December 2015

DECEMBER 2015

Vol. XVI No. 11 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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

Calving workshops slated throughout Montana

By Elin Westover, Fallon/Carter Extension MSU Extension and Stockgrowers Organizations are bringing in calving expert Dr. Robert Mortimer’s to present “Handling Calving Difficulty” workshops in throughout Montana. Dr. Mortimer previously was a DVM & Associate Professor with the Veterinary College at Colorado State University. He will presents a well-received workshop that discusses normal vs. abnormal calvings, signs of calving, and how to manage a difficult birth.

Dr. Mortimer was born and raised on a cow/calf operation in southeastern Idaho. He received a BS degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University and later completed both MS and DVM at Colorado State University. After graduation, Dr. Mortimer practiced in a mixed practice in northern Idaho before joining the Food Animal Section at Colorado State University in 1981. During his 32 years of teaching, Dr. Mortimer maintained a teaching program that strongly emphasizes hands on experience in calving management, pregnancy evaluation, male reproduction, nutrition, and production management. During this time, Dr. Mortimer produced a video on “How to Save More Calves at Calving” which will be available in DVD at the workshops. Since retiring, he still practices, consults, and gives presentations to various segments of the livestock industry.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Dec. 1-28, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, DRO, Inc & O’Connor Crops & Cattle, Online....................................................................................................A7 Dec. 1-28, Smith Sales Co., Skidsteer Attachments, Fabric Buildings, Misc, Online...............................................................................................................A9 Dec. 19, G&G Auctioneers, S.O.S. Truck Repair, Richardton, ND......................A5 Dec. 19, Ulmer Auction, Hay Auction, Mound City, SD....................................A34

PRODUCTION SALES

Jan. 26, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan............................................................A11 Feb. 6, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena................................................A13 Feb. 20, Sparks Herefords, Plevna....................................................................A11 Mar. 12, Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin....................................................................A11

Safety net coverage enrollment

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that producers who chose coverage from the safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, can begin visiting FSA county offices starting December 7, 2015, to sign contracts to enroll in coverage for 2016. The enrollment period will continue until August 1, 2016.

“The choice between ARC and PLC is completed and remains in effect through 2018, but producers must still enroll their farm by signing a contract each year to receive coverage,” said Dolcini.

Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to schedule an appointment to enroll. If a farm is not enrolled during the 2016 enrollment period, producers on that farm will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue benchmarks established by the program.

The two programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include barley, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

This “hay art” sits along the highway just outside of Townsend, Montana. Apparently it was part of the “Fall Festival” activities in the area.

Central Dakota Ag Day December 17

By NDSU Extension Service

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service is hosting a daylong agricultural program December 17 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center.

The Central Dakota Ag Day program begins with coffee and doughnuts at 9:30 a.m. Workshops start at 10 a.m.

“Central Dakota Ag Day is for everyone,” says Joel Lemer, an Extension agent in Foster County. “The daylong program will provide a wealth of educational information on a variety of topics - some old, some new - to crop and livestock producers, not only in central North Dakota but statewide.

The program also includes horticultural offerings for the nontraditional production agriculturalist.”

Workshop topics include: • Alternative specialty oil and legume crops for 2016 • Conventional vs. Roundup Ready soybeans • Will sulfur make money?

• Herbicide-resistant weed identification (live plants) • Sprayer cleanout and temperature inversion effects on sprayer drift

Advertiser Index Page B1 Recipe Patch A36 & A37

• Vegetative options for saline soils • North Dakota Soybean Council update • Annual grasses for forage production • Alternative beef feeding methods • The nutritional and financial value of a beef heifer • 2016 crop budgets • Beef breeding synchronization/artificial insemination • Oil and gas (energy) outlook • Crop and livestock marketing outlooks • Horticultural issues such as pruning shrubs, and tree diseases and pests • Climate change/North Dakota weather CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRIVATE TREATY

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida............................ A11 Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan................................... A11 Davis Farm & Ranch, Saint Anthony ID........................ A4 Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek........................... A11 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan..................................... A11 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood......................................... A11 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay.............................. A11 L Bar W, Loyning & Walen Cattle Co., Absarokee...... A11 McMurry Cattle, Billings............................................... A11 Muddy Creek Livestock, Choteau................................. A2 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek................................... A11 Wichman Herefords, Moore......................................... A11 Tomsheck Ranch, Oilmont........................................... C15

ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR JANUARY The deadline for the JANUARY 2016 issue is

Wednesday, December 30

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The deadline for advertising in the January issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be December 30. Phone (406) 271-5533.

BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE

78 Black Angus heifers, bred to low birth weight Connelly bulls, weighing 1000-1100 pounds........................... $2100 ea. takes all

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Calving workshops slated throughout Montana CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Mortimer has overseen the calving of thousands of heifers in the training of CSU students and veterinarians in obstetrics, and is widely recognized for his expertise in calving management. He has presented numerous workshops for producers throughout the country on how to handle calving difficulties and save more calves The emphasis of these presentations will be on “Handling Calving Difficulty” with emphasis on decision making and the “Hows” and “Whys” of techniques of providing assistance. Topics will include: The normal calving process, recognizing problems and decision making for intervention, methods of obstetrical assistance and management, equipment, calf care, and abnormal calves.

Additional Workshop locations (Call respective Extension Offices for more information.)

Drummond: Monday December 14th (406)) 859-3304 Big Timber: Tuesday December 15th (406) 932-5146 Miles City: Wednesday December 16th (406) 874-3370 Baker: Thursday December 17th (406)778-7110

Central Dakota Ag Day CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

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2006 Subaru Legacy LL Bean B6, 3.0L, AWD, air, cruise, heated seats, keyless entry, power windows, sunroof, steering wheel audio controls.Tag #14B03A...... ......................................$10,500

forecast (general program) Central Dakota Ag Day is sponsored by the Agricultural Improvement Associations and Extension Service offices in Foster, Eddy, Wells, Griggs, Sheridan and Stutsman counties.

No registration is required. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Lemer at (701) 652-2581 or joel. lemer@ndsu.edu.

The Carrington Research Extension Center is 3 1/2 miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281.

Safety net coverage CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4x4, extended cab, standard box, 5.3L V8, AM/FM/CD/ MP3. #15T68B...............$27,995

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ crew cab, short box, 4WD, V8 5.3L, FFV high output engine, FlexFuel capability, BOSE sound system, heated side mirrors, leather seats, OnStar, remote start, XM/Sirus Satellite radio. #5T117A..............$29,495

2014 Dodge Challenger R/T 2-door coupe, 5.7L V8, AM/FM/ CD/MP3/Sirius, Bluetooth, win- 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE 4x4, crew cab, standard box, 6.0L V8. dow grid antenna. #5T130A....... #5T134A........................$14,500 ......................................$28,825

2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 1.4L turbo engine, alloy wheels, cruise, air, power seat, AM/FM/ CD/AUX, keyless entry, Stabilitrak. Tag #15U21..........$13,000

2015 Chevrolet Suburban LT 5.3 V8, 4x4, heated leather seats with memory, heated steering wheel, backup camera, 3rd row seats, sunroof, heavy duty towing package, remote start, Chevrolet MyLink radio. Tag #15U09..........................$57,995

canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. For more details regarding these programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc.

to all and to all a season of peace and good will. It has been a privilege to serve you.

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COMBINES

2008 Case IH 7010, 936 separator hours, 30-ft. 2010 straight cut header, double drive........................................................................$181,000 1999 Case IH 2388 rock trap, long auger, fore/aft, easy adjust sieves, 2685 separator hours, 3419 engine hours............................$49,500 Case IH 1680 with 1010 header, 3245 hours........... Combine: $25,000 .................................................................................. Header: $6500 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701..................................................$29,500 Case IH 1480..............................................................................$10,000 Case IH 1440, 25-ft. 1010 header, regular reel...Combine only $12,000 With header...........................................................................$19,500 2005 John Deere 9760 small grain combine, 1498 separator hours...... ............................................................................................$139,500 2001 John Deere 9750 2300 separator hours. Very clean.........$89,500 1997 John Deere 9600 with JD 914 pickup head, 3400 separator hours, 3800 engine hours, less than 200 hours ago - $20,000 work order. . .......................................................................Combine only $50,000 With header...........................................................................$57,500 Gleaner R60, 2819 hours...........................................................$15,000

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, hitch, transport, CIH adapter, regular reel.............................................................................$29,500 2003 John Deere 936D with pickup and transport.....................$29,500 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

406-265-9554 OR 888-265-9554

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HEATHER WINTER & TIM HARMON SALES REPS

May the peace of the Christmas season spread through all the world.

We give our warmest greetings to you, our customers, and express our gratitude for your faithful patronage.

Financing available - Great Rates!!

TRACTORS

Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires.............$180,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 Big Bud 500/30, 475 hp, 8V-92 engine, duals @ 60%, Clark axles, 4 remotes, new paint................................................................$95,000 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 5655 hours, Cummins, Trelleborg tires.$189,500 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 3000 hours, 3406 Cat, Trelleborg tires..$199,500 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud 450/50........................................................................... Just In Big Bud 360/30 2344 hours, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp......$79,500 Big Bud HN360 400 hp, 24.5x32, 4 Pioneer remotes................$39,500 1982 John Deere 8850 375 hp, 8910 hours with 2500 hours on engine overhaul, PTO........................................................................$39,500 1983 John Deere 8650 290 hp, 7221 hours, PTO, partial PowerShift, 3 remotes................................................................................... Just In

Case IH 9180 375 hp, 50 hours on rebuilt Cummins 855A engine, powershift, 4WD, no PTO or 3-point, 5100 hours........................$65,000 1986 Case IH 9150, Cat 3306 engine, 300 hp, recent overhaul, PTO, new inside tires, fair outside tires, 9641 hours......................$45,000 1988 Case 7110 540/1000 PTO, 75% rubber............................$39,500

1975 John Deere 8630 6524 hours, PTO, updated 40 Series engine, 4 hydraulics...............................................................................$19,500 John Deere 4430, Quad-Range, 50% tires, John Deere 158 loader, grapple...................................................................................$29,000

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

1996 Ford 8770 160 hp, 540/1000 PTO, MFD, duals @ 75%, hour meter shows 5304...........................................................................$59,500 Versatile 2375 375 hp, full powershift, PTO, 3 point, 4 remotes, big rubber 710/70R38 Goodyear duals, Cummins diesel engine.........$119,500 Versatile 935 3190 hours, very little drawbar wear, original rubber......... ..............................................................................................$29,500 Versatile 800, 7479 hours, 250 hp.............................................$15,000 Versatile 700 5524 hours...........................................................$12,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000

We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill

Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$25,000 Flexi-Coil 800 45-ft. plow............................................................$19,500 Gysler 24-ft. plow. No harrows, cable fold.....................................$4500

All drills have dual castering wheels - tire in tire packer - auto packing pressure

2011 Seed Master drill, 60’x12” with 4400 Ezee-On tank, 390 bushel, tow between, double shoot, 225 gallon liquid tank, paralink, primary Ag Tron blockage, heavy duty Drill: $140,000 Cart: $40,000 ............................................................................ Total: $180,000 Seed Master 70’x12”, 300 bushel on board tank Special Pricing............................................................ $299,500 2010 Seed Master 52’x12”, 2010 Ezee-On 4000 tow between cart, super clean, always shedded....................................... $175,000 2007 Seed Master 44’x12”, tow behind Concord 3400 tank............ ...................................................................................... $139,500

MISCELLANEOUS

Friggstad 2025 30-yard hydraulic scraper.................................$55,000 Brandt 1060 auger, needs some work..........................................$2000 Drive over transfer auger, new hydraulic motor was replaced 4,000 bushels ago, runs good............................................................$4950 New Rhino box blade with ripper shanks......................................... Call Degelman 12-ft. heavy duty blade, mounts...................................$7500 1978 Hale horse trailer, some rust, good tires...............................$3000 2003 New Holland BR780 round baler, auto twine only, Bale Command monitor, standard pickup, bale ramp.........................................$7500 Hesston 560 round baler (red), new drive clutches, shedded, field ready, twine baler...............................................................................$4,000 Versatile 4400 swather with 14-ft. & 20-ft. header, gas, cab, air conditioning............................................................................................$4950 Schulte 5026 26-ft. bat wing mower...........................................$29,500 New Rhino 4150 15-ft. heavy duty mower.................................$19,500

John Deere 4020 148 loader and grapple, straight bucket, 2430 hours, 540/1000 PTO, no 3 point, swinging drawbar.........................$12,500 1962 John Deere 4010, 80 hp, 540/1000 PTO, no 3-pt., swing drawbar, 2 remotes, loader, grapple, hour meter shows 2474.............$13,500 2009 Case IH 275 Magnum 4WD with L780 Pro Loader, PTO, powershift, 3005 hours..........................................................................$129,000

SPRAYERS

2012 Versatile SX 275 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, updated Smart Trax and Envizo Pro Raven monitor, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 400 hours.... ............................................................................................$159,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL pull-type sprayer, 120-ft., field ready.................... ..................................................................................Call for details Summers sprayer with 1000 gallon tank.......................................$5000

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AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

Concord 6012-3 66-ft.x12”, 3000 cart, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor, if you want it can be a fan motor.........$25,000 Concord 60-ft.x12” air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor), 3000 cart.............$15,000 NEW 2012 Ezee-On AC 315 tow behind air cart, 3 compartments, 100 bushel....................................................................................$69,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, new style disbribution system, capped steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tank.....................$49,500 1998 Flexi Coil 5000 57-ft, 9” spacing, 2320 tank, 11L-15 tires. Can be made into 39-ft or 57-ft.

39-ft......................................................................................$42,500 57-ft......................................................................................$49,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 40-ft.x14”, 71/2” spacing....................................$29,500 Great Plains AD 1345 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing........................$35,000 Great Plains new style forward drills, (3) 10-ft. each, fold forward and transport, 6” spacing, very good condition.............................$19,500 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 (3) International 150 12-ft.x14”, hydraulic lifts, with fertilizer..$1500 ea.

2011 John Deere 1870 Conserva-Pak with 430 bushel tow-between 1910 commodity cart, 56-ft. x 12” row spacing with dry knife and paired row seed boot, double shoot with all run blockage on fertilizer and seed runs, 3 tank air cart 9150 (80-200 bushel).................$169,000 2012 New Holland P2050 with New Holland P1040 tow between tank, single shoot, blockage. Excellent condition.........................$125,000 1997 Seed Hawk, 48-ft.x12” spacing, (2) 100 bushel on board seed tanks, without auger..............................................................$75,000

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Davis Farm and Ranch 12-15 month Black Angus registered bulls and heifers for sale. Private Treaty.

Solid phenotype and bloodlines.

Bulls...$3,000-$4,000 and short-bred heifers...$2300 Also, 1 - 3 year old cow/calf pair.

Discount on multiple purchase. Delivery may be possible.

Call or text Adam at 208-709-4541

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MSU-Hill County Extension presents Cabin Fever January 4 - February 25, 2016

Monday, January 4th and January 11th - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesday, January 19th - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Introduction to Excel Hill County Annex, 302 4th Avenue (Alley Entrance) This class is a three part evening series beginning January 4th, for individuals to learn the basics of excel. Topics include using templates, formulas, and mail merge.

Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions as they are a consecutive series. Each class is an hour and a half. Each class is $15, $40 for all three classes. Computers will be provided. Class maximum is 12.

Class 1-Monday, January 4th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Class topics include different purchase options, advantages of using excel online, templates, and how to make a graph.

Class 2-Monday, January 11th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Class topics include number formatting options, text and fill color, and worksheets.

Class 3-Tuesday, January 19th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Class topics include a review, data manipulation options, and mail merging.

Instructors are Nicole Gray, MSU Hill County Extension Agent; Katrin Finch, MSU Hill County Extension Agent.

Monday, January 4th – 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Heavy Duty Truck Air Brake Systems Brockman Center, Room 111 This one-day workshop will cover the air system and system components (brakes, air suspension, etc.) used in on-highway and farm truck and trailer applications.

Workshop will be conducted both in the classroom and the lab with a live vehicle.

Industry training materials will be used throughout the workshop. Industry and Department of Transportation standards will be emphasized throughout the class. ABS systems will also be addressed. Instructor is Steven Don, Instructor of Diesel, Automotive and Agricultural Mechanics, MSUNorthern and Bendix ®Air Brakes Certified.

Registration fee is $40; after December 28th the fee is $50. Renewal units are available.

Class is limited to 30 participants.

Tuesday, January 5th – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Heavy Duty Truck Air Brake Systems Brockman Center, Room 111 This half-day workshop is a follow up class to the one-day workshop. More lab with live vehicle and in-depth classroom is included in this workshop. Participants are encouraged to have either previously attended the airbrakes workshop or attended the previous full day workshop. Industry training materials are used throughout the workshop. Industry and Department of Transportation standards will be emphasized throughout the class. ABS systems will also be addressed. Instructor is Steven Don, Instructor of Diesel, Automotive and Agricultural Mechanics, MSU-Northern and Bendix ®Air Brakes Certified. Registration fee is $20; after December 28th the fee is $30. Renewal units are available.

Class is limited to 30 participants.

Tuesday, January 5th – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM ServSafe® Food Handler Class Hill County Annex, 302 4th Avenue (Alley Entrance) The ServSafe® Food Handler Class is a nationally recognized food safety course for food service employees. This course is designed to provide food-safe knowledge and skills (cross contamination, time and

temperature control, etc) relevant for working in the food industry. Upon attending the course and participation, participants will be a Certified ServSafe® Food Handler. Instructor is Katrin Finch, MSU-Hill County Extension Agent and certified ServSafe® instructor. Registration Fee is $20; after December 28th, the fee is $25.Class is limited to 15 participants.

Tuesday, January 5th – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ServSafe® Food Handler Class Hill County Annex, 302 4th Avenue (Alley Entrance) The ServSafe® Food Handler Class is a nationally recognized food safety course for food service employees. This course is designed to provide food-safe knowledge and skills (cross contamination, time and temperature control, etc) relevant for working in the food industry. Upon attending the course and participation, participants will be a Certified ServSafe® Food Handler. Instructor is Katrin Finch, MSU-Hill County Extension Agent and certified ServSafe® instructor. Registration Fee is $20; after December 28th, the fee is $25.Class is limited to 15 participants.

Wednesday, January 6th – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Initial Pesticide Training Northern Ag Research Center, Meeting Room This program is for agricultural producers who do not have a Private Applicator Pesticide License. Topics will include pesticide laws and regulations, pesticide toxicity, protective clothing and equipment, pesticide storage and disposal, sprayer calibration, ground squirrel control, and noxious weeds.

A calculator is required. Instructors are Terry Turner, Hill County Weed District; Ben Hauptman, MSU-Blaine County Extension Agent; Tyler Lane, MSU-Chouteau County Extension Agent; Michaela Hystad, Montana Department of Agriculture; Nicole Gray, MSU-Hill County Extension Agent.

Registration fee is $30; after December 28th the fee is $35. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, January 6th – 2:00 AM – 5:00 PM Arthritis 101 Northern Montana Healthcare Conference Room 4A (Fourth Floor) This program will discuss different types of arthritis, how to manage arthritis, and steps to reduce and relieve arthritis pain.

Come and join the Arthritis Foundation, the Montana Arthritis Program, and health care providers to learn about sign and symptoms.

You will have the opportunity to ask these experts questions regarding arthritis. Additionally, there will be a demonstration on joint relief movements to show you how to reduce joint pain. Registration is $20; after December 28th, the fee is $25. Light snack and refreshments will be provided.

Monday, January 11th – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ServSafe® Food Manager Class Blaine County Annex, Triple E Room 400 Ohio Street, Chinook, MT 59523 The ServSafe® Food Manager Class is a comprehensive, nationally recognized food safety course for food service managers.

The course is designed to provide food-safe knowledge and skills to maintain a safe establishment. Food managers will receive training in all areas of food safety relevant to a food establishment. Upon attending the course and successful completion of an exam, managers will receive a certificate verifying that they are a ServSafe® Food CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

Biologically effective grazing management workshop

By NDSU Extension Service A biologically effective pasture and harvested forage management workshop will be held January 5-7, 2016, at the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Dickinson Research Extension Center.

“Native rangeland and domesticated grassland ecosystems are the major grazing land renewable natural resources in the northern Plains,” says Lee Manske, research professor at the center. “The ‘natural resources’ portion of this term indicates that these are assets produced by processes of nature that can be sources of wealth.”

“The ‘renewable’ portion of this term is usually not recognized as an extremely important description, which declares that grazing land ecosystems have the capability to return to the potential production level of the good-as-new condition following deterioration of ecosystem performance resulting from poor management practices,” he adds.

During the workshop, beef producers will be shown how to manage land resources with biologically effective strategies that increase soil organism biomass, herbage production and calf weight per acre, resulting in the capture of greater wealth per acre.

The workshop will be held in the Red Office Building on the corner of State Avenue and Empire Road in Dickinson.

The workshop will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain time. An open discussion on grassland management will be conducted during an early supper on the first day.

The workshop instructors are Manske and Toby Stroh, Dickinson State University assistant professor and ArcGIS instructor.

The first two days of the workshop are for agriculture producers who aren’t ready to have a 12-month pasture forage management plan designed for their operation but want to learn how the symbiotic partnership among perennial grass plants, soil organisms, and grazing animals can be managed to increase the productivity and quantity of wealth captured from the land, Manske says.

On the third day, workshop participants will learn how to develop and properly operate a biologically effective management strategy using twice-over rotation grazing on summer pastures in conjunction with a complete 12-month complementary pasture and harvested forage sequence specific for their ranch.

To design 12-month forage management strategies specific to individual ranches during the workshop, ArcGIS maps with each pasture and field for the entire land holdings, including owned and leased land, need to be made, and acreage of each soil type in each parcel of land needs to be calculated prior to the start of the workshop. Participants will need to provide location descriptions of land holdings one month prior to the workshop to give specialists sufficient time to develop maps.

Lodging, transportation and most meals are the responsibility of the participants. A lab fee of $25 per person will cover the cost of supplies, refreshments and a working supper on the first day. A four-volume set of textbooks is available for $95. The ArcGIS map set will cost $75 for an average-sized ranch.

An option for professional development with one or two graduate credits for this continuing education course is available through NDSU at a cost of $50 per credit. Participants will supply their own calculators and notebooks.

Information related to the workshop material can be previewed at www.GrazingHandbook.com.

For workshop information or to register, call Manske at (701) 456-1118 or email llewellyn.manske@ndsu.edu. To request ArcGIS maps to be developed for a ranch, contact Stroh at (701) 483-7771 or toby.stroh@dickinsonstate.edu before December 4.

A party is about the people…

…Not how much money you spent on it. Before you throw a huge bash, write out your priorities in terms of what you think is most important to spend your money on (for example, the least on decorations and the most on food).

Then figure out how much you’re willing to spend on the highest item on your list, and work your way down. Friends always ask, “Can I bring anything?” and you shouldn’t be afraid of asking your good friends to bring a dessert or appetizer. And don’t forget–potlucks and picnics are cheap and always popular.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE John Deere 567 round baler, Mega Wide, twine and net wrap, 4,750 actual bales, shedded, excellent condition................................................................................................. $20,500 1978 GMC 2-ton truck with hoist, Omaha bed and grain sides. Good condition............. $7250 1988 GMC 2-ton diesel truck with Omaha bed and grain sides, double-acting hoist, good condition ................................................................................................................... $7950 2-Heavy duty round bale beds .............................................................................$1500/each 10-John Deere 100 lb. front weights ............................................................................. $1000 Case manure spreader .................................................................................................... $350 Heavy duty wagon running gear ..................................................................................... $350

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MSU-Hill County Extension presents Cabin Fever January 4 - February 25, 2016 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4

Protection Manager. Certified instructors are Katrin Finch, MSU-Hill County Extension Agent; Kendra Seilstad, MSU-Blaine County Extension Agent. Class is limited to 15 participants. Registration fee is $100; after December 28th, the fee is $115.

Tuesday, January 12th – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ServSafe® Food Manager Class Hill County Annex, 302 4th Avenue (Alley Entrance) The ServSafe® Food Manager Class is a comprehensive, nationally recognized food safety course for food service managers.

The course is designed to provide food-safe knowledge and skills to maintain a safe establishment. Food managers will receive training in all areas of food safety relevant to a food establishment. Upon attending the course and successful completion of an exam, managers will receive a certificate verifying that they are a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager. Certified instructors are Katrin Finch, MSU-Hill County Extension Agent; Kendra Seilstad, MSU-Blaine County Extension Agent. Class is limited to 15 participants. Registration fee is $100; after December 28th, the fee is $115.

Thursday, January 21th – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Agronomy Update Northern Agriculture Research Center, Meeting Room The class will feature many key updates including hands on and interactive presentations. Topics include herbicide update and weed seedling identification, fungicide update and disease identification for wheat and pulses. There will also be a marketing outlook portion and the popular crop varieties presentation. Ed Davis, MSU Agricultural Specialist Cropland Weed Research; Peggy Lamb, Agronomist, MSU-Northern Ag Research Center; Scott McIntosh, Columbia Grain-Chinook; Nicole Gray, MSU-Hill County Extension Agent; Tyler Lane, MSUChouteau County Extension Agent; Ben Hauptman, MSU-Blaine County Extension Agent. Pesticide points have been applied for. Registration fee is $30 per person; after December 28th the fee is $35. Lunch will be provided.

February Cattle Series Wednesday, February 10th – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Cattle Update- Water Rights/Range Management Northern Ag Research Center, Meeting Room This program will focus on two different areas of interest for producers. The class will start with an outline of Montana Water Rights and will cover some frequently asked

questions water right holders may have. Instructors for this session will be Matt Miles, Deputy Regional Manager for the DNRC Regional Office in Havre, and Danny Pratt, NRCS District Conservationist/Chinook Field Office. Topics include noxious weed control on rangelands, establishing a monitoring program for successful range management, extending the grazing season, and managing your fall and winter pastures. Instructors are Jane Mangold, MSUExtension Rangeland Weed Specialist; Ben Hauptman, MSU-Blaine County Extension Agent; Jeff Mosely, MSU-Extension Range Management Specialist. Registration fee for the program is $35; after January 28th the fee is $45. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, February 17th – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cattle Update- Agriculture Leases 101/ Covercrop Cocktail Grazing and Haying Northern Ag Research Center, Meeting Room This program is for producers and landowners that are interested in learning more about the principles of beef cattle rental arrangements, pasture rental arrangements, and fixed and flexible cash rental arrangements. This presentation will offer discussion and case study for participants to practice setting up lease arrangements.

The afternoon will feature a research update of cover crop cocktail grazing and haying potential. Following the presentation will be a panel discussion offering producers a chance to interact with Northern Ag Research Center researchers regarding their research and other topics. Instructors are Dan Lucas, MSU Granite County Extension Agent; Darrin Boss, MSU Northern Ag Research Center Superintendent. Registration fee for the program is $30; after January 28th the fee is $40. Lunch will be provided.

Thursday, February 25th – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cattle Update- Forage Varieties and Weed Control in Forages Northern Ag Research Center, Meeting Room Forage varietal update from Central Ag Research Center using statistics around the state. Forages included in the update are alfalfa, cereal forages, and other alternative forages. The second half of the day will be weed control in forages. Weeds featured include foxtail barley, cheatgrass, and some noxious weeds. Instructors are Dave Wichman, Central Ag Research Center Superintendent; Emily Glunk, MSU Extension Forages Specialist Pesticide points have been applied for. Registration fee for the program is $30; after January 28th the fee is $40. Lunch will be provided.

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Enrollment period for the CRP

TRUCK FOR SALE

2007 Volvo, 435 hp, 12 speed automatic, 596,000 miles. One owner, all maintenance records since new......................... $21,000 Call (406) 407-6700

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminded farmers and ranchers that the next general enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) began, December 1, 2015, and ends on February 26, 2016. December 2015 also marks the 30th anniversary of CRP, a federally funded program that assists agricultural producers with the cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs MUST SELL NICE, WELL MAINTAINED and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat.

FARM EQUIPMENT--MAKE OFFER! As of September 2015, 24.2 million acres were enrolled 2010 Case IH 7120 combine, low hours, well equipped with full guidance package, chopper, extended in CRP. CRP also is protecting more than 170,000 stream auger, feeder tilt, axle extension, block heater, air compressor, 2 sets almost new small and large wire miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, enough to go concaves with 2013 MacDon D65-D 40-ft. draper Case IH adapter, guide/transport package, poly bar around the world 7 times. For an interactive tour of CRP package, dual knife, pickup reel. Both excellent condition. Will consider separate................. $240,000 success stories from across the U.S., visit www.fsa.usda.

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380 bushel, 45-ft. 10” with 4.5” steel packers, dual casters, part blockage, stealth with carbide 3” “Over the past 30 years, farmers, ranchers, conservationpoints+ALL NEW 1” points, 550# trips with ALL NEW heavy shanks, touchscreen monitor, excellent ists, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts have condition, extra parts included................................................................................................. $95,000 made CRP one of the most successful conservation programs 1996 Case IH 9370 4WD tractor, 6300 hours, 12/2 speed, radials, Trimble 750 with EZ Pilot column int in the history of the country,” said Vilsack. “Today, CRP consteering, plumbed for drill. Will do package deal with drill........................................................ $75,000 John Deere 8630 4WD, 50 series engine with 14.9x46” single radials matched to Flexi-Coil 67XL pull tinues to make major environmental improvements to water sprayer, 90-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon, rinse tank, mix cone, double bodies, Trimble 750 with and air quality. This is another longstanding example of how EZ Pilot column int steering, Field IQ automatic integrated boom controls. Complete package.$50,000 agricultural production can work hand in hand with efforts 1996 International 4700 truck, diesel 466E starts/runs amazing, Allison automatic, air brakes and seat, to improve the environment and increase wildlife habitat.”

18-ft. steel floor box with hoist, 11R22.5 tires, new steers....................................................... $22,500 Participants in CRP establish long-term, resource-conserv1975 GMC C65 truck, gas 366, 5/2 speed, 18-ft. steel floor box with hoist, engine, transmission, rear end ing plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as have all been replaced at some point, tuned up, good tires..................................................... $10,500 “covers”) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and Brittonya pickup sprayer 60-ft. with Raven radar rate controller, triple bodies, 8 hp Honda, fire hose, develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agriculRaven Cruiser II GPS, includes 1971 Chevy C30 1-ton standard trans., starts/runs great........ $8000 tural lands. In return, FSA provides participants with rental 2004 Honda Rancher 350 4x4, excellent condition, less than 1000 miles, includes sprayer and seed/ payments and cost-share assistance. At times when commodbait spreader............................................................................................................................... $4000 ity prices are low, enrolling sensitive lands in CRP can be especially attractive to farmers and ranchers, as it softens the Call or text (406) 600-4790, Central MT economic hardship for landowners at the same time that it provides ecological benefits.

Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years. The longterm goal of the program is to re-establish native plant species on marginal agricultural lands for the primary purpose of preventing soil erosion and Lots start closing improving water quality and Monday, related benefits of reducing December 28, 2015 loss of wildlife habitat. at 7:00 p.m.

Contracts on 1.64 million acres of CRP are set to expire Bid Online ONLY at www.kinseyauction.com on Sept. 30, 2016. Producers with expiring contracts or producers with environmentally sensitive land are encouraged to evaluate their options under CRP. Since it was established on December 23, 1985, CRP has: TRUCKS/TRAILERS HAY/GRAIN EQUIPMENT Prevented more than 9 bil1999 Peterbilt Detroit, 10 speed, 46” sleep- Case IH 8220 draper header, 25-ft. (DRO) lion tons of soil from eroding, er, 275/80/R22.5 tires, 1,772,537 miles John Deere 567 round hay baler, net wrap, enough soil to fill 600 million (DRO) SN# E00567X317389 dump trucks; 1985 Kenworth 500 big cam Cummins, 13 MacDon 960 header, SN#83981, 21-ft. (fits speed, sleeper, 11R24.5 (non-running) bi-directional, 3-pt. on engine end) Reduced nitrogen and 1972 Wilson straight deck, 45-ft., new floor, 2-John Deere disc drills, 14-ft. with Donahue phosphorous runoff relative 285/75/R24.5 good tires, nice trailer transport trailer (DRO) to annually tilled cropland (DRO) 2-John Deere pickup headers, 5 belt-4 belt by 95 and 85 percent respec1979 Wilson ADCL-80.5 livestock trailer, 45(fits 9600-9770) tively; ft., 275/80/R24.5 International 150 hoe drills Circle H 20-ft. GN livestock trailer (bad floor) John Deere 930 flex header Sequestered an annual 1-Westfield W-80 auger - 1-Westfield MK average of 49 million tons TRACTORS/SKID STEER 100-71 auger - 1-FX 80-36 auger of greenhouse gases, equal Versatile 895 4WD tractor (running condi- John Deere 7700 combine, diesel, 4782 to taking 9 million cars off tion, needs brakes) hours - This lot sells with a JD 7700 parts the road.

Ford 800 tractor, PTI, hydraulics, running combine condition Valmar Compuaire Beline clipper grain Since 1996, CRP has creSteiger Bearcat 2 4WD tractor (clutch out, cleaner with Chevy engine mounted on ated nearly 2.7 million acres hydraulic pump leaks) metal skid of restored wetlands.

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SHREDDER FOR SALE

1997 Loftness 30-ft. end drive, multi-crop shredder, 1000 rpm PTO, 2000 rpm 200 hp gear box, reversable blade (80% on used side), good condition, field ready. Excellent weed/CRP management tool.

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Big Timber rancher wins MFBF competition

Taller for Ease of Harvest • Higher Yield Certified Seed Available

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Jennie Anderson, a Big Timber rancher, won the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet and will be taking home a new Polaris Ranger Side

by Side. Anderson was one of four competitors to make the final round of the Discussion Meet held November 10 during the MFBF Annual Convention in Missoula. The Discussion Meet, which is open to Farm Bureau members ages 18-35, is meant to simulate a committee meeting with ideas discussed and solutions developed.

The four discussed the question: How can we influence state and local policy that more effectively balances the social and economic interests of farmer and ranchers versus burdensome federal regulations?

“The best way to influence policy is to do what we are doing – getting involved,” noted Anderson during the competition. “For instance, look at the Sage Grouse issue.

Because of local and state efforts, the bird did not get on the Endangered Species list. That shows that policy can be influenced starting at the grass roots level.”

During the discussion with Lacey Sutherlin, Gil Gasper and Jon Bouma, Anderson said that encouraging people to contact their Congressmen is essential to influence both state and national policy. “Now you can just write a brief note and click on a button to send a letter to your U.S. senators. That’s a great way to have a voice, and it doesn’t take much time.”

Anderson started ranching when she married her husband six years ago. She has been involved in the Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau for four years. Thanks to participating Montana Polaris dealers, Anderson drives away with a Polaris Ranger ® Side by Side. She also receives an all-expense paid trip to Orlando to compete in the national YF&R competition in Orlando in January.

“I did the Discussion Meet last year, and it gave me the experience to be more competitive this year,” said Anderson. “It’s a great avenue to exercise your public speaking skills, increase your confidence and learn more about agriculture. The fact that I won the Polaris makes it especially great.”

Cover Crop Seminar February 2

By Brent Sarchet, Lewis and Clark County Extension MSU Extension is hosting a cover crop seminar on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. The seminar will be in two locations: Sheridan at the Moraine Center (120 South Main Street) from 12:00 – 3:00 pm, and then in Helena at the Great Northern Hotel (835 Great Northern Blvd) from 5:45 – 8:30 pm. A free lunch will be provided at the seminar in Sheridan and a free dinner will be provided at the location in Helena. RSVP is required for both locations by January 28th. To RSVP call 447-8346, txt 438-0027 or email bsarchet@montana.edu.

There is increased interest in utilization of cover crops in various crop and livestock production systems. Montana State University has been conducting cover crop research in dry land crop production. Learn about that research and some research on termination of cover crops using livestock.

Also hear from a panel of producers who are utilizing cover crops in their production system.

The Cover Crop Seminar is sponsored by MSU Extension, Murdochs, Circle S Seeds and Agri-Feeds of Helena.

WSU partners with startup to develop new anti-inflammatory drug

By Scott Weybright, WSU News “TAI-LCx is a promising discovery Work on a new anti-inflammatory drug because it reduces inflammation without developed from the medicinal/spice plant affecting the COX-2 (cyclooxygenase) turmeric recently received a $225,000 enzyme,” said P. Scott Waterhouse, Botagrant from the National Institutes of Health nisol’s CEO and co-founder.

National Center for Complementary and Botanisol is a translational biopharmaIntegrative Health (NIH-NCCIH). ceuticals company that advances discoverResearchers at Washington State Uniies by applying modern science to known versity’s (WSU) Institute of Biological bioactive constituents of plants. For more Chemistry will collaborate with the start-up information, visit http://www.botanisol. company Botanisol LLC to study a newly com. identified active component, TAI-LCx, and develop better means to isolate it from the plant tissue.

The project will benefit from technology in stateof-the-art research facilities available at WSU, particularly the Murdock Metabolomics Laboratory (MML) and the Tissue Imaging and Proteomics Laboratory (TIPL).

“What we know about TAI-LCx is very encouraging,” said David Gang, WSU professor and Botanisol chief science officer. “With this grant, we’ll learn more about its structure and effect on different inflammatory pathways.”

The grant is number 1 R41 AT008963-01 from the NIHNCCIH. Botanisol, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed TAILCx from the University of Arizona, which first discovered the component through a multiyear NIH-supported research program. Botanisol’s goal is to create a beneficial product for those suffering from inflammatory disease.

“Inflammatory disease, especially arthritis, is rapidly increasing with the aging population,” Gang said.

“The global market for antiinflammatory drugs is over $60 billion, so it’s a major problem.”

That includes other biotechnology-derived anti-inflammatories like Humira or Enbrel as well as steroids, opiates, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen and aspirin.

Although $12 billion worth of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are sold worldwide each year, they carry a high cost in medical complications, Gang said.

According to an NIH article from 2009, NSAIDs are responsible for 100,000 hospitalizations, 17,000 deaths and $2 billion in added healthcare costs in the U.S. each year.

Early published research showed TAI-LCx to be effective at reducing inflammation using biologic pathways different from NSAIDs.

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MISCELLANEOUS FARM ITEMS FOR SALE

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New calculator projects farm bill safety net for 2015

By NDSU Extension Service Operators and lenders are trying to understand what safety net payments might be provided under the 2014 farm bill for the 2015 crop year. A new excel worksheet, “2015 ARC-PLC Calculator,” is available at http://bit.ly/payment-calculator to project those payments.

The 2015 ARC-PLC Calculator will show producers their Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Risk Coverage – County (ARC-CO) payments under different 2015 marketing year average (MYA) price and county yield scenarios.

“The 2015 MYA price is the one unknown for determining the PLC payment,” says Andrew Swenson, North Dakota State University Extension Service farm and family resource management specialist. “Even at this early date, I believe you can get a fairly good range of possible PLC payments for many crops.”

Swenson adds, “Currently, we are five months into the marketing year for wheat and its latest projected national average price is $5. That would provide a 50-cent payment per bushel of PLC payment yield.”

Corn and soybean national 2015 MYA prices are less certain because they are only two months into the 2015 marketing year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is projecting a $3.65 per bushel corn and $8.90 per bushel soybean MYA price. At this level, the corn PLC payment would be a nickel per bushel of PLC yield, but the soybean price would have to drop another 50 cents per bushel before a PLC payment is triggered.

The benchmark revenue and revenue guarantees for the 2015 ARC-CO program have been determined for most crops. The actual 2015 MYA price and county yields are not known yet. However, producers should receive significant ARC-CO payments for most crops unless 2015 county yields are much higher than typical yields.

Producers cannot receive PLC and ARC-CO payments for the same crop on a farm. They had to make a choice in which program to enroll each crop on the FSA farm number.

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Montana Hereford Directory

• 25 Coming Two Year Olds Hereford and Red Angus Come select now for free wintering and delivery in May. Females: • 100 F1 Red Baldie Replacement Heifer Calves • 80 F1 Black Baldie Replacement Heifer Calves All bangs vaccinated. Fancy as you will find.

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By NDSU Extension Service The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and several counties in Minnesota were honored during the 42nd annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University (NDSU) on November 6.

Information on the outstanding agriculturists listed by county is available at http://bit.ly/harvestbowlbios, and photos are available at http://bit.ly/harvestbowlphotos.

2015 Harvest Bowl honorees by county, name and city: • Adams - Bill and Colleen Larson, Lemmon, South Dakota • Barnes - Scott and Kim Anderson, Sanborn • Barnes - Shawn and Linda Anderson, Rogers • Benson - Lynn and Robin Arnold, Esmond • Billings - Bill and Candace Kessel, Belfield • Bottineau - Raymond and Diane Boll, Newburg • Bowman - Jeff and Jolene Hendrickx, Bowman • Burke - Kurt and Dawn Koppelsloen, Columbus • Burleigh - ElRoy and Carol Haadem, Bismarck • Cass - Carl and Julie Peterson, Harwood • Cavalier - Bryan and Diane Hanson, Langdon • Dickey - Gary and Tracy Ulmer, Fullerton • Divide - Greg and London Jacobs, Noonan • Dunn - Kent and Jodi Carlson, Killdeer • Eddy - John and Connie Soderholm, Sheyenne • Emmons - Douglas and Carrie Gefroh, Hague • Fort Berthold - Brian and Mary Severance, Palermo • Foster - Tom and Tammi Thurlow, Carrington • Golden Valley - Gordon and Cheryl Ueckert, Sentinel Butte • Grand Forks - Jason and Nikki Nelson, Grand Forks • Grand Forks - Aaron and Stacie Nelson, Thompson • Grant - Eric and Jill Friesz, New Leipzig • Griggs - Ralph and Deane Haugen, Hannaford • Hettinger - Nathan and Sandra Huether, Mott • Hettinger - Jeremy Huether, Mott • Kidder - Donald and Marcia Fanta, Tappen • LaMoure - Larry Harmsen, LaMoure • Logan - Ralph and Lorraine Rivinius, Gackle • Logan - Ronald and Marion Rivinius, Streeter • McHenry - Ryan and Ann Latendresse, Towner • McIntosh - Mark and Lana Schaunaman, Ashley • McKenzie - Paul and Nancy Deutsch, Watford City • McLean - Andrew J. and Stacy Majeres, Garrison • Mercer - Craig and Margie Askim, Beulah • Morton - Ken and Mary Schmidt, Solen • Mountrail - Dave and Betty Leith, Stanley • Nelson - Kristi and Les Berdal, Aneta • Oliver - Rod and Vicki Meckle, Center • Pembina - Jeff and Greta Whelan, Crystal • Pierce - Steve and Barb Fritel, Barton • Ramsey - Aaron and Sunny Johnson, Edmore • Ransom - Glenn Weisenhaus, Lisbon • Renville - Ernie Albers, Berthold • Richland - David Fixen, Wahpeton • Rolette - Howard and Renae Good, Rolla • Sargent - Myron and Lori Yagow, Milnor • Sheridan - Kendon and Bev Faul, McClusky • Sioux - Kurt and Nerissa Hellman, Solen • Slope - Leon and Lyn Hewson, Amidon • Stark - Cal and Julie Hoff, Richardton • Steele - Keith and Becky Johnson, Sharon • Stutsman - Brent and Codi Kuss, Woodworth • Towner - Greg and Janet Westlind, Cando • Traill - Marcia Hoplin, Buxton • Walsh - Candy Pinta, Grafton • Ward - Dennis and Cynthia Krueger, Max • Ward - Jeff and Lisa Krueger, Max • Ward - Curtis and Nancy Krueger, Max • Wells - Paul and Vanessa Anderson, Harvey • Williams - Melvin Hagen, Williston Minnesota honorees by county, name and city: • Becker - Dell and Charlette Christianson, Detroit Lakes • Clay - Pam and Dean Aakre, Barnesville • Marshall - Gary and Laurie Polansky, Gatzke • Norman - Erik and Gretchen Rockstad, Ada • Otter Tail - Richard and Carol Bucholz, Perham • Traverse - Chad and Jody Hasbargen, Wheaton An agribusiness award recipient also is chosen annually.

This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of agriculture and business in North Dakota and beyond. Lynden Johnson, executive vice president of the Country Operations division of CHS, is this year’s recipient. More Johnson information is available at http:// bit.ly/harvestbowlagribusinessaward.

Several scholarships also are awarded to outstanding male and female athletes during Harvest Bowl. Scholarship winners and photos are available at http://bit.ly/harvestbowlathletes.

Register for MSU crop and pest management school

Registration is now open for the Montana State University Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology’s crop and pest management school. The workshop, which will be held Jan. 5-7 at MSU, will focus on forage and pulse crops.

The 2½-day workshop will feature three guest speakers.

Earl Creech, assistant professor of agronomy at Utah State University, will present two lectures on forage crop management; Pierce Paul, associate professor of cereal pathology from Ohio State University, will present two lectures on disease epidemiology and management; and Kevin McPhee, professor of pulse crop breeding at North Dakota State University, will present a lecture on a pulse breeding program.

MSU Extension Specialist Emily Glunk has organized a day devoted to forage crops, a new addition to the topics covered by the crop and pest management school. There will also be a hands-on practical session featuring beneficial insect identification from samples collected from alfalfa crops during the 2015 growing season.

Additionally, MSU Bozeman faculty and the superintendent of the MSU Central Ag Research Center will present on topics including plant breeding, weed, disease, insect and nutrient management.

Registration costs $195 and covers workshop supplies, morning and afternoon refreshments, parking and a pizza dinner at Colombo’s. Credits will be available for private and commercial/ government pesticide applicator and crop consulting.

To register, visit the website: https://www.montana.edu/ pestmanagement/.

Bison hunt opened November 15

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s bison hunt opened November 15 in areas in southwestern Montana near Yellowstone National Park.

The annual hunt attracted more than 10,420 individual applicants for a limited number of either-sex bison licenses.

Sixty-nine residents and three nonresidents were successful in the drawing.

Up to 200 second-choice applicants could be called to participate but only if enough bison migrate into the state from Yellowstone National Park. The bison season will close February 15, 2016.

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Use caution when grazing corn residue

By NDSU Extension Service Corn residue can be a great option for beef producers to extend the grazing season, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service livestock experts.

Grazing corn residue typically is the most cost-effective method to take advantage of nutrients remaining in the field after combining.

“However, producers must evaluate individual fields and grazing scenarios, and make appropriate management plans to ensure cattle health,” beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen says. “Cattle preferentially will consume grain and leaves before consuming lower-quality stalk material. This is an important consideration when developing strategies to graze crop residues.”

Producers need to be very cautious of piles of grain that spilled into fields during harvest and large amounts of downed ears remaining in fields. Recent wind storms in some areas of the state have left a significant amount of downed ears in fields.

In some cases, producers have reported up to 70 bushels of corn per acre remaining on the ground. In this extreme case, for each acre of field that cows can access, 3,920 pounds of corn remain. That is just less than 40 pounds of corn per acre for every 100 cows, says John Dhuyvetter, area livestock systems specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot.

In addition to downed ears, some of these fields have significant leaf loss due to the windy conditions, so little forage is available.

Consuming too much grain can cause digestive upsets (acidosis), lameness and abortions, and death in extreme cases.

But not all issues will be observed right away. For example, founder will be seen during the course of several months as cattle’s hooves continue to grow and abscesses develop.

“Any time in which corn ear drop is greater than 8 to 10 bushels per acre, producers must develop a strategy to mitigate potential grain overload in cows,” says Karl Hoppe, area livestock systems specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “Each 8-inch ear of corn contains roughly 1/2 pound of grain.”

To determine the amount of corn remaining in fields planted in 30-inch rows, count the number of 8-inch ears (or equivalent) on the ground along 100 feet between two rows, then divide the total by 2. Do this for at least three 100-foot-long strips in the field to get a good estimate of corn remaining in the field. See http://tinyurl.com/grasingcropresidue for more information.

Any grazing scenario with high amounts of spilled corn or downed ears presents risks to the cattle that are grazing. Here are several strategies Fara Brummer, area livestock systems specialist at the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center, suggests producers consider to help mitigate risk: • Carefully consider the class of cattle allowed to graze cornstalks. Cattle new to eating corn (calves or yearlings) will take some time before they actively seek corn. This delayed consumption can serve as a good acclimation period. Cows with experience grazing corn aftermath will look for grain and downed ears immediately when turned out. Consider grazing calves, yearlings or cull cows on fields to clean up some of the corn before turning out pregnant cows.

• Provide some type of ionophore-containing supplement.

• Adapt cattle to corn before turning out to graze corn stalks.

Start with 3 pounds daily and move up to 7 or 8 pounds during a 10-day period before turnout.

• Cross-fence fields to minimize the amount of the field that cows have access to at any one time. Early in the grazing period, this may mean moving the fence daily.

• Do not turn hungry cattle out to graze. Provide goodquality hay so cattle don’t overeat corn immediately. Also, set out bales of good-quality hay in corn fields so cattle have access to hay while grazing corn.

After cattle are past the initial risks posed by grain remaining in the fields, producers have several other management considerations. One of them is supplementation. Depending on the desired level of performance, producers should provide supplemental phosphorus, vitamin A and trace minerals once the grain and better-quality forage material have been consumed.

Also, closely monitor the amount of residue remaining on fields and provide supplemental forage or remove cows as necessary. Do not force cattle to eat stalks and cobs because they are low-quality feed.

Check out the NDSU publication “Utilizing Corn Residue in Beef Cattle Diets” at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/ beef/as1548.pdf for more information.

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OSU researchers join WSU, UI on $2.7 million grant

By Gail Wells, Oregon State University Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) are teaming with colleagues in Washington and Idaho to help farmers combat an insect-transmitted disease that could devastate the Pacific Northwest’s $9 billion potato crop.

Silvia Rondon, an OSU Extension entomologist, and Oregon State colleagues Stuart Reitz and Molly Engle, are collaborating with Northwest University and industry partners on a five-year, $2.7 million study of zebra chip disease, which discolors the flesh of potatoes and makes them unmarketable.

The disease is caused by a bacterium carried by a tiny flying insect called the potato psyllid. It has caused serious problems in the southwestern United States, severely damaging the potato crop and causing millions of dollars in losses, according to Washington State University (WSU) entomologist Bill Snyder, the study’s co-leader.

For the new study, Rondon’s team will step up ongoing trapping and monitoring of potato psyllids and coordinate these efforts in all three states. Others on the study will probe the DNA of the psyllids and the bacteria they carry.

The researchers will map in detail where each genetic variety of psyllid is coming from, which strain of the zebra chip bacterium the insects are carrying, how they are moving across the landscape, and how their activity is affected by weather, topography and presence of alternate host plants.

From this information they will develop predictive models and integrated pest management (IPM) guidelines, delivered through a mobile-friendly website that will enable farmers to evaluate their disease risk and spray only when and where they need to.

Zebra chip disease was unknown in the Northwest until 2011, when a surprise outbreak sent tremors through growers of the Northwest’s most valuable vegetable crop.

“It was in only a handful of fields in 2011,” said Rondon, a College of Agricultural Sciences researcher based at OSU’s Hermiston Agricultural Research and Experiment Station, “but it was severe enough to cause significant economic damage.”

The following year the disease spread widely through the potato-growing areas of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington.

Psyllid adults and immature nymphs land on potato leaves and feed on them, transmitting the bacterium into the leaves through their mouthparts. The infection makes its way down into the developing tuber and interferes with its processing of sugars. An early-season infestation can kill the plant; a mid- to late-season one can ruin the crop.

Potatoes affected by zebra chip disease are safe to eat, Rondon said, but they’re unappetizing – the flesh is mottled with brown streaks that caramelize and turn bitter-tasting when the potatoes are fried – so they can’t be used for chips or French fries, two of the highest-value potato products.

To protect their crop, growers typically spray insecticides weekly from June through harvest, even if they don’t know whether the psyllids are present or are carrying the disease.

“These sprays are not only expensive, but they run the risk of inducing pesticide resistance,” said Rondon. “But right now they feel they have no choice. We want to develop effective integrated pest management programs, and to do that, we have to be able to predict how the disease spreads.”

After the 2011 outbreak, Rondon, Reitz, and others began intensively monitoring potato psyllids across the inland Northwest, trapping the bugs in and around potato fields and tracking where they were coming from and how they moved.

Researchers have so far identified five genetically distinct types of potato psyllids, Rondon said. One, the northwestern type, lives year-round in the region. It overwinters in bittersweet nightshade, a weed that grows around potato fields planted near canals and ditches. The insect may also take refuge in other wild plants such as bindweed, or in piles of culled potatoes.

Another psyllid type, the western type, probably comes in from California in late winter, Rondon said. All psyllid biotypes can carry the zebra chip bacterium. All appear to travel over long distances, possibly carried by the wind or hitching a ride on transported plants.

The study is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Collaborators besides OSU are Washington State University, University of Idaho (UI) and the Potato Research Consortium, which is composed of industry representatives from each Northwest state.

Using inoculants effectively

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Now that the silage is in the bunk, silo or bag, the process of fermentation is under way.

Many have begun using inoculants during harvest to improve their silage quality. So now that you added an inoculant, what could go wrong?

Last year, treating some alfalfa and corn silages with an inoculant did not appear to benefit the producer with improved silage fermentation. But was it the inoculant? The forage? The applicator?

The answer is, “It depends.”

So, while you are too late to make changes for this year’s forage, you never are too late to document your silage success for future harvests. Let’s start with a review.

What is an Inoculant?

Silage inoculants contain anaerobic (that means they survive without oxygen) bacteria that produce lactic acid.

Bacteria in commercial products usually contain one or more of these species: Lactobacillus plantarum or other Lactobacillus species, various Pediococcus species and Enterococcus faecium. These bacteria have been selected to grow rapidly and efficiently, resulting in an increased fermentation rate. In addition, the products of fermentation include higher levels of lactic acid and lower levels of acetic acid.

The primary economic benefits of using an inoculant include improved dry-matter recovery and animal performance. Applying inoculants can reduce dry-matter losses 2 to 3 percent in a well-managed bunk. The shift in fermentation products (higher lactic acid and lower acetic acid) should increase animal feed efficiency because animals can utilize lactic acid more efficiently than acetic acid.

Do Inoculants Always Work?

Well, you know the answer to that: It depends. Not all conditions are conducive for inoculation. According to research conducted at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Forage Research Center in Wisconsin, the success of an inoculant is most impacted by the size of the natural population of lactic acid bacteria on the crop. The greater the natural population, the less the bacteria (non-native lactic bacteria) added by inoculation will be able to dominate the crop and provide a benefit during fermentation.

The populations of natural lactic acid bacteria increase with long wilting times (greater than two or three days), rainfall during wilting and higher wilting temperatures. Inoculants will work best when applied to forage harvested at the recommended moisture contents for the various storage structures (45 to 70 percent moisture). Natural populations of lactic acid bacteria do not grow well under dry conditions, suggesting that inoculants may be more successful when used with drier crops.

Which Inoculants Should You Use? Many inoculants are on the market, and comparing them is difficult. However, you have some key factors to consider when purchasing an inoculant that may help improve success.

First, look for a product that guarantees to supply at least 90 billion live lactic acid bacteria per ton of crop. Certain strains of lactic acid bacteria are selected for particular crops (corn or grass, for example); therefore, make sure you purchase an inoculant labeled for the crop that you are going to ensile.

Liquid and dry inoculants are commercially available.

Either type can do the job; however, liquid formulations have some advantages vs. dry. Liquid applications generally are more uniform, begin to work faster and are easier to store (they come in smaller packets that can go in the refrigerator) than dry products.

However, if using a liquid inoculant, avoid chlorinated water (less than 1 part per million) because it can kill the bacteria. If you have chlorinated water, purchase inoculants that contain compounds that will neutralize the chlorine.

Not all inoculants are created equally, so don’t be afraid to ask the dealer for product research, preferably done by an independent researcher.

Once you purchase an inoculant, proper storage (cool and dry conditions) will help maintain bacterial viability.

Improper storage of your inoculant can result in the death of the bacteria, and dead bacteria are useless. For these reasons, some producers experience poor or no benefit from applying an inoculant.

Tips for Applying Inoculants Bacteria added to silage will not move; they grow where they are placed; therefore, uniform coverage is essential for maximum effectiveness. A liquid sprayed on the crop at CONTINUED ON PAGE A18

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the chopper provides the best opportunity for the product to distribute and mix uniformly in the harvested crop. You have many other ways to apply inoculant, but this does not include throwing dry inoculant onto a wagonload of forage and hoping for even distribution.

Using the recommended rate is important. Application of less, or more, of the inoculant will not be helpful and is a waste of money. If unused liquid remains 24 hours after it was mixed, it should be discarded because the bacterial population will have begun to decline.

Do not apply inoculants to silage that already has completed fermentation. Inoculants, when used properly, can improve silage quality and animal performance.

Remember, inoculants are one tool that will improve silage quality; however, they are not a replacement for good management practices. Proper chop size and adequate packing are still important to assure an oxygen-free environment.

Wilting the forage before storage also is extremely important to not only reduce seepage, but increase forage sugar content (an important food source for the bacterial inoculant).

A quick review of your ensiling management practices and documenting them now before you forget may help explain why you did not see the results you were expecting when using an inoculant.

For more information, several good references are available. They include “The Silage Zone” by DuPont Pioneer, “Silage Management Handbook” from Lallemand Animal Nutrition and “Silage Inoculants” by Charles Hansen.

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Windbreak study group seeking crop yield data

By NDSU Extension Service The Great Plains Tree Windbreak Consortium is asking producers to provide yield data for a study of tree windbreak impacts on field crop yields.

The consortium is a collaborative effort of the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offices from the Midwest and Great Plains in the U.S. and Soil Conservation Council of the Prairie Provinces in Canada.

John Nowatzki, NDSU Extension agricultural machine systems specialist in Fargo, is coordinating the analysis. He encourages farmers to make the effort to share yields now that harvest is finished.

Producers can share their crop yield data with him by uploading it to a cloud-based website such as Dropbox or Google Drive or by storing the data on a USB flash drive and sending it to him. Historical and current year crop yield data are useful for the study.

Project personnel will evaluate the windbreak conditions.

To do that, the researchers will analyze the crop yield data by strips equal to the average height of the windbreak for each field. They’ll compare the crop yield data in the strips one, three, five, seven and 10 height lengths from the tree windbreaks with the average field yield. They’ll analyze fields in total and segregated by tree windbreak condition and tillage system.

“The objective of the project is to demonstrate the yield and conservation impacts of tree windbreaks on field crop production,” Nowatzki says. “Project personnel will share the information with crop producers to encourage landowners to improve existing tree windbreaks and establish new windbreaks.”

Producers interested in participating in the study can contact their county Soil Conservation District office and ask about the Great Plains Consortium Tree Windbreak Crop Yield Study. District personnel will gather information about the windbreak and explain how producers can share their information with those involved in the study.

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IANR named Irrigation Assoc. Partner of the Year

By Haley Steinkuhler, IANR Media The Irrigation Association has named the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) its 2015 Partner of the Year.

Established in 1995, the Partner of the Year Award honors those who have made exceptional contributions to irrigation as part of an organization that is allied with, related to or an integral part of the irrigation industry.

IANR is recognized for its outstanding work on the Nebraska Center Pivot Water Conservation Project, a joint program sponsored by Nebraska Extension, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund and the four Nebraska-based center pivot manufacturers (Lindsay Corporation, Reinke Manufacturing, T-L Irrigation and Valley Irrigation).

Launched in 2008, two three-year educational projects were conducted statewide, with special emphasis on the Republican River Basin and Platte River Basin upstream of Kearney, Neb. The program’s objective was to help producers using center pivots achieve maximum efficiency from their irrigation systems.

In its first two years, the project put on 42 education programs at various instructional levels, reaching more than 2,500 pivot irrigators. In a post-event survey after the program’s first year, participants indicated they saved just over 2 inches per acre for a total reduced pumping of 131,000 acre-inches and a savings of $545,000 annually.

