasture.

The best time for frost seeding is early in the spring after the snow is gone but while the ground is still frozen or beginning to thaw. The freeze-thaw cycle creates tiny cracks on the soil surface allowing seeds to fall-in enabling the seed to be incorporated. Once the seed is in the moist soil environment, germination can occur. With the normal spring rains, a near idea environment is created for the seedlings to grow.

Chances for a good “catch” will be improved if the pasture residue has been removed to allow the seed to reach the soil surface. If your pastures had very little residue going into to winter, the following may not be necessary. But, if needed, this can be done by different methods: Frost seeding tends to be most successful if the pasture was heavily grazed last summer or fall which tends to suppress the existing grasses. It is best if grazing results in some soil showing -- not ideal if the area is prone to erosion.

During legume seedling development, use short periods of heavy grazing to reduce the shading of the seedlings by grasses. Light grazing allows livestock to select the legumes.

Grazing periods longer than 5 days during establishment may harm the establishing legumes.

Legumes tend to be more successful than grasses in frost seeding. Use a legume which has relatively inexpensive seed, with good seedling vigor, and with tolerance to your soil conditions. Good choices include red or white clover, or perhaps birdsfoot trefoil. Alfalfa is not recommended because it does not germinate at temperatures as low as the clovers. If you want to try a grass, plant Italian (annual) ryegrass at 8 to 10 lbs/acre and orchardgrass at 4 lbs/acre.

Other grasses have been frost seeded with less success. But, grasses would establish well with a no-till drill.

Frost seeding on top of snow is not a good practice because rapid snow melting may cause the seed to be washed off the pasture. So wait until the snow is gone, but the ground is frozen enough to drive on without damaging the soil surface.

The ideal window is on us right now, so if you are so inclined to try this practice, now is a good time to do so.

Seeding need not be a complicated process; indeed, this is the appeal of frost seeding. Seed can be distributed by a tractor-mounted or hand-held broadcast seeder or mixed with fertilizer and applied. In smaller areas, an ATV with a battery operated seeder will work very well. Although is not always necessary, any action to incorporate the seed, such as allowing livestock to walk across the seeded area, or light tillage, will generally increase stand establishment.

Frost seeding is not recommended for sandy soils because the freezing and thawing does not incorporate the seed. In those areas, a no-till drill would be a better choice, if soil conditions allow. Luckily, the Clearwater County SWCD office now has a new no-till drill available for rent, if this seeding method better fits your situation. They can be reached at 218-694-6584.

Lastly, before seeding any legumes, be sure to check the replant restrictions on herbicides applied within the past few years. Certain products, such as Milestone, will prevent legume reestablishment for some number of years.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Dr. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin.

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Climate change may redraw map of places to grow cold-sensitive crops

By Lauren Parker, University of Idaho Oregon almonds and Louisiana oranges? extreme lows will rise faster. This will result It could be if future projections in hardiin a widespread change in U.S. hardiness ness zones come to fruition. A new study zones in response, said Lauren Parker, a

by University of Idaho researchers uses doctoral candidate in geography in UI’s Colclimate models to assess how the coldest lege of Science and the study’s lead author. temperature recorded each winter in the In some places, such as the Northern United States may change over the next Plains, this shift will happen faster than in several decades, and what these temperature others, such as along the Pacific coast. changes might mean for horticulture.

“When farmers are thinking about their The study, published in Environmental long-term planting and management stratResearch Letters, was funded by Regional egies, this would be something to keep in Approaches to Climate Change, or REmind,” Parker said. “Our projections are ACCH, a U.S. Department of Agriculture for midcentury, so if you’re a young farmer National Institute of Food and Agriculture just starting out, by the time you’re passing project led by UI. your farm along to the next generation, if The USDA uses multi-year averages of not before, you may be seeing some of these annual coldest temperature to assign cold changes.” hardiness zones. Growers use these zones to Warming of the annual coldest temperagauge which crops will survive in their area. tures could allow for an expansion of areas The UI researchers’ model predicts the suitable for growing high-value tree crops annual coldest temperature will climb in such as almonds and oranges that are curcoming years, as will overall average winrently limited by cold winter temperatures. ter temperatures. Other studies have shown “Cold hardiness zones are linked to that average minimum temperatures have broader temperature patterns, and the warmalready been showing warming trends over ing of cold extremes and average minimum the 20th century, but this new study shows temperatures could mean new opportunities for growers,” Parker said.

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Partnership to promote Grown in Montana products

Through Governor Bullock’s Main Street Montana Project, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce have launched a partnership to use Montana’s desirable brand to promote products grown in Montana. The recommendation of a partnership was provided by the Food and Agriculture Key Industry Network, led by Jim Peterson and Greg Thayer.

From our wide-open rangeland and snow-capped mountain peaks to the golden triangle of wheat and barley fields, people want to visit Montana and buy our products. Last year an estimated 11.7 million people traveled to Montana, over ten times the state’s population, and spent nearly $3.6 billion in the state. Introducing visitors and more Montanans to the high quality agricultural products produced within the state can help boost income and opportunities for Montana farmers and ranchers, as well as food businesses and restaurants that source Montana food products.

“The Main Street Montana Project brings together a diverse group of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses to look at ways to advance our industry. One of our recommendations is to capitalize on some of the successful branding efforts in tourism and market agriculture products to both visitors and Montanans,” said Co-Chair and Rancher Jim Peterson.

This Key Industry Network’s final recommendation states in part to “increase demand and use of Montana agricultural products by creating a centralized clearinghouse to share promotional and educational resources and coordinate efforts.”

The agreement will enable the Department of Agriculture to promote the Grown in Montana brand across its website and social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

The Department will also work with Food and Ag Development Centers to provide expertise and share promotional and educational resources.

“The Department of Agriculture works with producers and agribusinesses every day, and the Department of Commerce promotes Montana products through the Made in Montana, Grown in Montana, and Native American Made program, giving us an opportunity for a collaborative effort based on the KIN recommendation. We were excited about the prospect of integrating this branding effort into more Montana agriculture related products and services,” said Agriculture Director Ron de Yong.

The Main Street Montana recommendation states the economic development benefit to include: enhancement of agricultural and food products, not only within the state, but nationally and internationally; provide marketing resources to small businesses in Montana which may not have capacity; increase the marketing effectiveness of small producers leading to business retention and growth; and, improve resident awareness and pride in Montana-made products.

“We’re always looking for ways to increase awareness of products made in the state, including agricultural products,” said Commerce Director Meg O’Leary. “The Made in Montana website lists Montana-grown products from nearly 200 businesses, many of which will be exhibiting at the annual Made in Montana Tradeshow coming up today and tomorrow.”

Food and agribusinesses interested in learning more or registering free as Grown in Montana should visit the Montana Department of Commerce Made in Montana website.

Schmidt receives outstanding service award

Amy Millmier Schmidt, an assistant professor and livestock bioenvironmental engineer at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) has been awarded a 2015 Outstanding Service Award from the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA). Schmidt received the award during the NPPA annual meeting on February 17 in Lincoln.

Schmidt was nominated by Larry Berger, head of the Animal Science Department. She received the award for producer outreach.

