August 2013

AUGUST 2013

Vol. XIV No. 7 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

Test for Equine Infectious Anemia

By NDSU Extension Service Horse owners should get their animals tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA).

“Although there are usually less than 100 cases of EIA reported annually, reports of a positive horse in Becker County, Minnesota, and 12 positive horses in northwestern Nebraska earlier this month serve as a reminder to test for EIA,” says Carrie Hammer, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service equine specialist.

EIA is caused by a virus that infects horses, mules and donkeys. It usually is spread by large biting insects such as horse and deer flies, but it also can be spread by sharing blood-contaminated objects such as needles and syringes.

Clinical signs vary with the stage of the disease. They include fever, depression, weight loss and swelling of the lower abdomen and legs. Chronically infected horses may appear normal between episodes.

No treatment or vaccine is available for EIA. Infected horses are believed to be carriers of the virus for life, Hammer says.

Horses are tested for the disease with the Coggins test.

Only licensed veterinarians are able to submit blood samples for Coggins testing. Results can take up to seven days, depending on the location of the testing facility.

Here are other precautions Hammer recommends owners take to reduce the risk of infection: • Implement insect control.

• Remove manure, which serves as a breeding area for flies.

• Use approved insecticides to spray on horses and premises.

• Isolate all new horses until they are tested for EIA. • Use disposable needles and syringes and follow the one horse-one needle rule.

EIA is a reportable disease in most states, and a current negative Coggins test is required for horses traveling across state lines.

Youth waterfowl, upland bird clinic

Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host a youth waterfowl and upland bird clinic on September15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area near Fairfield, Montana.

The clinic will give youngsters a chance to learn the skills needed to be a successful waterfowl and upland bird hunter.

This year’s topics will be: hunting safety, ethics and traditions, hunting regulations, waterfowl identification, decoy placement, duck calling, shotgun patterning and target shooting, shotgun distance estimating, and dog handling.

Members of the Golden Triangle Sporting Dog Club will demonstrate upland bird hunting techniques with pointing and flushing dogs.

To sign up, youth must be between 10 and 15 years of age.

For more information and to register, call Bob Johnson at 727-7400 ext. 226. Advance sign-up is required with participation limited to the first 40 enrollees. The clinic is free of charge. Lunch will be provided by the dog club.

The sponsors are FWP, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Golden Triangle Sporting Dog Club, Upper Missouri Chapter of Pheasants Forever and Great Falls Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.

“Long horn” steers aren’t only in Texas. These two were part of a small herd seen in north central Montana.

Southeastern Wyoming winter wheat survey available

By University of Wyoming Extension Crop specialists from the University of Russian wheat aphids, wheat stem saw fly Wyoming visited field sites in southeastern and Hessian fly were observed in some of Wyoming to assess winter wheat health in the fields, but none should cause significant June. economic impacts, the specialists said.

Wendy Cecil, Jack Cecil and William Wendy Cecil is a research associate and Stump performed assessments of general Stump is a research scientist in the Departhealth and pest levels in wheat crops in ment of Plant Sciences, and Jack Cecil Laramie, Goshen and Platte counties. The works for Wyoming Seed Certification – all evaluations revealed a generally healthy in the College of Agriculture and Natural crop suffering setbacks due to drought and Resources. high wind conditions. Water restrictions A complete report is available upon reare the largest limiting factor to production quest. For more information, contact Stump and may cause depressed yields this year, at 307-766-2062. they said.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Aug. 14, Big Iron, Online............................................................................................................................................................ A2 Aug. 16, Toaves Premier Auction, Fuhrman Estate, Opheim................................................................................................... A3 Aug. 17, Mills Auction Service, Cabinet Shop Business, Spearfish, SD................................................................................ A4 Aug. 17, Proefrock Auction Service, Al’s Diesel Surplus, Cut Bank....................................................................................... A6 Aug. 21, Big Iron, Online............................................................................................................................................................ A2 Aug. 24, Flying D Auction, Ed Hauser, Brady........................................................................................................................... A5 Aug. 27, Musser Bros Auction, Flying S Cattle Co., Fort Smith.............................................................................................. A7 Aug. 28, Big Iron, Online............................................................................................................................................................ A2 Aug. 31, Flying D Auction, Sherman Auction, Sunburst........................................................................................................ A11 Sept. 7, Ophus Auction Service, Montana Oilfield Service Co Inc, Havre........................................................................... A28 Sept. 7, RK Statewide Auction, Eliasson Farm, Roundup..................................................................................................... A29 Sept. 7, Logan Auction Service, Queen Family Farm/Ranch, Clyde Park............................................................................ A21 Sept. 7 & 8, Front Range Auctioneers, Stan Howe & Associates, Rippingale Estate, Helena........................................... A20 Sept. 14 & 15, Stromme Auctioneers, Diamond Bar X, Manhattan....................................................................................... A30 Sept. 15, RLP Auctions, Cowboy Collectibles, Native American, Americana, Tack, Hamilton........................................... A32 Sept. 18, Shobe Auction & Realty, Spidel Farms, Lewistown............................................................................................... A31 Sept. 20, Shobe Auction & Realty, Arthur Estate, Suffolk..................................................................................................... A48 Sept. 21, Barnes Auction Serivce, Jack Reints Farm & Ranch, Jeffers............................................................................... A44 Nov. 9, Shobe Auction & Realty, Fergus County Land, Lewistown...................................................................................... A46

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PRIVATE TREATY

Deadline for Sept. issue is Aug. 30.

Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY......................................... A12 McMurry Cattle, Billings....................................................... A17 Sparks Herefords, Plevna.................................................... A17 Peterson Sheep Co., Lemmon SD....................................... A23

PRODUCTION SALE

Aug. 24, Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders, Lewistown.. A4 Sept. 1Montana Breeders Group, Horse Sale, Great Falls..A14 Sept. 7,Choteau Sheep Expo, Choteau............................... A44 Sept. 26, Ehlke Herefords, Townsend.................................. A17 Nov. 13, Montana Hereford Feeder Calf Sale,Three Forks...A17

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Final Hunter Education Course set

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It’s time to sign up for the final hunter education course of 2013 in Great Falls, Montana.

Online registration is going on now. Everyone must register online, but there will be a four-day opportunity at Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 4600 Giant Springs Road, for those without access to a computer.

Classes will run 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., September 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at North Middle School, 2601 8th St. NE. A field day will take place September 21 at FWP. To register online go to the FWP website, http://fwp. mt.gov, and follow the links to Education and Hunter education. Then go to September 10 and select a classroom at North Middle School.

When registering, students must pick a four-hour time slot for the September 21 field day, either 8 a.m. to noon or 1-5 p.m. For the morning time slot register for classrooms 101, 103, 104, 105 or 106; for the afternoon time slot register for classrooms 107, 108, 113, 114 or 115.

Those without computer access may register at FWP, 7-9 p.m., September 3, or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 4-6.

After registering, downloading and printing the attached files, students must pick up a course manual and read it, at one of the following locations: Big R, 4800 10th Ave. S.; Scheel’s in Holiday Village; Big Bear, 121 Northwest Bypass; or FWP. Everyone born after January 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course before he, or she, can hunt in Montana. A child must be at least 11 years old to take the course.

Wolf trapper certification class

Certification and a trapping license are required to take part in the upcoming wolf trapping season: December 15 to February 28.

This year, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 has scheduled one class: Saturday, August 24, at the FWP Region 4 office, 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls.

The class will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a break for lunch and students are responsible for their own lunch.

Also part of the class will be outdoors and students should dress for the weather.

Class size is limited to 50 students.

To participate in the wolf trapper certification class, potential trappers must register online through the FWP website, www.fwp.mt.gov (look under the Education tab, then click “Wolf Trapping Education”).

Classes will also be held at other locations across the state; details on these and other classes can be found on the online scheduler. Students must attend the entire class session to be certified. ##### I put a dollar in one of those change machines. Nothing changed.

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August 2013 — Vol. XIV No. 7

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Trouble on the horizon for Oklahoma fruit growers?

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By Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service A Tulsa County grower recently captured a suspicious looking fly. The grower called the Tulsa County Extension Office who shipped the insect to Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP) for identification. The OSU Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostics Laboratory confirmed the capture as the spotted wing drosophila (SWD).

The rather small vinegar fly or fruit fly attacks ripening or ripe soft fruits including blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, grapes, raspberry, strawberry and tree fruits (peach, apricot, cherry, mulberry, nectarine, persimmon and plum). The SWD has also been known to attack melons and tomatoes.

“Spotted wing drosophila was first detected in the United States in California in 2008, where it eventually spread north to British Columbia and south all the way to Florida,” said Phil Mulder, EPP department head. “As recently as 2012, SWD was confirmed in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Minnesota.”

Based on its rapid movement across the country and the fact these flies cannot fly very far, it is thought to be spread by humans transporting infested fruits.

“What makes SWD potentially more economically important than other fruit flies is its ability to cut into intact fruit, using their serrated ovipositor to inject eggs under the skin,” said Eric Rebek, OSU Extension entomologist. “This allows the subsequent larval stage to be present during ripening and can lead to detection in ripe fruit after harvest.”

Oklahoma fruit growers should be mindful of three important components in effective management of SWD. The first step is monitoring, which can be easily conducted through a simple trap baited with pure apple cider vinegar.

“Identification is the second component, which can be difficult for the untrained eye. “These tiny flies are only 2 – 3 millimeters in length,” Mulder said. “Male SWD possess a shadowy spot near the apex of each forewing, while females lack these spots.”

The females have a distinct ovipositor with two rows of serrations longer and darker than other vinegar flies. For help with identification, samples can be submitted to the OSU Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostics Laboratory (http:// entoplp.okstate.edu/pddl/pdidl).

“Once SWD have been detected, management activities should begin immediately,” said Jackie Lee, pesticide coordinator for the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at OSU. “From a cultural standpoint, growers can minimize the population buildup by harvesting on time and removing overripe fruit and wild hosts such as wild grape, raspberry and blackberry from nearby locations.”

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“Irrespective of the choice of insecticide, it is imperative growers strictly follow Tier 1 and Tier 2 spcc compliance plans available at no charge! restrictions regarding harvest Professionally engineered plans are needed for systems over 10,000 gallons and re-entry,” Lee said. “In addition, it is also important ENGINEERED CONTAINMENT to rotate between the various SYSTEMS chemical classes to avoid 4 Galvanized steel construction 4 Optional “J Guard” liner development of insecticide resistance.”

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Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders

Show & Sale

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Livestock Pavillion at the Fergus County Fairgrounds, Lewistown, MT Show 10:00 a.m.

Sale 1:30 p.m.

Registered rams and ewes both yearlings and lambs as well as range rams and registered range ewes will be available.

Delivery available to Big Timber, Jordan, Sunburst and Great Falls, Montana

For more information contact: Raina Blackman 406-235-4227 SALE DAY PHONE: 799-1346

Cabinet Shop

AUCTION

Grand Champion Showmanship banner was presented to Tahsha Wehr at the Cascade County 4-H Show and Sale. (Photo courtesy of Cascade County facebook page).

August 17, 2013 10 AM

Refreshments

Auction will be held at Northern Hills Custom Cabinet Shop at 1614 3rd street in Spearfish, SD. – Watch for Auctions Signs!

**** BUSINESS FOR SALE ****

This business is for sale as a complete operation until one week before auction - Call for details.

EQUIPMENT Shop Fox 1772, 10 HP, 37 inch Drum Sander with 1 HP Conveyor — Grizzly Polar Bear Series, 8 inch Planer, model G0656PX, Spiral Carbide Cutter Head — Grizzly 14 inch, model 21019, ¾ HP, Floor model Band Saw — Onida Dust Collector with 3 HP Motor, 10 inch Inlet — Super Dust Gorilla, several feet, 4-56-8 inch Ducting Pipe — Delta Power Feed, 1 HP, 4 speed, 3 Roller, Model 36-835 – Industrial Air Upright Compressor, 3 hp, 220 Volt,60 gallon — Delta model 11950, Floor model, ¼ HP Press Drill — Delta X5 10 inch, model 36-L31X Unisaw, 3 HP Motor, Deck & Table — 5x7 Out feed Table — Delta 13” Surface Planer, 2 HP, Model 62-175, 110/220 Volt — DeWalt 12 inch, model DW705, Compound Miter Saw — DeWalt DW715 Compound Miter Saw — (2) Freud Industrial Saw Blades, 96 Tooth, Thin Kerf Cutoff — (25) 10 & 12 inch Industrial Blades — Several 7 & 71/2 inch Saw Blades — Diablo 10 inch Blade — Freud Super Dado 8 inch Blade — NAPA Inline, model 7750288 Sander — Chicago pneumatic, model 7268 Inline Sander — Craftsman Electric Multi Tool, model 32023465.

Wood Tech model 005774 Air Nailer — Wood Tech model P06130 Pinner — Grizzly Model H7679 Brad Air Nailer — Porter Cable model 5182 Router — Porter Cable Lock Boring Jig — (4) Delta Table Saw Inserts — Milwaukee Heavy Duty 4x24 Belt Sander with Dust Bag — (2) Porter Cable Heavy Duty 4x24 Belt Sander with Dust Pickup — DeWalt Heavy Duty 8 inch Bench Grinder, model DW758 — Grizzly 6 inch Universal Surface Grinder — (2) Porter Cable, model 6902 Plunge Router — Black & Decker 1¼ HP Router — Porter Cable, model 1300 series, Laminate Trimmer Kit with Several Base Attachment — (2) Porter Cable, model 505 Half Sheet Finish Sanders — Makita Model B03700 Thrid Sheet Finish Sander — Bosch Model B700 Triangle Corner Finish Sander — Makita Palm Sander — Porter Cable, model 637 Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw — Several Blades for above Saw — Milwaukee Heavy Duty Hammer Drill, 3/8 with many bits — Makita ½ inch Power Drill — Ski Saw 2.4 HP, 13 amp, 71/4”, HD Circular Saw — Skil, model 6267 Power Drill — DeWalt DW675, 3½ Planer — Self Adjusting Aluminum Door Lock Boring Kit — Porter Cable Hinge Butt Template — Several Boxes of Brads & Nails — Craftsman 110

Volt, 4 HP, 25 gallon, Portable Air Compressor — Several Router Bases — Dozens of Router Bits (NEW) Bosch, Eagle, Price Cutter, Porter Cables, Rail Bits, Camfer Bits, Crown Bits, Mill Mold, Table Edge, Entry Door, Panel Cutters, & many, many more — J.E. Moser E2 Aire, 1000 HVLP, Finish Sprayer with Hose, Extra Needles & 2 Spray Guns — 100+ Pipe Clamps from 2 to 8 feet — Several Pipe Wrenches — Route Table — Dozens of C Clamps 4 inch to 10 inch — Cable Come Along — 8 foot Fiberglass Ladder — 6 foot Aluminum Ladder — Levels — Squares — Templates — Wood Chisels — Hand Planers — Hammers — Many Cabinet Maker Jigs — Several containers and Several Types of Nails, Screws & Miscellaneous Items — JET Panel Carrier or Cart (NEW).

SUPPLIES

Several hundred pieces of furniture wood – Hickory, Cherry, Ash, Oak, Maple – Some Plywood Stock — Avanti Small Refrigerator — Several 4 foot Fluorescent Bulbs & Fixtures — Daniels & Olsen Formica Laments — Piano, Sofa & Other Types of Furniture Movers — Lots of Desk Unit Cabinets, Walnut & Oak — (24) Construction A1 Scaffold Frames, 5’x5’ Step Type (makes twelve 5’x5’x7’ Sections of Scaffold) LIKE NEW — (4) A1 Brand 8” Scaffold Casters, Like new — (18) A1 Brand Scaffold Screw Jacks, LIKE NEW — (20) A1 Brand Scaffold 5”x5” Base Plates, LIKE NEW – (2) Construction A1 Brand Scaffold Frames, 5’x3’ Step Type (makes one 5’x3’x7’ Section of Scaffold) Like New — Several Wood Scaffolding Planks — Warren 36 inch, Outside Door in Frame, NEW — Oak Bathroom Cabinet.

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Owners: Daryl & Rebecca Hayes

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Auctioneers Note: Because of Daryl’s health this is an opportunity to purchase the shop complete ready to work for you. This equipment is newer and in very good condition. If the business is not sold intact, we will conduct an auction piecemeal – Call for details and plan accordingly.

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Terms: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK. ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS.

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Report shows groundwater levels declined in 2012

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Groundwater levels declined last year in five wells assessed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Conservation and Survey Division (CSD).

The findings, in a new CSD report, offer a snapshot of water level changes during the 2012 drought at selected locations in Nebraska.

While the annual reports assess data from about 5,500 wells, only five wells were selected for this special report.

The CSD chose these wells because they’re in regions with a high density of irrigation wells and because of their historically significant water-level changes. The special report’s findings are consistent with historical trends, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive study of the impacts of the 2012 drought, said Aaron Young, the groundwater resource coordinator for the CSD. All five of the selected sites discussed in the special report experienced a water-level decline from the spring of 2012 to the spring of 2013, ranging from 1.85 to 5.5 feet. Specifically, the Grainton Recorder well in Perkins County fell 1.85 feet; the Alliance Recorder well in Box Butte County fell 3.33 feet; the Elgin Recorder well in Antelope County fell 5.50 feet; the Shickley Recorder well in Fillmore County fell 2.87 feet, and the Aurora Recorder well in Hamilton County fell 5.00 feet.

The CSD publishes the annual Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Monitoring Reports each fall after the spring water level measurements have been taken and analyzed. This special spring report is in response to last year’s drought and meant to help individuals and organizations prepare for the coming agricultural season.

“Many people are concerned about how much groundwater levels declined due to the 2012 drought,” said Young.

“This report will give a rough idea of how water levels responded in areas with a high density of irrigation wells.”

The annual groundwater-level reports measure the change in Nebraska’s water levels and reflect historical trends.

Electronic copies of the spring special report are available free at http://snr.unl.edu/data/download/water/GWMapArchives/GWReports/ESN-9_2012.pdf.

The annual Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Monitoring Reports are available online at go.unl.edu/ groundwater. Paper copies of both reports are also available for purchase through the Nebraska Maps and More Store at 101 Hardin Hall, 3310 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 685830961. Those interested in print copies of the annual reports or the special report may contact Nebraska Maps and More at 402-472-3471 or snrsales@unl.edu. ##### debilitate (dih-BILL-uh-tayt), verb. To make weak or feeble.

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AUCTION Saturday, August 24, 2013

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

Ed Hauser 6167 Arod Lakes Road Brady, Montana

Brady

From Brady, head west on Central Ave. E. toward S. Brady Road (.3 mile). Turn left onto S. Curtis St./May 3rd St (.2 mile). The road turns slightly right and becomes Arod Lakes Road (2.5 miles).

Turn left to stay on Arod Lakes Road (.8 mile). Take the first right to stay on Arod Lakes Road (2.7 miles). Turn left into the Hauser property. Watch for the signs. See You at the Sale!

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Covered trailer: 22’6”x7’6”x7’6” Twin axles, 7,000 lbs. (plus) per axle 12’ Aqua Cat Catamaran Sailboat

WOOD WORKING TOOLS

1. 15” Grizzly planer (G1021Z) 2. Dust collector and flex tube 3. 6”x47” Grizzly jointer (G1182HW) (New) 4. DeWalt (790) radial arm saw 12” blade. Extra carbon tip blade 5. 16” two-speed Delta scroll saw 6. (2) Bosch 1608 hand-held routers 7. Fastener caddies 8. Hitachi 10” compound saw 9. Black & Decker 2-speed jig saw 10. Metal and wood saw horses 11. Skill router table 12. Extended length timber drill bits (variety of sizes) 13. Concrete bits, points and chisels 14. Concrete finishing - floaters, trowels, edgers, etc.

15. Poulan chain saw - 18” chain guide 16. DeWalt 8 1/2” cross cut miter saw 17. Skill 3” hand-held planer (electric) 18. Skill 3/4 hp belt sander - 3”x18” belt 19. Supco (S-K9040) pneumatic stapler 20. Skill belt sander - 3”x24 1/2” belt 21. Bostich pneumatic stapler 22. Halstead pneumatic nailer 23. Grizzly industrial finish nailer 2 1/2” 16 ga. (New) 24. Freud hand-held jointer machine 25. Craftsman bench table saw 7 1/2” blade - bevel cut 26. Skill plunge router - (1835) 1 1/2 hp 27. Black & Decker hand-held router (reconditioned) 28. DeWalt table saw - 10” - tilt - dado 29. Numerous nails, fasteners, bolts, nuts, washers, etc.

30. (2) Workmate workbenches

AUCTION NOTE: This is an excellent opportunity to buy “like-new” and in some cases “new” woodworking equipment and tools. Ed has decided to move closer to family and decided to sell it all rather than move it. This is a nice lineup of woodworking tools and personal collectables.

See You at the Sale! ... Zane

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Ryobi set (18v) drill, reciprocating saw, vacuum, light Milwaukee rotary hammer (electric) impacts 3750 (2) small double-tank air compressors Jacks - hydraulic and mechanical Milwaukee heavy duty sawzall (3) Shop vacs Cummins Mack 40 piece tap and die set (New) C-clamps - all sizes Dremel Rotary Tool - 300 series (nearly new) Shop Fox adjustable equipment roller base

HOUSEHOLD

1. Queen-size bed 2. Full-size bed 3. Twin-size bed 4. (3) fabric (blue) recliners 5. (4) 3, 4, 5 and 12 drawer dressers 6. (2) stuffed hassocks 7. (2) sofa tables 8. (2) foot stools 9. (2) end tables 10. Crock pot 11. 30-cup aluminum electric coffee pot 12. Rena Air 400 aquarium pump (New) 13. Hand-turned meat processing food choppers. (2) meat saws 14. Oval glass-covered coffee table 15. (4) ornate dresser lamps 16. Round framed dresser mirror 17. (2) wall mirrors 18. (3) floor fans two square and one reciprocating 19. Humidifier 20. Sanyo automatic bread maker 21. 6’x2’ folding medical table 22. DXC 5000 stationary exercycle 23. (2) curved triangle coffee tables with glass-top inset 24. Flower stands 25. ConAir electric foot spa, heat, vibration, vibration/bubbles 26. Paintings and prints (16) signed and unsigned, framed 27. (2) Singer sewing machine frames in cabinets 28. Electric Pendulum wall clock

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Cabinet/desk 5’x4’9”, PC space, keyboard shelf, file drawers, swivel chair Desk lamps Paper separators Royal PX1201 12 sheet crosscut paper shredder GE office refrigerator, 19”x19”x20”

ELECTRONIC

Cabinet 5’x4’4”x20”, TV space, glass door, storage spaces, etc.

Hitachi color TV, 21”, CD-DCD, Emerson VHS GE 11” TV Various small radios, AM and AM/FM

GARDEN

1. Wheelbarrow 2. 2-wheeled utility card - hand pulled 3. Murry 22” - 4 hp push mower 4. Spades, rakes, hoes, forks, post-hole digger

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Cedar - 7 pallets of various lengths, sizes, thicknesses - average length 5’ Novelty wood - shorter pieces solid, laminated various species

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Flying D Auction Auctioneers:

Zane Drishinski Cell: (406) 289-0514

Gerald Miller

Cell: (406) 289-0510

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Reducing PAHs may lower levels of lung cancer deaths

By Oregon State University High emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can be linked to lung cancer deaths in the United States and countries with a similarly high socioeconomic rank, including Canada, Australia, France, and Germany, according to a study by Oregon State University (OSU).

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VW12FC–2 /4” between PAH emissions and smoking rates on the lung “Points for most conventional and air drills” cancer death rates in each country,” said Staci Simonich, a co-author of the study and toxicologist at OSU. “Ultimately, Shipping to your door available -- Plan Now and Order Early! the strength of the relationships was determined by the country’s socioeconomic status.”

Call for information While the link between smoking and lung cancer is welland price quote established, OSU researchers did not find a correlation beATTENTION: Stock on hand tween cigarette smoking rates and lung cancer death rates in D E C N A V D A T countries with high levels of income. Researchers attribute S O Introducing the M this conclusion to previous studies showing high-income row opener on smokers tend to light up less often. triple shoot paired .

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SW of Cut Bank on Valier Highway Researchers found that lung cancer mortality rates in these Registration 9 a.m. • Auction 10 a.m. sharp countries negatively correlated with price – meaning cheaper Auctioneer’s Note: This auction does not have many small items, mostly large items, so be on time. cigarettes are often associated with higher levels of deaths Terms of sale: from lung cancer.

Cash or Check Detectable lung cancer can take 20 years to develop, and the poorest countries in the study had an average age of death of 54. OSU research42 Hope Rd, Cut Bank, MT ers suggest heavy smokers in these countries can From Cut Bank stop light go north 6/10 of mile; turn east on Nyhagen Road and go 1 mile. Turn right on Hope Rd. sometimes die before tumors From East of Cut Bank, turn north on Sports Coomplex turn (old Kevin Highway) for 1 mile. Turn north on Hope road and go 4/10 of a mile. attributable to lung cancer Registration 9 a.m. • Auction 10 a.m. sharp Follow signs for parking.

Terms of sale: Cash or Check TRUCKS & TRAILERS become apparent.

VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT • 2000 Mack E-7 400 w/10sp “If the life expectancies PeterBilt 444tractor Cumminswith w/18 sp 1990 Road Ranger 1931• 1989 Cockshutt Itasca Winnebago were the same in all of the • 1974 Ford 8000 Cat w/Auto, 10 yd Windcruiser dump box gas engine and3208 4 speed.

34-ft. motor • 1987 Ford 8000 3208 Cat w/Auto, 10 yd dump box and snow plow countries we reviewed, it’s Clarkblade C500 Y100 10,000 lb. home, 454 V8 turbo 400 forklift. overdrive, generator possible we would see a con• 1987 Ford 8000 3208 Cat w/Auto, 10 yd with dump box • 1997 Dodge 3/4 ton lb.

4x4 forklift.

V8 w/4sp Clark GPX 25 4500 and microwave.

HOUSEHOLD sistent relationship between • 1991 Chevy 1 ton flatbed V8 w/4 speed Hyster Challenger 150 Polaris SLT 700 jet ski with King size headboard.

PAH emissions and lung can• 1974 Fruehauf Van Trailer 10,000 lb.WTS forklift. trailer, runs good.

• 2004 24’ gooseneck trailer Lamps Hutch cer,” said Simonich, an OSU Onan 75 KW generator, natu- Craftsman 42” cut lawn trac- Captain chair with zebra like VEHICLES professor of environmental ral gas with 974 hours. tor, 18 hp Kohler mag twin. upholstery and miscella• 1971 Lincoln 112,000; overhaulATV with and molecular toxicology.

Ingersoll RandContinental 20 KW4-door gen-Classic Max 4 2 engine passenger @4,000 miles, great shape, runs good. neous chairs. erator, 120 and 240 single tracks.

The study, “Association • 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector Series; 66,119 original miles, Lawn chairs and patio umphase.

Metallic Blue, great shape, runs good. of Carcinogenic Polycyclic brella with stand.

• Winnebago Home, Dodge w/auto, less than 50,000 MISCELLANEOUS Terex AlmidaMotor generator andChassi, V-8 Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emismiles 7-ft. to 9-ft. light colored light plant. Kubota diesel 2 jump start systems. sions and Smoking with Lung wooden table, double ped4 aluminum semi truck fuel with 2800 hours.

EQUIPMENT Cancer Mortality Rates on a tanks.

1985• Clark Lincoln Continental estal with 6 chairs. forklift C-500 –Y100 10,000 lb capacity • TowMotor fork lift 6,000 solid rubber 500 gallon fueltires tank, stand.

V8, automatic, newlb capacity, tires, propane, Global Scale,” was recently Upright and chest freezers.

• 1972 446A 5 ton Crane with Detroit Diesel cover, 107,000 miles, great Misc. fishing equipment.

Floral sofa and brown sofa. published in the journal En• Ford 7740 tractor all-wheel drive; Hyds & PTO shape.

Stored inside and • IHC 1206 Tractor w/Ezee-On loader Miscellaneous iron (I-beam).

Mauve leather recliner/rocker. vironmental Science and Garden tools. covered.

• Ram Max P33/24 MHR ditch packer w/diesel motor 3 piece bedroom dresser set Toxicology. tow behind packerFertilizer app 5’ wide,spreader. bad motor but usable 2001• Essick GMC 2500sheeps HD foot 4x4 with mirrors.

• Onan Generator 75 KW; natural gas; on enclosed trailer The Pacific Northwest Napickup with 496 V8, Allison • Kohler 10 KW generator, natural gas; w/air cooled engine Miscellaneous antique end Lots ofWisconsin miscellaneous tional Laboratories in Richautomatic transmission, • Power Unit 125 HP D706Lte Diesel w/Rockford 10.5 PTO Clutch tables, rockers and more. items not listed.

8.1 liter with lift kit. land, Washington assisted MISCELLANEOUS Miscellaneous end tables and with calculating the statisti• Caffing, 2 Ton electric Hoist w/guide rail rollers coffee table and wooden • 2 ton mechanical chain hoist cal associations between shelves.

• Champion 20 gallon electric air compressor data used in the study. The Baby crib.

• Steam Boiler Pump • Breaker boxes National Institutes of EnviCedar chest and miscella• Leaf blower & Weed Eater ronmental Health Sciences neous linen, pillows and • Desks • Chairs blankets. funded the research through • A/C AllUnit statements made sale day take precedence Zoom Bot vacuum.

OSU’s Superfund Research • Chain over any previous advertising ornot printed Miscellandeous books, knick More miscellaneous items listed materials.

Program. knacks and much more.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide.

Lung cancer accounts for 12 STEVE PROEFROCK – AUCTIONEER percent of all cancer diagno2054th4th • Cut 59427 • 873-2077 205 AveAve SW •SW Cut Bank, MTBank 59427Mt. • (406)873-2077 or 450-8321 ses and is the leading cancer Licensed •• 3331year yearsexperience Experience Licensed killer of men and second All statements made sale day take precedence over any previous advertising or printed material. among women, according to the American Cancer Society.

Get your order in today!

GLACIER COUNTY/AL’S DIESEL

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE

AL’S DIESEL

SURPLUS AUCTION Saturday, August 17, 2013 -

Proefrock Auction Sales

Animal manure

How do you handle animal manures as organic matter for the garden soil? Raw manures should be incorporated into the soil immediately following application and must be applied prior to 120 days before harvest for all crops that have edible portions in contact with the soil. Avoid applying manure to areas where leafy greens will be grown. If no edible portions contact the soil, raw manure can be applied and incorporated no later than 90 days before harvest.

Therefore it is best to apply manure in the fall. Raw manure has not been composted and may contain bacteria that are harmful to humans. A manure pile sitting for several years is still considered raw manure. Do not use cat and dog feces in the garden.

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LOADER and WATER TANK FOR SALE Clark 275B

Water Tank

Front end wheeled loader, 8-yd. bucket with 3rd valve, new engine in 2007, heated cab, cb, 29.5x29 tires, runs great...................................................... $18,000

3000 gallon water tank with 8 hp pump..................................... $2500

Call Dean Stacy 406-889-5661 or 406-291-1090

TUESDAY, AUG 27TH • 11:00 AM FORT SMITH, MT (39 miles south of Hardin)

From I-90, Hardin exit #495, South on Hwy 313 for 39 miles to Ballensky Farm Rd, left 1 mile. (be sure to turn South at ST. Xavier)

FLYING S CATTLE CO

HELICOPTER & AIRPLANE 2006 Robinson Raven R44 II Helicopter, N447MH, 665 hrs since new, Lycoming IO540, fresh annual, Garmin 430, Garmin 696, King KY196A comm, King KT 76C transponder, JPI 450 fuel scan, 4 place intercom, headsets, no known damage history, hangered in BIL, *final bid subject to seller approval 2000 Husky A1-B, N337SB, s/n 2052. 244 hrs since new, set of new Goodyear 26” tires & tubes, pr of Bose X noise canceling headsets, always hangered, fresh annual, (some damage history - repaired to like new condition, no expense spared on rebuild) *final bid subject to seller approval (hm) TRACTORS & LOADERS 2010 NewHolland TV6070 Bidirectional, 1300 hrs, articulated 4wd, hydrostatic, 84LB loader, bucket & 5 tine grapple, 3 point & dual pto both ends, 4 hydraulics + aux, 480/85R34’s (85%), 105 hp, s/n RVS058612, “nice machine” 2006 CaseIH MXM 190 Tractor, mfwd, 2128 hrs, powershift, 3 point, dual pto, 4 hydraulics, 480/80R42 r, 380/85R30 f (75%), front suitcase weights, 160 hp, s/n ACM273205 CONSTRUCTION Caterpillar 12E Motor Grader, 14’ moldboard, scarifier-no teeth, all new tires & cutting blade, mechanical controls, 2 extra doors, s/n 99E3585 JCB Loader Backhoe, 1550B, 4408 hrs, 4wd, cab, 8’ loader bkt, 24” hoe bkt, 19.5L-24’s (cv) TRUCKS 2011 Dodge 3500 HD P/U, Cummins turbo diesel, 6 speed, 4wd, Bradford bale handler bed, dually, gooseneck ball, towing package, LT235/80R17’s, 17,508 miles 2008 Dodge 2500 HD P/U, Cummins turbo diesel, automatic, 4wd, 9’ bale handler-tilt bed, gooseneck ball, grill guard, 119,500 miles 2003 Freightliner Coronado Trk, ISX Cummins 460 hp, R13 trans, 60” standup sleeper, sliding 5th wheel, alum wheels, 11R22.5 (90%), air ride, 881,482 miles (189k smoh) 2004 Ford F350 Dump Trk, XL Super Duty, 4wd, Powerstroke dsl, automatic, 8’x24” industrial box, 8’ Meyers snowplow, sander/spreader attachment, pintle, 112,168 miles (cv) 1991 Ford F350 Service Trk, 170 hp diesel, 5 speed, 12’ service body w/ Liberator 4k lb crane, Curtis 13hp air compressor, Bobcat 225 generator/ welder – 8k watt, 120/240v, 599 hrs, hose reels, tool boxes, 161,000 miles

TRAILERS 2008 Titan stock, 24’x82”x82”, gooseneck, 2 divide gates, side door, rear slider, rubber mat, 14k lb axles, 8 bolt rims 1996 Titan flatbed, 24’x102”, gooseneck, 7k lb axles, ramps 1998 Wilkins walking floor, 45’x102x69, tri-axle, shur-lok roll tarp, poly liner, hydraulic forward/reverse, alum sides, alum wheels, bi-fold door, 285/75R24.5’s, 68,000 gvwr, all crops (vr) 1997 Merritt livestock pot, 53’x102, tri-axle, 73,000 lb, punch sides, alum wheels, 255/70R22.5 (aj) 1992 Wilson livestock pot, 48’x98, tandem axle, 65,000 lb, punch sides, alum wheels, 11R24.5 (vr) 1994 Fruehauf drop deck, 48’+5’x97, beavertail, ramps, tandem axle, 235/75R17.5, air ride 1991 Atoka drop deck, 53’x102 overall, 12’ deck, tandem axle, 80,000 lbs, 21” drop, air ride, pintle, 255/70R22.5 (vr) 1981 Ti-brook flatbed, 40’ hay rack, no deck, tandem axle, air ride, pintle, 11R24.5 1946 Trailmobile flatbed, 28’ hay rack, single axle dollie, wood deck, 275/80R24.5 2008 Flatbed, 20½’x83”, tandem axle, bumper pull or pintle (cv) 1998 Roadc flatbed, single axle, fold up ramp, bumper pull 5th Wheel dollie, tandem axle, 10’ tongue, air brakes, 11R24.5 2009 Aristocrat RV travel, mdl 27B, tandem axle, r/o, microwave, ref, a/c, heat, bath, front bed, rear bunks, bumper pull, “slight hail damage – salvage title” 1998 Marquis II Travel Trailer King of the Road, mdl M35CK; 35’, 3 slides, queen bed, full shower, washer/dryer, power jacks, 12’ awning, Reese 15k hitch EQUIPMENT Bale Processor, 2011 Jiffy 950, 10’, hydraulic, pto, LH discharge, square/ rounds, “like new” Bale Processor, Ranch-Hand, 6 bales, hydraulic, pto, RH discharge Baler, 2008 NH BR780, round, est 4400 bales, net wrap, light package Disk, Ezee-On 30’, tandem, 23” discs, foldup

Swather, 2009 CIH SC101, 18’, pull type, dual rubber conditioner, used 1 season-apx 2k acres, “excellent” LOADER ATTACHMENTS Bi-directional bucket, 2 ¼ yard, 8½‘ Bi-directional forks, 72x48 (2) Forks, Versatech 42”, fit skidsteers, new (cv) LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Hydraulic Calf Table, Rupp 5’, “like new” Portable Chute, Two-W, tongue pull Portable Panels, Two-W, (20) 12x6x2” Portable Panels, Two-W, (11) 12x6x1½” Luco range cube feeder, 3000 lbs (9) Pallets Mintrate blocks, brunette a SKI / PLEASURE BOAT 1992 Baja Boat, 24’ w/ supercharged 454, B&M 250 blower w/ chiller & stainless marine headers, new lower drive with 2 year mfg warranty, engine

by RPM in Michigan w/ 120 hrs. Runs fantastic, & needs absolutely nothing!

A 70mph boat, seats five, new $3500 tower and bimini top, always has been stored in heated shop, tandem trailer. *final bid subject to seller approval (bk) MISC 10,000 Gallon fuel tank, upright, 10.5’x17½’ John Deere 108 riding mower 42” Toro Snow blower Lincoln SAE300 Welder, mdl C221, 300 amp, 3095 hrs Honda ES6500 generator, 120/240, elec start Coleman 5000w generator, 120/240 B/S Industrial pump, mdl 2P5, 2” (6) 10.00-20 tires & rims (3) Pair tire chains, 8.25x20, “new” ¾” Air impact IR Upright air compressor Metal cutting hand saw Forney welder (2)Senco air nailers Tiger sawzall David White ML200 laser Banding machine (2) Harness sets

FLYING S CATTLE CO

Jim Stinehagen, (406) 860-1242 Consignors: (cv) Chris V. (406) 672-3661 (vr) Vermillion Ranch (406) 670-8379 (aj) AJ Blain Estate, Brian (406) 450-0729 (bk) Brian Kelleher (406) 450-0729 (hm) Harold Musser (307) 272-2266

Few small items so plan to arrive early – Auction will last only 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

LIVE SIMULCAST BIDDING AVAILABLE Can’t make it to the auction… register online to bid via the internet during the live auction.

Register before auction day at

Musser Bros, Inc. • Merton Musser, Auction Manager • (406) 652-2266

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Attention Farmers & Ranchers

Fresh bouquets from your garden

By Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Daviess County Extension Agent for Horticulture The flower colors range from tints and The twins and I can’t wait until the flower We have equipment and manpower to get the job done. tones of red, pink, yellow, chartreuse, coral, seeds we planted produce blossoms to use Give us a call for all your fencing needs. and orange. White zinnias will blend well in a vase on our kitchen table. They enjoy DURNELL FENCING, LLC with other flowers. having their own arrangement too. Beautiful Mike Durnell (406) 279-3299 or (406) 899-2635, Valier, MT Zinnias grow best in full sun. To have centerpieces are easy to create from flowers them throughout the season, stagger several in your landscape. plantings. After the plants begin to look old Flowers for using in fresh arrangements and tired, remove them. New flowers will be from your garden are available throughout the blooming on the next planting. growing season by planting annuals. BlackSunflowers (Helianthus annuus) always eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is an annual for bring a smile. Colors include yellow, golden full sun with 2- to 4-inch wide flowers. The We carry..... yellow, light yellow, red, and bronze. The center is usually brown or black, except for flower size of 4 to 8 inches across can be the cultivars ‘Green Eyes’ and ‘Irish Eyes’, Fill-Rite - Diesel and gasoline fuel pumps found, depending on the cultivar. Well which have a green center. Petal colors range GPI - (DEF) Diesel exhaust fluid pumps branched plants help to supply flowers for from yellow or gold to orange, and may also Dixon - Quality valves, couplings and more several weeks. be bi-colored with mahogany.

‘Indian SumReelcraft - Air, water, fuel and grease reels Sunflowers grow best in full sun and well mer’ has beautiful 6-inch wide flowers and Karcher - #1 in hot water pressure washers drained soil. Depending on the cultivar, plant plants reach 24 to 30 inches tall.

Ingersoll-Rand - Air compressors and fluids height ranges from 4 to 8 feet.

Zinnias (Zinnia elegans) provide many Roper Pumps - #1 in gear driven pumps Pollenless sunflowers are not as messy. round flower heads which range in size from Cimtek - Best in fuel filters and housings ‘Double Dandy’, with its double red flow1.5 to 6 inches across, depending on the cul* A full line of hose for fuel, air and water! * ers, is pollen-free. ‘Sunbright’ has a golden tivar. ‘Cut and Come Again’ and ‘Oklahoma’ yellow, 4-inch, pollenless flower. have small flowers which are great to use as 820 9th Street North, Great Falls, MT The upright, spike-shaped flowers of the fillers. ‘State Fair’ and ‘Giant Cactus’ have plume or feathery celosia (Celosia argentea large flowers which serve as focal points in 1-800-332-1816 plumosa) add height and another shape to an an arrangement. arrangement. Flower colors include cream, orange, red, and yellow. The plumes can reach up to 13 inches long. ‘Celosia Fresh Look’ is available with red or yellow flowers.

Celosia prefers full sun and well drained soil. It is easy to grow from seed and takes little care.

Global amaranth (Gomphrena) has a spectacular flower that can be used fresh Automatic Section Control or dried. The 1- to 1.5-inch, One Display . . Many Jobs globe-shaped flowers are nice Save money with overlap Use your CFX-750 or FmX accents and fillers in an ardetection. The system turns Display for rate control, section rangement. Many branches off in applied areas and turns control, guidance, steering, are formed on the plant, so the back on in areas without an mapping and record keeping flowers may be used in groups application. in an arrangement. The flower colors include purple, pink, white, red and white, and rose Rate Control Variable Rate Application bicolor.

Control liquid products, dry Use prescription maps to The plant height of globe products and seed. The FmX automatically vary product amaranth varies from 18 to display can control up to 6 rates as you drive across the 32 inches tall, depending on materials simultaneously with a field. And you can always the cultivar. The plants will manual rate or prescription map switch back to a straight rate bloom in the heat and through when you need to. drought conditions. Full sun and well drained soil is important for this plant.

To help flowers last longer FmX Integrated Display GreenSeeker CFX-750 Display in the vase, re-cut the stem at Field-IQ Compatible Field-IQ Compatible Field-IQ Compatible an angle to avoid crushing it Use GreenSeeker sensors before inserting the stem into to automatically apply the the vase. This also helps to prevent a flat-cut end from correct amount of resting on the bottom of the nitrogen to the crop while vase. you drive across the field.

Remove excess foliage, especially leaves that may be placed in water. Submerged leaves decay and cause the flowers to decline quickly due to microbial growth in the vase. It is best to use a flower preservative in the water. This material provides food for the Why buy your precision ag equipment from flowers and preservatives that Triangle Ag-Services? inhibit bacteria and fungi.

Change the water frequently.

Aspirin or copper pennies Fast, friendly service placed in the vase water do not Grower Trainings A G - S E R V I C E S extend the life of the flowers.

Trade-ins Welcome PO Box 1476 : 2705 Front Street For more information about 0% Lease Option Fort Benton, MT 59442 cut flowers, contact the Daviess County Cooperative triangleag.com 406-622-3887 Extension Service at (270) 685-8480.

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2011 John Deere 9670S 233 hours. #13768 (1).....................$260,000 2010 John Deere 9770S 495 hours. #10177 (1).....................$250,000 2009 John Deere 9870 1043 hours. #26750 (2).....................$200,000 2005 John Deere 9660STS 1915 hours. #38946 (2)..........$110,000 2005 John Deere 9760S 1920 hours. #9760 (2)............$110,000 2008 John Deere 9770 STS 1308 hours. #9716 (2)............$170,000 2010 John Deere 612 corn head. #26753 (7).......................$64,500 2008 John Deere 612 corn head. #38854 (5).......................$58,500 1997 John Deere 694 corn head. #15876 (5).......................$16,500 1976 John Deere 843 corn head #38939 (5)..........................$5950 2004 John Deere 893 corn head. #38727 (7).......................$28,500 2004 John Deere 1293 corn head. #38196 (6).......................$38,000

COMBINES 2010 John Deere 9670 616 hours. #38317 (4).....................$220,000 2005 John Deere 9560 1800 hours. #39439 (5).....................$127,500 2008 John Deere 9670 1421 hours. #22613 (5).....................$169,500 2008 John Deere 9770 1383 hours. #22656 (5).....................$175,000 2006 John Deere 9660 1474 hours. #39989 (6).....................$139,000

2010 John Deere 9870 911 hours. #26759 (6).....................$253,000 2010 John Deere 9870 931 hours. #26760 (6).....................$253,000 2007 John Deere 9760 1637 hours. #22110 (7).....................$135,000 2008 John Deere 9770 1052 hours. #38320 (7).....................$185,000 2010 John Deere 9870 1295 hours. #26803 (7).....................$247,500

HEADERS 2009 John Deere 608C corn head. #38694 (7).......................$48,500 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #10259 (1).......................$67,000 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #26544 (7).......................$52,500 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #26546 (6).......................$52,500 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #38655 (2).......................$79,500

2004 John Deere 630 flex platform. #9923 (1).........................$24,500 2007 John Deere 635 flex platform. #15355 (5).......................$27,500 2010 John Deere 635 flex platform. #22145 (6).......................$33,500 2009 John Deere 635 flex platform. #22396 (4).......................$24,500 2007 John Deere 635 flex platform. #26514 (5).......................$22,500

2002 John Deere 9650 3160 hours. #40097 (1).......................$80,000 2011 John Deere 9770 STS 398 hours. #39213 (1)..........$245,000 2012 John Deere S660 205 hours. #39957 (1).....................$308,500

2010 John Deere 9770S 1928 hours. #41160 (2)..........$178,000 2012 John Deere S680 943 hours. #42112 (2).....................$265,000 2012 John Deere S680 883 hours. #42113 (2).....................$265,000 2010 John Deere 9670S 928 hours. #39907 (4).....................$197,000

2008 John Deere 635 flex platform. #26663 (7).......................$22,500 2004 John Deere 635 flex platform. #26668 (6).......................$20,000 2009 John Deere 635 flex platform. #38693 (7).......................$37,500 2003 John Deere 930 flex platform. #38589 (7).......................$15,500 2004 John Deere 630F flex platform. #10012 (1).......................$28,000 2005 John Deere 630F flex platform. #38078 (1).......................$25,000

2006 John Deere 630F flex platform. #38145 (2).......................$26,000 2005 John Deere 630F flex platform. #38728 (7).......................$24,500 2005 John Deere 630F flex platform. #38732 (7).......................$24,500 2010 John Deere 630F flex platform. #38747 (7).......................$33,000 1990 John Deere 853A head rowcrop. #7469 (1)................$18,000 John Deere 630 pickup head. #38086 (7).......................$15,000

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COMBINE FOR SALE

1993 Case IH 1688 combine, good machine, lots of new parts.............................................. $20,000

Phone (406) 466-2848

WANTED Farm land / hay ground to lease in North Central Montana.

Call 406-899-6736

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5130 US Hwy. 89 • Choteau, MT

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Garrett Fritz, Shelby shows his steer at the 2013 Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana in late July. Photo by Denae Peterson, Valier.

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North Montana Angus Association to host 2013 tour

The North Montana Angus Association is excited to host the 2013 Montana Angus Tour September 17-19. The event will be head quartered in Great Falls, Montana and will showcase Angus breeders and Angus operators throughout North Central Montana. The tour will kick off Tuesday, September 17 with a golf tournament and a social to follow at the tour headquarters, Holiday Inn of Great Falls. Wednesday September 18, tour participants will travel to the Sweetgrass Hills, Valier area, and finish their day with dinner in Choteau. Thursday’s agenda includes tour stops along the Highwood Mountains, Augusta area and dinner in Wolf Creek.

Please make plans to join the Montana Angus Tour September 17-19. Cost is $100.00 if you register before September 1 and $125 for those who register after September 1. For more information, contact North Montana Association President, Jeff Flesch at 406-337-3402 and like the 2013 Montana Angus Tour on Facebook. ##### How can you tell that a hillbilly invented the toothbrush?

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Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page A11

AUCTION Saturday, August 31, 2013

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

Jim & Barb Sherman 225 Pace Road Sunburst, Montana

VEHICLES, ETC.

1983 Chevrolet 20 Van- 3/4 ton D6 9-U Caterpillar with angle dozer 16’ Starcraft aluminum boat with 110 Chevy inboard/outboard John Deer riding mower & trailer Kinco 38” sickle type mower Homemade single-axle trailer Cement Mixer 300 gal. portable watertank Children’s Red Wagons

TOOLS, ETC.

Kinco Sickle mower

John Deere mower

1983 Chevrolet 20 Van

Collectible Scale Trucks & Cars

KW Insurance (Pace Road)

Sioux valve and seat grinder (1) 120 volt generator (2) Metal expanding security doors Rock polishers Drill press Secly 180 amp. wire feed Mig Welder AO Smith 225 Arc Welder Milwaukee bench grinder Power sander Angel saw Chop saw (2) Scroll saws Chain saws Hand sander Hand-held electric drills Oxygen acetylene torch and welder with bottles Homemade meat cutting band saw Router 17 joints 3” steel pipe (2) steel shop work table with vice Shop utility shelves

I-15 Exit 385

Several lengths 2” steel pipe Assorted duck decoys Big Four air powered tire changer Model PT 60 Saut Hoist Heavy duty floor air jack 1/2 ton chain hoist 1 ton chain hoist pulleys 100s of misc. license plates Craftsman electric wood planer Horse collars Horse hames Branding irons Antique potato digger iron wheels – assorted sizes Homelite 26 amp. Generator (5) Tool boxes with misc. hand tools Numerous drill bits Thorsen 3/4” drive socket set (2) Electric solder irons (2) 1/2” Heavy duty drill 12 speed Parkard Precision upright heavy duty drill press Kohler electric plant Model number 4cm-102 14b3-40 KW4 KU4 volts 120 Amp term 3303 1806 RPM Misc. fishing equip 3 drawer file cabinet & side shelves Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer 27 Drawer metal bin Wisconsin 4-cyl. engine overhauled but never used since Craftsman radial arm saw Craftsman 6” wood planer 1” to 4” micrometer Inside micrometer set A number of log chains Craftsman router Assorted router bit set Ace tap & dye set 1/4” to 3/4” Yale Spur gear 1 ton chain hoist Small sand blaster Hasting valve guide replacement set

HOUSEHOLD

Many vintage bottles Canning jars Pressure cooker (2) Chests of drawers (2) 1950s-era dresser and chest of drawers sets, 1 with mirror Teacher’s desk Roll top computer desk (2) Lighted curio cabinets (2) School desks Assorted oil lamps Video shelves Book shelves 4-drawer file cabinet Small chest type deep freezer Vintage domestic sewing machine (circa 1920s) Antique Singer treadle sewing machine Corner sewing machine table with drawers (5) whiskey barrel planters Avalon wood stove with glass door Earth wood stove Lady’s desk (1) Recliner (1) Small platform rocker (3) Small occasion chairs (2) glider rockers with footstools 1 Glider rocker, no footstool Collectible scale model trucks & cars Framed matted photos of Sweet Grass Hills Elk herd of 1994 Selection of Cape Cod Dishes

by Avon from 1960s Steamer trunk Assorted footlocker type trunks Crocks Crates of Misc. Flea Market items

Avon Bottles

Pik-Nik Cooler

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300 gal. Water tank

Singer Treadle Sewing Machine

Oak Roll top Computer Desk (Computer not included)

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THANK YOU! to DRY FORK AG

Landscaping with prairie beauties

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Prairie plants deserve more use in home landscapes. They can transform an “Anywhere, USA” yard into a place that ~ Will Boumans preserves the unique beauty of Nebraska’s plains heritage.

And natives play a vital role for pollinators as both habitat and food source. Many of these plants are lovely in their own right, so we’ll give some attention to a few lesser-known beauties.

Some may be hard to find at a garden center, but they should be available from local or mail-order nurseries specializing in native plants.

Western sandcherry, Prunus besseyi. The airy, fountainlike habit and gentle, swaying plumage of this shrub bring a peaceful mood to the garden. White flowers in April or May; leaves turn mahogany red in fall; August fruits can be enjoyed in pies, preserves and wine. Works best en masse. Grows 4-6 feet high and wide; smaller ‘Pawnee Buttes’ grows to 3 feet Lindsay 9 section harrow....................$1500 International 656 tractor, hydro.......... $8500 high. Prefers full sun and sandy soil with good drainage.

For more information, phone (406) 250-6123 White wild indigo, Baptisia lactea (B. alba), is perhaps the most architectural of prairie plants, with bundles of smooth, regal stalks that rise up and fan out into elegant stems with velvety foliage. Snow-white flowers on ink-blue spikes in June; black seedpods add winter intrigue. Nice in a border or as a specimen plant. Grows 3-4 feet high and 2 feet wide. B. australis blooms azure blue and B. minor stays under 3 feet.

Prefers good drainage and full or part sun; tolerates clay and drought.

Fox sedge, Carex vulpinoidea, has glossy, vivid green foliage that emerges early in spring and persists into late fall.

Soft, wispy blades and a fountain form offer refined structure and texture. Deep roots filter water pollutants and improve the soil. Great among flowers and in rain gardens. Grows 1-3 feet high and 1-2 feet wide in full sun to part shade and tolerates heavy clay. It prefers consistently moist soil but C. brevior is an alternative for drier conditions.

American hazelnut, Corylus americana. This handsome, adaptable shrub produces edible nuts (two plants required for 30 nut production) encased in a peculiar, ruffled wrapper and rel2-Yr-Old Bulls ished by birds and other wildlife. Leaves turn orange, yellow and red in fall. Makes an excellent specimen or screen along 120 borders and background plantings. Grows 6-8 feet high and Yearling Bulls wide. Prefers part shade and protection from wind and tolerates sun, drought and clay.

72 Blue grama, Bouteloua gracilis, has grey-green foliage Calving Ease that is soft and fine, curling happily beneath eyelash seedheads Heifer Bulls that shine in the summer sun and remain as winter interest. A shortgrass that serves well as a specimen, en masse or even 70 as a low-input lawn with buffalograss. Grows about 1 feet Registered high. Extremely drought tolerant; needs full sun and dry, Replacement Heifers well-drained soil.

Dotted gayfeather, Liatris punctata. Prime time is late summer when this short and stout gayfeather dresses in showstopper amethyst flower spikes to attract a buzz of butterflies and bees. Pair with complementary blooms like false sunflower for a superb landscape display. Grows 1-2 feet high and 1 feet wide in sun and well-drained soil. Extremely drought-tolerant.

Indiangrass, Sorghastrum nutans. This statuesque grass brings movement and texture Hydraulic Motors GREAT FALLS into the garden with its atEast of Fleet Wholesale TRW/Ross tractive, rustling foliage. In Tyrone late summer, radiant flower Char-Lynn plumes rise from towering, golden wands to waltz with the 800-823-4937 • 406-761-8079 • www.northernhydraulics.net All Sizes 2600 17th St. N E • Black Eagle, MT (Great Falls) Nebraska wind. Blue-green Serving Hydraulic Needs Since 1963 in Stock blades turn yellow in fall.

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By Dr. Roy Burris, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky I don’t think that they are really listening Technology, like the internet, cell phones, because there is no eye contact. It is very iPhones, etc., has made communication distracting to speakers and somewhat rude. rapid, inexpensive and widely used. In fact, Speaking of rude. What about those Wikipedia (sort of an internet encyclopedia) Bluetooth earpieces that permit you to talk says that this fast evolution of technology hands-free? I was in a check-out line in a has allowed rapid communication to “shape busy store, when a young woman looked modern society”. If this shapes modern sodirectly at me and said “I really like you”. I ciety’s social skills, all I can say is “Lord, was flattered and about to point out our age help us!” difference when I noticed that thing attached My first misadventure occurred when cell to her ear. I’ve decided that if someone you phones were just getting started but it was don’t know speaks to you – you should walk a sign of things to come. I was speaking to around them and look behind their ears a rather large group when a woman, seated before you answer so that you don’t make right in front of me, got a call on her cell a fool of yourself. phone and proceeded to carry on a converSpeaking of making a fool of oneself. sation right there. I kept talking louder and I was in a stall in a restroom – just taking she did too. She said “I can’t hear anything; care of “business” when the person in the this man’s talking too loud”. Finally, I said next stall said “is everything going okay?” I “Ma’am am I disturbing you?” She replied, replied that I was doing pretty well. He then “Oh, its okay” and kept talking. Well, it said “Honey, I’ve got to hang up. Some fool wasn’t okay. It was embarrassing to everythinks that I’m talking to him”. From now one in the room – except her. on – unless someone calls me by name, I Would it be too much to expect folks at am not responding, either. meetings to turn off their cell phones – or I worry about the younger generation. at least step out of the room to take a call?

Just a few days ago, Karen and I were enHave some consideration for the speaker. joying a nice dinner out and were seated Now that most people have iPhones that can at a table next to a nice looking family – do everything, they “multitask” by texting husband, wife and two teenage children. while they are “listening” to the speaker.

The two teenagers had their heads bowed while the parents talked to each other. I remarked to Karen how shameful those parents were since they were talking while their nice, well-mannered children were “saying grace”. Karen pointed out that they weren’t praying at all – just texting on their iPhones. Well, so much for a nice family meal. They should’ve just left those kids at home with a bowl of cocoa puffs.

Social media, like FaceLot Lot book, has shown folks that 25 30 communication can be easy.

So easy that we forget that effective communication requires some skills – like spelling, sentence structure and thinking before you “post” something that you might regret. Do young folks understand that, even though they are talking to their best friends, they are sharing a lot of information that wasn’t meant to be shared but it’s out there. The first thing a prospective employer will check Lot Lot is your Facebook page. Are 34 9 you sure that it reflects well on you. Probably not.

What are we to do? The new technology is wonderful.

I’m addicted to it, too. Just use some common sense and proper etiquette. This new age of communications can Lot Lot be a boon to our personal and 22 28 business lives but requires some thought, judgment and a little restraint at all times. The Larry or Nancy Lewis way you use it is a reflection 406-467-2865 on you and, perhaps, your Mark or Barb Cole business or career.

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Try these tips to make small gardens seem larger

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR A primary goal with many small gardens is to make them feel larger... to enlarge, if not the space, at least the perception of space.

Many gardeners do this by making better use of vertical Your Montana space. Trees, shrubs and vines and physical elements like sculpture, fences, plant containers and trellises can extend Authorized the ground plane so the eye never stops but simply moves from the ground level upward and outward.

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In small lots, air circulation is often restricted by nearby buildings or privacy fences.

Using a border of plants in varying heights means air can circulate more freely to avoid hot, stale spaces with limited air movement. They can also provide microclimates with varying degrees of sunlight, another element that is often restricted in small spaces.

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406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

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406-357-3216, Chinook, MT

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406-432-2142, Galata, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

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406-828-4480, Alzada, MT

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406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

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605-294-5332, Claremont, SD

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406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

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406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

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406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

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406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

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2013 Montana Hereford Tour - September 14, 2013 Stop 1 8:00 am Stop 4 3:00 pm - Shelby, MT Anchor Polled Herefords Barker Herefords, Lothiar, MT Bar Star Cattle, Loma, MT Vaughn, MT Stop 2 9:45 am Diemert Herefords, Lothiar, MT Sand-Bayers Herefords Ehlke Herefords, Townsend, MT Fairfield, MT Elings Herefords, Conrad, MT Stop 3 12:00 pm McKechnie Herefords, Shelby, MT Weaver Herefords, Big Sandy, MT Holden Herefords Valier, MT - Lunch served Dinner served Other breeders may be represented No registration fee • RSVP would be appreciated for meal count For more info or to join the tour contact: Hyer McKechnie Chad Murnin 406-360-6674 406-265-4364 jameshyer@hotmail.com barstarcattle@hotmail.com

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Bear activity is picking up in many Montana neighborhoods, and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking residents to keep bear attractants contained.

Bears are often drawn to populated areas by unsecured garbage cans, the smell of pet food, bird feeders and dirty barbecue grills.

“When bears encounter easy neighborhood food sources, they often have a hard time returning to natural food,” said Jeff Hagener, director of FWP in Helena.

“The only solution is to keep bears from becoming interested in your backyard. A conditioned bear will travel miles to get back to a garbage can.”

Hagener suggests that the following small precautions can go a surprisingly long way to deter bears from visiting one’s backyard: keep pet food inside, clean dirty barbeque grills, take down bird feeders, make sure the compost pile is not laden with food scraps, keep garbage in bear-resistant garbage cans or in a secure building until trash collection.

Experience shows that bear conflicts decrease as more residents learn what attracts bears and how to keep these things out of a bear’s reach.

To learn more about bear proofing backyards and neighborhoods, and what systems, such as bear-resistant garbage cans or electric fence kits, may be needed to keep attractants off-limits, visit or call the nearest regional FWP office. Or, go to the FWP website’s Be Bear Aware page at fwp.mt.gov.

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Parts of state see an increase in mosquito population

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR More rain has eased Nebraska’s drought woes, but it also led to an increase in the state’s mosquito population.

There are more mosquitoes out this year than there were at the same time last year, said Barbara Ogg, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension educator who specializes in entomology and pest management.

This is in part due to the recent rainy weather.

“Last year we had a lot of rainy weather in the spring and then it dried up,” Ogg said. “It’s going to be a problem in areas where we’ve seen abundant rain.”

Ogg said the best way to avoid getting bitten is to avoid being outside at times when mosquitoes are most active, such as dawn and dusk.

“If you need to do yard work, do it in the day, when most mosquitoes aren’t very active, Ogg said.

Mosquitoes breed in containers that hold water so making sure there is no standing water in your yard can help reduce mosquitoes in your neighborhood.

When people must be outside when mosquitoes are active, there are several insect repellents that are effective.

“DEET repellents are still probably the best and prevent bites longer than other types,” Ogg said.

Other effective repellents available include the chemical picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus. All of these repellents are recommended by the CDC. In Nebraska, Culex tarsalis, sometime called the western encephalitis mosquito, is the mosquito species that is most likely to harbor the West Nile virus. It feeds primarily on nesting birds early in the spring and early summer and then switches to feeding on humans and other animals after the birds leave their nests.

“By mid-July, nesting is over and the C. tarsalis mosquitoes begin feeding on people and other animals,” Ogg said. Most incidents of West Nile encephalitis occur from mid-July until frost.

Only females feed on blood. Males feed on the nectar of flowered plants.

Although C. tarsalis is found in eastern Nebraska, it is more abundant in central and western Nebraska. This mosquito tends to be more common in rural areas, Ogg said. Last year during the drought, C. tarsalis bred in irrigation ditches and there were cases of West Nile encephalitis in Nebraska.

The mosquito also poses a threat to horses, although there is a vaccination for horses against West Nile.

There is no vaccine for humans, however, so people should be cautious about getting bitten. Young, healthy individuals rarely have severe reaction to the virus. At most, they may have a headache and minor, flu-like symptoms. Most at risk are people with auto-immune disorders and people over age 65, Ogg said.

Animal science society honors UW’s Scott Lake

By University of Wyoming Extension The American Society of Animal Science presented its Western Section Young Extension Award to Scott Lake, assistant professor in the University of Wyoming (UW) Department of Animal Science.

“Lake’s research has huge implications for animal health and food production,” according to the award selection committee. He was honored June 20, at the society’s Western Section meeting in Bozeman, Montana.

Lake, University of Wyoming Extension livestock specialist, conducts applied research in ruminant nutrition and management. He has secured more than $3 million as a principal investigator in support of his applied research program.

Lake leads a large multistate research project with Zoetis (formerly Pfizer) on the value of artificial insemination and the use of DNA technology in the selection process.

This past year, Lake has served as a member of the Wyoming Sheep Quality Assurance Panel. He and colleagues have successfully obtained USDA funding to develop materials, including extension materials for sheep producers.

A Nevada native, Lake joined the UW faculty after serving at Purdue University for three years. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1999 and 2001, respectively, and received his Ph.D. in ruminant nutrition at UW in 2005.

Since arriving at UW, Lake has been active in extension, research, teaching and professional service.

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Control bird damage on dairies

By NDSU Extension Service

Birds can have a huge impact on a dairy farm’s profitability if they aren’t controlled.

“For example, starlings consume about 1.8 pounds of feed per month,” says J.W. Schroeder, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service dairy specialist.

“One pound of that comes directly out of the feed bunk. Plus, starlings often consume the more expensive components in the ration, such as protein pellets or grain, and seldom consume the roughage.”

Birds also pose a threat by carrying disease-causing microorganisms and contaminating product areas with droppings, feathers or external parasites such as mites.

In a recent study, birds were identified as a carrier of diseases such as salmonella and cryptococcosis, and the campylobacter jejuni bacteria. Cryptococcosis is a fungal disease that pigeons and starlings can spread to livestock; it may result in chronic, usually fatal, meningitis.

Bird populations cause an estimated annual loss of $100 million to U.S. agriculture, according to Charles Lee, an Extension wildlife specialist at Kansas State University. Three kinds of birds - house (English) sparrows, starlings and pigeons (rock doves) - cause the most problems in U.S. livestock facilities because of the amount of feed they eat and their disease-causing potential.

Federal and state regulations protect most blackbirds and other migratory birds.

A federal permit is required to take, possess or transport migratory birds for depredation control. But no permit is required to scare or herd blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows and magpies. Federal laws allow people to take control measures, including lethal methods, when these species are “found committing or about to commit depredation” or “constitute a health hazard or other nuisance.”

State permits may be necessary for lethal control on unprotected species such as feral pigeons, English sparrows or starlings.

These three species are not protected by state or federal law. Permits are not required to harass most species prior to nesting.

However, destroying young birds, eggs or the nest during the active breeding season is illegal.

No one method is best for controlling problem birds around dairies because each situation is different, Schroeder says. Here are some control options: • Live traps: Their large entrances allow birds to enter easily, but birds also can escape if the traps are not monitored closely.

Tipping-door traps are effective for small populations. Some trap designs are listed at http://icwdm.org/handbook/birds/bir_e101. pdf.

• Repellents: Auditory and visual repellents seldom are effective. Using sticky products (polybutenes) on ledges or beams to discourage roosting is effective for almost a year in buildings. If used outside, dust and other contaminants reduce the products’ tackiness. Repellents include the active ingredient methyl anthranilate (a nonlethal human food additive found in grape flavoring), which is used as coatings on roosting areas or in aerosol sprays in areas that are not too porous. Methyl anthranilate irritates the three main nerves in the bird’s head.

These nerves make the birds very sensitive to what they eat, smell and see.

• Exclusion and bird-proofing: Hang plastic strips over doorways. These strips allow people and large animals to pass through, but sparrows see them as a solid wall. Some people are experimenting with using large fans to push large volumes of air downward in place of a door. For bird-proofing, close

all openings larger than ½ inch. Repair broken windows and screen roof vents, and prevent birds from roosting in the rafters with metal or plastic bird netting.

• Habitat modification: Cover feed and water to limit birds’ access to it. Make sure water levels in waterers are low enough so birds cannot perch on the edge to drink.

Clean up spilled grain. Keep the area outside of structures clean and weed- and seed-free.

• Feed particle size modification: Feed a pellet about 1½ inches in diameter and 3 inches long to keep birds from eating from feed bunks. For more information, visit http://www.berrymaninstitute.org/journal/ spring2011/8_Depenbush.pdf.

• Frightening: Scaring birds usually resolves a roosting problem. Start when a problem begins to develop. Dedicate enough staff time to conduct the frightening program properly. Vary the location, intensity and types of scare devices. Examples include distress or alarm calls, noise makers, exploders, propane cannons, bright objects, laser beams, eye spot balloons, hawk kites and mylar tape. Pyrotechnics make a loud noise and concussion, along with a visual cue directly into the flock of birds. The pryotechnics are relatively safe to use but can be a fire hazard if used inappropriately.

Cattle seldom are frightened by the frightening devices.

• Shooting: Shooting air guns or shotguns with small shot has been somewhat successful where permitted. Baiting birds into a long, narrow row improves the mortality rate per shot. Sparrows quickly become wary of a human holding anything resembling a firearm, so shoot from a blind whenever possible.

• Toxicants: Avitrol, Starlicide Complete and DRC-1339 are products approved for use in some states. Prebaiting for several days is key to getting good control. Toxicants work best when applied in cold weather with snow cover, which limits the birds’ access to other food sources. Select a site that is protected from the wind and in full sun to get the best results. Add the toxicant after the birds have accepted the prebait and no nontarget birds are present. Depending on the toxicant used, treated birds usually will die in 24 to 36 hours. Toxicants must not be applied so livestock have access to the bait. Dead birds can be disposed of in the trash or manure pit, buried or incinerated, depending on local regulations. Make sure the neighbors and appropriate local authorities are notified because many of the birds will die off-site. The use of toxicants usually is regulated by the state agriculture department, so questions about product labeling, registration status and pesticide applicator licensing should be directed to that agency.

“Generally, you will need to implement a combination of control techniques,” Schroeder says. “Plus, you most always will have better success if you start the control process early before the problem becomes overwhelming.”

He also advises producers to be persistent but patient.

“Successful control operations take time,” he says. “Be familiar with the biology and behavior of the pest species so you know what techniques are most likely to work. Try nonlethal techniques first, but do not be afraid to reduce populations when necessary.” ##### I was surprised to hear my grandfather talking about “MySpace” the other day.

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MSU beef researcher named ASAS Fellow

Don Kress, professor emeritus at Montana State University, has received the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Fellow Award in honor of his research in the beef industry.

Kress received the award July 9 at the ASAS national awards program in Indianapolis.

Kress was recognized for improving the beef industry through the study of genetics and breeding. He studied the genetics of a variety of traits under Montana range conditions, including calf growth rate, cow size, cow milk production, cow maternal ability, and carcass characteristics. He cooperated with researchers at MSU’s Northern Agricultural Research Center near Havre to show that maternal heterosis (hybrid vigor) was especially important for Montana’s commercial beef herds. Kress has also been an author or coauthor of more than 200 scientific journals and 100 abstracts.

Kress was raised on a beef cattle, hay and small grains operation in Idaho. From there, he attended the University of Idaho where he received his bachelor’s degree and was recognized as an outstanding senior. He then attended the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in animal science, genetics and statistics.

Kress came to MSU in 1970 as an assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. Over the next 35 years, he taught graduate and undergraduate courses related to cattle and genetics. Kress was named associate dean of the MSU College of Agriculture in 2001. Kress retired in 2005.

Among other awards, Kress received the Rockefeller Prentice Memorial Award from the ASAS in 1996 and the Pioneer Award from the Beef Improvement Federation in 2005. He was invited to present results of his beef genetics research to producer groups in 14 states. He also established a cooperative beef cattle research program with MSU’s Northern Agricultural Research Center.

The ASAS Fellow is presented to animal scientists who have made excellent contributions to the animal industry and have had continuous membership in the ASAS for at least 25 years. ASAS is a professional organization that serves more than 5,000 animal scientists and producers around the world.

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They are meaty, thick lambs that grow good on all conditions. The GENELINK rams stay in good condition on grass all around and I have had no problems with inverted eyelids. I love them!

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PERFORMANCE AG SERVICES • Convenient pick up locations in Conrad, Gildford and Stanford. •

Do you buy your seed treatments in a sealed jug or factory sealed keg??? or do you buy a repack “custom” mix?

