December 2017 by The Trader's Dispatch

DECEMBER 2017

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

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com

2018 Crop and Pest Management School

Montana State University will host its annual Crop and Pest Management School set for Jan. 2-4 at MSU’s Burns Technology Center located in Barnard Hall. The two-and-ahalf-day workshop will focus on crop and pest management in forage and pulse crops and is geared toward producers, certified crop advisers, county agents and other agribusiness. This is the 15th year MSU has offered the workshop, which attracts a diverse and high-quality roster of speakers that includes producers, industry, government and academic agriculturists. This year’s presenters will speak on a wide range of agronomy topics, including disease and insect control, pulse agronomy, cover crop management, pea and lentil grading procedures, and legal/safety requirements of seed handling, among other topics. In addition to MSU speakers, guest speakers for the conference are: Byron Lannoye, Pulse USA, Inc.; Todd Scholz, U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Council; Greg Stordahl, Montana Department of Agriculture State Grain Lab; and Michael Wunsch, North Dakota State University. Upon completion of the workshop, credits will be available for private and commercial applicators and certified crop advisers. The cost for the workshop is $195. The deadline to register is Dec. 26. The full workshop schedule can be found at: http://plantsciences.montana.edu/producersandfarmers/ CPMS%20Brochure%202018.pdf. To register online, go to: https://payment.msuextension. org/product/E5E59944-155D-011A-010F8B1D2C2B5A42. A printable mail-in form can be found at: http://plantsciences. montana.edu/producersandfarmers/CPMS%20Brochure%20 2018.pdf. For more information about the workshop, contact Ruth O’Neill at ruth.oneill@montana.edu.

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Biology of grazing lands workshop

A biology of grazing lands workshop will be held January 3-5, 2018, at the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC). The workshop will be held in the DREC’s Red Office Building on the corner of State Avenue and Empire Road in Dickinson. The workshop will run each day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain time. “Many livestock producers are still managing their pastures without the advantages of a fully functional soil microorganism population,” says Lee Manske, research professor at the DREC. “Enhancement of soil organism activity is not CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRODUCTION SALES

Jan. 23, 2018, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..............A5. Feb. 3, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena............A7 Feb. 17, Sparks Herefords, Plevna................................A5 Feb. 21, Veseth Cattle Co. & Score Angus, Malta.........A6 Feb. 27, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford..................A8 Mar. 6, Apex Angus, Valier............................................A13 Mar. 10, Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin................................A5 Mar. 30, O’Hara Land & Cattle, Shelby........................A44 Sept. 21, 2018, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan............A5

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UW Extension offers training, tests for new commercial pesticide applicators

By University of Wyoming Extension Their official licenses will be issued at a Registration for new commercial pestilater date from the Wyoming Department cide applicator training is now open, said of Agriculture. University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Topics covered include core materials, pesticide training coordinator Jeff Edwards. state statutes, application procedures, weed The training is Monday-Friday, Decemand insect identification and other license ber 11-15, in Laramie. All sessions are at the category-specific information, he said. Albany County Fairgrounds, said Edwards. “This course is specifically designed to The program starts 1 p.m. Monday. Anyone educate individuals who are new to pestiapplying pesticides (restricted use or not) cide application,” he said. “It may also assist and receiving payment is required to have individuals looking for career advancement a commercial applicators license. as it will provide 24 CEUs to anyone who Class registration fee is $250 per person. participates with a current active license.” Electronic registration is preferred at bit. The core examination must be passed, ly/2017commpest. and a minimum of one category examinaThe program prepares participants for tion with a 70 percent or better is required the commercial applicator examinations. to receive a license. Those attending have the opportunity to Edwards recommends acquiring and complete the examination and receive temreading training manuals prior to class. porary licenses that Friday, Edwards said. Details on which training manuals needed are at bit.ly/commpestmanuals. To purchase printed manuals, contact the PRIVATE TREATY UW Extension Office of Communications Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida..............................A5 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek......................A14 and Technology at 307-766-5157 or by Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.......................................A5 email at tengel@uwyo.edu. J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood...........................................A5 McMurry Cattle, Billings.................................................A5 Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena........................A2 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek.....................................A5 Wichman Herefords, Moore...........................................A5

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MIXED AGE COWS FOR SALE

Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch selling 60 head of mixed age good cows. Due to calve from mid March until mid May. Call or E-mail for information on ages and prices. Ranch Manager Troy Wheeler (406) 949-1754 or Gary Burnham (406) 439-2360 E-mail ppsranch@gmail.com

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a new concept, but it does require specialized knowledge and a paradigm shift to make it work correctly. “Active soil microorganisms recycle the essential nutrients required for grass plants to grow at biological potential rates and for livestock to perform at potential genetic levels,” Manske notes. “This results in generation of greater wealth captured per acre without detriment to future production.” During the first two days of the workshop, the biology of soil microorganisms and the symbiotic partnership among perennial grass plants, soil organisms and grazing animals will be discussed. The workshop also will cover grazing management time periods coordinated with the plant phenological growth stages needed to increase productivity of these three ecosystem components. The information covered in the workshop can be downloaded to a laptop computer or color printer for free. Go to http://www.grazinghandbook.com and download the reports: Biologically Effective Management of Grazing Lands and Biogeochemical Processes of Prairie Ecosystems. Bring these reports and a notebook to the workshop. Hard copies will be available for $70. The third day is for producers with ArcGIS maps of their ranches who would like to learn how to develop and properly operate a biologically effective management strategy. This strategy will include using a twice-over rotational grazing on summer pastures in conjunction with a complete 12-month complementary pasture and harvested forage sequence specific for their ranch. Information needed for this portion of the workshop also is available at http://www.grazinghandbook.com. Download these reports: Evaluation and Development of Forage Management Strategies for Range Cows, Methods for Development of Biologically Effective Management Strategies and Increasing Value Captured from the Land Natural Resources. Bring these reports, a calculator and notebook to the workshop. Hard copies will be available for $80. There is no cost to attend the workshop, although lodging, transportation and meals are the responsibility of the participants. Coffee and bottled water will be provided. To register for the workshop, email Manske at llewellyn. manske@ndsu.edu or call 701-456-1118 or 701-456-1120. Please provide your name, ground mailing address and telephone number. If more than one person will attend from your ranch, please provide the name of each person.

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Farm Business Workshops offered across Montana

Winter workshops teach skills for profitable farming and ranching A series of winter workshops across Montana will help beginning Farmers and Ranchers interested in starting an innovative business or adding a new enterprise. Planning For On-Farm Success offers expert presenters, experienced producers, and ag professionals to help participants understand and develop the tools they need to launch a successful new enterprise. Workshops will be offered in Havre, Helena, Plains and Troy. The workshops, hosted by Community Food & Agriculture Coalition in partnership with MSU Extension, Bear Paw FADC, and Troy Farmers Market will be offered Tuesday evenings 5:30-8:30, from January through February on the following topics: January 9: Farm Strategic Planning January 16: Researching Your Market January 23: Farm Marketing & Promotion January 30: Managing Your Financials February 6: Financial Decision-Making February 13: Financing Your Farm March 20: Managing Farm Risks There will also be an abbreviated four-week course offered in Helena January 18 - February 8. Participants will learn about local resources, network with local producers and service providers, and get handson support working on their own business plans. Workshop registration is $20 each or $100 for the full seven-part series, which includes the Planning for On-Farm Success workbook. Full series registrations before January 2nd will receive a 25% discount! To register and learn more about topics and presenters, visit www.farmlinkmontana.org/PFOS2018 or contact dave@farmlinkmontana.org ##### When I am an old coot... I will teach the children to belch “Jingle Bells” when their mommies are not around.

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Farm management workshops

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Montana State University Extension will offer farm management workshops in five communities, including Lewiston, Ronan, Choteau, Great Falls and Glasgow, from January to March 2018. Extension economists George Haynes, Kate Fuller and Joel Schumacher will lead the workshops. Other contributing faculty members will include Anton Bekkerman, Joseph Janzen, Gary Brester and Eric Belasco, agricultural economists; Marsha Goetting, family economist; Mary Burrows, plant pathologist; Kent McVay, cropping systems specialist; and Rachel Endecott, beef cattle specialist. Workshops are scheduled for two days. Topics will include financial analysis and enterprise budgeting, risk management, marketing of grain and cattle, disaster assistance and tax considerations, agricultural policy issues, estate planning and crop and livestock production. An optional pre-workshop course, introduction to Quicken, will be offered from noon to 5 p.m. the day before the farm management workshop in all locations. The number of participants is limited to 12 individuals for each of the introduction to Quicken courses. The 2018 farm management workshop locations and dates are as follows: Lewistown, January 4-5, Yogo Inn, Snowy Room, 211 NE Main St. Ronan, February 8-9, Ronan Community Center, 300 3rd Ave. Choteau, February 13-14, Stage Stop Inn, 1005 Main Ave. N. Great Falls, February 21-22, Cascade County Extension Office, 3300 3rd Street NE, #9 Glasgow, March 8-9, Cottonwood Inn and Suites, 54250 US Highway 2 Participation in this workshop will satisfy the requirements for Farm Service Agency production and financial management training. There is no cost for the workshop or pre-workshop, but registration is required. To register, contact Keri Hayes at 406-994-3511 or khayes@montana.edu, or George Haynes at 406-994-5012 or haynes@montana.edu. ##### Creeks in Montana are often pronounced “crick.”

Montana Hereford Directory Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

Banjo Ranch

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

Bar Star Cattle

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

Bryan Barker

406-450-4361, Shelby, MT

Barker Herefords

406-450-9716, Shelby, MT

Bayers Hereford Ranch

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

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

Churchill Cattle Co

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT

Curlew Cattle Co

Garrison Ranches Inc

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT

Dallas Polled Herefords

Griffin Polled Herefords

406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com 406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-749-1036, Huntley, MT

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

L Bar W Cattle Co Loyning Farms M/D Herefords

Emily Shilling

406-322-8541, Columbus, MT

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com

Sparks Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-821-0247, Darby, MT

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

406-323-1686, Roundup, MT

Harper Herefords

McKechnie Hereford Ranch

Dutton Hereford Ranch

Holden Herefords

McMurry Cattle

406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

Marty Bennett Bowen Ranch

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

406-891-0973, Baker, MT www.facebook.com/MD-Herefords

406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com

406-633-5479, Molt, MT

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

307-631-6012, Columbus, MT

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

406-267-3232, Butte, MT

Frank Herefords

K & C Herefords

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

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

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

First West Insurance

406-922-6044, Bozeman, MT www.1stwestinsurance.com

Ehlke Herefords

Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Feddes Herefords

Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com

406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com

Hultin Polled Herefords

406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT www.facebook.com/ Storey-Hereford-Ranch

Thomas Herefords Vandeberg Ranch

406-459-1691, Helena, MT www.hultinpolledherefords.com

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

Merrimac Cattle Co

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

J Bar E Ranch

ORIgen

406-252-5196, Billings, MT

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

406-348-2345, Huntley, MT

JZ Livestock

Otis Ranch

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

WestFeeds LLC

Wichman Herefords

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Montana Hereford Directory The 2017 annual meeting will be held in Billings December 12th at the Double Tree Inn, conference room #5 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm.

EASTERN MONTANA FINEST HEREFORDS SELLING PRIVATE TREATY ANNUALLY 100 HEREFORD BULLS • HORNED & POLLED YEARLINGS & TWO YEAR OLD BULLS SELECT GROUPS OF QUALITY FEMALES

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Duncan Ranch Co.

Churchill Cattle Co. Manhattan, MT

Private Treaty Silent Auction March 10, 2018 Powerful Polled and Horned Herefords

Bull Sale - January 23, 2018 Female Sale - September 21, 2018

Hereford Genetics From Churchill There’s Nothing Else Like It! Dale Venhuizen (406) 580-6421 dale@churchillcattle.com

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Modest birth, massive meat Our production sale is any time you want. We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com. Better yet, visit the ranch.

Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602

Selling coming two-year old Horned Hereford bulls at the ranch on February 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM Bulls are at the ranch - Can be viewed along with the cows and herd bulls.

Sparks Herefords Contact: Tom (406-778-2320) or Will (406-853-6758) for more information

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Bruce Duncan • 406-292-3503 • Joplin, MT btduncan@itstriangle.com • catalog available

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Merry Christmas to All!

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Many sons of this polled Calving Ease trait leader selling at private treaty

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Yearling Hereford Bulls for Sale Private Treaty Wintered until end of April, Flexible Payment, Multi-Bull Discount

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HAY FOR SALE

2nd cutting Alfalfa hay in large square bales - $120/ton

Phone Butch Johns (406) 278-7936, Conrad, MT

Veseth Cattle Co. & Score Angus

Production Sale Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Malta, Montana • 70 Red Angus Yearling Bulls • 25 Registered Black Angus Bulls • 50 Red bred 2-year-old heifers 100 replacement Red heifers 20 replacement Black heifers 30 short term cows 20 June calvers Call for more information:

Dale Veseth (406) 658-2504 or David Score (406) 390-6680

A member of the Montana Conservation Corps applies herbicide to a salt cedar tree on a bank of the Missouri River.

Montana Salt Cedar Team’s Missouri River Treatment

This summer, the Montana Salt Cedar Team set out to rid the Lower Missouri River of the invasive riparian tree, salt cedar, or tamarisk. Flooding in 2011 brought seeds downstream and created favorable conditions for salt cedar establishment. Recognized as a priority plant on the Montana Noxious Weed List, this invasive plant has the potential to displace native tree species such as willow, green ash and cottonwoods and will likely spread to other waterways, stock ponds, or irrigation ditches. The project was a cooperative effort between the US Army Corps of Engineers, the county weed boards and conservation districts of McCone, Richland, and Roosevelt Counties, the Fort Peck Indian Tribe, and the Missouri River Conservation Districts Council. In late August, a crew from the Montana Conservation Corps and 8 volunteers from all corners of Montana rafted from Wolf Point to Brockton armed with backpack sprayers, treating every plant below the high water mark. The flotilla of rafts treated 50 river miles in 4 days, stopping at Brockton

to avoid inclement weather. Weather challenges and approaching cold temperatures prompted the group to employ a contractor with a jet boat to treat the remaining stretch of the Missouri River. In early October, a smaller group of volunteers set out from Brockton and treated 64 river miles, stopping at the North Dakota Border. In total, 114 miles of the Missouri River was successfully treated for salt cedar. The treated section accounts for over 15% of the Missouri River’s course through Montana. The treatment covered roughly 5% of the entire Missouri River, the longest river in the US. The battle to contain and eliminate salt cedar is far from over, so if you know of an infestation, please alert your local county weed coordinator so that it can be dealt with accordingly.

##### When I am an old coot... I will dance with my wife in the kitchen and nibble her ear and make her giggle. I will write little poems for her and thank her for being a saint and a soldier.

Smelly shoes?

Place a fabric softener sheet in your shoes overnight to get rid of any foul odors. This also works for hampers, gym bags, or anything else that needs a little freshening. Here’s another great tip for preventing smelly shoes. Take a couple of old socks without holes and fill them with scented cat litter. Then place them in shoes when you’re not wearing them. They’ll suck up any moisture, and odor along with it.

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Deer do their part to control ticks

By Agricultural Research Service Some Maryland deer might soon self-eradicate ticks, including those that carry Lyme disease, in the next phase of a study evaluating tick control strategies in Howard County, Maryland. The project finds the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks and University of Maryland working together to eliminate this pest. Beginning during the third week of October, the partners placed 4-Poster feeders/self-treatment devices in four Howard County parks with dense deer populations. Those locations are Cedar Lane Park, Rockburn Branch Park, Blandair Park, and David Force Natural Resource Area. ARS developed and patented the 4-Poster device to apply insecticide to wildlife. The device features a central bait dispenser surrounded by paint rollers coated with “Tickicide.” Deer that feed brush against the rollers applying Tickicide to their ears and neck. Earlier efforts to track deer in each park via GPS collars led to the placement of the 4-Posters. Other factors like ease of access, habitat, and topography also informed device placement. One goal for ARS Area-wide Integrated Tick Management Project coordinator Andrew Li, an entomologist with the ARS Invasive Insect Biocontrol & Behavior Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, is to determine whether the 4-Posters influence deer routes through the parks. “We know from past studies that the 4-Posters have effectively reduced the number of deer ticks. However, prior studies did not achieve consistent levels of tick control,” Li said. “We want to use the 4-Posters to develop an integrated tick control strategy that consistently suppresses deer tick populations in environments that will reduce people’s risk of Lyme disease.” “We have collected base-line data about tick abundance in these parks for almost a year. It will be interesting to see if the feeders with the Tickicide impact these numbers,” said ARS wildlife technician Laura Beimfohr, who is managing the field work for the project. This experiment is part of a larger five-year ARS Areawide Integrated Tick Management Project. The project looks to develop methods to reduce black-legged (deer) ticks. For more information contact Kim Kaplan (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/oc/key-contacts-at-ars-office-ofcommunications/#Kim), ARS Office of Communications.

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By Evelyn Boswell for MSU News Service Two Montana State University alumni “Oftentimes, new veterinarians feel preswho are well on their way to becoming sured to get a job right out of vet school to veterinarians have received major scholarstart paying off debt,” she said. “Because ships from organizations devoted to horses. of this scholarship, I can pursue an internAnne Hutton of Wisdom received a ship and a residency and not worry so much $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship about the finances.” from the American Association of Equine Jennifer Hodges, financial manager for Practitioners, and Kelsey Stoner of Montana the WIMU program in Montana, said, City received a $45,000 Margaret A. Haines “Kelsey and Anne have an incredible work Telephony Scholarship from the American ethic and the scholarships speak to their Quarter Horse Association. Both are in their hard work, dedication and devotion.” fourth year of a regional veterinary program Noting the size of the scholarships and the that involves Washington, Idaho, Montana average debt upon graduation -- $160,000 and Utah, or WIMU. to $200,000 -- Hodges said the scholarships Stoner said she is shocked, but honored, will have a “major impact on their future.” to be selected for the scholarship. In awarding Hutton the scholarship, the “The scholarship is truly life-changing, American Association of Equine Practiand I cannot thank the American Quarter tioners noted that she had participated in Horse Foundation enough,” Stoner said. many equine electives, including colic team, “This award not only reduces my student equine lameness, advanced equine medicine loan burden, but also gives me an opporand applied comparative reproductive phystunity to pursue further education without iology in her first three years of veterinary having to worry about finances.” school. She also participated in the Palouse Hutton said her scholarship will make Area Therapeutic Horsemanship practicum. it possible for her to pursue her dream of The American Quarter Horse Associaspecializing in equine surgery. tion said that Stoner participated in many equine electives, as well. Those included colic team, equine neonatal care, equine lameness, advanced equine medicine and applied comparative reproductive physiology. She also participated in the student ambassador practicum. Hutton and Stoner both earned degrees in animal and SimAngusTM Bulls science from MSU’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences in the College of Agriculture. In the fall of 2014, they joined the first class of Montanans selected for the WIMU program. Both are scheduled to graduate in 2018 and said they hope to return to Montana to practice after completing internships and residencies. Hutton plans to specialize in equine lameness, surgery and rehabilitation. Stoner Sons of will focus on equine sports medicine and surgery. Connealy Black Granite Stoner and Hutton have long dreamed of becoming Hill’s Ranch is excited to again offer veterinarians. “My experience with my some of the excellent SimAngusTM own horse made me want bulls out of Black Granite. to become a veterinarian,” We are also introducing sons of Stoner said. “In 2007, when I was a freshman in high new sires Koupal Advance 28 and school, we found my horse VAR Ranger 3008. Both AI sires collapsed in the pasture, unable to get up. She was later have contributed phenomenal addidiagnosed with a deficiency tions to our percentage bull line up. in vitamin E and selenium. The puzzle that surrounded her case and the fact that I couldn’t help her made me realize my calling to be a veterinarian.” Stoner was a member of 4-H for nine years. She was involved in swine, sheep, rabbit, horse judging and horse projects. She also trained two horses through the 4-H Colt to Maturity project. Hutton said she grew up in Wisdom with a popu-

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By Cecil Tharp (MSU Pesticide Education Specialist) EPA, working with Monsanto, BASF and ly-engineered-crops#q6 DuPont, finalized measures to minimize FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: drift from the use of dicamba formulaFor more information contact Cecil Tharp, tions in genetically modified cotton and Pesticide Education Specialist, at the MSU soybeans. Kevin Bradley, a University of Pesticide Education Program office (406)Missouri researcher, estimates greater than 994-5067, ctharp@montana.edu. For more 3.1 million acres of soybeans have been information on the future of dicamba “over injured by dicamba in at least 16 states. the top” registrations in Montana contact That number represents almost 4 percent the Montana Department of Agriculture MPRC-938-08196200_2017-TradersDispatchAd_FINol.pdf 1 11/14/17 of all U.S. soybean acres. Montana is not (406-444-5400). historically known to grow soybean, however planting has increased to approximately 10,000 acres in 2017. Either way, Montana was not listed as a state where “over the top” applications of dicamba are acceptable. Farmers wishing to use this technology in other states, or in Montana if current state restrictions were changed should understand the new rules. The new measures will be in place for the 2018 growing season in many states (excluding Montana): • Classifying products as “restricted”, permitting only certified applicators with special training and those under their supervision to apply them; dicamba-specific training for all certified applicators to reinforce proper use; • Requiring farmers to maintain specific records regarding the use of these products to improve compliance with label restrictions; • Limiting applications to when maximum wind speeds are below 10 mph (from 15 mph) to reduce potential spray drift; • Reducing the times during the day when applications can occur; • Including tank clean-out language to prevent cross contamination; and • Enhancing susceptible crop language and record keeping with sensitive crop registries to increase awareness of risk to especially sensitive crops nearby. See the complete EPA news story at: https://www. epa.gov/ingredients-usedpesticide-products/registration-dicamba-use-genetical##### Silent Night was written in 1818, by an Austrian priest Joseph Mohr. He was told the day before Christmas that the church organ was broken and would not be prepared in time for Christmas Eve. He was saddened by this and could not think of Christmas without music, so he wanted to write a carol that could be sung by choir to guitar music. He sat down and wrote three stanzas. Later that night the people in the little Austrian Church sang “Stille Nacht” for the first time.

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By NDSU Extension Service Crop and livestock producers will have an opportunity to learn about soybean production, weed management, cover crops, soil health, grazing strategies, veterinary issues, and crop and livestock market outlooks during a daylong agricultural program the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service is hosting Tuesday, December 19, at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). The Central Dakota Ag Day program begins with coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. Introductions are at 9:45. Workshops start at 10 and conclude with a one-hour general session titled “Straight Talk About Dicamba: Explaining 2017, Preparing for 2018” at 2:30 p.m. “Central Dakota Ag Day has something for everyone,” says Joel Lemer, the agriculture and natural resources Extension agent in Foster County. “The daylong program will provide a wealth of educational information on a variety of topics 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: • CREC soybean production research and tips for increasing profits • Developing a weed management strategy for kochia and waterhemp • Palmer amaranth • Understanding soil analysis reports • Soil health: measurements, building healthy soils, organic matter, economics, etc. • Cover crops: why and what to seed • Cover crop tolerance to soil residual of wheat herbicides • Nitrogen efficiency and whether post-applications are profitable • Q & A on agricultural legal issues • Bioenergy update • Use of drones in agriculture • Whole-herd health without antibiotics • Ask a vet • Grazing plans for 2018 after the 2017 drought • Stocking rates computer application • Are cattle and sheep better than cattle alone? • Feeding cows on fields or in dry lot, and manure management • Crop and livestock marketing outlooks • Horticulture: garden pollinators, natural products for gardening, compost, proper tree planting • 2018 crop production budgets Central Dakota Ag Day is sponsored by the Agricultural Improvement Associations and Extension Service offices in Foster, Eddy, Wells, Griggs, Sheridan and Stutsman counties, as well as the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. 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.

Soil judging team takes regional honors, qualifies for nationals

By K-State Research and Extension News Kansas State University’s Soil Judging team placed second at the 2017 Region 5 Soil Judging contest hosted by South Dakota State University in Redfield, South Dakota, on September 29. By placing in the top two teams, K-State qualified for the National Soil Judging competition this spring in Tennessee. Keren Duerksen, junior from Newton, Kansas, was 8th high individual and Jacob Reinecker, senior from Caldwell, Idaho, placed 9th. Other team members include: Chris Weber, senior, Hoxie; Logan Evers, senior, Great Bend; Sarah Zerger, senior, Cheney; Tessa Zee, senior, Erie, Colorado; Tara Wilson, senior, Highland, Michigan; Peter Bergkamp, sophomore, Garden Plain; Megan Owens, sophomore, Harlan, Iowa; and Lucas Scott, sophomore, Olathe. The team was coached by Mickey Ransom, professor of agronomy, and assistant coaches Colby Moorberg, assistant professor of agronomy, and Erin Bush, graduate student in agronomy. The contest is an activity of the American Society of Agronomy and the Soil Science Society of America.

Extension honorary organization presents awards

By NDSU Extension Service Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension Service honorary organization, presented awards during the North Dakota State University Extension Service/Research Extension Center fall conference held October 24-27 in Fargo. Honored were: Friends of Extension • Bill Davis, acting state director for USDA Rural Development, who has been a strong advocate and partner with NDSU Extension through joint projects, conferences and activities throughout his career • Dale Ihry, executive director, North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and North Dakota Corn Growers Association, was instrumental in partnering with the NDSU Extension Service on the delivery of Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage educational programs to producers and others across the state • Renae Korslien, general manager, North Dakota State Fair, who says one the best parts of her job is working with the youth of North Dakota Meritorious Support Service Award • Dawn Alderin, administrative assistant, Oliver County • Vicki Miller, administrative office manager, Center for Community Vitality Other Awards • Early Career Service - Esther McGinnis, assistant professor and horticulturist • Mid-Career Service - Marie Hvidsten, rural leadership specialist • Distinguished Service - Andrew Thostenson, Pesticide Program specialist • Visionary Leadership - Greg Endres, area cropping systems specialist • Administrative Leadership - Charlie Stoltenow, assistant director, agriculture and natural resources ##### When I am an old coot... I will stroll around Graceland in a white jumpsuit and introduce myself as Elvis’s uncle.

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Evaluating hay quality using the eye test

By Jeremiah Vardiman, a University of Wyoming Extension educator A forage analysis or visual evaluation are two methods for determining hay quality. Visual evaluation gives a rough estimate of the overall quality of hay, while forage analysis through a laboratory provides precise nutritional content. Unlike the forage analysis, a visual evaluation of hay can be done with some basic understanding and practice. A flake of hay or cross section of a bale is best to have for a full representation of the hay – not as easily done with round bales or large square bales as with small squares. Color, stem, leaf, foreign material, bloom, and an eye test influence hay quality evaluations. COLOR

A solid, bright-green color generally indicates a higher quality hay and hay that has been properly cut and baled with little to no damage from rain, mold, or overheating during storage. A fresh hay aroma typically accompanies green hay. Colors other than bright green denote lower quality hay. These could be greys, browns, blacks, white, or off-color greens. Off-color greens and greys to browns typically are seen in hay rained on prior to baling. Browns and blacks can indicate heat damage after baling. White and brown colors can indicate the presence of mold. There is also an old or musty smell that accompanies discolored, lower-quality hay. STEM

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The amount of leaves is one of the major contributors in hay quality, because 60 percent of total digestible nutrients, 70 percent of protein, and 90 percent of vitamins are found CONTINUED ON PAGE A21

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within the leaves. The higher leaf-to-stem ratio (65 to 70 percent leaves) is going to indicate higher quality forage, also known as leafy hay, whereas stemmy hay would have 10 to 15 percent leaves. The amount of leaves is also a great indicator of the maturity of the plant at time of harvest. As legumes and first cutting grasses advance in maturity, stem mass increases and leaf-to-stem ratio decreases because lower leaves fall off the plant. Look for healthy, wide leaves. FOREIGN MATERIAL

Not always directly related to the nutrient value of hay. Foreign material is any material that does not belong or is not desirable in the hay such as dirt, rocks, wire, trash, straw, sticks, etc. Undesirable plants are considered foreign material; examples would be poisonous plants or weeds. Hay that contains foreign material, especially high levels, is disfavored because it is considered waste generally not eaten by livestock or is a potential weed source to the property. BLOOM

Bloom indicates the harvest time maturity. This can be difficult to assess in the bale, especially to an untrained eye. Alfalfa is gauged for the flowers, along with the stem texture and woodiness. Typically, around 10 percent bloom flowers and relatively fine, pliable stems found within the bale indicate high-quality forage. Hay that contains 100 percent bloom or seed curls, with thick stems, would be considered low-quality forage. As for grasses, the highest quality is between the boot stage (the seed head has not emerged from within the plant) and early heading (seed head has just emerged). Low quality would be seed heads that contain ripe seeds, which typically correlate with a yellowish-brown color of the entire plant. EYE TEST

Also known as hay condition. This is assessing the appearance and condition of the hay. High-quality hay would be a bale uniform in appearance with low dust and no mold. The mold and dust is usually noticed when the bale is opened or flakes are shaken. While selecting hay this fall, do not forget that visual hay evaluations mainly aid in identifying low-quality hay or selecting between different hay sources. The visual hay evaluation method is no substitute to forage analysis and will not help assess the hay’s feed value.

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By K-State Research and Extension News Researchers and extension specialists at Kansas State University and the University of Nebraska are hosting a series of three meetings in December aimed at helping cattle producers maintain their herds on limited perennial pastures. Topics include confined cow feeding, using corn residue, cover crops and annual forage systems. “Agricultural land usage in the central plains region has been changing over the past decade and as such cattle producers need to be inventive about management practices so that they can maintain cattle numbers for their livelihood,” said Jaymelynn Farney, beef systems specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “Perennial pastures are one of the diminishing resources for cattle operations as often these pasture lands are being converted into cropland or used in urban living.” To address these issues, three meetings are scheduled: • December 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Helvering Center in Marysville, Kansas (111 S. 8th Street). RSVP to Anastasia Johnson, anastasia@ksu.edu; • December 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Hill Community Center in Blue Hill, Nebraska (555 W. Gage Street). RSVP to Brad Schick, brad.schick@unl.edu or 402-746-3417; • December 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Civic Center in Oberlin, Kansas (1 Morgan Drive). RSVP to Alyssa Rippe, alyssar@ksu.edu or 785-475-8121. There is no cost to attend, but interested persons are asked to RSVP to the appropriate contact by December 8 so organizers can provide an accurate meal count. The speakers for each meeting include: • Mary Drewnoski, beef specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “Thinking outside the box: economical forage options for the area.” • Jaymelynn Farney, beef systems specialist with Kansas State University, “The do’s and don’ts of cover crop (annual forages) grazing – from a livestock perspective.” • Karla Jenkins, cow-calf specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “Confinement cow feeding – the science and the art.” Drewnoski is part of an interdisciplinary team evaluating economical systems for integrated crop and livestock production in Nebraska. Her current research and extension program is focused on utilizing crop residues and cover crop forage for backgrounding calves and feeding beef cows. Farney is working on research and outreach for practical cattle management. Her primary areas of emphasis include cover crop/annual forage usage, supplementation for growing cattle, and cow-calf management. Jenkins’ research includes finding more efficient and economical ways to produce beef cattle while sustaining the range resource. Since 2009, she has been studying limit feeding energy dense by-products mixed with crop residues to maintain beef cows in confinement to provide grazing deferment for range, maintain a core herd from liquidation, or as part of a system to reduce dependency on pasture. Additionally, she evaluates annual forage crops and alternative uses for crops such as field peas or sugar beets as components in beef cattle diets to improve sustainability and efficiency of cattle operations in western Nebraska. Her extension program involves working with producers to explain and implement practices found to be beneficial through research. The overarching content at each meeting will be the same, but management adaptations for the region where the meeting will be held will be emphasized. Interested persons are encouraged to attend one of the three meetings to learn more.

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Cleaning corn reduces aflatoxin, but caution still advised

By K-State Research and Extension News Kansas State University researchers have verified a belief that cleaning corn with common industry methods will reduce mycotoxins that may be present in the crop. But they are also cautioning that highly contaminated corn still may not be safe for animal feed or alternate uses even after cleaning. The term mycotoxins refers to toxic properties caused in plants by mold and fungi. They are prone to form on farm crops in areas of high heat and humidity. The K-State findings are particularly relevant in an industry where one particular mycotoxin – aflatoxin – causes more than $52 million in U.S. corn losses yearly. A study from Michigan State University recently reported that U.S. corn losses top $1.7 billion in especially bad years. “We have quantified that you can reduce mycotoxins by 30 percent by cleaning corn,” said Cassandra Jones, an associate professor of animal science and industry at Kansas State University. Before this study, she said, there was little to no scientific literature indicating cleaning corn with a screen to divide good material from bad material was effective in reducing mycotoxin content. There have been studies to test the reliability of screening – as it is known in the industry – in the 1970s, but they were smaller studies that could not be replicated to achieve a high level of scientific validity. “We are the first ones to do this, and we have fully replicated the results,” Jones said. The work was done in the O.H. Kruse Feed Technology Center in Manhattan, a bio-safety level II facility. Aflatoxin is considered a Level II toxin by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the university’s facility was the only place in Kansas with the proper equipment and security to conduct the study. Ashton Yoder, a master’s student in animal science and industry, carried out the study, which involved screening more than 60 barrels of corn, each with 111 pounds of grain that was naturally contaminated with aflatoxin in 2016. CONTINUED ON PAGE A27

Cleaning corn reduces aflatoxin, but caution still advised CONTINUED FROM PAGE A26

“It’s pretty normal for grain elevators, before storage, to clean that corn,” Jones said, “but we really didn’t know how important that cleaning was or what it might do to mycotoxins not only by removing that portion but also through the physical abrasion of putting it through the screener and the mechanical abrasion of getting it off the kernels.” Prior to cleaning, the corn samples measured 1,000 parts per billion (ppb) of aflatoxin, which is five times more than the highest level allowed for use as animal feed. In the K-State study, researchers learned that screening reduced the level of aflatoxin to 700 ppb, a 30 percent reduction in mycotoxins. Cleaning caused a 6 percent loss to the harvested corn, known as shrink. That 6 percent of product that is removed is known as screenings. Because screenings contain the highest concentration of mycotoxin, Yoder said, the amount of growth of mycotoxin in stored corn is potentially reduced. But, he added, “What do we do with screenings? That’s the number one question you’re going to get from a producer.” Screenings can be safely used as animal feed, but Jones notes that producers should “be careful when purchasing them, particularly in high mycotoxin years.” Beef cattle are among the least susceptible to mycotoxin, while swine are more susceptible. Yoder said he’d like to study the potential uses of corn screenings as a biofuel or other alternate energy source. “I haven’t seen any research on if they could use corn screenings as an energy source and maybe use that in years of high mycotoxin levels, assuming that the energy levels in screenings are higher than, say, a rice hull,” he said. “I don’t know the values for comparing those, but if I were to follow up with research, I would find a way to put a number on that.” Jones suggested that other technologies common to the flour industry – such as optical sorters, density sorters and scrubbers – could be adapted for cleaning corn, and perhaps make more of it safe for feed or other uses. “If we continue to see mycotoxin levels rise over time, it might become more and more economical to start having those kinds of conversations,” she said.