Based on these findings, the project team estimated that farmers reduced pumping by 374,286 acre-inches, saving $1.55 million annually as a direct result of attending these education programs.

Ron Yoder, associate vice chancellor at UNL, accepted the award on behalf of IANR during the general session November 12, at the 2015 Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Long Beach, California.

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Taking stock of the 2015/16 global wheat supply

By Stephanie Bryant-Erdmann, USW Market Analyst With the 2015/16 harvest wrapped up in the Northern hemisphere, it is a good time to take stock of the global situation and look ahead to 2016/17. In its October World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE), USDA projected the 2015/16 global wheat crop will reach a record 733 million metric tons (MMT), up 1 percent from the previous record of 725 MMT set last year. An increase in total output for half of the major exporters is expected and for the other half, a decrease.

2015/16 Northern Hemisphere Harvest. USDA estimates the 2015/16 U.S. wheat production increased 700,000 metric tons (MT) from last year to 55.8 MMT, but fell 3 percent below the 5-year average of 57.8 MMT. The slight increase in production resulted from an increase in harvested acres to 47.1 million acres (19.1 million hectares) this year, up 2 percent from 2014/15 and 1 percent above the 5-year average. This increase offset lower planted area and average yields similar to those seen last year. As of Sept. 30, USDA estimates total planted area for the crop harvested in 2015 was 54.6 million acres (22.1 million hectares), down 4 percent from the prior year and 1 percent below the 5-year average. USDA predicts 2015/16 U.S. yields to average 43.6 bu/ac (2.93 MT per hectare) similar to 2014/15 yields, but 4 percent below the 5-year average.

Despite a dry autumn, the Black Sea region — responsible for roughly 14 percent of total global production — produced its third consecutive bumper crop in 2015/16 thanks to timely spring rains and favorable weather conditions throughout most of the growing season. The Russian Agricultural Ministry estimates Russian production reached 63.8 MMT, the largest in 6 years and up 4 percent from last year despite dry conditions in several key wheat-growing regions. Russian exports slowed this summer due to the implementation of a wheat export tax that was reduced on Oct. 1. In Ukraine, spring rains improved yields, but reduced overall quality of the crop. According to the Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry, Ukrainian wheat production was similar to last year’s crop — reaching 24 MMT — but only 40 percent will be of milling quality, down from 54 percent in 2014/15. The Kazakhstan Agriculture Ministry estimates wheat production reached 14.7 MMT, up from 12.9 MMT last year.

According to analyst group Strategie Grains, the European Union (EU) produced 150 MMT of wheat, down 3 percent from last year, but still accounting for 21 percent of global wheat production. However, this year’s crop has few of the quality issues that plagued the 2014/15 crop, with an estimated 72 percent of the crop expected to be of milling quality, up from 60 percent last year and up from the 3-year average of 68 percent. France, the EU’s top wheat producer, produced 40.2 MMT of wheat, up from 37.5 MMT last year.

In its Oct. 22 report, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reported a 10 percent decrease in Canadian wheat production to an estimated 28.8 MMT due to a decrease in planted area and droughts in Saskatchewan and Alberta. If realized, production would be slightly ahead of the 5-year average of 28.5 MMT and account for 4 percent of global wheat production. Canadian wheat supply decreased 17 percent yearover-year due to the lower production and lower beginning stocks. While 2015/16 Canadian durum quality improved this year, Canadian wheat export market share will decrease to an estimated 12 percent, due to the decrease in supply compared to 15 percent in 2014/15.

2015/16 Southern Hemisphere Harvest. While the Southern hemisphere accounts for only 7 percent of global wheat production, the hemisphere’s two major exporters, Australia and Argentina, are responsible for 19 percent of global wheat exports.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) decreased their estimate of Australian wheat production to 24.0 MMT from 25.3 MMT in their October report due to the El Niño currently affecting the country. According to the International Grains Council (IGC), planted acres of 34.1 million acres (13.8 million hectares) is stable and any fluctuation in production will be due to changes in yield. The country is in the early stages of harvest, and weather will still determine the final yield potential and quality with New South Wales, Australia’s largest wheat producing state, forecast to receive up to 7.87 inches (200 mm) of rain this week.

Argentine wheat production will drop to an estimated 9.5 MMT in 2015/16, 19 percent lower than last year’s 11.8 MMT, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange. AcCONTINUED ON PAGE A21

Taking stock CONTINUED FROM PAGE A20

cording to IGC, wheat planted acres in Argentina fell 28 percent year-over-year due to higher input costs, limited credit availability and unattractive prices. Harvest will start in a few weeks, and weather will still determine the final yield potential and quality.

2016/17 Crop Planting Progress. Winter wheat planting is underway in the Northern hemisphere, and the markets are closely watching the weather in the world’s largest production areas. According to USDA’s Nov. 2 weekly crop progress report, winter wheat planting in the United States is 88 percent complete, which is 90 percent behind the 5-year average on the same date with 72 percent emergence. USDA estimates 49 percent of the crop is in good or excellent condition, compared to 59 percent last year, while 39 percent is fair and 12 percent is in poor or very poor condition, up from 7 percent last year.

Parts of Ukraine’s wheat producing region are experiencing the driest fall in 50 years, according to a Nov. 2 Reuters report. The drought may negatively affect the country’s wheat production, which accounted for 4 percent of global wheat production in 2015/16 by USDA’s estimates. As of Oct. 27, the Agriculture Ministry of Ukraine estimates Ukrainian farmers will plant 15.3 million acres (6.2 million hectares) of winter wheat for 2016/17, down 1.73 million acres (700,000 hectares) from the prior year. According to UkraAgroConsult, a Black Sea agricultural consultancy, winter wheat planting is 81 percent complete, 15 percentage points behind the 2015/16 pace of 96 percent on the same date.

IGC reports Russian farmers are expected to plant winter wheat on 633 million acres (256 million hectares) in 2016/17, up 1 percent from 2015/16 levels due to increases in domestic prices. Key wheat producing areas had low sub-soil moisture at planting, but recent rains should improve prospects across much of the country. As of Oct. 27, UkraAgroConsult estimates Russian winter grains sowing at 91 percent complete, a little behind the 2015/16 pace.

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By Connor Orrock, K-State Research and Extension “For herds that are already positive, one of This year, confirmed cases of anaplasthe major ways this disease spreads from mosis throughout Kansas and beyond are at animal to animal is by not changing needles some of the highest numbers veterinarians between animals.” have ever seen. With the high incidence of Some ways to mitigate the risk of infeccases, it is important for cattle producers to be aware of what causes the disease and tion through human activities is to change how it can rapidly spread through herds. needles, and disinfect tattoo pliers and “I’ve been in the diagnostic lab for five dehorning instruments between animals. years in the (K-State) College of Veterinary Treatment Medicine, and the number of positive reWhile most infected cattle will survive even if not treated, some will die from the ported herds in Kansas this summer with disease. anaplasmosis is something we’ve never “One good thing about anaplasmosis seen before,” said Gregg Hanzlicek, vetis that there are several good injectable erinarian and director of production animal oxytetracycline products out there that will field investigations for the Kansas State reduce the clinical signs and save some Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. animals,” Hanzlicek said. “I would recomAnaplasmosis is a vector-borne disease that causes the destruction of red blood mend producers call their veterinarian to cells in cattle and other ruminants. The diagnose the disease and utilize their advice most common cause is a parasite called on what products work best to reduce the Anaplasma marginale. The organism enters clinical signs.” the bloodstream and gets inside of red blood He stressed the importance of handling cells. The spleen then recognizes these red infected animals with extreme care and caublood cells as a threat and attempts to purge tion. Due to their anemic state, any added them, which leads to the animal becoming stress will sometimes cause older cattle to anemic. die from going to or through a chute.

Signs of infection In addition to injectable antibiotics, Hanzlicek said many signs indicate Hanzlicek said there are several chlortetan animal is infected with anaplasmosis, racycline products labeled for treating an and producers should monitor their herds active Anaplasma infection that producers closely for these signs, which are all assocican feed.

“These products help in treatment of ated with anemia. active infection in herds, and they can be “They can be open-mouth breathing and effective in reducing clinical signs,” he staggering,” he said. “Sometimes they will said. “This is a feed-grade antibiotic, which get a yellow tinge to the whites of their eyes means whatever it says on the label has to or the vulva.” be followed exactly by the producer.”

The disease can cause abortions in cows.

Producers should consult their veterinarHanzlicek attributes at least four abortion cases last year to anaplasmosis. ian about using feed-grade antibiotics, he “One of the most common things is these added. This is especially important because animals become extremely aggressive,” over the next year with the phasing out of Hanzlicek said. “This is because their brain non-medically important antibiotics, prois starved for oxygen due to the anemia, and ducers will have to receive a veterinary feed therefore, not enough oxygen is reaching directive (VFD) from their veterinarian the brain.” to use chlortetracycline to protect against He warned that while animals of all ages anaplasmosis. can become infected, the clinical signs will Other factors to consider most likely only be exhibited by animals “Regardless if an animal is treated, if an over the age of three years, with calves infected animal survives, it will be a carrarely showing clinical signs. rier for the rest of its life,” Hanzlicek said.

Causes of infection “Therefore, it is going to be a source of Male dog ticks or wood ticks are the main infection for the rest of the herd.” carriers of anaplasmosis, Hanzlicek said.

If an animal is a carrier and is re-infected, “Male ticks are what we call intermittent it will not show the clinical signs the second feeders,” he said. “This means they’ll feed time, he said. on an animal, and then they’ll drop off to “That is really the only good thing about find another animal to feed on. If the first the disease is a lifelong immunity to showanimal is infected, the tick will consume ing clinical signs,” Hanzlicek said. Some the bacteria, which reproduces in the tick’s research suggests that up to 16 percent of body. The tick falls off and finds another the calves born to positive anaplasmosis animal that may not be infected. The tick cows will also be positive anaplasmosis then transfers the bacteria through its saliva carriers at birth. while feeding on the uninfected animal.”

Ensuring all new cattle in the herd are Hanzlicek said in a recent Kansas Vetfree of anaplasmosis by taking a blood test is crucial, he added. New arrivals should erinary Diagnostic Lab study, researchers be quarantined until test results confirm collected hundreds of ticks from around that the disease is not present in the new Kansas. More than 33 percent of all of animals. the ticks collected tested positive for Ana“Late summer and early fall are typically plasma marginale. the peak time of year for observing the However, ticks are not the only transmitclinical signs,” Hanzlicek said. “It is imters of the disease, he said. Anything that transfers blood between animals can be a portant to remember there are other things source of infection, including stable flies, that may kill adult animals or cause these horse flies, deer flies and mosquitoes. clinical signs. If a producer sees any of the “Our activities when working cattle can signs mentioned, contact a local veterinaralso transmit the disease,” Hanzlicek said. ian to assist with the diagnosis.”

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By Tracy Turner, technical editor at Ohio State University Extension Corn residue left over from harvesting can make an excellent source of supplemental feed for livestock, according to a forage expert from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.

This is especially true for producers who are facing lower hay crop inventories thanks to the excessive rains that impacted the region during the beginning of the growing season this year, said Rory Lewandowski, agriculture and natural resources educator for the college’s outreach arm, Ohio State University Extension.

Grazing cows on harvested corn acres within the first 30 to 60 days after harvesting can be a great way for producers to stretch their feed supplies, he said.

“This was a tough forage year for many livestock producers,” Lewandowski said. “Many producers are finding that they didn’t get enough hay harvested with all the rain that impacted the crops during the earlier part of the growing season.”

For growers looking for a way to extend their forage supplies, grazing corn residue may be one less-expensive option, he said.

“For some folks that may be scrambling for alternatives, such as buying extra hay or feeding more grain to their livestock, grazing corn residue is a good option,” he said.

“Using temporary fencing allows this as an inexpensive option for many producers.”

Based on calculations by Rick Rasby, a beef specialist at the University of Nebraska, for every bushel of corn there are about 45 pounds of residue on a dry matter (DM) basis, Lewandowski said.

And for every bushel of corn there are about 16 pounds of husks and leaves on a dry matter basis, he said.

“Using those figures, a 170 bushels per acre corn crop will leave 7,650 pounds of dry matter of total residue, with the husks and leaves accounting for about 2,720 pounds of that total,” he said. “And typical harvest leaves about one bushel per acre of corn grain that the animals can graze.”

Cows in mid-gestation and ewes in the middle trimester or earlier of gestation typically do well with grazing corn residue, Lewandowski said.

Scientists seeking input on herbicide-resistant weeds

By NDSU Extension Service A team of scientists is asking farmers to provide information about how they are managing herbicide-resistant weeds for a study on the human dimension of weed control.

Beginning this month, the team of weed scientists, economists and sociologists will conduct a survey of farmers who manage a wide range of corn, soybean, cotton and sugar beet enterprises.

With support from a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative grant, the team seeks to gain a better understanding of the causes and consequences of herbicide-resistant weeds and the strategies farmers use to cope with them. The project also addresses barriers farmers face in adopting more diverse strategies for herbicide-resistant weed management.

The spread of herbicide-resistant weeds is a growing problem in many parts of the U.S. While herbicide resistance has existed for decades, the number of weed species with resistance to glyphosate and other herbicides has risen dramatically in recent years.

“As the people on the front lines of herbicide resistance, our North Dakota farmers have a unique experience and understanding of the problem and the opportunities for cost-effective approaches,” says Rich Zollinger, North Dakota State University Extension Service weed specialist. “The information they provide will be critical, and we hope they will take the time to complete the survey.”

The team includes scientists from Iowa State University, Michigan State University, Portland State University, North Carolina State University, University of Arizona, University of Minnesota, University of Arkansas and Mississippi State University.

For more information, North Dakota farmers can contact Zollinger at r.zollinger@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-8157.

USDA improves access to capital for tribal farmlands with multiple owners

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is expanding the availability of farm loans for Indian tribes and members to purchase tribal farmland that has multiple owners. The improved lending opportunities are possible due to new authority granted by the 2014 Farm Bill, which allows USDA to provide revolving loan funds to qualified intermediary lenders that can relend the funds to qualified tribes and individuals. The program became available, December 1, 2015.

“Under the Obama Administration, we have strived to build a new era for civil rights at USDA and ensure all customers and employees are treated fairly. As part of this commitment, we have consulted with Indian tribes to improve USDA policies, including the new lending program we are announcing today,” said Val Dolcini Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator. “As a direct result of more than a dozen tribal meetings across the country, USDA is able to implement a solution to a longstanding barrier to financing, which will increase the availability of farm loans to Native Americans who want to start or expand a farming or ranching operation on Indian lands.”

Under the 1887 Dawes Act, Indian reservation land was divided and allotted to individual tribal members such that with the passing of each generation, title ownership was divided and parceled among heirs, while the land was not. As a result, land once owned by a single person could today be owned by hundreds or thousands of individuals, resulting in what is known

as “highly fractionated Indian land.” In many instances, landowners are unknown or cannot be located, which complicates the coordination of ownership or prevents the use of the property altogether. There are more than 245,000 owners of three million fractionated land interests, spanning approximately 150 Indian reservations.

Under the rules published today, USDA will now allow tribes and tribal members to submit a farm loan application to an intermediary lender. To participate, intermediary lenders first must be approved by USDA. The lenders may be private and tribal nonprofit corporations, public agencies, Indian tribes, or lenders subject to federal or state regulation (such as a credit union or other financial institution). FSA will lend to the intermediary, which will relend to the applicant. The intermediary lender also will administer the loan for the applicant.

Additional information on guidelines and criteria for intermediate lenders and how to file a loan application under Highly Fractionated Indian Land Loan Program will be shared Dec. 7, 2015 at the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/farmloans or contact the local FSA county office. To find the local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.

USDA also has opened a 90-day period for the public to submit comments on this program. Written comments must be submitted by February 29, 2016, at www. regulations.gov, using Regulation Identifier Number 0560-AI32.

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s furbearer season for trapping beaver, mink, muskrat and otter opened statewide, November 1.

While land trapping seasons for bobcat, marten, and fisher in most of Montana won’t open until December 1, a swift fox trapping season also opened November 1 in a portion of northeastern Montana’s district 6.

New this year for bobcat, otter and swift fox trappers is the requirement to bring unfrozen lower jaws that have been cleaned and air dried when presenting the pelts for inspection and tagging by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).

This year, FWP will no longer require the submission of the entire skull. Instead, only the lower jaw is required to properly age the animal.

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Regulated trapping in Montana is managed by FWP through scientifically based regulations to sustain furbearer populations. FWP and the Fish & Wildlife Commission continually review and refine those regulations to ensure the use of best management practices for trapping activities.

Licensed trappers also provide FWP with important information that assists with wildlife management programs across the state.

Also in place this year are regulations designed to reduce the likelihood of lynx take in “Lynx Protection Zones”, all areas within portions of northwestern and southwestern Montana inhabited by lynx populations. The 2015 furbearer regulations contain details on all trapping district season dates and closures.

Find more information on Montana furbearers and trapping regulations online at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Hunting” then click “Trapping”.

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By WSU News look at Matt’s record, you could tell this Driving thousands of miles to catch dung would be a no-brainer for the scholarship beetles in traps baited with pig droppings board.” may not sound like glamorous work to most, Jones received his undergraduate degree but for entomology graduate student Matt from Gardner-Webb University and won Jones it is just another day in the field. three major awards for his Masters’ work in Jones is Washington State University’s insect ecology at the University of Maine (WSU) newest recipient of a Fulbright before coming to WSU to pursue his docScholarship. The award will fund his ontorate. He’s traveled to El Salvador, Papua going doctoral research on what he calls New Guinea, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, nature’s “cleanup crew.”

Puerto Rico and Canada to study and vol“I’m interested broadly in the beneficial unteer abroad. ‘ecosystem services’ that insects offer,” said During his Fulbright, Jones will attend Jones. “Specifically how dung beetles can the University of Canterbury in Christsuppress human pathogenic E. coli.” church, New Zealand and work at several Agriculture relies heavily on the work of research field stations nationwide. dung beetles, which feed on feces. This imOf course, he also has plans for his down proves nutrient cycling in soil and can protime. An avid surfer and mountaineer, Jones tect livestock and humans from pathogens hopes to find time for both between his reby removing feces from the soil surface and search and academics. This more laid back facilitating decomposition. and human side of Jones was also important Using the Fulbright funding and a halfto his application, said Hones. million-dollar grant from USDA-NIFA, “If the Fulbright board is looking for anyJones will head to New Zealand in January thing, it’s nice people,” said Hones. “The to initiate a standardized dung beetle biowinners are global ambassadors to further diversity monitoring program. strong academic and cultural ties to the rest “New Zealand is in the process of inof the world.” troducing dung beetles to control pasture Indeed, former Senator J. William Fulfouling, much like what Australia and other bright proposed the bill to create the awards countries have done successfully,” said program to fund the “promotion of good Jones. “Monitoring this introduction and will through the exchange of students in the its impact on native species will help us fields of education, culture, and science.” understand the biological implications of It is the largest U.S. exchange program such a program.” and awards approximately 1,900 grants for He added: “The timing of the situation in students to travel to 140 countries.

New Zealand is just too perfect.”

The Fulbright has several different types This opportunity, so closely related to his of awards. Several WSU undergraduate own doctoral research, influenced Jones to students have received grants from the UK apply for a Fulbright award. He sees this Fulbright program as well as the Fulbrightopportunity in New Zealand as a way to mtvU award. Jones is excited to be added answer critical questions about his current to the list. research.

“I was a bit surprised that I would be goSarah Ann Hones, recently retired diing,” says Jones. “I had 24 hours to decide rector of the Distinguished Scholarships to accept, so it was a bit of a crazy day. The Program at WSU, said the work of Jones freedom to explore obscure but culturally and other applicants started long before the relevant research questions is incredible.” process of applying.

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Camelina ‘partnered’ with soybeans for food and fuel benefits

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Highlights of their findings are: Once considered a weed, camelina is • Under natural rainfall conditions, relay gaining popularity in some parts of the cropping (in which the soybean crop is country as a soil-protecting winter cover seeded between rows of growing camelina crop. Additionally, its seed contains highplants) used less water than double cropping quality oil for use in cooking and as bio(in which soybean seed is sown right after a diesel, offering a renewable alternative to camelina harvest, around mid to late June) imported petroleum. and produced higher soybean yields.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) • Relay-cropped soybean yields were scientists have been on the forefront of lower than those of full-season soybean studies to make camelina and other novel crops; however, the total oil yield from oilseed crops more profitable for farmers the relay system (camelina plus soy) was to grow, easier for industry to process, and 50 percent greater than the full-season better performing as finished biofuels and soybean-only crop. other products. At the Soil Management • Net economic returns of relay cropping Research Unit, operated in Morris, Minwere competitive with those of full-season nesota, by USDA’s Agricultural Research soybean, while adding the benefits of a Service (ARS), scientists are evaluating the cover crop. outcome of integrating camelina, canola, According to the researchers, the study pennycress and other oilseeds with plantdemonstrates a sustainable way to grow ings of traditional Midwestern crops, such crops for both food and fuel on the same as corn and soybeans. parcel of land, which could potentially In a recent study published in the April offer farmers a dual source of income in a issue of Agronomy Journal, ARS scientists single season.

Russ Gesch and Jane Johnson examined the ARS is the USDA’s chief intramural seasonal water use of double cropping and scientific research agency. relay cropping-strategies that overlap the growth of winter camelina and soybean.

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While there is still time before the next tax filing season, choosing a return preparer now allows more time for taxpayers to consider appropriate options and to find and talk with prospective tax preparers rather than during tax season when they’re most busy. Furthermore, it enables taxpayers to do some wise tax planning for the rest of the year. If a taxpayer prefers to pay someone to prepare their return, the Internal Revenue Service encourages them to choose that person wisely as the taxpayer is legally responsible for all the information included on the return.

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Ask about service fees. Avoid preparers who base their fee on a percentage of the refund or those who say they can get larger refunds than others. Taxpayers need to ensure that any refund due is sent to them or deposited into their bank account, not into a preparer’s account.

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Any paid preparer who prepares and files more than 10 returns for clients generally must file the returns electronically.

Provide tax records. A good preparer will ask to see records and receipts. Do not use a preparer who is willing to e-file a return using the latest pay stub instead of the Form W-2. This is against IRS e-file rules.

Make sure the preparer is available after the filing due date. This may be helpful if questions come up about the tax return. Taxpayers can designate their paid tax return preparer or another third party to speak to the IRS concerning the preparation of their return, payment/refund issues and mathematical errors. The third party authorization checkbox on Form 1040, Form 1040A and Form 1040EZ gives the designated party the authority to receive and inspect returns and return information for one year from the original due date of the return (without regard to extensions).

Review the tax return and ask questions before signing.

Taxpayers are legally responsible for what’s on their return, regardless of whether someone else prepared it. Make sure it’s accurate before signing it.

Never sign a blank tax return. If a taxpayer signs a blank return the preparer could then put anything they want on the return — even their own bank account number for the tax refund.

Preparers must sign the return and include their PTIN as required by law. The preparer must also give the taxpayer a copy of the return.

Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications To help taxpayers determine return preparer credentials and qualifications, the IRS launched a public directory (http://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf) earlier this year containing certain tax professionals. The directory is a searchable, sortable database with the name, city, state and zip code of credentialed return preparers as well as those who have completed the requirements for the new IRS Annual Filing Season Program (https://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Annual-Filing-Season-Program) and have a valid 2015 PTIN. Understanding Tax Return Preparer Credentials and Qualifications Any tax professional with an IRS PTIN is authorized to prepare federal tax returns. However, tax professionals have differing levels of skills, education and expertise.

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An important difference in the types of practitioners is “representation rights.” Below is guidance on each credential and qualification: Unlimited Representation Rights: Enrolled agents, certified public accountants and attorneys have unlimited representation rights before the IRS. Tax professionals with these credentials may represent their clients on any matters including audits, payment/collection issues, and appeals.

Enrolled Agents – Licensed by the IRS. Enrolled agents are subject to a suitability check and must pass a three-part Special Enrollment Examination, which is a comprehensive exam that requires them to demonstrate proficiency in federal tax planning, individual and business tax return preparation and representation. They must complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years. Learn more about the Enrolled Agent Program (https://www.irs.gov/TaxProfessionals/Enrolled-Agents).

Certified Public Accountants – Licensed by state boards of accountancy, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

Certified public accountants have passed the Uniform CPA Examination. They have completed a study in accounting at a college or university and also met experience and good character requirements established by their respective boards of accountancy. In addition, CPAs must comply with ethical requirements and complete specified levels of continuing education in order to maintain an active CPA license. CPAs may offer a range of services; some CPAs specialize in tax preparation and planning.

Attorneys – Licensed by state courts, the District of Columbia or their designees, such as the state bar. Generally, they have earned a degree in law and passed a bar exam.

Attorneys generally have on-going continuing education and professional character standards. They may also offer a range of services; some attorneys specialize in tax preparation and planning.

Limited Representation Rights: Preparers without one of these credentials (also known as unenrolled preparers) have limited practice rights. They may only represent clients whose returns they prepared and signed, but only before revenue agents, customer service representatives, and similar IRS employees, including the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

They cannot represent clients whose returns they did not prepare and they cannot represent clients regarding appeals or collection issues even if they did prepare and sign the return in question.

Annual Filing Season Program participants – This new voluntary program recognizes the efforts of return preparers who are generally not attorneys, certified public accountants, or enrolled agents. The IRS issues an Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion to return preparers who obtain a certain number of continuing education hours in preparation for a specific tax year.

Beginning with the 2015 filing season, unenrolled return preparers could opt to participate in this IRS program, which was designed to encourage education and filing season readiness.

PTIN holders – Tax return preparers that have an active PTIN but no professional credentials and do not participate in the annual filing season program, are authorized to prepare tax returns. In 2015, they also have limited representation rights. This is the final year that PTIN holders without another credential or qualification will have limited representation rights for returns they prepare and sign. For returns prepared beginning Jan. 1, 2016, only annual filing season program participants will have limited representation rights.

Most tax return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients. However, dishonest and unscrupulous tax return preparers who file false income tax returns do exist. Always check any return for errors to avoid potential financial and legal problems. See information about Abusive Return Preparers (https://www.irs.gov/uac/ Helpful-Hints-when-choosing-a-Return-Preparer-to-ensureyou-don’t-hire-an-Abusive-Return-Preparer) on IRS.gov, and learn How to Make a Complaint About a Tax Return Preparer (https://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Make-aComplaint-About-a-Tax-Return-Preparer).

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By Gail Wells, Oregon State University He sees an opportunity to lend a regional Oregon State University (OSU) has hired a flavor to Oregon-made distilled spirits by using whiskey expert from Great Britain to lead its home-grown ingredients. new research and teaching program in distilled “For example, most fruit-flavored spirits, spirits. raspberry vodka and the like, often get their Chemist Paul Hughes, who spent the past flavor from syrups added in afterward,” he said.

10 years teaching and conducting research in 2007 Polaris Ranger 6x6 2007 Kubota RTV1100 “But there are techniques you can use to distill brewing and distilling at Heriot-Watt University $4,890 $10,300 the flavors right into the product.” in Edinburgh, Scotland, joined OSU in October.

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He hopes to partner with Oregon distilling companies on research and internship opportunities for faculty and students. “My intent is to get around to all of Oregon’s distilleries by next June,” said Hughes.

Oregon’s approximately 80 distilling companies produced more than 400 products in 2015 and generated $69 million in gross sales, almost 13 percent of Oregon’s total liquor revenue, according to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

Two ways to use the information from the CropScan: The teaching program, still being formed, will include 1. During harvest the operator can see the protein while undergraduate courses in chemistry, microbiology and other cutting. A sensor on the unloading auger aids in providing fermentation-related topics, bin averages for grain segregation at harvest. similar to those that are already part of the curriculum, McGor2. The protein data, along with data from your yield monitor, rin said.

It will likely also include can be used to create management zones and prescription courses from the agriculturmaps to increase the quality and quantity of future crops. al sciences and engineering, Hughes said.

How much profit are you “There’s a lot of commonleaving in your fields? ality around the fermenting techniques used in brewing, Winter wheat grain with winemaking and distilled spirprotein less than 12.5% is its production,” he said, “but associated with nitrogen distilling requires additional deficiency steps. So there will be need for (Montana State University, Fertilizer Facts 34) additional courses about those techniques.” <12.5 % Protein He also stressed the impor>12.5 % Protein tance of business knowledge, especially in an up-and-coming craft industry like distilling.

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FSA in 2016, contribute up to $2,550

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded eligible employees that now is the time to begin planning to take full advantage of their employer’s health flexible spending arrangement (FSA) during 2016.

FSAs provide employees a way to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans.

Because eligible employees need to decide how much to contribute through payroll deductions before the plan year begins, many employers this fall are offering their employees the option to participate during the 2016 plan year.

Interested employees wishing to contribute during the new year must make this choice again for 2016, even if they contributed in 2015. Self-employed individuals are not eligible.

An employee who chooses to participate can contribute up to $2,550 during the 2016 plan year. Amounts contributed are not subject to federal income tax, Social Security tax or Medicare tax. If the plan allows, the employer may also contribute to an employee’s FSA. Throughout the year, employees can then use funds to pay qualified medical expenses not covered by their health plan, including co-pays, deductibles and a variety of medical products and services ranging from dental and vision care to eyeglasses and hearing aids. Interested employees should check with their employer for details on eligible expenses and claim procedures.

Under the use or lose provision, participating employees often must incur eligible expenses by the end of the plan year, or forfeit any unspent amounts. But under a special rule, employers may, if they choose, offer participating employees more time through either the carryover option or the grace period option.

Under the carryover option, an employee can carry over up to $500 of unused funds to the following plan year—for example, an employee with $500 of unspent funds at the end of 2016 would still have those funds available to use in 2017. Under the grace period option, an employee has until 2 1/2 months after the end of the plan year to incur eligible expenses—for example, March 15, 2017, for a plan year ending on December 31, 2016. Employers can offer either option, but not both, or none at all.

Employers are not required to offer FSAs. Accordingly, interested employees should check with their employer to see if they offer an FSA. More information about FSAs can be found in Publication 969 available on IRS.gov.

January 15 deadline for easement program

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana will accept applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) until January 15, 2016.

“Easements are sometimes a perfect fit for a landowner who is looking to protect his or her land from future development or to protect and improve wetlands or provide critical habitat for wildlife,” said Erik Suffridge, NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs in Montana.

In Montana, $7.5 million will be available to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands. Through the voluntary sale of an easement, landowners limit future development to protect key resources or protect and enhance wetland acres.

Wetland reserve easements allow landowners to successfully restore, enhance and protect habitat for wildlife on their lands, reduce damage from flooding, recharge groundwater and provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities. Eligible landowners can choose to enroll in a permanent or 30-year easement. Tribal landowners also have the option of enrolling in 30-year contracts.

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At Rural Futures Conference, a path from hope to action

By Kayla Schnuelle, Rural Futures Institute Hope inspires vision. That was the message of the third national Rural Futures Conference recently at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.

More than 600 people from 18 states and three countries gathered to discuss finding hope for the rural United States.

The conference, hosted by the Rural Futures Institute (RFI) at the University of Nebraska (NU), aimed to help rural leaders learn how to build hope and invigorate rural places. RFI believes that a strong vision coupled with active hope can energize the rural landscape and create brighter futures. According to NU President Hank Bounds, RFI aligns with his vision for the university to become a giant in higher education.

“It’s clear to me that this university needs to be a giant in the rural space,” Bounds said. “We need to deploy our resources in a way that will help rural communities thrive.”

Attendees heard from Shane Lopez, Gallup senior scientist in residence, on the importance of hope. In his newest evolution of positive psychology, Lopez provided strategies for building a high-hope mindset and shared uplifting stories of real people who created hope and who changed their own lives as well as their schools, workplaces and communities.

“The most beautiful and ancient thing we have in our lives is hope,” Lopez said. “We need to save our hope for the most important pursuits in our lives.”

Several entrepreneurs who are helping rural America thrive were on hand to inspire attendees. Barry Fox, co-owner of Kikaider Brewing Company of Broken Bow, shared his experience of utilizing strong community connections and rural resources to develop a niche industry. Fox encouraged the audience to not overlook rural America when seeking business opportunities.

“You may have just as much opportunity in a smaller community that you would have in a larger community, and without the competition,” he said.

Ben Blecha, entrepreneur and owner of Ace Ortho Solutions in Benkelman, took part in an entrepreneurship panel discussion moderated by Tom Field, director of the Engler Business Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Blecha’s message was to stop spending time and resources on ideas aimed at bringing creative people to rural communities. Creative people are already living in those places, he said.

“Don’t ask how do we get them to come. We have all of the resources we need right here,” said Blecha. “It’s more about, ‘How do we enable them?’”

Other conference sessions focused on how technology and broadband can increase hope in a community, the importance of giving back to rural places and how to bridge the gap between climate, ecotourism and increasing resiliency in rural communities.

The conference also featured a discussion by Howard G. Buffett and his son, Howard W. Buffett. The two co-authored the New York Times bestseller “40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World,” which examines global agriculture, hunger and food systems challenges.

“We built this country from rural America up,” Howard G. Buffett said. “Rural America has to survive and stay strong.

It’s the people sitting in this room and coming to this conference that can do that.”

For more information on the conference and the Rural Futures Institute, visit http://ruralfutures.nebraska.edu.

How to keep a Poinsettia blooming

Poinsettia plants are gifts that keep on giving, if you give them a little extra care. After the last of the Christmas decorations are packed away, bring your poinsettia plants down to the basement (or elsewhere) where it’s cooler and dark. Then keep them like prisoners, giving them very little water, until they’re almost dried out but not quite. Toward the end of April, bring the plants back out, trim them down about halfway, and give them lots of water and sun. You’ll be amazed at how well they re-bloom. When nights are warm enough for just a sweater, we sometime plant them outside in a sunny spot to enjoy from the deck all summer long. Then bring them back inside in the fall, where they still get full sun and lots of water.

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USED TRACTORS

2010 New Holland TD5050 2WD, cab, PTO, hydraulics, 3-pt., 750 hours. Excellent!!........ .......................................................$34,500 2008 New Holland TV6070 bidirectional, 3-pt., PTO, hydraulics cab end, 2100 hours.......... .......................................................$91,000 1998 New Holland TV140 Please call for additional details!...............................$51,500 1996 Ford 9030 bidirectional, loaded cab end, engine end hydraulics, PTO, draw bar.

Newer Loader!!!.............................$39,500 1993 Ford 9030 bidirectional, both cab and engine end loaded.........................$32,500 Ford 8000, cab, 3-pt., PTO, Farmhand loader... ..........................................................$8500 Ford 4000 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, DuAl loader. Very good!!................................................$6550 2010 Massey Ferguson GC2400 compact tractor, loader, 60” deck, 210 hours.$12,100 White 2-85 2WD, cab, PTO, 3-pt., loader........... .......................................................$11,500 Farmall 400 2WD, DuAl 320 loader........$4500 Farmall H 2WD, loader............................$3500

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

2007 New Holland L175 skidsteer, 2 speed, hydraulic quick attach, weights, bucket, 1541 hours..............................................$22,500 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 New Holland B104 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer............................................$5950 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent!!..................................................$4800 Grouser steel tracks and spacers...........$3500 New Holland log grapple for skidsteer, quick attach................................................$1800 Degelman 8-ft. snow bucket skidsteer attachment..................................................$1500

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

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

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

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USED ROUND BALERS

New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, 4000 bales.....................................$33,500 2011 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Bale Command, 6300 bales...................$32,700 2007 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Bale Command, 12,000 bales................$24,100 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 12,358 bales........ .......................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ .......................................................$21,500

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 8000 bales...........$15,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, low bales at 9300..............$16,500 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command... .......................................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command... ..........................................................$8900 2012 Case IH RB564, net/twine, moisture kit, 10,000 bales....................................$31,900 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100 2010 John Deere 568, 3000 bales. This baler is loaded!!.......................................$33,900 1995 John Deere 535, net/twine..........$11,100

USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

New Holland HW365, 18-ft. disc head. Excellent!!!!................... Please call for Details!

New Holland 770HD 19-ft. disc. header............ .......................... Call For Special Pricing!

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

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

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

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

Very nice shape!!..............................$9700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400 2005 John Deere 535 11’6” disc mower conditioner, 7 disc...................................$13,400 John Deere 1360 9’9” disc mower conditioner. ..........................................................$7500 Ford 535 9-ft. mower conditioner. Excellent!!.... ..........................................................$2500

USED HAY TOOLS

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

2010 New Holland BB960 3x3 big square baler, 15,000 bales..................................$65,400 New Holland Super 1049 self-propelled bale wagon............................................$15,000 New Holland BC5060 14x18 square baler. Like new!!!.............................................$21,500 New Holland 575 14x18 square baler. Excellent!!...............................................$14,500

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

Thank you for your business in 2015!

We look forward to serving you in 2016!

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

2001 John Deere 9200 tractor, 310 hp, 24 partial PowerShift transmission, 4 remotes, EZGuide with steering, 2500 hours. Excellent.

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Recipe Patch by Geri Saltine cracker toffee

4 oz (one sleeve) saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 3/4 cups sliced almonds (or another nut) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread almonds on a cookie sheet and toast in oven until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Line a second cookie sheet with aluminum foil and arrange crackers in a single layer on the sheet. In a large saucepan heat butter and brown sugar over medium heat and boil for 3 minutes. Pour over the saltines and spread evenly.

Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, spread chocolate chips evenly and sprinkle with almonds. Cool completely, remove foil and break in to pieces.

Store in an airtight container.

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10 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon corn syrup 1 drop lemon extract or pure lemon oil the zest of half a lemon white sanding sugar for coating Add white chocolate and butter to a bowl, then microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Stir a few times, then microwave for 20 more seconds. Add heavy cream and corn syrup to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat just until bubbles appear on the edges. Immediately pour the cream over the melted chocolate and butter, stirring well until combined. Stir in the drop of lemon oil and lemon zest, mixing to combine. Place in the fridge or freezer) for 1-2 hours.

Pecan-Toffee Shortbread

2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 (12-oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 15 minutes).

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Stir together brown sugar and cornstarch; gradually add to butter, beating at low speed until well blended. Stir together flour and salt; gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Add vanilla and 1 cup pecans, beating at low speed just until blended.

Turn dough out onto a lightly greased baking sheet; pat or roll dough into an 11- x 14-inch rectangle, leaving at least a 1-inch border on all sides of baking sheet.

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack; sprinkle shortbread with chocolate morsels. Let stand 5 minutes; gently spread melted morsels over shortbread. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup pecans, and let cool completely (about 1 hour). Cut or break shortbread pieces.

Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars Local Ownership – Local Decisions

3 tablespoons butter 1 (10.5-oz.) bag miniature marshmallows 1 (15-oz.) box multi-grain cluster cereal 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries, divided Vegetable cooking spray Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows, and cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal and 1 cup cranberries until well coated. Press mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Chop remaining 1/4 cup cranberries, and sprinkle on top. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.

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Cinnamon Swirl Cream Cheese Mints

3oz package cream cheese softened 3 cups powdered (confectioners) sugar 4 -6 drops of cinnamon oil 4 -6 drops red food coloring granulated sugar In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer on low speed until smooth.

Add cinnamon oil and mix well. Divide the dough in half.

Add red food coloring to one half. Divide each color into thirds. On a powdered sugar coated surface roll one third of the white dough into a rope and one third of the pink dough into a rope. Twist the ropes around each other. Shape dough into 1/2 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on baking sheets, flatten with a fork, and allow to stand 1 hour to harden. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.

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Peppermint Pinwheels

1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon red food coloring Parchment paper Peppermint Frosting Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended, scraping bowl as needed. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Divide dough into 2 equal portions.

Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12- x 8-inch rectangle on a piece of lightly floured plastic wrap. Mix food coloring into remaining portion of dough. Roll tinted dough into a 12- x 8-inch rectangle on a piece of lightly floured plastic wrap.

Invert untinted dough onto tinted dough; peel off plastic wrap. Cut dough in half lengthwise, forming 2 (12- x 4-inch) rectangles. Roll up each rectangle, jelly-roll fashion, starting at 1 long side, using bottom piece of plastic wrap as a guide.

Wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze 4 hours. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut ends off each dough log, and discard. Cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick pieces, and place on parchment paperlined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6 to 7 minutes or until puffed and set; cool cookies on baking sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).

Place Peppermint Frosting in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic freezer bag. Snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole. Pipe about 2 tsp. frosting onto half of cookies; top with remaining cookies, gently pressing to form a sandwich.

Gumdrop Fudge

2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup unsalted butter pinch of salt 1 bag (11oz) white chocolate morsels 1 jar (7oz) marshmallow cream 1 1/2 cup gumdrops, chopped Line an 8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.

Set aside. Add white chocolate morsels and marshmallow cream to a large mixing bowl. Set aside. In a large, heavy saucepan, add butter, cream, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, continue to boil for a full 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and pour over white chocolate and marshmallow cream. Using an electric mixer, blend for about one minute, until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth.

Add gumdrops and fold them in with a spoon, gently. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours. Once set, cut into bite sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. ##### In 1954, the number of tractors on farms surpassed the number of horses and mules for the first time.

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2014 Hideout 26RLS large slide, bumper pull 2012 Travel Lite 8-ft. pickup camper 2009 Terry Quantum 315RK 5th wheel with slide 2007 Wilderness 28-ft. 5th wheel with big slide 2004 Salem 24-ft. 5th wheel, slide-out

Used car dolly................................................................. $1200

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1994 Itasca 32-ft. motorhome 1993 Cascade 8-1/2-ft. semi, self-contained pickup camper 1979 Road Ranger 18-ft. kit, bumper pull USED MISCELLANEOUS

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FOR SALE: 1999 KALYN SIEBERT trailer, 21-ft. deck, 8’6” wide.

Only 10,000 miles.

Phone (406) 799-6923

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Gleaner R72 combine, 3801 engine hours, no header................$19,500 Gleaner R62 combine, 2626 engine hours, no header...............$15,000 Flexi-Coil 65 sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms..................$1800 Phone 406-795-8140, Beach, ND

FLEXI-COIL AIR DRILL FOR SALE

2005 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., single shoot, 9” spacing, 3” carbide points, 3850 tow between tank. All new packer bearings with steel caps and hoses, all new hoses. Original owner, and it is in excellent shape and field ready. Hook on and go seeding....................$60,000 USA obo Pictures available.

We can also talk about delivery options.

Drill located at Milk River, AB Phone: Kache 403-642-7520 Email: kache.miller@gmail.com

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

~ ~ ~ PRE-OWNED UNITS ~ ~ ~

2009 Yamaha Rhino 700 utility UTV, 8087 miles..... $5500 2005 Honda TRX350 utility UTV, 4 wheel drive........ $1775 2007 Yamaha Rhino 660 sport edition, windshield, top, heater, rear panel 4247 miles................................ $6300 1991 Suzuki King Quad 300 utility UTV, 4 wheel drive, 3008 miles............................................................. $1885 2010 Honda TRX420TM 2 wheel drive, utility UTV.. $2975 2012 Arctic Cat Prowler HDX utility UTV, top, 1/2 windshield, power steering, 8211 miles........................ $7800 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 utility UTV, winch, 773 miles.... .............................................................................. $5495 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 utility UTV, winch, 1266 miles.. .............................................................................. $5495 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 utility UTV, power steering....... .............................................................................. $6150 WE TAKE TRADES - FINANCING AVAILABLE

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Tax information on gifting to charity

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses making year-end gifts to charity that several important tax law provisions have taken effect in recent years.

Some of the changes taxpayers should keep in mind include: Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items Household items include furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances and linens. Clothing and household items donated to charity generally must be in good used condition or better to be tax-deductible.

A clothing or household item for which a taxpayer claims a deduction of over $500 does not have to meet this standard if the taxpayer includes a qualified appraisal of the item with the return.

Donors must get a written acknowledgement from the charity for all gifts worth $250 or more. It must include, among other things, a description of the items contributed.

Guidelines for Monetary Donations A taxpayer must have a bank record or a written statement from the charity in order to deduct any donation of money, regardless of amount. The record must show the name of the charity and the date and amount of the contribution. Bank records include canceled checks, and bank, credit union and credit card statements. Bank or credit union statements should show the name of the charity, the date, and the amount paid. Credit card statements should show the name of the charity, the date, and the transaction posting date.

Donations of money include those made in cash or by check, electronic funds transfer, credit card and payroll deduction. For payroll deductions, the taxpayer should retain a pay stub, a Form W-2 wage statement or other document furnished by the employer showing the total amount withheld for charity, along with the pledge card showing the name of the charity.

These requirements for the deduction of monetary donations do not change the long-standing requirement that a taxpayer obtain an acknowledgment from a charity for each deductible donation (either money or property) of $250 or more. However, one statement containing all of the required information may meet both requirements.

Reminders The IRS offers the following additional reminders to help taxpayers plan their holiday and year-end gifts to charity:

Qualified charities. Check that the charity is eligible. Only donations to eligible organizations are tax-deductible. Select Check, a searchable online tool available on IRS.gov, lists most organizations that are eligible to receive deductible contributions. In addition, churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and government agencies are eligible to receive deductible donations. That is true even if they are not listed in the tool’s database.

Year-end gifts. Contributions are deductible in the year made. Thus, donations charged to a credit card before the end of 2015 count for 2015, even if the credit card bill isn’t paid until 2016. Also, checks count for 2015 as long as they are mailed in 2015.

Itemize deductions. For individuals, only taxpayers who itemize their deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A can claim deductions for charitable contributions.

This deduction is not available to individuals who choose the standard deduction.

This includes anyone who files a short form (Form 1040A or 1040EZ). A taxpayer will have a tax savings only if the total itemized deductions (mortgage interest, charitable contributions, state and local taxes, etc.) exceed the standard deduction. Use the 2015 Form 1040 Schedule A to determine whether itemizing is better than claiming the standard deduction.

Record donations. For all donations of property, including clothing and household items, get from the charity, if possible, a receipt that includes the name of the charity, date of the contribution, and a reasonably-detailed description of the donated property. If a donation is left at a charity’s unattended drop site, keep a written record of the donation that includes this information, as well as the fair market value of the property at the time of the donation and the method used to determine that value.

Additional rules apply for a contribution of $250 or more.

Special Rules. The deduction for a car, boat or airplane donated to charity is usually limited to the gross proceeds from its sale. This rule applies if the claimed value is more than $500. Form 1098-C or a similar statement, must be provided to the donor by the organization and attached to the donor’s tax return.

If the amount of a taxpayer’s deduction for all noncash contributions is over $500, a properly-completed Form 8283 must be submitted with the tax return.

Community development educator received UW Extension’s highest honor

By University of Wyoming Extension county treasurers to approach Daniels about An educator recognized for her efforts to spearheading a similar training effort on their provide training to elected and appointed board behalf. members and government has received UniDaniels has helped train county-appointed versity of Wyoming (UW) Extension’s highest board members and assisted leading extension’s honor. community development educators’ efforts to Julie Daniels, Laramie County community provide online board training to county officials. development educator, received the Jim DeBree Her partnership with the Wyoming Attorney Award in Riverton November 11 during extenGeneral’s Office has helped state licensing board sion’s annual training. members and staff members develop a better Daniels spearheaded efforts to develop a understanding of the role of board members multi-year training institute for the Wyoming for their agencies and state, wrote a nominator.

Association of Municipal Clerks and TreasurThe Jim DeBree Award is named in honor of ers that allows members to obtain the 100-plus the retired extension administrator and given to hours of training required obtain certification. those who demonstrate a high level of profesAs institute director, she works closely with the association and its international association sionalism, performance and leadership within (International Institute of Municipal Clerks) to their program areas and communities. Daniels oversee curriculum planning, implementation is based in Laramie County and also serves Aland recordkeeping. bany, Carbon, Goshen and Platte counties. She The institute’s popularity prompted the joined UW Extension in 2007.

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Check these Great Buys 12,000 gallon NH3/propane tank on skids, 265 psi, good data plates..........................................................................$24,000 8000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi, good data plates................ .......................................................................... $15,000 each 2-6000 gallon propane tanks, 200 psi........$18,000 for the pair

2009 Rogator 1286C sprayer, Cat diesel engine, 1200 gallon SS, 100-ft. boom, poly chemical inductor, 5-way nozzle, SmarTrax, Raven Viper Pro, 2865 hours............. .....................................................$94,500

2009 Terra Gator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Raven SmarTrax, 4530 hours..................$93,500

2010 Case IH Titan 4520 1450 gallon NH3 tanks............ auto, 3 bin, 70-ft. boom, ............ From $4800 to $5200 SmarTrax autosteer, Viper Pro, 3178 hours....... $175,000

2012 Case IH 4430 1200 gallon SS, 90-ft. boom, 20” space, stainless chemical inductor, 1630 hours... $158,000

2004 Case IH FLX4010 automatic, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid, 80-ft. boom, SCS660 controller, Raven cruiser, shows 7147 hours...... .................................. $63,000

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

2004 Loral C15 Cat, automatic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000 2-2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5500 hours..................... .................$36,000 & $48,000

2003 Loral 6300 300 hp, Allison automatic, Airmax 1000, 70-ft. boom, Raven monitor, 1994 International with Ray- Trimble GPS, 2617 hours....... man 24-ton top auger tender.. .................................. $76,000 .................................. $44,000

2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, FlexAir 810 box, Viper controller, autosteer, shedded every night, 7466 hours, runs great. ..........$76,000...........$104,00

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

2000 Loral EZ Rider 3000 SS, Air Max 5, 6100 hours...... .................................. $63,000

2007 Case IH 4520 3 bin, autosteer, 3100 hours.. $137,000

1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $35,000

2002 Case IH SPX4260 die2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, sel engine, hydrostatic drive, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4000 hours. 1200 gallon stainless steel ................................ $103,000 tank, 60/80-ft. boom.. $76,000

2005 Case 4010 370 hp, automatic transmission, 70-ft. flex air bed, 3500 hours...$121,000

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

2008 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $39,500 1990 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, not self contained ..................$27,000

2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. .................................$119,000

Weigh wagon................ $4400

2003 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $62,000

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

1966 Fruehauf triple axle, 10,300 gallon NH3, 4” Blackmere pump. Tank has new inspection..................... $66,500

2009 Case IH 4520 Viper Pro, Smartrax. 2860 hours. Emaculate condition......... $155,000

2006 Terra Gator 8104 Soilection Air Max 2000 dry, 70-ft. boom, electric roll over tarp, Raven Smartrax easy steering, Falcon controller, 5730 hours................ $77,000

2012 Merritt semi tender with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric roll tarp................. $44,000

2003 International, ISM Cummins, 10 speed.. $20,000

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

2002 Sterling, with 3116 Cat, automatic, Mark Four controller, new leader G4 bed, 5700 hours......................... $68,000

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................... $41,000 $51,900 1996 Loral..$31,000..$37,500 2010 Terra Gator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Raven SmarTrax, 3450 hours.............. $118,000

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www.fertilizerequipment.net Wrangler with bucket or forks. .................................. $13,500

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2006 Peterbilt 387 Cat C13, 13 speed, low miles... $36,500

13”x70-ft. swing away auger.. ..................................... $6500

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BodyWorks in Wyoming program team wins award

By University of Wyoming Extension Team members who launched a program that gets youth and parents working together to improve family eating and activity – with one youth earning dinner at the White House – were recognized with the UW Extension Creative Excellence Recognition Award.

BodyWorks in Wyoming program collaborators Melissa Phone Cory Sampsen (406) 765-8234, Dagmar, MT Bardsley, Vicki Hayman, Mary Louise Wood and Kimberly Fry received the honor in Riverton Wednesday, November 11, during extension’s annual training.

The team developed the program to teach Wyoming LIQUID - DRY - ANHYDROUS youths and adults strategies to build lifelong healthy habits.

Bardsley is the extension food and nutrition specialist; Wood is the 4-H youth educator in Albany County; Hayman is the nutrition and food safety educator in Weston County; and Fry is a 4-H youth educator in Campbell County.

They have led the BodyWorks program since 2012 in Campbell and Albany counties –with one 12-year-old participant, Dillon Andrews, “Your Crop Production Specialist” Kremlin, Montana of Albany County garnering dinner at the White House after his recipe for Indian tacos (http://bit.ly/recipebyfor letting dillon) was selected in the 2015 Healthy Lunchtime us serve you Challenge. His mother related, “Before participating in 2015. in BodyWorks, he would not We look forward to have been able to identify the best ingredients to create such assisting you in 2016. a balanced meal.”

Youths attended the fiveweek program with a parent or grandparent, and the kids prepared the meals served at each session. Laramie was one of three state pilot sites 27% multi-form Nitrogen plus 1% Sulfur, and a for the program initially deChlorophyll building package. Stabilized for reveloped by the U.S. Departduced volatility and leaching loss potential, Organic ment of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Chelates enable nitrogen reserve for longer feeding.

Health.

The rate of Wyoming high school students overweight Free Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for eliminating and obese increased from 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 17.4 percent in 2001 to 23.5 over conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and percent in 2013, according it’s contents remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused to the Centers for Disease black tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks.

Control and Prevention.

REMINDER!!! It’s a GREAT For more information, contact Wood at 307-721-2571 or time for soil sampling for fall !! mwood8@uwyo.edu.

2011 John Deere 9770STS combine, 4WD, 1534 engine hours, 1131 separator hours, Prodrive, small wire concave, 900/65 singles, long auger, 1800 display with AutoTrac & SF1 receiver, Contour Master...............$125,000 2009 Bourgault 5710 73-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, 3/4” knives, mid-row banders, 6500ST tow behind cart, dual fans, 3 tank meters, 10” fill auger............................................................................................. $90,000

Ag Wise, Inc. 406-372-3200

Thank you

Check us out for all your sprayer parts & supplies!

Including hose, valves, fittings & more!

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LIQUID FERTILIZER

28-0-0 & 32-0-0 IN STOCK

Delivery Available

2015 H&S HIGH CAPACITY V-Rakes BF12HHC’s, BF14HHC’s, and the NEW HD 1460’s IN STOCK NOW! Carryover Prices:

• (1) 2015 AR1261 12-wheel carted Action Rake.............$5,977 • (1) 2015 BF12HHC 12-wheel Hi-Capacity rental unit..$10,966 • (1) 2015 BF14HHC 14-wheel Hi-Capacity rake...........$14,996 • (1) 2015 BF1460HHC 14-wheel Hi-Capacity heavy duty with 60” wheels................................................................$16,669

418 Main, Roundup, MT

1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 John Albert - cell 406-860-5532, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634

www.musselshellvalley.com

These outstanding rakes open, close, raise and lower hydraulically.

The wheels float independently, and the high rear opening is adjustable for windrow width.

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USED EQUIPMENT

2009 CASE IH MAXXUM 110 WITH Case IH L750 LOADER/GRAPPLE

2013 CASE IH FARMALL 50B TRACTOR WITH L350 CASE IH LOADER

Unit includes MFWD, CVT transmission, cab with heat and air condtioning, deluxe seat, 3 point hitch, 540 PTO and one remote. Only 219 hours and extra clean. Book says $39,493....... .......................... MVE Price Just $34,867

Extra clean Pro Series tractor with 16 speed semi-powershift transmission, 3-point hitch, 2 speed PTO, 3 remotes, joystick and 3 function valve for loader control. Only 4920 hours and...... ............................... Priced to sell at $63,217 Nearly $3700 below book. Ask about CNH Low Rate Finance.

1985 CASE 2090

Nice, clean, well cared for unit with 10-ft. Degelman hydraulic blade. Tractor has 115 PTO hp, 3-point, 2 remotes, cab with air conditioning, 12 speed powershift transmission. Only 6335 hours and..................................................................... ......................... Priced to sell at $12,684

~ ~ ~ Just Traded ~ ~ ~

2014 Case IH Magnum 180 with L785 loader 2014 Case IH Maxxum 125 with L765 loader 2014 Case IH Farmall 105C with L745 loader 2014 Case IH Farmall 75C with loader 2015 Case IH RB565 premium baler

2015 Case IH WD1504 windrower, HD165 header 2003 New Holland HW300 windrower, 16-ft. header 2011 New Holland RB7090 premiun round baler 2004 Case IH MXM 175 tractor with loader.

DEMO UNITS

TRIPLE K 12-FT. HARROW

Use for pasture or hayfield renovation. Nice unit..................... . .........................................................Just $1379

2011 CHEVROLET K3500 EXTENDED CAB WITH OHAHA SERVICE BODY

2015 CASE IH SB531 BALER

Demo unit with very few bales. 14x18 baler with hydraulic tension and pickup lift. 1/4 turn bale chute and bale case extension.

Makes great, even-sized, dense square bales.

This unit retails for $28,730......................................................... ............................ Our Price Just $19,965

2015 SC 101 WITH 18-FT. SICKLE MOWER

1 ton dually 4x4, air conditioning, tilt, cruise and locks. Good rubber and serviced regularly. Package includes Air ‘N Arc 150 amp welder, generator and compressor powered by a Honda engine that has been used very little. Just 49,895 miles and............... . ......................... Priced to sell at $37,700 we keep the Air ‘N Arc, you save $4500.

The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise.

Just 40 acres on this 2015 demo unit. Full warranty and season ending price. Center pivot design with longer tongue to accomodate 18-ft. dual sickle auger with 108” steel conditioner. MSRP on this unit is over $56,000...............................................

“TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”

MVE Demo Sale Price Just $39,939

1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605

418 Main, Roundup, MT

John Albert - cell 406-860-6932, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634

CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU.

Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com

ProAg BONUS Cash Just Announced!

Buy Before December 31, 2015 and SAVE $1,000 on a New ProAG 1400 or a New ProAG 900!

(1) 2015 1400 Sale Price was $34,570

NOW $33,570!!!

Total savings of $7,767 (21%) from retail.

Hay Hiker 1400 ~ move more bales faster ~ handles 14- 5x6 bales

• Specially designed & engineered for today’s heavier bales.

• Heavy duty undercarriage for years of trouble free service.

• Well balanced for quicker and safer transport.

•Unique heavy duty bale fork allows bales to be picked in any direction.

• Simple hydraulic controls using 2 tractor remotes.

• Heavy duty push bar eliminates twine or mesh damage from chains.

• Handle bales from field to storage without leaving the tractor seat.

Hay Hiker 900 ~ move more bales faster ~ handles 8- 5x6 bales

(3) 2015 900’s Sale Price was $24,361

NOW $23,361!!!

Total savings of $5,864 (23%) from retail.

Financing Available The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”

1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605

418 Main, Roundup, MT

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FOR SALE: 1992 FREIGHTLINER 10 speed, 3406 (bad engine)

Phone (406) 799-6923

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 8,800 miles!

6-speed manual, Certified Pre-Owned.............. ............................COURTESY PRICE $37,699

2012 Ford Edge Sport silver exterior, black heated leather seats, 20” aluminum wheels, backup camera. 23,000 miles...... KBB $32,889 ............................COURTESY PRICE $24,795

N.D. citizens share issues, challenges at NDSU Extension community forums

By NDSU Extension Service • Health and wellness North Dakotans enjoy many positive • Civic engagement aspects of living and working in the state, • Successful families but opportunities may exist to make the state • Infrastructure even better. To hear those ideas, the North • Crime and safety Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension • Education Service invited more than 300 North Dako“Extension’s role is education, so on tans to share their issues and challenges at some of these topics, Extension will procommunity forums this fall. vide education and facilitation,” Boerboom “A cross section of people from 11 resaid. “Extension will not be able to directly gions across the state were asked to share address some of the their concerns about other issues, but we two major areas: want to share these agriculture, energy, needs with others natural resources who are in a better and the economy, position to address and children, famithem. lies and commu“Extension alnities,” said Chris ready has many Boerboom, NDSU strong programs in Extension Service agriculture, families and nutrition, 4-H and director. “This information will help shape communities, but this input highlights speNDSU Extension’s strategic planning efcific areas where more could be done,” he forts during the next three to five years and added. “We can put more attention to some help us create the Extension programs that programs while other areas are currently will most strongly align with the needs and limited by our capacity. This important input priorities of North Dakota residents.” will help us continue to carry out our role of Priority issues of concern related to agextending knowledge and changing lives by riculture, energy, natural resources and the focusing on the critical areas of economic economy included: prosperity, community engagement and • Ag economy healthy citizens.”