Buy a product with ALL of the right things in it, rather than a “mystery juice” in a keg.

Why not buy a product with the BEST disease and insect control on the market!!!

Rancona Brands work Great!!!

Check with Kevin at Performance Ag Services for the best price around.

THE BEST PRODUCT AT THE BEST PRICE!!

See or call us for all of your ag chemical needs whether pre-harvest burndown or post-harvest weed control.

Call Kevin now for your biggest discounts!

Great Products - Great Prices

Kevin Johnson, CCA PO Box 782 Conrad, MT 59425 cell- 406-781-4385 office- 406-271-2626 Aberdeen, SD office- 605-226-3161 Wishek, ND- 701-452-2004

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COMPARE Farmers: Compare your wheat seed treatment value before you buy on price.

Outstanding Disease Control - Best in class on seed and soil borne Fusarium, early Rhizoctonia, seed rots and common root rot.

Superior Insecticidal Activity - Higher rates than other ready to use products for best control of grasshoppers, aphids and other pests.

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Superior Application Uniformity - Excellent seed coverage, butter seed adhesion, less clumping or sticking, less dust.

PERFORMANCE AG SERVICES • Convenient pick up locations in Conrad, Gildford and Stanford. •

Great Products - Great Prices

Kevin Johnson, CCA PO Box 782, Conrad, MT 59425 cell- 406-781-4385 office- 406-271-2626 Aberdeen, SD office- 605-226-3161

Wishek, ND- 701-452-2004

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PICKUP HEADER FOR SALE

Case IH 3016 pickup header swathmaster pickup. Excellent condition, shedded, very low acres...... $27,000 obo

Delivery available.

Call Adam 406-390-3048 or Jeremiah 406-949-4290 Please leave a message.

AUGER PORT

with 16” 12 gauge tube and lid

30”x30” 14 gauge flange curved to fit bin exterior

Call George Egan at 406-278-5350 or cell 289-1033

Lane Nuckolls shows off the red ribbon he received in the Market Sheep section of the Cascade County 4-H Show and Sale. (Photo courtesy of Cascade County facebook page).

WestBred.com • (800) 705-2309

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BIG BUD TRACTOR FOR SALE

1978 Big Bud 475 hp. Cat, 30.5 Goodyear radial tires, dual air conditioners, excellent condition.......................... $75,000 Call 406-285-6843 or 539-7246, Dennis Rahn

Antique chuck wagon to be auctioned

The Philipsburg Rotary Club will host a free concert and large charity auction to raise money for improvements to the tiny Montana Silver Rush town of Philipsburg (pop. 840).

Cold Hard Cash, the Kelly Hughes Band and Mountain Moongrass will play the outdoor, terraced amphitheater at Winninghoff Park, beginning at Noon on Sunday, August 18.

During the all-day event, the Rotary will present live and silent auction items—including a 100+ year old, expertly restored chuck wagon. All proceeds from sales go to charity.

Interested parties who cannot attend the concert can bid for the chuck wagon by phone in advance by calling Ed Lord at 406-859-3364 or 406-370-9554. Contact Dave Pugh for more information about the wagon at 406-859-1542.

Proceeds from auction sales support programs that improve life in Philipsburg. In 2010, the Rotary completed construction on the activity center, NHL-sized hockey rink and terraced amphitheater in Winninghoff Park. Philipsburg Town Councilman Craig Sorenson explained the musical success of the amphitheater. “I’ve gone to just about every venue in Montana for concerts: Missoula, Butte, Helena, Bozeman. I can honestly say I don’t believe any venue matches the acoustic quality of Philipsburg’s new amphitheater.”

In addition to providing ongoing maintenance at Winninghoff Park, the Philipsburg Rotary has turned their attention to boosting the town’s population. Philipsburg is seeking its next wave of pioneers. The local Rotary Club and other community leaders have launched a yearlong media campaign targeting the growing members of the new economy who can “telework” anyplace they choose. Those workers include dot-com employees, freelancers and sellers on sites like eBay. People who need only broadband, UPS and perhaps occasional trips through the nearby Missoula International Airport to make a living. The town believes its blue ribbon trout streams, a 9-to-1 student/teacher ratio in its schools, a low-traffic hospital, hiking, hunting, skiing, zero crime and a perfectly preserved jewel of a mining town are an unbeatable combination for open-minded young families. Men’s Journal recently named Philipsburg “America’s Coolest Town to Live in the Past” and many of the town’s residents, new and old, think it is a perfect place to live in the future.

“All of us involved in the project have our own love of Philipsburg and the Granite County area and would like to share that with like-minded people,” said Ed Lord. “We’d love to see Philipsburg bloom into its full potential.” One Telework P-Burg Pioneer is Sarah Brabender who moved with her husband and three young children to Philipsburg eight years ago and remotely manages a team of medical transcribers who all work in different cities around the country. “I’m grateful to live in an era that gives me the freedom to live exactly where we choose,” says Sarah. “And Philipsburg is where we have chosen to raise our family. It’s a great place for our kids. Just in terms of the school, the teachers are dedicated to their jobs and the small class sizes mean my kids get complete attention instead of being just another number on the rolls.”

Most recently, Philipsburg has been garnering national attention thanks to a popular blog, www.theminimalists. com, which chronicles the efforts of two friends who have given up their corporate lives, exited the rat race and relocated to P-Burg. CBS, ABC, NBC, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today and Forbes have all covered their quest for a simpler life and an embrace of the truer, more human values that life in Philipsburg and Montana nurtures.

Visit www.PhilipsburgRotary.org for more information about the concert, chuck wagon and other auction items.

CASCADE MACHINE & SUPPLY visit us on the web: www.cascademachineco.com 401 4th Avenue South • Great Falls, MT 59405

406-453-8100 or 1-877-453-0166

(406) 567-2211 1-800-567-2217 Mike DeVries 567-3022

Denton, Montana 31/2 miles SW - Near Airport

Formerly known as Barber Seed Service, Inc.

WINTER WHEAT SEED HIGH YIELDING CONVENTIONAL VARIETIES 3 CDC Falcon (WestBred)* 3 Judee (MSU)* 3 Pryor (WestBred)** 3 WB Quake (WestBred)** 3 Decade (MSU)* 3 Yellowstone (MSU)*

CLEARFIELD VARIETIES

3 AP503CL2* 3 Norris* *Protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act **Requires a Limited Use Agreement through WestBred

Call now to complete your Stewartship Agreement

Great Falls Area Producers

Quality, Certified Bulk Seed Now Available in Great Falls

Contact Rod at AgriBasics Fertilizer, Inc. Phone: 406-761-4024 4500 18th Avenue North, Great Falls, MT.

REMEMBER, we always have a good selection of grasses & alfalfas plus custom blends.

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ACREAGE FOR SALE

20 acres mountain ground, fence, small cabin partially finished.

Located 10 mile NW of Monarch, MT on Logging Creek Road.

Call 406-737-4378

WANTED TO BUY

Fire damaged or non-running tractors

TRACTORS WANTED

Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, IHC, Moline, Massey-Ferguson or what have you got?

NEED ALL MECHANICAL FRONTS. International 806, 1206, 1256, 1456; Allis Chalmers D21, pieces or parts; Minneapolis-Moline AT1400 or AT1600; Oliver 4WD’s

Phone Circle G Salvage

Robert Grube, 403 Emmerling Circle, Walhalla, ND 58282

Tractor and Combine Buyers

Phone 701-549-2737 or 701-265-2220 leave message Please send pictures to: E-mail: bomar@utma.com

National strawberry research project

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR The commercial producer, Pekarek’s The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Produce, also will record all costs associ(UNL) is one of several universities that ated with setting up the production system will participate in a new project that aims and marketing the berries. These will be to boost strawberry production across the compared to project estimates that the UNL country. strawberry team has been compiling over UNL’s role in the project is to continue its the last four years. research into low-cost, sustainable methods About $2.64 million in grants, part of a for growers to produce strawberries in a donation by the Walmart Foundation to the winter greenhouse.

Arkansas Division of Agriculture, is fundEllen Paparozzi, UNL horticulture sciing the nationwide work, the University of entist, will lead a project to develop and Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s compare a real-time, commercial strawberry Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainproduction system in a heated high tunnel ability (CARS) announced recently. with UNL’s scientifically monitored protoAs part of the National Strawberry Sustype greenhouse production system. tainability Initiative grant, UNL and other Each site will grow and record production recipients will have 12 months to complete data on the same strawberry cultivars, but their projects. CARS will release the project the scale will be different as the commerreports in September 2014. cial site will have five times the numbers “This grant project seeks to move the sciof plants. ence and technology for alternative straw“We will record basic environmental berry production systems and areas away information such as temperature, relative from laboratories and experiment farms humidity and light level as well as actually into the producers’ fields,” said Curt Rom, market the berries,” Paparozzi said. professor of horticulture in the Division of Agriculture and member of the CARS leadership team.

“The goal is to increase local and regional production of strawberries, to reduce the environmental impact of production, to reduce transportation distances between farms and markets or consumers, to reduce product loss in the supply-value chain and improve the environmental and economic sustainability of the IANR News Service National Strawberry Research Project Add One production system.

It will make significant local and regional impacts,” Rom said. “Upon completion of these projects, we will have a foundation for improving the sustainability of the U.S. strawberry production system through the supply chain, from growers to consumers.”

Other universities participating in the research are: North Carolina State, Oregon State, the University of Arizona, Tennessee State, the University of California, Kansas State, the University of Florida, the University of Minnesota, Rutgers, Texas A&M. Strawberries rank as the fifth most popular consumed fresh fruit product in the U.S., which produces 27 percent of the world supply. California and Florida currently account for 98 percent of the nation’s strawberry production. To follow UNL’s research on growing strawberries in Nebraska, visit http://agronomy. unl.edu/cea. ##### Lynn spent the entire ride home from church inspecting the bottom of her shoe. She finally put it back on and told her mom, “I know why Reverend Ron told us to do some sole searching. I found gum, tape and a bug on mine!”

Savvy seed sorter separates good from bad

By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service Fast, portable, and comparatively inexpensive, an improved seed-sorting machine developed by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist and an industry colleague is helping plant breeders and others separate the seeds they want from those they don’t, with an impressive degree of accuracy.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) agricultural engineer Thomas C. Pearson developed the sorter in collaboration with National Manufacturing in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company has marketed the device to plant breeders and other customers in the United States and abroad since 2010. ARS is the chief intramural scientific research agency of USDA. The compact, portable sorter is a simpler and faster version of other machine-vision equipment that Pearson developed earlier, and is proving its versatility. According to Pearson, it is being used to separate unwanted grass seeds from seeds of native plants needed to revegetate publicly owned lands in the western United States, for instance.

What’s more, a major breeder of peas and beans for vegetable farms uses the machine to remove damaged seeds.

Some university plant breeders rely on the sorter to discern and discard spotty peas or to reject wheat kernels that show coloration associated with Fusarium head blight, a costly disease of wheat and barley.

That’s not all. In tests in his laboratory at the ARS Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, Kansas, Pearson showed that the sorter can help wheat breeders by differentiating kernels of hard red wheat from kernels of hard white winter wheat, with 98.6 percent accuracy.

In other tests, the sorter was accurate 94 percent of the time in separating yellow from brown flax seed. Sorting is critical because the two are used for different purposes, Pearson explains.

Sorting begins when seeds, placed in a vibrating hopper, start sliding down any of three adjacent chutes. After a seed falls off the end of its chute, a color camera, equipped with an image sensor (a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, or CMOS) snaps an image and sends it, via a circuit board, to a chip for processing.

The chip uses pre-programmed data to determine whether the seed’s surface texture and red, green, and blue color values more closely match those of an “accept” seed than those of a “reject.” Seeds that appear similar to “rejects” are quickly directed, via a puff of air from an air valve, into the “reject” container, while the desirable seeds fall neatly into the “accept” bucket.

Pearson has documented his work in peer-reviewed articles published in Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, and the Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. His studies are highlighted in the July 2013 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIP. for sale

HydroQuick Hot Box water oil fired portable steam cleaner, 115V, 5 gpm @ 3000 psi, thermostat controlled, flow switch. Excellent.. ...................................................... $1100 obo

Caterpillar D4D Special Application 10-ft. blade, PTO, dual hydraulics, new lift cylinders 2” x 18”, undercarriage in good condition, 3646 hours. SN 84J859. Good............... ......................................................$9000 obo Sandbuster sand jet steel gunjet...........$200

Phone 406-214-1492 Corvallis, MT

2012 irrigated corn, soybean yields second best ever

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2003 Volvo VNL64T630, mid roof sleeper, Cummins ISX 500 with 13 speed, 234” wheel base, 295/85R245.5 tires at 80%. New steer tires, brakes and drums at 80% or better, power windows and mirrors, cruise control, white, 490,000 miles.................... $35,000

TRUCK and TRAILER FOR SALE Phone (406) 480-9537 email

irv@odegardharvesting.com

2001 WIlson Muvall all detachable gooseneck trailer, 35 ton, 48-ft. tandem axle, air ride, all aluminum wheels, 255/75R22.5 tires at 80%. New brakes and drums, new paint and DOT tape, all lights work. Aluminum pullouts and 8x8 aluminum deck on the neck.......... ............................................... $28,500

DIAMOND BAR X COMPLETE DISPERSION Quarter Horse & Horse Equipment

TWO DAYS

Sat., Sept 14th & Sun., Sept. 15th

At: 6280 West Dry Creek Road - Manhattan, MT - One mile east of Manhattan

SELLING SAT. SEPT. 14TH At 10:00 A.M.

2012 Exiss Stock/Combo Trailer Like new condition, 7 high 7 wide, Dividing gate - Large tack room

Antique Vis-A-Vis/Hearse

Kentucky Mfg. Van This trailer is equipped with a winch and space to haul the six horse hitch wagon and room for six draft horses, an older unit but in very nice condition.The tractor has been inspected and is ready to go down the road.

Old Two Seat Buggy Complete with curtains, very nice condition.

4 Horse Walker excellent condition, Two wheel single horse cart, Old original Sheep Herder Wagon on rubber, Two wide track Bob Sleds 1 double box, Old manure spreader, 1963 Ford truck with flatbed, runs good.

Six Horse Hitch Wagon Complete with extra poles.

This wagon was built by Cokea-Cola and used as a Delivery wagon in Atlanta, GA when Coke started business. The wheels and running gear are original.

Also selling a selection of saddles, harness, hitch lines, horse collars, chaps, including white angora, tack of all kinds, headstalls, bridles, large selection of bits, halters, & blankets.

We will be accepting quality consignments at this Saturday Auction, Contact us for more information.

SELLING SUN. SEPT. 15TH Complete Dispersion – Selling over 40 head of Quality Quarter and Percheron Draft Horses

Roan Trumpet Man

CLB Blue Clay

AQHA 1995 blue roan gelding. Half brother to our stallion, Roan Trumpet Man, a finished team roping horse, head or heel. Good in the box and has had thousands of runs. Gentle for anyone. He’s a real deal.

Sweet Lady Di

By Roy R. Sweet/ Rosy Sweet Choice. Out of Wyo Lady Di. Suger Bars both bottom & top. A 2010 mare, very gentle, broke.

Red Rock Hollywood

2010 chestnut gelding X Barons Red Rock X Mr. Baron Red out of Creeks Dunit Smores X Creek San Badger. He’s a grandson of AQHA Champion and 1983 World Super Horse Mr. Baron Red. He was started as a two year old and ridden some this spring. Gentle and very cowy. He’s a Ready for the Arena or a Ranch Horse Deluxe! Young and bred with Two Id Bar Tender, Peppy San Badger and Hollywood Dunit on his papers. His mother sells.

Roy

12 year old grade gelding, broke, gentle and ranch ready.

Dolly Lady

Josey’s Bay Fox

Starlights Lil Gal

2005 bay mare daughter of NRBC open champion and $130,000 plus money earner.

Starlites Wrangler granddaughter of Grays Starlight. She is strong built mare with big hips and good straight legs. Sells open, but we have a 2012 roan daughter that sells in this sale.

She was in reining training as a young mare.

Stry King French

Registered Percheron 7 year old mare, broke to ride & drive.

Creeks Dunit Smores

2002 red dun mare X Creeks Sand Badger X Peppy San Badger out of Dunit Royally X Hollywood Dunit. A beautiful mare, very personable & friendly. Her 2013 flashy dun stud colt sells and also her 2011 daughter. Her 2012 daughter we donated to Rocky Mountain Breeders Asso. fund raising raffle. She is the mother of Red Rock Hollywood.

Blue Tonto Bar

2011 blue roan gelding X Hancock Wiggy Bar X Leo Hancock Hayes X Blue Valentine out of Lady Tonto Drift X My Drifty Pride. A big two year old that I purchased as a colt from Randy Dunn, Come To The Source Sale, in 2011. He will have 40 rides by sale time.

Jeta Gals Scooter

2000 red roan mare X Scooter Red Glo X Blue Glo, out of Jetas Gal X Midland Suin. She sells with her flashy red roan 2013 stud colt. Her 2012 brown yearling stud colt, Worthy son a grandson of Chicks BeDuino sells. She’s bred back to our stallion, Roan Trumpet Man.

1997 Red Roan Stallion X CLB Blue X Blues Dividend X Blue Valentine out of Double Star Prize X Double Dewey. Sire of most of our 2011 & 2012 colts.

He has sired good minded easy to train horses and throws a lot of flashy roan colts. He’s gentle and broke to ride.

2011 grey mare X Frenchmans Trademark X PC Frenchmans Mark out of Cat Bar King PC Frenchmans Mark is a full brother to Bozo, NFR World Champion Barrel racing horse.

Sun Frost, Doc Bar, King & Colonel Freckles bloodlines.

She will have 40 rides by auction day.

2011 bay roan gelding an own son of Blue Fox Hancock X Leo Hancock Hayes out of Blues Joseywood X Blue’s Beard Double Bred Blue Valentine and Orphan Drift on the papers. He will have 40 rides by sale time.

True Blue Dual

2010 red roan mare X Dual Dash X Dual Jazz out of a True Blue Valenta. Very gentle mare, broke as a two year old and ridden this summer.

Zippo Dual Dash

2011 red roan mare, X Dual Dash X Dual Jazz out of Vejo Pat Bars X Roy R Vejo, Sugar Bars bred mare. Very kind, sharp looking, gentle mare, she will have 40 rides by sale day.

OWNERS COMMENTS: We have been in the horse business 45 years, raising quarter horses and Percheron Draft horses in ND & MT. Our goal is to provide customers with the best horses we can produce with good minds and kid dispositions. Featuring bloodlines of Sugar Bars, Blue Valentine, Baron Red. Sid & Elaine Stromme Please call us at 406-284-9949 or visit our website at www.sidstromme.com/auctions.html

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Nebraska irrigated corn and soybean yields reached their second-highest averages in history in drought-plagued 2012, but yields for their dryland counterparts were at their lowest averages in about 30 years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Agriculture Statistics Service reported state average yields of corn and soybeans of 190 bushels per acre and 59 bushels per acre, respectively, under irrigation – second only to 2009 for corn and 2011 for soybean.

Under dryland conditions, average yields were 61 bushels per acre for corn and 25 bushels per acre for soybean, lowest since 1983 for the former and ‘84 for the latter.

“The low dryland yields were not surprising given that the rainfall during the crop growing season did not exceed 10 inches at most locations, which is about half of the rain amount in a typical year,” said Patricio Grassini, research associate professor in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) agronomy and horticulture department.

The 2012 irrigated corn yield average was 10 bushels above the 2011 yield and five bushels above the 2005-11 average. Highest county level averages were reported in south central Nebraska, ranging from 205 to 220, according to NASS. It was a very different story for dryland corn. That 59 bushel/acre average was 74 bushels below the 2011 average and 68 bushels below the 2005-11 average.

The highest county-level average dryland corn yields, in the range of 80 to 100 bushels/acre were reported in counties on the east central and east south edges of the state and in two counties in south central Nebraska.

Nebraska statewide irrigated soybean yield in 2012 of 60.7 bushels/acre was only 0.4 bushel below the 2011 irrigated soybean average and 2 bushels above the past seven-year average (2005-2011). The highest county-level average irrigated soybean yields, in the range of 66 to 70 bushels, were reported for counties in south central Nebraska.

For dryland soybean, the statewide average yield of 25 bushels/acre was 23 bushels below the 2011 average, and 20 bushels below the past seven-year average (2005-2011).

The highest county-level average dryland soybean yields, in the range of 32 to 38 bu/ac, were reported for counties in the east central and east south edges of the state and for two counties in south central Nebraska.

For more information, see CropWatch, UNL Extension’s crop-production newsletter, at cropwatch.unl.edu.

OSU names Andrew Hulting to Hyslop Professorship

By Oregon State University Oregon State University (OSU) has selected a weed management specialist with the Extension Service for a major endowed professorship.

Andrew Hulting began July 1 as OSU’s fourth Hyslop Professor. He will serve in the role for five years.

Hulting will train graduate students to work on weed management projects, including in-depth studies of grass weed species, such as annual bluegrass and roughstalk bluegrass.

He will train seed industry professionals to improve weed management practices. Additionally, he plans to work with undergraduate students on weed management research.

“The Hyslop Professorship is an extremely important position because it allows us to target funds to issues important to the industries related to seed production,” Hulting said. “It’s a great honor. I’m so thankful that the Hyslop family had the foresight to create this endowment. It’s a rare opportunity to have this amount of time to develop important projects.”

George R. Hyslop’s family and friends established a large endowment with the OSU Foundation that provides funds for several activities, including the Hyslop Professorship, within OSU’s Crop and Soil Science Department. Hyslop was the first to head the Department of Farm Crops at Oregon Agricultural College in the early 1900s.

Hulting assumes the position as Oregon seed production charts a course toward a more prosperous future.

“We’ve come out of a huge downturn in grass seed production, and the market is looking more positive,” Hulting said.

“We’ve seen a lot of growth in clover seed production and in some other important seed crops. There’s good demand for our products and we are starting to turn around and see a more positive outlook for all seed production.”

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SPIDEL FARM, INC Retirement

AUCTION

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.

Fergus County Fairgrounds • Lewistown, MT Driver directions: 1 mile North of Lewistown, MT on Hwy. 191.

2003 JD 9420

TRACTORS

2008 JD 7930

TRUCKS

2003 JD 9420, 4 x 4, 425 hp., 18/6 Power Shift trans. ,has Auto Steer, duals, 1000 pto, JD Auto Trac ready, 4 hyd., 2847 hrs at time of listing, Sound-Gard body w/HTAR Deluxe cab, weight package, pwr. differential lock- f & r, 60% 710/70R42 rubber, always shedded.

2008 JD 7930, 180 hp., MFWD, 1930 hrs at time of listing, triple hyd., dual pto, Auto Quad trans., RS Cat 3/3N 10,050 lb. w/QC, Command View cab w/C Command, JD Autotrac ready, excellent dual 480/80R42 rubber. Sells with owner’s approval of final bid.

1962 JD 4020 gas, Synchro Range trans, 3 pt., pto, dual hyd. Hour meter reads 868 hrs., turned over once., near new 16.9 x 34 rubber, Serial #254585, fully restored 1953 Farmall Super H, wide front, pto, excellent rubber, fully restored and good runner, serial #20074 1941 McCormick Farmall A, fully restored, 9.5 x 24 rubber, Pto, belt pulley, runs on kerosene or gas, serial #FAAA42211, wide front, Good runner 1952 McCormick Farmall Super C, fully restored, narrow front, 11.2 x 36 Serial #147413, good runner 1936 McCormick Deering Farmall F-12, tri-cycle front, fully restored, pto, Belt pulley drive, 9.5 x 24 rubber, serial # FS58313, Good runner.

Kenworth T400 semi, L10 Cummings, 310 hp., 9 spd trans., 11R22.5 rubber, odometer reads 78,450 original miles. Excellent rubber. Good running & fuel efficient outfit.

1968 Chevy 50 2-ton truck, 16’ Omaha Std. steel box w/2 way hoist, 366 V-8, 5/2 spd., 62,000 miles, tarp. Good runner.

1983 Chevy 70 2 ton truck, 16’ Knapheide steel box w/2 way hoist, 366 V-8, 5/2 spd., 85,000 miles, tarp. Good runner 1994 Chevy 3500 1 ton service truck, 2 wd, 4 spd, duals, w/service body, Compressor, generator, 225 gal fuel tank w/12 volt pump, tool and hardware bins. Good runner 1986 GMC 2500 pickup, 6.2 diesel, 43,100 actual miles, 4 spd., 2 wd, air 1933 Chevy 1 ¼ ton truck, fully restored, 10’ stake bed, 1st 6 cyl Chevy built, everything works.

HARVEST & GRAIN EQUIPMENT

EX STEER 500 steering system, like new Feterl 3 pt. snow blower, 8’, pto, hyd. spout, Woods 5’ rotary mower, pto; 6’ blade, 3 pt.

140 gal. service tank/tool box, elec. pump 2 poly tanks, 1500 & 3000 gal., water only Assorted transfer pumps, 2” in/out

2011 JD 9770 STS combine, Bullet Rotor, 472 total hrs. at time of listing. premier cab, Xtra hi cap./lift/cyl., C. M. hi-torque variable speed, Custom Cutter extra wear separator 26’ high capacity unload auger, dual 480/80R42 frt. rubber, 600/65R28 rears.

Always shedded. Sells with owner’s approval of final bid.

JD 936D 36’ header, draper-type, hydro., w/guide wheels / transport Please note: Combine and header will be offered individually and as a unit, selling in the manner bringing the best return for the seller.

Brent 774 grain cart, 750 +/- bushel, 1000 pto, 24.5 x 32 rubber Westfield Swing-Away auger, pto, 70’ x10” Farm King gas auger, 36’ x 8”, elec. start Farm King 7” x 45’ belt drive, 220V elec. motor Hyd. Bin sweep w/12 hp gas engine Grain scale and probes

2011 JD 9770 STS

FLEXI-COIL 3850

FLEXI-COIL 340

TRAILERS

1996 Midland GT2000 steel hopper - bottom 31’ grain trailer, 60” sides, new roll tarp, hauls 800 +/- bu.

2007 PJ 26’ flatbed gn trailer, tandem w/duals, triple ramps 2004 Tarnel 18 flatbed car trailer

OTHER EQUIPMENT

DEGELMAN 80

LARGE INVENTORY OF QUALITY SHOP & YARD EQUIPMENT

KENWORTH & MIDLAND

TERMS: Cash or Check, Day of Auction

FARM EQUIPMENT & TILLAGE

2006 Flexi-Coil 3850 air seeder, 51’ x 9” spacing, double shoot capable, 85 bushel total in 3 tanks., dual fan, excellent condition Flexi-Coil 67XL 80’ sprayer w/wind screens, hyd. Drive, 1500 gal. tank Flexi-Coil 41’ tool bar w/ 4 bar mtd. harrows, excellent condition Flexi-Coil System 82, 42’ harrow w/cart Degelman Straw Master 80’ heavy harrow w/Valmar spreader Krause 45’ tandem disk, dble wing.

2000 Summers 42’ harrow & cart, hyd. lift Crown rock rake, 10’, 4 tine, hyd. drive Fertilizer top dresser/spreader, 60’, shop built New Flexi-Coil air seeder shanks & points New air drill hose, 125’ +/Asstd. 47 degree Ultra Wing shovels

Owners: Spidel Farm, Inc. Leroy and Suzanne Spidel

Moore, MT 406-535-5559 or 366-2433

SALE DAY PHONES Jayson: 406-366-5125 Kyle: 406-366-0472 Nick: 406-451-3899

FARMALL TRACTORS

FLEXI-COIL 67XL 1962 JD 4020

1933 CHEVY

Complete listing and more pictures available @ShobeAuction.com.

408 West Main • Lewistown, MT

406-538-5125

Live internet bidding @ ShobeAuction.com

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AUCTION

Follow label-directed withdrawal times when selling treated cows

By Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service to keep the treated animal for the label“The need to treat infectious ailments directed withdrawal time.” such as eye infections or foot rot is not The Oklahoma Beef Quality Assurance uncommon in the summertime, with treatManual contains the following discusments often involving the use of antibiotsion of medication withdrawal times: “A ics,” said Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State withdrawal time may be indicated on the University (OSU) Cooperative Extension label of certain medications. This is the emeritus animal scientist. “On rare occaperiod of time that must pass between the sions, residues of pharmaceutical products last treatment and the time the animal will have been found in carcass tissues of culled be slaughtered or milk used for human beef cows, and that is never good.” consumption.”

Violations of drug residue regulations For example, if a medication with a 14can result in expensive fines or even jail day withdrawal period was last given on time for the rancher, creating not only a August 1, the withdrawal would be comhardship for the individual producer but pleted on August 15 and that would be the a “black-eye” for the entire beef industry. earliest the animal could be harvested for To help prevent such occurrences, Selk human consumption. contends it is vital for cow-calf producers All federally approved drugs will include to develop and maintain a close working the required withdrawal time for that drug relationship with a large animal veterinarHamilton, Montana on the product label or package insert. ian in their area.

Withdrawal times can range from zero to “If a cow has an infection or disease that as many as 60 days or more. must be treated, the animal’s owner should “It’s the producer’s responsibility to be closely follow the veterinarian’s directions, aware of withdrawal times of any drugs as well as read and follow label directions (406) 369-2640 used in their operation,” Selk said. “Unacfor the product used,” he said. “Most of ceptable levels of drug residues detected these medications will require a producer in edible tissues collected at harvest may result in traceback, quarantine and potenThe market we are experiencing for agricultural land and successful tial fines or jail time.” small businesses is strong. If you are or have considered selling your In short, beef producers property or business, now may be the time, we are getting them sold! are responsible for residue Give Russell a call to discuss your particular situation; problems and should follow it doesn’t cost anything to explore the possibilities. these four rules: Brokers Company • If the producer is ever in doubt, he or she should rely www.MontanaLandAuctions.com on the veterinarian-client-patient relationship established with his or her veterinarian.

• Only use medications approved for cattle, and use them exactly as the label diSOWLE HOUSE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! UNION ROAD 40 rects or as prescribed by the 3 bedroom 1 bath, detached garage, !

“The Jock Stop” supplies sports teams, high +/- 40 acres grass, utilities close by, year attending veterinarian.

G metal siding & roof, schools, corporations, small businesses and round county road access, daily mail N I • Do not market animals DLocated in central air. individuals with apparel and equipment. The delivery, +/- 8 miles from Circle, Montana.

N for food until the withdrawal E MT. More deJock Stop provides screen-printing, embroi$100,000 PCircle, tails coming soon! dery, tackle twill, letters, heat press, design, time listed on the label, or $69,000.00 digitizing, cad-cut applications, trophy enBUFFALO CREEK COUNTRY HOME until the time prescribed by graving and more all under one roof. +/- 4.25 acres, Larger home, the attending veterinarian, BALKE HOUSE needs TLC, 4 bedrooms, 2 2 bedroom 1 bath, highway access, school has elapsed.

D! baths, attached double car bus & mail route. If you need L • Keep well-organized, ! garage, storage shed. lots of room and have some O D MT. Located in L Circle, S DIY skills, this one is for you! detailed records of pharmaMore details coming +/- 10 miles north of Circle, soon!

SO$30,000.00 ceutical products given to inMontana. $139,000 dividually identified animals.

The Jock Stop also specializes in letterman DAWSON COUNTY 640 jackets, team uniforms or whatever items a Include the date of adminisTONGUE RIVER 22 customer may need customized. Brands carTotal acres +/- 640, of those +/- 519 have tration, route of administra+/- 22 acres +/- 10 ried are Nike, Under Armor, Columbia, Adidas, tillage history, currently +/- 147.5 are enminutes south of Miles tion, dosage given, lot or seand K-Swiss to name a few. The busirolled in the Conservation Reserve ! Program Asics, City, MT Great location D through September 30, 2022 Annual CRP ness is set up to run efficiently, the financials rial number of product given, L for new home, barn & rental $4,580 (50/50 CRP split with current O are bankable with impressive numbers as is. animals with the ability person delivering the product S lessee nets owner $2,290) to grow trees, garden, 2012 property taxes $1,300.55 and the label or prescription hay, etc. $159,900 $393,500 listing of withdrawal dates.

ROOSEVELT COUNTY 160 #2 Records should be kept on TOWNLEY HOUSE file for at least three years Total Acres +/- 160, of those +/- 109 Nicely remodeled 2 story home with up! +/acres have tillage history, currently after sale of the animal. dated siding, windows and roof. Large G There is serious upside potential to this busi!

109 acres enrolled theI N Conservation single car garage with carport. 1 bedD Example producer-use D ness. If you love people and sports don’t let L Reserve Program through September N room & 1 bath on main floor, 2 bedrooms O 30, 2014 Annual CRP rental $3522.

E this opportunity pass you by.

Owners wishing records are available online Pproperty taxes $414.71 & 1/2 bath S upstairs, full basement, dual 2012 to retire.

Call Russell for details (406) 939-2501 through the Oklahoma Beef fuel furnace (electric or propane) with $115,000 central-air. $75,000.00 Quality Assurance Manual VIDA AREA CROPLAND FORT PECK LAKE website, located at http:// DRY ASH CREEK 40 +/- 271 estimated total acres oklahomabeefquality.com/ Rock Creek Marina Cabin in a protectwith 244.2 of those being exFirst time on the market in 50+ years! ed location with great view of the bay. pired CRP grass. A survey oklahoma_bqa_manual.php, +/42 fenced has been ordered. Grass Lots of updates, sleeps 7 comfortably, grass acres with by clicking on the “Record stand burned off fall of 2012 air-conditioned. Comes ready to move highway access, ! and hayed in 2013.

Seller reD Keeping Forms” menu item utilities and stock into, pots & pans, L serves all mineral rights, oil, Onear newLotsappliances water well. School and furniture included. of deck in the blue navigation bar.

S gas and coal. Sand, scoria bus route and daispace, permitted U shaped dock and and gravel rights transfer to Cattle and calves reprely mail delivery. storage shed. Available immediately Buyer. $187,500.00 +/- 4 miles from Circle, Montana. sent the number one agricul$95,000 $135,000 tural commodity produced in 108 S. NOWLAN Oklahoma, accounting for 46 Russell Pederson - 406.939.2501 percent of total agricultural Older 2 bedroom home on 2.5 lots, de384 MT HWY 200 West, Circle, MT 59215 tached garage, lots of parking, applicash receipts, according to ances included. Located in Glendive.

National Agricultural Statis$65,000.00 tics Service data.

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Prairie Fare: Spilling the beans about snap beans

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Most of us remember the story of “Jack of nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, Phone (406) 799-6923 and Beanstalk.” You may recall that Jack vitamin K, folate and potassium. traded his widowed mother’s cow for some However, snap beans contain less starch, magic beans. Jack planted the magic beans, protein, fiber and folate than dry edible • Bridge Beams - Steel, Timber • which grow into a giant beanstalk overnight. beans. While snap beans are a very nutriWhen Jack climbed the beanstalk, he distious food, they are not quite as nutrient• Treated Timber Decking • covered the home of a giant high above the dense as dry edible beans, so they are not • Concrete Eco Blocks • clouds. classified as beans or protein foods in the The rest of the story includes Jack stealDietary Guidelines for Americans.

Call Mark at Bauer & Buck Construction ing gold coins and a hen that lays golden Instead, snap beans are classified as veg(406) 880-5473 etables. Snap beans can be an important part eggs. Ultimately, the giant meets an unof a healthy diet for several reasons. They timely demise when Jack cuts down the 1 Only 34-ft. all steel bridge, including are naturally low in calories, fat, cholesterol beanstalk. By the story’s end, Jack and his deck and railings.....................................$8750 and sodium, which may contribute to the mom enjoy newfound wealth. prevention of obesity and heart disease.

Those old fairy tales didn’t always teach Snap beans, along with many other fruits morals, did they? and vegetables, also may protect against I was always a little worried about CAT RIPPER FOR SALE the formation of cancerous cells in the body planting beans when I was a child. Did the because of their antioxidant properties. manufacturer slip some magic ones in the Snap (green) beans are found in a variety envelope? Would we be dealing with a giant of forms in the grocery store, including plant or, worse yet, a giant in our backyard? fresh, canned and frozen. When selecting Fortunately, I didn’t encounter any magic fresh green beans, look for beans that are beans. When gardening with children, bean deep green and straight, and snap easily. seeds are large enough for little fingers to Snap beans are a delicious and versatile manipulate. Like the beans in the story, snap vegetable that can be prepared in a number bean plants grow fairly quickly. of ways, including steamed, stir-fried or For the past several years, I have been even tossed in a salad. working with bean breeders from across If you have a surplus of snap beans, be the U.S. The Common Bean Coordinated sure to preserve them properly for safety Agricultural Project (BeanCAP) aims to and quality. Green beans should be blanched strengthen the bean research, education and (heated in boiling water) for three minutes Extension communities by focusing on the to inactivate the enzymes that can lead to genetics and genomics aspects of nutrition Caterpillar D6C ripper, power shift, canopy, angle blade losses of color and texture during freezing. in this important food crop. with hydraulic tilts, rebuilt engine, very good undercarriage.

They are then chilled quickly and packaged The researchers in the BeanCAP project Phone 888-686-7415 or 888-272-8733 in labeled containers. (http://www.beancap.org) are studying dry Canning green beans requires the use edible beans, such as navy and pinto beans, of a pressure canner. Green beans are a and snap beans. In the Extension area, we low-acid food, so they cannot be processed have done projects teaching preschool-aged safely in a boiling-water bath. A pressure children about growing beans and gardening canner allows you to reach a high enough in general, and we have developed educatemperature (240 F) to inactivate the spores. tional programs for youth and adults.

AND APPRAISERS Without proper canning procedures, the The other day, I visited the children in this Phone 406-450-2244, leave a message or deadly botulism toxin could be produced year’s gardening project and checked over Conrad 406-278-5880 in the sealed jar. their string bean plants. They were excited The NDSU Extension Service has free to show me how tall their bean plants have home food preservation materials availgrown this summer. able online, or you can contact your local Snap beans, also commonly referred to as M&M Iron and Hegles Sales Extension office for information. The “Food green beans or string beans, are close relaInventory Reduction & Surplus Auction Freezing Guide” has directions for freezing tives to dry edible beans. They both belong many types of food and is available at http:// to the same genus/species and together are www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn403. referred to as “common beans.”

However, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 pdf. If you would like to can green beans, snap beans are harvested and consumed see “Home Canning Low-acid Vegetables” while immature, before the inner bean in Cut Bank, Montana available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ the pod has begun to develop. yf/foods/fn173.pdf.

On the other hand, dry edible beans are Here is a recipe provided by Jim Myers, the inner seeds of the pod and are not harCliff Guith bean breeder at Oregon State University and vested until mature (when the pod is too firm a member of the BeanCAP project. For more and fibrous to be consumed fresh). Because Farm, Ranch & Real Estate Auction bean recipes, see the new NDSU Extension snap beans are picked at this young stage, Service cookbook “Spillin’ the Beans” at the beans can be snapped in half with a Thursday, October 3, 2013 http://tinyurl.com/spillingbeans. simple twist of the fingers, hence the name Green Bean Provencal “snap” beans.

Cut Bank, Montana 1 (16-ounce) package of frozen green Snap bean varieties include purple, wax beans (yellow) and the very common green bean.

We have other sales booked but not yet 1 Tbsp. olive oil Although snap beans are botanically similar dated for 2013.

1 Tbsp. fresh parsley (Italian flat leaf) or to dry edible beans, they differ greatly in If you’re planning an auction give us a call.

1 tsp. dried parsley nutritional value.

Snap beans are an excel(406) 450-2244 or (406) 278-5880 Salt and freshly ground pepper (add to lent, low-calorie food that contains a variety taste) Heat olive oil over moderate heat in a skillet. Add HYDRAULIC BREAKER green beans and saute until Rental units heated through and softAvailable POST DRIVERS FOR SALE textured. Salt and pepper to • Skid loader mount • Low profile • Quick and easy on and off taste and add parsley just • 8” diameter domed cup • Full control of post while driving before serving.

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Each serving (before added • 3 sizes available ~ 500-, 750-, 1000-ft. lb. • Also available for excavators salt) has 40 calories, 2 grams Montana Post Driver (406) 239-4824 (g) of fat, 1 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of fiber Gold Creek, MT and 0 milligrams of sodium.

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Load Trail utility trailer with sides............................$1600

Hillsboro 30-ft. gooseneck tandem dually flatbed........$5800

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New Holland 2450 windrower, cab, hydro, air conditioning, 12-ft. auger head, conditioner, reverser.

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1976 International 1600 cab/chassis with service body, PTO hydraulics, hydraulic crane, air compressor with large capacity tank, extra fuel tank, gin pole crane with winch. An excellent field service unit. Asking $17,900..............Reduced to $15,250

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“Horse Sense” youth equine farm safety course

By Michigan State University Have you ever worked on a horse farm or equine facility? Are you responsible for supervising youth or others working with horses? Maybe you’ve dealt with a badmannered horse, or possibly know someone who has been injured while working with horses. Now you can learn how to be safe while working with horses at any equine facility.

Equine experts from Michigan State University’s My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest are offering a new course, “Horse Sense” - Equine Farm Safety Training. The course is for youth who currently work with horses or want to be involved with horses in the future, but will benefit anyone working with or supervising those working on farms.

The training program contains 11 short courses, which all include videos, links and activities, while providing important horse safety information. Students will receive a certificate for each successfully completed short course.

Many 4-H clubs are using this course as a club activity.

These courses are selfpaced, free of charge and open to anyone interested in working with horses.

Equine Safety Courses Available Completing one or all of the following courses: • Horse Behavior • Horse Handling • Horse Manners • Grooming • Horse Keeping - Daily Care and Management of Horses • Training & Exercising • Machine & Chemical Safety • Traveling with Horses • Biosecurity on Horse Farms • Horse Health • Employer/Employee Relations Register at http://www. myhorseuniversity.com/ youth/ to get started.

For more information, contact Karen Waite, Michigan State University Equine Specialist at kwaite@msu. edu or call (517) 432-0383.

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Final online Hunter Education Field Days

Fish, Wildlife and Parks in north central Montana has scheduled field days for adults who have completed Montana’s online hunter education course.

The field days at FWP, 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, will be: 7 p.m., August 13 and 7 p.m., September 24.

The online course and field day are available only to those 18 and older. Adults complete the Internet course, then a short field exercise to receive their certification card.

Field day registration is only available on the Internet to those who have successfully completed the online course, and space is limited. For more information on the online course and field course times and locations, go to the education link at the FWP website, www.fwp.mt.gov.

State law says everyone born after January 1, 1985, must take hunter education before he, or she, can hunt in Montana, and the Internet course with the field exercise is an option for adults.

However, active military members who need to take a course do not need the field exercise. For more information, contact the Great Falls FWP office at 454-5840.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I acquired a dwarf green schefflera back in March.

The plant was very healthy and it grew well the first part of the year. However, the last few months, it has not grown very much. I think it is because it is overcrowded in the pot.

Should I take it out of its pot, shake off all soil and separate it into individual stems? I then would plant each of the stems in its own pot. Would that help the new plants grow faster and better? Thank you.

A: There might be some sacrificial plants involved in this separation. However, if you are willing to take the risk, go for it. Pick the plantlets that you want to survive and then separate/prune all other roots away from that plant’s primary root system. Given the previous environment it was setting in, your separation and replanting efforts should pay off with about a 90 percent level of success.

For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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The upside of inflammation

By K-State Research and Extension News Inflammation. The word typically has a Bradford and the team conducted a study. negative connotation. Arthritis… infection The objective was to determine if using an … numerous maladies come to mind. anti-inflammatory drug (sodium salicylate But a Kansas State University (K-State) or SS) for the first seven days of lactation researcher found that inflammation that would prevent liver fat accumulation, imoccurs naturally in dairy cows the first few prove the supply of glucose for lactation, days after giving birth may play a surprisand limit metabolic disease in dairy cows September 21, 2013 - Jeffers, MT ingly beneficial role in the complex process entering lactation. SS was delivered to the of going from late pregnancy to lactation. animals in a controlled way to their drinkJACK REINTS “We know that during the first several ing water. days after giving birth and going into the The team did not get the result they lactating phase, dairy cows naturally exexpected. perience some degree of inflammation,” “Our findings suggest that mild inflamsaid Barry Bradford, associate professor in mation may be a necessary part of a cow’s K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences adaptation to lactation,” Bradford said.

Tractors, Haying and Farming and Industry. “We also know that many disAmong the significant findings, the reEquipment orders, including metabolic diseases such search showed that rather than preventing as ketosis and fatty liver, occur during this fatty liver by blocking the inflammation, Watch for a complete listing in the September time of transition.” liver fat content was actually increased in issue of the Trader’s Dispatch.

He, along with a team of researchers the first week of lactation. Similarly, antifrom K-State, Iowa State University and inflammatory treatment led to a dramatic For information call Jack (406) 682-4493 Michigan State University, wondered if drop in plasma glucose concentration in inflammation actually causes the metabolic mature cows. Both of these responses are Auction being conducted by problems. often associated with metabolic disease in BARNES AUCTION SERVICE Thinking that reducing inflammation early lactation cows. during this period might be beneficial “The study improved our understanding Dillon, MT for the cow’s transition from gestation to of the re-prioritization process by suggestwww.barnesauctionservice.com lactation, plus limit metabolic disease, ing that inflammatory pathways promote a temporary state of insulin resistance in dairy cows, resulting in conservation of 29th Annual Choteau glucose for use by the mammary gland,” Bradford said.

The results of the study, which was funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food The only Private Treaty all-breed Ram and Ewe sale in Montana and Agriculture, indicate that inflammation-induced insulin resistance is in some cases an adaptive, rather than pathological, phenomenon.

It may help clarify why the links between inflammation Weatherbeater Building in Choteau, MT and metabolism have survived the evolution process, he said.

And it’s not just cattle that experience the shift in deBreakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. Auction at 12:00 noon mands on the body: “Many species experience these dramatic shifts,” Bradford PREMIUM EWE ENTRIES said. “The role of inflammaMcKay Suffolks - lamb Montana Sheep Co. Targhee - yearling tion in this process has not been studied very much. We SHEEP CONSIGNORS are missing some information TARGHEE about why our bodies are SUFFOLK Montana Sheep Co. McKay Suffolks wired the way they are - even Prairie Rose Suffolks after evolutionary refineHAMPSHIRE West River Suffolks ment of the immune system, Sunnyside Hampshire Bear Paw Sheep Co. there seems to be a role for Newman Suffolks COLUMBIA Industry Friday inflammation in metabolic Langhus Columbia related evening SOUTH AFRICAN function.” displays viewing MERINO CROSS RAMBOUILLET The research team’s findGene Langhus Saggy Gate Ranch ings have been published by the American Journal GOAT CONSIGNORS of Physiology (http://ajpregu.physiology.org/conPERCENTAGE tent/early/2013/05/08/ajpBOERS regu.00152.2013.abstract).

Lost Prairie Farm Standing on the Rock Ranch “Our findings suggest that West River Boers we want some degree of inflammation at this time all sheep will be exhibited in pens and sold at private treaty by the owners. because it helps the animal RAMS AND Ewes will be of good breeding quality. shift gears,” Bradford said.

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Dairy Focus: Milk pricing

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service The rising cost of milk at the grocery store may leave shoppers wondering how dairy product prices are set and how much dairy farmers are paid for their milk.

Prices vary according the type of dairy product, such as homogenized 2 percent (reduced-fat) milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese or ingredients in other foods such as pizza. Dairy products usually are separated into fluid and manufactured categories because prices for these products are determined in different ways.

The price farmers receive for raw (unprocessed, unpasteurized) milk largely is determined by two main factors: formulas that set the price for milk components under federal milk marketing orders, also known as FOs, and milk utilization patterns in the region where the farm milk is sold.

The FOs place milk in four classes: • Class I - milk used in beverages such as skim and lowfat milk, milk drinks, cultured buttermilk, eggnog and milk shakes • Class II - includes cottage cheese, yogurt and ice cream • Class III - hard cheeses, cream cheeses and other spreadable cheese • Class IV - milk made into butter and powdered milk The price farmers receive is a blend of those four prices. In addition, payments for milk are pooled and paid to individual dairy farmers or co-operative associations of dairy farmers on the basis of the uniform or average price for Grade “A” milk and/or its components.

State milk marketing boards also affect the price. Eight states, including North Dakota, have milk-marketing boards.

The North Dakota board’s role is to supervise, investigate and regulate every segment of the state’s dairy industry, including licensing producers, processors and distributors, and setting floors for the prices paid to the producer, wholesaler and retailer of milk products.

Farmers can achieve “quality” factors such as low somatic cell counts, and greater protein, milk fat and other solids to increase the price they receive for their milk. Guaranteeing a certain volume of milk year-round also will generate additional income.

The bottom line is that dairy farmers receive about $1.60 per gallon of milk. However, because farmers must pay the cost of transporting the milk to the processor, which is about 12 cents per gallon, that leaves the farmer with about $1.48 per gallon.

That does not mean dairy farmers are making a profit, though, because they are paying record prices for labor wages and benefits, fuel and feed. The latter is the largest expense; it represents nearly 60 percent of the cost to produce milk.

NDSU Extension Service hires horticulturist

By NDSU Extension Service Esther McGinnis has joined the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Plant Sciences Department as an Extension Service horticulturist and assistant professor.

Her areas of responsibility will include advising county Extension Service agents and coordinating horticultural programs. In addition, she will oversee the Master Gardener program and implement online training.

McGinnis graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. From there, she went on to the University of Minnesota Law School and practiced law for nine years in St. Paul.

“My path to a horticulture career was a little circuitous,” says McGinnis. “After realizing that horticulture was my passion, I enrolled in the Applied Plant Sciences program at the University of Minnesota.”

She earned her master’s degree at the university and recently defended her doctoral dissertation.

For her dissertation, McGinnis studied the environmental manipulation of flowering in Carex pensylvanica, which is a native sedge. She hopes to continue her research in the propagation and use of native species in ornamental landscapes.

“I am extremely pleased to have Esther McGinnis join NDSU Extension as a horticultural specialist,” says Chris Boerboom, NDSU Extension Service director. “North Dakotans love gardening and landscaping, so it is important to provide research-based education and training opportunities in these areas. Dr. McGinnis will provide excellent horticultural programs, including leadership of the Master Gardener program.”

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2012 Harley Davidson Heri- 2005 Chevrolet Impala LS . ................................$36,995 tage Softtail Classic 34 leather heated seats, one miles.........................$15,500 owner, 95,300 miles.............. 2012 Chevrolet Camero 2LT ...........................Only $7995 3.6L, 6 speed auto, turn by turn navigation..........$25,015 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT cloth, full warranty, 27,600 miles..... . ................................$15,295 2013 Featherlite 8127 alumi2011 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT num, 24’, 2 rear entrance 2012 Chevrolet Traverse leather, sunroof, V6, certified gates, 7000# axles, spare AWD, leather, only 14,000 used vehicle, 13,000 miles.... tire..... Cash Price $18,850 miles........................ $31,995 . ................................$17,495 2013 Featherlite 8127 all 2006 Pontiac G6 2 door coupe aluminum, 20’ x 7’, 7000# GTP, leather, 68,200 miles..... axles..Cash Price $16,850 . ................................$11,495 2013 Featherlite 8117 fifth 2002 Ford Explorer LTD heatwheel, 20’ x 6’8”, wood ed leather seats, 4x4, local floor, center gate, 7000# 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD owner...........................$6995 axles.................................. 4WD, 6.6L 8-cylinder, blue.... 2002 Chevrolet Suburban .......... Cash Price $12,495 .................................$27,995 1500 4x4......................$6995 Buick • GMC Chevrolet Cars & Trucks

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS

406-278-7575 – Toll Free 1-800-368-7575 502 N. MAIN CONRAD, MT

406-434-5593 - Toll Free 1-800-823-6737 461 MAIN, SHELBY, MT

24 HOUR TOWING 278-7919 OR 278-7835

EVENINGS CALL: Billy VandenBos 406-279-3621, Ryan VanDyke 406-278-7041 Steve Larson 406-949-2812 Visit our website at www.vanmotors.com

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page A46

TRACTOR FOR SALE

1965 John Deere 2010 tractor................... $2000 obo

Call James at 406-439-3476, Boulder, MT

Fergus County

Land auction 29 Fergus County Owned Properties to Sell

Thursday, 2013• 6:00 • 6:00 Thursday,November November 9,7,2013 p.m.P.M. Yogo Inn • Lewistown, MT For complete listing please visit

www.ShobeAuction.com

or call (406) 538-5125 for brochure and information.

408 West Main • Lewistown, MT

Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale

By Rose Malisani, Cascade County Extension Agent The 2013 Cascade County 4-H Livestock penter, Hollee Meek, Hunter Decker, Jace Show and Sale was held at the Montana ExMclean, Jacob Phillips, Jared Matury, Jeremy poPark’s Livestock Pavilion in Great Falls, Carpenter, Kade Orr, Kayla Nuckolls, Kelli Montana July 13-14. Approximately 90 Ober, Kelli O’Neill, Landon Klick, Lane NuCascade County 4-H members attended the ckolls, Mikayla Hart, Miranda Shular, Molly show and sale. Species that were on display McRorie, Natalie Gerard, Randi Hart, Reann included rabbits, poultry, swine, dairy cattle, Shular, Rebecca Gerard, Teigan Brooks, lambs, cattle, goats and breeding projects.

Thad Phillips, Trevor Yuhas, Tyler Huston “The Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Wade Wombold; Reds: Jacob Kelley, gives 4-H members the opportunity to show Danika Jones, Hailey Konesky, Katie Ober, off all their hard work into raising an animal Mackenzie Wombold, Olivia Isakson, Rachel for their buyers” said Jill Mackey, Cascade Isakson, Sarah Benjamin, Serenity Wolfe, County 4-H Livestock Leaders Chair. “Each Shaylyn Evans and Thomas Kohut.

4-H member has spent countless hours preMarket Sheep - Keely Drummond, Grand paring for this weekend and they all should Champion; Brady Drummond, Reserve be very proud of their accomplishments!”

Grand Champion; Blues: Asa Jassen, Beth The 4-H Sale was held on Sunday afterHiggins, Emily Berg, Emily Neumann, noon with 19 steers averaging $2.42 per Ericka Neumann, Hailey, Christian, Hailey pound, 19 lambs averaging $3.17 per pound, Konesky, Kyle Evans, Loni Frantzich and 1 goat averaging $3.17 per pound and 47 Parker Turner; Reds: Kayla Nuckolls, Kyle hogs averaging $2.88 per pound.

Evans, Lane Nuckolls, Sarah Benjamin, The show and sale were supported by Sawyer Evans and Shaylyn Evans. numerous sponsors and buyers. “Without the Market Goat – Parker Turner, Grand support from local businesses and the comChampion. munity, this event would not be possible,” Market Beef – Allie Nelson, Grand said Shelli Davidson, Cascade County 4-H Champion; Zach Nichols, Reserve Grand Livestock Leaders Vice Chair.

Champion; Blues: Ericka Neumann, AdriHere are the results from the 2013 Cascade anna Rohrer, Carson McGinness, Chad County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale: Hitchcock, Cody Decker, Jenna Sasek, Julia Market Swine - Dace Steinke, Grand Sasek, Kalvin Rohrer, Keaton Konesky, Champion; Beth Higgins, Reserve Grand Layton Rohrer and Sawyer Evans; Reds: AlChampion; Blues: Alexis Marko, Allyson lyson Hitchcock, Brock Hofer, Kole Chartier, Kohut, Amanda Halko, Amber Wehr, Bailee Makayla Paul, Preston Hastings and Taylor Lapke, Blayne Kohut, Breanna Kindred, Jones. continued on page a48 Cheree Meek, Dixon Jones, Emilee Car-

Hay Auctions 3rd Saturday of each month Next auction - August 17

Steinhatchee Equipment Co. Inc. 406-777-1701 or 239-0942

www.steinhatcheeinc.com e-mail: nelsen889@aol.com

2009 John Deere 7130 4860 hours, Synchro Plus transmission, 110 hp, 3 remotes. Very nice.....$55,000

2009 John Deere 6430 Premium, 2812 hours, 105 hp, 3 remotes, APQ transmission, left hand reverser.

Excellent condition..$56,000

1989 Case IH 7110 Magnum, 145 hp, 6900 hours, 18 speed, power shift transmission, 4 remotes, 3-pt., 540 & 1000 PTO, Farmhand loader with grapple, rebuilt motor...........$37,500

Loaders & Grapples Available

2008 John Deere 7330 Premium 4972 hours, 155 hp, APQ transmission with left hand reverser, 3 remotes, rack and pinion axles, 4 new tires, 740 Legend loader with bucket, grapple, 3rd function. Excellent condition.......................$88,000

2006 Case IH MXU 125 Maxxum 2720 hours, powershift transmission, 125 hp, left hand reverser, 3 remotes, new front tires. Very clean.......................$48,000

COMING IN

John Deere 4455 MFWD with John Deere 280 loader grapple.

John Deere 4430 2WD, cab.

2005 Cat Challenger MT 535 MFWD, 3575 hours.

Financing Available

The Showmanship Grand Champion banner was presented to Beth Higgins at the Cascade County 4-H Show and Sale July 14 and 15 in Great Falls, Montana. (Photo courtesy of Cascade County facebook page).

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2012 2013 – Page A47 C57

Wheat Yield and Downy Brome Control

Cheat and downy brome have met their match

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Start off right — Use Olympus® herbicide in your burndown application

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Roundup WeatherMAX + PRE-PARE®

Adding Olympus at burndown reliable and cost-effective brome Olympus preplant or suppression in winter wheat preemergence *The yield results from trials conducted in 2009-2010 demonstrate how controlling brome helps improve your bottom line.

• Use Olympus with glyphosate to manage

tough grasses such as true cheat, downy and Japanese brome in burndown

• Apply 0.6 oz/A of Olympus with a labeled rate of glyphosate

• Follow the glyphosate product label for rate and adjuvant recommendations for Treatments • Olympus is a proven brome herbicide the control of emerged weed species Roundup WeatherMAX: Burndown with Roundup WeatherMAX at 16 oz/A with excellent crop tolerance and can now be applied preplant or preemergence, Roundup WeatherMAX + Olympus: Burndown with Olympus at 0.6 oz/A + 16 oz/A Olympus postemergence as well as postemergence Roundup WeatherMAX • In the spring, apply 0.6 oz/A of Olympus Roundup WeatherMAX + Olympus followed by Olympus: Burndown with Olympus at • Olympus has the residual power to keep for follow-up postemergence or 0.6 oz/A + 16 oz/A Roundup WeatherMAX followed by a spring postemergence application fighting weeds as they germinate − 3.5 oz/A Olympus Flex of Olympus at 0.6 oz/A + 0.25% v/v NIS • The Olympus burndown application is − 4.75 oz/A Osprey® Roundup WeatherMAX + PRE-PARE: Burndown with Roundup WeatherMAX at 16 oz/A designed to complement your post-applied + 0.3 oz/A PRE-PARE − 3.0 oz/A Rimfire® Max herbicide program in the spring for full-season *Downy brome control data from two locations in April (KS, MT). Yield info from four winter wheat varieties (SD, three in MT). Data from BCS and cooperator trials. brome control Do not exceed 1.2 oz of Olympus per acre or 0.0525 lbs propoxycarbazone active ingredient per acre in a crop year.

This limit includes any products which can also contain propoxycarbazone used on the same acre.

Consult with your Bayer representative for treatment recommendations tailored for your area.

IMPORTANT: This bulletin is not intended to provide adequate information for use of these products. Read the label before using these products. Observe all label directions and precautions while using these products. ©2011 Bayer CropScience LP, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Olympus, Osprey and Rimfire are registered trademarks of Bayer. Olympus, Olympus Flex, Osprey and Rimfire Max are not registered in all states. For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our Web site at www.cerealexperts.com.

CRP0311OLYMPU0002-R00 Roundup WeatherMAX® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company.

PRE-PARE is a registered trademark of Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC.

Contact Your Local Bayer CropScience Representative

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page A48

HAY FOR SALE

Grass/alfalfa mix hay in 3x3x8 square bales.

Phone (406) 279-3534, Valier, Montana

Thank You

Bobcat Angus

for supporting 4-H and buying my steer Concho.

Dalli Peterson, Valier, MT

50-Ton Crane

– Fork Lifts – – Winch Trucks – – Cherry Pickers – 24-Hour Service

DICK IRVIN TRUCKING 434-5583 – Shelby

CATERPILLAR FOR SALE

Caterpillar D6C model 10K, hydraulic angle blade with twin tilts, winch, 90% undercarriage, all rock guards, ROPS cab.

Phone 888-686-7415 or 888-272-8733

TONY ARTHUR ESTATE Real Estate & Personal Property

AUCTION

Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale continued from page a46

Senior Swine Showmanship – Beth Higgins, Grand Champion; Dace Steinke, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Allyson Kohut, Amanda Halko, Amber Wehr, Bailee Lapke, Breanna Kindred, Cheree Meek, Emilee Carpenter, Hollee Meek, Kayla Nuckolls, Landon Klick, Miranda Shular, Natalie Gerard and Tanner Rigor.

Intermediate Swine Showmanship – Tahsha Wehr, Grand Champion; Mollie McRorie, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Blayne Kohut, Dixon Jones, Jeremy Carpenter, Kelli Ober, Mackenzie Wombold, Miranda Shular, Rachel Isakson, Randi Hart, Reann Shular, Rebecca Gerard, Sara Benjamin, Serenity Wolfe, Thad Phillips, Thomas Kohut, Trevor Yuhas, Tyler Huston and Wade Wombold.

Junior Swine Showmanship – Kelli O’Neill, Grand Champion; Hunter Decker, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Alexis Marko, Danika Jones, Hailey Konesky, Jace Mclean, Jacob Kelley, Jacob Phillips, Jared Matury, Kade Orr, Katie Ober, Lane Nuckolls, Mikayla Hart, Oliva Isakson, Shaylyn Evans and Teigan Brooks.

Senior Sheep Showmanship – Beth Higgins, Grand Champion; Emily Berg, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Emily Neumann, Kayla Nuckolls, Loni Frantzich and Sawyer Evans.

Intermediate Sheep Showmanship – Ericka Neumann, Grand Champion; Sarah Benjamin, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Keely Drummond and Kyle Evans.

Junior Sheep Showmanship – Hailey Christian, Grand Champion; Asa Jassen, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Brady Drummond, Hailey Konesky, Lane Nuckolls, Parker Turner, Shaylyn Evans.

Intermediate Goat Showmanship – Shaylyn Dilley, Grand Champion.

Junior Goat Showmanship – Parker Turner, Grand Champion; Chaz Dilley, Reserve Grand Champion.

Senior Beef Showmanship – Allie Nelson, Grand Champion; Layton Rohrer, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Brock Hofer, Kalvin Rohrer and Sawyer Evans.

Intermediate Beef Showmanship – Allyson Hitchcock, Grand Champion; Julia Sasek, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Adrianna Rohrer, Carson McGinness, Cody Decker, Keaton Konesky, Kenadee Chartier, Makayla Paul and Taylor Jones.

Junior Beef Showmanship – Chad

Hitchcock, Grand Champion; Preston Hastings, Reserve Grand Champion; Blues: Jenna Sasek and Zach Nichols.

Intermediate Dairy Showmanship – Dixon Jones, Grand Champion.

Junior Dairy Showmanship – Danika Jones, Grand Champion.

Senior Poultry Showmanship – Dallas Dickinson, Grand Champion.

Intermediate Poultry Showmanship – Mika Haagenson, Grand Champion; Kaytlyn Scott, Reserve Grand Champion.

Junior Poultry Showmanship – Blake Jensen, Grand Champion; Preston Hastings, Reserve Grand Champion.

Senior Rabbit Showmanship – Emily Neumann, Grand Champion; Sarah Juhl, Reserve Grand Champion.

Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship – Ericka Neumann, Grand Champion; Rebecca Gerard, Reserve Grand Champion.

Junior Rabbit Showmanship – Kimberlee Scott, Grand Champion; Olivia Isakson, Reserve Grand Champion.

Overall Breeding Project – Brock Hofer, Grand Champion.

Senior Round Robin – Beth Higgins, Grand Champion; Emily Neumann, Reserve Grand Champion.

Intermediate Round Robin – Kaytlyn Scott, Grand Champion; Tahsha Wehr, Reserve Grand Champion.

Junior Round Robin – Hailey Christians, Grand Champion; Kimberlee Scott, Reserve Grand Champion.

Rabbit Best of Show – Rebecca Gerard, Grand Champion; Kalyn Dow, Reserve Grand Champion.

Poultry Best of Show – Carson Davidson, Grand Champion; Oliver Wood, Reserve Grand Champion.

Anita Lorang Memorial Recipients Allie Nelson, Allyson Hitchcock and Chad Hitchcock.

Beef Rate of Gain – Brock Hofer, First Place; Kole Chartier, Second Place; Adrianna Rohrer, Third Place.

Photos can be seen on the Cascade County Extension 4-H Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set =a.526148350773049.1073741834.123827 464338475&type=3. For more information about the Cascade County 4-H program, please contact Rose Malisani with the MSU Cascade County Extension office at (406) 454-6980.

Friday, September. 20, 2013 • 10:00 a.m. • Suffolk, MT (16 miles N. of Hilger or 7 miles S. of Winifred, on Hwy. 236)

Real Estate: Cabin and 30 lots in Suffolk. Offered as a total unit or in 3 parcels. Sells w/owner’s approval of final bid.

See ShobeAuction.com for terms.

WAGONS • BUGGIES • HORSE DRAWN IMPLEMENTS WESTERN GEAR • SADDLES & TACK • LIVESTOCK EQUIP. VEHICLES • BOATS TRAILERS • GUN SAFE ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES TOOLS, SHOP, YARD TRACTORS

Ford 9N w/ loader; MM UTS, restorable MM U, restorable McCormick Deering, steel wheel tractor, non-runner Fordson steel wheel tractor, motor free

Kyle: 406-366-0472 Jayson 406-366-5125

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Kole Chartier received a blue ribbon in the Market Beef section of the Cascade County 4-H Show and Sale at ExpoPark in Great Falls, Montana. (Photo courtesy of Cascade County facebook page).

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page A49

GREAT SELECTION OF USED DRILLS CHECK OUR Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between air cart, nice shape. Tag #10488.....................................$71,000

DEALS ON THESE

2005 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, single shoot. Tag #12677.... .................................................................................$110,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot.

Tag #9494..................................................................$69,900

USED Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill with 3450 cart, 10” spacing, variable rate, 550 trips. Tag #9494..........................................$69,900

DRILLS 0% financing on select air drills

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #9877..........................................................$68,900 Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 tow behind cart. Tag #8902............................. $21,500

Priced AS IS

Concord ATD 4812 48-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3000 air cart.

Tag #1498..................................................................$39,000 Concord 5012 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 air cart.

Tag #11856.................................................................$24,000 1992 Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3000 tow behind cart with hydraulic drive. Tag #12723.........................$20,000 2011 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot.

Tag #11820...............................................................$167,000 2011 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air seeder, 550# trips, 430 bushel tow between cart. Tag #12872.................................$160,000 2007 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, 430 bushel tow between cart......................................................$197,000 2007 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air seeder, 12.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #12719....................................................$140,000 2003 John Deere 1820 53-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Dutch Super Eagle with carbide tips. Tag #12799..........................$45,000

2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, all run blockage, S/S, 350 bushel tow between cart. Tag #12152....$239,500

2011 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel press, S/S air package, primary blockage, 430 bushel tow between cart. Tag #11795......................................................$197,000

John Deere 9350 box drill. Call for details. Tag #12568....... ................................. $8300 1997 John Deere 1780 corn planter, 12 row, 30”. Tag #12060.................. $28,500 John Deere 730 45-ft. air drill, 6” spacing. Tag #12626...... 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind .............................. $32,000 cart. Tag #9912........................................ $63,500

Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505 http://www.frontlineag.com

2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, NO air cart. Tag #1469................................... $39,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, steel press wheels, 1610 160 bushel cart. Tag #10752........... ................................................................. $36,900

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page A50

CONSIGNED EQUIPMENT CT-New Holland 1411 11-ft. rotary mower, conditioner, rubber conditioner rolls. Like new.. $18,000 CT-1998 MacDon 9300 swather with 920 14-ft. hay header, steel conditioner, 4965 hours....... $33,500 CT-2002 John Deere 567 round baler, surface wrap, mega wide pickup, 1000 RPM PTO.......... $20,000 2008 Summers Ultimate sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Tag #12500................... $33,500 CN-2005 New Holland mower conditioner, 8 disc, 10-ft. 8” site pull. Tag #12789.................... $18,000 CN-Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer. Tag #12678. $12,000 CN-1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, new tires, liquid ballast on all inner tires, 4 remotes. Tag #12373...................................................... $39,800 CT-John Deere 8960 4WD with duals. Coming in.... .................................................................. $55,000 1975 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor, cab, QuadRange transmission, 150 PTO hp, 1000 PTO, 2 remotes, no 3-point, JD 158 standard level loader, 7-ft. bucket. Tag #10325................................... $22,700 CT-John Deere 4030 2WD tractor with 3-point, GB High Master loader, 7725 hours................ $17,000 2011 CN-John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 7” Bourgault knock-on sweep with Farmland 3” spread boot, back swept chrome knife for urea replacement, 430 bushel cart. Tag #11820.......................... $167,000 Case 8500 35-ft. air drill, 3 rank, 7.5” spacing, Case carbide tip openers, single shoot, 2-tank tow between cart. Call for details. Tag #12374.... $14,775 CT-John Deere 8300 double disc drill, 21-ft. 7” spacing with press wheels, all new discs. Tag #12659.. ..................................................................... $8000 CT-Degelman 9-ft. front blade for 2WD tractor...$2500 CN-2010 John Deere 9870 combine, duals, chopper, chaff spreader, long unload auger. Tag #11821..... ................................................................ $285,000 CN-2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header, batt reel, transport. Tag #11822....................... $30,000 CN-John Deere 844 corn header, updated from 36” to 30” row spacing. Tag #11354................ $20,000 Hesston 3995 18-wheel hay rake, extra tines, 35-ft. raking width. Tag #12423...............................$9000 CN-1100 GPM Cummins pumping unit with 25 KBA generator, 150-ft. of head................................Call CN-50 hp electric pump.......................................Call CN-6”, 8” mainline...............................................Call Large assortment of handline............................Call CN-Used Thunderbird wheel lines....................Call CN-(2) 1400 lb. cast wheel weights for JD 30 series.. . ..................................................................... $1400 CB-Valmar 240 skid mount granular applicator...$2500 CN-1959 Chevrolet Viking 60 truck with 1990 7-ton tender box. Tag #10652.............................. $3350 CN-Westfield MK130-81 flex 13”x81-ft. flex swing hopper. Never used. Tag #11800............. $27,500 CB-2006 John Deere 717A Z track riding mower, 19 hp, 48” deck. Tag #11808............................ $6600

LAWN & GARDEN

2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid mount mower to fit 2720 tractor. Tag #11257......................Coming in John Deere X534, 25 hp Kawasaki engine, hydro transmission, 4 wheel steer, 54” deck, 3 bag bagger, super nice. Tag #12655........................ $8500 2003 John Deere SST15 mower, spin steer, 42” deck, 15 hp, bagger. Tag #11892.......................... $1700 Ford riding mower, 42” deck, snow blower. Tag #12059.......................................................... $450

Several New & Used Post Pounders Available USED GRAIN VACS & AUGERS

Westfield 130-71 13”x71-ft. swing auger, bucket spout. Tag #12493.................................... $11,200 Buhler 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger, 540 PTO, reverser, no spout. Tag #11885................... $12,500

USED WINDROWERS & HEADERS As low as 0% OAC on select windrowers

2012 MacDon M105 windrower, includes MacDon D60 35 draper header. Tag #11104......... $130,500

2-2011 Case IH WD1203 16-ft. auger header, 350 hours. Each............................................... $94,000 2011 Case IH WD1203 Tag #9868............... $93,783

0%

AS LOW AS OAC on SELECT USED COMBINES 2009 John Deere 9870 combine, Premier cab, 22.5ft. unload auger, chopper, chaff spreader, JD 640D draper header. Tag #12216..................Coming in 2004 John Deere 9860 combine with harvest monitor, 6.9m high capacity unloading auger. Tag #12566.................................................... $232,000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 640D header.