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Weeds commonly found in drylots

Laminitis (or founder) is a devastating, painful condition for horses leading to losses in performance, increased veterinary costs, and even death. Diets high in nonstructural carbohydrates are a known trigger for laminitis. Horses that are easy keepers, or overweight, are also at a greater risk of developing laminitis and tend to be classified as having equine metabolic syndrome. Some of the most effective management tools for horses prone to laminitis are to limit their nonstructural carbohydrate intake by testing forage for nonstructural carbohydrate content, restricting amounts of feed to encourage weight loss, and confining to dry lots (i.e. dirt paddocks) in order to avoid access to pasture grasses that are commonly high in nonstructural carbohydrates and digestible energy (i.e. calories). Researchers have recommended a total diet (i.e. hay, grain, supplements, treats) of less than 12% nonstructural carbohydrates for horses diagnosed with laminitis or equine metabolic syndrome. However, recent reports from horse owners indicate horses housed on dry lots are still experiencing recurring bouts of laminitis, despite being fed a low nonstructural carbohydrate diet. Weeds that commonly grow in dry lots may be both palatable to horses and high in nonstructural carbohydrates; therefore, capable of triggering a laminitis episode. The objective of this research, conducted at the Univ. of Minn., was to determine nonstructural carbohydrate content of weeds commonly found in dry lots housing horses or ponies with a history of laminitis. During the summer of 2013, 10 farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin were visited three times (spring, summer and fall), and up to four weeds growing in dry lots housing laminitic horses or ponies were collected. Samples were sent to a forage testing laboratory and analyzed. Twenty-seven different weed species were collected. The 6 most common weed species included prostrate knotweed, plantain, redroot pigweed, common ragweed, cinquefoil, and purslane. The average nonstructural carbohydrate content of the weed species varied with plantain have the highest and prostrate knotweed the lowest. There were no differences in nonstructural carbohydrate content within weed species across farms; however, nonstructural carbohydrate content was higher during the fall. It is common for plants to have higher nonstructural carbohydrate contents in the fall due to weather conditions. Most plants continually produce nonstructural carbohydrates during the day and utilize them at night. However, plants essential shut down during cool nights and therefore do not utilize nonstructural carbohydrates which contribute to higher levels commonly observed in the fall. The average nonstructural carbohydrate content of plantain, cinquefoil and ragweed was greater than the maximum 12% total diet recommendation for horses diagnosed with laminitis or equine metabolic syndrome. However, the maximum amount of nonstructural carbohydrate content exceeded this recommendation for all weed species. Nutritive analysis of other components indicated the weeds would be palatable to most horses, especially ones housed in a dry lot on a restricted diet (i.e. horses who might feel hungry). All weed species were relatively low in structural carbohydrate components and high in crude protein. Combined, these results have proven to increase palatability; therefore, it is not surprising the horses consumed the weeds. Although this research did not directly link the ingestion of weeds to laminitis, the wide range of nonstructural carbohydrate content within the weed species suggests horse owners should control weeds in dry lots, especially if used to house laminitic horses and ponies. This project was sponsored by a grant from the Minnesota Horse Council. Authors: D. Gunder and K. Martinson, PhD, Univ. of Minn. and J. Wilson, DVM, MN Board of Vet Med.

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Recipe Patch by Geri Easy Eggnog

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1/2 gallon cold milk, divided 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla pudding mix 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg In a large bowl, whisk 3/4 cup milk and pudding mix until smooth. Whisk in the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in the remaining milk. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 16 servings.

Chocolate Eggnog

6 large eggs 2/3 cup sugar 4 cups 2% chocolate milk, divided 3 cups chocolate ice cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup heavy whipping cream In a small heavy saucepan, whisk eggs and sugar until blended; stir in 2 cups chocolate milk. Cook and stir over medium heat 12-15 minutes or until mixture is just thick enough to coat a spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a large bowl. Stir in ice cream, vanilla and nutmeg. Stir in remaining chocolate milk. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; stir into eggnog mixture. Transfer to a pitcher. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Stir just before serving. Top servings as desired. Yield: 12 servings.

Cranberry Orange Rugelach

1 cup butter, softened 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 packages (5 ounces each) dried cranberries 1-1/2 cups golden raisins 1/2 cup orange juice 1 egg, beaten Melted chocolate, optional In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Preheat oven to 350°. Place cranberries, raisins and juice in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 12-in. circle; spread each with 1/2 cup cranberry mixture. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from wide end and place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets; brush with egg. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen

Coconut Christmas Trees

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup half-and-half cream 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 to 4 ounces dark chocolate candy coating Vanilla frosting, green sugar and assorted sprinkles In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed-paper lined baking sheet; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. Shape into trees; return to baking sheet. In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over or dip trunks of trees; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Decorate trees as desired with frosting, green sugar and sprinkles. Yield: 2 dozen. CONTINUED ON PAGE A31

Recipe Patch by Geri CONTINUED FROM PAGE A30

Vanilla and Cinnamon Apple Latkes

2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 4 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups orange juice 1 cup 2% milk 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-3/4 pounds apples (about 6 large apples), peeled and shredded 3/4 cup canola oil In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the orange juice, milk, eggs and vanilla until blended; fold in apples. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cinnamonsugar. Yield: 3 dozen.

Gumdrop Cookies

1-1/2 cups spice gumdrops 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup golden raisins 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Cut gumdrops into small pieces; place in a bowl. Add walnuts, raisins and 1/4 cup flour and toss to coat. In a large bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg, then buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk remaining flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into shortening mixture. Stir in gumdrop mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400°. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 7 dozen.

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... whatever the sudden turn for the worse for you or a loved one, the highly trained physicians and nurses in Northcentral Montana’s Regional Trauma Center at Benefis Health System are there for you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But now they are asking for your help. The existing Benefis Emergency Department But now we are asking for your help. The existing Benefis Emergency took care of 24,000 patients a year when it opened nearly two decades ago. Department is undersized for the current volume of patients. The That number is now more than 34,000. A proposed remodeling and expansion remodeling project will more than double the space, but it needs community project would more than double the space dedicated to the Emergency Department, support to make it happen. but it needs community support to make it happen.

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Santa delivers good tidings....

Peppermint patties

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 9 cups confectioners’ sugar 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons shortening Beat cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten into patties 1-1/2-1-3/4 in. in diameter. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dip patties in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; place on waxed paper until set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 8 dozen.

No-bake Christmas Wreath

20 large marshmallows 2 tablespoons butter Green food coloring 3 cups cornflakes Red M&M’s minis or Red Hots Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high until butter is melted and marshmallows are puffed, about 45 seconds. Tint green with food coloring. Stir in cornflakes. On a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, divide mixture into eight portions. Working quickly, shape each into a 3-in. wreath using buttered hands. Decorate immediately with M&M’s, pressing to adhere. Let stand until set. Yield: 8 servings.

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Crop insurance in Wyoming: 2016

By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist in the department over 2015 levels. Examining the 2016 crop insurance proForage and Livestock Programs gram for Wyoming reveals the number of Pasture Rangeland, Forage - Rainfall insured acres increased to 2,050,659 from Index (PRF-RI) continues to be heavily 2015, and the number of policies in force used in Wyoming. Table 3 shows the 2016 and earning a premium declined steadily results for PRF-RI compared to the previous to 2,156. four years, where PRF Vegetation Index was The number of acres insured is similar to offered (PRF-VI). 2014 (Table 1). While the number of polices earning a Reported losses were substantially premium declined by six for 2016, the net higher than 2015, correlating with the dry acres increased substantially (172,151). conditions and weather-related losses exTotal liability and premiums more than perienced in several parts of the state over doubled, indicating participants purchased the growing season. The loss ratio of 0.95 significantly more insurance for the year. (reported losses divided by premiums paid) PRF-RI indemnities are a good gauge of was double that of 2015 and the highest in dry conditions in the state. Managers are three years. Prices for most commodities reminded the sign-up deadline for PRF-RI remained low, with a higher level of indemis November 15 of the year preceding the nity payments being made with increasingly year of coverage. dry conditions. The available livestock insurance proA total of 48 percent of all reported crop grams, including Livestock Risk Protection acreage (820,621 acres) was insured in (LRP), for fed cattle, feeder cattle, lamb, 2016. and swine, and Livestock Gross Margin Crop Policy Data (LGM), for beef and dairy cattle, have sigThe four main types of crop policies nificant growth potential and continue to be sold in Wyoming are the traditional APH underutilized. (actual production history), RP (revenue The LGM program was not used, while protection), RP-HPE (revenue protection LRP for feeder and fed cattle showed dewith harvest price exclusion), and YP (yield clines to $401,921 and $537,681 in total protection). liability, respectively, in 2016. There was a significant decrease in the For more information number of policies earning a premium, with See RMA’s Summary of Business page the RP-HPE policy declining to a single user at www.rma.usda.gov/data/sob.html to view (Table 2). Policies earning an indemnity the full range of crop insurance program were up for APH (329 total, up from 163 reports for 2016. Data can be viewed nain 2015), and down for all other policies. tionally, by state, crop, and in other formats. While total liability for APH and RP poliVisit RightRisk.org for more information cies was down from 2015 levels, indemniabout crop insurance products and other ties were up for both, with an increase of risk management topics. $3,987,670 for APH and $1,005,695 for RP

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Commercial beef production benchmarks for 2017

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service benchmark, buffering yearly ups and downs Fall is a good time to review the status in the data. Understanding normal, or in this of the beef operation. case, average, performance allows producAlthough the quick-and-easy, seat-ofthe-pants review is fun, the details are not ers to better understand how to guide their there to supply the true facts and figures for individual herd goals. proper evaluations. Data are presented in percentages or acActually, the focus point of the Cowtual values, depending on the trait. Today, Calf Management class overall reproductive traits that Chip Poland and I are expressed in percentteach at Dickinson State ages of cows exposed, University is to move fuand some basic growth traits are presented. ture producers through a The typical CHAPS process of understanding producer has 93.8 perbenchmarks. The process allows future producers cent of the exposed cows to better understand the pregnant in the fall, with industry, as well as where 93.3 percent calved in the they might fit. spring. In the fall, 91 perHoping to be a beef cent of the cows exposed producer is a great posiweaned a calf. In addition, during a typical calvtive opportunity, as hope is good, but becoming a ing season, 62.8 percent beef producer who has calved during the first 21 a predictable future and days, 87.4 percent during establishes a successful beef operation is the first 42 days and 96.1 percent within the challenging. Understanding benchmarkfirst 63 days of the calving season. These cows had an average age of 5.6 years. ing helps. In regard to calf age and growth, actual Recently, Jennifer Ramsay co-authored weaning numbers were as follows: age was an article in the North Dakota Beef Report 192 days, weight was 554 pounds and the titled “Cow Herd Appraisal Performance frame score was 5.2. These growth numSoftware (CHAPS): 15 Years of Beef Production Benchmarks.” The NDSU Dickinbers translated into 2.9 pounds of weight per day of age, with typical average daily son Research Extension Center calculates gain for CHAPS calves at 2.5 pounds of yearly averages of herd data from producgain per day. ers. The CHAPS team then calculates fiveThe cow performance trait “pounds year rolling average benchmarks. weaned per cow exposed to the bull” is A review of the 2017 benchmarks is a a trait that factors in management and worthy read. CHAPS beef producers are genetics in a herd of cattle. For every cow weaning 554-pound calves from 91 percent exposed, typical CHAPS producers weaned of all cows exposed to the bull at 192 days 498 pounds of calf. Knowing these numbers of age. These calves are grazing summer allows for appropriate modification through pastures alongside their mothers and gainmanagement or genetics. ing 2.5 pounds a day. These numbers reflect The setting of individual herd goals is producer goals. totally a function of the individual producer. Ramsay writes that beef producers and Numbers can become a competition or Extension professionals have used CHAPS internal race to see how big a number can as a management tool since 1985 to estabbe. But that is not true if one set goals, not lish industry benchmarks. Producers use limits. CHAPS to calculate herd benchmarks, Obviously, if poor performance is which producers use to set herd goals and evident, managerial issues first must be manage their herds to achieve their goals. resolved. Next, a good look at the overall Achievable goals are the first steps toranch environment and review of the geward improvement. Goals, a major part of moving the beef industry forward, need netics within that environment are needed. outcomes. Words such as “achievable,” Each producer must answer the question, “reachable” and “forward thinking” imply based on data that ultimately tell a producer that the producers setting the goals know the actual status of the operation. where they are for each specific desired Management and genetics make the cow outcome. whole, but the producer accepts the enviIs that true? Is the outcome measureronment, establishes a managerial protocol and designs the genetics. Ultimately, each able? Fundamental to the setting of goals is beef manager needs to take a moment to understanding the current beef operation’s write down herd goals and try to achieve performance regarding important docuthem. mentable outcomes for the production unit. May you find all your ear tags. To help producers, CHAPS annually calFor more information, contact your local culates five-year rolling benchmark values NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// for average herd performance for several www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) traits. The data are averaged for those herds or Ringwall at the Dickinson Research that have been in CHAPS for three years or Extension Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickmore and have at least 50 cows. Individual year averages are good, but a inson, ND 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris. rolling five-year average provides a firmer ringwall@ndsu.edu. ##### The first recorded rodeo was held in Arizona in 1864. ##### Before World War I, competitors couldn’t earn a living on rodeo winnings alone, so many were also Wild West show performers or performed entertainment acts at rodeos. Vaudeville hosted many of these acts during the rodeo offseason.

##### In 1940, Gene Autry became so popular as a rodeo singer that even today rodeo producers attract crowds with country singers headlining at rodeos. ##### William F. Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill, created the first major U.S. rodeo and Wild West Show in 1882, in North Platte, Nebraska.

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COMBINES

2017 John Deere S680 combine, PowerCast tailboard, 26-ft. unload auger, lateral tilt fixed speed feederhouse, power folding covers. Stock #59190............................$392,500 (1) 2016 John Deere S680 combine, PowerCast TB, power folding grain tank exts, 520/85R42 duals, 2630 w/SF1 activation & SF3000 receiver. Stock #56412...............$371,000 (14) 2016 John Deere S680 280 engine/210 seperator hours, full GPS w/activations, prem residue, ProDrive transmission, extended warranty. Stock #57330...................$377,500 (1) 2015 John Deere S680 917 engine/633 seperator hours, ProDrive, Powergold grain tank, Premium residue, tri-steam rotor. Stock #58978......................................$287,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 Contour Master, ProDrive, Goodyear Duals. Stock #56419.......... ................................................$274,500 (14) 2014 John Deere S680 600/877.8 hrs. Stock #55789......................................$277,000 (1) 2013 John Deere S680 Stock #55797.............. ..................................................$277,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S680 1048/653 hours, ProDrive transmission, Contour Master, Powercast tailboard. Stock #54026...$226,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, level land feeder house, 26-ft. unload auger, 3 speed transmission, manual TB. Stock #59227....... ..................................................$205,000 (2) 2014 John Deere S670 1563 engine/1220 seperator hours, PRWD, complete Autotrac system, CM w/variable speed feederhouse. Stock #58843............................$198,500 (1) 2013 John Deere S670 1124 engine/814 seperator hours, Pro Drive transmission, PowerCast tailboard, Contour Master w/variable speed drive. Stock #57238. ......$245,000(14) 2015 John Deere S670 640 engine hours, tristream extended wear rotor, manual adjust tailboard. Stock #56699.............$253,500 (1) 2015 John Deere S670 644 engine hours, manual adjust tailboard, Premium cab, HID lights. Stock #56700..................$277,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 Stock #55771.............. ..................................................$299,900 (1) 2008 John Deere 9770 1953 eng/1564 sep hours, ext wear grain handling, large wire concave, Powercast tailboard. Stock #58683. ..................................................$145,000 (3) 2007 John Deere 9760 lateral tilt feederhouse, CM, 22.5-ft. unload auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel. Stock #59000..................$107,000 (12) 2004 John Deere 9760 3977 engine/2769 seperator hours, CM, heavy duty final drive, fine cut chopper w/chaff spreader, premium hydraulic control package. Stock #58809...... ..................................................$79,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 9750 2755 engine/1960 seperator hours, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk spreader w/chaff spreader, duals. Stock #58901........................................$68,900 (1) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine, 4624/3249 hrs., chopper, 20-ft. unload auger, hyd. fore & aft reel control. Stock #57251..$45,000 (3) 1999 John Deere 9610 chopper, 1 gallon header accumulator, hydraulic fore & aft reel, chaff spreader. Stock #58854..............$37,000 (3) 1999 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unload auger, dial-a-speed header control, hydraulic fore & aft reel, 30.5x32 fronts. Stock #58855........... ....................................................$37,000 (3) 2001 John Deere 9550 3401 eng/2151 sep hours, duals, lateral tilt feederhouse, narrow fin radiator, Contour Master, HD variable speed feederhouse, general purpose multistep straw walker. Stock #58472.$66,000 (3) 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, chopper, 25ft. Mac Don header, chaff spreader. Stock #58713......................................$26,000 (12) 2018 Case IH 8240 combine, duals, no GPS receiver, nav controller, lateral tilt, stadium lighting, brand new. Stock #59868................. ..................................................$365,000 (1) 2018 Case IH 8240 combine, duals, no GPS receiver, nav controller, lateral tilt, stadium lighting, brand new. Stock #59869................. ..................................................$365,000 (1) 2017 Case IH 8240 combine, 305 engine/251 seperator hours, duals, lateral tilt, no GPS receiver, no Powerfold, grain tank. Stock #59866......................................$332,500 (1) Case IH 8240 combine, 166 seperator hours, lateral tilt, duals, no Powerfold, grain tank, no GPS receiver. Stock #59867.....$136,000 (1) 2012 Case IH 8230 1290 eng/961 sep hours, lateral tilt feederhouse, duals. Stock #58485. ................................................$252,900 (11) 2000 Case IH 2388 2958 eng/2415 sep hours, spreader, yield & moisture monitor, rock trap, straw spreader. Stock #58535...$55,900 (12)

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2012 John Deere 1890 50-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bushel TBT ground driven cart, all run blockage, single shoot. Stock #59043.... CALL (3) 2014 John Deere 1830 60-ft, 12” spacing, SS, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, 10” auger. Stock #57126................................$143,000 (2) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot, 4” steel press wheels, all run blockage, 1” openers, 350 bushel TBH cart. Stock #59784..........................................$104,500 (1) 2005 John Deere 1820 59-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, TBT cart, all run blockage. Stock #56851............................................$40,000 (3) 1998 Bourgault 4250 40-ft., 10” spacing, SS, 250 bushel TBH cart, 8” auger, 1” carbide tips, steel press wheels. Stock #57186...........$22,500 (1) 2012 Case IH Precision 800 60-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, variable rate, 10” auger. Stock #56800.....$105,000 (14) 2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT, duals, primary blockage. Stock #52199..................................$99,000 (1) 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, 4” steel press wheels. Stock #59183................. ..................................................$19,000 (14) 2014 Morris Maxim II 60-ft., 10” spacing, 1” Carbide tips, Ag Tron Pri Bkg, 450 TBT cart w/10” auger. Stock #58850.....................$99,500 (14) 2010 Morris Contour 1, 60-ft., 10” spacing, independent arm drill, 445 cart, primary blockage. Stock #55622..............................$119,900 (14) 2005 New Holland SD440A 42-ft., 12” spacing, SS, 3” packer wheels, 1 openers, 230 bushel cart, primary blockage . Stock #58690.............. ........................................................$46,250 (3) 2011 Seedhawk 6612 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 500 bu. TBH variable rate cart, 2500 gallon liquid TBT fertilizer cart. Stock #58822........ ......................................................$149,000 (1) 1991 John Deere 7200 Stock #56060.................. ......................................................$15,000 (15) 1998 Flexi-Coil 2320 230 bu. tow between cart, ground drive, single shoot, 6 run, 7” auger. Stock #58265...................................$8500 (14) 1997 Flexi-Coil 3450 350 bu. TBT cart ONLY, hydraulic drive, double shoot, 10” auger w/hydraulic mover. Stock #58816.........$25,000 (14) 1993 John Deere 455 25-ft. folding box drills, 6” spacing, new opener disks last season, grain/ grass/fertilizer. Stock #59838........$21,000 (16) 1992 John Deere 455 30-ft. folding grain drills, 6” spacing, grain & fertilizer boxes, grass seed boxes.. Stock #59802....................$22,900 (11)

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2014 John Deere 640D Includes JD pea auger & slow speed transport, poly tine p/u reel, hyd fore & aft, single point hookup. Stock # 55775..........................................$64,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 640D poly tine p/u reel, road transport, well maintained. Stock # 47348.... ..................................................$59,000 (14) 2012 John Deere 640D road transport w/lights, poly tine p/u reel. Stock # 52042.$55,000 (3) 2001 John Deere 936D Poly tine p/u reel, Fore & aft reel control, Road transport w/lights, Multi Connection Point Hookup. Stock # 54968 .......................................$21,000 (12) 2011 John Deere 635D NO TRANSPORT, has dual zone float, poly tine p/u reel, cutter bar w/full width skid shoes. Stock # 47588.......... ..................................................$39,000 (11) 2009 John Deere 635D slow speed transport, pickup reel. Stock # 54831........$38,000 (12) 2014 John Deere 635F flexible platform, auger w/full width fingers, comes w/trailer. Stock # 56735........................................$39,000 (12) 2013 John Deere 635FD 35-ft. flexible draper, header height sensor in rigid mode. Stock # 58531..........................................$69,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 615P steel auger fingers, single point adapter. STOCK # 51446................ ..................................................$23,000 (14)

GRAIN HANDLING

2013 Brandt 13x110-ft. auger. Stock #58949.... ....................................................$25,050 (2) Brandt 10x80 auger, manual winch & swing hopper. Stock #58726....................$9400 (3) 2012 Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #55356..... ..................................................$13,000 (12) Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #56295.............. .....................................................$8500 (12) Sakundiak HD8-1800 8”x60-ft. auger. Stock #55150.........................................$4800 (12) Westfield 10”x31-ft. loadout auger, 540 PTO, like new condition. Stock #57468...$5400 (1) Degelman 800 800 bushel grain cart, large 1000 PTO, Shur-Lok tarp. Stock #56846....... ..................................................$19,500 (14) 2008 Brandt drive over conveyor pit, hydraulic drive. Stock #58051......................$8900 (14) Brandt 20” drive-over deck, hydraulic drive, single tube, no mover. Stock #58725..$9500 (3) Unverferth 771 770 bushel grain cart with tarp. Stock #58749..............................$15,500 (3) 2017 Loftness XLB10 10-ft. grain bag loader. Stock #59906............................$35,000 (11)

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2017 John Deere R4045 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, full boom breakaway, boom leveling. Stock #59760............................$377,500 (1) 2017 John Deere R4045 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, stainless steel tank, hyraulic tread adjust. Stock #59761.................$369,900 (1) 2016 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, hydr. tread adj., traction control, full boom breakaway. Stock #57511....... ..................................................$335,000 (1) 2016 John Deere R4038, 100-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 1000 gallon, Boomtrac Pro, section control, traction control Stock #59836........... ................................................$247,000 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038, 120-ft. booms, Premium cab, auto solution command system, Boomtrac leveling. Stock #55884.................. $269,000 (1) 2015 John Deere R4038 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56047......... ................................................$256,500 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56046......... ................................................$253,500 (15) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, hydraulic tread adjust, 20” spacing, Boomtrac Pro-5 leveling. Stock #59555....................... Call (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank. Stock #59598..........................$237,500 (14) 2005 John Deere 4720 90-ft. 20” spacing, SS tank & booms, hyd. thread adjust, fence row nozzles, eductor, 5 section, foam marker. Stock #57184..............................$91,000 (1) 2000 John Deere 4700 90-ft. booms, poly tank, EZ Guide 250, EZ Steer, fenders, 480/80R38 tires, foam marker. Stock #57703...$58,900 (1) 2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20” spacing, stainless tank, 420/80R46 tires. Stock #53380....................................$138,325 (12) 2001 Summers NT 110-ft. booms, Raven control, nice. Stock #56706...............$11,500 (1) 2007 Summers 60 pickup sprayer, 500 gallon tank, hydraulic tip lift, Raven 440 AutoRate, Outback S-lite. Stock #58356.........$7950 (1) 2001 FlexiCoil 67XLT 1500 gallon, 90-ft. booms, Greenstar rate controller, new tires, new tank. Stock #56746.................$9500 (1) 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 100-ft. wheel boom, 1500 gallon tank, hydraulic pump. Stock #58277... .....................................................$4000 (12) 2000 Miller Nitro 275 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, stainless tank, front booms, hyd tread adjust, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #579715...... ....................................................$54,900 (1) 2009 New Holland S1070 90-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoRate and Auto Height Stock #58091...................$15,500 (2)

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LAWN AND TURF

2007 John Deere 1420 commercial front mower, 72” deck, 72” rear discharge mower, 60” front blade, soft cab. Stock #58912............... .......................................................$8250 (3) 2008 John Deere X724 hydro, all wheel steer, 647 tiller attach, no mower deck. Stock #58482.........................................$7000 (12) 2005 John Deere D130 23 hp, 48” deck, 6.5 bushel bagger, hydro. Stock #56907............. .....................................................$1300 (12) 2009 John Deere LA125 42” deck, 21 hp. Stock #58956.............................................$750 (1) 2003 John Deere 727 commercial zero turn, 54” 7 iron deck, 23 hp engine, bagger with Powerflow. Stock #59683..............$3950 (16) 2010 Grasshopper 120K 20 hp, 48” deck, zero turn. Stock #58937.......................$2800 (15) 2016 Poulan PP24VA54 24 hp mower, 54” deck, hydro transmission. Stock #58492....... .....................................................$1700 (14) Toro Timecutter zero turn mower. Stock #59758...........................................$3000 (1)

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2016 John Deere 320E skidsteer, cab with air, hand/foot controls, 72” bucket, 3 sets of counterweights, cold start package. Stock #57127... ........................................................$43,000 (3) 2011 Case TR270 track loader, cab enclosure, air conditioning, rubber tracks, 76” bucket. Stock #58552..........................................$38,000 (16) 2016 John Deere KV22802 78” utility skid steer bucket. Stock #56522.........................$1200 (1) 2015 John Deere BW16005 96” high volume bucket w/heavy duty grapple, global carrier, single point hydraulic coupler. Stock #58845.... .........................................................$2500 (16) John Deere 5-ft. utility bucket, fits JD 600/700 loaders, pin-on attachment. Stock #58793........ .........................................................$1200 (16) 2014 John Deere BW15616 73” loader bucket, 500 series loader brackets. Stock #56223........ ...........................................................$950 (14) John Deere 8” post hole auger bit. Stock #54206. ...........................................................$499 (11) Ezee-On 2400 post pounder, trailer mounted, Honda engine. Stock #59557.............$4750 (1) 2014 Wheatheart 3 point post pounder, like new, hydraulic post grabber, side mast with extend and retract. Stock #58322...............$10,250 (1) 2007 John Deere MX6 medium duty rotary cutter. Stock #58015...................................$2200 (15) 2015 John Deere 60D 60” drive over deck for 1E or 1R compact tractor. Stock #58355.... $1300 (14) 2014 Frontier AB13D single tine bale spear, fits JD 600/700 series loaders, new/never used. Stock #58910.....................................$800 (11) 2015 Frontier RB2284 rear blade. Like new condition. Stock #54623...........................$1800 (1) 2015 Frontier AP13G global mount pallet forks. Stock #54626.....................................$1150 (1) 2011 homemade 18-ft. flat bed, bumper pull, pintle hitch. Stock #56109.......................$8750 (2) Bumper pull trailer, 18-ft. x 8.5-ft. wide. Stock #59716.............................................$1850 (12) 2015 Frontier AY12G-72 4-in-1 72” bucket with global carrier. Stock #54709...............$2900 (1) 2005 Buhler Y180 rollermill, barely used, always shedded. Stock #56888.....................$3500 (1) 2000 Degelman R570 high lift rock picker, PTO drive. Stock #59782..........................$7000 (12) Haybuster 3106 rock picker. Stock #58059........... ......................................................$12,000 (12)

UTILITY VEHICLES #50385

2008 John Deere 850D diesel, full windshield, bucket seats. Extreme terrain tires. Stock #59042...........................................$7900 (1) 2015 John Deere 825i S4 4 seater, cab, power steering, radio. Stock #59244....$14,500 (11) 2014 John Deere 825i bench seat, deluxe cargo box, heavy duty brush guard. Stock #59905...........................................$7500 (1) 2013 John Deere 825i Stock #56493... $8200 (12) 2012 John Deere 825i green & yellow, steel 12” rims, bench seat, poly roof & windshield, 1575 hrs./8400 miles. Stock #56922...... $8995 (11) 2012 John Deere 825i green, bench seat, deluxe cargo box. Stock #50385.....$10,400 (1) John Deere 825i glass doors for a deluxe cab on 825i utility vehicle. Stock #53197.............. .....................................................$1950 (14) 2015 John Deere 825i Poly cab, no heater, extra cab lights, Power lift w/brush protection. Stock #58847............................$16,750 (12) 2008 John Deere HPX Windshield & roof, no doors, turn signals, brake lights, 72” broom attachment. Stock #58808............$7750 (14) 2014 Polaris 900 half windshield, gas, 14900 miles, 1216 hours. Stock #57973..$7150 (12)

RAKES, PROCESSORS & BALE WAGONS

2016 Morris 5000VE big square bale handler, bale claw 5000VE. Stock #59729.$4900 (12) 2009 Bale King 3100HD 1000 PTO, right side delivery, hydraulic deflector. Stock #57274..... .................................................. $11,400 (12) 1980 New Holland 1069 self-propelled bale wagon, 160 bale capacity, new transmission and chains summer 2015. Stock #57465....... .................................................... $28,900 (2) Hoelscher 1040 universal fit, large square bale accumulator, control box, castor wheels. Stock #57603................................. $1650 (1) Haybuster 256 Plus 2 LH discharge, hydraulic picker. Stock #59771.................... $5500 (14) Haybuster 2650 1000 PTO, RH discharge, NO hydraulic deflector. Stock #59886......$11,000 (14) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor, 1000 PTO. Stock #17825...................... $9250 (12) Vermeer BP8000 3 hydraulic controls, 1000 PTO, hydraulic shield control, dual roller feeding style, fine cut chopper. Stock #59854....... .................................................. $11,900 (16) Vermeer BP8000 3 hydraulic controls, 1000 PTO, hydraulic shield control, dual roller feeding style, fine cut chopper. Stock #59855....... .................................................. $11,900 (16) 2006 New Holland 216 24-ft. reach, hydraulic drive, twin rake. Stock #58614... $11,900 (15) Befco 10 wheel rake, 3 pt. Stock #58566........... ..................................................... $2250 (12) 2010 Sitrex MK10-12 12 wheel rake. Stock #60078......................................... $7900 (15) 2017 Buhler 2450 14 bale carrier. Stock #60083........................................ $26,500 (2) 1975 New Holland 1032 2x7 stack size, auto tie. Stock #60080.......................... $5000 (15)

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ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

2015 John Deere 569 netwrap/twine, 21.5L16.1 tires, hydraulic pickup, 1000 PTO, variable core valve. Stock #57677... $37,500 (12) 2015 John Deere 569 twine/net, 2181 bales. Stock #54165.............................. $47,725 (1) 2015 John Deere 569 MegaWide, twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #59835...... .................................................. $37,900 (15) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium features, 4500 bales, twine/net. Stock #52214.. $42,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, MegaWide pickup, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, twine/net wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, push bar. Stock #59833...................................... $39,900 (11) 2013 John Deere 569 low bale count, well maintained, 1000 PTO, net & twine, MegaWide plus pickup push bar, hydraulic pickup. Stock #59823.............................. $38,750 (2) 2013 John Deere 569 twine and net wrap, 540 PTO, MegaWide pickup, push bar, 21.5-16.1 tires. Stock #60077.................... $36,900 (15) 2013 John Deere 569 MegaWide pickup, both twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Stock #59619.......... .................................................... $33,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 569 hydraulic pickup lift, net & twine, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires, 1000 PTO. Stock #59618............ $30,500 (1) 2012 John Deere 568 Twine and net wrap, MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, push bar. Stock #58209..................... $30,000 (11) 2012 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, twine/ net wrap, push bar, flotation tires, hydraulic pickup lift, 1000 PTO. Stock #57372............... .................................................. $32,500 (11) 2010 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, pickup lift, variable core valve. Stock #59240.......... $24,900 (15) 2010 John Deere 568 twine/wrap, push bar, MegaWide, big tires, 14,875 bales. Stock #58580...................................... $24,500 (16) 2010 John Deere 568 twine/wrap, MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, flotation tires, push bar. Stock #58443............. $24,500 (11) 2009 John Deere 568 MegaWide, 540 PTO, twine/wrap, push bar, new belts last year, big tires. Stock #58506.................... $22,500 (16) 2006 John Deere 567 both twine & net wrap, MegaWide pickup, 540 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Stock #59907................. .................................................... $15,500 (2) 2000 John Deere 566 1000 PTO, net & twine, MegaWide pickup, push bar, LH & RH gauge wheels. Stock #59757................. $11,250 (1) 1994 John Deere 535 1000 PTO, net & twine, 31x13.5 tires, push bar, LH/RH pickup gauge wheels. Stock #59643.................... $6750 (1) 2016 Massey Ferguson 2270 3x4 bale size, ISO compatible (no monitor), bale eject, bale chute rollers. Stock #59671..... $104,500 (15) 2014 Massey Ferguson 2956A 540 PTO, net & twine, 5-ft. bale, bale kicker, 21.5L-16.1 tires with suspended axle, monitor. Stock #59460. .................................................. $34,900 (12) 2001 New Holland 688. Stock #60074.............. ....................................................... $1300 (2) 1993 New Holland 660 twine only, 1000 PTO, regular pickup, brand new belts. Stock #58281........................................... $3900 (3) 2016 New Holland Rollbelt 560 net wrap only, 1000 PTO, ISO Bus w/monitor, endless belts. Stock #60073.............................. $35,900 (2) 2015 John Deere L340 square baler, Harvest Tec moisture sensor, tandem axle w/550/45/22.5 tires, roller chute. Stock #59834.................................... $114,900 (15) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 square baler, tandem axle. Stock #54581.......... $115,000 (14) 1998 John Deere 100 3x3 square baler, knotter fan, tandem axle, last bale ejector. Stock #59510...................................... $18,500 (14) 2013 Krone BP1290 3x4 bale size, 1000 PTO, tandem axle, hydraulic roller chute, scale, high density. Stock #59728........ $94,500 (12) 2009 Krone 12130 big pack square baler, 92” pickup width, 47x51 bale size. Stock #57368. .................................................. $65,000 (12) 2008 Hesston 7433 3x3 big squares, knotter fan, tandem axle. Stock #58090.$50,500 (12) 2016 Massey Ferguson 2270 3x4 large square baler, ISO compatible, bale eject, single axle. Stock #59671.......................... $104,500 (15)

WINDROWERS, MOCO’S & SWATHERS

2015 John Deere W235 16-ft. hay head, premium cab, turnkey GPS, extended warranty thru 6/2020 or 1250 hours. Stock #59576...... ................................................ $132,900 (15) 2014 John Deere W235 995 head w/V10 steel conditioner, standard cab w/touch screen display, 536 engine hours. Stock #59709....... ................................................ $126,250 (11) 2014 John Deere W235 windrower, 16-ft. rotary header, warranty through June 2019 or 1250 hours. Stock #52212................ $128,500 (16) 2014 John Deere W235 16-ft. hay head, steel conditioner, low hours, cab with air, 480x80R38 bar tires. Stock #58823............... ................................................ $129,000 (12) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, HID lighting, turnkey GPS. Stock #53584........$112,750 (1) 2015 John Deere W150 low hours, 18-ft. hay header, Autotrac ready. Stock #57048............. ..................................................$135,000 (14) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #55576.................. $87,900 (11) 2012 John Deere 946 13-ft. cutting width, 1000 PTO, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt controls, Clevis hitch. Stock #57700... $25,500 (12) 2010 John Deere 946 tri-lobe conditioner, hydraulic header tilt. Stock #59713.. $23,900 (15) 2002 John Deere 926 Upper flail conditioner, header tilt, 540 PTO, rear powerline w/double CV joint. Stock #58149............. $8950 (2) 2001 John Deere 926 12.5L-15 tires, impeller conditioner. Stock #58775.............. $8900 (1) 2012 John Deere 830 impeller conditioner, 540 PTO, Clevis hitch. Stock #60079.$19,900 (15) 2009 John Deere 630 9.75-ft. cut width, side pull, hydraulic tilt control, Impeller conditioner, 540 PTO. Stock #59720....... $12,900 (16) 2014 John Deere 440D hyd. deck shift, transport. Stock #53589...................... $57,500 (2) 2013 John Deere 435D 35-ft. draper head, single knife, pickup reel, transport. Stock #59329........................................ $32,500 (3) 2009 John Deere 4995 14.5 ft. hay head, trilobe conditioner, button tires. Stock #59724... .................................................. $67,900 (15) 2000 John Deere 3950 pull-type forage harvester, short tongue, hydraulic wagon hitch, 24” horizontal spout ext., 1000 PTO. Stock #58868........................................... $5200 (1) 1994 Case IH 8820 25-ft. MacDon 972 draper header, no conditioner, cab, air, radio. Stock #59528........................................ $11,750 (1) 1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334...... $6950 (16) Hesston 6550 14-ft. hay head, steel-on-steel conditioner, cab with air. Stock #58560.......... ..................................................... $9500 (14) 2013 MacDon M205 18-ft. hay head & 35-ft. triple delivery draper head, steel conditioner. Stock #59238..........................$124,000 (12) 2012 MacDon M205 16-ft. rotary head, steel conditioner, 841 engine hours. Stock #58660...................................... $95,000 (11) 2012 MacDon M155 windrower, triple delivery, full AutoSteer, double knife drive, 35-ft. header. Stock #55535....................... $107,500 (1) 2010 MacDon M150 16-ft. auger hay head, steel conditioner, reverser kit, header tilt Stock #59689............................ $66,500 (12) 2014 New Holland Speedrower 240 16-ft. rotary head, rubber/urethane conditioner. Stock #58771.......................... $102,500 (15) 2010 New Holland H8040 windrower, 12-ft. sickle, 1710 hr. Stock #55097.... $58,000 (11) 2008 New Holland 1431 13-ft. discbine, rubber roll conditioner, 2 point hookup, 1000 PTO. Stock #59745............................ $13,900 (16) 1999 New Holland 1475 14-ft. cut width, center pivot, rubber roll conditioner, 1000 PTO. Stock #58274............................... $8500 (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) 2002 New Holland HW340 15-ft. rotary head with urethane rolls. Stock #59044................. ....................................................$34,750 (3)