• Public disconnect with agriculture For details on the community input and • Energy development potential Extension responses, see http:// • Farm and business transition bit.ly/ExtForums.

• Labor force The community forums were held in • Natural resources protection Langdon, St. Michael, Hillsboro, Lisbon, • Regulations Jamestown, Washburn, Berthold, Bowman, • Rural communities Watford City, Fort Yates and Linton.

Priorities issues related to children, families and communities included:

2013 Ford F150 silver exterior, under 13,000 miles, Certified pre-owned, one owner, immaculate condition......COURTESY PRICE $28,995

2013 Ford Expedition black exterior, one owner, Certified Pre-Owned, excellent condition..... ............................COURTESY PRICE $33,799

2014 Ford Explorer LTD blue exterior, leather seats, backup camera, remote start. 34,000 miles............................................ KBB $35,613 ............................COURTESY PRICE $31,799

2013 Lincoln MKX red exterior, AWD, heated/ cooled leather seats, remote start. 38,000 miles............................................ KBB $34,613 ............................COURTESY PRICE $26,995

2014 Ford Focus SE gray exterior, sync, keyless entry. 38,000 miles................ KBB $15,677 ............................COURTESY PRICE $12,795

2013 Ford Edge Sport silver exterior, black leather seats, sync, remote start, backup camera. 17,000 miles.......................... KBB $35,237 ............................COURTESY PRICE $28,495

2010 Dodge Ram Power Wagon, red exterior 29,600 miles........COURTESY PRICE $30,999

2013 Ford Explorer XLT Certified Pre-Owned, silver exterior, black leather seats. 45,000 miles............................................ KBB $30,252 ............................COURTESY PRICE $27,995

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Paying Top Dollar For 2009 and Newer Vehicles Always Buying Trades - No Purchase Necessary!

2014 Jeep Wrangler hard top, white exterior, running boards, 13,000 miles............................ ............................COURTESY PRICE $23,995

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514 South Main, Conrad, MT – Office: 406-278-5533• toll free 1-800-833-1813 or call Scott Allaire, Salesman at 406-590-0516

IRS raises expensing threshold small businesses

The Internal Revenue Service today simplified the paperwork and recordkeeping requirements for small businesses by raising from $500 to $2,500 the safe harbor threshold for deducting certain capital items.

The change affects businesses that do not maintain an applicable financial statement (audited financial statement).

It applies to amounts spent to acquire, produce or improve tangible property that would normally qualify as a capital item.

The new $2,500 threshold applies to any such item substantiated by an invoice. As a result, small businesses will be able to immediately deduct many expenditures that would otherwise need to be spread over a period of years through annual depreciation deductions.

“We received many thoughtful comments from taxpayers, their representatives and the professional tax community, said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “This important step simplifies taxes for small businesses, easing the recordkeeping and paperwork burden on small business owners and their tax preparers.”

Responding to a February comment request, the IRS received more than 150 letters from businesses and their representatives suggesting an increase in the threshold.

Commenters noted that the existing $500 threshold was too low to effectively reduce administrative burden on small business. Moreover, the cost of many commonly expensed items such as tablet-style personal computers, smart phones, and machinery and equipment parts typically surpass the $500 threshold.

As before, businesses can still claim otherwise deductible repair and maintenance costs, even if they exceed the $2,500 threshold.

The new $2,500 threshold takes effect starting with tax year 2016. In addition, the IRS will provide audit protection to eligible businesses by not challenging use of the new $2,500 threshold in tax years prior to 2016.

For taxpayers with an applicable financial statement, the de minimis or small-dollar threshold remains $5,000.

Further details on this change can be found in Notice 2015-82 on IRS.gov.

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##### Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch In 1836, Alabama is the first state in the USA to declared Christmas a legal holiBRED COWS FOR SALE day.

250 bred 3 year-olds and 4 year-olds ##### 150 bred heifers - Black and black baldy In 1856, President FrankCall 406-386-2447, North Central, MT lin Pierce decorates the first White House Christmas tree.

EQUIPMENT & TRUCKS FOR SALE COMBINES AND HEADERS

John Deere 9870 1700 hours.................................................................................... $135,000 John Deere 9860 1400 hours.....................................................................................$110,000 John Deere 9860 2200 hours...................................................................................... $80,000 John Deere 9760 2400 hours...................................................................................... $75,000 John Deere 640D header............................................................................................ $42,000 John Deere 640D header............................................................................................ $40,000 John Deere 635D header............................................................................................ $30,000 John Deere 635D header............................................................................................ $30,000 John Deere 936D header............................................................................................ $22,000 MacDon 973 header with Gleaner adapter.................................................................. $13,000

TRACTORS

Case IH 450 Quadtrac, new tracks, 7000 hours.........................................................$110,000 Case IH 450 Quadtrac, new tracks, 7000 hours.........................................................$110,000 Case IH 9230 PTO, 6500 hours................................................................................... $37,000 New Holland 9030 new tires, loader, 6500 hours........................................................ $25,000 New Holland 9030 new tires, loader, 6500 hours........................................................ $25,000 Case 2390....................................................................................................................... $8000 Case 1070 ...................................................................................................................... $7000 Case W14 4WD loader................................................................................................ $13,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, new points, new hoses, like new.................................. $15,000 New Noble Seed-A-Vator 292 tank................................................................................ $7000

TRUCKS

2005 Kenworth W900 new tires, 600,000 miles.......................................................... $35,000 2003 Kenworth T2000 new tires................................................................................. $12,000 2003 Freightliner M2106 300 hp, automatic, air ride, trailer puller............................. $25,000 2003 Dodge 1-ton........................................................................................................ $15,000 2007 Dodge 3/4-ton....................................................................................................... $23,000

FISHER TRUCK & EQUIPMENT (406) 939-0411 • Scobey, Montana

2016 Ford F350

Superduty, Black Exterior, cloth seats, keyless entry, tailgate step MSRP $60,760

2016 Ford Escape

Black Exterior, 4x4, Ecoboost MSRP $30,095

COURTESY PRICE: $26,755

2015 Ford F150 King Ranch

Caribou Exterior, heated leather bucket seats, remote start, heated steering wheel MSRP $64,805

COURTESY PRICE: $58,869

2015 Ford Expedition

2016 Ford Fusion

White Exterior, leather seats, backup camera MSRP $55,240

Black Exterior/Interior, backup camera MSRP $27,105

COURTESY PRICE: $50,762

2015 Ford F150 XLT White Exterior MSRP $42,820

COURTESY PRICE: $36,968

2015 Ford F150

COURTESY PRICE: $53,594

Blue Exterior, cloth seats, keyless entry, power tailgate lock MSRP $43,220

COURTESY PRICE: $35,227 WHEN FINANCED WITH FORD CREDIT

Super Incentives on All New Fords!

Stop in and speak with one of our salesmen TODAY!

2015 Ford F150

Red Exterior, 2.7 liter Ecoboost MSRP $41,060

COURTESY PRICE: $34,949 WHEN FINANCED WITH FORD CREDIT OVER $6,000 OFF!

COURTESY PRICE: $24,443

2015 Ford F350 Lariat

White Exterior, SuperDuty, long wheelbase MSRP $65,795

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COURTESY PRICE: $57,388

2016 Ford Fusion

Gray Exterior MSRP $35,290 Was $32,195

COURTESY PRICE NOW: $30,520

2015 Ford Expedition King Ranch White Exterior MSRP $69,835

COURTESY PRICE: $64,545 OR 0% UP TO 60 MONTHS

Ford

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514 South Main, Conrad, MT – Office: 406-278-5533• toll free 1-800-833-1813 or call Scott Allaire, Salesman at 406-590-0516

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BRED COWS FOR SALE (90) 3-6 year old bred Angus cows, bred to Angus bulls.

Calve March 15, have shots and have been poured.

Call (406) 836-9020, Cut Bank, Montana

FOR SALE: 1994 KENWORTH W-900 Cummins M-11 engine, 10 speed Phone (406) 799-6923

##### A wreath with holly, red berries and other decorations began from at least the 17th century. Holly, with its sharply pointed leaves, symbolised the thorns in Christ’s crown-of-thorns. Red berries symbolised the drops of Christ’s blood. A wreath at Christmas signified a home that celebrated the birth of Christ. ##### St Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas Carols to formal church services.

2007 Conventional Grain Truck

National FFA Convention

Over seven-hundred Montana FFA members recently participated in the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. This annual convention was attended by over 65,000 FFA members from across the nation. This attendance milestone set a new record in the organization’s 88th year of existence.

Montana FFA members competed in 20 different career development events. The Ag Sales team from Missoula led the way for Montana chapters with a fourth place finish.

Belgrade’s Farm Business Management Team placed 7th which was the only other team from Montana in the nation’s top ten. Other teams and individuals did very well in representing their chapters, schools and state. In addition to competitions, members participated in a variety of leadership activities and educational opportunities.

The Montana FFA Association was recognized as the first place state in the nation in regards to percentage of membership gained in one year. The association received an award banner and recognition during one of the convention sessions for this honor. The state association also received a gold award for being a 100% membership state. This means that every student in Montana’s Agriculture Education classes are also FFA members.

Montana FFA’s State Officers will be visiting schools across Montana during December and January. These leadership based visits will mark the beginning of the 2016 FFA events which will culminate at the Bozeman based State FFA Convention, March 30th – April 2nd.

Holiday flowers

653,443 miles, Series 60 Detroit, white, near new, 19-ft. ITB grain box, remote hoist and gate

COURTESY PRICE: $65,500

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514 South Main, Conrad, MT Office: 406-278-5533 • toll free 1-800-833-1813

Flora-lovers don’t need fancy arrangements to celebrate every holiday with style. Start our own tradition of dyeing white carnations whatever color is fitting for the occasion.

You can use various shades of red and pink for Valentine’s Day, green for St. Patrick’s Day a combination of red, white and blue for July Fourth, orange and black for Halloween, and so on. It’s also fun to do favorite colors for birthdays.

All you need to do is add a bit of food coloring to your flowers’ vase with some warm water. Half the fun is watching the flower take on the new color as it sucks up the water, so make sure the kids don’t miss out.

A family owned business since 1969 ~ 10 acres of parts!!!

DIETZ AUTO and TRUCK SALVAGE 1104 Bench Blvd., Billings, MT • 1-800-573-4389

We are now a AG Parts Ltd distributor!!

John Deere 8820 combine, for parts

2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

DIESEL ENGINES In Stock

2008 Volvo L70f loader with hay grapple, for parts

Wanted

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

Old Motorcycles and Racing Parts & Memorabilia.

Old flat track race posters.

4 Cat 4 Cummins 4 Detroit 4 Isuzu 4 Volvo

8-ft. dump hydraulic dump bed complete with laydown sides.

4 post landing gear...............$500 obo

2000 New Holland BR7090 and 2002 Case International RBX561 Large selection of USED TIRES & WHEELS from 12 - 24.5’s *Inventory changing daily

1994 Dump Truck with 435 hp Cat, 50,000 miles since rebuild

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

2009 53-ft. utility reefer trailer, 2010 Thermo King refer unit, 102” Hendrickson air slide out.

Motorcycle and ATV salvage Gas generators starting at........... $350

Walking floor mechanism

Ford 4000 for parts; bad transmission

CAR TOWN Cut Bank is

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2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible “We’re Dealing”

2011 Dodge Avenger

2016 Ford Explorer Check out the new body style!

2014 Lincoln MKX Talk about nice and clean.

2015 Ford F150 Platinum Everything you want and more!

2012 Ford F250 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke.

2015 Ford Expedition Low miles and new body style.

Beautiful 2014 Ford F150 Lariat supercrew.

How about a dually? 2011 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke.

WHY BUY USED?????

Save on a NEW 2015 Ford Escape AWD Yes we do sell for less!!!!!!

2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4.

2013 Chrysler 200 Limited “Another One” 2013 Subaru Forester

2014 Chevrolet Impala 2011 Ford Escape Limited 2013 Ford F150 King Ranch supercrew.

2011 Ford F250 XLT crew cab, Power Stroke.

2012 Ford F350 Lariat, crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic.

2012 Ford F250 King Ranch Loaded with only 44,000 miles.

2010 Ford F250 Crew “Check This Out”

2014 Ford Fusion Titanium

2005 Ford F150, supercrew.

2016 Ford Escape Try the new SYNC 3

2013 Ford F350 crew cab, 6.2L gas engine.

2014 Beetle

2011 Ford F250 XLT, crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic.

2014 King Ranch Expedition only 30,000 miles “Just in Time for Hunting” 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500

KoeCons 93 conversion van!!

Just in Time for Winter Road Trips!!

2010 Ford F150 Lariat, crew cab.

Merry Christmas from the entire crew at Northern Ford. Thank you for your patronage in 2015 and we look forward to working with you in 2016.

John Waller

1997 Ford F250, 7.3L diesel.

Want to save money !?!?! Now’s the time 2005 Americamp with 4 slides!

WHY PAY MORE? Northern Ford

David Kennedy

Josh Waller

Josh Larson

Amelia Hall

Klay Sattler

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

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015 — Page A46

New Holland Equipment New Holland Tractors New Compact Tractors

2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 33hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #33...................................................................................................CALL! 2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 37hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #37...................................................................................................CALL! 2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 41hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #41...................................................................................................CALL!

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

New Holland Air Drills New Holland Roll Belt 560 Round Balers New Holland P2050

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

New Holland

New Holland Combines

Guardian Sprayer

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

USED TRACTORS

1988 Cat Challenger 65 270 hp, diesel, 4 hydraulics, powershift, 30” tracks, PTO, 6760 hours. #UTCT19............................................... $35,000 1988 Versatile 876 (red) 4WD, 280 hp Cummins diesel, 20.8x38 tires, standard transmission, OutBack guidance, 10,935 hours. #UTVR78.........$25,000

USED COMBINES

2008 New Holland TD80D MFD, 62 PTO hp, dual PTO, 12x12 Mech transmission, 2 remotes, 3-pt., loader, 500 hours. #UJN103...................$38,000

2011 New Holland CR9070 420 hp, deluxe cab, 900/60R32, extended wear package, deluxe chopper, Auto Steer, air compressor, with New Holland 94C 48-ft. draper head with pickup reel.. ............................................................... JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500

USED WINDROWERS

1997 New Holland 9682 4WD, 5697 hours, 360 hp Cummins diesel, 24.5R32 tires, standard 12 speed transmission, 4 hydraulics............$61,500

New Holland Swathers

2011 John Deere 956 discbine MoCo, 15-ft. header, 3-pt swivel hitch, cut less than 1000 acres, 1000 PTO drive. #UWJD32..............................$22,500 2003 MacDon 9352 Cummins diesel, 25-ft. draper DS header, 15-ft. multicrop header with conditioner.. ............................................................... JUST IN 1997 New Holland 1475 swing tongue, 2216 16-ft. auger head, 1000 PTO drive, skip shoes... $7500

Glasgow, Montana

USED SPRAYERS

2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft, 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, flex-control, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00................. $28,000 2007 New Holland SF115 130-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, SP655 monitor, windscreens, 3 boom valvve, unfold option. #USNH46.... $12,000 New Holland SF115 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, dual nozzles, hydraulic unfold, windscreen. #USNH35................................................... $12,000 2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, flex-control auto rate, hydraulic pump. #USNH37......$43,000 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-ball valve....$28,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System S67XL wheel boom, 120-ft., 1500 gallon tank, SP655 Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, 3-switch control. #USF174......................$12,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$12,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$10,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500

See More Online at www.zerbebrothers.com

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

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

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Horst header trailer, wagon style.....................$2900 Gates Magnum 60-ft. heavy harrow, hydraulic angle 5/8” tines, narrow transport.................... JUST IN

Mandako 50-ft. land roller, 3-section, 42” roller......... ............................................................... JUST IN

USED HEADERS

2004 Honeybee 94C rigid header, 36-ft., single knife drive with transport and UII pickup reel. #UCNH77...............................................$16,900 2010 MacDon FD70 flex draper, 40-ft., DK sickle, pickup reel, auto leveler height kit, New Holland CR adapter. #UCCA13........................... JUST IN

USED SKIDSTEERS

2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours...$49,000

1950

65 Years

2015

Glasgow, MT

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CONSIGNMENTS

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2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25......................................... $89,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, stealth openers, 4” rubber packers, 4350 tow between tank, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 singles. #UDF242.................................................. $118,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237.................................................... $36,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, variable cart, stealth bodies. #UDF246.................... $69,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, 41/2” steel packers, double shoot with 3450 tow between variable drive air cart. #UDF241................. $69,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, VR drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244.... $50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tow between cart. #UDF247................................................$33,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill with 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243.. ................................................................$25,000

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Galen and the entire crew at Zerbe Bros. want to say Merry Christmas to all our wonderful friends and customers. We hope the joyous season finds you all happy and healthy.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you this past year.

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By University of Wyoming Extension Glendo rancher Larry Cundall was one of fourth-generation rancher, was recognized for managing his land for increased produc12 people recognized in ceremonies October 26 in Washington, D.C., for exemplary tivity while protecting wildlife and natural leadership and innovation in agricultural resources. production and education.

He manages water to decrease water use Cundall was the only rancher honored in and labor costs; he has switched from windthe White House Champions of Change for mills to solar wells and has added miles of Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture waterlines for better water use and grazing program. distribution, the White House noted.

During a panel presentation in the EisenCundall has served more than 25 years hower Executive Office Building with other on the Administrative Council of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agrecipients – including a dairy farmer from Minnesota, a rice farmer from Mississippi, riculture Research and Education (SARE) and a garbanzo and garlic grower from program for the western region. The proCalifornia – Cundall was asked to define gram provides USDA grants and outreach enabling farmers, ranchers, researchers and sustainability.

“In Wyoming, it’s pretty simple,” he said. educators to develop innovations that support profitability, protect water and land and “If it’s profitable and the land stays good for the next generation, that’s sustainable.” revitalize communities.

“I see this as an award for Larry personThe Champions of Change program features individuals doing extraordinary ally, and also recognition for the work he has done with and for SARE,” said Jim things to inspire and empower members of their communities, according to the White Freeburn, regional training coordinator for Western SARE, who is based in Torrington.

House.

Cundall, a Vietnam War Veteran and CONTINUED ON PAGE A50

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Poll shows rural Nebraskans view higher education as crucial

By Becky Vogt, UNL Department of Agricultural Economics job (40 percent) and in-person courses to Rural Nebraskans believe higher educacomplete or count toward a certification tion is important for individuals and for program (31 percent). building a strong economy, according to Rural Nebraskans have mixed opinions the 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll. about online education. Almost equal proSeven in 10 rural Nebraskans agree that portions agree (36 percent) and disagree getting a college education today is more (34 percent) that an online course provides important than it was 10 years ago. Sixtyan equal educational value compared with five percent agree that to get ahead in life, a course taken in person in a classroom. it’s necessary for a person to get a college However, people who have taken an online education. More than one-half agree that course for a degree program (associate, increasing the number of people who get bachelor’s, masters or other advanced decollege degrees is necessary to build a gree) in the past two years are more likely strong economy. than those who have not to agree with this “Year after year, the Rural Poll indicates statement. a clear relationship between educational Many rural Nebraskans see online eduattainment and reported satisfaction with cation becoming increasingly important for everything from jobs and income to confihigh school students in the future. Forty dence in the future,” said Randy Cantrell, percent of rural Nebraskans believe that, rural sociologist with the Nebraska Rural 10 years from now, high school students Futures Institute. “The obvious implicain their community will take most of their tion is that a decision to complete one’s classes online. education is an investment not only in one’s Geography plays a role in opinions on financial future, but also in one’s overall online education. Residents of the Pansatisfaction with their place in the world.” handle are more likely than residents of Rural Nebraskans are also confident other regions to agree that high school higher education can lead to a good job. students in their community will take most While just under one-half agree that a high of their classes online 10 years from now. school diploma can lead to a good job, at Forty-seven percent of Panhandle residents least three-quarters agree that an associate agree with this statement, compared to 33 or bachelor’s degree can lead to a good job. percent of people living in the southeast Age and education level play a role in region of the state. rural Nebraskans’ views about education.

“Nebraskans may view online classes as Younger individuals are more likely to a way to provide more education courses agree that having a high school diploma to students, especially those in districts can lead to a good job. Fifty-nine percent of faced with dwindling enrollments and repeople ages 19 to 29 agree with this statesources,” said Becky Vogt, survey research ment, compared to 43 percent of people manager for the Rural Poll. ages 40 to 64. And people with at least The Rural Poll is the largest annual poll a four-year degree are more likely than of rural Nebraskans’ perceptions on qualpeople with less education to agree that ity of life and policy issues. This year’s they are confident that having a bachelor’s response rate was 32 percent. The margin degree can lead to a good job. Eighty-five of error is plus or minus 2 percent. Compercent of people with at least a four-year plete results are available online at http:// degree agree with this statement, compared ruralpoll.unl.edu. to 73 percent of people with a high school Although the Grand Island area (Hall, diploma or less education.

Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties) Given their opinions about education was designated a metropolitan area by the and how it can help individuals, it is not U.S. Census Bureau in 2013, the Rural Poll surprising that 48 percent of rural Nebrascontinues to include those counties in its kans have participated in education or sample. Dixon and Dakota counties were training activities during the past two years. added to the poll last year.

The most common education or training The university’s Department of Agriactivities are job-related. Sixty-seven percultural Economics conducts the poll in cent of people who have participated in cooperation with the Nebraska Rural Fueducation or training have taken in-person tures Institute, with funding from Nebraska job-related seminars or workshops. Many Extension and the Agricultural Research respondents have also taken in-person Division in the Institute of Agriculture and courses for continuing education credits Natural Resources.

(41 percent), online webinars for their

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Freeburn and other staff members submitted the nomination that led to the White House recognition.

During the panel session, Cundall advocated for producer-driven research based on producers’ needs. He called it bottom-up research.

Cundall represents his and his neighbors’ viewpoint as producers as a member of the advisory board of the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center near Lingle.

The research and extension center is part of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, based in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. SAREC scientists study crops, cattle, and other products of importance to Wyoming agriculture.

Cundall spoke of another concern during the panel discussion.

“I think one big worry across the West is all the little towns drying up,” he said.

“You see it downtown and on main street.”

He suggested more people farming and ranching could help economies and communities, and said he is mentoring a young family so they might go on to rent or buy a ranch.

When asked how he wants to be remembered as a Champion of Change, Cundall recalled getting his first calf at age six.

He said the cows walked 6 miles to water.

Now he’s 60, and his cattle walk a fourth of a mile.

Going back to his definition of sustainability, he said, “I represent my neighbors, because they do those things, too.”

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Karen Reiman, a Sturgis homemaker, with her family’s pot roast.

Photo courtesy of Anna Marrs, who is a city-born rancher’s wife from Whitewood, SD.

Cattle woman teaches city woman how to cook a roast

Karen and I met six years ago on the football practice field. Our sons were elementary school football players. Our families became friends throughout the years. They came over to our home for supper and of course, we served a home cooked meal of roast beef, vegetables, baked bread and dessert. Karen’s busy family doesn’t get this kind of meal often.

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I said it was easy. But, I could tell she needed more. So, together we set aside a morning for me to come over to her Sturgis home to show her how to cook a roast. I gave her the recipe ahead of time so that she could buy the roast and other items ahead of time.

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Sometimes a Cattle Woman can do simple things to be a beef advocate. Sometimes, it’s just being a friend.

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Anna’s Pot Roast Serves 6 3 lb Pot Roast (Chuck, Arm, whatever is on sale) 1 large or 2 small onions 1 packet onion soup mix Ketchup 1 cup pickle juice 1 carrot 1 or 2 celery stalks Preheat oven 350º. F. Line foil at bottom of roasting pan.

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New Holland BB960 3x4 square baler............ $39,900 Case IH LBX432 3x4 with cutter...................... $64,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4........................... $74,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter................. $54,900 Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator................. $4900 Massey-Ferguson AC25 bale accumulator for MF 4x4 square baler..................................................... $5000

USED SPRAYERS

Ag Shield 1500 sprayer....................................$28,900 Melroe 3430-80 Spra Coupe............................$20,500 Melroe 115 Spra-Coupe......................................$2500

USED AIR DRILL & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

New Holland SD440 air seeder, 57-ft., 12” spacing...... ..................................................................... $59,900 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. with 12” spacing............. $59,900 John Deere 9450 50-ft. with 12” spacing......... $15,900

Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. with 12” spacing............ ........................................................$59,900 USED MISCELLANEOUS

Case 590 SL backhoe......................................$29,900 John Deere 148 loader with grapple...................$5500 Allis-Chalmers 715B backhoe.........................$11,900 Kelly 3-pt. backhoe..............................................$4000 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger, 9” & 12” bits.......$1400 Donahue 20-ft. stock trailer.....................................$7900 Titan 18-ft. stock trailer............................................$4500 Toro Grandstand 40” deck.....................................$5900

USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70, low pro swing hopper............. $13,500 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover....................... $8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger............................ $2800 Farm King 10x61 auger......................................... $1000 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger........................... $17,900 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger....................... $18,000 Westfield MK 13x71 auger.................................. $22,900 Westfield MK 13x70, swing hopper....................... $7500 Mayrath 8x60 swing auger..................................... $3000

- COMING IN Highline heavy harrow.

Vermeer R23A rake.

John Deere 567 round baler.

Case IH SCX 100 16-ft. sickle.

USED HEADERS

MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, MF adapter... $79,000 Other adapter, additional.....$5000 Gleaner 4200 pickup header............................ $14,900 Gleaner 400 pickup header, attachment............. $9900 MacDon D65 40-ft. header............................... $59,900 MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header.................... $31,000 MacDon 960 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel..$16,900 MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel..$14,900 MacDon 920 14-ft. header................................ $14,000 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.............................. $3500 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header............................... $799

USED COMBINES

Massey-Ferguson 9895 combine................... $199,000 Gleaner R62 combine........................................ $55,900 Gleaner R62 combine........................................ $29,900 Gleaner R72....................................................... $29,900 New Holland TR98 combine.............................. $32,900 New Holland TR97 combine.............................. $23,900 White 9700 combine with 30-ft. head................. $10,000

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Sitrex 10 wheel V-rake........................................... $4800 Bale spinner, 3-pt................................................... $1200

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South Dakota 4-H was represented by youth from Brown and Charles Mix County at the 49th world Dairy Exposition (WDE) in Madison Wisconsin. While there the youth judged in the Lely National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest against youth from 26 other States. The South Dakota 4-H team members included Nicholas Achen, Christy Achen, Dylan Frey, and Darby Knoll and was coached at World Dairy Expo by Mike Frey of Brown County and Maryann Knoll of Charles Mix County. While there youth got the opportunity to go to several area dairy farms to practice and hone their skills before the contest. These youth qualified at the 2014 South Dakota State fair and have been practicing for a year to compete at this event. SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist Tracey Erickson has been coaching and working to prepare the team throughout the year. The have had practice sessions focusing on giving reason and how to judge various classes of cattle.

The team tied for 14th overall with Dylan Frey being recognized for individually placing 21st. South Dakota had two youth in the top 25 based on their Oral Reasons Scores.

Dylan Frey was 21st and his teammate Christy Achen was 22nd. The team placed 11th overall in oral reasons, out of 26 teams. Within the breeds judged the team and individuals placed as follows: 1) Ayrshires, the team was 4th overall and Christy Achen was 5th high individual and Dylan Frey was the 7th high individual. 2) Brown Swiss, the team was 12th overall and Dylan Frey was 9th high individual. 3) Guernsey’s, the team was 9th overall and Dylan Frey was 3rd high individual and Nicholas Achen was 12th high individual.

4) Holsteins, the team was 17th overall, and Christy Achen was the 9th high individual. 5) Jersey’s, the team was 19th overall and Dylan Frey was 3rd high individual.

The teams expenses where partially paid for by contributions from AMPI and SD Livestock Industry Trust Fund.

While this wraps up the yearlong commitment of the 2014 winners. The SD State Fair Qualified the team which will be competing at the 2016 WDE. SD 4-H members who qualified to be on next year’s team are Stephanie Ponto (Deuel), Bethany Rennich (Brookings), Caitlynn McGregor (McCook), and Morgan Kohl (Codington).

NDSU athletes awarded scholarships

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Our new phone number is (406) 271-5533

By NDSU Extension Service Fifteen scholarships were awarded to Equipment Harvest Bowl Scholarship – outstanding North Dakota State University Derrek Tuszka, football, Warner, South (NDSU) female and male athletes during Dakota, crop and weed sciences this year’s Harvest Bowl festivities No• Myron and Muriel Johnsrud Harvest vember 6-7 in Fargo.

Bowl Endowment – Dan Stibral, wresThe NDSU Harvest Bowl program also tling, Tabor, South Dakota, agricultural recognizes the work of agriculturists in 53 engineering counties in North Dakota and several in • LeVon Kirkeide, Patricia Kirkeide– Minnesota.

Hagemeister and Friends Harvest Bowl A special agribusiness award goes to an Scholarship – Kelsey Laufenberg, track and individual who has a distinguished career in field, Alice, zoology agriculture and business. This year’s award • Darrell Larson Family Scholarship – recipient is Lynden Johnson, a 1982 NDSU Brad Ambrosius, football, De Pere, Wisgraduate and executive vice president of the consin, social science education Country Operations division of CHS Inc. • Bob Lauf Memorial Scholarship – BriHarvest Bowl scholarship awardees, an Schaetz, football, Denmark, Wisconsin, sport, hometown and major are: agricultural economics • Harvest Bowl Scholarship – Colin • Ron and Karen Offutt Scholarship – Conner, football, Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Andrew Smith, football, Sioux Falls, South physical education Dakota, health and physical education • Harvest Bowl Scholarship in honor • Red River Commodities Scholarship of Robert Johansen – Kayla Huhnerkoch, – Jarrod Tuszka, football, Warner, South track and field, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Dakota, university studies exercise science • Titan Machinery Scholarship – Jack • Gene Dahl Scholarship – Zach Mayo, Plankers, football, Leonard, industrial baseball, Mather, Manitoba, crop and weed engineering sciences • #64 Bob Yaggie and #58 Bruce Yaggie • Scott and Ann Dau Family Scholarship Father-Son Football Scholarship – Andrew – Emily Spier, women’s basketball, BufBonnet, football, Council Bluffs, Iowa, falo, Minnesota, university studies finance • John and Kay Dean Harvest Bowl • Bob and Darlene Yaggie Football Scholarship – Landon Lechler, football, Scholarship – Austin Kuhnert, football, Beach, general agriculture Sioux Falls, South Dakota, general agri• Gooseneck Implement/Green Iron culture

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(R) = “Reconditioned”

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available on qualifying tractors

With qualifying down payment or trade equity - o.a.c.

TRACKS

2013 John Deere 9560RT 560 hp, 18/6 powershift transmssion, Command View cab, XM satelite, hi flo hydraulic system, 5 remotes, 1000 PTO, 36” tracks, HID lighting, leather trim, electric mirrors, dual beam radar sensor, motor seal drain, 13.5L IT compliant engine, 6th valve, extra weights, power beyond.

720 hours. #16003970. (1).........CALL

2011 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp., 5 hydraulic remotes, 30” Durabilt HD 5500 tracks, front & bogie weights, deluxe comfort cab package with leather, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar, AM/FM radio with weather band and CD. #16003670. (3).............CALL. Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp., 6 hydraulic, 36” Durabilt HD 5500 tracks, front, side & bogie weights, deluxe comfort cab package, leather, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar, 1000 PTO, AM/FM radio with weather band & CD. #16003663. (1).................CALL Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!

2008 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp, 5 hydraulic remotes, 30” Durabilt HD tracks, front & bogie weights, deluxe cab package, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, AM/ FM radio with weather band and CD, right hand & left hand electric mirrors, business band antenna, premium seat. #16003638. (2)...........................CALL Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!

4WD

2014 Demo John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18/6 powershift transmission, high flow hydraulic system with 5 hydraulic remotes, Firestone IF800/70R38 flexion radial tires, front, wheel & drawbar weights, premium cab CVII with command arm, SF1 receiver, 2630 SF3 touch screen monitor, 3YR JD link, HID lighting, business band antenna. #12003470. (4)........................... CALL Demonstrator Save Thousands!!!!!!

2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18x6 powershift transmission, 5 hydraulic remotes, 520/85R46 triples, wheel weights, premium cab CVII with command arm, SF1 Starfire 3000 receiver, GS3 2630 touch display, dual beam radar, HID lighting, premium radio with XM, low hours. #16003912. (3).. CALL Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!

2006 John Deere 9520 520 hp, powershift transmission, 4 hydraulic remotes, 710/70R38 duals, standard cab with active seat, wheel weights, Greenstar ready. #16003830. (1)............$159,000

2002 John Deere 9520 520 hp., powershift, 4 hydraulic remotes, differential lock, 620/70R46 radial tires, standard cab with comfort package, HID lighting, wheel weights. #16003957....$149,000 2003 John Deere 9420 24/6 manual transmission, 425 hp, 4 hydraulic remotes, power differential lock, Goodyear 620/70R46 tires, wheel weights, HD Grudgeon Brg. comfort package cab, premier lighting package, AM/FM stereo. #16003971. (1)..........$140,000

2003 John Deere 9320 18x6 powershift, power differential lock, 4 hydraulic remotes, 710/70R42 duals, comfort package cab, Greenstar ready harness, true ground speed sensor, wheel weights. #16003952. (1)........$123,500 2004 John Deere 9320 deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, 18/6 powershift transmission, backup alarm, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat. #16013032. (2)......................$145,000

1976 John Deere 8630 Sound Gard cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, 20.8x34 dual tires. #16003777. (4)........................$18,500

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

2012 John Deere 8360R 360 hp with Intel power management, IVT transmission, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulic remotes, premium Commandview II cab, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 710/70R42 rear dual tires, ILS front axle with 480/70R34 dual tires and fenders, HID lighting, wheel weights. #16003845. (4).............................Call Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!

2010 John Deere 8295R 295 hp, 16x4 powershift, 85CC/60gpm hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, Deluxe Commandview cab with active seat, deluxe radio package, AutoTrac ready plug & play, dual beam radar sensor, 480/80R46 rear tires, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, wheel weights, cold weather package, foot speed control, FM business antenna, JD 843 loader, 9-ft. bucket. #16003941. (3)..$202,500 Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!

2012 John Deere 7280R 280 hp with Intel power management, IVT transmission, 63CC/43 gpm hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, rear 540/1000 PTO, rear Cat. 3 3-pt. hitch, front 1000 PTO, front Cat. 3 3-pt. hitch, Michelin 650/85R38 rear tires, 600/70R30 front tires with ILS suspension and active command steering, air/hydraulic trailer braking, 7” color display, joystick control, foot throttle, electric mirrors. #16003984. (3).................... $202,000

(R) 1990 John Deere 8760 singles, 3 hydraulic remotes, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. #16003809. (4)....$37,950

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

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

2008 John Deere 8430 FWA, 280 engine hp, 16F/4R powershift transmission, 44 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulic remotes, 1000 PTO, Cat. III 3-point hitch, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, 480/85R34 front tires with fender, AutoTrak ready, front & rear weights, JD H480 loader. #16013008. (3).................... $160,000

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

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

2013 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, 1890 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3-point hitch, 320/85R38 rear tires, triple link front axle with 320/85R38 front tires, fenders, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, premium cab, air, heater, AM/FM/Satelite stereo, HID lighting package, electric mirrors, business band antenna, foot throttle, 2465 lbs on each rear axle, cold weather start, JD H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16013019. (3)............ $220,000

2013 John Deere 6210R FWA, 210 hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 480/80R46 rear tires, triple link suspension front axle, 420/90R30 front tires, fenders, Greenstar AutoTrak ready, premium plus cab, cold weather package, 1058 lbs weights per rear axle, AM/FM/Satellite radio, JD H380 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16013022 (1)............. $180,000 2007 John Deere 7930 FWA, 180 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 45 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, AutoTrak ready plub & play, 520/85R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs weights, heavy duty front axle with TLS, 420/90R30 tires with fenders, HID lights, AM/FM/CD stereo, RH & LH electric mirrors, JD 741 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16013013.

(1)........................................ $147,000

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission, 43 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, triple link suspension, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 620/70R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs. weights, XM satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather package, H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control. #16013029. (3). ............................................ $196,000

2015 John Deere 6150R FWA, 150 engine hp, 20 speed AutoQuad plus, 3 hydraulic remotes, 520/85R42 rear tires with weights, triple link suspension plus, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3-point hitch, premium cab, Greenstar ready, cold start package, H360 loader, bucket, grapple fork. Only 40 hours. 5 year - 3000 hour drive train PowerGard. #16013027. (1).......... $163,500 2003 John Deere 7420 115 PTO hp, FWA, 3 hydraulic remotes, IVT transmission, 96” rear axle, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires with fenders, deluxe cab, air ride seat, AM/FM/ Weatherband radio, cold weather package, rear tire weights, 741 self leveling loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16013024. (4)...................... $71,500 1997 John Deere 7810 FWA, 150 PTO hp, 16x16 PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x42 rear tires, 14.9x30 front with fenders, rear wheel weights, deluxe cab, foot throttle, cold weather package, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16004000. (1)...$75,000

(R) 1989 John Deere 4455 MFWD, 142 PTO hp, powershift transmission, cab, air conditioning, heater, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, JD 280 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Major Reconditioning”. #16003972. (2)........ .............................................. $63,500 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, 20/20 Auto Quad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 2 3-pt. hitch, premium cab, cornerpost exhaust, air ride seat, AM/FM weatherband radio, 480/8R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, JD 741 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 3-way joystick control. #16003982. (2).................... $124,500

CASE IH ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

2009 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pro MFD, 120 PTO hp, CVT transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, cab, air conditioning, heater, CIH 750 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003993. (2)...................... $75,000

UTILITY TRACTORS 40-100 hp

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

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

COMPACT TRACTORS 1-40 hp

2012 John Deere 3520 FWA, 30 PTO hp, 37 engine hp, hydro transmission, 43x16-20R4 rear tires, 27x8.5R4 front tire, mid & rear 540 PTO, Cat. I 3-point hitch, 1 rear hydraulic remote. “Only 85 hours.” #16007524. (1).......... $26,500

1953 Ford NAA 32 hp, 2WD, loader, bucket, 3-pt. blade (needs clutch work).

(1)............................................ $3250

COMPANY TRAILER

2006 Muvall 4860FT single drop, tandem axle 48-ft. x 102” trailer with fold out extensions, beaver tail, winch, 255/70R22.5 tires..................................$32,000

Thanks to our loyal customers for their patronage in 2015.

We look forward to serving you in 2016.

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015 – Page A55

SWATHERS

COMBINES

GRAIN CART

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

2010 John Deere A400 cab, air, 480/80R38 tires, HID lighting, 18-ft. 896 auger header, conditioner. #16016001. (3).... ................................................$92,000

ROTARY

(R) = “Reconditioned”

(R) 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4)................................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands!!!!

(R) 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4)...................................

Rental Return SAVE Thousands!!!!

2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick skin rotors, heavy duty torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 front tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 5 year 3000 hour JD PowrGard warranty remaining. #16001505. (4)...........Call 2006 John Deere 9860STS 2WD, small grain, singles, chopper, lateral tilt feederhouse, ATU, 22.5” unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header control, hydraullic fore & aft, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, service lights with alternator, header height resume, sensing & float, small wire concave, hopper topper. #16001493. (2).................... $198,000 (R) 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1).......... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands!!!!

2010 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, duals, lateral tilt feederhouse, general purpose chaffer, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, 600/65R38 R1W steering tires, sidehill cleaning shoe package, small wire concave, 20.8R-38 dual drive tires, 3.15” header lift cylinder, 26’ unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, Zenon lighting, chopper with power tailboard, 1230 separator hours. #16001544. (3).................... $169,000

AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, HD skid plates, Dial-A-Speed reel control. #16002454. (4).......$8900 1990 John Deere 930R 30-ft., batt reel. #16002324. (1)...........................$7800 1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... ...................................................$2500

CORN HEADS

2013 John Deere 612C (12) row, 30”, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense. sensors. #16002446. (4)... ................................................$83,500 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac Rowsense. #16002448. (2).....$75,000 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002447. (2).... ................................................$75,000

(R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, level land variable speed feederhouse, high capacity feederhouse cylinder, deluxe header controls, small wire concave, regular chaffer, 800/65R-32 drivers, 18.4/26 steering tires, 1365 separator hours. #16001516. (4).................... $206,500 2008 John Deere 9770STS yield monitor, heavy duty variable speed Contour Master feeder house, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff spreader, 22’5” high speed unloading auger, xenon lighting package. #16001508.$153,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS combine, 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413.

(4)........................................ $128,000 (R) 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires and 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)............. .............................................. $78,500

CONVENTIONAL/WALKER

(Bale your Straw!!)

(R) 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut chopper, laterial tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, JD link & Farm Site ready. #16001528................ $313,000 (R) 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut straw chopper, lateral tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires and 540/65R30 steering tires with John Deere link & Farm Site ready. #16001529.............. ............................................ $313,000

FLEX HEADERS

2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, cross auger, automatic header flight sensing. #16002409................$86,500 2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel. #16002576. (4)........................$81,500 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers. #16002431.......$41,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$36,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1).............. ................................................$37,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$23,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$22,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$22,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$13,250 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$16,950 2006 John Deere 630F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002573..............................$20,500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #16002580..............................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, gauge wheels. #16002578. (1)............. ................................................$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, transport kit. #16002579.........$69,000 2001 Agco Gleaner 800 30-ft. flex header. #16002182. (1)........................$12,000

2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Command Center touch display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, 8-wing beater, extra-fine cut straw chopper, JD link & farm site ready, 345 separator hours. #16001527. (1).............................Call (R) 1993 John Deere 9600, 260 hp, DialA-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/ aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2)......... .............................................. $27,500 1983 John Deere 8820 combine with 30.5x32 tires, chopper and chaff spreader. #16001482. (4)................... ...........................$12,500 FOB/Circle

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

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

2005 MacDon 9352I with 972 25-ft. draper header, steel conditioner. #16016008.

(1)............................................$49,500

1998 MacDon 9300 with MacDon 920 16-ft. header, steel on steel conditioner rolls. #16006969. (1)........................$39,000

2012 Brent 1394 Avalanch 1300 bushel capacity, walking tandem axles, tarp, scale, 250 hp minimum hp requirement. #16010063. (1).......................... $72,500

DRAPER HEADERS

2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002598. (1)........ ................................................$64,500 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #16002443.

(4)............................................$48,000 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002396.

(4)............................................$61,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$49,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. header, road transport with lights. #16002349. (1).... ................................................$46,000 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit, lights. #16002347.

(1)............................................$46,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002421. (3)........ ................................................$48,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #16002260...... ................................................$45,000 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tin pickup reel. #16002390.

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

(1)............................................$48,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #16002440. (3)........................$41,500 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transportation kit and John Deere adapter. #16002441. ....... ................................................$39,500 Honey Bee 36-ft., pickup reel, transport, JD 9600 hook up. #16002601. (4)........ ................................................$18,500 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000

1998 John Deere 4890 diesel engine, hydro, cab, air, 18.4x26 tires, 16-ft. auger header with rubber conditioner rolls. #16006986. (4).............. $38,000 2001 Hesston 1275 16-ft. mower conditioner, steel conditioners, 1000 PTO. #16006976. (1)......................... $9500 2014 John Deere conditioner with feed kit for 425D MacDon draper header. #16009948. (1)........................$16,500

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

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MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

FERTILIZER SPREADER

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

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

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

2013 New Leader L3030G4 John Deere 11-ft. 409 spreader box, TR1000 New Leader trailer. #14200917................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$$

PICKUP HEADERS

2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with 179” BPU. #120022242. (4).............$33,500 1996 John Deere 914P 14-ft., Dial-ASpeed reel control. #16002588. (1)..... ...................................................$7500

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

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CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

AIR SEEDERS

TILLAGE

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

AIR HOE DRILL

2009 John Deere 1835 SFP 61-ft.x10” air drill, 550# trip, 3-rank, dry fertilizer delivery, 4x22” steel press, smooth gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheels, 31L & 33L dual main frame, PSTV depth control, transport lowering stop, rock guards, primary blockage seed and fertilizer, less tools. #16005279.

(3)....................................... $149,000

1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels, 1900 270 bushel tow between cart. #16005305. (3).............. $62,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. with 6550 trailing tank, 10” spacing, double shoot on shank, new meter boxes. #16005331.

(1)........................................ $135,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft., 10” row spacing, 450 lb trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system. #16005207. (1)...................... $35,000

2004 Bourgault 5710 40-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders with 5350 tow behind cart, 491 monitor.

“Only 24,500 acres”. #16005348. (3). .............................................. $79,000

2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. hoe drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders, 3.5” steel packers, 450# trips, 3/4 tips, 1.5” shank upgrade, 5350 tow behind cart. #16005321 (2)... $69,000

2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #16005309. (1)............... $99,000

AIR SEEDERS

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, semi-pneumatic packers, 4” carbide points with 2340 tow between cart with 230 bushel capacity, 60/40 split, variable rate, semi hopper. #16005334. (3)..$36,000

2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart, drill can be broken down to 39-ft.. #16005326. (3)........ $45,000 2004 Case IH ATX6012 62-ft., 12” spacing, disc levelers, 5-section, rubber tire packers, Fargo-air 3350 tow behind tank with added 3rd tank. #16005351.

(1).......................................... $62,000

2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, primary hoses blockage warning system, extended wear seed boot, 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires, narrow gauge wheels with 1910 tow between cart, 350 bushel, full liquid system with RT2600 liquid cart complete. #16005313. (4).. ............................................$128,500

2004 John Deere 1895 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, cast fertilizer closing wheel, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, double shoot, narrow gauge wheel with 1910 430 bushel air cart. #16005337. (4).......... ............................................$145,000

AIR DISC DRILL

“DEMONSTRATOR SPECIAL” 2015 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage with 2015 John Deere 1910-430 bushel tow between air seeder cart, 3-tank, single shoot. #12005238........ ........ $$$$ SAVE THOUSANDS $$$$

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

John Deere 9400 30-ft. drills, 10-ft., 10” spacing, solid press wheels, transport. #16005363. (4)...................... $14,000

CORN PLANTER

2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, low disc scraper, MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor, double shoot, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers with Bourgault 591 monitor. #16005285.... ........... $$$ Rental Return SAVE $$$ 2009 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., “No-Till” independent coulter disc, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank car. #16005350.

(1)........................................ $210,000

HAY PROCESSING

2014 Rem used 36-ft. harrow cart, Delta 625 section 6x8, hydraulic wing lift. #16004088. (1)........................$12,250

2014 Highline CFR651 bale processor, 3 remote, top deflector, end curtain. #14201029. (1)........................$23,500

Case IH 496 28-ft. disc. #16004085. (4).... ................................................$15,000

AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

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

GRAIN VACS

AIR CART

2007 Haybuster 2650 bale processor. #16006947. (1)........................$15,000

2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 8-run single shoot, reg meter roller, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #16005272. (3).$210,500

SKID STEER 2012 Rem 3700. #16006799........ $35,000

2005 Bourgault L6450 3-tank leading air seed, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger. #16005359. (1)........... $56,000

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

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1993 John Deere 9400 40-ft. drills, 10” spacing, 4” solid press wheels, spring trip openers with transport hitch. #16005356. (4)...................... $18,500 2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coulter. #13011076..................................... ............. $$$ Rental Return Save $$$

1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. #16005270... $12,500 2004 John Deere 1890 no-till, 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, 4.5” smooth gauge wheel, 1910-270 bushel tow between air cart, 8” load-unload auger. #16005364.

(1)..........................................$80,000

Case/IH 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with Case/IH 2300 tank, “New” carbide tips”. #16005357. (4).$35,000

John Deere 9450 30-ft. drills, 7” spacing, Acra points, fertilizer box, transport. #16005362. (1)...................... $17,500 2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. independent series cultivator, 3 section, 71/2” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 15/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70 x R22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’ – 41’, Cat 4 articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank-3 section, “Rental Return”. #14200999 (3). Was $121,000.............. ...............$$$ Rental Return Save $$$

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

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

2008 Rem high capacity, up to 10,000 bushels per hour load out capacity. #16009253. (1)...................... $19,995

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(R) = “Reconditioned”

SQUARE BALER

COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS AND ROUND BALERS

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available

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ROUND BALERS JOHN DEERE

2015 John Deere L340 3x4 bale, pivot gauge wheel, roller chute, 1-3/8 PTO, Cat 4 swivel hitch, tandem axle, bale drop sensor, automatic grease fast, LED lights. #12006607. (1)................. .......Demonstrator Save Thousands

2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, radio, tier 4 engine, SS eductor, 120ft. booms, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting, radar, full ams, fence row nozzles. #16014186. (1).............................Call

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

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

2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012487. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012486. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012485. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012491................................. $2100 2014 Genim 84” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012489. (1)............... $1450 2014 Genim 78” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012490. (1)............... $1400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #13012481. (1)........................... $1350 Genim skid steer 108” snow bucket. #16007565. (1)........................... $1200

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

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

2014 Lorenz 7810 6-ft. snow blower, electric chute rotation, fits all makes of skid steers. #16007577. (1)............... $3700

2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires. #16006995 (1)....................... $46,500 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires. #16006994. (1)...................... $46,500 2013 John Deere 569 “Premium round” baler, megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-61.1 tires. #16006961. (3)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006992. (1)... .............................................. $41,000 2011 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16016004. (3)... .............................................. $31,500 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006844. (4)...... $34,000 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, pushbar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup. #16006806............................ $29,750 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 10000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift, Bale Trak Pro monitor, pickup gauge wheels. #16006985. (4)...................... $29,500 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006996. (1)... .............................................. $27,000 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR, hydraulic pickup lift, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006845. (4)............... $28,000 2001 John Deere 567 twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006827. (3)...................... $18,500 1999 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine & surface wrap, 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 31x13.5 8 ply tires, bale ramps, gauge wheels. #16016002. (2)...................... $11,500 CASE IH 1996 Case IH 8465 regular pickup, twine, 540 PTO, push bar, new monitor. #16006972. (4)................................... ..................... Only $3500 FOB Circle

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

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)

2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, radio, 9.0L tier 4 engine, 420/80R46, SS eductor, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzles, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting. #16014197. (4).................... $335,000

(R) 2014 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, Starfire 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, deluxe Command View cab, radio, Interim Tier IV 9.0L engine, 480/80R50 Goodyear tires, high flotation solution pump, stainless eductor delivery, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, row crop fenders, HID Xenon lights. #16014185. (1)............. ............ $$$ Rental Return Save $$$

2012 John Deere 4940 480/80R50 tires, high flotation solution pump, JD link ultimate-1 YR, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles, BoomTrac auto level system, inject foam markers, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, RH & LH fence row nozzles, row crop fenders. #16014146.

(3)....................................... $284,500

2011 John Deere 4940 480/80R50 tires, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 2630 display with AutoTrac SF1 software & section control, inject foam marker, wheel slip control, Xenon HID field lighting, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders, ultra low sprayer tips. #16014176. (3).................... $286,500

2005 Top Air TA1600 90-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank 380/90R46 tires, triple nozzles bodies. #16014171.

(4).......................................... $21,500

2008 John Deere 4830 90-ft., boom leveling, 20” nozzle spacing, traction control, 80 mesh strainer, hydraulic tread adjust, row crop fenders, 50 gallon foam marker, standard flow solution pump, stainless steel eductor system, traction control, fence row nozzle right hand, strainers, stainless steel tank with 3” fill, radar speed sensor, auto air spring level system, wheel motor shields, halogen field lighting, 380/90R46 fronts, BoomTrac Pro 3 series, deluxe cab. #16014181. (4).... ............................................ $184,000

2012 Summers Ultimate 133-ft., 1650 gallon, Norac boom height, duals, JD section control. #16014191. (1).......... .............................................. $48,000

2005 Summers Ultimate 120-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, Norac boom height system. #16014194. (4).. .............................................. $33,000

2007 John Deere 4720 90-ft., stainless tank, hydraulic tread adjust, Guidance ready, 20” nozzle spacing, on board air system - 50 gallon, AutoTrac, strainers, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, 380/105R50 tires, below horizontal cylinders, boom return to height, belly shields, 800 gallon tank. #16014199. (3)..... $129,000

2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. suspended boom, 2400 gallon tank, 480-80R50 duals, Powerglide auto height, Raven 4400 monitor, Greenleaf nozzles. #16014161. (1)...................... $69,500

New Top Air TA1600 120-ft. booms, 20” quad 10 section, chemical inductor-15 gallon, fence row nozzle, Raven ISO height control, by-pass plumbing kit. #14200891. (4)...................... $85,000

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

2005 Flexi-Coil S67XL suspended boom, 90-ft., rinse tank, wind screens, 1600 gallon tank. #16014196. (1).. $14,500 Set of 650 flotation tires 650-65R38 for 4830 sprayers. #16009237. (4)........... .............................................. $10,500

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NEW

3-XL78

rockpickers

After Hours Sales:

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

2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires, fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1)............. $173,500

IN STOCK 2011 John Deere 4930 120-ft., stainless tank, SS eductor delivery system, single shoot, 20” nozzle space, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, row crop fenders, engine block heater. #16014180. (4).. ............................................ $221,000

Fast, clean, tough and efficient. We’ve made the XL-78 to pick rocks faster, and with less dirt in the bucket. They’re tough farm hands that stand up to the rough and tumble world of rock picking and you can depend on them to get your rock picking jobs done quickly and easily.

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

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

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

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BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE

Round bales............. $45/ton or $22/bale Call 406-590-3240, Fairfield, Montana

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Wagner loader for Ford 8N......................................... $250 Farmhand F11 loader. Fits small row crop tractor.... $1000 DuAl 100 loader. Fits small utility tractor................... $1000 1990 Ford Ranger 2WD, 4 cylinder, 5 speed............. $500 47 new McKay P50-16KPW sweeps........................... $400 30 new Empire 442-2-16 sweeps................................ $250 30 Gaterman crop lifters.............................................. $150 Phone (406) 870-9003, Power, Montana

QUAD TRACK FOR SALE

2005 Case IH STX 375 quad track, used only for Ag 5600 hours, undercarriage in great shape, clear view caps, new tracks, ISX Cummins engine, high flow hydraulic, 4 remotes, PTO, LED light bars, luxury cab, air ride cab kit, excellent shape, excellent tractor....

Call Adam 406-390-3048

$127,000

UW equine program seeks to expand opportunities

By University of Wyoming Extension in observation, organization and verbal comThe University of Wyoming (UW) has a pony mascot (Cowboy Joe), a bucking horse munication. logo and a new charge to expand its equine The team represents UW at the American studies program.

Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, Enter Jennifer Ingwerson. Ingwerson and the American Quarter Horse World Show joined the UW College of Agriculture and in Oklahoma City.

Natural Sciences in August 2014 to take the Ingwerson admits her favorite fall course reins of the equine program within the Deis advanced equine welfare and behavior. By the time students enroll, they’ve been impartment of Animal Science.

The program encompasses academic mersed in science-based equine studies and teaching, UW Extension and coaching the are familiar with the equine industry.

Collegiate Horse Judging and Ranch Horse Students choose topics and engage in Versatility teams, activities that roughly dedebate. They are assigned a position and evaluated on their preparation – not who’s fine the seasons. right or wrong.

“Fall is competitive season,” said Ingw“Horses are different from other liveerson.

The Versatility Ranch Horse competition stock,” said Ingwerson. “They walk the line raises awareness and appreciation of the of livestock or pet, depending on the person. working stock horse with ranch trail, reinHorses stir people’s emotions and are often seen as a symbol of the American West.” ing, ranch pleasure and working cow horse As students examine the morals, values, events. ethics and thorny realities of human-equine This year, UW Ranch Horse team memrelations, not even the university’s signature bers compete against other collegiate teams bucking horse escapes the scrutiny of Inin two shows in Colorado.

Unlike the Ranch Horse Team, which is a gwerson’s students; they debate the welfare club, Collegiate Horse Judging Team memof rodeo stock at events such as Cheyenne Frontier Days. bers enroll in the advanced equine evaluation For Ingwerson, though, there is one cerand selection course. Ingwerson coaches stutainty. dents to evaluate horses on breed standards “I worked in industry for a while, and I for conformation and performance. missed teaching. I love the intellectual chalThe ideal is not, however, a collection of standards. Students learn how conformation lenge, learning and growing, and giving back relates to overall function and longevity of to the state and nation.” the animal. For example, team members must Ingwerson grew up in eastern Nebraska, know arm from elbow, pastern from poll where her family raised quarter horses. She and be able to recognize a trappy (choppy) earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science or rope-walking stride (both undesirable). from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Competitive horse judging develops skills and a master’s degree in equine reproductive physiology at Iowa State University.

Ingwerson noted that, in Wyoming, horses enjoy broad support. “You really see that at UW’s spring rodeo,” she said.

SIDE BY SIDE “It is a community event with standing room only.”

Ingwerson travels the state as a UW Extension specialist.

She hosted four clinics last summer and taught at the annual horse camp in Douglas, where 4-H equine members 2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport learned showmanship and 2012 John Deere 825I camo gator, 12” gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box. horsemanship. One of her bucket sport seat, sports package. #16007529. (3).....................$10,500 #16007575...........................$12,995 goals is to assemble a state advisory committee with Wyoming 4-H to help expand the program.

Ingwerson said she has seen strong support for all equine activities from youths, parents, community members and UW students and administrators.

2011 John Deere 825i gator, 4WD, gas, Still, Ingwerson sees the need extreme terrain, 14” Bighorn tires, to build horse education in cargo box with poly liner, brake & tail Mammoth TH880 4x4 utility vehicle, runs, Wyoming and make it more needs some TLC............................... lights, premium cab. #16007571. (3). ..........................$$ Make A Offer $$ .............................................$12,500 widely available.

“We want to keep up the momentum,” she said.

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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; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

#### In Britain, eating mince pies at Christmas dates back to the 16th century. It is still believed that to eat a mince pie on each of the Twelve Days of Christmas will bring 12 happy months in the year to follow.

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2010 Deere 544K wheel loader, 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics, radial tires, hydraulic quick couple, cab with heat and air conditioning. Very nice and clean machine, low hours!................ . ............................................................................ $115,000 1997 Loral Easy Rider 3000 fertilizer spreader, new engine, good tires, Airmax 5 box, 6600 hours. Nice clean machine, excellent tarp!...................................................... $35,000

2013 John Deere 290GLC excavator, progressive link thumb, quick couple, 42” & 50” buckets. Only 3000 hours! As nice as new!..................................................................... $159,000

1978 Deere 644B wheel loader, 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics for grapple, fair tires, cab with heat. Good older machine, used daily on a farm/ranch..............................................$22,000

2005 Gehl RS8-42 telehandler, cab, heat, like new tires. Good clean machine........................................................$39,000

2001 Hamm 2320 roller, 66” wide drum. Great condition, ready to go to work!..........................................................$26,500

2006 Gradall JLG 534D9-45 telehandler, 9000 lb/45-ft. machine, solid tires, 3900 hours. Good clean machine!.............. ...............................................................................$26,000

2007 Case 440 skidsteer loader, cab with heat and air conditioning, 89 hp, 2200/4400 lb lift capacity, good tires.....$25,800

2006 Volvo EC160BLC excavator, 2 buckets, progressive link thumb, lightly used 5200 hours. Very clean machine!............. . ...............................................................................$67,000

1995 Case 580L backhoe loader, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 2 buckets, cab with heat, good tires. Good, clean backhoe!....$28,000

1996 Ford 675D backhoe loader, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, mechanical thumb, auxiliary hydraulics, good tires, only 4800 hours.