Tag #11188............................................. $315,000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 640D header.

Tag #11320............................................. $315,000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine, Premium cab, controur master, 26-ft. unload auger, powercast tailboard, JD 640D draper header. Tag #12235..... .............................................................Coming in 2006 John Deere 9760 combine, went through in 2011 ($11,000 worth), ready to hit the field. Tag #12801.................................................... $190,000

2003 John Deere 956 141/2-ft. MoCo, Impeller conditioner, 1000 PTO. Tag #1584................. $18,500

USED SPRAYERS

2009 John Deere 4930 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, eductor, wheel slip, deluxe cab. Tag #11631................................................... $225,000 2011 John Deere 4830 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, eductor, foam marker, traction control, very nice. Tag #9229.............................. $244,000 2004 Marflex sprayer, Kenworth chassis, 90-ft. booms, 1350 gallon tank, 8.3 Cummins. Tag #12982..................................................... $80,000 2007 Top Air 2400 sprayer. Tag #12737...... $60,000 2000 Nitro 275 self-propelled sprayer, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, AutoTrac, swather control, 2 set of tires. Tag #11425.................................. $79,000 2010 NYB pickup sprayer, 80-ft. powerfold, 500 gallon tank. Tag #12490...................................... $16,100 2009 NYB pickup sprayer, 90-ft. powerfold, 500 gallon tank. Tag #12489...................................... $15,200 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, dual nozzle bodies. Tag #12395............... $15,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, Raven controls. Tag #9466....$11,500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer. Tag #12134. Call Conrad for details..................................................... $8500 Flexi-Coil 65XL sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, foam markers. Tag #12790..... .................................................................... $4000

COMBINE HEADERS John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header. Tag #10861. ................................................................. $42,500 2-2012 John Deere 615P pickup headers, low acres.................................................. $25,000 ea.

2011 John Deere 640D pickup reel, transport. Tag #12945..................................................... $81,000 2009 John Deere 635D poly tine pickup reel, transport. Tag #12647...................................... $50,000 John Deere 635F flex header. Tag #10955.....$21,000 2010 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header, pickup reel.

Tag #10929.............................................. $60,000 2009 MacDon D60S 40-ft. draper header with JD adaptor. Tag #11957................................. $26,000 2008 MacDon PW7 pickup header. Tag #10688....... .............................................................Coming in HoneyBee 994 header. Tag #11422............ $14,500

Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505 http://www.frontlineag.com

2001 John Deere 9750 combine............... $120,000 1994 John Deere 9600 combine, 930R header, 20ft. unloading auger, 1 gallon header accumulator, hydraulic fore and aft reel control, Dial-A-Speed header control. Tag #12451...................... $60,000 1994 John Deere 9600 combine with 930 header, batt reel, new header trailer. Tag #10782.........$60,000 John Deere 9610 combine, 3611 engine hours. Tag #9246........................................................ $66,000 1997 Case 2188 combine, Maurer unloading auger extension, no header, 2940 separator hours. Tag #10674...................................................... $55,000 1994 Gleaner R62 combine, low hours, yield monitor, MacDon 963 30-ft. header.................. $83,000

Railroad Ties For Sale

$10 each for #2’s $14 each for #1’s

We’re Committed to Excellence in Service!!

New Brandt 7500 & 5200 EX grain vacs

in stock

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page A51

New Equipment In Stock

Haybuster 2650 and 2800 bale processors.

John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, tow between or tow behind 430-bushel carts.

H&S wheel rakes.

Wheatheart post pounders.

Rem 2700 grain vac.

Brandt 5200E 7500 hp grain vacs.

Brandt drive-over grain belts.

Degelman 6000 rock picker.

Fast pull-type sprayers.

USED TRACTORS 1997 John Deere 9400 4WD tractor, 24/6 manual transmission. Tag #11623........................ $98,000 2013 John Deere 8285R MFWD, premium cab, IVT transmission, auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #12821................................................... $320,000 2011 John Deere 8285R MFWD, IVT transmission, ILS, 7” color display, no ACS steering, premium cab and radio, intelligent power management, cold weather package. Tag #12416............... $223,000 2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 20 speed Auto Quad transmission, PTO, 3 remotes, H380 loader. Tag #12029................................. $149,900 2012 John Deere 7280R, IVT transmission, MFWD, H480 loader, lots more. Tag #12832...... $239,500 2012 John Deere 7260R, IVT transmission, MFWD, H480 loader, lots more. Tag #12831...... $232,500 2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 170 hp, H380 loader, dual PTO. Tag #12648............... $153,000 2010 John Deere 4720 MFWD, cab, hydro, JD 400CX loader, quick hitch. Tag #11811................ $46,000

2007 John Deere 9630 4WD tractor, deluxe comfort package, 48 gpm hydraulic system. Tag #12820.. ............................................................... $220,000

2011 John Deere 9530T 4WD tractor, 475 hp, 30” tracks, Cat V, drawbar, premier lights. Tag #11458................................................... $319,000 2010 John Deere 9530 4WD, deluxe cab with heat/ MISCELLANEOUS air/ACT seat, 48 gpm hyd. system with 30 gpm flow, dual beam radar sensor. Tag #12299...........

Flexi-Coil post pounder. Tag #12328.............. $3500 ........................................................ Call for price 1998 DewEze 3-pt. bale unroller. Tag #9427.... $700 1997 John Deere 9400 4WD, 24/6 manual transmisDegelman R570P rock picker. Tag #11001..... $6500 sion, 4 remotes. Tag #11623.................... $98,000 John Deere 10-100 lb. old style suitcase weights for 1995 John Deere 8970 4WD tractor. Call for details.

4030-4955, no bracket. Tag #10436........... $1200 Tag #12388.............................................. $74,000 John Deere compact utility weights and hardware.

1995 John Deere 8870 4WD tractor, 24/6 manual Tag #11634.................................................... $626 transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes. Tag #8608...

Pallet forks for 200 series loader. Tag #831...... $700 ................................................................. $59,000 Harvestman hay rake. Tag #11855................. $3900 Big Bud 460/30 4WD, Detroit diesel, powershift 1990 Terry 29-ft. bumper pull travel trailer, oak intetransmission, 50% rubber. Tag #10890.... $53,000 rior............................................................... $7500 1992 Case 9280 4WD, 220 PTO, 4 remotes. Tag Donahue 45-ft. trailer. Tag #1411.................... $3000 #12547..................................................... $75,800 New Kory 8278 12-ton farm wagon, 12.5x16L 14 ply 2007 Challenger MT655B Just arrived. Tag #12736 tires. Tag #5201........................................... $3975 ............................................................... $120,000 1978 Case 2670 4WD, 220 PTO hp, 4 remotes, 18.434 duals, crab steering. Tag #12275........... $7500 3-Ghenn 1/4-mile wheel lines. Each................. $4600 Case MX135 MFWD, 115 PTO hp, L655 loader, 8-ft.

Versatile 900 4WD, 3 remotes, 35% tires. Tag Two used wheel lines for sale. (1-Thunderbird) bucket. Tag #13030.................................. $59,900 #11690........................................................ $9000 2-Used wheel lines, 1/4-mile each. Each.......... $4500 2007 Case Puma 180 MFWD, cab, PTO, loader 6” and 8” mainline with risers..............................Call suspension, SL loader with bucket and grapple.

USED BALERS Cummins engine with Berkley pump, on skid, 1000 Tag #12417.............................................. $98,500 gallons/minute.............................................. $8500 2004 Case Magnum 255 MFWD, powershift transAs low as 0% OAC on select used balers Parker #88C-082 220-volt hydraulic hose machine mission, 3-point, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, fenders, with Weatherhead T400 crimper. Includes complete 480/70R34 fronts, 520/85R46 rear duals, Trimble John Deere 566 round baler, 540 PTO, gauge wheels.

Tag #10196.............................................. $15,900 die set. Like New $5950. Only..................... $2850 EZ-Guide autosteer. Tag #12276........... $104,000 2010 John Deere Gator 620i roof, windshield, manual 1994 Belarus 5150. Tag #12189.................... $8900 2003 New Holland BR780, 540 PTO, extra sweep, bale ramp. Tag #12984............................ $19,270 box. Tag #10888.......................................... $8800 1995 New Holland 660 round baler, net only. Tag 2011 Polaris 800XPUTV 4-wheeler. Tag #11208......

TILLAGE #12997........................................................ $6200 .................................................................... $8000 1993 New Holland 660 round baler, twine/net. Tag Polaris 700 Twin Ranger UTV. Tag #11954... $5000 #12843........................................................ $5000 2009 Arctic Cat XTX 700 4-wheeler with winch, 2008 New Holland BR7090. Tag #12713.... $28,000 manual box, soft cab. Tag #11756.............. $7700 2006 Case IH RBX563 round baler, twine and net Degelman 6600 16-1 blade, top screen, skid shoes, wrap. Tag #12130..................................... $19,000 fits JD 9420. Tag #11639.......................... $14,000 2002 Case IH RBX561, net and twine, 1000 PTO, 2011 Frontier SB11 54” snow blower, hydraulic chute converging wheels. Tag #12928............... $12,600 rotation, 3-point hitch mount, like new condition.

2004 Vermeer 605XL, net wrap. Just arrived, won’t Tag #12181................................................. $2895 last long. Tag #12983............................... $13,900 2010 Frontier SB1194 3-point snow blower, hydraulic chute. Tag #11702....................................... $4800 John Deere 59” 3-point snow blower. Tag #10328... .................................................................... $2000 Degelman 14-ft. blade. Tag #9400.................. $7500 Straw spreader for JD 9660 STS combine...... $2000 New Holland 358 grinder mixer, 1000 RPM PTO, good shape. Tag #4568............................... $9000 John Deere 685 55-ft. chisel plow, 5 section. Tag #12396..................................................... $18,000 Many used miscellaneous AMS items (displays, receivers, steering wheels)....................................... McFarlane HDL-1040-16 & HDL-1050-16 40-ft. and no interest/no payment (oac) for 180 days 50-ft.16 bar harrows..Call for preseason specials. ...............................Call for price and availabilty

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Many sizes and colors to choose from.

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AFTER HOURS SALES CALL: Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813, 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Ron Lipke 899-4993 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803

on Green Star Guidance Systems BALE PROCESSORS

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Tag #11747.................................................. $9000 Bale King Vortex 880 round bale processor, new hammers, under tub liner. Tag #12018........ $7000 Haybuster 2650. Just arrived. Tag #12716....$18,500 Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor. Tag #11806. .................................................................... $6500 1996 Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor. Tag #9976.......................................................... $6000

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DRAPER HEAD FOR SALE

21-ft. draper head for a 8100 or 8110 Hesston swather. Also fits Case IH 8820 or 8825 swather.

Side shift. Used very little. Very good shape................................................................... $4900

Call 406-698-3940 or 406-323-3151 evenings, Roundup, MT

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Joplin & Rudyard Ron Spicher Don Troup

PO Box 167 Rudyard, MT 59540

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ITEMS FOR SALE

Ford 9N tractor. Runs great...$1500

Symons gravel screen/classifier..... .........................................$2900

Massey Ferguson 10-ft. chisel plow. Very nice shape.......$1750

Ridge Mulcher TD2000 less than 100 hours on machine......$3900

John Deere 753GL feller buncher with hot saw. Like new undercarriage. Excellent running and working condition..........$87,500

Ford 12-ft. heavy duty disc. Excellent shape.........................$2500

Hough 90 front end loader, good dependable older machine......... .........................................$6500

Shafer 3-pt. post pounder, good working order.................... $850 Large hand crank grain (flour) mill, nice and works well...........$250

6 wheel hay rake with hydraulic carrier. Like new....................$1350

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL

(406) 793-2210

Versatile 400 swather 20-ft. head.... ...........................................$850 Sitrex 300 seeder/fertilizer spreader. New...............................$500 Karcher 3600 psi pressure washer, 7-ft.

Rock rake, 3-pt., Very nice 13 hp Honda engine...........$800 shape.................................$500 3-point angle blade..................$250 8-ft. heavy duty pickup snow plow Hotsy hot water washer/steamer.... .........................................$1000 blade with hydraulic cylinders..... .........................................$1000 Cat 518 skidder transmission.......... ................................ Make Offer

DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE!

LARGE ASSORTMENT of vintage and new shop manuals including: • Caterpillar • International • Cummins • John Deere • Detroit • Peterbilt • Case • Ford • Mercedes

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A roller coaster life

By Sheila Snyder, SDSU Extension Operation Military Kids Coordinator The tumultuous experience of military families navigating the rough terrain of deployment is comparable to a roller coaster for sure. But for millions of military families, it doesn’t feel like a fun quick ride that one can get off quickly, but instead a reality of life. Deployment occurs, then after approximately one year, reunion and reintegration begins, only to be followed by yet another deployment. This emotional cycle of events has been experienced by our countries military families for the past 10 years, over and over and over again.

As a non-profit program, Operation: Military Kids (OMK) has dealt with the numerous details of deployments, while spending time collaborating with military communities, preparing for deployment. Deployment has been a big part of the OMK mission, to support our military families before, during and after deployment.

Although there has been a drawdown in troops, OMK continues to coordinate activities and educational opportunities for military families. Yellow Ribbon Events are still occurring, and some of our military heroes are deploying.

And yes, our military heroes found in spouses and kids staying back, while their loved ones deploy, are continuing to serve too. For, it has been said well, “When the military serves, so do their families.”

In the past, OMK has written, and strived to education the public, regarding the Emotional Cycle of Deployment. The cycle consists of 7 stages and each stage is characterized by a timeframe and specific emotional challenges. The 7 stages are; Anticipation of Departure, Detachment and Withdrawal, Emotional Disorganization, Recovery and Stabilization, Anticipation of Return, Reunion and Renegotiation, and Reintegration and Stabilization.

Along with the 7 stages of deployment, there are five phases of Reunion. With the drawdown of troops military families will be dealing with reunion, and fighting to become a “normal” family again. The five phases of reunion consist of: Pre-entry, Reunion, Disruption, Communication, and Normal.

Reunion is a bittersweet time, filled with smiles and happiness, sharing, courting, celebrating, catching up on all the family news and making up for lost time. These happy times are woven within the threads of anxiety, role confusion, old problems and new problems, just to name a few. Each phase of reunion has a description and is usually accompanied by a number of possible occurrences during each period.

Pre-entry Pre-entry is the first phase that occurs the first few days before the family is reunited, after the long absence. The military member is busy tying of any loose ends, thinking of how great it will be when they finally get home, excitement, fantasies and planning. During this time the family members are doing the same thing and trying to make sure that when their loved one comes home everything will be “perfect.”

Reunion The second phase, reunion, occurs when the immediate long awaited meeting finally happens and the euphoric feelings usually continue for the first few days, “the honeymoon” period. Not a good time to address problems, the family is generally focused on the pride they have in each other, being tired and ready to relax, intimacy and sex, social events etc.

Disruption This phase is where problems may appear and consist of issues such as: finances, the growth and change in children and their responsibilities, problem and/or issues resurface from before deployment that were not resolved, role confusion, changes in routine, control issues and decision making.

Communication The phase, the fourth phase, is a time where families begin to negotiate, develop new rules, renegotiate, show acceptance of each other, reconnect and trust each other again.

Normal The final, fifth phase happens when a comfortable routine of sharing, growing, working through the ups and down of family life and just getting into a new routine of family life which eventually lead to a new normal.

Hopefully, families can remain strong and weather the maze of the five phases successfully, with their family intact and a future that looks bright. However, if a family gets stuck in one of the phases, there are wonderful resources available to help them achieve the family life they want and deserve. ##### I went through the self-checkout at a grocery store. By the time I was able to figure out how to work it, all my coupons had expired.

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Water damage cleanup advice

By NDSU Extension Service Here are tips from Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agricultural engineer, to help the cleanup go more smoothly and safely: • Stay safe. When using wet/dry vacuums and other cleaning equipment, use an extension cord with a ground fault circuit interrupter or install a ground fault circuit interrupter in electrical circuits. Do not stand in water when using electrical equipment.

• Sewer backup contains extensive biological contamination, so use care when doing cleanup. Wear boots, gloves and other protective gear. Overland flooding also may contain some biological or chemical contamination, so use personal protective clothing. Porous materials such as carpet or drywall that can absorb water need to be discarded if exposed to sewer backup or other water with biological or chemical contamination.

• Wet materials will mold in one to three days, depending on the temperature, so cleanup and drying need to be done quickly. Mold in buildings is a human health hazard.

Mold must be removed, not just killed by using a biocide, to eliminate the hazard. Open at least two windows for crossventilation to remove moisture in the house if outdoor air is dry, or use a dehumidifier. Adding heat without exhausting the air just creates a warm, humid environment that is more conducive to mold growth and does not aid drying. Use fans to circulate air across damp surfaces to speed up drying.

• Clean and dry carpets and rugs quickly. For health reasons, discard carpet if it is exposed to sewage or if mold growth occurred. To clean, take carpets and rugs outside and hose them down. Use a disinfecting carpet cleaner to clean them thoroughly. Dry the carpet or rugs and floor rapidly and thoroughly before replacing the carpet. Use a moisture meter to assure that a wood floor is dry before replacing the carpet or rugs. Before placing carpet on concrete, tape a 3-foot-square plastic sheet on the concrete for a couple of days to make sure moisture vapor is not coming through to create damp conditions conducive for mold growth. Replace the padding.

• If the carpet can’t be removed, dry it within 48 hours of when it became wet to minimize mold growth; use a wet/ dry vacuum, dry outdoor air and/or a dehumidifier. Use fans to circulate air above and underneath the carpet. Unless the carpet is very thin and does not have a pad, such as indoor/ outdoor carpeting, lifting the carpet to expose both sides for drying is very important. Mold growth likely will occur unless the carpet can be dried within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the temperature.

• Clean and sanitize nonporous materials. Scrub surfaces with hot water and a heavy-duty cleaner. Then sanitize for biological contamination with a solution of chlorine bleach and water or a product that is labeled as a disinfectant to kill germs. Follow label directions. Don’t mix cleaning products because a combination of chemicals can give off toxic fumes.

• Dry ceilings and walls. Typically, water-soaked wallboard needs to be removed and thrown away because it loses its structural integrity and drying it may not be possible before it becomes moldy. Damp wallboard on a wall that does not contain insulation needs to be dried rapidly by circulating air onto the damp wall. It must be dried within a couple of days to prevent mold growth. Water will wick up drywall a couple of feet above the waterline. Frequently, a wall will need to be opened to dry rapidly. If the wall contains insulation, the wall needs to be opened and the insulation removed.

The insulation retains moisture, and the paper on the interior of the wall will become infested with mold before it dries.

Plaster and paneling may be saved, but air must circulate in the wall cavities to dry the studs and sills.

• Clean appliances. Use a heavy-duty cleaner and hot water, then a bleach solution, to clean surfaces. Recondition or replace electric motors that were submerged in water.

• Hire a professional to replace or recondition electrical wiring and equipment. Breaker panel boards, breakers, fuses, receptacles, switches, light fixtures and electric heaters that were submerged must be replaced. Electrical wiring also may need to be replaced.

For more information, visit the NDSU Extension Service website on coping with flooding at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ flood or contact your local NDSU Extension Service office. ##### You know you’re old when you send text messages with dots and dashes.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

John Deere 630 rigid header.

2000 Volvo truck.

John Deere 4960 tractor.

Phone (406) 253-1679, 675-2260, or 250-6120

Fuson Excavation Dozer

Lowboy

Scrapers

Gravel Truck

Road Grader

Water Truck

Excavator

Skid Steer

Backhoe

Trencher Fuson

Excavation

129 Conrad-Dupuyer Road

Phone 406-271-3837

Conrad, Montana 59425

Cell

406-289-0210

fusonexcavation@yahoo.com

AMERICAN

PIPE & SUPPLY CO. Havre, MT Parts — 406-265-5251 Pipe — 406-265-5251

Cut Bank, MT Parts — ­ 406-873-4148 Pipe — 406-873-2258 Yard — 406-873-5087

Driscopipe Polyethylene All sizes in stock ~ Call for price

New Structural Line Pipe 11/4” (1.66 OD)

at used structural pricing – $1.10/ft.

Used 23/8”, 27/8” & 31/2” Structural Tubing

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

Where do you take your hydraulic problems?

BIG SKY HYDRAULICS

4 General machinery and spray welding

• Gauges

• Filter products

• Tube fittings and adapters

4 We install wet kits

4 PTO’s installed

See us for all our hydraulic pumps, motor & valves • Hydraulic hose and fittings on hand • Hydraulic quick disconnect

• Hydraulic pumps, motors and valves

* Balebed and snowplow maintanence available * Big Sky Hydraulics & Machining Inc. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

406-727-5623

2315 10th St. NE #B Great Falls, MT 59404 After hours emergency service available 406-736-5462 or 406-454-1692

Locally owned by Mike Yuhas & Mark Allen

---- USED SUV’S & VANS ----

2010 GMC Acadia AWD, heated leather, silver. One owner.

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, 78,000 miles.

2012 GMC Terrain SLT, heated leather seats, 16,900 miles, mocha steel metallic.

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT AWD, 7 passenger seating.

2006 Ford Freestyle FWD wagon, cloth seats.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD, cloth seats.

Looking for a good, used car?

Stop in and talk to Bob or Gene.

---- 2- & 4-WD TRUCKS ----

2012 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, heated leather, 18,000 miles, black.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, crew cab, power cloth seats, 16,000 miles.

2010 GMC Yukon XL Denali, navigation, sunroof, heated/cooled leather, DVD, high miles. Like new, one owner.

---- USED CARS ----

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 crew cab, short box, 6.0L, automatic, work truck package, 19,300 miles.

2012 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, heated leather, 14,000 miles.

2005 Ford Five Hundred AWD, 4-door, leather seats.

Very clean.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door, 125,700 miles. Super clean.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, 5.3L V8, extended cab, long box, 11,000 miles.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4, extended cab, long box, Duramax, Allison transmission.

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4, regular cab, 4.3L V6, automatic, work truck package, 59,000 miles.

DIRKES’

Phone Gene Lewis in Fairfield 467-2321 Fairfield toll-free 1-800-967-2445

Phone Bob Dirkes in Choteau 466-2061 Choteau toll-free 1-800-345-2061

Why all the dragonflies this year?

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Certain species of dragonflies or its relative, the damselfly are migratory and heartier while other species don’t migrate and are more sensitive, so without knowing which are being seen it is difficult to determine what species we see migrating or moving. One easy way to determine whether you are seeing a dragonfly or a damselfly is whether their wings are expanded or together at rest. The dragonfly will have its wings expanded and outstretched while the damselfly with have them together and collected. Also, damselflies have a slender body like a needle (AKA: Needle Fly) and dragonflies have a thicker or wider body.

This time of year is when many species of dragonfly hatch and journey. The mild winter that we experienced could be a reason for the excessive amount of insects surviving the winter. However, it could be a migration of some species of dragonfly since much of the country is in drought conditions.

Dragonflies develop as nymphs in rivers, streams, and lakes. Since most take at least one to three years to develop from the egg to the adult stage the swarms we see now are at least one or two years old. These are the offspring of last year’s adults which means that this year’s abundance is related to what happened one to three years ago. In fact, predictions have said that dragonfly numbers will be down in the next one to three years as flooding of 2010 may have been harmful to nymphs in flooded waters. The more water in the streams, lakes, and rivers through flooding works against the dragonflies, not for them.

Dragonflies are more plentiful in high quality water, so large quantities of dragonflies are a sign of healthy aquatic ecosystems.

Dragonflies and damselflies have a simple three stage life cycle: egg, nymph, and adult. The females lay eggs on or near water which then hatch after three to five weeks into nymphs called naiads. The naiads live buried in the mud or attached to underwater plants for several months to seven years.

Naiads have the long slender body, six legs and big heads, but are difficult to recognize without wings. A noticeable feature is the large, well–established mouthparts on the lower side of the head. Nymphs feed on small aquatic animals like other insects, worms, tadpoles, and even small fish by waiting and snatching prey as it swims or crawls by.

When fully grown the naiads come out of the water on the stem of an aquatic plant. The adult emerges from the naiad skin and begins the half hour procedure of growing the wings to their full size before flying off to find a mate.

Adult dragonflies and damselflies are aggressive predators.

Adults flying in a pattern back and forth over the water or darting in a zig–zag manner above your lawn are gathering mosquitoes, gnats, winged ants, and other small insects from the air using their spiny front legs just under the mouth.

Usually, an adult dragonfly can live up to six weeks while damselflies have an adult life of three to four weeks. During this span, mating must occur before the female can lay fertile eggs to start the life cycle over. Most dragonflies and many damselflies mate on the wing, spending considerable time flying together.

Dragonflies travel long distances away from the nearest water source and then gather together in areas where there is abundant food source for flying. Emerging winged ants and mosquitoes are examples of their food source when flying.

Dragonflies and damselflies do not harm people, pets, crops, landscape plants, or houses. They are completely beneficial as a vital part of the aquatic food chain and as predators of mosquitoes and other pests.

Cool Fact: Our largest dragonflies are three inches in length with wingspans of seven inches; however, 250 million years ago dragonflies had a wingspan of 27 inches.

This article is provided by Katie Klar. Katie is a senior at the University of Minnesota – Crookston and is working as a summer intern in three county Extension offices. Katie hails from Hinckley, Minnesota where her family raises beef cattle. For more information on other insects, contact me or Katie at 800-450-2465, or at stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Iowa State University Extension & Outreach and Department of Entomology. ##### There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family. ##### He read in the paper that it takes ten dollars a year to support a kid in India. So he sent his kids there.

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RECONDITIONED COMBINES

!!! 5 YEARS 0% INTEREST!!!

Offer ends October 30, 2013. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only.

Down payment may be required. Only valid for Pre-Owned Combines financed through John Deere Financial.

Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply.

2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines, top cover & small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed lateral tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger.

5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. #16001386....CALL 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines, top cover & small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed lateral tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger.

5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. #16001382.....CALL 2011 John Deere S680 variable Stream rotor, side hill performance package, Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, Command Touch multi-speed feeder house drive system, small grain concaves, 26-ft. unloading auger, chopper with powercast powered tailboard, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 rear tires, Premium cab & radio, HID lights, AutoTrac ready, Greenstar 3-2630 screen mounted on armrest. 3-Year/1500 hour PowrQuad Warranty Remains. #16001338........ . ................................................CALL 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 hp, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, Mauer grain tank extension, 935 hours. #16001308..... . ................................................CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vison HID lights, Contour-Master feederhouse with reverser & hightorque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinders, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/70R38, 28L-26 rear tires, adjustable rear axle with 2 speed 4WD, JD 635D 35-ft. draper header, finger reel, transportation kit. #160013332. (3)............CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus custom package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” lift cylinders, premium header package, small grain & round bar concaves, separator & grain handling package with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extension, 600/65R26 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor. #16001263...................CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, hydro, Premier cab package, Contour Master feeder house with reverser, premium header package, 22’x5” high capacity unload auger, widespread straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extensions, 600/65R28 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor, 635D35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, transportation kit. “Reconditioned”. #16001262. (3)..........................CALL

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2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, heavy duty final drive, 100 volt coolant heater, Performance Plus, general purpose chaffer, custom cutter extended wear, Greenstar AutoTrac ready, power adjust mirrors, 28L-26 rear tires with 635D header. #16001375.........CALL 2007 John Deere 9760STS Premier cab, Contour Master feeder house, variable speed Posi-Torq drive & reverser, Premium header controls with 3 position header height, small grain concaves, straw chopper, tail board spreader, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, buddy seat, AM/FM, stereo, CD player, JD 936D header. #16001359. (4)..........................CALL 2005 John Deere 9760STS heavy duty variable speed, deluxe header control, Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, small wire concave, general purpose chaffer, 6.9M reg auger hi capacity, heavy duty final drive, 800/70R38, 18.4R-26, field office training seat, AM/FM/Delco radio, 16” axle spacers with 936D header. #16001376. (4)..... . ................................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper with chaff spreader, small wire concave, TouchSet concave adjust, Harvest monitor, Firestone tires, high density lighting, heavy duty final drive, 110 volt coolant heater, 105mm axle spacers, field office training seat with 936D draper header, pickup reel. #16001343.

(4)..............................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS 18.4x42 dual drive tires, 18.4Rx26 steering tires, Touchset concave adjust, 3 position header height, hydraulic fore & aft reel with Dial-A-Speed control, twin disk straw spreader, deluxe cab with HDL lighting. #16001413. (4).............CALL 2004 John Deere 9660STS level land feederhouse, 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, small wire concave, standard unload system, straw spreader, HD final drive & hydrostatic system, 30.5x32 bar lug tires, 18.4R-26 bar lug rear tires, training seat, stereo, service lights, Mauer grain tank extension, 16” axle extension, 635F 35-ft. flex header. #16001297.(2)...........................CALL 2002 John Deere 9750STS 325 engine hp, hydro, 300 bushel grain tank, Contour Master feeder house, Greenstar yield & moisture monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, axle spacers, service lights with John Deere 936D-36-ft. draper header. #16001287.......................... $155,000 2000 John Deere 9650 Walker, small grain deluxe package, field office training seat, 110 volt coolant heater, Delco AM/FM/Cassette with weatherband, straw chopper drive belt, beater grate curtain, 16” axle spacers with 930R header. #16001390. (4)....... $115,000 1998 John Deere 9610 combine with hydraulic fore/aft, beater grate curtain, chaff spreader, straw walkers, fine cut with JD 930R header. #16001366.

(2).......................................... $85,000 1998 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header, right hand lever control, hydraulic fore/aft reel, AM/FM radio, beater grate curtain with JD 930R rigid header. #16001272.

(1).......................................... $64,000 1995 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, Dial-A-Matic header height control, adjustable rear axle, Dial-ASpeed header control, 20-ft. unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, 260 hp engine, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, variable speed feeder house with reverse, dual range cylinder, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, radioator narrow fin 5.5”. #16001425............................ $54,000

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1992 John Deere 9600 chopper, DialA-Speed header control, Harvest Trak monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, 260 hp engine, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, dual range cylinder. #16001424. (1)............ . .............................................$50,500 1992 John Deere 9600 grain combine, 12” axle extension, 30.5x32 diamond tread tires, 14.9x24 rear tires, straw chopper with JD 930 platform, pickup reel. #16001295. (3).............. $45,000 1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger. #16001423. (2)...................... $40,000 1989 John Deere 9600 hydro, 18.4x38 duals, dual speed cylinders, straw chopper & spreader, 20-ft. unloading auger with 930R header. #16001377.

(1)......................................... $40,000 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles front 24.5x32, 14.9x24 rears, 6 cylinder diesel engine, 215 hp, chaff spreader. #16001397. (3)..........................CALL 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1)....CALL 1989 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles, chopper, 215 hp., 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Matic header height with 930R header. #16001388. (1)...................... $45,000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001411. . ........................ $10,000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001410............................ $10,000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001409............................ $10,000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001325............................... $6000 2002 Case IH 2388 280 hp, 2 speed hydro, yield & moisture monitor with 1042 36-ft. draper header. #16001353. (1).. . ............................................ $69,000 1981 Case IH 1480 hydro, 6 cylinder diesel, 210 bushel grain tank, 25-ft. auger header. #16001370. (4)............ $9500 2002 Agco Gleaner R62 dual tailings, 4 speed hydro, 2 speed cylinder, 30.5x32 drive tires, 280 hp, Cummins 8.3L engine, plastic finger reel with MacDon 962 36-ft. header. #16001273. (1)...... . ............................................ $58,000 1983 Gleaner N6 220 hp. diesel engine, hydro, 245 bushel grain tank, 27-ft. auger header. #16001358........ $5000

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FLEX HEADERS

2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. draper, pickup reel, AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002294....... ................................................$98,000 2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor, header height sensing. #16002325..............................$94,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002327..............................$50,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002337. (1)........................$50,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002336. (1)........................$50,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002333..............................$50,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230. . ................................................$44,500 2006 John Deere 635F flexible draper header. #16002237.................$32,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & contour sensor, spare knife. #16002243. (3).....$28,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$25,000 John Deere 930F 30-ft., Crary air reel. #16002340. (4)........................$22,000 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$13,500 2000 John Deere 930F header, finger reel. #16002355. (3)........................$10,500 1999 John Deere 930F 30-ft., finger reel. #16002362. (1)........................$12,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)........................$12,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper. #16002310. (1)........................$75,000 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper. #16002309. (1)........................$75,000 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. draper, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242.

(2)............................................$35,000 2003 Case IH 1020 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002268.................................$6500 2001 Agco-Gleaner 800 30-ft. header. #16002182. (1)........................$11,000

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2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002262.$8000 2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002261.$8000 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. pickup header with JD attachment. #16002253...... ...................................................$3995 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. header with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240.................................$3500 1979 John Deere 212P 12-ft., JD pickup attachment. #16002314. (1).......$3500 1976 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$2500 John Deere 212P with 12V belt pickup. #16002342.................................$2000 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700

SOLD

AUGER HEADERS

SOLD

2009 John Deere 630R header, pickup reel, header height sensing. #16002319.

(3)............................................$29,000 2002 John Deere 930R header, 30-ft. slat reel, Dial-A-Speed reel control, heavy duty skid plates, stubble lights. #16006737. (1)........................$11,000 1990 John Deere 930R 30-ft. auger header, batt reel. #16002324.....$7800

HEADER TRAILERS

42-ft. header trailer. #14200794....... $9500 42-ft. header trailer. #14200844....... $9500 36-ft. header trailer. #14200796....... $8600 42-ft. header trailer. #14200822....... $8600 42-ft. header trailer. #14200827....... $8600 36-ft. header trailer. #16009204....... $7000 36-ft. header trailer. #13012330....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012333....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012336....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012337....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012342....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012343....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012347....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012350....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012351....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... $6500

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GRAIN CART

2012 Brent 882 800 bushel, 20” corner auger, 120” rigid axle, 27x32WH/30.5x32 R1 14 ply tires, Weather Guard roll tarp, 3.75” hitch, scale. #14200789. (2)...... $50,000 2010 Unverferth HM4201G “Highway Legal”, 42-ft. Road Runner header trailer, brake lights. #14200541..........$12,950 Header trailer. #16002291................ $1500

TIRES

2008 Bourgault 1100 21.5Lx16.1 lug tires, 1000 PTO, roll tarp. #16009206..$39,500 J&M 875 grain cart. #16009218..... $30,800

draper headerS

2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002252.........$55,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, hydrafloat automatic suspension & position control system, gauge wheels, 16” feed drum, 1-piece poly tine pickup reel with 10” center tube, hydraulic fore/aft, dial-a-speed control, 40” wide draper belts, single point hookup, spare sickle & road transport with lights. #16002224.............$50,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. poly tine pickup reel, LH/RH spare knife, dual drive, road transport with lights. #16002241.

(4)............................................$50,000 2008 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002259.........$52,000

PICKUP HEADERS

2008 John Deere 936D 36-ft. header, road transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #16002345. (1)................$36,000 2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft. header, pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002256.

(1)............................................$38,500 2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft. header, pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002361. (1)........................$35,500 2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft. header, transportation kit. #16002354. (1)........ ................................................$25,000 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002330..$55,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$24,000 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000

2012 John Deere 480/80R50 set of 2 radial Goodyear tires & rims, fits 4930 or 4940 commercial sprayer. #16010030............................ $13,000 2012 John Deere 480/80R50 set of 2 tires & wheels, fits 4930 & 4940 commerical sprayer. #16010029............... $13,000 2012 John Deere AR260462 480/80R46 duals off 7200R tractor. #14401614... . ............................................ $10,000 2-520/85R-46 R2 tires, deep tread with 50 hours. #16009096.................... $2800 2-480/75R-34 R2 tires, deep tread, 50 hours. #16009095.................... $2450

ROUND BALE FEEDING MOVER

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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) Check out our website: www.fesmt.com

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Plentywood: DJ. Dixon, Salesman 406-480-3512 Circle: Mike Haynie, Store Manager/Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Shad Haber, Salesman, 406-941-2424 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

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Tractors - Row crop - COMPACT

air seeders

!!! 5 YEARS 0% INTEREST!!!

Offer ends October 30, 2013. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only.

Down payment may be required. Only valid for Pre Owned Combines financed through John Deere Financial.

Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply.

2012 John Deere 5085M MFWD, 85 engine hp., 70 PTO hp., 16Fx16R power reverser transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point, 2 hydraulic remotes, 19.5L-24 rear tires, 12.5/80-18 front tires, cold weather package, rear wheel weights, H260 loader, bucket. #16003677....... . ............................................$56,500

2010 John Deere 7330 20/20 PowrQuad, comfort seat, cold weather package, rotary beacon light, AM/FM weatherband with 741 loader bucket, grapple fork. #16003751. (4)............$115,000 2010 John Deere 7130 3 hydraulics, suspended cab, Greenstar ready, 3-pt., front weights with 741 loader, 96” bucket/grapple. #16003723. (2).... . ..........................................$108,000 2009 John Deere 7930 MFWD, deluxe Command View cab AutoTrac ready, IVT transmission, 3 remotes, dual PTO, 3-pt. quick hitch, joystick controls, Cat lll drawbar, 110” axles, 520/85R38 singles, 420/85R28 fronts, front fenders, heavy duty axle, foot speed control, AM/FM/CD/WB, buddy seat, block heater, FM business antenna, 2-1400# weights with 746 loader. #16003718.

(4)........................................$179,500 2009 John Deere 7930 MFWD, deluxe Command View cab, AutoTrac ready, IVT, 3 remotes, dual PTO, 3-pt. quick hitch, joystick control, Cat lll drawbar, 110” axles, 520/85R38 singles, 420/85R28 fronts, front fenders, heavy duty axle, foot speed, AM/FM/WB/CD, buddy seat, block heater, FM business antenna, 2-1400# weights with 746 loader. #16003719. (4)........$179,500

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

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John Deere 4630 2WD, 20.8x38 rears, 14Lx16.1 fronts, 2 hydraulic rear remotes, 1000 PTO, QuadRange transmission, CD/radio, no 3-pt. #16003731. (1)......................$18,500 John Deere 4430 2WD, cab, syncro, duals. #16003747......................$23,500 1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals. #16003734............................$21,000 1966 John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00-16 front with 158 loader, grapple. #16003637. (4)......... . ............................................$12,500 John Deere 4020 powershift with F11 loader. #16003782. (4).............$7500 John Deere 4010 2WD, syncro transmission, 158 loader. #16003779....$9500 1961 John Deere 4010 2WD, syncro, singles. #16003784. (1)............$6800 John Deere 3020 2WD, powershift, PTO, 3-pt., F-11 loader. #16003733..$8500 1961 John Deere 2020 2WD, singles, 148 loader. #16003783. (1).............$8000

2011 Case IH Puma 185 CUT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003726.

(1)........................................$167,000

2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready plug and play, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, cold weather package, foot speed, HID lights all around, leather trim, AM/FM/CD/WB, buddy seat, FM business antenna with 840 loader. #16003715. (1)..$161,000 2003 John Deere 4610 MFWD, cab, hydro 14.9-24 rear, 8.00-16 front tires, 3 hydraulics with 74” Farm King snowblower, 72” Sweepsteer broom. #16003773. (3)......................$33,500 1997 John Deere 7810 cab, partial powershift, 16/16 speed PowrQuad transmission, left hand reverser, rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/Weatherband with Farmhand XL1340 loader, grapple. #16003706. (1)........$59,000

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AIR HOE DRILL

1973 John Deere 4630 2WD, powershift, 2 hydraulics, PTO, no 3-pt., 20.8x38 duals with Degelman dozer. #16003610. (1)......................$20,000

2011 Case IH Puma 170 FWD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1)....................$161,000

2011 Case IH Puma 170 FWD, powershift transmission, 135 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003724. (1)....................$152,000 1994 Case IH 7220 cab, MFD, powershift, single tires with loader. #16003757.... . ............................................$55,000 1993 Case IH 7130 MFD, cab, partial powershift, singles, 3 pt., DuAl loader. #16003774. (3)......................$37,000

2007 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill with 9.8” spacing, stealth 1” openers, single shoot, mid row banders, NH3 system, rock guards, solid steel press, leading 6350 air tank, 8” loading auger, auxiliary lights, 2-tank cart, 30.5x32 rice tires. #16005138. (2).... $110,000 2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-til air hoe drill, single shoot, 10” spacing, 1910550 bushel air cart. DEMONSTRATOR SAVE $$$THOUSANDS$$$. #12005157................................CALL 2009 John Deere 1835 50-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, CX21 semi-pneumatic press wheel, smooth gauge wheel, dual main & wing caster wheels, 31LX.13.5, Touchset depth control & active hydraulic down pressure, opener on rear three ranks & separate FTL disk with 1910 430 bushel tow behind. #16005252. (3)....... $125,000

2006 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, NH3 double shoot, 4”x22” steel packers with rock guards, double shoot blockage monitor system, JD 1910-350 tow behind air seeder, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, 8” fill auger, variable speed & fertilizer rate control. #16005237...... $112,000 2002 John Deere 1820 52-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, Flexi-Coil stealth side band double shoot openers, 4” steel packer wheels, 1910-270 air seeder. #16005246. (3).... $59,500 2002 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, single shoot, Seedstar monitor for 4WD, 6 run, mechanical depth control with 1910 270 bushel tow between. #16005258...... $55,000

2000 John Deere 1820/1900 air hoe drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, 4x21” semi-pneumatic packers, rock guards, 1” stealth openers, 1900 air trank, 350 bushel tow behind, 8” load auger, 30.5/32 diamonds, 21.5L/16.1SL cleats, single shoot, primary blockage. #16005139.

(3).......................................... $33,000 John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239. (4)...................... $30,000 1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236............................ $24,000 2008 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe dril, 9.8 spacing, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot, mid row banders, front caster wheels, speed lock adapters with square seed boots, L6450 leading tank. #16005220. (1)........... $175,000

406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3) Check out our website: www.fesmt.com

After Hours Sales:

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Plentywood: DJ. Dixon, Salesman 406-480-3512 Circle: Mike Haynie, Store Manager/Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Shad Haber, Salesman, 406-941-2424 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

2006 Bourgault 5710 54-ft., mid row binders, 10” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, leading 6450 air cart. #16005242.................. $171,500

2008 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, 18” single disc, 3 section frame, extended wear seed boots, narrow gauge wheel, drawbar hitch with Cat IV link, single shoot air package, 8 primary hoses, primary blockage warning system, 31x13.515” 8 ply hi-flotation tires with spare, 1910 270 bushel tow behind cart. #16005254. (1).................... $115,000

John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239............................ $30,000 1995 John Deere 730 28-ft., 6” spacing, single shoot with JD 787 170 bushel tow between cart. #16005260. (3)...... . ............................................ $22,000 John Deere 770 12-ft. air disc drill with 80 bushel tank on the hitch, 1000 PTO drive, 6” spacing, 60/40 split on tank. #16005088............................... $3000 AIR SEEDER

2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/ unload auger. #16005207... $156,000 2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill, 5 section, 9.8” spacing, mid row banders-NH3 and dry fertilizer with 5350 tow between air cart, 3 tank, dual fan. #16005241. (3)............... $69,000 2009 Case IH 400 45-ft. flexhoe with 3380 tow between cart, 10” spacing, 3.5 packer wheels, variable rate, single shoot, 1” pts, primary blockage. #16005259. (3).................... $135,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218.

(3).......................................... $35,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 2320 tow between cart. #16005250. (4)..$35,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, single shoot, steel packers with JD 787 tow behind tank. #16005245. (3)...................... $25,000 Concord 3400 34-ft. air hoe drill, 4812 air cart. #16005244. (4).............. $25,000 Concord 2400 24-ft. air hoe drill, 4012 air cart. #16005243. (4).............. $25,000 AIR DISC DRILL 2012 John Deere 1895 43-ft. no-til disc drill, double shoot, 1910-430 bushel tow between air cart. #16005257. (2).. . .......................................... $217,000 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 1910-430 bushel tow between tank. #16005255... $213,000 2011 John Deere 43-ft. no-til, dual DLV tube, smooth gauge wheel, 1895 cast fertilizer CLSG wheel, DB hitch with Cat IV hitch, dual shoot air package, primary blockage, wing weights, 3113.5x15 tires, 1910-430 tow between air cart. #16005253............. $204,000 2011 John Deere 1890 no-till 42-ft. , single shoot air package, 7.5” spacing with 1910 350 bushel tow between cart. #16005249.......................... $175,000 2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till, single shoot air, 10” spacing, 31x13.5-15 8 PR 8 bolt, 1910-350 bushel tow between air tank. #16005256............. . .......................................... $145,000

2000 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between air cart, mechanical drive, single shoot, 7” auger, single fan. #16005240.$12,000

1998 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart, 7” auger mechanic rate, single fan, 230 bushel. #16005190. (1)............. $9500

CONVENTIONAL DRILL

John Deere 9350 30-ft. hoe drills with transport hitch, 10” spacing, solid press wheels. #16005251. (4).................. $3500

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

1994 Kenworth semi, 3406 Cat engine, 18 speed transmission, PTO kit, air ride on rear axle, sleeper, chain rack, rear fenders, grill guard. (2) . $19,500

2-2009 Donahue 180 gooseneck swather trailer, 8000# rubber torsion axles, 72” axle track, LT235/85R16 tires, electric brakes, LED stop, turn & tail lights, manually expand & retract empty carrier from 96” to 144” in minutes. (1 & 3). Each................................. $10,500

1993 Trailtech combine trailer. (2)..$6000

NEW XL78 rockpicker

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.

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 – Page A57

4WD TRACTORS

!!! 5 YEARS 0% INTEREST!!!

Offer ends October 30, 2013. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only.

Down payment may be required. Only valid for Pre Owned Combines financed through John Deere Financial.

Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply.

2012 John Deere 9560RT 560 hp., 18/6 powershift transmission, 2600 display, SF2 receiver, deluxe cab II, AM/FM/ XM radio, 36” Durabuilt tracks, 26 front weights, idler weights, 32 track weights, 130CC steering pump, hi-flow hydraulics with 6 remotes & case drain, HID lighting, dual beam radar, leather interior, electric mirrors. PowrGard 3-year, 1500 hour warranty remains. #16003678............................$438,000

2010 John Deere 9530 475 hp, deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, instructional seat, motor seal drain, Firestone 530/85R42 triples. #16003753............................$245,000

Swathers

2000 John Deere 4890 rubber/urethane conditioner, 18.4x26 button tires with JD 890 18-ft. header. #16006752. (3).. . ............................................ $59,000

1996 New Holland 2550 self propelled with 2216 16-ft. header, cab, air, conditioner/rubber/urethane. #16006736.

(1).......................................... $25,000

1984 Versatile 4400 cab, air, gas engine with 22-ft. double swath platform. #16006744. (4)......................... $7000

2010 John Deere 956 center pivot rotary MoCo, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt control, hose support, quick hitch. #16006684. (3)...................... $34,000 2003 John Deere 956 106” rotary MoCo, tongue 1 3 / 8 ” hookup, header tilt. #16007366. (3)...................... $22,500 1996 John Deere 1600A mower conditoner, 1000 rpm, equal angle hitch & jack, safety chain. #16006754. (4)...... . ............................................ $10,500

2012 John Deere 9360R PowrTech 9.0L 360 hp engine, 40% torque rise, 10% PowrBuldge, 18/6 powershift transmission, standard hydraulic system, 4 hydraulic remotes with motor seal drain, 1000 PTO, 620/70R42 Firestone radials, Premium Commandview II cab, leather interior, premium HID lighting, 7” display radar with dual beam sensor, premium radio, XM satelite. 3 year/3600 hour factory PowrGard warranty remains. #16003691............$277,000

2011 John Deere 9530 deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, power differential lock, dual beam radar sensor, premier lighting package, AM/FM radio, Micheline 800/70R38 radial tires, instructional seat, F/business band, rotary beacon light. #16003712. (4)..$260,000

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, plug-n-play, deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 drawbar, 36” tracks, dual beam radar, premiere lighting package, tool box, HID lights, AM/FM/CD/WB, leather trim, buddy seat, FM business antenna, front weight bracket with 26 weights, side weights-12, rotary beacon light, 1000 PTO, 1600 hours, PowerGar Warranty expires 1/28/2014 or 4000 hours. #16003663. (1)........................... CALL

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, 30” Durabilt tracks, 48 GPM hydraulic pump, 26 front weights, 12 idler weights, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, HID lights, leather interior, AM/FM/WB/CD, electric mirrors, 750 hours. #16003670....... CALL

2008 John Deere 9630T deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 WS drawbar, extremity warning lamps, dual beam radar sensor, Premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, right hand electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/ CD, instructional seat, F/Business band antenna. #16003638. (4).......$292,500 1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 dual tires. #16003777. (4)........................$23,000

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John Deere 0900PC Starfire ITC receiver, SF2. #16012207 (3)...................$1500 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600

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1994 New Holland 9880 Syncro, differential lock, duals 710/70R38, 2860# front weight, rear weights. #16003748. (1)... ................................................$69,000

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1992 John Deere 1600 MoCo, wide roll, 1000 RPM, 16-ft., equal angle hitch & jack. #16006397. (4)................. $7500 1998 John Deere 1600A MoCo, 540 PTO. PARTS MACHINE. #16006755..$2000

John Deere 430 lawn tractor with 60” deck, 3 cylinder diesel, liquid cooled. #16007452. (4)......................... $4800 2009 John Deere X324 lawn tractor, 4-wheel steer, Kawasaki 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck. 16007273. (3)..$3250 2007 John Deere X320 lawn tractor with 48” deck. #16007449. (4)......... $3000

2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, W0 AX disc transmission, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, conventional steering, cloth air suspension seat, 3 function valve with 2 lever control, ride control, standard rear hydraulic front axles, axle manual differential lock, 20.5x25 16 PR L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders for muddy applications, HD LED rear lights, standard rear hitch, cab with air, 3 yard 105.9” bucket, ether start aid, engine block heater, precleaner, reversible. #16003496. ..............CALL 2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, 167 hp, powershift transmission, 3-yard, 105.9” quick attach bucket, 3 lever 3 function hydraulic control, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, air ride seat, standard rear hydraulic front axle, manual differential lock, 20.5x26 16-ply L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders, HD R led rear lights, standard rear hitch, cold start package, precleaner, environmental drain, reversible fan drive, axle cooler, AM/FM/WB radio, 10 amp converter, beacon. #16003552. (1)....... ...................................................CALL

2006 John Deere X320 mower with 48” deck and bagger. #16007450. (4)...... . ............................................... $3000 John Deere LT166 hydro mower, 16 hp, 48” deck. #16007457.................. $950

2007 John Deere 7-ft. payloader material bucket with grapple, standard pin hookup. #16008041. (1).............$3000 2010 John Deere AT319177 72” construction bucket with cutting edge. #16008012.................................$1025

2004 John Deere 45 loader, 48” bucket, 73” lift height, quick-tach mounting, 740 lbs roll back force fits JD X400/500 & X700 two wheel steer garden tractors like new/barely used. #16009219............................... $2200

John Deere STX38 lawn tractor, 12.5 hp. Kohler, 38” mower deck, standard transmission. #16007438........... $850

2004 John Deere L111 lawn tractor, 42” deck, 20 hp, automatic transmission. #16007456................................. $650

1973 Cat 950 payloader, 3rd function, 5-tine JD grapple. #16003785..$48,000

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Ezee-On 25-ft. heavy duty tandem disk, 3 section folding, rockflex. #16004071.... ................................................$19,000 1989 Krause 1497-A disk. #16010045..... ................................................... CALL

2005 Harley Davidson Electric Glide Classic “ONLY 9810 miles”, side & rear storage compartments, custom exhaust, stereo, storage cover. (1)..... . ............................................ $17,250 2005 John Deere HPX gator, 4x4, gas, HP-agressive thead tires. #16007401............................... $6000

1995 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. MoCo, 1000 PTO. #16006359. (4).... $10,000 1988 Hesston 8200 steel conditioner with 14-ft. header. #16006719. (1)... $8500

2012 John Deere 9460R 18/6 powershift transmission, CV II Premier cab, XM satellite, premium radio, four remote cylinder control, HID lights, leather trim, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band radio, 13.5L IT compliant engine, heavy greaseable steer pin. #16003704.

(4)..........................................$290,000

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##### A hillbilly’s wife has been haranguing him for not helping out around the house. When the man tells her he just hasn’t been feeling up to it, she insists he go to the doctor for a checkup.

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2012 John Deere 568 1000 rpm, 21.5L16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006714.

(1).......................................... $51,500 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift mega wide pickup with dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)... . ............................................ $32,000 2002 John Deere 567 Megawide, push bar, twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006693.

(4).......................................... $16,500 2001 John Deere 567 1000 PTO, Mega tooth pickup, pushbar, twine, no wrap. #16006709. (4)...................... $17,500 2001 John Deere 567 twine wrap, Mega tooth hydraulic lift pickup. #16006690.

(1).......................................... $13,500 1996 John Deere 535 pushbar, hydraulic pickup. #16006747. (4)............. $7500

CASE IH 2010 Case IH RB564 480/45-17 flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, mesh wrap, wide pickup, extra sweep. #16006441.

(1).......................................... $28,000 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $22,500 2005 Case IH RBX562 twine tie, hydraulic lift, wide pickup. #16006411. (1)......... . ............................................ $16,900 1997 Case IH 8465A twin wrap only, 7500 bale count. #16006425. (1)...... $7500

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HESSTON 2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)...................... $10,500 NEW HOLLAND 2009 New Holland BR7090 82” pickup, Bale Command, surface wrap, super sweep pickup, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006446. (1)..... $25,000 2007 New Holland BR780A bale ramp, xtra sweep pickup, surface wrap, gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, Bale Command Plus. #16007361......... $18,000 VERMEER 1999 Vermeer 605L round baler, accu bale, twine & net, bale kicker. #16006382. (2)........................ .$6000

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2009 John Deere 4930 self-propelled with 480/80R50 tires, high flow pump, SS eductor system, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, BoomTrac auto level, foam marker, wheel slip control, auto air level, Zenon HID lights, AM/FM/CD/ WB, fence row nozzles, wheel motor shields, fenders, engine start aid, block heater, 5-body nozzles. #16014092.

(3)........................................ $265,000

2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1)..CALL 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled sprayer, 120-ft., 20” spacing, Norac boom sensing, wheel slip control, auto air spring level system, row crop fenders, radar speed sensor, full boom break-away, fence row nozzles, Xenon HID field lighting, Auto Trak ready. #16014140. (2).................... $125,000

2001 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. suspended boom, 3 set of nozzles, clean load. #16014101. (3)............. $23,000 1998 Summers 90 W0723W 2-pt. sprayer, 500 gallon, 80-ft. booms. #16014135.

(3)............................................. $5000

2001 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. suspended booms, 1000 gallon tank, 200 gallon rinse tank, clean load system, rinse wand system. #16014133. (4).$23,500

2005 Brandt QF2500 130-ft. wheel boom, 1500 gallon tank, windcones, mix tank. #16014098............................... $8500 Brandt QF2500 100-ft., 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)...... $6000

3-pt Hitch Equipment 2013 John Deere HX15 15-ft. rotary cutter, wing fold, rear safety shield, laminated tire, 1000 PTO. #16006740.

(1)..........................................$19,650 2013 Frontier AP12F pallet fork. #14401863...............................$1275 2013 Frontier AP13F pallet fork. #14401880............................... $1300 2012 Frontier AP13G pallet fork. #13009122............................... $1400 2013 Frontier AP13D pallet fork. #14401873............................... $1500 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401774............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401899............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401900............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401866............................... $1050 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401867............................... $1050 2013 Frontier BU1060 bale unroller. #14401909................................. $750 2012 Frontier GM1072 6-ft. rear grooming mower. #13009134................... $3995

2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009051............................... $2500 2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009120............................... $2500 2013 Frontier RB2310 10-ft. rear blade. #14401905............................... $4200

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John Deere 613 6-ft. rotary mower. #16006688............................... $1050 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009200............................... $2400

2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009201............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009209............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009208............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009207............................... $2400

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2004 Frontier 1208TM heavy duty 8-ft. rotary tiller, 1000 PTO. #16007440.

(1)............................................. $6500 2012 Frontier BB3272 6-ft. box blade. #14401903............................... $2300 2013 Hygrade 16-ft. rear steer pull type grader with weight. #14200924.......... . ............................................ $24,000

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2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom sections. #16014122.

(3)........................................ $131,000 2011 Top Air 120-ft., 1600 gallon with Envizio Pro AutoSteer, AutoBoom shutoff and auto height control. #16014143.

(4).......................................... $72,000

2008 Summers suspended boom, 133-ft., 1500 gallon tank, JD GS2 compatable components, remote sprayer control, electric shut off agitation kit, 5-ball plumbing, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand with 80-ft. hose. #16014112...... . ............................................ $52,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, windscreens, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, clean load system. #16014137. (3)...................... $35,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, triple nozzle bodies, rate controller, new boom shut off valve. #16014139. (4).. . ............................................ $29,000 2002 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 18.4x38 tires, 1500 gallon, bottom fill, 200 gallon rinse tank, triple nozzle, clean fil windscreens, tip lift, 5 section plumbing. #16014136. (4)............... $21,000

2012 Sitrex MK-12 wheel rake. #13012356............................ $15,500

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Kids learn physics, energy efficiency basics

By CAHNRS and WSU Extension An innovative collaborative project is teaching young people the basics of physics. Using simple models, an interdisciplinary team is simultaneously opening doors to more sustainable, energy-efficient homes. Project SOS – the Science of Sustainability – is funded by a National Science Foundation grant to teach middle school students from local communities about the physics of energy transfer in their own homes.

The goals of the two-year project are that the children gain a basic understanding of physics, learn to work collaboratively, bring their interest and information home to their families and begin to think about the future.

Outreach to science centers “It’s an exploration project where we are attempting to develop a new way for children to learn science,” said Kathleen Ryan, assistant professor of interior design in the Washington State University (WSU) School of Design and Construction. The project has two outreach components: phase one is to develop an audience-appropriate curriculum; phase two is to present and make available the results to national science centers.

Children learn the basic concepts of physics through simple hands-on exhibits and are then shown how to apply them to make their own homes more energy efficient, Ryan said.

One of the goals is that students work together to conserve energy in a model house using easy energy-saving measures such as installing insulation, plugging air leaks and performing energy audits.

“Whenever a structure fits together well, it means someone designed it well,” Ryan said.

Reaching rural communities The team has developed tabletop exhibits and model houses (simplified representations of houses – although they are basic box structures right now) that are taken to outreach communities.

Taking Project SOS from prototype models to permanent exhibits is the goal for one of the partners, the Palouse Discovery Science Center in Pullman. Ryan’s hope is to provide these models to other informal science centers in the area as well.

In particular, the project aims to introduce the potential for informal science education centers in a number of rural communities. Participants in the SOS project are middle school students from Rosalia, Washington, and Plummer, Kendrick-Julietta and the Coeur d’Alene Reservation in Idaho.

Collaboration is key Part of the Project SOS puzzle for Kathleen Ryan was leveraging a team of professionals from very different backgrounds to come together with the goal of introducing some of the basic concepts of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to young people.

The project partners faculty and staff from WSU, the Palouse Discovery Science Center and University of Idaho physics and science education with the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, Avista, Clearwater Power, Inland Power and Light and Kootenai Electric.

Creating effective interactive experiences about abstract science concepts is challenging for small science centers due to limited resources, which is why collaboration across disciplines is key to the project’s success.

“We develop hands-on exhibits and then work with the kids in terms of conduction, convection and radiation,” explained Ryan. “The big step, once they understand these basic concepts of physics, is whether they can take that and work collaboratively with another child to explain the science that’s going on within a system.”

Simple tests, serious learning In one experiment, the children are trained to be “heat-loss detective-scientists” during an arranged “blower door test.”

A fan is sealed into the doorway of an actual house. The fan blows air out of the building, creating a differential between the indoor and outdoor air pressure.

The lower indoor pressure allows outside air to seep into the building through its holes and gaps. Using heatless smoke pencils (tools that generate a small trail of dense water vapor), students pinpoint the sources of drafts as inflowing air moves the “smoke.”

Another exhibit involves a literal “hands-on” display of ordinary materials: brick, metal and wood.

“If you touch wood and then touch metal, it will feel cooler; not because it is cooler but because the heat is moving from your hand to the metal faster,” Ryan said. Each material CONTINUED ON PAGE A62

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Keep summer vacation spending under control

By NDSU Extension Service lodging if you have to spend the night along Summer is here, so the family is ready to the way. Also, figure in toll fees and parking. head out on that long-awaited family vacaTactics for saving on vacation lodging: tion. With a little planning and management, • Compare lodging prices on travel webthat family vacation does not need to drain sites. Consider amenities, too. A complethe family bank account. mentary breakfast will help you save on “No one wants to go broke going on vacation,” says Lori Scharmer, a family meals. A pool can provide free entertainment economics specialist for the North Dakota for the kids. Hotel shuttles can cut down on State University (NDSU) Extension Service. your transportation costs.

“If you’re willing to do a little research and • You may find the best price by calling planning, you could wind up saving a conthe hotel directly. Independent hotels and siderable amount of money.” bed and breakfasts may not be on travel Start by determining how much your famwebsites. Be willing to ask: What’s the best ily has to spend on a vacation this summer. price you can offer? Do you have any special This will be the starting point for your family offers or discounts? vacation planning.

• Use rewards, discounts or coupons.

Make family vacation planning a family Look on travel and tourist sites or magazines activity. Bring the family together to talk for coupons. about where you will go, what you will want • Camping may be a less expensive lodgto do and see once you get there, and how ing choice. The U.S. has many national and much it will cost. state parks that provide safe and affordable Make a list. If you’re handy with a comcampsites. puter, create a spreadsheet and add up the Don’t let dining out eat a hole in the famcost of various expenses, such as hotels, ily vacation budget. meals, airplane or train tickets, park admis• Plan to eat only one meal out a day. Pack sion fees and kennel fees for a pet. Tally foods such as granola bars, canned or dried up all the expenses. Is the total within your fruits, and canned juices for breakfast, or budget? If not, start paring down the list select hotels that include a free continental until it fits within the amount of money your breakfast. family has available.

• Go out for lunch. Try making lunch your Set up a tracking system for your spendbig meal of the day. Many restaurants offer ing while on vacation. You can use a simple the same menu items at lunch for a lower notebook or computer spreadsheet, or find cost than the dinner menu. You can splurge an app for your smartphone or tablet to at lunch and eat a smaller, less costly meal help track expenses. If your children are old for dinner. Beverages can add to the cost, so enough, have them help you with the trackconsider sticking with the complementary ing. It would be a great money management water. experience for them, plus they can help with • Eat like a local. Ask local residents choices to keep within the family vacation about their favorite coffee shops, diners and budget. restaurants. Restaurants that cater to locals “The top three expenses on a vacation are may be a little farther away from the tourtransportation, lodging and food,” Scharmer ist scene, but they also usually have lower says. “With a bit of planning and research, prices than restaurants that cater to tourists. you can keep these expenses down and • Eat in. Eat yogurt and fruit for breakfast. have more money for the fun stuff while on Have a picnic in the park or on the beach vacation.” for lunch. If you stay in a condo, house or Tips to get you started: extended-stay motel that provides a kitchen, Choose your method of travel by estimatyou can store food and prepare meals. ing the cost of flying, driving or taking the “Creating a plan, calculating expenses train. and tracking what you spend while on va• If flying or taking the train, calculate the cation can ensure that you’ll still be able best ticket price times the number in your to pay your regular bills when you return family. Add in airport parking, checked bag home,” Scharmer says. “It’s also a good fees, car rental, taxicabs or public transporway to decide where to splurge and where tation once you arrive at your destination. to cut corners.”

• If driving, estimate your gas expense by For more information about managing figuring the total miles to drive divided by your finances, visit http://www.ag.ndsu. the average miles per gallon multiplied by edu/money or contact your county NDSU the price of a gallon of gas. Add in the cost of Extension Service agent.

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Lichens and slime mold are not harmful

By Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Daviess County Extension Agent for Horticulture With wet, warm weather, the light green, crusty material on tree branches and trunks, called lichens, is more noticeable. You may also see more mounds of light brown blobs in the mulch called slime mold. Neither one is harmful to plants.

Lichens often appear as a perennial green or gray coating on the trunks and branches of trees. They are actually two organisms in one, being composed of a fungal body harboring green or blue-green algae, which live together in complete harmony. In the symbiotic relationship, the algae, through photosynthesis, supply carbohydrate food to the fungus and, in turn, receive protection and trapped water and mineral elements from the fungus. In this relationship, the algae and the fungus are not distinguishable except with a microscope, and the lichen persists longer than the algae or the fungus would separately.

Lichens do not parasitize trees, but merely use the bark as a medium on which to grow. In fact, lichens can be seen growing on rocks, weathered lumber, or on dead branches fallen from the tree. Some may consider lichens unsightly, but they are not generally injurious except that, when extensive, they may interfere with the gaseous exchange of the parts they cover. Because of their extreme sensitivity to sulfur dioxide air pollution, lichens seldom appear on trees in industrial cities.

Lichens rarely develop on rapidly growing trees because new bark is constantly being formed before the lichens have an opportunity to grow over much of the surface. Because of this, lichens on certain species may indicate poor tree growth. In some plantings, the more vigorous trees have fewer lichens than those of the same age nearby in a state of decline. Few studies have been conducted to verify any correlation between lichen growth and tree vigor.

Lichens on trees take on various forms. Some are closely appressed to the bark surface and are described as crustose.

Lichens which are foliose have leaf-like lobes which extend out from the bark surface. Others have hair-like or strap-like forms and are referred to as fruticose lichens.

Lichen color may include forms that are green, blue-green, yellow-green, brown, gray, or even red. Increases in lichens are sometimes associated with moist climate. Lichens proliferate when more light is provided, which could explain why they are more frequently seen on dead, leafless branches.

Slime molds are amoeba-like organisms which feed on bacteria and yeasts in the soil. It looks like a dog has gotten sick at the stomach. The molds quickly appear as 4- to 6-inch patches of white, cream, gray, or purple with a crusty surface. Some become a foot or more in size.

During cloudy, humid weather these molds grow out of the soil and creep onto whatever is available. They use the plants and mulch as support structures from which spores are dislodged by the wind, water, mowers, other equipment, or movement by people or animals. Turfgrass, weeds, strawberries, bedding plants, and ground covers, as well as mulches, sidewalks, and driveways may become covered with masses of gray, yellowish, or black dusty spores.

While slime molds frequently cause considerable concern among homeowners, these fungi do not feed on plant tissue. Slime molds merely use low lying vegetation and other objects as support during their reproductive stage. When the fungal growth is heavy, the shaded plant parts turn yellow. Controls are generally not necessary since slime molds do little harm and usually disappear with the onset of dry weather. When slime mold infestations are heavy, spore masses may be broken up with a rake or a broom. Hosing with a strong stream of water is also effective but should only be done after the onset of dry weather when the threat of further development is past.

Washing off slime molds during prolonged wet weather will only help to spread the organism to previously unaffected areas. Slime molds which form thick layers or masses can be removed by hand or by removing the affected plant part.

Remember that lichens and slime mold are not harmful.

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has a different thermal conductivity, something that the children are able to identify with these simple demonstrations.

The end goal of the two-year project is that the children have a basic understanding of physics, that they learn to work collaboratively, that they bring their interest and information home to their families, and that they are thinking about the future.

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Summer safety around water

By Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana’s summer is not even half over and already there have been drownings and near drownings.

Summer swimming in the state’s lakes and rivers can be a great way to cool off if a few simple precautions are taken.

How simple? Try these tips: Always swim with a buddy. Never swim alone or in unsupervised places. Select swimming sites that have lifeguards whenever possible.

Make sure an adult is constantly watching children swimming or playing in or around the water. Do not read, play cards, talk on the phone or engage in any other distracting activity while supervising children.

Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming or boating. Avoid drinking alcohol while supervising children around water.

Learn to swim. Enroll yourself and your children in swimming classes.

Don’t consider your children to be “drown-proof” because you enrolled them in an infant water-proofing class or swimming class. A child who falls into water unexpectedly may panic and forget learned swimming skills.

Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Because of the time it might take for emergency services to arrive, your CPR skills can make a difference in someone’s life.

Do not use air-filled or foam toys, such as water-wings, noodles, or inner-tubes, in place of life jackets (PFDs). These are toys and are not designed to keep swimmers safe.

Know the local weather conditions and forecast before swimming or boating. Strong winds and thunderstorms with lightning strikes are dangerous to swimmers and boaters.

Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when boating, regardless of distance to be traveled, size of boat, or swimming ability of boaters.

Stay out of dangerous water, especially during spring run-off when rivers have swift, cold murky water that may contain dangerous eddies and hazardous debris.

Jumping from cliffs or bridges is dangerous because of shallow water, submerged rocks, trees, or other hazards.

Never dive head first into water.

Never swim above or below a dam and always obey warning signs.

Pierce County wins 4-H meat judging contest

By NDSU Extension Service The 4-H meat judging team from Pierce County placed first in the senior division of the inaugural state 4-H meat judging contest held at North Dakota State University (NDSU).

Team members are Matthew Mattern and Matthew Johnson of Rugby and Devin Volk of York. Mattern was the high individual in the contest. Rick Vannett is the team’s coach.

The meat judging contest included identification of retail cuts, six classes of four meat exhibits and defending the ranked order with oral reasons or questions about the classes.

The second-place senior team from Stark-Billings counties consisted of Caden Tuhy, Marissa Tuhy and Tristen Polensky of Dickinson and Sam Poland of South Heart. Kurt Froelich is the team’s coach.

The Walsh County team of Tim Hodek of Fairdale, Becky Klose of Hoople and Emily Zikmund of Pisek placed third in the senior division. Kim Nelson and Kari Helgoe are the team’s coaches.

The team representing Ward County placed first in the intermediate division. Team members are Jacob Scheresky and Fletcher Hennessy of Des Lacs and Thomas Schauer of Carpio. Scheresky was the high individual in the intermediate division. The team is coached by Christopher Rockeman and Paige Brummund.

The Walsh County team of Rachel Klose of Hoople, Eva Hodek and Sara Hodek of Fairdale, and James O’Toole of Crystal placed second in the intermediate division. Nelson and Helgoe are the team’s coaches.

Matthew Schauer of Carpio was high individual in the junior division.

The North Dakota Beef Commission, NDSU Animal Sciences Department and North Dakota 4-H Foundation are the sponsors for this contest. The contest was directed by Robert Maddock, NDSU Extension Service meats specialist, and Gary Martens, 4-H volunteer.