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2016 John Deere 9570RX 36” tracks, Duradrive, 18F/6R Powershift transmission, 5 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, Turnkey GPS. Stock #59679.............................................. Call (1) 2015 John Deere 9570R 18F/6R Powershift, 1000 PTO, 5 SCV’s, 115 GPM hydraulic pump,weight package. Stock #59678.Call (1) 2014 John Deere 9560R 18F/6R Powershift, Hi-flow hydraulics, PTO, 5 SCV’s. Stock #59676......................................$288,500 (1) 2016 John Deere 9470RX, 30” tracks, PTO, turnkey GPS, warranty until, 2019 or 1500 hours. Stock #56547................$419,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 9470RT, 30” tracks, turnkey GPS, PTO, still under warranty. Stock #53018....................................$326,900 (15) 2016 John Deere 9470R IF tires, turnkey GPS, PTO, HID lights. Stock #56400.$317,500 (14) 2005 John Deere 9420 18 speed PS transmission, 4 SCV’s, no PTO or 3-pt., 6 out of 8 tires are new. Stock #58201............$103,900 (11) 1995 John Deere 8970 PowerShift, duals. Stock #57543............................$68,500 (12) 1993 John Deere 8770 24 speed PowerSync transmission, differential lock, 3 SCV’s. Stock #58689........................................$50,000 (3) 2013 John Deere 8285R AutoPower IVT with LHR, 5 SCVs, rear duals, 85 cc hydraulic pump. Stock #57350................$186,000 (15) 2011 John Deere 8285R MFWD w/differential lock, IVT w/LH control, 1000 PTO, 60 GPM hydraulic, 4 SCV’s. Stock #59620.................. ..................................................$179,900 (1) 1995 John Deere 8100 Powershift, 1000 PTO, rear duals, 1800 display, ATU 200, Autotrac SF1 activation. Stock #60082....$68,900 (15) 2007 John Deere 7930 Greenstar ready. Stock #56451........................................$99,500 (3) 1994 John Deere 7800 MFWD, 19/7 Powershift, 2 SCV’s, 3 point, 540/1000, loader/ grapple. Stock #59651...............$48,500 (12) 2001 John Deere 7710 16F/16R partial PS, PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self-leveling loader. Stock #58269......................................$63,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 7250R MFWD with TLS, 5 SCVs, active command steering, extended PowerTrain warranty, rear wheel weights, loader. Stock #57443...............$195,500 (15) 2012 John Deere 7130 PowerQuad Plus, 16F/16R, 540/1000 PTO, 3 SCV’s w/H360 loader. Stock #58903...................$87,500 (3) 2008 John Deere 6430 MFWD, 16/16 Powerguard Plus, 3 SCV’s, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, air seat, cold start package, no loader. Stock #59680......................................$62,500 (12) 2012 John Deere 6210R TLS, IVT, loader. Stock #55998............................$150,450 (1) 2016 John Deere 6155R IVT, MFWD, TLS, 5 SCVs, AutoTrac ready, Premium cab and lights, 640R loader. Stock #57042...........$172,000 (3) 2016 John Deere 6155M 20/20 AutoQuad Plus, SCV’s, cold start package, loader. Stock #58215..........................$138,000 (14) 2016 John Deere 6155M 20/20 AutoQuad Plus, SCV’s, cold start package, loader. Stock #58217..........................$138,000 (14) 2013 John Deere 6150R H360 loader, 20 speed Auto Quad, Greenstar ready. Stock #56029....................................$118,500 (11) 2013 John Deere 6140M 16F/16R partial Powershift, PTO, deluxe cab, H360 SL loader/ grapple. Stock #59772...............$87,500 (12) 2010 John Deere 6130D MFWD, 9/9 Power reverser, 3 SCV’s, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, 8 rear weights, loader/grapple. Stock #59727.. ..................................................$54,900 (12) 1998 John Deere 5510 Syncro transmission, 540 PTO, 3 SCV’s, 3 point, loader/grapple. Stock #58623............................$26,000 (12) 2013 John Deere 5115M 32/16 Power reverser, 540 PTO, H310 loader, bucket & grapple, 3 rear SCV’s. 3 mid SCV’s. Stock #60081..... ..................................................$64,900 (15) 2014 John Deere 5100M Open station, power reverser, 540 PTO. Stock #58529.$54,000 (3) 1992 John Deere 4960 MFWD, 15 speed Powershift, no loader, large 1000 PTO, 3 SCV’s, 3 point. Stock #59563................$43,500 (14)

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2013 John Deere 3032E MFWD, loader, canopy, Hydro transmission, R4 tires, rear blade. Stock #59614.......................................... $16,900 (15) 2011 John Deere 319D skid steer, hand controls, EH controls, std rubber tracks, 76” bucket, well-maintained. Stock #58243..... $24,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 6155R MFWD tractor, 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, TLS, 3 SCVs. Stock #57602........................................ $149,000 (11) 2009 John Deere 8330 MFWD tractor w/suspension, IVT, PTO, rear duals, 3 point, full GPS. Stock #59908.............................. $135,000 (12) 2013 John Deere 6140R MFWD, cab, 20/20 1988 John Deere 4250 2WD, 725 non-self AutoQuad, H360 loader/bucket, 3 SCVs, leveling loader, bucket/grapple, 15 speed 540/1000. Stock #56153............. $112,900 (16) P/S transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point, 2 2013 John Deere 4520 open station, Hydro SCVs. Stock #57450.................$32,900 (11) transmission, MFWD, H180 loader, 540 PTO, 1981 John Deere 2640 2WD, Synchro, 540 3 point. Stock #59471................... $32,000 (11) PTO, loader. Stock #58242.............$7865 (3) 2011 John Deere 3038E compact utility tractor, 1962 John Deere 2010 gas, Synchro transmiscab w/ heat, Hydro transmission, HST trans, sion, loader, 2WD, 540 PTO. Stock #59220.. 305 loader & 6-ft. rear blade. Stock #59904....... .....................................................$5900 (15) ...................................................... $23,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 1025R H120 loader, 60D 1988 John Deere 2355 2WD utility tractor, 8F/4R mid-mount mower, hydro transmission, 540 syncro, 540 Rear PTO, open station, loader PTO, 3 point. Stock #59475.......$16,500 (11) with bale spear. Stock #53703........ $11,800 (1) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric 1983 Allis Chalmers 8070 MFWD, Powershift, SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL load1000 PTO. Stock #59589................ $25,000 (3) er, bucket, grapple. Stock #56588................. 1973 Massey Ferguson 165 2WD tractor, OOS, ................................................$126,500 (16) Synchro, 1 SCV, 3 point, 540 PTO. loader, no 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric grapple. Stock #58712....................... $9600 (1) SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL load- John Deere GP74 74” bucket w/heavy duty graper, bucket, grapple. Stock #56589................. ple. Fits JD 500 Series loader carriers. Stock ................................................$126,500 (16) #53061............................................. $3500 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric 2015 John Deere 332E wheeled skid steer, cab SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loadw/ heat and air, self-leveling, 84” bucket, power er, bucket, grapple. Stock #56591................. Quicktach joystick controls. Stock #59884......... ................................................$126,500 (16) ...................................................... $49,900 (11) 2014 Case IH 140 MFWD, 16/16 partial Power- 2015 John Deere 329E track skid steer, enclosed shift, 4 SCV’s, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, 6 rear cab, heat and air, 84” bucket, wide zig zag tracks, weights, loader/grapple/bale spear. Stock power Quicktach. Stock #59885......$52,000 (11) #59730......................................$95,500 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, 635D platform, 2006 Case IH MXM175 MFWD, cab, PowerProDrive, CM, Premium residue, power-folding shift, 4 SCV’s, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, loader/ grain tank. Stock #59474............. $255,000 (11) grapple. Stock #59776.................$63,500 (2) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, ProDrive trans1996 Case IH 9370 24 speed transmission, EZmission, TriStream rotor, fine cut chopper, 640D steer 250 system included, full front & rear header. Stock #56906................... $265,000 (1) weight package, 6 out of 8 tires are near new 2005 John Deere 9760 1886 engine.1402 sepercondition. Stock #57335............$62,000 (14) ator hours, level land feederhouse, touchset 2006 Kubota L3130, Hydro trans, MFWD, loadconcave adj., chopper, w/936D platform. Stock er/bucket/bale spear, new engine w/less than #58821........................................ $120,000 (11) 200 hrs.. Stock #57071................$16,875 (3) 1990 John Deere 9600 combine, excellent condi2010 New Holland TV6070, MFWD, IVT, loadtion, always shedded. Stock #56958..$60,500 (1) er, grapple, PTO, 3 pt. Stock #53740............. 1987 John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. 230 head..................................................$101,000 (3) er, bat reel, chopper and dual chaff spreader. 2006 New Holland TM190 18 speed, P/S transStock #15567.................................. $16,500 (3) mission w/LHR, 4 SCV’s, 540/1000 loader, 1998 Case IH 2388 combine, 3215/2500 hrs. bucket & grapple, rear duals. Stock #59444.. Stock #55679................................ $50,000 (14) ..................................................$59,900 (16) 2008 John Deere 612C combine, 30” row spac1995 New Holland 8770 MFWD, loader/graping. Stock #57258........................... $53,000 (1) ple, Powershift trans., duals. Stock #55656.... 1998 John Deere 914 combine, new style Sund .................................................. $43,150 (14) raking pickup, new PTO style driveline, single 1993 New Holland 8240 Partial Powershift, point connections. Stock #56904.... $10,975 (1) 540/1000 PTO, loader & grapple. Stock 2012 John Deere 635D excellent shape, slow #58833....................................... $27,500(12) speed transport, poly tine pickup reel, dual 2016 New Holland Boomer 54D MFWD, open drive sickle. Stock #54340............. $46,000 (15) station, CVT transmission w/reverser, loader, Case IH 8455 round baler, twine only, makes 4x5 2 SCV’s. Stock #59531..............$32,500 (11) bales, gathering wheels. Stock #54286 ............. 2014 Massey Ferguson 4608 MFWD, 12/12 ......................................................... $4500 (11) Power Shuttle transmission, 540/1000, load- Hesston 4910 4x4x8 big square baler. Stock er/bucket. Stock #59686............ $39,500 (15) #53963............................................ $45,000 (3) 1975 Massey Ferguson 1805 210 hp, Synchro, 2008 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, twine & net duals, Cat 3208 engine, no 3 point or PTO. wrap, hydraulic pickup, Megawide Plus, large Stock #59248.................................$7500 (3) tires, variable core. Stock #58803.$27,000 (14) 1962 Massey Ferguson 65 2WD, gas engine, 1999 John Deere 566 twine only, 540 PTO, hylive 540 PTO, 3 point, Farmhand loader, draulic pickup lift. Stock #59649....... $7900 (15) open station. Stock #58640.......... $3500 (14) 1992 John Deere 535 twine only, 1000 PTO, Versatile 850 Synchro, duals. Stock #56854...... push bar, hydraulic pick up lift. Stock #58686.... ....................................................... $9500 (3) ......................................................... $4900 (15)

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Nicaraguan delegation just the latest seeking Montana genes for herd improvement

By Sanjay Talwani, PrairiePopulist.org ture. For generations, Montana cattlemen have “We were very surprised about the opimproved their herds, breeding cattle that portunities that Nicaragua can create for are bigger, better marbled, easier to manage Montana producers,” he said. and more disease-resistant. Last month, the delegation of Nicaraguan And their handiwork — the genetic cattlemen returned the favor. makeup of Montana herds — is getting atThe Nicaraguan herd is primarily Brahtention from around the world. ma, which Vargas said has the traits to flourThis fall, a group of cattlemen from ish in Nicaragua’s hot, humid environment. Nicaragua took a close look at Montana “So we had this group come up and just livestock. learn about Montana and learn about our Red Angus and our Charolais cattle to incorporate into their herd and get better quality, better genetics for the country itself down there for meat quality,” Vermandel said. Vargas said improving his nation’s herd means finding the best genetics available. And he’s been looking. “We’ve been traveling all around the states … looking what is available on the market and definitely the best thing we’ve seen is, it’s been here in Montana,” Vargas Alvaro Vargas, president of the Nicaragua Livestock said. Federation. The genetics — more specifically, bull semen — is produced, processed, assessed, “Here in Montana, you are really adfrozen, stored and shipped from ORIgen vanced on genetics,” said Alvaro Vargas, Beef, located in wide-open country near president of the Nicaragua Livestock FedHuntley, Mont., about 20 miles from Billeration, on the trade mission in October. ings. “We saw Charolais, and Red Angus and The facility itself grew from the labor and Black Angus and Montana has done a great vision of Montana ranchers. job on producing quality genetics,” he told In 2001, the semen industry was conPrairie Populist. “It’s unbelievable.” trolled directly or indirectly by large daily Vargas and the Nicaraguan trade delegacooperatives ot multinational agricultural tion — including ranchers and feedlot and companies. Dick Beck and a group of other slaughterhouse owners — are working to producers from Montana and elsewhere improve their herd, the largest in Central decided to enter the market and created America with about 5.4 million head, using ORIgen. Montana genetics. They visited several ranches as well as ORIgen Beef, a genetics producer in the Huntley area, and they hope to incorporate some of those Montana genetics in their herd in the near future. International trade agreements are under increased criticism in Washington and in politics, but cattlemen in Montana and around the world are continuing to build relationships across boundaries. The Nicaraguan delegation’s visit to Dick Beck, vice president of sales and marketing of Eastern Montana is just one example. The ORIgen Beef Inc. near Huntley. Montana Department of Agriculture Market “We felt there was a need for the beef seDevelopment Division has fostered such men industry to be controlled and operated ties — not just with Nicaragua but also by beef cattlemen who had skin in the game, Chile, Russia. Costa Rica, and elsewhere. who invested their time and their money and their talent in these cattle,” Beck, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing, told Prairie Populist. “We want people who own these genetics who’ve created the genetics, whose life and blood, sweat and tears are involved in creating genetics, to get the largest possible return for their genetics and also to control those genetics so we can improve the beef industry.” Most genetics facilities are designed for dairy bulls and keep the animals very conTreston Vermandel, market development with Monfined, Beck said. At ORIgen, the goal is a tana Department of Agriculture. more natural environment, where the beef “So we’re here to help the Montana probulls get more exercise and are treated more ducers of all kinds get to these markets, and like they would be on a farm or ranch. create more markets for them to market their ORIgen now ships semen to about a cattle and export their cattle to countries that dozen nations in a given year, and semen aren’t aware of what we have to offer,” said for export requires unique health standards Treston Vermandel, business development for each specific destination. specialist with the Market Development The operation combines some of the Division. hands-on cowboy skills you’d see on And that means more dollars for Monranches all over Montana, along with some tana producers, helping ranchers stay on high-tech equipment and methods. their land and strengthening communities There’s science and timing in producing that have faced tough economic realities semen so it carries the optimal number of for decades. viable sperm to give the highest probability Vermandel, along with Montana ranchof conception. A single collection of semen ers and others, visited Nicaragua in March, from a bull can yield several hundred frochecking out that nation’s cattle infrastrucCONTINUED ON PAGE A42

Make good use of leftovers this holiday season

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service As I peered in our refrigerator the other day, I noticed some small containers with dabs of leftovers that had just reached their “time to toss” phase. I always feel guilty when we throw away food in our home. To help use any extra servings, I eat leftovers almost every day at work. Unfortunately, sometimes a few odds and ends of food hide behind the milk carton and eventually need to be discarded. Illness-causing microorganisms such as bacteria and mold can grow and/or produce toxins in leftover food. Unfortunately, you cannot see, smell or taste most microorganisms. We have to be guided by storage time and temperature to help avoid foodborne illness. I am sure we do not toss one-third of our food in my house. That’s the national average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Unfortunately, we are entering the prime food-wasting season: the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas. During this time, the amount of food wasted increases by 25 percent. We all can take steps to avoid food waste. As we enter the holiday season, we might want to embark on some early resolutions that can prevent excess food waste and save us some money in the process. We also might preserve our waistlines with some of the strategies. If you plan to have guests during the holidays, simplify your menu and the number of different cookies, dips and side dishes that you make. Focus on your family’s favorite recipes instead of making a large number. Perhaps a full batch of casserole is too much. You might need to need to trim the size of your recipes. Many recipes are easy to cut in half. Think about potential food waste as you shop at the grocery store. You might be tempted to buy the bargain-sized container of mayonnaise because it has a lower price per ounce. However, if you only need a cup of mayonnaise to make your famous artichoke dip, the remaining mayonnaise eventually outlives its shelf life. It’s not a bargain after all. As you plan meals, spread the effort. Make holiday meals an opportunity for sharing food. Try a “theme potluck,” such as all healthy appetizers, build your own meal in a bowl or make a personalized pizza buffet. Everyone could bring a part of the menu. At the end of the meal, your guests can share the leftover food and have easy meal preparation the next day. You can help your guests maintain their weight with a few savvy serving ideas. Use smaller plates and provide smaller serving spoons in the containers. People take less food on a smaller plate, and they serve themselves less food with a smaller serving spoon, according to researchers. You might even want to try a little trick someone mentioned to me recently: Put a stack of “tasting spoons” on the buffet (along with a container to discard the used ones). Allow people to try the food before serving themselves a full portion. Keep food temperature-controlled during service, or replenish containers regularly. If the party will go on more than two hours, set out smaller amounts of food and keep the rest in the refrigerator. Replace the serving containers as needed. Keep salads, cut fruit and vegetables, and meat and cheese trays cold by nesting the bowls or platters in containers of ice. Keep warm foods, such as hot wings and warm dips, in slow cookers. If you do not have small slow cookers, set out a smaller amount of food and keep the remaining food warm in the oven or on the stove. If you know you are not going to be able to use the refrigerated leftovers within three to four days, freeze immediately in meal-sized amounts. Be sure to use appropriate freezer containers and label with the contents and date. Keep an inventory of food that’s in your freezer so you do not forget that it’s there. If the idea of “leftovers” is not appetizing, create something completely new. Think of the remaining food as “planned-overs.” How about using leftover turkey in soup, stir-fry, casseroles or sandwiches? Extra mashed potatoes can become potato soup. Learn to create your own casserole or soup with the “Pinchin’ Pennies in the Kitchen” handouts at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/food. Click on “Food Preparation.” Also click on “The Family Table” for dozens of ways to savor family CONTINUED ON PAGE A43

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A member of the Nicaraguan trade delegation shoots video of the semen production process.

zen units of semen two or three times each week, with one unit good for the artificial insemination of one cow. There are four levels of biosecurity at ORIgen to make sure that no reproductive or contagious disease is transmitted from human visitors or from new arriving bulls to resident bulls, or to the semen products produced from them. The company has also ventured into the relatively new field of in vitro fertilization of cows, recently completing a state-of-the-art lab that it says meets the standards required for human in vitro fertilization. ORIgen has produced some of the most productive genetics in the country. And while it brings in cattle from all over the nation and sells semen all over the world, it

A single “unit” of semen can range from $10 to $50 and contains 30 million to 50 milion sperm, good for one artificial insemination.

is especially helpful for Montana ranchers who don’t have to travel very far to take part in the market, whether buying or selling. For all those involved, agriculture is not just a job. It’s a way of life, Beck said. “And our people care, the people who own these bulls care about the impact that their genetics are going to have on the world,” he said. “For many of them, it won’t be in their obituary, but their legacy will be the cattle they’ve produced and the people they’ve been able to share those cattle with and what it’s done for those people. So we see it … as more than just a business. We certainly run it aggressively as a business, but we see this as a ‘improve the industry, which ultimately eventually improves the world’ kind of thing.”

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BQA launches new transportation training and certification program

The checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has launched a new training and certification program for cattle transportation. The program, known as Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT), provides cattle producers and haulers with comprehensive training based on their roles in the cattle industry. Online training will be made available beginning immediately, and in-person training opportunities will begin soon. “The BQA Transportation training and certification program has been a long time coming,” said Chase DeCoite, director of Beef Quality Assurance for NCBA, a contractor to the beef checkoff. “By educating cattle haulers and producers on the best practices in cattle transportation, BQA is helping make improvements in cattle care and beef quality. Participating in BQA Transportation will be an indicator that the beef and dairy industries are committed to responsible animal care during transportation and makes both the BQA and dairy FARM animal care programs more complete.” The BQA program was first funded by the beef checkoff in the early 1990s and developed its first guidance on transportation in 2006. Today, the program offers training and certification programs for all

sectors of the industry: cow-calf, stocker and feedyard. This is the first time a nationally recognized certification has been offered for the transportation segment of the industry. Online training for BQAT will be offered in two different modules: Farmer/ Rancher and Professional. Farmer/Rancher modules will focus on the use of stock trailers and smaller loads of cattle that beef and dairy cattle producers might typically haul themselves. The Professional modules focus on the use of tractor-trailers and larger loads that are typically hauled further distances. “Today the BQA program is taking another step in being the leader when it comes to educating producers and the cattle industry on the right things to do,” said Dan Kniffen, chair of the BQA Advisory Board, Assistant Professor of Animal Science at Pennsylvania State University and a cow-calf producer. “We have known for a long time that transportation plays a critical role in our industry. Now we are fully able to train and show our commitment to beef quality and cattle care from pasture to plate.” To begin training or learn more, click here. For more information visit https:// www.bqa.org/.

Youth explore ‘wearable tech’ during STEM challenge

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Nebraska youth joined thousands of others around the world in the 10th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day on October 4. This year’s challenge, Incredible Wearables, was designed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and introduced youth to the burgeoning field of wearable technology. National Youth Science Day is the world’s largest youthled engineering design challenge, drawing an estimated 100,000 participants. In addition to events in Nebraska, youth participated at hundreds of events in all 50 states and in countries around the world. The National 4-H Council hosted the national event in New York City. More than 100 Nebraska youth from across the state participated in the challenge. Nebraska’s headquarters for the challenge was Innovation Studio on Nebraska Innovation Campus. There, thirteen youth from Lincoln’s Belmont Community Learning Center worked together to design, build and refine a wearable fitness tracker. The goal of the event was to teach youth a wide variety of skills related to engineering a wearable device, including building circuits, integrating science, designing a viable product and interpreting health data. “The students from Belmont were thrilled with the opportunity to create something usable and functional,” said Tracy Pracheil, associate extension educator. “That excitement and interest in STEM is really what 4-H National Youth Science Day is about.” During the challenge, the youth leaned about careers in wearable technology and design from Vishal Singh, founder of Quantified Ag, and Max Wheeler, instructional design coordinator at Nebraska Innovation Studio. They encouraged the youth to embrace engineering as a tool to find solutions to challenging problems. Twelve sites from across Nebraska, ranging from Albion to Oshkosh, interacted with the group via video conferencing. Also joining the group virtually were challenge designers, Brad Barker, professor of Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development, and Extension Educator Dagen Valentine. Barker and Valentine were at the National 4-H Council’s event in New York City. They helped over 300 youth at that location build wearable fitness trackers. They also joined the event in Nebraska with a telepresence robot that moved around the room and talked to youth as they built their wearable devices. For 10 years, 4-H National Youth Science Day has encouraged kids to unlock their passion for science, engineering technology and math, to ask the right questions, and to be innovators. In Nebraska, one in three age-eligible youth participates in 4-H, which is present in all 93 counties. These youth, ages 5-18, participate through camps, clubs, school enrichment and after-school programs. All 4-H programs place strong emphasis on life skills, such as problem solving, responsibility, citizenship and leadership. To learn more about Nebraska 4-H, visit http://4h.unl.edu

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mealtimes during the holiday and any day. Here’s a tasty way to use leftover roasted turkey courtesy of the Midwest Dairy Association. Cranberry Turkey Wrap • 4 (7-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas • 8 slices turkey breast (about 1 1/2 ounces per serving) • 4 slices cheddar cheese (4 ounces), cut into thirds • 1/3 c. dried cranberries • 8 leaves parsley or fresh basil (optional) Alternate a slice of turkey, one-third of a slice of cheddar cheese and another slice of turkey breast down the center. Sprinkle one-fourth of the dried cranberries on top of turkey and top with cheese. Fold tortilla into thirds. Place seam side down on microwave-safe serving plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place a piece of cheese on top of each sandwich and microwave each tortilla on high for 30 seconds to one minute (until cheese melts). Cool slightly and slice in half. Place two or three dried cranberries and a sprig of parsley or basil on both halves. Makes four servings. Each serving has 330 calories, 13 grams (g) fat, 18 g protein, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 750 milligrams sodium.

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From sorghumcheckoff.com Grain sorghum, forage sorghum, sugraze the new, lush leaves before the older leaves or the stalks, thus consuming pordangrass, sorghum sudangrass hybrids, Johnsongrass and sweet sorghums are oftions of the plant that accumulate more HCN. ten grazed, ensiled or hayed for livestock 3. After a killing freeze, the plants should feed. However, all sorghum-type plants can field cure (approximately 7 days) before potentially cause prussic acid poisoning in allowing cattle to graze the forage. If cattle livestock that consume these forages, espewere grazing prior to the freeze, remove cially in the fall. As temperatures begin to them and wait for the forage to cure before drop, taking a proactive approach to managreturning them to the pasture. ing the feeding of sorghum to livestock can 4. In grain sorghum following harvest, eliminate or certainly minimize any risk of sorghum stubble is typically safe for grazprussic acid poisoning. What is Prussic Acid Poisoning? ing. However, unless the plants have been Prussic acid is sometimes referred to as killed by a hard freeze or with a herbicide, hydrogen cyanide. Prussic acid poisoning the stubble should be managed just like is caused by the release of hydrocyanic forage sorghum or any other sorghum that acid (HCN) in cattle (and potentially other was not harvested for grain. livestock) grazing sorghum-type forages. Animal Management When plants are damaged due to drought, 1. Animals do not adapt to HCN levels or freeze, herbicides or insects, or even mebecome immune to it, but they can detoxify low levels of HCN. chanical injury, the cyanogenetic glycoside, 2. Hungry and stressed animals are the dhurrin, comes into contact with enzymes most susceptible to HCN. As a result, feed as the plant tissue degrades to form the hay or grain prior to turning animals out to toxic HCN compound. Once the forage graze. This will dilute and slow the intake containing HCN is consumed, the HCN is of grazed forage. released and transported in the blood. The 3. Ruminant animals (cattle, sheep, HCN then prevents oxygen absorption at goats) are at a greater risk of prussic acid the cellular level, leading to animal death poisoning than non-ruminants (horses due to asphyxiation. and swine). In ruminant animals, the cudSymptoms will usually occur within chewing action, neutral pH of the rumen, minutes to a few hours. These symptoms and rumen microbial enzymatic activity aid include rapid respiration rate, salivation, in and create an ideal environment for the urination, staggering, spasms and death. release of HCN in the rumen which is then Mucous membranes and blood are a bright quickly absorbed into the blood. On the ‘cherry red’ color. Immediate diagnosis and other hand, non-ruminants are less susceptreatment is necessary to save the animal. Treatments include administering sodium tible to prussic acid poisoning because the nitrate or sodium thiosulfate; however, enzymes that release HCN are destroyed by keep in mind that nitrate poisoning elicits the lower pH in the monogastric stomach. similar symptoms from sorghum forages Harvesting Considerations grown under comparable conditions. A 1. Prussic acid poisoning is more of a notable difference between prussic acid concern when grazing sorghum than when poisoning and nitrate poisoning is the dark harvested for hay or silage because HCN chocolate colored blood associated with will dissipate in harvested forages if propnitrate poisoning. Methylene blue can also erly ensiled/cured. be administered as a treatment (instead of 2. Sorghum silage - If HCN levels are sodium nitrate) if the diagnosis is not cerhigh at the time of harvest, wait at least four weeks before feeding the forage. The HCN tain between prussic acid or nitrate poisonwill volatilize during the fermentation and ing. Because treatment and diagnosis are feed mixing process. often not quick enough, prevention through 3. Hay - The curing process for hay will proper grazing and forage management is allow the HCN to dissipate as a gas, reducthe best alternative to avoid prussic acid poisoning. ing the HCN content to safe levels. How can forage sorghum be safely fed 4. Properly harvested forages can be in the fall/winter months? mixed with other grains and forages with Sorghum-type forages are often grown low prussic acid to achieve a safe concenand grazed as a summer annual crop. As tration in the total diet. the growing season comes to an end, careTesting for Prussic Acid 1. If high prussic acid concentrations are ful management of the summer annuals or suspected prior to grazing or at harvest, residual stubble from a grain sorghum crop forage should be tested before grazing or can still be utilized as a forage source for feeding. There are quantitative and qualitalivestock. Grazing Considerations tive tests available to learn more about the 1. Monitor plants after a non-killing potential for prussic acid poisoning in a freeze for any new growth, including new particular forage. tillers. New growth will have a higher con2. If HCN levels exceed 200 ppm on an ‘as-is’ basis or 500 ppm on a dry basis, the centration of HCN than mature plants. An forage should be considered potentially early, light freeze may only kill or damage toxic and should not be fed as the only the top portion of the plant. Watch for any source of feed to animals. new growth, including tillers that might 3. Contact the forage lab that will conarise from the lower part of the plant. 2. New leaves have a higher concentraduct the HCN analysis prior to sending in samples so that proper handling procedures tion of HCN than older leaves and stalks; can be followed. the grain has none. Cattle will selectively

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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 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

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it... A level bed when you don’t

COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.

New Diamond C car haulers

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles 16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft. IN STOCK

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

Axles • Springs • Lights Fenders • Straps Tie-downs • Jacks Bearings & seals • Etc.

$1200 NEW

3-point Bale Unroller

Includes cylinder and hoses.

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

1992 Wilray heavy duty flatbed trailer, 45,000 lb. GVW, 24-ft. beavertail.....................................$8500

USED SEMI TRAILERS

1971 King 5-ft.x16-ft. stock trailer .................................... $1500

1990 Kiefer Built 27.5-ft. x 24-ft. aluminum stock trailer, 8000 lb. axle ................................ $7000

2007 ABU 22-ft. flatbed with 5-ft. beavertail and 2-10,000 lb. axles. ..........................................$5900

2006 Wilson 8.5-ft. x 53-ft. drop deck trailers................. $21,000

2003 Ranco 40-ft. double gate, bottom dump trailer.............. ............................... $17,500

1979 Ford LN9000 20-ft. aluminum grain box, and hoist, Detroit 9 speed...........................$15,000

20-ft. flatbed with 4-ft. beavertail and ramps, treadplate floor, triple axle, 7000 lb....... $5500 Ponderosa 6-ft.x16-ft. bumper pull ............................. $2000

2007 Fontaine 48-ft. step deck.. ............................... $20,000

2015 Sundowner 3-horse slant with living quarters, never used. New: $28,995 ............. NOW: ...................... $19,995

2012 Sportclub 14-ft. utility trailer........................ $1000

2014 Kaufman tandem dual, 18ft. with 5-ft. beavertail, electric brakes, 10,000 lb. axle.... $6500

2 horse bumper pull ..............$1400

Donohue 16-ft. 7x16 goosneck stocktrailer ................. $3500

2013 Utility 6-ft.x8-ft. trailer... $900

1992 Interstate 24-ft. tilt deck, 20-ton equipment trailer...............$8500

DCT 18-ft. with 2-7000 lb. axles........................ $2500

8x8 snowmobile trailer..... $500

1991 Load King 20-ton equipment trailer, 19-ft. with 5-ft. beavertail..... .............................................$6995

4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats Each.....$65

Contact Dave Taylor: 406-357-2166

Chinook, MT

Give us a call about any of our trailers or let us find what you need!

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BRIDGE FOR SALE Modular concrete bridge, 36-ft.x14.5-ft., ready to set on footings Phone (605) 210-5030, Spearfish, South Dakota

Fall Seeded Winter Triticale Seed Available August 1

Great Forage Phone (406) 386-2447, Big Sandy, Montana

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Kansas Forest Service fire program provides assistance nationwide

By K-State Research and Extension News wildfires here at home. Kansas Forest Service (KFS) professionFor the past 10 years, the KFS has proals actively maintain relationships with top vided firefighters, squad bosses and crew fire managers around the country. Having bosses for the Mid Plains Interagency Hand such experts on speed dial – with the abilCrew, which fights fires in remote locations ity to speak with them on a first name basis – often without water – by digging fire lines, and get input on situations that could arise clearing brush, and other difficult work that during a wildfire – is a priceless asset. is necessary to stop fires where fire trucks In addition to its responsibility for the cannot go. state’s trees, the Kansas Forest Service is For an even longer span, the forest service dedicated to supporting fire departments, has made its wildland fire engine available both with their day-to-day needs, and when for firefighting efforts. This year it assisted a crisis is bearing down on their communion a major wildfire in Colorado, and was ties. As part of a nationwide network of later sent to an area of extreme fire danger experts, Kansas professionals can access in Oregon. The crew provided initial attack support for emergencies here in their home and incident command on at least a halfstate, and can be called upon to help others dozen new wildfires while working there. when needed. The engine ended the season in Idaho, on the Each day from March 3 – October 2 this forest service’s first response as members of year, one or more Kansas Forest Service the Great Plains Fire Compact, which was staff members helped manage a nationalsigned into law this spring. level incident somewhere in the nation. The KFS has two nationally credentialed So far, this year, KFS staff members incident commanders, several qualified as have worked on fires in 15 states, includleaders for strike teams and task forces, and ing Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, division supervisors, who manage a comGeorgia, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, plete section of a fire. They have worked New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, from Georgia to Oregon this year. Washington and Wyoming. Successfully managing a major fire takes That experience is then brought back to more than firefighters and commanders. The benefit the people of Kansas when the fires Incident Command System is used by all are burning and the winds are blowing in modern fire agencies managing incidents the spring. of various sizes. On major incidents, the The primary focus of the forest service’s logistics, finance and planning sections befire management program has long been to come essential, as does public information. empower Kansas fire departments to serve Forest service employees working in each their communities. The program provides of these roles were among the professiontraining, excess property distribution, als dispatched from Kansas to help battle prevention materials, grant funding and fires in multiple ways all over the country consulting – all aimed at helping fire departthis year. ments provide the best services they can. For more information about the Kansas But the last couple of years have made it Forest Service, visit kansasforests.org obvious that the wildfire situation in Kansas About the Kansas Forest Service is escalating – as it has been elsewhere – The Kansas Forest Service is the nation’s and that from time to time, major wildfires fifth oldest state forestry agency. The agency will exceed what fire departments and their serves rural landowners, communities, mutual-aid partners are prepared for. When rural fire districts, forest and arboriculture major wildfires continue beyond a day and industries, and citizens of the state through require large-scale responses, it becomes its Conservation Tree and Shrub Planting, necessary to call for outside help to manage Fire Management, Community Forestry, the incident. The KFS fire program has been Rural Forestry, Marketing and Utilization, preparing for years to provide assistance on and Forest Health programs. The Kansas these incidents. Forest Service state office is located in ManThroughout the summer fire season in hattan, Kansas, just west of the campus of the western U.S., full-time and seasonal Kansas State University. The Kansas Forest members of the forest service are requested Service is housed as an independent agency throughout the country to assist with managwithin K-State Research and Extension. The ing major fires. Deploying to these incidents agency receives its direction from a misprovides a number of benefits to the agency, sion statement that reads: “Care of Natural including the training and experienceResources and Service to People through building in various disciplines so Kansans Forestry.” are prepared to assist in managing crisis

About the month of December

• December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. • December’s flower is the narcissus or holly. December’s birthstones are turquoise, lapis lazuli, zircon, topaz (blue), or tanzanite. • In Latin, decem means “ten”. December was also the tenth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February. • December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern

Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. • December in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to June in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. • In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological winter is 1 December. In the Southern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological summer is 1 December. • December starts on the same day of the week as September every year. December ends on the same day of the week as April every year.

##### Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail.

##### It’s easy to meet vacation expenses. Wherever you go, there they are!

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3V Distributing, Conrad ..............................B21 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .............. C43 Action Toys, Billings ....................................A46 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ..................................................B19 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls .......... C25 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .........A14 Ag Wise, Kremlin ........................................A38 Bad Land Truck Sales, Glendive ...................B6 Basin Seed, LLC, Stanford ........................ C45 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .............. C12 Baumalight, Wallenstein ON Canada ........ C43 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ............................A41 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .....................A42 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby ........................ C48 Benefis Healthcare Foundation, Great FallsA31 Big Equipment Co., Havre ......................... C17 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad .............. A18, A19 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, VaughnA42 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ..... A11, A22 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, BillingsA16, B16 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ................................. C48 Buckley Auction ......................................... C22 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ....A46 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.................... C33 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..................A14 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...A32 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ...............................B17 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston ................ C10 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ..................................................... C24 Crystalyx.......................................................B8 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .............................A16 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell ........A12 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek ....................................................A4 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ........................... C5 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .............A2 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings ... .................................................................A21 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...... C33 Dooley’s Diabolical Diesel, Great Falls .........A2 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls.C8, C9

Index

Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish ............ C14 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle........................................... .......................B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15 First State Bank, Shelby .............................A31 Fisher Truck & Equipment, Scobey ...............B9 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .......... A20, A28 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton .................. C2 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness ........................ C28 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... ............................................... A25, C21, C37 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon............A45 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston....A9, A35, A36, A37 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ....... C13 G&M Bins, LLC, Mark McInerney, Fairfield .. C6 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. C44 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy ............ C16 Grandberg Autobody Repair, Havre ...........B23 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ... C39 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington ..........A23 H & H Spreading, Conrad .......................... C12 Havre Ford, Havre ..................................... C27 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass RangeC15 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaC19 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex, Chester ... C32 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ......... C36 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ................... ............................................... C29, C30, C31 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .........B7 Iron Horse Express, Coffee Creek ............. C44 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester ...................................... C13 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ........A22, C38 Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lefleche, SK Canada ...A3 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte ...............B17 Johnson Distributing, Great Falls................A10 JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester..................B9 Krogmann Mfg. ...........................................A44

Lewistown Honda, Lewistown............B20, C35 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ..........B20 M & W Machine, Three Forks ...................... C4 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown ........................ C2 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls .......A48 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ......A16 Midland Implement , Billings .......................A34 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ................B2 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb .............................................A31 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena ....... C36 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ......B6 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .............. C14 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .............B23 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls .. A6, A27 Motor Power, Great Falls ............................A12 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ................... C6 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall ...........A26 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville..A26 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .......... ........................................................C40, C41 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ... A28, A29 New Homes of the Future, Billings ............ C14 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ......................A33 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ............................A33 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................A17 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..... C35 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...........................A32 Oteri Law Firm, Conrad ..............................B20 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ........ C4 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ..................A20 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula . C13 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ..................A30 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ......... C10 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan ... ................................................................ C22 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ....... C26 Rockwell Scales, Simms............................ C36 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ...................... C12 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ..........................................................A9

Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield ..................... C2 Shop Specialties, Ronan ...................A10, C42 Shortline Ag, Scobey ................................. C18 Skierka Livestock Trucking, Pompeys Pillar B24 Smith Sales Co., Miles City ........................A21 So-Lo Air, Valier ..........................................B16 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .................. A28, A40 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C38 Steel Etc, Great Falls .................................A39 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville. C16 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ................. C32 Stokes Fencing, Conrad ...............................B2 Stray, LLC, Teague, James, Shelby.............B18 Stricks Ag, Chester .....................................A27 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .......A7 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon.......................................... A4, A17 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ............A24 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester ...............A43 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ......................... C48 That Guys Fab Shop, Havre ...................... C11 The Repair Shop, Choteau .........................A27 The Truck Shop of Billings ..........................B22 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester .............................B1 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre ......... C1 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.............................B16 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings ............................ C27 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ..................... C3 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker................. C10 Tri County Implement, Sidney ...................... C5 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ............... C42 Triple T Sales, Chinook ........................A47, C7 TT&E Inc, Victor......................................... C20 Van Motors, Conrad ..................................... C3 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ................ C23 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A30 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula . C45 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ............... C10 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID ...............A24 Wortman Fence, Boulder ............................B23 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ..... A42, B18 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ......................B3, B4, B5 Zomer Truck, Conrad .........................C46, C47

New Ritchie waterers in stock! We Have Parts On Hand Also

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.

See our display of welding accessories & rod. We’re sure to have what you need.

• Valves • Floats • Thermostats • And More

Flexilla Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

JARI SICKLE MOWERS 6.5 hp Honda or 7 hp Kohler 16”, 20”, 24”, 28”, 32”, 36”, 44” & 60” sickle bar sizes available Adjustable skid option available Dual wheels option available

1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” air hose 5/8” water hose All fittings available swivel & standard straight fittings. Hose splicers available as well.

Posi Lock

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

Wheatheart Grain Augers New Honda Replacement Engines - IN STOCK 5-hp. to 24-hp. 1” - 3” pumps ✧ INTERSTATE BATTERIES ✧ FLEETGUARD FILTERS ✧ ROLLER CHAIN ✧ PLASTIC FITTINGS ✧ GRADE #8 BOLTS

CALL FOR MORE INFO! Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts We can ship to your farm or ranch

TIBER TRACTOR CO. Phone 406-759-5188

Chester, Montana

In Stock

8x36 • 8x38 • 8x41 • 10x36

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

TRACTOR FOR SALE 2015 Case IH Maxxum 140 with Case IH L755 loader, Deluxe Cab, Powerboost

Call 406-984-6257 • Southeast Montana

HAY FOR SALE

High quality 3x4x8 square bales. Tarped or stored inside. • 1st cut Alfalfa 160 RFV • 2nd cut Alfalfa 170 RFV • 3rd cut Alfalfa 227 RFV Also, Willow Creek round bales

Jim Bouma, Choteau, MT 406-590-5375

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE Good quality cow hay available - Tested 2nd cutting alfalfa, no rain, tarped 3rd cutting alfalfa, rained on 3x4x8 bales - Semi load delivery Jason Noyes 406-949-4851

Soil Health Partnership farmers ‘keep the stubble’ in the field

The Soil Health Partnership is joining in on some fall fashion advice for farmers: keep the stubble this fall. Stubble in the field looks great—plus it’s good for erosion control and overall soil health. During a month-long campaign called “No-Till November,” the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service —a supporter of the Soil Health Partnership—is encouraging farmers to “keep the stubble” on their harvested crop fields. More than half of the farms enrolled in the SHP practice some sort of no-till, including Dan Roehrborn, who farms in Sheboygan Falls, Wisc. He says he’s been practicing no-till on bean acres for about 10 years. “We save money on fuel and equipment by leaving it alone. Our no-till ground doesn’t erode as much, and is easier to work with in the spring,” Roehrborn says. “We like how the ground behaves when it’s time to plant and it doesn’t require as much work for the next year’s crop.” The NRCS campaign is mirrored after the national cancer awareness “No Shave November” campaign. “No-Till November” encourages farmers to keep a different kind of stubble by parking tillage equipment in their machine sheds this fall and keep crop stubble on their fields. “The effects of reducing tillage is an important aspect of the long-term data we’re collecting on the real, working farms enrolled in our program,” said Nick Goeser, SHP director. “The novel research across our farm network will shed new light on how it

improves farm profitability.” SHP’s Angela Knuth farms near Mead, Nebraska Several years ago, her farm implemented no-till on bean acres and uses strip-till on corn acres. “We like the cost savings we’ve seen on no-till. We don’t have to own equipment and we don’t have to run it across the field,” said Knuth. “We have been pleased to see no decrease in yield. We’re hoping to see that continued decrease in our cost of production and improvement in the soil tilth and microbe activity.” About the Soil Health Partnership The Soil Health Partnership is a farmerled initiative that fosters transformation in agriculture through improved soil health, benefiting both farmer profitability and the environment. With more than 100 working farms enrolled in 12 states the SHP tests, measures and advances progressive farm management practices that will enhance sustainability and farm economics for generations to come. SHP brings together diverse partners to work towards common goals. At least a ten-year scientific program administered by the National Corn Growers Association, the SHP’s vision is driven by initial and continuing funding and guidance from NCGA, Monsanto, the Walton Family Foundation, the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative, General Mills and USDA, with technical support from The Nature Conservancy and the Environmental Defense Fund. For more, visit soilhealthpartnership. org.

##### Rodeo bulls are only allowed to travel a maximum of 10 hours a day. They’re allowed to rest for 12 to 14 hours after that before they can be moved again. ##### The English word “rodeo” was first used around 1834 to refer to a cattle round-up.

##### Cowboys often sang to the cattle they guarded at night to keep them calm. They worried about the danger of stampede from thunder and lightning or other unexpected noises, and singing calmed jittery cows. ##### A man is not born a cowboy - he becomes one.

NDSU REC honor staff for years of service

The Super Spreader

is the result of more than 40 years of industry experience and modern engineering.

A Better Manure Spreader The only truly-modern, truck-mounted commercial manure and compost spreader.

Better Engineered & Built To raise the industry standard.

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Kick-Out Beaters

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• Load-Sensing Hydraulics • Floors and chains that are built tough enough to stand the test of time. • Parts and service you can depend on

PHONE

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By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University Research Extension Center (REC) staff were honored for their years of service to the N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station at the October 24-27 NDSU Extension Service/Research Extension Center fall conference in Fargo. Those recognized were: 5 Years • Joe Effertz, North Central Research Extension Center • Billy Kraft, Carrington Research Extension Center • Mike Ostlie, Carrington Research Extension Center • Stephanie Schmidt, Hettinger Research Extension Center • Jasper Teboh, Carrington Research Extension Center • Tiffany Walter, North Central Research Extension Center 15 Years • Ezra Aberle, Carrington Research Extension Center • Richard Richter, Carrington Research Extension Center • Timothy Schroeder, Carrington Research Extension Center 20 Years • Chad Anderson, North Central Research Extension Center • Dwight Schmidt, Carrington Research Extension Center 25 Years • Leonard Besemann, Carrington Research Extension Center • Brian Otteson, Agronomy Seed Farm 30 Years • Glenn Martin, Dickinson Research Extension Center 35 Years • David Pearson, Hettinger Research Extension Center • Steve Zwinger, Carrington Research Extension Center

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Tim Guttenberg, Sales

Galen Zerbe

Curt Ross, Parts

McKenzie Kalinski, Linda Pischel, Brookelynn Schulz

Marv Pratt, Parts

Carl Laumeyer, Parts

Mike Guttenberg, Sales

Scott Nelson, Service

Randy Barnett, Service

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. We hope 2018 will be happy and prosperous and we’re looking forward to meeting your needs. Happy New Year!

Jay Rice, Service

Kenny Bryan, Service

Travis Volk, Sales

Kyle Loewen, Service

Vic Puchalla, Parts

Arlie Armbrister, Service

Nathan Anderson, Service

Tony Hlad, Parts

Brodie Boreson, Service

Logan Volk, Service

Zerbe Bros. We “measure” our success by the “level” of your satisfaction

1-800-228-5393 – 406-228-4311

James Meland, Parts

Nick Kennedy, Parts

1950

67 Years

2017

Glasgow, MT

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New Holland Equipment

™

New Holland Swathers New Holland T9.645 Quad Tractor

IN STOCK County “Lease Returns”

New Holland Combines

2015 New Holland T7.210 165 hp, 210 hours, 18 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO’s, 42” tires, loaded with loader and grapple.....................................................CALL! 2- 2016 New Holland T6.175 255 & 382 hours, loader and grapple.......................................................................CALL!

New Holland T-9 Series Tractors

New Holland

New Holland Round Balers

Guardian Sprayer

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

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USED TRACTORS

2015 Case IH 580 QuadTrac 1050 hours, high output hydraulics, 6 remotes, Autosteer, 36” tracks, luxury cab. #UTCA90....................................... JUST IN

2011 John Deere 9430 485 hp, powershift transmission, 800/70R38 duals, 78 gpm hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, 1000 PTO, 2630 John Deere auto steer. #UTJ136..............................$195,000 1995 New Holland 8770 MFD, 160 PTO hp, duals, 1000 PTO, Super Steer, 3-pt. hitch, powershift. #UTN113.................................................$38,000 1980 Versatile 875 4WD, 20.8x38 tires, 280 hp, Cummins diesel, 4 hydraulics. #UTVR79.......$12,000

USED SKIDSTEER

2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat/air, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours.................$42,000

USED COMBINES

2013 Case IH 8230 450 hp, 30” rotor, 350 bushel hopper, duals, long auger, chopper, Autosteer, 1243 engine/876 seperator hours. #UCCA15..... $230,000 2009 Case IH 7120 1130 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, chopper, rock trap, 900/60R32 tires. #UCCA16.. ................................................................... $140,000

USED HEADERS

2013 Case IH 2152 (MacDon) 45-ft. draper header, double knife, transport package, cross auger. #UHCA20................................................$49,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH87........................$19,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH88........................$19,000 2009 MacDon D60 40-ft. draper header, finger reel, transport package, upper cross auger, Empire rollers, CNH adaptor. S/N-186785-09.....$50,000 2009 MacDon D60 40-ft. draper header with pickup reel, CA20 MacDon adaptor fits New Holland/ Case. #UHMD45.....................................$49,000 2009 New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper header, transport package, finger reel, cross auger. #UCNH79....... ................................................................$17,500 New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper header, finger reel and transport with cross augers, fits NHCR. #UCNH93................................................$10,500 Horst header trailer, wagon style, low profile tires. #UCHR00...................................................$2900

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2010 John Deere 9770 STS 360 hp, 30” rotor, 1550 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, chopper..... $109,000

2005 New Holland CR960 Class 7, deluxe cab, 17” rotors, 900/60R32, front tires, 600/28 rears, #UCNH91....... ..................................................................... $69,000 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........................................................ $25,000 2004 Gleaner R65 Cummins engine, 973 MacDon 36-ft. draper header with pickup reel and transport............ ..................................................................... $88,000

USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139....................................................$5500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151....................................................$5500 2009 New Holland S1070 134-ft. wheelboom, 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R38 tires, hydraulic fold, wash/ rinse #USNH60.......................................$12,000 2007 New Holland SF216 100-ft. wheel boom, 1600 gallon, auto rate controller, windscreens, hydraulic unfold. Nice! #USNH63...........................$12,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, FlexControl, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$20,000 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, SP655 AutoRate. #USNH55................................................$20,000

USED WINDROWERS

2008 New Holland CR9070 1610 separator hours, extended wear augers, chopper, yield/moisture, 420 hp. #UCNH92............................................. $135,000 2008 New Holland CR9070 400 hp, 900/60R32 tires. #UCNH80................................................... $117,000

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New Holland 1431 disc mower, 13-ft., rubber conditioners, 2 point swivel hitch, 1000 PTO. #UWN109..................................................$9500 1999 Case IH 8312 12-ft. discbine, rubber/steel conditioner................................................ Just In Case 425 21-ft. draper header (fits Hesston 8650)... ...................................................................$9500

1950

67 Years

2017

Glasgow, MT

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USED AIR DRILLS

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2014 New Holland P2050 58-ft., 10” spacing, 4.5” steel packers, double shoot, stealth body, 550 trips, with P1060 TBT air cart, variable drive, duals, 10” auger, 430 bushel. .................................. Call New Holland SD550 60-ft. folding drill, 12” spacing, 5.90 x15 Concord packers, double shoot, variable rate with SC430 tow between tank, 430 bushel. #UDNH29................................................$69,000

2015 Apache AS1220 Plus II 1200 gallon 100-ft. boom, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, section control, 275 hp Cummins, 46” duals, Viper 4 AutoRate, 640 hours. #USAP31.....................................$229,000

CONSIGNMENTS

1993 Agco/White 6195 MFD, 200 hp, Cummins diesel, 18 speed, Power Shift, 9600 hours, 3 point hitch, 1000 PTO, 42” rear tires......................................... $38,000 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader.... ......................................................................... $2500 1991 Case IH 9270 4WD tractor, 6385 hours, 335 hp, Cummins, 42” tires (80%).............................. $49,000

1996 Cat 65 5990 hours, 4 hydraulics................. $38,000

2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25.........................$89,000 2004 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 51/2” rubber packers, double shoot with SC430 tow between cart, dual fan, variable drive, 10” auger. #UDNH31.................................................79,000

2008 Apache AS1010 1880 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, Envisio Pro monitor, Auto steer, AutoBoom, 215 hp Cummins diesel. #USAP30..... ................................................................$120,000

2013 New Holland SP240FXP Guardian front boom, 275 hp Cummins, 100 ft., 1200 gallon tank, deluxe cab, 985 hours, Auto Steer/Auto Boom/Accu Boom. #USNH62................................................$219,000

2011 New Holland P1060 air cart, tow behind, 430 bushel, variable rate drive, dual fan, dual tires..... ...................................................................... Call 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 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, 31/2” steel packers, single shoot with steath bodies, 3450 tow between air cart, dual fan, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires. #UDF254..........................$55,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, variable rate drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244................................................$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies, 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237.$35,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243....................... ...............................................$25,000....$20,000

2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06................................................ Call Concord 4412 12” spacing with 3000 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive fan. #UDCN13.................$15,000

2012 New Holland SP240FXP Guardian front boom sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, 520 tires, Accuboom w/Viper Pro, Smart Trax, AutoSteer #USNH64................................................$165,000

USED ROUND BALERS

2012 New Holland BR7090 extra wide pickup, floatation tires, 1000 PTO, #UHN139.............. $24,500 2009 New Holland BR7090 wide pickup, twine and net, float tires, #UHN136........................ $24,000 2011 John Deere 568 Mega Wide pickup, twine & net wrap, flotation tires, 540 PTO, 8500 bales. #UAJD38................................................. $25,000 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 2000 Hesston 856A auto cycle, wide pickup..$5500 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $5500

1997 John Deere 9400 4wd tractor, 3600 hours with 24 speed transmission, 710/70R38 tires, 425 hp..$85,000 Oliver 770 tractor, gas engine with Farmhand F11 loader................................................................ $2000 1994 Hesston 4655 inline square baler, 16”x18” chamber.................................................................... $9500 2015 Danuser pallet fork with top tine grabber, for skid steer.................................................................. $1900 2006 Freightliner 425 hp, Cat diesel, 13 speed transmission, Columbia series.................................... $18,000

1991 Freightliner, 310 hp, L10 Cummins, 10 speed transmission, day cab, air ride with 28-ft. cargo trailer with 2-2000 gallon tanks, pump and inductor system........ ...................................................................... $17,000 2008 Ford F350 service pickup, 4x4, 113,000 miles, diesel, tool racks, 120 gallon fuel tank, welder & generator... ...................................................................... $18,500 1999 Contrail C20 20-ft. trailer, air brakes, pintle hitch, all new tires, heavy duty........................................ $8500 1994 Donahue EXG60 swather trailer, 5th wheel, ramps, 9.50x16.5 tires...................................... $6000 $5000 John Deere 230 28-ft. tandem disc with rock flex............ .......................................................... $4900 $4000 Frigstad 600 plow, tool bar, 44-ft. 5-section, 1 1/4” shanks w/harrow..........................................................Just In

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1993 Flexi-Coil 820 46-ft. cultvator, 650 lb. trips, 1-1/4 shanks, 18” sweeps, very nice!...................... $17,500 Harrell 3606 6 bottom switch plow, 3 pt. mount...... $5500 Melroe 1000 plow, 29-ft. 13-18” bottoms................ $6500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points................................................... $6000 2011 New Holland S1070, 100-ft. suspension boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoBoom.................................. $45,000 2010 New Holland S1070 wheeled boom sprayer, 134ft. booms, Touch Screen Display, 1600 gallon tank, 480/80R38 tires, windscreens, Auto Rate........ $9900 2006 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, SP655 auto rate........................ $20,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens............................. $12,000 Flexicoli S67 XLT 104-ft. wheel boom sprayer....... $3000

2008 John Deere 1895 air disc drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, 1910 tow behind cart, 430 bushel......................................................... .$100,000

2002 John Deere 9650STS combine, 2925 separator hours, 800/65R32 tires, chopper with 9360 header.... ...................................................................... $82,000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts........................... $6600 New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue, double sickle, 1000 PTO, pump........................................................ $4500 2009 New Holland 88C flex draper header, 36-ft., upper cross auger, transport, finger reel.................. $25,000 2011 MacDon FD-70 flex draper, 40-ft., finger reel, double knife, upper cross auger, slow speed transport, CNH adaptor.......................................................... $59,000 John Deere 1243 corn head, 12 row...................... $4000 Alloway 10”x60-ft. swing away grain auger, 540 PTO, scissor lift, mechanical drive hopper................. $3000 Brandt pitstop............................................................ Call 2011 Schulte SDX960 8-ft. snowblower, 3 pt. mount, 540 PTO drive, hydraulic chute and deflector.......... $5500 (2) 1000 gallon fuel tanks, 2000 gallon, some with pumps...........................................$1300 - $1800 2000 Keystone Sierra 5th wheel camper, slide, queen bed, new furnace and hot water heater............ $5500

USED BALE MOVERS

2650

2009 Morris Pro-Ag 4D4SR bale scoop................... ...............................................$23,000....$20,000

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ITEMS FOR SALE

Ponderosa 4-horse trailer, new floor and mats. Moline tandem manure spreader, good shape. ANTIQUES International A small tractor. Horsedrawn hay rake. Horsedrawn 2-row corn planter. Phone (406) 357-3148, Chinook, Montana

TRACTOR FOR SALE

New Holland T7060, front 3 point, 540 and 1000 PTO, 4500 hours. Excellent tractor, ready to work Max Wright 307-421-8959

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

EZ Trail 710 grain cart with tarp..........................$10,000 Morris 50-ft. harrow and cart 1980 International 1800 single axle truck, 17-ft. Omaha standard box and hoist with Shur-lok roll tarp, good rubber, gas 446 V8.............................................$6000 1975 Chevrolet C60 single axle truck, 16-ft. Knapheide box and hoist with Shur-lok roll tarp, good rubber, gas 366 V8................................................................$4000 1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne regular cab pickup, 4x4, V6, automatic, air conditioning..................................$3500 Call home 406-627-2202 or cell 406-289-0018, Ledger, MT

Diversification tools for effective, long-term weed management

By Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator in Crops Does glyphosate perform as well today as management of weed populations already reit did when you first used it? When producsistant to a particular herbicide. Growers are seeing the value of pre-emergence herbicides: ers were asked this question at University According to surveys conducted at U of MN of Minnesota Private Pesticide Applicator Private Pesticide Applicator training sessions Training sessions across southern Minnesota across southern MN in 2014, 78% of growin 2014, 87% of the respondents said “No”. This percentage is up significantly from 2009, ers surveyed plan to use a pre-emergence when 55% of respondents answered “No” to herbicide in soybean in 2014, and 80% plan this question. Increasing issues with resisto in corn. This is up dramatically from 2009, when 60% and 50% of survey respondents tance to glyphosate is likely, at least in part, indicated they used a “Postemergence only” behind reported reductions in weed control. program in soybeans and corn, respectively. To address issues of reduced weed control Which pre-emergence herbicide is the best with glyphosate, diversification is key. fit for you? The Corn and Soybean Herbicide Currently, resistance to glyphosate in MinDiversification Tools publication developed nesota has been found in populations of waby U of MN and North Dakota State Univerterhemp, giant ragweed, common ragweed, and kochia. Herbicide resistance, however, sity can help determine which pre-emergence is not unique to glyphosate. In addition to herbicide is the best match for your needs. glyphosate, resistance has been confirmed to Weed control ratings are listed for key weed date with three additional herbicide sites of species including waterhemp, giant ragweed, action in MN. Herbicide resistance is not a common ragweed, lambsquarters, and konew issue either. The first official confirmachia. Rotation restrictions are listed as well. This resource also compares non-glyphosate, tion of herbicide resistance in MN was to postemergence herbicide options in corn and atrazine in common lambsquarters in 1982. soybean. Further complicating weed control is the Weed scientists across the Corn Belt also reality that resistance traits can stack up. For worked with the United Soybean Board to deexample, resistance to both ALS herbicides and glyphosate has been found in populations velop a number of useful tools to help growof waterhemp, giant ragweed, and common ers and ag professionals in developing more ragweed in MN. Also, research demonstrates diversified weed management programs. there is often no “fitness cost” to these resisThese tools can be accessed through the “Take Action” link on the U of MN Extension tance traits in weeds. This means that once Crops website at http://www.extension.umn. resistance to a particular herbicide develops edu/crops. Of particular note is the “Site of in a population, the trait remains in the Action Chart”, which lists the site of action population regardless of future herbicide use, for herbicides used in corn and soybean. rendering the particular chemistry ineffective Want to learn more about how herbicide reinto the foreseeable future. These biological factors can significantly limit the number of sistance occurs and the various sites of action tools available to combat weed populations for common herbicide chemistries? Check into the future. out the U of MN Extension Crops YouTube Starting with a pre-emergence herbicide is videos on herbicide resistance, available on a key step in helping reduce the risk of develthe main U of MN Extension Crops website under “Social Media” (http://www.extension. oping herbicide resistant weed populations. umn.edu/crops). Pre-emergence herbicides can also help in the

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1991 Ford F800 4x4, diesel, automatic, hydraulic wet kit, 90,000 miles.

2006 JCB 426HT wheel loader, high lift, quick attach, 3rd valve, 1424 hours.

1992 John Deere 444E front end loader, full cab, GP bucket, air conditioning, heat, one owner.

1997 Freightliner F170 4x4, cab & chassis, 8.3 Cummins diesel, automatic, step frame, 145,000 miles.

2004 Case 960 trencher, new chain & sprockets, 138” bar, digs 6-ft. plus, 1311 hours.

2002 Oshkosh 6x6, cab & chassis, M11 Cummins diesel, Allison automatic, heavy specs, 107,000.

1991 Ford F800 cab & chassis, diesel, 653 Allison automatic, heavy specs, only 49,344 miles, very nice.

2007 Ingersoll-Rand 185 cfm air compressor, John Deere diesel, hose reel, 1081 hours.

1993 Ledwell equipment trailer, hydraulic dovetail & winch, selfcontained wet kit & diverter.

2001 John Deere 310G 4x4 backhoe, Extend-a-hoe, full cab, only 2078 hours, one owner.

1984 Fruehauf 42-ft. flatbed, steel composition, spring ride, straight trailer.

2003 JLG G-42A telehandler, 6000 lb. capacity, 42-ft. reach, diesel, 3783 hours.

Candy Cane Day Date celebrated: December 26th

The History of Candy Cane Day

Candy canes are so ubiquitous during the holiday season that they are practically considered part of Christmas itself. However, very few people know when, where or how candy canes came into existence, though it is a very interesting story. According to German folklore, the first candy canes were made in the 17th century when a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, needed to find a way to keep the children quiet during the exceptionally long Christmas Eve Mass. So he ordered peppermint-flavored candy sticks from a local confectioner, but with a few twists of his own, steeping them in religious symbolism. Firstly, he requested the sticks to be in the shape we know them so they could be a visual representation of sorts of the canes that the shepherds coming to visit the baby Jesus might have had. Some also say that when turned upside-down, the candy cane becomes the letter J, which stands for Jesus. Furthermore, the choirmaster asked for the sticks to be white (to represent the sinless, pure life Jesus lived) and red (to represent the blood Jesus lost when he was crucified for the sins of mankind). Of course, there is no solid evidence for this, and modern candy cane historians, or whoever looked into it, have disputed the ideas presented here. Luckily, however, you can enjoy the candy cane on its special day with or without this kind of expert knowledge. ##### “Biting the dust” happens when a rider is thrown from his horse. “Broomtail” is slang for a wild mare. When a bronc rider is “grabbin’ the apple,” he’s reaching for the pommel of his saddle to keep from being thrown from his horse.

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HUGGY BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL Phone 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana

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NEW ITEMS

“If You Want To Sell or Buy...Huggy Bear Is Your Guy”.

Case 2870 4WD tractor, 219 HP drawbar horse power, new tires, only 6600 hours. Tag #BrianB1217...............................................................................$18,000 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacment engine, 2814 hours, new paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1217.......................................................$38,000 2011 Dodge new long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Black in color. Tag #DanG1217....................................................................................$5500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type moldboard plow. Tag #DanG1217.............$2500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type plow with 16” shears. Tag #DanG1217......$2500 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1217......................$1200 Case 1200A 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 1/2 cab, power steering, power drawbar, new 18.4x30 rear tires, 92 hours. Tag #RodB1217...............................$7500 SnowCo 8006 8”x54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #GerS1217............................$550 Brandt (orange) 8”x50-ft. PTO drive auger. Tag #GerS1217.........................$650 CRP hay for sale. Tag #SamL2017......................................................... $100/ton Highline BP4065 II bale processor. Tag #Hug1217....................................$6500 2012 John Deere 9770STS combine with JD 940D draper header, 1000 engine hours and 771 separator hours. Tag #Ralph1217............................$255,000 2013 Case 500 HD 4WD tractor 710x42 Firestone tires, 1000 PTO, tractor is loaded, 625 hours. Tag #KemA1217................................................$265,000 6 pistons out of TV 150 bidirectional, new, standard. Tag Tanner1217..........$300 1999 Dodge 3500 pickup, dually box, 24 valve Cummins, automatic, 246,000 miles, 65,000 miles on new engine. Tag #Jarret1217.........................$11,000 Chevrolet 3/4-ton 2WD pickup with 350 gas engine, automatic transmission. Only 41,000 miles. Tag #Cole1217................................................................$5500 5-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #DonW1217...................................................$600 Homemade 20-ft. gooseneck trailer. Tag #DonW1217.................................$2500 Country Clipper 48” Zero Turn mower. Tag #DonW1217...........................$3500 Krone 3x3x8 baler. Only 11,000 bales have been through it. Tag #GaryS1217..... ...........................................................................................................$24,000 3-point backhoe. Tag #PaulM1217...............................................................$3500 John Deere 2750 2WD tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, loader. Tag #Art1217...$18,000 John Deere 2955 FWD tractor, loader, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #ArtH1217............ ...........................................................................................................$25,000 Shaver HD 10 3-point mount post pounder. Tag #TedH1217......................$3500 International 4900 truck with Mohrlang 480 mixer. Tag #BrokenP1217....$15,000 Ford 8630 FWD tractor, loader, 3-point, dual PTO, PowerShift. Tag #Brad1217.... ...........................................................................................................$29,000

PLOWS

John Deere 66 AH 5-bottom plow with 16” high speed bottom shears. Tag #DGreer0817. John Deere 16-ft. plow. Tag #JackW0417...................................................$1500 John Deere 10-ft. pull type plow. Tag #D&B0417........................................... Call John Deere 610 30-ft. plow with Degelman harrows, 11/4” shanks. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$4500 Melroe 30-ft. plow. Tag #GaryS0117...........................................................$4000 Melroe 501 42-ft. plow, 1” shanks. Tag #DaveT0916 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0217........................................ $11,500 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0816 Gysler 36-ft. plow with Degelman mounted harrows and rod weeder. Tag #GaryS0117..........................................................................................$5000 Gysler 30-ft. plow. Tag #JeffH0617..............................................................$3000 Graham-Hoeme 15-ft. plow, good shanks with shovels, needs depth cylinder. Tag #GuyM0617....................................................................................$1500 2-John Deere 628 28-ft. plow, Noble mounted harrow. Tag #JackW0417.....$600 John Deere 3-bottom 3-pt. plow. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500

SKID STEERS and MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT

MISCELLANEOUS

Winch for D6C Cat with Hyster free spooler. Tag #Pack1017......................$3000 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1017..........................................................$25,000 NEW Airway 30-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1017...........................................$50,000 Airway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1017....................................................$33,000 NEW Spraylift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag# Hug1017.... $1700 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB1017. Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF1017. I39) 4-ft. perforated aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1017...............................$135 ea. (136) rings for aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1017.........................................$35 ea. Round bale cattle feeders. Tag #Sam1017. Frigidaire stainless steel refrigerator. Tag #Terra1017..................................$500 Stainless steel dishwasher. Tag #Terra1017..................................................$300 Magic Chef microwave oven. Tag #Terra1017...............................................$250 2012 Dodge pickup bumper. Tag #DickG1017..............................................$450 2011 Wolf Pack toy hauler, 12-ft. garage, big shower. Tag #Donnie1017. Winch for D6C Cat. Tag #Pack1017.............................................................$2500 Hutchinson 35-ft. belt conveyor. Tag #Jess0917.....................................$17,000 Vermeer 65 wood chipper. Tag #LarryK0917..............................................$7500 Smaller wood chipper with Briggs engine. Tag #LarryK0917.......................$2500 3-point snowblower for Allis-Chalmers 170. Tag #J&J0717.........................$1900 Finn T30 hydroseeder on 2-ton flatbed. Tag #Brent0717.........................$15,000 1999 Royalite 30-ft. RV camper, gooseneck, slide out, sleeps 4, all self contained. Need to see to appreciate. Tag #DaveH0617.........................$17,000 Techno-Paul portable squeeze chute with AgTronic scale with 5 panels. Tag #TonyS0617. Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder. For Sale or Rent. Tag #0616.Call Huggy!!! New!! Danuser skid steer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0417...Preseason Price Minn-Kota high lift rock picker, hydraulic drive. Tag #JackW0417...............$1500 (42) 18” round aeration tubes. Tag #DickS0916 Tulsa 12-ft. flat bed with tail roll and winch. Tag #JackW0417.......................$750 1500 gallon fertilizer cart. Tag # #JackW0417.............................................$3500 Farmhand small bale clamp. Tag #D&B0417..............................................$1750 24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0317.............................................................$350 ea. Snow blower for John Deere 304.................................................................$7000

SEASONS GREETINGS ANTIQUE TRACTORS

John Deere M rebuilt antique tractor, 2-pt., 540 PTO. Parade ready tractor. Tag #GaryH0916......................................................................................$11,000 John Deere 520 tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., new paint, runs great. Tag #RonA0316. ..............................................................................................................$6500 International Farmall Cub tractor, new paint, 540 PTO. Tag #RonA0316..$4500 John Deere B tractor, 540 PTO, new tires all around, runs great. Tag #RonA0316 John Deere 60 tractor, 540 PTO, runs great. Tag #RonA0316 John Deere D tractor with hydraulic package. Tag #DGeer1008................$3800 International 300 tractor, 3-pt., power steering, loader. Tag #Cliff0416......$3600 Farmall Super M tractor, F-11 loader. Tag #GeorgeP0316.........................$3500 Farmall Super M tractor. Tag #GeorgeP0316.............................................$3500 John Deere B tractor, tricycle front. Tag #ANF0216 John Deere AW tractor. Tag #ANF0216......................................... Call for Details Farmall Super M 2WD tractor. Tag #ANF0415...........................................$3500 International Farmall M tractor. Tag #Larry0913........................................$2500 Farmall M tractor, F10 loader. Tag #BobK0214 John Deere R tractor, 540 PTO, cab. Tag #WSpiecher1008.......................$5000

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

Highline 6800 multi bale processor. Tag #JR1017......................................$8500 Vermeer BPX 9000 bale processor, round and square bales. Tag #KlintS1017... ................................................................................................Price Pending Jaylor 4065 mixer. Tag #PostEq0617.......................................................$22,900 Supreme 900T vertical mixer, reconditioned. Tag #PostEq0617..............$44,000 2011 Supreme 700T twin screw mixer wagon, has gone through shop. Tag #PostEq0617......................................................................................$29,000 Supreme 700S single screw mixer wagon, Tag #PostEq0617.................$18,500 Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0417...................$400

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe 125 gal. tank, 31.5x13.5 tires. Tag #BrokenP0117...$6500 Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. field sprayer, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, auxiliary tank, double TeeJet nozzles. Tag #Ruth0916....................................... $10,500 Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms, windscreens, Cat 2308. Tag #JR0514...$15,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. double booms, double nozzles, windscreens, 2 tanks, 18.4x26 lug tires. Tag #DaveB1017. Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. double booms, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, 18.4x26 Diamond tires, single boom and double nozzles.. Tag #DaveB1017.