The Outstanding Pork Service Awards are given annually to recognize exceptional work by an individual, company or organization that has advocated the fundamental efforts of the NPPA. The NPPA is a grassroots, incorporated, nonprofit organization. The NPPA promotes the pork industry through the enhancement of consumer demand, producer education and research.

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Researchers link ‘housekeeping’ gene with male infertility

Researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) have found evidence that a “housekeeping” gene present in every cell of the body may have a link to male infertility.

Ravindra Singh, a professor of biomedical sciences in the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine, has studied the survival motor neuron (SMN) gene for years. A deficiency in the gene, known as a “housekeeping” gene because its presence is essential for basic cellular function, can lead to neurological problems such as spinal muscular atrophy.

But Singh’s laboratory discovered a link between SMN and male infertility, making it one of only a handful of genes suspected to have such a connection. The findings

appeared recently in Scientific Reports, a peer-reviewed academic journal published

by Nature (http://www.nature.com/articles/ srep20193).

Singh’s group conducted a genome-wide study of SMN deficiency in mice and found surprising correlation between low levels of the gene expression and testicular size and low sperm count in male specimens.

“We need to have housekeeping genes for normal function,” Singh said. “Every cell in the body requires them. Our findings seemed to uncover a new function of the gene and suggest SMN plays a role in testicular development. Mice with deficient levels of the gene had lower sperm count and more instances of infertility.”

Singh said around 5 percent of men deal with infertility concerns, and little is known about the intersection of genetics and infertility. He said genome-wide association studies have linked only around six genes in the human genome to male infertility, potentially making SMN another such gene. However, Singh cautioned that further humanbased research is needed to validate his group’s novel findings, since these findings are based on observations in rodents.

The results also suggest SMN deficiencies could have different effects in males and females, Singh said. Further developing that knowledge may lead physicians to take into account a patient’s sex when determining treatments for SMN deficiencies.

He said the next step in the research will be to determine how early SMN deficiency can change testicular development in mice and what particular cells are targeted.

This kind of research guides new ways of thinking about medical therapies and how they interact with genetics, Singh said.

“We’re heading toward an age of molecular medicine, where treatments can depend on the individual genetic differences in patients,” he said. “What mutations you have could impact what treatments you receive.” ##### Despite recent scandals that indicate otherwise, horse meat is considered a delicacy in many countries. France in particular is extremely partial not only to horse meat, but also horse brains and horse heart.

The French are not alone, either. In fact, horses have been eaten as long as they’ve been around. During times of war, horses have served as an important—and relatively cheap— source of protein. In times of peace, it’s eaten because it just happens to taste good.

Bees abuzz over rapini

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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Popular in Italy but also grown in the United States, rapini, or broccoli raab, is a turnip-like vegetable featured in the recipes of cable television’s top celebrity chefs. Foodies are not the only fans of rapini. Honey bees love it too, for its bright yellow, pollen-packed flowers. Studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists show that managed honey bee colonies that foraged pollen from plots of fall-seeded rapini fared better than protein-supplemented colonies.

ARS scientists in Tucson, Arizona, began their studies in 2012 at the request of California’s almond industry. Almond growers rely on managed bee colonies to pollinate the state’s 800,000-acre nut crop, which starts flowering in February. Researchers investigated rapini because of its cold-hardiness, attractiveness to bees and ability to flower six weeks after planting—characteristics that could benefit overwintering bees.

During the fall, more than a million bee colonies are transported to California by beekeepers from throughout the United States. In the absence of natural food sources, the journey to spend the winter there can take a heavy toll on the bees, especially nurse bees and brood (young). The flow of nutrients through nurse bees affects colony size which, in turn, affects almond yields, explains Gloria DeGrandiHoffman, an entomologist who leads ARS’ Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson.

One way to tide the colonies over until bloom time in February is to feed them specially formulated protein supplements. However, in the study, the supplements didn’t meet all of the bees’ nutritional needs. The protein in the supplements also wasn’t well digested; about 65 percent was excreted as waste. With rapini pollen, only about 30 percent of the protein was lost, according to DeGrandi-Hoffman, whose team reported these and other findings in a recent 2015 issue of Apidologie (http://link.springer.com/journal/13592).

Read more about rapini in the February 2016 issue of AgResearch at http://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2016/ feb/rapini/ ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

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By Jesse Wallewein, Montana Wool Growers Association set up in this way is slightly higher because There are three things that are certain to of the added fees. If you pay into the petihappen in the next couple months here in tion, 100% of the money stays in Montana Montana. Sheep will be shorn, lambs will be and goes to “on ground” and aerial services. born, and ranchers will have problems with Montana has 17 Wildlife Services Specialpredators. As to the former, the last thing a ists that cover 53 counties. One Specialist cattle or sheep rancher wants to find when usually covers multiple counties. There are they are working hard to make a living, is a four cooperating counties that currently dead calf or lamb killed by a predator. This don’t have a Specialist. The Specialist pois where a county cattle or sheep petition sitions in these counties were vacated and with USDA Wildlife Services comes into since those counties don’t have a cattle peplay and can make a difference. tition, there isn’t enough funding available Before 1995, the Department of Liveto replace those positions. The Specialists’ stock, the Montana Wool Growers Assomain job is to go out and help people on the ciation, and the federal government paid ground with predation measures such as setfor predator management. Over the years, ting snares, M-44s, traps, etc. In the case that sheep numbers declined so much that there there is livestock killed, the specialists are wasn’t enough money for the program. It the ones that determine if the livestock was came to a point where there was a signifikilled by a predator, and if it was, they also cant increase in predation on calves in the help determine what type of predator killed areas where nearby sheep ranches had sold the livestock, which is especially important out. At the time, almost 1/3 of the predator in the cases of wolf and grizzly bear areas. If management program was being paid for an area is having difficulties with a specific by sheep producers. Presently, that number predator species, Wildlife Services work is down to just over 3%. to manage the situation to reduce livestock In 1995, the reintroduction of wolves losses. sparked legislation that was passed to alWith federal funding for Wildlife Services low cattle producers to develop their own declining over the last few years, cattle and petition program for predator management. sheep ranchers are coming to realize the Sheep petitions have been available since importance of having a county cattle and/ 1943. or sheep petition for predator management.

Signing a county petition is completely Counties that don’t have a petition or a spevoluntary for cattle and sheep producers. cialist are on their own as far as predator When the county residents owning at least management goes. According to Wildlife 51% of the cattle in the county (as shown Services data, predation goes up in those on the property tax records) have signed the areas that don’t have a cattle petition or a petition, then the county Commissioners are specialist. Wildlife Services has noticed able to collect an annual per capita based on that when a Specialist retires or leaves a the numbers that you report. Cattle petition county permanently, many of the agreefunds are collected from all cattle owners ments between WS and the producer are lost in the county and the same applies to sheep because there is no one there to work with owners and sheep petitions. Once the money the ranchers. Using aerial predator manageis collected, it is sent to either the Montana ment and working on the ground, Wildlife Stockgrowers Association account or the Services is working to prevent ranchers from Montana Wool Growers account through losing calves and lambs. In Montana, there which Wildlife Services has signature auare 48 sheep petitions that come to Wildlife thority. The money moves through these services. Under those petitions, 132,042 organizations strictly as a vehicle and is adult sheep are protected. This only includes designated specifically for predator control adult sheep over the age of 9 months that are with Wildlife Services. Even if a producer listed on the tax role, meaning that we also isn’t a member of MWGA or MSGA, their protect the lambs not listed in this number. money is still collected in the same way.