3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................B27 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .........................C8 Action Toys, Billings ............................................C24 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................A19 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ..B13, B14, B15 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................C59 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................C30 Agri-Pro, Syngenta, West Fargo, ND ..................A23 Agri-Tech West, Moccassin .................A60, B4, B36 A-J’s Swathing, LLC ...........................................A14 American Manufacturing, Hogeland .....................C2 American Pipe, Cut Bank ...................................A53 Automotive Machine Inc., Great Falls ...................C3 B & B Ag Supply, Inc, Broadview ........................B44 Baer Claw Welding, Fort Shaw ...........................A26 BASF .................................................A40, A41, C16 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...............................B43 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................C47 Bayer Crop Science ............................................A47 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ....................................B16 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................C51 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................B29 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ...................... A36, A37 Big Sky Hydraulics, Great Falls ..........................A54 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........C62 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ......................B18 Bill’s Service & Repair, Conrad ...........................C18 Brandt Agricultural Products LTD........................A10 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................C51 Buckley Auction ..................................................A34 C Moore Fab & Repair & Equipment Sales, Miles City .................................................................B42 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... A27, C12 Case IH Dealers .................................................C61 CFM Industries, LLC, Choteau ...........................A10 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.............................C27 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................A28 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........C24 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................A27 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .......................................B43 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston .........................C14 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................B18 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .................................C14 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ..............C27 DeVoe’s, Valier ....................................................C54 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................A48 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, East Missoula ......... ..............................................................C42, C53 Dirkes’, Fairfield & Choteau ................................A54 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............A14 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger .............................................C5 Durnell Fencing, Valier ..........................................A8 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ..................................B4 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point .........................................C8 Enduraplas, Neche ND .......................................B23

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Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls.....C44, C45 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .....................C34 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle .................A55, A56, A57, A58 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ......................C34 First State Bank, Shelby .......................................B2 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ............. A3, A60 Flaman Rentals ....................................................C7 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................. A64, C52 Flying D Auction, Conrad ....................................B28 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................C40 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness ...................................B5 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... .....................................A15, A42, C25, C48, C57 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ..A63 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ..... ..............................................A49, A50, A51, B24 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................A53 Gerber’s, Great Falls..........................A22, C38, C56 Get ‘Er Done, Brady ............................................C22 GL Appraisal & Brokerage, Glenn Larson, Opheim .. .......................................................................C29 Glasgow Implement, Glasgow ............................B31 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................A62 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard ........................A52 Gomer’s Diesel & Electric, Missoula .....................B1 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............B28 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .......A9 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................C60 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad .......................C29 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin ...................C6 Heritage Timber, Bonner.....................................B34 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........B32 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................C47 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................C18 Hi-Hog Equipment ..............................................B39 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ... C35, C36, C37 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank ...............B17 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................B39 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................B40 J.A.R.R., Choteau ...............................................C22 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ B36, C32 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .........................C6 Judisch Swathing, Conrad ..................................C23 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ............................A33 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................B10 Kuhn North America ...........................................C49 Lake Seed, Ronan ................................................C9 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown.............................C43 Live Water Properties, LLC, Jackson Hole WY ...B11

LM Machinery, Missoula .....................................A38 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................A64 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............B12 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................C59 Martin Industrial, Missoula......................... A60, B10 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown ...............................C50 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls .................A8 Metal Roofing & Trim Mfg, Great Falls ..................B9 Midland Implement , Billings ...............................B12 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ................................................B6 MK Industries, Conrad ........................................A39 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .......B3 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................A34 Montana Post Frame, Townsend .........................C46 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville .............B7 Montana Seed & Grain, Billings..........................C15 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .....................B23 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade..................... C62, C63, C64 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................C40 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..........................B33 Mountain West Ag Services, Garneill .................B11 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ..........C4 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ............C31 Nardinger Irrigation, Great Falls .........................C52 Neal Law, P.C., Conrad .......................................B10 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................C11 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................C30 NipsIt Suite Seed Protectant ..............................C39 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..............................C13 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A61 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ............... A12, C60 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ................C2 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .......................C10 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...................................A18 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls ...............................B3 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell ...........................B2 Performance Ag Services, Conrad ............ A24, A25 Pioneer West, Inc..................................................B9 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............A59 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .......................C4 Premier Real Estate Professionals, Inc., Kalispell .......................................................................B34 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........C55 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ...................C3, C46 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ..................C14 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..........B47 RDO Equipment, Billings ....................................C58 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................C19 Rocky Mountain Truck Sales, Great Falls ...........C56

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By Bruce Auchley, FWP Region 4 Information Officer The other morning seven mule deer walked through the front yard just before sunrise.

It was a great sight for several reasons.

For one, in many north central Montana prairie areas, mule deer have been largely replaced by white-tailed deer.

Not everywhere, but in some places.

Generally, mule deer cycle through population upswings and downturns more widely than whitetails. So when mule deer numbers drop, whitetails can fill in the gap.

Also, when whitetails do have population declines, they rebound quicker because they often have greater reproductive rates – mule deer does usually have a fawn, occasionally twins. Whitetail does more often have twins and occasionally triplets.

It was also nice the other morning to see mule deer on their historic prairie. Lewis and Clark are credited with first describing the mule deer in September 1804 in what is now South Dakota.

William Clark wrote that fall day that one of the expedition’s hunters killed a deer with “ears large and long.” The expedition knew the eastern white-tailed deer, they had never seen a mule deer.

They later learned much more about this new species of deer, such as its preference for rough country and open ground rather than woodlands near the river.

Almost exactly two years later (August 1806) on the expedition’s return trip and in nearly the same spot as their first encounter, they killed their last mule deer. Lewis and Clark realized they were at the eastern limit of the High Plains and would soon see mule deer no more.

Another reason it was good to see mule deer the other morning was the one buck in the group.

He looked young and sleek, due to his fine summer coat, and his antlers were several inches tall and wrapped in what looks like velvet.

Antlers are fascinating feats of nature. They are the only mammalian appendages capable of complete regeneration.

Some amphibians and lizards can have portions of their bodies severed, only to regrow the lost limb or tail. Not so with mammals, except for antlers.

Growing antlers are bone covered by blood vessels, nerves and fine, velvet-like hair. Triggered by daylight length, antler growth begins when sex hormones, like testosterone, are at minimal levels.

The rise of the animal’s testosterone near the end of summer causes the antler bone to die and shed the velvet covering. The antlers are then ready to use for fighting and attracting females, coinciding with the peak of breeding, mid- to late November for mule deer.

By late winter, testosterone declines, the headgear to falls off, and within a few weeks the process begins anew.

And as to the age-old question, want causes some but not all deer to grow enormous antlers. The easy answer is age, genetics and nutrition.

Or to put it another way, on a mature buck genetics determine the form of antlers while nutrition dictates their size.

Oh, yes. The final reason it was great to see seven mule deer walk by the front of the house? They passed by the newly fenced vegetable garden in the back of the house.

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3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons 2% milk 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 6 tablespoons marshmallow creme In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then the sour cream and milk. Combine the flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; beat into creamed until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.

Coat six muffin cups with cooking spray; fill one-fourth full with batter. Spoon 1 tablespoon marshmallow creme into each muffin cup. Top with remaining batter.

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Drain and discard. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the beef, shrimp, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and tomatoes; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth.

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By Oregon State University Oregon State University (OSU) aims to to estimate risk from exposures to PAH test new technologies for measuring the mixtures. These agencies have had to rely toxicity of environmental chemicals to deon results from animal studies that involve termine their health risk and see if cleaning high dosages, said Williams, a professor in up hazardous waste sites generates even the College of Agricultural Sciences. worse chemicals.

Interacting with communities impacted The work will be funded by a $15.4 milby nearby hazardous waste or exposure to PAHs is an important additional component lion, five-year grant from the National Instiof the university’s research. So Anderson, in tute of Environmental Health Sciences. The a partnership created by OSU public health long-term goal is to improve human health scientist Anna Harding, will work with the by reducing exposures to toxic chemicals.

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian “The focus is to improve technologies Reservation in Oregon to address tribal for identifying and measuring the levels concerns about environmental chemicals. and toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydroAnderson will measure tribal members’ carbons [PAHs] found at a large percentage exposure to PAHs from woodstoves in their of Superfund sites, including the Portland homes using portable air samplers and by Harbor, and to better assess the impact of asking them to wear silicone wristbands PAHs on human health,” said OSU’s Dave that she developed to absorb atmospheric Williams, the lead scientist on the project. chemicals. Exposures to PAHs from eating The research could help local, state and smoked salmon will also be investigated by federal agencies, like the U.S. Environmentesting tribal members’ urine to see how tal Protection Agency, better understand the their bodies metabolized the PAHs. risk posed by PAHs, he added.

On Fidalgo Island in Washington, AnderPAHs are produced when coal, gas, oil son will carry out a study at the Swinomand wood are burned and even when meat ish Indian Reservation, where oil refinery is smoked or grilled. Some can cause canwaste was once disposed, and at the Samish cer, impede normal development or harm Indian Lands. She’ll measure PAHs from neurological and reproductive systems, sediment and tissues of butter clams, which Williams said. tribal members’ eat.

OSU chemists Staci Simonich and Kim Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is Anderson will collect PAHs in the sedia partner on the grant and an integral part of ment, soil and water from 13 locations, inthe research. Rick Corley, a toxicologist at cluding several Superfund sites. Superfund the lab, will develop computational models sites are abandoned or uncontrolled parcels to predict internal doses of biologically of land or water where hazardous waste was active PAHs in sensitive target organs of dumped and may harm the environment or humans at different life stages – from the people. fetus through adulthood – under real-world At several of the sites, OSU scientists exposure conditions. Katrina Waters, a will identify which PAHs in soil and computational biologist there, will provide sediment get converted into other chemical bioinformatics support to determine linkcompounds as a result of cleanup efforts. ages between exposure and disease.

These remediation methods may include In 2009, the NIEHS designated OSU heating the contaminated soil and sediment, as home to one of the nation’s 18 Superexposing it to ultraviolet light, or adding fund Research Programs. As part of that, chemicals, bacteria, fungi or charcoal to it it awarded the university $12.4 million to to break it down, said Simonich, a professor study the health risks from PAHs in the in the colleges of science and agricultural Pacific Northwest and China. More inforsciences. mation on the program at OSU is on the “We don’t know what’s being formed Superfund Research Center website (http:// during remediation,” Simonich said. superfund.oregonstate.edu/).

“We’re going to investigate that and figure Since then, OSU scientists have studied out if it is bad for human health.” fetal exposure to carcinogens and Chinese Anderson will test a new device with a residents’ cancer risk from electronic waste silicone membrane that absorbs chemicals sites. They’ve also investigated the impact much like a person’s skin cells would. of air pollution on Beijing residents’ health Knowing which chemicals can be absorbed and tested the water and air along the Gulf by a human body is key, she said. If they Coast after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon can’t be absorbed, then it might be safer to oil spill. To read stories about OSU’s leave the waste in place rather than dredgwork with PAHs, go to http://extension. ing it up and possibly creating even more oregonstate.edu/news/polycyclic-aromaticdangerous chemicals that can indeed enter hydrocarbons. the body, she said.

In the latest grant, researchers will collect Robert Tanguay, a biochemist at OSU, PAHs from the following locations: will test the original PAHs as well as the • McCormick and Baxter Creosoting Co. derivatives that formed from cleanup efsite (Portland, Oregon) forts to see how toxic they are. He’ll use • Portland Harbor (Oregon) zebrafish, the aquatic equivalent of lab rats.

• Lower Duwamish Waterway (Seattle, Scientists use the tiny fish because they’re Washington) transparent during development, mature • St. Maries Creosote site (St. Maries, rapidly and share about 80 percent of their Idaho) genes with humans. This allows researchers • Anniston PCB site (Alabama) to run many tests in a short time on a huge • American Creosote Works site (Winnumber of subjects. nfield plant) (Louisiana) Researchers will also see if chemicals • Grasse River Study Area (New York) become more or less toxic when mixed • Dewey Loeffel Landfill (Nassau, New together versus when they’re isolated.

York) “We are not exposed to one chemical at a • Passaic River-Newark Bay Study Area time,” said Anderson, a professor in OSU’s (New Jersey) College of Agricultural Sciences. “We want • Hudson River PCBs site (New York) to understand what the toxicity is of the • Swinomish Indian Reservation (Fidalgo mixture we’re exposed to.”

Island, Washington) In partnership with Lawrence Livermore • Samish Indian Lands (Fidalgo Island, National Laboratory in California, Williams Washington) will assess how humans absorb, metabo• Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla lize and eliminate extremely small doses Indian Reservation (Oregon) of PAHs. This data could later be used by regulatory agencies, including the EPA,

New 4-H camp building named for Extension leader

By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn will launch a major renovation and expansion project later this year with a combination of state funding and private donations.

Half of the money for the $1.9 million project is in the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s 2013-15 budget approved by the Legislature and governor.

The other $950,000 is from individuals, organizations and corporations through the North Dakota 4-H Foundation’s Shape a New Destiny campaign.

The project involves renovating the current camp facilities, expanding outdoor camp opportunities and constructing a multipurpose 4-H center that will be named in honor of Myron D. Johnsrud, a Watford City area native who served as NDSU Extension Service director from 1974 to 1986.

“We received great support from the private sector, along with legislators and the governor, for this project,” says Duane Hauck, director emeritus of the NDSU Extension Service and campaign steering committee chair.

“Naming the new building after Myron is a fitting tribute to his prominent leadership with the Extension Service and 4-H program,” Hauck adds. “The importance of youth programs within the Extension Service was enhanced during Myron’s tenure. He was a true champion of 4-H.” After serving as NDSU Extension Service director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Richard Lyng appointed Johnsrud as administrator of the federal Extension Service in Washington, D.C. His responsibility was to provide national leadership for the Extension system, which includes the 50 states and U.S. territories.

In 1993, he was selected by his state Extension Service peers to be the director of Extension and outreach with the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. After more than three decades of Extension Service leadership, he retired in 2002. He also served on the North Dakota 4-H Foundation and National 4-H Council board of directors. He was inducted into the national 4-H Hall of Fame in 2007.

Johnsrud has received numerous other honors for his leadership, including the NDSU Harvest Bowl Agribusiness Award and NDSU Alumni Achievement Award, and he is a member of the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame.

Johnsrud and his wife, Muriel, continue to support NDSU in many ways, including sponsoring an athletic scholarship and the annual Excellence in Extension/Outreach Award, which provides an early career NDSU Extension Service member with an opportunity to pursue professional development and advance his or her career.

Their son, Mark, who provided a $250,000 lead gift to the campaign, says, “It is great to see my father recognized in this way. I am pleased to support this project.”

Mark Johnsrud is the CEO of Nuverra Environmental Solutions, which is one of the largest companies in the U.S. that provides the delivery, collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of restricted solids and fluids primarily in the gas and oil shale development areas in 26 states.

“The new Johnsrud 4-H Center and renovations will enhance the camp’s learning environment, increase the camp’s capacity to accommodate larger youth groups, provide access to people of all abilities, and ensure a sustainable, environmentally responsible camp program,” says Brad Cogdill, chair of the NDSU Center for 4-H Youth Development.

4-H is the largest and only research-based youth organization in the state. Although the camp has 4-H in its name, its programs are open to all youth.

The North Dakota 4-H Camp was established in 1967 as the Western North Dakota 4-H Camp, one of two regional 4-H camps. It has become the sole statewide 4-H camp facility.

Its location is historically significant. The 84-acre facility is along the banks of the Missouri River near Fort Mandan, where explorers Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery spent the winter of 1804.

“The camp was created with a primary focus of providing education, outdoor recreation and leadership opportunities for youth,” Cogdill says. “The present facilities have served youth well during the past 45 years. However, now is the time to begin to shape the future.”

Research shows that a 4-H camp experience has a positive impact on the social, personal and educational growth of the participants. It also increase awareness of environmental issues and interest in the outdoors, develops leadership skills and influences career decisions. continued on page b6

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By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service In ongoing investigations, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and university researchers are taking a fresh look at the ability of olive powder and other plant compounds to combat foodborne pathogens and keep food safe to eat.

Some of the studies focus on control of microbes such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 that cause foodborne illness, and have also looked at control of two possibly carcinogenic heterocyclic amines, MelQx and PhIP, that can be formed during cooking of meats.

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When the E. coli and amine results were evaluated as a whole, olive powder was shown to outperform the other powders (apple, onion, or garlic, for instance) that were tested.

Friedman noted that follow-up studies are needed to pinpoint the compounds in olive powder that are responsible for these effects, and to determine whether the amount added in the ground beef experiments alters the hamburgers’ taste.

The ability of olive extracts to kill foodborne pathogens has been reported in earlier studies conducted at Albany and elsewhere. However, this study of E. coli and amines, documented in a 2012 peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, may be the first to show olive powder’s performance in concurrently suppressing three targets of concern: two major amines and a pervasive E. coli.

Friedman collaborated in the work with University of Arizona-Tucson co-investigators Yelena Feinstein, Cody M. Havens, Liliana Rounds and study leader Sadhana Ravishankar.

This research with natural, plant-derived antimicrobials and anti-heterocyclic amines supports the USDA priority of enhancing food safety.

“Our camp setting provides a safe environment for youth to learn and have the opportunity to grow more confident in adventure and exploration,” Cogdill says. “On behalf of North Dakota 4-H, we want to thank our political leaders and private donors for their excellent support.”

For more information on how to help support the state’s 4-H program, visit the North Dakota 4-H Foundation’s website at http://www.ndsu.edu/4h/4_h_foundation/, send an email to ndsu.4-H@ndsu.edu or call (701) 231-7251.

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As the holiday season loomed, Grandpa Peterson’s grandchildren cornered him one day in the living room, and they asked if he would get them an Xbox for Christmas.

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Washing raw meat may do more harm than good

By Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service We wash our clothes to get them clean. We wash dishes to get them clean. So it would be logical for people to think washing meat and poultry should make it safer to eat. Despite widespread belief in this, washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb or veal is not a good idea.

Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension food specialist, said washing raw meat before cooking is not a good idea because bacteria in the raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils and other kitchen surfaces.

“The secret is to get meat onto the baking pan with the minimum amount of human contact,” Brown said. “Consumers believe by washing the meat and poultry they are removing bacteria that makes the food unsafe. What they don’t realize is some of the bacteria are so tightly attached you couldn’t remove them no matter how many times you washed the meat. Keep in mind cooking will take care of those bacteria.”

However, there are some bacteria that are easily removed, but the mist of the water can splash the bacteria onto other kitchen surfaces. Failure to clean these contaminated areas can lead to foodborne illness.

Brown said it is important to wash your hands after handling raw meat or poultry, or its packaging, so you avoid spreading the bacteria to other foods or kitchen surfaces.

“Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handing raw meats,” she said.

“Wash countertops and sinks with hot, soapy water. You can sanitize surfaces with a solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water.”

Brown also pointed out cooking to the correct internal temperature kills the bacteria. “Be sure to use a food thermometer to ensure poultry and other meat has reached a safe internal temperature. All raw beef and veal steaks, roasts and chops should reach a minimum temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit,” she said. “For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.”

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Slaframine toxicosis or “slobbers” in cattle

By Dr. Michelle Arnold, Large Ruminant Extension Veterinarian, University of Kentucky An exceptionally wet summer weather pattern favors the growth of fungi growing on plants in the field and increases the risk for production of mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring compounds produced by fungi invading plant material, some of which are toxic to cattle. In the late 1940s and through the 1950s, beef and dairy producers reported outbreaks of excessive salivation (slobbering) in cattle associated with the consumption of second-cutting red clover (Trifolium pratense) and occasionally other legumes in the form of hay, pasture, or silage. It was not until the 1960s that “slobbers” was linked to a fungal pathogen, Rhizoctonia leguminicola, which is also associated with the pasture disease Black Patch that occurs in red clover pastures. The forage disease derives its name from the appearance of affected areas in the field rather than the characteristic black or dark brown concentric or “target spot” lesions on the leaves of affected plants. The dead, brown, diseased leaves and stems may be confused with normal maturation of the clover plant. Growth of the Rhizoctonia leguminicola fungus is most prevalent in second-cutting red clover hay or pasture associated with periods of wet weather and high humidity, temperatures between 75°F and 85°F, and a soil pH of 5.96.5. In addition to red clover, it has also been reported to infect white clover, soybean, kudzu, cow pea, blue lupine, alsike clover, alfalfa, Korean lespedeza, black medic, cicer milkvetch, and sanfoin; however, infected red clover plants are usually present in the same field. This fungus can overwinter on infected plants and survive at least two years on infected seed.

The fungus produces a mycotoxin known as “slaframine”, an indolizidine alkaloid that is absorbed, acted on by the liver, and stimulates excessive secretion primarily from salivary glands and the pancreas. Consumption of hay or pasture infected with this mycotoxin by domestic livestock, especially cattle and horses, results in clinical signs within an hour.

Excessive salivation is generally the first sign noticed by the producer. Other possible signs include diarrhea, feed refusal, bloat, tear shedding, stiff joints, frequent urination, and decreased milk production. In most cases, exposure results in mild symptoms with no lasting harmful effects. However, in the rare severe case, excess salivation and emphysema in the lungs may result in suffocation and death. Removal of cattle from infected pasture or discarding contaminated hay results in complete cessation of slobbers within 24-48 hours and a full recovery. Slaframine intoxication has been observed in cattle, sheep, horses, goats, swine, poultry, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rats and mice.

Diagnosis is based on detection of plant lesions, the clinical signs shown by the animal, and the full recovery after the suspect forage is removed. Slaframine may be detected by a veterinary diagnostic laboratory from plant or forage samples but the analysis is somewhat expensive ($110 plus shipping at the UKVDL). There are other possible causes of excess salivation such as disorders of the mouth, esophagus, gastrointestinal or neurologic systems that may be ruled out through physical examination by a veterinarian. Rabies is always a possibility for any animal with excessive salivation so caution must be exercised before placing one’s hands in an animal’s mouth.

Treatment consists of removing the feed source causing the problem. Early removal from the offending forage typically results in rapid resolution of the problem with few, if any, lasting effects. Higher doses and longer exposure times may cause dehydration that leads to a drop in milk production, intestinal disturbances, and rarely abortion or death.

Atropine, a prescription drug used by veterinarians, may be given soon after ingestion of slaframine to reduce the clinical signs. However, once salivation is very heavy, atropine is unlikely to reverse the effects.

Prevention is limited because there is no method to detoxify pasture and hay contaminated with this fungus. If mold is evident on the forage, a trial feeding to one or two less valuable animals may be warranted to avoid exposure of a large number of animals to slaframine. Seed should not be harvested from a known infected field. To minimize the severity of the problem when a field is infected: 1. Harvest each cutting of red clover during early bloom (by 10% bloom) and definitely avoid letting the second cutting go to seed. Delaying hay harvest beyond the early bloom stage lowers the palatability and creates a build-up of the fungus. This ultimately results in dusty hay and reduced continued on page b9

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consumption.

2. Mix later cuttings of red clover hay with other hay if slobbering problems exist to dilute the dose of slaframine.

3. Store second-cutting red clover hay until next year’s feeding season, or feed it last during the winter following harvest. In one controlled study, the fungus was less prevalent in hay after 10 months of storage and the level of slaframine was found to have decreased during that time by approximately 10 fold.

In summary, although black patch occurs only sporadically, the right temperature, moisture, and soil pH may combine and allow Rhizoctonia leguminicola to thrive. Be aware of the possible consequences of this fungus, especially profuse salivation in cattle and horses. Good forage management, especially harvest of hay at early bloom, will reduce the risk of problems when feeding this excellent, high protein forage.

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Twenty-two Montana 4-H youth were awarded scholarships totaling $18,150 during the annual Montana 4-H Congress at Montana State University July 9-11.

Nearly 400 4-H members, volunteers and staff attended the 4-H congress from 43 Montana counties, said Brett Schomer, 4-H program and events coordinator at MSU. Youth participated in competitive and social events, educational workshops, and community service activities as Extension staff and nearly 100 volunteers helped coordinate activities during the three-day event. Youth members worked on program committees to finalize congress details, emceed general assemblies, and managed event technology.

During the event, 4-H Foundation Executive Director Sandra Germann and board members presented 4-H students with various scholarship awards.

Secora Richardson, Missoula County, won the Douglas A. and Nancy W. Dear Memorial Scholarship. Richardson has been in 4-H for 10 years and will attend Utah State University to pursue a degree in pre-veterinary studies. She participated in the horse project.

Tori Wilson, Madison County, earned the W. Doyle Stocks Scholarship, which benefits a Montana student planning to attend MSU to study family and consumer science or agriculture. She is a 10-year 4-H member.

Brooke Hollowell, Treasure County, received the Wilcox Family Scholarship.

She is an 11-year 4-H member who plans to attend Gonzaga University to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. She has participated in community service projects, including coaching and tutoring.

Gwynn Simeniuk, Valley County, won the Montana Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship, which is new this year and provides $1000 to a member majoring in an agricultural related field. Simeniuk will be a sophomore at MSU, pursuing degrees in agriculture education and animal science.

Karoline Rose, Gallatin County, won the N.A. Jacobsen Scholarship, which is awarded to a junior or senior in MSU’s College of Agriculture planning to pursue a career in Extension. Rose is currently a junior at MSU studying animal science. She has participated in 4-H community service.

Kaitlyn Goroski, Wibaux County, received the Miller Scholarship, which was created by Thomas Miller and family to assist a graduate from eastern Montana who is planning to attend MSU. Goroski is a nine-year 4-H member who plans to pursue a degree in agriculture. Goroski has participated in community service, has held leadership roles in 4-H and served as the 2012-2013 state ambassador officer president.

Amber Stenson, Pondera County, won the Montana Agricultural Business Association (MABA) and the Montana Grain Elevator Association (MGEA) scholarship. She is a sophomore at MSU, studying finance and economics.

Dale Peterson, Beaverhead County, won the Montana Meat Processors Association Scholarship, which is awarded to an individual with an interest or background in meat science. He is a 6-year 4-H member who will attend MSU to pursue a degree in agriculture or business.

Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply sponsored $1000 scholarships to the following five 4-H individuals: Elizabeth Byron, Big Horn County, is a 12-year 4-H member who plans to attend Oregon State University for a degree in engineering. Byron has been active in leadership through the county ambassador

team and the Cloverbud project.

Amelia Farrier, Gallatin County, is a 13-year 4-H member who plans to attend MSU to pursue a degree in math or science. Farrier has been part of the Big Horn County ambassador team and participated in community service and helped younger members with rabbit and swine projects.

Teal Hatten, Carbon County, is a 10-year 4-H member who will attend Carroll College to pursue a degree in speech pathology and elementary education. She has participated in many community service and leadership projects, and used her passion for teaching in helping many younger 4-H members.

Morgan Peterson, Beaverhead County, is a nine-year 4-H member who plans to attend MSU-Bozeman to obtain a degree in mathematics. Peterson helped her school implement programs to eliminate bullying and hazing, and she volunteered many hours to help new 4-Her’s learn about the steer project.

Courtney Schupert, Ravalli County, is a nine-year 4-H member who plans to attend MSU-Bozeman to major in economics and pre-med. Schupert represented Montana 4-H at National Congress. She helped younger members with public speaking by leading workshops and theater classes.

The Montana 4-H Council established an endowment with the Montana 4-H Foundation to be used for leadership opportunities for Montana 4-H youth and volunteers. The Montana 4-H Council Scholarship went to: Justin Stilson, Fergus County. Currently a sophomore at MSU, Stilson studying exercise science with plans to go to chiropractic school. Stilson has been involved in 4-H for 13 years at the county and collegiate levels.

His 4-H leadership roles include being the collegiate 4-H president, a swine junior superintendent and acting as the director of Fergus County’s 4-H camp.

The State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee sponsors a $ 500 4-H Shooting Sports Scholarship for a student exemplifying leadership and mentoring in shooting sports.

It was awarded to: Nathan Sutton, Beaverhead County. He is currently a sophomore at Montana Tech, majoring in mechanical engineering. In his 4-H years, Sutton excelled in the Shooting Sports program and has continued in the program by mentoring younger members.

He credits the program for allowing him to cultivate a lifelong passion for the sport.

The Barbara Edens Memorial scholarship is awarded to 4-H members who have been active in the horse project and have strong leadership skills. It was awarded to: Layton Hrubes, Dawson County. She has been in 4-H for eight years, and plans to attend MSU-Bozeman to pursue a degree in animal science. In 4-H, she has participated in agriculture clubs and groups.

The Bud Dawson Livestock Scholarship offers two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who have been active in livestock projects. The recipients are: Riley Dalke, Yellowstone County, is a nine-year 4-H member who plans to attend MSU to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. Dalke has studied the effects of different shelter and feed types to optimize the growth and production of his swine.

Riley has also been an active leader in both 4-H and FFA. Melody McDaniel, Missoula County, is a nine-year 4-H member who plans to attend the University of Montana to pursue degrees in Spanish and Math. McDaniel has a strong interest in sustainable/backyard farming due to project work with rabbits, goats, and continued on page b12

Grants awarded for work on deadly bat disease

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced grant awards totaling $950,694 to twenty-eight states for whitenose syndrome (WNS) projects. State natural resource agencies will use the funds to support research, monitor bat populations and detect and respond to white-nose syndrome, a disease that afflicts bats.

“White-nose syndrome has spread rapidly from one state in 2007 to 22 states and five Canadian provinces this year,” said Dr. Jeremy Coleman, the Service’s national WNS coordinator. “These grants provide essential support to our state partners in responding to this disease. The research, monitoring, and actions made possible by these grants have yielded valuable results and insights for our national response to white-nose syndrome.”

“This is one of the most devastating diseases affecting wildlife in eastern North America,” said Wendi Weber, cochair of the White-Nose Syndrome Executive Committee and Service Northeast Regional Director. “Best estimates indicate that it has killed more than 5.7 million bats.”

First discovered in New York in the winter of 2006-2007, the disease has spread rapidly through the eastern U.S. and parts of Canada, and continues to move westward. The Service is leading a cooperative effort with federal and state agencies, tribes, researchers, universities and other non-government organizations to research and manage the spread of WNS. In addition to developing science-based protocols and guidance for land management agencies and other partners to minimize the spread of WNS, the Service has funded numerous research projects to support and assess management recommendations and improve basic understanding of the dynamics of the disease.

Funding for grants was provided through the Endangered Species Recovery program. Proposals were received from 28 states requesting $1,042,938. All eligible requests were given at least partial awards, ranging from about $7,000 to $47,500, for a total of $950,694.

Additional information about WNS, the international disease investigation, and research can be found on the national WNS website at www.whitenosesyndrome.org/.

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U.S. Targhee Sheep Association 2013 National Show and Sale results

Production, performance, lamb and wool.

These are the fundamental characteristics of Targhee sheep. The Targhee breed excelled in exhibiting all of these core qualities at the 2013 National Show and Sale in Arlington, Wisconsin. As producers of high quality lamb and wool, we concern ourselves with the value of our product. As an association for 62 years, we have focused on our bottom line and yours.

The Grand Champion ram shown by Jon Beastrom & Family of Pierre, South Dakota was purchased by Darrell Deneke, Brookings, South Dakota for $1750. University of Wisconsin-Madison of Arlington, Wisconsin had the Reserve Champion Ram which sold to Clements Family Targhees or Byron, Michigan. The top selling ram was a Jon Beastrom & Family fall ram lamb to University of Wisconsin-Madison for $2000.

The National Champion ewe was shown

by Jon Beastrom & Family of Pierre, South Dakota was purchased by Allred Targhees of Fountain Green, Utah as the high selling ewe for $1100. University of WisconsinMadison of Arlington, Wisconsin had the Reserve Champion Ram which sold to Plum Creek Targhees/Caleb Pedersen of Lesterville, South Dakota.

On 46 head of registered Targhee sheep the sale average was $675.54. Yearling rams averaged $775. Yearling ewes averaged $591.67.

Champion Fleece was shown by the Jon Beastrom & Family of Pierre, South Dakota. The Reserve Fleece was shown by Plum Creek Targhees/Caleb Pedersen of Lesterville, South Dakota.

The USTSA has always believed in and promoted the accomplishments of its young people in its Junior Show. The Grand Champion ram was shown by Braedon Hinker of Huron, South Dakota. Reserve Champion Ram was shown by Jacob Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota. Grand Champion ewe was shown by Jacob Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota, with the Reserve Champion shown by Jace Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota. Champion Senior Showman was Jonalyn Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota, Reserve Champion was Jamie Skinner of

Felicity, Ohio. Champion Junior Showman was Jacob Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota, with Reserve Champion going to Derek Pedersen of Lesterville, South Dakota. The Champion Pee-Wee Showmen was Cheznie Allred.

Receiving the annual designation of USTSA Premier Exhibitors, were Jon Beastrom & Family. The Junior Premier Exhibitor was Jacob Beastrom. They were awarded traveling USTSA trophies for their efforts.

Acknowledging tremendous personal achievement and contributions to the U.S. Targhee Sheep Association and American Sheep Industry has been a tradition for the USTSA. The Targhee Hall of Fame began honoring outstanding sheep men and women in 1983. Continuing with the tradition, the 2013 Targhee Hall of Fame inductee was announced at the USTSA banquet.

This year’s inductee was Robert and Linda Clements of Bryon, Michigan.

The Starter Flock was again awarded to a deserving youth aged 9-17. The recipient of the flock was Anna Hinchley of Cambridge, Wisconsin. Anna received a yearling ewe from CJR Farms, Warren and Judy Nellis of Coleman, Michigan, a ewe lamb from Deneke Family Targhees, Duane and Janet Deneke of Huron, South Dakora, and another ewe lamb from Bud Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota. To purchase additional sheep $150 from the USTSA, $250 from Montana Targhee Assoc., $100 from McRae Brothers of Jordan, Montana, $50 from the Jamie Skinner of Felicity, Ohio, $50 from the Junior Wisconsin Targhee Sheep Assoc, and $50 from A&J Nevens Live-stock of Lodi, Wisconsin.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Sheep Targhee Assocation for hosting the 2013 Show & Sale! And a special thanks to our great show sponsors: Mid-States Wool Growers, Big Gain Wisconsin, LLC, Badgerland Financial, United Cooperative, Nasco, Roswell Wool, Profiles Show Supply, and Ewesful Gifts.

For more information contact the U.S. Targhee Sheep Association office at 702292-5715 or www.ustargheesheep.org.

Youth receive scholarships at 4-H Congress continued from page b10

sheep. She has been an active leader in her clubs as well as organizations dedicated to rabbit production.

The Cedric & Elfriede Maurer Memorial Scholarship was established by the Maurer family to honor their parents, who farmed and ranched in Teton County and were long-time 4-H leaders. The scholarship is awarded to 4-H members who show a dedication to 4-H, a history of volunteering, and are involved in their community. Preference is given to residents of north central Montana, specifically Teton, Cascade, Choteau and Pondera counties: Connor Hodgkiss, Teton County, is an 11-year 4-H member who plans to attend MSU-Bozeman to pursue a degree in Animal Science. Hodgkiss has served as an ambassador for his county, as president of his club and as a 4-H camp counselor. He has presented workshops to younger members and donated the proceeds from his market steer to a needy family.

The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee gave two $750 scholarships to the following 4-H members with an interest in the agriculture industry, especially as related to grain production: Andrew Gould, Cascade County, is a

sophomore at Great Falls College and will attend MSU to pursue agriculture-related degrees. He has been active in breeding beef and meats identification projects, as well as serving as an adult leader for livestock and meats identification since finishing 4-H. Brandon Gould, Cascade County, is a sophomore at Great Falls College, and will attend MSU to major in wildlife biology and criminal justice. During his years in 4-H, he was active in the beef project, meats identification and range science.

The Anton and Helga Sundsted Pioneer Scholarship was established in 2011 by the Sundsted family in honor of the pioneers who settled over 100 years ago. This scholarship is for students who demonstrate entrepreneurship through 4-H projects and involvement in their community, church and school by embracing ideals of leadership, responsibility and integrity: Bobby Dorvall, Carbon County, is a 10-year 4-H member who plans to attend Northwest College to major in Ag-Business.

Dorvall has been active in livestock projects, has worked with younger members and participated in community service through highway cleanups, the county fair and senior dinners.

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Give us a call about your application needs.

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2014 International 7400 with SIMONSEN R MODEL BOX, 8+ TONS OF UREA AND 85-FT. SPREAD

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Simonsen Equipment In Stock:

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New 8-ton SS R Model truck mount spreader box.

New 8-ton SS Q Model truck mount spreader box.

“Top and Side Tenders Available in Any Configuration”

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Vector 300 with Sprayflex 1500 gallon / 100-ft. boom Sprayflex Sprayers

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*** UNITS FOR SALE OR CONSIGNED *** 2004 Stahly Peterbilt Cat engine, Allison transmission, 1800 gallon SS tank, 80-ft. fold-over boom, 4400 hours

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Air Max 1000

1995 Wilmar 765

Very nice Ag Chem Air Max 1000 air box with like new 70-ft. booms

air ride, 500 gallon tank, 75-ft. booms, low hours, immaculate!!

1992 GMC 8500

Cat engine, semi-float tires, near new NYB spray system, 1000 gallon, 90-ft. booms, engine drive, guidance, immaculate condition

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NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

Sod Buster Sales, Inc.’s Farm Equipment Finding Service — Phone (406) 883-2118

2010 Chevrolet 1500 LS, extended cab, XM, OnStar, tow package, local trade. 31,700 miles. Tag #14T03A........................$24,495

2013 Chevrolet Impala LT, XM, OnStar, Bluetooth, sunroof, remote start. 16,000 miles. Tag #13U23......................... $19,995

2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS, AM/ FM/CD/XM, OnStar, 8 passenger.

Tag #13U17...................$22,495

2010 Ford Fusion SE, AM/FM/ CD, power seat, sunroof. Tag #12C15A.......................$14,995

2005 Chevrolet SSR LS2, 6.0L V8, automatic, AM/FM/6 CD/Bose, heated leather, hardtop convertible, side steps, tow package. Tag #13C04A.......................$32,000

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS extended cab, AM/FM/CD, tow package, tonneau cover, Rhino liner. Tag #13T34A.........$13,495

2013 Chevrolet Suburban LT, OnStar, DVD, Bluetooth, remote start, sunroof, 8500 miles. Tag #13U24..........................$45,995

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2010 Chevrolet 1500 LT, crew cab, OnStar, tow package. Tag #13U22..........................$26,995

2013 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, XM, OnStar, Bluetooth, sunroof, remote start, crystal red. 9300 miles. Tag #13U20........ $22,995

2007 Toyota Camry, XM, heated leather, remote start, sunroof.

Tag #13U08B................ $16,495

2011 Chevrolet Colorado LT crew cab, automatic, AM/FM/CD/XM, OnStar, Bluetooth, tow package, bedliner. Tag #12C19A..$25,495

COME IN AND TAKE ONE FOR A TEST DRIVE TODAY!!

2007 Buick Lucerne CX, AM/FM/ CD, power seats, 5 passenger Tag #12U71A.................$12,995

2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS, AM/ FM/CD, OnStar, DVD, rear air, 7 2007 Ford Freestyle SEL, AM/FM/6 CD, leather seats, 8 passenger. passenger. Tag #12U63B...........

Tag #12T133B...............$10,495 ......................................$10,995

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL, AM/FM/ CD/XM, OnStar, leather, power seat. Tag #12U16A........$15,495

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT crew cab, Duramax diesel, AM/ FM/6 CD/XM, power seat, flatbed, tow package. Tag #13T78A. ......................................$23,995

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Feedlot pen maintenance allows cattle to walk easier

By Roger Ellis, DVM, SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Field Specialist Beef feedlot operations are faced with daily tasks of managing feed and cattle inventory, animal health, labor, operational activities and marketing of the resident cattle in the yards. No less important are details to manage the feedlot environment and facilities. All of this is made more tedious and challenging by the forces of Mother Nature. In the northern and central plains, the long winter and the recent spring storms have crippled one area of management that may have created some cattle issues. That area is feedlot pen maintenance and cattle comfort. Many open-lot cattle feeding sites have been burdened by mud and water accumulations - making regular pen cleaning difficult. Closed, confined feeding facilities may be hampered in removing stockpiled manure and or disposal of pit-stored waste. In the face of muddy, soggy feedlot pens, cattle discomfort and lameness are potential problems that producers may be facing. The end result of these problems may be loss of performance and negative closeouts.

Feedlot Lameness Lameness is often considered a disease. However, lameness is really only a descriptor for pain and discomfort of the animal during movement. Lameness can be attributed to many disease conditions and may be difficult in some cases to correctly diagnose. The most common and frequently reported causes of lameness in feedlot cattle include: • Foot Rot (Infectious Pododermatitis) • Toe Abscess or Subsolar Abscess • Injuries to feet, legs or back • Tendinitis/Synovitis due to Mycoplasma bovis • Histophilus somnus joint infection • Laminitis An emerging disease causing lameness in feedlot cattle is the infectious disease labeled, “Hairy Heel Warts” or Digital Dermatitis. This condition is now being recognized more in closed, confinement feeding structures. In regards to laminitis, the winter and spring storms made bunk management and maintaining consistent feed intakes difficult and increased the risk of acidosis. Both clinical acidosis (founder) and subclinical acidosis are predisposing factors for laminitis and “sore footed cattle”. Some individuals will experience excessive hoof overgrowth and progressive lameness. The total effects of acidosis and laminitis will markedly reduce cattle performance and end-value.

There are many references available regarding lameness diseases which you are directed to for detailed information, two of which are listed at the conclusion of the article. Discussion with your animal health consultant and veterinarian regarding details of these conditions will provide specific guidance and management recommendations.

Starts With The Foot The majority of lameness cases, up to 90%, are related to insult or infection of the feet. A major contributing factor for foot problems in cattle is environmental conditions and more so, the deterioration of the conditions due to weather effects. Persistent, wet conditions will weaken the hoof and skin integrity and makes the tissues more susceptible to abrasion/laceration and bacterial invasion. Drop-offs from concrete surfaces into deep mud can be sources of trauma to hooves and joints. Cattle that attempt to struggle through deep mud or water may experience upper leg, joint or skeletal trauma. Wet, slippery concrete flooring may be a risk for all forms of feet and leg injuries. Packing of mud or soiled, wet bedding between the toes is highly irritating and further predisposing to infections. Broken concrete will be a likely source of feet injuries. Hospital pens that are wet and muddy are highly limiting to cattle comfort and likely to reduce responses to treatments. The emerging foot disease, Hairy Heel Warts, is highly associated with persistent wet, fecal-contaminated surface conditions. Cattle experiencing difficulty in maneuvering around feedbunks and waterers are likely to have reduced feed and water intakes.

Impacts of Lameness Lameness in feedlot cattle has a measureable impact on cattle performance and profitability. Feed intakes are consistently reduced in lame, painful cattle – reducing gain performance and carcass merit. Incidence rates of diseases causing lameness are quite variable between feedlot operations, seasons and environments. Often, the incidence of lameness is 10-20% of all animals pulled and treated (Stokka et al, 2001). Data from the NAHMS feedlot surveys (1999) reports an average of 16% of all feedlot cattle requiring continued on page b18

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HUGGY BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL Phone 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana

Website: www.huggybearsconsignments.com

“If You Want To Sell or Buy...Huggy Bear Is Your Guy”.

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

Case 730 30-ft. pull type windrower, good shape. Tag #WHjar0513.

1990 Westward swather with 25-ft. double swath header, pickup reel, 1573 hours. Tag #GordS1212.....................................................................$18,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft DSA header with pickup header. Tag #HerbK1012.......................................................................................$31,000 2006 John Deere 4895 swather, 36-ft. Honey Bee header with pickup reel, double sickle, 1000 hours. Tag #DanD1112.....................................$120,000 Massey 35 pull type swather, excellent shape, extra parts. Tag #Hug1112...$1900 John Deere 240 14-ft. moco. Tag #RWard1112.

Massey-Ferguson 75 25-ft. pull type swather. Tag #WarrenW0812.

Several rakes, mowers, bale movers.

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF1212..................................................... $8500 2009 Massey-Ferguson 1841 twine tie centerline baler. Tag #ReidH0313......... . ........................................................................................................ $16,500 Massey baler. Tag #JPrin1212..................................................................... $600 New Holland 688 net wrap baler. Tag #RalJ1112................................... $16,000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, new wrap, low bale count. Tag #NorthF1012........ . ........................................................................................................ $28,000 New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie and Bale Command. Tag #JessK0812.

Farmhand 8 bale clamp. Tag #JohnH0512................................................ $1500 New Holland 1282 self-propelled baler. Tag #Rick0613..............................$3500

New Wheatheart augers Several sizes of used grain augers 2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 70 tractor with wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0513.

John Deere 720 tractor with wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0513.

John Deere 730 tractor, single front wheel, electric start. Tag #JeffH0513.

Versatile 300 4WD tractor with Leon 808 loader, PTO, 3-point hitch. A working classic tractor. Tag #JeffH0513.

1980 John Deere 4440 2WD tractor with loader, dual 540/1000 PTO, no 3-point, cab, air, heat. Tag PatW0513.

1985 John Deere 8650 4WD, no PTO. Tag #PatW0513.

2009 Case IH 105U Farmall tractor, 105 hp, front wheel assist, 3 point, PTO, only 900 hours. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$48,000 International 806 tractor, 540 PTO, great auger tractor, 2213 hours. Tag #Berth0313.

Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, Farmhand F11 loader, 3 point, 540 PTO, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade.....................................................................$7500 John Deere 4650 2WD tractor, Allied 892 loader, 8600 hours. Tag #WFox0113.. . .........................................................................................................$28,000 Ford 800 tractor with Renn post hole digger. Tag #BrandtH0113.

Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0811............................................$4500 1972 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor, recent work on tractor, excellent shape, good tires, 1000 PTO. Tag #Harry0613..............................................$12,500 1952 Case VAC tractor, gas, tricycle front end, 3-point, 540 PTO. Runs like a champ. Tag #Harry0613........................................................................$3000 International 504 45 hp, 2WD tractor with 2000 IHC loader, 3-point, 540 PTO, gas engine. Tag #KenC0613.

International 856 2WD tractor. Tag #SteveH0613.

COMBINES

1992 John Deere 9600 combine, yield monitor, 2400 hours. Tag #PatW0513..... . .........................................................................................................$55,000 Case IH 1680 combine with 36-ft. draper header. Tag #TomG0113.........$59,000 1983 John Deere 7720 combine with 24-ft. header, new concave, new feeder house chain, real good shape. Tag #Ole0812....................................$15,000 Case IH 1440 combine, 24.5-ft. header, recent work. Tag #DeanK0812....$14,000 1991 Case IH 1660 combine with new 1015 header with Sund pickup, 25-ft.

1010 standard cut header. Tag #Harry0613.......................................$40,000 Case IH 1680 combine with 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #TomG0113....$32,000 2-Allis Chalmers N6 combines with 27-ft headers. Tag #DickU1012..$22,500 ea Allis-Chalmers N6 combine. Tag #CDy0912..............................................$8500 Allis-Chalmers R60 combine. Tag #CDy0912.

John Deere 7700 gas combine with 224 header. Tag #AHan0912.............$3500 John Deere 105 combine, 24-ft. header. Tag #MikeMC0712......................$3500 John Deere 105 combine, 22-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header with Sund pickup.

This is the last model 105 made. Tag #BWinko0712.............................$3500 1992 John Deere 9600 combine, yield monitor, 2400 hours. Tag #PatW0512..... . .........................................................................................................$55,000 New Holland 1500 combine, 22-ft. 960 header, new parts. Tag #Wigen0110.

Call for your SPRAYER AND SPREADER NEEDS!!

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

2006 John Deere JLT dozer and ripper. Only 865 hours. Tag #GaryW0613........ . .........................................................................................................$85,000 2002 Case 310G tractor/loader/backhoe, 4x4, cab and air, Extend-A-Hoe, 24” and 18” buckets, pallet fork, 1551 hours. Tag #GaryW0613...............$39,000 1996 Caterpillar D8R crawler dozer, rebuilt engine, new rebuilt transmission, final drive, 70% undercarriage, 4 barrel ripper. Tag #Riley0513.......$190,000 Cat D4 5T dozer with Cat 4A blade, one set of hydraulic remotes. Tag #DanH0513.

Case 1088 excavator, rebuilt swing motor, good tracks and hydraulic thumb. Tag #RogWa0513.

Cat D4 with dozer. Tag #DanG0413.

1968 Ford 550 tractor/loader/backhoe, 3 cylinder diesel, 5200 hours. Tag #CraigL0513......................................................................................$17,000 2008 Bobcat S175 skid steer loader, includes auger, pallet forks, bucket, open cab. Tag #JSt.GD1112........................................................................$32,000

MISCELLANEOUS

Ford 515 3-point sickle mower. Tag #CraigL0513.......................................$1200 Land Pride RB3596 9-ft. manual angle and tilt blade. Like new. Tag #CraigL0513.........................................................................................$2500 New Danuser G20/40 post hole digger with 9” and 12” auger. Tag #Hug0513..... . ............................................................................................................$1950 Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bi-directional. Tag #RogW0512..$3800 MacDon 36-ft. batt reel with new batts, never been used.Tag #StanMC0612..$2500 Head catch. Tag #MikeL0313.........................................................................$450 Post hole digger. Tag #Berth0313.

New H&S 16-wheel rakes in Stock New Twin Star rake in Stock IF YOU NEED IT HUGGY PROBABLY HAS IT - CALL

Big Iron Online Auction Ken Hughes is now your ISR

Call Ken for upcoming auction dates.

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS 2-Allis-Chalmers 313 pickup headers with belt pickup attachments. Tag #WSpiech0713.

John Deere 105 combine with 22-ft. header and 13-ft. header with Sund pickup.

This is the last model 105 made. Tag #BWinko0713.............................$3500 1955 Cockshutt tractor with front blade, dual PTO. Tag #AHan0713..........$6500 John Deere 105 combine with 24-ft. header. Tag #MikeMC0713................$1500 Massey-Ferguson 2745 2WD tractor, 1000 PTO and duals, no 3-point. Tag #DKraft0713.

Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths. DISCOUNTED. Tag #GlenH0713.

John Deere MK-10 12-ft. disc. Tag #ToddS0713.........................................$4500 1964 John Deere 4020 tractor with 148 loader and grapple, PTO, no 3-point.

Tag #ToddS0713.

Case 2290 2WD tractor with loader and grapple, add-on 3-point hitch, 6832 hours. Tag #MikeL0713.

Powder River chute. Tag #MikeL0713.

John Deere 4240 tractor with 158 loader. Tag #Bob0713........................$20,000 Cherokee 3-point post pounder. Tag #Bob0713............................................$750 John Deere 9600 combine with 2002 930R header, 2500 separator hours. Tag #PatW0713........................................................................................$55,000 John Deere Model A tractor. Tag #ANF0713..............................................$5000 John Deere 80 tractor. Tag #ANF0713........................................................$8000 1998 Cat D8R WU dozer, 4-place ripper. Tag #RilD0713.......................$225,000 1985 Cat 140G grader, new tires. Tag #RilD0713.....................................$95,000 6-bottom plow. Tag #Bob0713.

2001 Hesston 856 round baler. Tag #Tim0713...........................................$9500 John Deere 2280 swather with 21-ft. DSA header, 863 hours. Tag #Wayne0713. $10,500 John Deere D tractor with spoke rear wheels. Tag #HarvS0713................$3900 John Deere D tractor, partially restored. Tag #Harv0713............................$3900 1988 Chevrolet 1-ton dump truck with 454 engine and front snow blade, 59,000 miles. Tag #JimH0713.

Massey-Ferguson 850 tractor with 24-ft. header. Tag #JHoyt0713.

1969 International 856 2WD tractor with dual PTO, 3-point, 540 and 1000 PTO, 18.4x38 tires. Tag #SteveH0713............................................................$8500 24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BCreek0713.............................................$350 3-point hitch round bale mover. Tag #JeffH0713..........................................$1250 1984 Ford 700 truck with Detroit engine, 5/2 speed, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 70-ft. booms, triple nozzle. Tag #ArtH0713.

44-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills, 12” spacing, 3) 8-ft. and 2) 10-ft. drills. Tag #ArtH0713.

1978 GMC 6000 dump truck with 6 yard dump box, V8 gas engine, 76,000 miles.

Tag #Riley0713.....................................................................................$4500 Shaver HD12 trailer mounted post pounder. Tag #Riley0713......................$9500 1973 Versatile 835 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 4 remotes, 18.4x38 duals, 5595 hours. Tag #ArtH0713........................................................................$15,000 1976 Versatile 900 tractor, 3 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 6333 hours. Tag #ArtH0713.............................................................................................$8500 Concord 4012 air drill with 1502 tank, diesel engine drive, 6.70x15 packer tires, extended shanks. Tag #ArtH0713......................................................$15,000 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills, 12” spacing. Tag #ArtH0713.

Grain tender, 18-ft. with 2 augers mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0713.

Cherokee 3-point post pounder. Tag #?0713.

Ford 939 5-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #?0713.

John Deere 2280 swather with 21-ft. DSA header, new wobble box, only 853 hours. Tag #Wayne0713........................................................................$9800 Vermeer 605F twine tie round baler. Tag #Wayne0713.

Victory Super 8 14-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #Wayne0713......................$1500 1979 GMC 7100 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, really good tires. Tag #ArtH0713.

1993 Dodge Dakota 4x4, V8 engine, automatic, 108,000 miles. Tag #Craig0713...........................................................................................$3500

TRUCKS

International Loadstar 1700 dump truck. (Rear end may be out). Tag #Terry0613.

GMC 3-ton farm grain truck, single axle, 366 gas engine, 5 speed.

1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0613......................$5300 1987 Freightliner truck with 855 Cummins 400 Big Cam, 9 speed transmission with 19-ft. Morlang manure spreader, one new floor chain. Tag #JeffH0513... . .........................................................................................................$28,000 2-1979 Ford C700 single axle trucks,16-ft. grain box and hoist, 5/2 speed transmission, 429 gas engine, good shape. Tag #BradA0513.$11,000 ea.

2000 Kenworth T800 truck, N14 Cummins, 10 speed, jake brake, flat top sleeper, new bearings in engine and more. Tag #JR0513..........................$30,500 1991 Kenworth T600 dump truck, L10 Cummins, 13 speed, lift axle, nice truck.

Tag #JR0513......................................................................................$27,000 1974 Chevrolet C60 2 ton single axle truck with 17-ft. box and hoist, no tarp.

Tag #BobC0513.

1957 International truck with heavy duty 14-ft. box with high sides. Tag #PaulT0513.

1969 Chevrolet C50 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, 67,936 miles. Tag #SamL0213...........................................................................................$4500 1955 Reo grain truck. Tag #Brandt0811 1980 Chevy 11/2 ton dump truck, 10 yard box and hoist. Tag #DaveB0811 1952 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, 14-ft. grain box. Tag #PaulT0512 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0613...........................................$5500 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613.

1974 Freightliner vac truck, 50 Series Detroit engine, 80 barrel vac tank with new vac pump. Tag #MikeL0313.........................................................$23,000 2007 International truck with Cummis 15X engine, 430 hp, 13 speed, 4:33 ration rear ends, air ride. Tag #MikeL0313............................................$35,000 1995 GMC 2-ton truck, 350 engine, custom built 2 compartment tender box, 26,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0513..........................................................$12,000

Aeration Equipment Available GRAIN AUGERS

Brandt drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0613...........................................................$650 Westfield drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0613.......................................................$650 Westfield 208-51 51-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #Harry0613.........................$1200 Bazooka 6”x27-ft. auger with 11 hp Briggs engine. Tag #Harry0613............$850 1979 Superior 7”x52-ft. grain auger. Tag #Harry0613.................................$1500

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Set of 4 John Deere 1010 8-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #Harry0613...........$2500 Concord 3212 air seeder with Flexi-Coil 1600 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive, 12” spacing. Tag #Greg0213..............................................................$19,000 2-NEW Ezee-On 60-ft. air seeders and tow behind tanks at 50% off list. Tag #Dave0213.

30-ft. of John Deere 9450 drills, 12” spacing, steel packers. Tag #ANF0413....... . ............................................................................................................$9500 Concord 4012 air seeder with 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0413..... . .........................................................................................................$20,000 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills on Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0812.

NEW ITEMS Pearson squeeze chute with head catch. Excellent. Tag #alten0813.... $2000 2001 John Deere 1600A 14-ft. swing tongue haybine, 540 PTO. Tag #AceD0813.

3-CompuSpray sprayers. One is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0813.

50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills on Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0813.

IMM U tractor with parts. Tag #DickU0813............................................. $1000 2-1950 Oliver tractors (one junk). Tag #DickU0813.............................. $8000 Allis-Chalmers HD 15 crawler, reconditioned. Tag #DickU................ $15,000 Kenworth truck with Timpte trailer. Tag #DickU0813.......................... $10,000 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag #HugB0813.................................................................... $6500 1980 Chevrolet 11/2-ton dump truck, 10-yard box and hoist. Tag #DaveB0813.

2005 Case RBX562 net wrap round baler, excellent shape. Tag #BrenB0813.

Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0813.

New Holland 2300 14-ft. header. Tag #GlennP0813............................. $6500 1955 Reo grain truck. Tag #Brandt0813.

New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie, Bale Command. Tag #JessK0813.

New Holland 664 round baler, Bale Command, twine tie. Tag #JessK0813.

John Deere 700 hydraulic rake. Tag #JessK0813................................. $6500 Allis-Chalmers N6 combine with 24-ft. double sickle header. Tag #CraigD0813................................................................................ $12,000 Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0813...................................... $4500 John Deere 1600 41-ft. plow. Tag #MarvinG0813................................. $3500 John Deere 1600 33-ft. plow. Tag #MarvinG0813................................. $3500 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with big singles, GS 111 mapping, AutoSteer, 640D draper header, pickup reel, transport, 600 engine hours, 450 separator hours. Tag #KA0813................................................... $335,000 2-Portable bins, 27,500 bushel, with tarps. Tag #JessB0813................. $6900 Case IH 1015 pickup header with Victory pickup attachment, always shedded excellent shape. Tag #TerryA0813......................................... $12,000 Case IH 1010 straight cut header with bat reel. Tag #PK0813.............. $8000 Cheney 25-ft. reel. Tag #PK0813........................................................... $2500 Case IH 1440 combine with 24.5-ft. header, recent work. Tag #DeanK0813... . ................................................................................................... $14,000 9-12” perforated 48” sections with rings. Tag #Hug0813.

12” perforated cap. Tag #DeanL0813.

7-Solid 48” sections. Tag #eanL0813.

31 separate rings for sections. Tag #DeanL0813.

10,000 gallon vertical fuel tank. Tag #Vince0813................................... $6500 New Holland 16-ft. hay head with 9030 bidirectional adaptor. Tag #EarlC0813.

Versatile 24-ft. header for bidirectional. Tag #EarlC0813.

New Holland 1116H hay header with Versatile 276 tractor adaptor. Tag #Russ0813.

2-Cat 627B scrapers. Tag #JamieF0813.

Shaver HD8 poster with 3-point mount. Tag #TonyV0813.

Cattle squeeze chute. Tag #TonyV0813................................................... $650 Concord 4812 48-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3000 air cart with Lamborghini engine, new packer tires. Tag #PatW0813.................................... $38,000 16-ft. railroad switch ties. Tag #SteveF0813......................................... $35 ea.

1999 Case 2388 combine with Honey Bee 36-ft. header, 1015 pickup header with pickup attachment, completely rebuilt, 3500 hours. Tag #CBerlin 0813............................................................................................. $88,000 John Deere 2320 swather with 21-ft. DSA header, new air conditioner, new tires, 14-ft. header. Tag #ANF0813.................................................. $7500 Parker 850 grain cart, tarp, no scales. Tag #ReidH0813.................... $18,500 Bobcat 963 with 79” bucket, 811 backhoe attachment, 1635 hours. Big enough to help stack bales. Tag #Brent0813............................... $23,000 New Holland 2120 MFD compact tractor, loader, 3-point New Holland backhoe attachment. Tag #RickT0813.

Versatile 4022 22-ft. DSA header. Tag #FredV0813.

Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair but has transmission problem. Tag #FredV813.

New Holland 2550 swather with 2218 18-ft. auger header, 1800 hours. Tag #ReidH0813................................................................................. $28,000 New Holland TV140 tractor with almost new loader, 3-point and dual PTO on both engs. Tag #ReidH0813......................................................... $55,000 John Deere 8420 tractor.Tag #ReidH0813.

Challenger MT 525D tractor. Tag #ReidH0813.

John Deere 4995 swather with 16-ft. header. Tag #ReidH0813.

John Deere 4240 tractor with JD 158 loader and powershift. Tag #BobE0813.................................................................................. $20,000 6-bottom plow with 16” moldboards. Tag #BobE0813.

2001 Hesston 856 twine tie baler. Tag #TimN0813............................... $9500 4030 DSA header with TV140 adaptor. Tag #Hug0813......................... $3500 3-point round bale mover. Tag #Jeff0813............................................... $1200 Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. DSA header, pickup reel and 14-ft. auger header. Tag #TonyV0813.

Westgo 10” grain auger with side hopper. Tag #WayneS0813.............. $3800 Woods 6-ft. trail mower. Tag #Wayne0813.

Vermeer 605F twine tie baler. Tag #Wayne0813.

Victory 12-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #Wayne0813.

Interntional Hydro 100 tractor with loader. Tag #MikeMc0813.......... $13,000 2002 John Deere 1895 air drill with 1910 350 bushel tow behind cart, mid row banders, 10” spacing, double shoot, only 20,000 acres. Tag #RogW0813.

New Holland 425 PTO baler. Tag #BobR0813.

John Deere 555 15-ft. offset disc. Tag #BigSky0813.

1984 John Deere 4450 tractor. Tag #ET0813.................................... $35,000 2012 Case IH Puma 185 tractor. Tag #ET0813................................ $150,000 2003 Case 2388 combine. Stock #700668. Tag #ET0813.................. $82,000 70-ft. heavy harrow. Stock #707962. Tag #ET0813.

2007 New Holland L190 skid steer loader, 1145 hours. Tag #ET0813.

Shaver HD12 trailer mounted post pounder. Tag #Riley0813................ $9500 1973 Versatile 835 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 4 remotes, 18.4x38 duals.

5595 hours. Tag #ArtH0813......................................................... $15,000 1976 Versatile 900 tractor, 3 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 6333 hours. Tag #ArtH0813....................................................................................... $8500 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, diesel engine, 6.70x15 packer tires, 1502 tank, extended shanks. Tag #ArtH0813................................................ $15,000 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 12” spacing drills. Tag #ArtH0813.

18-ft. grain tender with 2 augers, mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0813.

Cherokee 3-point post pounder. Tag #0813.

Ford 939 5-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #0813.

John Deere 2280 swather with 21-ft. DSA header, new wobble box, 853 hours. Tag #Wayne0813.................................................................. $9800 Vermeer 605F twine tie round baler. Tag #Wayne0813.

Victory Super 8 14-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #Wayne0713................ $1500 1979 GMC 7100 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, really good tires. Tag #ArtH0813.

New Holland 2000 3x4x8 square baler with accumulator, 5 strings. Tag #DanD0813.................................................................................. $17,500 2009 MacDon swather with 2012 35-ft. D60 double sickle, triple delivery. Tag #PWicks0813............................................................................. $127,000 1998 MacDon 9300 swather with 16-ft. 920 auger header and 21-ft. DSA header, 2000 hours. Tag #RH0813............................................... $38,000 Case IH 8820 swather with 16-ft. auger header and 21-ft. triple deliver header, 2880 hours. Tag #CBum0813.................................................. $22,000 1976 GMC truck with 18-ft. box and hoist. Tag #CBum0813.................. $6500 2010 New Holland 7090 baler, 1000 PTO, net wrap. Tag #Gary0813...$32,000 John Deere 5525N MFD tractor with cab, air, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0813................................................................................. $23,500 Massey-Ferguson 245 50 hp tractor, diesel, Edwards front forklift and 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag RTrent0813.................................................. $7500

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

Case International 2015 pickup header, less pickup attachment. Tag #KyleB0313.

John Deere 212 pickup header with 50 Series shaft, Sund pickup attachment.

Tag #Gord1212.

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COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE

AGCO 400 29-ft. combine head, SN #27460246, with pickup reel.

AGCO 12-ft. combine head, SN #R-1328268P8888, with Melroe 388 pickup.

Both stored inside! - No reasonable offer refused Call (406) 724-7012, Glasgow, MT

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NEW SEEDS Now Commercially Available The latest advancements in Forage Seeds:

Willow Creek Forage Winter Wheat Producers have reported 31/2 ton dry forage yield on 2011 production on dryland crop rotation.

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Dan Picard, Pondera County Extension agent and two of his associates attended the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center Field Day on July 11 near Kalispell, Montana.

Feedlot pen maintenance allows cattle to walk easier continued from page b16

report, up to 5% of the total death losses in U.S. feedlots are due to lameness-causing disease. Most striking is the report that up to 37% of feedlot cattle classified as chronic with poor performance are maligned with non-responsive lameness. Many of the chronically affected cattle are salvage slaughtered or euthanized with enormous economic losses.

Direct losses of income due to lameness are due to death loss, decreased performance and feed conversion inefficiency.

Often carcass yields and quality are reduced. Indirect costs are associated with treatment and labor costs. These findings strongly indicate the need for direct management priorities towards the design of and maintenance of the environment to control adverse pen conditions.

Fully realizing that feedlot pen conditions are difficult to maintain in a constant ideal state, a reminder that pen mismanagement has negative impacts on cattle is warranted.

Allowing pen conditions to deteriorate may have allowed more risk of lameness to occur. The consequences of poor performance due to lameness will affect the opportunity for profit in many pens of cattle this spring and summer. Regular pen cleaning, mound shaping, drainage and bedding removal are necessary operational tasks. Attention to all flooring conditions in confinement buildings is highly critical. Taking a broad look at the pen environment management plans and storm plans in a feedlot operation is important. Time should be designated for proper pen maintenance and the overall quest for cattle comfort. The payback is better cattle performance. If winter and spring pen maintenance was lacking, the cattle are probably not walking very easy now. ##### Betsy’s grandma’s really old, but she hasn’t slowed down too much. The family had to have an airbag installed in her walker for safety. ##### Over lunch, Martha confessed to her best friend, Anna, that she was thinking of having Boxtox injections to look younger.

“Oh, Martha, don’t do it!

I tried it, and it really is the worst thing you could do.”

“But Anna, you look so happy...”

“Exactly! I’m frowning with all my might at you right now.”

BeefTalk: Cow down

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Cows that are staggering or down are close to being dead cows. A typical beef operation should maintain a less than 1 percent death rate for productive cows. Anything greater should trigger a managerial review to target any potential cause.

The other day, after a nice, wet spring, the alarm went off.

Two cows were staggering after a day of sorting and working the cow-calf pairs. Cows shouldn’t stagger, so any indication of instability in a nursing cow is an emergency situation.

The same as having cardiac pads available in human environments, cattle operations should have quick access to a veterinarian for consultation and care in this situation.

The two probable causes that came to mind were ketosis (sometimes confused with milk fever at calving) and hypomagnesaemia tetany (commonly called grass tetany or grass staggers). Although there are other metabolic disturbances in cattle, given the setting and time, these two causes came to mind immediately.

Ketosis probably is unlikely because it usually is associated with reduced intake of carbohydrates or more simply, inadequate feed to support the nutritional requirements of a lactating cow. The pastures are adequate but the cows were confined for the workday. Also, there was the added stress of removing cows that had just calved from pasture.

Given the lush forage from recent rains, the more likely problem was grass tetany. Grass tetany must be a concern when the grass is fresh and lush. When the additional demand of lactation is added to the cow, the nutritional requirements and needed absorption of magnesium is critical. Lush grass tends to open the door to an imbalance with other nutritional elements, thus the potential crisis.

The cow initially responds to these metabolic challenges with nervousness and irritability that generally is not apparent to the typical watchful eye. However, due to the rapid onset of the problem, even in well-managed cows, a quick response and treatment is critical. The involuntary contraction of muscles caused by tetany is noticeable to the astute eye, especially when cattle are moved.

Even when challenging a cow to get out of the way, any sign of slight staggering should bring an immediate response when conditions for grass tetany are right. Again, be on high alert when dealing with lush grass, calving, high-milking cows or any management activities that may add stress to the cows and calves.

The other day, the Dickinson Research Extension Center had all the right conditions for the onset of grass tetany. The center just switched to May calving, so the cows were freshly calved and producing good to excellent milk. Recent rains had produced lush grass, so the cows needed to be sorted and moved to native grass. To further complicate the day, rain prevented the cow-calf pairs from being returned to fresh pasture, so they were fed in the lots and returned to pasture the next morning.

If we had a crystal ball, there would have been no clouding. The message would say loud and clear that the potential for grass tetany was there. The additional night in the lots should have declared a further notation: Grass tetany emergency highly probable.

Sure enough, the next morning, the cows were let out to their respective pastures, but two cows showed tetany symptoms and eventually went down. Immediate veterinary intervention was obtained and the cows responded.

The remaining cows where put on high alert and additional pasture inspections were made. Unfortunately, even with the increased observation, one cow died. She was found dead in the morning, so thus the cry of the dead cow.

Unfortunately, cattle monitoring is not an exact science.

Oftentimes, due to the predator-prey response, cattle will hide their real feelings during any observation. Metabolic issues are critical and are fatal without intervention.

There always are lessons to be learned. The management team did review and discuss the need for a spring grazing mineral. Providing a mineral with magnesium in the pasture is standard for the ranch.

Next year, the center will continue to provide a mineral but will look for a mineral specific for spring pasture grazing and that has more magnesium. In addition, in consultation with the local veterinarian, all needed supplies will be on hand.

One of the two treated cows had early signs of pneumonia on Friday, which was four days after treatment, so followup observation and appropriate veterinary care is required.

It’s been a nice spring, but there always is something to keep life interesting.

May you find all your ear tags.

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B19

2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat C-15 475 hp (525 hp capable), 16913 13 speed, 3.55 ratio, 252” wheelbase, all aluminum wheels. .........................$41,900 2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat single turbo 475 hp, 10 speed, 3.55 ratio, 252” wheelbase, all aluminum wheels.

Ready for work...............$37,500

2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat single turbo 475 hp, 10 speed, 3.55 ratio, 252 wheelbase, 2 tone paint, drop visor, all aluminum wheels. Nice virgin tires. Ready for work......$39,500

Freightliner FL70 service truck, welder, air compressor, crane on 11-ft. service bed...........$32,500 2003 Mack CH613 Mack 460 hp, Eaton 18918 18 speed, 46,000 lb double lockers, all aluminum wheels................$24,900

2005 Freightliner Classic 14L Detroit, 10 speed, mid roof sleeper, 830,000 miles................. ...... Just in, Call for more info!

1996 Peterbilt 378, set back, Cummins N14 435 hp, Super 10, flat top.................................... ...... Just in, Call for more info!