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

John Deere 1590 14-ft. grass drill, 7” spacing, grass, grain and fertilizer boxes. Tag #Sam1017. Flexi-Coil 5000 52-ft. 9” spacing air drill with 2320 tow behind air cart, updated loading auger. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................$27,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 2320 tow between tank. Tag #DaveH0617..................................................$29,000 Case IH Concord 6012 ATX 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, ADX 3360 tow between tank. Tag #BirchCreek0516......................................................$75,000 Victory 35-ft. air seeder, 14” spacing with 5” spreader (actually will spread 7” spacing), 2320 tow behind tank with auxiliary 3rd tank, rubber packers. Can be either single or double shoot. Tag #Rick0416....................................... $18,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0516.....................................................$49,000 Case IH Concord 5010 50-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, 3400 2-compartment tank, single shoot. Tag #Kyle0616...............................................................$35,000 Flexi-Coil 5712 57-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 2320 tow behind cart. Tag #HarveyK0416............................................................................................. $28,000 Flexi-Coil 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, single shoot, steel packers, 2320 tow behind air tank. Tag #JoshB0217............................................................. $25,000 Hay Buster 40-ft. no-till drill, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514.......................$15,000 John Deere 10” spacing drill with fertilizer. Tag #JackW0417. 2-John Deere LZB 10” spacing drills with steel packers. Tag #JackW0417...$1000 3-John Deere LZB 8-ft. 12” spacing drills. Tag #JackW0417........................$900 4–12-ft. 10” spacing drills with steel packers, manual lift. Tag #JackW0417..$1000 2) International 7100 14-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #BKuka0116

TRAILERS

Continental cargo trailer, 20.8x20, 12-volt system, LED lights. Tag #Larry1017.... ................................................................................................................ $8500 Mirage 32-ft. triple axle gooseneck, 21,000# GVW, extra storage above gooseneck. Tag #Kerry1017............................................................................$6500 Lufkin 48-ft. double drop trailer. Tag #RianC1017....................................$17,000 1984 Load Master belly dump gravel trailer, 60,000 GVW. Tag #RianC1017....... ...........................................................................................................$12,000 2008 Case Puma 180 trailer with L770 loader, bucket and grapple, 3-point, 540 PTO, 2289 hours. Tag #Wayne1017...................................................$88,000 Homemade 17-ft. gooseneck trailer. Tag #Paul0817....................................$3500 PJ tilt trailer. Tag#Brent0717........................................................................$6000 NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #Wyatt0717 2006 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7000 lb. axles. Tag #Pack0617.................$7500 1998 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7500 lb. axles, tie down straps. Tag #Pack0617. ..............................................................................................................$7500 1993 gooseneck 30x8 flatbed trailer, tandem axle, duals, 16,000 lb. capacity. Tag #BrokenP0117......................................................................................$6500 2012 Cross Country belly dump trailer. Tag#Brent0717..........................$36,000 2013 Cross Country belly dump trailer. Tag#Brent0717..........................$38,000 35-ton lowboy trailer. Tag #Pack0617........................................................$12,500 1979 Cook 40-ft. belly dump gravel trailer, single gate, completely rebuilt. Tag #Pack0716.........................................................................................$17,500 20-ft. 4-horse bumper pull trailer. Tag #D&B0417........................................$6000 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0117....$4500 Swather trailer. Tag #RogF0416..................................................................... $3500

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Case David Brown 1200 3-point, 540 PTO, new 18.4x30 rear tires and a power draw bar, 3092 hours. Tag #RodB1017.................................................$6500 International FAA tractor, 540 PTO, saw blade. Tag #SteveF1017. International FC tractor, 540 PTO. Does not run. Tag #SteveF1017. John Deere 6125R tractor with 340 loader, 3-point, FWD, 2300 hours. Tag #Sam1017........................................................................................$135,000 1999 White 6710, 101 PTO horsepower with loader, 3-point, FWD, 540 PTO, FWD grapple, 6000 hours, box scraper. Tag #Kerry1017...................$45,000 International 444 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 38 HP, 540 PTO, 1976 hours. Tag #Wayne1017.........................................................................................$7500 John Deere 4520 tractor with loader. Tag #GaryS0917. John Deere 2240 tractor with 3-point. Tag #GaryS0917. Allis-Chalmers 170 gas tractor with 460 loader, 3-point, 540 PTO, cab, 1939 hours. Tag #ArleeJ0817.........................................................................$9500 John Deere 8630 4WD tractor with 20.8x34 tires, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, motor in good shape. Tag #JackW0417........................................................$14,000 John Deere 5020 tractor with 24.5x32 rear tires, SN 5010 32T 1801. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$4500 John Deerre 5010 tractor, 1000 PTO, 2 sets of remotes. Tag #JackW0417..$7000 1993 Versatile 876 (blue) tractor, 20.8x38 duals, weights, manual transmission, only 2438 hours, tractor is immaculate. Tag #JackW0417..................$45,000 International W9 tractor, 540 PTO, gas, Koyker loader, great auger tractor. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$3500 International 656 gas tractor, 540 PTO, no 3-point, 741 loader, 5302 hours, needs seat. Tag #D&B0417...................................................................$5000 John Deere 6320 FWA tractor with John Deere 640 loader, dual PTO, 80 hp, 4500 hours. Tag # Reid0817..............................................................$40,000 John Deere 4430 MFD tractor with loader, 3-point dual PTO, 6600 hours. Tag #ArtH0617..........................................................................................$35,000 Versatile 800 tractor with 18.4x38 tires, (2 new tires), manual transmission, 5953 hours. Tag #JackW0417............................................................$10,000 1983 Versatile 1150 4WD tractor, 1150 KT engine, 30.5Lx32 tires 60-70%, set up to pull air seeder. Tag #Russ0617.................................................$45,000 Belarus 822 FWD tractor, 81 PTO hp, 690 Leon loader, 3-point, 540 PTO, 5021 hours. Tag #BenD0417.......................................................................$10,000 John Deere 5010 tractor, SN 50103T3340, 2 sets of remotes, 18.4x38 duals. Tag #JackW0417...................................................................................$4500

COMBINES

2001 Case IH 2388 combine, 2856 hours, 40-ft. 1042 draper header and 1015 pickup header with Sund pickup. Tag #Vince0817.............................$65,000 1999 Case IH 2388 combine, 2775 separator hours, 1052 25-ft. draper header. Tag #Brandon0817.............................................................................$60,000 2008 John Deere 9770 combine with 36-ft. draper header, new motor, new gearbox, 3000 engine hours and 2200 separator hours. Tag #Terry0817..$155,000 John Deere S690 combine with only 800 hours. Has all the bells and whistles. Tag #Grant0617...............................................................................$285,000

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEM

1973 Moto-Ski T4500 snowmobile, like new. Tag #Hug1112......................$1500 Massey 35 25-ft. pull type swather in excellent shape with extra parts. Tag #Hug1112.............................................................................................$1900 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer, 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1117..........................................................................................$2500 (2) Liberty 41 gallon sewage pumps. Tag #KenW1117........................$600 each Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1117 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, 2-door, 74,000 miles, white and black. Tag #JerSmt1116.........................................................................................$8700 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1117........$8500 Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1117. Massey 850 combine with 24-ft. headers and air reel. Tg #KenT1117........$6500 Massey 850 combine with 24-ft. header and air reel. Tag #KenT1117........$6500 Round bale feeders. Tag #BCColony1117................................................. $550 ea. 24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BirCr1117...........................................$350 ea. 24-ft. panels with 12-ft. gate. Tag #RussB1117..............................................$450 Fuller 12-speed transmission. Tag #Andy1117. Ag Rain 3570 Big Reel, 4” plastic hose, sprinkler head. Tag #JimH1117...$8500 16x10 calf sheds. Tag #JoeBC1117.............................................................$2500 (2) 18.4x34 tires and wheels. Tag #SteveH1117......................................$750 ea. REM 3700 grain vac. Tag #EagleCreek1117........................ Reduced to $14,500 John Deere 1600 35-ft. plow with 11/4” shanks. Tag #Dave1117.................$6000 Berkeley pump, 25 hp, 3 phase, control box. Tag #BobC1116.....Price Pending Homelite 3HP transfer pump. Tag #BobC1117.............................................$200 B&W 5th wheel ball out of 1988 Chevrolet 1-ton. Tag #BobC1117...............$250 Clinton 3 hp motor, 2 stroke. Good for bale elevator. Tag #BobC1117............$50 2-ton chain hoist. Tag #BobC1117.................................................................$200 1989 Versatile 276 bi-directional tractor, 8800 hours, PTO both ends, new brakes, pretty good paint. Tag #Dan1117.......................................................$25,000 R&L 600 grain cart, 600 bushel tank with fire retardant kit, augers are good. Tag #Randy1117.......................................................................................$13,000 Vermeer 9000 BPX, has been used for 200 bales. Tag #Klint1117..........$24,000 82-ft. snow fence. Tag #Andy1117.................................................$1.50 per foot. Case IH Puma 180 FWD tractor with loader and grapple. Tag #WayneS1117...... ...........................................................................................................$80,000 2-white 300-gallon water storage tanks. Tag #DBK1117.........................$700 ea. 1979 Massey-Ferguson 2745 2WD tractor with 11.00x16 front tires, 18.4x38 rear tires. Tag #DBK1117......................................................................$9500 2-front grill guards for Ford pickups. Tag #DBK1117................................$400 ea. Westin grill guard. Tag #DBK1117................................................................$600 Eddie Bauer gooseneck trailer with new brakes, new LED lights. Tag #DBK1117.............................................................................................$4800 3-FES 3000 gallon fertilizer tanks with cone bottoms, 3” valves. Tag #DBK1117... ........................................................................................................$2200 ea. 32-ft. flatbed trailer with ratchets. Great trailer for hauling hay. Tag #DBK1117....... ..............................................................................................................$5500 Concord 6012 3 rank air seeder with Fargo 3350 stainless steel air cart. Tag #DBK1117..........................................................................................$25,000 Hesston 8100 windrower with 30-ft. DSA header. Tag #BlakeS1117.......$18,000 Hesston 1460 discbine. Tag #BlakeS1117...............................................$10,500 1978 Case 1480 combine. Tag #BlakeS......................................................$8500 New Holland 144 windrow inverter. Tag #BlakeS1117................................$3000 International 5000 swather with 21-ft. header. Tag #BlakeS1117...............$7500 International 5000 swather with 14-ft. auger header, diesel. Tag #BlakeS1117.... ..............................................................................................................$6500 2015 Case IH Max125 tractor with L765 loader, 3-point, 787 hours, dual PTO. Tag #MVE1117..................................................................................$97,000 2015 Case IH Puma 165 tractor with WL765 loader and grapple, 748 hours. Tag #1117...............................................................................................$124,000

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1017.........................................................$3500 Badger Hopto trailer mounted backhoe. Tag #Hug1017............................$1500 Push blade to fit on Gehl telehandler. Tag #Paul0817.................................$2500 2011 Marv Haugen broom. Tag #Brent0717...............................................$4000 2012 Marv Haugen 76 tiller. Tag#Brent0717...............................................$4500 2012 Marv Haugen land plane. Tag#Brent0717..........................................$3500 Cat 650H dozer/crawler. Tag#Brent0717..................................................$46,000 2015 Hitachi 50G mini excavator. Tag#Brent0717...................................$79,000 Champion 760 grader, 14-ft. blade. Tag #KevinB0617.............................$26,000 2016 New Wacker Neuson ST track skid steer loader. Tag #LarryB0617. 2016 New Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader. Tag #LarryB0617. John Deere 410 tractor/loader/backhoe, 5238 hours. Tag #JackW0417........ Call John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1216.............................................$2500 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0916........................ $6500 NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0516..............$890 Case 850 crawler/dozer, 10-ft. dozer blade, bucket. Tag #BrokenP0117....$15,000 2) Allis Chalmers graders. Tag #Jess0717.............................$6000 for the pair

HARROWS & HEAVY HARROWS AVAILABLE GRAIN AUGERS

Harvest International H1372 13”x72-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #Jess0917..... ...........................................................................................................$17,000 Westfield MK100 10”x61-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #GaryS0917...........$3900 Wesco 1310 10”x70-ft. swing away grain, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0417..$3500 Westfield 8”x50-ft. PTO auger. Tag #Ruth0417...........................................$1700 Feterl 7”x27-ft. grain auger with Wisconsin engine. Tag #JackW0417...........$950 Mayrath 60-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #BrokenP0117.....................................$750

TRUCKS

1989 Ford F600 truck (less box or tank). Tag #Paul0817............................$2500 1994 Chevrolet 2500 fuel truck. Tag#Brent0717.........................................$3000 GMC 7000 truck with 1500 gallon tank, 16-ft. flatbed, 5-speed manual, 114,363 miles. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................$7000 1972 Ford F900 dump with with 10-yard. Tag #JackW0417........................$6500 1984 Ford F900 grain truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, almost new tires, and real nice box. Tag #JackW0417..........................................$15,000 Ford LN700 truck, red and white, 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 5&2 speed transmission, 88,354 miles, nice, nice truck. Tag #JackW0417..........$11,000 1989 GMC 7000 gravel truck, 5 speed/2speed, 47,116 miles. Tag #BrokenP0117..............................................................................................$8500 1981 International cement truck. Tag#Brent0717.......................................$3000 1970 Ford LN600 truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 4&2 speed, 83,500 miles. Tag #JackW0417.............................................................$9500 1991 Ford F700 truck with 24-ft. van body with tail lift, 427 gas engine, new radiator, 247,727 miles. Tag #D&B0417................................................$6000 1994 Top Kick truck with 18-ft. van box, 6-speed trans. Tag #D&B0417.....$8000 1994 Ford LT9000 dump truck. Tag#Brent0717.......................................$36,000 1999 Kenworth W900 truck. Tag#Brent0717...........................................$26,000 International L160 truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, 4&2 speed transmission. Tag # #D&B0417..........................................................................................$1000 1974 GMC truck with 18-ft. Knapheid box, 366 engine, 5-speed, single axle, 1100-20 tires, good shape, 34,000 miles. Tag #HarveyK0217..............$8000 1965 GMC 4000 truck, grain tender. Tag #TL0816......................................$4500

PICKUPS & CARS

1996 Dodge 2500 fuel pickup. Tag#Brent0717............................................$5000 1984 1-ton service pickup, 200 gallon fuel tank, 2WD, 4-speed manual transmission, 103,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417..................................................$4000 1976 Chevrolet C20 4WD pickup, 350 engine, automatic transmission, 94,000 miles. Tag #BobC0617..........................................................................$2500 1981 Ford F250 2WD pickup with service box. Tag #Ruth0617..................$1500 2000 Ford F350 pickup, Stahl service box. Tag #JasonA0916...................... $7500

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HAY FOR SALE

1000 tons 1st cutting grass alfalfa, large rounds......................$125/ton 650 tons 2nd cutting grass alfalfa, large round........................$135/ton 120 tons 3rd cutting grass alfalfa, large round.........................$145/ton Will load Phone 406-264-5056, Sun River, MT

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Case 820 swather, pull-type, 30-ft. Versatile 400 swather, hydrostatic, 20-ft., single swath. New Holland 495 haybine, 12-ft., PTO. New Holland 277 baler, PTO. John Deere 1610 40-ft. cultivator. Wilrich cultivator, 38-ft. basic with 2-ft. extensions, Flexi-Coil harrows. White 485 36-ft. vibra shank. Edwards 36-ft. rod weeder. Melroe harrow 36-ft., on cart. John Deere/Love 52-ft. rod weeder.

Jeoffroy 30-ft. cultivator. Frontier grain vac. Rake-up 12-ft. pick up. Vortex 30-ft. hydraulic windreel. Brandt HC quick fold sprayer, 1000 gallon, 110-ft. wheel booms. Case ATX4-4010 air seeder, 5-section, with ADX 2230 cart. Summers Ultimate NT sprayer, 110-ft., 1500 gallon/200 gallon tanks, triple nozzles. Case 4694 tractor, new tires, PTO. Spra-Coupe 115 big tires, Bostrom seat, 52-ft.

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Long-term cow-culling rate, replacement rate and cow age

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service The answer is in the ratio of replacement Cow culling and heifer replacement are heifers and cull-market cows. Do we need front and center in the fall as producers to keep the replacement heifers? Do we need evaluate older cattle, structurally challenged to sell cull cows? In dry years, such as this cattle and cows that fail to reproduce. year, producers minimize replacement rates. Moving cows to the market pen is fairly Producers already have minimized the restraightforward. Herd growth generally has been subtle, as gradual increases in herd size placement rate and have been replacing cows through time are evident. Most producers at minimal rates for the last several years. know cows are not easy to replace and ponWhat does this do to cow age? Ramsay’s report shows the five-year cow age benchder considerably before writing a sale ticket. So, what are adequate culling levels? marks averaged 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6 years from Two numbers impact 2003 to 2005; 5.6, 5.7, the base cow herd in5.7, 5.7 and 5.7 years from 2006 to 2010; and ventory: culling rate 5.7, 5.6, 5.6, 5.6 and and replacement rate. 5.6 years from 2011 to These numbers change 2015. More recently, as managers expand cow age has averaged and reduce cattle num5.6 and 5.6 years for the bers, and knowing how 2016 and 2017 benchmarks. your herd compares with industry numbers The cows may be getting slightly older, is important. but the cow herd seems to be fairly stable. The North Dakota Beef Cattle ImproveA stable herd size, with some growth, would ment Association (NDBCIA) keeps track reflect replacement rates of just a little more of many traits for producers through the than 15 percent and culling rates just a little CHAPS program. Recently, Jennifer Ramsay less than 14 percent. In previous reviews of co-authored an article in the North Dakota the benchmark data, a 17 percent culling Beef Report titled “Cow Herd Appraisal rate has been the high versus the current Performance Software (CHAPS): 15 Years of 13.2 percent. Beef Production Benchmarks.” Ramsay is a Dry weather is harder on old cows as member of the CHAPS team, and the NDBwell as young cows. If dryness continues, CIA has collaborated with the Dickinson producers who have been keeping minimal Research Extension Center for many years. replacement heifers will have to sell some Ramsay presented historical CHAPS old cows and increase the replacement rate benchmarks from 2003 to 2017. The CHAPS to maintain their cow herd. Logically, given team at the NDSU Dickinson Research Exthis year’s lack of feed, culling rates should tension Center calculates yearly averages increase and those older cows will be sold. of herd data from producers. The CHAPS If one increases the culling rate, keeping team then calculates five-year rolling averreplacement heifers becomes critical because age benchmarks, which Ramsay found to be the industry struggles with simultaneous rerelatively stable through time. Today, let’s focus on replacement rate duction in young and old cows. For example, (the number of bred replacement heifers or a response to this year’s drought could inpurchased cows that are kept) and culling crease the culling rate to 20 percent and cut rate (the number of cows that are removed the replacement rate to 10 percent. Doing from the herd). In recent years, the culling so will drop herd size by approximately 10 rate has not exceeded the replacement rate, percent and reduce feed needs. which shows producer optimism in good and The goal next year would be to decrease tough times. the culling rate to 10 percent and increase the The five-year replacement benchmarks replacement rate to 20 percent for a return averaged 16.9, 15.8 and 15.1 percent from to a desired 100-head cow herd. All in all, 2003 to 2005; 14.8, 14.7, 15, 14.9 and 15.2 that’s not bad for having saved 10 percent percent from 2006 to 2010; and 15.3, 15.6, in cow costs and maintained the long-term 15.3, 15.6 and 15.2 percent from 2011 to cow herd size. 2015. More recently, the replacement rate Knowing production benchmarks is good has been 14.9 and 14.7 percent for the 2016 for cow-calf producers. Although changes and 2017 benchmarks. are slow, the opportunity to make change and The five-year culling benchmarks averguide the operation in a direction that helps anchor the beef herd on the profit side of the aged 14.4, 14.7 and 13.8 percent from 2003 equation is good. The point: Know where the to 2005; 14, 14.7, 14.6, 14.2 and 13.9 percent production unit is. from 2006 to 2010; and 13.7, 13.9, 13.5, May you find all your ear tags. 13.6 and 13.2 percent from 2011 to 2015. For more information, contact your local More recently, the replacement rate has been NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// 13.2 and 13.2 percent for the 2016 and 2017 www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or benchmarks. Ringwall at the Dickinson Research ExtenHerds are resilient, changing as outside forces dictate. This summer has been very sion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND dry, so how do producers respond to drought 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ once all the steers have been sold or moved? ndsu.edu.

Cool tips for cut flowers

Who doesn’t love a bouquet of flowers displayed in a vase? Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to keep your display looking fresh and beautiful. You probably know that you should keep your flowers’ water fresh and regularly cut their stems, but here are more ideas to keep your flowers lasting longer and your bouquet at its best. • To keep your cut flowers smelling fresh, make sure you remove any of the stem leaves that will be underwater in your vase. If left underwater, leaves rot quickly. • If you’ve perfectly arranged a vase of flowers that’s filled to the brim, water it without disturbing your design by filling a turkey baster with water, then slipping it between the stems. • A drop or two of bleach can keep fresh flowers “alive” longer. This always struck us as odd, until we stopped to think that you use bleach to kill bacteria, viruses, and germs in general. Why not flower germs? You can also add aspirin and a little sugar. • To prevent flowers from wilting, gently spray the undersides of petals and leaves with a little bit of hairspray. It really works! • If you’re cutting flowers from your garden, do it first thing in the morning. Flowers have more moisture then and will last longer if cut early in the day. • Ever have a problem of a beautiful bouquet spreading out too much in the vase? It ends up looking rather sad and scrawny, but here’s a simple fix: Use a hair elastic to hold stems together. • If the opening of your vase is too large, make a grid by crisscrossing clear tape over the top. Then stick stems into the individual holes created by the tape. • Your flowers may be indifferent to the inebriating effects of vodka but you should feed it to them all the same. Pour a small shot of the cheapest vodka you can find into the vase, and your bouquet will stay fresh longer. • To easily transport cut flowers, slip a balloon over the faucet and fill it with some water, then pull the opening over the stems of your flowers and secure with a rubber band. It’s an unmessy way to let them have a drink in transit. ##### In Britain, you must obtain a passport for your donkey.

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BLACK AND BLACK BALDY COWS FOR SALE

25 head of coming three year old black and black baldy cows for sale. All are one iron, home raised with AI breeding background and then bred to Arntzen bulls for a March 10 calving date. Excellent disposition and cake broke cattle looking for a good home. Asking.....$1900 firm. If interested please call (406) 350-0253. Located in Lewistown

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

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AFTER 53 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NORTHEAST MONTANA FARM EQUIPMENT SALES HAS SOLD TO C&B OPERATIONS. All New & Used Equipment Marked Down “LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC” – NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED TRACKS

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

(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, “FOB Customer”

(R) 2012 John Deere 9560T 36” tracks, 560 hp, 13.5L engine, 6 cylinders, 4 tier engine, 5 hydraulic outlets, high flow, CommandView II cab, electric mirrors, 1000 PTO, HID lights, 3805 hours. #22596. (1) WAS $247,500....... ..NOW $212,000 CNT/FOB Glasgow

1983 John Deere 8850 2600 hours on Cummins 450 hp, Kinze rebuild, 20.8R38 triples, EZ Steer auto steer. Consignment. #22393. (1)...... $59,000 1982 John Deere 8850 370 hp, 24.5R32 duals, QuadRange transmission,4 SCV, 3-pt., 9250 hours. Consignment. #22747. (1)............................... $22,000

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP 100 hp. plus 2010 CAT Challenger MT855C 36” tracks, 475 hp, 16x4 powershift, 59 gpm hydraulic pump with 5 remotes, deluxe cab, AUT Guidance ready, 20 front weights with bracket, 16 idler weights, 2405 hours. #21839. (1). WAS $231,500..NOW $181,000 CNT/FOB

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2016 John Deere 9520R 520 hp, 18/6 powershift transmission, 2630 GS3 display, SF1 receiver, SF2 AT activation, 4600 processor, ethernet switch, Command View III cab, leather interior, XM satellite, hi-flow hydraulic, five hydraulic remotes, case drain, Firestone tires, premium lighting, tow cable, 210 hours. #22026. (3).WAS $371,000................ ..................NOW $299,000 CNT/FOB

(R) 2012 John Deere 9460R 442 engine hp., 18x6 powershift, 5 hydraulic with case drain, 800/70R38 dual tires, 6060 lbs. of weights, Command View cab, leather seat, electric mirrors, deluxe radio, HID lighting, 7” color touch display, 2265 hours. #22035. (3). WAS $239,500... NOW $179,500 CNT/FOB

(R) 2016 John Deere 9420R 420 hp., 18/6 powershift, 10” color touch display, 4600 processor server, Command View III cab, XM satellite, 13.5L FT4 engine, hi-flow hydraulic system, 1000 independent PTO, Cat. 4 drawbar, 710/70R42 168A8 R1W duals, 710/70R42D rears, premium lighting, ethernet switch R4, leather trim, RH/LH electric Rem adjustable mirrors, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band antenna, large fuel water separator, motor seal drain, backup alarm, 5 hydraulics, 865 hours. #22249. (1). WAS $315,500................. ...................NOW $259,000 CNT/FOB

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(R) 2010 John Deere 8270R MFWD, 230 hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 5 hydraulic remotes, 42.5 gpm hydraulic pump, 118.5” rear axle, 380/90R534 R1W tires, 380/90R54 R1W rear tires, active seat, 2 pair 450# rear weights. #21098. (3) WAS $175,000............... ..................NOW $115,000 CNT/FOB

2003 John Deere 8220 MFWD, 190 PTO hp, powershift transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 5 hydraulic remotes, 33.5 gpm hydraulic pump, deluxe comfort cab, air conditioning, heater, AM/FM stereo, John Deere 840 loader, bucket, grapple fork, 620/70R42 rear tires with 1400 lb. weights, 480/70R-30 front tires with pivoting fenders, guidance ready, 7925 hours. #22805. (3). WAS $82,000........................NOW $63,500

2008 John Deere 7830 MFWD, 165 PTO hp, AutoQuad Plus transmission with forward and reverse shuttle, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III - 3 pt., 3 hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with active seat, deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac plug & play, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires with fenders, 2-1400 lbs. rear wheel weights, JD 746 self leveling loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control, 2700 hours. #22449. (1). WAS $116,000.... ....................NOW $96,500 CNT/FOB

(R) 2013 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt hitch, dual rear tires: 520/42 @ 85%, triple link front axle with 420/30 front tires, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, premium cab, air, heat, AM-FM-Satellite 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. 1225 hours. “Rental Return”. #17281 (1) WAS $179,000............................. ..................NOW $155,500 CNT/FOB

(R) 2012 John Deere 7230R MFWD, 230 engine hp, 180 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 380/90R54 dual rear tires, 118.5” rear axle, triple link front suspension, 380/80R38 front tires, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 4 hydraulic remotes, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm), premium cab with suspension, HID lighting, XM Satellite radio, cold start, 16 front weights, 450 lbs weights on each rear axle, 2115 hours. #21097. (3). WAS $169,000.. NOW $115,000 CNT/FOB

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission with left hand reverser, 7” color Touch display, premium cab CVII, premium radio/XM satellite, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remote cylinder, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III 3-point, 110.5” rear axle, 520/85R42, 40,000 triple link suspension, 420/90R30, HID light package, F/Business band antenna, foot speed pedal, cold weather, loader light package, quik-tatch weight support, 2 inside wheel weights with H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 1755 hours. #22638 (3). WAS $179,950........... NOW $162,500 CNT

(R) 2012 John Deere 7200R MFWD, 200 engine hp, 165 PTO hp, IVT, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 118.5” rear axle, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, triple link front suspension, 380/80R38 front tires, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm) with 4 hydraulic remotes, premium cab CVII with suspension, 7” color touch display, XM Satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather start, 12 front weights, 900 lbs weights on rear axle, 1820 hours. #21096. (2). WAS $135,500.... ..................NOW $115,000 CNT/FOB

(R) 2015 John Deere 6195R FWA, 195 hp, 20/20 Auto Quad Plus transmission with forward & reverser shuttle, deluxe cab, 7” color touch display, JD Link, 4100 processor, XM radio, 60ccm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulics remotes, 540E/1000/1000E PTO, Cat. II 3-point hitch, triple link front axle, 420/90R30 front tires, pivot fenders, 520/84R42 REA tires with wheel weights, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, Panorama glass roof, JD H380 loader, 299 hours. Basic warranty expires October 31, 2018, Powertrain extended warranty expires October 31, 2021 or @2000 hours. #22779. (1). WAS $181,500.....NOW $155,000

2015 John Deere 6195R 195 hp, IVT 40,000, 10” color Touch display, GreenStar auto track, JD link capable, 4600 processor, XM, 4 remote cylinder, 540/540E/1000 PTO, sway control blocks, 420/90R30 142A8R1, 420/90R30 142A8 R1, cold weather package, deluxe Pano light package, 240 amp alternator, Panorama glass roof, 2 pair 450# inside weights, 1-158/1-450# outside inner with H380 loader. #22737. (1). WAS $167,500... ..................NOW $135,000 CNT/FOB

(R) 2015 John Deere 6175R FWA, 175 hp, 20/20 Auto Quad transmission, deluxe cab, 7” color touch display, JD Link capable, 4100 processor, deluxe radio package, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540E/1000/1000E PTO, sway control blocks, 480/80R46 rear tires with weights, 420/90R30 front tires, pivot fenders, triple link front axle, cold weather package, JD H380 loader, 146 hours. Basic warranty expires November 1, 2018, Powertrain extended warranty expires October 31, 2021 or @ 2000 hours. #22778. (1) WAS $167,500............................... ........................... NOW $145,500 CNT

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2006 John Deere 7920 170 hp, cab, MFWD, IVT, Guidance ready, singles, 3 remote hydraulics, instructional seat, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 2800 lb rear weights, 110 5” rear axle, 3 function 520/85R38 rears, 420/85R28 fronts with 746 loader, 4020 hours. #22611. (3). WAS $111,000............................ ............................ NOW $97,500 CNT

2004 John Deere 7720 MFWD, cab, partial powershift, Guidance ready, rear 540/1000 PTO, front deluxe fenders, 4 hydraulic outlets, EHYD Joystick with 2 additional hydraulic, instructional seat, 3-pt., 20/20/PowrQuad, 1 pair rear 450# weights with 746 loader, 6010 hours. #22742. (4). WAS $79,500...... ....................NOW $69,500 CNT/FOB

(R) 2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, 24/24 PowrQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3N/2 - 3 pt hitch, 45ccm hydraulic pump, 3 deluxe hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab, air ride seat, mirrors, 460/85R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires with fenders, JD H360 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 4575 hours. #21860. (4). WAS $91,750...... NOW $78,500 CNT

1978 John Deere 4820 2WD, 181 PTO hp, 157 drawbar hp, powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, cab, air, heater, 520/85R38 rear tires, 14L-16.1 front tires, Ezee-On 2100 loader with grapple. #22802 (1). WAS $24,500.... .....................................NOW $15,500

(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”. #15083. (4). WAS $44,500.............................................. ......... NOW $35,500 CNT/FOB Circle

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1980 John Deere 4430 2WD, cab, powershift, 540/1000 rear PTO, singles with 158 loader. #22248. (2). WAS $19,500........................NOW $17,500

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Consumer Products

FERTILIZER SPREADERS

SIDE BY SIDES

2014 John Deere 4940 340 hp, AWD, hydrostatic transmission, 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, hydraulic tread adjust, 480/80R50 tires, BoomTrac Pro-5 leveling, hydraulic boom fold, SF1 activation, HID light package, independent suspension, chemical eductor, fence row nozzles, 1085 hours. #21981 (3). WAS $268,000........... NOW $227,000 CNT

2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, solution pump, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, xenon HID field lights, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders. #21318 (1). WAS $268,000.. ..................NOW $191,500 CNT/FOB

2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, halogen field lights, SS plumbing, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, traction control, 380/105R50 tires, fence row nozzle right hand, stainless steel, eductor system, fence row nozzle left hand. #21498 (1). WAS $250,000...... ..................NOW $182,000 CNT/FOB

2010 Apache AS1210 100-ft., poly tank, 15” nozzle spacing, 1200 gallontank, Ag Shield boom, 1449 hours. #22788. (4). WAS $110,000.............................. NOW $99,500 CNT/FOB Dealership

2009 Case IH Patriot 4420 120-ft., boom leveling, stainless steel tank, traction control, 15” nozzle spacing, Viper Pro monitor, 650/65R38 tires, AIM Command, HID deluxe field lights, luxury cab, electric mirrors, hydraulic suspension, fence row nozzles, fenders, 2400 hours. #22494. (1). WAS $166,000..... ...........................NOW $141,000 CNT

NEW Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzle, 3 sensor UC5 Norac, New warranty remains. #10016. (3). WAS $70,000.................. .............................NOW $57,000 CNT

NEW 2017 John Deere 825i 2P, cab, green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, manual lift. #22577. (2) WAS $18,500...... NOW $16,750 CNT NEW 2017 John Deere 825i 2P, EPAS, cab, 14” Bighorn tires, benchseat, manual lift. #22314. (4). WAS $18,750................. NOW 16,750 CNT NEW 2016 John Deere 825i PS, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, OPS with doors, black roof. #21721. (1). WAS $19,500............... NOW $17,500 CNT NEW 2016 John Deere XUV 590i green & yellow, steel wheels, bench seat. #21493. (4). WAS $11,750................. .....................................NOW $10,500

(R) 2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package, 426 hour, 2985 miles. #16669 (1). WAS $10,500 .........NOW $7950 CNT/FOB 2015 John Deere 825i gator, alloy wheels, deluxe cargo box, olive/black, power steering, windshield, 4WD, gas, all terrain, 750 hours. #22814. (1). WAS $11,500...........................NOW $9750

2014 John Deere 825i 4WD XUV gas, extreme terrain, Bighorn radial tires 14”, cab, power steering. #22752.(4) WAS $11,500 .................NOW $9975

2011 John Deere 825i green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, rear OPS screen, power & protection package, hi-performance exhaust, 4WD, gas, extreme terrain, brake & tail lights, windshield, power dump, 685 hours, 3432 miles. #22794. (3). WAS $12,500.........NOW $10,250

2011 John Deere 825i green & yellow, deluxe cab, cab heater, 12” Ancla tires, deluxe cargo box, rear OPS screen. #22239. (4). WAS $12,500................. ............................ NOW $10,250 CNT

(R) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft., stainless tank, guidance ready, traction control, 15” nozzle spacing, high flow solution pump, 480/80R50 tires, AutoTrac ready, Xenon HID field lighting, boom return to height, fence row nozzles, strainers, full boom breakaway, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders (4), wheel slip control, 3320 hours. #21600. (2). WAS $112,500............................ ....................NOW $89,500 CNT/FOB 1998 John Deere 4700 90-ft., poly tank, hydraulic tread adjust, traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, 800 gallon tank, on-board air system with marker, fenders, fence row nozzle right hand, 35 gallon foam marker, below horizontal cylinders, radar, 385/85R34 fronts. #22282. (4) WAS 59,000.................... ............................ NOW $49,000 CNT

2005 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 90ft. booms. #22781. (3). WAS $15,500.. ........................... NOW $10,750 As-Is CNT/FOB Dealership

2013 Top Air TA-1600 90-ft., 1600 gallons, rate controller, auto height, duals, triple nozzle bodies. #22732. (3). WAS $35,500........................NOW $27,500