There are 27 cattle petitions in the state of Cattle and/or sheep producers in any county Montana that come to Wildlife Services. can initiate the county petition process, takUnder those petitions, 1,007,316 adult cattle ing action to directly reduce livestock losses are protected. Again, this number does not in their area of operation. include calves under the age of 9 months, One hundred percent of the money colwhich are also protected. Carter County also lected from the cattle petition (or sheep has a both a sheep and cattle petition but does petition) are used by Wildlife Services not go through Wildlife Services. Their petifor predator management in the Montana tion protects 64,553 cattle and 22,210 sheep. county where the petition money was colPowder River County has a both a cattle and lected. USDA Wildlife Services is a nonsheep petition set up in the same way. Their profit organization. The money collected petition provides protection for 69,563 cattle from the cattle and/or sheep petition allows and 9,218 sheep.

Wildlife Services to use aircraft (helicopters While there are several different types of and planes) for aerial predator management. predator management, aerial predator manThe funds collected also support the use of agement is one of the most effective ways a Wildlife Services Specialist. If the funds of reducing the population of coyotes in an collected aren’t used up in the same year, area. Ranchers often rely heavily on Wildlife the money carries over to the next year and Services for their help with predator manageare kept in that county. ment both on the ground and from the air.

Wildlife Services charges $570/hour to With the price of cattle up in recent years, fly to conduct aerial predator management the help that a rancher receives with predator for counties with cattle petitions. Individumanagement as a result of the county cattle als can also hire a private enterprise (not and/or sheep petitions can be of great value Wildlife Services) to conduct aerial predain the long run. tor management with the cost being around If you are interested in starting the cattle $1,100 per hour. If you privately set up a petition process in your county, please concontract with Wildlife Services, 15.75% tact John Steuber with Wildlife Services at of that money goes to administrative and (406) 696-1932 or the Montana Wool Growinfrastructure fees that are already included ers Association at (406) 450-3429. in the cattle petition. The price of a contract

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By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have found that walnuts have fewer calories than previously thought.

David J. Baer and his colleagues in Beltsville, Maryland, placed 18 people on controlled diets and fed them two different diets for 3 weeks, in a random order. One diet contained walnut halves and pieces (42 grams), and the other diet was identical, but without the walnuts. Scientists collected the participants’ stools for a week and measured the total amounts of energy, protein and fat they contained. When researchers subtracted out the calories excreted by the participants while they were eating walnuts, they found that a typical 28-gram serving actually contains 146 calories, 21 percent fewer than the 185 calories currently assigned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The current system for calculating calories generally works well for estimating calories in mixed diets involving several foods, but not so well for estimating calories in certain foods individually, including tree nuts, Baer said.

In the 1950s, scientists grouped walnuts and other tree nuts with other plant-based foods, such as dry beans, legumes, and peas, and estimated the calories of energy those foods contained in each gram of protein, carbohydrate, and fat.

The cell walls of nuts and other plant foods need to be broken before the nutrients inside the cells can be digested, but people don’t always completely chew nuts before swallowing them. Baer speculates that the differences between his revised calorie estimates and what appears on nut container labels could be because when people eat nuts, they don’t fully open the nut’s cell walls when they chew them. But few studies have focused on how the human body absorbs energy from individual foods and while tree nuts are now attracting interest from researchers, few scientific studies have focused specifically on digestion of tree nuts until recently.

The study was partially funded by the California Walnut Commission, and the findings are consistent with recent studies showing that eating walnuts and other types of tree nuts, as part of a healthy diet, can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of obesity.

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UNL research aimed at improving swine disease control

By Haley Steinkuhler, IANR Media virus. Results revealed that treating manure Beginning in the spring of 2013, a deadly with lime to raise the manure pH to 10 for at virus spread quickly throughout the swine least one hour will eliminate infectious virus industry. The Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in the manure, though Schmidt suspects that Virus (PEDV) has been reported in over a lower pH may be equally effective.

35 states and is estimated to have an anTesting during the past several months nual economic impact of up to $1.8 billion. has revealed that this virus is extremely Research recently conducted by faculty at sensitive to pH, and researchers suspect that the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) it may not be necessary to raise the manure is giving swine producers and veterinarians pH all the way to 10 to inactivate the virus. potential methods to manage and prevent the However, they won’t be able to confirm this spread of PEDV. until additional experiments are completed.

PEDV is spread among pigs through the Another area the team has been looking fecal to oral route. It causes severe diarrhea, at is the survival of the virus in soil over the vomiting and dehydration, typically less winter following fall manure application. than one day following exposure. While oldSchmidt and her colleagues added PEDVer pigs will experience performance losses positive manure to tubes of soil at varying once infected with PEDV, the virus carries moisture contents and then stored these soil a nearly 100 percent mortality rate in presamples for 150 days in incubators where weaned piglets. The virus is highly virulent, the temperature was adjusted daily to reprewhich makes controlling its spread within and among swine operations particularly sent daily soil temperatures from November challenging. Veterinarians have speculated through April in southern Minnesota, norththat a thimble-full of PEDV could effecern Missouri and central Oklahoma. The team expects to share results of this project tively infect all of the state of Iowa’s nearly in peer-reviewed publications soon, but ini20 million pigs, which is roughly one-third of the United States pig population. tial results indicate that the virus is quickly “PEDV has a similar effect on older pigs inactivated once manure is introduced into as the stomach flu does on humans; they soil having a pH of 7.5 or greater. decrease feed intake, lose weight and are not As the quick and natural evolution of productive,” said Amy Millmier Schmidt, this virus progresses throughout the U.S. assistant professor and livestock bioenvithe positive results from this early research are encouraging. The next step for UNL ronmental engineer in the Department of researchers is to confirm their results with Biological Systems Engineering. “This loss on-farm studies. They have received a grant of productivity equates to an economic loss from the USDA Agricultural Food and Refor the industry as it takes longer for the animals to reach market weight.” search Initiative through the Critical AgriThe National Pork Board and Nebraska cultural Research and Extension program to Pork Producers Association are funding the conduct a series of on-farm studies over the research of Schmidt and a team at UNL and next three years. They will to test multiple the USDA Agricultural Research Service. mitigative and preventative practices for While previous research has looked at such PEDV to confirm the effectiveness of these aspects as disinfection practices for vehicles biosecurity practices. and equipment, developing a PEDV vaccine The team’s current focus is on demonor evaluating swine feed as a source of infecstrating and promoting disease control and prevention measures on-farm and working tious virus, this group focused their efforts with pork producers to create a culture of on the environmental aspect of PEDV. vigilant preparedness and prevention to minOne area the group has been investigating is composting carcasses testing positive imize impacts of future disease outbreaks. for PEDV. Burial is common practice with “All business decisions come down to PEDV mortalities, which may be problemeconomics so we want to demonstrate that the cost of investing in on-farm biosecurity atic because the virus thrives in cool, moist practices is far less than the costs associated conditions. To test whether composting with lost productivity, decontamination, and could eliminate the infectious virus, the remediation of a farm following a disease researchers constructed three compost bins outbreak,” said Schmidt. in which PEDV-positive pigs were comOthers working on this research with posted in biosecure rooms on UNL’s East Schmidt include Dustin Loy, DVM, assisCampus. Sensors were placed inside the compost piles to monitor temperature and tant professor in the School of Veterinary organic matter, and water was added to the Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Sarah bins, as needed, throughout two compostVitosh, DVM, doctoral graduate student in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Bioing cycles. Testing of the compost material at the conclusion of the cycles found no medical Sciences, Bruce Brodersen, DVM, evidence of PEDV. associate professor in the School of Vet“Properly handling and disposing of morerinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Dan Miller, research microbiologist with talities is a crucial step in reducing the risk USDA-ARS Agroecosystem Management of virus transmission,” said Schmidt. “We’re Research Unit in Lincoln and Kate Brooks, confident that composting is an effective assistant professor in the Department of method to dispose of on-farm mortalities Agricultural Economics. Also contributing and help limit the spread of PEDV when the to the project are undergraduate pre-vet piles are constructed and managed properly student Ashley Schmit of Randolph and to achieve internal pile temperatures of 120 undergraduate animal science student Erin to 130 degrees F.” Stevens of Fremont.