1994 Volvo Detroit 365/400 hp, 188” wheelbase, 9 speed..$9500 1994 Volvo Detroit 430 hp, 13 speed, low pro 24.5 virgin tires @ 40%, great brakes.....$10,500

2004 Peterbilt 379 short hood day cab, Cummins ISX, 13 speed, 11R24.5 new caps, 235” wheelbase.....................$33,900

1996 International Detroit 430/470 hp, 10 speed, nice caps 11R22.5, good truck......$15,000

2005 International Cummins ISX 425 hp, 10 speed, 64” sleeper, 3.55 rears. Cummins recon with only 245,540 miles.$29,000

2005 Peterbilt 379 short hood, Cat C13 470 hp, 10 speed, like new tires. 494,293 miles!............. ......................................$35,900

Engines

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ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS WITH EXCHANGE

2007 Freightliner Severe Duty, 14.0L Detroit 500 hp, 18 speed, Rockwell 46,000 double lockers, flat top 40” integrated sleeper, 384,000 miles................$42,500

2006 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, sp40 3.70 ratio, 60” removable sleeper, Tru-Flo wet kit,11R22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels....... ......................................$45,000

2000 Freightliner FLD112, Cummins M-11, 10 speed, nice virgin tires, AliArc bumper, sharp truck...............................$15,000 1994 Kenworth W900 3406E 475 hp 18 speed, custom paint, flat top, 260” wheelbase. Sharp truck...............................$24,000

1986 International Cat 3406B, 13 speed, 255” wheelbase, aluminum steer................................. ........ Price reduced to $12,500

2001 Freightliner Century mid roof, 500 hp, Cummins ISX, 3.73 ratio, 18918 18 speed, rear locker, 244” wheelbase, aluminum wheels, AliArc bumper...$17,500

1993 Freightliner FLD 120 Cat 3406B 400 hp, day cab, all aluminum wheels, nice.......$17,500

1998 Kenworth T800 Series 60 Detroit, 10 speed, 206” wheel base, self cooling 2 wet kit........... ......................................$22,000

2003 Volvo ISX 500 hp, 600,000 miles on Cummins rebuild, 13 speed, mid roof sleeper, virgin tires, AliArc bumper.......$22,900 Cummins N14’s, BCII 400, BCIII 350 & 400, BCIV 400, M11’s Cat C15’s, 3406E’s, 3406B’s Cat 3054 Serial #5YS.............$3200 Cat 3406E Serial #2WS, 100K on Cat rebuild with warranty....$12,500 Cat 3406E Serial #2WS, recent work................................$8500 Cat MXS69658 475-hp...........$7500 Detroit 6V53T........................$5500 Detroit 60’s Volvo VED7C 275 hp..............$4000

1986 International dump truck, 16-ft. box, Cummins NTC-350, 13 speed, lift axle and pintle hitch.... ......................................$18,500

2001 Freightliner Century Detroit 430/470 hp, Eaton 404 3.70 ratio, 10 speed, lift axle, 238” wheelbase, all aluminum wheels, super singles....$15,000

Transmissions and Differentials

Set of 23160 46K double lockers, 4.56 ratio...................... $3900 Freightliner air suspension with 23160 double lockers, 3.73 ratio.............................. $5500 RTLO16913....$3000 ($1500 core) RTO14613........................... $1500 Most 9, 10, 13 and 15 speeds.CALL Rockwell, Eaton, Spicer, IH differentials - most ratios available

Champ All Terrian forklift, Ford straight six, 6000#, side shift, tall mast............................$9500

Reman Crankshafts

Cat 3406E......................... $1250 Cat 3406B........................ $1050 Cummins N14.................. $1500 Cummins 855 BC/SC........ $900 Cat C12............................ $1200 Also available ISX, L10, M11, DT466, C15, Det 60 series

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1986 Kenworth W900 Cat 3406B, high hood, 2 line wet kit, 13 speed, nice interior, 165” wheelbase.....................$12,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia tri-drive grain truck, 24-ft. box, 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed..$56,000

2000 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins ISM 370 hp, Eaton 10 speed, 170” wheelbase, good brakes. Nice virgin tires..$19,500

Truck Defender Bumpers IN STOCK!!

(1) W900A Premium........$3395 (1) W900B or W900L Premium.. .........................................$3395 (1) W900B or W900L Standard.. .........................................$2795 (1) Peterbilt 379 Premium......... .........................................$3395 (1) Peterbilt 379 Medium, 3” bars and open uprights.....$3195 (1) T800 03 and older......$2795 (1) Ford F150 09+, non EcoBoost, slightly used...........$1500

Steerable lift axles Hendrickson Paralift with axle $3600

BELLY DUMPS AND OTHER TRAILERS JUST IN!

1997 Ranco 35-ft. triple axle belly dump.....................$21,500

1995 Fruehauf 48-ft.x96” flat bed, 11R24.5 tires. Nice trailer.... .........................................$9500

1 9 9 8 Walker 6500 gallon stainless potable water tank trailer, gas powered pump.......... . ..... $23,500

1979 Custom built 13-ft. end dump trailer, 31-ft. overall length, 11R24.5 tires, walking beam suspension.............$3500 1997 Flowboy quad axle, 18ft. end dump pup, 1st axle is a steerable lift axle, 425 65R22.5 tires, all aluminum wheels, 21-ft. from box to end of tongue 1974 Fruehauf 27-ft. end dump trailer, frame type, spring suspension, 11R22.5 tires, Dayton wheels..............................$7900

T H E

1988 Guthrie livestock trailer, 48-ft.x102”, road side doors......... .........................................$9500

1997 Cornhusker 45x102 hopper trailer, ag hoppers, 8-ft. sides, 11R/24.5 tires on aluminum wheels, new brakes.......$22,500

TRUCK SHOP BILLINGS O F

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New Holland Equipment

New Holland Windrowers

New Holland BR7090 Round Balers

New Holland Tractors New Holland Combines New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland P2050

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

New Holland Suspended Sprayers

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

USED AIR DRILLS

USED ROUND BALERS

2009 Case IH ATX700 60-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 670/15 packers, stealth openers, 5” spread tips with ADX3430 tow between cart, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires.......................................... JUST IN

Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank with 8” auger, Eagle Beak points with anhydrous setup. #UDB006................................................$79,000

2007 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, double shoot, 550# trips, 4” rubber packers with Case IH ADX3380 tow between variable rate cart. #UDF232.................................................$85,000

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 5.5” rubber, 550# trips, single shoot with tow between 3450 variable rate tank. #UDF216..........$63,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 71/4” spacing, 3” rubber packers with stealth bodies. #UDF230..... .................................................................. CALL 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, sleath openers with 2320 tow behind cart. #UDF219.............................$36,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow between air cart, variable rate drive, dual fan, 23.1x26 R3 tires. #UDF226.. ...............................................................$26,500

USED SKID STEER

USED TRACTORS

2011 New Holland T9030 4WD, 498 hours, 385 hp engine, 16 speed powershift, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, luxury cab, HID lights, weight package. #UTNH94............................................... JUST IN

2010 New Holland L175 skid steer, 450 hours, 2000# lift, cab with heat, 2 speed hydro, 72” bucket. #USNH28...............................................$37,500

1992 New Holland 660 with Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 1994 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51...... . ................................................................$5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500

Vermeer 605M, twine, net wrap, wide pickup, hydraulic bale bicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM40............ $19,000 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

USED COMBINES

1998 New Holland TR98 2300 separator hours, SP 36-ft. Honey Bee. #UCNH57.................. JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 combine, 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 1988 New Holland TR86 combine with 971 30-ft. header. #UCNH61...................................$25,000 1988 New Holland TR86 combine with 971 header. #UCNH62...............................................$25,000 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58.................................. JUST IN 2001 Case IH 2388 2393 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, standard rotor................................ JUST IN

USED BALE PROCESSOR

2011 Haybuster 2650, 1000 PTO with hydraulic bale deflector. #UHHY35................................$20,000

2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN

2000 New Holland TR99, Honeybee 994 36-ft. header, 2100 separator hours. #UCNH41..CALL

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

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

1950

63 Years

2013

Glasgow, MT

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CONSIGNMENTS

2000 Brandt QF1500 80-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch control, hydraulic drive pump..........................................................$6000 Brandt QF2000 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, tandem axles, windcones, good condition..............$3500

1982 Cat 215 excavator/backhoe, 36” bucket, 20-ft. digging depth..........................................$15,000 Case 2290 2WD tractor, 540/1000 PTO, add on 3-pt., 5334 hours, new tires with Koyker loader bucket and grapple.............................................$15,500 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3900 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..................................$59,000 Brillon 12-ft. grass/alfalfa seeder.....................$9500 2-Lilliston 2050 disc drills, 7” spacing with fertilizers and 2-drill hitch. Each.................................$2000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each.............................$1000 1989 Melroe 220 Spra-Coupe, 1068 hours, 60-ft. booms, #844 TeeJet auto rate control, hydraulic boom fold and lift, 200 gallon tank, hydraulic axle adjustment, 3 wheels..............................$12,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 124-ft. wheel boom sprayer, windscreens, walking beam axles, Auto Rate...... . ..............................................................$18,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies.

SN 113271..............................................$15,000 1993 Flexi-Coil S65 100-ft. boom sprayer, no windscreens, 1500 gallon, Micro-Trak auto rate, air induction tips..............................................$6500 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500

2011 Case IH SC101 pivot tongue, 18-ft. header with skid shoes, 1000 PTO drive....................$33,000 Wil-Rich 47-ft. tool bar, 5 section, 7 Flexi-Coil harrows, McKay knock-on sweeps........................$17,500 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2000 Vermeer 605L round baler, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels, nice shape....................$7500 Vermeer 605L round baler, twine & net wrap, gathering wheels..................................................$5500 2-Rola wheel rakes, 4- & 6-wheel.........$1700-$2000

1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$45,000 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$8500

USED SPRAYERS

1980 International 1480 combine, 24.5x32R3 front tires, straw spreader, 30-ft. 810 header, 3214 hours.......................................................$12,000 2005 Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header with Case IH adapter...............................................$29,000 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500 2009 Westfield 10x61 swing away auger........$7500 2004 Westfield 10x61 swing away auger........$5500 Brandt 1515 belt transfer auger, 15” with new 15 hp Kohler engine.............................................$6900 Bearcat 1260 grinder mixer, bale feeder, 1000 PTO, nice............................................................$4000

USED HEADERS

1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.............. . ..............................................................$49,500 1997 New Holland TR98 combine, 2240 separator hours, yield/moisture monitor, straw chopper, very, very nice..................................................$35,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500

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2000 Flexi-Coil 67 90-ft. suspended boom, windscreens, 320/85R38 tires, Flexi-Control auto rate, 3 ball valves, 1000 gallon. #USF177.......$22,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, Flexi-Control monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, non auto rate. #USF173............................................$6500 1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller. #USF171....................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch controller. #USF171..............................................$5000 1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12...$10,900

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits John Deere 70 series combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL

2005 New Holland 74C 30-ft. flex auger header, poly cutter bar with pickup reels. #UCNH53...$25,000 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 1998 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header. #UCNH64...............................................$12,000 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header with Case IH pickup attachment. #UCCA09...............................$5500 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61...................................... $500

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Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B22

CORN FOR SALE $265/ton - Delivery available.

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Aquaculture industry may benefit from water mold genome study

By Oregon State University

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An Oregon State University (OSU) scientist and partners borrowed some technology from the Human Genome Project to more clearly identify the genes used by a type of water mold that attacks fish and causes millions of dollars in losses to the aquaculture industry each year.

Researchers compared the fish and plant pathogens to clearly identify the genes involved. By better understanding how these pathogens invade animals, the aquaculture industry can develop more effective control methods, such as improved vaccines and fungicides, researchers said.

The water mold belongs to a group of more than 500 species of fungus-like microorganisms called “oomycetes” that reproduce both sexually and asexually. Oomycetes, close relatives of seaweeds such as kelp, are serious pathogens of salmon and other fish. This is a particular problem in regions of the world where trout and salmon are raised, including the Pacific Northwest, Scotland and Chile.

Brett Tyler, professor and director of the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, led a project that mapped the entire genome of an oomycete species known as Saprolegnia parasitica. This is the first time these methods have been applied to water mold pathogens of fish.

The pathogen causes a disease called saprolegniosis, characterized by visible grey or white patches of mycelium on skin and fins that can also transfer into the muscles and blood vessels of fish. The potato late blight pathogen that caused the great Irish famine of the 1840s is a relative of S. parasitica.

While saprolegniosis can’t affect humans, relatives of S. parasitica can.

People around the world now get more protein from fish than from beef, Tyler said.

As natural fish stocks decline, farmed fish are more vital to fulfill increasing global demand. But farmed fish are also more prone to disease because of crowding, which can spread to wild fish.

“Developing new, environmentally sustainable ways to reduce fish disease will cut down on the use of chemicals on fish farms, while also protecting wild fish, such as salmon, found in the rivers of the Pacific Northwest,” Tyler said.

Key findings of the research include: • S. parasitica can rapidly adapt to its environment through changes to its genes, allowing it to spread to new fish species or overcome fungicides.

• S. parasitica contains an enzyme that can actively suppress a fish’s initial immune response, leaving it less able to defend against initial stages of infection.

• Plant pathogens can change the physiology of their hosts by using special enzymes that suppress plant immunity, while animal oomycetes have developed different enzymes, proteins and toxins that enable infection of fish.

• S. parasitica has more enzymes involved in adaptation than humans, allowing it to recognize and quickly adapt to a wide variety of environments.

• S. parasitica is vulnerable to an antifungal agent called a chitin synthesis inhibitor, contrary to previous beliefs that animaldamaging oomycetes did not contain any chitin.

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2000 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, Cat C15 (6NZ) 550 hp, 18 speed.

1998 Peterbilt 377, Cat C12, Super 10 speed.

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1992 Peterbilt 378 Cat 3406C 425 hp, 18 speed, recent engine work, air track, wet kit.

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(2) 96” wide trailer axles, 10 hole Budds Each.................................................... $450

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In-season fertilizing with immobile nutrients can boost crops

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B23

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

By MSU News Service In addition to nitrogen and sulfur, several soil nutrients can be applied in-season to help improve crop yields. Early to mid-season application of nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, or metal micronutrients such as iron can benefit yields when crops are stressed by cold, dry or very wet conditions.

The best bet for ensuring optimal yields is balanced soil fertility going into the growing season. However, “if soil nutrients are marginal, and root growth is slow due to cold or very wet conditions, then roots might not come into contact with a sufficient amount of nutrients,” said Clain Jones, Extension soil fertility specialist in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University.

It is important to determine whether poor crop health is really due to nutrient deficiency. Water-logged soils may actually have increased phosphorus availability and disease tends to be a bigger issue in wet conditions.

Application to plant leaves to supply micronutrients and immobile macronutrients such as phosphorus is most beneficial if applied when there is enough leaf area to catch the liquid fertilizer. If immobile nutrients land on the soil surface, they will likely not be readily available to the roots.

More detailed information is available in a full length press release on Jones’ website http://landresources.montana. edu/soilfertility. ##### “Never intrude on family time,” advises Grandma Shelly.

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Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B24

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Brandt 10x70-ft. swing auger......................................................................................... $7500 Sakundiak 1400 8” auger with Wheatheart hydraulic transport, hydraulic raise/lower and hydraulic bin sweep with 25 hp Kohler engine and winter kit.......................................... $9500 Brandt 28-ft. treating auger with 18 hp Briggs engine...................................................... $250 Bourgault 9400 54-ft. chisel plow, NH3, points, harrows............................................. $10,000 Degelman harrow with Valmar applicator.................................................................... $10,000 Wilson 46-ft. grain trailer.............................................................................................. $20,000 Krause 45-ft. disc, model #21645................................................................................ $12,000

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Radio track bumblebee queens

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR How do you put a radio tracking device on a bumblebee?

Very carefully.

Professors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Entomology Department are in the pilot stages of a program aimed at teaching high school students how to use radio tracking technology to learn about bumblebee queens that they think is the bee’s knees.

There are 20 bumblebee species in Nebraska.

The project, which started in May, tentatively is called “Bumble Boosters 2.0,” a reboot of a project that ran from 1999-2002.

Doug Golick, now an assistant professor in entomology, was a master’s student working under Marion Ellis, an entomology professor, when the original “Bumble Boosters” program ran.

The project had high school students collect bees to keep track of the different species in the Lincoln area.

“Around that time I thought it would be really neat if we could track what bumble bees do,” Golick said.

Now that the tracking technology is available, Golick and his colleagues have begun to experiment with the best method of attaching radio tracking devices to bumblebee queens.

The goal is to track newly emerged queens to see where they decide to start a nest and what they do during the time between emergence and finding a nest.

“They spend their first few weeks feeding before they establish a nest,” Golick said.

Queen bumblebees find abandoned rodent dens to start their nests.

Bumblebees have a waxy substance that coats their bodies and makes it difficult to glue a device to them, Golick said.

Golick said that the best method seems to be plucking the hairs off the bees and then gluing the tracking device to the shaved area.

“We are working with stinging insects. We want to get it down right and make it safe for high school students to do,” Golick said.

Each tracking device weighs about .2 grams and costs around $230, Golick said.

Golick and his colleagues are looking for funding to take the project into its next stage involving area high schools.

“I’d like to have it be a relatively large project in dozens of schools,” Golick said.

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Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B25

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USED DRILLS

How do you improve a machine that has set industry benchmarks for speed and productivity? The answer is you focus on pushing the boundaries even further; things like giving every model a horsepower boost, improving operator comfort with an all-new suspension system and boosting infield performance with an upgraded header drive. What you won’t find changed are the things operators love, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds uo to 23 MPH (37 km/h).

2010 Case IH Precision 800 independent air hoe drill with 2010 Case IH Precision 3430 air cart, 60-ft working width, 10” spacing, double shoot with side band openers, single run blockage, independent shank design, with pneumatic packers, 430 bushel air seed with variable rate.

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 air hoe drill, 45-ft. working width, 9.8” spacing, single run blockage, stealth paired row openers. 2000 FlexiCoil 2320 tow behind air seeder, 230 bushel capacity, manual rate.

1993 Flexi-Coil 5000 air hoe drill, 57-ft. working width, 12” spacing, single shoot. 1993 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between air seeder, 230 bushel, manual rate.

1990 Great Plains air hoe drill, 45-ft. working width, 12” spacing, 170 bushel tank, v-style steel packers.

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TRACTORS & SKID STEERS

2006 Kioti DK655 tractor, 65 hp., cab with heat and air, loader & bucket................................................................... CALL 2012 Kioti DK50 SE-H 50 hp., hydrostatic transmission, cab with heat & air, loader and bucket................................ CALL

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R2300 & R2800 TwinRakes The secret to good bales starts with box-shaped windrows. That’s what the Vermeer R2300 and R2800 twin rakes are designed to produce. Bult to last these rakes allow you to adjust the width of the windrows to match your baler. Control the width, basket lift and folding/ unfolding system right from the cab of your tractor.

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2005 Bourgault 5710-59 59-ft. air drill with 10”/9.8” spacing, Series 25 mid-row banders, 3/4” points, 31/2” rubber clad packers, 2013 Bourgault 6450 tow behind cart with 4 tanks, 3 meters, manual load/unload auger.

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Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B26

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Trucks For Sale 2006 IHC 4400 300 hp, Detroit 466, Jake Brake, 10 speed, twin screw, 22-ft. grain box & hoist, tarp, beet/ silage/grain endgate, low miles.................... $53,000

1999 Freightliner FL112, Cat C10, 7 speed, air conditioning, single axle, 160” wheel base.

1999 IHC 4900 Detroit 466, 7 speed, air conditioning, air brakes, single axle, double framed.

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1998 Freightliner FL106, 325 hp Detroit, Allison automatic, twin screw, air conditioning, 20-ft.

Cancade box with grain/silage/beet endgate... .......................................................... $41,500

T & T Farm Supply, LLC

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What causes oak stem and leaf galls?

By Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Daviess County Extension Agent for Horticulture There are big, round golf ball sized masses on the small branches of oak trees. What caused them? Sometimes you will also notice little swellings or balls on the oak leaves too. Dr. Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky Extension Entomologist, helps to explain what caused these growths.

The swellings that we see on the branches and leaves are called galls. Galls are irregular plant growths which are stimulated by the reaction between plant hormones and powerful growth regulating chemicals produced by some insects or mites.

Galls may occur on leaves, bark, flowers, buds, acorns, or roots. Leaf and twig galls are most noticeable. The insect inside the galls gains its nutrients from the inner gall tissue.

Galls also provide some protection from natural enemies and insecticide sprays. Important details of the life cycles of many gall-makers are not known so specific recommendations to time control measures are not available.

Gall makers must attack at a particular time in the year to be successful. Otherwise, they may not be able to stimulate the plant to produce the tissue which forms the gall. Generally, initiation of leaf galls occurs around “bud break” or as new leaves begin to unfold in the spring.

Twig and stem galls, such as the gouty oak gall and horned oak gall caused by different wasps, are solid, woody masses that can make them droop from the sheer weight of the heavy growths. The tip of the youngest part of the branch beyond the gall may die because the branch has been girdled. The galls can grow to more than two inches in diameter. Horned oak galls can be found on pin, scrub, black, blackjack, and water oaks while gouty oak galls occur on scarlet, red, pin, or black oak.

These galls have a long and complex development that takes two or more years to develop. The first stage is a blisterlike leaf gall that occurs along larger leaf veins. The second stage is a knotty twig gall that is started in mid-summer and becomes fully mature in one to two years. Adults emerge in the spring. Gouty oak twig galls are smooth; horned oak galls have horn-like projections. One female wasp can emerge from each horn.

Generally, insecticidal control is not satisfactory because the wasps are physically protected within the galls. Correctly timing applications to provide effective preventive control is difficult. Where practical, pruning of infested twigs may help to reduce the problem on lightly-infested trees. However, pruning is impractical if large trees are heavily infested. A commercial arborist may be able to provide assistance with valuable plantings.

Leaf galls rarely affect tree health, so control is rarely justified. There are several types of leaf galls that you may see on oaks.

Oak apple galls are large (one to two inch diameter) rounded growths that are filled with a spongy mass. A single wasp larva is located in a hard seed-like cell in the center.

Galls are usually found on the petioles or midribs of leaves.

They will dry to a brown, paper thin wall. Removing and destroying galls before they dry and wasps emerge from a hole, may help to reduce the infestation. While large and spectacular, they cause no measurable harm.

Roly poly galls are similar in size and appearance to hollow green grapes. Inside, in a small, loose “seed like” structure, is the larva of a tiny wasp. These galls seem to appear in place of leaves or reduce the size of leaves, but they do not affect tree health.

Wool sower galls are wasp galls that appear on white oak in early summer and resemble toasted marshmallows. One gall is actually a group of small hairy galls joined at a common spot on a twig. They can be pulled apart to see seed-like structures that contain the developing wasps.

Vein pocket gall and leaf pocket gall are caused by the larval (maggot) stages of very small flies called midges. Vein pocket galls are elongate swellings that occur along mid- and lateral leaf veins of scrub and pin oaks. The process begins when the unfolding leaves begin to flatten out. At this time, the small midge lays its eggs. The tiny maggots move to the veins and begin to feed. In a few days they are covered by gall tissue and complete development by midspring. The mature larvae drop to the ground and remain there over the winter. A related midge species causes the marginal folds or leaf pockets that can be found on red oak or pin oak. Several small larvae may be found inside the swollen folds of the leaf.

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B27

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Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B28

Upcoming Sales Saturday, August 24, 2013 Ed Hauser - Brady, MT

Woodworking and tools - See page A5 of this issue.

Saturday, August 31, 2013 Jim & Barb ShermanSunburst, MT

Household and vehicles - See page A11 of this issue.

Saturday, October 26, 2013 Emil Habets - Valier, MT Farm equipment

Flying D Auction

Call 406-278-7713 or cell 289-0514 CONRAD, MONTANA For a Complete Listing Visit:

Cascade 4-H members show their pigs at the Cascade County Show and Sale on July 13 and 14 at the Livestock Pavilion at Montana’s ExpoPark in Great Falls, Montana. (Photo courtesy of Cascade County facebook page).

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2004 Loral C13, automatic, Air Max 1000........ .................................... $89,000 2003 Loral 400 Cummins, automatic, Air Max 1000............................ $89,000

2001 Case IH 4300 Flex Air System........... $69,000

2000 Wrangler A 2700 hours................... $15,500 1992 Wrangler diesel, loader, runs great................ .................................... $13,500

NH3 Holding Tanks 30,000 gallon 18,000 gallon 12,000 gallon Call for prices

2005 Case IH 4510 370-hp, automatic, 70-ft. booms, Flex Air Bed, 4000 hours............... ................................ $129,000 2005 Case IH 4510 3000 hours............... $132,000

1995 Ford LN8000IH Cummins engine, automatic, 15-ft.

New Leader L7020 spreader bed, low hours..................... $46,500

1987 Ford 4 axle, with 22-ton Rayman, top auger........................... $43,000

2003 Sterling L8513 Cat 3126 automatic, Ag Force FL3024 SS, 13-ft. dry spreader box, Raven SCS660 monitor, 4987 hours........................... $83,000

2005 Rogator 1064 fertilizer sprayer, 2403 hours, Cat engine, 1100 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft.booms...... $109,000 2005 Rogator 1064 with air spreader, 5000 hours......... .................................... $56,000

2001 Case IH 3300 W.8.3 automatic, Flex Air Bed, 60-ft. booms.......................... $63,000

2007 Timpte 40-ft belt tender........... $39,500 10 Units In Service with 5-Year Test, Pumps and Meters $16,000 to $32,000

1997 Freightliner 3000 gallon propane.. $32,000

Greyn Fertilizer Supply 406-466-5356 - Choteau, Montana

406-476-3402 - Dutton, Montana

Insurance for your breeding season

By Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky I received the call recently. I seem to receive this call 6-8 times each year. This particular rancher had just finished getting his cows diagnosed for pregnancy. He had 43 cows falling calving cows. Last fall, these cows were synchronized for artificial insemination and were exposed to one bull for about 5 weeks and a second bull for 7 weeks. Only 22 cows conceived and all of them conceived to the AI. The first question I asked this rancher was the obvious one; did you get a breeding soundness exam (BSE) performed on your bulls?

His response; the bulls had one when he bought them but he had not had one done since (2-3 years). The bulls were checked and, sure enough, both were infertile.

What is a BSE? A BSE is a fertility exam performed on bulls by a veterinarian. A BSE has three components; scrotal circumference, a physical exam, and a semen evaluation.

Scrotal circumference is highly correlated with semen output and serving capacity. It is recommended that a 12-13 month old bull have a scrotal circumference of at least 30 cm. The physical exam is performed to simply ensure that a bull is physically up to the challenge of the breeding season. Are his feet and legs structurally correct? Is he free from injury and/or infection? The veterinarian then examines the bull’s semen to determine if the sperm cells are normal. The bull is then graded as satisfactory, unsatisfactory, or deferred.

Bulls classified as unsatisfactory are considered infertile and it is not recommended that they be used for breeding. Bulls that receive the deferred classification had some irregularities in their ejaculate and a second collection is required to determine his fertility. A BSE is a highly reliable tool to use to identify bulls that are infertile.

Results from surveys nationally and in Kentucky indicate that fewer than 30% of cattlemen routinely subject their bulls to a BSE. I am amazed by how few people obtain a BSE in their herd bull before each breeding season. We purchase car, health, life, and crop insurance why wouldn’t we purchase a little breeding-season insurance? We protect ourselves against most disasters but we don’t protect our cowherd from the ultimate disaster? A BSE will cost $50-100 so it is a fairly inexpensive, easy form of risk management. I’m fairly certain that the cattleman that called me wished he had gotten a BSE on his bulls before he found out that he had 21 open cows. The $150 investment in breeding insurance (BSE) seems small compared to the lost income from 21 cows ($15-18,000). So protect your investment. Obtain a BSE on all your bulls 30 days before every breeding season. ##### Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.

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big EQUIPMENT CO. 1287 Hwy 87 West, HAVRE, MT FAX: 406-265-9367 www.bigequipment.com RON HARMON MANAGER/OWNER CELL: 406-265-0096 HOME: 406-265-9808

WAYLAND WALLS Parts Manager 888-265-9554 406-265-9554

COMBINES

(2) 2011 Case IH 8120s one with 274 hours, one with 276 hours..CALL 2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, upgraded Monitor Pro 600, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield, new rotary drive kit................... . ...................................................................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 separator hours, hopper topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor.........................................................................$228,500 2011 Case IH 7088 573 hours, Color Touch monitor, chopper..$185,000 2003 Case IH 2388 Stk#: 1681........................................................ Call

406-265-9554 OR 888-265-9554

Email: bigequip@bigequipment.com

ROGER WILDE CELL: 406-470-0321 OFFICE: 403-345-4847

New Authorized Versatile Dealer

IN STOCK: NEW Versatile RT490.............................Call for details!

1997 Case IH 2188 2400 hours, 30.5x32 new fronts.................. Just In 1993 Case IH 1688 3243 engine hours, new heavy clean grain boot with cross auger, update to 11/4” shaft..........................................$45,000 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701........................................................ Call Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1689................................................................. Call

1996 New Holland TR98 2621 separator hours, a lot of recent work done. Very clean unit..............................................................$55,000 1987 New Holland TR96 3000 separator hours........................$39,000 John Deere 9770 750 separator hours, custom cutter package duals, 2WD, nice machine..............................................................$195,000 2003 John Deere 9750............................................................$110,000 John Deere 9660 STS, 1200 engine hours, chopper, 30-ft. auger, 18.4x42 singles, bin extensions........................................................$182,000

TRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

(2) 2013 Seed Master drills. 70-ft., 12” spacing, compact transport, 300 bushel on board. Numerous tank options of tow behind/between tanks, capacity up to 860 bushels...................CALL FOR DETAILS New Seed Master 46-ft.x12” Demo drill, Ezee-On 315 BV tank. Special Discounts Available.........................................................CALL RON 2013 Seed Master 54-ft. x 12” Demo, with or without Ezee-On 4400 tow between 390 bushel tank. Special Discounts Available..CALL RON Case IH 8500 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, rubber packers.......... $19,500 2008 Bourgault 3310 55-ft. M.R.B. deluxe fill auger, 591 monitor......... . ......................................................................................... $249,500 2003 Bourgault 5710 57-ft. 3 section, 5350 tow behind tank... $98,500 (2) 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot (can be double shoot), 3450 tank................................................ $65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, 2320 tank...... . ........................................................................................... $49,500 (2) 2012 Ezee-On 6650 heavy duty discs. Great for CRP Rec. Each..... . ........................................................................................... $69,500 Concord 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind tank. Very clean. . ........................................................................................... $35,000 Concord 6012-3 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor)................... $35,000 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing, parts and monitor.........$35,000 (2) Sets Case IH 7200 14-ft. x 7” hoe drills, hitch and transport, 3 rank, steel packers...................................................................... Set $9500 (6) John Deere 9400 drills, 10” spacing, steel packers, grass seed attachments, hitch and transport..............................................$45,000 (4) John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.......$1500 Flexi-Coil 2340 variable rate tow behind cart............................$29,500

Various Big Buds Available. We build to your specifications.

Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150 motor, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires...... $150,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1973 Big Bud HN360.................................................................$29,500 Big Bud HN320..........................................................................$39,500 2006 Case IH STX480 quad track, 30” tracks, auto steer, power shift transmission, differential lock. New front tracks. Camoplast with less then 20 hours. Quto Trak is Tremble Easy Guide 500. Shedded, very clean. 1600 hours.................................................................$215,000 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, 650 hours, MFWD, 4WD, 3 hydraulics, CVT transmission, Full Auto Guidance.......................................$149,500 2002 Case IH JXV100 MFD, 85 hp, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, LX252 loader, 2450 hours............................................................................$45,000 1992 Case IH 7120 Magnum 7400 hours, Leon 808 front end loader, no 3-point, 540/1000 PTO.....................................................$59,500 John Deere 8970 7100 hours, 24 speed, Cummins engine, interior updated, paint good..............................................................$75,000 1984 John Deere 8850 Great tractor.........................................$49,500 Versatile 1150 525 hp, 30.5x32 duals........................................$59,500 Versatile 875 355 hp, 855 Cummins, 20.8x38 tires at 50%.......$25,000 Allis Chalmers HD-5 dozer, draw bar, ROPS, canopy.................$7500 Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. Rare, all original, good condition........ ..............................................................................................$29,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 2005 Montana Tractor 5740C 57 hp, 1069 hours, 3-point, 540 PTO...... ..............................................................................................$19,500 Steiger Panther ST310 6852 hours..........................................$25,000 Agco 8610 MFD tractor, 5529 hours, 94-100 hp, PTO, 3-point, shedded.........................................................................................$39,500

We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill New Seed Master Drills - 50-ft. x12”, 54-ft.x12” (can be increased to 60-ft.), 70-ft.x12”, 70-ft.x12” with 300 BV on board seed tank with Zone Command individual row metering. Tank’s Available - 300 TD 820 BV (tow between) TBTW or (tow behind) TB. All drills have dual castering wheels - tire in tire packer - auto packing pressure

SWATHERS

Westfield Augers

(3) 10x71 with swing out Special Price $11,500/each 8x36 with hydraulic transport mover 10x36 auger

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

2005 MacDon 973 36-ft. header with pick up reel and transport............ ..............................................................................................$45,000 2002 MacDon 972 draper table, hydraulic fore and aft. pickup reel, P auger, transport.....................................................................$30,000 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft. Very clean... .................................................................................................$9500

We are your dealer for:

IN STOCK: NEW Versatile 2375 tractor.....................Call for details!

IN STOCK: NEW Versatile 535 tractor.......................Call for details!

IN STOCK: NEW Versatile 550 tractor.......................Call for details!

AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

1995 MacDon 9200 swather, 30-ft. header, pickup reel. 2500 engine hours......................................................................................$37,500 MacDon 200 Series, 1578 hours with 1 year old 35-ft. D60D draper header, pickup reel...................................................................... Call

2003 John Deere 9650 STS, 2734 separator hours, chopper.$110,000 1991 John Deere 9500 with 30-ft. header, 2966 engine hours, 2300 separator hours.....................................................................$45,000 2004 Cat Challenger 670 600 separator hours, with pickup....$155,000 1999 Gleaner R62 Stk#: 1692....................................................$49,500 1995 Gleaner R62 Stk#: 1693....................................................$39,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500 Gleaner R Series, pickup header with attachment.......................$6500 Gleaner N6, 2250 hours, 24-ft. header and pickup reel.............$10,000 1983 Gleaner N7........................................................................$10,000

RAY SIBRA CELL: 406-390-0989 OFFICE: 406-265-9554

2003 John Deere 936D grain header, pickup reel, transport. Always shedded. ...............................................................................$45,000 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 John Deere 214 pickup header with pickup attachment. Stk#: 1691...... .................................................................................................$6500 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

John Deere 230 tandem disk, disks - 70%................................$12,500

MISCELLANEOUS

1999 New Holland 688 round baler...........................................$15,000 Summers sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, foam marker 100-120-ft. wide, single nozzles.....................................................................................$6950 MacDon 14-ft. hay head, conditioner............................................$8500 1983 GMC 6 ton fertilizer spreader truck, 8.2 Detroit engine, Allison transmission, Raven controller, GPS, light bar......................$20,000 Friggstad 2025 30-yard hydraulic scraper.................................$55,000 New and Used J&M Grain Carts - Different models, bushel capacity and pricing............................................................... Give us a CALL

Gardening promotes health and binds generations

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Cascade 4-H members show their sheep at the Cascade County Show and Sale on July 13 and 14 at the Livestock Pavilion at Montana’s ExpoPark in Great Falls, Montana. (Photo courtesy of Cascade County facebook page).

The BEST Dump Trailer on the market, period.

TRAVALONG DUMP TRAILERS

12-ft. bumper hitch............................................................................. $8950 14-ft. bumper hitch............................................................................. $9550 14-ft. gooseneck.............................................................................. $10,100

Used Trailers

Montana’s ONLY Merritt dealer ... Pull the Best, SAVE BIG! 20-ft. starting at..................... $16,900 24-ft. starting at..................... $17,650

NEW! LIVESTOCK TRAILERS on our lot ... 20-ft. & 24-ft.

Steel and Aluminum

Travalong steel 20-ft., bull package, mats.

Only one at this price..................... $10,400 Travalong 24-ft. bull package, mats.. $12,400 Travalong 20-ft. aluminum, mats....... $13,900 Travalong 24-ft. aluminum, mats....... $14,900

2007 Titan 14-ft. bumper hitch livestock.

Used very little.......................... $4300 obo 2013 V-nose, enclosed auto hauler, 24-ft. etrack. Like new.................................$6000 1994 20-ft. gooseneck flatbed, beavertail with ramps, 2000-7000# axles.........$3500 1987 Circle J 2 horse, new rubber, sound older trailer............................... $1650 obo

NEW LOAD of BRADFORD TRUCK BEDS !

CK IN STO 2006 Chevrolet Impala well maintained, auto start, 113,000 miles. Owner’s personal car................................................ $6700 obo

Great selection and priced to sell!

GOOSENECK FLATBEDS IN STOCK!

Walton 27-ft., 14,000#, loaded, 14 ply tires, owner’s demo............................................ $6700 Walton 29-ft., 20,000#, loaded..................................................................................... $10,200 Travalong 27-ft., 3 axle, 21,000#, loaded....................................................................... $8350

Your Trailering Solutions Professionals Jeff Welborn (406) 949-6070 cell (406) 988-0090 office/home jeffwelborn@optimum.net

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service The other day, my 15-year-old daughter and I were pruning some decades-old geranium plants. The ancestors of these plants belonged to her great-grandmother, who died before World War II. Although I never knew my grandmother, I feel I have a connection to her through these plants.

As we trimmed the plants and repotted them outside, I thought of a conversation that my daughter and I had several years ago. She was about a second-grader at the time.

“Are you teaching me how to plant things so someday I can teach my little girl?” my daughter asked. We were planting flowers and tomato and pepper plants.

“That’s the idea,” I remarked. Being a grandmother was an interesting future concept, too.

“Then she can teach her little kids and they can teach their little kids and on and on,” my daughter continued.

I was growing older by the minute.

“Yes, that’s true. Gardening is pretty fun, isn’t it? I hope we’ll get lots of tomatoes and peppers,” I remarked, changing the subject before we hit the 22nd century.

“It’s kind of a lot of work,” she noted with a dramatic sigh as she lugged a bucket of compost to the garden plot. “Can we take a break?”

Gardening is beneficial on many levels. All that digging, lifting and bending is good for your health and it’s relaxing at the same time. Depending on what you choose to plant, flowers and plants can beautify your landscape. Herbs can flavor your recipes, and fruits and vegetables can color your recipes. Children who help grow fruits and vegetables are more apt to eat them, too.

If gardening is your preferred form of exercise, consider the research of Barbara Ainsworth and colleagues published in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. She examined the effort expended in a variety of activities and assigned “exertion value” numbers.

Lower numbers correspond to less exertion and fewer calories burned. Here are some relative exertion values (not in calories burned) for typical activities: • 0.9 - Lying quietly or sleeping • 1.5 - Sitting on the deck • 2.3 - Walking while shopping • 3 – Carpentry • 4 - Bicycling at 10 mph, fishing, water aerobics • 4.5 – Golfing • 5 - Softball or baseball • 6 - Swimming Here’s how gardening activities fit in this system: • 1.5 - Standing or walking while watering the lawn or garden • 3.5 - Trimming shrubs with a power cutter • 4.5 - Mowing lawn • 5 - Laying sod • 6 - Tilling a garden or mowing with hand mower When my daughter and I finished our gardening activities for the day, we noticed our neighbor’s rhubarb was ready to pick. Because he was working in his yard, he offered me some of the earliest “fruits” of the season.

Rhubarb, or pieplant, is technically a vegetable, but it’s used as a fruit in pies, cakes, sauces and jams. When choosing rhubarb, look for firm, glossy stalks that aren’t large. Don’t nibble on the leaves because they are toxic.

If you have a good crop of rhubarb or a generous friend or neighbor who shares some, here is how to use it or preserve it to use later.

• Store fresh rhubarb in the crisper of your refrigerator, wash and use within a few days.

• Freeze rhubarb easily by rinsing thoroughly, then cutting and placing it in freezer bags in recipe-sized portions.

You can blanch rhubarb by heating it in boiling water for a minute and cooling it promptly in cold water to help retain color and flavor.

• Before freezing, you also can add sugar or sugar syrup if desired.

Here’s a recipe from the Rhubarb Compendium at http:// www.rhubarbinfo.com. It might remind you of a dessert from your youth. Maybe your mother or grandmother made something similar. You can substitute frozen rhubarb that has been thawed and drained, too. For more information about food, nutrition and gardening, visit the NDSU website at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension.

Rhubarb Torte 1 3/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder CONTINUED ON PAGE B32

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USED COMBINE INVENTORY & HEADERS

USED TRACTORS

2011 Case IH Magnum 215 luxury cab, full powershift, loaded, with L780 loader...................................................... $165,000 Case IH Magnum 215 MFD, luxury cab, 540/1000/13/8” PTO, 3-pt., LX780 loader, 1800 hours....................................... $135,000

5-Case 8230’s loaded................................................Coming In 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging..$307,000 2011 Case IH 7120 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................... $282,000 Case IH 2588 764 rotor hours, yield/moisture, chopper, AFX rotor, HID lights, long auger, rear weights......................... $194,500 Case IH 2388 2676 separator hours, chopper, hopper extension, Trimble EZ steer, 500 monitor.................................... $95,000 Case IH 2388 3100 separator hours, chopper, hopper extension, long unload auger, yield/moisture monitor................. $90,000 Case IH 1680, chopper, rock trap, long unload auger................. . Case IH Puma 180 with L770 loader, bucket, grapple, 1741 hours........................................................................ $118,000 ........................................................Make Reasonable Offer

2010 Case IH Maxxum 140, L750 loader, bucket, grapple, 625 hours......................................................................... $99,900

Ford New Holland 8770 MFD, dual PTO, 3-pt., 160 hp, 7740 hours, bucket/grapple................................................ $69,000

USED DRILLS

1997 John Deere 9600 with 930F flex header, 3200 hours........ . 2011 Case IH PH800 Precision 70-ft. fold back drill, 12” spacing, 430 bushel tow between cart..........................JUST TRADED .................................................................................. $55,000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., double shoot, Dutch carbon knives, 3” Case IH 2042 36-ft. header with factory transport.......... $28,000 steel packers, 2320 tow between.............................. $38,000 Case IH 1020 flex header with regular reel and Crary air reel, transport trailer.......................................................... $16,000

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Brent Avalanche 1084 1000 bushel grain cart, 520/85R38 duals, roll tarp....................................................................... $39,995 Brandt 20” drive over conveyor grain deck..................... $12,900 Alloway 10”x70-ft. swing auger, hanger bearings, 540 PTO....... . ..................................................................................... $6500

USED 4WD TRACTORS

USED HAYING

2012 Case IH 500HD 4WD.................................................CALL Hesston 6400 swather with cab, air conditioner, 14-ft. hay head, conditioner.................................................................... $6990 Agco Hesston 856 round baler...................................... $12,000

USED SPRAYERS

2-2011 Case IH 550 Quad Trac, low hours, one with PTO, loaded........................................................................JUST IN

2010 Bobcat 300 skid steer loader, excellent shape, one owner, 650 hours................................................................... $35,000 International 24-ft. toolbar................................................ $2900 Fargo air inoculant tank- fits Concord air seeder.............. $2700 Krause/Melroe 26-ft. toolbar, harrows on back................. $2600 John Deere BWF 21-ft. disc............................................. $2400

WE HAVE NEW CASE IH EQUIPMENT ON OUR LOT

2-International 150 14-ft. drills, factory hitch, used in 2013.

Each............................................................................. $2200 2-John Deere 9350 10-ft. drills, 10” spacing, hitch. Each. $1500 2-Melroe 10-ft. drills, 10” spacing, hitch. Each..................... $350 International 150 hoe drills, 38-ft., 10” spacing, 3 drill hitch.

Each............................................................................... $300

New Holland SF115 suspended boom, 90-ft. booms with screens, 1500 gallon tank........................................................ $38,000 New Holland SF115 wheel boom, 134-ft. boom, hydraulic fold, variable rate, electronic end jets, hydaulic pump....... $22,000 Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. boom, Auto rate, mix fill, end nozzle kit................................................ $12,000 Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. booms, Raven control.......................................................................... $8700 Melroe Spra-Coupe 115, 50-ft. booms, 165 gallon.......... $1900

7 Locations One Inventory Stanley Equipment - Stanley, ND - 701-628-2950 Frontier Equipment - Williston, ND - 1-866-774-0957

PO Box 991 Hwy 2 E Glasgow, MT 59230 1 800-345-6042 1 406-228-9341

GLASGOW IMPLEMENT IS YOUR DEALER FOR

1-800-345-6042

406-228-9341

Glasgow Implement - Glasgow, Montana

Brandt 1020 grain cart Brandt 8”x40 grain auger

AFTER HOURS SALES: Pete Pederson 406-228-2912

SERVICE: Mitch McClary 406-263-8325

PARTS: Larry Legare 406-367-5569

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##### “On the way to church potluck dinners, Grandpa Pete’s standard witticism was, “Let’s take our pot to church and see what kind of luck we have.’”

RARE OLD MONTANA BRAND Cattle - right hip Horse - right thigh...

$12,500

Call (406) 287-3865

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply

Phone (406) 227-6821 East Helena, MT

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

Zetor 7341 with FWA, cab, air, heat, dual remotes, Allied 594 loader with QA bucket and bale spear. 3700 hours.

73-hp...................................$25,000

CONSIGNED Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor.. . .............................................$4500 John Deere 7700 Turbo combine with JD 224 header, batt reel, pickup reel, straw chopper and chaff spreader... . .............................................$6500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Gehl 1400 round baler. 4x5 bale...$750 Sitrex 2 wheel, 3-point rake..........$350 Ezee-On 24-ft. disc with wings....$3500 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Feterl grain auger..........................$300 Heavy duty 8-ft. 3-ft. blade...........$1000 Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000 Hesston 500 swather, Ford industrial gas engine.............................$2500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine only.. . .............................................$6000 Hesston 5540 round baler, makes 1000# bales...........................$1750 New Holland 278 square baler, engine driven, 14x18.........................$1500 New Holland 1049 pulltype balewagon. . .............................................$4250 We now have

SITREX RAKES

Zetor 5211 2WD 3 point, PTO, single hydraulics. 42-hp....................$5500 Case IH 1594 2WD with 3 point and PTO, no rear tires.........FOR PARTS Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Selecto-Speed, good tires, loader. Parts tractor.....................................$3500 Oliver Super 55 with complete engine rebuild....................................$3850 Oliver 1650 diesel. Nice clean tractor... . .............................................$5000 Oliver 1650 gas with loader..........$500 Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.....FOR PARTS John Deere 70, gas, Farmhand F10 loader, grapple.......................$4500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust.

Fits various models................$2500 Westendorf TA26 loader for CIH 1594 tractor, no bucket....................$2000 Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750 Shaver HD10 post pounder........$1250 2-Shaver HD8 post pounder. Each..$750 2-Leinbach rock rakes. Each........$350 John Deere 3 point 6-ft. blade......$300 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750 Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. plow.....$1650

NEW LOAD OF TRACTORS JUST ARRIVED

DS4510H - DS4110 - DS3510 New KIOTI rototillers also on hand

NEW TARTER 3-pt. equipment

6-ft. HD landscape rake.................$700 6-ft. MD disc...................................$915 QA super spear.............................$435 Middle Buster potato plow............$165

NEW Eagle box scrapers

New Eagle 560HD............... $625 New Eagle 566HD............... $699 New Eagle 672HD............... $729 New Eagle 784 HD.............. $779

New Bale King 5100

1 only $pecial - SAVE $$$

New Shaver HD10 post pounder with new 3-point mounts.

Reg $7500. Only..............$5850

NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

4-ft................................................$1175 5-ft................................................$1250 6-ft................................................$1440

WALLENSTEIN

RH discharge. List $22.500 CASH NO-TRADE $19,995 One Only...............................

Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrow Starting At $150.00

USED HAYING

Hesston 30A stacker.... MAKE OFFER Bucket mount bale spear...............$400

wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply

MILLER LOADERS

Phone (406) 227-6821

East Helena, Montana

Serving HELENA and surrounding areas for 62 YEARS!

SHAVER POST POUNDER

Come visit us at www.helenafarmsupply.com

EPA strengthens Energy Star requirements

By U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Under the new standards, Energy Star certified refrigerators and freezers will use at least 10 percent less energy than models meeting 2014 federal minimum efficiency standards.

If all refrigerators and freezers sold in the United States were to meet the updated requirements, energy cost savings would grow to more than $890 million each year and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of those from more than one million vehicles. Additionally, by recycling an old refrigerator and replacing it with a new Energy Star certified refrigerator, consumers can save from $150–$1,100 on energy costs over the product’s lifetime.

“We can all do our part in meeting the challenge of climate change,” said Janet McCabe, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. “By choosing Energy Star appliances, families can save energy, save money, and reduce carbon pollution.”

Certain Energy Star refrigerators and freezers with connected features will provide consumers new convenience and energy-saving opportunities. These products will allow consumers to view real-time energy use, receive energyrelated messages, such as an alert when the door has been left open, and manage appliance settings remotely. Refrigerators and freezers with connected functionality will also be “smart grid”-ready, meaning that with consumer permission, they will be able to respond to utility signals, including curtailing operations during more expensive peak demand times.

To earn the Energy Star label, product performance must be certified by an EPA-recognized third party, based on testing in an EPA-recognized laboratory. The updated Energy Star refrigerator and freezer specification will go into effect on September 15, 2014.

Products, homes, and buildings that earn the Energy Star label prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency requirements set by the U.S. EPA. In 2012 alone, Americans, with the help of Energy Star, saved $24 billion on their utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to those of 50 million vehicles. To date, more than 1.4 million new homes and 20,000 facilities, including offices, schools, hospitals, and industrial plants have earned the Energy Star label. Learn more: www.energystar.gov More information on the updated Energy Star refrigerators and freezers specification: https://www.energystar.gov/ products/specs/node/125

Gardening promotes health and binds generations CONTINUED FROM PAGE B30

2 egg whites 1/2 c. butter or margarine 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped Filling: 4 c. fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped 2 c. sugar 2 egg yolks 1/4 c. flour Meringue: 4 egg whites 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Combine first six ingredients with a fork until crumbly.

Press into a greased 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Combine filling ingredients. Mix well. Pour over crust. Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 50 to 60 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating well. Spread over hot filling. Return to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.

Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 370 calories, 12 grams (g) of fat, 5 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of fiber and 80 milligrams of sodium.

Crayfish control

How can you control crayfish? Improving soil drainage is the only way to manage crayfish. No chemical controls are available. With the abundant rainfall, the soil is very wet in many areas, even on hillsides. ##### King John of England died in 1216 from overeating.

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UW agricultural honor society recognizes top students

By University of Wyoming Extension Top University of Wyoming (UW) agricultural students were honored, and the owners of the Six Iron Ranch near Shoshoni received Gamma Sigma Delta’s Outstanding Agriculturalist Award at the organization’s annual meeting in Laramie April 20.

Gamma Sigma Delta is the international honor society of agriculture.

Receiving outstanding student awards, their hometowns and majors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources were: Outstanding Freshman – Hannah Shoults, Van Tassell, animal and veterinary sciences (ANVS); Kelsey Welter, Aurora, Colorado, renewable resources and watershed management (REWM) Outstanding Sophomore – Emilee Brinton, Newnan, Georgia, ANVS Outstanding Junior – Perry Baptista, Elizabeth, Colorado, agricultural business; Emily Schroeder, Gillette, family and consumer sciences Outstanding Senior – Erin Anders, Helena Montana, agroecology; Mariel Pfeifer, Hulett, microbiology Outstanding Master’s Student – Victoria Zero, Granada Hills, California, REWM Outstanding Doctoral Student – Eric Wald, Fairbanks, Alaska, REWM The Bob and George Pingetzer families, owners of the Six Iron, have worked closely with the Department of Animal Science for more than 20 years in association with the Wyoming Beef Cattle Improvement Association (WBCIA) bull test, said Doug Hixon, professor and head of the department.

Bulls have been fed through their Bull and Heifer Development Test Facility between Riverton and Shoshoni.

The families worked with the Riverton Chamber of Commerce and the local agricultural community for many years to hold a bull test symposium and banquet prior to each year’s bull sale, Hixon said. An art auction in conjunction with the banquet helped raise money for student scholarships.

George Pingetzer has been active in Wyoming agriculture for more than 50 years, said Hixon. His son, Bob, serves on the Powell Research and Extension Center Advisory Committee, is a member of the Wyoming Angus Association and is past president of the WBCIA. He is an active member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, the Red Angus Association and American Quarter Horse Association. Bob Pingetzer received bachelors and master’s degrees from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW.

WSU scientists make genomes available for research

By CAHNRS and WSU Extension Anyone who has bought a hard pear at the supermarket can probably attest to the fruit’s unpredictable ripening process. But that unpredictability, one of the many traits stored in the plant’s genetic code, could be a thing of the past now that Washington State University (WSU) scientists have sequenced four new Rosaceae crop family genomes, including the Comice pear.

Amit Dhingra, a horticultural genomicist at WSU, led the researchers who sequenced the double haploid Comice pear, Golden Delicious double haploid apple, almond and Stella sweet cherry genomes. (Double haploid refers to an organism with two sets of each chromosome created from a single grain of pollen).

Genomes house the DNA and determine, among other traits and functions, a plant’s appearance, health, productivity, color and taste of the fruit.

Ultimately, the results will provide researchers with a better understanding of the Rosaceae family and will be used to address challenges that fruit-tree growers and producers face from pests, drought, a plant’s stress response and lack of nutrients.

The new information sheds light on biochemical regulation pathways for disease resistance, ways of protecting the food supply from environmental conditions and, of course, understanding the fruit ripening process. The genomes will help scientists understand how the fruits’ functions have evolved – for example, why the peach and raspberry appear so different from each other when both are in the Rosaceae family. continued on page b36

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1982 Cat 130G motorgrader with lo-pro cab, 50% tires and 12-ft. blade............................. $45,500

1982 GMC tag axle water truck with 4200 gallon aluminum tank with rear spray......................$26,500

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2001 Cat CP-563D 84” sheeps foot roller, 3600 hours, excellent....... ......................................$51,500

2004 Cat 322CL long reach excavator with 60-ft. booms. Nice condition, 5200 hours.. $122,500

2006 Ingersoll-Rand SD45 54” smooth drum roller, Cummins engine, 800 hours. Nice condition................................$29,500 Set Of Caterpillar Forks for Cat 936 wheel loader. Excellent.....$2900 Vermeer 605F round baler with good belts. Twine.......................$1800

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BeefTalk: Good marketing is essential to capture available dollars

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service money per pound of calf.

Do not let big numbers fool you. With Looking back at the cow-calf enterprises good marketing skills, heavy calves will for 2012 back to 2008, those producers capture more value. If there is one concept who had higher net returns sold an average cow-calf producers have total control over, of 600-pound calves (554 in 2012, 617 in it is how they market their calves.

2011, 615 in 2010, 607 in 2009 and 607 Do not assume a good, solid handshake in 2008) for an average of $123.54 per and slap on the back means top dollar was hundredweight ($158.27 in 2012, $141.70 achieved in marketing this year’s calves. in 2011, $116.69 in 2010, $96.35 in 2009 Public auction barns and other competitive and $104.70 in 2008). markets certainly will do their best to get the Those producers who had lower net best value for the calves presented. Howreturns sold ever, producan average ers need to do of 575-pound their part as calves (576 well. Some in 2012, 608 good street in 2011, 523 sense and a in 2010, 599 feel for the in 2009 and market are 570 in 2008) important. for an average A chalo f $ 11 9 . 0 9 lenge with per huntoday’s cowdredweight calf opera($150.26 in tion is that 2012, $140.80 the market in 2011, price tends to $ 11 8 . 8 0 i n be three dig2010, $91.92 its. For those in 2009 and who have $93.65 in marketed cat2008). tle for years, The botmost of those tom line: years have Those probeen twoducers who digit numhad heavier calves marketed those calves bers. However, don’t let the three-digit at a higher price per hundredweight, on prices relax your marketing savvy because average, than those producers with lighter expenses also are escalating. Producers calves. This seems contrary to all that we need every penny they can squeeze out of are taught. However, the harsh reality is the market. that simply marketing calves based on price Interestingly, common thoughts are not slides is not good enough. Involve good, always the correct thoughts. Through the competitive markets and push buyers to years, one should add up the number of add a couple more bids and the end result times producers can be quoted as saying: will be a larger check.

“It’s not the weight of the calf that counts, For this set of producers, better marketit’s the price per hundredweight.” That is ing skills added more money to their gross a true statement. However, the statement often is used to justify untruths because the margin, thus more money to work with. The best of both worlds would be more weight herds in the upper 40 percent of net return and a higher price. per cow had a five-year average gross marBefore all the market data fall upon me gin of $642 per cow. The lower 40 percent and crush me, one must acknowledge that net return per cow producers had a five-year market slides are real. As the market weight average gross margin of $538. That is more goes up, the price per hundredweight goes than $100 in additional money. down, so we have the common impression Producers who had a higher net return that price is more important than weight. sold heavier calves for more money per In reality, marketing skills are more pound than those producers that had lower important than weight or price. Sitting in a net returns. In stark contrast to popular conversation a few weeks ago, the central thought, lighter-weight calves did not bring question focused on price and weight. Upon more dollars per hundredweight of calf, returning home, I did a little review of the and the additional weight on each calf at North Dakota Farm Management Program, a higher value actually accentuated the along with FINBIN (www.finbin.umn.edu/) positive impacts of the good marketing of from the Center for Farm Financial Manheavier calves. agement at the University of Minnesota.

The value of marketing is huge. Looking These programs provide enterprise analysis at factors to determine potential increases in for many agricultural operations, including gross margins, marketing is going to be the the beef cow. key. Value is worth seeking and, if found, Upon further review of the gross marthe market will reward value. gin, by using the average price per hunMay you find all your ear tags. dredweight of calves sold and the average For more information, contact Ringwall weight of calves sold by North Dakota at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, producers with more than 50 cows in the or go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/ herd, some truths started to emerge based columns/beeftalk/. on real data. ##### If one was to separate the beef enterprise After her husband died, Theresa moved analysis for each producer based on net from Chicago to a condo in Florida. A few return per cow from FINBIN by selecting months later, her family came to visit for the upper 40 percent and lower 40 percent the first time. “So, what do you think of of producers, one sees a different trend the place?” she asked. Her sixteen-year-old than is assumed by most producers. Those grandson Adam whistled and said, “Grandproducers who sold heavier calves got more ma, you’ve got a really cool love nest.”

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##### The grandfather with the most awards for being sexy goes to actor Pierce Brosnan, best known for his role as the suave and sophyisticated James Bond. In 1991, and again in 1996, People magazine named Brosnan among the “fifty most beautiful people in the world.”

In 1998, Isabelle Sophia was born to Brosnan’s stepdaughter Charlotte, making him a grandfather at the age of forty-four. But grandfatherhood didn’t squelch his sex appeal. In 2001, People christened the dashing Irishman the “Sexiest Man Alive.”

And if that wasn’t enough, in 2010 The Women on the Web paid a Father’s Day tribute to Brosnan as one of the “Men Who Make Grandfatherhood Look Cool.” In an interview for Latitudes, Brosnan said, “To make movies and to be a grandfather and a sex symbol in the same sentence is a joy.”

Enhanced lure proves irresistible to orchard pest

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service New lures that entice codling moths with the scent of food and a possible mate are helping tree fruit growers better monitor the orchard pest and control it with carefully timed insecticide applications.

Codling moths, as larvae, are major pests of apples, pears and walnuts. Historically, growers have sprayed their orchards with insecticide to prevent the pinkish-white, 3/4-inch-long larvae from holing up inside the fruit to feed, damaging it and ruining its marketability both in the United States and abroad.

Lures baited with synthetic versions of the adult female moth’s chemical sex attractant, or sex pheromone, have helped growers refine their timing of insecticide and reduce the amount applied. As part of research to improve the technology further, a team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and collaborating scientists has identified and synthesized new compounds to use with the sex pheromone.

Among these are pear ester and acetic acid.

Pear ester is the characteristic aroma of ripe pears, and acetic acid is what makes vinegar tangy, notes Alan Knight. He investigated the attractants together with two other scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS)—Peter Landolt and Douglas Light—and outside collaborators. Knight and Landolt work at the ARS Yakima Agricultural Research Laboratory in Wapato, Washington.

Light is at the ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California.

Pear ester alone is a potent attractant for both sexes of codling moth. Adding acetic acid significantly increases the number caught. However, the team found that the most powerful lure resulted from combining pear ester, sex pheromone and acetic acid. The team’s studies indicated that the combined lure can capture eight to 10 times more female moths than using the pear ester-pheromone combination alone.

Using lure-based monitoring tools, the researchers also developed action thresholds based on both female and total moth catches that enabled growers to reduce their pesticide applications by 30 to 70 percent. Orchard-scale trials are under way to find out whether combining the pear esterpheromone lures with acetic acid can effectively be used to monitor apple leafrollers, which are important secondary pests.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

WSU scientists make genomes available for research continued from page b33

“These crops have economic value, so understanding the genetics of these fruits dovetails perfectly with everything else WSU is doing to ensure the competitiveness of the industry,” Dhingra said. “Sustainability also means being able to grow food with minimal environmental impacts.”

The state of Washington accounts for approximately 60 percent of apple production in the U.S. Meanwhile, Rosaceae fruit production – which also includes crops like peaches, raspberries and roses – is a multibillion-dollar state industry.

Draft assemblies of the four genomes are being made available to the research community prior to publication via the WSU Genome Portal http://bit.ly/13xXH7c. The data may be downloaded and used by those who agree to the terms of release.

Learn more about the genomics lab and research at WSU at http://genomics.wsu.edu/.

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1998 Case IH 9390 (425-hp), 4 hydraulics, 20.8R42 triples................................$99,500 (2) 2012 John Deere S660 combines, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, low, low hours..CALL

USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS 2009 John Deere 568 round baler, loaded....... ........................................................$34,500 2007 John Deere 568 round baler, loaded....... ........................................................$27,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net...$23,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net....$22,500 2003 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net..$21,500 2001 John Deere 567..........................$17,500

USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT 2002 John Deere 9650STS, 800/65R32 singles, chopper, grain tank extensions........... CALL

2000 John Deere 9750STS. 30.5x32 duals, chopper.............................................. CALL 1998 John Deere 9610 30.5x32 singles, dual range, chopper, chaff spreader with 2004 John Deere 936D platform................. CALL 1992 John Deere 9600 with 30.5x32 singles, dual range, chopper, chaff spreader, 930 platform.............................................. CALL 1989 John Deere 9600 with chopper, 30.5x32 duals, MacDon 960 draper header..... CALL 1983 John Deere 7720 24.5x32, straw & chaff spreader, 224 platfform....................$14,500 2004 John Deere 893 cornhead, 8-row, 30-ft... ........................................................... CALL 2006 MacDon 973D platform.................. CALL 1997 MacDon 962D platform.................. CALL 2-2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex platform.... ........................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL 2009 Case IH 2010 rigid platform, bat reel, less than 100 hours.................................$20,000

1999 John Deere 7810 (150 PTO hp) 20 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 380/90R50 duals.... ........................................................$69,500

1994 John Deere 7800 (145 PTO hp) 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO,14.6 duals...$49,500 1994 John Deere 7800 (150 PTO hp) PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 14.9R46 duals............... Call

International 5288 (162 PTO hp), 18 speed transmission, triple hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x38 duals`..............................................$11,500

LOADER TRACTORS

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2007 Brandt 13x70 auger....................$17,500

Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing. ..........................................$42,500 John Deere 787/730 36-ft. air disk drill, 6” spacing, 170 bushel tank........................$16,500 (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 8-ft. units, fertilizer hitch.............................................$4750 (3) John Deere 9350 disc drills, 10-ft. units, 6” spacing, fertilizer, JD transport hitch............ ........................................................$11,500

1999 John Deere 566 round blaer with mega tooth pickup.....................................$11,500 1994 John Deere 535 round baler..........$7500 1991 John Deere 535.............................$7500 1987 John Deere 530.............................$4950 2006 Vermeer 605M loaded.................$21,500 Case IH 8480..........................................$2500 2006 New Holland BR780...................$16,500

USED LAWN & GARDEN

2012 John Deere 3005 compact tractor (23.5 PTO hp) 8 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt hitch, John Deere 300 loader. Like new........ ........................................................$18,500

2012 John Deere 3720 tractor, cab, MFWD, hydro, JD 300cx loader, ONLY 20 hours..$39,500

USED BEET EQUIPMENT

2010 Amity 2700 beet harvester, 12 row, steerable, row finder..............................$119,500 Amity 2700 beet harvester, 10 row......... CALL 2-Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer. Each.....................$19,500 Artsway 698 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” rowfinder, rear steer..............................$19,500 Red River 624 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer...............................$13,500 WIC defoliator, 6 row, steerable............$12,000

2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 John Deere 318 lawn tractor, attachments.$2950 2004 John Deere LT180 lawn and garden tractor........................................................$1850 John Deere 214 lawn & garden tractor with C48 broom.................................................$1500 2009 John Deere LA155 lawn tractor.....$1500 1992 John Deere GT262 lawn tractor.....$1150 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

USED SPRAYERS

Brandt 5000EX grain vac.....................$14,000 Brandt 5000EX grain vac.....................$12,500 2009 Brandt 10x60 swing away auger....$11,500 1993 Rem 552 grain vac.........................$5500 2006 Chevrolet K1500 pickup, 5.3L V8, automatic, air, regular cab, 8-ft. box, 89,000 miles................................................$12,500 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers.....................$2500 Leon 575V spreader............................$36,900

2008 John Deere 7330 (125 PTO hp) IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-point hitch, triple hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, JD 747SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick. ......................................................$109,500 1986 John Deere 3150 (95 PTO hp) 16 speed transmission, MFWD, 3 pt. hitch, 2 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, John Deere 265SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple and joy stick.................................................$27,500 John Deere 5055E (55 ph) 9 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 553 loader, 6-ft. bucket. ONLY 30 hours. FACTORY WARRANTY............................................$30,000

Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row steerable...$6500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, knife scalpers, rear steer.......................................................$8500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, rear steer............ . .............................................................$4500 Artsway 786 defoliator, 24”, rear steer........$6500 Red River defoliator. ..............................$2500

USED HAY & FORAGE 30-ft. draper platform for Hesston 8100 Hesston......................................................$2950 Case IH 8830 draper platform, 25-ft. center....... ...........................................................$3500

Flexi-Coil sprayer.................................... CALL 2006 Brandt 1000 gallon.....................$11,000

USED TILLAGE TOOLS

Ace 5-bottom 16”, two-way plow, in furrow..$2950

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Brent grain cart, 774 bushel with tarp.

2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 635D header. Financing available.

2011 Merritt 42-ft. grain trailer, air ride, ag hopper, load gauge.

2011 AgriLite 42-ft. grain trailer, ag hopper, air ride, load gauge.

2011 42-ft. tandem axle belly dump gravel trailer.

2-John Deere 914 pickup header, single point hookups.

Phone Paul Burney, (406) 734-5310, cell 899-9861, Carter, MT

Balewagons & Retrievers

New Holland 1095, self-propelled....................................... CALL New Holland 1085 balewagon with MilStak bale clamp. Will pickup 12- 3x3 or 8- 3x4 bales.................................................... CALL New Holland 1069 gas, rebuilt, sharp, clean....................... CALL New Holland 1069 balewagon,Cummins diesel engine...$50,000 New Holland 1069 balewagon, diesel engine..................$49,500 New Holland 1068 gas.....................................................$34,000 New Holland 1063 pull-type, 160 bale capacity.................. CALL New Holland Super 1049 self-propelled balewagon........$28,000 4-New Holland Super 1049 balewagons...... $12,000 to $28,000 2-New Holland 1047 balewagons....................... $5500 to $7500 2-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000 New Holland 1033 balewagons, rebuilt............................$10,500 New Holland 1032...............................................................$8500 New Holland 1052 retriever bed.......................................... CALL

Haying Equipment

2002 New Holland HW300 swather with New Holland series 2324 14-ft. header.................................................................$28,500 Hesston 4755 3x3 square baler.......................................$28,000 Hesston 4590 14x18 square baler with hyd. tension........$10,500 2000 Case IH 8545 (same as Hesston 4590) inline square baler.

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N.D. ranks well in child health and well-being

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota’s overall child well-being ranks sixth in the nation, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book, which is an annual assessment of children’s well-being in the U.S. According to North Dakota KIDS COUNT at North Dakota State University (NDSU), the data provides a robust and comprehensive portrait of how U.S. children are doing in key areas. It ranks states based on 16 indicators of child well-being (until 2012, the annual rankings were based on 10 indicators), reflecting child development research. In addition, the 16 indicators are organized into four domains, (economic well-being, family and community, education and health) that capture what children need most to thrive.

North Dakota children are showing some progress in the education and health indicators but mixed results in the family and community indicator. Despite North Dakota ranking first in the nation in economic well-being, all four indicators in that domain showed declines (children living in poverty, children whose parents lack secure employment, children in households with a high housing cost burden, and teens not in school and not working).

“North Dakota continues to lead the nation in the growth of gross domestic product and per- capita income and continues to have the nation’s lowest unemployment rate,” says Karen Olson, North Dakota KIDS COUNT program director. “These positive economic indicators reflect trends that are bringing prosperity to the state and many of its residents.

However, many North Dakotans still face challenges, and our prosperity provides us a unique opportunity to make investments in the lives of our children to ensure they get the best possible start in life.”

The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book looked at the strengths, plus challenges and opportunities, of North Dakota’s four domains.

Economic Well-being (first in the nation) • Strengths: North Dakota ranks as the best in nation in the economic well-being of children. North Dakota has the smallest proportion of children whose parents lack secure employment and the smallest proportion of children living in families with a high housing cost burden (greater than 30 percent of income going to housing costs). In addition, when compared with other states, North Dakota has the third lowest child poverty rate.

• Challenges and Opportunities: Although it is a relatively small percentage of children living in poverty, the percentage has increased during the past six years, even though the state’s economy is booming. The percentage of children in cost-burdened homes has increased as well, from 19 percent in 2005 to 21 percent in 2011. Teens considered to be idle (not in school and not working) increased slightly, from 6 percent in 2008 to 7 percent in 2011.

Family and Community (fourth in the nation) • Strengths: When compared with other states, children in North Dakota fare well in terms of family and community indicators. North Dakota has the lowest proportion of children living in families where the household head lacks a high school diploma and the second lowest proportion of children living in single-parent families.

• Challenges and Opportunities: About one in four North Dakota children live with a single parent (26 percent in 2011, up from 23 percent in 2005). These children are much more likely to be living in poverty than children living with married parents. The proportion of children living in high-poverty neighborhoods has increased from 5 percent in 2000 to 8 percent between 2007 and 2011, which is when the data was collected. The teen birth rate in North Dakota, which showed slight improvement from 2005 to 2010, slipped in ranking from ninth best among states to 17th in 2010.

Education (16th in the nation) • Strengths: All four education indicators (children not attending preschool, fourth-graders not proficient in reading, eighth-graders not proficient in math and high school students not graduating on time) showed improvement during the measurement period. North Dakota has the third lowest proportion of high school students in the nation not graduating on time.

• Challenges and Opportunities: High-quality prekindergarten programs for 3- and 4-yearolds can improve school readiness, with the greatest gains accruing to the highest-risk children. However, two-thirds of the 3- and 4-year-olds in North Dakota do not attend nursery school or preschool (47th in the nation). According to data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, nearly two-thirds of fourth graders are not proficient in reading and more than half of the eighth-graders are not proficient in math. ACT scores indicate that the majority of North Dakota students, upon completion of high school, are not prepared for college-level courses.

Health (25th in the nation) • Strengths: Three of the four health indicators (children without health insurance, child and teen death rates, and teens who abuse alcohol or drugs) showed improvement during the measurement period. While the proportion is up slightly, North Dakota has the seventh lowest proportion of low-birth weight babies in the nation.

• Challenges and Opportunities: Though showing some improvement, the child death rate in North Dakota ranks 41st in the nation. The percentage of babies born at a low birth weight increased from 6.4 percent in 2005 to 6.7 percent in 2010. A low birth weight (less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces) carries a range of health risks, including a weakened immune system, reduced muscle strength, decreased cognitive and social development, and a higher incidence of diabetes and heart disease in later life.