2013 John Deere 825i green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, poly roof, power lift brush guard rear protection. #21619. (1). WAS $11,250..................NOW $8100

2013 John Deere 825i olive & black, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, poly roof, 14,400 hours. #22738. (4). WAS $9500..NOW $6900

ZERO TURN MOWER

2012 John Deere Z445 Ztrak mower with 54” deck, 67 hours. #22806 (1). WAS $2850..............................NOW $2150 (R) 2012 John Deere lawn tractor, 26 hp, 54” deck, hydro transmission. #22724. (1). WAS $2150...............NOW $1495 2010 John Deere X320 lawn tractor with 48” deck. #22523. WAS $2100........... ........................................NOW $1100 2008 John Deere LA125 mower, 42” deck, 2WD, gas, hydro transmission #22529. (1). WAS $1100.................NOW $675 2006 John Deere LA125 mower, 42” deck, hydro transmission, gas, 2WD. #22563. (1). WAS $1100.................NOW $675

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2013 New Leader L3030G4 high capacity fertilizer spreader with 300 cu. ft. hopper able to hold up to 10 ton of product. Spreads fertilizer @ rates as low as 50 lbs./acre to 1100 lbs./acre. Patented G4 variable rate broadcaster, TR1000 trailer. #11139. (1) WAS $95,000....... ....................NOW $64,500 CNT/FOB

“NEW” New Leader T1000 adjustable axle trailer, up to 10 ton capacity, @ 20 mph, works in conjunction with new or used New Leader applicators/spreader boxes built for John Deere 4900 Series sprayer chassis. #11141 (1). WAS $31,750....... NOW $22,000 CNT/FOB

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2005 Summers pickup sprayer, 80-ft., 500 gallon tank, Honda electric start motor, 3 section, Auto rate, hydraulic boom lift. #22630. (4). WAS $11,750................. .......................NOW $8500 CNT/FOB

SPRAYER TIRES

VF 420/95 R50 dual tires & hubs for R4045 sprayer, 98% tread. #22240. (1).. WAS $7500..............................NOW $5950

“NEW” New Leader L3030G4 high capacity fertilizer spreader with 300 cu. ft. stainless steel hopper able to hold up to 10 ton of product. Spreads fertilizer at rates as low as low 50 lbs./acre to 1100 lbs/acre at a width of 105-ft. #11241. (1). WAS $66,000................. ....................NOW $46,000 CNT/FOB

2010 John Deere 825i gas XUV, green & yellow, 12” tires, hi-performance sport SE, deluxe cargo box, power & protection package. #21833. (1). WAS $9100..................... NOW $6500 CNT

LAWN TRACTOR

2006 John Deere 4920 90-ft., boom leveling, stainless tank, Guidance ready, traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, high flow solution pump, 380/105R50 tires, AutoTrac ready, halogen field lighting, fenders, 50 gallon foam marker, dual drop, strainers,full boom breakaway, radar speed sensor, fenders-row crop (4), belly shields, wheel motor shields, wheel slip control, 2925 hours. #22743. (2). WAS $79,500...... ........................... NOW $63,500 As-Is CNT/FOB Dealership

MagnaSpread UHMW & stainless steel reduces corrosion issues & extends the life of the spreader, UHMW Bearing Back keeps bearings clean, giving longer bearing life and fewer failures, Proprietary MagnaSpread system delivers a wider, flatter, more consistent pattern, Dual Rack & Pinion gate prevents jams, Overhead Spinner Motors are ABOVE the chemical resulting in extended motor life, Pull with a tractor - no need to maintain a dedicated chassis & power train, Variable rate technology or straight rate control, UHMW Comb Cover prevents streaking in the field, BBI Spreaders are “Option Rich” & can be customized to your specific application, Flotation tires & wide swath minimize compaction. Consignment. (1)

JOHN DEERE

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

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2014 John Deere S680 13.5L tier 4 diesel engine, 473 hp, 3 speed Pro-Drive transmission, Greenstar 3 touch screen color display, AutoTrac ready, premium cab, heavy duty hi-torque laterial tilt fixed speed feeder house, extended wear thick skin Tri-Star rotor, 22.5” unloading auger, straw chopper with powercast tail board, 900/60R32 dual drive tires with 16” spacers, 28L26 steering tires, HID lights, engine hours 1555, separator hours 1025. #21973. (1). WAS $302,000............... .......................... NOW $269,000 CNT (R) 2012 John Deere S680 Class 8, 473 hp, Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest Smart technology, premium cab & radio, HID lights, AutoTrac ready with Harvest monitor, GS32630 mounted on arm rest, heavy duty hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, extended wear, thick skin Tri-Star rotor with extended wear concave bars, 26-ft. hi-speed unloading auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 650/85R38 dual drive wheels, 750/65R26 steering tires, engine hours 1099, threshing hours 780. #21661. (4). WAS $279,500....... .......................... NOW $229,000 CNT (R) 2013 John Deere S670 373 hp, tier 4 engines, 3 speed electric shift transmission, 300 bushel grain tank with Mauer grain tank extension, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, premium cab and radio, fridge, tilt steering column, enhanced air suspension seat, service light, AM/FM stereo with weather band, CD player, USB, Bluetooth and XM satellite radio, HID lighting with header extremity lights, Greenstar 3 with 7” touch screen, color display, auto trac ready with harvest monitor, Tristream rotor, lateral tilt feederhouse, variable speed with reverser and 3.5” lift cylinders, S-series cleaning shoe, general purpose chaffer and sieve with touch set controls, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, deluxe residue fine cut chopper with manual adjust van tailboard, engine coolant heater, severe duty fuel filter water separator, additional full grain tank sensor. $16,000 rebuild work order available, 1935 engine hours, 1426 separator hours. #22710. (1) WAS $148,500..... NOW $105,000 CNT/FOB Dealership 2011 John Deere 9870STS premium cab, general purpose chaffer, heavy duty final drive, 800/65R32, 110 volt coolant heater, Gold Key Experience, concave cover plate set, Goodyear tires. #22142. (4). WAS $172,000...... ...................................NOW $103,000 2011 John Deere 9870STS 13.5L engine, 440 engine hp, premium cab, ProDrive transmission, 300 bushel grain tank with Mauer extension, high speed 26-ft. unload auger, 20.8x42 dual drive tires, 28LR26 rear tires, small wire & round bar concaves, Touchset combine adjustments, Hi-Torq fixed speed Contour Master feederhouse with heavy duty lift cylinders, straw chopper with Powercast tailboard, Greenstar auto trac less display, 2815 engine hours, 2045 separator hours. #22784. (1). WAS $137,000............... .NOW $83,000 CNT/FOB Dearlership

2011 John Deere 9870STS 13.5L 440 hp engine, premium cab, Pro-Drive transmission, Hi-Torq fixed speed Contour Master feederhouse, hicapacity lift cylinder, small wire & round bar concaves, 650/85R38 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, straw chopper with Powercast tailboard, Greenstar auto trac less display, 3140 engine hours, 2255 separator hours. #22785. (1). WAS $137,000............... .....................................NOW $83,000 2011 John Deere 9870STS 13.5L 440 hp engine, Pro-Drive transmission, premier cab, small grain concave, Hi-Torq fixed small Contour Master feederhouse, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, heavy duty straw chopper with Powercast spreader, heavy duty final drive, 650/85R38 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, Greenstar auto trac less display, 2936 engine hours, 2140 separator hours. #22786. (1). WAS $137,000.......NOW $83,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Contour-Master feederhouse with reverser 3.15 lift cylinders, Premium header package, high capacity 26-ft. unloading auger, 2-speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extension, 600/65R26 steering tires, concave cover plates. 1940 threshing hours and 2686 engine hours. #22725. (1). WAS $122,500.... ........................... NOW $87,000 As-Is CNT/FOB Dealership 2008 John Deere 9670STS deluxe cab, header height sensing, fore & aft reel control, Greenstar monitor, 20.8R38 dual drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, level land fixed speed feederhouse, heavy duty header lift cylinders, 21’5” high speed unload auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader. #22038. (3). WAS $155,000.... NOW $99,000 CNT 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height & reel resume float, Greenstar less mapping with display, Touchset concave adjust, 22.5 high speed unloading auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, 17.4x26 R1 steering tires, service lights. 2245 engine hours, 1600 separator hours. #21911. (4). WAS $99,000................. ............................ NOW $66,000 CNT

AUGER HEADERS

2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with 179” BPU. #14148. (1) WAS $27,750.......... ......................................NOW $20,500 2014 John Deere 615P header. #22250. (1). WAS $27,500..........NOW $20,500

D L SO

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, heavy duty skid plates, DialA-Speed reel control. #14085. (4) WAS $5900...................... NOW $3950 CNT

CORN HEADS

(R) 2012 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” spacing, oppesed knife stalk, AutoTrac rowsense sensors, “new” updated header frame installed. #14080. (2). WAS $57,000................NOW $39,000 2007 John Deere 1293 12 row, 30” spacing, knife row units, Contour Master backshaft and harness, stubble lights, outer gather extensions. #22371. (4). WAS $33,500................NOW $23,000

PICKUP HEADERS

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CONVENTIONAL/WALKER

(Bale your Straw!!) 1997 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, Dial-A-Speed header control, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, 20-ft. unloading auger, 16.9x26 10 ply R1, Dial-A-Matic header height control, hydraulic fore & aft reel control. #22348. (2). WAS $24,000........................NOW $19,000 1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, consignment. #21641. (2). ...........$25,900

FLEX HEADERS

(R) 2015 John Deere 645FD 45-ft. flex draper header, dual knife drive, poly tine pickup reel, crop convey auger, AWS air reel. #21381. (1). WAS $102,500......... ............................. NOW $89,000 CNT (R) 2016 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., poly tine pickup reel with reel tine flip over bundles, dual sickle drive, spare sickles, header sensing in rigid mode, crop conveyor auger. #22392. (1). WAS $87,550.........................NOW $78,500 2013 John Deere 640FD header height sensor, cut height skidshoe, reel flipover bundle, top auger. #22255. (1). WAS $57,500................NOW $49,500 (R) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #13897. WAS 16,000....NOW $12,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, header height sensing & Contour sensor. #13879. (3)... WAS $17,500.........................NOW $13,000 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header, auger with full width fingers, header height sensings leveland, splined backshaft/ universal, Dial-A-Speed reel control, fore and aft reel control, poly skid plates. #22748. (2). WAS $12,500................... ................................ NOW $7500 CNT

(R) 2014 MacDon FD75 45-ft., slow speed transport, upper cross auger. #21974. (1). WAS $77,000..........NOW $65,500 (R) 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, finger reel. #14112. (1). WAS $67,500.. ......................................NOW $55,500 (R) 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., gauge wheels, no transport. #14110. (1). WAS $64,500.........................NOW $52,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft., pickup reel, fits JD 70 series adapter. #14111. (1) . WAS $64,500.........................NOW $51,000

HEADER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

New Frontier 48-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch, lights. #9832 (2). WAS $17,500.........................NOW $13,000 New Frontier 42-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header bracket, ratchet straps, ball hitch. #9833. (4). WAS $14,500..... ......................................NOW $12,000

New 2016 Headhunter 48-ft. classic DA/ DB green header trailer #21818. (1). WAS $12,750................NOW $10,000 New 2016 Headhunter 43-ft. classic DA/SB green header trailer. #21819 (1). WAS $10,650............................NOW $8500

8- “New” Horst CHCF45 45-ft. contour 4-wheel steer heavy duty header trailer, 15,500 lbs rated capacity, includes: 2, 4-way adjustable universal header brackets. WAS $9950 ea...................... NOW $6950 ea. CNT/FOB Dealership

3- “New” Unverferth Fieldrunner HT36 36-ft., 4-wheel header trailer, 8500 lbs. rated capacity, includes: 2, 4-way adjustable universal header brackets. WAS $8250 ea..................................... .NOW $5995 ea. CNT/FOB Dealership

DRAPER HEADERS

2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport kit. #21363. (2). WAS $64,500................NOW $45,500 (R) 2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., transportation kit. #22256. (1). WAS $56,000... ......................................NOW $44,000 2013 John Deere 640D 40-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22347 (2) WAS $55,000.. ......................................NOW $41,000 2012 John Deere 640D 40-ft., 4 poly tine pickup reel, slow speed road transport with lights. #21330. (3). WAS $48,750. ......................................NOW $35,000 (R) 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit with lights. #14028. (4). Was $45,500.................... ......................................NOW $33,000 (R) 2011 John Deere 640D draper header with poly tine pickup reel, road transportation kit, full width skid shoes. #14150. (3). WAS $44,500..........NOW $34,500 (R) 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger pickup reel, transportation kit. #14137. (3). WAS $64,500..........NOW $36,000 (R) 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14042. (1). WAS $56,500................NOW $33,000 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22164. (1). WAS $45,000.........................NOW $33,000 (R) 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #14075. (1). WAS $56,000..........NOW $32,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #22006. (4). WAS $41,000................... ......................................NOW $25,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft. #22007. (4). WAS $37,500................NOW $25,000 2007 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar skid shoes, multi connection point hookup. #22163. (1). WAS $25,500.........................NOW $19,000 2006 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly, pea auger, single point hookup, 2 new canvases. #22024. (2). WAS $29,500.. ......................................NOW $18,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #13891. (4). WAS $24,500................NOW $18,000 (R) 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft., finger reel, gauge wheels, road transport. #21784. (4). WAS $25,000................... ......................................NOW $17,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #14072. (3). WAS $27,000..........NOW $17,000

GRAIN VACS

Used 2012 Unverferth AWS-36 header trailer, all wheel steer. #21847. (3) WAS $7000...............................NOW $5500 Mclendon 30-ft. header trailer. #22776. (2) WAS $2000......................NOW $1500

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2011 Brandt 4500HP 1000 PTO, double fold discharge auger. #22362. (4). WAS $20,000........................NOW $17,500

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After Hours Sales: Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom, AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

2008 Rem 3700 high capacity, up to 10,000 bushels per hour load out capacity. #16977. (1). Was $19,995... ....................NOW $11,000 CNT/FOB

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RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR HOE DRILL

2015 John Deere 1835 SFP, 41-ft., 4x22” steel press wheels, smooth gauge wheel, 33x15.5 and 31x13.5, electric depth, transport lowering, rock guards, single shoot, 33-15.5-16.5 flotation tires, 1” tip with roll pin knife, 2015 JD 1910-430 bu. tow between, 3 tank, 4 run stat double shoot, regular meter roller, auger hopper screen, Seed Star cart, 4WD, power beyond standard. #21881. (3). WAS $183,500............... ..................NOW $149,000 CNT/FOB

2014 John Deere 1835 60-ft., 10” spacing, 4” steel press wheels, 1” carbide tip openers, single placement fertilizer openers, primary blockage, JD 1910550, 550 bushel 3-tank air cart, 3 season of USF less than 20,000 acres. #21874. (1). WAS $216,000............... .......................... NOW $169,000 CNT

2014 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 10” spacing, 1” opener, 4”x22” steel packer with rock guards, SPF (single placement fertilizer opener). #21335 (3) WAS $207,500... NOW $159,500 CNT/FOB

2010 John Deere 1835-1910 41-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3x21 semi-pneumatic press wheels, smooth gauge wheels, primary hoses blockage warning system, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, single shoot seed & separate fertilizer, dual fertilizer delivery tube, mechanical depth control with hydraulic down pressure with 1910 cart. #21441. (2). WAS $125,000................................... ....................NOW $80,000 CNT/FOB

2007 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 12.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, opener on rear three ranks & separate FTL disk, cast fertilizer closing wheel, narrow gauge wheel, 5.5x21” semipneumatic press wheels, anhydrous fertilizer delivery tube, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, mechanical depth control with hydraulic down-pressure with 1910 cart. #21868. (4) WAS $102,000..NOW $82,500 CNT

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2007 John Deere 1835 12” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 5.5”x21” semi-pneumatic press wheels with rock guards and mud scrapers, all run seed blockage monitor, separate fertilizer placement banders, 1910 air seeder, 8” load upload auger, 6 run double shoot system with variable seed and fertilizer rate, open lid tank indicator. #22361. (4). WAS $109,000.... NOW $82,000 CNT

2015 John Deere 1830 51-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3”x21” semi pneumatic press wheels, dual main and wing caster wheels, mechanical depth control, JD 1910-350 tow between air cart, primary hoses blockage system. #21872. (2). WAS $198,000............... ...................................NOW $169,000

2010 John Deere 1870 56-ft. Precision air hoe drill, 12” spacing, 3 ranks of independent but linked fertilizer shank and seed opener, all run seed blockage system, press wheel mud scrapers, 2010 JD 1910 - 430 3-tank tow between air cart. 25,000 acres. #22599. (1). WAS $134,500............... ...................................NOW $109,000

2010 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, heavy duty trips, 4” solid press wheels, 2010 JD 1910-350, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 28Lx26 cane & rice tires, Pattison TB2150, 2580 gallon liquid fertilizer tank. #21740. (4). WAS $135,000......................NOW $99,000

2010 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 4” spread tip, 10” spacing, 3”x21” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, single shoot, 550# opener on 4-ranks, mechanical depth control, primary hoses blockage warning system 1910-430 bushel tow-behind air cart. #22502.(3). WAS $99,000........................NOW $79,000

FUTURE TRADE IN 2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. 12”, 5.90x15 rubber packers, hi-flotation tires, disk levelers, double shoot, basic blockage system, stealth bodies, 4” goose shooter tips, 2013 New Holland P1070 air cart, 580 bu., tow behind, 900/60R32 front tires, deluxe loading auger, large color touch screen monitor, field light pkg., transport lights with beacon, rear folding ladder, rear hitch 2013 Pattison liquid fertilizer trailer and tank setup. (1)..........Call For Pricing

Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with 2400 air cart. #21686 (4). WAS $12,500......... NOW $7500 CNT

60’ spreader boom fits Flexi-Coil tank. Consignment. (1)..................... $8500

NO TILL DISC DRILLS

2013 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft. air disc drill, double shoot, smooth gauge wheel, all run blockage, cast fertilizer closing wheel, double shoot air package for tow behind cart, dual fertilizer delivery tube with 1910 430 bushel cart. #21423. (2). WAS $204,000....... ........................... $130,000 CNT/FOB

2009 John Deere 1895 10” spacing, high flotation tires, SFP openers with John Deere 1910 430 bushel tow-behind air cart, 20.8x38 duals, variable rate drive, double shoot. #22768. (3). WAS $86,500.............. NOW $69,000 As-Is CNT/FOB Dealership

2005 John Deere 1895 30-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, narrow gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheel, double shoot air package for tow behind cart, primary hoses blockage warning system for seed & fertilizer, John Deere tow behind 1910 340 bushel tank. #22049. (4)..... WAS $99,000........................NOW $75,000

2004 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, smooth gauge wheels, extended wear seed boot, tow behind cart, dry fertilizer delivery tube, primary hose blockage warning system, cast fertilizer closing wheel. #21479. (4). WAS $141,000............... ........$80,500 CNT/FOB Plentywood

2016 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, 8 run single shoot system, all run blockage with 1910 550 bushel tow-behind cart. #21857. (3)..... WAS $313,500................... NOW $269,000

2012 John Deere 1890/1910 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage. #21869. (4). WAS $197,000............... ...................................NOW $149,000

2011 John Deere 1890 42-ft., single shoot air package, 7.5” spacing, 6-run double shoot, dual 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires with 1910, 350 bushel tow between cart. #22241. (3). WAS $131,000....... ...................................NOW $109,000

2004 John Deere 1890 1910 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, smooth gauge wheels, single shoot air package for tow-between cart, all run blockage warning system for seed & fertilizer, 35,000 acres. #22797. (4). WAS $89,000. “BEST BUY”.................. NOW $59,000 As-Is FOB Dealership

“Factory Updated” 2013 Bourgault 3710 “Drill updated to a Bourgault 3720 no-till disc drill”, 60-ft., 10” spacing, updated disc openers and mid row banders, 4.5” packer wheel, 591 monitor, blockage monitor, 6700ST tow behind 700 bushel, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 tires. #15468. (1) WAS $295,000........... NOW $224,000 FOB

“Factory Undated” 2011 Bourgault 3710 independent coulter disc drill, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank air cart. #21865. (2). WAS $120,000...... .......................... $107,000 CNT/FOB

“Factory Updated” 2009 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. “No-Till” independent coulter disc drill, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550, tow behind 4-tank cart. #15533. (1). WAS $123,000....... ....................................$103,000 FOB

AIR CART

2011 Bourgault 6550ST tow behind tank, 591 monitor, duals, dual fan1standard/1 high capacity, bag lift, 3 meters, deluxe loading auger, rate adjust. Consignment. #22408. (1).... .............................................. $86,000

CORN PLANTER

2008 John Deere 1890 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, all run blockage, extended wear seed boot, single shoot air package, narrow gauge wheel, dual 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires with 1910 air cart, 350 bushel tow behind. #22769. (3). WAS $79,000.............. NOW $65,000 As-Is CNT/FOB Dealership

2006 John Deere 1780 , 12-row, 30”, flex fold, vacuum metering, 3.0 bushel. Consignment. #22715. (2)... $37,500

1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. Consignment. #15453. (1)............................ $12,500

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2004 John Deere 1895 40-ft., separate fertilizer placement (SFP), 10” spacing, extended wear seed boots, dry fertilizer, steel gauge wheel, 1910-430 tow behind air cart, 6-run double shoot, 8” load-unload auger, variable rate seed & fertilizer delivery. #21076. (1). WAS $122,500.............NOW $79,000 FOB

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JOHN DEERE 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels, bale push bar, cover edge surface wrap system, 11735 total bales. #21664. (1). WAS $27,950...... .....................................NOW $19,000 2016 John Deere 569SW 1000 PTO, 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 tires, Megawide Plus 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, bale push bar, pickup, push bar, coveredge surface hydraulic pickup lift, balecount: 12,169. wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, bale count #21779. (3) WAS $23,500.................. 2100. #22608. (1). WAS $48,500....... .....................................NOW $18,750 ............................ NOW $39,000 CNT 2003 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, 2015 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #21189. (1). WAS Bale count: 18,072. #22689. (3) WAS $42,500........................NOW $35,000 $15,500........................NOW $11,500 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide Plus pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 2003 John Deere 567 surface wrap & twine, Megawide pickup, 1000 PTO. 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push Bale count: 24,500. #22682 (1). WAS bar, Bale Trac Pro, bale count 7145. $15,000........................NOW $10,500 #22777.(3). WAS $39,000.................. ............................ NOW $32,500 CNT 2000 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, 1000 hi-flotation tires, bale push bar, gauge PTO, push bar, surface wrap with wheels, hydraulic pickup lift, bales twine, baler automation code, bale 13,900. #22720. (1). WAS $9500....... count 4700. #22607. (1). WAS . ............................NOW $5950 As-Is $40,050........................NOW $34,500 CNT/FOB Dealership 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, 1998 John Deere 566 Mega tooth, twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO, twine & surface wrap, 540 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, 31x13.5 8 PR hi-flotation tires, bale hydraulic pickup, bale count 3990. ramps, hydraulic pickup lift, bale #21832. (3). WAS $39,995................. push bar, 18,500 bales. #22787. (3). .....................................NOW $33,500 WAS $9500.........NOW $5100 As-Is 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 RPM CNT/FOB Dealership hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim and tire, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, coveredge (R) 1998 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, PTO, 31x13.5 8PR Hi-Flotation tires, bale count 14,494. #22800 (3). WAS bale ramp, hydraulic pickup lift, bale $31,000........................NOW $24,500 push bar. #22677. (4). WAS $11,500.. 2012 John Deere 568 Megawide Plus . .......................................NOW $6500 pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale GRAIN CART push bar, bale count 12,800. #22808. (4). WAS $27,500.........NOW $19,950 2011 John Deere 568 surface wrap, Megawide Plus pickup with hydraulic lift, 21.5L-16.1 tires, push bar. #22160. (1). WAS $23,500.........NOW $17,500 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, Bale Trak monitor, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 tires, 2015 Unverferth 1396 22” double-auger, 20x42WH/650/65x42 R-1W duals, walkpush bar, 9992 bale count. #21758. (4). ing tandem, 520 indicator, hydraulic jack WAS $29,550...............NOW $23,500 kit. #21806. (1). WAS $72,500................ ................................NOW $59,000 CNT UTILITY TRACTORS

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(R) 2015 John Deere W150 18-ft. header with conditioner, 150 hp, 600-65R28 radial bar tires, hydraulic centerlink, reverser kit, external booster spring, light kit, engine fan baffle, integrated AutoTrac, 550 engine hours. #21840. (3). WAS $135,500.....NOW $115,000

(R) 2013 John Deere W110 self-propelled, 110 hp Cummins 4.5L engine, 600-65R28, bar radial drive tires, 16.5L - 16.1 steering tires, header, hydraulic Centerlink, header external booster springs, engine fan baffle, auxiliary lift valve, training seat, 16-ft. 160A double sickle auger header, 102” steel conditioner, windrow forming shields, skid shoes, engine hours 85, sickle hours 45. Factory warranty expires, September 23, 2017, JD PowrGard Extended warranty expires: 9/23/2021#21873. (1). WAS $130,500......................NOW $99,000

(R) 2009 MacDon M200 6.6L Caterpillar 213 engine hp, D60-25-ft. draper header, cab, air, hydro transmission, “NEW” Drive Tires, 1510 hours. #21409. (1). WAS $97,500...............NOW $79,000

2008 MacDon M200 16-ft. R80 rotary disc header, conditioner, Cat 6.6L 213 hp engine, 1950 hrs. #21408. (1). WAS $75,950........................NOW $59,500

40-100 hp

2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. ll 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, corner post exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #17272. (3). WAS $76,000.... ....................NOW $59,500 CNT/FOB

2015 John Deere 5055E FWA, 55 engine hp, 45 PTO hp, 9F/3R transmission, open station, 16.9-28 6PR R1 rear tires, 9.5-24 6PR R1 front tires, dual mid mount hydraulic valves, 10 hours. Factory warranty expires: 3/31/2018 #21398.(3). WAS $33,500................. ............................ NOW $26,500 CNT 2001 John Deere 5320 MFWD 55 hp, cab, partial Powershift, 540 rear PTO with 541 loader, bucket and bale spear, 1159 hours. #22813. (1). WAS $33,500........................NOW $29,500

2001 MacDon 9350 double sickle drive, steel conditioners with 18-ft. header. #22627. (1). WAS $39,000................. .....................................NOW $33,500

2012 Brent 1394 Avalanche 1300 bushel capacity, walking tandem axles, tarp, scale, 250 hp minimum hp requirement. #17051. (1). WAS $72,500...................... ....................... NOW $45,000 CNT/FOB

2004 John Deere 956 mower conditioner, rotary tongue 1 3/8” hookup, urethane conditioner rolls, hydraulic tilt. #22029. (3). WAS $16,750..NOW $11,500 CNT

2014 John Deere 430D 30-ft. draper header, double sickle, split span, 6 bat plastic finger reel, triple delivery hydraulic deck shift, full width cutterbar, poly skid shoes, gauge wheels, intergrates slow-speed transport package, non-glog guard kit. Fits John Deere W150 & W155 swathers and MacDon M150 & M155 swathers. #21820. (1). SOLD NEW FOR $77,500................. ............................ NOW $29,000 CNT

2014 John Deere 425D 25-ft. draper header, single sickle, 6-bat plastic finger reel, steel end finger kit, LH & RH end swath deflector rods, 4 wheel header trailer. Fits John Deere M150 & M155 and MacDon W150 & W155. #21683. (1). WAS $42,500................. .....................................NOW $26,000

2009 MacDon R80 16-ft. disc header, steel conditioner, came off M200 windrower. #21409. (1) WAS $9500... ............................... NOW $7500 CNT

TILLAGE

“RENTAL RETURN” 2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. Independent Series cultivator, 3 section, 7.5” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 1-5/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70xR22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’-41’, Cat IV articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank 3-section. #11219 (3). WAS $99,500.............. ...................... NOW $63,500 CNT/FOB

“NEW” Delta S3 36-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21834. (1)....... ................................................$14,000 “NEW” Delta S3 32-ft., 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21837. (1).........$11,950 “NEW” Delta S3 24-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21836. (1)....... ................................................... $9950

** 25% OFF ** ALL SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

NEW John Deere SB84 7-ft. snow blower. #9165. (1)................................... $9500

NEW Hiniker HZ-2280 8-ft. heavy duty steel blade, hydraulic angle adjustment. (1)............................................... $3500

NEW Horst HLA 84” heavy duty high volume snow bucket. #22231 (1)..$2150 NEW Horst HLA 84” heavy duty high volume snow bucket. #22232. (1).$2150 NEW Horst HLA 84” heavy duty, standard skidsteer bucket. #22442. (1)..... $1550

NEW Horst HLA heavy duty 84” low profile bucket with digging teeth. #22567. (1). ................................................... $1950 NEW Horst HLA heavy duty, 72” low profile bucket with digging teeth. #10445. (1).. ................................................... $1850 NEW Horst HLA 78” heavy duty low profile bucket with digging teeth. #22565. (1).. ................................................... $1650

NEW Horst HLA heavy duty 78” low profile bucket. #22568. (1)..................... $1650 NEW Horst HLA 84” low profile bucket. #22566. (1)................................. $1450

NEW Horst HLA 4200 lbs. heavy duty pallet fork with 48” adjustable tines. #21904. (1)............................................... $1075

2014 Brandt 1020 1000 bushel, 20” unloading auger with directional spout, 1000 PTO, roll top tarp. #21382 (1). WAS $35,500...................NOW $25,000 CNT

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25% OFF All “New” 3-point Hitch Equipment

Used 2015 John Deere 260 backhoe, 3-point hitch, Cat. 1, 12” bucket. #21599. (1). WAS $5700 N . OW $4500 New 2016 Hygrade 14-ft. rear steer pull type grader with weight. #21553 (4)... .............................................. $19,500

New General Implement 6-ft., 3-point hitch grader. #10449. (3). ........ $3350 New General Implement LP1-84 7-ft. grader. #22569. (1). ................. $2500

2016 John Deere 681 81” tiller, 540 PTO. #21390. (1). ............................. $5950 NEW John Deere 681 81”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #8917. (1). ...................... $5950 NEW John Deere 673 73”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22601. (1). .................... $5500 NEW John Deere 673 73”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22602. (1)...................... $5550 NEW Rental Return John Deere 673 73”, Cat. 1, tiller, 540 PTO. Warranty has not started. #8762. (1).................... $5500 NEW 2017 John Deere 665 65” Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22525. (1)....... $4075 NEW John Deere 647 47” Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #21635. (1)...................... $2650

2017 Frontier RT1142 42” rotary tiller. #22801. (1)............................... $2685 New Frontier GM1084 7-ft., Cat 1 grooming mower. #9841. (1)............... $5295 NEW Frontier GM1060 5-ft. grooming mower. #12912. (1)................... $3995 NEW Frontier GM1072E 6-ft. grooming mower. #22075. (1)................... $3150 NEW Frontier 5-ft. GM1060E grooming mower. #21791. (1)................... $2750 NEW Frontier RC2084 7-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #9835. (1)...................... $4375

NEW Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #21145. (1). ..... ................................................. $2350 NEW Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated rear tire. #22066. (1). $2350 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #21587. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22065. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22067. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275

NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22068. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275

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25% OFF All “New” Pallet Forks

NEW Frontier RB2284 7-ft. blade, Cat. 2, 80 hp required. #9738. (2). ...... $2750 NEW Frontier RB2072 72”, Cat 1 rear blade. #22373. (1). .................... $950 NEW Frontier BB3272 6-ft. box blade with scarifier, Cat 1 & 2, 80 hp required. #13033. (4). ............................. $2475

NEW John Deere SS2067B Cat 1 broadcast spreader, 23-ft. working width, 16 hp - 45 hp required. #22604. (1).$1950

2- “NEW” Frontier AP12K quik-tach 48” pallet fork, 10,000 lb carry capacity. Fits John Deere Global carriers Cat. II. #9794 (1)................................................................................... $3775 “NEW” Frontier AP12D 48” fixed pallet fork. Fits 600 & 700 series. #9886. (1)....................................................................... $1725 “NEW” Frontier AP13D quik-tach 48” floating pallet fork, compatible with 600 and 700 series John Deere loader. #22407. (1)... ....................................................................................... $1725 “NEW” Frontier AP13F quik-tach 48” floating pallet fork, compatible with 200 to 500 series John Deere loaders. #22399 (1).... ....................................................................................... $1675 4- “NEW” Frontier AP13G quik-tach pallet fork, 48” floating forks, compatible with Global Attachment carriers. #22015. (1)..$1500

25% OFF All “New” Bale Spears

MISCELLANEOUS

2009 Degelman LR7651 51-ft. heavy duty roller, floating hitch, 36” drum, auto fold, Tri-Plex. (1) WAS $29,000.................... NOW $23,500 CNT/FOB Dealership

NEW Schulte RDX102 snowblower, size 8 heavy duty PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit-chute deflector. #9918. (2). ............ $15,450

COMPANY VEHICLE

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

“NEW” Frontier AB13G heavy duty bale spear, compatible with Global series loaders. #22812. (1).................................... $975 “NEW” Frontier AB12E heavy duty 3-tine spear. Designed to work with John Deere 300CX, 400 & 500 series loaders. #21283 (1)..................................................................................... $950

“ATTENTION COLLECTORS”

1992 John Deere 644E payloader, diesel engine, cab, heater, 3.5 yard bucket with GrabTech heavy duty grapple fork, recent engine work. Consignment. (1).. ................................................$59,500

2011 Frontier AP12A pallet fork, Vin# 1XFAP12KJD0000348, with 48” tines, fits 8000 series loader. “Brand New Never Used”. #22172. (4). WAS $1795............................... NOW $1500

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By NDSU Extension Service natural resources agent in Stutsman County, Several North Dakota State University collaborated on these projects. (NDSU) Extension Service agents and speIn addition, Berg was named a state wincialists were honored for their work during ner and national finalist in the Search for the recent annual meeting and professional Excellence in the Consumer or Commerdevelopment conference of the National cial Horticulture category for her learning Association of County Agricultural Agents module “Kids, Compost, Crops and Con(NACAA) in Salt Lake City, Utah. sumption,” which was developed with team Those receiving recognition were: members Todd Weinmann, the agriculture • Dan Folske, agriculture and natural and natural resources-horticulture agent in resources agent in Burke County - National Cass County, and Harstad. Distinguished Service Award, which recog• Weinmann - honored in the Program nizes the recipient with a 10-plus-year ExPromotional Piece category for his leadtension career for long-term effectiveness of ership and collaboration with Fargo Cass Extension programming. Folske has been an Public Health in designing and planting a Extension educator for more than 27 years successful containerized community vegand is known for his programming in horetable garden. ticulture, cropping systems and computer • Greg Endres, area Extension cropping technology. He works with youth at area systems specialist at the Carrington Reschools and in 4-H clubs to start plants insearch Extension Center - regional winner doors, making sure each participant receives in the Publication category. His Extension transplants to take to a home or container publication, “Impact of Planting Dates on garden. He is known as the “go to” person Dry Edible Bean,” emphasizes that the for computer problems in Burke County and traditional planting dates from late May has led the way in the use of technology in to early June remain appropriate because Extension programming and on the farm. early planting increases risk, while seed test • Mary Berg, area Extension livestock weight increases at normal planting dates. environmental management specialist at This publication won at a state competition the Carrington Research Extension Cenbefore advancing to the regionals. Hans ter - National Achievement Award, which Kandel, NDSU Extension agronomist, corecognizes outstanding educational efforts authored this publication. by a person with less than 10 years of ex• Harstad - state winner in the Computer perience with the Extension Service. Berg’s Generated Graphic Presentation category Extension programming focuses on water for a presentation that’s part of the NDSU quality improvement via livestock manure Extension’s “Composting Dead Livestock” management. She is secretary of the North program. It details the process of effectively Dakota Association of Agricultural Extendealing with mortalities while creating sion Agents and treasurer for the North beneficial compost suitable for application American Manure Expo. on cropland. Mary Berg collaborated on Berg also was the state winner in the this project. Website, Video Presentation and Fact Sheet • Lindy Berg, agriculture and natural categories. These awards recognize her resources agent in Towner County - naefforts with her website, Center Points, a tional finalist for Poster Presentation in the weekly blog that highlights current research Extension education category. Her poster and programming at the Carrington Rehighlighted a real-life case study of a local search Extension Center, and her YouTube producer who was faced with frost-damaged clip “How to Compost Dead Livestock” and flax and wondered whether he should rea companion-piece printed guideline titled plant flax, start over with soybeans or see “5 Easy Steps for Composting Dead Livestock.” Alicia Harstad, the agriculture and CONTINUED ON PAGE B17

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how the original crop recovered. Berg competed at state and regional levels before advancing to the national level. Lindy Berg also was the North Dakota honoree in the Search for Excellence in Crop Production category for “Women on the Farm,” a collaborative project with the Towner County Soil Conservation District and Dakota Precision Ag Center at Lake Region State College. The project educates women, empowers them to expand their role on the farm, and helps them gain a better understanding of the everyday problems and solutions in agribusiness. In addition, Lindy Berg was recognized as a state winner for her weekly column, “People Were Wondering,” published in the Towner County Record Herald and distributed via email from May through October. Each week’s installment is distributed to 2,700 households in Towner County. The column addresses horticulture and farming questions from the community. • Craig Askim, agriculture and natural resources agent in Mercer County - Agriculture Awareness and Appreciation Award for his recent master’s thesis on the importance of agriculture education and agricultural literacy across North Dakota and in his county. • Brad Brummond, agriculture and natural resources agent in Walsh County - named to the State and Regional Halls of Fame for his lifelong service to Extension. Brummond has been heavily involved with underserved audiences throughout his career and is best known for his work with organic and sustainable agriculture programming in North Dakota. Mary Berg, Weinmann and Harstad were recognized for their team newsletter, “KCCC-Kids, Compost, Crops and Consumption,” which advanced through state and regional competitions before competing on this national platform. Mary Berg also presented a seminar at the conference on the long-term value in developing meaningful relationships with constituents. More than 1,000 Extension professionals from the U.S. and Puerto Rico attended the conference.