Schmidt and her colleagues also looked at For more information on this research adding lime to manure containing the PED contact Schmidt at 402-472-0877 or asvirus to determine if a significant pH change in the manure would eliminate the infectious chmidt@unl.edu.

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By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service The National Animal Germplasm Collection, part of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is ensuring that our livestock genetic diversity doesn’t disappear.

The mission is to build a germplasm collection as diverse as our present livestock populations as insurance against disasters like the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that hit Britain in 2001. An incident like that could easily decimate the gene pool of a livestock species and cost billions in lost revenue, explained ARS geneticist Harvey Blackburn, who oversees the Collection. And dead is dead-and-gone if there aren’t backups in the freezer as the National Animal Germplasm Collection has in Fort Collins, Colorado, he added.

As the world’s largest gathering of genetic material from food and fiber animals, the Collection stores nearly a million samples from 31,000 domestic animals. This includes conventional livestock like pigs, chickens and cattle, and farmed fish like trout, as well as unexpected species such as bison, elk and even yaks, because they are also raised for food and wool.

Right now, the Collection is helping to pry open a genetic bottleneck in the Holstein dairy breed, which has had a decline in fertility and genetic diversity. All pedigrees of Holstein A.I. sires (providers of semen for artificial insemination) currently trace back to just two bulls in the 1880s.

But at least two other lineages from the 1880s existed as late as the 1960s. With its reputation for preserving genetic diversity and making such material publicly available, the Collection was able to acquire donations of frozen semen from both lines, which should help the breed’s gene pool.

Bison, once only wild animals, have been gaining popularity as livestock, with about 400,000 now being raised for meat. While there may not be a strong breed association currently keeping track of bison pedigrees, the Collection is already storing bison semen to preserve the species’ diversity before any genetic bottlenecks develop, Blackburn said.

Bison have been at such a point before, when hunting reduced their herds to 541 individuals in the 1880s. The Collection’s storage means never having to risk another genetic narrowing.

ARS is the chief intramural scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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United States honey production in 2015 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 157 million pounds, down 12 percent from 2014. There were 2.66 million colonies from which honey was harvested in 2015, down 3 percent from 2014. Yield of honey harvested per colony averaged 58.9 pounds, down 10 percent from the 65.1 pounds in 2014.

Colonies which produced honey in more than one State were counted in each State where the honey was produced.

Therefore, at the United States level yield per colony may be understated, but total production would not be impacted.

Colonies were not included if honey was not harvested. Producer honey stocks were 42.2 million pounds on December 15, 2015, up 2 percent from a year earlier. Stocks held by producers exclude those held under the commodity loan program.

United States honey production in 2015 from producers with less than five colonies totaled 720 thousand pounds.

There were 23 thousand colonies from which honey was harvested in 2015, with an average yield of 31.3 pounds harvested per colony. This yield is 27.6 pounds less than what was pulled per colony on operations with five or more colonies. Comparisons to 2014 are unavailable because no data prior to 2015 was collected for operations with less than five colonies.

United States honey prices decreased during 2015 to 209.0 cents per pound, down 4 percent from a record high of 217.3 cents per pound in 2014. United States and State level prices reflect the portions of honey sold through cooperatives, private, and retail channels. Prices for each color class are derived by weighting the quantities sold for each marketing channel. Prices for the 2014 crop reflect honey sold in 2014 and 2015. Some 2014 honey was sold in 2015, which caused some revisions to the 2014 honey prices. Price data was not collected for operations with less than five colonies. ##### Don’t corner something that’s meaner than you.

Cellular research, grapevine studies receive honors

By University of Wyoming Extension The professor who is head wrangler of the Wyoming Worm Lab in the University of Wyoming’s (UW) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and an assistant professor gaining national attention for grapevine research received research awards from the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES).

“What can I say?” said Bret Hess, associate dean of research in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and WAES director. “This year’s award winners epitomize the quality, depth and breadth of research being conducted by our college’s fantastic faculty and students.”

Molecular biology professor David Fay received the Outstanding Research Award. His Wyoming Worm Lab uses the nematode C. Elegans to gain insight into how genes and the proteins they encode control fundamental molecular and cellular processes during animal development. Fay is director of the Wyoming IDeA Networks for Biomedical Research Excellence’s Developmental Research Project Program at UW. Sadanand Dhekney, in the Department of Plant Sciences, received the Early Career Research Award and is based at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center. His research focuses on grapevine genetic improvement. Dhekney was recipient of the 2013 Society for In Vitro Biology Young Scientist Award.

Professors KJ Reddy and David Legg in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management were recognized as having the top faculty story in the college’s research magazine Reflections. Reflections is a WAES publication.

Their article titled “From wallpaper and green dresses and across the centuries to your well water” details how arsenic has affected humans, from being used as pigment in cloth to contaminating groundwater in the modern-day West.

Entomology master’s student Lawrence Haimowitz, Belle Mead, New Jersey, was recognized for having the top student story in Reflections. His article is “Tiny wasps take big bite out of bark beetle populations.”

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Engineers develop flexible skin that traps radar waves

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service Iowa State University engineers have technology will find many applications in developed a new flexible, stretchable and electromagnetic frequency tuning, shielding tunable “meta-skin” that uses rows of small, and scattering suppression,” the engineers liquid-metal devices to cloak an object from wrote in their paper. unitedelectric2004@msn.com the sharp eyes of radar.

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By Tracey Erickson, SDSU Extension Many employers complain, including those in agriculture, that they can’t keep people around. Statements such as “we just get them trained and they leave” are common. If this statement is all too familiar, you may need to take a look at your “onboarding” program. Many have heard that statement that “first impressions are lasting impressions”, this is also true when it comes to retention of employees.