Optional hay grapple!!............................................$26,000 2008 Lull 1044-C54 telehandler, 10,000 lb capacity, 54-ft. reach, like new tires, front stabilizers, 4x4x4. Really nice machine!.....................................................................$44,000

(2) Skidsteer snow blower units!

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2008 Genie S65 manlift, 4x4, diesel power, only 2500 hours.

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE

2-Mobile home 6000 lb. axles, 8-ft. wide with electric brakes...................... $100/pair John Deere 18-ft. offset disc (old), no wheels..................................................... $800 14-ft. tandem disk................................................................................................. $500 Truck tire chains, triple axle, 95” long and 28” wide............................................. $100 Phone (406) 781-5234, Belt, MT

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• Bull rations • Horse feeds • Ground custom rations

Use your grain or ours, we’ll work with you.

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Learning what “wood” a termite prefers

By Kim Kaplan, Agriculture Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists recently tested 10 commercial lumber species to learn which woods a termite favors and spurns.

Termites cause nearly $40 billion in damage globally each year and destroy parts of more than 600,000 homes annually in the United States alone. How much wood a single colony destroys principally depends on the type of termite, the type and condition of wood, and what has been done to treat the wood.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research entomologists Mary L. Cornelius and Weste L. Osbrink knew the heartwood of some trees contains allelochemicals, which can act as repellents and toxicants to insects including termites.

The question was whether boards of lumber contain enough of these chemicals to have a real impact against termites.

Cornelius is now with the Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, and Osbrink is with the Tick and Biting Fly Research Unit in Kerrville, Texas. This research was part of the ARS Formosan termite research project in New Orleans, which has now been completed.

The researchers fed Formosan termites a diet of commercial lumber from one of 10 species of wood: redwood, birch, spruce, southern yellow pine, red oak, Brazilian jatoba, Peruvian walnut, Honduran mahogany, teak and Alaskan yellow cedar.

After six weeks, six woods—redwood, Brazilian jatoba, Peruvian walnut, Honduran mahogany, Alaska yellow cedar, and teak—showed some level of natural resistance and caused an average of better than 75 percent termite mortality.

Termites found southern pine and spruce the most palatable and teak the least palatable.

Termites had significantly lower survival on a diet of teak compared to a group not fed at all, proving there is something in teak actively killing the termites.

The study also provided the first evidence that termites will eat, damage and survive to some extent on Peruvian walnut.

Average termite survival on Peruvian walnut was only 16.4 percent, but the amount of Peruvian walnut destroyed was similar to that of birch and red oak, both termite-susceptible woods. So Peruvian walnut caused high mortality but also a high rate of feeding damage, unlike the rest of the woods where low survivability went hand in hand with low consumption rates.

The ranking in this study could be a guideline when it comes to a choice of lumber in major termite-ridden areas, Cornelius explained. And if the specific compounds in the resistant woods are identified, these chemicals could eventually offer the possibility of a natural treatment for wood to protect against termites.

Livestock slaughter October 2015

To all our friends and customers, Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for all your business this past year, and we are looking forward to serving you in the year to come.

Phone 406-378-2112

After hours: Roger Terry, 406-378-3220

US highlights Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.31 billion pounds in October, down slightly from the 4.32 billion pounds produced in October 2014.

Beef production, at 2.13 billion pounds, was 2 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.51 million head, down 5 percent from October 2014. The average live weight was up 35 pounds from the previous year, at 1,390 pounds. Veal production totaled 7.2 million pounds, 7 percent below October a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 40,300 head, down 7 percent from October 2014. The average live weight was up 1 pound from last year, at 305 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.17 billion pounds, up 2 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.25 million head, up 3 percent from October 2014. The average live weight was down 3 pounds from the previous year, at 283 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 12.0 million pounds, was down 11 percent from October 2014. Sheep slaughter totaled 186,300 head, 10 percent below last year. The average live weight was 129 pounds, unchanged from October a year ago.

January to October 2015 commercial red meat production was 40.1 billion pounds, up 2 percent from 2014. Accumulated beef production was down 3 percent from last year, veal was down 15 percent, pork was up 7 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 4 percent.

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3V Distributing, Conrad ................................B3 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .............. C10 Action Toys, Billings ......................................A9 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ................................................A59 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .......... C1 Ag Wise, Kremlin ........................................A40 Aldrich Lumber Co., Billings ...................... C56 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ..............................A2 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .......................A4 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .........................A15 Big Equipment Co., Havre ............................A3 Big Horn Sainfoin Seed Co., Powell WY .....A49 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company ...............A17 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ..............C32, C33 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn..A6 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ....... A8, A53 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..................................A15 Buckley Auction ........................................... C3 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... C31 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ................... C30 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.....................B13 CHS Milk River, Big Sandy, Broadview, Chinook, Columbus, Denton, Geraldine, Great Falls, Harlem, Havre, Kershaw, Lewistown, Malta, Moccasin, Rudyard, Turner, Winifred ..... C21 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..................A38 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...A22 Clearview Seed, Denton .............................A29 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ..............A42, A43, A44 Cowtown Ag, Miles City .....................C14, C34 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank ............................ C36 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo ...........................B2 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell ....... C52 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brody Linker, Coffee Creek ..........................................A26 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ........................... C2 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula .. C27 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...........A44 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings ... ...............................................................A16 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman.......A14 Donahue Corp ..............................................B8 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ........................A28 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point ...............................A20 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls............ ......................................................C38, C39 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish ............ C30

Index

Farm Data Resources, Mitch Konen, Fairfield .. ...............................................................A53 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle....A54, A55, A56, A57, A58 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ............. C51 Ferren Seed & Precision Seed, Miles City..A51 First State Bank, Shelby .............................A36 Fisher Equipment & Trucks, Scobey ...........A43 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... C19 Flaman Rentals ...................................C8, C25 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................. C20 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .........A28 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .........................B10 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... ......................A23, A33, C7, C13, C29, C49 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston ................. ............................................. C58, C59, C60 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon........... C45 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ....... C28 Gerber’s, Great Falls.....................................A6 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .............A60 Grandberg Autobody Repair, Havre ...........A13 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ....A39 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE ........................................................... C3 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...........................A50 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .........A34 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ..A8 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaB12 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..................... C34 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ......... C35 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ................... .. A5, A6, A12, A14, A50, A52, B8, B18, C9, ............................................. C18, C23, C24 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .........B9 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..........................A32 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ........C26, C54 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte ................ C8 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ..................... C5 Krogmann Mfg. ............................................ C2 Lammers Bros., Jordan ..............................A53 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim C15 Lester Buildings ......................................... C44

Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker..............B14 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown..... A31, C4, C44 Lillegard, Inc., Wahpeton, North Dakota .... C10 Liphatech, Rozol .........................................A25 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield ........................ C47 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ..........A17 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .... C28 M & W Machine, Three Forks ...................... C4 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls .........A4 Midland Implement , Billings ...................... C52 MK Industries ............................................ C55 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ..............A21 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls ...............................................................B14 Montana Post Frame, Townsend.................A42 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ............ C46 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls C22, C54 Motor Power, Great Falls ........................... C35 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ................. C40 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall ............ C9 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, StevensvilleC22 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .......... ...................................................... A40, A41 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ............A35 New Homes of the Future, Billings .............B14 NM Machinery, Missoula ............................A28 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ......................A49 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ............................A45 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................A27 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..... C12 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...........................A49 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown .B14 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .................A36 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .............A25 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton .......B20 Precision Seed & Ferren Seed, Miles City..A51 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..A19 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ..................A38 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ........ .......................................................... B4, B5 RDO Equipment, Billings ........................... C27 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ....... C50 Rockwell Scales, Simms.............................. C1 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .......................A50 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ............................................ C46

Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade ...............B7 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown................................................ C6 Shop Specialties, Ronan ........................... C28 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey .......................... C41 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ..................A26, C48 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C26 Steel Etc, Great Falls .................................B11 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville. C36 Steve’s Sales, Oakes ND ............................B13 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ....................B4 Stokes Fencing, Conrad ............................ C28 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .....A10 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ........................B15 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ........... C20 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .............. C31 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..........................A15 The Mingo Marker, SMH LLC, Cascade ....A18 The Repair Shop, Choteau .........................A60 The Truck Shop of Billings ......................... C11 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester .............................B1 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange...............................B2 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings .......................... C53 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..................A51 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ....................A16 Tri-County Implement, Sidney.....................B19 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton .......A31, C37 Triple T Sales, Chinook ......................C56, C57 TT&E Inc, Victor............................................B6 United Electric, Great Falls .......................... C2 Vaughn Truck, Havre ............................C2, C23 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ........A19, C43 W.W. Tire Service Inc, Brookings, Bryant, Clark, Ft. Pierre, Huron, Pierre, Watertown, Winner SD ..........................................................A26 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .............. C4 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A37 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger.................................B17 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..A21 Wild Horse Seed, Havre ............................ C15 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .............B16 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .............. C19 XB Trailer Sales, Glen Birky, Sun River.......A24 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ..............A30 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................A46, A47, A48 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................ ....................A18, A32, C16, C17, C20, C47

Complete Truck & Tractor Repair

• Mechanical and electronic engines • Transmissions and rear ends • Brakes • Custom battery cables

In-field and In-shop Service Call 406-759-5188 or cell 265-0883

Various sizes of storage cases available.

Great for miscellaneous parts and fittings.

New Honda Replacement Engines 5-hp. to 24-hp.

IN STOCK New Tebben rotary cutters for 3-point mount, 5-, 6- & 10-ft. models in stock.

New Kunz rough cut mower

H 23-hp H 57” cut H 2” to 8” cutting height H Four tire design for added support on rough ground

New GradeMaster Blade for gravel road maintenance.

Potholes stay filled longer and washboarding is virually eliminated. Two forward-cutting blades mounted on a strong high-grade steel frame with runners and side pans require a minimum of 24-h.p., mounts to any 3-point hitch tractor. 8-ft. and 10-ft. units in stock.

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gear and bearing pullers in stock.

Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts We can ship to your farm or ranch

See our supply of welding accessories & rod.

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New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps.

In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump.

3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.

Wheatheart Grain Augers

In Stock

8x36 • 8x38 • 8x41 • 10x36

I thought I was doing better than that!

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 2008 Ford F250 super duty extended cab, 4x4, automatic with flatbed.

3-pt. round bale unroller.

Towable fencing machine with pounder.

Call 406-654-2544, Malta, MT

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For the Holidays

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service need to be.

When evaluating the cow herd, producReproduction may overlap with genettion and financial records are the report cards. ics, but breeding soundness exams, cow But we all know from school that what herd vaccinations, pregnancy examinations, goes into the individual grades is what decalving, assisting difficult births, grouping cows, taking body condition scores, sorting termines the final grade. Having taught class, and replacing lame bulls, and even chasing as well as raised some children, a learning the neighbor’s bull out of the pasture are all point always comes up when a student or common and needed activities. child says, “I thought I was doing better than Nutrition is a category that easily will that!” as he or she tries to explain why the account for 70 percent or more of the tograde is not an “A” and actually turned out to be a “B.” tal expenses within The point is, the a herd. Winter feed, good grades were reupkeep of winter feedmembered and the ing facilities, sumpoor grades were dismer pasture, pasture rotations, fence, and missed. If 10 exams more fence, as well are each worth 10 as fence repair, gate points and the total fixing, hauling hay, points were 100, even moving to seasonal if a student gets 9 to pastures, checking 10 points on nine of water, providing minthe exams but skips one and receives a eral supplements, paszero, the grade of “A” ture evaluation, forage no longer is possible testing, ration develwhen a score of 90 is opment, appointments required for an “A.” with a feed specialist, And then the whining feed delivery, equipfor mercy starts. ment maintenance, But the real world seldom grants compentractor repairs and even buying twine all add up to a rather large nutritional component. sation for one’s mistakes. Thus, the teacher Herd health seems obvious because gives the student a “B.” veterinary care and vaccinations would be The process happens with beef producers, needed. But what about the gathering of the or producers of anything. At the end of the cattle, processing newborn calves, docuyear, one totals the income and expenses, and more times than not, the comment is menting parentage, sorting a cow versus the same: “I thought I was doing better than the whole herd, hauling and disposing of that!” Those forgotten expenses come to bite dead cattle, monitoring the pinkeye patches one’s checkbook. and making the long drive to the veterinary So how does a cattle producer start to get a clinic? better handle on expenses? It’s not easy, but Marketing does not just happen, either, pen and paper are required. Memory always because processing facilities need upkeep, is appreciated, but a written note will trump and transportation by pickup or trailer or memory any day. maybe by semi; loading ramps; video reThe concept is one of breaking apart the cording; sorting calves; pens for cull bulls, operation into manageable units. Within cows and heifers; market plans for market these units, expenses can be more easily bulls, cows and heifers; and full loads, half categorized and appreciated. So what would loads or just one cow hauled all the way to be some units? Perhaps six units, or managetown are all market activities.

And last, waste management, including rial areas, would be a good starting point. plans for nutrient storage and spreading, Take a sheet of paper and write down manure sampling and analysis, bedding, these areas: Genetics, Reproduction, Nutritrucking, waste disposal, composting, dead tion, Herd Health, Marketing and Waste animal removal and facility upkeep through Management. Now start listing the various paint, board repair and road maintenance activities that generate expenses within each for lot and pasture access are critical to any area. Listing all the expenses is too much for cattle operation. this short article, but one can list some quick The point at the start of this BeefTalk thoughts to start. was how easily one can forget a grade, or Starting with Genetics, list bull purchases, in the case of the cattle producer, forget an including travel to sales, hauling, veterinary expense. Everything has a direct and an examinations, vaccinations and registration indirect expense, plus labor. Tracking all documentation. Also list replacement heifer expenses avoids disappointment. selection and processing, including vacciMay you find all your ear tags. nations and all other associated costs with For more information, contact https:// getting a heifer ready for breeding. And once www.ag.ndsu.edu/news or North Dakota breeding time is here, add semen expense, State University Extension Service, NDSU bull hauling, cattle moving and perhaps heat Dept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box 6050, detection, reproductive synchronization Fargo, ND 58108-6050. supplies and labor to get cattle where they

Go Caroling Day

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New Holland bale wagons.

Model 1032, 1033, 1036, or 1037.

Date When Celebrated : Always December

Go Caroling Day is a wonderful, rewarding, and memory filled day. By far more popular decades ago, Christmas holiday caroling is a great opportunity to enjoy the holiday and appreciate its meaning.

Christmas caroling remains popular in many area and among many groups. Scouts and youth groups often partake in this special musical event. Even family parties and business parties sometimes produce an impromptu caroling

event.

It may take a little planning to make your Christmas Caroling happen. For example, scout groups frequently go caroling to nursing homes and senior citizen centers. A phone call to the facility management to arrange a date and time is a must. Transportation to/from the facility also must be arranged. And, afterwards, a caroling event is often topped off with hot chocolate and cookies.

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3-V Distributing, Inc.

Conrad Industrial Park

Box 955

Conrad, MT 59425

Phone 406-278-5400 or 1-800-310-5402 Evenings Call: Jordan VanDyke 406-450-3953

Visit us on the web http://www.3vdistributing.com

E-mail Address 3vdist@3rivers.net

The crew at 3V Distributing, Inc. wishes you and your family a blessed Christmas and thank you for all your patronage this year and look forward to working with you in the upcoming year!

John, Tami VanDyke and family Jordan, Keri VanDyke and family Barry, James, Kyle and Colbey

Stocking Stuffers ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS!!

Get your Rock Tamer mud flaps to protect your trailer this season!

Several in stock now.

Remote controls for end gates/hoists, tarps/traps fit perfectly in your truckers stocking!

The days are getting shorter, make sure you have enough LIGHT! Several different LED flood lights and WORK lights in stock now.

SNOWBIRDS get your Swift Hitch Back-up Camera just in time to go South after Christmas!

Also in stock...Rope lights and LED strips for toolbox, cabinets, etc.... 12 volt and battery powered! 3 DewEze bale beds in stock now!!

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The deadline for advertising in the January issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be December 30. Phone (406) 271-5533.

New

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IN STOCK - Place processed feed in a windrow in the field.

- Feeding cattle in the field reduces corral cleaning costs in spring. Nutrients from the manure benefit the field.

- Place processed feed in a bunk. The Highline processor gives processed, dry, full bunks that maximizes your cattle feed intake.

- Spread bedding bales up to 50 feet for an even and lofty spread. Quality bedding is created while using up to 50% less straw.

- Process one bale while carrying another on the forks. This saves time by allowing continued operation before having to load again.

- Loading a bale is a one person job from the tractor cab.

- The processor unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This process blows away mold, dust and mildew.

- Feed is more palatable and reduces lung and digestive problems in the cattle.

- Straw is spread evenly to reduce bedding costs.

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Grain management vital now

By NDSU Extension Service After enjoying a generally nice harvest season this year, now is the time for upper Midwestern producers to focus on managing the grain in storage, North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) grain handling and storage expert says.

NDSU Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang recommends producers check the moisture content of the grain at a few locations in the bin because this will determine the management steps they need to take to preserve the stored grain.

Producers should follow the moisture meter manufacturer’s recommendations to obtain an accurate reading. They can verify the meter’s reading by warming the grain sample to room temperature in a sealed plastic bag or other sealed container before measuring the moisture content.

Here are other grain management suggestions from Hellevang: • Check the grain temperature. Warm grain creates conditions conducive for insect infestations. Reducing the grain temperature reduces insect activity; insects in stored grain become dormant below about 50 F. In addition, the allowable storage time, which is related to mold growth, is approximately doubled for each 10 degrees the grain is cooled. For example, cereal grains such as corn at 16 percent moisture content can be stored about 70 days if maintained at 70 F and about 230 days at 50 F. Allowable storage time based on germination is approximately one-half as long.

• Cool stored grain to near the average outdoor temperature during the fall using aeration. Grain temperature should be cooled to within about 20 degrees of the coldest average monthly temperature or below 40 F for winter storage. In North Dakota, with an average January temperature of 7 F, that would be about 20 to 30 F. For Kansas, with an average January temperature of 29 F, the goal is to cool the grain to below 40 F. To estimate the cooling time of 56 pounds-per-bushel grain, divide 15 by the airflow rate. For example, about 75 hours of fan time is required to cool the grain using an airflow rate of 0.2 cubic feet per minute per bushel (cfm/bu).

Cooling times of other grain are the ratio of 56 pounds and the grain weight. For example, barley with a weight of 48 pounds per bushel will cool more quickly than corn at 56 pounds per bushel (48 divided by 56 equals 0.86).

• Check stored grain biweekly until it has been cooled to the winter storage temperature. Check and record the grain’s temperature and condition at several locations. Temperature history can be used to detect grain warming, which may indicate storage problems. Look for indications of problems, such as condensation on the roof or crusting of the grain surface. Probe to examine grain below the surface.

Temperature cables are an excellent tool to measure the grain temperature, but they only measure the temperature of the grain next to the sensor. Grain is a very good insulator, so warm or hot grain just a few feet from the sensor may not be detected.

• Because insects are dormant at colder temperatures, warm grain samples to room temperature and place the grain on a white cloth to inspect for insect infestations. Grain fumigants will not control an insect infestation adequately if some of the grain is cold. The fumigant does not volatize in cool grain adequately, and insects in cool grain near the edge of a “hot spot” may have limited metabolic activity, resulting in poor control. However, cooling the grain can control most storage problems.

• Open or unlatch the grain bin’s fill or access cover during fan operation to serve as a pressure relief valve. Bin vents may become blocked by frost or ice if fans run when the outdoor air temperature is near or below freezing. The resulting air pressure may damage the bin roof. Cover the aeration fan when it is not operating to prevent pests and moisture in the form of snow, fog and rain from entering the bin.

Hellevang says corn moisture content may be an issue this year. Corn at moisture contents up to 20 percent was harvested and placed in bins with natural-air drying fans sized to provide an airflow rate of at least 1 cfm/bu. Even though the outdoor temperature and relative humidity were conducive for drying during October, the drying zone may not have moved through all the grain.

The estimated drying time for corn with a moisture content up to 20 percent is 30 to 40 days with an average air temperature of about 50 F, about 50 to 60 days at 40 F and at least 70 days when the air temperature is near 30 F. The moisture-holding capacity of the air at temperatures below 35 to 40 F is small, so drying becomes inefficient using natural-air/low-temperature (NA/LT) drying. Drying CONTINUED ON PAGE B5

Biosolids program helps cities reduce waste, save money

By Nathan Mueller, Nebraska Extension An increase in worldwide population means there are more people on the planet to create waste. This waste can have a huge negative impact on the natural environment so it’s more critical than ever to find opportunities for recycling. Cities in Nebraska are doing just that by partnering with Nebraska Extension to use biosolids, or processed municipal treatment plant solids, for use as a source of fertilizer for crops.

The Biosolids Farmand Application Program implemented

by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster and Dodge counties is a prime example of recycling waste material into a valuable resource. Biosolids are the solids separated from water portion in the wastewater treatment plant. Biosolids are high in organic nitrogen, phosphorus and have significant levels of potassium and sulfate which are essential elements necessary for plant growth.

On-farm research results consistently show that biosolids match or exceed commercial fertilizer grain production. The value of biosolids, based on nutrient value alone, is over $100,000 annually to participating farmers in Dodge County.

With results like that, producers are beginning to seek participation in the program which minimizes environmental impact since the biosolids are not typically applied to the same field more than once.

“Through this program, Extension is helping rural and urban populations to be good stewards with their available resources,” said Nebraska Extension Educator, Nathan Mueller. “Rather than paying to transport biosolids to the landfill, we’re using it to add value to the community by growing better performing crops.”

The city of Fremont generates enough biosolid products to fertilize 400 to 450 acres per year according to Mueller.

Using these biosolids saves Fremont citizens $165,000 annually in wastewater fees.

Despite the economic value provided through the program, there are concerns about whether or not the biosolids are safe to use. Many citizens are relieved to hear this application is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Nebraska Extension helps program participants through the permit for land application process mandated by the local policies and EPA. Biosolids must be applied at agronomic rates, based on the nitrogen and phosphorus requirements of the next crops. In addition, municipalities must monitor application rates and field locations. There are also restrictions on application near wells, rivers, streams and other waterways to prevent contamination of surface and ground waters.

For more information on the Biosolids Farmand Application Program, contact Nathan Mueller at 402-727-2775 or nathan.mueller@unl.edu.

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time also is related to the airflow rate, so at an airflow rate of 0.75 cfm/bu, drying time at 1 cfm/bu is extended from 40 days to about 53 days (40 divided by 0.75).

Warming the air by about 5 degrees will allow producers to continue drying corn with the typically higher air humidity level that occurs in November if the outdoor air temperature is averaging at least 35 to 40 F, Hellevang says. Adding more heat causes grain in the bottom of the bin to dry to a lowerthan-desired moisture content.

Producers should use a bin-stirring device or do batch-inbin drying with only a few feet of grain in the bin if the air is heated more than 5 to 10 degrees. NA/LT drying can be completed in the spring starting when outdoor temperatures again average about 40 F. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying for more information from NDSU about grain drying and storage ##### Hanging the Christmas stocking on the hearth on Christmas Eve in the hope that it will be filled with presents the next morning is a custom that goes back about 400 years.

It derived from the custom in Holland of children placing wooden shoes next to the hearth the night before the arrival of St. Nicholas. The children would fill their shoes with straw and food for St Nicholas’s for the donkey that carried the gifts. In exchange he would leave them a small gift such as small cakes, fruits and other gifts. Stockings were substituted for the shoes in Britain, most of Europe and in North America.

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2015 CORN FOR SALE PHONE (406) 450-1218

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2012 Volvo MC95C enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, foot throttle pedal, pilot controls, manual quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 78” bucket with bolt on cutting edge, recent service, like new condition, located in Spearfish, SD. 670+/- hours............ $32,500

2011 Cat IT14G enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, ride control, air ride seat, 3rd valve for auxiliary hydraulics, hydraulic quick coupler, 1.8 CY bucket with BOE, 75% radial tires, very good condition, like new, machine is serviced and ready to go. Located in Spearfish, SD. 3730 hours...... $81,900 2010 John Deere 544K 2700 hours, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, power shift transmission, hydraulic quick coupler, ride control, air ride seat, 3 CY bucket with bolt on edge, 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics, radial tires 80%+/-, like new condition inside and out, Brandt top clamp pipe forks available for an additional amount if interested. Located in Spearfish, SD......................................................................$119,900

2008 Cat 226B2 1296 hours, heated and air conditioned cab, 72” bucket, hand and foot throttle, new tires, 57 hp, 5900 lb. operating weight, 1500 lb. load rating, 3000 lb. tipping load limit. Fresh service and ready to go. Located in Spearfish, SD..... $28,500

2007 Cat 930G enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, hydraulic coupler, 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics, tires approximately 85%, ride control, reversing far, 3 CY bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, recently serviced, forks available, 5500+/- hours. Located in Spearfish, SD............................................................... $79,900

2007 Cat 420E 1780 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 4x4, extenda-hoe, ride control, air ride seat, 2 doors, power shuttle transmission, pilot controls, backhoe coupler, rear auxiliary hydraulics, 12” and 18” backhoe bucket, new front tires, rear tires 65%, has been very well maintained, extremely nice condition. Located in Spearfish, SD............ ............................................................................ $64,500 2003 Bobcat V623 1856 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 2 speed hydrostatic transmission, auxiliary hydraulics, quick coupler, 48” forks, bucket, 12-ft. truss boom, tires are 75% +/-, fully serviced, needs nothing, excellent condition. Located in Spearfish, SD...................................................... $45,900

Follow the CDC’s 3 actions to fight the flu

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service prescribes them. Follow the directions of Lately, people have been sniffling and your health-care provider or pharmacist. coughing around me. I practically run down What about nutrition? Have you ever the hallway to escape the germs. I thought heard that you should take vitamin C or about barricading my office door or wearzinc to prevent a cold? ing a surgical mask.

According to an article in the Harvard I’m really not a “germophobe.” I had the Health Letter, taking vitamin C to prevent flu a couple of years ago and was bedridden and/or treat colds has produced inconsisfor four days after not using any sick leave tent results in research. Taking vitamin C for several years. After that experience, I to prevent a cold had little, if any, effect. decided to take precautions to avoid having Although no randomized trials have been a recurrence of fever, body aches, coughconducted to assess the effects of increased ing, chills and fatigue. fluid intake in adults during a cold, fluids With a trip coming up involving air are important. Fluids, particularly hot flight, I nearly sealed my office door with fluids, help keep mucus moist and loose crime tape to prevent any coughers or snifand can unplug nasal passages. Also, if flers from entering my office. you have a fever, fluids can keep you from Having a bad cold when the airplane becoming dehydrated. cabin is being pressurized feels like my Soup is a common at-home remedy to head is being vacuum-packaged. treat colds because it is easy for the body When I went in for my recent annual to digest. Some evidence indicates that checkup, I had my sleeve rolled up before soup can help remove mucus from the body my health-care provider even asked me faster than a hot beverage. In addition, soup about getting a flu shot. provides fluids and may contain a combinaColds and flu are a little different, action of vitamins, minerals and protein that cording to the Centers for Disease Control can aid the immune system. and Prevention (CDC). Although both are Inhaling steam from a teakettle or in a caused by viruses, the flu tends to have hot shower can help open nasal passages, more severe symptoms, such as a fever. too.

While having a stuffy nose is frustrating, Keep your immune system functioning colds usually do not become life-threatenwell this winter. Eat a healthful diet with ing cases of pneumonia. plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables, Getting the flu can lead to serious comlean protein, healthful fats, low-fat dairy plications, including pneumonia, which and whole grains. Be active at least five can result in hospitalization or even death, days per week, aiming for 30 to 60 minutes especially among older adults. of activity each day. Manage stress and get According to researchers, cold viruses plenty of sleep. Drink in moderation, if at can survive on indoor surfaces for up to all, and limit your intake of fatty foods and seven days, with their ability to cause infecavoid tobacco. tion decreasing after 24 hours. Some infecVisit http://www.cdc.gov for more infortious cold viruses can survive on hands for mation about colds and the flu. up to one hour. Infectious flu viruses can Here’s a tasty recipe with plenty of natusurvive on the hands for 15 minutes and on rally vitamin-rich, colorful vegetables to hard surfaces for 24 hours. Flu viruses also nourish your body. can survive as air droplets for several hours.

Personalized Homemade Vegetable The CDC promotes three actions to fight Soup (Slow Cooker or Stovetop) the flu.

2 c. vegetable broth The first action step is to get a flu shot.

1 c. water (can add more or less) I can check that step off my list. Can you?

2 medium carrots, sliced The second action step is to avoid close 1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch pieces contact with sick people. I was sufficiently 1 c. fresh or frozen cut green beans antisocial to meet that requirement lately. In 1 c. diced tomatoes (canned or fresh) fact, if you are sick with flulike symptoms, 1 c. roasted turkey, chicken, pork or beef stay home for 24 hours after your fever is (if desired) gone. Be sure to cover your cough with a To personalize this recipe, add your tissue or cough into your elbow. vegetables of choice in the same amounts Washing your hands regularly is one of shown in the recipe. If you prefer more the best ways to prevent infection and keep broth, simply add more vegetable broth. your immune system healthy. You should Pour stock and water into slow cooker, scrub your hands with soap for at least 20 add ingredients and let cook on medium for seconds. You can sing “Happy Birthday” five to six hours or low for seven to eight twice to make sure you are scrubbing your hours (or until vegetables are tender). To hands long enough. Using soap and friction cook on stovetop, add all ingredients to a to wash our hands helps lift dirt, grease and pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and disease-causing germs. cover. Cook for about 60 minutes (or until If you use alcohol-based hand sanitizvegetables are tender). ers, be sure they contain at least 60 percent Makes eight servings. Without added alcohol and are used as directed on the meat, each serving has 35 calories, 0 grams package. (g) fat, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g The third action step from the CDC is to fiber and 180 milligrams sodium. take antivirals if your health-care provider

“Oh, yeah, those other holiday” trees Whoever had the idea for the first Christmas tree must have retired young. Why not spread the wealth and decorate an indoor tree you already have for other holidays? Our kids love to hang eggshell ornaments and tie pastel ribbons on the dracena in our kitchen at Easter. And when they were younger, we used to arrange their stuffed bunnies, ducks, and lambs on a blanket spread out on the floor underneath the tree. For Valentine’s

Day, a simple afternoon project of making and hanging paper hearts cut out of last year’s Valentines (hole-punch the top and tie a ribbon) can become a family tradition.

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• YEAR END REDUCTION •

GOOSENECK FLATDECKS WITH DUALS

26-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, two 10K axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 3 flip-over ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $11,459. Selling price $10,279..........................................................REDUCED TO $10,099 26-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, two 10K axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 2 monster ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $12,199. Selling price $10,849..........................................................REDUCED TO $10,699 30-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, two 10K axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 2 flip-over monster ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $12,669.

Selling price $11,349..............................................REDUCED TO $11,199 32-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, 2-12K axles, Douglas Fir decking, cold weather wiring harness, 5-ft. Dovetail with 2-flip over Monster ramps.

Retails for $14,496.....................................................Will sell for $12,199

GOOSENECK FLATDECKS WITH SINGLES

26-ft. flatdeck with singles, 15,680# GVW, 5-ft. center pop-up dovetail with two flip-over ramps, cold weather wiring harness, Douglas Fir deck. Retails for $9139. Selling price $8209. ................................REDUCED TO $7999 26-ft. flatdeck with singles, 15,680# GVW, 5-ft. dovetail with two flip-over monster ramps, cold weather wiring harness, Douglas Fir decking, spare tire and front tool box. Retails for $9379. Selling price $8429. .................... ..................................................................................REDUCED TO $8199

PJ EQUIPMENT TILT TRAILERS

2015 PJ 6” channel 20-ft. equipment tilt trailer, 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, electric/torsion axles, spare tire mount..................................................... $5799 2016 PJ 6” channel 22-ft. equipment tilt trailer, 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, electric/torsion axles, 14,000 lb. GVW, cold weather wiring harness, spare tire mount only......................................................................................... $6199 2016 PJ 6” channel 22-ft. equipment tilt trailer, 16-ft. tilt, 6-ft. stationary, electric/torsion axles, 14,000 lb. GVW, cold weather wiring harness, spare tire mount only, 2nd jack, fork rack.......................................................... $6599

PJ DUMP TRAILERS

2015 PJ 83”x14-ft. utility dump, 14,000 lb. GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit, ramps...................... ...................REDUCED TO $7199 2016 PJ 83” x 12-ft. utility dump, 10,000 GVW, split speader gate, ramps, tarp kit.....................$6709 2016 PJ 83” x 12-ft. utility dump, 14,000 GVW, split speader gate, ramps, tarp kit.....................$7169 2016 PJ 83” x 14-ft. utility dump, 14,000 GVW, split speader gate, ramps, tarp kit.....................$7399 2016 PJ 83” x 14-ft. utility dump, 14,000 GVW, split speader gate, ramps, tarp kit, 24” side extension kit........................................$7929

2015 PJ 83”x14-ft. gooseneck utility dump, with GVW of 15,680 lbs., split spreader gate, ramps, tarp kit, spare tire...............$8599 Available in a Lo-Pro model for......... ..........................................$8999

26-ft. power tilt with two 7K axles, 22-ft. tilt, cold weather wiring harness, Douglas Fir decking, 12” oc cross members, 102” deck width, two expanded metal traction plates on back of deck.

Retails for $10,479. Selling price $9379.......................... .......... REDUCED TO $9199 Also available: 22-ft. bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, cold weather wearing harness, spare tire mount.........$6699

PJ 5” & 6” CHANNEL CARHAULERS 2015 Carry On 6-ft. x 10-ft. enclosed with 3500 lb. axle, rear ramp door, side door, roof vent, spare tire and carrier inside................$2999 2015 Carry On 6-ft. x 12-ft. enclosed with 3500 lb. axle, barn doors, side door, roof vent, spare tire and carrier inside................$2999 2015 Carry On 6-ft. x 12-ft. enclosed with 3500 lb. axle, rear ramp door, side door, roof vent, spare tire and carrier inside................$3199 2015 Carry On 7-ft. x 14-ft. enclosed with 7000 lb. GVW, rear barn doors, side door, roof vent, D-ring tie downs, spare tire and carrier inside..................................$4599 2015 Carry On 7-ft. x 14-ft. enclosed with 7000 lb. axle, rear ramp door, side door, roof vent, D-ring tie downs, spare tire and carrier inside.....................................$4799

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2015 Wells Cargo 6-ft. x 12-ft. Road Force 3500 lb. axle, 6-ft.x6” high, side door, stabilizer jacks, LED lights, roof vent...................$3799 2015 Wells Cargo 6-ft. x 12-ft. Road Force 7000 lb. GVW, 6-ft. high, side door, stabilizer jacks, LED lights, roof vent...................$4999

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PJ UTILITY DUMP TRAILERS 2015 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility dump, 5,000 lb. GVW, split gate, tarp kit. . 16-ft. straight deck with 6-ft.6” slide-in ramps, spare tire mount. ...........................................$3999 Retails for $5419. Selling price 2016 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility dump, $4859.........REDUCED TO $4699 7,000 lb. GVW, split gate, tarp kit, 18-ft. straight deck with 6-ft.6” slideand ramps. .........................$4739 in ramps, spare tire mount only.

2016 PJ 5-ft. x 10-ft. utility dump, Retails for $5479. Selling price 10,000 lb. GVW, split gate, 18” $4899. .......REDUCED TO $4799 side extensions, tarp kit. ....$5729 20-ft. straight deck with two 6-ft.6” slide-in ramps, 102” side, Douglas Fir decking, front toolbox, spare tire mount only. Retails for $6249. Selling price $5589........... ..................REDUCED TO $5399.

2016 PJ 83” x 14-ft. utility dump with 83” high sides, 14,000 GVW, split spreader gate, ramps, tarp kit. .... ...........................................$8039

PJ UTILITY TRAILERS

2015 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, spare tire, 15” tires. .... ...........................................$1699 Also available in a 10-ft for ......$1769 New Circle D 20-ft. stock trailer, 2-7K torsion axles, Bull package, floor mats, combo gates with slamlatch at rear and center, spare tire and wheel. Charcoal Gray or White.

Retail $10,099.

2015 PJ 77” x 10-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, spare tire, 15” tires. .... ...........................................$1799

2015 PJ 77” x 12-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, side ATV ramps, spare tire, 15” tires. ......................$1959 2015 PJ 83” x 12-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, side ATV ramps, spare tire, 15” tires. ......................$2039

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20-ft. dovetail with two fold-up ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $6009. Selling Price $5389.................................. ..................REDUCED TO $5189.

Selling Price

$9699

2016 Circle D 6-ft. x17-ft. bumper pull stock trailer with slant wall tack package, 3 saddle racks on swingout post, 2- 7,000 lb. axles, rubber floor mats, removeable plexiglass on each side, spare tire. Retails for $9549. Original sale price $8299

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7-ft.x7-ft. Retail $1450. ....................... Sells for $1275 7-ft.x81/2-ft. Retail $1795. ....................... Sells for $1595 8-ft.x81/2-ft. Retail $1925. ....................... Sells for $1725

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Addressing western N.D. water needs

By Robert Hearne, Professor, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department During the past 25 years, much of my research has been on the economics of water markets. Economists continue to emphasize that water is an economic good especially in the western U.S., where water is scarce and therefore valuable.

Economic instruments, such as water pricing and water markets, are promoted because they can lead to a more efficient distribution of water across multiple uses.

In California, we expect water market transfers to increase with the current drought. However, there is no single answer to California’s drought short of a sustained period of high precipitation.

Western North Dakota has faced a dramatic increase in water demand during this decade’s oil boom. Both industrial and residential demands for water have increased with the expansion of fracking and oil production, along with population growth.

Since the region is semi-arid, water shortages and competition for scarce resources would be expected in the region.

Of course, the Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea bisect North Dakota’s Bakken region. But the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers controls the right of way around Lake Sakakawea and can effectively prohibit withdrawals from the lake. It has released a plan to charge oil drillers and producers for Lake Sakakawea water, which the state vehemently opposes.

Economists would expect that expanded demand facing constrained supply would provide incentive for water market transactions. North Dakota’s water law is based upon prior appropriation, which allows for water market transactions for permitted water. Thus, the new demand for water could be met with market transfers from lower-value uses.

Irrigation accounts for more than 50 percent of North Dakota’s water use and is often a low-valued use of water in relation to municipal and industrial uses. Generally, irrigation water in western North Dakota is infrequent and comes from shallow and often overused ground water sources. Also, North Dakota’s Century code prohibits water market transfer of permitted water rights from irrigation to the lower-priority industrial sector.

Sometimes water markets can be flexible and state water managers can adjust to the needs of the times. Although water markets in the western U.S. and throughout the world tend to feature fewer permanent transfers of water use rights than economists would expect, the temporary transfer of a specific volume of water has become more frequent. These spot markets for water have achieved a lot of the efficiencies that are expected from water markets but do not change long-term control over the resource.

There was a period from 2010 to 2014 when rapid drilling and fracking in the Bakken caused numerous shortages of production inputs, labor, equipment and water. A number of measures to address this shortage of water have minimized the need for transfer of water rights. The State Water Commission has permitted numerous temporary water permits and allowed temporary transfers of water from irrigation to industrial uses. These are common-sense measures.

Permitting the temporary transfers from irrigation is allowing a certain type of water market transaction to occur. In the case of these temporary transfers, volumes of water are moved from lower-valued uses to higher-valued industrial uses. Although the immediate needs of the oil industry were partially met, the long-term viability of the agricultural land in crop and livestock production remains.

Another fortunate measure was the expanded use of North Dakota’s Resources Trust Fund for water-related projects.

This fund was approved via a referendum during the 1990 elections and is supported by proceeds from the state’s oil extraction tax. In the early 2010s this fund expanded greatly with increased oil production. With the Bakken oil boom, this fund was tapped to support regional water development projects, including the Western Area Water Supply Project (WAWS), Northwest Area Water Supply Project (NAWS) and Southwest Pipeline Project (SWPP).

Both the SWPP and the NAWS projects are part of the Municipal, Rural and Industrial (MR&I) Water Supply Program, created by the Garrison Diversion Act of 1986, to bring Missouri River water to North Dakota communities.

Because these projects are federally supported, they have right of way to access Lake Sakakawea water.

The NAWS project includes an interbasin transfer and has been delayed by repeated court challenges. The WAWS project also includes an interbasin transfer but has proceeded without federal funding and has avoided delaying court CONTINUED ON PAGE B10

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2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Allis Chalmers 7050 2WD tractor, bad engine, 1000 PTO, no 3-pt., nice Ezee-On 125 loader, grapple. Tag #Penny0915 1972 Versatile 900 tractor, Cummins 903 engine, 18.4x37 tires, 6581 hours. Only 2400 hours on complete engine overhaul. Tag #Penny0915 1967 Versatile 145 tractor. Reconditioned unit, new paint, only 1031 original hours. Tag #Penny0915 Clark 525 hp tractor, forestry tires, rebuilt 13 speed Fuller transmission. Cheap horsepower. Tag #RickW0815............................................................$48,000 1983 Versatile 835 Series 3 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 7898 hours. Lower engine work done. Tag #TL0815 1977 Versatile 825 tractor, Big Cam engine, 18.4x38 duals. Tag #TL0815 Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair but has transmission problem.

Tag #FredV0815 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 5 banks of remotes, 1000 PTO, 800/70R tires, 1300 hours. Tag #RalphJ0715 Steiger ST470 tractor, Cummins 550 hp, Allison 6 speed automatic, 4 hydraulic remotes, 30.5x32 Forrest tires, rebuilt center pins, 7300 hours. Tag #StanW0715......................................................................................$50,000 Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, PTO, Leon loader, grapple. Tag #Turk0715 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor. Tag #LarryS0615....................................$17,000 New Holland 8630 MFD tractor, 13 speed powershift, tires @ 50% 24.0x32, NH 7412 loader, grapple. Tag #Roy0615..................................................$35,000 Case IH MX135 MFD tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, loader. Tag #0515............$37,000 John Deere 6420 MFD tractor. Tag #JohnP0515 John Deere 5510 MFD tractor, 80 hp, cab, heat, air, 3-pt., 540 PTO, less than 1500 hours. Tag #Bonnie0515............................................................$32,000 Big Bud HN-360 tractor, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp. Tag #ArtH0515.$45,000 John Deere 2350 MFD tractor, 56hp, 3-pt., 540 PTO, John Deere 175 loader. Tag #Ruth0415.........................................................................................$17,500 Case 1030 tractor, Great Bend loader, grapple. Tag #GeraldB0115............$6500 Case 1070 tractor, 1000 PTO, powershift transmission. Tag #GeraldB0115$5000 John Deere 6420 FWD tractor, 95 hp, 3-pt., dual PTO, 2600 hours (no loader).

Tag #JeffH1014..................................................................................$52,000 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 20.8x38 duals 80%, 4 remotes, Cummins 855 motor, 7409 hours, in-frame overhaul 2000 hours ago, no spin front differental, R134 air conditioning. Tag #DaveS0414......................................................$35,000 International 4166 tractor with 12-ft. Degelman dozer, new engine overhaul, 28L26 single tires. Great tire for winter snow removal. Tag #JR1113....$8500

Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

International FC tractor, 540 PTO. Does not run. Tag #SteveF1015 International FAA tractor, 540 PTO, saw blade. Tag #SteveF1015 Case David Brown 1200 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, new 18.4x30 rear tires, power draw bar, 3092 hours. Tag #RodB1015.................................................$6500 1941 Minneapolis-Moline U tractor, 540 PTO, loader. Tag #Mitch0915....... $2500

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs Haybuster multi-bale bale processor. Tag #Rum0411.............................$12,500 High-Line multi-bale processor. Tag #FThompson0109.............................$7000 Highline 6800 7-bale multibale processor. Tag #JR1113............................$8500 Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 100 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0515.................................................................................$22,000 3-pt. Fargo spreader. Tag #RogF0515 Summers 48-ft. pickup sprayer, mid-mount booms, quick single Jet nozzles, Honda 5 hp engine. Tag #BobP0415 2000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. single boom, 1500 gallon main tank, inductor tank, 500 gallon auxiliary tank, wash tank, windscreens, double nozzles. Tag #Ruth0415.........................................................................................$15,000 Computer Spray 60-ft. sprayer, double spray nozzles. In good shape and comes with extra parts. Tag #IvanD0415..........................................................$1900 1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, 60-ft. booms, sprays on 12” centers. Tag #KDanger0415........................................................................$4500 1999 Valmar 2055 fargo spreader, was mounted on a 41-ft. plow. Tag #GaryW0315.........................................................................................$4500 2002 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, chemical inductor, foam marker, new pump, Micro-Trak controller. Tag #PatF0315.........................................................................................$13,900 Summers pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms. Tag #PaulT0115 Summers 48-ft. pickup mounted sprayer, 500 gallon tank, bottom fill, Quick Jet nozzles, has 50-ft. of hose with hand wand. Tag #DaveS0414..............$8500

PLOWS

Degelman 1540 53-ft. plow, walking beam axles, tight shanks. Tag #Penny0915 Degelman 1540 43-ft. plow, walking beam axles, tight shanks. Tag #Penny0915 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0915............................................................................................... $6500 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0915 John Deere 1610 40-ft. plow. Tag #TL0815 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0815 John Deere 240F 28-ft. plow with extensions. Tag #TL0815 Gysler 21-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0815 Gysler 24-ft. plow, Morris mounted harrow. Tag #LarryS0815 1980 Melroe 505 37-ft. cultivator. In excellent shape. Tag #Harry0615.......$7500 Gysler 40-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0515..............................................................$4500 Frigstad 48-ft. plow, yellow. Tag #ArtH0515................................................$3500 Jeoffroy 12-ft. 3-pt. plow. Tag #Bonnie0515..................................................$750 Case 18-ft. plow. Tag #Bonnie0515..............................................................$1500 Ford 10-670 4-bottom 3-pt. plow. Tag #Bonnie0515....................................$1700 International vibrashank plow. Tag #Bonnie0515.......................................$1500 Frigstad 31-ft. chisel plow, MK rod weeder. Good looking plow. Tag #Ruth0415.. ..............................................................................................................$6000 Melroe 505 24-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0415....................................................$6500

GRAIN AUGERS

Westfield MK 100-61 10”x61-ft. grain auger, swing auger. Tag #Penny0915 Sakundiak HD7-1600 grain auger, new Robin-Subaru 28 hp engine. Tag #Penny0915 Brandt 1575 75-ft. conveyor auger, 10 hp electric motor. Tag #Penny0915 Brandt 1515 LP 15-ft. drive-over belt auger. Tag #Penny0915 Bazooka 8”x50-ft. auger with PTO. Tag #PhilH0915....................................... $450 Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0915......... $4500 Bazooka 6”x27-ft. auger, Briggs 11 hp engine. Tag #Harry0615...................$850 Wesco 1310 10x70 swing away grain auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0415$3500 Westfield 8x50 PTO auger. Tag #Ruth0415................................................$1700 8x40-ft. grain auger. Tag #JPrin1214.............................................................$350

Aeration Equipment Available

Mohawk 7-ft. 3-pt. rotary mower. Tag #ANF1115 1973 Moto-Ski T4500 snowmobile. Like new. Tag #Hug1115....................... $1500 1-ton trailer, dump box. Tag #Hug1115 Massey Ferguson 35 28-ft. pull-type swather. In excellent shape with extra parts.

Tag #Hug1115.......................................................................................$1900 1981 Miller 24-ft. pintle hitch trailer. Tag #Hug1115....................................$6500 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer, 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1115..........................................................................................$2500 (2) Liberty 41 gallon sewage pumps. Tag #KenW1115........................$600 each Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1115 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, 2-door, 74,000 miles, white and black. Tag #JerSmt1115.........................................................................................$8700 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #Hug1115..............................................$2500 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1115........$8500 1967 Ford F600 grain truck, single axle, 15-ft. box. Tag #JerSmt1115........$3500 Case David Brown 1212 2WD tractor, 3-pt., backhoe, loader, engine good, needs transmission work. Tag #Alten1115 Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1115 Case IH 1480 combine with 25-ft. header. Tag #RogerWil1115 2009 Homemade 4-horse bumper pull trailer. Tag #Hug1115.....................$1500 1985 camper conversion, 85,000 miles. Tag #JanetteR1115......................$6500 1988 Travalong 20-ft. gooseneck. Tag #JR1115.........................................$7000 Portable loading chute. Tag #SamL1115.....................................................$1900 Bradco skidsteer loader backhoe attachment. Tag #1115..........................$4500 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 550 hp, 570 hours. Tag #Ralph1115..$320,000 John Deere 9770STS combine, 940D draper head. Tag #Ralph1115...$280,000 1993 Chevrolet 1-ton 4x4 pickup, 4 speed manual transmission, less than 100,000 miles. Tag #ArtH1115 1996 John Deere 6400 FWA tractor, 85 hp, 18.4x38 tires, 11,130 hours, John Deere 640 loader, grapple. Tag #Chris1115.......................................$36,000 12-ft. modified angle plow to fit John Deere 6400 tractor. Tag #Chris1115..$1500 1968 Oliver 1650 2WD tractor, 66 hp, gas, cab, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Oliver 1610 loader.

Tag #Merlin1115...................................................................................$7500 Minneapolis Moline 445 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., loader. Motor is stuck. Tag #Merlin1115 Danuser F8 post hole digger, 9 inch and 12 inch augers. Tag #Merlin1115... $950 Leinbach 6-ft. 3-pt. cultivator. Tag #Merlin 1115.............................................. $750 Ford 4610 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, good tires, 5000 hr. Tag #Rich1115.$6800 John Deere 2355 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, large turf tires. Tag #RichT1115... ................................................................................................................ $6500 Massey Ferguson 4800 4WD tractor, 903 Cummins engine, tires are 60%. Tag #Steve1115............................................................................................. $6500 Massey Ferguson 4440 4WD tractor, 903 Cummins engine, tires are 60%. Tag #Steve1115............................................................................................. $6000 John Deere 610 38-ft. plow. Tag #SteveC1115 Ingersoll Rand self-propelled drum roller, Cummins diesel engine. Tag #SteveC1115 20-ft. one-way disc. Tag #SteveC1115 (3) John Deere double disc drills. Tag #SteveC1115 Anderson rock picker. Tag #SteveC1115 Melroe 7-bottom moldboard plow. Tag #SteveC1115 30-ft. tilt bed 3-axle pintle hitch trailer. Tag #SteveC1115........................... $32,000 MacDon swather, Cummins diesel, 16-ft. header. Tag #SteveC1115 John Deere 16-ft. tandem disc. Tag #SteveC1115 Brillion 16-ft. cultipacker. Tag #SteveC1115 Mayrath 80-ft. swing hopper grain auger. Tag #SteveC1115 Massey Ferguson 850 combine, 24-ft. header, air reel. Tag #KenT1115..... $6500

SKID STEERS and MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

(2) Allis Chalmers graders. Tag #Jess0715............................$6000 for the pair Cat 12 grader. Tag #DonH0615...................................................................$5500 NEW Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0515...........................$890 NEW Danuser SM 40 hammer for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0515......................$8500 NEW!! Danuser skidsteer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0415...Preseason Price New Wacker Neuson skidsteer loader and other construction equipment available. Tag #0315

Several air seeder and conventional drills available.

Call me with your needs.

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

2006 Case IH Concord 6012 60-ft. air seeder, single shoot, set-up for liquid fertilizer, Bourgault LFC 2000 gallon tank, Fargo Aire 3350 air tank with hydraulic drive. Tag #Penny0915 (4) International 150 drills, 12” spacing, steel packers. Tag#Penny0915 Case IH 8500 40-ft. drill, 7.5” spacing, solid rubber packers. In good shape. Tag #PhilH0915.......................................................................................... $13,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0515.........................................................................$49,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 tow between tank. Field ready.

Tag #BirchCreek0515........................................................................$38,000 Case IH Concord 6012 ATX 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, ADX 3360 tow between tank. Tag #BirchCreek0515......................................................$75,000 John Deere 9350 drills, 44-ft., 12” spacing, Appollo hitch. Tag #ArtH0515.$6000 John Deere 9350 50-ft. drill, 12” spacing, home-made hitch, clean boxes. Tag #ArtH0515.............................................................................................$5000 Concord 4012 air seeder, 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0415$12,000 John Deere 1010 set of 3 drills, 10” spacing, grain and fertilizer boxes. Clean. Tag #Guy0415.............................................................................................$2500 Hay Buster 40-ft. no-till drill, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514.......................$15,000 Victory 9000 seedavator with model 291 280 bushel tank cart, unloading auger, steel packers. Tag#JF1113.................................................................$11,000

Several size plows and discs available DISCS

Wishek 20-ft. disc, 24” pans, heavy duty discs. Pans are a couple years old. Tag #RickW0815 John Deere 555 15-ft. offset disc. Tag #BigSky0815..................................$6500 Ford 224 22-ft. disc. Tag #Russ0515...........................................................$3500 Ford 224 disc, 20-22” pans. Tag #Hug0515.................................................$3900

HARROWS & HEAVY HARROWS AVAILABLE BALE MOVERS

Highline 6800 round bale mover, feeder. Tag #JR0515..............................$7500 New Holland 1069 self-propelled bale wagon, diesel, cab, air conditioning. Tag #GuyM0315.......................................................................................$35,000 New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon. Tag #KevinM1015.......................$15,000

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

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

• Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts.

• Keho and Edwards aeration equipment.

• Many more products can be obtained.

• Call me for your parts needs for any make.

NEW ITEMS

Big flip over snow plow. Tag #JPrin1215................................................ $3800 Snow plow with wide frame. Tag #JPrin1215......................................... $3500 Orange snow plow. Tag #JPrin1215......................................................... $950 Massey Ferguson baler. Tag #JPrin1215............................................... $600 Reconditioned logging trailer, sliding main beam. Good looking trailer. Tag #DennyL1215............................................................................... $15,000 Loftness 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #Gord1215 John Deere 212 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. Tag#Gord1215 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1215....................................... $2500 1974 GMC 6500 truck, 16-ft. box, hoist, wood floor. Tag #DanG1215... $5500 International TD 18A crawler, 12-ft. dozer, rebuilt injector and pump, good tracks but rails show wear. Tag #DanG1215 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours.

New paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1215............................... $38,000 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1215........................................................ $5500 John Deere 5-bottom molboard plow. Tag #DanG1215...........................$2500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type plow, 16” shears. Tag #DanG1215....... $2500 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1215 John Deere 1650 59-ft. chisel plow. Tag #ANF1215............................. $8500 Sakundiak 8x41-ft. auger, PTO drive. Like new. Tag #ANF1215........... $3500 1/4 mile 8” hook and latch main line. Tag #GeraldM1215 Case 1200A 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 1/2 cab, power steering, power drawbar, new 18.4x30 rear tires, 92 hours. Tag #RodB1215........... $7500 2004 Dodge 2500 gas pickup, 5 speed transmission, 4-door, 104,000 miles.

Tag #EricW1215.............................................................................$12,000 SnowCo 8006 8”x54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #GerS1215...................... $550 Brandt 8”x50-ft. PTO drive auger, orange. Tag #GerS1215.................... $650 John Deere 640 rake. Tag #MacC1215................................................... $500 Ford 9N 2WD tractor. Tag #Wayne1215................................................ $1250 Ford 8N 2WD tractor, high/low. Tag #Wayne1215................................. $2500 International TD6 dozer. Tag #Wayne1215........................................... $3500 Case 900 2WD tractor, 10-ft. blade, 540 PTO. Tag #Wayne1215.......... $2500 1958 Massey Ferguson tractor, loader, blade, forks. Tag #Wayne1215.$5000 CRP hay for sale. Tag #SamL1215...................................................... $100/ton Highline BP4065 bale processor. Tag #Hug1215....................................$6500 Powder River calf table. Tag #Horz1215............................................... $1250 Waldo 2500 lb lift off van truck. Tag #BirchC1215................................. $2500 (2) Aluminum tool boxes off semi truck. Tag #BirchC1215

TRUCKS

1967 International cabover tandem axle truck, Detroit diesel engine, sleeper, 20ft. box and hoist. Tag #PatH0915............................................................. $7500 1973 GMC 6000 diesel tandem axle grain truck, 5 speed with 2 speed, 24-ft. box and hoist, 9.00x20 tires. Tag #Penny0915 1968 International 2010 Fleetstar tandem axle grain truck, 4 speed with Brownie, 20-ft. box and hoist, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Penny0915 1992 Kenworth T600 truck, 13 speed transmission, 20-ft. Mohrlang manure box with double beaters. Tag #JeffH0815.................................................$39,000 1991 Kenworth, Detroit diesel, 9 speed transmission, 20-ft. Mohrlang box. Tag #JeffH0815.........................................................................................$39,000 Ford F600 truck chassis. Tag #BigSkyC0615 1968 Ford F800 truck, tandem axles, grain tender. Tag #ArtH0515............$7500 Hyster QC-20 lift truck, 2000 lb lifting capacity. Tag #GeraldF0415............$3000 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613

TRAILERS

Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #Larry1015...................................................................................................$8500 NEW!! 2015 PJ trailers. Tag #Wyatt0715 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0615........................................................$2900 1981 Wilson 48-ft. cattle trailer, new roof. Tag #SamL0515......................$14,000 2000 Felling 20-ft. car hauling trailer, 7000 lb axles, fold-up ramps, new tires. Tag #Hug0315.............................................................................................$2500 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer to haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0115.$4500

PJ Trailers For Sale call HUGGY BEAR PICKUPS & CARS

2003 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 pickup, 6.0L gas engine, automatic transmission, tires are 70%, 2008 Krogmann bale bed, 140,000 miles. Tag #Jeff1015......$9500 1976 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Harry0615....................................................$2000 1986 Chevrolet crew cab dually, new tires, excellent interior. Tag #ANF0415$4900 1977 Ford F350 service pickup, service box, air compressor. Tag #DeanL0215 1985 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 460 engine, 4 speed transmission, 9-ft. flatbed, 115,000 miles. Tag #DaveS0414...........................................................$2900 1954 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup, V8 engine. Tag #DonB1213

MISCELLANEOUS

Hotsy car washer. Tag #Hug0915................................................................... $850 Generator. Tag #Hug0915................................................................................ $850 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0915 B&W turnover ball. Tag #BooBoo0715..........................................................$600 18-ft. gravel box. Tag #RonBC0715..............................................................$1700 Budweiser truck box for storage. Tag #RonBC0715...................................$4000 (57) points for John Deere air seeder. Tag #Zenith0615 (57) GEN #72 points. Tag #Zenith0615 Engine end 3-pt. hitch & PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0515........$3800 Ford 906 3-pt. post hole digger, 3 augers. Tag #BobP0515........................$1250 NEW Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0515 8000 gallon diesel tank on skids. Tag #WHjar0515 Westfield tailgate auger with hydraulic hose. Tag #KerryC0515...................$350 (34) rolls used barbed wire. In good shape. Tag #RayM0415................... $30/roll (2) 71/2 hp Keho aeration fans, 3 phase. Tag #RussB0415....................$2000 ea.

Degelman 46/54 14-ft. blade, hydraulic angle and tilt, off Case IH 305 MFD tractor. Like new. Tag #Jess0415..............................................................$16,500 NEW!! Spike tooth harrow. Tag #Hug0415....................................................$350 NEW!! Wessex 4x6 pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0415..............................$170 ea.

Century heavy 16 speed drill press, 5/8” bit. Tag #Ruth0415........................$500 (2) 22-ft. tip-tops for Knapheide box. Tag #StanW0415...........................$500 ea.