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Top 10 things to do with fall leaves

By Suzanne DeJohn Fall leaves are like a big load of free organic fertilizer strewn about your yard. If those nutrients were bagged and sold, you’d pay money for them. In your yard, they’re free -- except for the labor of gathering them. Collect the leaves and compost them, and you have a valuable soil amendment. But leave them where they lay, and they will likely smother lawn grasses, blow across your walkways, and generally annoy the neighbors. But before you head out to the yard, ponder this list. Ten Things to Do with Fall Leaves 1. Make a big pile of leaves in your front yard -- a BIG pile -- and jump in it. With or without your kids. When your neighbors stop to stare, invite them to jump in, too. 2. Run your mower back and forth through a layer of leaves to break them up, then use as mulch in your perennial garden. 3. Contact your city or county to find out if there is a leaf composting project in your area. Find out when you can start picking up compost. 4. Take long walks around your neighborhood and make a mental note of very tidy yards with big trees. These people probably rake and bag their leaves. Plan to contact them to ask if you can have their leaves for your compost pile. 5. Make a scarecrow by stuffing leaves into old clothes -- or even burlap bags (your local coffee shop might have some). Set the scarecrow in a lawn chair by your front door to amuse the mailman. 6. Fallen leaves provide cover for overwintering beneficial insects, such as lacewings and ground beetles. You can serve both your need for a neat garden and the insects’ need for winter homes by creating refugia: make envelopes of chicken wire, fill them with fallen leaves and sticks, and place them in a sheltered location. (Make your refugia into creative shapes, and you have garden art, as well!) 7. Collect the prettiest leaves and iron them between sheets of waxed paper. Mount on matboard and frame them to enjoy year-round. 8. Pile leaves in the paths between your vegetable garden beds. They’ll provide a dry walking surface, and next spring you can rake the decomposed leaves into your planting areas. 9. Add fallen leaves to indoor worm composting bins. They introduce key decomposers, such as springtails and microbes, to the worm bin ecosystem that help the worms do their jobs better. 10. Use attractive fall leaves, unshelled nuts, branches with berries, and other fall garden treasures to make creative dining table centerpieces. Make placecards by writing dinner guests’ names on sturdy leaves using a gold or glitter pen. Now aren’t you excited to get out and face those wonderful, versatile autumn leaves?

Hello sagebrush birds!

By University of Wyoming Extension A new factsheet on three Thunder Basin bird species gives a quick introduction to inhabitants of the wide-open, wildlife-rich landscapes where the Great Plains meet the sagebrush steppe. Free from University of Wyoming (UW) Extension, Birds of Thunder Basin: Sagebrush Specialists is available at bit.ly/UWEpubs. The ecology factsheet describes the sage thrasher, Brewer’s sparrow and greater sage-grouse and includes a brief overview of breeding, nesting, migration, and conservation status. Quick ID tips, fun facts and definitions of birding terms round out the introductions. “Sage thrashers are superb singers,” writes Courtney Duchardt of this sagebrush specialist. “Thrashers are classified as mimids. They incorporate snippets of surrounding noises into their songs, possibly to show potential mates they are familiar with the area and will make good partners.” Duchardt, a University of Wyoming graduate student in ecology and ecosystem science and management, has spent more than 235 days (and nights) in Thunder Basin camping, photographing and conducting research. Birds of Thunder Basin: Sagebrush Specialists is the second in a series from University of Wyoming Extension in partnership with the Thunder Basin Research Initiative, area ranchers and energy companies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and the Thunder Basin Grasslands Prairie Ecosystem Association.

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By National Gardening Association Editors Tips Grow some plants, such as cold-tender herbs and dwarf fruit trees, in containers that you can move in- and outdoors as weather permits. Cover hardy root crops with a 6- to 12-inch-thick layer of straw or other organic mulch in fall to prevent the soil from freezing. Harvest as needed throughout the winter. Whether you live in Toronto, where the frost-free vegetable growing season is under 200 days long, or in Southern California, where it’s over 300 days long, sometimes the season seems just too short. When this is the case, you can use the following methods to stretch extra days and weeks out of your growing season. • Tools and Materials • Seed starting supplies • Black, white, or clear plastic sheeting • Row cover fabric and supports • Organic mulch, such as grass clippings Start plants early and late. Plant seeds of long-season crops indoors in pots before the last frost date in your area. Start tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants 8 weeks early, cole crops about 4 to 6 weeks early, and vine crops 1 week early. Extend your harvest into fall by planting second crops of short-season vegetables, such as snap beans, peas, greens, radishes, cole crops, and turnips later in the season so they mature after you harvest the first crop. Take advantage of microclimates. Some areas around your property warm up faster in the spring, stay cooler or warmer in the summer, or are protected from the wind. Use these protected sites to grow vegetables earlier or later in the season. Grow an extra early crop of cold-hardy spinach or lettuce, for example, on the sunny south side of a building. Alter the soil temperature. In cold climates, use black plastic mulch to warm the soil in spring and retain extra heat in fall. In hot climates, use reflective white plastic to keep the soil cooler. Cover the edges of the plastic with soil to anchor it in place. Organic mulches such as grass clippings also moderate soil temperature, preventing hot and cold extremes. Protect from early and late frost. In spring and fall, freezing temperatures limit plant growth in northern latitudes (southern if you live south of the equator) and at high elevations. Cover early and late season plantings with minigreenhouses made from clear plastic, old window sashes set on hay bales, or fabric row covers. Vent the covers on warm days to prevent excessive heat buildup. Choose hardy crops. Start and end the gardening season with cold-hardy vegetables that tolerate frost, such as peas, lettuce, cole crops, beets, and chard. Some vegetables also have particular varieties better suited to grow in cold, shortday climates. Other varieties are specially adapted to growing in long, hot days, extending your growing season into the summer. Read seed packets and catalog descriptions to find vegetables that meet your particular needs.

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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”.

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Changes in US malting barley industry

The North American malting barley industry has undergone some significant changes in the last quarter century. There has been a decline in the area planted to barley, particularly feed types, an increase in direct contracting with producers, and a shift toward two-row varieties. The industry was founded on the production of six-rowed varieties. Early production was concentrated near the large brewing centers in the eastern half of the continent and growers found that the available six-row varieties performed best in these humid regions. Brewers too, favored these varieties which had quality attributes best suited to making the beer that the public was drinking. They had higher levels of enzymes that aided in the smooth processing of these beers. There major drawback was that they had smaller kernels and it took a little bit more six-row malt to yield the same amount of beer. Barley production began to increase in the semi-arid plains in the middle of the twentieth century where two-row varieties were better adapted. The industry supported research that led to higher enzyme levels and other improvements to two-row varieties and plantings began to increase. By 1987, more area was seeded to two-

row varieties than six-rows in Canada. It took longer in the US, but by 2009, two-rows dominated here as well. A major reason why the switch happened in Canada sooner, was the large volumes of malt and malting barley exports to a world market in which two-row types dominate. While there is still a large area in North Dakota and Minnesota where sixrow varieties still predominate, efforts by barley breeders Dr. Richard Horsley, North Dakota State University (NDSU) and Dr. Kevin Smith, University of Minnesota are underway to develop spring and winter two-row malting varieties that perform well in the region. Dr. Michael Davis, President, American Malting Barley Association noted “We will continue to evaluate six-row selection in the breeding pipeline, but are excited with the two-row lines coming through these programs. Our members have made it clear that this is the direction that they want to go in the long term.” There have been several two-row malting varieties released by NDSU with each showing improved agronomics and quality over the previous one. The latest is ND Genesis and was recommended to growers for malting in 2016.

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Feed the Future project focuses on post-harvest losses By K-State Research and Extension News

For most consumers, mold on food may seem like a small inconvenience. Cut it off or throw it away and get something else. But on the scale of global food production, it’s a multi-billion-dollar headache, one that means many people – and even entire communities – will go hungry or become sick. “The global community has made great strides in improving food security over the past decades,” said Jagger Harvey, director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss (PHL) at Kansas State University. “A lot more people have been lifted out of poverty globally – about a billion people.” But, he added, “We’re getting a lot more information about things that could really be impacting people, even when they have sufficient food.” One of those “things” is a group of toxins produced by fungi in the environment, otherwise known as mycotoxins. At very high levels, people could die even from short-term exposure, and many of the toxins found in food are carcinogens. Mycotoxins can appear in the food chain as a result of a fungal infection in crops, caused by weather or other environmental conditions. Infected crops aren’t necessarily going to reach the world’s food supply; when discovered they can be thrown away or safely treated for non-human uses, such as livestock feed. “These toxins are predicted to contaminate potentially a quarter of the global food supply, putting 4.5 billion people at risk. It’s

a huge issue,” Harvey said. Harvey noted that in the countries he has worked in, toxins can cause stunting in children, a problem caused by poor nutrition in early childhood. The World Health Organization reports that approximately 155 million children under age 5 suffer from stunting, which often leads to difficulties learning in school and reduced earning as adults. “Overall, the presence of toxins in food keeps people, communities and nations from realizing their full, vibrant potential,” said Harvey, whose lab focuses its work in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana and Guatemala. Through Kansas State’s PHL lab, Harvey is leading a project that is looking at ways to reduce food loss and human health issues due to toxins. Research focuses on pre- and post-harvest issues, such as transportation, storage and shelf life of foods. “There’s still a lot of work to be done to understand global distribution and what can be done about them, but there’s a lot of different programs that are improving agricultural practices, breeding for less susceptible varieties of different crops, and understanding what we can do with contaminated grains to use them safely as feed for animals,” which are not affected negatively by the toxins, Harvey said. “These toxins can be a major issue overseas and in the U.S.,” he added. “Our program as well as others are working to talk with policymakers, the private sector, CONTINUED ON PAGE B24

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Feed the Future project focuses on post-harvest losses CONTINUED FROM PAGE B23

regulators, national systems, univeresities, civil society and others to come up with a collective approach to uncovering the scope and dynamics of this problem. Then, we will work together aggressively and impatiently to make as rapid strides as possible to reduce the incidence of these toxins in food.” A recent study from Michigan indicated that U.S. corn production losses due to one particular toxin – aflatoxin – can reach $1.68 billion in a bad year. But even in years when the environment is not as conducive to mold growth, corn losses due to aflatoxin often reach $52 million in the U.S. “What that tells us is that even in the U.S., it can be a huge problem, and that’s just in production, much less in other parts of the chain,” Harvey said. He noted that the incidence of aflatoxin and other toxins in Kansas and other states varies from year to year. “But in some of the countries we’re working in, it tends to be a problem every year,” Harvey said. “(In) surveys of toxin exposure in some of these countries, we’re finding that a lot of people are being exposed to it, and such factors as gender, age and socioeconomic status do not matter.” In one PHL lab project, Harvey has worked with breeders in East Africa to screen for varieties that will accumulate less toxin. The project works with farmers to do on-farm surveys to develop practices that will reduce the risk of fungus on crops. Faculty in Harvey’s lab are also working with groups that are addressing storage issues, and studying soil profiles because

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toxins can often be left in the soil and infect future plants. “There are multiple points – pre-harvest, at harvest, post-harvest, in processing, transportation – along the entire value chain where you can have contamination,” Harvey said. “One of the challenges is that it’s invisible,” he added. “You can have perfectly good-looking corn kernels and they can be tens of times – if not more – over the legal limit (set by such governing bodies as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration). So, the first challenge is detecting it in the first place. “What we’re trying to do, working with national partners (in other countries), is to understand what programs are already out there, which good agricultural practices they’re already promoting as a national system, and how we can adapt what’s being done.” Harvey said the research done overseas is helping to reduce potential problems in the United States. “We’ll be better prepared to have less and less contamination as we study this in countries where, year in and year out, it’s a problem,” he said. “We’ll learn much faster by studying these things where they’re occurring more often. “All of that contributes to a more productive society, helps drive development, and gives more stability (to countries). And in a volatile world, that ultimately benefits all of us, including those of us in the U.S.” Learn more about Kansas State University’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab for the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss at www. ksu.edu/phl.

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By NDSU Extension Service Several North Dakota State University Extension Service professionals received awards and two were elected to board positions at the recent National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences’ annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Brenda Langerud, an agent in Extension’s Ramsey County office, received the Continued Excellence Award for her commitment to meeting the needs of individuals, families and communities Other awards NDSU Extension personnel received were: • Second place, Central Region, family wellness category team of Julie Garden-Robinson, Extension food and nutrition specialist; Rita Ussatis, Extension agent/Cass County; Bev Gravdahl, faith community nurse and founder of AllHealth Home Care, West Fargo; and Kim Lipetzky, public health nutritionist for Fargo Cass Public Health, for the Faith Communities Alive program • Second place, Central Region, communication category, curriculum package - Garden-Robinson for the Pulse Food Education program, which includes videos, lessons and publications • Second place, Central Region, early childhood education category - team of Kristi Berdal, Extension agent/Nelson and Steele counties; Kim Fox, Extension agent/Benson County; Sara Laite, nutrition education agent/Ramsey County; and Langerud for the Building a Child Care Business program Regional winners who earn a minimum score of 80 points can advance to the national competition. The Building a Child Care Business program received third place at the national level. The Early Childhood Child Care Training Award recognizes outstanding child-care professional training that addresses the needs of young children birth to 8 years of age. During the business portion of the annual meeting, Garden-Robinson was elected to a two-year term as vice president for public affairs, and Ellen Bjelland, Extension agent/Ward County, was elected to a two-year term as Central Region director. This is the first time in several decades that North Dakota has had representation on the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences board.

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Extension NEP team participates in cultural immersion workshop

By Haley Apel, IANR Media of the markets. Regardless of which market was Diversity and inclusion are central to the visited, one thing everyone could agree on was University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s (UNL) misthat the project was eye-opening. As one team sion and Nebraska Extension is doubling down. member noted, “It was a humbling experience Recently, 45 members of extension’s Nutrito not know what some things were, or not know tion Education Program (NEP) participated what they were used for.” in a daylong cultural immersion workshop. The workshop also featured a panel of bilinThe workshop was designed to expose team members to food from different cultures and gual liaisons from Lincoln Public Schools that to expand their worldview. offered insights on working with different cul“Increasing capacity and improving our tures, especially immigrant youth in the school skills in diversity and inclusion is pertinent to system. They also shared “Seeds of Hope,” a our work with nutrition and health education film that explores how schools welcome and across Nebraska,” said NEP Director Jean Ann educate immigrant and refugee families as they Fischer. start their lives over in America. The group then The group was divided into teams, and each discussed opportunities to adjust their nutrition group was given a recipe containing cultural education programming to meet cultural needs. specific ingredients that are not commonly used “The bilingual liaisons really brought the in America’s food culture. Chilaquiles, wojapi, message home for our team, and Seeds of Hope tofu delight and tzatziki were a few of the recireally reinforced the need to support these families. I encourage everyone to watch that pes used. The groups then visited ethnic grocery film,” said Natalie Sehi, extension educator and markets in Lincoln to gather ingredients. The workshop organizer. markets visited included Hispanic, Sudanese, Seeds of Hope is a project of Nebraska Loves Thai, Karen, Vietnamese, Indian, Middle EastPublic Schools, and is available for viewing at ern/Kurdish and Somalian. seedsofhopefilm.org. “We really encouraged the team to use their According to Sehi, the team will be sharing five senses while at the market, and absorb as their experiences and findings at upcoming much as they could,” said Donnia Behrends, an national meetings. They plan to use participant extension educator who was part of the team feedback to determine future ethnic diversity that organized the workshop. training needs and explore options for conAfter the groups visited the markets, they returned to campus where they prepared the ducting similar training experiences with other recipes and shared their experiences with the groups, both inside and outside of Nebraska rest of the team. Ajai Ammachathram, an asExtension. The Nutrition Education Program helps sistant professor and extension specialist in the families on a limited budget make healthier food Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, choices and choose physically active lifestyles led the debrief. Ammachathram encouraged the by acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes and team to discuss the challenges they faced shopbehavior changes necessary to improve their ping for, and cooking ethnic recipes. health. This is achieved through school well“Food options are diverse these days and being knowledgeable about different cuisines ness, community and school gardens, healthy directly translates to connecting with a wide vafood pantries and child care center wellness. The program is an initiative of Nebraska Extenriety of audiences,” Ammachathram said. “With knowledge gained through this workshop, NEP sion and funded by Supplemental Nutrition Asprofessionals get to explore and expand their sistance Program-Education and the Expanded experience with other cultures and customs.” Food and Nutrition Education Program. Feedback included everything from how To learn more about the program, visit https:// unique the produce was to the welcoming feel food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nep.

OSU environmental social scientist receives EPA early career award

By Chris Branam, Oregon State University Extension Service Biedenweg’s research promises to help An Oregon State University (OSU) enachieve the goals of healthy human popuvironmental social scientist has received a prestigious Environmental Protection Agency lation and vibrant quality of life. She will (EPA) early career award to study how to plan work with community groups to develop for ecosystem restoration while simultaneconceptual models and impact assessments to create healthier and more equitable livable ously considering human well-being. communities in the sound. Kelly Biedenweg, an assistant professor in “The watersheds in Puget Sound are so diOSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, will use her nearly $400,000 grant to work with verse,” she said. “They range from relatively local watershed groups in the Puget Sound pristine to Seattle and Tacoma. We can work ecosystem to develop restoration plans that with the people living in these watersheds to consider both human and ecological outthink about how they can plan for improving human well-being and ecosystem health at the comes. She was one of a handful of scientists same time. We’re going to be able to ask critiacross the country to receive the EPA grant. “I’ve spent the last five years working with cal questions that haven’t been asked before.” communities throughout Puget Sound to idenBiedenweg directs the Human Dimensions Lab in OSU’s Department of Fisheries and tify metrics of well-being that are associated Wildlife. She holds a doctorate in human with the ecological restoration of the sound dimensions of natural resource management and are important to them,” Biedenweg said. in addition to a master’s degree in conservaPuget Sound is the second-largest estuary in the United States. Its water and habitat have tion biology. become degraded from more than a century Biedenweg is also a principal investigator of human use. Biedenweg will work with on a separate grant through EPA’s National the Puget Sound Partnership, a state-based Estuaries Program. As the lead social scientist agency, on its five ecosystem recovery goals for the Puget Sound Institute at the University for creating a resilient Puget Sound: healthy of Washington Tacoma, she will help expand human population, vibrant quality of life, the role of social science and communications thriving species and food web, protect and within the Puget Sound Partnership’s science restored habitat and healthy water quality. program.

The Legend of the Christmas Wreath

Long ago an orphan boy sought comfort from the cold in church where all bore gifts... riches of silver and gold. Though the boy had no gift, he would not despair, for his life had been filled in blessed grace and prayer. He took

a holly branch and tied a circle in a crown, then brought it to the church and at the altar, laid it down. The wreath began to sparkle as brilliant berries glowed above, a testament to the strength of prayer and God’s encircling love.

The Legend of Mistletoe

At one time, mistletoe was placed over door ways for good luck. It was believed that only happiness could pass beneath the

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mistletoe, therefore, rivals would embrace and seal their peaceful intentions with a kiss of friendship.

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Three budgeting factors for ranchers to consider

By Eric Mousel, U of M Extension Beef Team With 2017 quickly coming to a close, many in agriculture are already looking towards positioning themselves for the next budgeting year. I think it is generally useful at this time of the year to start looking at what the financial situation for the next year is going to look like and what factors could influence profitability in the cow sector. When it is all said and done, it is looking like 2017 is going to be quite a bit better than 2016 was; at least for cow outfits. As far as 2018, let’s look at what could factor into how we go about business: The average cost of running a cow in Minnesota in 2016 was roughly $750. This is down about $60 from its peak in 2014 ($810 per cow). Much of the relief has come in the form of cheaper fuel, feed, and a couple of relatively mild winters. As far as I can tell right now, I see no reason why feed costs would increase much over 2017. Barring natural disasters and the like, the economic drivers of feed cost (fuel, fertilizer, and inventory) are all in favor of not much changing in the next year. The economic drivers of fuel and fertilizer are driven largely by the value of the U.S. dollar and its purchasing power in overseas markets. Overall, the U.S. dollar has gained and looks to continue to gain value in comparison to other world currencies. The significance of that to the average cow outfit is that resources purchased from foreign sources as both fuel and fertilizer are, will get cheaper to buy with a stronger dollar. I don’t really anticipate either commodity getting much cheaper than it already is, but I don’t really see any reason right now why they would be more expensive either. The dollar value is strong and looks to remain strong at least into the 2nd quarter of 2018. Refining capacity is always tight and a concern as far as fuel prices, but it is not something that can be predicted. Feeder calf market prices will probably trend steady to down in the next year. The only thing I am basing this statement on is the strong U.S. dollar, which makes U.S. beef more expensive to foreign customers and the fact that there is a lot of beef in cold storage inventory right now. How much will this affect the markets a year from now is anyone’s guess, but based on those two facts I would expect the calf market to lose some of its steam over time. A real wild card right now is that if the President and the Congress can come to some sort of agreement, there could be a very large restructuring of the nominal tax code that could affect tax structure in 2018. I’m not going to waste paper talking about any specific points because as of this writing it is very early in the legislative process. However, I expect both parties in Congress are very motivated to get something done with the tax code so I would expect some changes; good or bad, in the next year. Thus, it would make good sense to keep abreast of whatever they do get put together so the tax man doesn’t catch you by surprise. The last major factor I see changing in the next year is that butcher cow prices could very well go even lower than they have been recently. Although they have rebounded some in the last month, butcher cows were only bringing $0.35 - $0.40 over a good portion of the summer. I wonder if a lot of that was driven by dry weather in the Dakotas and Montana as a lot of liquidated cows made their way onto the butcher market. But the bigger concern I see is that if milk prices don’t move in a positive direction soon, there could be another flush of dairy cattle hit the butcher market, driving prices even lower. My research has shown that 20-25% of the profit in cow calf operations is driven by marketing of cull livestock, so lower butcher cow prices could be tough on a lot of cow outfits.

Anyone who says….

• It’s a small world has never tried to paint it. • That a penny saved is a penny earned hasn’t looked at the price of groceries lately. • He can’t stand the heat hasn’t got a swimming pool. • Money can’t buy happiness doesn’t know where to shop. • You can have everything in life obviously thinks you own multiple storage units. • He has a perfectly clear conscience most likely has a perfectly poor memory. • Teamwork is important, likes to have someone around to blame. • She can laugh at herself will always have something to laugh at. • He’s confident he can solve the problem doesn’t yet understand the problem.

Bringing healthier options to communities

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Nebraska Extension has partnered with gramming is delivered to the community local agencies to make healthier options through store promotion and marketing, more accessible in communities throughcommunity outreach and nutrition educaout the state. Twenty retailers across tion, youth-oriented activities, store supNebraska are participating in the Choose port, and in-store activities. Healthy Here program to increase access Program retailers have hung posters and to affordable, nutritious and safe foods. signs within the store to draw attention to The 2015 Nutrition Environment Meahealthy products, held youth healthy recipe competitions and implemented in-store sures Survey indicated that among 772 taste tests featuring the healthy products. stores across 30 counties measured, only To strengthen customer loyalty, some re18.5 percent of stores stock adequate access to all five healthy food groups. Using tailers have hung posters in the store asking this data, Extension targeted retailers that customers what healthy items they would have less than adequate stock of healthier like to buy at the store. food and those that reside in locally iden“Choose Healthy Here is a great program because we’re available to go to the local tified areas of need to participate in the level to work with the grocery stores and program. help local families make smart and healthy “Creating healthy communities begins purchasing decisions,” said Kathy Kneifl, with making sure grocery stores, hospitals a SNAP-Ed extension assistant in Dodge, and food pantries have healthy food options Saunders and Washington Counties. available to customers, and that’s where Members of the Choose Healthy Here Choose Healthy Here plays an important program team recently presented on role,” said Vanessa Wielenga, extension Choose Healthy Here at the Public Health educator and Choose Healthy Here state Association of Nebraska’s Public Health coordinator. “Each community gives us 150 conference. The conference focused an opportunity to learn and improve our on opportunities for innovation, advocacy efforts to expand food options.” and action on public health in Nebraska. The program works with community Choose Healthy Here program partners partners to help retailers expand their prodinclude the Nebraska Department of Health uct offerings to stock healthier items such and Human Services and SNAP-Ed. as low-fat yogurt, whole wheat pasta, For more information about Choose non-fat milk, along with fresh and frozen Healthy Here, contact Wielenga at 402fruits and vegetables. Once the products 472-0361 or vwielenga2@unl.edu. are available, Choose Healthy Here pro-

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By Agricultural Research Service Charting a course ahead for the conservation and sustainable farming of freshwater and marine species is a chief focus of the first State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (http://www.fao.org/aquatic-geneticresources/background/sow/en/). The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report will contain smaller subsections from 89 contributing countries, including the United States. This summer, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) national program leader Caird Rexroad submitted a final draft of the U.S. subsection of the FAO report. This culminated the year-long efforts of an interagency team of experts to identify and help catalogue genetic resources for some of the most recognized and used aquatic species. These experts came from ARS, USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Fish and Wildlife Service, Food and Drug Administration, Department of State and National Aquaculture Association. Rexroad was appointed to lead the team in spring 2016 to represent the U.S. government’s efforts on the State of the World report. The team’s U.S. Country Report subsection profiles trends, industry practices and issues impacting U.S. aquaculture, which ranks 14th worldwide and produces 608 million pounds of fisheries products worth $1.3 billion annually. The State of the World report seeks to: • create tools to improve the conservation, sustainable use and development of aquatic genetic resources; • identify information gaps and threats to effectively managing them; • inform the development of national policies, legislation, research, education and training; • raise greater public awareness on the importance of aquatic genetic resources for food and agriculture; and • complement other national or regional reporting activities. Aquaculture has tremendous potential to provide healthy protein sources to a growing global population, according to Rexroad. The United States has the natural resources and agricultural know-how—including genetic improvement technologies—to help make this happen, he adds. For more information contact Jan Suszkiw (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/oc/key-contacts-at-ars-office-ofcommunications/#Jan), ARS Office of Communications.

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2018 PJ 22-ft. deckover trailer 19-ft. deck, 3-ft. beavertail with standup ramps, 14,000# GVW.

2018 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps. Also available: 18-ft......$4800

$4950

2018 PJ 5-ft. x 10-ft. all steel utility trailer rear ramp gate, steel floor with D-rings.

$1850

2018 PJ 8-ft. x 60” utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber. Also available 10-ft.x60”.....$1850 10-ft.x77”....$1900

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2018 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW.

$7900

2018 PJ 22-ft (16+6) gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 7000# axles. Also available: 3 axle.....$8800

$5400

2018 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire. Also available 22-ft......$5650 And 24-ft.....$5800

$4800 $7500

2018 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with monster ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.

$6250

2018 PJ 20-ft. medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps. Also available in 16-ft.

$4150 2018 PJ 16-ft. light duty deckover trailer

2018 PJ 20-ft. Gooseneck Trailer (2) 7000# axles, straight deck slide-in rear ramps, spare tire.

(2) 3500# axles, spare tire.

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$4000 2018 PJ 13-ft. equipment tilt trailer single 7000 lb. axle, 83” wide, radial tires, LED lights. Also available: 16-ft......$4100

PJ Tilt Trailers $6750 2018 PJ 22-ft. powered full tilt (2) 7000# axles, spare tire, winch plate.

$5750 2018 PJ 16-ft tilt trailer Full tilt deck, (2) 7000 lb. axles, radial rubber.

$6100 2018 PJ 20-ft. tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber. Also have: 16-ft. + 6-ft. stationary tilt.....$6250 Also available: 3-axle

$5000

2018 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2017 – Page C9

From the crew at Equipment Connection!!!

END OF SEASON SALE ON ATTACHMENTS

$2250

$4750

$32,000

Erskine Skidsteer Trencher - 4” bar

Erskine 8-ft. Heavy Duty 6-Way Dozer Blade

Erskine 8-ft. Snow Pusher bolt on cutting edge

2013 John Deere 35G Mini Excavator Cab. heat, air, front blade, thumb, 2600 hours

$28,500

$2900

$4650

$24,500

2012 Bobcat T190 Track Skidsteer Cab, heat, auxiliary hydraulics, 1600 hours

$7995

$2750

New Erskine 72” Smooth Drum Vibratory Packer

New Erskine Earth Auger

$500 ea.

$12,500 ea.

Erskine Skidsteer Hitch Makes moving trailers a cinch! Easy visibility!

$3500

2012 Bobcat S175 Skidsteer Cab, heat, 1500 hours, nice machine!

$1995

$7300

2018 Cargo Mate 8.5 x 20-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, 5200# axles, additional 1-ft. height, 80” rear door opening, spare tire, LED lights, radial tires, white. Also available: 8 x 22-ft.....$7450 8 x 24-ft......$7850

New Pallet Forks 48” heavy duty, quick attach

New Erskine Soil Conditioner

Now your Globe Lowboy Trailers Dealer of Montana!

$45,000

$33,000

$61,500

$88,500

$35,500

2018 Cargo Mate 8 x 16-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer 1-ft. extended height, side RV door, D-rings in floor, radial tires. Also available: Barn door.....$5650

2018 Globe 30-ton tag trailer 3 axle, air-lift front axle, hydraulic rear ramps, 17.5 radial rubber, LED lights.

2018 Globe 55-ton Lowboy Trailer 9-ft. wide, non-ground bearing, detachable neck, 24-ft. well, powder coated, LED lights, covered rear wheels, air ride with rear lift axle, 22.5 rubber with aluminum outside wheels, front tool box, Honda gas pony motor, wet line plumbing, 10 year structural warranty!

$5000

$12,000

$6000

1997 Yale GDP110MJ Forklift 11,000 lb. capacity, diesel, OROPS canopy, 6500 hrs.

Schulte RDX110 3-point Snowblower 110” wide, 38” 5-paddle fan, hydraulic shoot, 140-200 hp. tractor required.

$14,500

2008 Genie 26-ft. Rough Terrain Scissor Lift Kubota Gas/Propane engine, 2600 hours, nice lift!

$10,500

$2850 ea.

Trade-ins welcome

1995 International 4900 Dump Truck DT466 enhine, automatic transmission, 10-ft. gravel box, pintle hitch, 22.5 rubber, good shape!

1992 GMC Topkick C7500 Dump Truck Single axle, 3116 CAT engine, 6 speed transmission, 10ft. box, pintle hitch, air brakes, good rubber, weak engine

$35,900

2011 Terex Fl4000 Light Tower 4-light, 8 KW genset, Kubota diesel engine

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2007 Chevrolet 3500 Pickup Duramax diesel, Allison automatic transmisson, 11-ft. flatbed, Blizzard hydraulic snow blade, good rubber, 145,000 miles.

$12,000

Frost Fighter Heater 500,000 BTU, diesel-fired, indirect flame, 3 available!

$4500 Up-Right SL30N Scissor Lift 30-ft. lift, 15” tires, new batteries, nice shape!

2012 Chevrolet Plow Truck Extended cab, 4x4, 6.0L engine, automatic trans., auto start, Boss V-Plow w/wing kit, nice!

$17,000

$8,000

$4550

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1985 Kenworth W900 Dump Truck 350 hp, Cummins engine, 9 speed transmission, 17ft. aluminum gravel box, pintle hitch w/chip bar, pusher axle, aluminum wheels, 24.5 rubber. Nice truck!

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2007 International Water Truck ISM Cummins engine, jakes, 10 speed transmission, 4000 gallon water tank, 6 sprays, 630,000 miles.

Terex TH844C Telescoping Forklift 8000 lb. lift, 44-ft. reach, 2 new tires, 5500 hour, nice!

2007 Allight MS.45K9 Light Tower diesel engine, 5 lights, hydraulic outriggers & tower, nice machine!

2018 Cargo Mate 6-ft.x12-ft. Single Axle Enclosed Trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, black/champagne color

$72,500

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2014 Skytrak 6042 Telescoping Forklift 6000 lb. lift, 42-ft. reach, 32 hours, cab. heat, air.

2006 Skytrak 10054 Telescoping Forklift 10,000 lb. lift, 54-ft. reach, outriggers, auxiliary hydraulics, 6700 hrs., OROPS canopy, nice machine!

2018 Cargo Mate 7x14-ft. enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, radial tires, 3500 lb. axles, LED lights, 6” extra height, D-rings in floor. Also available: 7x16....$5750

Erskine Snow Blower Skidsteer mount, 72” wide.

All trailers come with up to a 10 year structural warranty!

$5900

$5400

$8495

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$91,500

Erskine Salt & Sand Spreader Skidsteer mount, sidewalk deflectors.

$850

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$3450 $6000

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$21,500

New Erskine Bale Spear

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$1195

$3500

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Markell named Communicator of the Year

By NDSU Extension Service Sam Markell, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service plant pathologist, was named the 2017 Communicator of the Year by the NDSU Agriculture Communication Department and North Dakota chapter of the Association for Communication Excellence. Markell, who joined NDSU Extension in 2007, was honored for his expertise and professionalism in delivering educational programs and information to the public. He received the award during Extension’s statewide conference held October 24-27 in Fargo. He has led several efforts, including the development of disease diagnostic cards, which provide producers with disease management information for a number of crops. These cards are not just helping North Dakota farmers; the bean cards have been translated into Spanish and are being translated into Haitian Creole. The sunflower cards have been translated into Chinese. Markell also has led a statewide effort to increase awareness about soybean cyst nematode (SCN), a devastating pathogen of soybeans that is spreading through North Dakota. As part of this effort, Markell worked with the North Dakota Soybean Council, which provided funding to support a statewide SCN sampling effort through Extension’s county offices. He also co-organized multiple field days with Extension agents and developed teaching materials. In addition, he is leading a national effort on SCN called the “SCN Coalition,” which is a collaboration of public and private partners whose mission is to more effectively manage SCN nationally. Markell grew up in Minnesota and graduated from NDSU with B.S. and M.S. degrees before earning a Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas in 2007. ##### In Helena, MT it is illegal to throw an item across a street.