First days are critical The first day is critical if you plan to keep employees around. A recent Career Builder survey found that “47% of new employees begin searching for their next job within 2-3 weeks of starting their new job”. Additionally, in a white paper by TalentWise (2013) which evaluated employee retention they stated, “A new hire’s first day may be the day an employer is most scrutinized by that employee. A good experience will give an employer a start on building employee loyalty – but a poor experience will almost certainly have a new hire start thinking about other options and resuming a job search”. In another article written by Roy Maurer (2015, April 16.) for the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) he states “one-third of approximately 1,000 respondents to a February 2014 survey by BambooHR said they had quit a job within six months of starting it. Between 16-17 percent of the respondents left between the first week and the third month of starting their job”.

Tips for a good first impression So what does this mean in agriculture where we are hiring people to typically do high manual labor jobs? It means you don’t overwhelm people the first day on the job with paperwork. You take the time to welcome them, personally, to your operation. Honestly, they are no different than anyone else the first day on the job, in regards to first day on the job anxieties. So what should you cover as they walk in the door?

Even though you may have covered some of the information ahead of time, before the first official day, you may want to go over it again and ask if there are any questions.

1. Start with the purpose, vision and mission of your operation. Provide some background about the operation, who the “boss” or “bosses” are. What is important to the operation and why it is important?

2. Give them a tour of the operation. Make them feel welcome. Show them where to park, where they can put their personal belonging, where the bathroom is located.

Introduce them to other people along the way, especially those that they will be working closely with.

3. Show them how to log their hours if they are being paid on an hourly basis and where the work schedule is posted.

4. Talk about appropriate attire. Consider what you will be expect them to wear to perform the job safely. Cover what you will provide and what they will need to provide.

5. Show them where to store their food and eat lunch.

6. Go over the job description – it should include such things as tasks they may be expected to perform, who their direct supervisor may be, rate of pay, hours of work, any certifications that may need to be obtained, any policies regarding tardiness, sick days, break times, drug policies, animal handling or safety protocols for certain jobs, etc.

7. Show them where the employee handbook is located or provide them with a copy for their personal records.

8. Give them any pertinent phone numbers they may need, along with where the emergency phone numbers are posted and farm location/911 address.

9. Hook them up with a mentor buddy who will help them along the way in the training process.

10. Don’t overwhelm them with paperwork the first day.

Have a packet of necessary paperwork either prepared ahead of time for them to take home with them to look over or complete a day or two after being on the job. This is especially important regarding benefits in which they may need to review items to make an appropriate decision about. Be prepared to have a list of any necessary documents that you will need them to bring with and they may need to fill out to make a retained copy of and/or they will need to complete on location.

Just prior to an employee completing their first day on the job, take the time again to personally ask if they have any questions that they may need clarified. This will help clear up unanswered questions, along with giving you the opportunity to correct any wrong assumptions.

The bottom line In summary, you probably will only train them on a small task or two for the first day on the job as you start the onboarding process. However, it is important to remember that making employees feel welcome and that they are an integral part of the operation will go a long ways towards employee retention and not having to go through the process all over again in a short time.

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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.

It’s easy, it’s cheap, it’s the highest quality forage known to man. What more could you be looking for?

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For more information, call Don Keil at 406-278-9951 168 Fairview Lane Conrad, MT 59425

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Keep Montana Green winners

BRIDGES & BOXES Overseas Flat Racks and Shipping Containers

Phone (406) 899-4104

Gopher Traps by Lee’s TrapWorks • Easy to set • Easy to empty • Built-in stake is part of trap • Kills quickly • Very visible if painted bright color • Traps are sold unpainted, paint them your favorite color • Traps are currently $18 each Canadian and approximately $14 US at today’s exchange rate • Postage for package of 10 traps is around $38 Canadian • Check us out at www.leestrapworks.com Call 306-778-2083 evenings for more information or to order

Parallel squeeze

Intermediate Division first place artwork created by Audrina Williams of Jackie Lipp’s sixth grade class at Havre Middle School in Havre, Montana.

Pivot squeeze

NEW UNIT FOR SALE

NEW 2016 Chevy 1-ton, single rear wheel, 6.01, double cab.... $36,000

Primary Division first place artwork created by Kalelee Henderson of Kim Russette’s third grade class at Rocky Boy Elementary School in Box Elder, Montana.

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418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 John Albert - cell 406-860-5532, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Tanner Rasmussen - cell 406-489-1313 Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com

2014 CASE IH MAGNUM 180 WITH L785 LOADER/GRAPPLE

Just 522 hours on this well equipped Magnum tractor. Dynoed at 165 PTO hp, 4 electronic programmable remotes, 3 electronic mid-mount remotes for loader control, cab suspension, 540/1000 PTO, rear weights, block and transmission heaters, 19x6 economy full Powershift, Cat III 3 point hitch and much more. Warranty to 12/05/18. Book says $167,901....................... ....................... MVE Price only $144,950 0% financing available

2011 CASE IH MAXXUM 125 TRACTOR WITH CASE IH L750 LOADER/GRAPPLE

105 PTO horsepower, really well-cared for unit with JUST 1499 hours. Includes: cab with heat and air conditioning, 3 hydraulic remotes, front fenders, MFWD, self-level loader, deluxe air seat, buddy seat, 16x16 semi powershift transmission, 540/1000 PTO and 3 point hitch. Book says $73,603.................................. ...................................... MVE Price $69,394

2014 CASE IH MAXXUM 125 WITH CASE IH L765 LOADER/GRAPPLE

2012 CASE IH PUMA 170 WITH L775 LOADER

Only 896 hours on this nice lease return tractor. Factory Warranty to 12/06/18. Cab with heat and air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, semi Powershift transmission, class 4 front axle, 3 function loader control with joystick, instructor seat, engine and transmission heaters. Loader is self-level with 95” bucket and grapple. Book says $101,466...................................................... ...................................... MVE Price $93,660

Really nice Lease Return Tractor with only 1081 hours. Equipped with MFWD, full PowerShift transmission, 4 electronic remotes, 3-point hitch, cab suspension, engine and transmission heaters, Hi-Vis roof panel, front fenders, buddy seat, 3-function joystick and Rimguard in rear tires. High lift L775 MSL loader includes 102” bucket with grapple. Books for $123,784........................ ....................................MVE Price $119,693

2009 CASE IH MAXXUM 110 WITH CASE IH L750 LOADER/GRAPPLE

2003 KUBOTA 5030 TRACTOR WITH LA853 KUBOTA LOADER

Extra clean Pro Series tractor with 16 speed semi-powershift transmission, 3-point hitch, 2 speed PTO, 3 remotes, joystick and 3 function valve for loader control. Only 4920 hours and..... ......................... Priced to sell at $59,736

ONE OF A KIND CAB tractor! Ultra clean tractor/loader with MFWD, cab with heat and air conditioning, 3 range hydrostatic transmission, 3 point hitch and PTO.................. $24,624