John Deere 840 loader off JD 8100. Like new. Tag #ClintonB0415.........$14,000 International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0415...................$400 New 8 hp semi-trash pump, flex end pipe complete with discharge hose. Tag #GaryW0315.........................................................................................$2500 45x90 building located in Cut Bank. Will rent or sell. Tag #RTrent0215........... Call Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0115...................................................$4500 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Always shedded. Tag #BK0115..$7500 John Deere loader for older John Deere tractor. Tag #DaveB0115.............$1500 Pickup flatbed on a 1999 Chevrolet pickup frame. Tag #BirchC0114..........$2500 (3) 15” 5 hole steel wheels. Tag #Hug0114................................................$25 ea.

(6) Noble 8-ft. blades. Tag #JSmith1210 (110) complete SB-5 Farmland boot assemblies. Tag #Eney0408

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Fraser’s Oil Inc. Inverness 406-292-3833 • Galata 406-432-2321 • Chester 406-759-5541

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BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO BUY! Contact Cory for more information!

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Booking program going on now!

Available in 50- and 100-gallon.

Booms or boomless. 7 gallon/ minute electric pump or 4 hp.

Honda gas engine. Adjustable Swing-Away control arm. Master shut-off. Left/right shut-off valves at booms. Liquid-filled gauge. Pressure regulator.

TeeJet components. Full drain tank.

4 Trailer Sprayers 4 ATV Sprayers 4 Truck Mount Sprayers 4 Self Propelled Sprayers

Pickup Mount Sprayer 60-ft booms, hydraulic fold, rate controller.

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We are your Meridian and Grain Max bins stocking dealer

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It’s the BEST time of the year to purchase bins!

We are a NEW authorized dealer for Optimum Bins

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INCLUDING BULK GLYPHOSATE

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14” & 16” In Stock

1650- to 3000-gallon tanks in stock

By Ashley Mueller, Nebraska Extension Jonnisha McCleod, a 2014-2015 AmeriCorps Service Scholar in the Nebraska Extension ExtensionCorps program, has been honored as a finalist for a ServeNebraska Step Forward Award in the National Service Volunteer category.

During the service year, McCleod taught more than 3,000 youth in the Omaha metro about healthy food and physical activity choices. She delivered nutritional programs in childcare centers, Omaha Public School after-school programs, Bank for the Heartland feeding sites and many others.

“Jonnisha served as a dedicated and outgoing ExtensionCorps member who went above and beyond to assure she did her job well,” said Carrie Schneider-Miller, Douglas-Sarpy counties extension educator and McCleod’s supervisor and mentor. “Her commitment resulted in Omaha youth learning about good nutrition and making healthier choices.”

ExtensionCorps is an AmeriCorps program that helps Nebraska Extension extend its reach in communities across the state. ExtensionCorps members provide direct service to youth and communities through nutrition education and science education programs. Six volunteers participated in the ExtensionCorps program during the 2014-2015 service year and Nebraska Extension is hoping to have 18 volunteers in the program in the 2015-2016 service year, according to extension educator Ashley Mueller.

“Members gain real-life experience with youth and handson teaching experience,” Mueller said. “They are talented individuals who devote themselves to addressing some of our state’s most pressing needs through service.”

The ServeNebraska Step Forward Awards recognize significant contributions made within the state through volunteerism, recognizing outstanding people and groups for reliably providing essential support in their communities.

Honorees were submitted via a nomination process and then selected by Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts. The awards luncheon was Oct. 30 at the Lodge at Mahoney State Park.

Ricketts and ServeNebraska representatives presented the awards.

For more information on the ExtensionCorps program, visit http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/southeast/extensioncorps or contact Ashley Mueller at 402-624-8000 or ashley. mueller@unl.edu.

Addressing western N.D. water needs Grain, fertilizer, seed and feed storage for on-farm and agri-business

Horizontal & Vertical Poly Tanks

ExtensionCorps volunteer finalist - ServeNebraska Award

Liquid Fertilizer 28-0-0 in stock Delivery available

On-the-farm Tire Service A complete line of tires for agricultural applications.

We make hydraulic hoses.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B8

challenges. Both the WAWS and the SWPP have supplemented their funding by operating water depots and selling water to oil drillers.

As the oil boom abates with lower prices, North Dakota should look to maintain a long-term energy industry in the Bakken region. North Dakota was forward thinking when it developed the Resources Trust Fund for long-term water financing in 1990. The expansion of the regional water projects certainly will help foster the long-term expansion of economic activity in the region.

The State Water Commission was also very practical when it allowed for temporary transfers of water from irrigation to the oil industry. The efficiencies of water markets are enabled with these temporary transfers. In the future, it may be necessary to address the prohibition against market transfer of water from irrigation to industry, eliminating the constraints to efficient water use.

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WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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and Combines

FOR SCRAP RAILROAD FLAT CARS For Bridges

TANK CARS

For Non Potable Water Storage

HOPPER BOTTOM CARS Great for grain storage

Round Tubing

#2 Railroad ties - $1000 each

Great for corrals

12” standard

All approximately 20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

#1 Railroad ties - $15 each 50

Black or Galvanized

Guard rails

11/4”, 11/2”, 13/4”, 17/8” & 2” O.D.

Now carrying Nucor Steel and Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts – All made in America

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#

Overseas Containers For Sale 40-ft. & 20-ft.

Overseas Flats - 8’x40’

13-ft. 6” Available New Selection of TOOLS!

Great for bridges

Leather Gloves Lined & unlined USA made

NEW Rebar

3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths

Culvert Grade Pipe 22” - $15.00/ft.

New Surplus Square Tube •Sizes vary•

Now Carrying Abrasives (Sand & Slag)

NEW STEEL plate & beams IN STOCK Call Fred, Dick, or Joe

5-ton gear puller................... $58.87

Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts

$5

00 each

] Sucker Rod Hangers ]

New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire

USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1”- 25-ft. lengths

Used Electric Motors & Boxes New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert

16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll

NEW! SURPLUS STEEL TUBING

Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55 1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90

Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”

8” x 6” rectangular - .188 wall - 45-ft. lengths

4” x .250 wall surplus pipe - In Stock Random lengths Used 4”, 23/8” & 27/8” drill pipe

CATTLE GUARDS

Just In - 8”x.188 FBE Surplus Pipe 42-ft. lengths Good for Posts

LAND ROLLER PIPE

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Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015 — Page B12

If you have items you want advertised in the January 2016 issue THE VERY LATEST WE CAN ACCEPT THEM IS December 30.

!!

OCK T S IN

New Red Devil

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thank you for your patronage in 2015.

CONSIGNED

6-ft. snow blower with QA skid steer mount.

In Stock $6250 USED TRACTORS

Kioti CK35 32 hours, Tier 3 diesel engine, warranty.................$19,900 Massey TO-20 tractor................ Just In Ezee-On 90 front end loader.......$2000

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

American Hay Master 500 series stack wagon.................................$12,900 Michigan loader..........................$8950 Oliver Super 55 tractor, complete engine rebuild............................$4500 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header........................... Coming In Hesston 1014 14-ft. swather.......$2500 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .....................................Needs work Hesston 565A round baler..........$8500 John Deere 535 net/twine...........$5500 New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 1953 GMC pickup with retriever... $3500 Gehl grinder mixer.......................$2500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000

Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrows Starting At $150.00

New 2015 Zetor Major 4WD, cab, air, heat, loader, 80 PTO hp......$47,500 International M with loader.........$2000 Ford 8N with JD 3 point tiller.......$2500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust.

Fits various models................$2500 Heavy duty brush & log grapple with skid steer quick attach...................$2250 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts...................................$1500 Farmhand F10 loader with grapple fork......................................... CALL Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER

NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

6-ft................................................$1440 5-ft......$1250 4-ft......$1175

MISCELLANEOUS Ford 2-bottom rollover plow..........$650 BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750

SITREX RAKES

NEW Eagle box scrapers New Eagle 560HD..................... $625 New Eagle 566HD..................... $699 New Eagle 672HD..................... $729 New Eagle 784 HD.................... $779

NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty 9” and 12” Augers

Post Drivers

Used Shaver HD8 ......................$495

IN STOCK

New Kioti DK4510 3-point loader, 540 PT0 industrial tires, hydraulics......... ............................................$25,500 Kioti CK3510 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK4010 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires

Tarter Equipment

(3) 6-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$575 (3) 7-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$600 (3) spud plows...............................$185 Super Spear quick attach bale spear... .................................................$435

USED HAYING

Massey-Ferguson 1839 baler.$16,900

PARTS UNITS

Case 1070 tractor, bad transmission, parts.................................... $2500 Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

New Sitrex

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$1100

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

New Eagle 7-ft. 3 point rear blade.$675 New Eagle 8-ft. 3 point rear blade.$725 New Front Mount QA bale spears for skid steer loader mount......... CALL

WALLENSTEIN “Fully Restored” Oliver 60 Parade Ready! $4500

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By Mary Crawford, NCTA News Modern roads and newer vehicles in the ‘50s and ‘60s helped pave the way for the first statewide technical agriculture college in Nebraska.

The University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture was dedicated in November 1965. Its successor, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), celebrated 50 years as a college November 13 with a public program and reception, said Ron Rosati, NCTA dean.

The institution that first opened its doors in 1913 in a large, red-bricked building in Curtis was originally a secondary school for rural students who didn’t have high schools in their communities or counties.

Many of the students who hailed from ranches and isolated, rural areas such as the vast Nebraska Sandhills attended high school for a semester at a time, returning to their family home for holiday and the summer break to work on the farm or ranch. During the school session, the out-of-town students lived in community homes at Curtis until the residential high school built dormitories.

For five decades, the Nebraska School of Agriculture was a high school with peak attendance of 415 students in 194647. But the long travel times and distances to a high school gradually changed.

“Once transportation had improved and communities had their own high schools, the need for a residential high school had lessened,” said Gerald “Jerry” Huntwork of Curtis. He served as the high school agriculture instructor, then assistant dean at the college for nearly 34 years.

“Beginning the college up here was an experience because we were all pioneers,” he said. “This was something that hadn’t been done before -- a responsibility, but also a huge honor to start the ag college.”

Political allies in the Nebraska Legislature, the Curtis Community Club, dedicated support staff and faculty in those early years and student enrollment were all keys to launching the college, said Stan Matzke Jr., who was the first superintendent.

He credits Horace Crandall for cultivating the idea. Crandall had served 43 years with the high school and was elected as a Nebraska legislator. He joined forces with Matzke’s father, State Sen. Stan Matzke, and prepared a resolution for a technical agriculture college at Curtis. The effort sailed through the Legislature.

Stan Matzke Jr., and his wife, Dorothy, moved to Curtis in June 1965 from Milford, where he had been with the Southeast Community College system.

That first college had no state appropriation and survived with sheer grit and determination, and great loyalty and partnership with the high school leadership, Matzke said.

He used leftover monies from the high school and garnered a matching grant from Federal Vocational-Technical Funds.

The first two programs in 1965 were agricultural machinery (Mechanics I and II) and agricultural drafting (Drafting, Surveying and Soils), with 31 students enrolled. Two were out-of-state students from South Dakota and Illinois; the other 29 were Nebraskans. Later, drafting became known as ag conservation.

The next two years, Matzke and Huntwork added programs in ag business, commercial horticulture, production ag and veterinary technology.

Today, NCTA features programs in ag business management systems, agriculture production systems (animal science and agricultural education; agronomy, horticulture and ag mechanics) and veterinary technology systems.

For information about NCTA and campus tours, contact the Dean’s Office at 308-367-5200 or e-mail chauptman4@ unl.edu.

The Meaning of the Snowman

We now have

wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

NE College of Technical Ag celebrates 50 years

East Helena, Montana

Serving HELENA and surrounding areas for 62 YEARS!

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Come visit us at www.helenafarmsupply.com

The white snow represent God’s forgiveness of our sins.

The circular snowballs show the everlasting life God promises us. The carrot nose shows us that God has given us the Earth and all living things. The black coal mouth reminds us to give God praise. The scarf keeps us warm, just as God’s love does. The top hat reminds us to honor God above all things. The twig arms are open to hold us the way God does when we need Him.

Research results now available on wide array of swine feed efficiency topics

By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension ciency on pig’s response to environmental Consider it a one-stop shop for the latest stress, disease and pork quality,” said John in swine feed efficiency information from Patience, animal science professor at Iowa around the globe: Kansas State University State. “Also, new data was presented in arand Iowa State University have established eas of feed processing, sow herd efficiency, a portal (http://www.swinefeedefficiency. nutrition, digestive physiology, health and com/icfes.html) through which information genetics on swine feed efficiency.” about swine feed efficiency and myriad Tokach and Patience, along with K-State related topics can be accessed.

Research and Extension swine specialist The information, free to the public, stems Joel DeRouchey, organized the conference. from the International Conference on Feed They are part of the interdisciplinary Feed Efficiency in Swine 2015 hosted October Efficiency in Swine Project conducted by 21-22 in Omaha, Nebraska. The conference K-State and Iowa State, with partners in drew more than 500 participants from 19 Australia, France and Canada. countries and featured 38 speakers from Feed is the largest cost for swine producuniversities and industry in seven countries. ers. It represents 55 to 60 percent of producParticipants included pork industry ers’ total cost of production, DeRouchey owner-operators, managers for large prosaid. The nationwide whole herd feed duction companies, students, extension conversion rate (pound of feed to pound of professionals, and people working in swine pork) is about 3.0 to 1, he said. Each point nutrition, genetics, feed processing and the change (example 3.00 to 2.99) represents pharmaceutical industry.

140,000 tons of feed per year, which in “The information was valuable to the 2015 was worth $35 million. Utilizing people who attended in person, who existing knowledge on improving feed efwere able to exchange ideas on the topficiency is critical to the competitiveness ics presented by the international group of the U.S. pork industry and to help with of speakers. But, we are also committed the sustainability of food supplies. to sharing the information gathered from The long-term goal of the project, which these speakers with those who could not includes research projects and outreach be at the conference,” said Mike Tokach, such as the conference and informational extension animal science leader with Kwebsite, is to help producers increase State Research and Extension (https:// nutrient utilization and feed efficiency, www.ksre.k-state.edu). strengthen pork industry competitiveness, Videos of the presentations and related and to reduce the industry’s demand on information are available. grains and proteins, DeRouchey said.

“Topics included the results of intensive, multi-generational selection for feed effi-

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015 — Page B13

Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

CAT & LOWBOY FOR SALE Cat D8H high horsepower, power shift, electric start, new undercarriage, Ublade, tight and dry.............. ...............................$24,000 R.G.N Lowboy 3 axle, 50 ton, new Pony motor, good rubber.....................$24,000

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2006 Freightliner dump truck, C15 Cat, 475 hp, 367,000 ECM miles, 20,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears with lockers, 18 speed, plumbed for a pup, 15-ft. aluminum box with electric tarp........................................$52,500

2012 Kenworth T800B 550 ISX, 18 speed 13,200 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential locks, 60” midrise sleeper, herd bumper, 41,000 miles........................ $72,500

2006 Peterbilt 378 cab & chassis, Cat C15 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 12,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rears, 248” wheelbase......................................$39,500

1998 Kenworth T800 vac truck, N14 plus, 460 hp, 14,600 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears with lockers, 18 speed, Chalmers suspension, Bomega 80 barrel vac tank, plumbed for a trailer, tank has an agitator, vibrator, hydraulic lift rear gate, hydraulic rear dump, super nice truck....................$34,500

2005 Kenworth W900 Cat C15, 550 hp, 10 speed, Hendrickson Primax suspension, 12,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rear, recent overhaul. .......$34,500

1995 International 9400 dump truck, Cummins N14 350 hp, 10 speed, 12,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rears, 16-ft. rock box................................$23,500

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2003 Kenworth T800 475 hp, C15, 18 speed, 52” high rise sleeper, 13,200 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential locks, 216” wheelbase......................................$38,500

2002 Peterbilt 379 Detroit 60 Series, 435/500 hp, 13 speed, 14,600 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears with lockers, Hendrickson Haulmax suspension, 240” wheelbase, new 16-ft. Williamson box with highlift gate, plumbed for a pup................................$67,500

2006 Kenworth T800 Cat C15, 475 hp, 10 speed, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rears, KW 8 bag, 224” wheelbase, 355,000 miles............................. Call

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

2007 Peterbilt 357 heavy haul tractor, C15 Cat, 18 speed, 18,000 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears, double frame, steerable lift axle, 270” wheelbase, 297,000 miles, very clean truck......... .............................................$64,500

2007 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX, 450 hp, 10 speed, Hendrickson Primax suspension, 208” wheelbase.... ............................................. $38,500

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2004 Kenworth T800 heavy haul tractor, C15 single turbo Cat, 600 hp, 18 speed, 16,000 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears with double differential locks, dual line wet kit, 42” flat top sleeper. ............................................ $54,500

2008 Kenworth T800 Cat C15, 550 hp, 213,000 ECM miles, 18 speed, 20,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, lockers, dual power steering box, super nice truck............................. $79,500

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015 — Page B14

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This property has been in the same family since the late 1800’s. This would make an excellent corporate retreat or Bed and Breakfast. Go to the website of Parsons Farm and Ranch Realty or call 406-538-7400 for more information or a showing.

2300 Acre Farm - South of Big Sandy, MT. 1400 acres farmed. 3.5 miles of live creek with 50 acre lake (pike and bass). Lots of pheasants and upland game birds water fowl galore. Priced at $3.9M. 10,370 Acre Ranch - with 3 miles of Missouri River frontage. Excellent trophy mule deer, white tail deer, antelope, and big horn sheep. Excellent pheasant and upland bird hunting. Lots of prairie dogs, Priced at $6.2M. 3100 Acres - 1190 acres of some of the most fertile farm land in Eastern Montana. Balance grass with 5 miles of live creek. Trophy mule deer, turkey, and upland birds, Priced at $3,050.000.

Parsons Farm/Ranch Realty 406-538-7400 www.parsonsfarmnranch.com

By Kari Lewis “Historically, 70% of farms and agribusiManagement, Livestock Marketing, Animal nesses will fail to transition from the first to Health, Beef Cattle Nutrition, Genetics and a second generation,” notes Kevin Spafford Bull Selection and USDA Livestock Proof Legacy by Design, LLC. “Of the 30% that grams. do make it, 90% will fail in the transition to a Financial and management related topics third generation. Of the few remaining after will include sessions on Financial Recordthat, 96% will not go to a fourth.” keeping, Estate Planning specifics, Tax Given Spafford’s statistics, agricultural Management for the Good and Bad Years, succession planning and education is cruThe Legal Side of Succession Planning, cial to successfully transfer the operation’s Dying without a Will, Lease Options, Ag management into the capable hands of the Safety and Understanding Your Tax Return next generation. Montana’s Next Generaand Depreciation. Producers who attend tion conference, January 29 and 30, 2016 in the Montana Ag Safety presentations may Shelby, Montana, will provide both succesbe eligible to receive up to a 4% discount sion planning for the agricultural operation on their Worker’s Compensation premiums. and producer education for beginning and Saturday’s workshops will fulfill Farm experienced producers.

Service Agency’s Production and Financial Events kick off Friday, January 29, at 1 Management training requirements for prop.m. at the Shelby Civic Center with Kevin ducers. Three private or two commercial Spafford. Spafford will lead participants pesticide applicator points will be available through an introductory succession planning throughout the day at specific workshops session that will include hands-on activities as well. for all generations. This is a great opportuSaturday afternoon will conclude with nity to bring multiple generations together both a crops and livestock ‘Hot Seat Sesto lay a foundation to start the succession sion,’ where four area producers will give a planning process or continue it along. short talk on a specific innovation they are New this year will be a follow-up workapplying to their operation. To close out the shop on February 13 for families who have weekend, a taco bar, live entertainment and attended one of Kevin Spafford’s beginning no-host social will be available at the Shelby succession planning workshops and are seCoyote Club. rious about moving forward in the process.

Registration forms are available online Space for the February 13 session will be at http://www.mariasriverlivestock.com/ limited, so watch for details as they become next_generation_conference.html, or by available and make sure to attend the January calling 406-873-2239. Updates will be 29 introductory session for your family to available via the Facebook page, Montana’s be eligible for the more in-depth follow-up Next Generation Conference. Cost is $20/ sessions later with local succession planners. individual/day, or $30/couple/day if registraFriday evening will include a trade show tions are submitted by the January 15 Early featuring agricultural businesses and orgaBird deadline. Late registrations will be nizations, a roast beef dinner, and a keynote accepted until January 22 at $30/individual/ talk by a local agricultural producer. day, or $40/couple/day. Daycare will be Saturday’s events at the Shelby High available for Saturday session at $15/child, School feature an outstanding lineup of inwhich includes snacks and meals. dustry speakers and professionals offering Discounted motel rates of $75/night are a total of 36 workshops throughout the day available at the Best Western Shelby Inn & with specific workshops geared to beginning Suites (406-424-4560) or the Comfort Inn producers, experienced producers, farmers, (406-434-2212) at $70/night for a single ranchers and workshops for those who want room or $75/night for a double room if to learn more about succession planning in booked in advance of the conference. a smaller group setting.

The conference is hosted by the Glacier Crop topics will include talks on Crop and Toole County Farm Service Agency, loSynergy, Crop Insurance, Managing for cal MSU Extension, Marias River Livestock Protein, Crop Production Basics, The 411 Association and the Front Range Counties on What’s Going on in Your Fields, MicroFarm Bureau. If you have any questions, nutrients Introduction, Crop Specific Microplease contact Lacy Roberts at 406-873-5618 nutrients, Crops Marketing Tools and USDA or Kari Lewis at 406-873-2239. Please watch Crops Programs. for conference updates and daily workshop There will be forage and grazing talks spotlights on the Facebook page, Montana’s on Hay Field Renovation and growing hay Next Generation Conference. barley, Beginning Forage topics, Grazing Don’t miss this great opportunity to set Management Principles and Post Fire and the path for your operation’s future and hear Drought Grass Management. from industry leaders on pertinent agriculLivestock topics include Cattle Production tural topics.

Look for an Evergreen Day

Date When Celebrated : Always December 19 Look for an Evergreen Day is today. To many people, only a fresh cut real tree will do for Christmas. The scent of fresh pine helps to capture the feel of the holidays. Nothing looks more real than a real tree, each one with it’s own character and appearance.

There is no shortage of types of Christmas trees. Generally classified as firs, spruces, and pines, the most popular varieties have changed over the years. Personal preference will determine whether you select a short needle, or long needled tree.

If you haven’t selected a tree yet, it is certainly getting late. As we researched this special day, we questioned the timing. By the 19th of December, most people have found and put up their Christmas tree. So if you are still treeless, this special day could be the day to do so.

Christmas Tree Sunday- Many people traditionally call the first or the second Sunday in December as “Christmas Tree Sunday”. This seems to be an informal term. On the first or second Sunday of the month, when the weather is warm and dry, you see many cars headed home with a Christmas tree loaded on its top. People and the news media will informally declare it to be “Christmas Tree Sunday”.

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015 — Page B15

0% financing FOR UP to 5 years on most used equipment - OAC USED MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere GS2 1800 Greenstar display with auto track and SF1 ITC receiver.........$5500 John Deere GS2 2600 Greenstar display/new ReMan and SF1 ITC receiver.............$4000 John Deere original display/brown box and ITC GPS receiver......................................$3000 2005 Ford F350 dually, regular cab, flatbed, 4WD, 6.0L diesel, automatic, 5th wheel hitch, toolbox, 46,200 miles.......................$10,900

2008 Ford F350XT dually, regular cab, Knapheide service body with Auto Crane, 4WD, 6.4L powerstroke, 6 speed, 65,800 miles..$22,900

2009 Ford F150 regular cab, long box, 4WD, 4.6L V8, automatic, 59,500 miles....$11,900

USED LOADER TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 6105D (105 eng hp), 12/12 power reverser, MFWD, 3-pt., 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18x38 singles, JD H310 loader, grapple, joystick...............................$72,500 2001 John Deere 7410 (105 PTO hp), 20 speed PowrQuad with left hand reverser, 740 loader with independent valve, 8-ft. bucket & grapple................................................ CALL

2011 John Deere 5093E (93 hp), 563SL loader, 2295 hours.......................................$43,500 2012 John Deere 5083E (83 hp), 553 loader, only 550 hours.................................$45,900 John Deere 4020 with Farm Hand F228 loader.................................................. CALL

USED LAWN & GARDEN

2001 John Deere X485 lawn & garden tractor, 3 point, PTO, 54” deck, 647 rotary tiller.$6950

2012 Ford F450 dually, regular cab, 4WD, 6.7L powerstroke, automatic, flatbed, 5th wheel hitch. Only 7900 miles.....................$32,000 John Deere 840 loader mounts for 8000 series.......................................................$500 John Deere 280 loader, 8-ft. bucket and grapple................................................$9250 Brandt 5000EX grain vac.....................$12,500 2011 John Deere XUV 825i gator with roof and windshield, 4001 miles.......................$8950 John Deere 507 pull-type rotary cutter...$1000 Rhino 8-ft. heavy duty blade......................$850 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers....................$2500 Eversman 3-pt. ditcher............................$1950

USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

Howard 9 shank ripper............................$2250

2000 John Deere 5510 (75 PTO hp) sync shuttle transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x30 singles.............................................$21,500 1980 John Deere 4840 (180 PTO hp), powershift, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x38 duals................................................$24,500

USED HAY & FORAGE

all tires are R1 tread unless noted

2011 John Deere X540 lawn & garden tractor, 54” deck, like new. 47” snowblower, ONLY 68 hours...................................................$7500 2010 John Deere X728 lawn and garden tractor, 60” deck and MCS..............................$8500

2012 John Deere HD 568 round baler, 1999 bales................................................$38,500 2011 John Deere 568 round baler, loaded....... ........................................................$30,000 2009 John Deere 568 round baler, loaded....... ........................................................$32,000 2009 John Deere 568 round baler, loaded....... ........................................................$27,500 2001 John Deere 567 round baler.......$11,000 1997 John Deere 566 round baler..........$8000 Owandonna 270 windrower....................$2500

USED BEET EQUIPMENT

WIC defoliator, 6 row, steerable, knife scalper... ...........................................................$1950 Artsway 786A 6 row defoliator, steerable, knife scalpers..............................................$1950

FRONT TIRES NOT MOUNTED REAR TIRES NOT MOUNTED

USED SPRAYERS

2013 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 100-ft. booms, triple nozzle bodies, tip lift... $37,500

REAR TIRES & RIMS

FRONT TIRES & RIMS

4-Goodyear 710/70R38 20% rubber...$200 ea 4-Goodyear 620/70R46 50% rubber...$800 ea 2-Goodyear 520/85R42 NEW rubber..$1500 ea 1-Firestone 35.51x32 60% rubber............$500 10-Goodyear 20.8x42 20-30% rubber..$100 ea 8-Goodyear 18.4R46 20-50% rubber... $400 ea 2-Firestone 18.4R38 50% rubber........$400 ea

2005 John Deere 7920 (170 PTO hp) IVT, MFWD, 4 hydraulics, 3-pt. hitch, PTO, 38090R50 duals..................................$102,500

2007 John Deere 9660STS combine, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, chopper, Maurer tank extensions.....................................$165,000 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 30.5x32 singles, chopper, chaff spreader, dual range cylinder............................................$69,500 1995 John Deere 9600 combine, 30.5x32 tires, chopper, chaff spreader, dual range cylinder............................................$42,500 2012 John Deere 635FD draper platform......... ........................................................... CALL 2008 John Deere 635F flex platform...$27,500 1997 John Deere 930F flex platform, CWS air reel, header trailer...........................$14,500

2007 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, rate controller, triple nozzle bodies, rinse tank, mix and fill, tip lift.....................................................$24,500 2006 Brandt 1000 gallon sprayer.........$11,000

2-Goodyear 480/70R34 on 10 hole wheels, 75% rubber (1F).........................................$2250 2-Firestone 420/85R34 on 10 hole wheels, 95% rubber (2F).........................................$3000 2-Titan 420/85R34 on 12 hole wheels, NEW rubber (3F).........................................$3500 4-Goodyear 380/85R34 on 10 hole wheels, NEW rubber (4F & 5F)............... $3500/pair 2-Firestone 420/85R34 on 12 hole wheels, 95% rubber (6F).........................................$3000 1-14x17.5 90% rubber (r4).........................$150 1-Firestone16.9R26 85% rubber..............$500

USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS USED COMBINES & HEADERS

2010 John Deere 8345R (345 eng hp) IVT transmission, MFWD with suspension, 4 hydraulics, 3-pt. with quich hitch, PTO, 710/70r42 duals, front duals. 964 hours ...... ......................................................$239,500

2010 John Deere X720 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck, 14 bu. power flow bagger....$8500 2003 John Deere GT245 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck........................................$1675 2010 John Deere Z225 front mower with bagger......................................................$1950 Cub Cadet GT3200 lawn tractor, 54” deck, 45” snowblower.........................................$5500 Cub Cadet SLT1554 lawn tractor, 54” deck...... ...........................................................$1650 John Deere Z465 front mower................$4500

USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

Case IH 8500 45-ft. air hoe drill............$12,500

1 pair Firestone 710/70R42 on stub disk (inside) rims, 98% rubber. (1R).......................$7500 1 pair Firestone 710-70R42 on stub disk (inside) rims, 90% rubber. (2R)...............$7000 2-Goodyear 650/85R38 on inside rim, 95% (3R)....................................................$6000 set of 4 Titan, 480/80R50 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals (4R).........................$12,000 2-Firestone 480/80R42 duals, NEW rubber (5R)....................................................$5000 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on dual rims, 70% rubber (7R)..............................................$4500 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on dual rims, 50% rubber (8R)..............................................$3500 2-Goodyear 320/90R50 on inside rims, NEW rubber. (9R)........................................$6000 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on inside rims, 30% rubber (10R).......................................$1800 2-Goodyear 320/90R50 on dual rims, 30% rubber (REX)............................................$2000 4-various 16.9x38 duals, 20% rubber (13R)..... ..................................................... $250/pair 2-various 18.4R46 duals, 60% rubber (12R).... ...........................................................$3000

A day on the farm begins at SUNRISE!

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406-622-3861 Wilray Manufacturing Fort Benton, Montana

NEW HOURS: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm

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v Specialty Tanks

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8’6”x20-ft. flatbed gooseneck with 4-ft. popup Beavertail

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Steel Prices Are Going Up...Don’t Wait!

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20-ft. Gooseneck Car Hauler 14,000# GVW, 82” between fenders, electric brakes on all axles, LED lights, 2x12 wood fir deck with Rhino lining, one 12,500# spring loaded jack, 2 5/16” Bulldog 25,000# adjustable hitch, 4” stake pockets, D-ring tie downs, diamond plate fenders with steps, 8-ft. slide-in and flip-up ramps with supports, epoxy primer and paint, 235/80x16 10-ply tires. 2-YEAR WARRANTY.... $5495

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Open MT medical savings account before December 31

Opening a Montana medical care savings account by December 31 to help with medical expenses not covered by a health insurance policy or flexible spending account can help individuals save on taxes, according to Marsha Goetting, a family economics specialist with Montana State University Extension.

Up to $3,000 of a deposit into the account, per taxpayer, is deductible from an individual’s 2015 Montana adjusted gross income, thus reducing taxes, Goetting said.

“This tax advantage does not apply to your federal income taxes, however, and should not be confused with the Federal Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Federal Flexible Spending Plans (FSAs),” she said.

To establish a medical savings account, individuals should contact their financial institution, such as a bank, savings bank or credit union, Goetting said. She added that a Montanan with taxable income over $17,100 could save about $207 in state income taxes by depositing the maximum $3,000 in a Montana medical savings account.

“It doesn’t matter if you have already paid your 2015 medical bills either by check, credit or debit card,” said Goetting. “You can add up those eligible expenses, make a deposit by December 31 of this year and reimburse yourself from your Montana MSA as late as January 15, 2016.”

The key word is “paid,” Goetting said.

“You can reimburse yourself for paid eligible medical expenses as late as January 15, 2016. But if you haven’t yet paid those bills because your health insurance company hasn’t sorted out what it will pay and what you still owe, you still can reimburse yourself for those 2015 expenses after January 15, 2016.”

The amount available to reduce your Montana income is the total deposited, not the amount used for medical expenses during the tax year, Goetting said.

“For example, if you deposited $3,000 in an MSA but only used $100 for eligible medical expenses during 2015, you still get to reduce your income for Montana income tax purposes by $3,000. The remaining $2,900 is available for paying medical expenses in future years.”

A married couple who individually establish medical savings accounts can receive a $6,000 deduction if they file a joint Montana income tax return, Goetting said, and the couple will then save about $414 on their state income taxes.

However, joint medical savings accounts are not allowed.

Medical savings account amounts held in the name of a husband or wife can be used to pay the medical bills of either spouse or their dependent children, Goetting said.

“For example, if a husband had $6,000 in medical expenses during 2015, $3,000 from his own MSA and $3,000 from his wife’s MSA could be used for his bills,” Goetting said.

Eligible expenses include medical and dental insurance premiums, long-term care insurance, dental care (including orthodontists), eyeglasses or contacts or prescription drugs that are paid during the year. Not covered are medical-related bills that have been already covered by a supplemental, primary or self-insured plan.

Goetting said that Montana generally accepts as eligible expenses any that are listed in the IRS 502 Publication, “Medical and Dental Expenses,” which is on the Web at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf.

An MSU Extension MontGuide can help individuals decide if they would benefit from a Montana medical care savings account. The publication (MontGuide 199817 HR) is free if picked up from a local MSU County Extension office. Or, it can be downloaded for free from the Web at http://msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199817HR.pdf.

December is Human Rights Month

Human rights are the fundamental rights which every living person is entitled to, and are considered to be universal rights or laws regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, country or time. Human Rights Month encourages greater awareness of human rights, and promotes the continuing struggle to ensure that all people have access to life’s basic necessities. ##### American homes are decorated with holly, mistletoe and branches of trees, most have a Christmas tree hung with electric lights, tinsel, baubles, and strings of popcorn and candy canes.

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015— Page B17

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Combines

USED EQUIPMENT

(S) 2003 Case IH 2388 3048 hours. #23162B............ $67,000 (D) 2012 New Holland CR8090 700 hours. #24092W....$222,000 (S) 1998 Case IH 2388 4685 hours. #23192B............ $45,000 (B) 2008 New Holland CR9070 1205 hours. #24090W..$131,250 (G) 2000 Case IH 2388 3103 hours.#23227B............ $53,000 (D) 2008 New Holland CR9070 1328 hours, 1054 separator Air Drills Air Tank/Cart hours. #24074W.....................................................$135,000 (H) 2013 Amity 40-ft. with tank, 350 bu. #47201W... $130,000 (S) Bourgault 6550 #UD264...................................... $74,000 (W) 1998 Case IH 2388 2010 hours. #23436W.......... $55,000 2802 hours. #23233B.. . ......... $60,000 (F) 2011 Amity 50SD 50-ft. #47126B....................... $146,000 (S) 2008 Bourgault 6550 #UD276............................. $50,000 (F) 2002 Case IH 2388 Tractors Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (F) 2011 Bourgault 3310 65-ft., 10” spacing, 450 bu. (F) 2012 Case IH ATX700 #47131B......................... $148,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 6088 1015 hours, 693 separator hours. (F) 2004 AGCO RT100 6000 hours. #18111B............ $36,000 Glasgow Implement #23213B............................................................. $168,000 (F) 2004 AGCO RT100 #18118B............................... $36,000 #47146B............................................................. $232,000 Harrows & Planters (F) 2008 Case IH 7010 1810 hours, 1327 separator hours. (H) 2011 Case IH 550 595 hours. #15502W............ $238,764 (F) 2009 Bourgault 3310 #47153B.......................... $195,000 (F)Stanley Frontier Equipment Equipment 2011 Bourgault 6000 harrow. #49108B............... $42,000 #23217B............................................................. $148,000 (D) 2009 Bourgault 3310-55 #47208W.................... $162,000 Implement (W) Ezee-On 20-ft. harrow #49045W............................ $1700 (B) 2007 Case IH 7010 2446 hours. #23426W......... $113,400 (G) 2011 Case IH 550Q 1238 hours. #GUT196....... $270,000 Glasgow (F) 2013 Bourgault 3320 #47148B.......................... $271,000 (S) 1996 Summers 72-ft. harrow #49114B............. $11,500 (H) 2012 Case IH 600 1425 hours. #15558W.......... $314,000 (S) 2012 Bourgault 3320 10” spacing.#47136B...... $274,000 (D) 2005 Case IH 1200 planter #46047W.................. $50,000 (G) 2007 Case IH 7010 1700 hours. #23231B......... $127,000 (G) 1990 Case IH 9130 6391 hours. #15222B........... $36,000 (F) 2012 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, #47149B.......... (S) 2011 Case IH 1250 planter, 7500 acres, 24-20” spacing. (G) 2007 Case IH 7010 2332 hours. #23228B......... $111,000 (S) 1995 Case IH 9280 6067 hours. #15203B........... $67,000 (G) 2008 Case IH 7010 2251 hours. #23226B......... $117,000 ........................................................................... $300,000 #UTL214.............................................................. $76,000 (B) 2006 Case IH 8010 2646 hours. #23433W........... $99,000 (D) 1995 Case IH 9280 7957 hours. #15532W.......... $49,000 (S) 2009 Bourgault 5710 #47110B............................ $94,000 (W) 2013 Case IH 1250 planter #46048W................ $118,000 (G) 1992 Case IH 9280 5261 hours. #GUT201.......... $55,400 (F) Bourgault 5710 54-ft., 10” spacing. #47127B....... $50,000 (W) 2012 Case IH 1250 planter #46049W................ $128,000 (B) 2003 Case IH 8010 2708 hours. #23432W........... $96,500 (F) 1995 Case IH 9280 4695 hours. #15244B............ $69,000 (S) 2008 Case IH 8010 1208 hours. #23134B.......... $155,000 (S) 2007 Bourgault 5710 54-ft., 9.8” spacing. #UD263..........

(F) 1998 Case IH 9390 4434 hours. #15189B............ $85,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 8120 829 hours. #WUH719.......... $168,000 Bale Processors ........................................................................... $114,000 (H) 2011 Case IH FARM105U 1150 hours #15552W.$56,000 (S) 2008 Bourgault 5710 #UD277............................. $86,000 (S) 2011 Haybuster 2650 #UH484............................ $14,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 8120 1210 hours. #23102B.......... $243,000 (S) 2014 Case IH FARM50B 41 hours #15218B....... $44,000 (D) 2010 Case IH 8120 1050 hours. #23435W......... $186,000 (S) 2000 Bourgault 5710 54-ft., 9.8” spacing. #UD272.......... (D) 2013 Haybuster 2650 #50065W.......................... $18,500 (G) 2013 Case IH 8230 796 hours, 621 separator hours. (W) 2010 Case IH FARM95U 1133 hours #15545W. $36,000 (D) 2011 Haybuster 2650 #50063W.......................... $13,500 ............................................................................. $33,000 2014Farmall Case IH 40, MAGNUM235 114 hrs #15168B. $177,000 CIH W80137 .................................. NEW #GUH301........................................................... $274,000 (D)(G) Haybuster #50112B........................... $14,000 (S) 1999 Case IHCombines 3612 #47144B...............................

(G)CIH 2014Farmall Case IH MAGNUM235 560 hrs #15210B.NEW $180,000 w/CIH 1010 30’2650 Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 & Headers $25,000 (F) 2006 Skid933Steers (W) 60, W80170 .................................

(D) 2011 Case IH 9120 hours. #23341W.. . ........ $216,000 Misc.

CFR650 $18,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (S)(B) 2010 Case 800 #UD275.. .............................. $122,000 (D) 2013 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr #50066W.............................

Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) 2009 Case IH MAGNUM245 2260 hrs #15245B. $107,000 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 ..................................

NEW 670 CatIHw/SP36 HB Dpr.Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (G) 2010 Case IH AF7120 1525 hours. #23222B..... $158,000 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (D)(W) 2008NH Case IH ATX700 #47177W.. ........................... $108,000 (B)(G) CIH W80189 ..................................

NEW 2012Farmall Case IH 95, MAGNUM340 660Stanley hrs #15226B. $206,000 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A $7,000 (F) CIH TR95 Grain Augers/Carts/Vacs (G) 2011 Case IH AF7120 918 hours. #23208B.. . .... $182,000 Frontier Equipment Equipment CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (D)(B) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 .....................................

NEW (2)Case NHIH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, .971 PU Hd, (D)(D) 2009 ATX700 #47146W.. ..................... $103,000 (F) 2011 Case IH MAGNUM340 1718 hrs #15494W. $164,722 Glasgow Implement (B) 2014 Batco 1545 auger #51201W....................... $19,000 2011 Case IH 1061....................... hours, 843 separator CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) (G) S130 Bobcat w/oAF7120 Bkt, 20112W $18,995hours. (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (F)24025W 2008 Case IH ATX700 70-ft., 10” spacing. #47128B.. ........ (F) (W) 2012 Case IH MAGNUM340 738 hrs #15469W. $ 178,500 (B) 2012 Brandt 1545 auger #51202W.. . ................... $17,500 #23125B.. . .......................................................... $219,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, Glasgow Implement ............................................................................. $90,000 (D) (F) 2011 Case IH MAXXUM140 2100 hrs #15227B.. $72,000 CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (F) 2015 Brent 1082 grain cart #52140B................... $58,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (G) 2009 Case IH AF7120 1240 hours. #23160B..... $174,000 w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (F)(D) 2011NH Case IH ATX700 60-ft. #47114B................ $110,000 (F) 2013 CIH Brent 8010,1196 23076W $265,000 1999Puma Case IH MAXXUM270 6350...................... hrs #15548W.$61,000 S150 Bobcat, $23,000 165 FWA, W80112 NEW grain........................................ cart #52129B................... $83,000 (D) (G) 2012 Case IH20120W AF7120....................................

1200 hours. #23170B.. ... $185,000 (W)(W)CIH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 (D) CIHBrandt 8010, 5000EX 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (F) 2010 Case FH400962#47154B.. ......................... w/LX770 W851401500 ..................................

Case IHLdr, PUMA195 hrs #15213B......NEW $124,000 w/36’IH MacDon Dpr Hd, 24017W ................$122,000 $28,000 (W) (D) 2006 grain vac #51193W............ $13,900 (G) 2010 Case IH AF7120 1566 hours. #23177B..... $182,000 (S) 2009 CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (D)(F)CIH 210, W80037 1900 ....................................

(H)(W) 2013NH Case IH FH700 #47207W.. ........................$160,000 $137,000 (F) CR960, 24019W ....................................

2011Puma Case IH PUMA215 hrs #15228B......NEW $123,000 (G) 2010 Case IH AF7120 1200 hours. #23178B.. . .. $179,000 (B) 2007 Brandt 5000EX grain vac #51198W.. . ......... $17,000 CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW NH CR960, WUH370 (F)(F) 2010 Case IH FH700 70-ft. .................................... #47115B..................$137,000 $112,000 (F) (S) 2011 Case IH PUMA230 1450 hrs #15235B. . .... $155,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8120 766 hours. #23190B....... $243,000 (D) 2011 Brandt 7500HP grain vac, 151 hrs #51191W.$21,450 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W .........................

CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 ....................

NEW CR970, 24021W .....................................

U s e#23225B..... d E $25,000 q u i$187,000 p m e n t(F)(S) New Equipment (F)(D) 2010NH Case IH FH700 #47107B.. .........................$188,000 $136,000 (S) 201372” Case IH STG350 980 hrs #15148B. .......... $241,000 (F) 2011 Case IH AF8120 1120 hours.

(G) 2011 Brandt 7500HP grain vac #51118B............ $22,000 CIH 7010 , ......................................................... $240,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (D) CIH Finish Mwr, W85133 .......................

NEW (D) CIH Farmall 40, NEW CRIH970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 $8,000 (F) 2012 Case Combines &IH Headers SkidIH Steers (F)(D) 2012NH Case PH800 #47102B........................... $168,000 (S) NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, $203,000 STG350 1200 hrs #15233B. . .......

(G) 2014 Case AF8230 815 hours, 605 separator hours.

08 CIH 7010 , .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (G) 2012 Brandt 7500HP grain vac, 259 hrs #51117B.$23,000 (F)(W)CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, ............ $22,000 632 Bobcat, $7,250 WNH526 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (D) CIH Farmall 95, NEW NEW (B) 670 Cat $190,000 (F) CIH 6088, $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat $7,500 hrs(B) NEW CIH Farmall 95, (S)(F) 2011 Case IH PRH8 40-ft. #47116B.. . .........................Call $7,000 (W) NH TR95 (S) 07 CIH 8010 , .................................................. $249,000 (S) 2011 Case IH STG500 1150 #15201B. . ....... $280,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 #23198B............................................................. $335,000 (F)(H)CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (F) CIH 7010 $310,000 743 Bobcat $8,500 (D) CIH 95U FWA, NEW (D) (2) NH TR98 $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, $18,995 (B) S130 Bobcat NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, , .................................................. $220,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010 Skid Steer Loaders $101,100 w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000hours.

(D) (S) S330 Bobcat (S)(W) 2005NH Case IH SDX4024027W #UD284............................. $47,000 (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 .......................

NEW (F) 2012 Case IH STG550 1300 hrs #15192B. . ....... $285,000 2013 Case IH AF8230 852 hours, 649 separator CR9070, ................................. $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, $280,000 $19,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, NEW (D) NH TR66 $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, (H) 753 Bobcat, $12,000 UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 NEW w/L750 ........

Ldr, NEW NH...........................................................

Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 $64,000 (S)MF 2009860, Bobcat S205 #20126B................................ $23,000 (W)(D)LS160 (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 (H)(D) 2007 IH SDX40 40-ft., 7.5” spacing,$260,000 340 bu. (S) NHCase CR 9070, 24024W .................................

(S) 2011 Case IH STG550 826 hrs #UT764............ $258,000 #23201B.. $343,000 $265,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, $23,000 NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, NH TX68, $65,000 (D) CIH 8010, Honeybee SP36721 Hds , .............................. $59,500 (W)....................

CIH 8010, (D) CIH S150 Bobcat 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, $28,000 20128W $10,000 $270,000 NEW (W) RB564 Rnd Blr,$22,500 Ele Twn Nt, w/LX770 W83014Ldr,.. NEW (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (D)22008 Bobcat S220 hours. #20177W............. $26,500 (D)(W) #47203W.. ............................................................ $99,000 (S) $185,000 (D) (F) CIH 8010, (S) 765 hours, 589 separator hours. $23,000 S205 Bobcat, (G) 2013 Case IH STG550 1750 hrs #15240B........ $317,000 NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, $160,000 NH2013 CR960, Case IH AF8230 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D)(F)1825B 20129W ................. $14,000 (F) CIH 8120, $330,000 (B) CIH S205 Bobcat $26,500 W85098w/L770 (W) SPX3330 SP Spryr, ...............

Ldr, NEW NEW NH CR960,Case Skid w/Bkt $137,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (S)CIH 2013 8120, BobcatUC564 S220 85 hours. #20127B................ $31,000 $89,900 (D) (S) CIH 2388 (F) Case IH SDX40 #47142B............................................Call (S) $25,000 S205 Bobcat (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, NEW #23200B.. . .......................................................... $343,000 (G) 2013 Case IH STG550 750 hrs #15241B.......... $319,000 $188,000 (D) NH CR970, ........................................... $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (S) CIH 7010 $240,000 WNH585 ................

NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, (F) 863 Bobcat, $19,000 NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (D) 2011 Bobcat T650 2993 hours. #20425W............ $38,500 (D) NH CR 970, $180,000 $249,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010 $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt$355,000 Tng, (S)(W) Concord 4010 #UD257........................................ $28,000 $47,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 58 hours. #23173B......... $272,000 (S) 2011 Case IH STG600 1550 hrs #15217B. . .......

(S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, $18,000 JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, NEW (F) NH CR 970, $152,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010 $220,000 (D) S330 Bobcat 06 CIH 8010 $43,000 CIH WD1203 Swthr, (W)MacDon 2012 Bobcat hours. #20398W........... $44,000 (F)(W) $270,000 NH2012 CR9070, (S)(W) 1998Concord 40-ft., 12”22007W,22009W spacing. #47140B.. $31,000 (S) 973T650 Hd,1200 UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) AF8230 660 (S)hours, 524 separator 435 SSLCase CaseIHSkid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000hours.

(F)LS160 2012 1600 hrs(W) #15246B. ........Blr,$330,000 NEW ................................................................................. $9,500 (W) JD 9650 4012 w/930R JD Hdr, .. $123,500 NHCase Skid IH STG600 $19,000 (W) CIH RB564 RndNEW NEW (D) NH CR 9070, $260,000 (S) MF 860, $59,500 (D) 1825 Case Skid (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds $10,000 (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, $249,000 (S) NH CR9070, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) CIH 2188, (D) 2014 Bobcat T750 #20417W.. . ............................. $63,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (S)(F) 1999 4812, WUH346 48-ft., 12”.................................. spacing. #47139B.$55,000 #23112B............................................................. $230,000$8,500 (F)(D) CIH 8120 .........................

NEW JDConcord STS 9660 $31,000 (B) 2001 Case IH STX375 WNC432 6496 hrs(W) #15557W. ......... $83,500 NEW $14,000 1825B Case Skid Combine, NEW CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, $42,000 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, (S) CIH 8120, $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid $14,000 (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, NEW (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 JD2012 9600, $52,000 440 C3 Case Case IH Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000hours.

(D)(F) CIH 8120 Combine, #WUT722.

W82055 ..........................

NEW w/936D JD 5000 Dpr, WUH261 .................................

(F) AF8230 647 hours, 498 separator (D) 2001 Flexi-Coil #47174W.. .......................... $29,000 $49,000 (F) 2010 Case IH 445 600 hours. #52120B................ $36,000 (D)(W) $69,500 420 SSL Case Skid, IH STX385 $23,000 (F) 2009 Case . ..................... $130,000 (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, $49,000 (S) CIH 2188, (W) JD 9600, (S) MacDon 973 Hd, $29,500 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd,hours. ................................... $65,000 (D)(W) (F) 435 SSL Case Skid,Combine,$35,000 NEW 60XT 20131W ................. $22,000 JD 9650 Case Skid w/Bkt, $123,500 (W) CIH 8120 W82076 .........................

NEW w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (G) 2007 Case IH 450 2210 #52135B............. $30,500 #23113B.. ........................................................... $250,000 $85,000 (D) (F) Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 7.5” spacing. #47118B...... $36,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 $34,000 Case Skid 8120 Combine, (S)440 2011 Caterpillar MT765C 1900 (F) hrsCIH #18105B. .NEW .. $195,000 NEW $31,000 (S) CIH 2188, JD STS 9660 (S) NH 94C Hd, (D)(F)Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 $45,000 (D) CIH 440 C3 Case Skid Combine,$36,000 CIH 8120 Combine, NEW W82078 (D) .........................

(W) 8120 $29,000 JD w/36D Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, (G)MacDon 2012 Case963 IH SV300 440 hours. #52148B.......... $47,000 (F) 2013 Case IH AF8230 923 hours. #23232B....... $237,000 $22,000 NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, (F)(D) 19979760 Flexi-Coil 5000Dpr #47152B............................ $15,000 (S) $35,000 (B) 1998 John Deere 8200 3107 hrs #14174W. . ....... $69,000 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (D)(D)4800 w/Bkt, , 20111W $6,000 $71,000 (S)Dzr Honeybee 42GB Hd, (D) CIH Skat Trak8120 1500D Skid, (W) Combine,$17,000 W82080 (W) .........................

NEW NEW CIH 8120 Combine, 9760 JDMagnatrac Skid $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (D) 2013 John Deere (S) MacDon 963 Hd Call for Pricing (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid , $6,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, NEW (F) 2001 Gleaner R72 2060 hours, 1560 separator hours.

326E 381 hours. #20399W.. . ... $38,800 $30,000 (W) 1680 CIH, (F)(B) 20121680 Flexi-Coil 5500 #WUD158........................ $130,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd , .......................................... $61,000 (W) 2000 John Deere 9200 6500 hrs #14166W. . ...... $66,000 (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ...................

NEW (S) MacDon D60 Hd $61,000 Post Diggers (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, NEW CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 Post Diggers $29,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 59,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, (H) 1680#21106B..

CIH, $38,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, $850 . ............................................................ $50,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd , .....................................

59,000 (F)(H) 20031680 JohnCIH, Deere23058W 1820 40-ft. #WUD160. . ............ $46,000 (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 .....................

NEW (B) 2006 John Deere 9520 3540 hrs #14171W. . ..... $140,000 Call for Pricing (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, Honeybee...............

3655 .......................................... $38,000 (H)(W)3pt Dgr, (S) 52027W $850 NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, Snow Blowers $800 1688 F8 CIH, Danuser Post $45,000 (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds Call for Pricing (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, (W) 1688 CIH, Gleaner R72 3034 $50,000 hours, $1,295 (S) Honeybee 3655 , ............................

Call for Pricing (F) 1998 2235 separator hours.

(D)(S)CIH Drpr W82062 ...................

NEW (S)(W) John1688 DeereCIH, 183523050W #UD259.......................................... ................................ $220,000 $45,000 (S) 2004 Bobcat SB200 #UM785................................. $3000 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post $7,000 Dgr,(S)52030W .............. $800 $180,000 NH CR960 20102152 John40’ Deere 9530Hd, 1104 hrs(D)#14104B. $240,000 NEW NEW CIH 2152 40’.......

Drpr Hd, Misc Grain Augers & Vacs (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, NEW (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds , ..........................

Call for Pricing (B) CIH#21105B..

2188, $47,500 (D)(H) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW ............................................................. $34,000$2,100 C1000SR Swath Roller, $750 ......................................... $50,000 (S) 2005 Buhler YC9620Q #56100B............................. $3500 (B)(D)McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (B)(W) 20151688 JohnCIH, Deere23082W 1895 #47210W. ..................... $225,000 (W) 7x36 Westfield (F) 2014 John Deere 9560R 270 hrs #14110B....... $323,000 CIH 2188 Lawn & Garden (S) NH CR960 , .................................................... $180,000 $2,500 (D) 7x51 Westfield $12,000 (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) 2007 Gleaner R75 1610 hours. #21031W.......... $113,390 Misc (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor (B) 2015 John Deere 1895 #47209W...................... $225,000 (D) 2000 Farm King Y960Q 8-ft. #56086W................... $4000 (H) CIH 2188, $4,500 (F) 1997 Misc. 75D 4434 hrs #18108B...................... $70,000 $40,000 (D) 8x41 Westfield, $6,950W82074 ................. NEW $3,500 Grain Augers & Vacs (W) CIH 2188, $85,000 (D) 8x46 Westfield, (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (W) 2011 Gleaner 643 520354W hours, 425 separator Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, C1000SR Swath S67 Roller, ................. $750hours.$2,100 (F) $90,000 CIH 2388, (W)(B) 2006 John Deere 1895 #47211W..................... $106,000 (F) 2011 (F)718K 2007 Misc. MT865B 4300 hrs #18112B............. $148,000 $5,000 9600A 9-ft. #56107B.......................... $18,000 (H)(B) $2,500 7x36Misc.

Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (B) CIH 2388, $100,000 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, #21107B.. . .......................................................... $173,000 $5,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, $142,000 (F) CIH 2388 (W) 2005 John Deere 1895 #47206W....................... $97,500 (S) 7x51 Lawn & Garden 2282 hrs #16205W..... $97,000 $11,500 Westfield Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 $7,100 (B) 2010 New Holland T7040 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 2012 Schulte 960 w/220v #56105B.. ................................... $9500 (W) CIH 2388 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) (F) 2012 GleanerTractor S77 $97,400 452 hours, 328 separator hours.

(W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, JD Lawn w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (S)(H) 1996CIH Morris MAXIM 34-ft., 7.5” spacing. 47125B.$40,000 $21,000 (D) $6,500 Westfield, 51016W ................................... $4,500 6170 hrs #16117B...... $50,000 2188, 23109W .......................................... $6,500 (F) 1998 New Holland TV140 $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, CIH 2588, (S) 8x41 Schulte SDX840 #UM684.. .................................... $5000 (D)(F)425 #21101B.. ........................................................... $248,000 (S) 2012 New Holland TV6070 2020 hrs #16113B.. $116,000 19015W ................................................................. $6,950 (F)(W) 2009CIH Morris MAXIM II 16,000 acres, 62-ft., 12” $85,000 spacing. (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 2188, 23111W .........................................

718K Lawn Tractor, 2013Grasshopper Gleaner S77 1650 hours. #21034W.......... $164,000 (S) 2010 New Holland TV6070 1950 hrs #16105B.... $99,000 Track Loader 51058W ............................... $2,100 (F) (D) (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 #47132B.............................................................. $90,000 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, .............................................................. $5,000 1994 John Deere 9500 4500 hours. #22111B.. ... $27,500 8x51 Westfield Swg #20121B..

Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (D) (S) MK 2010 Bobcat T630 700 hours .............. $45,000 (G) WUM534 (D) 2010 New Holland TV6070 3650 hrs #16190W.. $92,950 7211991 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,..................... $17,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) (F) John Deere 9600 #WUH687..

(B) 2009 New Holland TV6070 2570 hrs #16191W.. $86,000 19016W ............................................................... $11,500 Utility Vehicle PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ Drill 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (D) 30’ Speedking (F) 2010Grizzly John Deere 9670STS 1701 hours, 1211 separator (B) ZTR Dixon Lawn Mower, (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 ........................................................................... $97,400 (G) 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. #WUD150................. $29,000 (W) 2003 Bobcat 5600 #20418W............................... $20,000 hours. #22110B.................................................. $157,000 LOCATION KEY: On Top Section

Used Equipment

New Equipment

w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............

w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W ..............................................

24016W ........................................... w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................

24019W ....................................

WUH370 ....................................

24021W .....................................

24022W .................................... w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W .......................

WUH324 ...................................

24027W .................................

24024W .................................

24035W .................................... w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W .......................

22004W .............................................

22011W ............................................. w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. , WUH346 .................................. w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W ....

23022W .........................................

23057W ...........................................

23058W ..........................................

23050W .........................................

23082W ......................................... w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ...............................

23046W ........................................... w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ...........................................................................

23109W ..........................................

23111W .........................................

23018W ...........................................

23047W ......................................... w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ...........................................................................

WIH319 .........................................

(F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A

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$6,500

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ...................

WUH312 ....................................... w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 .....

WUH172 ........................................

WUH232 .......................................

23075W ........................................

23076W ........................................

23087W .......................................

WUH342 .......................................

WUH298 ....................................... , ........................................................... , ......................................................... , .................................................. , .................................................. , ..................................................

UC550 ..................................................... , ..............................

UC558 .........................

UC564 ...........................................

UC565 .............................................

UC566 ..............................

UC572 ............................................. ..................................................... ................................... ................................... , ......................... , .......................................... , ..................................... , ............................ , .......................... , ....................................................

w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W .......

51016W ..................................

51055W ..................................

51058W ...............................

51057W ...

51054W 51036W 51010W .............

52096A .................

19013W .................................................................

$6,500

20018W ........................................ w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ w/o Bkt, 20112W .......................

20083W .......................................

20085W .......................................

20120W .................................... w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... no Bkt, 20120W ....................... w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ w/Bkt, 20142W .........................

WUT322 ......................................

20105W .....................................

20136W .................................... w/80” Bkt, 20094W ...................

20109W ............................. w/Bkt, 20128W .................... w/Bkt 20129W ................. w/Bkt, 20127W ...................

WUT324 .....................

WUT341 ..................... w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... w/Bkt, 20130W .............. w/Bkt, 20131W .................

20088W .............. w/Bkt, Dzr 20111W

52027W ...............

52030W ..............

52022W ..............

520354W .................

w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W .................................................................