The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book is available at http://datacenter.kidscount.org. The website allows users to create rankings, maps and graphs for use in publications and other websites and to view real-time information on mobile devices.

The 2013 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Fact Book, which provides child well-being data for North Dakota, its 53 counties and eight planning regions, will be available from North Dakota KIDS COUNT in the fall of 2013 at http://www.ndkidscount.org/.

Being proactive better than reactive when working cattle

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Blunt force trauma” is a set of words one would not expect to use starting a beef column. However, the topic of this column is safety, and working cattle can be challenging.

Chuteside etiquette means having a system in place to get the job done and done safely. The work environment needs to be safe before any cattle arrive, and a process needs to be established that clearly identifies who does what.

The Dickinson Research Extension Center has worked cattle under many environments and participated in training to help establish good chuteside processes.

One item that always sticks in my mind was a demonstration at one of the incident command trainings that center personnel attended. Sheri, the presenter, asked for someone to come forward to participate and started handing tennis balls to Sam, the volunteer.

Handing him the first, second and third balls was not an issue. However, as Sam was asked to hold more balls, both hands were needed as the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh balls were handed to him. When Sam was given the eighth ball, all the balls fell to the floor. Thus the old saying: “I guess I dropped the ball.”

The point is simple. Sam could not do all that was expected of him. A common mistake in cattle operations is one person trying to do all the work or trying to coordinate all the work. That does not work. Safe working environments mean the producer needs to be willing to delegate responsibilities based on a fundamental trust in others. How does that happen?

To start with, a “proactive” not “reactive” mindset must be present. For many organizations, work days start with meetings where discussions can open the door to good planning.

No one likes meetings, but proactive people meet, discuss and lead, while reactive people find themselves dispersed, cussing and following.

Proactive people have goals, objectives, outcomes and know what will be done before the day begins. Reactive continued on page B42

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Wasps are common now

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota We often get questions on insects over the course of the summer, this year is no exception. One of the more common questions is related to wasps and hornets. Although both tend to be considered a pest, not all are harmful or frightening.

One example is the oddly named, Mud Dauber.

Mud Daubers are solitary wasps and belong to a group of Sphecid (pronounced SFEE-sid) wasps. During mid to late summer, these wasps are commonly found around their nests and flowers.

Sphecid wasps have bodies that vary from slender to stout. Some are less than half an inch long but many are larger, ranging from ∏ to 1 ∏ inches long (they can appear considerably larger when they are alive and active!). Many are black and yellow while others are black and orange and a few are iridescent blackish purple. These wasps are solitary, living in individual nests. However you can find many in a small area as a lot of species live together gregariously.

Most sphecid wasps nest in the ground, while some nest in cavities, such as in hollow plant stems or cavities in wood, while a few construct nests made of mud.

Sometimes sphecid wasps are confused with bees and with yellowjackets, especially when they nest in the ground.

However, most of the commonly encountered sphecid wasps are generally larger than yellowjackets. If you watch them, just one individual sphecid wasp goes into a nest but there may be many nests in one area. Yellowjackets, on the other hand, will have many different individuals entering and leaving a single nest opening.

Sphecids prey on insects or spiders which they paralyze and then feed to their young. They either drag the immobilized prey to their nest or they carry them back while they are flying. Generally, a particular sphecid wasp attacks a specific type of insect.

One common group of sphecid wasps are the threadwaisted wasps. They are recognized by the thin, conspicuous pedicel (actually part of the thorax) connecting the thorax and the abdomen giving them an unusual appearance. If Twiggy would have been an insect, she would have been a sphecid wasp.

Mud daubers are about 3/4 to 1 inch long and is black with mostly yellow legs and yellow markings on its thorax. This insect visits moist soil to make balls of mud to build its nests which can be commonly constructed on homes. Another mud dauber is Chalybion californicus. Unlike S . caementarium, this wasp is black with just a little iridescence. It constructs its nests in cavities in plant stems and in buildings. However, instead of gathering mud like S. caementarium , it carries water to a source of soil near its nest to moisten it so it can use the mud to build its nest. Both mud daubers provision their nests with spiders.

If you encounter sphecid wasps on flowers, they are just feeding on nectar. They are harmless to plants and should be ignored. In fact, even when sphecid wasps are found nesting in your yard they should be tolerated as much as possible.

They pose very little threat to people and are very beneficial because of the insects they eat. Although sphecid wasps may potentially sting to protect themselves, they are usually quite docile and nonaggressive towards people and will mind their own business when they are left undisturbed.

Like people, the vast majority of insects are either harmless or provide a helpful function -- despite their sometimes scary appearance; the mud dauber is one such example. For more information scary insects, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Jeffrey Hahn, UM Extension Entomologist.

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(F) 2011 MAXFLO 1200 40-ft. draper head. (D) 2008 John Deere 9770STS #22053W.$205,000 (G) 2012 Case IH 7230 #GUH270.............$274,000 (D)(F) w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Combines & Headers Skid Steers35-ft. flex draper head. (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW . ............................................................$180,000 (G) 2011 Case IH 2162 John Deere 936D draper head. #22054W. #WUH642...............................................$50,000 (D) 2008 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 Case95, IH W80189 3330 100-ft. sprayer. #53168W.... #GUH224................................................$65,000 (B)(W) . ..............................................................$41,000 (F) 2010 Cat 580R #WUH643....................$205,000 CIH2009 Farmall .................................. NEW (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 . ............................................................$225,000 (F) 2012 Case IH 7230 #WUH592.............$269,000 (W) 2011 John Deere 9770STS #22058W$279,000 (F) 2011 MAXFLO 1200 40-ft. draper head.

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935D draper head. #22059W (B) S130 #WUH644...............................................$50,000 (D)(D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 ..................................

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8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW #WUY354.............................................$181,000 #23257W & #23258W............................$78,000 (D) 2009w/NH New94CHolland CR9070 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W #24073W. .......................$225,000 $42,000 (S) CIH (S) 2005 New Holland 1475, 16-ft. auger head.

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NEW (F)(D) CIH SPX3330 SP1254 Spryr, (W)2010 JD 9600, .............................................

2003 Rogator 90-ft. sprayer. #53188W......

(D)CIH 1998 CaseUC564 IH 2388 #23274W................$57,000 (D) New 22004W Holland 94C 42-ft. draper$52,000 head. (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 #UH485..................................................$20,000 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (S) . ..............................................................$65,000 (H) 2002 Case IH 2388 #23304W. . ..............$83,000 #28128W................................................$54,500 (S) 1997 New Holland 1475 #UH452.............$9450 ................................................................................. NEW (W) JD New 9650Holland w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 2010 Top Air TA1600 120-ft. sprayer. #53191W..

(D) 2010 CR9070 #24072W.$221,000 (H) 2001 Case IH 2388 #23305W................$81,000 (B) Case 20125W1475, ......................

1999 Skid Neww/Bkt, Holland 18-ft.$34,000 auger head. (F)(D) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (D) 440 .

(H) 1999 Case IH 2388 #23306W. . ..............$82,000 (D) 2010 New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper head.

(S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 #32165W................................................$13,000 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) CIH..............................................................$47,000 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 Hd,30-ft. ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT CaseNew SkidHolland w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 Apache W82076 AS1010 100-ft.NEW sprayer.

(H)Honeybee 2001 Case42GB IH 1010 head. #23307W$11,500 #28125W................................................$63,000 8120 Combine, ......................... w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (S) (W) 2007 1475, HS18 auger head. (W)(F)CIH2008 Hd,30-ft. ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW #WUY391.............................................$142,000 2000 Case42GB IH 1010 head. #23308W$10,500 (D) Holland CR9070 217,000 (S)(H)Honeybee (D)2008 9760New JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl,#24074W. 22015W .... $ $231,000 #32168W................................................$22,500 963IH Hd1010 , ......................... Call for Pricing (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 CIH 8120 Combine, ......................... NEW (W) 1680 CIH, 23022WCR9070 ......................................... $30,000 (S) 2011 Apache 1220W82080 #UM733................$210,000 (H)MacDon 1994 Case 30-ft. head. #23309W.$8000 (B) 2008 New Holland 1475, HS18 auger head. (W)(S) (F) 2009 New Holland #WUH632$203,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 Post Diggers (B)(S) CIH 2142 35’Ball Drpr Hd,sprayer.

W82057 ................... NEW Post Diggers (B)2009 1680 CIH, ...........................................

2008 Red 7830 #UM747.$110,000 30-ft. double header trailer. #55044W. . ......$2000 (F) New 23057W Holland 88C flex draper$29,000 head. (S)(H)Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt #32170W................................................$23,500 (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (B) 1998 Wilmar 8400 90-ft. sprayer. #53182W........

(B) 2005 Case IH 2388 #23311W. . ............$112,000 #WUH645...............................................$32,000 Misc (S) Honeybee 3655 , ............................

Call for Pricing 2006 New Holland HS18 auger Grain Augers & Vacs (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr,1475, 52030W .............. $800head. (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW . ..............................................................$42,500 (F)3 2004 IH 2388 #WUH675.............$100,000 (W) Holland #24078W$184,000 CIH Case 1010 Hds , ..........................

Call for Pricing Lawn & Garden (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (W)2009 1688New CIH, 23082W CR9070 ......................................... $50,000 (S) (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 #32175W................................................$21,500 CR960 , .................................................... $180,000 650R38 set Drpr of tiresHd, forW82050 sprayer. #UM718. ...... Call (F)NH 2005 MacDon 973 draper head. #WUH679........

(D) 2011w/1015 NewCIH Holland CR9080 #24076W.$290,000 (D)(S) CIH 2152 40’ ...................

NEW PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (S) Misc Grain Augers & Vacs (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW (B) CIH 23046W ........................................... . ..............................................................$31,000 (D) 2009 2188, MacDon D60 45-ft. draper$47,500 head.

Round Balers (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D)#24077W................................................$60,000 CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) (F) 7x36 2000 Westfield Case IH 1020 30-ft. head. #WUH680$13,000 (S) 1996 New Holland 664 #UH463...............$8400 (W) 2006 New Holland BR780A #38082W.$14,000 Lawn & Garden Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 $12,000 (D) (G)7x51 2007Westfield Case IH w/220v 2588 #GUH238.............$171,000 (G) 1997...........................................................................

John Deere 9600 #GUH252.........$36,000 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (B) 1998 New Holland 664 #38135W. ............$7750 (W) 2006 New Holland BR780A #38136W..............

(D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (S) 1991 John Deere 9600 #UC717............$21,000 (D) 2007 Case IH 2588 #23320W..............$177,000 (D)19015W $6,950 2004 .................................................................

New Holland BR780 #38097W....$16,500 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 . ..............................................................$16,500 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D)8x52 CaseSCIHBrandt, 1015 pickup header. #23322W. ...$5000(F) 718K (S) #UC720............$29,000 51058W ............................... $2,100 (B)1997 CIHJohn 2388,Deere 23018W9600 ........................................... $90,000 (B) (S) 2004 New Holland BR780 #UH365.......$17,000 (S) 1985 Vermeer 605H #UH461....................$4000 WUM534 .............................................................. $5,000 (F)MK 20088x51 Case IH 7010 Swg #WUH531.............$177,000 (F) 9650STS #WUH656.$100,000 . $96,000 (D) Westfield Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (B)2000 CIHJohn 2388,Deere 23047W .........................................

(B) 2004 New Holland BR780 #38138W....$13,500 Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (F) CIH w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 ....................

(F)MK100x51 2007 CaseWestfield IH 7010 #WUH585.............$170,000 (F) 19992388 MacDon 972 36-ft. draper$142,000 head. (D) Drill Fills & Miscellaneous (D)19016W 2003 ...............................................................

New Holland BR780 #38141W....$15,000 $11,500 Speedking Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (D) (F)30’ 2007 Case IH PTO 7010 Belt #WUH648.............$172,000 #WUH657...............................................$16,000 Grain Equipment (B) 2005 New Holland BR780 #38142W....$20,000 ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, (D) 2011 Case IH 7120 #23269W..............$260,000 (W)19013W $6,500 (H) Bourgault 1100 grain cart. #52098W....$27,500 2007.................................................................

New Holland BR780A #38075W.$16,000 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

Used Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

New Equipment

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller,

520354W .................

(D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm,

$750

19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

19013W .................................................................

$6,500

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

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MANURE SPREADER FOR SALE Farm Shop 21-ft. spreader box with triple beaters. Mounted on Kenworth tandem axle with lockers, 400 Cummins, 13 speed.

Ready to Work!

Asking

$16,000

Please call 406-778-2320

Cody, Wyoming is designated the Rodeo Capital of the World. The Cody Night Rodeo is held every night of the week during the summer months. Cody was home base for its namesake, Buffalo Bill Cody, and the sport of rodeo had its beginnings in Wild West shows like William Cody’s.

Farm Equipment For Sale Adjustable blade.............. $750

For more info contact

International 656 diesel tractor, hydrostatic drive, 4800 hours, PTO, 3-ft.......................... $5900

Brent Johnson 406-471-2758, cell or 406-752-3184, shop

New Holland 688 round baler, bale command plus...... $11,000

RYDELLE ENTERPRISES LLC 406-288-3883 Marion L. Jones

• Sale and erection of Brock grain storage • Sale and erection of grain legs, conveyors, and towers by Schlagel • Complete millwright and concrete service • Bin roof repairs or replacement • Projects completed in Montana, Idaho and Washington

Fabrication & Welding Services: 1993 Great Dane 53-ft.x102” van trailer. Would make excellent storage trailer. Inside is in excellent shape, no visible leaks!

We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.

1991 Trailmobile 48-ft.x102” curtain trailer. Curtain and trailer are in good shape!

1985 Ford L9000 dump truck with snow plow.

2001 Midland triple axle belly dump trailer. Call for more information!

1969 Wilson 50-ft. straight deck trailer. Don’t let the age fool you, nice older trailer!

Has removeable decking in the nose. Nice trailer for hauling pairs! Call for pricing and details!!!

We no longer handle Jensen Bale Beds

1992 CPS belly dump gravel trailer. We have more gravel trailers in our inventory!

Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

Being proactive better than reactive when working cattle continued from b39

people simply look back at the day and then determine what was done. The point comes back to producer mindset.

Good work environments mean sharing and understanding each other’s duties and responsibilities. Various people can be cross-trained to allow for systematic coming and going. If a crisis does develop, everyone in the working environment knows precisely who to look for to get direction.

Even the response to a crisis in a proactive setting is organized. Meanwhile, a response to a crisis in a reactive setting is disorganized and usually leads to more problems.

Training is important and many people working cattle have good training. However, it is the organization of the day’s events that allows that training to be utilized efficiently and safely. Once the day’s activities start, proper breaks are essential because fatigue and stress can take a toll as the day moves on.

Heat is a killer on the cattle that are being worked and the people doing the work. Keeping cattle and people hydrated is critical.

There are many steps to having good working environments, but the key still is producer mind-set. One can make the working day difficult, tolerable or enjoyable. The best pick is enjoyable.

In all the years of working cattle, one is never too old to learn. There are good seminars and educational days that demonstrate good techniques that blend cattle and people in a productive, working mode.

One day, I was watching a group of cattle being worked and had empathy with the individual and the cattle. As the producer tried to sort the cattle, one could see the change in attitude and approach. The producer became the ogre and the cattle the beasts. The process was not working. The longer the process went on, the more stressed the cattle became and the more frustrated the producer became.

In a reactive mode, the ogre decides to out-muscle the beast. When that does not work, the ogre decides to employ more force to overcome the beast. Yes, eventually the beast will succumb and the ogre can proclaim victory, but at what price? continued on page b43

C Moore Fab & Repair and Equipment Sales Shop (406) 232-0400 Cell (406) 951-1650 Home (406) 232-5831

1962 Cat 12E motor grader.

Has glow plugs and 12 volt start. Excellent condition!

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

www.cmooreequip.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com

1987 Champion 780A motor grader. 6 cylinder, 8 speed direct drive, 9-ft. front plow blade, 5828 hours. Nice motor grader!

Rotary snowblower We Have Available

We Now Handle BESLER Bale Beds

Visit us online

Bradford Built Flatbeds Call for information!

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1987 Freightliner with tag axle.

Equipment Sales: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used trucking, construction and farm equipment, as well as recreation. Whether you are looking for a backhoe, a loader, or a tractor, we can deliver. Other equipment we have to offer includes: trucks, trailers, haying equipment, trenchers, pay loaders, land levelers, grain handling equipment, boats and snowmobiles. A bit of everything.

Trader’s Dispatch, August 2013 — Page B43

The deadline for advertising in the September issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be August 30.

Phone (406) 279-3291 or Fax (406) 279-3249.

MT Certified Seed Plant (406) 566-2282 - Stanford, MT

Custom Cleaning & Treating Chance Peterson of the Rocky Mountain 4-H Club is intent on the judges during his showing of his heifer at the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana.

Chance participated in the Breeding Project for 4-H. Photo by Denae Peterson,Valier.

Being proactive better continued from b42

All that did not have to happen if one simply would have decided to outthink the cattle before the day started. Moreover, if cattle work days are not going as well as one would like, a serious evaluation of the working facilities may be in order.

Even with good planning and a proactive approach to the day, if inadequate chutes, panels, fences, gates and all the other required aspects of a working facility are not present, the day will not go well. Cattle operations need to invest in working cattle equipment.

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FULL LINE OF FARM CHEMICALS Nutrena Feeds by Cargill

2013 Ford Taurus SEL 3.5L V6, automatic, heated leather, Sync, remote start, backup camera and more.....................$5000 Rebate or $1750 + 0.0% for 60 months - oac 2013 Ford F350 XL, 4x4, regular cab, 6.2L V8, automatic, cruise, tilt, air conditioning, grille guard. Up to $4500 Customer Cash or $2000 + 2.9% APR for 60 months-oac

2012 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4, 5.4L V8, automatic, power locks, windows, seat, 20,000 miles. Warranty...................................$29,495

2013 Ford F150 STX supercab, 4x4, 5.0L V8, automatic, chrome steps, Sirius, Sync, trailer tow and more. Up to $5000 Customer Cash or 0% APR for 60 months-oac

2013 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4x4, 5.4L V8, auto, heated cooled leather, back up camera, power lift gate and seat. 7300 miles, near new.

Warranty.............................................$38,995 2013 Ford Edge LTD AWD, V6, automatic, heated leather, 9000 miles, lots of warranty... $29,995

2010 Ford F150 XLT supercrew 4x4, 5.4L V8, automatic, power seat, Sirius, tow package, 46,000 miles....................................... $24,995

Trailers 25-ft. gooseneck flatbed trailer, 7000# axles.... .........................................................$7495 10-ft. bumper hitch dump trailer, 6000# axles.. .........................................................$7295 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, 7000# axles...... ......................................................$10,295 16 + 4 bumper hitch tilt deck, 7000# axles....... .........................................................$7250

2011 Ford Fiesta SES 5 door hatchback, 4 cylinder, auto, moonroof, Sirius, Sync, 40 mpg, 11,000 miles. Warranty..............$14,990

Trailers 8’x20’ enclosed car hauler, ramp door, spare.. .........................................................$7495 8’x14’ enclosed cargo, ramp door, spare.$5795 5’x10’ enclosed cargo trailer, ramp door, spare.................................................$3295 5’x8’ enclosed cargo trailer, ramp door, spare.. .........................................................$2595

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By Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Although forage conditions are better to very poor condition, compared to 33 now in many locations, it is the residual efpercent last year. Kansas, Nebraska, Texas fects of drought the last two years combined and Wyoming report 35 to 45 percent of with the long and severe winter in parts of their pastures and ranges as being in poor the United States that have forced more herd to very poor condition. culling so far this year.

Farther east, the Corn Belt currently has Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University only 4 percent of its pastures in poor to very (OSU) Cooperative Extension livestock poor condition, compared to 46 percent one marketing specialist, said the U.S. beef herd year ago. Similarly, the Southeast has only 3 is likely getting smaller in 2013 because of percent of its pastures in poor to very poor unexpectedly large beef cow slaughter in condition, compared to 34 percent at this the first half of the year. time last year.

“The 3.4 percent year-to-date increase in “Total forage production, both pasture beef cow slaughter masks a more dramatic and hay, is expected to increase significantly increase in beef cow culling since midthis year compared to drought-reduced proMarch,” he said. duction last year,” Peel said.

After decreasing nearly 9 percent durUnfortunately, hay stocks were at a reing the first 10 weeks of the year, beef cow cord low in December and May, reflecting slaughter has averaged more than 12 percent reduced production and increased use the above year-earlier levels for the last 15 past two years. Moreover, the cold spring weeks. The rate of beef cow slaughter has has delayed pasture and hay production slowed the last three weeks, averaging 2.3 thus far, resulting in continuing short forpercent above the same period last year, age supplies. with one week slightly lower than last year.

“Hay prices are expected to average “Although beef cow slaughter is expected lower this year compared to last year, but are to drop below year-earlier levels in the currently above last year’s level,” Peel said. second half of 2013, it would take a severe “Hay prices are up the most in the central decrease for the remainder of the year – and northern Great Plains states and the certainly averaging more than 10 percent Midwest, as compared to the southern Great below last year – to avoid net beef cow herd Plains states. In many instances, prices for liquidation in 2013,” Peel said. other hay are up relatively more than alfalfa At the current time, 51 percent of U.S. hay prices.” pastures and ranges are in good or excellent The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s condition, compared to only 25 percent at National Agricultural Statistics Service this time last year. By contrast, 25 percent reported preliminary June prices have inof pastures and ranges are in poor or very creased nearly 10 percent for alfalfa hay and poor condition this year, compared to 43 11 percent for other hay. The U.S. average percent at this time last year. alfalfa hay price was $220 per ton and the The Drought Monitor indicates approxiprice of other hay was $147 per ton. mately 28 percent of the United States is Peel said forage conditions and supplies in D2-D4 drought, slightly less than the 29 are expected to improve significantly in percent level of one year ago. However, 49 the second half of 2013 in many regions, percent of the United States currently has but these gains will be partially offset by no drought, compared to 29 percent with no persistent drought conditions in the western drought this time last year. half of the country.

“Drought conditions currently are con“Lack of forage to date has already profined to the western half of the country, voked enough additional beef cow slaughter where conditions are worsening in many and likely diversion of potential replaceregions,” Peel said. “Regional pasture and ment heifers into feeder markets to result range conditions illustrate the dramatically in additional herd liquidation in 2013,” he different situations between east and west.” said. “However, a sharp decrease in beef California, Colorado and New Mexico cow slaughter and increased heifer retenreport more than 70 percent of their pastures tion in the second half of 2013 may set the and ranges are in poor to very poor condistage for potential beef cow herd recovery, tion. The middle of the country straddles beginning in 2014.” the drought boundary and shows some imCattle and calves represent the number provement, with the Great Plains reporting one agricultural commodity produced in 30 percent of pastures and rangeland being Oklahoma, accounting for approximately in poor to very poor condition, compared to 46 percent of total agricultural cash receipts, 45 percent last year; 31 percent of Southern according to National Agricultural Statistics Plains pastures and rangeland are in poor Service data.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have beautiful gladioluses in my garden that are in full bloom. They have been there for the last three years. The problem with the gladioluses is that they grow too tall. After the buds start opening, the stems are not strong enough, so they bend over. By the time the buds open, most of the stems are broken or bent forward. Why is this happening? Thank you for your time and attention.

A: Just about anyone I’ve known who grows gladioluses stakes them with bamboo to keep them upright. I’d suggest you do that as well. You also might try planting them a little deeper to see if that helps give them some stability. However, I think staking still would be needed to protect them during stormy weather.

For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

Tree producing berries

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a tree that produces berries. I don’t think it’s a honeysuckle tree, but I could be wrong. Do you have a website that you would recommend that I can use to compare the pictures with the berry and leaf structure of my tree?

A: There is a good website that has plenty of photos for making comparisons to what you have. To access the photos, go to https://www.google.com/search?q=Photos+of+choke cherry+foliage+and+fruit&hl=en&rlz=1D2GGLD_enUS3 04US308&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ& sa=X&ei=CRcQUOXqIse5rQGWy4CoCw&ved=0CFAQs AQ&biw=1036&bih=893 or http://tinyurl.com/chokecherryPhotos.

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Battling ants in the house

By Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Daviess County Extension Agent for Horticulture Where are all of these ants coming from? Dozens of different species of ants may be found within homes, each having unique characteristics which may influence the method of control. Throughout Kentucky, the most common householdinvading ants include pavement ants, carpenter ants, acrobat ants, and odorous house ants.

Knowing which ant or ants you have often requires help with identification. Ants placed in a container with rubbing alcohol can be brought to the Extension Office for identification, free of charge, through the University of Kentucky’s Entomology Department.

The common mistake when attempting to control ants is only spraying the ones present. The ants seen foraging over exposed surfaces is only a small portion of the colony.

Typically, there will be thousands of additional ants, including one or more egg-laying queens hidden somewhere in a nest. The importance of eliminating queens and other colony members within nests cannot be overstated and is the key to effective ant control.

Ants build their nests in many different locations, both inside and outside of buildings. Species nesting inside, or foraging indoors for food or moisture, tend to be the most challenging to control.

Preferred nesting sites for ants include spaces behind walls, cabinets, or appliances, behind window and doorframes, or beneath floors and concrete slabs. These hidden areas can make it difficult to determine their precise location.

When the location of the nest or nests cannot be determined or is inaccessible, insecticide baits are the preferred solution. The advantage in using baits is that foraging ants take the insecticide back to the nest and feed it to the queen or queens and other members of the colony. If all goes well, the colony is destroyed.

When using baits, place them wherever ants are seen, preferably beside ant “trails,” which are invisible odor trails worker ants follow between food and the nest. Do not spray other insecticides or cleaning agents around the baited locations as this will keep ants from feeding on the bait. Initially the number of ants around the bait station will increase. This indicates that the ants are feeding on the bait and transporting the insecticide back to the nest. Ant activity hopefully will subside in a matter of days as the number of ants in the colony declines. Continue to place other baits wherever ants are seen.

Ants are rather finicky in their food preferences and may alter them throughout the year. If one bait isn’t attractive, try another. Optimal results usually require a sustained period of feeding, not just a brief visitation by a few ants. Retail baits usually will not control carpenter ants.

The odorous house ant has become the most common and difficult ant to control. This ant is small, darkish in color, and forms distinct trails along floors, countertops, sidewalks, foundation walls, etc.

The odorous house ant is often mistaken for the pavement ant, which can easily be controlled with most baits. The most accurate diagnostic difference is the absence of a noticeable “bump” or node along the constricted area between the thorax and abdomen. Pavement ants have two obvious nodes and fine grooves or striations along the head and thorax. A good quality hand lens or ideally a microscope is needed to see these characteristics.

In addition, pavement ants are more likely to “kick out” bits of dirt or debris from their typical nesting location under slabs or along walls. Odorous house ants, in turn, give off a rotten coconut or pine-like scent when crushed.

Odorous house ant colonies can number in the tens of thousands with multiple nesting sites in just about every imaginable location. The ants commonly nest outdoors under pavement, rocks, mulch, woodpiles, flower pots, and siding, and forage indoors for food and moisture. Nests may also occur behind brick veneer or indoors within wall voids, potted plants, appliances, and especially near sources of moisture.

Odorous house ant nests tend to be mobile. The colonies relocate fast and often in response to changes in weather, disturbance, and other factors. Colonies usually have multiple egg-laying queens, and may split into smaller ones. Ants foraging indoors feed on all manner of foods ranging from the trashcan to the cereal bowl, but generally prefer sweets.

This particular ant is very difficult to control, especially by householders. The better baits to try are often the sweet ones.

Activity indoors can sometimes be alleviated by eliminating ready food sources such as spillage or pet food dishes.

Sealing obvious ant entry points may also be helpful, along with trimming back shrubs and limbs that serve as ‘bridges’ CONTINUED ON PAGE B48

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Improved vitamin B12 test may help young and old alike

By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service In the United States, the very young and the elderly are among the groups at risk of becoming deficient in vitamin B12, an essential nutrient. Now, a team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists led by research chemist John W. Newman has developed and tested an improved method for measuring an indicator of the body’s stores of B12 in blood.

Importantly, the blood sample can be very small in volume. That’s an advantage in both medical and research situations. Blood samples that are taken from newborns and infants—for health exams at a hospital, or perhaps for use by medical or nutrition researchers—are typically very small.

In addition, a small amount of sample is often the norm in complex, large-scale studies in which blood samples from volunteers have to be allocated among many researchers, each of whom may need it for a different research purpose.

Newman and his colleagues have shown that a specimen of only 25 microliters of blood plasma or serum—the equivalent of about one-half of a drop of water—can be analyzed with speed, accuracy, reliability and precision using an analytical technology called UPLC-ESI-MS/MS (ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry).

If the assay is performed using robotics, the sample could perhaps be as small as 5 microliters, according to Newman.

His team built upon earlier work in which scientists elsewhere used an older technology to measure the same indicator compound that Newman’s group selected, namely, MMA (methylmalonic acid). MMA can build up in the bloodstream if there isn’t enough vitamin B12 in the body.

The 25-microliter sample size needed for the new MMA assay represents a 4- to 10-fold reduction in the volume of specimen required for other MMA-based B12 tests. Samples take only about four minutes to process, according to Newman, who works at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Western Human Nutrition Research Center in Davis, California. ARS is the chief intramural scientific research agency of USDA, and the B12 research supports the USDA priority of improving children’s health and nutrition.

In developing the assay, Newman collaborated with Lindsay H. Allen, director of the ARS research center, and with three other ARS colleagues: chemist Theresa L. Pedersen, physical scientist William R. Keyes, and nutritionist Setareh Shahab-Ferdows. The team documented the research in a peer-reviewed article published in 2011 in the Journal of Chromatography B.

Discharge from chokeberry

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We have a tree the previous owners called a Canadian red chokeberry. It does match the descriptions I’ve read, although I’ve never seen fruit on the tree in the 13 years we’ve had it. This summer, we’ve noticed a lot of thick, gooey, clear discharge on the trunk. Do you know what might cause this and what we can do to help the tree?

A: This is an indication of borer activity, which is usually the spelling of doom for the tree. Borers attack trees that are under stress, which many trees in North Dakota are. Based on your description, I’d say the tree needs to be removed.

However, if you could send me a photo or two of the tree showing the exudate, I can give you a more definite answer.

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to the building. In nature, this ant feeds extensively on plant nectar and honeydew excreted by plant-sucking insects such as aphids.

For more information, contact the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-685-8480.

Nebraskans skeptical about new health insurance law

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Most rural Nebraskans have health insurance and a majority think the nation will be worse off under the new health care law, though many also acknowledge they don’t sufficiently understand the law, according to the 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll.

The 18th annual University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) poll was sent to 6,320 households in Nebraska’s 84 nonmetropolitan counties in March and April. Results are based on 2,317 responses.

The poll asked participants a series of questions about their own health-insurance situation and about their opinions of the Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care reform law, passed by Congress in 2010.

Fifty-five percent of respondents reported having health insurance through their job benefits or their spouse’s.

Twenty-four percent said they have insurance through a government program such as Medicaid or Medicare. Nine percent said they have no health insurance.

Most likely to be uninsured are those who live in North Central Nebraska, people with lower household incomes, people who never married, people with lower education levels and people with food service or personal care occupations.

The poll also found rural Nebraskans to be highly skeptical about the Affordable Care Act. Cheryl Burkhart Kreisel, UNL Extension specialist in entrepreneurship/business development, said that skepticism is not surprising considering the law came from a democratic president and members of Congress, “and we’re polling a very conservative red state.”

Fifty-four percent of poll respondents said they think the country will be worse off under the new law, and just 9 percent think it will be better off. Also, 52 percent think self-employed individuals will be worse off, and 8 percent think they will be better off.

Thirty-five percent said they believed people currently without health insurance will be better off under the new law, while 27 percent think they’d be worse off.

Other findings: • Thirty-six percent think the new law will be somewhat successful at increasing access to health insurance coverage, while 27 percent think it won’t.

• 58 percent think the law will not succeed in decreasing overall health care costs, while only 13 percent think it will.

Also, 44 percent think it will not help increase the quality of health care, while 24 percent think it will.

• Persons living in or near smaller communities are more likely than those in or near large communities to say they and their family will be worse off under the new law – 56 percent compared to 43 percent.

Underlying respondents’ opinions of the new law, though, is an acknowledgment by many that they don’t understand it well. Only 5 percent say they understand the law “very well.” More than 40 percent say they don’t understand it at all and almost one-third say not too well.

“There’s a lot of learning and education that needs to take place,” Burkhart-Kreisel said.

“There’s a lack of trust in the entire system,” added Randy Cantrell, rural sociologist with the Rural Futures Institute.

“It’s a fascinating look at what you get with a major national policy change,” he said.

The Rural Poll is the largest annual poll of rural Nebraskans’ perceptions on quality of life and policy issues. This year’s response rate was about 37 percent. The margin of error is plus or minus 2 percent. Complete results are available online at http://ruralpoll.unl.edu.

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Prevent spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) livestock specialists and state animal health officials are urging swine producers to prevent the spread of the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus to their herds.

“The best line of defense is good biosecurity,” says David Newman, the NDSU Extension Service’s swine specialist.

More than 100 cases of PED have been reported in the U.S. Cases have been found in Minnesota and South Dakota, as well as several other states from Pennsylvania to Colorado.

It has not been found in North Dakota.

“It only infects pigs, and there are no other known hosts for the virus,” Newman says. “It does not affect humans or pork. Pork is safe to eat.”

The virus was found in the U.S. for the first time this year. It also has been reported in Hungary, Germany, China, Korea and Japan.

Often the only signs are acute watery diarrhea and vomiting. No vaccine is available for this virus in the U.S. PED typically is spread through the feces of infected swine or contaminated trailers, equipment, boots, clothing and hands. The way it is spread makes it a particular concern now because a number of states will be holding fairs soon, according to Newman.

He says everyone involved in pig handling, including hog operation employees and owners, and those transporting pigs, need to take steps to avoid spreading the virus.

Newman also strongly encourages those involved in showing pigs to monitor animal health closely and be aware of the high risk that could be posed in the swine industry if at-risk animals are transported. In addition, they should be aware of all state and fair regulations regarding animal health before transporting pigs across state lines.

“Sanitizing and drying or heating trailers is very effective against the PED virus, and several virucidal disinfectants have been demonstrated to inactive the virus,” he adds.

PED has symptoms that are very similar to transmissible gastroenteritis, also known as TGE, which is another virus that affects pigs. The only way to determine which virus has affected a pig is through testing at a veterinary diagnostic lab, Newman says.

For more information about PED, contact Newman at (701) 231-7366 or david.newman@ndsu.edu, or state veterinarian Susan Keller at (701) 328-2655 or skeller@nd.gov.

Keeping rabbits away from gardens

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR When little bunny foo foo hops through your garden and eats your flowers, you don’t need an elaborate trap to get him out. All you need is a fence.

“Fencing really is the solution,” said Stephen Vantassel, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) program coordinator for the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management.

Vantassel recommends using a chicken wire fence around gardens with the bottom buried about four inches or flared outward and securely fastened to the ground to protect against digging.

The fence needs to be two feet high to protect against cottontail rabbits and three feet high to protect against jackrabbits.

Fence life can be extended by removing it in the fall and storing it for the winter.

If there is a fence around the yard, a perimeter fence built on to the existing fence with a two by three inch mesh will exclude adult rabbits.

Large areas such as tree farms and nurseries can be protected with a double-strand electric fence or an electrified plastic-net fence. Place electric wires at three to four inches and at eight to 12 inches about the ground.

There are other methods of ridding rabbits from a garden, but Vantassel doesn’t recommend them.

“I think a lot of people are always looking for some sort of potion that they can spray to keep the rabbits away,” he said.

Trapping is often impractical because Nebraska regulations prohibit relocating rabbits more than 100 yards from site of capture. Shooting is prohibited in developed areas due to concerns about safety, Vantassel said.

More information is available in a NebGuide at: http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD. jsp?publicationId=1293

Gene discovery leads to new OPP test

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service A new test is available to help sheep producers identify animals at high risk for ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP), thanks to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

An incurable, wasting disease, OPP affects millions of sheep worldwide. Infected sheep are less productive and have fewer lambs. In addition to pneumonia, animals show signs of lameness and “hard bag” syndrome, which causes udders to become hard and produce little milk.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska, found that the gene TMEM154 affects susceptibility to OPP virus infection in sheep. Working with researchers at other ARS laboratories and a commercial company, they developed a commercially available genetic test. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Microbiologist Michael Heaton, geneticist Kreg Leymaster and their colleagues in USMARC’s Genetics, Breeding and Animal Health Research Unit looked at the prevalence of infection in USMARC breeding stock in blood samples of infected and uninfected sheep collected over the years from the entire flock. They designed a genome-wide study to test for sheep genes associated with OPP and discovered the TMEM154 gene influences OPP virus infection.

Three major forms of TMEM154, called haplotypes 1, 2 and 3, were in 97 percent of the more than 8,000 sheep tested. Haplotypes 2 and 3 were strongly associated with OPP virus infection and considered highly-susceptible forms of TMEM154. Only one copy of either haplotype 2 or 3 was needed to increase the risk for OPP virus infection, and ewes with two copies of haplotype 1 were significantly less likely to be infected.

However, OPP virus is highly adaptable and affects flocks differently, scientists caution. Therefore, selection for TMEM154 haplotype 1 may not reduce infection in all production environments.

Producers can use the test to detect sheep that are genetically less susceptible to OPPvirus, decrease the risk of animals becoming infected, and select breeding stock with low-risk genetic factors, thereby reducing the prevalence of the virus in flocks.

New strawberry species found in Oregon

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service A recently discovered wild strawberry provides new genetic material for plant research and may lead to a new class of commercial strawberries, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist. Genes from the newly created strawberries may yield new flavors or disease resistance.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Kim Hummer, with the National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Corvallis, Oregon, found the new species during several plant collection expeditions in the high peaks of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. She named it Fragaria cascadensis.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

The new strawberry is a perennial plant with white flowers and green leaves, and it differs from other strawberry species of the region by having hairs on the upper side of its leaves, comma-shaped, small brown fruits called “achenes” on the strawberry surface, and 10 sets of chromosomes, unlike the eight sets in commercial strawberries.

The strawberry’s distribution in the Oregon Cascades stretches from the Columbia River in the north to the vicinity of Crater Lake in the south, at elevations from about 3,000 feet up to the tree line. The northern distribution range of F. cascadensis has an average annual precipitation of 12 to 15 inches, but the southern range receives only about six inches of precipitation annually.

F. cascadensis is now included in the living collections of the Corvallis germplasm repository, which preserves plant genetic resources of temperate fruit, nut, and other crops.

According to Hummer, the new strawberry’s biggest impact could come by crossing it with other strawberries having the same number of chromosomes, such as the cultivated F. vescana or the wild Russian species F. iturpensis.

Those crosses could produce hybrids with disease resistance, improved flavor, or other important traits.

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Dr. Hector Carcamo with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada spoke about the infestation by the pea leaf weevil on pea crops at the NWARC field tour. He explained the weevil affects the root nodules of the peas plant thus affecting production.

Pea Leaf Weevil at Northwestern Agriculture Research Center Field Tour

The adult pea weevil is about 5 mm long and has three light-colored stripes extending length-wise down the thorax and sometimes the abdomen. The larvae are “C” shaped, light milky white in color with a dark brown head, legless, soft and fleshy and about 3.5 to 5.5 m in length.

In early May the adult is found on legume crops such as peas, alfalfa, and lentils.

Symptoms of adult feeding are notching of leaf margins. The female lays 1000 to 1500 eggs in the soil near or on developing plants in May through June. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae proceed downward to the roots of the plant and feed on root nodules.

Most economical losses may result from the larvae feeding on the root nodules when nitrogen in the soil is low.

The threshold is 30% of seeding with clam leaf damage before the 5th node stage.

Its life cycle is completed in the late summer, when the larvae pupate and the adult emerges in August and September. The adults feed on any plants of the bean family before they over-winter in alfalfa or other perennial legumes. In the spring they move primarily by flying (above 17° C or 62° F) or they may walk short distances.

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New vet diagnostic center

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR To help ensure livestock producers and others have access to the best available laboratory diagnostics, research, education and outreach services, Farm Credit Services of America has given $100,000 to support a new Veterinary Diagnostic Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

The gift made to the University of Nebraska Foundation supports plans to replace an aging facility that no longer meets modern laboratory standards. The new facility planned to replace it will enable the university to better serve veterinarians, livestock producers, public health officials and others in Nebraska and around the country who depend on its services.

Recognizing the state’s need for a new center, the Nebraska Legislature committed to provide $41.5 million in funding through the Building a Healthier Nebraska initiative once $4.15 million is first raised from private sources. To date more than $1 million has been raised, and the university hopes to complete fundraising this summer.

Bob Campbell, senior vice president of Farm Credit Services of America, said the company is pleased to help support this effort, which stands to benefit generations of livestock producers and agriculture research programs.

“Livestock producers need access to cutting-edge diagnostics,” Campbell said. “Considering the economic impact of the livestock industry in Nebraska, we want to help producers keep their animals as healthy as possible.”

Alan Doster, professor and director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Center, said the university appreciates the gift and efforts by Farm Credit Services of America to bring attention to the need for a new center.

“We are very thankful for the company’s generous support,” Doster said. “Its investment will be well used and will help ensure we’re able to provide a high level of service to livestock producers and veterinarians in Nebraska and across the country.”

Built in 1975, the Veterinary Diagnostic Center on UNL’s East Campus has become outdated. According to an accreditation review last year by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, there is a need for facility upgrades and additional space to continue its responsiveness in the development and implementation of new technologies and to address biosafety and biosecurity concerns, or the center may face loss of accreditation.

The center provides testing services to professionals and organizations across the nation and is considered a national center of excellence for testing of certain diseases in livestock, which is important for keeping them healthy.

In addition to serving livestock producers, the Veterinary Diagnostic Center provides training for large animal veterinarians, a profession currently in demand in Nebraska.

The center provides these future doctors with hands-on experience by studying specimens from current, real life animal cases. University faculty instructors and researchers conduct tests and perform research in the center that impacts agriculture across the country.

The center is also a diagnostic resource for most small animal veterinarians in Nebraska who use the laboratory’s services for quick turnaround and accurate testing of diseases specific to family pets.

Public health officials in Nebraska even rely on the Veterinary Diagnostic Center to help protect the health of humans through diagnostic testing of certain diseases that can transfer from animals to humans, such as rabies, West Nile, H1N1 and others. The center provides disease surveillance, develops new diagnostic testing methods, conducts infectious disease research and supports continuing education programs.

“The Veterinary Diagnostic Center touches the local community, the livestock industry, the university and the state of Nebraska in various ways,” said Campbell. “We’re excited to make an impact at so many levels and would encourage others to support this important effort as well.”

The gift from Farm Credit Services of America also provides support to the University of Nebraska’s current fundraising initiative, the Campaign for Nebraska: Unlimited Possibilities, and a top priority to increase support for agriculture and life sciences.

Farm Credit Services of America has enjoyed a longtime philanthropic partnership with the University of Nebraska as an opportunity to help improve agriculture practice and research in the state and region. Past gifts have supported the High Plains Agriculture Laboratory north of Sidney, a new education center building at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, the Feedlot Management Specialization program, the Nebraska Beef Industry Scholarship and more.

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Survey shows increase in resistance to drug therapies

By K-State Research and Extension News A survey of records of bovine respiratory disease cases at the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory showed that drug resistance in one of the primary pathogens that cause BRD, Mannheimia haemolytica, increased over a three-year period.

“We have been seeing an increase in the number of antibiotic resistant bacteria that cause pneumonia (also called BRD) in cattle,” said Brian Lubbers, assistant professor in the diagnostic lab, based at Kansas State University (K-State).

“Many of these bacteria are resistant to, not one, but almost all of the antibiotics that we use to treat pneumonia in cattle.”

BRD is one of the most important diseases of feedlot cattle, particularly, said Lubbers, adding that the economic toll from the disease has been estimated to approach $1 billion annually in the United States alone, if one takes into account drug and labor costs, decreased production, and animal death losses.

Until now, one of the aspects that has not been studied very well is the cost linked to antimicrobial resistance in BRD cases, he said. To take a closer look, he and colleague Gregg Hanzlicek, also an assistant professor in the diagnostic lab, examined records of cases in which specimens of bovine lung tissue were submitted to the diagnostic lab over the three years, 2009 to 2011. Most of the cattle were from Kansas and Nebraska.

They found that over that period, a high percentage of M. haemolytica bacteria recovered from cattle lungs were resistant to several of the drugs typically used to treat that pathogen. The researchers also found, however, that no specimens were resistant to all six antimicrobial drugs.

The study was funded internally by the diagnostic lab.

Using resistance to three or more antimicrobials as the definition of multi-drug resistance, 63 percent of the bacteria would be classified as multidrug resistant in 2011, compared with 46 percent in 2010 and 42 percent in 2009.

The results of the study were published by the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. The abstract is available (http://vdi.sagepub.com/content/25/3/413.full.pdf+html).

“Antimicrobial resistance in veterinary medicine has received a considerable amount of recognition as a potential factor leading to antimicrobial resistance in human medicine,” Lubbers said. “However, the contribution of multidrug resistance to limited or failed therapy in veterinary patients has received much less attention.”

Because there are a limited number of antimicrobial drugs that can be used for treatment of BRD pathogens, Lubbers said, multidrug resistance in those pathogens poses a severe threat to the livestock industry.

“We (KSVDL) consider this type of information to be part of our active ongoing disease surveillance and will continue this work,” Lubbers said. “The questions of how these bacteria develop or where they come from, how widespread they are, and what is the impact on cattle production are still unanswered. We are actively seeking industry partners to investigate these questions.”

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: Is there a herbicide that can be sprayed on broadleaf weeds that are growing in my tulip bed? I planted 660 tulips last fall. They bloomed great this spring but the weeds got ahead of me. I think the manure I mixed with the soil had a lot of weed seeds in it.

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Discs

Brandt 1585 tube conveyor, 29 hp. SN#7579504.......... $20,900 2005 Batco 1845 conveyor, 14” tube, 18” belt, 10 hp, 220 volt, electric drive................................................................. $7000 Batco 1800 series drive over pit conveyor, 18” belt, 14” tube, 7000 bph................................................................... $14,200 Batco 1515 transfer conveyor. Like new. SN#50443......... $6300 Convey-All 1014 transfer conveyor, 5.5 hp Honda, yellow. SN 0209087....................................................................... $6000 Convey-All 1014 transfer conveyor, 5.5 hp Honda, grey... $5500 J&M 20-ft. drill fill auger, hydraulic drive, mounts on side of gravity wagon........................................................................... $2200 Sukup 18” heater, propane or natural gas fired................. $2895 Wheatheart 13”x71-ft. swing auger, hydraulic winch. SN#6316.. .................................................................................. $14,400 Wheatheart 13”x71-ft. swing auger, hydraulic winch. SN#8415.. .................................................................................. $15,900

2011 Wishek 842 14-ft. Acre meter shows 258 acres. SN 32061114.................................................................. $37,500 2008 Wishek 842 34-ft., 25” front blades, 26” rear, excellent...... .................................................................................. $70,900 2006 Wishek 842 10-ft., 25” blades, rock cushion. SN 20610..... .................................................................................. $20,900 2006 Wishek 842 22-ft. SN 2010622............................. $47,000 2006 Wishek 842NT 14-ft. SN 32060614....................... $27,000 2002 Wishek 842 14-ft. SN 670214............................... $23,500 Wishek 29-ft. flex disc.................................... Available For Fall Ezee-On 4600 35.5-ft. disc, front notched 24” rear blades, 25” smooth front.............................................................. $50,500 Ezee-On 4600 38-ft........................................................ $47,500 Ezee-On 1275 10-ft........................................................ $10,900 Krause 2165 44-ft. double offset disc. SN1160.............. $16,900 1996 Hutchmaster 20-ft., 9” spacing................................ $9500

Bourgault 1100 bushel cart........................................... $38,500

Tye Agco paratill, 6-shank sub soiler, 3-point or tow behind, good shape......................................................................... $15,500

Grain Carts & Gravity Wagons Schulte Mowers

2009 Schulte 5026 26-ft. mower. SN 251901................. $21,900 2010 Schulte XH 600 trailing hitch. SN 674006. Mint....... $8800 2004 Schulte XH1500 Series 2..................................... $16,900 1999 Schulte S70 7-ft. SN 72905..................................... $4800 Schulte FX520 20-ft. cutter. SN C52000040505............ $23,000

Hay Rakes

2008 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, tandem axle, SN108905, zzz08440................................................................... $10,000 2007 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, SN 87743..................... $10,250 2009 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, tandem axle, SN118642...$12,750 New Holland 166 Swath inverter. SN 912207................... $4000 2006 4 wheel, 3-pt. hitch. SN 010014................................ $2550

Deep Tillage Landrollers

2008 Riteway 50-ft., nice. SN 08-43-1682..................... $34,900 Degelman 45-ft. SN 2032.............................................. $24,000 Degelman 45-ft. SN 2906.............................................. $24,000

Land Scrapers

2011 Leon 650............................................................... $20,900 2008 Leon 1000 excellent.............................................. $25,900 Caterpillar HD 10-yd. scraper. SN K-14552................... $21,000

Grain Vacs

Flaman Pro Grain Baggers

2012 Pro bagger with 23-ft. conveyor + hopper, no mover. SN AA2012015................................................................ $36,500 2012 Pro bagger with 23-ft. conveyor + mover + hopper. SN AA2012060................................................................ $36,500 2012 Pro bagger with 23-ft. conveyor + mover kit. SN AA2012010................................................................ $34,000 2011 Pro bagger with 23-ft. conveyor + mover kit. SN AA2011047................................................................ $32,900 2011 Pro bagger with 23-ft. conveyor + mover kit. SN AA2011071................................................................ $32,900 2008 Pro 810 tunnel extensions, 21-ft. conveyor with mover, nice shape........................................................................ $25,500 2008 Pro bagger with 21-ft. conveyor............................. $20,500

Grain Bag Extractors

2011 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1080...................... $30,500 2011 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1086...................... $25,900 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1067...................... $25,900 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1065...................... $24,500 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1062...................... $24,900 2008 Tridekon 9108 unloader......................................... $16,900

Heavy Harrows

2011 Riteway 62-ft, hydraulic tine angle, 24.5” tines...... $39,500 2001 Riteway 62-ft., SN 01-71129................................. $22,000 2001 Riteway 50-ft., SN 01-71112................................. $20,900 1998 Flexi-Coil System 95, harrow packer, SN A000-F005598. ..................................................................................... $6500

Rock Pickers

Riteway ST250 hydraulic drive, 1.75 cubic yard box, 50” pickup.. .................................................................................. $15,000 2006 Schulte RS320 rock picker.................................... $15,900 Schulte R600 rock picker, well used................................. $4400 Degelman RP6700 rock picker...................................... $10,000 Degelman LC14 rock rake. SN 1560................................ $4000

2012 Rem 2700 grain vac. 16 hours. Like new. SN 3080.$22,500 2011 Rem 2700 grain vac. 250 hours. Nice condition. SN 210191...................................................................... $18,500 2009 Rem 2700 grain vac. SN 0592............................... $15,500 2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 052-018.................... $22,500 2008 Rem 2700 grain vac. 326 hours. Good shape. SN 0254.....

2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 .................................................................................. $15,000 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 073-019.................... $21,900 Brandt 5000 grain vac. SN 8391408.............................. $11,500 2011 Wheatheart High & Heavy Hitter 13-hp. Honda.

2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026.....

SN213800.................................................................. $12,900 .................................................................................. $20,900 Riteway 11 bale carrier. SN 03-014.................................. $9900 2005 Trailtech 5 bale carrier............................................. $3500 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN#11101..................... $11,900 25’x80 arch frame tent....................................................... $7995 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101073010.......... $14,250 Tree Spade quick attach, 3 shovel................................. $11,500 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101074010.......... $14,250 Poly West 1700 holding tank with manhole, can bury 2-ft...$4150 Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN14VB44010...... $27,500 Schulte SDX-102 snowblower. SN 10211......................... $8995 Wheatheart SA10x61 swing auger, 2 to choose from. Brand Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater................................ $27,500 Ramrod 1150 Taskmaster rubber tracks, attachments..$10,900 New........................................................................... $10,990 2007 Leon 585 walking beam axle, flotation tires, hydraulic GMW 9-ft. snow box, bucket mount, reversale cutting edge.$3295 Wheatheart SA13x81 swing auger. Brand New.. Old SN 9717..$17,500 push system, 585 bushel, horizontal beaters, 1000 PTO. SN Geoffs Metal Works 8-ft. snow box, Universal quick attach.$3095 Wheatheart S2000 3-pt. center mast post pounder.......... $6750 7125.......................................................................... $26,900 Degelman 15-ft. speed blade, 10-ft. center, 2.5-ft. hydraulic Out of Crate Leon 425 vertical beater, new back end......................... $25,500 wings. .......................................................................... $9800 7 hp Inline, 2 available. Each............................................. $2650 Leon 425 vertical beater................................................. $23,500 Poly West 1075 low profile transport tank, needs plastic weld..$1500 Leon 425 hydraulic push, horizontal beaters, no end gate.$13,500 Poly West 2000 low profile, bad mold in one spot............. $3195 5 hp Inline, 1 available....................................................... $2350 3 hp Inline, 1 available....................................................... $1995 8’x6’ chain harrow sections, 5/8”, no drawbar.................... $1550 7 hp Full Centrifugal, 2 available. Each.............................. $2795 Bandit 95XL, 50 hp Kubota diesel, 9” material, yellow.. $23,900 M&W 5-ft. rough cut mower............................................... $2000 3 hp Full Centrifugal, 3 available. Each.............................. $2195 Bandit 65XL, 24 hp Honda V-twin, 6” material, green....... $9900 M&W 6-ft. rough cut mower............................................... $2250 7 hp Turbo, 2 available. Each.............................................. $2995

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Aeration Fans -

Tree Chippers & Planters

Bandit 65XL, 24 hp Honda V-twin, 6” material, yellow...... $7900

Freight rates apply on all used equipment.

5 hp Turbo, 1 available....................................................... $2595

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ITEMS FOR SALE

New Holland TR95 with 30-ft. finger reel............................................................. $12,000 obo Gleaner N7 with 30-ft. batt reel................................................................................ $8000 obo Loftness 20-ft. flail mower....................................................................................... $7000 obo John Deere 930R with finger reel transport............................................................. $9000 obo

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Dalli Peterson of the Rocky Mountain 4-H Club is all smiles for the judges during her showing of her steer at the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana. Photo by Denae Peterson,Valier.

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As soon as you’re loaded, off you go! You can be confident that the extra wide over sized frame, the extra heavy main tube and the extra heavy rail supports will take you down the road safely.

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Unloads in seconds! Pull a lever and you’re done! No need for a tractor to unload. The double latch keeps your hay loaded until you’re ready to unload and cuts the stress on the main tube in half. It’s so easy, anyone can do it. One lever actuates both latches at once. RED RHINO ®.

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Organic management impact on dairy animal health

By the University of Wisconsin-Extension The long-term, multistate research project aimed to identify organic management factors influencing dairy herd health and milk quality is complete. Led by University of Wisconsin (UW) dairy science professor and extension milk quality specialist, Dr. Pamela Ruegg, researchers from Cornell University, Oregon State University and UW-Madison collected animal health and management data on nearly 200 organic and 100 size-matched conventional dairy farms across the U.S. The findings present new information about the perception of disease and treatment strategies among conventional herds in confinement, conventional grazing herds and certified organic herds. Associations of risk factors for selected diseases, bulk tank somatic cell count and the role of veterinarian care were also identified.

Overall, the outcomes indicate that dairy animal wellbeing was not compromised by use of organic management practices. Small- to medium-sized organic dairy herds enrolled in the study produced less milk, but used similar definition and disease detection strategies compared to similarly sized conventional dairy herds. Organic dairy producers also identified fewer production-related diseases in their herds compared to conventional herds in their region. In general, although approved treatments are limited for organic dairy producers, mortality rates and culling of cattle in organic herds were similar to those in conventional herds.

The lack of resources for organic farmers to prevent and effectively deal with several animal diseases caused by bacterial infections (such as pneumonia and subclinical mastitis) as well as the need for increased communication between dairy veterinarians and the organic dairy community was apparent from the results of the research.

With the goal to develop and disseminate recommendations for cost-effective, preventative health management programs, the project provided participating farmers with diagnostic animal health and milk quality data on their farms, coupled with comparisons to benchmarking data from other conventional and organic herds participating in the study. These reports collectively became the database for a suite of interactive herd health and performance tools now available online for all dairy farmers to access. Using the web-based management tools allows farmers to track herd progress over time compared to other farms around the country. The benchmarking approach helps farmers identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in their own system and set performance goals.

Dairy herd management tools and other resource materials from the project, including published peer-reviewed journal articles, fact sheets presenting the analyzed results and educational videos, can be found on the UW Milk Quality project’s website: http://milkquality.wisc.edu.

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Jenna Rodriguez won Top Overall Livestock Showman during the 2013 Marias Fair. Jenna received plaque and a check for $300 from Marias River Electric. Gabby Drishinski (right) won second place honors and a plaque. Round Robin showmanship included the top showman in horse, sheep, hogs, beef, and goats. Photo by Dan Picard, Pondera County 4-H Agent.

Prevent tomato blossom-end rot

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Gardeners are waiting patiently waiting for those first ripe tomatoes of the season. Sometimes however, we are disappointed to find those first ripening tomatoes, or even the green ones, have dry sunken areas of decay on the blossom end of the fruit. This is the primary symptom of a tomato disorder called blossom-end rot.

This disorder does not show up every year, but if it does, blossom-end rot is most common in the first fruits of the season.

Blossom-end rot usually begins as a small water-soaked area at the blossom end of the fruit. This may appear while the fruit is green or during ripening. As this lesion develops, it enlarges, becomes sunken and turns black and leathery. In severe cases, the entire lower half of the fruit may become flat or concave. Decay bacteria often invade this lesion resulting in rotting of the fruit.

Blossom-end rot is not a disease, but is a physiological disorder associated with a low concentration of calcium in the fruit. Calcium is required in relatively large concentrations for normal cell growth. When a rapidly growing fruit is deprived of necessary calcium, the tissue breaks down, leaving the characteristic dry, sunken lesion at the blossom end. It is normally not caused by a lack of calcium in the soil, but by some factor that makes the calcium unavailable to the plant.

These factors include drought stress, fluctuations in moisture and temperature, heavy applications of nitrogen fertilizer and root pruning due to cultivation.

Maintaining a uniform supply of moisture through regular watering and mulches can minimize blossom-end rot. Mother Nature has provided regular rainfall this year, but if the monsoon season should end, regular watering will help. Plants generally need about one inch of moisture a week for proper growth and development and it is important that the soil does not become excessively dry between waterings. Two to three inches of organic mulch will help keep the soil temperature and moisture level uniform. Avoid heavy applications of nitrogen fertilizer as rapid and luxuriant growth predisposes the fruit to blossom-end rot, especially during periods of dry, hot weather. Ammonium based nitrogen may increase blossomend rot as excess ammonium ions reduce calcium uptake.

Avoid root pruning caused by deep cultivation within a foot of the plants. The soil around tomato plants should never be hoed or cultivated deeper than one inch to avoid root injury.

Container grown tomato plants are especially susceptible to stress which often causes blossom-end rot. The root restrictions induced by the smaller amount of soil available make them vulnerable to stress caused by rapid changes of soil temperature and moisture. Diligent watering to keep the soil evenly moist and the application of mulch on the surface of the soil will help maintain more even levels of moisture and temperature.

For more information contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Source: University of Minnesota Extension

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FOR SALE

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1974 Scout, 6 cylinder, 4 speed.

Looks bad, runs good. Asking. $800

Hale 4 horse trailer, nice. Asking..... ..............................................$1500

Golden Jubilee NAA. 3-pt. Looks and runs good. Asking...........$2500 New fiberglass topper, long wide box. Asking..............................$250

1968 Chevrolet pickup, 6 cylinder, 4 speed, very little rust............$750 Nice older compressor. Excellent shape, no leaks. Asking.... ................ $250

1995 GMC Jimmy runs good, body straight. No title. Asking...........$800

Pickup box trailer. Asking.........$200

Dylan Monroe, Valier, with the Rocky Mountain 4-H Club keeps his eye on the judge while showing his steer at the 2013 Marias Fair in Shelby in late July. Photo by Denae Peterson, Valier.

4 horse trailer, very serviceable.

Asking......................................$750

1968 International 1700 Extra heavy duty dump truck, big motor, 5+2 speed, runs strong. Asking....... ...................................... $2500 obo

Coleman 4000 generator. Very little use.

Like new.

Asking........ ..........$250

International S7B Paylogger skidder, recent motor overhaul. Runs exceptional. Asking................$3500 NEW white cast iron bath tub. Asking............................................$200

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Some recycled containers are not food safe

By University of Illinois You thought it was a bright idea, popping popcorn in a paper bag in the microwave oven. Then the bag caught fire and destroyed half the countertop and refrigerator before it was extinguished, said Drusilla Banks, a University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator.

“Or how about the time you decided to use a garbage can for a barbeque grill? You were all coughing and choking from the toxic fumes that thing emitted,” said Banks.

When you think about kitchen safety, choosing food safe containers may not come to mind, but it should. Just because a container looks suitable for cooking or food storage doesn’t always mean it is safe for you and your family, she said.

Take, for instance, brown paper bags—according to the FDA, the ink, glue, and recycled materials in brown paper bags may emit toxic fumes when the bag is heated. Also, paper bags ignite easily during heating, she said.

“Brown paper bags are generally made of recycled materials these days. The bags must carry a recycle statement and symbol. They are not safe cooking containers,” she added.

Metal trashcans are another good example of a container that is often misused. These cans are made of galvanized metal. Galvanization is a process used to prevent rusting.

During this process, a protective zinc-based chemical coating is applied to containers such as metal trashcans, buckets, flowerpots, etc. These containers were not designed to hold edibles and may leach harmful chemicals into foods and beverages.

Non-food–grade containers are unsafe too As a general rule, if the container once held non-food items, it should not be recycled into a food storage container.

These containers were not designed to hold foods and may leach unsafe substances into foods, Banks said.

“To name a few of these unsafe food containers, there are empty plastic paint buckets, film canisters, trash bags, and oil drip pans,” she said.

Paintbrushes, hairbrushes, and shaving brushes should not be used for slathering sauce on barbeque or basting a turkey. These products were not manufactured under sanitary conditions and may contain unsafe materials because they were never intended for food, she said.

“In this age of recycling, many people want to re-use items that were intended for a single use. Disposable plastic forks, spoons, knives, and cups are porous and do not stand up well to repeated cleaning and hot soapy water. Cups may have edges that curl over and collect bacteria that cannot be cleaned out. These items should not be reused; they should be sent to your local recycling facility,” Banks added. ##### Roughly 20 percent of all tramatic brain injuries to children and adolescents in the United States are caused in some way by sports and recreational activites. Most occur during bicycling, skateboarding or skating. ##### As the world’s most venomous insect per sting, the Japanese giant hornet kills forty people every year, all of them excruciatingly painful deaths.

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2012 New Holland T5070 MFD, cab, air, MSL loader, 166 hours, warranty. Like new!........ . .....................................................$62,700 2001 New Holland TS110 MFD, cab, Alo Q940 loader, 3600 hours. Great shape....$38,800 2001 New Holland TL70 FWA, ROPS, power shuttle, 2 rear remotes, loader.......$22,800 2006 New Holland TC30 FWA, hydro, 7308 loader, 200 hours. Like new...........$15,800 Ford 5000 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, loader, bucket........ . ........................................................$8800 Ford 8N, 6-ft. rear blade. Good running tractor.. . ........................................................$2900 2010 Bobcat CT450, 45 hp, cab, air, 9TL loader, 2 rear remotes, hydro, 800 hours...$27,800 2005 Massey Ferguson 1552 MFD, cab, loader, 600 hours. Excellent.......................$27,700 Massey Ferguson 1500 4WD tractor.....$3500 Massey Ferguson 184-4 MFD, cab, 62 hp........ . ........................................................$8500 Allis Chalmers 190 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, (2) rear remotes.......................$8500

2009 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, 1000 PTO, 5900 bales..............................................$29,900 2008 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO, 3500 bales............................$31,800 2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, endless belts, low bales....$26,300 2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, laced belts, low bales........$25,300 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales........... . .....................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500

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2012 New Holland L230 skidsteer, cab, air conditioning, heat, mechanical controls, 650 hours..............................................$46,500

ASV RC100-CTL skidsteer, cab, air, heat, bucket.............................................$25,500 Bobcat 743 skidsteer, 36 hp, with bucket.......... . ........................................................$8900 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent....................................................$4800 HLS 84” high-back bucket with grapple, skidsteer loader quick attach............................$2200

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USED TILLAGE & MISC.

Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 International 2000 farm loader with bucket, no mounts..............................................$2200 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 Land Pride RB3584 7-ft. 3 way 3-pt. rear blade.................................................$1350 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 New Holland EZ84 84” rear blade. Like new..... . ..........................................................$825 Land Pride RB1572 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade..$750 Farm King 6-ft. rear blade.........................$450 Land Pride RT1558 58” 3-pt. rototiller....$1990 Land Pride LR1596 8-ft. 3-pt. rock rake....$950 Great Plains 706NT no-till drill............$33,500 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new!!.................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed. Excellent....$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 16-ft. tandem bumper pull trailer..............$1500 Befco 7-ft. sickle bar mower, hydraulic raise and lower.................................................$2500 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 General 720 post hole auger with 9” digging bit........................................................$950 Shaver post pounders. In Stock.... Save $$$$$

NEW New Holland T7 Series - Tier 4A Tractors NEW 7.200 T olland New H STOCK IN

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...$17,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$20,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$19,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command..............................................$11,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...................$15,800 2001 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$10,500 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 1995 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$12,100 1994 New Holland 660, twine, auto tie...$9500 1992 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command, 1000 PTO...............................$7500 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$4800 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$3500 1991 John Deere 535, twine. Nice shape......... . ........................................................$7500 1991 John Deere 435, wrap/twine. Low bales!!...............................................$9900 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

USED SQUARE BALERS

John Deere 467 16x18...........................$2700 New Holland 281 14x18.........................$2500

USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

2012 New Holland H8080, DB416 header.

Demo unit........... Call for Special Pricing!

2006 New Holland HW365, 2355 disc head, 1250 hours.....................................$88,000 New Holland 1495, gas, hydrostatic, 12-ft. header...............................................$8500

USED HAY TOOLS

Haybuster 256 Plus II hay processor.....$6200 New Holland 1069 self-propelled 3-wide bale wagon, air. Excellent......................$35,000 New Holland 1012 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$3700 New Holland 1000 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$2500 Holsher Model 180 bale pack, handles 18 14x18 bales.......................................$4500 Quick attach bale sweep. Like new..........$3100 2007 New Holland 216 unitized hydraulic hay rake................................................$16,800 Sitrex 3-point belt rake............................$1840

LAWN & GARDEN

New Holland G4020 zero turn mower, 50”deck, bagger system..................................$3200 Walker mowers in stock along with Toro commercial and residential units.

1997 Case IH 8850, disc header, cab..$32,500 Hesston 6650, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 14-ft. head......................................$16,800 New Holland 2331 13-ft. disc header, 2330BF push frame. Excellent.....................$18,500 MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700

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.

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue.

Excellent condition.........................$17,700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

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Wagons For Sale Horse-drawn wagons, restored and unrestored. Dr. Buggy, chuck wagon, show wagons, wagon-train with bows and more.

Call 406-837-6044

GOETTLICH BROTHERS TRUCKING

CUSTOM HAULING Cattle, hay and grain

~ ~ HAY FOR SALE ~ ~ Phone Trent Goettlich, Hilger, MT 406-350-0229 or 406-462-5554

WANT TO BUY:

New Holland bale wagons.

Model 1032, 1033, 1036, or 1037.

COMBINE AND SWATHER draper header belts and PICKUP header belts available

CASCADE MACHINE & SUPPLY 401 4th Avenue South • Great Falls, MT 59405 406-453-8100 or 1-877-453-0166 FAX: 406-453-1127

Cole Wagner with Pondera county’s Wingina 4-H Club shows a steer for fellow 4-Her Matt Connelly at the 2013 Marias Fair in Shelby. Matt was injured and was unable to show his steer. Photo by Denae Peterson, Valier.

Big Horn County producers use budget tools from RightRisk.org — Part IV

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 turn. The tool uses minimum, most likely, Previous articles in this series focused and maximum yield and price data along on Big Horn County farmers Ken and with the farm Schedule F tax return inforRich Riff’s use of partial budgeting tools mation and allocates it accordingly to each from RightRisk.org to examine a change enterprise. in tillage practices and past management Secondly, the tool helps a producer dedecisions for their sugar beet enterprise. termine break-even yields and prices for The brothers now look to evaluate each enterprise. changes in individual enterprises and the Lastly, it helps a producer understand effect on their farm net returns. the relationship of projected prices and Wyoming farms and ranches typically include a mix of several enterprises. In this yields over time and assists with long-range discussion, an enterprise represents any planning. facet of an operation to which revenue and In our example of the Riff brothers’ expenses may be allocated. purchase of a strip-till machine, they can Enterprise budgeting involves separatexamine the effects of their purchase over ing all income and expenses and assigntheir entire operation. To use the tool, the ing those to each enterprise. This allows Riffs enter their individual enterprise gena manager to evaluate how the enterprise eral information (sugar beets, dry beans, activities contribute to the bottom line of and barley, for example). They then enter an entire business. their Schedule F data and make the necesAnalysis of individual enterprises is sary allocations of income and expenses overlooked, however. The Riffs believe for each enterprise. that, while they have a firm grasp on revThe Riffs could also determine the longenue and expenses at the production level run feasibility or profitability of their pur(such as seed, fertilizer, and machinery chase by reallocating the cost and returns costs), they need to better understand how over all their cropping enterprises. This unallocated expenses such as insurance, long-term planning assists in determining labor, management, interest, and other risk management needs, such as basing expenses affect each enterprise. crop insurance coverage on a projected Enterprise analysis can help managers long-range average yield and break-even better understand which enterprises are price. effectively utilizing business resources and For more information the enterprises that may require manageTo access the risk management budgetment changes. ing tools, log on to RightRisk.org and click Enterprise Risk Analysis Tool from “Risk Mgt Tools” under the Resources RightRisk.org tab. Producers can choose from simple or The enterprise risk analysis tool from complex partial budgeting tools, enterprise RightRisk.org simplifies enterprise budbudgeting tools, and whole farm budgeting geting for managers in several key ways. tools. Right-Risk.org lists numerous other First, it helps show the revenue and risk management-related resources includexpenses for each enterprise along with ing producer profiles, tools, and interactive profitability, effectiveness, and ability to courses designed to expand a producer’s contribute to the overall operation net rerisk management perspective.

Prevent conflicts with bears

Here are some tips from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks that will help in preparing for bear-safe outings this spring and summer.

When recreating in bear country Inquire about recent bear activity in the area.

Carry and know how to use bear pepper spray.

Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.

Travel in groups of three or more during daylight hours.

Watch for signs of bears such as bear scat, diggings, tornup logs and turned over rocks, and partly consumed animal carcasses.

Keep children close.

Talk, sing, carry a bell or use other means to make your presence known, especially stream side or in thick forest with low visibility.

Be especially cautious in areas where berry patches or other natural foods could attract bears.