2008 CASE IH RB564 BALER

2015 CASE IH RB565 PREMIUM ROUND BALER

Just 1400 bales on this lease return baler. 5x6 baler with wide 5 bar pickup and rubber mounted tines, roller windguard, twine and mesh wrap. Warranty. Book says $51,400............................ ........................................................ MVE Price $45,538

2015 CASE IH RB565 PREMIUM ROUND BALER

Lease return baler with warranty. Twine and mesh, roller windguard, wide, 5-bar pickup with rubber mounted teeth, overshot rotor feeder and 21.5Lx16.1 flotation tires. Only 2177 bales and ready to go. Books for over $51,000............................................ ................................ MVE Price Just $44,984

2004 NEW HOLLAND HW300

2012 NEW HOLLAND BR7090 SPECIALITY CROP BALER

Extra clean and well maintained 5x6 round baler. Standard pickup with gathering wheels. Books for $14,902.............................. ............................................... MVE Price Just $9,863

Nice clean machine that’s serviced and ready to go. Includes: HS2 16-ft. auger header, dual sickles, hydraulic header tilt and reverser, hydrostatic drive and rotary air screen..................... ...................................... MVE Price $37,986

2006 HAYBUSTER 2650

Really nice one owner unit. Shows lots of good care.. $10,907

Big 5x6 bales on this nice, clean, well maintained baler with Edge Wrap, endless belts, Bale Command and 82” wide pickup.

21.5L16 HIGH flotation tires. Books for over $30,000.................. ........................................................ MVE Price $26,397

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2003 NEW HOLLAND HW300 WITH 14-FT. HS HEADER

Super clean unit with only 1529 hours and includes: cab with air conditioning, dual sickle header, power reverser and hydraulic header tilt.......................... MVE Price $43,066

2002 BALE KING 3100 BALE PROCESSOR

Right hand discharge. Well maintained unit that’s ready to go..... .....................................................................................$7,143

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AIR DRILL FOR SALE 1995 Flexi-coil 5000 39-ft., 9” spacing, tow behind 2320 grain cart.....................................................$20,000 obo

Mike Schultz (406)-788-9040 • Loma, MT

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Junior Division first place artwork created by Sadie Johnson of Shelly Willmore’s eighth grade class at Roy Public School in Roy, Montana.

Singing bullfrog

A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender, “If I show you a really good trick, will you give me a free drink?” The bartender considers it, then agrees. The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out a tiny rat. He reaches into his other pocket and pulls out a tiny piano. The rat stretches, cracks his knuckles, and proceeds to play the blues.

After the man finished his drink, he asked the bartender, “If I show you an even better trick will you give me free drinks for the rest of the evening?” The bartender agrees, thinking that no trick could possibly be better than the first. The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out a tiny rat.

He reaches into his other pocket and pulls out a tiny piano.

The rat stretches, cracks his knuckles, and proceeds to play the blues. The man reaches into another pocket and pulls out a small bullfrog, who begins to sing along with the rat’s music.

While the man is enjoying his beverages, a stranger confronts him and offers him $100,000 for the bullfrog.

“Sorry,” the man replies, “he’s not for sale.” The stranger increases the offer to $250,000 cash up front. “No,” he insists, “he’s not for sale.” The stranger again increases the offer, this time to $500,000 cash. The man finally agrees, and turns the frog over to the stranger in exchange for the money.

“Are you insane?” the bartender demanded. “That frog could have been worth millions to you, and you let him go for a mere $500,000!” “Don’t worry about it.” the man answered.

“The frog was really nothing special. You see, the rat’s a ventriloquist.”

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2014 Massey Ferguson 6615 373 hours, Dyna 6 powershift, 110 PTO hp, loader, grapple, factory warranty remaining.... ................................ $115,000

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AIR DRILL SALE!

1999 Valtra 8150 7347 hours, FWA, loader/grapple, dual PTO.......................... $55,000

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1979 John Deere 8440 PTO, 215 hp................................. $18,000

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2008 Case ATX700 70-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel packers, 3430 leading cart, single shoot..............................................................................................................$58,000 2009 Case ATX700 70-ft., 12” spacing, rubber packers, 3430 leading cart, single shoot..............................................................................................................$79,000 2007 New Holland SD550 60-ft., 10” spacing, rubber packers, double shoot, SC430 leading cart....................................................................................................$76,000 2013 Bourgault 3710 disc drill, independent openers, 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, Series 3 mid-row banders, semi-pneumatic packers, 6550 leading tank......... .....................................................................................................................$395,000 2003 Bourgault 5710 47-ft., 10” spacing, steel packers, 5350 leading cart, mid-row banders..........................................................................................................$86,000 1998 Flexicoil 5000 50-ft., 7.5” spacing, 2320 leading tank, steel packers, single shoot..............................................................................................................$29,000 2-1998 Flexicoil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, steel packers, single shoot, 2320 carts...... ............................................................................................................. $24,000/each 2007 K-Hart 3612 disk drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, 4350 Bourgault trailing cart.........Call 1990 Great Plains ADI345 air drill, 45-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot...............$15,000 2002 Bourgault 5720 disk drill, 64-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot.....................$49,000 2013 Bourgault 3320 parallel link hoe drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, MRBS, 6550 leading cart...............................................................................................................$395,000 2013 Morris Contour 2 independent opener drill, 60-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 9650 cart, variable rate................................................................................$295,000

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2010 Case IH Puma 140 2170 hours, FWA, loader with grapple, dual PTO............ $69,000

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TILLEMAN 2011 Summers diamond disk, 38.5-ft., rental unit................................$60,000

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Gravel screening plant • Carco E24 winch Ford 4.6 engine • Detroit 6V53 engine Detroit 471 power unit Mack B Model truck to restore

Igniting Legendary Leaders conference coming to Bismarck

By NDSU Extension Service Igniting Legendary Leaders, a statewide tive director of Emerging Prairie in Fargo, leadership conference, will inspire particiwill share his story. While an undergrad in pants to enhance their personal and comthe Carlson School of Management at the Call (406) 642-3327, Stevensville, MT munity leadership skills, and help create University of Minnesota, he co-founded the community in which they want to live.

Students Today Leaders Forever. In the The conference, hosted by the North Fargo-Moorhead (Minnesota) area, Tehven Dakota State University (NDSU) Extenis a leader who organizes and manages sion Service and North Dakota Leadership numerous entrepreneurial events, includNetwork, will be held April 27-28 at the ing TEDxFargo and 1 Million Cups Fargo, Bismarck State College National Energy which is the largest and most active 1 MilCenter of Excellence. lion Cups program in the nation.

Are your calving barns cold and drafty???

“Developing and inspiring North Dakota The conference also will include three leaders is a key mission of the NDSU Extenbreakout sessions. The presenters and their WE CAN HELP!! sion Service,” says Lynette Flage, director topics are: Homes, barns, quonsets, shops, etc. of the NDSU Extension Service Center for • Katie Pinke, a small-business owner, LeRoy Hanson Doug Morgan Community Vitality.