WUM534 ..............................................................

19016W ...............................................................

19013W .................................................................

W80137 ..................................

W80170 .................................

W80193 ..................................

W80189 ..................................

W80138 .....................................

W80160 ..................................

W80053 ........................

W85038 ......................................

W80112 ......................

W85140 ..................................

W80037 ....................................

W85031 ......................................

WNM126 ....................

W85133 .......................

WNH526 ............

WNH553 .................

W83050 .......................

AW,TW, W83013 ........

Ele Twn Nt, W83014 ..

W85098 ...............

WNH585 ................

W85043 .................................................................................

WNC432 .........................

W82055 ..........................

W82076 .........................

W82078 .........................

W82080 .........................

W82057 ...................

W82024 .....................

W82062 ...................

W82065 ...................

W82050 ...................

W82074 .................

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PROPANE REFRIGERATORS FOR SALE

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USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70, low pro swing hopper............. $13,500 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover....................... $8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger............................ $2800 Farm King 10x61 auger......................................... $1000 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger........................... $17,900

Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger....................... $18,000 Westfield MK 13x71 auger.................................. $22,900 Westfield MK 13x70, swing hopper....................... $7500 Mayrath 8x60 swing auger..................................... $3000

UW Meat Judging team finished season with honor

By University of Wyoming Extension University of Wyoming (UW) Meat Judging team members broke team records and posted a perfect score in specifications en route to its reserve national champion meat judging team honor to finish the fall season.

The finish came at the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging contest November 15 in Dakota City, Nebraska.

Wyoming also had three team members selected to the eight-member All-American team, said coach Zeb Gray, who is assisted in coaching by student John Lacey of Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Texas Tech won the competition. The UW team posted the fifth-highest team score ever, which makes the 2015 team hold three of the top five Wyoming team scores, said Gray.

The team lost a tiebreaker to finish second in specifications. UW also earned second in beef judging and placings.

The team was third in lamb judging and fourth in pork judging and reasons.

Three team members were in the individual top 10. Eli Lindsey of Taylorstown, Viginia, finished third and won beef judging and was second in beef. Beth Lenz, Wray, Colorado, was sixth overall and second in pork judging and placings and fifth in lamb judging. BW Ochsner of Torrington finished eighth and was second in lamb judging and third in reasons with a score that broke the Wyoming reasons score, said Gray.

McKenna Brinton of Jackson finished fifteenth and was eighth in overall beef. Erin Hansen of Laramie was ninthhigh individual in the alternate contest.

Eight team members posted perfect specification scores: Brinton, Taryn Chapman, Cañon City, Colorado, Cole Foreman, San Jose, California, Jessie Gunning, Tolleson, Arizona, Hansen, Lenz, Lindsey and Ochsner.

Ochsner, Lindsey and Lenz were named to the eightmember All-American team. Wyoming has only had two previous All-Americans, said Gray.

The team had notched another reserve champion and two fourth places earlier this season with team members setting team records and winning divisions.

The previous reserve champion performance came at the American Royal contest in September. Ochsner led the team finishing as the second-high individual while winning two divisions, said Gray.

Brinton was the seventh overall and won the beef grading division. Hansen was fourth in lamb judging. Lenz was fourth in placings and fifth in specifications. The team score was the seventh highest posted by a Wyoming team.

The team finished fourth at the Eastern National contest October 3 in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, and at the Cargill High Plains competition November 1-2 in Friona, Texas.

Team members posted the third-highest total team score and broke its beef grading record at the High Plains contest, said Gray.

The team was led by Brinton, who finished second overall with a score that was the third highest in Wyoming history, noted Gray. The team also had three individuals finish in the top 10 in the alternates division: Lindsey, third; Chapman, fourth; and Foreman, seventh.

Team members also included McKenzie Hatch, Kersey, Colorado.

Chapman broke the team individual beef grading record, and Brinton and Lindsey both had perfect specification scores, said Gray.

For more information, contact Gray at 307-766-5115 or zgray2@uwyo.edu.

National Suckling Pig Day USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70, low pro swing hopper............. $13,500 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover....................... $8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger............................ $2800 Farm King 10x61 auger......................................... $1000 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger........................... $17,900

Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger....................... $18,000 Westfield MK 13x71 auger.................................. $22,900 Westfield MK 13x70, swing hopper....................... $7500 Mayrath 8x60 swing auger..................................... $3000

When : Always December 18 National Suckling Pig Day is a midDecember day enjoy and remember. While everyone is running around, frantically preparing for the holidays, mom or grandma is busy in the kitchen. She has taken a break from the hubbub to cook a fancy meal.... a roasted suckling pig. As you read this, how many of you thought to yourselves.... “Yeah, right... fat chance that will happen.”

In case you didn’t know.... a “Suckling Pig”, also called “Sucking Pig”, is a young piglet that has not yet been weaned from it’s mother.

If you are too busy to roast a pig today, take a well deserved break. Go out to a local restaurant and order a roasted suckling pig dinner. It’s quicker and easier!

Now is the time to save feed costs

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service purpose of late-season grazing, utilizing the Now is the time to make the necessary acres and acres of crop aftermath. adjustments for the future of your cowherd.

But regardless, today’s main production The cow is slowing down. The cow is point is cows will regain body condition not challenged by cold or heat; the cow is more easily when production demands are living in a rather neutral environment. Let’s low. For example, a moderately milking say the cow has some time off. This is what 1,300-pound cow needs about 30 pounds makes a cow happy. of good green hay a day prior to weaning.

There is aftermath grazing, walking the After weaning, that same cow would need fields and browsing assorted forages, oconly 26 to 27 pounds of that same hay. casionally picking up spilled grain, and In other words, the cow is no longer milkaccumulating the food in the rumen, where ing and does not need the feed. If the feed, it starts the process of being converted into such as fall aftermath grazing, is offered, protein or other products we, as humans, the cow has the capacity to eat more than use. These products find their way into our she needs and will store that extra feed as food chain by maintaining the cow as the improved body condition. source of production, keeping her in shape Crop aftermath grazing usually is plentior directly as weight gain on this year’s ful. Just like the producer who eats at the calf crop. local buffet every day, weight gain will All livestock producers may not have become evident. That may not be good for crop aftermath available, but they still the producer, but for the cow, provided she should seek out the opportunity. Unfortudoes not get too fat, she adds the weight she nately, water, fencing, hauling, facilities, needs for winter, allowing for ample calf neighbors, roads and other non-livestock growth during the third trimester and stabihabitats often limit the opportunity. Howlizing body condition to milk and rebreed ever, with the increased emphasis on soil the following spring. health and cover crops, a producer should seek out a site and simply develop it for the CONTINUED ON PAGE B20

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IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

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• DECEMBER SALE •

2001 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15, 18 speed, 40,000 lb. rears, lockers, 660,000 miles. ...................Sale $44,500

1989 Peterbilt 379 Cummins, 18 speed, steerable lift axle, wet kit.

Regular $24,500.............. ...................Sale $22,500

2011 Komatsu PC200LC-8 excavator, 4300 hours, excellent condition.

Regular $84,500.............. ...................Sale $75,000

2004 Cat 303 mini excavator, auxilliary hydraulics.

Regular $23,500............. ...................Sale $20,500

2008 Volvo SD116F padfoot roller, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning.

Regular $67,500.............. ......... Sale Price $62,500

2013 Takeuchi TL230 skid steer, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning.

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Now is the time to save feed costs CONTINUED FROM PAGE B19

If feed is not plentiful, sort the cows and take feed away from the well-conditioned cows and give it to thin cows. By sorting the cows, the thin cows should respond with increased conditioning, thus being better prepared for winter and next year’s calving without competing with the well-conditioned cows within the herd.

However, sorting often is time-consuming, and given the acreage of crop fields, generally the space is adequate to simply allow all the cows to enjoy fall grazing.

As fall slowly transcends into winter, a visit with the local nutritionist always is advisable. A couple of pounds of a good protein supplement will enhance digestion and usability of low-quality forages the cows are grazing.

Cow size is another discussion point, and fall is an excellent opportunity to evaluate the condition of the various sizes of cow within the herd, taking note of how individual cows have adapted to the local environment of the production unit.

There are big cows, and medium cows and smaller cows.

There are cows that prefer to eat at bunks and cows that would rather walk a mile for lunch. There are cows that could fill a milk bucket in the fall and those that gave up milking and introduced their calf to outside feed by late summer. All these cow types exist in herds across the area, given that a lot of cows are not selected for specific traits that lower cost but rather specific traits that increase production.

This certainly is something to think about as the winter feed bills start to show up. Is the increased production actually showing up as cash in the bank? If not, more questions need to be discussed.

Furthermore, the information that is known regarding cow efficiency relative to decreasing feed costs is not readily implemented in many cowherds. So for the average herd and typical producer, why not use body condition to acknowledge those cows that indicate the need for more inputs?

Simply put, if a cow cannot maintain condition during the summer and seems to be waiting for a bushel basket of supplement to regain weight, maybe she needs to find her way farther down the trail. If the time comes when input cost is more than desired, look to sell those apparently highermaintenance cows as an effort to lower total feed costs.

In closing, now is the time to add condition to thin cows.

Thin cows only will be thinner in the spring and will not compete. Don’t wait; put condition on now when the time is right and dollars smaller.

May you find all your ear tags.

For more information, contact https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ news or North Dakota State University Extension Service, NDSU Dept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050.

National Fruitcake Day

Date when : Always December 27th National Fruitcake Day celebrates the rock hard, fruit filled holiday cake. While fruitcake was popular in the 40’s and 50’s, we are not sure if anyone has ever eaten this weighty, gooey, sugar laden cake.

Scientists have been unable to penetrate deeply into a fruitcake, and therefore, have failed to uncover its exact composition. Its density has also hampered their ability to use carbon dating to identify the age of a fruitcake. Unconfirmed rumors suggest that some fruitcake are hundreds of years old.

It is very appropriate for National Fruitcake Day to be celebrated shortly after Christmas. Once the holidays are over, it’s time to get rid of your fruitcake. Giving a fruitcake is a Christmas tradition for many. It is also believed that recipients will re-wrap the fruitcake and give it to someone else. Who knows how many years, or decades, a fruitcake has been passed along? Ultimately, the trick is to make sure you give away the fruitcake before the holiday season is through. Otherwise, you get the joy of storing it, until the next fruitcake-giving season.

On National Fruitcake Day, those with a sweet tooth can celebrate by eating a slice or two. Otherwise, we suggest you use this day to give your fruitcake to someone....anyone.

Note: Our research failed to find any information that suggests this is an official “National” day, which requires an act of congress. Sure, you may argue that there are a few fruitcakes in congress. But to date, none of them has sponsored a bill to create or declare a national Fruitcake Day.

No-till forage establishment

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota 1st and 2nd cutting Alfalfa or Grass/Alfalfa in 3x4x8 No-till seeding of forage grasses and leeties that are adapted to our area and use seed bales in Choteau, MT. gumes can be successful and has become an with a high germination percentage. Check Delivery available. accepted practice for a number of reasons. One with your local SWCD, NRCS or Extension Jim Bouma 406-590-5375 of the primary concerns in establishing new office for forage species and varieties adapted forage stands in a well-tilled seedbed is the to your area. Cheap, low quality seed is often threat of soil erosion during the establishment the most costly item in no-till seeding because period. Not only is valuable topsoil lost, but it results in low productivity stands or thin, resulting ruts and gullies damage equipment weak plant density. and are dangerous to equipment operators. In Control Depth of Seeding - Seeds of most addition to reducing soil erosion, no-till seedforage plants are small and cannot be counted ings conserve moisture already present in the upon to emerge from a seeding depth of seedbed. Moisture conservation, along with a greater than 1/2 inch. Adjust seeding equipdramatic reduction in water run-off, improves ment to place the seed at a shallow depth of the water supply for the new seedlings. No-till 1/4 - 1/2 inch. Placing the seed too deep is seeding methods also require less time and the most common single reason for failure fuel than traditional methods because rocks to get a stand. If you see a few seeds on the remain below the soil surface. soil surface after seeding, then your seeding Home of the Strongest Scale in America No-till seeding has a definite place in imdepth is about right.

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Simulated economic impact of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

By Katie Allen and Connor Orrock, K-State Research and Extension News gency vaccinations, these studies examined Infectious and contagious diseases in a smaller region, such as three, eight, or at livestock production can be devastating the most, 15 counties. Their study included to those who are directly and indirectly a wider breadth of geographic location by involved in agriculture. In addition to the including eight states across the Midwest. hardships associated with taking care of The epidemiological models the rethe diseases themselves, people also have searchers used are designed to simulate and to consider the potential economic impact. forecast a disease spread, Pendell said.

One of the most economically important “We take that information, such as how diseases is foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), many animals are depopulated, how many a severe, highly contagious viral disease that animals are vaccinated, and then Dr. Schrocan cause illness in animals with divided eder and I incorporate that into economic hooves, such as cows, pigs, sheep, goats and modeling framework to find various ecodeer, according to the U.S. Department of nomic losses,” he said.

Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health InFMD vaccines are controversial for many spection Service (APHIS). Although it is not reasons, the research report said, which a human health or food safety threat, FMD highlighted another need for the study. The could lead to significant economic losses controversies include, but are not limited to, from depopulation of infected or potentially the ability to distinguish between vaccinated infected livestock and trade shutdowns. and infected animals, delays in regaining While FMD has been found in some lost export markets, costs of the vaccinaparts of the world, North America, Central tions, uncertainty in the value of an emerAmerica, Australia, New Zealand, Chile gency vaccination program and availability and many European countries do not have of a vaccine for a certain strain of FMD. the disease, according to APHIS, but the Many economic questions also surround potential for the disease exists globally. how to determine the best emergency vacSimulation models can help prepare for cination protocol for FMD, the report added. potential outbreaks, such as the one used These questions include whether or not to in recent research led by Dustin Pendell, a allow vaccinated animals to live versus Kansas State University (K-State) agriculdepopulating all susceptible animals within tural economist who specializes in animal a certain radius regardless if they received health economics. a vaccine, how to find available personnel Pendell used output from FMD spread to administer emergency vaccines within a models to examine the economic impact of specified radius, how to identify infected an outbreak under 15 different emergency herds prior to vaccine administration and vaccination strategies in the U.S. Midwest. what vaccination zone is ideal to control The models included economic linkages FMD. from different species of livestock and crop The study isolated two main drivers of production all the way to the final consumer, economic impact related to emergency vacincluding international trade partners. cination: vaccination zone and vaccination If a FMD outbreak were to occur in this trigger. The zone refers to the area around region and no emergency vaccination proan infected herd where all of those animals gram was implemented, the research found will be need to be vaccinated. The trigger estimated losses to producers and consumis how many herds become infected before ers at approximately $188 billion and ada particular strategy is implemented. ditional government losses at $11 billion The study examined different sized vacdue to controlling livestock movement and cination zones including a 10-km (6-mile) depopulating infected livestock. range versus a 50-km (31-mile) range. This However, if an aggressive emergency affected the number of animals that were devaccination program was implemented, populated, according to the research report. such as a 50-kilometer (31-mile) vaccinaBy increasing the size to 50 km, average tion zone where livestock were vaccinated losses to producers and consumers due to a at a rate of 50 herds per day at day 22 and FMD outbreak were reduced by 48 percent.

80 herds per day at day 40 from the onset An additional 10 percent in savings was of an outbreak, the economic losses would realized by increasing the vaccination cabe reduced significantly to $56 billion for pacity at days 22 and 40 following a FMD producers and consumers and $1.1 billion outbreak, which recognized cattle producers in governmental costs. would be the ones vaccinating the higher Results of the research are included in a number of livestock in their own herds. report available online titled, “Economic Because of the estimated economic losses Impact of Alternative FMD Emergency found in the research, Pendell suggests Vaccination Strategies in the Midwestern adopting an emergency vaccination apUnited States (http://agmanager.info/liveproach to protect and prepare the industry stock/marketing/AnimalHealth/FMD_Vacand markets for a potential FMD outbreak cination.pdf).” The research was part of a could be warranted in certain situations. larger project that examined the continuity “We hope this information and any other of feedlots in the Midwest if there was an research that we do in the animal health outbreak of FMD and also involved Karena is going to help in case something State agricultural economist Ted Schroeder, happens in the future,” Pendell said. “This veterinarian and epidemiologist in the Kis intended for policy makers, animal health State Department of Diagnostic Medicine/ officials and producers to use in making betPathobiology Mike Sanderson and a former ter policy decisions on vaccinating, and in graduate student. this particular case, emergency vaccination How the models worked for foot-and-mouth disease.”

Pendell said that while previous research has been done on the topic of FMD emer-

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By Terri James, Nebraska Extension Nebraska Extension is again offering Exinclude plant functions and the growing tension Master Gardener training throughenvironment; insect identification and out the state. management; turfgrass management; plant The Nebraska Extension Master Gardendiseases and management; weed identificaer program has been part of Nebraska Extention and management; trees, shrubs and hersion since 1976, with education offered by baceous plant selection and management; extension faculty and staff to participants. wildlife management; landscape design and The program provides participants in many management; and water conservation and Nebraska counties with horticulture-related management. education. Participants then contribute time Class times, locations and costs vary as volunteers working through extension across the state, with most classes offered offices to apply their science-based knowlfrom February through May. For more edge about sustainable landscape practices information, visit http://mastergardener. in their own communities. unl.edu.

Participants are required to complete 40 hours of training and 40 hours of volunteer #### service during the initial year of their inEvery year since 1947 the people in Oslo volvement in the program. Volunteers retain have given a Christmas tree to the city of their certification through annual training Westminster. The gift is an expression of and volunteering. goodwill and gratitude for Britain’s help to Potential topics covered by the program Norway in the 1939-1945 war.

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2014 JD 6210R, Stock# 44610, AQ, TLS.................. $149,000 2014 JD 6210R, Stock# 44097, AQ.......................... $145,000 2014 JD 8235R, Stock# 42458, PST........................ $169,000 2014 JD 6150R, Stock# 40092, AQ, H360 loader..... $123,000

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE

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Are you taking steps to ensure safe produce in your kitchen?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service refrigerator, you might want to purchase a Are the cucumbers at the store safe? Have portable one. any recent foodborne illness outbreaks oc• At home, do you keep precut produce in curred with spinach, peppers or lettuce? the refrigerator? Precut produce is perishLately, you might have heard or read able. Whole fruit, such as apples, are safe about a recall of cucumbers imported from in a bowl on your counter.

Mexico that reached various U.S. restau• Do you always wash your hands with rants and retail stores. At the time of this colsoap and water for at least 20 seconds umn, 341 people in 30 states were sickened before beginning food preparation? Hand and two deaths were linked to cucumbers washing plays a valuable role in keeping contaminated with Salmonella poona. you healthy, too.

This strain of bacteria can cause vomit• When preparing food, do you take steps ing, nausea, diarrhea and fever, and the to avoid cross-contamination? Be sure symptoms may appear within three days of that you wash cutting boards and knives eating the food. It is especially hazardous thoroughly. Even better, have a dedicated to young children, older adults and people cutting board for cutting produce. Many with a compromised immune system. restaurants use yellow cutting boards for This recall does not mean that all cucumchicken, red for meat, green for produce, bers could make you ill, but you should not etc. consume the recalled food.

• Do you scrub and rinse firm produce For nutrition educators who promote eatsuch as cantaloupe and cucumbers with a ing more fruits and vegetables, foodborne clean produce brush? illness outbreaks linked to fresh produce can • Do you eat prewashed salad greens right make our jobs a little tricky. Depending on out of the bag? If you answered “yes,” that’s what is going on in the news, people might OK. If the package says the lettuce or other give you a leery look when you suggest they food is “ready to eat,” you do not need to have a spinach salad or add some sliced rewash it. If you prefer to rewash, remember cucumbers or peppers to their sandwich. to avoid cross-contamination. In fact, have Adults, on average, need about 4.5 cups a good-sized portion of salad because dark of fruits and vegetables to meet the daily green, leafy vegetables are healthful foods. recommendation. Fruits and vegetables Here’s a recipe in which you could incorprovide vitamins A and C, along with fiber porate some fresh produce. and antioxidants linked to health benefits.

Asian-style Cobb Salad Eating more fruits and vegetables may re5 c. chopped romaine lettuce (or your duce your risk of getting chronic diseases favorite lettuce) such as cancer or heart disease.

1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in However, we need to handle fruits and light syrup, drained vegetables safely so we get the benefits 1/3 c. cooked chicken, shredded without the flulike or worse symptoms.

1/3 c. grated carrots How do “germs” get on the vegetables 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and or fruits, anyway? Harmful bacteria can be diced in the soil or in the water used to water the 2 hard-cooked eggs, diced produce. Bacteria and other organisms can 1/4 c. green onions, sliced hitch a ride on equipment such as knives, Sesame Vinaigrette on produce-handlers’ hands or the pack1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar ing containers used to ship the vegetables.

1 clove garlic Investigating the source of the problem 1 Tbsp. sesame oil sometimes is very complicated.

1 Tbsp. sugar The Food Safety Modernization Act was 1 tsp. ground ginger signed into law in 2011 to help ensure food 1 tsp. soy sauce safety. Some businesses will have to be Cook chicken or use leftover grilled or compliant with the updated approach beroasted chicken. To cook eggs, place in a ginning in 2016. However, no matter what small saucepan with cold water. Heat water growers and food processors do, consumers just until boiling. Remove from heat and also have a major responsibility in keeping cover; let stand for 12 minutes. Drain water food safe for themselves, their families and and eggs into a colander. Rinse eggs with friends. cold water to stop cooking. Prepare Sesame Even if the growers and processors do all Vinaigrette by whisking together all ingrethe right steps, contamination can happen dients in a small bowl; set aside. Assemble in your grocery cart, in your car or in your salad by placing greens in a large bowl; top refrigerator. with mandarin oranges, chicken, carrots, The Food and Drug Administration has avocado, eggs and green onion. Serve improvided several tips for keeping fruits and mediately with Sesame Vinaigrette. vegetables safe, which I have arranged into Makes four servings. Each serving has questions for you to ask yourself. If you 250 calories, 14 grams (g) fat, 8 g protein, answer “yes” to these questions, you are tak26 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 160 miling steps to keep fruits and vegetables safe. ligrams sodium.

• Do you purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged? Fresh produce does not have to be “picture-perfect” in size or color, but remember that bacteria and other organisms often thrive in the bruised areas.

• When you purchase precut produce, do you choose items that are in the refrigerator section? If the cut produce is not in the refrigerator section, do you choose precut produce in containers surrounded by ice?

• At the grocery store, do you separate fresh produce from fresh meat, seafood or poultry? Juices from meat can contaminate your produce.

• At home, is your refrigerator set to maintain your food at 40 degrees or below?

If you do not have a thermometer in your

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MSU hires world leader in cereal genetics as first Montana Plant Sciences Chair

By Jenny Lavey, MSU News Service farms lost up to $120,000 the same year.

The head of a plant genetics and genomThe sawfly’s ability to adapt to changing ics team at an international university who is environmental and production conditions considered a world leader in cereal genetics over the past few decades has made it one has been chosen as Montana State Univerof the greatest threats to wheat producers sity’s first Montana Plant Sciences Chair. in Montana and the Northern Great Plains Hikmet Budak from Sabanci University region, according to MSU Agricultural in Istanbul, Turkey, was selected for the poEconomics Professor Anton Bekkerman. sition after a national search. He will begin Charles Boyer, MSU vice president of at MSU in January. agriculture, said he’s looking forward to Budak will be the first endowed chair in supporting Budak’s research goals. the history of the MSU College of Agricul“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Budak ture and Montana Agricultural Experiment to Montana, our College of Agriculture Station, or MAES. The idea for the position and Experiment Station,” Boyer said. “He began more than three years ago from the brings a wealth of global knowledge and Montana Grains Foundation as a charge to research in genetics and bioengineering help Montana’s wheat farmers stay sustainand will be a central asset in leveraging the able and remain competitive. It has since capacity of our plant science faculty we grown into a vision for expanding statewide currently have at MSU. This position holds support for Montana’s grain growers with great promise for Montana’s grain industry the help of MSU faculty and the Montana and we are looking forward to working Grains Foundation. Budak is expected closely alongside our private stakeholders to build a significant integrative research and producers to elevate and sustain the program addressing Montana’s challenges cereal grains industry across the state.” in the grains industry. The Montana Grains More than 60 Montana grain producers Foundation is the educational and philanand several agribusinesses have partnered thropic arm of the Montana Grain Growers to support the endowed chair, with a goal of Association. raising $5 million. To date, joint fundraising “I am delighted to be the inaugural efforts by the Montana Grains Foundation Montana Plant Sciences Chair housed at and the MSU Alumni Foundation have Montana State University,” Budak said. raised more than $2.6 million, according “I’m very much looking forward to joining to Kevin Brown, MSU alumni foundation the university, stakeholders and producers senior development director. Fundraising to develop a research program that has the plans will continue this fall until the $5 capacity to make an instrumental difference million goal is met, according to Brown. in the state’s highest-grossing industry.”

Lochey Edwards, a third generation Currently a professor of plant genetics wheat farmer from Big Sandy, has been at Sabanci University, Budak serves as the involved along with the MSU Alumni Founlead of the plant genetics and genomics dation in generating support for the plant team in the university’s biological sciences sciences chair. Edwards and colleagues and bioengineering program. He earned a saw a need for an enhanced research focus doctorate in agronomy from the University on Montana grain production and began to of Nebraska. He also has been actively inconceptualize plans for the chair with the volved in leadership for wheat improvement MSU Alumni Foundation in 2012. projects sponsored by the European Union.

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MSU-developed varieties are top planted wheat crops

By Jenny Lavey, MSU News Service Montana farmers planted wheat varieties developed by the Montana State University Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) more than any other variety in 2015, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

USDA statistics show that Montana planted 5.8 million acres of wheat this year, with 2.2 million acres of spring and winter wheat varieties developed by MAES. MSU wheat varieties accounted for approximately $500 million of $1.2 billion wheat sold by Montana farmers in 2015, according to MSU wheat breeding specialists. Some wheat varieties developed by MSU are sold by private companies. Montana exports 20 percent of agricultural products as foreign exports and 75 percent of its wheat to Asian markets, according to the USDA. “This data clearly demonstrates that our producers and consumers value wheat varieties developed by Montana State, and that these varieties bring enormous value to the Montana and global economy,” said Charles Boyer, MSU vice president of agriculture. “Our faculty scientists have deep experience, which provides the foundation for developing varieties that meet challenges and desires not only of Montana grain growers, but to the world market as well. Our university breeding program is vital to the state’s highest-grossing industry, and we’re committed to working with and alongside our producers for a robust grain industry in Montana.”

Montana producers choose to plant MAES varieties because they are specifically adapted to Montana’s climate and several are resistant to common diseases and pests found statewide, said Barry Jacobsen, associate director of MAES. “Our breeding program develops varieties that are specifically bred for Montana’s climate and pests, while at the same, they are high-yield, high-protein and have exceptional baking quality, so they perform well for our growers and customers,” Jacobsen said. “Our varieties also have consistent protein content and noodle and bread making qualities, so desired by our global markets.”

According to the USDA, Montana is the fourth-highest state for total planted wheat in the country, fifth in the nation for winter wheat production and the second-largest spring wheat producer in the country.

2.4 million acres of winter wheat were planted across Montana this year. MAES winter wheat varieties accounted for 59 percent, or 1.4 million acres of total planted winter wheat acreage across the state. The top-seeded varieties were Yellowstone, Judee and Decade, respectively. 2.6 million acres of spring wheat were planted across Montana this year, with 32 percent, or 810,000 acres, seeded with a MAES-developed spring wheat variety. For the fifth year in a row, Vida, a hard-red spring wheat developed by MAES, was the most commonly planted spring wheat across the state. Vida accounted for 16.8 percent of all planted spring wheat in 2015, while additional MAES spring wheat varieties accounted for 13.2 percent.The Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and the MSU College of Agriculture Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology host a world-renowned plant breeding program that emphasizes both traditional and molecular approaches in plant breeding and genetics that emphasizes high yields, pest resistance and high quality. More information about the breeding program is available at http://plantsciences.montana.edu/.

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Strip tillage and cover crops enhance soil quality

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Tifton, Georgia, are providing guidance to growers by showing that strip tillage and cover crops are important practices for reducing erosion from sandy soils in the Southeastern United States and for enhancing soil quality.

Dinku Endale, an agricultural engineer with the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and his ARS colleagues David Bosch, Thomas Potter and Timothy Strickland compared surface runoff and sediment losses from two common tillage systems between 2000 and 2009, including years with severe drought and heavy rainfall. They collected runoff from fields rotated between peanut and cotton crops that were either conventionally tilled or strip-tilled.

Conventional tillage mixes all crop residues into the soil prior to planting while strip tillage does so only in narrow four-tosix-inch-wide strips where the seeds are planted. The remaining area is left undisturbed so that cover crop residues remain on the surface, providing protection from water and wind erosion. The researchers also used rye as a winter cover crop to protect the soil, increase organic matter and hold nutrients remaining from previous cropping seasons that otherwise might leach away.

The results provide a clear picture of the advantages of strip tillage. About 20 percent of the rain on conventionally tilled fields was lost in surface runoff compared with only 12 percent from the strip-tilled fields. The runoff from strip-tilled fields carried 87 percent less sediment than that from the conventionally tilled fields. Sediment losses exceeded the acceptable threshold for the soil in 3 of the 10 years on the conventionally tilled fields, but they never exceeded the threshold on the strip-tilled fields.

The ARS researchers also found that, with respect to reducing erosion and surface runoff, the benefits of strip tillage were enhanced with cover crops.

The study comes at a critical time. The increased prevalence of herbicide-resistant weeds has prompted some farmers to revert from strip tillage to conventional tillage as a weed control strategy. Climate change also is expected to bring more intense rainstorms that increase runoff and soil erosion from farm fields.

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The University of Minnesota diversifies barley program

By Scott E. Heisel, AMBA VP and Technical The University of Minnesota (UM) has played an integral part in the development of malting barley for over a century. In the early part of the 20th century, this land grant institution cooperated with USDA Division of Cereal and Disease scientists located in St. Paul and participated in the evaluation of germplasm for its adaptation to upper Midwest growing conditions. Much of this work was done by Dr. Harry Harlan who received his PhD from UM while working for the USDA. The released varieties were mostly six-rows of the Manchurian type, that did well in Minnesota, but also included Trebi which became a dominant six-row malting barley in the western US and Alpha, a two-row variety that was popular in New York and New England.

Malting barley received a big shot in the arm when UM hired Dr. Donald Rasmusson in 1961 as it’s first dedicated malting barley breeder.

Dr. Rasmusson focused on high yielding, six-rowed malting varieties with good disease resistance. His program released eight varieties.

Among these was Morex, which had improved malting quality, and Robust that had greatly increased yields. These two varieties set the standards by which to measure subsequent variety releases. “Don was tuned in to what the brewing industry desired for quality and what the Midwest grower needed to attain that quality,” according to Dr. Michael Davis, President, American Malting Barley Association. “He provided the industry with a number of successful barley varieties over the years.” One analysis suggests that by 1992, two thirds of the beer produced was from Minnesota barley varieties. Dr. Rasmusson continued a very productive malting barley program until his retirement in 2001 with the releases of Excel, Stander and Lacey barleys.

The development of these varieties was not just the work of a single breeder, but included pathologists, geneticists and agronomists.

The team at UM has a history of close coordination with a proven track record of releasing new malting varieties, but also plays a critical role in national barley programs like the US Barley Genome Project, US Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative, Barley Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP), and the Triticeae CAP. Dr. Kevin Smith was added to the team in 1998 and worked with Dr. Rasmusson on the breeding project. Dr. Smith has initiated genomic selection in the UM barley program by incorporating many of the genetic tools refined in the national initiatives.

Genomic selection augments traditional field testing and in many cases provides a more cost effective and accurate way to follow the transfer of desired traits into new breeding lines. At the same time, he has expanded the program into the development of spring and winter two-rowed malting varieties.

Dr. Smith notes that “the expansion is in response to recent changes in production trends, industry preference, climate, and disease pressures, and it will give producers the most flexibility, and number of options, for growing barley in the region to provide high quality grain for the industry.

Our recent success with employing genomic selection in early generations of our breeding program has enabled us to re-distribute resources in order to broaden our breeding goals.” Winter varieties can provide the grower with a yield boost in areas where they can overwinter and spread out the planting and harvesting work load making them attractive rotational crops.

Two-rowed varieties are accepted by all US brewers and should provide a broader market for growers.

Camelina a boon for bees

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Camelina is an herbaceous, yellow-flowering member of the mustard family whose oilrich seed and cold tolerance has piqued the interest of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists for its potential as both a winter cover crop and biodiesel resource.

Now, in the process of studying this plant, scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have found that its flowering period can provide honey bees and other insects with a critical, early-spring source of nectar and pollen that’s usually unavailable then. This is especially true in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota, where about one-third of the nation’s managed bee colonies are kept from May through October.

The researchers observed that fields of winter camelina and winter canola (another alternate oilseed crop) produced about 100 pounds per acre of nectar sugar over the course of a two- to three-week flowering season. That quantity, produced in such a short time, is enough to support the annual energy requirements of a typical bee hive, which is 100-200 pounds of sugar per year, according to Frank Forcella, an agronomist with ARS’ Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, Minnesota. He participated on a team of ARS and university scientists which evaluated the attractiveness of camelina, canola and a third oilseed crop—pennycress—during two years of outdoor field trials.

Highlights of the team’s findings—reported in the June 2015 issue of Industrial Crops and Products—are: • Insect counts showed that, besides honey bees, the three oilseeds also attracted wild bee species, butterflies, beetles, and hoverflies, whose larval stage feeds voraciously on aphids.

• Insects visited flowering canola up to 15 times more often than pennycress and camelina, perhaps because of higher nectar levels in each individual flower, which are much larger than those of camelina and pennycress.

• Canola failed to bloom during one of the study years, a reflection of it being less cold-hardy than the other two oilseeds.

• Camelina earned the highest marks overall, thanks to its optimal combination of desirable agronomic traits.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

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1999 Freightliner FLD120 day cab, Detroit Series 60, 430 hp, 13 speed, 740,000 miles, 2 line wet kit, 210” wheelbase, 11R24.5 tires on hub piloted wheels.............$18,500 2001 Freightliner FLD120 Cummins N-14, 370 hp, 10 speed, lopro 24.5 tires, 721,000 miles........... ..........................................$16,500

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1998 Freightliner FLD 112 Cumkins M-11, 10 speed, papers on overhaul with only 288,000 miles, low pro 22.5 with aluminum steer wheels...............................$13,900

2006 Peterbilt 387 Cat C15, 466 hp 13 speed, low pro 22.5 virgin Yokohama 35% drive tires, all aluminum wheels, 3.36 ratio, 236” wheelbase.........................$19,500

1999 Kenworth T800 AroCab, Detroit Series 60, 500 hp, rebuilt, low miles, 997,000 miles, 4.33 ratio with rear locking differential, AG400 suspension, 11R22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels...............$32,500

1998 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Cat 3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, 11R24.5 virgin tires, drop visor, American Class interior, 244” wheelbasem 3.90 ratio............................ $35,900 2000 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Cummins N-14 460 hp, 13 speed, American Class interior, good virgin tires, two tone paint, sharp looker!!......... .......................................... $38,900

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Connecting overeating, emotions and cognitive control in young children

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service parent questionnaires and standardized teacher For the first time, a U.S. Department of reports to measure cognitive control and assign Agriculture (USDA) researcher has found a rea cognitive control score. lationship between cognitive control and emoThey also examined the children’s emotions tional eating behavior in preschool children. as a potential factor for overeating.

Nutritionist Kevin Laugero, at Agricultural In the experiment, children who indicated Research Service’s (ARS) Western Human they were full after eating were instructed to Nutrition Research Center in Davis, California, color and were seated at a table that had snacks found that cognitive control—which includes on it. The more emotions experienced by chilabilities to make decisions, plan, manage time, and maintain emotional and self-control—is dren with lower cognitive control scores, the significantly associated with the relationship more snacks they ate. Children with higher between overeating and emotions. ARS is cognitive control scores did not engage in this USDA’s principal intramural scientific retype of behavior.

Results, which were published in Appetite, search agency. indicate that young children with lower cogniAccording to Laugero, who studies how stress and emotions shape behavior patterns tive control skills may be more likely to overin people, other research has shown a link eat when experiencing heightened emotions, between unhealthy eating behaviors, obesity while children with higher cognitive control and decreased mental skills in adults. However, skills are less likely to overeat. not much is known about this connection in The research suggests that preschool age younger children. may be a good time for anti-obesity intervenWorking with researchers at the University tion, because eating habits and cognitive conof California, Davis (UCD), ARS scientists trol are both developing rapidly, according to examined the balance between emotional state, Laugero. New or existing intervention stratesnacking and cognitive control in children gies aimed at improving cognitive control may ages 3 to 6 at a preschool on the UCD campus. have the potential to limit emotional eating and They used computerized and hands-on tasks, promote healthier eating habits later in life.

Mineral program for cows on wheat pasture

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Some Oklahoma cow calf producers will use wheat pasture as a major source of winter feed for beef cows. If wheat pasture is the predominant feed in the diet of mature beef cows, providing an appropriate “wheat pasture” mineral mix will be helpful in preventing grass tetany at, or after the calving season begins.

Grass tetany, caused by magnesium deficiency does not seem to be a major problem in Oklahoma although occasional cases are reported. It typically occurs in beef cows during early lactation and is more prevalent in older cows.

The reason is thought to be that older cows are less able to mobilize magnesium reserves from the bones than are younger cows. Grass tetany most frequently occurs when cattle are grazing lush immature grasses or small grains pastures and tends to be more prevalent during periods of cloudy weather. Symptoms include incoordination, salivation, excitability (aggressive behavior towards humans) and, in final stages, tetany, convulsions and death.

It is known that factors other than simply the magnesium content of the forage can increase the probability of grass tetany. High levels of potassium in forages can decrease absorption of magnesium and most lush, immature forages are high in potassium. High levels of nitrogen fertilization have also been shown to increase the incidence of tetany although feeding protein supplements has not. Other factors such as the presence of certain organic acids in tetanycausing forages have been linked with tetany. It is likely that a combination of factors, all related to characteristics of lush forage are involved.

When conditions for occurrence of tetany are suspected, cows should be provided mineral mixes containing 12 to 15 percent magnesium and be consumed at 3 to 4 ounces per day. It is best for the mineral supplements to be started a couple of months ahead of the period of tetany danger so that proper intake can be established. Because tetany can also occur when calcium is low, calcium supplementation (7%) should also be included. Symptoms of tetany from deficiencies of both minerals are indistinguishable without blood tests and the treatment consists of intravenous injections of calcium and magnesium gluconate, which supplies both minerals.

Cows grazing lush small grain pastures should be fed mineral mixes containing both calcium and magnesium.

More information about mineral supplementation for grazing cattle can be found in the Oklahoma State University Extension Circular E-861 Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition of Grazing Cattle .

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Solid fats and added sugars in foods

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service A surprisingly high proportion of foods consumed in the United States contain some solid fats and added sugars, according to an analysis of U.S. food-consumption data.

The study, which was based on an evaluation of foodintake data from a large sampling of the U.S. population, was led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutritionist Lisa Jahns.

Solid fats are solid at room temperature, and added sugars are those added to foodsthey are nicknamed “SoFAS” by some nutritionists. These SoFAS are also known as “empty calories,” according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), because they provide few or no nutrients yet are high in calories.

Commercially available food group options may include SoFAS as ingredients aimed to boost flavor and desirability, although much solid fat is naturally occurring, such as in meat and milk. The researchers found that a high percentage of foods recommended for consumption by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2010) contained SoFAS particularly in their commercially available forms. Yet a key recommendation of the guidelines is to reduce the intake of calories from SoFAS. Survey data of 4,046 foods consumed (2007-2008) was used to estimate the proportion of those foods that contained either solid fats or added sugars from within the major food groups (Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, Fruits and Dairy).

Consumer education about hidden fats and sugars in commonly consumed foods can help people make food choices that maximize diet quality while staying within calorie needs, according to the authors.

Jahns is with the ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The study was published in Nutrition Journal.

Supercomputer helps scientists reach peak performance

By University of Wyoming Extension Grab a pencil and write the number 150.

Then add 12 zeros. As in trillions.

That’s how many calculations per second the University of Wyoming’s (UW) Mount Moran supercomputer (https://arcc. uwyo.edu/guides/mount-moran) can use to crunch problems like how life forms evolve, modeling the Snowy Range’s water circulatory system and how electrical transmission line capacity is affected by to what region electricity is sent.

That research, being conducted for the U.S. Department of Energy, has more than 530 million pieces of information stemming from hourly readings for five years from about 180 electrical production sites in the Rocky Mountain Power area.

Feel intimidated? Don’t. In 2014, the fastest supercomputers in the world still took more than 40 minutes to simulate one second’s activity in a human brain.

Still, supercomputers are downright handy when munching mountains of data, like the U.S. Department of Energy project. That research is a collaboration among Roger Coupal in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, faculty members in the College of Engineering and Robert Godby in the College of Business.

They are studying all electricity production outlets and sources – wind, solar, coal, hydro – and then predicting what happens to prices, costs and production when transmission capacity is increased in a certain direction, to Denver and the Front Range, for example.

The team’s faithful, fast desktop computer took up to five days to chug through the program and, if there were an error, the team had to run the entire program again, which could take another five days.

“It was taking way too long on a fast, single computer because we program the simulation model, then we see what happens,” said Coupal, head of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. “If we missed something, we had to figure it out and then wait from 18 hours to up to five days. Tweaking, fixing the model if you see problems, takes an incredibly long time to do.”

Mount Moran takes about 20 minutes.

Coupal’s team plans to next put the data into a large regional economic model that encompasses the economies of Colorado and Wyoming.

“If it’s going to take a week for every run to debug the simulation model, it could take months,” said Coupal.

“Mount Moran turns this around quickly.”

About 30 UW research teams use the supercomputer, said Dane Skow, director of the Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC) (https://arcc.uwyo.edu) in Information Technology, and probably Mount Moran’s chief advocate and shepherd.

The ARCC’s potent data munching power sitting on the floor below Skow’s office is a reality because the university made supercomputing a priority and the Wyoming Legislature invested in the infrastructure, he said.

Skow noted Wyoming’s situation – scientists having access to the high-performance National Center on Atmospheric Research’s Yellowstone supercomputer and Mount Moran – is remarkable for such a sparely populated state.

Yellowstone is rated 50th fastest in the world.

“Staying at the top of the game takes continuous improvement and steady investment,” Skow said. “This is a marathon, not a sprint. I think that this is one of the gems of the university we really ought to make sure everybody understands and knows is available.”

Clocking supercomputer speeds are like new car tests: professional drivers on simulated courses – machines perform a standard test without any other program running to affect performance.

Mount Moran hums along normally at about 80 percent.

“We have run up to 99 percent,” said Skow. “But when that happens, it’s kind of like congestion on a freeway. Everything tends to bog up. The least disturbance causes problems.”

Run less than 80 percent and the calculating power Mount Moran brandishes is wasted.

Research is evolving and oftentimes influenced by what scientists think they can do today with the resources they have, he said.

“The home run for us is when we can help people do things they didn’t think about before because they didn’t think it was possible, by creating a capability they didn’t know they had,” said Skow. “That’s the big payoff. That’s our Nobel Prize.”

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2016 and 2015 Timpte American Ag 50-ft. x 96” x 72” ag hopper, hydraulic traps, electric tarp, air ride, sight windows, rear lift axle • 2015 Timpte 40-ft. air ride....................... Call 2013 Fontaine dropdeck, 48-ft.X102”, spread axle, air ride................................... Call

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1995 Wilson Converta hopper, 45-ft.x102”x78”, air ride, manual tarp and traps..............................................$9500

2003 Trail-Eze 48-ft.x102”, hydraulic tail and 4-ft. flip, Braden winch, stake pockets............................................ $29,500

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2013 Dakota 43-ft. belly dump, tri axle, air ride suspension, rear lift axle, black paint....................................... $39,500

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1999 Great Dane 53-ft.x96”, spring ride, front lift axle, rear sliding tandem, 2 doors on passenger side........................... $12,500

1980 Mack RL600L EG-350 350 hp, 15 speed. ... .................................................................. CALL Converter Dolly, tandem axle, spring suspension .................................................................. $8500 1978 Kari-Kool tanker, stainless steel, insulated, double conical, 4500 gallon capacity......... $20,500

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The importance of dry matter: Tips for feeders and dairy producers

By Jennifer Heguy, UCCE Merced & Ed DePeters, UC Davis

Dry matter (DM) is what remains when water (moisture) is removed from a feed. In the example corn silage report, you’ll see DM is listed at 35.9% (for simplicity, we’ll round to 36% DM). Another way to think about the concept of DM is: for every 100 lbs of this corn silage that is fed, 64 lbs of it is water.

Knowing the DM of a feedstuff is important for a number of reasons, including: Buying forages. When purchasing feeds we don’t want to pay for excess water.

Ensiling forages. Ensuring proper moisture of forage at the time of ensiling is critical to putting up a quality product.

Making hay. We want to minimize mold growth and heating.

Comparing feedstuffs. It’s imperative that we compare the composition (nutrient and energy) of different feedstuffs on a DM basis. Basically, DM basis puts everything on an equal basis for comparison.

Formulating rations. Water is an essential nutrient, but water does not contai n energy, which is required to make milk (you’ll notice in the report that the components are all reported on a percentage DM basis).

Mixing rations and feeding the herd. This will be the focus of the rest of the article So as a feeder or a dairy producer, why is it so important to understand DM and measure it correctly? Because while it’s very important to provide cows with clean, readily accessible water, in terms of feeding cows, water does not contain energy and energy is essential for milk production.

Let’s look at an example: Your nutritionist formulates a ration that calls for 6,000 lbs of as - fed corn silage to be added to the mixer wagon. The last DM analysis shows the corn is 36% DM (or 64% Moisture). How many pounds of DM is that?

6,000 l bs x 0.36 DM = 2,160 lbs DM What if the corn silage is now wetter than the original silage sampled so that the DM is actually 30% DM (or 70% Moisture)?

6,000 lbs x 0.30 DM = 1,800 lbs DM Because we didn’t correct the DM, we’ve cheated that particular ration of 360 lbs DM from corn silage. At 30% DM, the amount of silage going into the mixer wagon should have been: 2,160 lbs DM ÷ 0.30 DM = 7,200 lbs of as - fed corn silage In simple terms, because we shorted the mixer wagon of corn silage DM, the ration is no longer balanced for the nutrient and energy needs of the milk cows. If the ration is shorted 360 lbs DM of corn silage, there is less crude protein (CP) than formulated.

Basically, you thought you were adding 166.3 lbs CP (2,160 lbs DM x 0.077 CP) but only added 138.6 lbs CP (1,800 lbs DM x 0.077 CP). There is also less energy fed than formulated. These differences, over some time period, might impact milk yield and even body condition and reproduction.

Troubleshooting DM results Sometimes, a

DM result just doesn’t make sense with what you see at the silage structure or with a previous DM determination. This can happen with on - farm methods as well as samples sent to a commercial lab. Here are a few areas to troubleshoot when presented with inaccurate DM results: Do you have a good sample? Is your sample representative of what you’ll be feeding? Be sure to take multiple grab samples of the silage. Mix these grab samples in a bucket, and then subsample to analyze for DM. Do not take the samples dire ctly from the structure face, instead, remove the forage from the face (with a front - end loader, for example), move a safe distance from the face, and sample the removed forage. It’s best to do this with forage freshly removed from the face. How was your sample handled? If the sample is not analyzed right away, store your sample in a cool, dry place. Carry an ice chest or refrigerate your sample to store for later use.

Is your scale working properly? Check the batteries, and consider buying an inexpen sive calibration weight kit.

When in doubt – compare! Split your sample and run DM multiple times to see if your results are in agreement.

Train, train and re - train! Having a written protocol for sampling, storing, and analyzing DM on - farm is import ant to obtain accurate results. Check in on the person responsible for measuring DM to be sure he understands the protocol, has properly working equipment, and doesn’t h ave any questions or concerns.

Current California methods In a 2013 California survey we conducted, most dairies were checking the DM of corn silage one to three times per month (58% of respondents). About 28% of dairies checked the DM one to three times per week, with the remaining 14% of dairies measuring DM one to six times per year. Half the dairies checked the DM on farm, and the other half sent samples to a commercial lab for DM analysis. The most popular on - farm method was the koster tester (76%), with fewer dairies using a microwave method (21%).

Dry matter is an important measu rement. Wet feedstuffs, like silages, are likely to fluctuate in DM content and should be checked regularly. Number of cows fed, structure size, past history, etc., will all dictate how often to sample for DM. Talk with your nutritionist to set up a samp ling schedule for DM determination on your farm.

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NDSU Rural Leadership Program Director honored

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By NDSU Extension Service Marie Hvidsten has been honored for her work as director of the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s Rural Leadership North Dakota program.

Hvidsten, also an Extension rural leadership specialist, was recognized with the 2015 Outstanding Leadership Program Director Award. She received the award at the recent annual meeting of the International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leadership (IAPAL), which was held in Dickinson.

IAPAL is a consortium of agricultural and rural leadership programs in the U.S., Canada and several other countries.

“Dr. Hvidsten received this honor for her vision, leadership and professional tenacity to establish and develop the Rural Leadership North Dakota program, which has empowered the lives of so many established and emerging agricultural leaders in North Dakota,” says IAPAL executive secretary Joe Waldrum, who helped present the award.

He also noted that Hvidsten is highly respected by her peers in rural leadership development around the globe.

“NDSU Extension is pleased that Marie has been honored by her national and international peers with this award,” NDSU Extension Director Chris Boerboom says. “Marie is outstanding at educating citizens on leadership skills and providing opportunities for them to develop their talents.”

Hvidsten earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Bemidji (Minnesota) State University, a master’s in educational administration from the University of North Dakota and a doctorate in organization development from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. She joined NDSU Extension in 2002 as director of the program she helped create.

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OSU awards $68,000 in agricultural scholarships

By Kym Pokorny, Oregon State University Oregon State University’s (OSU) College of Agricultural Sciences has awarded 34 undergraduates $68,000 in scholarships for the 2015-2016 school year.

The scholarships are made possible by gifts to the college.

Recipients of the 2015 scholarships are: ALBANY: Michael Perkins, agricultural business management major, received the $1,000 Savery Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

BLODGETT: Andrew Damitio, environmental economics and policy major, received the $1,000 Charles E. and Clara Marie Eckelman Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

CENTRAL POINT: Elizabeth Puttman, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Grange Co-op Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

CORVALLIS: Nicole Barrett, fisheries and wildlife major, received the $1,000 Lawrence E. and Marguerite Kaseberg Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

CORVALLIS: Holly Omoto, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Savery Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

DAMASCUS: Matthew Crouser, agricultural business management major, received the $1,000 Frank Burlingham Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

DAYTON: Joanna Kubes, agricultural business management major, received the $1,000 Frank Burlingham Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

EDMONDS, Washington: Hanna Lee, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Eugene H. Fisher Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

EL CAJON, California: Alessia Azevedo, fisheries and wildlife major, received the $1,000 Charles E. and Clara Marie Eckelman Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

GOLD BEACH: Hannah Hooker, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Karla S. Chambers Leadership Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

HILLSBORO: Rachel Wirachman, food science and technology major, received the $1,000 Paul and Frances Montecucco Beginning Venture Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

HILLSBORO: Lindy Yoder, horticulture major, received the $1,000 Paul and Frances Montecucco Beginning Venture Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

INDEPENDENCE: Courtney Chase, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Naumes Family Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

KENT, Ohio: Costanza Fantoni, environmental sciences and sustainability majors, received the $1,000 Frank Burlingham Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

LAKE OSWEGO: Anya Britvan, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 John & Florence Scharff Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

LAKE OSWEGO: Annelise Jahraus, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Eugene H. Fisher Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

LAKE OSWEGO: Hannah Karimi, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Loren J. Smith Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

LONGVIEW, Washington: Cara Caldwell, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 John & Florence Scharff Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

MEDFORD: Alyssa Ettinger, animal sciences major, received $1,000 Tillamook County Creamery Association Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

CONTINUED ON PAGE C22

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OSU awards $68,000 in agricultural scholarships CONTINUED FROM PAGE C20

NEWBERG: Kearsten Friedrich, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Summers Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

NEWBERG: Margaret Halstead, crop and soil science major, received the $1,000 Loren J. Smith Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

OAKLAND: Kayla Rushing, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Jernstedt Family Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

ONTARIO: Nathan Andersen, crop and soil science major, received the $1,000 Charles E. and Clara Marie Eckelman Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

ONTARIO: Brecklin Milton, agricultural business management major, received the $1,000 Charles E. and Clara Marie Eckelman Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

ONTARIO: Breanna Panages, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Summers Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

PENDLETON: Nels Swenson, agricultural sciences major, received the $1,000 Savery Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

PLACENTIA, California: Lauren Lerch, botany major, received the $1,000 Loren J. Smith Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

PORTLAND: Amita Kashyap, bioresource research major, received the $1,000 Clifford Smith Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

RENO, Nevada: Elizabeth Nicholas, food science and technology major, received the $1,000 Clifford Smith Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

SALEM: Kelsi Limbach, horticulture major, received the $1,000 Jernstedt Family Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

SCIO: Marcel Ortiz, agricultural sciences major, received the $1,000 Frank Burlingham Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

SPRINGFIELD: Connor Mackenzie, agricultural sciences major, received the $1,000 Frank Burlingham Memorial Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 Ursula Bolt Knaus Scholarship.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho: Kelsey Rogers, animal sciences major, received the $1,000 Savery Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

WEST LINN: Jessica Chadwick, biological and ecological engineering major, received the $1,000 Jernstedt Family Agricultural Honors Scholarship, and the $1,000 John W. DeMuth, Jr. Agricultural Sciences Scholarship.

OSU offers more grant and scholarship dollars than any other college or university in Oregon. A significant portion of this is provided by donors to the OSU Foundation, who have contributed more than $185 million over the last decade to support scholarships, fellowships and other awards for students.

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Garden-Robinson wins national extension award

By NDSU Extension Service Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service food and nutrition specialist, will be the recipient of a 2015 Regional Excellence in Extension Award.

Garden-Robinson, also a professor in NDSU’s Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, is receiving the award for Cooperative Extension’s northcentral region.

The award recognizes recipients for their visionary leadership, excellence in programming and positive impact on their community.

Garden-Robinson’s programming focuses on health, wellness and food safety. She has helped develop and deliver numerous prize-winning educational programs for different age groups and diverse audiences, including new Americans and Native Americans.

She also has collaborated with other faculty in her department, as well as in the Education, Plant Sciences, Animal Sciences, Pharmacy and Sociology departments and the NDSU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development, and professionals in 16 commodity, government and professional groups. These collaborative teams have received more than $12 million in funding.

“NDSU Extension is pleased that Julie has received this incredible honor for her Extension efforts,” says NDSU Extension Director Chris Boerboom. “She blends many skills in creating outstanding Extension programs in partnership with other specialists and agents. She truly makes the best better.”

Garden-Robinson received the award during the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ 128th annual meeting, which was held November 15-17 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cooperative Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture sponsor the award.

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By Kari Lewis that control nutrient availability and educatMontana State University Extension ing extension agents, crop advisers, farmers, will host the annual Cropping Seminar ranchers, and homeowners on soil fertility series January 11-14, 2016, in Fort Benissues. Currently, his research focuses on ton, Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Fairfield, nitrogen and phosphorus availability in both Conrad, Stanford, and Great Falls. Topics no-till and tilled systems. will include residue management for wheat Adam Sigler, Montana State University production and alternative crops, soil fertilExtension Water Specialist, will discuss ity basics, and nitrogen leaching related to how precipitation and soils interact with water quality. crop rotation to cause leaching of nitrogen Roger Ashley, retired North Dakota State out of soil. He will also talk about some University Extension Agronomist will work to quantify the cost of the nitrogen cover, “Retooling for Efficient Wheat Prolost from soil. Sigler is the Montana coorduction: Residue Management”, and “Ten dinator for the National Institute of Food Myths in Residue Management.” Ashley and Agriculture (NIFA) National Water will discuss the why and the how of residue Program, works with watershed groups and management, the advantages and disadvantribes around Montana to build water quality tages of stripper headers, straw and chaff monitoring capacity, and collaborates with spreaders, heavy harrows, vertical tillage numerous groups and individuals on water machines, hoe drills and disc drills. The quality monitoring in Montana.

“Ten Myths in Residue Management” by No pre-registration is required, and all Ashley will be an introductory discussion producers are encouraged to attend. All on residue management and will look at 10 morning seminars begin with registration at commonly held beliefs in managing crop 8:30 a.m., and presentations start promptly aftermath, and the science and “art” behind at 9 a.m. The day’s seminar should conresidue management to maximize benefits clude by 3 p.m. in cropping systems.

Dates, locations, and contact numbers for Ashley served as the Cropping Systems each Cropping Seminar are listed below.

Extension Specialist for southwest North January 11: Fort Benton, Ag Center, Dakota at the Dickinson Research Exten1205 20th Street, Tyler Lane, 622-3751 sion Center for many years, and prior to that was a Montana State University ExChester, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church tension agent in Culbertson, Montana. Mr. Fellowship Hall, located at 10 E. Madison Ashley’s responsibilities have included Ave., Jesse Fulbright, 759-5625 work with cropping systems with specialty J a n u a r y 1 2 : S h e l b y, C o m crops, water management emphasis, and fort Inn Conference Room, 424-8350 root pathogen control.

Cut Bank, Cut Bank Voting Center, 913 Dr. Clain Jones, Montana State UniverRailroad St. Kari Lewis, 873-2239 sity Soil Fertility Extension specialist, will January 13: Fairfield Community Hall, present the basics of soil fertility, including 603 Central Avenue, Brent Roeder, 466-2491 soil testing, nutrient cycling, deficiency Conrad, Pondera Shooting Sports Complex, symptoms, and the 5Rs (source, rate, place972 Granite Rd., Shaelyn Meyer, 271-4054 ment, timing, and rotation). He will also January 14: Stanford City summarize results from current cover crop Hall, Katie Hatlelid, 566-2277 and nitrate leaching studies he has been Great Falls, Montana ExpoPark’s Family conducting in Montana. Dr. Jones’s career Living Center, Rose Malisani, 454-6980 interests include evaluating the processes ext. 305

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Soils and the products we use

By Katie Allen, K-State Research and Extension Often when we think of items that originate from soils, food-producing plants immediately come to mind. Past that, we might recall that clothing—particularly from cotton—depends on soils, as well as trees and other building materials, such as adobe or drywall.

Products such as fuels, glass, computer chips, cat litter, paper and many forms of art are also connected to soils.

Even the coffee cup used for this morning’s caffeine boost was likely made from porcelain, a ceramic created from a particular form of clay.

“Soils and the Products We Use” is the October theme for the 2015 International Year of Soils, which aims to bring awareness of the importance of soils to sustain life in numerous ways.

Soil can be divided into three different particle sizes, said Michel Ransom, professor in Kansas State University’s (KState) Department of Agronomy. Sand has the largest particle size. Silt is intermediate in particle size, and clay has the finest particle size. All soils play a crucial role in making products we use every day, Ransom said.

Large-particle soils such as sand are commonly used as foundations for houses and roads. If sand is heated to high temperature, it can make glass and crystal.

“The minerals that occur in clay particles largely supply the ability of soils to retain nutrients that plants use, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium,” Ransom said. “These are many of the same elements we need for our human bodies.”

Even though it has a fine particle size, clay has a large surface area and a net negative electrical charge, Ransom said. This increases its ability to retain water and nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium that are all positively charged.

“Adobe is a prominent building material in parts of the world that is predominantly made from clay that has been mined,” he said. “Many people have probably seen the adobe buildings in arid to semi-arid parts of the U.S. (Adobe) doesn’t work quite as well in more humid areas, because these areas to have too much rainfall and kind of melt down (the adobe).”