Don’t approach a bear; respect their space and move off.

When camping in bear country Camp away from trails and areas where you see bear sign.

Keep a clean camp at all times. Keep tents and sleeping bags free of odors.

Avoid cooking smelly foods.

Hang all food, trash and other odorous items well away from camp and at least 10’ above ground and 4’ from any vertical support, or store in a bear-proof container, or within a portable electric fence. Livestock feed should be stored in the same way.

Don’t sleep in the same clothes you wore while cooking or eating.

For more on recreating in bear country, go to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov and click Living With Wildlife and Be Bear Aware.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1998 John Deere 450G dozer, 6 way blade, ROPS canopy with limb risers, 3200 hours...$20,000 obo 1988 Fruehauf gravel pup, 3 axle aluminum, needs liner.......................................................$6500 obo 1993 Kenworth W900 dump truck with 16-ft. Workman boulder box, 3406C Cat 425 hp, 15 speed, plumbed for pup, 46,000# rear ends, steerable lift axle, air ride suspension...................$26,500 obo

Call Hadley’s Excavating at (406) 253-9675 or email: yellowiron4hire@yahoo.com for pictures

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE

10- black Angus 3 and 4 year old cow/calf pairs, calved late................................... $1725 pair New Holland 327S 130 bushel manure spreader. Always stored inside........................ $4250 1993 Featherlite 2 horse straight load all aluminum bumper pull horse trailer, good tires ready to go anywhere.................................................................................................. $5300 2007 Trails West hot shot stock trailer, 16-ft. on the floor, with tack room which opens to make full 16-ft. stock compartment, as new................................................................ $7650 Farmhand manure spreader mounted on 1958 Chevrolet cab forward C&C, very collectible, in working order........................................................................................................... $3550 1890’s Chuck Wagon fitted with new chuck box, older canvas, spring seat, pole, double trees and neck yoke, cattle drive ready, wheels just inspected................................... $6800 Houghton auto top doctor’s buggy, road ready.............................................................. $2450 Union 76 8-ft. porcelain sign in good condition, but not perfect. Largest I’ve seen........ $2800 Buffalo waist length coat. Size XL................................................................................... $1000 Wade Tree roping saddle by Lloyd Bradshaw, 18” hand carved seat, with matching martingale............................................................................................................................. $3000 Segway all-terrain, new batteries................................................................................... $2800 High wheel wagon gear, 38” and 40” wheels, road ready with new set of shafts............. $950 Light driving single harness............................................................................................... $260 Double........................................................................................................................... $550 1979 Chevrolet C60 dump stake with 4-ft. steel plate sides, 2 swinging tailgates plus grain style tailgate. Truck bed is 16-ft. or 18-ft. (I will check on that), PTO, 5+2 speed, looks bad but drives and runs good............................................................................................. $2500

We listen to all offers; some make us cry, some make us smile and some we take.

For more information call Jim Ellis, 406-642-9598, Victor, MT

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2007 Dodge 3500 dually with the mighty Cummins diesel.

2006 Dodge 1500 4x4.

2008 Pontiac Torrent SUV, AWD!!!!!

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2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport!

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2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 2007 Ford Mustang convertible.

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Only $8995 - Yes, its got 2 dents.

2012 Toyota Prius V!!!

Loaded, leather, navigation, locally owned.

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and the mighty Cummins diesel.

2013 Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab sport package!!! Loaded with leather heated seats, touch screen navigation, stereo and much more!!!

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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited with all the toys including TV/DVD. 2005 Chevrolet 1500 4x4.

Big Dog Deluxe 2002 Ford Excursion Limited V-10.

2003 Cadillac Escalade with only 85,000 miles.

Gorgeous 2010 Chrysler 300C all wheel drive. (similar)

2011 Volkswagon Jetta - NICE, NICE, NICE!!

1999 Chevrolet 2500 4x4, 127,000 miles.

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Full Service Ag Repair Starter – Generator – Alternator Service Air Conditioning Welding

Quality Work – Reasonable Rates

Dave’s Repair LLC

West Post Creek Road, Charlo, Montana Business cell phone 370-6229 - Home (406) 644-2241

In the Junior Sheep Showmanship catagory Asa Jensen was presented the Reserve Grand Champion banner at the Cascade County 4-H Show and Sale. (Photo courtesy of Cascade County facebook page).

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

Vermeer Net Key Features • Available for 4’ and 5’ balers • Made with heavy-duty HDPE for superior net strength • Optiumum net spread for shoulder-to-shoulder bale coverage • Improved bale appearance with little net stretch Rebel Net Key Features • Designed for Vermeer Rebel Series Balers • Smaller roll length for convenient loading/unloading

New 2013 Vermeer R2300 Rakes.............. Great Price Price Vermeer 605 Super M 5500 bales.............................. $32,000 Vermeer 7000 bale processor with LH discharge and scales.. ................................................................................. $12,900 John Deere 4240 2WD tractor with 3 point................. $18,500 Universal loader mount bale spear.................................. $750 NEW Pallet Forks for skidsteers and frontend loaders......Call Worksaver 3 point post pounder with hydraulic shift...... $2100 Shaver HD10 front mount pounder................................ $1500 Bronick EF tire spreader................................................. $750

Geotherm Waterers & Parts In Stock Hydraulic tampers, diggers & steel post pounders

LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED!!

~ Lowest prices on netwrap and twine...guaranteed! ~

on netwrap & twine

R & L Seed and Machine, LLC. 406-735-4374 - Geyser, MT - rlmccray@3rivers.net

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

Vermeer R2300 Rakes

NEW Vermeer R2300 & R2800 rake....................... IN STOCK 2-New Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor with square bale kit ............................................................................. IN STOCK New Vermeer BP9000 round bale processor ........ IN STOCK Vermeer BP8000 bale processor with grain tank ...... $16,500 Vermeer BP8000 bale processor . ............................. $16,000 Vermeer 605XL round baler, twine only, kicker........... $13,500 Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $4500 New Holland 688 round baler, twine only...................... $6000 Hydraulic rakes New Holland 664 round baler, as-is.............................. $3500 DO NOT contact Tonutti 12 wheel rake. Consigned.................................. $5500 the ground to drive Branson 3820I 4WD tractor, gear shift with reverser, PTO, so you won’t 3-point and loader.................................................... $20,500 have dirt and rocks Used Branson 3510H hydrostatic drive, PTO, 3-point and loader........................................................................ $18,000 in your hay.

McFarland 36-ft. pasture harrow......................NEW PRICING TWINE & NETWRAP IN STOCK PULLEY & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND Whether you’re baling 100 acres or 1,000 acres, Vermeer TwinRakes are built to last Trendline Vermeer Sales and designed to handle most kinds of heavy 406-778-3777 (shop) - Baker, MT Greg - 406-978-3777 (cell) - Bill Bagley (sales) - 406-891-1060 crops, rugged conditions and tight schedules.

Plus, they have the best resale value in the industry!

CUT your BALING TIME IN HALF by raking 2 windrows together

NEW, DEMO & USED EQUIPMENT

New Vermeer 605 Super M net, flotation tires, moisture......... ............................................................................. IN STOCK Vermeer 605L round baler, twine only........................... $8500 Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $4500 Vermeer 2300 rake....................................DEMO DISCOUNT Vermeer 23 rake............................................................ $5200 Vermeer 21 rake............................................................ $4000 Case IH RBX563 net/twine, standard pickup.............. $21,500 New Holland 688 twine only.......................................... $9500 Hesston 9635 15’3” rotary windrower......................... $75,000 Hesston 9435 windrower with 16-ft. header and dual conditioner........................................................................ $67,500 Vermeer 7000 bale processor........................................ $8000 Highline 6800 bale processor........................................ $7000

Wichman Ag Supply, LLC 406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell - Hilger, MT

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

NEW Vermeer R2800 rake.............................1 ONLY - DEMO Vermeer 605K round baler..............................................CALL 2006 Vermeer 605M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, SM tension system, auto oiler, work lights, fire extinguisher, HD pickup, approx. 10,000 bales with approx. 2000 on new belts..$27,500 2010 Vermeer Super M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, fire extinguisher, 3750 bales........................................... $35,000

Cox Ranch Equipment 406-227-6697 or cell 594-2204 - Winston, MT

TwinRakes

Hydraulically Adjustable From Tractor Seat

3’ - 6’ Windrow Widths (variable) 18’ - 23’ Raking Widths (variable) High capacity. Smooth, quiet, gentle handling. Speed. Reliabilty

Vermeer 605 SuperM

First thing you notice is a remarkable difference in functionality, speed and reliability with...

• a new DUAL-STAGE BELT TIGHTENING system that reduces the size of the bale chamber for faster, more consistent starts • a DIRECT CROP FEED system that’s simple, compact, direct and specifically designed and built for the serious hay producer.

• an exclusive integrated and reinforced 5-BAR PICKUP with solid center spider support and heavy-duty RUBBER-MOUNTED TINES to improve pickup and lower replacement costs.

Shedding ponderosa pines

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: What would your opinion be on what is happening to my ponderosa pines? They have dropped all their needles except for the upper third of the trees. Is this needle cast or a result of the last few years of stress? Is there anything that can be done to save the trees? I’m also sending a picture of a young spruce tree that is turning yellow and dropping needles. I’m wondering if I should pull it and start over.

A: The pines appear to be behaving normally. They are dropping their interior needles because of the hot and droughty conditions that we had these past few months.

They do need to be hydrated going into winter, so I’d suggest laying a hose under their canopy spread and give them a good, complete soaking until the ground or water source freezes. Otherwise, they will be dead for sure next spring.

The spruce is beyond hope, so yank it out.

For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ horticulture.

Consider these freshsqueezed facts about juice

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Sometimes when I select juice at the grocery store, I want to say; “Will the real juice please step to the front of the shelf?” That would save me some time reading the fine print on the beverage labels.

However, if the cartons, pouches and bottles sprouted legs and jumped into my cart, I would be quite alarmed.

Selecting “real juice” requires label reading. While many fruit-flavored concoctions are available, many of the products are fruit-flavored, artificially colored, sweetened water.

Fruit-flavored beverages have a variety of names. Some are called “cocktails” or “punch” or “fruit drinks.” Some might contain “real juice” but only at a low level, such as 5 or 10 percent.

Many juice products are fortified with vitamin C. Citrus juices, such as orange or grapefruit, are among the few types of juice that contain this essential vitamin naturally. If you look more closely at the labels of some fruit-flavored beverages, you may find that vitamin C is the only nutrient present in significant amounts.

Excess calories from beverages, even healthful ones, can promote weight gain. For example, 3/4 cup of grape juice has about 115 calories, while 3/4 cup of orange juice has about 90 calories.

If you have children or grandchildren, you might be especially interested in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations.

According to their recommendations, parents or caregivers should limit the juice intake of children from ages 6 months to 6 years to 1/2 to 3/4 cup per day (4 to 6 ounces). Children from age 7 to 18 years should drink a maximum of 1 to 1 1/2 cups of 100 percent juice per day.

Too much juice can promote weight gain, tooth decay and stomach cramps, especially in young children. This professional medical group promotes eating more whole fruit than juice.

You can dilute the calories in frozen concentrated juice products by adding extra water when you prepare the juice.

Think about safety when buying juice, too. During the summer months, you might find unpasteurized juice available at farmers markets or in the refrigerated sections of grocery stores.

All unpasteurized juice products sold in grocery stores are required to carry warning labels stating that the product might contain harmful bacteria that could cause serious illness in children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. For example, heating apple juice to 160 degrees will “pasteurize” the juice and kill harmful bacteria.

After heating, it can be chilled.

Enjoy juice in moderation. To boost your nutrition intake, opt for whole fruit more often and you might save some calories and satisfy your appetite in the process. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a 3/4 cup of whole grapes has 78 calories and a medium orange has 69 calories.

Instead of drinking your fruit, try having a peach or a wedge of watermelon. Fresh peaches are 89 percent water and watermelon is 91 percent water by weight. You will feel fuller from eating fiber-rich fruit than from consuming the calories in liquid form.

For more information about children and juice, see the newly updated NDSU Extension Service handout “Fresh Squeezed Facts: A Parent’s Guide to Juice” available at http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn1644.pdf.

Here is a recipe that combines fresh oranges and lettuce from your local grocery store, farmers market or your garden.

Orange Lettuce Salad Dressing: 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. canola oil or olive oil 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. paprika To make dressing, combine vinegar, oil and sugar in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in salt and paprika. Place in a small container and chill before adding to salad.

Salad: 6 c. mixed salad greens or romaine lettuce 2 oranges, peeled and chopped 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/4 c. slivered almonds (optional) Rinse the lettuce, drain and place in large bowl. Prepare the oranges and add to bowl. Add cranberries and almonds if desired. Right before serving, drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to mix.

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GRAIN DECK FOR SALE

Brandt drive over grain deck, 20” belt, 12,000 bushel/hour, hydraulic raising and lowering for transport................................................................................................................ $12,500 obo

Call Bob Math 406-674-5562 or 406-672-2323

To discover how one or both of these systems can benefit you, call us today at (406) 492-8229

FALL

Grains & Grasses

MONTANA SEED, GRAIN & CHEMICAL

1400 Minnesota Ave • Billings, MT • 252-8012 mtseed@montana.net 1-888-252-8012 montanaseed.com

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HAY FOR SALE

Round and 3x4x8 square bales of grass/alfalfa mix.

Delivery available with 2 hay trains.

Call 406-462-5554, located in Central MT

SWATHER AND PLOWS FOR SALE

Case IH WDX2302 swather, 151/2-ft. rotary header, suspended cab and axles........................................ $65,000 Several chisel plows and moldboard plows for sale Call Trevor (406) 580-8370

Japanese 4x4 Mini Trucks In Stock Now!!

40- to 50-miles per gallon!

Clean, low mile trucks in stock.

Call 406-434-2005 Delivery available!

Visit us at: www.tomsminitrucks.com

Kennith Habets, won the Junior Western Horsemanship Showmanship event and was awarded the Tim Russell Memorial Plaque by Marvin Russell. Photo by Dan Picard, Pondera County 4-H Agent.

Drowned dogwood

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We have a dogwood in our yard. It was doing well for the last three years when we moved in. However, the tree is struggling this year.

Most of the branches do not have leaves and the ones that do are turning brown on the edges. The only thing I could think of is that the damage was done when we were hit by hurricane Irene last year.

The yard was flooded with less than 2 feet of seawater.

Could this have affected the tree this hard? If so, is there hope for it? What should we do?

A: The dogwood probably is history. It is slowly dying from the root system being immersed in seawater. That and the remaining salt toxicity is what are finishing off the tree. If it does recover or survive, it will not be the tree you want from an ornamental standpoint. I’d suggest removing it and getting it replaced with another when convenient.

For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ ndsuag/lawns-gardens-trees.

Watch For Kids

as they head back to school

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John Deere 7130 Premium, 741 loader, grapple. #C011516.........................................................$84,500 (R)

John Deere 7320, 741 loader. #C014708.......................................................................................$79,500 (R)

John Deere 5085, loader. #C014675.....$52,500 (M) John Deere 6115D #C016095...............$62,500 (M)

John Deere 6100D #C015978...............$54,900 (M) John Deere 7410 MFWD, left hand reverser, hydraulics for loader. #C015281.......$69,500 (M)

John Deere 4650 MFWD. #C015043.....$52,000 (R)

John Deere 3010D #C003091..................$8500 (R)

John Deere 2030, loader. #C010988.....$15,000 (K) John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014530........ . ........................................................$26,500 (R)

John Deere 7210 2WD, 4200 hours. #C015282....... . ........................................................$42,500 (M)

MacDon 9000, 920 14-ft. header. #C002894............ . ........................................................$26,500 (M) John Deere 8350 13-ft., 6” spacing, seeder. #C015669............................................$6500 (M)

TILLAGE

John Deere 650 24-ft. tandem disk. #C015237 (R)

Kubota L3000 #C014525......................$12,500 (K)

John Deere 930 15-ft. 3-pt. roller harrow. #C003411 . ...........................................................$2900 (R)

John Deere 210 14-ft. tandem disk. Extra nice. #C015511............................................$5750 (M)

John Deere 714 8-ft. mulch tiller, harrows. #C006033............................................$9000 (K) John Deere BD1113 13-ft., 7.5” spacing, seeder. #C015356.........................................$17,000 (R)

TRACTORS OVER 100 HP

John Deere 7600 2WD, joy stick. #C015820............ . ........................................................$42,500 (R) John Deere 7410 MFWD, duals, left hand reverser. #C015981.........................................$54,500 (M) John Deere 7400, loader. #C016334.....$54,000 (M) John Deere 7320, 741 loader. #C014710................. . ........................................................$79,500 (M) John Deere 7210 MFWD, hydraulics for loader, left hand reverser. #C016487..................$49,500 (M) John Deere 4430, loader. #C014678.....$24,000 (K) John Deere 4430, loader. #C014705.....$23,900 (K) International 1066 ($13,775 in repairs) #C005422.. . ........................................................$15,000 (K)

John Deere 455 30-ft. 7.5” spacing. #C014711........ . ........................................................$26,500 (K)

John Deere BWA 10-ft. tandem disk. Extra nice. #C015513............................................$2950 (M)

TRACTORS UNDER 100 HP

John Deere 4995, 994 header, steel on steel. #C015988.........................................$79,500 (M) 2005 MacDon 2952, 14-ft. header. #C015822.......... . ........................................................$49,900 (R) MacDon Premier 2900, 15-ft. multicrop. #C002895. . ........................................................$19,500 (K)

John Deere 6410, loader. #C014955.....$42,900 (K) John Deere 5603, loader. #C015983.....$49,500 (M) John Deere 4010, loader. #C006721........$9500 (K) John Deere 4010 #C015954....................$4900 (M) John Deere 3150, loader. #C016437.....$19,000 (R) John Deere A #C015580..........................$4500 (M) John Deere B #C008716..........................$2500 (K) International 806 #C016474....................$4750 (M) Ford 601 #C016436..................................$2650 (M) Ferguson TD-30 #C016664......................$3900 (K)

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John Deere 950 12-ft. roller harrow. #C009143........ . ...........................................................$4900 (K) John Deere 220 22-ft. disk. #C010016.....$2950 (R) John Deere 22-ft. tandem disk. #C011298............... . ...........................................................$5900 (K) Melroe 7-bottom plow. #C013732.............$4500 (K) John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 . ...........................................................$2500 (M) John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014453........ . ........................................................$26,500 (M) John Deere 630 29-ft. tandem disk, harrows. #C014575.........................................$24,500 (K) John Deere 650 24-ft. tandem disk. #C014601........ . ........................................................$32,500 (M) John Deere 230 24-ft. tandem disk. #C015509........ . ...........................................................$7900 (M) Graham 12-ft. chisel plow, harrows. #C015610......... . ...........................................................$1600 (K) John Deere 230 24-ft. tadem disk. #C016105.......... . ...........................................................$6950 (M) Harrell 3-bottom switch plow. #C015910...$4000 (M)

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Brooke Bohannon, research associate, and Dr. Bob Stougaard, Superintendent at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center near Kalispell, Montana talked about how planting dates, density and variety all play a part in the final yield of canola crops. Research at the center suggests a relationship between seeding dates and percent emergence. April 17, May 9 and May 21 seeding dates were used with the May 9 date having the higher percent emergence. Soil temperatures on those dates were 52.5° F, 59.4°F and 59.5°F respectively.

Canola planting date, variety and density

By Dr. Bob Stougaard, Superintendent, NWARC When calculating seeding rate a 75% In 2012 the Flathead valley experienced survival rate was used. The Canola Council a late frost which caused severe damage to suggests anywhere from 60% to 80% decanola stands. Many producers were faced pending on seed bed prep and soil moisture. with the decision of whether or not to reseed The target density was achieved on the first their fields. Based on this experience and seeding date. The second seeding date apwith the input of the NWARC Advisory peared to have a higher percent emergence.

Committee the research center decided The third seeding date had very erratic to conduct a survey to look at the effect emergences and was generally lower than of seeding dates on canola production. In the target populations. addition an evaluation was done to see if This information strongly suggested a seeding rate and variety might impact the relationship between seeding dates and effect of seeding date. The seeding dates percent emergence. were separated by the number of growing degree days it takes for canola to be fully emerged and the first true leaf visible (300 GDD32).

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2008 FORD F350 FOR SALE Crew cab Lariat, 4WD, turbo diesel, Hillsboro aluminum flatbed, leather interior, CD/multi disc, woodgrain dash, heated seats, 90,000 miles (all highway), excellent condition.......... ..........................................................$27,500 Phone (406) 392-7010

The terrestrial garter snake is one of three garter snake species found in Montana.

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Snake in the grass

By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer Snakes alive. I have seen more snakes in and around the vegetable garden in the last week than I can ever remember.

Garter snakes, mind you, but still snakes.

Snakes. The very word can make grown men shudder; women and children run for cover.

That’s too bad, though to a certain extent understandable.

To some people there is something repulsive about an animal that slithers along the ground, unseen in tall grass.

And then there’s that whole Adam and Eve in the Garden, biblical thing. Didn’t that story end with no paradise on this planet for humans, and snakes condemned to crawl on their belly eating dust? Yuck.

Here’s the good news, snakes are among a gardener’s best friends. No, really.

Garter snakes will eat nearly anything. Near water that means frogs, tadpoles and fish. In my garden their menu runs to grasshoppers, beetles and small mammals; all pests I would gladly be rid of.

Montana hosts three species of garter snakes: Common, terrestrial and plains. All three are found in central Montana.

All three have stripes that run the length of the body. Apparently they resembled garters when garters were in style.

The terrestrial garter snake is found border to border, west to east, north to south. It often, though not always, has three yellow stripes running the length of the body with a series of black spots between and on the stripes. If it hunts in my garden, however, I haven’t seen it.

My visitors are mostly plains garter snakes with the occasional common species. Plains garter snakes are the easiest to identify. They have an orange stripe that runs along its back flanked by greenish-yellow stripes on each side.

Plains garter snakes can run up to three feet long, maybe slightly longer. I found none that big. But 24 inches plus, yes.

The common garter snake has three yellow longitudinal stripes. They, too, can grow to 40 inches. That’s a big garter snake.

While garter snakes in the garden help rid it of pests, they have their predators, too. Raptors will drop from the sky like a bolt of lightning and make a meal of snake.

So in the big circle of life, snakes fill a niche, whether we like them or not.

Of course, not everyone is a snake lover, or even tolerates them. If that’s your mindset and you want to rid them from your property, then remove what makes them comfortable.

Snakes in the summer need cover to escape the heat. Cover can be a pile of old boards or tall grass or a junk car. Clean up the lot, mow the grass short and your snake problem will likely disappear.

Oh yes, pigs are death on snakes. So maybe buy a pig.

But really, snakes can be our friends, even rattlesnakes, which are wonderful mousers. A rattlesnake in the field across the road eating mice? Fine, go for it.

But not in the front yard by the house. That has happened.

One time, I scooped the reptile up with a shovel, put it in a cooler and took it down the road to a rocky cliff, where it lived to slither another day.

Then again, another time a rattler went to snake heaven.

Crowded daffodils

My daffodils (Narcissus) are becoming crowded and did not bloom as well this year. Should I divide them? When is the best time to divide them? When daffodils become crowded, the flowers become smaller. Then you know that the bulbs should be divided. The best time is after the foliage has died completely. The months of July and August are also a good time to divide the bulbs. Remember to allow the foliage to die back naturally.

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1992 Hitachi ZX200 excavator, hydraulic quick change, hydraulic coupler, 40” bucket, hydraulic dual link thumb, air, tight and ready to operate........................................ CALL

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Cat D7G U blade with hydraulic tilt, ripper, undercarriage okay, low hours on engine,.

Fiat-Allis 14C very good undercarriage, twin tilt blade, power shift, 2600 hours, excellent................................... $29,500 International TD20E hydraulic tilt, semi u-blade, ripper.

John Deere 450E 6-way blade, good undercarriage.

John Deere 650G ROPS, parallel ripper, hydraulic slope board ripper, low hours on complete ercarriage.............. $28,000

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(2) Cat 304CR excavator, 1860 hours, 78” hydraulic blade, Cat 21” dig, 12” Peck HD dig bucket, Cat 40” lip bucket.$34,900

Cat 305C CR cab, heat, air, auxiliary hydraulics, quick coupler, blade, 2-speed, 2 Cat buckets - 18” with teeth and 36 with teeth, rubber tracks, 50%, 2894 hours.

Hitachi EX120-5 hydraulic dual link thumb, air conditioning, 6700 hours............................................................. $39,900 2007 John Deere 35D 24” JD dig bucket and thumb....... Call John Deere 120LC quick change, 30-inch bucket, 60” smooth lip bucket, hydraulic dual link thumb, good operating machine..................................................................... $41,000 Kobelco SK75UR...................................................... $14,900 Kobelco SK120LC-IV hydraulic dual link thumb. Good condition........................................................................ $31,000 1997 Komatsu PC120-6, thumb, 3500 hours, nice tight machine.

Komatsu PC150-5, 24” pads..................................... $26,000 1985 Komatsu 220LC-3 bucket, thumb, runs excellent for an older machine.

FORESTRY

Cat 518 skidder with winch, chains, really good operating machine................................................................ $14,500 Clark 664B skidder with rebuilt engine.

Several fellerbunchers, Danzco delimber, sawheads.

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2003 Hitachi ZX120 excavator, hydraulic pin quick coupler, enclosed cab all-weather, sun roof........................... CALL

1998 Carelift ZB6037 telescopic 6000#, 37-ft. reach, Cummins, good tires, 5000 hours, excellent machine............ $20,900 Carelift 8040 telescopic 8000# capacity, 42-ft. reach. Good average lift, good tires, good running.................... $20,900 Cat TH360B telescopic forklift.

1999 Ingersoll-Rand RT70G 6000# capacity, 21-ft. mast, John Deere diesel, shuttle shift transmission, power steering, new tires................................................................ $12,900 1987 Manitou T604TC 4WD all terrain 6000#, 5-ft. forks, enclosed cab, side shift............................................ $8500 1973 Pettibone MK30 60-ft. crane, 30,000#, all wheel drive rough terrain crane, not been through the shop......... Call

GRADERS

1984 Clark Michigan 75C Ranger loader, 8500 hours, 3 yard ACS bucket with hydraulic quick change, full service records, previous and only owner city of Whitefish, excellent tires 20.5-25, low hours on 6 BT Cummins engine.. CALL

1979 Champion 720A good working condition.......... $21,000 1979 Cat 130G 12-ft. modlboard with 1-ft. extension for total of 14-ft. moldboard, rear ripper scarifer, Balderson front blade, blade accumulators, 14x24 rubber @ 80%, $18,000 work order on engine. Does not include chains............. $50,900 1985 Galion A556 with snow wing, all wheel drive, front blade.

Good machine....................................................... $28,000

LOADERS

2002 CAT TH103 telescopic forklift, 44-ft. reach, enclosed cab, heater, air, stabilizer, 14x24 hydrophil tires, hydraulic quick change, wide framer forks fork pallet 2”x5”x48, 7488 hours, includes recent work orders.................................. $34,500

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Cat 936F 4-in-1 bucket, air, excellent tires.................. $35,000 John Deere 644AA 3 yard bucket, fair tires, runs well, ROPS.................................................................... $13,000 John Deere 544G third valve, AWS hydraulic quick change, air conditioning, new tires going on.

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Rammax trench compactor........................................... $2900 1983 Tiger brush cutter, has not been run through shop.$8500

SKID STEER

Bobcat 300A enclosed cab, air conditioning, metal link material covering windows, safety cop light on top, quick coupler, 2700 hours. Hydraulic angle snow blade and 4-ft. tine forks available...................................................................... Call 2008 Cat 246B enclosed cab, heater, hydraulic quick change bucket................................................................... $21,000

TRAILERS

Aspen 3 axle lowboy, detachable goose neck, 8.5-ft. wide, 18-ft. well, 10-ft. gooseneck, 255/70R22.5 tires, tipouts.$42,000 2002 Olympic 30TDT-3 1979 Ziem..................................................................... $3000

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Looking For a Tractor With Power?

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2010 Case IH Steiger 485 497 hours. #707727......... $239,789 2010 Case IH Steiger 435 750 hours. #707950......... $235,000

1996 Case IH 9380 6150 hours. #703908...........$98,950

2010 Challenger MT765C 635 hours. #703935......... $216,000

1997 New Holland T9030 6429 hours. #500647...........$37,900

1978 Versatile 875 5448 hours. #703903...........$22,900

1997 Case IH 9390 5710 hours. #700711...........$92,000

John Deere 8630 #708011.........................................$15,000

1983 John Deere 8450 #708010........................................$26,500 1993 Case IH 9270 4349 hours. #700727...........$62,500 1976 John Deere 8630 9043 hours. #700742...........$14,997 1976 John Deere 8630 8935 hours. #707976...........$25,500 2011 Case IH STX500 515 hours. #707993......... $296,000 2008 Case IH Steiger 385 2100 hours. #707995...... $189,500 2012 Case IH Steiger 550 Quad 1329 hours. #709942...... $359,000

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2011 Case IH 8120 #703806.......$293,200 2009 Case IH 8120 490 hours. #703891.... . ..............................................$264,500

2011 Case IH 8120 #707858.......$289,900

2011 Case IH 8120 1050 hours. #703887.. . ..............................................$239,000

2009 Case IH 8120 1043 hours. #703732.. . ..............................................$246,153

2009 Case IH 7120 891 hours. #703868.... . ..............................................$240,573

2011 Case IH 8120 330 hours. #703807.... . ..............................................$289,888 2009 Case IH 8120 1145 hours. #700682.. . ..............................................$249,442

2007 Case IH 8010 1150 hours. #708021.. . ..............................................$160,000 2009 Case IH 6088 420 hours. #700693.... . ..............................................$229,500 Case IH 8010 2149 hours. #707646........... . ..............................................$159,260 2007 Case IH 2588 2306 hours. #703898.. . ..............................................$139,900

1987 Case IH 1680 3116 hours. #700659.. . ................................................$34,375

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2004 Case IH 8010 2213 hours. #703875.. . ..............................................$156,500 2003 Case IH 2388 2903 hours. #700667.. . ................................................$78,311 2003 Case IH 2388 2265 hours. #700557.. . ..............................................$121,200

1990 Case IH 1680 3331 hours. #500699.. . ................................................$53,000

1983 Case IH 1480 2564 hours. #700739.. . ................................................$14,999

2008 New Holland CR9070 705 hours. #706850...................... Call For Pricing 2010 Case IH 7088 583 hours. #703944.... . ..............................................$245,000 2011 Case IH 7088 453 hours. #700741.... . ..............................................$246,900

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ITEMS FOR SALE 1986 East 45-ft. flatbed 1996 Case IH 2188 with 30-ft. header 1999 GMC 1500 5.3L, automatic, 3rd door

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Professional Tree and Hedge Care

NWARC near Kalispell tried a side by side demonstration of two seeding patterns with canola at the research center. The table below shows the mothods and inputs.

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‘04 Ram 1500 5.4L Hemi engine, 94,000............ $2500 “04 Ram 1500 AT 4x4............................................ $800 ‘01 Ram 2500 5.9L gas engine.............................. $800 ‘01 Ram 2500 AT, T case....................................... $700 ‘01 Dakota 4.7L, AT............................................... $300 ‘97 Dakota 5.2L 4x4, AT......................................... $500 ‘97 Ram 2500 V10 4x4, AT.................................... $600 Rear end, front ends for Dodges............................. Call ‘96 Ram 2500 V10 4x2, AT trans........................... $600 ‘93 Ram 250 diesel, MT, T Case.............................. Call ‘84 Ram 150 318 engine....................................... $500 ‘97 Avenger 2.5L engine........................................ $550 ‘05 Neon 2.0L engine............................................ $650 ‘02 Caravan 3.8L engine........................................ $750

‘07 Silverado 1500 4.3L engine, 50,000.............. $1000 ‘07 Silverado 1500 4.3L AT, 50,000....................... $750 ‘04 Colorado AT, 85,000......................................... $650 ‘01 Sierra 1500 5.3L engine.................................. $450 ‘01 Blazer 3 button T case..................................... $100 ‘00 Silverado 1500 5.3L engine, 4x2..................... $750 ‘00 Silverado 1500 AT, 4x2..................................... $500 Various rear end, front ends.................................... Call ‘99 Sierra 1500 5.3L engine.................................. $950 ‘99 Silverado 2500 6.0L engine............................. $800 ‘98 4L60E AT, 5.7L................................................. $600 ‘98 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L engine........................... $900 ‘96-99 Chevrolet 1500 T cases.............................. $350 ‘97 Chevrolet 2500 5.7L 4x4, engine..................... $850 ‘97 Chevrolet 2500 AT 4L80E................................ $750 ‘95 Chevrolet 2500 MT, NP.................................... $850 ‘95 Chevrolet 2500 AT 4x4, 4L80E........................ $650 ‘95 S10 pickup AT, 2WD........................................ $500 ‘94 Chevrolet 4x4, NV4500 transmission............... $750 ‘89 Chevrolet 1-ton dually axles. Each................... $750

‘06 F250 AT, 5.4 4x4.............................................. $850 ‘02 F150 Triton 5.4L engine................................. $1200 ‘00 Ranger 4.0L engine......................................... $600 ‘00 Ranger 4.0L 4x4, AT........................................ $750 ‘99 F150 5.4L 4x4 engine.................................... $1600 ‘99 F150 5.4L 4x4, T case..................................... $650 ‘98 F150 4.6L Romeo engine. Have 2................. $1300 ‘98 Expedition 4.6L, automatic transmission......... $600 ‘98 F150 4.6L T case............................................. $400 Various front and rear axles..................................... Call ‘95 F250 Warner 1356 manual shift T case........... $450 ‘93 F150 5.0L 4x4 engine...................................... $650 ‘93 F150 E40D 4x4 AT........................................... $500 ‘93 F150 Warner 1356 electric shift T case........... $400 ‘89 Ford F250 rebuilt 460-V8 engine................... $1000 ‘06 Ford Focus 2.0L DDHC engine, 47,000........... $800 ‘06 Focus 2.0L MT................................................. $600 ‘01 Mustang 4.6L SOHC engine, 86,000............. $1150 ‘00 Explorer 4.0L 4x4, engine................................ $900 ‘00 Explorer 4.0L 4x4 AT....................................... $600 ‘02 Ford Taurus 3.0L engine.................................. $400 ‘98 Windstar 3.8L engine....................................... $700

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‘07 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, 4.3L, auto ‘06 Pacifica Touring AWD, 3.5L, auto ‘04 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4, 5.7L Hemi, auto ‘04 Ford Escape 2WD, 3.0 V6 ‘01 Dodge 2500 4x4, V8, AT ‘99 Ford F150 4x4, 5.4, V-8, AT ‘‘98 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 4.3 V6, AT ‘98 Dodge 2500 4x4, V10, 5-speed manual ‘97 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 5.2L, AT ‘96 Dodge 2500 2WD extended cab, Cummins, high miles, good body parts ‘96 Dodge 2500 2WD, 5.9 Cummins, 5 speed manual ‘95 Chevrolet S10 pickup, 4WD, 4.3 V6, AT ‘02 Ford Explorer, 4.0L, AT, 4x4 ‘80 Chevrolet 350, MT, flatbed ‘00 Ford Explorer, 4.0L, AT, 4x4 ‘95 Chevrolet 2500, 5.7L, MT, 4x4 ‘02 Lincoln Navigator, 5.4L, AWD

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MISCELLANEOUS

‘02 Jeep Liberty, 3.7L MT engine........................ $2200 ‘02 Jeep Liberty 3.7L, 4x4, MT.............................. $600 ‘99 Subaru Legacy, 2.5L engine.......................... $1000 ‘04 Bonneville, 3.8L engine.................................... $600 ‘03 Alero 2.2L engine............................................. $900 ‘99 Passport 3.2L engine..................................... $1200 ‘96 4-Runner 3.4L engine...................................... $800 ‘99 Maxima 3.0L engine........................................ $600 ‘01 Kia Sportage 2.0L engine................................ $800 ‘06 Pacifica 3.5L AWD engine............................. $1600 ‘01 Grand Cherokee, 4.7L AT engine.................. $1800 ‘00 Villager 3.3L AT engine.................................... $750

TOYOTA

‘96 4-Runner 3.4 V6 engine................................... $800 ‘96 4-Runner 4x4 auto transmission...................... $600 ‘95 4-Runner, 5 speed transmission...................... $500

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Yellow flower

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I see a yellow plant in open lots and on boulevards in Moorhead and Fargo. I would like to use it as a groundcover but don’t know where to get it or even what it is.

A: This beautiful yellow flower is a legume known as birdsfoot trefoil. It is a longliving perennial that spreads nicely. In fact, it spreads too nicely in some cases to the point where it becomes invasive. You can try purchasing the seed online from a farm supply company or check local elevators. Better yet, wait until the flowers fade and the seedpods form and then harvest as many seeds as you want. Plant the seeds where you want, but keep in mind that you very likely are going to find it popping up elsewhere on your property. It is used in agronomy practices for forage and soil stabilization because it is a very salttolerant plant.

For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ horticulture.

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SPRAYER FOR SALE

Flexi-Coil 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. windscreens, auto rate, 1500 gallon, almost new tires................. $22,000

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CAB & CHASSIS FOR SALE

1995 Freightliner FL70 cab & chassis, 8.3L Cummins, Allison automatic transmission, weak.

Phone 406-799-6923

Kayla Arend and Charles Hart work in a Montana State University lab to identify wood-boring beetles. The MSU students collected some of the beetles themselves. Others were already part of the Montana Entomology Collection or private collections. (MSU photo by Kelly Gorham).

33,000-mile quest for Montana beetles turns into more

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Searching for the longhorn beetles of Montana has transformed Charles Hart into a night stalker who pursues his prey with nets, traps and a crowbar.

The 33,000-mile quest over three summers has also turned the Montana State University graduate student into a published author and demonstrated that undergraduate research can foster success, said MSU entomologist Michael Ivie.

Hart was an MSU undergraduate in biology when he joined the Montana WoodBoring Insect Survey, a joint effort of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, Montana Department of Agriculture and USDA-APHIS. Now working on his master’s degree in entomology, Hart recently published two papers about his findings in the scientific journal “Coleopterists Bulletin.”

“It’s always exciting publishing for the first time,” Hart said.

Longhorn beetles and metallic woodboring beetles are two types of wood-boring beetles that live in Montana, Ivie said.

Wood-boring beetles include both native Montanans who grew up in rotten logs and outsiders who arrived in wood pallets or firewood, and they all eat wood. The emerald ash borer, for example, is a metallic wood-boring beetle that eats ash trees that have been introduced from Asia to the U.S. Midwest. If an infestation occurs in Montana, the borer could destroy the look and feel of Montana towns where most of the shade is provided by native ash. Bozeman’s “forest” is 60 to 80 percent ash.

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MSU grad student Charles Hart is seeking longhorn beetles in Montana. This is one type of longhorn beetle. (Photo courtesy of Charles Hart)

Hart continues to search for longhorn beetles and will soon be assisted by five 4-H’ers and other interested Montanans who can refer and report to a new website being developed by James Beck, a 2012 MSU graduate in computer science. The 4-H’ers, all working on entomology projects in their clubs, live in Custer, Fergus, Lewis and Clark, and Petroleum counties.

“I started out in 4-H entomology, so it’s kind of come full circle,” Ivie said.

Hart, Beck and Ivie’s work on longhorn beetles can be seen at the new website: http://www.mtent.org/Cerambycidae.html Hart’s work has also spawned a similar project on the metallic wood-boring beetles of Montana. Kayla Arend of Rochester, Minn. -- an MSU senior minoring in entomology -- said she should be ready later this summer to submit her findings for publication.

MSU senior Kayla Arend is identifying the metallic wood-boring beetles of Montana. This is one such beetle. (MSU photo by Robert Peterson)

Wood-boring beetles kill trees by eating the cambium layer between the bark and the wood, thus preventing water and nutrients from reaching the leaves.

The goal of Hart’s work is to identify the longhorn beetles that are now present in Montana, making it easier to spot invasive species and take early action, Ivie said.

Hart has documented 151 species so far, including the first report of an invasive that is newly arrived in the state. That’s 55 more than recorded previously , but information CONTINUED ON PAGE C28

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By Kathryn Reeves, SDSU Extension 4-H Science Field Specialist Just like humans, there is a lot of controversy concerning what diseases dogs should be vaccinated for, and how often.

As always, 4-H recommends that you work with your veterinarian to complete a schedule of vaccines that is suitable for your pet’s health and lifestyle. The State 4-H Fair Book lists the required immunizations for dogs to participate in the State 4-H Dog Show. These requirements are determined by anticipating risks for not only the animals but humans as well. So, it is possible that a vaccine that may not be recommended for the “average, stay-at-home” dog, may be required to participate in the State Fair, because of the additional exposure to humans and other animals.

To participate in the State 4-H Dog Show, each dog must arrive with a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, certifying that the dog has been examined in the last 30 days, and found to be free of diseases and have up-to-date vaccinations for rabies, distemper, parainfluenza, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parvovirus. While most people associate rabies, distemper and parvovirus with dogs, they may be surprised at the hepatitis and leptospirosis requirement. Here’s a brief description of each disease, using information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Web MD. Rabies is a viral disease, most often transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. The most usual course of treatment for an unvaccinated dog exposed to a rabid animal is immediate euthanization. If this course is not selected, the animal will be kept in strict isolation for six months, and vaccinated one month before being allowed to leave.

Animals with an expired vaccination is evaluated on a case by case basis, while an animal that is up-to-date, will be put in isolation for 45 days. The rabies virus attacks the nervous system, and can cross to humans, which, if untreated (with post-exposure vaccinations), results in nearly certain death.

Canine Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. The disease is spread through direct contact, and initially attacks the respiratory system, resulting in high fever, which progresses to coughing, vomiting and diarrhea.

In the final stages, the brain and spinal cord are affected resulting in possible fits, seizures, paralysis or attacks of hysteria. Dogs who recover often have health issues for the rest of their lives.

Canine parainfluenza (CPiV) is a highly contagious respiratory virus, transmitted through the air, and common in any location that houses large numbers of dogs. CPiV typically causes a mild infection, but it compromises the dog’s immune system, allowing other microbial agents to gain a foothold, resulting in secondary diseases, such as kennel cough, pneumonia or chronic bronchitis. Dogs infected with CPiV readily recover with proper treatment, however, the secondary issues, just like in human parainfluenza, can become long lasting and complicated.

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Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. Leptospirosis in humans can lead to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, respiratory distress, and even death. The disease is spread from direct contact with bodily fluids of infected animals, or contact with water, soil or food contaminated by infected animals. Potential animal sources include cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, rodents and wild animals. In many cases the infected animal shows no symptoms. Dogs however, do show more symptoms which may or may not include fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, refusal to eat, weakness or depression, stiffness, and severe muscle pain.

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Dog immunizations CONTINUED FROM PAGE C26

All of these diseases are preventable by following the vaccination recommendations of your local veterinarian.

In general, puppies get their first vaccinations around the age of 7-8 weeks. If you purchase a puppy of that age, be sure to check with the breeder to be certain whether or not a vaccination program has been started, as well as where and when the puppy received their first batch of shots. Contact your local veterinarian promptly to discuss the appropriate vaccination program for your dog.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have green worms in some cotoneasters. They are about an inch long. Will they kill the trees? What do you suggest for controlling the worms?

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Charles Hart and Kayla Arend search for wood-boring beetles in an Eastern Montana forest. (Photo by Frank Etzler).

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from a statistical analysis of the data indicates that Montana could still have another 29 species that haven’t been documented.

Longhorn beetles are relatively wellknown throughout North America, but gaps of knowledge exist in areas that have been poorly collected, Ivie said. He added that no one else has conducted the comprehensive survey of Montana that Hart is.

“It’s a matter of boots on the ground,” Ivie said.

Noting that Montana is still a frontier when it comes to documenting some of its fauna, Hart said he has been interested in bugs since he was a boy growing up in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He didn’t become serious about them until he took an introductory course from MSU entomologist Kevin O’Neill, however. He then decided to minor in entomology and started working for Ivie. He eventually obtained funding from MSU’s Undergraduate Scholars Program to conduct research under Ivie’s supervision.

Hart’s project has taken him into the Montana Entomology Collection, which is housed at MSU and curated by Ivie, and the private collection of James Cope of Ennis, Hart said. That alone gave him 8,631 Montana specimens. The project has also taken him on back roads, through forests and into every county of Montana.

Sometimes working alone, sometimes

with a partner, Hart has an assortment of traps that let him capture beetles whether they crawl on the ground, fly high or aim for the middle. He sometimes catches beetles with a net. Other times, he finds them by using his crowbar to pry the bark off of rotting logs.

“It’s a lot of running around woods at night,” Hart commented.

Arend’s project – also funded by the Undergraduate Scholars Program – has her making a checklist of all the metallic wood-boring beetles in Montana. For that, she is identifying and double-checking identifications of beetles from the Montana Wood-Boring Beetle project in the Montana Entomology Collection, as well as three private and several other museum collections that were loaned to the researchers.

She, too, has been fascinated by insects ever since she was little, Arend said. In fact, she often had bruised fingers, smashed hands and missing fingernails from lifting and dropping the heavy rocks that hid the biggest bugs. Still intrigued today, she said, “Insects are fascinating because they are alien-like creatures.”

Arend and Hart both said they enjoy research.

“It’s kind of like a puzzle,” Arend said.

“I really like that aspect of being able to figure things out.”

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Let’s grow the avocado seed into a plant,” my 15-year-old daughter said one day as we prepared an avocado.

We have tried this before without success, but sometimes persistence pays off.

The process to root an avocado is straightforward. Rinse the avocado seed and then insert three toothpicks halfway up the seed. Next, fill a small, clear glass with water and balance the seed in the water using the toothpicks to prop the seed on the edges of the glass. Be sure the pointed end is pointing upward. About an inch of the seed should be submerged in the water.

Set the container in a warm place out of direct sunlight.

With any luck, a small root will emerge from the flat (bottom) side of the seed and small shoots will appear from the top in two to six weeks.

We regularly watered the seed as it sat on the windowsill by our kitchen sink. When roots appeared, we planted it in soil, but left half of the seed exposed. Now it is outside in a pot basking in the sunlight.

Maybe miracles will happen, and we will have a houseplant. If we lived in a much warmer climate, we could grow a tree.

Popular in Mexican cuisine, avocados are mashed and mixed with chopped onion, tomatoes and spices to form a tasty green dip known as guacamole. Some restaurants are featuring it as a colorful spread for sandwiches and burgers.

Avocado spread has been used for a long time, according to food history documentation. Because of its fat content, avocado was mashed to form a butterlike spread by early European sailors.

Avocado technically is a fruit, but it is used as a vegetable.

Avocados contain more fat and calories than other fruits and vegetables. However, the type of fat in avocados primarily is monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, which are hearthealthy. Avocados contain a trace amount of saturated fat and no trans fat.

One-fourth cup of pureed avocado has about 96 calories, 9 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber.

Most domestic avocados are grown in California and Florida. When selecting avocados at the grocery store, pick them up and gently squeeze them in the palm of your hand.

A ripe avocado yields slightly to pressure. If the avocado is not fully ripe, you can place it in a brown paper bag and hold it at room temperature for a few days.

Sometimes referred to as “alligator pears” due to their shape and rough green exterior, avocados can be peeled like other fruits and vegetables. Or if you want diced avocado, you can try another technique to avoid slippery hands.

Simply rinse the avocado thoroughly with water, then cut the avocado in half lengthwise, going around the big seed.

Then set the avocado on a cutting board, seed end up, and hit the seed with the sharp end of a knife, keeping your hands away. Next, pull the seed from the avocado with the knife, or carefully twist the seed.

To slice it, hold the avocado in your hand flesh end up and slice long cuts to the skin, but not through. To make cubes, cut crosswise, again not cutting through the skin. Finally, using a spoon, scoop the diced avocado out.

Keep in mind that avocados oxidize (turn brown) in the presence of oxygen, so be ready to use the avocado as soon as you prepare it. You can sprinkle the surface with lemon or lime juice to counteract the oxidation.

Here’s a recipe courtesy of Utah State University. With any luck, you can have a delicious dip and the potential to grow a houseplant at the same time.

Guacamole Dip 4 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 ripe medium Roma tomato, seeded and diced 1/2 c. minced sweet white onion 1 to 2 chili peppers, seeded and minced (or to taste) 1/2 c. cilantro leaves, chopped 4 Tbsp. fresh lime juice Hot pepper sauce Sea salt, to taste White pepper, to taste Note: You can adjust the spiciness of the dip according to the type of pepper you use. Rinse avocados, onion, peppers and cilantro under cool, running water. Cut avocado in large chunks and mash coarsely in large bowl with a fork.

Add remaining ingredients and blend gently; leaving some small chunks is fine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper sauce, salt and pepper if desired. Serve with sliced veggies or chips.

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4-2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD, IVT, 480x46, 420x30, H380 loader/grapple, 170/150 hp, 50-250 hours. Each.$159,000 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, 480x42 tires, 741 loader and grapple, 155/125 hp. 1720 hours. #975..... ....................................................$135,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed PowrQuad, 18.4x42 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 166/140 hp, 2100 hours. #698..... ....................................................$126,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed AQ, 18.4x42, 741 loader/grapple, 165/140 hp. 1900 hours. #177..................$128,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, 480x42 and 380x30 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 165/140 hp, 3350 hours. #956............................................ $116,500 2008 John Deere 7230 MFWD, IVT, 480x42 and 420x28 tires, 741 loader/grapple, 135/110 hp. 2050 hours. #857.... $115,000 2007 John Deere 7930 MFWD, 20/20 AutoQuad, 620x46, 420x34, 746 loader, grapple, 220/180 hp, 1300 hours. #492............ ....................................................$149,900 2004 John Deere 7920 MFWD, IVT, 20.8x46, 16.9x30, 746 loader/grapple, 170/200 hp, 4500 hours..................................$120,000 2012 Case IH 225 Magnum MFD, CVT, L780 loader/grapple, 225 hp, 400 hours............. ....................................................$195,000

Grain Carts

Brent 1194 tracks, 1100 bushel, scale, tarp. #046..............................................$76,000 Brent 1394 1300 bushel, duals, scale, tarp. #223..............................................$52,000 Brent 1084 1000 bushel, scale, tarp. #357.... ......................................................$28,000 J&M 875 875 bushel, scale, tarp. #994.......... ......................................................$38,000 J&M 750 750 bushel, tarp.................$17,000

Combines & Headers

2012 John Deere S680 Pro Drive, grain monitor, 650x38D, 26-ft. auger, PC Tailboard, AT Ready, 285/224 hours. #901...... ....................................................$339,000 2012 John Deere S670 Pro Drive, Contour Master, 900x32, 22.5-ft auger, PC Tailboard, AT Ready. 338/262 hours. #959...... ....................................................$289,000 2011 John Deere 9870STS Hydro, Contour Master, 20.8x38 D, 22.5-ft auger, PC Tailboard, AT Ready. 620/500 hours. #229...... ....................................................$249,000 2010 John Deere 9870STS Hydro, Contour Master, 20.8x38, 26-ft auger, AT Ready, PC Tailboard. 1273/1063 hours. #251........ ....................................................$224,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Hydro, Contour Master, 20.8x38 D, 22.5-ft auger, PC Tailboard, AT Ready. 1250/1007 hours. #114.. ....................................................$208,000 2010 John Deere 9770STS Pro Drive, 20.8x38 D, 22.5-ft auger, PC Tailboard, AT Ready. 718/563 hours. #551.......$222,000 3-John Deere 635F flex heads, Crary air bar.

Each..............................................$35,000 2-John Deere 640D 40-ft. draper heads, pickup reels. Each.........................$59,900 3-John Deere 640FD 40-ft. flex-draper heads, pickup reels. Each.............$79,000

Augers

2010 Sakundiak 12x85 remote swing........... ......................................................$16,000 Used Westfield 13x71 remote swing............. ......................................................$12,000

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NEW Industrial Scales For Sale Rockwell 10-ft. x 20-ft. livestock and light truck scale.................$10,000 Rockwell 14-ft. x 26-ft. livestock and heavy truck scale..............$13,900 Rockwell 10-ft. x 70-ft., 100 ton..................................................$28,500 • Custom sizes available •

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Lee Pourroy, Parts Manager of Tri-County Implement Inc., in Sidney, Montana, is pictured with his new 2013 RAM pickup truck that he won at the CNH Parts & Service EXPO dealer event held earlier this year. At the bi-annual dealer event, more than 5,000 dealers, suppliers and CNH employees were introduced to the newest products and business initiatives from Case IH and its after sales unit, CNH Parts & Service. Every registered dealer had a chance to win prizes, including a RAM pickup truck, as part of a random drawing. Mark Reed of CNH parts and Service presented Lee his new RAM. Lee Pourroy, who has been a Case IH dealer employee for nearly 40 years, was thrilled to win the truck. “I was in total shock, I’ve never won anything like this in my life,” Lee said. The new RAM truck replaces Lee’s 2003 GMC. “I’ve already driven it 500 miles and I am really impressed with the truck – especially the electronics,” Pourroy said. To honor Case IH, Lee detailed the truck with red stripes and Case IH-labeled mud flaps. Gary Schoepp from Action Auto, our local Ram Dealer, assisted with the order and delivery of the pickup truck.

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High NRG-N 27% multi-form Nitrogen plus 1% Sulfur, and a Chlorophyll building package. Stabilized for reduced volatility and leaching loss potential, Organic Chelates enable nitrogen reserve for longer feeding.

Free Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for eliminating algae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking black interior coupled with the light reflecting white exterior give the Generation II tank many advantages over conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and it’s contents remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused black tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks.

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Hanna joins NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department

By NDSU Extension Service Lauren Hanna has joined North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Animal Sciences Department as an assistant professor in the area of genetic improvement of livestock.

She has a 70 percent teaching and 30 percent research appointment. She will teach the Animal Genetics and the Data Analyses and Design of Experiments courses during the spring 2014 semester.

Beginning this year, she will assist with the Skills for Academic Success course for students majoring in Animal Science, Equine Science and Veterinary Technology during the fall semesters.

In addition, she will assist with other courses or develop courses for undergraduate or graduate level programs related to animal breeding and genetics, as well as statistics and experimental design related to animal science.

Her research interests include association of genes, interactions and system approaches to identifying gene networks of beef cattle production traits and their application for enhancing genetic predictions. She also will be involved in collaborative research with researchers at NDSU and other universities.

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ment of Animal Sciences,” she says. “The faculty and staff here do great research, and I hope to contribute my field of expertise to the best of my ability.”

The Navasota, Texas, native has a bachelor of science degree in Animal Science and a master’s degree in Animal Breeding from Texas A&M University. She also has completed her Ph.D. in Animal Breeding at Texas A&M and will graduate in August.

“I am excited to have Dr. Hanna join our faculty ranks in Animal Sciences,” says Greg Lardy, department head.

“Her background in breeding, genetics and statistics will be a great addition to our teaching and research programs.”

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NEW 2013 HAYHIKERS AND H&S WHEEL RAKES Financing Available oac AT SPECIAL PRICES

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• No hang up points when handling the heaviest crops.

• Early order and quantity discounts allow us to offer the best pricing.

• 12 wheel and 14 wheel units in stock for immediate sale.

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NEW CASE IH WD3 WINDROWERS Power and fuel economy to handle the toughest cutting with speed and quality. These smooth riding machines have cab and rear axle to take the bumps out of any field.

A large, quiet, spacious cab makes those long days in the field a breeze. Loaded with features that the competition just can’t match these durable units will keep you going for years to come.

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SWATHERS FOR SALE

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Managing common tomato problems

By Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Ph.D., Daviess County Extension Agent for Horticulture Questions about growing tomatoes begin as we watch our plants grow and we get ready for the first juicy, delicious tomatoes of the year. Some popular questions are: ‘Why do the first fruits rot? How can blight be prevented?’ Common tomato problems during the growing season include blossom drop, blossom end rot, early blight, and septoria leaf spot.

Blossom drop will occur if the tomato fruit does not set.

One cause of blossom drop is high or low night temperatures. Most tomato varieties will not set fruit unless the night temperature is between 55 and 75 degrees F for at least part of the night. Hot and drying winds, sudden periods of cool weather, beating rains, or excessive applications of nitrogen fertilizer can interfere with fruit set.

Blossom end rot begins as a small, water-soaked spot on the blossom end (end opposite the stem) of the developing fruit. The spot shrinks and becomes flattened or sunken.

Later, secondary fungi may invade the affected area, resulting in further decay of the fruit. Usually the first fruits to ripen are affected.

Blossom end rot occurs when environmental conditions prevent the distribution of calcium to the fruits. Environmental conditions such as low soil moisture, hot and dry wind, heavy applications of nitrogen fertilizer, and fluctuations in soil moisture contribute to the development of blossom end rot. Under environmental stress conditions, calcium moves to the leaves with the water inside the plant and bypasses the fruit. Without calcium in the fruit, the tissue at the blossom end of the tomato breaks down.

To manage blossom end rot, maintain an even moisture supply by watering plants as needed and mulch the plants with straw to conserve soil moisture and help maintain a fairly consistent moisture level. At this time, applications of calcium to the soil or foliage do not prevent or cure the disorder. Blossom end rot is not caused by a lack of calcium in many cases, but by poor distribution of calcium in the plant.

Early blight is one common disease on tomato plants that is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani. The fungus generally causes small, irregular, brown, dead spots on the older leaves of the plant first. As the spots enlarge, they usually show ridged, concentric rings in a target pattern. These spots are typically surrounded by a yellowed area. During periods of high temperatures and humidity, the fungus can spread.

Septoria leaf spot occurs on tomato leaves. Septoria leaf spot is caused by the fungus Septoria lycopersici. The infections usually start on the older leaves of the plants near the ground. At first, spots on the leaves appear as water-soaked, which are often scattered thickly over the leaf. These spots become roughly circular and have gray centers surrounded by dark margins. The spots are smaller and more numerous than those of early blight. The numerous spots on the leaves eventually cause the entire leaf to turn yellow and then brown and wither. This disease is favored by moderate temperature and rainfall.

Both early blight and septoria leaf spot are spread by spores produced by the fungi. The spores are carried by the wind or by raindrops splashing the spores onto the leaves.

The spores will germinate on the leaf surface and infect the leaf tissue if the temperature and moisture conditions are just right for the fungus.

To manage early blight and septoria leaf spot, cultural practices can be used. Good air movement around the plants helps dry off the leaves quickly, which discourages disease development. Caging or staking plants helps to increase air circulation around the plants. Also, rotate the location of the tomatoes in the garden each year to help prevent a buildup of diseases against tomatoes in one location. Picking off the leaves when you see the spots of early blight as they first appear may help reduce its spread.

Fungicides can be used to help manage these diseases. It is best to apply it before the plant is infected. A fungicide containing the active ingredient maneb or mancozeb can be used during the early season before fruit harvest starts, and chlorothalonil can be used during the season while picking fruit. Good coverage with the fungicide on both sides of the leaves is important in order to protect the plant from more infections by early blight and septoria leaf spot. Apply the fungicide according to the label directions, making sure the product is labeled for use on tomato plants. Follow label directions on how often to apply the fungicide and the number of days you should wait after spraying before you can harvest the fruit. The fungicide will need to be applied several times during the season to protect the new foliage.

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Black ants

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have black ants eating the beets in my garden. Last year, they ate the tassels off my sweet corn. What chemical or natural control could I use to get rid of the ants?

A: Several ways will work. Spraying the individual or columns of ants with a toxic insecticide does little good because more ants will come to replace those that were killed.

Baking soda sprinkled around the plants will repel and kill the ants, depending on what species of ants are in your garden. You also can use a mixture of Borax (1 c.), sugar (2/3 c.) and water (1 c.). Soak some cotton balls in the solution and place them where the ants are active. The ants will treat it like a food and die after eating it. If you can find the nest where they are originating from, get some diatomaceous earth and pour it in and around the hole. The ants will get small cuts that will cause dehydration and death.

For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture. ##### aver (uh-VER), verb. To assert the truthfullness of a statement.

NEW HOLLAND COMBINE & HEADER FOR SALE

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New Holland 971 header with 14-ft. Swath Master windrow pickup.

Call 406-759-5767, Chester, Montana

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1954 Ford NAA tractor, recent tune ups and some homemade attachments......................................... $3000

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$15,900

550KW Gen Set 607 hours*, V16 Detroit diesel, self-contained in a 30-ft. trailer with tank, 240/480 volts

$33,500 2003 John Deere 5320 Turf Special

1989 GMC TopKick

Only 1200 hours*,hi/low, deluxe cab, air conditioning, PTO 540/1000

59,000 miles*, 7 yard dump, Cat 3109 diesel 250 hp, Allison MT650 5 speed automatic transmission

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2000 Kenworth T800

2000 Cat 426C

2040 hours*, 4WD, deluxe cab, 4/1 bucket, quick coupler on backhoe

122,000 miles*, Fuller Eaton transmission, wet kit, PTO, air conditioning, Cummins ICM

$33,900

2000 Case 590 Super L

5500 pumper D hours*, 4WD, 4 speed power shift, 4/1 bucket, deluxe cab, A/C, ride control, extenda-hoe, auxilary hydraulic outlet, joy stick control

$33,750

7000 hours*, 13,500# load capacity, propane GM Vortec 6 motor, 189” height, auto 2 speed.

$13,500

1992 GMC Topkick

120,000 miles*, 5800 hours on truck, Cat 3116 diesel, automatic, 3200# Auto Crane, Smith 125CFM air compresor, 124 hours on compressor, tool boxes, air, air brakes, tow package.

$15,500

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$12,950

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$21,900

2138 hours*, 50” drum, Kubota diesel

$17,900

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4400 hours*, Cummins Turbo diesel, 2 yard bucket, air, air brakes.

2002 Ingersoll-Rand DD-30 Vibratory Roller

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1992 GMC Dual Bucket Truck

64,000 miles*, Volvo diesel, air, automatic, 60-ft. boom height, 4 outriggers, power winch, power tools, swivel buckets, Joystick controls, up & down controls, tow package.

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2005 New Holland TC33 DA Only 3 hours*, 4WD, PTO, rototiller attachment, bucket

$15,250

Contact Mike to customize a finance plan to fit your equipment needs.

Mike can also help you with your shipping needs, he can ship anything, anywhere!

Flexible Finance options available with seasonal payments, deferred payment plans, and no money down payment options with approved credit. * 50 month credit terms available on all units regardless of asset age.

*Hours and miles are advertised as shown on the hours/speedometer. Having no way of verifying true accuracy.

All vehicles will be sold through Ram Tire Co. Inc., a licensed California motor dealer.

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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)

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

(8) 800/70R38 Goodyear R1W tires, less than 400 hours.. .................................................................... $28,000 obo Round bale rack, 20-ft........................................ $1500 obo Phone 406-350-2240 – Buffalo, MT

Left to right: Miles Passmore, Tryg Koch and David Tutvedt, producers, helped Jordan Penney with the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, far right, conduct midge research on plots of wheat on their respective farms. Dr. Bob Stougaard, Superintendent, at the research center, with microphone, thanked them for their help. Results varied for each farmer regarding preference varieties for the Orange Blossom Midge.

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Western rangeland valuation

By UW Extension Factors contributing to the true value of western rangelands are described in a new bulletin from University of Wyoming (UW) Extension.

“Toward a more comprehensive valuation of western rangelands,” B-1245, describes the fair valuation process of western rangelands that includes values of livestock forage production, non-market values like recreation and ecology and market values like energy production and mineral extraction.

The comprehensive value of rangelands is important for formation of policy used by land management agencies, according to publication authors Benjamin Rashford, Alexandre Latchininsky and John Ritten in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Rashford is an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and UW Extension natural resource economics specialist, Latchininsky is an associate professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management and UW extension entomologist and Ritten is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and a UW Extension specialist.

The publication is available for free download by going to http://www.uwyo. edu/ces and clicking on Publications on the left-hand side.

Type the publication number in the search field.

Young Ag Leadership Conference slated

Mark your calendar! Montana’s tenth annual Young Ag Leadership Conference (YALC) is set for October 11-13 and will be taking place at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Young people in agriculture aged 18-40 are invited to attend this one-of-a-kind conference where leadership development, education and networking are key to the agenda.

Ag producers, ag lenders, crop sprayers, college students and all others involved inMontana’s number one industry are encouraged to attend this exciting event.

“The YALC offers one of the best educational platforms available for young people in Montana today. Not only are the workshops and discussion groups great learning tools for our future leaders but it’s a unique opportunity to meet other young people who share the same passion—agriculture,” says Jeannie Olmstead Rude, member of the 2013 YALC committee. “Every attendee has different needs so we work hard to provide a wide variety of tools.”

The 2013 agenda boasts workshops on drought management, soil health, personal development, grain marketing, entrepreneurship and more. Exciting keynote speakers such as Amanda Radke from BEEF Magazine and Wesley Smith, author of “A Rat is a Pig is a Dog is a Boy: The Human Cost of the Animal Rights Movement” and Governor Steve Bullock, invited, will be sharing some much-needed insight. As always, the ever-popular discussion group segment will be a part of the schedule, moderated by leading industry experts from both the state and national levels, and networking opportunities will abound during this weekendlong conference.

For this year’s entertainment participants will be enjoying the many pools and hot tubs Fairmont has to offer as well as all other amenities the resort has available. Also, for the first time in YALC history, a separate “Ag Camp” will be offered on-site for the children of conference attendees.

The planning committee for the event consists of representatives from each of nine organizations, which include the Montana Agri-Business Association, Montana 4-H Foundation, Montana Cattlemen’s Association, Montana Grain Growers Association, Montana Farm Bureau Federation, Montana FFA Foundation, Montana State University College of Agriculture, Montana Stockgrowers Association and Montana Farmers Union.

“Producers can find information on virtually any topic they’re interested in during our conference,” says Patrick Hackley, co-chair of the 2013 YALC Committee. “Our agenda boasts the top public and motivational speakers who specialize in agricultural topics. This conference will always exceed your expectations; you don’t want to miss this!”

For more information on the conference contact Mariah Shammel at (406) 462-5639 or paisleyprairies@gmail.com.

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FARMALL TRACTOR FOR SALE

1956 Farmall SMTA, SN# 77193, 03308 on counter, new seat, muffler, battery box and belts; 2 hydraulics, 2 sets of wheel weights.............................................. $10,000

Call (406) 567-2487

ANIMAL FEED BUSINESS FOR SALE

Animal feed sales and delivery business for sale. Located in Manhattan, Montana, servicing the Gallatin Valley. In business for 22 years with established clientele. Seven different brands of feed sold. Owners health issues is reason for sale. Would require approximately $150,000 for warehouse, inventory and all equipment, depending on inventory at time of sale.

Excellent opportunity for someone who would enjoy owning their own business and is ready to go to work.

Call 406-586-7353 (home) or 406-599-3340 (cell)

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New MacDon M205 windrowers

Windrowing technology takes another leap forward

How do you improve a machine that has set industry benchmarks for speed and productivity? The answer is you focus on pushing the boundaries even further; things like giving every model a horsepower boost, improving operator comfort with an all-new suspension system and boosting infield performance with an upgraded header drive.

Managed haying and grazing of CRP acres

USDA Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson announced a revision to the agency’s policy on managed haying or managed grazing of acres enrolled in the Conservation Reservation Program (CRP).

Producers who enrolled acres in CRP General Signup 39 (2010); General Signup 41 (2011); General Signup 43 (2012) and the current General Signup 45 (2013) will be able to begin managed haying or grazing of the acres in the first year of the contract, regardless of whether the acres were hayed or grazed prior to the new contract being approved.

Managed haying can be done once every five (5) years with a 50 percent set-aside for wildlife, which can be hayed the following year. Managed grazing can be done once every three (3) years. Managed haying and grazing begins July 16th following the end of the primary nesting and broodrearing season.

CRP participants who want to perform managed haying or managed grazing on their contracts must contact their FSA county office and receive written approval prior to beginning haying or grazing.

CRP is a voluntary program administered by FSA. CRP’s objective is to cost-effectively assist owners and operators in conserving and improving the nation’s natural resource base.

CRP protects the nation’s soil, water and wildlife resources and improves and preserves water quality.

For more information about CRP or any FSA program contact your local county FSA office and visit www.fsa. usda.gov/mt.

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CONSIGNMENTS Bobcat 2300 UTV .............................. $17,900 White/Gleaner 2662 combine, 30-ft. header with Cummins engine............................. $44,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 30-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $39,000 John Deere 212 pickup head with Sund attachment................................................... $3000 MacDon 9000 swather, 14-ft. header... $27,900 MacDon 920 swather with 14-ft. header, conditioner................................................ $12,900 Hesston 6400 swather with 20-ft. draper header and 14-ft. auger header...................... $8000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 Spra-Coupe 3430 sprayer................... $25,000 Brandt 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $8500 Marflex 93-60 pickup sprayer, 60-ft. booms...... ........................................................... $5900 Melroe 215 Spra-Coupe sprayer........... $6000 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 John Deere 4020 2WD tractor with loader, cab, 3-pt., PTO........................................... $7000 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$49,900

New

Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine... $14,900 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $7000 Danuser J20/80 3-pt. digger................... $2000 Farmhand F11 loader with bucket.......... $1800

280 MFWD 3-point, PTO, 280 engine hp.

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900

New

NEW Harvest Ag 36-ft. header trailer. – IN STOCK USED AUGERS

Farm King 8x36 with mover..................... CALL Farm King 10x31 auger........................... CALL Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............$10,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover......$10,500 Westfield 13x70 swing auger................$10,500 Alloway 10x61 auger................................$3100 Alloway 10x61 swing hopper auger.........$3000 Brandt XL 10x70 auger............................$7800 Brandt 8x35, bin sweep, 25-hp engine.....$6500 Brandt 8x35 auger, 25-hp engine............$5200

NEW Demco

190 MFWD 3-point, PTO, 190 engine hp., loader, grapple

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New

Swing Away Augers 10” and 13”

New Augers – IN STOCK 8x36 8x41 10x70 13x70 13x85

60-, 71-, 74-, 84- and 94-ft.

In Stock

COMING IN

Flexi-Coil 7500 air seeder.

Westfield 10x71 SD auger.

GT 8x41 belt drive PTO auger.

Westfield 7x31 auger, 16 hp. B&S engine.

Farm King 10x70 used auger.

Hoven Equipment

1050 bushel grain carts

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IN STOCK 406-727-7153

IN STO

CK

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New MORRIS 1400 Hay Hiker

New Agco 7660 SpraCoupes

Hoven Equipment

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New Vermeer 605 Super M Baler Haying operations must be efficient in the face of rising costs. Morris Industries has become an industry leader in round bale systems. The proven ProAg Hay Hiker turns round bale loading and unloading into a fast, easy, one-person operation, saving you time, money and labor.

Up to eighteen bales can be picked on the go, in a single pass, and unloaded without ever having to leave your tractor cab. The ProAg 1400 larger capacity Hay Hiker deliver superior performance and value.

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The World’s Most Popular Skid-Steer Loaders We all want to finish faster.

With Bobcat skid-steer loaders, you’ll work more efficiently, lift more, turn faster and dig more. Strengthen your performance with loaders that deliver ideal weight balance, stronger hydraulics, quicker cycle times and faster travel speeds.

New Vermeer R2300 TwinRake Get great-looking bales quickly and easily. It all starts with the Vermeer R2300 twin rake, which produces box-shaped windrows.

Built to last, the R2300 allows you to adjust the width of the windrows to match your baler. Control the width, basket lift and folding/unfolding systems right from the cab of your tractor.