“With that in mind, we community volunteer and blogger from (406) 590-2874 (406) 590-8336 are excited to kick off this first leadership Wishek, will talk about building and conChoteau, Montana Choteau, Montana conference in hopes that it will be a catalyst necting rural engagement on and offline. for an annual event. Our goal is to engage • Ryan Taylor, state director for U.S. Deand excite current and future leaders.” partment of Agriculture Rural Development National and statewide speakers will in North Dakota and the author of the syndishare their expertise with participants durcated column “Cowboy Logic,” will discuss ing the event.

Author and motivational leadership, change and cowboy logic.

Fire damaged or non-running tractors speaker Morris Morrison is the keynote • Ben Winchester, senior research fellow speaker and emcee. at the University of Minnesota Extension He has presented for corporate giants Center for Community Vitality, will speak Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, IHC, Moline, Massey-Ferguson such as GE, Microsoft, CBS, Pepsi and the on rural leadership supply and demand. or what have you got?

NBA. He also has spoken at many major “Plus, in keeping with our fast-paced NEED ALL MECHANICAL FRONTS. colleges and youth organizations. MorriInternational 806, 1206, 1256, 1456; Allis Chalmers D21, pieces world and our need for quick informaor parts; Minneapolis-Moline AT1400 or AT1600; Oliver 4WD’s son’s highly popular “Positioned for Suction, we will be highlighting North Dakota cess” program encourages and inspires stuspeakers who will deliver Ignite Talks on Phone Circle G Salvage dents on a journey toward personal growth, leadership,” Flage says. “Ignite Talks, or and he challenges them to make intentional presentations, are five-minute, fast and Robert Grube, 403 Emmerling Circle, Walhalla, ND 58282 choices to apply their “lead-ur-ship” skills. fun informative talks that are being held Tractor and Combine Buyers “We are extremely thrilled to have Morworldwide.” ris join us for our event,” Flage says. “His Some of the Ignite presenters are: Phone 701-549-2737 or 701-265-2220 high energy, natural enthusiasm and dy• Sean Gierke, a high school student from leave message namic message will be sure to inspire and Beulah who has led a major community Please send pictures to: motivate.” project E-mail: bomar@utma.com Greg Tehven, co-founder and execu• Megan Laudenschlager of Minot, who started a nonprofit organization called Strengthen ND • Megan Myrdal of Fargo, who is involved in leading local foods efforts • Michelle Walker and Andrea Fonkert of Bismarck, who led a universal playground project for the community Call Us For Your Price Before You Buy “In addition, the conference will showcase representatives from North Dakota organizations who www.wildhorseseeds.com have participated in and/or benefited from leadership training,” says Marie Hvidsten, director of the NDSU Certified AC Metcalfe (PVP) Certified Hockett (PVP) Alzada Durum (PVP) Extension Service’s Rural Leadership North Dakota WB Gunnison (PVP) program.

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1995 Cat 924F wheel loader, good tight machine, on the job working every day! Cab with heat, good tires.........$28,800

2010 Deere 320D skid steer, Only 960 hours, 63 hp, cab with air conditioing, High Flow, NO FLAT TIRES, 2000/4000 capacity ...........................................................................$28,700 2010 Deere 320D skid steer, Only 1300 hours, 63 hp, cab with air conditioing, High Flow, NO FLAT TIRES, 2000/4000 capacity .....................................................................$27,800

1978 Deere 644B wheel loader, 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics for grapple, fair tires, cab with heat. Good older machine, used daily on a farm/ranch..............................................$21,500 2007 Case 440 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, 89 hp, 2200/4400 lb lift capacity, good tires................$25,800

2010 Deere 544K loader, cab with air conditioning, 3.0 yard bucket, good radial tires, third valve hydraulics, quick coupler, only 4000 hours................................................... $110,000

1997 Loral Easy Rider 3000 fertilizer spreader, new engine, good tires, Airmax 5 box, 6600 hours. Nice clean machine, excellent tarp!...................................................... $30,000

2011 Bobcat S185 skid steer, only 1090 hours, 56 hp, open cab, 2 speed, new tires, 1850/3700 capacity.................$26,600

1998 Freightliner FLD120 dump truck, 3406E Cat engine, 435 hp, RTLO 16610 transmission, 12,000 fronts, 40,000 rears, 3.90 ratio, drop axle, good tires, excellent dump box. Very clean truck with 448,000 miles...............................$39,000

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2008 Case CX80 excavator, cab with heat and air conditioning, only 2500 hours, 18,500 lb unit, hydraulic thumb and QC, (3) buckets and a hoe pack attachment included!.......$67,700

2005 Case CX75SR excavator, cab with air conditioning, hydraulic thumb, QC, only 2550 hours, good solid, mid-size excavator................................................................$48,800

2007 Yanmar VIO 35-5 mini excavator, cab with heat, hydraulic thumb, hydraulic QC, 1900 hours, very good condition!......... . ...............................................................................$29,000

1997 Cat 315L excavator, hydraulic thumb, QC. Good unit with 9700 hours..............................................................$37,000

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1996 Freightliner FLD 120 dump truck 3406E Cat engine, 455 hp, 8LL transmission, 16,000 front, 40,000 rears, Ranco high lift dump box. Good solid truck!..............................$28,000

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2005 Gehl RS8-42 telehandler, cab, heat, like new tires. Good clean machine........................................................$37,000

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TIRES FOR SALE

(2) New 15-19.5, 14 ply tubeless Firestone steering tires for self propelled balewagon.............................................$1000 for both Phone 406-686-4750, Clyde Park, MT

DISC FOR SALE

Wilbeck 18-ft. offset disk....................... $8500 Phone (406) 745-4360, St. Ignatius, Montana

FOR SALE: 1989 FORD LN 8000 BOOM TRUCK Diesel, 7.8 Liter Phone (406) 799-6923

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BUCKLEY AUCTIONS AND APPRAISERS

We have auctions booked for spring 2016. If you are planning an auction or appraisal for this spring or for the 2016 year, give us a call.

Included with our auction business we also do all types of appraisals, including farm/ranch equipment and inventory, real estate or homes, business properties, collectibles, etc.!

Remember - auctioneers make excellent appraisers as we see everything saleable being sold at our auctions.

54 years in the business.

Phone Conrad (406) 450-2244, leave a message or call 278-5880.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Dunk Farms, Inc. - Sunburst, MT Tentative date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Featuring a full line of well kept machinery including: 1996 Case IH 9380 Series 400 hp., 4WD farm tractor. / 2005 Case IH MXM Series 4WD tractor, low hours. / 1987 Kenworth grain truck with box and hoist, 20-ft. pup grain trailer. (trailer will be sold separately). / Approximate late 1990’s Flexi-Coil air seeder, 57-ft. x 9” spacing with pull behind seed and fertilizer tank.

The main line of these tractors and trucks have been shedded when not in use.

Bill Van Alstine - Farm Auction - Cut Bank, MT Spring 2016 Watch your upcoming issues of the Trader’s Dispatch for further information.

Keep Montana Green regional winners Wildlife, outdoor recreation and mountainous scenes illustrated in the 2016 Keep Montana Green art contest recently educated regional judges on wildfire prevention using a variety of slogans and designs.