Other building products are made from clay minerals.

Gypsum is used to create drywall, or sheetrock, Ransom said.

Another clay mineral called serpentine is a major building component of asbestos, which has good insulating abilities but is also potentially harmful if people breathe large quantities of dust that contains asbestos.

Many high-quality papers contain clay minerals, such as kaolinite, Ransom added, which is also a prominent mineral in clay pottery.

Clays used in art The American Indians had known deposits of clay that they would go to and be able to dig out and mine, Ransom said. Typical pottery today is similarly made from special kinds of clays that have been processed, molded and heated to create art.

Amy Santoferraro, a K-State assistant professor of art who is focused on ceramics, said many academic ceramic programs use pre-mixed, ready-to-use boxed clay. But, at K-State, she helps students create different clay bodies using dry, refined materials.

She said making ceramics is a long process, and working with clay is not easy. But, it’s rewarding to see the art through to the end. “(Clay) feels a little clumsy at first,” Santoferraro said.

“But, the longer you work with it, the more you understand and the better you get.”

Another perk of working with clay and making ceramic art is thinking about how the material is used in other ways to sustain life, she said. This thinking traces back to some of the first uses of clay.

“Very early, people discovered that to get water from the stream to home, if you took clay from the riverbed and lined your woven basket, it would then hold water,” Santoferraro said.

Different types of clay come from different regions of the world, she said. Traditionally, artists would use the clays available locally, but playing with different types can be an adventure.

There are different additions and subtractions artists can make to their clay body, which is why she encourages students to find what suits their needs, whether that’s based on color, workability or plasticity, as examples.

“We work with the periodic table of elements to compose glazes and clay bodies,” Santoferraro said. “So, we are scientists. We maybe don’t go as in-depth in understanding CONTINUED ON PAGE C27

Planning for retirement

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota As we prepare to close out another year, many farmers may be considering retirement and wonder when to pull the trigger. For those in which this point is approaching, there are many questions that should be considered. David Bau, Extension Educator in Agricultural Business Management, shares some of the common issues to those at this crossroads.

Even if your plans are a few years off, it’s never too early to begin planning for this transition.

Perhaps the first question to consider is, “What are your farm transfer goals”? We all have goals in life and each is unique. All generations involved in the farming operation should sit down and list their individual, family and farm goals. The next step would be to rank and combine these goals from the different generations into one plan for the farming operation. This process is an opportunity to bring the entire family together to share your wishes.

How much income will be necessary in retirement? You should determine how much income will be needed in retirement. A simple way to calculate this is to list out your current expenses, then complete a second column with adjustments for which expenses will go up or down after you retire. This will determine the amount of income necessary for your retirement years.

How are you going to use your farming assets to accomplish your farm transfer goals and to generate your retirement income? When completing your balance sheet, determine which assets you will keep to generate retirement income.

Often times the land is kept and rented out. This rental income, along with social security, livestock and equipment sales, and investments can generate your necessary retirement income. If you have sufficient assets heading into retirement, you may look at which assets you could possibly transfer to the succeeding generation through a sale or gift.

Is there sufficient income for both generations to make a living? This is a tough question for many farm operations to answer. Frequently, there is not sufficient income generated by the farming operation for both the retiring and incoming family. This is where carefully planning and analyzing different options can help the transfer plan succeed. Many farming operations are now subsidized by off-farm incomes.

Taking a realistic look at the income needs of both generations can help determine how the asset transfers can take place: whether gifting is needed for the start of the succeeding generation or a purchase is needed to provide income for the retiring farmer. Renting equipment and/or livestock can also provide a flexible option that could be adjusted according to the profitability of the farming operation.

How retired do you want to be? When retiring from the farming operation you must determine how actively you will contribute labor to the operation. Will you be available to help with certain livestock chores, or at peak times of the year such as planting and harvesting? You must decide how much you are willing to contribute to the farming operation, even in retirement, so the next generation can plan how to proceed.

These and many other questions will need to be answered as you approach retirement. To help guide your transition, we have a series of 10 bulletins on “Transferring the Farm” and 10 more bulletins on “Estate Planning” that can be found on the Center for Farm Financial Management website at www.cffm.umn.edu, or simply stop by your local Extension office. These bulletins are a great place to start planning a successful transition into retirement.

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

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all of the (elements), but we are balancing equations and calculating to make sure we have what we need.”

“That’s what attracted me to ceramics,” she continued. “I thought I was going to be a scientist or doctor. When I found out I could make artwork and still have a bit of a science brain, that’s when it clicked for me.”

To watch a video interview about “Soils and the Products We Use” that features Ransom and Santoferraro, log on to the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page (https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=6lq2YGgRM-0&feature=youtu.be).

The Soil Science Society of America (https://www.soils.org) has numerous resources for the public, teachers and children about soil and each monthly theme for the International Year of Soils.

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Dawson-Wibaux County Farm Bureau member Bernard Evans was presented with the Distinguished Service Award November 10 during the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Missoula. Evans and his late wife, Arlene, were active in both the state and county Farm Bureau for many years.

Evans spent 13 years as president of the Dawson/Wibaux County Farm Bureau, six years on the Montana Farm Bureau Board of Directors, 11 years on the Montana Farm Bureau Budget Committee and four years on the Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Board. He also served for 11 years on the local school board and three years on the Dawson County Weed Board.

“Bernard spent his life farming and ranching and has been dedicated to agriculture and Farm Bureau,” said Montana Farm Bureau President Bob Hanson. “He was especially interested in working to eradicate noxious weeds, and developing solutions to environmental issues. We appreciate all his work over the many years we have known him.”

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Research Center (ERRC) in Wyndmoor, NCAUR (10/8 - 10/10): Pennsylvania; Western Regional Research • Sucromalt, a low-glycemic-index syrup Center (WRRC) in Albany, California; developed from corn, cane or beet sugars National Center for Agricultural Utilizausing bacterial enzymes. The sweetener tion Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois; digests slowly but completely in the body and Southern Regional Research Center when consumed, helping stabilize blood (SRRC) in New Orleans, Louisiana. sugar levels. Sucromalt has been commerThe centers were established circa 1940 cialized and is being added to a variety of to create new, value-added uses for surfoods or beverages. pluses of region-specific crops and their • Estolides, fatty acids derived from byproducts, notes Rob Griesbach, deputy high oleic-acid oilseed crops like canola assistant administrator for ARS in Beltsand lesquerella that can improve the coldville, Maryland. weather performance and other desirable Today, the mission of the centers’ scienproperties of biobased engine lubricants. tists remains very much the same—albeit SRRC (3/8/2016 - 3/10/2016): with an expanded list of crops, consumer • Biopesticides for controlling the funexpectations and marketing challenges. gus Aspergillus flavus, which produces a Some recent advances from the four harmful crop contaminant called aflatoxin. utilization centers, together with the dates The biopesticide’s active ingredients are of their 75th anniversary celebrations, are non-toxin producing Aspergillus strains highlighted below. that outcompete their aflatoxin-producing ERRC (8/20): “cousins,” helping reduce human exposure • A new mobile pyrolysis unit capable of and avoiding costly losses in corn, cotton, converting two tons of agricultural biomass peanuts and certain other crops around the byproducts, such as crop residues, wood and world. switchgrass into bio-oil—a renewable transTechnologies developed at SRRC to portation fuel and petroleum alternative. adapt cotton nonwoven fabric (unbleached • An analytical method that detects six and undyed) for disposable diapers were serogroups of the toxin-producing bacteused by TJ Beall Company, the Seventh rium Escherichia coli O157:H7. The new Generation Company, and Target stores method, called “latex agglutination,” imin launching their new disposable diaper mobilizes antibodies onto latex particles products. The Seventh Generation prodand is now used in commercial test kits to uct—Touch of Cloth disposable diaper— ensure food safety. was launched in 2014.

WRRC (9/4):

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SELLING ASSETS? DEFER TAXES!

WE’RE A MONTANA OWNED AND OPPERATED BUSINESS SINCE 1996

TOLL FREE 1-888-244-1031 OR 406-862-6995 200 Parkhill Drive Whitefish, MT 59937

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A 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange is not just for land. If you’re thinking of selling your ranch equipment or livestock, an exchange might be for you!

A tax-deferred exchange allows an owner to exchange one asset for another without having to pay any capital gains tax upon the transaction.

Call Catherine today at Exchange Services, Inc. to learn how a 1031 tax-deferred exchange can benefit you.

Charles Moore Inc. (Formerly C Moore Fab & Repair and Equipment Sales)

Shop (406) 232-0400 Cell (406) 951-1650 Home (406) 232-5831

855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

www.charlesmooreinc.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com

Custom Hay Hauling!

Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650.

Custom Hauling Have loaders and tractors with Grab Tec grapple forks to bunch and load hay Also for sale 300 tons of first and second cutting alfalfa hay round bales. Bales weigh 1400 lbs.

2000 ton of hay and straw for sale. Hay is alfalfa, alfalfa/grass blend, or straight grass hay in round bales. Quality of hay is from horse quality to grinder quality hay, depending on what you are looking for. Also have a couple hundred ton of 3x4x8 large squares that are an alfalfa/grass blend. Pricing depends on type of hay and distance hauled. Call Charles at 406-951-1650.

We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale

Bradford Built Flatbeds

Call for information!

2001 Peterbilt 379 948,985 miles on Detroit 60 Series engine, 430 hp, 10 speed, 3.4 ratio, heated mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, 63” Unicab sleeper, hydraulics for wet kit. Nice truck! Call for pricing!

Fabrication & Welding Services:

Cat 14E motor grader, 14-ft. blade, scarifier, Cat engine, good tires. Nice older motor grader. Call for pricing!!

2010 Titan 16-ft. stock trailer, new tires, center gate, floor mats, wooden floor, rear gate has slider. This is a nice little stock trailer for running down the road or around the ranch.

Call us with the size of train you’re looking for.

We’ll see what we can do!

We Now Handle

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.

BESLER Bale Beds

We are now your dealer for

GrabTec grapple forks

Bunner portable air compressor. Runs good!!!

1981 GMC single axle flatbed truck with 350 gas engine, 4 speed manual transmission, dual wheels. Flatbed is stationary. Nice truck for hauling things around the farm or ranch. Call for pricing.

We now carry

Reviva

1983 Ford 9000 tandem axle dump truck, 300 Cummins engine, 9 speed transmission, Timpte dump box.

YOUR DEALER FOR 1991 Trailmobile 48-ft.x102” curtain trailer. Curtain and trailer are in good shape!

Here is a real gem!!! Fully restored cargo wagon. This is a nice older wagon that has been taken care of. Hook up the team and have a little bit of fun with this ole beauty!!!

Truck Defender Grill Guards

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

Reman engines

2005 Cornhusker hopper trailer, spread axle. This trailer has been pulled regularly and is ready to go!! Call for pricing and more information.

Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country.

We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

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.

1993 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4, AM/FM radio, air conditioning works, grill guard with winch on front, 186,272 miles. Call for pricing!

2- 1985 Spartan belly dump trailers, large air tanks, hoppers and gates in good shape, tires and brakes in good shape. Comes with asphalt tarps. These trailers have been pulled and thoroughly gone through! Call for pricing!!

1998 Peterbilt 379 day cab, good tires and brakes. Nice clean day cab that would make a nice farm truck. Call for pricing and information.

3-point, 5 wheel V rake. Tines are in good shape. In good working condition.

Call us for products available!

8-ft welding box, fits a dually pickup. Plenty of tool boxes!

Cat 12 motor grader, pony motor, 14-ft. blade. Nice older motor grader for fixing roads around the ranch!!

Visit us online: www.charlesmooreinc.com

Consider temperament when making culling decisions

By Rory Lewandowski and Mark Sulc, Oklahoma State University Extension Over the years, as I have worked with beef cattle owners I have asked them where temperament ranks as they make culling decisions and decide which animals and genetics to keep in the herd. I have heard replies ranging from “It’s a factor, something I keep in mind” to “It’s one of the top 3 factors in my decision”. I recently read an article in Drovers Cattlenetwork on-line by Glenn Selk, Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University, in which he presented the results of a couple of studies showing that wild and/or excitable cattle negatively affect profit in the cattle operation.

Here are excerpts from that article: Dr. Selk cited a Mississippi State University study published in 2006 that used a total of 210 feeder cattle consigned by 19 producers in a “Farm to Feedlot” program to evaluate the effect of temperament on performance and net profit.

Temperament was scored on a 1 to 5 scale (1=nonaggressive, docile; 5=very aggressive, excitable). Three measurements were used: pen score, chute score, and exit velocity. Measurements were taken on the day of shipment to the feedlot.

Exit velocity is an evaluation of temperament that is made electronically by measuring the speed at which the animal leaves the confinement of the chute. Exit velocity and pen scores were highly correlated. As pen scores increased, so did exit velocity. As pen score and exit velocity increased, health treatments costs and number of days treated increased, while average daily gain and final body weight decreased.

As pen score increased, net profit per head tended to decline.

A Colorado State University study published in 1996 examined the effects of temperament on weight gains and the incidence of dark cutting. Cattle were temperament ranked, on a 5 point system, while animals were held on a single animal scale. Their results show that there is a highly significant effect of temperament ranking on average daily gain. Animals exhibiting the highest temperament ranking also have the lowest average daily gains. Conversely, animals that were the calmest had the highest average daily gains.

Those cattle that have the highest temperament ranking, those that were berserk, also have the highest incidence of dark cutters. Dark cutter carcasses will be discounted approximately 20-25 dollars per hundred pounds compared to carcasses with normal colored lean.

How effective can culling be to improve the temperament of your herd? Temperament is considered a moderately heritable characteristic with a heritability score of 0.36 to 0.45. This indicates that progress can be made by selecting against flighty and excitable cattle.

Engler scholarship application deadline

By Tom Field, Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program Students passionate about becoming an entrepreneur can now apply for scholarships to the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Incoming and current College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources students are eligible to apply. In 2015, approximately 40 students received scholarship support from the Engler program.

Scholarships are awarded annually to Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship students ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 with some awards renewable up to three years dependent on student performance, said the program’s director, Tom Field.

To apply, students must complete an application and series of essay questions at http://engler.unl.edu. Applications are due by February 1.

The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program is a unique opportunity at UNL designed to empower enterprise builders. Approximately 100 students at UNL are pursuing development of their entrepreneurial skills and capacity in the program. Participation in the program is not restricted to scholarship recipients.

The Engler program began in 2010 with a $20 million gift over 10 years from the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation. The purpose of the program is to identify students with the entrepreneurial drive and then foster development of professional skills conducive to success in applying entrepreneurism in agriculture and agribusiness.

For more information about the program, visit http:// engler.unl.edu.

##### When I am an old coot...

I will stroll proudly through the maternity ward carrying a stuffed bear and passing out cigars.

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WANT RANCH TO LEASE

Grass with hay base, 200-600 pairs. Would like spring possession.

Stewardship of the land. Long term, willing to make improvements.

Call 406-363-4907

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

406-453-8100

T & T Farm Supply, LLC

Tyrel and Tara Hendrickson - 406-759-5006 or 406-799-8576 717 Madison Ave., W. Chester, MT (near Liberty County Airport)

Pricing on 2016 Honey Bee headers Available Now We stock a large variety of Honey Bee parts including rod weeder supplies.

Also Now Available 1” and 2.5” air seeder hose

Call today for New VRX 12 Grain Vac pricing and availability

REM VRX Grain Vacs

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We also have parts for REM Grain Vacs

Specializing in Honey Bee Draper Headers and REM Grain Vacs The Flexxifinger™ is a series of lifters designed specifically for use where ground conditions are uneven. These lifters follow the fluctuations of the ground and will pickup down crops.

They are designed for cereal grains and pulse crops.

Now Selling Parts and Conveyors

We are your MAV Chopper Dealer

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Wheel Boom Sprayers Drastically Reduced!

Take your pick for $9750

Flexi-Coil S67 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, manual fold, 1000 gallon tank, inductor, windscreens, 3 ball valves, lug tires (U9905)

Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 100-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, Flextrol Auto Rate, windscreens, 2 ball valves, lug tires (U41287)

Suspended Boom Sprayers Bring us your offer

Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, FlexControl or Raven interface, TeeJet double nozzle bodies, inductor cone, hydro pump, 6 ball valves, foam marker, windscreens, 18.4x26 diamond tires (U21171)

Self-propelled Sprayers

2011 Apache 1020, 42 inch crop clearance, 100-ft. boom with 5 ball valves, Raven Envizio monitor with Autosteer, Auto Boom and AccuBoom, inductor.................. Just Traded 2010 Apache 1010, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, Trimble auto steer, auto boom, low hours......................................... Just Traded 2003 Apache 790, 850 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, Raven Auto Rate, Raven Auto Boom........................................ $59,900

Truck Sprayer

Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, lug tire, Flextrol Auto Rate, foam marker, rinse tank...$19,900 Flexi-Coil S67 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto Rate. Good condition................. ....................................................Just Traded 2010 Summers Ultimate NT sprayer, 1600 Case IH SRX160 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, gallon tank, 110-ft. booms, Trimble AutoRate 132-ft. booms, lug tire, inductor, Raven Auto EZ-Boom, Auto-Boom, windscreens, inducRate...................................................$29,900 tor......................................................$32,900 Blumhardt 300-60 sprayer............Just Traded

Freightliner FL70 truck, 6 speed, Marflex sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 80-ft. booms, Raven 440, hydrualic unfold & tilt................Call

Make us an offer

Brandt, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, manual rate, wheel boom.......... Let’s Deal

USED AIR DRILLS USED HAYING EQUIPMENT We have parts on hand to help keep anything from a 40 year old 912, to the ever-popular HW series or the brand new Speedrowers, cutting at peak performance

Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition

2012 MacDon M205 windrower, set-up with R85 disc header, draper header ready, Outback GPS guidance, low hours.......................... Just Traded New Holland HW300 windrower with 16-ft. hay header....................................................... Just Traded 1983 New Holland 114 windrower with 12-ft. header....................................................... Just Traded New Holland 688 round baler, net/twineJust Traded New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $18,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard pickup....................................................... $13,900

2009 Vermeer 605SM round baler, net/twine, flotation tires, moisture sensor............................... $26,900

NEW & USED SKIDSTEERS We Are Dealing on New Holland Super Boom Skidsteers - Give us a Call!!

Several 2015 model SuperBoom Skidsteers to choose from.

Many new and used skidsteer attachments

including trencher, grab buckets, sweeper, concrete chisel and much more. Call for details

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel press wheels, Stealth points with carbide, single shoot, 2320 tow behind cart with mechanical drive Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3.5 inch steel packers, 2320 tank.....Just Traded

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 FAX 1-406-278-7882 Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell

Parts Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

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The staff at Big Sky Equipment would like to thank you for your patronage throughout the year and wish you a happy holiday season.

USED COMBINES

2014 New Holland CR8090 combine, rock trap, chopper, IntelliView IV monitor with auto steer, low hours........................................... Just Traded 2014 New Holland CR8090 combine, rock trap, 22 inch rotors, lateral tilt, auto guidance..Low Hours New Holland TR75 combine with Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel.

Good machine for only............................. $16,995

Several loader tractors in stock, perfect for winter feeding and year-round use.

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR

COMBINE INSPECTIONS Join our growing number of repeat inspection customers, and let our experienced techs provide you a trouble-free harvest.

Inspection and hauling within 60 miles of Conrad.

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349

$

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 or Conrad local 278-3277

Call today for special year-end pricing.

NEW & USED HEADERS

TRACTORS

Call today for all your combine and windrower header repair

2010 Case IH 7088 Axial-Flow combine, long unloader tube, yield and moisture monitor, rock trap with reverser, in excellent condition..... Let’s Deal

MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport................................................... $72,500 MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header, double knife, triple delivery, pickup reel, transport...................Just In Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper header, double knife, pickup reel, transport.......................................Call 2010 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, Case IH adapter, U2 pickup reel, transport package, dual knife drive..............................Nice condition

Case IH Steiger 385, 55 gpm hydraulics, 4 remotes, powershift. Excellent condition........... 2008 Case IH AFX7010 rotary combine with 738 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, rock trap, fine cut .........................................................$159,500 chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires @ 75%, 480/70R30 2002 Case IH MX120 loader tractor, MFD, powrears @ 75%. In very nice condition.... Let’s Deal ershift with reverser, Quicke 980 loader with 2008 Case IH AFX7010 rotary combine with 935 bucket, grapple........................Clean Tractor separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, rock trap, stanSteiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 dard cut chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires @ 70%, 480/70R30 rears @ 70%. In very nice condition... speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 du............................................................. Let’s Deal als @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles.

Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good 2007 Case IH 2588 combine, yield & moisture, rock trap, chopper. Excellent condition...................Call condition............................................$52,500

Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, transport.......................... $56,500 New Holland 2326 hay header with 2330BF adapter, rubber conditioners. Fits New Holland TV140 & TV145 bidirectional tractors..................... $12,500 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment................................................................Call 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory Case IH 1480 combine with 810 24-ft. header.......... attachment.................................................. $8995 ................................................................. $12,500 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment............................................................ $6500 Find out for yourself why the Case IH 1015-12 pickup header..................... $4900 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use........................ $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 is leading the industry New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

Highline CFR650 Bale Pro processor

1984 John Deere 4650 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, 3 remotes. Very clean!.............................$29,900

MISC EQUIPMENT

Bourgault 750 grain cart with mid mount auger, hydraulic or PTO drive, roll tarp................................ ............ This cart is just like new Give us a call Bale King 880 bale processor........................ $9500 Vermeer BPX7000 bale processor................. $8995 (2) John Deere 9400 hoe drills, 10-ft. wide, 12” spacing, 3.5” steel packers....................... Just Traded Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $2495

Low maintenance, reliable processors that are built to handle rough winters.

Vertical bale lift makes it easy to load frozen bales.

See us for all of your New Holland equipment needs

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 FAX 1-406-278-7882 Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell

Parts Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

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PICKUP FOR SALE

2001 Chevrolet 1500 LS 4x4, extended cab, short box, good tires.......................................................$4250 obo Call (406) 231-6163, leave message

Montana Neighbor Award nominations sought

##### In New Orleans, a huge ox is paraded around the streets decorated with holly and with ribbons tied to its horns.

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Governor Steve Bullock, along with a group of Montanabased organizations, is seeking nominations for the “Montana Neighbor Awards”.

The awards give recognition to landowners who work collaboratively with their neighbors to enhance Montana’s sense of community.

The group is seeking nominations of landowners from across Montana. Winners will receive specially printed and framed Montana Neighbor Award certificates signed by Gov. Bullock and awards committee members.

The Montana Neighbor group includes Artemis Common Ground, The Nature Conservancy of Montana, Montana Council of Trout Unlimited, Montana Association of Land Trusts, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and the Office of the Governor.

“It’s no secret that land ownership in Montana has been in transition,” said Chris King, Winnett rancher and member of the Montana Neighbor Awards Committee. “There is tension out there between landowners, public resource agencies, and sportsmen. Those situations get press. But the fact is there are many new and long-time landowners who are great neighbors in the Montana tradition. We want to give them recognition.”

Award criteria include cooperation, neighborly land access, land stewardship and conservation ethic, and community leadership.

Nomination forms can be obtained from any office of the participating organizations and from FWP regional offices.

Send nominations to: Montana Neighbor Awards, C/O Jennifer Bond; Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701; or email to: jebond@mt.gov, or to Brian.Kahn@earthlink.net.

812-30 Expandable

Standard Features: • Bed expands 81/2’ - 121/2’ • Electric/hydraulic pump • Hydraulic jack leg • 24,852-lb. GVW • Hinged beavertail with spring-assisted ramps

Model 180 Swather Carrier

Standard Features: • Retracts to legal width when empty • 8000-lb. axles.

• Electric brakes on both axles • Spring-assisted ramps • LED lighting

Stock Trailers

Standard Features: • Galvannealed material • Full 7’ inside width • 1/8” steel lower side wall • Slam latches • LED lighting

##### In Alaska, a star on a pole is taken from door to door, followed by Herod’s Men, who try to capture the star. Colonial doorways are often decorated with pineapple, a symbol of hospitality.

HENKE ENTERPRISES INC.

Doug Henke ~ Chester, MT cell (406) 799-2616

“NEW” Sprayflex 50-ft. Land Rollers Available!!!

• Floating Boom Design • Lightweight Aluminum Box Boom • Stainless Steel Tanks or Plastic • Many years of testing • Boom widths up to 150-ft.

• Tank sizes - 1450, 1500, 2000, 3000 gallon

BUILDING MORE!!!

- 2013 SOLD Have 2012 International 7400 with New “BLACK” Sprayer 2012 INTERNATIONAL 7400 truck, 2015 Sprayflex sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, like new, 33,000 miles.

9%, 3 years, Financing 2. SED NEW & U Sprayers!!

NEW 2015 SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER, 2005 International truck 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. boom, Allison auto transmission$CALL

STOP BY, TAKE A SPRAY TRUCK FOR A DRIVE!!!

MARFLEX SPRAYER PARTS AVAILABLE GREENTRONICS BOOM HEIGHT AVAILABLE

Website - trucksprayers.com Henke Enterprises Inc. offers-

* Complete Spray Truck assembly * Truck Frame work * Hydraulic work * Welding of steel, aluminum, stainless steel * Machining - lathe work (18”x80”) and milling * Custom built wheels for floaters & etc. - Powder Coated * Crane truck work 50-ft. of height * Electronic testing and repairs * Over 20 years experience with Marflex-SprayFlex sprayers * All sprayers tested on our irrigated and dryland farm

SPEED – CAPACITY DEPENDABILITY • 406-759-5877 or cell 406-799-2616 email: grain@ttc-cmc.net

Contact your authorized dealer

Henke Enterprises Inc., Doug Henke, Chester, MT

BUILDING ~ COMING IN

2012 INTERNATIONAL 7400 truck, New 2015 SPRAYFLEX sprayer, 120-ft. boom, 1500 gallon tank, like new!! 44,000 miles........................$179,900 New 2015 INTERNATIONAL SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER 120-ft., 1500 gallon.

2006 MARFLEX 120-ft. booms, 1995 Freightliner, duals..............................................................$59,900

Fruit flies in the home

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2015 — Page C35

Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension fruit flies are found in moist, undisturbed Fruit flies are particularly common in places where fermenting organic material homes during fall. These tiny flies are about is found.

1/8th inch long with a tannish body, and Some people are tempted to spray fruit a dark-colored abdomen. An easy way to flies with an insecticide. While that will identify fruit flies is by their bright red eyes. kill the flies you see, it is not a long term However, their eyes do appear darker after solution and more will return. Just spraythey are dead and may not be as distinctive.

Be careful, not every small-sized fly you ing adults doesn’t have any impact on the encounter is automatically a fruit fly. Moth source of the infestation and the larvae that flies, phorid flies (also called humpbacked are developing. As long as a food source flies), and fungus gnats can also be common still exists, adults will continue to be presin homes. It is important to know which fly ent. you are seeing because control will vary Fruit fly traps (either store bought or depending on which fly is present. If you homemade) generally do not eliminate have any doubts as to which fly is in your fruit flies. While you may capture some home, have an expert identify it for you. individuals, like spraying, it is difficult to Fruit flies can potentially be carried into catch them fast enough to actually elimihomes in fruits and vegetables or they could nate them. However, you could use traps fly in from the outside. Once in homes, they to help narrow down where infestations are are attracted to fermenting and souring located. By placing traps in every room, smells, e.g. around garbage containers and the trap with the most fruit flies usually produce that is starting to become overripe. indicates approximately where the problem Fruit flies lay their eggs in a wide variety can be found. If you would like plans on of sites as long as they are moist, contains simple homemade fruit fly traps – complete fermenting organic matter, and are in reawith pictures – give me a call.

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450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

You can help prevent fruit flies by eatJeffrey Hahn, UM Extension Entomoloing fruits and vegetables while they are fresh or keep them refrigerated; do not gist provided most of this article. allow produce to sit out and become overripe. Also, keep the inside of garbage containers clean from food residues.

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By Linda Weiford, WSU News The discovery in Washington state of a parasitic wasp that kills its host like a scene from the “Alien” sci-fi movie has entomologists cheering from the west coast to the east.

That’s because the wasp’s victim – the brown marmorated stink bug – is far more wicked. What’s more, the wasp, which hails from Asia and is being studied under quarantine in the U.S., has been found living at a public park in Washington.

Two small clusters of Trissolcus japonicus were discovered in Vancouver, Washington, by a field technician with Washington State University’s (WSU) Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, according to entomologist Elizabeth Beers who supervises the worker.

“We did not expect to find this wasp here and are very excited about the discovery. In the insect world, we struck it rich,” she said.

Here’s why: Since 2007, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been directing studies of T. japonicus in quarantine laboratories to determine if it can be released in the wild to destroy the crop-wrecking brown marmorated stink bug. This stink bug species, which also originated in Asia, has caused millions of dollars in damage to fruit orchards in the Mid-Atlantic since it was discovered in Pennsylvania less than two decades ago.

When the weather turns cold, the bugs invade warm buildings. When crushed, they emit a stench like dirty socks.

‘Right under our noses’ As the shield-shaped stink bug moves east to west – strengthening its grip on Washington, Oregon and parts of California – the equivalent of a SWAT team of insect experts has been searching for ways to stop it.

“Because the brown marmorated stink bug is not native to this country, it’s less likely that natural enemies exist here to destroy it,” said Beers, WSU’s representative on this scientist SWAT team, which is comprised of some 52 scientists from 10 institutions. “As it turns out, there’s one right under our noses.”

And that would be the tiny T. japonicus, found by WSU tech assistant Josh Milnes on the leaves of a maple tree in Vancouver, first on August 14 and again on September 23.

The 20-plus wasps in each cluster had just finished destroying the brown marmorated stink bug eggs that Milnes had left at a sentinel study site, said Beers.

Here’s where things get “Alien”-like. The female wasps, no bigger than a typed comma, lay eggs inside clusters of stink bug eggs. After a wasp egg hatches, the larva eats the stink bug egg host, “killing it in the process and then bursting out as an adult wasp,” Beers said.

The wasp specimens were sent to USDA research entomologist Elijah Talamas in Washington, D.C., who positively identified them as the Asian wasp species, explained Beers.

“When I heard the news, I thought, Oh my gosh, this is a biocontrol game-changer,” said USDA entomologist Tracy Leskey in West Virginia, leader of the national stink bug research team.

Though several T. japonicus wasp clusters have been found in Maryland and Virginia during the past two years, “the fact that the wasp showed up 3,000 miles away in Washington tells us that the stink bug’s natural enemy is deployed for attack,” she said. The discovery also suggests the wasp was accidently brought to this country multiple times, much like the very stink bug it destroys, she explained.

Biological warfare hitchhikers Most likely, T. japonicus traveled here undetected in stink bug egg masses on plant cargo shipped from Asia, said USDA research entomologist Kim Hoelmer who studies the wasp species in a quarantine lab in Delaware. It’s also possible that an adult wasp or two hitched a ride on a jet and simply deboarded with the humans.

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As scientists monitor T. japonicus to see how much it spreads in the field, research will continue in lab settings, said Hoelmer.

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GOETTLICH BROTHERS TRUCKING

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2009 John Deere 310 SJ 4x4 loader backhoe, bucket, air conditioning, EROPS cab, ride control, Extend-a-hoe, 4681 hours.. ..................................... $46,000

2005 Cat CS323C roller 1,165 hours, OROPS, 50” smooth drum with padfoot shell kit, vibratory drum..................$34,000

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1995 Freightliner FLD13264T transfer dump truck, 15-ft. Columbia boxes, 3 axle trailer, hydraulic transfer drive, truck box has been relined, super singles on rear tandem of trailer. Runs and drives excellent!.......................$47,500 1995 Freightliner FL112 Cummins, M11, 10 speed, air slide 5th wheel, headache rack.......$9500

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1985 GMC 7000 boom truck, GMC 427 gas motor, 8-ft.x16-ft. flatbed, hydraulic boom crane with hydraulic supports, hydraulic 2-way snow plow with quick disconnect pins.............$10,500

2012 Side Dump Industries Super B 3 axle trail trailer with air lift, roll tarp, excellent tires and brakes... ......................................$55,000 1998 Cat D6M XL 8,120 hours, EROPS, air conditioning, 6-way blade, ripper, fingertip controls, 70% undercarriage........$65,000

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2005 Deere 250D ADT 9754 hours, 265 hp, 25 ton, 18 cubic yard capacity, 23.5R25 tires 60%, cab, air conditioning, Powertrain, 6x6, bed liner........................$89,500

1994 Cat 350 tight pins, circle, excellent bucket, good undercarriage.

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Hutchmaster RPS14 14-ft. offset disk, 22” smooth blades, hydraulic raise and lower, good tires.

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John Deere SB84H snow blower, 84” high flow, hydraulic. Newnever used........................$6950

SCREENERS

1994 Kolberg 26 screener plant, 2 deck screen, JD diesel power plant, tandem axle carrier, 40-ft. stacking conveyor, belt feeder with hyd self-cleaning grizzly. All hyd and self-contained..$39,500

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ACS names research center as national landmark

By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service The discovery of phytochrome by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Beltsville Agriculture Research Center (BARC) was honored as a National Historic Chemical Landmark by the American Chemical Society (ACS) today. Phytochrome is recognized as one of the universal regulators of plant physiology and growth.

It took a 41-year hunt from 1918 to 1959 to identify this pigment-containing protein, which the BARC team named phytochrome. Red light switches phytochrome to a biologically active form, while far red light reverses it to a biologically inactive form, a process that controls germination, growth and flowering.

“Phytochrome was one of the most important discoveries in plant science of the 20th century, making possible many valuable leaps forward for agricultural science, such as growing crops in new seasons and latitudes and even creating new ways to protect plants from pests,” said Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Administrator Chavonda JacobsYoung at a ceremony to mark the award. BARC is part of ARS, USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

For example, knowledge of phytochrome, and related photoperiodism, enabled soybean varieties to be bred to mature at staggered dates, boosting the value and importance of soybeans as a crop.

Awareness of phytochrome also brought the discovery that exposing chrysanthemums to light for just minutes in the middle of night prevents flowering. This allowed growers to time blooming, and turned mums into one of the country’s most valuable ornamentals with U.S. sales of more than $135 million a year.

“The discovery of phytochrome explains how plants germinate, grow and flower in predictable cycles over the course of a year,” said Pat N. Confalone, chair of the ACS Board of Directors. “This extraordinary collaboration between physiologists, biologists, chemists and other scientists at USDA demonstrates the importance of federal research in the fundamental sciences to unlock nature’s most powerful mysteries.” ACS, the world’s largest scientific society, founded the National Historic Chemical Landmarks program in 1992 to recognize important milestones in chemical research.

The ceremony to mark this honor was followed by a symposium hosted by BARC on past, present and future research related to phytochrome. The keynote speaker was Peter H. Quail, professor, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California, Berkeley and research director of the Plant Gene Expression Center, Albany, California. His talk was titled A Pigment of the Imagination. Also speaking was Karl Norris, a member of the original ARS phytochrome discovery team and the developer of near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy, which can quantify the chemical composition of substances using certain light wavelengths.

USDA surveying cattle operations

In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey more than 40,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an upto-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories.

“This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions such as planning for herd expansion or reduction. It also helps packers and government leaders evaluate expected slaughter volume for future months and determine potential supplies for export,” said Mountain Region Director Bill Meyer. “Obtaining the current count of cattle will serve as an important decision-making tool for the entire agriculture industry.”

During the first two weeks of January, producers will have the opportunity to report their beef and dairy cattle inventories, calf crop, death loss and cattle on feed operations.

To make it as easy as possible for producers to participate in the survey, NASS offers the options of responding via the Internet, telephone, mail or a personal interview with a local NASS representative.

As is the case with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual producer or operation can be identified.

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72” SKID STEER snowblower 721M, 17-20 GPM.Retail $7,400 Closeout $4800 BRANDT 10”X 80’ XL Swing away auger with 72” low profile hopper................ .................................Retail $17,886 SALE $14,700 - PLUS $1,000 rebate 84” SKID STEER snowblower 841D2EM, 30-32 gpm... Retail $8,400 Closeout $6000 FARM KING 96” snowblower, Allied 3-pt, YC9620, 540 PTO drive........................... MERIDIAN 12”x 72’ auger with 74” low profile hopper..Retail $21,700 SALE $17,600 ...........................................................................Retail $4,600 Closeout $3900 MERIDIAN 12”x85’ auger with 74” low profile hopper...Retail $20,959 SALE $19,995 FARM KING 108” snowblower, Allied 3-pt, YC1080C, 1000 PTO drive.................... 8-2015 BRANDT 15”x45’ LP grain belts, EFI, 26.5 hp Kohler, easy move, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout, batteries and cables................... ...........................................................................Retail $9,450 Closeout $7500 ........................................... SALE PRICE $22,000, All Rebates Included All WATER TANKS (including Generation II Tanks)..........................in stock 10%off 12-2016 BRANDT 15”x47’ LP grain belts, EFI, 26.5 hp Kohler, easy move, All ATV SPRAYERS........................................................................in stock 10% off electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout, batteries and cables............

All 3 PT. MOWERS.........................................................................in stock 10% off .................................Retail $29,501 SALE $25,000, including all rebates FARM KING 84” 3pt finish mowers..................................Retail $3,400 Sale $2,800 Danuser Hydraulic post hole auger with 12” bit, bucket mount.. WAS $2,500 SALE $2,195 BRANDT 20-110 conveyor with Swing away............................................ CALL (2) FARM KING trailer-type post drivers, 9 h.p. Kohler gas engine, post rack, post BRANDT 20-95 conveyor with Swing away.............................................. CALL guide, hydraulic extendable hitch...................... Retail $12,025 Sale $8,000 ea. (2) BRANDT 1585 conveyor with Swing away......................................... CALL 2-WHEATHEART heavy hitter post pounder...............Retail $15,255 Sale $13,995 J&M 875-18 grain cart, red, 30.5x32 tires, scale with GT460 monitor, Auto Log kit and tarp .............................................................. SALE PRICE $37,995 MERIDIAN 7”x 39’ auger with 23.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, plumbed for bin sweep & more........................ J&M 1020 grain cart, 9.00R32 tires, scale with GT460 monitor, Auto Log kit and tarp, sliding auger ........................................................ SALE $47,995 ..............................................................................Retail $17,285 Sale $14,850 MERIDIAN 8”x 33’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, 2015 Renn 1014 Farm Boy grain bag unloader with optional bag roller rewind kit ................................................................ Retail $45,415 SALE $34,995 Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit and more..............................................................Retail $17,314 Sale $14,500 TOW ROPE CLEARANCE..................................................................40% OFF • 1-3/16”x 30’ - $105; 1-5/8”x 30’ - $185 • 2” x50’ - $365 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, 2-3/8”x30’ - $365 • 2-3/4x30’ - $485 Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit Limited to stock on hand and more..............................................................Retail $17,809 Sale $15,000 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather ~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ muffler,Meridian mover, elec. clutch, reversing gear box, plumbed for bin sweep,light package, shovel kit and more..........Retail $18,563 SALE $15,500 LOFTNESS GBL10 grain bagger, SN#52-449............................................ $19,995 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, LOFTNESS GBU10 grain bag unloader, SN#51-658................................. $27,000 electric clutch, E-Kay mover with power steering, Fabtec spout with electric WASTE OIL HEATER 350,000 BTU.............................................................. $3000 actuators, spring loaded belt tensioner.................Retail $19,822 Sale $17,000 1973 CHEVROLET 6 yard dump truck (old State truck), 427, 5/2, airbrakes..$3500 HOMEMADE 16-ft. flatbed with headache rack and gooseneck hitch............ $1500 2-MERIDIAN 8”x 46’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, 1970 GMC truck, 327, 5/2, grain box & hoist, tarp.......................................... $3000 Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit and more..............................................................Retail $18,175 Sale $15,695 SAKUNDIAK 8x46 with 25 HP Kohler............................................................ $5995 MERIDIAN (Sakundiak) 8”x46” HD auger., 27 hp Kohler engine, cold weather WESTFIELD 10x61 MDSA............................................................................. $5000 muffler, electric clutch, Meridian mover............WAS $17,400 Sale $14,500 2013 BRANDT 13”x80’ XL with electric mover & electric winch..Was $23,000 NOW $18,000 MERIDIAN 10”x 46’ auger with 35 hp Vanguard, Meridian mover, spring belt 2013 BRANDT 13”x90’ HP with electric mover and electric winch. .Was $23,400 NOW $20,000 tensioner, electric clutch, reversible gear box, light kit, shovel kit, plumbed 2011 BRANDT 15”x 45’ LP grain belt with rubber belt, EZ-move, 27 hp Kohler engine with anti-icing, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout. SN 98679....................$17,000 for bin sweep.................................................. Retail $20,200 Sale $17,200 BRANDT 10”X 60’ XL Swing away auger with 72” low profile hopper................ DEGELMAN 51’ roller. Retail $49,000......................................................... $37,400 .................................Retail $13,804 SALE $11,400 - PLUS $1,000 rebate DEGELMAN 64’ roller. Retail $80,925......................................................... $63,800 BRANDT 10”X 70’ XL Swing away auger with 72” low profile hopper................ TEBBEN 72” 3 pt. rotary mower.................................................................... $1,000 .................................Retail $14,694 SALE $12,100 - PLUS $1,000 rebate TEBBEN 10-ft rotary mower with chains front and rear.................................. $4995 BOURGAULT 750 bushel smart cart..........................................Like New $22,500

Farm Boy Unloader

To auger grain is a simple and familiar task! To auger grain out of a bag with maximum efficiency is a uniquely different task. The RENN Farm Boy unloader with its volumetrically balanced grain transfer box easily movesgrain into the 14” boost auger.

Grain Boss Grain Extractor Available in 13” models

The GRAIN BOSS ™ grain bag unloader will handle all of your grain bagging extracting requirements with the following features: ALIGNMENT • Steerable wheels keep the GRAIN BOSS™grain bag extractor aligned with the grain bag at all times CAPACITY • Patented high output auger • 13” auger moves 200 bushels per minute MANEUVERABILITY • The combination of the narrow roller and pull thru roller design, along with the direct drive wheels allows for easy maneuverability through bags that have tears, holes, and bends. The Grain Boss grain bag unloaders can do all this even in snow and mud without having to unhook and hookup to the bag again.

• Hydraulic height adjustment on the go deals with uneven ground • 360 pivot auger allows for unloading on either side of bag • No moving of truck or trailer to even out load VERSATILITY • The GRAIN BOSS™ grain bag unloader will work in 9’ – 12’ diameter bags.

• Tridekon extractors are unique in their capablity of unloading a pile of grain in a field or shed.

DOWNTIME • The pull through roller design allows for continuous operation eliminating down time to deal with the empty bag • Because of the Grain Boss’s efficiency and its capacity you will not want to be slowed down or have trucks waiting while you deal with the empty bag.

• This design also pulls bags away from snow banks saving time by not having to clear snow away from the sides of the bags.

SET UP AND CLEAN UP • Quick and easy to hook up bag • Deal with the empty bag only ONCE after the work is done.

• Quick and easy to fold into transport (under 1 minute) OTHER FEATURES • 540 PTO with shear pin protection • Domestic parts • UltraFlyte™ auger flighting

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Old Cars Wanted

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

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

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First cutting alfalfa, 80 ton, 4x4 big square bales.

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1993 to 1998 F800 Bus 12V 5.9 Cummins, under 200,000 miles, AT and 5 speeds, 75% tires, 36 and 48 passenger, run and drive great. ..............................$5500 each 1992 Ford L9000 6 Yard Dump 310 hp, L10 Cummins, 9 speed, 80% 11R22.5, 10ft. Heil bed, 376,000 miles, cruise, AC, tilt/tele, pintle hitch, runs and drives great...$10,500 1995 GMC Topkick Dump 6 yard Heil bed, 6-ft. stationary, under CDL, 200 hp Cat, 6 speed, Pac Brake, AC, PB, full trailer hookups, nice truck........ ....................................$12,500 1985 Kenworth W900 Grain Dump 17-ft. aluminum bed, 400 hp BC3 Cummins, jake brake, 13 speed, air ride, lift axle, AC, PS, 75% tires, good running/ driving truck, 600 bushel capacity...........................$25,500 1993 Kenworth 20-ft.

Grain Dump 8.3 Cummins, 6-speed manual, 30,000 GVW, AC, PS, AB, 80% 295R22.5, twin cylinder scissor hoist, 48” steel sides, grain gate, runs and drives great, cold AC..............$16,500 1996 GMC Topkick Water Truck 200 hp Cat, 6 speed manual, AC, PS, AB, 83,000 miles, 95% tires, 1500 gallon tank, electric start 200 GPM pump, hose reel, rear dump, runs and drives great, under CDL........... ....................................$17,500 1996 Vermeer V-8550 4x4 Cable Plow 36” vibratory tooth, 18” backhoe bucket, 6 way blade, Turbo 3.9 Cummins, 60% tires, differential lock, 3300 hours...$8500 1987 Komatsu PC120-3 32” bucket, 9700 hours, 2 speed travel, 8-ft.-2” wide, 28,000 lbs., tracks 10%, no leaks, good strong tight machine............................$15,000 Backhoe and excavator buckets, John Deere 310 & 410, Cat 416 & 426, Case 580 & 680, and other.............................. Call for Price

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Flexible planning starts with practical cow sort lists

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service ally unsound cows. Pregnancy check and Cowherd planning requires sorting, and evaluate for injuries, bad udders, bad eyes it is best done when the cows come home. or other limiting physical defect. This pen Don’t join the “I wish I had sorted the is for the soon-to-be-sold cows. cows!” club.

• Pen two - This is for the poor, wild Things change. Weather turns colder or unruly mothers. If you ever need help, or harsher than expected, draining feed these are not the cows you want new or resources. A mild winter may make everyinexperienced help to work. So pull them one happy until drought forecasts show up. out of the main cow herd. Better yet, just Families may change, the help may change add them to Pen 1. or even the boss may change.

• Pen three - Mark Cows are laborall 9-year-old and intensive, and a slip older cows as potenon ice, a sick spell tially for sale. If times or the many variachange, these cows tions of life can have have seen their best significant impact on days already. the labor force in• Pen four - These volved with the cow are marginal cows herd. As the owner or (too thin or too fat). manager, a long-term Either way, they have cattle-handling plan a questionable proneeds to be in place ductive future and don’t seem to respond to in case of unexpected change. your management, so they make a logical Finding the right help on short notice group to sell later. is difficult. When the short notice extends • Pens 5, 6 and 7 - Sort based on severity in time, managerial adjustments become of a potential herd reduction. If a few extra mandatory. cows need to go, take pen 5; if you need a The long-term plan should provide for the few more to go, add pen 6; a big cut would maintenance of cow numbers and potential add pen 7. Essentially, this is the time to be growth of the herd, and potential inventory critical of late-calving cows and develop reduction if needed. So think and have a some sale packages of bred cows that do plan that starts today, not tomorrow. not match your desired calving time or The biggest obstacle in working cattle is management. simply getting started and bringing the cows • Pen 8 - This group is really tough beto the work facility. Generally, the cows are cause it implies substantial herd reduction. in larger groups, and working a few cows These cows would not be marked, but they usually means working all the cows. may just be on a list. They are younger cows Here’s kind of a side note: How many that did not calve in the first three weeks cows actually fit in a portable corral? Good of the calving season, that is, those calvquestion. I do remember standing on a panel ing late. You realize they will not produce rail looking over the cows as they lunged. as heavy of a calf, and selling them will I found myself being wheeled along with allow for the retention of the more superthe movement of the portable corral. Forproductive 5- to 8-year-old cows. tunately, the corral was on wheels and the • Pen 9 - This is the list of the leftover lunge stopped, but the feeling was scary cows based on production. Keep in mind nevertheless. The movement of 100 or more that a cow reaches her prime at age 5, so 5cows and calves is a force that simply will to 9-year-old cows have excellent value as bend metal. bred cows, with the maximum opportunity Working smaller groups of cattle in a to produce big calves. slower fashion generally yields a more posi• Pen 10 - The last pen is the going-outtive experience. Those smaller groups can of-business cows and the last that would be created by good sorting when the cows leave. These are the core cows, well worth are in the chutes. Knowing that, develop a keeping. sensible plan.

Again, keep in mind that cows are seldom Think through the year and ask what brought home and worked, a key point in the management practices need to be done. Get management of beef cows and implementainput from the family and help who handle tion of managerial plans. Every opportunity the cattle, and discuss the expectations of needs to be taken advantage of when the how the cattle will be managed in the future. cows are in the chutes this fall. This is the Cows and calves are available for hantime to be thinking ahead and placing cows dling once or twice in the fall. This gatherin the groups that make change easier to ing is the primary opportunity to sort the manage if needed. cattle, often dictating the movement of May you find all your ear tags. cattle for the next 12 months. By sorting For more information, contact https:// the cattle into logical groups or having a www.ag.ndsu.edu/news or North Dakota marking system, cattle can be sorted more State University Extension Service, NDSU easily in the future.

Dept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box Some practical suggestions are: 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050.

• Pen one - These are the open or structur-

Humbug Day

Date When Celebrated : Always December 21 According to wellcat.com, the creators of this day, Humbug Day “Allows everyone preparing for Christmas to vent their frustrations.”

Sure, venting frustration over the stress of Christmas is appropriate for this day.

But, we believe Humbug Day is much more. We believe Humbug Day brings out the Scrooge in all of us. Scrooges all over have been waiting for this day, and come out of the woodwork in great numbers. They go far beyond venting a few frustrations. Many scrooges are negative towards Christmas in general, and can put a real damper on your Christmas spirit.

Use Bah Humbug Day to release the stress of the holiday season. But, whatever you do, avoid becoming a real, bonafide Christmas Scrooge.

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WANTING TO BUY DRYLAND FARM 500-1000 acres

Great Falls, Montana and surrounding areas Call (406) 459-9168

##### Total farmland in the country was estimated at 917 million acres, a decrease of 1.85 million acres from 2010. The average size of a farm increased nationally from 419 acres in 2010 to 420 acres in 2011.

Untrue niche marketing claims can bite beef business Bridger Feuz, University of Wyoming Extension marketing specialist

BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE

13 - Black Angus/black baldy heifers out of Holden Hereford bull “Gold Panner”.

AI’d to Select Sire “All In”. BW -.07 CED 14 WW 76 YW 131......$2800 obo Will deliver to half of Montana.

Call Jesse Johnston, 406-249-7183, Columbia Falls, MT email - jessetjohnston@gmail.com

TRUCK AND TRAILER FOR SALE

1998 Freightliner with 2000 Sooner 40-ft. ground-load stock trailer Prefer to sell as one unit

Call 406-234-1603 - evenings, Terry, MT

Niche marketing is one of the topics I regularly address for livestock producers.

I am always interested in looking at innovative ways people are marketing beef to niche markets. Correctly done, beef can be successfully marketed to niche markets without adding to confusion or damaging the image of beef sold in the traditional commodity market.

Unfortunately, even when the supplier does a great job of niche marketing, the end seller confuses the message.

This confusion can lead to a devaluing of the niche-branded product. I thought I would share a few recent examples.

I was shopping at a specialty meat market and saw two products I knew to be very similar. One product was labeled as Certified Angus Beef and one product was labeled as Sterling Silver Beef. Both of these products have very similar quality specifications. Yet, when I asked the manager about the two products, he proceeded to inform me how different they were in color, flavor, and texture.

While shopping at another specialty meat store, I saw some Wagyu steaks. Although I could see they were highquality steaks, they did not look to have sufficient marbling to have come from a full-blood Wagyu program. I asked the clerk assisting me with my purchasing decision and was assured that it was in fact pure Wagyu and was offered a pamphlet from the supplier. The pamphlet I was handed came from a supplier I am familiar with and knew to be a 50 percent Wagyu/50 percent Angus program.

This last example may be my favorite. After entering a specialty hamburger restaurant, a large sign greeted me that explained the origins of the beef I would be eating. The sign discussed how the beef was locally grown and grass finished on the hills around the restaurant. I was intrigued by this and was going to ask them about their local grass finishing suppliers when I noticed the next sign further down the menu wall. That sign said, “All of our beef is Certified Angus Beef.” I explained to the manager that, while both products are good products (local grass finished beef and Certified Angus Beef), they are in fact separate products.

To make both marketing claims on the same piece of meat is not accurate.

These examples illustrate one of the key points I share in all of my niche marketing presentations. When marketing a product like beef, especially when you are willing to put your own brand on the product, market a product and the attributes you truly believe in.

Don’t just market product attributes because you know them to be popular “buzz words.” In the long run, this just adds to confusion and is not good for the beef business. ##### The phrase “buy the farm” is WWII slang meaning to die or get killed.

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Walleye discovered in Swan Lake

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Two walleye were caught in Swan Lake recently during Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) gill net sampling operations, according to FWP Region One Fisheries Manager Mark Deleray.

Deleray noted that these were the first walleye reported from Swan Lake, and it is assumed that these fish originated from an illegal fish introduction. Illegal fish introductions have caused problems in hundreds of waters across the state, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to rectify. In most cases, the illegal introduction cannot be undone often leading to lost fishing opportunity. In this case, walleye are highly predacious and could impact the native bull trout as well as the kokanee salmon fishery in Swan Lake.

The two walleye both measured 17 inches long. It is not known how long the fish had been in the lake.

State law MCA 87-5-711 makes it illegal to introduce or transplant fish in Montana unless authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. The release of any live fish into any Montana pond, lake, stream, or river without FWP authorization is strictly forbidden. Penalties can range from fines of $2,000 to $10,000, loss of fishing, hunting, and trapping privileges, plus liability for the costs to eliminate or mitigate the effects of the violation. Anglers cannot move any live fish from the water in which the fish are caught.

Last year the Fish and Wildlife Commission took action to strengthen FWP’s response to illegal introductions. FWP will now launch an investigation to confirm the presence and distribution of the introduced species within 30 days, and formulate a plan for responding to, and potentially suppressing or removing, the illegally introduced fish. The actions are part of the response outlined in the new Commission policy.

Deleray asks anyone with information on who introduced walleye into Swan Lake to call 1-800-TIP MONT. Callers do not need to identify themselves and may be eligible for a cash reward of over $15,000. Anglers are encouraged to keep any walleye caught and report additional sightings of walleye to FWP at 752-5501.

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By Haley Steinkuhler, IANR Media Through their travels to places such as Brazil, India, Ghana, Rwanda and Congo, Howard G. Buffett and his son Howard W. Buffett have come to recognize that it’s important to understand the country-, culture- and environment-specific challenges every country faces.

The Buffetts spoke to an overflow audience at Nebraska Innovation Campus recently in the first Heuermann Lecture of the 2015-16 season.

The two co-authored the New York Times bestseller “40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World,” which examines global agriculture, hunger and food systems challenges. The discussion was moderated by Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska vice president, IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor and interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

Howard W. Buffett began traveling the world with his father, Howard G. Buffett, at age 13. Together, they’ve seen the tough issues facing many areas of the world when it comes to poverty and food security. While observing many horrific scenes at such a young age, Howard W. Buffett began to question why there is so much needless suffering around the world.

“Part of what we wanted to explore in ‘40 Chances’ was to start digging deeper,” said Howard W. Buffett. “Why are there so many people living in these conditions that really don’t have to be?”

While all farmers across the world are facing similar challenges when it comes to insects, drought or flooding, not all have the same resources available to face those challenges.

The solutions farmers find in the United States will not translate into solutions for farmers in countries in Africa.

“Diversity is what changes the risk profile of a small farmer and you can’t take that away from them,” said Howard G. Buffett. “When you go to those countries and you meet people that have experienced horrendous things in their lives, you can’t go home from those experiences without saying, ‘That’s a place I want to work in, and those are people I want to work with.’”

Observing these situations firsthand is what has driven the Buffetts to lead the effort to find solutions through the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, a private charitable foundation working to catalyze transformational change in the most impoverished areas of the world. It is also what has led Howard W. Buffett to inspire students as a lecturer at UNL. Students have had the opportunity to meet and learn from people profiled in “40 Chances,” which highlights the work of those who have inspired the Buffetts in places many don’t have exposure to. “’40 Chances’ gives a whole mosaic of information and knowledge around international development and agricultural policy that students get a real kick out of,” Howard W. Buffett said.

While he has made an impact in the classroom at UNL, according to him, the opportunity to work with students in Nebraska has been a great opportunity for him.

“It has been a very rewarding experience for me because there is an amazing student group here at UNL,” he said. “I see a lot of former students here and they have been absolute superstars -- off the charts -- so I commend UNL.” The discussion took place in conjunction with the third national Rural Futures Conference, hosted by the Rural Futures Institute at the University of Nebraska. The conference presents opportunities for people to work together to build hope and develop a vision for invigorating rural communities. According to Howard G. Buffett, there has been a decline in rural America over the years so he believes the conference is one of the most important things happening in the country.

“We built this country from rural America up,” he said.

“Rural America has to survive and stay strong. It’s the people sitting in this room and coming to this conference that can do that.”

For more information on the conference, visit http://rfc. nebraska.edu or follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #RFC2015.

Heuermann Lectures in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL are possible through a gift from B. Keith and Norma Heuermann of Phillips. The Heuermanns are longtime university supporters with a strong commitment to Nebraska’s production agriculture, natural resources, rural areas and people. Lectures stream live at http://heuermannlectures.unl.edu and are archived at that site soon afterward.

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By Connor Orrock, K-State Research and Extension abundant, lush forage, the forage alone is Minerals are important building blocks of adequate in phosphorus to meet most of the functional life. They aid in countless body needs of a lactating cow. However, as that processes. When the body in question is a forage matures into summer months, phos1,500-pound beef cow whose purpose is to phorus content will decline to well below produce income, she may need supplementhe needs of a lactating cow.” tal minerals during several crucial periods This is where producers need to intervene throughout the year. and ensure adequate provisions are made “Speaking specifically about the beef not only for calcium and phosphorus, but cow herd and production beef cows, they also many of the trace minerals. require macro minerals such as calcium, To determine the mineral content in the phosphorous, sodium, chlorine, potassium available forage, producers may initially and magnesium,” said Chris Reinhardt, Kwant to have forages analyzed for mineral State Research and Extension beef specialcontent, he said. Then, producers can work ist. “But, they also have requirements for with their veterinarians or beef nutritionists trace elements.” to determine a supplement that fills the gap.

These trace elements include, for ex“One mineral concept” ample, copper, zinc, selenium, manganese According to Reinhardt, many producand cobalt, in parts per million rather than ers use the “one mineral concept,” where percentages like the macro minerals, Reinthey buy a mineral that meets most of the hardt said. Some of these minerals are stored animals’ needs most of the time. When the in the liver or other tissues during times of cattle eat it adequately and predictably, the plenty for use during times of deficiency. producer simply leaves the mineral out year“We need to be aware of the mineral balround. During times of the year where the ance in the forages a cow might be consumcattle’s needs may be lower, such as spring ing, and we have to be aware of the demand when there is ample high-quality forage that cow has for those minerals,” he said. available, they may eat only a little or none He outlined a scenario where a cow may of that one mineral. have different needs: “Calcium is being “As the grass quality declines you will drawn out in milk during lactation. Copper notice an increase in the consumption of and zinc are used heavily for reproduction, that mineral,” Reinhardt said. “In the fall or during the gestation and during immune winter when we are supplying supplemental challenges. The needs of the cow change feeds, such as soybean meal, distillers grain throughout the year, and the supply of and good-quality hay, the cattle may go back minerals available changes tremendously to a period where they may not be eating a throughout the year as well. Our job as tremendous amount of mineral.” producers is to make sure we are matching Another option is using different mineral what the cow has access to with what her formulations during different times of the needs are.” year.