ROUND BALERS

Used Bobcat A300 all wheel steer, Gold pack- Used Case TR270 track skid steer with bucket. age, power Bob-Tach.......................$38,900 ........................................................$44,900 Used Bobcat 435 ZHS excavator.........$29,900 “Our service sets us apart”

Hoven Equipment

Produce round bales in less time with less hassle when you use the 605 Super M baler.

Built for high-volume hay production, it offers the best in modern technology, including the exclusive Vermeer direct crop feed design, optional powered windguard, electronic bale monitoring, optional powered bale ramp and much more.

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New Holland BR780A round baler....$13,900 Hesston 856A round balers...............$12,900 Hesston 956 with mesh/twine......COMING IN Hesston 565A round baler....................$6900

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New

New

Loadout Augers with movers

Hammer Post Pounder

NEW Massey Ferguson® 7600 Series Tractors

More Power.

More Choices.

More performance.

140 - 180 hp

Loader mover assembly Specials – Call for Details

• 40” drop hammer design • One-man grapple option available • Full stroke achieved with every cycle

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Hoven Equipment

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New Massey Ferguson Hesston WR9760 windrower IN STOCK

Hay producers don’t need another windrower.

They need a breakthrough.

Welcome to the next generation of mid-frame row crop tractors with a completely redesigned cab, generation 2 SCR technology, the industry leader in emissions control, and all new family styling. The 7600 Series features the choice of the exclusive Dyna-VT™ CVT (continuously variable transmission) which provides infinitely variable speed control from supercreep to transport speed without shifting, jerking or a delay in traction or power, or the industry unique 24F/24R Partial Powershift with exclusive features like pre-set cruise speeds and standard Autodrive. Together, with the upgraded cab, emissions system, and choice of transmissions, the 7600 Series combines into the perfect tractor for any job around the farm or the field.

NEW Massey Ferguson® 8600 Series Tractors Tons of power, comfort and efficiency.

Not an ounce of quit.

• 16-ft. rotary disc header • 21 MPH road speed • Auto-steer • 220-hp • GliderRider cab, seat & rear axle suspensions

New Massey Ferguson Hesston 2856A round baler with mesh The new bar in efficiency, quality, productivity and a job well done • Real-time monitoring and bale control, all from the console.

• Quad Cylinder System means better bales.

• Independent Flotation System for smooth, stable, fast performance.

Available in 4’x6’ and 5’x6’ models, Hesston 2800 series high-capacity balers delivers our best in efficiency, comfort and convenience.

New

Massey Ferguson Hesston 2170 Big Square Baler

Commercial hay producers and large farmers can now create large “extra density” square bales that are more efficient to stack, load, transport and store, thanks to the introduction of the Hesston by Massey Ferguson 2170XD large square baler. The 2170XD model is built tough with heavy-duty tension cylinders and plunger arms, a heavier fly wheel, and higher-capacity gearbox and driveline to provide the reliable preformance producers have come to expect from Hesston.

The new Tier 4i Massey Ferguson Series tractors are the most advanced row crop tractors in existence.

• Expanded power to handle the toughest job – the new 8690 is the largest row crop tractor ever produced by Massey Ferguson.

• The most productive transmission in its class.

• Second generation Selective Cataylic Reduction (SCR) system – providing best-in class emissions technology and maximized fuel efficiency.

• The largest cab in the industry.

205 - 290 PTO hp

7615, 7618, 7619, 8650 – IN STOCK

NEW Massey Ferguson® GC1705 & 1715 Tractors

Our GC1700 Series sub-compact tractors are versatile, comfortable and easy to operate. With features like the roomiest operator platform in their class, a comfortable seat, logically placed foot pedals and controls, and an integrated loader joystick, and push button cruise control.

USED AIR DRILL

John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo.$13,900 John Deere 930 10-ft. pull type rotary disc mower.................................................. $5900

USED COMBINES

Gleaner Super 77 with chopper & chaff spreader, auto-steer...................................... $249,000 Gleaner R72........................................ $39,000 Gleaner R72 combine......................... $29,000 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900 Case IH 1680 combine, 30-ft. header.. $15,900

USED HEADERS

John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header.$42,900 USED SPRAYERS Ag Shield 100-ft., 1500 gallon........... $89,900 John Deere 930 30-ft. header............... CALL Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 MacDon 972 36-ft. header with JD adapter..... .......................................................$29,900 gallon tank...................................... $69,900 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 Flexi-Coil System 65 100-ft. booms, 1000 MacDon 871 adapter.............................$1000 gallon tank, 3 body nozzles, 6 valves, no Gleaner 327 27-ft. header with batt reel..$7900 controller............................................ $5900 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799

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USED TRACTORS & CRAWLERS

Case 1594 2WD, 3-pt., PTO with loader............. . .................................................. COMING IN Case tractor with loader.............................CALL Cat D4 crawler with dozer......................... $6900

USED WINDROWERS

Westward (MacDon) M100 self-propelled, no headers............................................ $69,000 MacDon 9352i windrower, 14-ft. 922 sickle header.............................................. $49,900 MacDon 9352 windrower, 14-ft. 922 sickle header.............................................. $45,900 MacDon 9300 windrower with 960 30-ft. header, pickup reel.................................. COMING IN Hesston 9260 rotary disk mower......... $72,900 New Holland 1431 13-ft. disc mower...... $9900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $7900

CK

IN STO

Get the job done fast.

Get the job done well.

USED PROCESSORS

2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each was $11,900.......................... Now $11,400 Rem 3600R bale processor. Was $11,900...... .............................................. Now $11,400 Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was 2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” $10,500................................. Now $10,000 spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between Haybuster 256 3-pt. bale processor. Was tank, 3-tank metering........... JUST TRADED $6500....................................... Now $6000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, FlexiCoil 2320 tow between cart, steel packers...

USED BACKHOE ........................................................$30,000 Massey-Ferguson 212 3-pt. backhoe.... $4900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

USED TILLAGE New Holland 616 3-pt. rotary disk mower.$3850 Melroe 36-ft. chisel plow.........................$6900 1993 Freightliner semi..........................$9500 Kwik-Kleen grain cleaner.......................$5500 Degelman 12HD dozer...........................$4500 WW 2-horse bumper pull horse trailer....$2900 1-4-drill hitch for JD 9350, 10-ft. drills.

Now Accepting WASTE OIL 406-727-7153

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WANTED TO BUY

Late 70’s - 80’s KW900 with Detroit 8V92 and Hendrickson.

Dead or alive.

Call 701-621-1268

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Good solid Concrete Mixer

1995 International Pay Star 5000; vin 2HTTWAUTXSC030028; Cummins L-10 300 hp, serial #34740271; Rex Boost A Load mixer with new 11 yard drum, excellent tires, 125 gallon water tank, 155,683 miles, 2013 inspection................................................................ $15,000

Conveyor/Mixer Truck

1973 Mack DM 6115; vin DM61154689; Mack 6 cylinder engine, 260 hp, 251,896 miles, 9987 hours; Challenge 9 yard mixer, Theam 39A aluminum maxi swing conveyor with remote, new belt, 150 gallon water tank, excellent tires.................................................................... $10,000

Pup Trailer

1970 Garwood dump trailer, vin 288140, tandem axle, 10 yard box, good tires............................................................................... $4500

Call Ted Fortner 406-563-3031 or Chris Hafer 406-490-4418

Round Baler Belts WE CUSTOM MAKE BELTS FOR ANY MAKE OF ROUND BALER • Belt Repairs • Lacing & Lacing Tools • Bulk Belting

Stocking Distributor for

Flexco (Alligator) Rivet Lacing & rivet tools for round baler belts

DIAMOND Roller Chain • Highest Quality • The Very Best

MADE IN USA

• Bearings

• Auger & Auger Flighting

Pillow Blocks & Flanges, Unmounted Bearings

All sizes, right & left hand • NEW • • Super Edge Flighting • NEW CALL FOR DETAILS

• Electric Motors & Controls

• GATES V-Belts & Sheaves • Sprockets & Gears

Single & 3-Phase, Hi-Efficiency

• Conveyor Belting & Access.

Farm and Industrial

COMPETITIVE PRICES

Same day shipping by UPS or Parcel Post TOLL FREE: 800-227-2203

427 Second Street South Great Falls, MT 406-727-2203

www.gerbersofmontana.com

Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

TRACTORS WANTED TOP $$ PAID We want

Steiger: Turbo Tiger II, 3300, 1700, 2200, 1250, pre-1965.

Versatile: 100, 118, 125, 300 Minneapois Moline: G1000 fwa, G900 fwd, 504 fwd, 604 fwd.

Cockshutt fwd’s.

John Deere 80, 830, 3020, 4020, 4320, 4520, 4620, 6030, 8020.

Green Wagners.

Allis Chalmers 210, 440, D21, 220.

Oliver diesel tractors, running or not.

International 826, 1026, 1206, 1456, 1468,1568, 4156, 4300.

Rite 4x4 tractors.

Big Buds.

Also older front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive, running or not.

Will pick up.

Phone Nathan anytime (cell) 701-240-5737 or 1-800-735-5846

State FFA Convention Report

By Shanna Olson, FFA State Reporter 2013-2014 State FFA Officers: Neela Andres, Missoula President – Caitlin Creighton, Missoula Katie Fischer, Big Timber FFA Jessica Gagen, Shields Valley 1st Vice President – Gwynn Simeniuk, Farm Business Management CDE : Opheim FFA Teams: 2nd Vice President – Austin Standley,

Big Timber Joliet Missoula FFA

Missoula Flathead Secretary, Whitney Hilliard, Miles City

Shields Valley Hysham FFA

Ruby Valley Hinsdale Treasurer – John Walker, Park FFA

Broadus Beaverhead Reporter – Shanna Olson, Richey FFA FBM Individuals: Sentinel – Waren Krone, Electric City Austin Standley, Missoula FFA Jon Parisi, Big Timber Parliamentarian – Taylor Brown, Richey Tanner Engle, Big Timber FFA Chase Grover, Ruby Valley Career Development Events (CDE) Bethany Lacock, Hinsdale Results Nels Flanagan, Big Timber Agriscience Fair: Eric Zimmerman, Shields Valley Animal Systems: Abby Bardwick, MisKasey Sweeney, Missoula soula Natalie Hagen, Ruby Valley Social Systems: Taylor Schroeder, FairDavid Williams, Broadus field Floriculture CDE: Environmental/Natural Resources: JuliTeams: enne Rychner, Carter County Big Timber Joliet Plant Systems: Kamron Ratzburg, Fergus of Lewistown Missoula Sweetgrass Hills Richey Park City Power, Structural, & Technical Systems: Melstone Hinsdale Justin Smith, Roundup Roundup Park #1 Food Products & Processing Systems: Floriculture CDE Individuals: Clay Boyce, Winifred Katie Fischer, Big Timer Agricultural Mechanics CDE: Kasey Sweeney, Missoula Teams: Teal Hatten, Joliet

Huntley Project Beaverhead Codi Rogers, Park City

Joliet Broadus Bethany Lacock, Hinsdale

Ruby Valley Cascade Mariah Ray, Park City

Big Timber Miles City Kyle Patten, Fergus

Baker Clarks Fork Neela Andres, Missoula Ag Mechanics Individuals: Cori Krook, Joliet Tyrel Hoferer, Joliet Megan Hawkins, Park #1 Nathan Baird, Big Timber Livestock Judging CDE: Spencer Stewert, Huntley Project Teams: Brady Ostermiller, Shepherd Red Lodge

Missoula Jim Topp, Sidney Ruby Valley

Big Timber Andrew Labrie, Big Timber Flathead

Baker Dakotah Rusley, Baker Lambert

Hobson Daniel Beck, Deer Lodge Choteau

Miles City Austin Standley, Missoula Livestock Individuals: Jaden Paddock, Huntley Project Austin Stanley, Missoula Agronomy CDE: Jayelyn Ruckman, Fairfield Teams: Bobby Dorvall, Clarks Fork

Big Timber Malta Dan Johnson, Beaverhead

Choteau Park Justin Irgens, Baker

Shields Valley Stevensville Celeste Hagen, Ruby Valley

Miles City Joliet John Andres, Missoula

Carter County Broadus Gavin Schuman, Big Timber Agronomy Individuals: Jordan Moody, Big Timber Amanda Williams, Miles City Neela Andres, Missoula Connor Hodgskiss, Choteau Meats Evaluation CDE: Katie Fischer, Big Timber Teams: Julienn Rychner, Carter County Flathead Belgrade Travis Roth, Choteau Missoula Huntley Project Meghan Bruner, Conrad Fergus of Lewistown Stanford Sara Leffingwell, Shields Valley Big Timber Roundup Ben Roeder, Choteau Ruby Valley Park City Dana Dale, Fairfield Meats CDE Individuals: Tyrel Hoferer, Joliet Ryan Ek, Flathead Agricultural Issues Forum CDE: Lineesa Abernathy, Flathead Cascade

Stevensville Austin Standley, Missoula Electric City

Chinook Carter Krantz, Flathead

Shields Valley Neela Andres, Missoula Agricultural Sales CDE: Justine Hersey, Flathead Teams: Jon Andres, Missoula Park

Shields Valley Ryan Handley, Missoula Broadus

Belgrade Kendra Abernathy, Flathead Park City

Big Timber Joseph Jensen, Fergus Roundup

Missoula Horse Evaluation CDE: Baker

Miles City Teams: Agricultural Sales CDE Individuals: Choteau Miles City Ashley Koenig, Belgrade Belgrade Shields Valley Codi Rogers, Park City Electric City Missoula Abby Bardwick, Missoula Big Timber Fergus of Lewistown Hailey Farnsworth, Huntley Project Cascade Hobson Tyler Hammersmark, Big Timber Horse CDE Individuals: Laina Raisler, Miles City Alexis Shipp, Miles City Bryce Street, Shields Valley continued on page c46

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COMBINE FOR SALE

International 1460 combine, 30-ft. header, brand new auger extension, new tires, 3600 hours............ $7500 obo

Phone 406-355-4599, Rudyard, MT

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Participants at the NWARC field tour were asked to guess how many Orange Wheat Blossom Midge were pressed on to a reguar sheet of paper to give them an idea of exactly how small the midge was.

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600,000 miles. Stk# over Reeder in a large scale G674257................. trial. The trial was put out in four locations across Flathead ... Call For Details!

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#031

10 HP pump.................... $750

#007

#60 Air tubes, 10-ft......... $50 each

6-foot roller..................... $250

#15

Sprayer/fan delivery........ $350

#80 1969 Ford F600, Brownie... .................................$2900

#009

#86

Conveyor with electric motor.. Saddle tanks (JD 8000)...$800 ....................................... $150

#61 Kerier sizer................... $1500

#87 Miscellaneous fans and motors................................ $1500

Seed cleaner.................. $250

#16

#13 Roller conveyor............... $300

Kuker sprayer.................. $400

#82

See #80

#62

Picking table................. $1900

#0010 M-C continuous dryer.... $7500

#005

#43

#20

Washer and bagger...... $1500

Logan 2R harvester...... $6000

#63

#35

Shultz, fits JD 4020......... $450

Hallway grader/sizer..... $4500

#026 170-ft. conveyor............. $1500

#25 N.W. 12-ft. tiller.............. $1500

#72

#77 Spudnik 20” scoop........ $1200

#027

#44

1990 Spudnik clod remover.... ..................................... $7500

#58 110/220 generator........ $1500

Plot hand planter............ $250

Logan windrower....... $12,000

#26

#04

Mildstone seed duster.... $200

#50

Rouging cart................... $500

#76

#75 Spudnik planter loader.. $1500

Midstone seed cutter...... $450

#55

NW potato bagger.......... $350

Haybuster, 3-point........... $350

#28

#05

Lilliston weeder............... $900

Grain Even Flow............. $150

#38

170 - 4-ft. ( 35 minimum purchase)..........................$50 ea.

#33 #51

Dammer/diker, 9-ft....$5500

#78 1968 GMC, Browie tran.......... ..................................... $3500

Conveyor belt..............$450

#09 #29

John Deere 2R digger.... $700

#40

Case............................... $350

#52

See #33

#12 4-ft. fan motor.................. $250

#08

Acme 4 roll (parts).......... $350

#30 Flail 4R........................... $250

#41

Sack loader..................... $450

#025 Drill fill, fits #047.........$750

#070 Semi conveyor............$950

#10

#24 See #42

John Deere 45K tool bar.$900

#047

#029 1972 fertilizer tender..... $2500

1963 “4000” (belt) Browie, roller bearing floor....$4900

#011 Row packer..................... $150

#071

#42

Potato piler..................$800

#32 Unit digger/bagger.......... $900

#033 #67

#028

1962 Chevrolet, box & hoist..........................$2900

#66

20-ft.x7-ft. tank (8000 gallon).. #030 ....................................... $100 Pickup sprayer................ $500

Electric control box....... $350

#032 100 HP motor. Priced with #85

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Managing weeds is significant in a pasture just like in a crop field. Weeds in a pasture are different from those in a crop field.

A plant considered a weed in a field crop may not necessarily be a weed in a pasture. To be a weed in a pasture it must have one or all of these characteristics: livestock will not eat/do not prefer the plant livestock are harmed by eating the plant the plant reduces the yield of the pasture the plant interferes with livestock’s ability to graze desired forages the plant interferes with care and maintenance of the pasture Weeds in pastures may be controlled in a variety of ways.

The most common include: Herbicides: Eliminate undesired plants but may harm desirable species Cost is usually high It is difficult to apply to some pastures due to steep slopes, rocks, etc.

Many are toxic to the soil Must watch for re-entry restrictions for livestock Mowing: Depends on the stage of growth of the plant May be costly in equipment expenses and time Impossible to do in some pastures because of steep slopes and rocks High density, short duration grazing: Livestock will trample or eat all plants to a greater degree than normal Livestock will do greater damage to the weeds and provide conditions that are superior for more desirable plants Maintaining a dense stand of forages: Careful management of the pastures that will benefit the pasture quality and yield Least costly option Re-establishment of forage stands: Costly in terms of seed, time, tillage, and seeding operations Will have no effect for more than a few years Includes the loss of the acres for grazing, normally for at least a year CONTINUED ON PAGE C43

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Using more than a single species for livestock: Some species of livestock will eat more species of plants than others Examples: cattle with sheep to consume broadleaf plants; donkeys eat thistle blooms; goats included with cattle to control brush and leafy spurge; goats included with horses for control of leafy spurge, brush, and wild parsnip.

Thistles are common pasture weeds. Most infestations start on disturbed ground such as overgrazed pastures or gopher mounts. Thistle reduces forage consumption in pastures and rangeland because cattle normally will not graze close to infestations. However, the seeds of the thistles are important food for the Goldfinch, some butterflies and moths, and many aphids. The two most common thistle species in pasture are plumeless and Canada thistle. The management of each is different.

Plumeless Thistle (Carduus acanthoides): 1-4 feet tall; heads of flowers are 0.5-1 inch in diameter with a pink to purple color No plumes on seeds 1-3 pointed marginal spines Perennial that flowers from May to August Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense): 1-4 feet tall Leaf surface is smooth with prickly margins Flowers at the ends of stems Perennial Methods for control: Cultural: Grasses and alfalfa can compete efficiently with Canada thistle if their growth is increased by good management. Fertility maintenance (taken by soil analysis) and providing moisture at ideal levels to improve grass or alfalfa growth is important. Be cautious with nitrogen fertilizers however, because additional available soil nitrogen may increase weed growth.

Chemical: Read the label, follow directions, and use precautions. Tordon 22K (picloram), Milestone (aminopyralid), Transline (clopyralid), Banvel/ Vanquish/Clarity (dicamba) and Telar (chlorsulfuron) are effective against thistle. Thistle is challenging to control and re-treatment for 1-3+ years after

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1976 International 1066 2WD tractor, 126 PTO hp, cab, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, rebuilt engine, 85% rubber........................$7900

Allis-Chalmers 185 Crop Hustler tractor runs good. 75 hp....$5800

New Holland 1495 12-ft. haybine, gas. Nice............................... $8900 2006 Vermeer MC1030 13’3” pull-type disc mower conditioner, 2-pt swivel hitch, steel conditioner.......... $9900 1993 Case IH 8580 4x4x8 big square baler................................... $18,500 Massey-Ferguson Hesston 2190 4x4 square baler, single axle, approximately 15,000 bales. Always shedded.................................CALL

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the original application is common. Herbicides like these, when combined with cultural and/or mechanical control, are most effective. However, these chemicals will also kill beneficial legumes so it’s important to balance the long term cost of these herbicide applications with the loss of legumes.

Without legumes, nitrogen fertilizer may have to be added to make-up for the loss of “free” nitrogen provided by legumes.

This article is provided by Katie Klar. Katie is a senior at the University of Minnesota – Crookston and is working as a summer intern in three county Extension offices. Katie hails from Hinckley, Minnesota where her family raises beef cattle.

For more information on forages, contact me or Katie at 800-450-2465, or at stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Colorado State University Extension, North Dakota State University

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How do you select a landscaper or landscape maintenance firm? When hiring someone to install your landscape or maintain it and the lawn, check his or her references and work completed to determine customer satisfaction and practices used. Research based information about lawn and landscape maintenance is available at your county Cooperative Extension Service Office and through the website http://daviess. ca.uky.edu/ under the horticulture category.

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$10,750 $2995 Rand Air 100 cfm air compressor gas engine.

$183,500

Shaver UTD13 tow behind post driver Honda gas engine, electric start, post rack, nice shape.

$39,900 Bobcat S 650 skidsteer/loader cab, heat, air conditioning, power Bob tach, 2 speed, low pro bucket, 130 total hours.

1992 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 boat 27-ft., 454 engine @ 330 hp, Mercruiser outdrive, sonar, depth finder, GPS, C.B. radio and marine radio, sunbrella canvas, shower, toilet, sleeps 6, heavy duty trailer, only 230 original hours.

$11,000 $1650

$27,500

Komatsu PC 308-USLC-3 excavator cab, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic thumb, 42” bucket, 3600 hours.

$67,900

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$14,000 Scat Trak 1750D skidsteer loader OROPS, auxillary hydraulics, good rubber, 1750 hours, nice machine!

$32,500

Clark C500 forklift cab, heat, 8000# lift capacity, diesel engine, side shift, individual fork positioning, 48” forks, 15” rubber, nice lift!

$5995 $32,500

$13,000

2001 John Deere 450 H dozer OROPS canopy, 6-way dozer, ripper, excellent shape!

2008 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado flatbed pickup 5.3L engine, 4x4, 8-ft. flatbed, air, good tires, newly serviced.

Volvo EC240 LC excavator cab, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic thumb, 42” bucket, 5800 hours.

$169,900

$10,500

Caterpillar 120 G road grader cab, heat, 12-ft. moldbord, 3304 Cat engine, powershift, 8 speed transmission, 5100 hours, good tires.

2000 Chevrolet HD 3500 service truck Vortec 454 engine, new automatic transmission, 14-ft. service body, 19.5 rubber, liftgate, excellent shape.

$27,900

$7750 $15,900

Caterpillar D3 dozer 6 way blade, ripper, OROPS canopy, nice little dozer.

$49,900

John Deere 770 BH road grader cab, heat, air, 14-ft. moldboard, front scarifier, nice blade!

Caterpillar 328 D LCR excavator cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb, quick-attach, 4400 hours.

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$34,900

Hyster S60 XM forklift 6400 lb. lift, propane powered, circle fork attachment.

$12,500

$18,900

$34,500 Kubota KX 161-3 mini excavator hydraulic thumb, blade, OROPS canopy, 2500 hours.

Caterpillar 303.5 mini excavator cab, heat, air, angle blade, hydraulic thumb, 2 buckets.

John Deere 670 A road grader cab, heat, 14-ft. moldboard, 0 hours on rebuilt engine.

Royal 180 road grader Caterpillar engine, power shift, 10-ft. blade, OROPS canopy, nice little machine!

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$14,900

$10,900

1982 International single axle dump truck 466 diesel engine, automatic transmission, newer 10-ft. gravel box, pintle hitch.

2006 Maxum boat & trailer 20-ft., open bough, bimini top, full snap-on cover, 5.0 V8 engine, swim platform, lots of storage, aluminum wheels on trailer, folding hitch.

2012 PJ gooseneck dump trailer 20-ft. deck, removable sides, deck above gooseneck, (2) 12,000# axles, 16” radial rubber, hydraulic jacks, 3-way tailgate, excellent shape!

2000 Harley Davidson Road King Classic model including spoke wheels, soft saddle bags, only 450 original miles, stored inside, just like new!

$8500

$1250

2012 12-ft. forklift trailer 10,000 lb. capacity, 16” rubber @ 80%, hydraulicassist raise/lower, pintle hitch, air brakes, LED lights.

$23,500

2003 International Eagle dump truck C12 Cat engine @ 430 hp, jakes, 10C transmission, new 12-ft. dump box, high-lift tailgate, electric tarp, pintle hitch, excellent truck.

$5000

1977 Dodge 800 dump truck gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed rear, 5 yard box, snowplow mount and plow included.

$1550

DCT flatbed trailer (2) 6000# axles, 18-ft. deck, 7.50x16” rubber @ 30%, needs decking.

1987 Ford F700 dump truck 370 gas engine, 5 speed/2 speed transmission, 16ft. landscape body with fold-down sides, 22.5 rubber, pintle and receiver hitches.

$21,900

Single axle dolly 22.5 rubber.

ATTACHMENTS

$22,500

$525

1988 Kenworth T800 truck day cab, 3406B Cat engine, jakes, 9 speed transmission, new 22.5 rubber on aluminum wheels dual stacks, nice truck!

$6995

$5500

1998 Big Tex tag trailer pintle hitch, 20-ft. deck with 5-ft. beavertail, 9.50x16.5” rubber, 25,900# GVW, nice trailer!

1988 Towmaster tag trailer 19.5-ft. bed, 5-ft. beavertail with ramps, pintle hitch, slide-out tongue, 10-ton capacity.

Speedshore trench box 4-ft.x20-ft.x6-ft., excellent shape!

1994 Peterbilt 379 truck 3406 CAT engine, jakes, 10 speed transmission, 63” sleeper, dual stacks & cleaners, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels.

$1500 NEW Telehandler bucket fits on forks of any telehandler.

$13,500

$3000

$19,500

$3500

Grizzly Screen 8x12 opening, 2 screens.

1983 Kenworth W900B truck day cab, CAT 3406A engine, jakes, 9 speed transmission, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels.

$31,500

$2995

2013 Trail Max TRD-54-FBR beavertail tag trailer 3 axle, 28-ft. deck and 6-ft. beavertail, aluminum ramps.

$37,000 John Deere 310 SG backhoe loader cab, heat, a/c, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 2-stick controls, nice backhoe!

1975 International Cargo Star 1710 cab over truck, 392 gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 18-ft. box and hoist with steel floor, round bale extensions with 3-ft. extension on rear, air brakes, 22.5 rubber.

$13,900

$10,500 2004 Towmaster T40 equipment trailer pintle hitch, 20 ton capacity, 17.5 rubber, clean trailer.

$35,500

1999 International 9200 truck N-14 Cummins engine, jakes, Rockwell 9 speed transmission, Eaton rears, good 22.5 rubber, air.

$12,500

New skidsteer Quick Claw rake/grapple 72”, 2 hydraulic cylinders.

$900 ea.

1994 Fontaine lowboy trailer mechanical detach, 30-ft. well, 2 axle with 3rd axle flip, air-ride, good deck, 22.5 rubber, aluminum wheels.

$21,500

$5995

1998 International 4700 single axle van truck roll-up side door, roll-up rear door, rear lift gate, DT 466 engine, 6 speed transmission, 22.5 rubber.

$33,500

2001 Cat 420D backhoe/loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, 4500 hours.

$995

Yasutora 6700 watt generator/welder new, diesel powered.

$12,900

1997 Alloy 53-ft. flatbed trailer 4 axle, spring ride with rear air lift, aluminum deck with nailer strips, 22.5 rubber, nice trailer!

1987 Case 580K backhoe/loader cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 4-stick Case controls.

Hot Rod Kit - Includes Viper engine with twin vortec blowers, 518 Dodge transmission 4 speed with overdrive built by JVX Racing, will handle 1000 hp, the rear end is a Kugel with a 9” Ford, all in original crates, over $50,000 invested.

Land Pride BB2560 box scraper 5-ripper shank, 61” width, 3-point.

$4995

$5995

$34,500 obo

$19,900

$10,500

1997 International 9400 truck M11 Cummins engine, jakes, 10 speed transmission, sleeper, 22.5 rubber @ 80%, clean truck!

$22,500

(4) Sets new skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

1997 Alloy 53-ft. curtain van trailer 4 axle, air ride, 22.5 rubber.

$11,900

1985 GMC 7000 service truck 3208 Cat engine, 5 speed & 2 speed rear, service body, 8000# IMT crane, Lincoln welder, gas-powered air compressor, air greaser.

$3250 1998 Peterbilt 379 short hood truck 475 hp Cat engine, 10 speed transmission, 63” Unibilt sleeper, dual stacks, 24.5 rubber.

$4250 JLG 2646 scissor lift extendable deck, hard tires, electric powered.

$17,500

$9500

New skidsteer auger attachment 35-Series, 12” bits, planetary drive, hex shaft.

1998 Wabash 53-ft. van trailer spread axle, 22.5 rubber, Carrier reefer unit, 11,000 hours, runs good.

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$10,000

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2000 Mack CL613 Vision truck 460 hp engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, 40,000 lb. rears, 22.5 rubber @ 60% on aluminum wheels.

$6500 JLG 1532 E 3 scissor lift electric power, hard rubber tires.

1995 Wabash job van trailer 45-ft., insulated front office, insulated, side door, shelving in rear, gas-powered generator, wiring, work benches, 22.5 rubber.

$6000

2006 Ford E450 passenger bus 21 passenger, 6.8L engine, automatic, nice shape.

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$65,000

Dynapac Roller 84” smooth drum, Cat engine, new paint, OROPS.

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State FFA Convention Report continued from page C38

Austin Standley, Missoula Baylie Rodenbaugh, Miles City Chris Croston, Shields Valley Aleena Moore, Colstrip Taylor Johnson, Shields Valley Abigail Wilkersin, Shields Valley Austin Patterson, Missoula Moriah Bevis, Fergus Karlie Broell, Shields Valley Environmental/Natural Resources CDE: Teams: Missoula Fergus of Lewistown Drummond Forestry CDE: Teams: Flathead Missoula Lima Forestry Individuals: Austin Standley, Missoula Kelsey Ovik, Flathead David Hammermeister, Stevensville Jordan Hemphil, Missoula Jace Mrgich, Flathead Tyler Burnett, Flathead Levi Schmid, Flathead Mike Stenberg, Big Timber Shea Schroeder, Flathead Ryan Ek, Flathead Job Interview CDE : Hanna Bloomquist, Cascde Elle Wood, Ruby Valley Kinslee Hage, Colstrip Bryce Street, Shields Valley Jamie Nelson, Red Lodge Kane Wells, Cascade Trinity Lee, Drummond Albert Koenig, Belgrade Todd Lackman, Hysham Maddy Richards, Victor Parliamentary Procedure CDE: Joliet Ruby Valley Shields Valley Shepherd Marketing Plan CDE: Cascade Electric City Roundup Ruby Valley Ag Communications CDE: Cascade Hysham Missoula Hobson Park Electric City Simms Shields Valley Ag Communications CDE Individuals: Braden Fitzferald, Park Monica Flesch, Hobson Sam Goss, Cascade Shiloh Robison, Hysham Matthew Sharp, Hysham Abby Bardwick, Missoula Todd Lackman, Hysham Amber Wehr, Cascade Austin Standley, Missoula C.Shay O’Nell Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE: Austin Standley, Missoula Kaitlyn Kolka, Colstrip Kyle Patten, Fergus Ashley Finley, Cascade Prepared Public Speaking CDE: Amber Roberts, Electric City Neela Andres, Missoula Todd Lackman, Hysham Kinsle Hage, Colstrip Creed Speaking CDE: Alexis Shipp, Miles City Collette Zetner, Clarks Fork Aspen Checketts, Melstone CJ Stevenson, Moore State Talent Contest: Tiffany Boucher, Ruby Team Sweepstakes winners: Joliet Big Timber Baker Missoula Broadus Shields Valley Choteau Miles City Huntley Project Ruby Valley Individual sweepstakes Austin Standley, Missoula Katie Fischer, Big Timer Bethany Lacock, Hinsdale Neela Andres, Missoula

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New system gives insight into animals’ feeding habits

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service A new system that monitors livestock feeding behavior has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Agricultural engineers Tami Brown-Brandl and Roger Eigenberg at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska, designed software and hardware that incorporates standard radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology and a commercial reader to monitor animals’ eating habits. The system, designed to work in an industry setting, includes an ear tag applied to each animal, monitoring equipment and data recording and storage.

Scientists are using this data to determine the normal day-to-day variation in feeding behavior—the amount of time each animal spends eating, the number of eating events per day, and the timing of those events. By determining an animal’s normal eating behavior, it might be easier to detect a sick animal when it starts spending less time at the feeder.

These animals can then be treated early to help prevent severe illness. Information gathered might also be used to improve management and establish genetic differences within a herd, according to the researchers.

The low-cost system was first used to monitor feedlot cattle and has been adapted to grow-finish swine. Individual animal feeding behavior can be measured without any outside influence, according to Brown-Brandl, who works in USMARC’s Environmental Management Research Unit.

In one study, antennas were mounted on standard swine feeders in six pens that each held 40 pigs. In addition to collecting feeding behavior data, video cameras were used to evaluate the durability of the system, which was shown to be dependable.

Scientists plan to use the system in future studies to examine feeding behavior as it relates to age, gender, weight gain and the health of animals.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

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1971 International tandem truck twin screw drive axles, 392 gas engine, runs good. Real nice 18-ft. x 52” sides Omaha Standard grain box, telescoping hoist, Shur-Lok roll tarp with new tarp. Plumbed for drill fill. Great extra seeding truck......................................... $7500 obo

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It commonly first appears as a white, cotton-like substance on lower sugarbeet leaves before spreading. Sugarbeet growers saw it last year. They know that it’s going to be back this year, and they’re certain it’ll return next year.

The soft, white fibers – signs of a fungal disease called powdery mildew – are an annual issue for Pacific Northwest and Plains sugarbeet producers. While the disease can cause sugar yield reduction, it can be quite manageable if detected early enough. Through proper scouting, sound cultural practices and timely crop protection applications, sugarbeet growers can defeat this annual disease from the start.

Watch for signs of mildew Powdery mildew is an airborne fungal pathogen that typically infects sugarbeet crops in the heat of the growing season. It thrives under high relative humidity with highly fluctuating day-to-night temperatures after the crop canopies and row closure is achieved.

An airborne pathogen, powdery mildew travels and disperses via winds. The disease is invisible to the naked eye in the early stages of infection, but as it spreads over the plant, the distinctive white, cotton-like fibrous spots begin to appear on the underside of lower leaves. Severely infected fields will look as if crop foliage was covered in a white dust.

Most affected plants live with the disease, and powdery mildew will not cause stand reduction or affect plant growth, said Oliver T. Neher, plant pathologist at University of Idaho.

However, he warns not to be tricked by appearances because diseased plants produce less sugar yield.

“Powdery mildew shuts down photosynthesis and takes energy away that would otherwise be used to produce sugar,” Neher said. “When leaves are covered in powdery mildew, they are unable to perform active photosynthesis. Growers can still see a large number of sugarbeet plants, but sugar content will be reduced.”

According to Neher, heavily infected fields can lose up to 35 percent sugar content under the right environmental conditions. While powdery mildew can be devastating, it is also a disease that can be controlled with a management plan that includes cultural practices and timely fungicide applications.

Thwart powdery mildew with moisture management and seed variety Managing soil moisture is one way to help reduce the impact of powdery mildew infestations. The disease thrives in wetter conditions, which makes management difficult under furrow irrigation systems like those in Idaho.

“The western part of Idaho has a warmer climate, and growers tend to use furrow irrigation, which creates a warm, moist environment conducive for powdery mildew activity,” Neher said. “On the other side of the state, temperatures are usually cooler and growers tend to use overhead irrigation, which can wash away the pathogen’s spores.” Neher added that growers should try to avoid over and under irrigation and should target an optimum moisture level for their crop to avoid stress. To determine optimum moisture levels, contact a local extension office or crop consultant.

Growers can also select seed varieties that contain powdery mildew-tolerant genetics. Under certain environmental conditions, the right genetics can be enough to control the disease.

A second line of defense Despite the annual resurgence of powdery mildew and potential to significantly reduce sugar content, sugarbeet growers have options to control the disease before it controls their fields. In addition to tolerant seed varieties, fungicides can play a role in managing powdery mildew. Carefully timed fungicide applications can help effectively manage the disease.

“Powdery mildew comes in early July, but the pathogen is invisible to the naked eye, and symptoms won’t be present yet,” Neher explained. “Timing is the most important part of fungicide applications. If weather conditions seem favorable for powdery mildew or if a nearby field is infected, growers should spray immediately. Powdery mildew can be effectively controlled when sprays are made before symptoms appear on plants and if disease pressure is high, growers should repeat applications after 10 to 21 days.” Neher also recommends adding sulfur in a fungicide tank-mix solution for fungicide resistance management purposes.

To keep powdery mildew off of sugarbeet crops, growers need to employ the right steps and precaution to stay ahead of the disease and increase yield potential, Marlatt added.

“It’s all about knowing your fields, knowing your varieties and taking care of business to control the disease,” Marlatt said. “With proper scouting, cultural management and fungicide applications, growers have the ability to make powdery mildew a non-issue year after year.”

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By Dr. Roy Burris, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky Cow efficiency is a hot topic, especially in areas of limited resources. Some feed and forage producers assume that a small cow is a model of efficiency but there’s much more to it than that. Some cows seem to maintain fleshing ability while producing at adequate levels in our herds. So we can select heifers from these cows but a recent trend has me concerned.

My concern is that we keep selecting bulls which will produce heavier milking heifers. In the Angus breed, for example, we are using bulls that have milk EPDs of over 40 (and still climbing) for goodness sakes! How much milk production do you need to get weaning weights where you want them? How much milk production will your forage/ feeding program support? How much feed do you want to buy? Increasing milk production comes at a nutritional cost which, if not met, will severely impact reproductive performance. The following chart shows the effect of milk production (actual, not EPD values) and body size on energy requirement of beef cows two months postcalving. The increase from 10 to 30 lbs of actual daily milk production requires an additional 5.5 lb of TDN. That would be about an additional 11 lb of hay or 5 lb grain daily to maintain body conditions and production. Increases in body weight are significant, too, but not so dramatic as increasing milk production. I suppose that’s why we don’t use Holsteins in our beef herds……..yet.

Seedstock producers should be focused on meeting the needs of their customer’s cow herds – not just focused on big numbers. Bigger isn’t necessarily better for EPDs. Cow-calf operators also have the responsibility to educate themselves on what they really need. They should look at

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By Oregon State University Oregon State University’s (OSU) Agricultural and Resource Economics Department has awarded 22 of its students $22,000 in scholarships made possible by gifts to the department.

Recipients are: BONANZA: Mieke deJong, a senior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $1,000 Edward Earnest Scholarship in Agribusiness Management.

CORVALLIS: Kelsey Burkum, a senior majoring in environmental economics, policy and management, received a $1,000 William P. “Chip” Harris Memorial Scholarship.

Emily Honey, a junior majoring in agricultural business management, received a $1,000 William P. “Chip” Harris Memorial Scholarship. Tyler Knapp, a post-baccalaureate student majoring in environmental economics and policy, received the $1,000 Fred Obermiller Memorial Scholarship.

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CORNELIUS: Conner Duyck, a junior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $500 JELDWEN Scholarship.

ESTACADA: Aaron Schoknecht, a senior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $700 Rachel and Harold Hollands Scholarship as well as the $150 LeRoy Breithaupt Award.

LA GRANDE: Briana Tanaka, a junior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $1,600 Agricultural Cooperative Council of Oregon Scholarship.

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PORTLAND: Erik Levi, a senior majoring in environmental economics and policy, received the $1,000 Ermine L. and Norma Olson Potter Memorial Fund Award.

SALEM: Ashley Grucza, a junior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $500 Oregon Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Award and an additional $500 Oregon Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Award.

SILVERTON: Tim Nicholson, a senior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $500 Western Agricultural Economics Association Outstanding Senior Award-Certificate of Merit.

SUTHERLIN: Rozalyn Patrick, a junior majoring in environmental economics and policy, received the $1,000 Dustin Goedeck Memorial Scholarship.

TIGARD: Amanda Carlson, a sophomore majoring in agricultural business management, received the $500 JELDWEN Scholarship.

TUALATIN: Kathryn Jernberg, a freshman majoring in agricultural business management, received the $750 D. Curtis Mumford Award.

WARREN: Teri McGettigan, a junior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $1,600 Agricultural Cooperative Council of Oregon Scholarship.

WHITE CITY: Gabriella DeSimone, a junior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $1,000 Edward Earnest Scholarship in Agribusiness Management.

California WOODLAND: Zach Millang, a junior majoring in agricultural business management, received the $400 E.L. Potter Scholarship.

Washington REDMOND: Tyler West, a senior majoring in environmental economics and policy, received the $500 Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics Outstanding Senior Award.

Raising funds for scholarships is a priority of The Campaign to OSU, the university’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign. To date, donors have committed more than $930 million toward the $1 billion goal, including nearly $160 million for scholarships and fellowships.

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In addition to nitrogen and sulfur, several Phosphorus is relatively immobile in soil soil nutrients can be applied in-season to help and cold- or moisture-stressed crops’ roots improve crop yields. Early to mid-season may not access sufficient phosphorus. If application of nutrients such as phosphorus, plants appear dark green and stunted and potassium, or metal micronutrients such the older leaves become somewhat purple, as iron can benefit yields when crops are then foliar phosphorus may be warranted. stressed by cold, dry or very wet conditions.

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By Oregon State University As interest grows in preserving produce, the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service is offering its summer food preservation and safety hotline for queries on testing pressure canner gauges, ensuring jam sets properly and preparing tomato salsa.

The hotline at 1-800-354-7319 runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from July 15 to October 11.

Extension-certified Master Food Preserver volunteers from Lane and Douglas counties take the calls.

More young people ages 25-40 are becoming interested in local food and taking OSU Extension’s Master Food Preserver training, said Nellie Oehler, the Master Food Preserver coordinator in Lane County.

“There’s a whole new generation coming up that wants to know how we did it in the old days and wants to go back to the land and back to the basics,” she said.

Oehler emphasized that proper techniques must be used to ensure canned foods are high quality and safe to eat. The hotline is one of several resources, including publications and classes, which OSU Extension offers on food safety.

Master Food Preservers who staff the hotline must undergo 40 hours of training. They educate the public about safe food handling and preservation over the phone and at workshops and exhibits. Last year, 374 new and veteran master food preservers throughout the state contributed 23,150 volunteer hours.

Master Food Preservers answered 3,425 calls during the 2012 summer season. About 80 percent dealt with food safety questions, Oehler said.

For more information about the Master Food Preserver Program, go to the OSU websites on the Master Food Preserver Program (http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/food_safety) and Food Safety from Family and Community Health Unit (http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-safety). OSU Extension’s Ask an Expert service (http://extension.oregonstate. edu/extension-ask-an-expert) also takes online questions about food preservation. Additionally, Master Food Preservers run a holiday food safety hotline every November.

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I was hoping he wouldn’t notice the wagonload of perennial flowering plants I was pulling behind me at the nursery.

I can’t sneak anything past this guy.

He grinned at me, then muttered something about having to dig more holes in our yard. All my new purple and blue delphiniums had homes in my backyard flower garden by the next day.

I admit it. I can’t resist flowers. After all, “Garden” is my middle name. Horticulture might have been a good career choice for me.

The plants I selected looked good enough to eat, but I just wanted to beautify my landscape with their vibrant colors and interesting shapes.

Many flowers are edible, and thinking back, I have eaten a few through the years. I have had tossed salads with the burst of color and peppery flavor that nasturtiums offer.

I’ve nibbled on the delicate floral garnishes on the side of a dinner plate.

I’ve enjoyed squash blossoms as a side dish and candied flowers as decorative touches on cakes. I’ve sipped chamomile tea and admired flower blossoms frozen in ice cubes.

Most people wouldn’t eat enough flowers for them to make a significant contribution to your diet, but they can add color and a zesty flavor in some cases.

Because I’m not a horticulture specialist, I looked up some information from several Extension Service websites to acquire a few tips to share about edible flowers.

Roses, lavender, geranium flowers, certain violets (not African violets, which are in a different family), impatiens and lilacs are among the edible flowers. The petals of pot marigolds, also known as calendulas, add dark gold color to side dishes when sautéed with oil. Pansies can be candied and used as cake decorations.

Pumpkin and squash blossoms can be stir-fried or breaded and fried. Think about it: The more blossoms you eat ahead of time, the fewer zucchini you will have to use or give away late in the summer.

Even the landscaper’s favorite, daylily, has potential for use in salads or floating in a punch bowl. However, you need to take some special precautions before munching on the contents of your flowerpots.

Some flowers should not be eaten, so be sure to identify the flowers correctly before eating them. Other flowers can induce allergic reactions, especially if you have allergies or asthma.

Consider the source of the flowers. Flowers purchased from a florist are meant to look at, not eat, because some of the pesticides used on flowers have not been approved for use on edible plants.

If you want to add flowers to your home menu, you might want to try growing some specifically for this purpose. Then you will know exactly how the flowers were grown and their exposure to chemicals.

For best quality, harvest flowers after the dew has evaporated. Flowers are so delicate that, for best quality, they should be eaten on the day they are picked. Before eating, remove the stamens and pistils (the reproductive parts of the plant usually near the center of the blossom) and the sepals (the leaflike part at the base of the flower). Rinse them to remove soil or insects.

Because edible flowers are not readily available in most supermarkets, this week’s recipe features a vegetable with “flower” in its name: cauliflower. This recipe is courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Try it as a side dish at your next picnic or barbecue.

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By University of Nebraska–Lincoln IANR Communities and organizations wanting to plant shade trees can apply for Trees for Nebraska Towns (TNT) grant funds by October 1.

The program, which focuses on plant diversity and sustainable landscapes, provides grant funding and technical assistance to public-oriented projects that emphasize the planting of large-maturing trees in Nebraska communities.

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Owen Gustafson, Cut Bank shows his steer at the 2013 Marias Fair in Shelby, MT. Photo by Denae Peterson.

Miscellaneous

RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096........... .................................................$900 (G) John Deere 673 74” rotary tiller. Tag #25370...................................$3000 (G) John Deere 550 60” rotary tiller. Tag #26176..................................... $975 (B) John Deere 550 60” rotary tiller. Tag #26498................................... $1150 (H) Woods chipper, 3-point, PTO drive, 3” capacity. Tag #26422.................. $2500 (B) John Deere 59” front snowblower. Tag #22951................................... $3500 (B) John Deere 59” front snowblower. Tag #26178................................... $1600 (B) John Deere 54” front snowblower. Tag #25331................................... $1800 (B) Allied 48” snowblower, 3-point mount. Tag #26427..................................... $900 (B) Danuser F8 3-point post hole digger, 12” bit. Tag #26143....................... $1200 (G) Wheatheart High & Heavy skid steer mount post pounder. #25876............. $7300 (B) Fimco 50 gallon 3-point sprayer with 8-ft. boom. Tag #26179.................... $850 (B) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits.

Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B)

Bobcat 3400 4x4 utility vehicle. Tag #25299................................... $8950 (H) Polaris 800 XP 4WD Ranger utility vehicle.

Tag #25668..............................$8500 (L) Arctic Cat XT700 Prowler utility vehicle, EFI. Tag #25978..................... $5500 (G) Honda Rancher 4x4 ATV. Tag #26151...... ................................................$3750 (L) 2002 Kawasaki Mule utility vehicle. Tag #25977................................... $3500 (G) Brandt 4500 grain vac. ..... Coming in (G) Buhler Y1010H transfer auger. Like new.

Tag #20464............................. $2500 (H) Bale King 2000 round bale processor. Tag #24995................................ $10,950 (B) Bale King 3100 round bale processor. Tag #26132................................ $13,500 (H) Bale King 2010 round bale processor. Tag #24724................................... $7500 (H) Frontier AF11E front angle snow blade, 3/4/5 ldrs. Tag #26051............ $2100 (B) Buhler 45 7-ft. rear blade. Tag #24902...... ................................................$650 (LV) King Kutter 7-ft. rear angle blade. Tag #26177..................................... $395 (B) King BB60 60” box blade, no rippers. Tag #25407....................................$350 (LV) General Imp BB60 5-ft. rear box blade. Tag #3483....................................... $475 (B) General Imp 7-ft. rear blade. Tag #23752.. ................................................$1000 (L) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #22003................................... $1000 (B) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) Frontier AL1572E debris grapple, 6-ft. 4/5 series ldrs. Tag #26049.......... $2900 (B) Woods GF3000 brush grapple. Tag #26423................................... $1400 (B)

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) Flexi-Coil S85 50-ft. heavy harrow. Tag #26320................................ $17,500 (B) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B) Woods 5-ft. disc, 3-point mount. Tag #26425..................................... $450 (B) Horsch Anderson Joker 8RT 25-ft. disk harrow/packer. #25943........ $50,000 (G)

John Deere 1770NT corn planter, 16 row, 30”. Tag #25536.................. $92,500 (G) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$75,000 (L) John Deere 730 36-ft air drill, disk, 6” spacing. Tag #24432........... $55,500 (G) John Deere 9450 50-ft. box drill, 12” spacing. Tag #22937.................. $23,000 (H) John Deere 9400 50-ft. box drill, 12” spacing. Tag #24105.................. $27,500 (H) John Deere 9400 40-ft. air drill, 10” spacing. Tag #26461.................. $18,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #25567....... . .......................................... $74,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 57-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow between. Tag #26163... $50,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #26194........... $57,000 (H)

Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #20918........... $42,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #24504........... $68,400 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #20840............$37,500 (L) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 60-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing. Tag #26287........... $18,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24912........... $75,000 (G) Bourgault 5710 40-ft. air drill with 10” spacing.............................$105,000 (G) Morris 7180 Maxim 29-ft. 12” spacing. Tag #25101.................................$29,750 (L) New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24886......... $128,000 (H) New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24107..........$104,000 (L) Concord 3400 Tag #24920..... $35,000 (G)

Tillage

Drills

Lawn & Garden

John Deere 737 Z-track 54” commercial mower. #25809....................... $2800 (H) John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26517................ $7500 (H) John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26516................ $7500 (H) John Deere X724 62” deck, 150 hours, excellent. Tag #26514............. $8200 (H) John Deere X485 25 hp, gas, 54” deck, bagger. #26380...................... $8500 (B) John Deere X320 22 hp, 48” deck, hydro.

Tag #26055..............................$3999 (L) John Deere G100 25 hp, 54” deck, hydro.

Tag #26050............................$1750 (LV) John Deere LA145 22 hp, 48” deck, hydro.

Tag #26056............................$1799 (LV) John Deere LA120 21 hp, 42” deck, hydro, bagger. #Tag #26281...............$995 (LV) John Deere Z425 zero turn mower, 22 hp, 54” deck. Tag #26270............. $3250 (H) John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere LT166 42” mulching deck. Tag #26145....................................$1100 (B) John Deere 1445 front mower, diesel. Tag #23992................................... $8950 (H) John Deere 185 hydro transmission, 48” deck. #25845............................ $650 (G) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro transmission. #25935........................... $1500 (G)

Sprayers

John Deere 4930 120-ft. 20” spacing. Tag #24866..............................$265,000 (G) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20” spacing, 400 hours. Tag #25565............. $189,500 (B) Rogator 1286C 120-ft., 20” spacing. Tag #25263.............................. $190,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010 103-ft. 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #25624............ $102,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275.............. $16,500 (H) Loral Airmax 1000 spreader, AutoTrac ready. #24922...................... $70,000 (G) Terragator 8104 spreader truck. Tag #24921................................$87,000 (G) GMC truck sprayer, 60-ft., 20” spacing. 1000 gallon. Tag #25371.............. $47,000 (G) NYB 500 gallon, 80-ft. boom for pickup. #25830................................ $19,500 (H) Hardi sprayer, 200 gallon, 33-ft. boom....... ............................................... $1500 (B) Summers Ultimate NT 1500 gallon sprayer, 110-ft. boom. Tag #26149.....$38,000 (L) Summers Ultimate 1500 Tag #26277....... ............................................ $28,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 110-ft. boom. Tag #26148................$40,000 (L)

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John Deere LT155 38” deck, hydro tranmission. Tag #26261...................... $950 (B) John Deere LT150 tractor style mower. Tag #23050................................... $1000 (G) Sabre 1438GS 14 hp, 38” deck, 5 speed gear. Tag #62518.....................$495 (LV) Grasshopper 729 front mower with 61” deck, 29 hp. Tag #26185......$11,900 (B) Husqvarna YTH2148 21-hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26414.................. $1300 (B) Toro Z5000 21 hp, 46” deck, zero turn mower. Tag #26299................ $2250 (H) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger. #25903................................... $1900 (G) Toro 71227 16 hp, 38” deck, hydro. Tag #26415..................................... $850 (B) Cub Cadet 3204 mower deck and front blade. Tag #26072.................. $2900 (B) Husqvarna YTH2448, 24 hp twin, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #25474.................$1550 (LV) Husqvarna YTH Tag #26460..... $1300 (B) Jacobson F-10 greens finish mower. Tag #25405................................... $6500 (B) 40” lawn sweeper. Tag #25716....$100 (LV)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

John Deere 4995 14.5 ft. rotary, urethane conditioner. Tag #26248.....$74,900 (LV) John Deere 4895 16-ft. double sickle, 1670 hours. Tag 26354..................$70,000 (L) John Deere 3830 14-ft. sickle platform. Tag #26230.................................$20,500 (L) Case IH WD2303 with 15.5-ft. rotary head, 170 hours. Tag #24124........ $99,750 (G) Case IH 8820 16-ft. hay head and 25-ft. draper head.................... Coming in (G) Case IH 8312 12-ft. rotary swing tongue....

Tag #26515............................. $8900 (B) MacDon M150 with 35-ft. draper head. Tag #24787.............................. $128,000 (H) John Deere 955 with 14.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #25506......... $5000 (G) John Deere 270 3 point 9-ft. rotary disk mower. Tag #26323...............$2950 (LV) John Deere 1600A 18-ft. double sickle swing tongue. Tag #26200....$13,000 (L) Hesston 8450 16-ft. hay and 30-ft. draper head, 2978 hours. Tag #26401............... ............................................ $38,500 (H) Hesston 8450 14-ft. hay head. Tag #26520................................ $32,500 (H) Hesston 8100 21-ft. draper head. Tag #26355................................ $21,500 (H) Hesston 1275 16-ft. sickle swing tongue.

Tag #24759...........................$13,500 (L) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue.

Tag #23548.......................... $24,950 (H) MacDon 3000 20-ft. swing tongue. Tag #26356................................... $3500 (H) 2011 New Holland H8080 16-ft. rotary disc, 550 hours. Tag #26521........ $94,500 (G) New Holland 1116H with 16-ft. sickle, rubber roll conditioner. Tag #23394.$5500 (L) International 4000 with draper head. Tag #26317................................... $6500 (H) 2009 Premier A30D 16-ft. swing tongue with hydraulic tilt. Tag #23548..... $24,950 (B)

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Combines & Attachments

John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 310 hours. Tag #25657............ $335,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp.

Tag #24850....................... $267,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp.

Tag #24852....................... $235,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp.

Tag #24862....................... $220,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp.

Tag #26324....................... $260,000 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp.

Tag #24774........................$182,500 (L) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp.

Tag #24736....................... $151,500 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp.

Tag #24737....................... $153,500 (H) John Deere 9750 STS 300 bushel, 325 hp Tag #24773........................$122,500 (L) John Deere 9750 STS 325 hp, 300 bushel.

Tag #25367....................... $100,000 (H) 2001 John Deere 9650 STS 2903 hours.

Tag #26303....................... $117,000 (H) John Deere 9600 with 930 head............... . ..................................... Coming in (G) John Deere 9600 with 930 head. Tag #26359................................ $46,000 (H) John Deere 9500 with JD 224 head. Tag #24770.................................$39,500 (L) John Deere 9500 combine with John Deere 925 head, batt reel.............. $32,000 (G) John Deere 8820 combine with 230 head.

Tag #26146..........................$18,500 (L) John Deere 7720 combine with 230 head.

Tag #26473......................... $15,000 (H) Case IH 7120 315 bushel, 360 hp. Tag #26495.............................. $218,000 (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp. Tag #26301.............................. $138,000 (H) Case IH 1688 combine, 3477 hours. Tag #26361................................ $41,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23651................................ $27,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24823................................ $37,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24883................................ $31,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................ $26,500 (G) Case IH 1480 208 bushel, 210 hp. Tag #26398................................ $10,500 (H) Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. draper head with pickup reel. Each................ $63,500 (H) Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Construction Equipment

John Deere 323DT track loader, 875 hours.

Tag #21464..........................$37,500 (L) 2008 John Deere 320 68 hp, 2000# lift, 2130 hours. #25913.............$22,000 (L) 2008 Bobcat S300 75 hp, 3000 lb. lift, heat/ air................................... Coming in (G) Bobcat 7753 46 hp, 1750 lb. lift, bucket.... . ..................................... Coming in (G) International 4140 skidsteer, 40 hp diesel, 1300# lift. #25875...................$4000 (L) International 3820A backhoe/loader, 84 hp.

Tag #24944........................$11,900 (LV) Cat 272C skidsteer, 90 hp, 3480 lifts, tracks.

Tag #25332......................... $36,900 (B) Cat 12F motor grader, cab/heat, 12-ft. blade................................... $23,000 (G) Erskine 2118 60” hydraulic snowblower. #25899................................... $1700 (B) 2-Miscellaneous skidsteer backhoe attachments............................. Coming in (G) ASV 6-way dozer blade for SSL. Tag #24980................................... $2500 (B) Woods 48” pallet fork, fits a skidsteer. Tag #26424..................................... $600 (B)

Round Balers

John Deere 568 MegaWide, twine only, push bar. Tag #23363.......... $26,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #25984................... $36,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #26183................... $43,000 (H) John Deere 568 Mega Wide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #26494..................$31,500 (LV) John Deere 567 twine and net. Tag #26219................................ $15,000 (H) John Deere 567 round baler. Tag #26218. ............................................ $15,000 (H) John Deere 567 twine and net, 12,000 bales. Tag #26292............... $21,500 (H) John Deere 566 twine only, 12,500 bales.

Tag #26377...........................$10,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine and net wrap. Tag #26448................................$15,500 (G) John Deere 566 net and twine. Tag #26298................................ $11,000 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #19554... ................................................$4950 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ............................................... $4950 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #24895... ............................................... $5500 (H) John Deere 535 net wrap. Tag #24861..... ............................................$10,000 (G) John Deere 535 net wrap. Tag #23307..... ................................................$6500 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #26375... ................................................$5500 (L) John Deere 530 twine only. Tag #26045... ..............................................$3250 (LV) Case IH RB564 twine only. Tag #25129..... .............................................$18,500 (L) Case IH RBX562 twine only. Tag #23670.. ............................................... $6500 (H) Case IH 8465A net wrap. Tag #24837....... ................................................$6000 (L) Case IH 8460 round baler. Tag #26316...... ............................................... $5500 (H) Case IH 3850 round baler. Tag #26016...... ............................................... $2500 (H) Hesston 5465A twine only. Tag #23671.... ............................................ $17,000 (H) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup.

Tag #26231.......................... $23,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup.

Tag #26357.......................... $27,900 (B) New Holland 688 with net wrap. Tag #25281....................................$9950 (L) New Holland 688, net wrap. Tag #25482.. ............................................$14,000 (G) New Holland 664 twine only, auto tie. Tag #26373....................................$7500 (L) New Holland BR780 twine only. Tag #26265................................... $9500 (B) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #24933.................................$17,000 (L) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #24934.................................$17,000 (L) Vermeer 605 Super M net and twine, wide pickup. Tag #26523............. $31,500 (H) Vermeer 605 Super M net and twine, wide pickup. Tag #26289............$29,500 (LV) Vermeer 605K twine only. Tag #26475...... ................................................$5000 (L)

Misc. Haying

John Deere 348 square baler, hydraulic tension. Tag #25079...........$11,950 (LV) Freeman 1390 inline square baler, Deutz engine. Tag #26167............. $17,900 (B) John Deere 39N 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #25404...............$1750 (LV) New Holland 1032 bale wagon, auto tie.

Tag #23430............................$5950 (LV) Inland 1000 round bale mover, 7 bale. Tag #26447..................................$8500 (LV) Vermeer BM700 round baler mover, 7 bale.

Tag #26471..............................$6500 (L) H&S Hay Machine II windrower turner/ fluffer. Tag #23643...................$2250 (L) H&S BF12HC 12 wheel hi-capacity V rake. #26322....................................$7000 (L) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995..$850 (G)

Tractors

John Deere 9530T, 475 hp, 30” tracks, 420 hours. Tag #25640............. $300,000 (G) John Deere 9200 4WD, 310 hp, 4300 hours.

Tag #23137...........................$92,000 (L) John Deere 8960 4WD, 370 hp, 8398 hours.

Tag #25649................................ $58,000 (L) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448..............$125,000 (L) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 6975 hours. #25941...........$79,500 (LV) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 225 hp, IVT, 2665 hours. Tag #25535............. $162,500 (G) John Deere 7930 746 loader, 220 hp, 2645 hours. Tag #24936............. $155,000 (H) John Deere 7830 205 hp, 746 loader, 1656 hours. Tag #26047............$147,500 (LV) John Deere 7920 IVT transmission, 208 hp, duals, 4160 hours. #25940..................... ........................................... $109,000 (B) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 746 loader, 2593 hours. #25797....................$115,000 (L) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, duals, 1330 hours. #25945................... $128,500 (G) John Deere 7630 175 hp, 746 SL loader, 4675 hours. #25942...........$115,950 (B) John Deere 7510 135 hp, MFWD, cab, 740 loader...............................Coming in (H) John Deere 7430 loader, 166 hp, 2825 hours. Tag #24880............. $126,500 (H) John Deere 7430 166 hp. Tag #26280...... .......................................... $134,000 (H) John Deere 7420 MFWD, 135 hp, loader, 7500 hours. Tag #26171.....$65,000 (LV) John Deere 7410 125 hp, loader, 8000 hours, very nice. Tag #26169................. ...........................................$57,500 (LV) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, loader, 5500 hours. Tag #26400...... $89,500 (B) John Deere 7230 Premium 135 hp, 741 SL loader, 1550 hours. #25938.............. ...........................................$102,500 (L) John Deere 7210 MFWD, 95 hp, 3988 hours. Tag #23338............... $53,000 (H) John Deere 7210 95 hp, MFWD, loader, 13,000 hours. Tag #26476... $35,000 (G) John Deere 7130 Premium 125 hp, 740 SL loader, 1150 hours. #25936.................... ..........................................$102,500 (LV) John Deere 7130 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 600 hours. Tag #26290...... .......................................... $115,000 (G) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 604 hours. #25829............ ...........................................$95,000 (LV) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 1700 hours. Tag #26445.... .............................................$82,500 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 2300 hours. Tag #26444.... .............................................$79,500 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 3900 hours. Tag #26443.... .............................................$72,500 (L) John Deere 6420 loader, 110 hp, 5818 hours. Tag #24875..............$62,500 (LV) John Deere 6400 100 hp, loader, 8250 hours. Tag #26272............... $38,500 (B) John Deere 6200 66 hp, cab, loader, grapple, 8050 hours. Tag #26372........... ............................................ $27,500 (H) John Deere 5425 65 hp, MFWD, loader, 33 hours. Tag #26500................$39,500 (L) John Deere 5400 65 hp, MFWD, open station, loader........................... $17,500 (G) John Deere 5320 55 hp, MFWD, cab, loader, 2296 hours. Tag #26446............. .............................................$36,000 (L) John Deere 4520 cab, 125 hp, 9500 hours.

Tag #24832..............................$9950 (L) John Deere 4520 125 hp, Du-Al loader. Tag #26502................................ $12,500 (H) John Deere 4400 MFWD, 36 hp, 430 loader, 690 hours. Tag #26173........ $15,900 (B) John Deere 4200 22 hp, MFWD, 430 loader, 485 hours. Tag #26499.......$13,900 (LV) John Deere 4040 cab, 3-point, 90 hp. Tag #24800................................ $15,000 (H) John Deere 4030 85 hp, open station, loader, 3506 hours. Tag #26315..$13,900 (H) John Deere 4010 2WD, 80 hp. Tag #25278... .....................................................$8500 (L)

John Deere 3255 95 hp, MFWD, loader, 10,000 hours. Tag #26501....................$34,500 (L) John Deere 1020 2WD, 38 hp, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #26166........................ $5900 (B) John Deere 750 20 hp, MFWD, 237 hours. Tag #26497........................................ $6950 (H) John Deere 302G with 6-ft. flail mower. Tag #25209................................... $4800 (G) Cat 65E 2800 hours. Tag #26472............... .............................................$84,000 (L) Case IH 4490 4WD, 215 hp. Tag #26189... ............................................ $13,500 (H) Case IH 2870 4WD, 4 SCVs, 300 hp. Tag #24104................................... $7500 (H) Case IH 7130 MFWD, 172 hp. Tag #26300................................ $52,000 (H) Case IH 125 Max 125 hp, MFWD, loader, 900 hours............................ $82,500 (G) Case IH MX120 120 hp, 5200 hours, loader.

Tag #25166.......................... $52,500 (H) Case IH JX95 95 hp, cab, MFWD, 1849 hours. Tag #25900..............$29,500 (LV) International 656, 63 hp, 3-point, PTO, loader. Tag #25638................. $5700 (G) International 444 2WD, 42 hp, 3-point. Tag #26360................................... $6500 (H) Farmall Super M, PTO, 47 hp, post pounder. #25897.............................. $8900 (G) (3) Alamo EA414C with 6-ft. flail mowers.

Tag #25206-8. Each............... $9000 (G) Allis Chalmers CA 2WD, 24 hp, gas, snowblower. Tag #25620................ $2100 (B) Deutz-Allis 9170 172 hp, with loader & grapple. Tag #25287............ $35,000 (H) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1480 hours.

Tag #25975............................. $7250 (H) Massey-Ferguson 6180 loader, 110 hp, 5000 hours. Tag #24996...... $49,000 (G) Massey-Ferguson 4880 4WD, 320 hp, 4 hydraulics, 6500 hours. Tag #25610....... ............................................ $19,500 (H) Kubota M120 120 hp, loader, cab, 1500 hours. Tag #26416............... $39,500 (B) Kubota L4310 45 hp, loader, 450 hours.

Tag #26172.......................... $16,900 (B) Minneapolis-Moline GB 2WD... $5500 (B) Ford 8730 140 hp, MFWD, loader. Tag #25366................................ $28,500 (H) Ford 8630 121 hp, MFWD, 7530 hours. Tag #24771.................................$27,500 (L) Ford 8340 106 hp, MFWD, loader, 8500 hours. Tag #26341..............$29,500 (LV) Ford 4110 54 hp, 6212 hours, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25210................... $3500 (G) Ford 4000 2WD, 3-point, PTO, loader, 52 hp. #25795............................$6950 (LV) Ford 2000 36 hp, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25214................................... $5250 (G) New Holland TL100A MFWD, 100 hp, cab, loader, 940 hours. Tag #26379............... ............................................ $42,900 (B) New Holland TM150 MFWD, 150 hp, cab, loader, 2900 hours............... $52,600 (G) New Holland 9482 4WD, 300 hp, 95% tires,.

Tag #24833...........................$78,500 (L) New Holland TC40A MFWD, 40 hp, 2029 hours. Tag #23505................$14,500 (L) New Holland TC40DA 40 hp, loader, 583 hours. Tag #26450................$22,000 (L) Big Bud 400/30 435 hp, 4WD, 7802 hours.

Tag #26328.......................... $55,000 (H) Steiger ST280 4WD, 280 hp, 3648 hours.

Tag #25539.......................... $17,500 (H) Steiger ST225 4WD, 225 hp, PTO. Tag #25449.................................$20,000 (L) Steiger 380 380 hp, 4WD, 2477 hours. Tag #26378.............................. $155,000 (B) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD, 5377 hours. Tag #25295................$36,000 (L) 1992 Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD. Tag #25353................................ $62,000 (H) Versatile 835 4WD, 230 hp, 5853 hours.

Tag #23754...........................$21,000 (L) Versatile 956 335 hp, 4WD. Tag #26286... ............................................ $32,000 (H)

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John Deere S680 combine, 540 hp, 400 bushel tank, 310 hours. Tag #25657.....................$335,000 (G) John Deere 7130 Premium, 125 hp, John Deere 740 SL loader and grapple, 1150 hours. Tag #25936.. .........................................................$102,500 (L)

John Deere 9200 4WD tractor, 310 hp, 620/70R42 tires, 4448 hours. Tag #23137.............$92,000 (L)

John Deere 7920 tractor, 208 hp, IVT transmission, 4160 hours. Tag #25940................... $109,000 (B)

John Deere 9600 combine 250 hp, 240 bushel tank, JD 930 header, 4092 hours. Tag #26359.............. ..........................................................$46,000 (H)

Kubota M120 120 hp, MFD, cab, loader, 1260 hours.

Tag #26416........................................ $39,500 (B) Case IH 1680 combine, 225 hp, 210 bushel tank. Tag #23651...............................................$27,500 (H)

John Deere 568 round baler, 1000 PTO, net wrap, wide pickup, big tires. Tag #26494....$31,500 (LV)

John Deere 7730 190 hp, IVT transmission, duals, 1330 hours. Super Clean. Tag #25945..........$128,500 (B) Case International WD2303 15.5-ft. rotary mower., 170 hours. Tag #24124.......................$99,750 (G)

MacDon M150 windrower with 35-ft. draper platform.

Tag #24787......................................$128,000 (H)

John Deere 4995 swather with 14.5-ft. rotary header, new roll conditioner, 1261 hours. Tag #26248....... .........................................................$74,900 (LV)

Freeman 1390 self propelled square baler with Deutz engine. Tag #26167............................ $17,900 (B) John Deere 9870 STS combine, 440 hp, 300 bushel tank, 798 hours. Tag #24850............$267,000 (G)

John Deere 9870 STS combine 440 hp, 300 bushel tank, 1032 hours. Tag #24852..........$235,000 (G)

John Deere 7720 MFWD tractor, 145 hp, loader, 2593 hours. Tag #25797.............................$115,000 (L)

2007 Case IH Steiger 380 4WD, 380 hp, 2477 hours.

Tag #26378...................................... $155,000 (B)

John Deere 9650 STS combine, 275 hp, 240 bushel tank, 2141 hours. Tag #26303..........$117,000 (H)

John Deere 9760 STS combine, 340 hp, 250 bushel tank, 1857 hours. Tag #24774...........$182,500 (L)

John Deere 348 square baler, 14x18. Tag #25079... .........................................................$11,950 (LV) John Deere 8300, 200 hp, duals, 6975 hours. Tag #25941..............................................$79,500 (LV)

John Deere 9760 STS combine 340 hp, 250 bushel tank, 2159 hours. Tag #24736..........$151,500 (H)

John Deere 9500 combine 225 hp, 204 bushel tank, JD 224 header, 3589 hours. Tag #24770.............. ...........................................................$39,500 (L)

John Deere 9750 STS combine, 325 hp, 300 bushel tank, 2400 hours. Tag #24773...........$122,500 (L)