“We received 992 posters from 34 teachers in 24 schools across our region, which is made up of 13 counties,” said Tim Crosmer, East Side Training Officer for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Fire Bureau. Crosmer helps coordinate the Keep Montana Green art contest in the DNRC Northeastern Land Office in Lewistown.

“This is the most participation we have ever received,” said Crosmer. “It’s awesome that more students are taking an interest in wildland fire prevention, and teachers are taking the time to teach it in their classrooms.”

The Keep Montana Green Association has sponsored 55 contests since 1961 with the mission of creating a lasting interest in preventing wildland fires in Montana’s youth, as well as adults.

Each year, Montana DNRC and Keep Montana Green Association ask K-12 grade students to participate in the annual contest.

This year’s theme, “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire,” provides educators with a unit core for teaching students about fire safety, prevention and conservation, said Clive Rooney, Area Manager of the Northeastern Land Officer.

“The art entries remind the public to be more careful with fire and fire-causing hazards while enjoying the state’s forests, campgrounds and rangelands, as well as in everyday life,” he said.

The art entries are first judged regionally where first, second, third and honorable mention placings are decided. Then, those entries are sent to Missoula, Mont., to be judged with five other regions’ winners.

The state winners receive ribbons, cash prizes and statewide recognition, explained Rooney.

“Our central and northeastern Montana area schools have had a strong showing in the state contest for the past several years,” he said. “We wish to praise the students for their outstanding artwork and creativity, and also their teachers for taking the time to incorporate the Keep Montana Green Art Contest into their daily lessons.”

Twenty-four of 992 entries submitted to the Northeastern Land Office will be considered for prizes at the state level. State winners will be announced on April 8.

“Having 992 entries is incredible, and clearly demonstrates the teachers’ support and commitment to wildfire education,” said Crystal Beckman, Executive Director of the Keep Montana Green Association from Missoula, Mont. “Thank you to everyone who participated.”

The student-created artwork and posters help increase public awareness of the dangers of human-caused wildland fires. The artwork and posters may be used to generate advertisements, brochures and other promotional products, Beckman explained.

“The Keep Montana Green artwork and posters could be used for billboards, sent out as a traveling art show and/or used for other wildfire prevention messaging promo products,” she said. “We also post the winning posters on our Web site, Facebook page and Twitter, as well as utilize them in a Keep Montana Green calendar for the upcoming year to share the wildland fire prevention message across Montana and beyond.”

The 2016 central and northeastern regional Montana winners include: Primary Division, Kindergarten-3rd

grades: 1st place – Kalelee Henderson of Kim Russette’s third grade class at Rocky Boy Elementary School, Box Elder; 2nd place – Praysia Oxford, also of Russette’s second grade class; 3rd place – Eliza Tureck of Cindy Mapston’s third grade class at Denton Public Schools; and honorable mentions – Neala Fjeld of Kim Torgerson’s third grade class at Scobey Schools, Angelina Walter of Kendra Smith’s second grade class in Spring Creek Colony School, Lewistown and Marin Baker of Russette’s third grade class.

Intermediate Division, 4th-6th grades: 1st place – Audrina Williams of Jackie Lipp’s sixth grade class at Havre Middle School; 2nd place – Orion Thivierge, also of Lipp’s sixth grade class; 3rd place – Brianna Fair of Demrece Keller’s fourth grade class in F.E. Miley Elementary School, Big Sandy; and honorable mentions – Rhiana Christensen and Raygen Metcalf of Pam Welch’s sixth grade class at Medicine Lake School, and Caden Seaholm of Birdie Roat’s sixth grade class at Grass Range Public School.

Junior Division, 7th-9th grades: 1st place – Sadie Johnson of Shelly Wilmore’s eighth grade class at Roy Public School; 2nd place – Larisa Dale of Vivian Schultz’s ninth grade class at Wolf Point High School; 3rd place – Colter Deupree of Joanne Berry’s ninth grade class in Moore Public School; and honorable mentions – Aubree Handran and Nicole Woolett of Krystal Ferguson’s eighth grade class in the Lewistown Junior High School, and Zoe Delaney of Roat’s eighth grade class.

Senior Division, 10th-12th grades: 1st place – Chelysa Owens-Cyr of Vivian Schultz’s 11th grade class; 2nd place – Land Knudsen of Torgerson’s 12th grade class, 3rd place – Kobe Ralston of Torgerson’s 11th grade class; and honorable mentions – Shalynn Fjeld, also of Torgerson’s 11th grade class, Aaron Walter of Berry’s 12th grade class, and Parn Dumrongsukit of Torgerson’s 12th grade class.

Headquartered in Missoula, the Keep Montana Green Association sponsors the annual art and poster contest in coopera­tion with the DNRC. “Thank you to all the participants and their teachers for making Keep Montana Green’s wildfire prevention program such a success,” said Beckman. “Be sure to keep up-to-date on all things wildfire prevention and Keep Montana Green through Facebook at www.facebook.com/keepmtgreen, our Web site at www.keepgreen.org or Twitter at @KeepMTGreen.”

Patriot’s Day

Date When Celebrated: Third Monday in April Some people know little or nothing about Patriot’s Day. To New Englander’s, it is a big, big day. In the states in New England it’s a holiday with a day off of work - Banks, schools, post offices, and businesses have the day off.

Patriot’s Day commemorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

This battle began the American Revolutionary War. It also honors the “Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”, that evening when Paul Revere rode through town warning the colonists that “The Red Coats are coming!”

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• 61” deck • 826cc Kawasaki • 1/4” thick solid steel

John Deere 1435 Diesel Mower

• 750 bushel • Roll tarp • 17” corner mount auger

• 8” steel • 8” aluminum • 10” aluminum • Manual or wireless remote

• Outlaw XP

• CAT diesel

• 35 hp • 72” deck • Suspension seat

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• 26 hp EFI Kohler engine • 52” deck • 405 hours • Homeowner

Sale Price: $8970

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2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, FlexAir 810 box, Viper controller, autosteer, shedded every night, 7466 hours, runs great. ..........$88,000...........$104,00

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1995 Terra Gator 1844 New Leader GT, 3208 Cat, automatic, 7000 hours, autosteer.. .................................. $37,500

2006 Terra Gator 8104 Soilection Air Max 2000 dry, 70-ft. boom, electric roll over tarp, Raven Smartrax easy steering, Falcon controller, 5730 hours................ $77,000

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

1998 Sterling Cummins 10-speed, New Leader 3020 G4 bed....................... $51,000

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1994 International with Rayman 24-ton top auger tender.. .................................. $44,000

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2005 Freightliner 660,000 miles and side-shooter SS Willmar with tip-tops...$48,000

2012 Merritt semi tender with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric roll tarp................. $44,000

2009 Terra Gator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Raven SmarTrax, 4530 hours..................$93,500

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

1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $29,500

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8-140 ton cone bottom bins with top and bottom conveyor leg, blender and load out conveyor for the price of 4 new bins. Turn key operation. TO BE MOVED from NW North Dakota.......................................Call

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2002 Sterling, 3116 Cat, automatic, Mark Four controller, new leader G4 bed, 5700 hours......................... $68,000

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