Clinical deficiencies of minerals occur “If you’re feeding wet distillers grains when a required mineral has been deficient and high-quality hay, you may have a need in the diet for an extended period of time, for calcium and trace minerals but not a Reinhardt said. Producers can see these tremendous need for supplemental phosdeficiencies in obvious outward symptoms phorus,” he said. showing the animal is lacking a mineral or There may be a better option when doing minerals. a mix feed with a force-feeding situation.

He cited a classic example: “In the 1930s, During the summer, a producer needs a we didn’t always supplement phosphorus mineral that works with the forage. Also, it to cows in the western range states. When is highly important that the cattle will eat cows become extremely phosphorus defiindependently in a predictable manner. cient, they will chew bones.”

Deciphering mineral labels One of the clinical signs that indicates a Mineral labels are subject to law that cow is extremely deficient of phosphorus is states if a mineral ingredient is included in a she will not breed or have a calf. A cow canproduct, there are certain items that must be not reproduce without adequate phosphorus. included on the tag, which is the first place “However, in between adequate status producers should check, Reinhardt said. Pay and clinical deficiency is what we call close attention to levels of phosphorus, calsubclinical deficiencies,” Reinhardt said. cium, salt, potassium, copper and selenium.

“These are where most of the deficiencies Adequate selenium is important in beef occur in the U.S. beef industry.” cattle diets, but it is highly regulated by the For example, he said cows could be marfederal government, as it is toxic to humans ginally copper deficient when they seem and livestock at high levels. Because soils to produce well, but maybe their fertility and forages in parts of the United States doesn’t quite match up to the producer’s have low levels of selenium, it is important expectations. In this case, the herd overall that producers make sure cattle are getting may be calving on time, but one cow that adequate selenium. didn’t calve as expected. The cow in quesIf copper is included in the product, it tion may have looked fine and had access must be at a guaranteed minimum level on to the same food sources as the rest of the the label. There are many areas of the United herd. This is why subclinical deficiencies States during various times of year where are often difficult to detect and require a copper is deficient in the soil and in the forclose watch. ages, so Reinhardt said make sure to have a Management tips to help producers formula that works well with the geography.

“The first step is to assess the needs of Don’t put off the minerals the animal,” Reinhardt said. “For instance, Cattle producers are often extremely a gestating cow requires different levels of busy, but a good mineral program should calcium and phosphorus than does a lactatremain important, the beef specialist said: ing cow. When that cow is in the peak of “A rancher always has about a hundred diflactation, we have to ensure the cow has acferent things to do daily. Occasionally, the cess to adequate macro and trace minerals.” mineral formula works its way toward the “The second step of developing a strategy top of the list.” is assessing what is available to the animal,” Even then, determining how much he continued. “For example, we’ve had cattle are consuming is often overlooked. abundant rains throughout Kansas and much Information on the mineral tag sometimes of the western United States. In the spring when we have adequate rainfall to produce CONTINUED ON PAGE C52

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By NDSU Extension Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently issued Agricultural Risk Coverage – County (ARC-CO) payments for all program crops, except minor oilseeds and chickpeas, which will be determined at a later date.

“ARC-CO was designed as a safety net that would provide income when crop revenue dropped below 86 percent of a benchmark revenue,” says Andrew Swenson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service farm and family resource management specialist. “However, the payments are quite limited; they cannot exceed 10 percent of the benchmark revenue.”

Though producers and lenders were anticipating the ARCCO payments, there have been questions about the payment amounts. In certain instances, the payments were lower than expected.

The payments vary by crop and by county. For example, 30 counties in North Dakota received the maximum possible payment for corn, and nearly all other counties received between one-half of the maximum payment up to the maximum payment. The counties of LaMoure and Logan received no ARC-CO payments on their corn base acres.

The explanation of disparate ARC-CO payments for a crop is solely county yields. Payments are triggered by revenue shortfall. Revenue in ARC-CO calculations are determined by two things: price and yield. The same price, the national average marketing year price, is used throughout the country, but the yield varies county to county.

The benchmark yield, the Olympic average of the previous five years, is used in the calculation of the benchmark revenue. The current year’s county yield is used to determine actual revenue.

The actual price of corn in 2014 was $3.70 per bushel, compared with its benchmark price of $5.29 per bushel. This drop in price was enough to cause a maximum ARC-CO payment in every county of the country if actual 2014 county yields were similar to the county benchmark yields. In fact, the actual yield could have been up to 8.6 percent greater than the benchmark and a maximum payment still would be made.

However, at higher actual county yields, the ARC-CO payment would diminish and eventually be eliminated if it was more than 23 percent greater than the county benchmark yield.

For example, Richland County received a maximum corn ARC-CO payment for the 2014 crop year. Its benchmark yield was 130 bushels per acre and its actual yield was 134 bushel per acre. Ransom County received about one-half of its potential maximum payment. It had a benchmark yield of 139 bushels per acre and an actual yield of 162 bushels per acre.

LaMoure County did not receive a corn ARC-CO payment because its actual yield was 165 bushels per acre, compared with its benchmark of 129 bushels per acre.

Although high yields in 2014 may have reduced ARC-CO payments within a county, it also will increase the probability of payments in the remaining years of the farm bill, from 2015 to 2018, because it will be part of the benchmark yield for those years.

As expected, only a few North Dakota counties received any ARC-CO payments for wheat and barley. Divide, Burleigh and LaMoure counties received less than $2 per base acre of wheat, but Mercer, Oliver, Stark and Foster County producers received between $15 and $20 per acre on their wheat base. Only Traill, Pembina and Williams counties received an ARC-CO payment on barley base acres. There were no payments on oat base acres.

There were soybeans ARC-CO payments for 28 counties, but the 12 counties with the maximum payment are all in western North Dakota and have very little soybean base acres.

Between one-half and the maximum ARC-CO payment was made to Rolette, Cavalier, Nelson, Burke, Pembina and Pierce County producers on their soybean base acres. About one-third of the maximum possible ARC-CO soybean payment was made to producers in Ramsey, Towner and Wells counties.

ARC-CO payments on dry pea base acres were made in 23 counties, and 14 counties received a payment on lentil base acres.

A list of all the North Dakota and Minnesota ARC-CO county payments by crop is available at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/farmmanagement/farm-bill.

A detailed list of ARC-CO yields, prices and payment rates is available by selecting “ARC-County Yields, Revenue, and Payment Rates as of November 5, 2015” on the FSA website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/ arcplc_program/index.

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MSU Professor Luther Talbert, right, and students work at the MSU College of Agriculture’s Arthur H. Post Research Farm near Bozeman. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham.

MSU College of Agriculture named one of nation’s best colleges for ag majors

An online service that helps more than 30 million students a year with college planning recently ranked the Montana State University College of Agriculture as one of the top four colleges of agriculture in the country for students wanting to pursue a career in agriculture.

According to Campus Explorer, MSU’s College of Agriculture was ranked for its diverse six departments, working farms, specialized research centers and the popularity of agriculture on campus. Additionally, the ranking listed the college’s ability to provide more than 100 scholarships in all disciplines of agriculture, available to every student in the college to apply through a single form.

MSU Vice President of Agriculture Charles Boyer said the college’s diverse faculty, farms and research centers are an asset to students as they prepare for agriculture careers.

“Our college is continually ranked nationally and it is no surprise,” Boyer said.

“This success begins with our incredible faculty who provide hands-on learning and research experiences at our farms with students as partners, who make the overall experience of learning real and fun. We celebrate and live the unique mission of the Land-grant with a statewide presence and support by our agricultural community – a legacy that allows MSU to stand apart.”

Additional institutions that made the list were Purdue University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Utah State University.

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Cooler temperatures mean rodents seeking shelter

By Katie Allen, K-State Research and Extension contact with rodents and their urine, dropWhen warmer days go away, rats and mice come out to play—inside our homes pings or nest material; or even bite wounds and other buildings. K-State Research and from rodents, although they are rare.

Extension wildlife specialist Charlie Lee Leptospirosis, Lee said, is a potentially fasaid late fall is the time of year when home tal bacterial infection that can lead to kidney and farm owners should prepare for rodents damage, liver failure and meningitis. Acseeking shelter in warmer places, and they cording to the CDC, eating food or drinking should also understand the real damage these water that’s contaminated with urine from pests can do. infected rodents and other animals mainly The Food and Agriculture Organization spreads this disease. Human contact with of the United Nations (FAO) outlines three soil contaminated with urine from infected main reasons why rats and mice are considanimals is another method of transmission.

According to Lee, wild ground-dwelling ered pests. They can take a negative toll on rodents, including ground squirrels, prairie our food supply, tear up buildings and posdogs, woodrats and chipmunks, are involved sessions, and transmit dangerous diseases in a cycle with fleas to spread the bacterium to humans. that causes the plague—the same plague Issues with food loss spread by rats that killed millions of EuroWhile food loss can occur throughout the production chain, all the way to the peans during the Middle Ages. consumer, rodents are a main cause of food Modern antibiotics help combat the loss worldwide. Rodents both eat and conplague, but the CDC reports cases exist in the United States, some of which have taminate crops, Lee said. caused fatalities.

Rice is a staple food source globally, and Identifying and taking precautions Lee said rodents eat about 10 percent of Most rats of concern in the Midwest are all rice produced, which is enough to feed the Norway rat, otherwise known as the about 350 million people a year. If rats and brown rat or sewer rat, Lee said. mice don’t consume crops, contamination in “You can recognize them with having a infested areas is another major issue. blunt muzzle and small eyes,” he said. “This According to the Ontario Ministry of Agrodent does a lot of digging and burrowing.” riculture, Food and Rural Affairs, a rat can “The females are sexually mature at 75 contaminate ten times the amount of feed it days of age,” he added. “They have fairly consumes. A rat produces about 25,000 felarge litter sizes of seven to 11. But, because cal pellets per year, while a mouse produces of high birth mortality, they’re only weaning 17,000. Rodent urine contaminates as much about 20 rats per year.” as or more than the droppings.

House mice, which most people recognize The losses have an economic impact. As as brownish gray small rodents with a nearly an example, Lee said each rat on a farm hairless tail, are typically found in areas of will eat, spoil or damage approximately $25 good shelter near or in the home itself. worth of grain per year. The U.S. Fish and “House mice reproduction is quite difWildlife Service estimated that in the United States, loss of stored grains and property ferent than the Norway rats,” Lee said. destruction due to black and Norway rats “They’re sexually mature at five weeks of is estimated to exceed $19 billion per year. age, which is about half the time of a NorLoss to structures way rat. Each pair will produce about 50 Rats and mice damage structures by young per year, but each litter of offspring burrowing into walls, insulation and under will also begin producing young well before foundations, Lee said. People may not reyear’s end.”

Lee said these two species have been alize that damage until it’s too late, as the problematic for centuries, and he doesn’t see creatures tend to come out at night. anything new on the horizon to eliminate the Look out for chewed electrical wires, problem. Following the same steps—prewooden structures and wall material. Rats and mice use many of these materials to vention, sanitation and reduction—are key create nests. Droppings will indicate the to controlling the pests. presence of the pests and when action is “It starts with trying to rodent-proof the required to eliminate them from the home building,” Lee said. “You do that by closing or other building. up places where it’s obvious that they’re Disease carriers getting in.”

Rats and mice are responsible for at least “The next step is sanitation, which is sim45 different diseases, Lee said, including ply habitat alteration,” he continued. “Clean some diseases harmful to humans that inup inside and out, particularly pet food and spilled grains.” clude the hantavirus, leptospirosis and the “Then finally, the third step is population plague. reduction. Many people rely on trapping, Cotton rats, deer mice and white-footed and some rely on toxicant programs.” mice can carry hantavirus, which causes a More information is available at local exsometimes-fatal respiratory disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Lee said. tension offices throughout Kansas or in the According to the Centers for Disease ConK-State Research and Extension Bookstore publication, “Ag Wildlife Damage,” availtrol and Prevention (CDC), hantavirus is spread by breathing in dust contaminated able online at http://www.bookstore.ksre. with rodent urine or droppings; having direct ksu.edu/pubs/S5.pdf.

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“We want to ensure that we have the right formula for the cattle,” Reinhardt said. “If they’re not eating the mineral, we have to go back to the drawing board and find a product the cattle will eat.”

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Holiday greenery harvest adjusts to ‘Godzilla El Nino’

By Sylvia Kantor, WSU CAHNRS Harvest of evergreen boughs for holiday garlands and wreaths got a late start thanks to the warmest October on record. Just what the economic impact is won’t be clear until the holiday season is over.

The unseasonably warm fall was caused by the “Godzilla El Nino,” the second strongest on record.

“The heat has put a real crimp on Christmas trees and greenery,” said Jim Freed, Washington State University’s (WSU) regional expert on non-timber forest products. “If night time temperatures don’t get below 40, then it’s a problem.”

He said the industry could be facing a 10 percent loss, and there’s not much that can be done about contracts with large retailers that were set earlier in the year. $50 million industry Evergreen trees require cold temperatures in order to go dormant. Christmas trees and boughs harvested while trees are still actively growing will lose their needles faster, and that means a shorter shelf life.

According to Nic Loyd, WSU’s AgWeatherNet meteorologist, very few places in western Washington have been consistently below 40 degrees this fall. The bulk of the state’s holiday greenery is harvested west of the Cascade Mountains.

Summer drought also challenged the $50 million holiday greenery industry.

“Dry weather knocked the heck out of the needles,” Freed said.

But for harvesters who manage to find high quality raw materials, the price is good.

5 million wreaths from region Freed estimates that 5 million finished wreaths, and other holiday greenery, leave the region this time of year for destinations that include other states and international markets.

“Although holiday greenery is seasonal,” he said, “this is the big money maker. All other floral greens are secondary.”

Florists use evergreen boughs as filler for floral arrangements throughout the dormant season, January to the end of March.

Most greens for holiday decorations are sold by companies that obtain permits to harvest material from trees like noble fir, white pine and Douglas fir on public land or land owned by private timber companies. Because of the late start this year, companies have had to hire more seasonal labor to harvest and process boughs into swags, centerpieces, garlands, mantle decorations and wreaths.

‘Bough orchards’ In the United States, wild gathering dominates the industry, although Freed said that, to add a measure of control, some companies are beginning to experiment with “bough orchards” – managing trees specifically for the greenery market.

In Denmark, for example, trees are managed for bough production by leaving a skirt of branches on the lower part.

As the tree grows taller boughs are harvested every year from the skirt. This practice, known as coppicing, can be repeated for 20 to 30 years and produces a more reliable harvest.

In forests where timber is not harvested, such as in high elevation stands of noble fir, white pine and Douglas-fir, federal and state landowners are starting to consider managing for boughs.

A stewardship lease with a harvester helps maintain forest health through pruning and thinning. The arrangement produces income and saves money for the landowner and provides access to a more reliable source of raw material for the harvester.

Diversifying materials Holiday greenery businesses are also looking to diversify their income streams by producing wreaths from alternatives to noble fir, and large retailers are interested in offering multiple price points. Wreaths made from less traditional but more plentiful Douglas fir, for example, offer shoppers a budget option.

Freed will retire at year’s end, completing a 43-year career focused on teaching landowners around the world how to manage forest plants for commercial and personal interests other than timber uses.

“Foresters often forget we’re in the economic development business,” he said. “But that’s what I’ve done for the last 40 years – help people make their lives better.”

For more information, visit http://forestry.wsu.edu.

Ruckelshaus Center namesake receives 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom

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By Erin McCarthy, WSU CAHNRS original mission and restore its credibility On November 24, William “Bill” D. in the public eye.

Ruckelshaus received the 2015 Presidential Since then, Ruckelshaus has held a numMedal of Freedom at a ceremony at the ber of other notable positions including White House.

Chairman and CEO of Browning Ferris The award is presented to individuals Industries, US Envoy under President Bill who have made especially meritorious Clinton in the implementation of the Pacontributions to the security or national incific Salmon Treaty, member of the United terests of the United States, to world peace, 1000 ton 1st and 2nd cutting, 3x4x8-ft.

States Commission on Ocean Policy under or to cultural or other significant public President George W. Bush, Chairman of endeavors. The award, a supreme civilian Test results available. Delivery available. the Shared Strategy for Salmon Recovery decoration, recognizes Bill’s outstanding in Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Partservice to our nation and unending dedicaCall 406-439-7429, Townsend, MT nership, and Co-chair of the Joint Ocean tion, integrity and achievement in his public, Commission Initiative and Washington professional and personal life.

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on “The Center is honored to benefit from Ocean Acidification. He is currently a straBill’s visionary influence, strong principles, tegic director at Madrona Venture Group. and exemplary conduct—both now, and SPRAYER FOR SALE Other 2015 Medal of Freedom recipients throughout his remarkable career,” said include founding Ruckelshaus Center Adadvisory board vice chair and JP Morgan visory Board member Billy Frank, Jr, who Chase Northwest chairman, Phyllis Camp(until his passing last year) was a tireless bell. advocate of tribal rights and environmental As founder and chairman of the Wil2011 International 4400 truck, 300 hp, 3500 RDS Allison, protection. Frank was also a key figure in liam D. Ruckelshaus Center, Ruckelshaus low speed cruise control, air conditioning, air ride, auxilthe 1974 “Boldt decision” which reaffirmed provides oversight and guidance for the iary transmission, hydraulic steering, semi-floaters, PTO hydraulic pump, 64,000 miles. 2013 Sprayflex 90-ft. tribal co-management of salmon resources center’s work. The center is hosted at Washsprayer, 1500 gallon poly tank, rinse tank, Trimble 750/ in the State of Washington. ington State University (WSU) by WSU Field IQ/EZ Pilot, Trimble boom height, spray test, rear For more information, visit the RuckExtension and the University of Washingcamera, double nozzles, approximately 120 hours on elshaus Center website at http://ruckton at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public sprayer................................................ Unit for $130,000 elshauscenter.wsu.edu.

Policy and Governance.

Phone (406) 622-5337, Fort Benton, Montana Alongside other members of the center’s advisory board, Ruckelshaus advocates for using university resources to establish neutral forums for addressing the Pacific Northwest’s most complex and pressing challenges.

“All of us affiliated with the Ruckelshaus Center agree that no one is more deserving Call and of this honor than Bill Ruckask for elshaus,” said Michael Kern, the Center’s Director. “Every Fall interaction with Bill is a lesDiscount son in integrity, leadership, creativity, intelligence and humor.”

As the first director of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 Ruckelshaus was a pioneer.

His first order of business was the successful ban of the use of DDT as a pesticide in the United States. He was also instrumental in selecting the agency’s leaders, defining its mission, and establishing its organizational framework.

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Overcoming herbicideresistant weeds

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By K State Research and Extension The spread of herbicide-resistant weeds is a growing problem in many parts of the United States.

While herbicide resistance has existed for decades, the number of weed species with resistance to glyphosate and other herbicides has risen dramatically in recent years. As a result, more time and money are being spent on weed control, and farmers are faced with the likelihood of lower yields and profits unless changes in their weed management are implemented. Further, some conservation gains made with reduced or no tillage systems may be reversed.

An interdisciplinary team of weed scientists, economists and sociologists, led by agronomist Mike Owen of Iowa State University is developing effective approaches to address the growing problem of herbicide-resistant weeds. With support from a U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agriculture and Food Research Initiative grant, the team seeks to gain a better understanding of the causes and consequences of herbicide resistant weeds and the strategies farmers use to cope with them. The project also addresses barriers farmers face in adopting more diverse strategies for herbicide-resistant weed management.

Beginning in November, the team will survey farmers who manage a wide-range of corn, soybean, cotton and sugar beet enterprises. As the people on the front lines of herbicide resistance, farmers have a unique experience and understanding of the problem and the opportunities for costeffective approaches, which makes the information they can provide so critical for effectively responding to the herbicide resistant weed problem.

The survey will help the team better understand the human dimensions of herbicide resistance as well as how herbicideresistant weeds are spreading. It will determine how farmers manage weeds on their farms, including the use of herbicides, tillage systems, crop rotation, and other practices that have significant impacts on herbicide resistance.

“Growers in several states will receive the survey. It’s important that anyone who receives it fill it out and return it in a timely fashion,” said Kansas State University weed scientist Curtis Thompson.

Another focus of the survey is to identify social, economic and technological barriers that prevent farmers from using different weed management approaches.

In addition to Owen, other team members include: Raymond Jussaume and Katherine Dentzman, Michigan State University; David Ervin, Portland State University; Wes Everman, North Carolina State University; George Frisvold, University of Arizona; Jeffrey Gunsolus and Terry Hurley, University of Minnesota; Jason Norsworthy, University of Arkansas; and David Shaw, Mississippi State University.

More information is available by contacting Owen at mdowen@iastate.edu or 515-294-5936.

October farm prices received index down

The October Prices Received Index (Agricultural Production), at 89, decreased 9.2 percent from September. At 80, the Crop Production Index decreased 8.0 percent. The Livestock Production Index, at 104, decreased 4.6 percent.

Producers received lower prices for cattle, market eggs, lettuce, and broilers but higher prices for sweet corn, milk, strawberries, and hogs. In addition to prices, the indexes are influenced by the monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly movement of soybeans, corn, cotton, and calves offset the decreased marketing of cattle, milk, broilers, and wheat.

The Prices Received Index is down 11 percent from the previous year. The Food Commodities Index, at 95, decreased 7.8 percent from September and is down 15 percent from October 2014.

October Prices Paid Index unchanged The October Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW), at 107, is unchanged from September but is down 4.5 percent from October 2014. Lower prices in October for concentrates, nitrogen, other services, and complete feeds offset higher prices for wage rates, feeder cattle, feeder pigs, and hay & forages.

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New Circle D pickup flatbeds

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black

7x7.................. $1450 71/2x81/2........... $1450 71/2x9............... $1520 8x9.................. $1850 8x11................ $2150

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 solid center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires......................................................................................................$10,995 New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package..............................................................................................................$9995

4x7’ Heavy DutyTrailer Mats

Each.....$65

NEW HEAVY DUTY TILT TRAILERS

(2) Diamond C 25-ft. partial tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box................................. $7395 Diamond C 24-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box............ $8995 Hillsboro 23.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $7595

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

Diamond C 24-ft. full power tilt deck-over, (2) 7,000 lb. axles............................... $7995 Diamond C 22-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $5995 Hillsboro 21.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $6595

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires....$5995 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps...........$4995

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

New 18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles...................$4495 New 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles.......$4095

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NEW DUMP TRAILERS

New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers...................... $9895 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers................... $10,895 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp.......... $8495

$1200

NEW 3-point Bale Unroller

Includes cylinder and hoses.

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

Diamond C 32-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube............................................................................. $11,895 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 3 piece folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks................................................................................................................... $9695 Diamond C 30-ft. (3) 7,000 lb. spring axle, 2 piece beavertail, bridged frame, tool box, dual jacks........................................................................................................... $9895 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9995 Diamond C 28-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame. . ...................................................................................................................... $10,595 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9695 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 3 piece beavertail... . ......................................................................................................................... $7595

New Haulmark & Look Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand

USED EQUIPMENT

Rainbow 28-ft., 3 axle flatbed gooseneck...................$5995

1985 Sandhill 31-ft. tandem dual flatbed, 20,000 lb. GVW.......... .....................................$6500

2008 Yacht Club 10-ft. snowmobile trailer.....................$1295

Belshe 25-ft. flatbed, tandem dual, 20,000 lb. GVW...$5500

1998 TrailKing TK40LT 20 ton (19’ & 5’) pintle hitch equipment trailer.................. $9500

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

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Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual......... .................................... $7000

1996 Trail King tandem axle belly dump.........................$18,500

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IN STOCK

6-ft. wide stock trailer.........$1595

8x8 snowmobile trailer.........$600

2009 Echo 2-place 4 wheeler trailer..............................$800

2013 Diamond C 83”x12-ft. utility single axle with bi-fold gate, ATV ramps................... $1800

SnoCo 4-ft. x 10-ft. utility trailer.... ...................................... $595

Semi Trailers

Miscellaneous

Nissan forklift, 3000 lb., nice shape...........................$6700

G ll – steel flatbeds

Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

Tuffloader Tilt Trailers

Gooseneck model: Bumper Pull model: 6-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck 4-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck Both models have 18” treadplate approach

Triple T Sales Fruehauf 21-ft. flatbed pup trailer.........................................................................................................$7500 Fontaine 48-ft. dropdeck trailer..........................................................................................................$17,500 Highboy 48-ft. utility flatbed trailer.....................................................................................................$11,900

Contact Dave Taylor; 406-357-2166

Chinook, MT

Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook

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2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #15473....... $349,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10”, 430 bu TBT 1910 cart. Stock #50540.......... $205,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14720....... $290,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16300....... $219,000 (2) 2006 John Deere 1890 46-ft. air drill, 7.5”, 270 bu TBT cart. Stock #50335......... $80,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890/1910 42-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46624................... $135,000 (15) 2011 John Deere 1890/1910 50-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46625................... $154,000 (15) 2008 John Deere 1895 42-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16702....... $135,000 (1) 2015 John Deere 1830, 61-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Stock #51763.... $195,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 1830, 61-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Stock #51764.... $195,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, 550 bu TBH cart. Stock #51460...... $234,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #47546......................... $198,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14371....... $178,001 (1) 2012 John Deere 1830 50-ft. 10” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14434..... $165,001 (2) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bu TBT cart. Stock #51888....... $159,000 (1) John Deere 9450 50-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #39493..................................... $12,500 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #47645..................................... $16,500 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft., 10”, (2) 9400, (2)9450.

Stock #50823........................... $10,500 (11) John Deere 9350 40-ft. 10” spacing, rubber press wheels. Stock #12568....... $10,500 (1) John Deere 9350 (2) 10-ft., 10 spacing, no transport. Stock #51474.............. $6950 (14) John Deere 9350 16-ft. 10” spacing, steel press wheels. Stock #16429.......... $5500 (1) 1996 John Deere 0455 25-ft. with 7.5” spacing.

Stock #50042............................. $28,000 (3) John Deere 777, Call for details. Stock #51975....................................... $10,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1770NT-16R30 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #15211............... $141,410 (1) 2006 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter.

Stock #41883........................... $62,000 (14) 2003 John Deere 1770 planter. Stock #44660. ................................................. $56,558 (11) 2014 Case IH 800/3430 70-ft. 12” spacing, 3430 cart. Stock #48059........ $225,000 (14) 2010 Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43798...... $105,000 (12) 2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT. Stock #52199.$105,000 (1) Case ATX-6012 60-ft. 12” tow behind cart.

Stock #16376............................. $58,000 (1) Case 5012 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart.

Stock #16379............................. $51,000 (1) Maxim 50-ft. 9” spacing, tow between 300 bushel cart. Stock #15850.......... $29,500 (2) 2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 60-ft. 9.5” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #41308..... $37,500 (14) 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #9912........... $44,500 (2) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14077....... $36,500 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13394....... $34,500 (1)

2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13876....... $82,000 (1) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 2320 tank.

Stock #43953........................... $42,000 (12) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 3450 cart.

Stock #45836........................... $39,900 (14) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing. Stock #47108..................................... $46,500 (12) 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43554........... $42,000 (12) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #9877............. $47,000 (1) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, 2320 tank. Stock #44309................... $44,900 (12) 2006 New Holland SD440 58-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #41283........................... $92,437 (12) 1995 Concord 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13236......... $32,000 (2) 1992 Concord 5612 56-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #12723......... $19,500 (2) 1994 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46620........... $29,000 (14) 1992 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46621........... $29,000 (14) 1995 Concord 3000 40-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Stock #51713................... $10,000 (3) 2009 Great Plains 1510 15-ft. 7.5”, double disk, Stock #50814................... $30,000 (15) 2013 John Deere 1910 550 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16122...................... $90,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1910 430 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16637...................... $69,000 (1) Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart, good tires, good condition. Stock #52299....... $6000 (1) Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart. Stock #52165 ...................................................... $6000 (1)

CONSIGNMENTS

1992 Case 9280 4WD tractor, Cummins 855, 4 hydraulics. Stock #14138............ $39,500 (2) 1964 Ford 6000 2WD tractor, loader/bucket, open station. Stock #44293......... $6000 (16) 1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, 4 hydraulics. Stock #12373...................... $39,775 (1) John Deere 8820 combine, JD 230 header with batt reel. Stock #46047..... $18,000 (11) 1980 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #16365....................................... $18,500 (2) 1987 John Deere combine, 30-ft. 230 header, batt reel. Stock #15567.............. $16,500 (3) 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, single, chopper. Stock #13189............... $22,000 (2) 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel. Stock #13190.............. $22,000 (2) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor. Stock #17825..................................... $11,500 (12) 1993 New Holland round baler, twine and net, 540 PTO. Stock #15109................ $3600 (1) New Holland 1035 self-propelled bale wagon, open station. Stock #15097........... $2940 (1) 1981 New Holland 1114 open station windrower, 12-ft. Stock #47866................ $7950 (16) 1995 John Deere 930 side pull MoCo, 11.5-ft. cut, rotary. Stock #50226............. $3950 (16) 2010 John Deere LA125 lawn tractor, 42” mower deck. Stock #51034......... $1200 (15)

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2010 Brandt 13110 auger, hydraulic lift, swing hopper. Stock #15155................ $28,000 (1) 2011 Brandt 1370XL 13”x70-ft. swing hopper, electric mover. Stock #51703..... $15,000 (3) 2008 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. auger, hyd lift, electric mover. Stock #50941........ $9000 (1) 2003 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger.

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Stock #13173............................. $11,000 (1) Brandt 10”x60-ft. auger, manual winch, swing away hopper. Stock #51115.......... $6500 (3) 2011 Farm King 13”x85-ft. auger, manual swing away hopper. Stock #15359........ $14,000 (1) 2009 Westfield MC130-91 13”x91-ft. auger, swing hopper. Stock #50960...... $16,000 (3) Westfield 10x60 10”x60-ft. auger, single swing hopper. Stock #51735................. $4000 (12) Wheatheart BH-41-8 grain auger. Stock #13866.......................................... $6500 (1) 8”x30-ft. PTO auger, drive-on transport. Stock #45749........................................ $2500 (16) 2013 Brandt 5200EX grain vac. Stock #16100. ................................................... $19,950 (1) 2008 Brandt 5000EX grain vac. Stock #16636. ................................................... $13,000 (1) 2010 Rem 3700 grain vac, 1000 PTO. Stock #51484..................................... $26,500 (12) 2011 Rem 2700 grain vac. Stock #13984.......... ................................................... $15,500 (1) 2010 Rem 2700 grain vac. Stock #13707.......... ................................................... $15,175 (2) Floor sweep only. Stock #13800.......... $175 (2)

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Stock #16433............................. $14,000 (3) Convey-All BTS290 seed tender, 5th wheel mount, 2 tanks. Stock #50571.. $14,000 (11) Shaver 901 post hole digger. Stock #37519...... ................................................. $11,000 (15) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842............. $26,000 (12) John Deere 620/70R46 floater tires for 4940 sprayer. Stock #16531................ $16,700 (1) 2011 Harvest International 8”x35-ft. transfer auger, PTO drive. Stock #51159.... $2500 (2)

LAWN AND TURF

2012 John Deere X720, 3-pt., mid PTO, 540 rear PTO, 60” deck. Stock #51881$8500 (12) 2012 John Deere 647, 540 PTO, came off X720 mower. Stock #51882......... $3000 (12) 2011 John Deere X500 hydro trans, 48” deck, 426 hours. Stock #50804............. $4800 (11) 2015 John Deere X320 48” deck, 6 hours. Like new! Stock #50753...................... $4049 (11) 2006 John Deere X304 42” deck with bagger.

Stock #46010.............................. $2900 (12) 2014 John Deere Z425 mower, new 48” deck.

Stock #50962................................ $3300 (3) 2014 John Deere Z445 54” deck. Stock #50937.......................................... $4750 (1) 2006 John Deere LA115 lawn mower, 42” deck. Stock #50318..................... $1000 (01) 2002 John Deere LT155 lawn mower, 42” deck, 15 hp, hydro. Stock #50288..$850 (16) John Deere L108 42” riding mower, 18.9 HP engine. Stock #13421...................... $600 (1) John Deere SRX95 30” deck, bagger. Stock #50703.......................................... $875 (12) Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn mower bagger, 54” deck. Stock #45957............... $3250 (12) 2006 Toro Z480 time cutter hydro, powerflow bagger. Stock #42704................. $1900 (14) John Deere WE85 walk behind mower. Stock #13490............................................ $950 (3)

#52101

SPRAYERS

2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., 20” spacing, section control. Stock #52272........CALL (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #16375................... $308,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #46716................. $319,000 (15) 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #13907................... $297,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft., 1200 gal, fence row nzl. Stock #52101.. $260,000 (14) 2012 John Deere 4940, 120-ft., 2630 screen, no GPS. Stock #52098........... $283,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #15262................... $272,500 (1) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft., 20”, trctn control. Stock #51280.$125,000 (1) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft. booms. Stock #16263................. $99,000 (3) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #44253...... $121,500 (14) 2013 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15362............... $238,000 (2) 2012 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46632............. $242,500 (14) 2010 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44352............. $185,901 (12) 2009 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46623............. $167,000 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft., 20”, 5 sensor Boomtrac. Stock #51772........ $295,000 (14) 2014 John Deere R4038, 100-ft., 20” spacing, foam marker. Stock #51412.... $255,000 (15) Flexi-Coil S68XL, Raven AutoBoom, auto height. Stock #51394......Call for Pricing (1) 2002 Flexi-Coil S67, 1000 gallon tank. Stock #50049.......................................... $9000 (1) Top Air TA2400 100-ft. booms, 2400 gallon tank. Stock #44849................... $49,500 (14) 2012 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 110-ft. booms. Stock #15021...... $45,000 (1) 2010 Summers Ultimate NT 110-ft. boom, 1500 poly tank. Stock #50291.. $33,000 (14) 2010 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15568...... $32,000 (1) 2009 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15722...... $34,000 (3) 2007 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #14614...... $31,500 (2) 2005 Summers Ultimate 1500 100-ft. booms, single nozzles. Stock #47131... $27,500 (12) Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #15568..................... $30,000 (3) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. booms, 1500 gallon. Stock #17842..................... $26,000 (12) Summers pickup sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 500 gallon tank. Stock #46817........... $3750 (12) 2013 Case IH PS160 134-ft., windscreens, 1600 gallon. Stock #50751....... $34,000 (12) 2011 Case IH 3300 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44531............. $185,000 (14) 2009 Case IH SRX160, 120-ft., 3 valve, Norac, cone. Stock #52200.................... $26,000 (1) 2009 Case IH SRX160 120-ft. pull-type, 1600 gallon, 3 section. Stock #51019.$24,000 (12) 2007 Case IH SRX160, 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1600 gal tank. Stock #51704...... $29,500 (1) 2002 Rogator 874, 80-ft., 20” spacing, stainless tank. Stock #51461............. $63,000 (1) 2011 Fast 9518 120-ft. booms, 1800 gallon tank. Stock #16388..................... $34,500 (2) 2005 Melroe Spra-Coupe 4450 60-ft. booms, 400 gallon. Stock #48091......... $55,000 (14) Ford truck mounted with Marflex sprayer. Stock #51976....................................... $25,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 62D mid mount mower, 62” cut. Stock #13420.......................... $3200 (1) John Deere 62D, drive over, mid-mount mower deck. Stock #52119..................... $1950 (16) 2012 John Deere mower, 72”, for 4720 tractor.

Stock #12798................................ $3500 (1) 2012 Swisher RTB12544 pull behind mower, 44”, gas. Stock #13009.................. $1600 (2) 2011 Bobcat 72” finishing mower, hydraulic drive. Stock #47071..................... $3900 (15) 2011 Frontier SB11 54” snowblower, hydraulic chute rotation. Stock #12181......... $2895 (1)

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#51979

#52227

#52241

MISCELLANEOUS

2014 John Deere 304K 4WD wheel loader, 137 hours. Stock #50874.......... $73,500 (16) 2005 John Deere 35D compact excavator, cab, heat, A/C. Stock #51091........... $28,250 (11) 2011 Case TR270 skidsteer, EH hand controls, 13” tracks. Stock #51867.......... $39,000 (15) Cat 272C skidsteer, switchable EH controls, 66” & 84” bucket. Stock #51979..................... ................................................. $33,500 (11) 2008 John Deere 317 skidsteer, single spd, ft cntrl, 66” bckt. Stock #52251.... $16,500 (11) Great Bend 951 3-point backhoe, 18” bucket, runs off hydraulics. Stock #47542................. .................................................... $5950 (16) 2010 John Deere PA15, planetary drive auger skid steer mount. Stock #52161.. $1600 (11) 2013 Buhler 2450 14 bale round bale carrier, self-leveling. Stock #51207....... $28,500 (16) 2010 Dew-Eze Super Slicer 2 bale processor, RH discharge. Stock #52183....... $8900 (11) 2008 Vermeer BP7000 bale processor, left hand discharge. Stock #52206.$12,900 (11) 2006 Bale King 3000 bale processor, left hand discharge. Stock #52205.......... $13,500 (11) 2006 Haybuster 2650 bale processor, 2-bale, RH discharge. Stock #52293.... $10,950 (16) 2004 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO. Stock #47740..$12,500 (16) 2011 Allen 8803 29-ft. hydraulic driven basket rake. Stock #51202................... $24,900 (15) 2012 H&S BF14HC 14-wheel high capacity wheel rake. Stock #50933.......... $12,500 (3) Vermeer R23 hydraulic hay rake. Stock #52289........................................ $7500 (16) 2006 John Deere 705 hydraulic hay rake.

Stock #52291.............................. $9950 (16) 1997 John Deere 700 twin rake. One owner.

Stock #51694.............................. $5900 (15) Frontier AB14D dual round bale spear. Stock #52107........................................ $1250 (14) Frontier AB13G global bale spear, used once.

Stock #17019................................ $850 (15) Buhler 150 9-ft. rear blade, 3 way hyd. adjust, cutting edge. Stock #50220......... $6500 (11) Rhino HD3WM 8-ft. rear blade, manual angle and tilt. Stock #51929.................... $750 (16) 2014 Frontier RB5060L 5-ft. lighter-duty rear blade. Stock #51840...................... $490 (14) Degelman 10-1 front blade, 10-ft., manual angle. Stock #15578.......................... $2500 (1) 2008 HLA manure fork for JD 265 loader. 2-ft. tines. Stock #48055....................... $650 (16) 2015 John Deere BW15918 bucket. Never used, global mounts. Stock #50961.$1500 (1) 2011 Wheatheart High & Heavy Hitter sidemast post pounder. Stock #51967.$9350 (16) Ezee-On 2400 post pounder. Stock #51876....... ........................................................$4800 (1) Shaver HD10 post pounder, skid steer mount.

Stock #50378.............................. $5500 (01) Shaver HD10 post pounder, fits on skid steer.

Stock #48005.............................. $2850 (16) 2014 Danhuser SM40 hammer post pounder, hyd. tilt. Stock #50556.................. $7500 (11) Ambusher RC51 5-ft. rotary cutter for skid steer. Stock #47072..................... $3400 (15)

2003 John Deere MX6 rotary cutter, 6-ft. cut width, 540 PTO. Stock #51403.... $1950 (11) 2008 Frontier RC1060 5-ft. rotary cutter, safety chains. Stock #50807.................. $1100 (15) Woods RD60 rear discharge mower, 60” cut width, 540 PTO. Stock #51143.... $1500 (15) Ford 501 3-pt. sickle mower, 7-ft. bar. Stock #51449........................................ $1500 (15) Artsway VD7 pull type ditcher, 7-ft. blades, two hydraulics. Stock #50225............. $2500 (16) Buhler 960 8-ft. wide, dual auger snowblower, 540 PTO. Stock #17971.............. $3950 (16) 6-ft. front snowblade to fit compact tractors, hydraulic angle. Stock #50811........ $1350 (15) Morris 50-HHB 50-ft. heavy harrow, mechanical fold, 1/2” teeth. Stock #50749.....$18,000 (12) Morris chisel plow. Stock #15851...... $3600 (1) 1992 Case IH 5600 28-ft. chisel plow with harrow. Stock #51696....................... $8900 (15) Field cultivator, 36-ft., 4-bar drag harrow. Stock #50774.......................................... $4750 (3) 1991 John Deere 3945 switch plow, 4 bottom, 3-pt. mount. Stock #52099........... $3950 (16) Miller 10-ft. offset disk, 9” spacing, 22” disks, 3 bar, heavy duty. Stock #52056..... $7500 (16) Ford 10-ft. tandem disk, lift cylinder. Stock #52057........................................ $2500 (16) Frontier LR2184 medium duty, 84” landscape rake, Cat 3-pt. Stock #51233......... $995 (15) Yorks RS 3-pt. landscape rake, 5-ft. width.

Stock #50810................................ $475 (15) 2007 Rite Way RR900 rock picker, hydraulic reel, hyd hitch. Stock #52225... $14,500 (14)

UTILITY VEHICLES

2014 John Deere 825i, power steering, manual lift, heater. Stock #52231...... $18,250 (11) 2014 John Deere 825i, glass windshield, deluxe cargo box. Stock #52241.... $14,970 (1) 2013 John Deere 850i RSX Gator, front bumper. Stock #15127................ $12,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 825i, camo, windshield, high-back seats. Stock #52079.$14,250 (14) 2012 John Deere 850i RSX Gator, poly roof, 316 miles. Stock #16630............ $12,500 (1) 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, windshield, benchseat. Stock #50555.................$12,000 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, Prosum cab with heat. Stock #47291................ $9900 (2) 2015 John Deere 825i, hard door, roof, windshield, hyd tilt box. Stock #51899.$13,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 825i, full poly cab, heater, bucket seats. Stock #51819...... $19,750 (14) 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, benchseat, Alloy rims, power dump. Stock #50740.$11,500 (14) 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, Bighorn tires, benchseat. Stock #50385........... $10,800 (1) 2001 John Deere 855D, front bumper, fender guard, bench seat. Stock #52271.$8250 (14) 2014 Kubota X1100C, cab, heat, air conditioning. Stock #51898..................... $15,900 (14) 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 Stock #47862... .................................................... $5500 (12) Artic Cat Wildcat 800 Stock #52076................ ................................................. $10,500 (12) Club Car IntelliTrak 4x4, open cab. Stock #52182.......................................... $3600 (3)

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#52214

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

2015 John Deere 569, net wrap, hyd pickup, hi-floatation tires. Stock #51771$43,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, 1000 PTO. Stock #50857........... $48,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52213........ $45,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52214........ $45,000 (11) 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, baler auto. Stock #99390508.......... $47,000 (3) 2012 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, hyd pickup. Stock #51317......... $34,950 (16) 2011 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, twine and net. Stock #47590.................... $35,000 (14) 2011 John Deere 568, twine only, MegaWide, 21.5L-16.1 tires. Stock #52209.$25,000 (11) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51475............ $29,950 (16) 2008 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, surface wrap. Stock #14641.................... $29,750 (3) 2008 John Deere 568, net wrap, hyd pickup, 1000 PTO. Stock #51727......... $27,500 (16) 2004 John Deere 567, net/twine, MegaWide, hyd pickup. Stock #51729........... $19,990 (1) 2004 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, hyd. lift. Stock #50387............... $15,500 (11) 2004 John Deere 567, twine, MegaWide, hyd pckp, 540 PTO. Stock #51707.. $15,000 (12) 2004 John Deere 567, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51316............ $13,950 (11) 2003 John Deere 567 net and twine, hydraulic pickup. Stock #14790................. $15,750 (1) 2002 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51037............ $13,500 (11) 2001 John Deere 567 twine/net, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50813............ $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 twine only, 540 PTO, wide pickup. Stock #50951....... $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 wide pickup, twine only.

Stock #46471........................... $12,500 (12)

1999 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #47683.................. $8500 (14) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, MegaTooth pickup. Stock #50700................ $10,500 (11) 1998 John Deere 566 60” wide, 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #50329............. $8950 (16) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50636............... $9995 (11) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, hi-flo tires.

Stock #46023.............................. $9500 (12) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth, 540 PTO. Stock #50622............... $9500 (11) 1996 John Deere 566 twine only, hyd pickup, 15,000 bales. Stock #51100........ $8500 (14) 1991 John Deere 535 twine only. Stock #16681.......................................... $4250 (3) 1990 John Deere 535, twine only, 540 PTO, gather wheels.Stock #51419....... $3000 (11) John Deere 510 round baler. Stock #15174..... ...................................................... $2500 (2) 2008 Hesston 5556 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #46661........... $19,000 (12) 2005 Hesston 956-A round baler. Stock #50635....................................... $13,000 (1) 2001 Hesston 856A twine only. Stock #50788.. ................................................. $11,900 (15) 1989 Hesston 560 twine only. Stock #51277.... ...................................................... $3000 (3) 2002 Case IH RBX561 twine/net, new PTO & gearbox. Stock #51066.................. $6900 (1) 2007 New Holland BR780A 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44546...................... $7950 (12) 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, twine only, Bale Command. Stock #14908...... $6500 (2) 1994 New Holland 650 twine only, 540 PTO, precut knives. Stock #16353......... $5500 (2) 1999 Hesston 4755 3x3 square baler, bale chute. Stock #51841................. $29,900 (14) 1999 New Holland 590 3x3 sq baler, auto lube, last bale eject. Stock #52145... $17,500 (16)

WINDROWERS, MOCO’S & SWATHERS

2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16.5L-16.1 casters. Stock #15707.............. $160,000 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, hydraulic centerlink. Stock #16566.......... $154,000 (1) 2013 John Deere W235 windrower, bar tires, 995 16-ft. head. Stock #52212.$140,000 (11) 2012 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. head, Tri-Lobe. Stock #51822........... $102,900 (15) 2011 John Deere R450 windrower, 14.5-ft. Impeller rotary. Stock #52227..... $102,500 (16) 2011 John Deere D450 windrower. Stock #14045....................................... $84,000 (1) 2002 John Deere 4990 windrower, 14-ft. 990 header, Impeller. Stock #51868.$42,900 (15) 2007 John Deere 4895 windrower, draper ready. Stock #16337................. $100,000 (1) International 4000 swather, 14.5-ft. draper header. Stock #43066................. $4500 (12) 2008 Agco 9365 rotary windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #16261................... $72,500 (3) 2012 MacDon M105 cab, air, D60 35-ft. header.

Stock #11104........................... $109,000 (1) 2008 MacDon M200 swather, D60 35-ft. draper header. Stock #52106.............. $79,500 (14) 2003 MacDon 9352i windrower, 30-ft. draper header. Stock #43978.............. $90,900 (14) 2003 MacDon 5020 mower conditioner, 16-ft., steel cond. Stock #43981......... $11,000 (12) 1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334..... $6950 (16) 1994 New Holland 2450 windrower, 14-ft. sickle, rubber cond. Stock #52144.. $22,500 (16) 1986 New Holland 1496 windrower, hydrostat, 12-ft. sickle head. Stock #52275.. $9500 (16) New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas engine. Stock #46104........... $9619 (12) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. draper. Stock #47073.................. $9500 (16) 2011 John Deere 956 MoCo, hyd tilt, V10 steel conditioner. Stock #52100........ $21,500 (16) 2015 John Deere 946 MoCo, 13-ft. rotary, V10 conditioner. Stock #51777........ $31,500 (16) 2011 John Deere 946 MoCo, 13-ft., hyd tilt, V10 conditioner.Stock #52228. $21,500 (16) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, 13-ft. cut, impeller conditioner. Stock #43698... $26,000 (16)

2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 3-pt., hyd. tilt. Stock #47219...... $25,000 (12) 2004 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47233................. $17,500 (14) 2001 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 2-pt., 1000 PTO. Stock #50538..................... ................................................. $14,000 (11) 1999 John Deere 955 MoCo, rotary tongue, 14-ft. cut. Stock #14538.............. $12,000 (3) 2009 Hesston 3315 mower conditioner. Stock #50708....................................... $22,618 (3) Caterpillar Challenger PTS16T MoCo, 16-ft. head. Stock #51701................. $14,000 (12) 2004 Frontier MC1216 MoCo, 16-ft., steel conditioner. Stock #50969.............. $10,950 (11) 2006 New Holland 1475 haybine, 16-ft. pull type. Stock #15022..................... $16,500 (2) 1991 New Holland 499 pull-type swather, 14-ft. sickle header. Stock #51095........ $5500 (14) 1997 Westward 3000 30-ft. pull-type swather, batt reel. Stock #51711................. $4500 (1) 2012 John Deere 995 hay header, V10 conditioner. Stock #50388................. $27,500 (14)

Railroad Ties $8.00/tie Sold in 16 tie bundles We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

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#51862

#46604

#51907

#52169

TRACTORS

2010 John Deere 9630 powershift, 5 SCV’s, no PTO, no 3-pt. Stock #52114... $205,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16561.......... $309,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift transmission. Stock #43365... $285,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 9560R, 5 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, heavy wt pkg. Stock #51278..... $282,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 9510R, 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #46642........ $302,500 (15) 2012 John Deere 9510R 18/6 powershift, 5 SCV’s. Stock #51487................ $268,719 (1) 2015 John Deere 9470R, 4WD, 470 hp, 18/6 powershift. Stock #51765....... $312,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 9470R, 4WD, 470 hp, 18/6 powershift. Stock #51766....... $312,500 (14) 2011 John Deere 9430 PTO, 5 hydraulics, powershift. Stock #44271....... $204,250 (16) 2001 John Deere 9400 12 speed powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16380............ $95,500 (1) 2009 John Deere 9330 24/6 syncro transmission, 4 hyd. Stock #16254........ $197,500 (1) 1984 John Deere 8650 238 hp, partial PS, no PTO, blade. Stock #51113.......... $27,000 (1) 1983 John Deere 8650 16/6 transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO. Stock #52229.$24,000 (14) 1992 John Deere 8560 4WD, differential lock, 3 hydraulics. Stock #15976......... $42,500 (1) 1991 John Deere 8560 3 hyd., diff lock, monitor, 24 speed. Stock #50698..... $43,500 (12) 1987 John Deere 8450 Quad-Range, 3 SCV’s, no 3-pt. or PTO. Stock #52224. $19,950 (11) 2014 John Deere 8310R Premium cab, IVT, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #16045.. $269,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 8310R MFWD, cab, IVT, dual PTO. Stock #15720.................. $227,500 (1) 2006 John Deere 8230 MFWD, Premium cab, powershift. Stock #46576......... $72,000 (15) 2004 John Deere 7420, IVT, 2 SCV’s, 741 loader. Stock #51862................ $59,500 (15) 1995 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 16 sp PowrQuad, 3 SCV’s. Stock #52169.. $41,500 (16) 2014 John Deere 7210R, IVT, 5 SCV’s, dual PTO. Stock #44518................ $232,700 (15) 2014 John Deere 7210R 5 hyd remotes, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #50494..$220,000 (14) 1994 John Deere 7200, partial PowerShift, 740 loader. Stock #52204......... $44,900 (16) 2013 John Deere 6210R, IVT, 4 SCV’s, cold weather pkg. Stock #52294...... $171,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD + TLS, 540/1000. Stock #99011852.... $167,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 540/1000.

Stock #15779........................... $162,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170M, 20/20 AutoQuad Plus, dual PTO. Stock #51400.. $134,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170M, 3 SCV’s, cold start package. Stock #51401............ $134,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6150M 16 spd PowrQuad, 3 SCV, dual PTO. Stock #51149.$113,500 (16) 2014 John Deere 6150M, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #51150................ $113,500 (16) 2015 John Deere 6140M, 16/16 PowrQuad, H360 loader. Stock #51770.... $117,500 (14) 1978 John Deere 4840, 8 speed PowerShift, large 1000 PTO. Stock #52124.$25,950 (16) 1980 John Deere 4640 2WD, 16 speed QuadRange, loader. Stock #51161... $19,500 (14) 1982 John Deere 4240 2WD, 8 sp PowerShift, no ldr, 540/1000. Stock #52223.$19,500 (14) 1963 John Deere 4010, 2WD, 80 hp, Shaver HD-10 post driver. Stock #51872... $8000 (3) 1988 John Deere 3155 MFWD, cab, 265 loader and grapple. Stock #47408.. $35,000 (15) 1988 John Deere 2955 MFWD, 80 hp, JD 265 SL loader. Stock #13560............ $27,500 (3) John Deere 2510, diesel. Stock #51977........... .................................................... $6000 (12) 2004 Case IH STX 450 duals, 4 hydraulics, no PTO. Stock #46868................ $137,500 (12) 2002 Case IH STX 450 quad track, powershift, Trimble GPS. Stock #46867.... $104,950 (12) 2000 Case IH MX270 powershift, loader/grapple, 4 hyd. Stock #50230.......... $68,773 (12) 2005 Case IH Magnum MX255, 18/4R powershift, 4 SCV’s.Stock #51420....... $82,000 (1) 2010 Case IH Magnum 245, duals, 4 hydraulics, 3-point. Stock #45276..... $129,318 (14) 2009 Case IH Magnum 245 MFWD, powershift, dual PTO. Stock #52196.. $115,000 (1)

2004 Case IH MXM175 MFWD, powershift, LX172 loader. Stock #47340..... $74,900 (15) 1998 Case IH MX150 MFWD, 16/12 partial p/s, ldr, bkt, grapple. Stock #52211.$42,900 (15) 1995 Case 9270 differential lock, 4 hydraulics, standard shift. Stock #16432...... $55,000 (1) Case IH 4690 4WD, crab steer, 7724 hours.

Stock #46329........................... $10,500 (11) 1987 Case IH 3394 FWA, partial p/s, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., 1000 PTO. Stock #52276.. $18,360 (1) 1989 Case IH 2096, 2WD, 12 speed, 540/1000 PTO, loader. Stock #51685....... $18,500 (11) 1970 Case 1170 2WD, PTO, 3-pt., DuAl loader, 6-ft. bucket. Stock #51270............. $8900 (1) 1967 International 1256, 8/4 transmission, 540/1000 PTO.Stock #51485...... $8900 (12) 2006 Agco LT90A, IVT transmission, 3 SCV’s, loader, grapple. Stock #51048.. $49,500 (12) 2002 New Holland TV140 loader, dual PTO, 2 hydraulics. Stock #14303............ $58,000 (2) 1992 New Holland 9030, engine end PTO & 2 SCV’s, loader. Stock #52184.... $32,000 (11) 1994 Ford 8340, MFWD, 100 hp. Stock #51910..................................... $35,000 (12) 1989 Ford 7710 MFWD, cab, 540 PTO, loader/ bucket/spear. Stock #16107....... $19,500 (3) 1979 Ford TW30, 16 speed, dual PTO, EzeeOn ldr, grapple. Stock #52198.. $14,900 (11) Ford 7600 2WD, open station, Ford 777F loader/bucket/grapple. Stock #16118... $9500 (1) 1993 Ford 3600 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, loader. Stock #51276..................... $5500 (1) Versatile 950 tractor. Stock #16430.................. ................................................... $22,000 (1) 1983 Versatile 875 Call for more details! Stock #51158..................................... $19,000 (12) 1980 Versatile 875 4WD, Atom Jet kit, reman transmission. Stock #15662....... $19,500 (1) 1994 Allis-Chalmers 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28. Stock #14187.$23,000 (3) 2007 McCormick XTX185, partial pwrshft, 3 SCV’s, loader. Stock #52166...... $66,000 (1) 1982 Allis-Chalmers 5020 loader, 4-way front blade with mounts. Stock #16471.. $9500 (3) 2006 Kubota L3130 MFWD, open station, 3-point. Stock #16699................ $18,850 (1)

COMBINES

2014 John Deere S690, ProDrive trans, Harvest Smart. Stock #16206........ $359,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 STS TriStream rotor, sidehill kit. Stock #46907........ $358,000 (14) 2014 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, HID lights. Stock #51845........... $339,000 (12) 2014 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, HID lights. Stock #51907........... $339,000 (12) 2013 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, 640D head. Stock #15838........... $345,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S680, TriStream rotor, 640D header. Stock #15823.............. $355,000 (1) 2015 John Deere S670, ProDrive, TriStream rotor, 29-ft. agr. Stock #51768.$330,000 (14) 2013 John Deere S670 392/285 hr, ProDrive transmission. Stock #43358... $325,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670, 3 speed transmission, TriStream rotor. Stock #51214.$290,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 Pro Drive transmission. Stock #46604................. $275,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670 side hill pkg, manual tailboard. Stock #51008.......... $265,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 ProDrive trans, manual tailboard. Stock #51007...... $265,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670, 3 speed, side-hill package. Stock #46842.......... $249,000 (11) 2010 John Deere 9870 Premium cab, ContourMaster. Stock #15227........ $244,106 (1) 2011 John Deere 9770, manual vane chopper, AutoTrac ready. Stock #51445....................... ............................................... $240,000 (14) 2006 John Deere 9760, bullet rotor, chopper, sidehill. Stock #47214............ $165,000 (12) 2005 John Deere 9760 STS combine. Stock #15031..................................... $170,000 (3) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header and ATU. Stock #14167............ $175,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header.

Stock #14166........................... $172,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760 22.5-ft. unload auger.

Stock #50873........................... $155,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760, 1360 sep hr, 3 spd, fixed fdrhse. Stock #46814..... $140,000 (11) 2001 John Deere 9750, 2500 sep hr, big top, 20-ft. auger. Stock #51343........ $104,930 (2)

2004 John Deere 9660 1535 sep hr, single point hookup. Stock #51082... $105,000 (12) 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, spreader. Stock #15107............. $89,000 (1) 1998 John Deere 9610 2WD, singles, chopper.

Stock #16624............................. $57,000 (3) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Stock #15186....................................... $55,000 (3) 1997 John Deere 9600 with 30-ft. platform, big top hopper. Stock #15170.......... $67,500 (1) 1995 John Deere 9600 with 930R and pickup header. Stock #16264................ $36,000 (3) 1994 John Deere 9600 with 930R and 214 pickup header. Stock #14963..... $39,000 (1) 1991 John Deere 9600 260 hp, straw walkers, 20-ft. unld auger. Stock #51122.. $34,441 (3) 1990 John Deere 9600 pickup reel, chopper, single range. Stock #50699........ $32,000 (1) 1990 John Deere 9600 Stock #15173.............. ................................................... $32,000 (1) 1990 John Deere 9500 3000 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51231... $29,995 (11) 1982 John Deere 8820 230 header, batt reel, Sund attachment. Stock #15079.$12,500 (2) 2009 Case IH 7120 combine, no headers.

Stock #13146........................... $187,500 (2) 2009 Case IH 6088 combine. Stock #44527..... ............................................... $175,000 (15) 2006 Case IH 2388 rock trap, chaff spreader, straw chopper. Stock #50988... $170,000 (3) 2000 Case IH 2388 AFS yield monitor, big top, no chopper. Stock #46238........ $76,153 (12) 2000 Case IH 2388 Ag Leader yield monitor, big top. Stock #15602................. $75,000 (1) 1998 Case IH 2388 AFS monitor, 3 speed, straw spreader. Stock #46343.. $68,886 (14) 1997 Case IH 2188 new engine with 200 hours, 36-ft. header. Stock #15661........ $44,000 (1) 1996 Case IH 2188 chaff spreader, rock trap, rebuilt fdrhouse. Stock #14935.$64,500 (3) 1996 Case IH 2188, 2454 separator hours.

Stock #52180........................... $32,000 (12) 1988 Case IH 1680 singles, chaff spreader, 3560 hours. Stock #50938.......... $19,207 (3) 1986 Case IH 1680 30-ft. 1010 header. Stock #47438..................................... $21,000 (12) 1992 Case IH 1660 1010 header. Very clean, shedded. Stock #50989.............. $28,000 (3) 2011 Gleaner S77 705 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51255......... $210,000 (14) 2008 Gleaner R65 1041 separator hours, chopper. Stock #51254........... $140,000 (14) 2003 Gleaner R65 combine with powered rear axle. Stock #15248................... $147,500 (1) 1998 Agco Gleaner R72 2156 separator hours. Stock #51080................. $49,324 (12)

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