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Sorghum needs to tap genetic diversity for future heat stress

By K-State Research and Extension News ering new genetics for heat resilience and Kansas State University scientists have moving them into future Kansas and U.S. studied 30 years of sorghum production in varieties is having the resources for sorKansas and have concluded that the crop ghum breeders to do the work. needs to exploit greater genetic diversity to “We are at a point where we think the handle heat stress should average temperacrop is really hardy, it can survive in the tures rise in the future. harsh conditions, but because of a continued “In terms of leveraging sorghum’s gelack of investment in improving it, it has renetic ability to adapt to hotter conditions, ally taken a beating over the years,” he said. we have not invested enough in the breeding “If we do not invest in sorghum, sorghum pipeline,” said Krishna Jagadish, an associwill not be ready for harsh weather change. ate professor of agronomy and one of the “We want to be in a position where we’re study’s co-authors. ready for the challenge, but you can’t get a Their work, which is being published this solution in one or two years. It requires a week in the Proceedings of the National long-term investment.” Academy of Sciences (PNAS), signals Tack added: “One of the main goals of a critical need for the public and private the paper is to say something positive about research communities to capitalize on sorthe future of adaptation. We didn’t know ghum’s genetic diversity to develop the type that we were going to find such extreme of commercial hybrids needed to handle sensitivity, and when we did, it became future temperature increases. clear that while this plant has a reputation “Despite the appreciation for sorghum’s for surviving harsh environments, it’s still water sipping attributes, there does not seem not immune to heat stress. to be an effort to couple that with needed “Once you have that finding, you want heat resilience,” said Kansas State Univerto say something about the future. We are sity agricultural economist Jesse Tack, who not trying to cast stones here, rather we are helped analyze sorghum yield data from 408 trying to point to a path forward.” commercial hybrids grown in 11 Kansas Tack said that the paper reports findings locations between 1985 and 2014. that link heat-stress impacts to various “Farming systems need tools to combat plant-growth stages, which can aid breeders’ extreme weather exposure. Adding adefforts in improving resilience. ditional heat resilience to drought-hardy Kansas State University agronomist sorghum could be the right tool.” Jane Lingenfelser is also a co-author of the The researchers’ work provides a hisPNAS article, which is available online at in torical representation of the genetic matefull text on the PNAS website (http://www. rial that is in grain sorghum production in pnas.org/content/114/35/9296.full) Kansas. They note that a major finding is “I think this is a wake-up call in the that sorghum yields declined with temcontext of this is a plant that tends to have peratures higher than 33 degrees Celsius a certain reputation for resilience to harsh (approximately 91 degrees Fahrenheit), and environmental conditions, and maybe we’ve that climatic change will likely produce an taken that for granted in terms of investaverage yield loss of 10 percent for each ments,” Tack said. “Ultimately we gain tracdegree Celsius of warming. tion when this sort of information appears in U.S. scientists studying climate change front of breeders and they make decisions have predicted that much of planet Earth to act on it, but that’s a huge process. We’re will experience a minimum two degrees talking about things that require funding and increase in temperatures over the next few investments and that’s going to come from decades. a population much larger than breeders.” “In our current pipeline, we lack hybrids “I would hope that there is wide-ranging that can tolerate additional heat stress, interest and it filters up to the people who which is why we think there is not enough can push buttons to actually make a differgenetic diversity in this pool,” Jagadish said. ence.” But Tack said there is plenty of hope Sarah Sexton-Bowser, the managing dito make Kansas and U.S. sorghum more rector at Kansas State University’s Center resilient. for Sorghum Improvement, said farmers “There’s untapped genetic material know that sorghum is a strong weather risk within sorghum, it’s just not currently in management crop because of what they see this particular genetic pool,” he said. “Sorin their fields. ghum originates from some of the harshest “Knowing the results of this study conclimates, meaning sorghum diversity should veys that if we want a weather resilient crop, reflect adaptability to harsh weather. It likesorghum is the right race horse to invest in,” ly exists out there in nature, not necessarily she said. “The results we need to see in the existing only in the wild, but they might be farmer tool box to combat heat pressure will domesticated or existing in experimental require strategic investment.” trials elsewhere.” Jagadish said a critical piece of discov-

GFDA chosen as a Montana Food & Ag Development Center

The Great Falls Montana Development Authority (GFDA) announced it has been selected by the Montana Department of Agriculture as one of the state’s four Food & Ag Development Centers. This announcement comes on the heels of Great Falls businesses including Montana Specialty Mills and Montana Eggs expanding dairy and agriculture operations in the area. Food and agricultural processing has long been a target industry to grow and diversify the Great Falls regional economy, support

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Beginning farmers and ranchers benefit

On November 8 , 2017, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act was introduced in Congress by Reps. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). The bill is to ensure the 2018 farm bill focuses on the future of American agriculture by driving investment toward programs and policies that create opportunities for the next generation of farmers and ranchers. The Center for Rural Affairs understands the challenges beginning farmers and ranchers face, and has endorsed the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act. According to Anna Johnson, Center policy program associate, the average age of today’s farmer is 58 years old. Over the course of the next five years (the duration of the next farm bill), nearly 100 million acres of farmland are predicted to change hands. “While some retiring farmers and ranchers will pass their land and operations to their children or other relatives, many are heading toward retirement without a succession plan in place,” Johnson said. “And, beginning farmers taking over lack guidance. We need to support policies that ensure they have the necessary tools and resources to be successful.” The bill expands beginning farmer and rancher access to affordable land; empowers producers with the skills needed to succeed in today’s agricultural economy; ensures equitable access to financial capital and federal crop insurance; and encourages commitment to conservation and land stewardship. “We stand with the congressional sponsors of this legislation in supporting beginning farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act should be included in the 2018 farm bill.” th

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Big Bud 450/50 500HP, Very Rare Series IV Big Bud, Meter Reads 1,054 Hour, Cummins 855 Set at 500HP, Fuiji Techo Power Shift, 900 Trelleborg Rubber, 80gpm Hydraulic System, 4 Remotes W/Return, Nice Cab W/Leather, All Major Components Rebuilt As Needed, Many Updates, Super Clean! ..... .................................... $184,900 Steiger Wildcat III ST210 - 5519 Hrs, 210HP, Factory Rebuilt CAT 3208, Standard Shift, 18.4R34 60%, HD Drawbar, Cab Fair ......... $17,900 2014 Versatile 400 - 2000 Hrs, PShift, PTO, 710/70R42 95%, Heavy Duty Axles, full weights, 6 Electric/Hyd Remotes, Front Diff Lock, HD Drawbar, 3/4” Couplers, HID Roof Lights, Deluxe Cab, Very Nice!.... ............................................................................................ $219,000 2012 Versatile 550 - 900 Hrs, PShift, Firestone 800/70R38 Duals, HD Front & Rear Diff Locks, Complete Weight Package, 58 gpm, Deluxe Cab Leather, HID lighting, 4 Valves, Auto Steer Ready, Very Clean . ............................................................................................ $289,000 1985 Versatile 856, 8428 Hrs, P-Shift, PTO, 18.4/38 70%, Nice Cab, runs and shifts good............................................................. $39,500 Versatile 800 - 5502 Hrs, Standard Shift, 18.4/38 Front & Rear Duals 40%, 3 Remotes, Swing Draw Bar, Cab Good Condition..... $17,500 Versatile 850 8735 hrs, Std, Atom Jet, 20.8/38, 40% outside,.$25,000 Versatile 875 280 hp, 8000 Hrs, Standard, 20.8/38 Duals 50%, All New Hyd Pump, Alternator & Starter, Clutch, Very Gd Mech....... $25,000 1980 Steiger Bearcat III - 1505 Hours on In Line CAT 3306T, New Clutch, Crank & Hr Meter, 18.4/38 95%, Stnd W/2 Sp Drop Box, Stored Inside, Very Clean $21,500

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2003 John Deere 1820 & 1910 Tow Behind Cart - 45 Ft, 10” Sp, Paired Row Opener, Single Shoot, Well Maintained, With 1910 Tow Behind 270 Bu Cart ................................................$59,500

SEEDING

1998 Bourgault 8800, With 2115 Tow Behind Cart, 30-ft., 7.5” Spacing, Optional 16” Coulters, 19” Packers w/ Rock Scrapers, 350-400# Shanks, Good Openers, With Bourgault Tow Behind 2115 Tank, Mechanical Ground Driven, Good Unload Auger, Nice Drill................................................................... $35,000 2006 Bourgault 5710 - 57 Ft, 10” Sp, Mid Row Banders, Steel Packers, Blockage System, With Bourgault 6450 Cart, 450 Bu - 4 Tanks, Variable Rate, Tow Behind, Low Acres ........................................................................ $125,000 Case IH 8500 Air Drill 45 Ft, 12” Sp, 3” Rubber Packers, Single Shoot, 210 TBT Cart, Easy to Operate, Good Condition .......................................... $14,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 - 57-ft. 9” Sp, New Stealth Openers, S-Shoot, Rubber Packers, 5 Section, With 2320 TBH Very Clean.............................................. $49,000 Flexi Coil 5000 39 Foot, 12” Spacing, Paired Row Openers, Double Shoot, 21” x 4” Rubber Packers, With 2320 Tow Between Tank, Extra Clean ... $45,000 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 - 45-ft., 12” Sp Paired Row Openers, D-Shoot, Rubber Packers, Local Farmer Trader, Clean, TBT....................................... $27,500 2001 Flexi-Coil 3450 – TBH - Local Trade, Clean.................................. $27,500 Flexi Coil 2320 TBT Cart -230 Bu, 23.1-26 Diamond Tires, 7” Auger .. $10,000 2011 Great Plains 3S4000HD, Built in 2011, New in 2012, Heavy Duty 40-Foot, 7.5” Spacing, New 15” Discs, 3x13 Rib in Center Press Wheels, New Custom Liquid Kit 400g with Ground Driven Pump, 5500 Acres, Like New!... $89,500 Great Plains Drill - 39.5-ft. 10” Sp, Steel Packers, TBT Tank................ $15,000 John Deere 9400 - Super Clean Set - (4) 10 Foot, 12” Spacing, w/Fertilizer, Eagle Beak Points, Hitch & Transport, Extra Clean ......................... $23,500 2014 Morris C2 Contour Drill & 9450 Tow Between Tank 60x10” Spacing, Single Shoot, 18” X 4” V Rubber Press Wheels, 1.125” Tower Tubes for Large Seed, Primary Blockage, Double Castors, Tillage Work Switch, With Morris 9450 Tow Between Cart, 450 Bushel, 3 Tanks, Direct Drive, Super Clean, Low Acres....................................................................................... $219,000 Morris Maxim II 40-ft. 10” spacing, SS, 23” steel packers, with 7240 240 bushel tow between tank, Goodyear 23.1/26 tires, clean............................ $30,000 2010 New Holland P2070 & New Holand P1060 Cart - 50 Ft, 10” Paralink Drill, 430 Bushel, 3 Tanks, 30.5/32 Tires With Dual Casters Front, Extra Clean... ......................................................................................................... $89,500 JUST IN! 7012 SeedMaster - NEW, 70 Foot, W/Nova Sectional Control 520/630/780 Bu AND/OR On-Board 345 Bu Seed Tank...... Call for Quote 2008 SeedMaster 5012 - 50 Ft, 12” Sp, DS, Set Up for Liquid or Dry .$120,000

New Regional Dealer for WEEDit + Red Light Technology Detects Chlorophyll in Weeds on Fallow Ground, Small As 25c Coin + Day or Night Application + Readings Every mm Up To 15mph + Dust & Shock Proof + Bolt On Design + Save up to 95% on chemical $$$

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Ezee-On chisel plow, 42-ft. 12” spacing, 14” sweeps.......................$25,000 Farm King 4490 Demo, 28 Ft, 9” Sp, 24” Smth Front & Rear, Stone Flex Hangers, 410WSS Bearings, Clean unit....................................$49,500 Farm King 6650 DEMO, 32.5 Ft, 9” Sp, 24” Smth Blades, 410WSS Superseal bearings, Stone Flex Hangers, Tire Upgrade. Save $20,000 Off New!... ...................................................................................................$59,500 Flexi-Coil 800 Plow, 45 Ft, 12” Sp, Gd Rubber, Gd Condition....... $19,500 Ford 241 Tandem Disc, 24-ft., 9” Spacing, 18.5 - 20.5 Disc Size, Mud Scrapers, No Welds, Gd Condition................................................$6500 Ford 250 32-ft. tandem, 20.5-22.25 discs, scrapers, G Shape...........$7500 JUST IN! 30 Foot Gysler Chisel Plow, Will Test & Repair As Needed ....... .....................................................................................................$6,500 2008 Wil-Rich 4830 Chisel Plow - 37 Foot, 3 Bar Gates Harrows, On First Set of Shovels, Hardly Used, Like New .....................................$22,500 2010 Horsch Anderson Joker 8RT, 28-ft., 9” Spacing, Spring Loaded Rollers, 10-12 mph, 19” Average Blades, Excellent Seed Bed Finisher, Used Last 2 Years in Alfalfa Field for Cheatgrass Control..........$39,500 Krause Tandem Disc – 45 Ft, Recent Discs on Front ....................$19,500 Melroe 503 Chisel Plow New Style Series, 56 Foot, 12” Sweeps ..$14,500 2013 Morris Rangler III 40 Ft, Wing Up Packer Bar, clean ...........$28,000 2012 Rite Way Harrow - 50 Ft, Hyd Tilt & Angle, v. low acres ........$39,500 2013 Summers DT 9530 28.5 Ft, Notched Discs 24 7/8” (New 25”), Hydraulic Leveling Gangs, Center Leveling Coulter, Rolling Baskets W/Mud Scrapers, Wing Weight Kit, Floating Hitch, Hubometer 2,000 Acres, Narrow Transport, Like New Condition!...................................................$60,000 Summers Super Coulter- 30-ft. Vertical Tillage, 12” Individually Mounted Straight and Waffle Blades, Rolling Baskets, Extra Blades Included, Very Good Condition...........................................................................$49,500

Summers MFG 500 & 1994 L8000 Ford - 60 Ft Suspended Booms, 500 G Summers Poly Tank, Hyd Lift, Manual Fold, Mid Mount Booms, Triple Nozzles, Raven, New Honda Engine, Mounted On HD Truck Chassis, 1994 L8000 Diesel Ford, 8.3 Cummins, 10 Sp, 352,233 Miles, No Rust, Goes Through Mud Very Good, Clean Condition .......................$15,000 Hot Buy!! 2015 Versatile 280SX – Same specs as 2017 - $80,000 off new - 192 Hrs, 120 Ft Boom, 1200 SS Tank, 120-152” Manual Adjust Axle, Autoboom Ultraglide, Chemical Eductor, Variable Rate, Outback GPS .........................................................................................$239,000 2012 Versatile SX275 – 775 Hrs, 100 Ft Booms, 1200 SS Tank, Includes JD Auto Steer, 380 Rubber, Opt 650’s Rear, Good Condition .$160,000 Vogel Wick Weeder - 40 Ft, No Overspray, 4 Wheel Can Pull ..........$3,500 2010 Case IH PS160 - $14,500 One Owner, Extra Clean 134’ Wheel Boom, 1600 Gallon Tank, With Rinse Tank, Pro 300 Monitor, Firestone 380/90R/46 Drive Tires .

HARVEST

United Farm Tool 660 - 700 Bushel, Hydraulic Drive, Roll Tarp, New Flighting, Hydraulic Motor And 30.5/32 Tires, Very Clean! ..$21,500 1973 Chevrolet C60 - 58,103 Miles, Box and Hoist, 350 Engine, 4 Speed, 9.00R20 Rear/8.25-20 Front, 16’ Box, 40” Removable Steel Walls W/ 8” Wood Extensions, Very Nice Cab, Good Shape! ...............$6,000 1979 Chevrolet C60 – 51,186 Miles, 16 Ft Wooden Box W/ Fertilizer & Seed Separation, Drill Fill Auger, Some Minor Body Damage, No Rust, Runs Good....................................................................$6,500 1977 International S2500 - 466 Diesel Inline 6 Cylinder, 16 Speed Manual Transmission, Lift Axle, Good Rubber, Solid Floor Boards, Good Truck .............................................................................$7,500 2017 Kwick-Belt Conveyer 1890 New 90 Ft, 18”, PTO Drive, 10,000 Bushel Hour, Hydraulic Scissor Lift, 1.5” PEER Bearings, Weather Guards; Call for Pricing on Different Sizes and Drive Options.......... ..............................................................................................$24,750 Westfield 51 X 10 Auger – 50 X 10, Like New ...........................$7,000 Westfield 61 X 10 Auger - 61 X 10” Swing Out Auger, New 8’ Flighting Section, Runs Good ..............................................................$5,500 Versatile Combine RT490 - Trades Considered $$! 340 Bushel Grain Tank, 490 HP Cummins – Best Threshing & Cleaning Machine In The Industry – For $29,000 A Year, For 3 Years, Up To 300 Hours A Year, Along With Full 3 Year Warranty, You Can Experience The Difference.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Now Available! 1958 Cat D8 -Cable Dozer with Cab, Good Running Machine................................................................................$12,500 Cat D8H & Scraper - 270 Hp, Never Had A Blade, Undercarriage 75%, Crawler comes with #80 Scraper, 19.5 Yds, Bits Nearly New, Addl Springs, Excellent Condition.................................................$50,000 12HD Degelman - 12-ft. Manual Angle, Hyd Lift, off JD 8630......$4500 Degelman/Steiger Blade - 14 Ft, 4 Way Blade, Silage Top - Came off 1985 Steiger KP-1325, Fits Any Articulating Tractor ............$19,500 Degeleman 12HD - 14 Ft Yellow 2 Way Blade With John Deere Mounts - Came off JD 8430 ...............................................................$7,500 Degelman 12AT - 12 Ft, Hydraulic Lift, Angle and Tilt, 42” Inside Measurement, Off Big Bud 525/50, Heavy Duty, Good Condition .$19,500 2002 Komatsu PC40MR1 - Mini Excavator 1917 Hrs w/ 22” bucket, with Removeable Cutting Edge & 12” Bucket, & 81” Grading Blade, Hydraulic Thumb, Quick Disconnect, 4 Control Pattern Options, Steel & Removeable Rubber Tracks - Little Wear, Good Starter, Runs Very Good .....................................................................................$22,000 New Wishek Straw Press – Aerate or Reduce Erosion - 8 Ft, 8 Inch Spacing, 214 Series Re-Lube Gang Bearings, CAT 1 and CAT 11 3 Pt Mount(Optional 16 Foot w/Hydraulic Cylinders & Hoses) .$6,600 MRS 90LS Tractor & 14 Yard Paddle Scraper - MRS Tractor 250 HP Dozer Blade, Detroit 871 Engine, PShift & 14 Yard Paddle Scraper; Good Operating Condition - Was Recently Used.................$22,500 Rome Ripper - 15 Foot, 7 Shank Ripper, 12” Spacing, 1 Extra Shank, Cable Hitch.....$5500 AS IS, or Converted to Hydraulic Hitch $7500

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CHEM HANDLER II 3” manifold, 42 gallon ..............................................................................WAS $2,195 NOW $1,600 Trader’s Dispatch, December 2017 — Page C18 EDUCTOR with slicer, 3” manifold, 65 gallon ...........................................................................WAS $1,995 NOW $1,600 FS TRU-KLEEN CHEMICAL PROCESSOR 2”........................................................................WAS $2,195 NOW $1,600 FS TRU-KLEEN CHEMICAL PROCESSOR 3”........................................................................WAS $2,295 NOW $1,600 TORO SW3200 ZERO TURN 32” riding mower.......................................................................WAS $2,799 NOW $2,399 TORO SW4200 ZERO TURN 42” riding mower.......................................................................WAS $2,999 NOW $2,599

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10’’ x 59’ SAKUNDIAK, hydraulic mover and winch, 40 HP Kohler ....................................................... SALE $10,000 13’’ x 70’ BRANDT HP hydraulic mover and winch................................................................................. SALE $16,500 13” x 70’ BRANDT XL, with electric mover & winch, 2013 ................................................................................ $18,000 2007 M2 Freightliner truck, w/16’ flatbed, gooseneck hitch and receiver hitch, Air Cab Suspension ............ $30,000 2006 Chevy Silverado ¾ Ton, Crew Cab, 4X4, Duramax ................................................................................ $11,000 1991 8760 JD, 4W Tractor ......................................................................................................................................CALL 2009 Kenworth T800, under 200,000 miles, CAT C9 Engine, Auto Transmission, Tandem axle, wet kit ........$50,000 1964 JD 2010 Gas w/PTO, 3PT, loader, runs great .......................................................................................... $5,000 7” x 39’ MERIDIAN AUGER fully equipped, 23.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, 7’ EK bin sweep, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, all the bells and whistles, like new ............................. WAS $16,785 NO TRADE $13,500

Meridian 1260 RT Bulk Seed Tender

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• Six, 210 cu. ft. Compartments (totaling a massive 1260 cu. ft.) • The best, most efficient design to deliver multiple varieties of products to their destinations Year-End • Articulating (170º) Swing Conveyor is equipped with a 10” tube and Meridian’s patented 12” cross cleated belt, offering capacities up to Clearance 5,000 bu/hr Pricing • Conveyor folds/unfolds automatically with the push of a button, allowing for effortless and precise positioning of the discharge • Under bin/main belt is a 24” flat belt that only runs after the discharge conveyor has started to prevent overflowing of the hopper; can run independently for unloading into a pit • This model has a full function wireless remote • Electric Roll Tarp cover • Rear Working Light and includes optional Power Pack (gas engine and hydraulic pump) & Triple Axle with Air Ride Suspension

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7” x 39’ MERIDIAN AUGER with 23.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, plumbed for bin sweep & more ..........................................................................................RETAIL $17,285 SALE $14,850 8” x 33’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover,electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit & more.........................................................RETAIL $17,314 SALE $14,500 8” x 39’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 23.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, plumbed for bin sweep, light package, shovel kit & more .................. RETAIL $18,563 SALE $15,500 8” x 39’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine,cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover,electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit & more.........................................................RETAIL $17,809 SALE $15,000 8” x 46’ MERIDIAN AUGER with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit & more........................................................ RETAIL $18,175 SALE $15,695 8” x 53’ MERIDIAN AUGER with 31 HP Vanguard, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box............................................................................................................................ RETAIL $19,500 SALE $16,500 10” x 39’ MERIDIAN AUGER with 35 HP Kohler, Meridian mover, spring belt tensioner, electric clutch,reversible gear box............................................................................................................................ RETAIL $19,000 SALE $16,500

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Service Max 3 - 990 Gallon tank, 50 ft. hose, 40 gallon per minute pump, triple axle, generator, welder, air compressor, tool box, 55 gallon DEF system, aluminum wheels Call for Details ...............................................................................Retail $38,085 WAS $29,995 Sale $27,995

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WHEATHEART trailer mounted, heavy hitter POST POUNDER .........................................WAS $15,250 NOW $13,000 LOFTNESS 72” skid steer mount HYDRAULIC SNOWBLOWER...........................................WAS $5,800 NOW $4,000 LOFTNESS 84” skid steer mount HYDRAULIC SNOWBLOWER...........................................WAS $8,400 NOW $5,000 CHEM HANDLER II 3” manifold, 42 gallon ..............................................................................WAS $2,195 NOW $1,600 EDUCTOR with slicer, 3” manifold, 65 gallon ...........................................................................WAS $1,995 NOW $1,600 FS TRU-KLEEN CHEMICAL PROCESSOR 2”........................................................................WAS $2,195 NOW $1,600 FS TRU-KLEEN CHEMICAL PROCESSOR 3”........................................................................WAS $2,295 NOW $1,600 TORO SW3200 ZERO TURN 32” riding mower.......................................................................WAS $2,799 NOW $2,399 TORO SW4200 ZERO TURN 42” riding mower.......................................................................WAS $2,999 NOW $2,599

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In Stock

Meridian 1260 RT Bulk Seed Tender

• Six, 210 cu. ft. Compartments (totaling a massive 1260 cu. ft.) • The best, most efficient design to deliver multiple varieties of products to their destinations • Articulating (170º) Swing Conveyor is equipped with a 10” tube and Meridian’s patented 12” cross cleated belt, offering capacities up to 5,000 bu/hr • Conveyor folds/unfolds automatically with the push of a button, allowing for effortless and precise positioning of the discharge • Under bin/main belt is a 24” flat belt that only runs after the discharge conveyor has started to prevent overflowing of the hopper; can run independently for unloading into a pit • This model has a full function wireless remote • Electric Roll Tarp cover • Rear Working Light and includes optional Power Pack (gas engine and hydraulic pump) & Triple Axle with Air Ride Suspension

Retail $135,000 WAS $109,995

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Mochi, a St. Bernard seen in the Guinness World Records book, “Amazing Animals,” for being the dog with the longest tongue, is the subject of a book series created by MSU alumna Carla Rickert. Rickert earned her master’s degree from MSU’s Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. Photo Courtesy of Guinness World Records.

Unusual dog as star of book series to inspire young scientists

By Evelyn Boswell for MSU News Service A Montana State University graduate dogs because her 7.3-inch tongue (meawho owns a dog with the world’s longest sured from nose to tip by a veterinarian and tongue is hoping her St. Bernard will help verified by Guinness World Records as the more children become excited about scilongest tongue on a living dog) makes it ence. hard for her to breathe and exercise, Rickert Passionate about science as well as rescue said. While lying on the ground, her tongue dogs, Carla Rickert of Bozeman recently collects leaves and dust. When Mochi drinks incorporated both in her new book, “The and eats, her tongue flings food and water Adventures of Mochi the Dog.” as far away as four feet. It’s the first in a series of scientific books Mochi came to Rickert as a frightened that target children between ages 2 and 8. 180-dog with medical problems and trouble The initial book -- a combination of fact socializing, Rickert said. She had been and fiction -- features the 145-pound dog locked in a barn, abandoned and neglected. that Rickert rescued about seven years ago. She was blind in one eye and partially deaf. It tells how Mochi was shunned and teased The breeder couldn’t sell her because of for being different, but eventually found her looks. Then she was rescued by the Big a loving home where her uniqueness was Dogs Huge Paws organization and eventuappreciated. ally adopted by Rickert, who wasn’t the This first book hints at science, but foonly one to notice Mochi’s unusual feature. cuses more on compassion, respect and Her veterinarian commented on Mochi’s resiliency. Those are qualities that will “ridiculously large” tongue. He nicknamed help children value themselves, others and the dog “Gene Simmons” after the rock star eventually the environment, Rickert said. known for his own long tongue. Each upcoming book will address a topic “Then she became a world record holder in environmental sciences, such as bugs or of this weird trait,” Rickert said. “Now she water quality. Like her first book, the books has a life of fun, entertainment and leisure.” will draw upon what she learned as a masMochi loves peanut butter, sweet potater’s student in MSU’s Department of Land toes and dressing up, Rickert said. She has Resources and Environmental Sciences in some 25 costumes, ranging from a ballerina the College of Agriculture. to scuba diver. Her best friend is another “We are very excited about this book rescue dog owned by Rickert. The Newseries and its potential to excite kids about foundland dog named Cuda, is also a part science,” said Tracy Sterling, professor and of Rickert’s first book. head of the LRES department. “It’s well Mochi now has the confidence that alestablished that the innate curiosity of chillowed her to enjoy meeting thousands of dren draws them into science inquiry every Canadians during a recent media tour orgaday as they explore their surroundings, and nized by Guinness World Records, Rickert Carla’s book series about Mochi’s advensaid. Guinness also placed Mochi’s picture tures will be an excellent way to get them on the cover and inside pages of its new even more excited about learning how our book, titled “Amazing Animals 2018.” world works and their participation in it.” Rickert said she planned to write a book Mochi, in real life, is different from other CONTINUED ON PAGE C20

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Why are dogs such doting companions?

By Chris Branam, Oregon State University Extension Service Researchers have identified a genetic difference in domesticated dogs and wolves that could explain the canines’ contrasting social interaction with humans. The finding, published in the journal Science Advances, provides a new understanding of the behavioral divergence between dogs and wolves that began thousands of years ago, said Monique Udell, an animal scientist at Oregon State University (OSU) and lead co-author of the study. “The genetic basis for the behavioral divergence between dogs and wolves has been poorly understood, especially with regard to dogs’ success in human environments,” Udell said. “It was once thought that during domestication dogs had evolved an advanced form of social cognition that wolves lacked. This new evidence would suggest that dogs instead have a genetic condition that can lead to an exaggerated motivation to seek social contact compared to wolves.” It is the first study to integrate behavioral and genetic data to understand the molecular underpinnings of changes that occurred to the social behavior of dogs during domestication, said Udell, director of the Human-Animal Interaction Lab in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Using molecular tools, geneticists led by Princeton University biologist Bridgett vonHoldt determined that dogs have the same genetic markers that are found in people with Williams-Beuren syndrome, a disorder characterized by developmental delays and “hypersocial” behavior. In the study, the researchers evaluated human-directed sociability of 18 domesticated dogs and 10 captive humansocialized gray wolves using sociability and problem-solving tasks. The dogs and wolves were given a solvable task with a person present: open a puzzle box containing a sausage within two minutes. The dogs were more likely to gaze at the person and not persist in the task. The wolves were more likely to persist in the task and solve it, even if a person was nearby. The researchers then conducted a second test. They had a person sitting down inside a marked circle in an active phase and a passive phase. In the active phase, the person called the animal by name and actively encouraged contact while remaining in the circle. In the passive phase, they sat quietly and ignored the animal by looking down on the floor. Both the dogs and wolves were quick to approach the people, but the wolves tended to wander away after just a few seconds. The dogs persisted for a long period of time with both familiar and unfamiliar people. After the tests, the researchers gathered blood samples from the animals for genetic testing. “We’ve done a lot of research that shows that wolves and dogs can perform equally well on social cognition tasks,” Udell said. “Where the real difference seems to lie is the dog’s persistent gazing at people and a desire to seek prolonged proximity to people, past the point where you expect an adult animal to engage in this behavior.” The study builds upon previous work by Udell’s lab that focuses on canine behavior and social cognition. In a recently published study in the journal Animal Cognition, her group found that among four sets of canines – two groups of pet domestic dogs, a group of free-ranging domestic dogs, and human-socialized wolves – the wolves indeed persisted the most on the independent problem-solving task with a person present, and the dogs were more focused on the human. But what surprised the researchers was that the freeranging domestic dogs, living on the streets of India as scavengers, persisted the least on the task and gazed at the person longer than even the pet dogs. “That was a surprising and interesting finding,” said Lauren Brubaker, a doctoral student at OSU who led the study. The latest study was funded partially by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health. Support was also provided by the OSU Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, OSU Graduate School and STEM Leaders Program. ##### If you’ve scratched your floor while doing some home repairs go to a box of a million different colored crayons, and pick the one that most closely matches the color of your floor. Cut off half the crayon and place it in a old take-out container (or something else you won’t mind getting crayon all over). Melt the crayon in the microwave, then spread the hot wax into the crack. Wax your floor and it will look like new.

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Carla Rickert is shown with her dog, Mochi. Rickert has launched a publishing company to publish sciencebased books featuring Mochi. Photo courtesy of Simple Reflections Photography.

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2013 Miller Condor GC-75

1300 hours, 1200 gallon SS tank, 100-ft. Mono-boom, hydraulic front wheel assist, Raven Envisio Pro, Smart Trac, Raven boom height, 2 sets of tires. Very Sharp and like New...... $205,000

2016 Apache 1220 PLUS 2

800 hours, 1200 gallon tank, 132-ft. Pommier boom, 2 sets of tires, Trimble FMX, Raven boom height, leather, every option. Like new...................................................................$230,000

2011 International 7400/Sprayflex Truck Sprayer

335 hp Navistar, Allison automatic, deluxe cab, 2000 gallon SS tank, 124-ft. boom, 650 rear tires, Trimble 750 GPS

..............................................................$150,000 2007 Case IH SRX 1600

with 134-ft. wheel boom, 480 tires, 4 boom sections. Very clean, no welds. READY TO SPRAY.................................$16,000!!

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350-hp Cummins, exhaust brake, Allison automatic, durst transfer case, Meritor planetary axles, Front and Rear differential lock, 710/42 tires, deluxe Crenlo cab, 2000 SS deep sump tank, Choice of Booms: Width, Wilger SS boom plumbing, welded SS spray plumb, SS spray pump, ind cone, Raven Viper 4, hydraulic Smart Trax, Accu-boom, Ultra Guide boom height, Raven Hawkeye.

2013 International 7400/Sprayflex Truck Sprayer

335 hp Navistar, Allison automatic, duals, Sprayflex 2000 gallon SS tank, 120-ft. boom, Outback GPS with section control and hydraulic steering, Greentronics boom height. ......................................................................... $150,000

CNH SRX pull-type sprayer, 1600-100ft. suspended boom, boom height, Trimble FMX Controller, VERY NICE............. ..................................................$28,000 1998 International 4900 New 1500 gallon tank and plumbing, 100-ft. boom, row crop tires, hydraulic steering, Trimble FMX, Field IQ, EZ Pilot........$70,000

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HAY FOR SALE

300 ton 2nd cutting alfalfa in 4x4x8 bales. Test results available.

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NEW HOLLAND AIR DRILL FOR SALE

2010 New Holland P2060 60-ft., fold-back air drill, 10” spacing, set up for single shoot but have everything to make it double shoot, mud scrapers, steel packers, brand new Intelligent Ag full run blockage monitor, P1060 430 bushel tow between air cart, variable rate, Intelliview IV monitor...Asking $99,500......On Sale $92,500 2007 Case 8010 combine, lots of new parts, excellent condition................... $90,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms, dual nozzles 5 gpm10 gpm, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, mixing cone................................. $10,000

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HEAVY DUTY CHAINS for trucks, equipment and tractors 2011 Deere 544K, Q/C, 3rd valve, very good tires, very good loader, AC, heat, 3 yard bucket, 10,000 hours....... $79,000

BACKHOE

Cat 416CIT, 4WD, extend-a-hoe, Q/C and forks, bucket, open ROPS, 4500 hours. To go through shop...................... Call 2004 Deere 310G, nice cab, good tires, 4WD, extend-a-hoe with 24” bucket. Good local machine with 5100 hours, good front bucket with reversible cutting edge................ $29,900

CRAWLERS

Cat D6M, ripper, cab............................................. Coming In Cat D7F hyd angle blade with hyd tilt, winches....................... ............................................................ Starting at $19,000 John Deere 650G, ripper. Very nice, going through shop.Call

EXCAVATORS

Case 888, bucket, thumb.................................................. Call 2006 Cat 308CCR, 92” blade, 24” bucket, Q/C, hyd dual link thumb, heat, AC, 6500 hours. Nice machine......... $42,500 1996 Cat 312, cab guard, long arm, hyd thumb, 36” dig bucket, good undercarriage, cat walks, 15,000 hours. Runs excellent. Going through shop....................................... $32,500 Cat 312C, blade, hyd Q/C, thumb.......................... Coming In Cat 314C, blade, Q/C, thumb................................ Coming In 1997 Cat 315, exceptional 6000 hour machine. Enc cab, A/C, heater, new tracks, 24” dig bucket, 36” smooth lip bucket, 6061 hours............................................................ $26,500 2006 Deere 35D, hyd thumb, 24” bucket, wedge coupler, 3780 hours............................................................... Please Call 2008 Deere 35D, heat, A/C, 24” bucket, 30” bucket, hyd thumb, newer tracks, 3300 hours................................ Please Call 2005 Deere 50D................................................... Please Call 2011 Deere 50D, exceptional 6000 hour machine. Enc cab, A/C, heater, new tracks, 24” dig bucket, 36” smooth lip bucket, 6061 hours............................................... $30,500 2009 Deere 60D, hyd thumb, enc cab, A/C, heater, Q/C, blade, good tracks, 2 buckets, 3886 hours................ Please Call 2005 Hitachi ZX35UNA-2 new 24” bucket and used 12” bucket, hyd thumb, good tracks, nice tight boom, blade, rebuilt bucket pin, wedge coupler, excellent machine, job ready.. .............................................................................. $23,000 2011 Hitachi ZX120-3, hyd dual link thumb, 36” dig bucket, 20” pads, AC/heat, 3100 hours. Very nice, quality machine...... .........................................................................Please Call Hitachi EX135USR, Q/C, 2 buckets, thumb..........Please Call Hitachi ZX135, blade, thumb........................................... Call John Deere 135C, blade, hyd Q/C, 2 buckets, hyd thumb.Call Komatsu PC138, blade, bucket, thumb........................ P.O.R. Volvo EC160, going through shop .................................. Call

FORESTRY

Hurricana 20 saw head, accumulator arm, hyd tilt, low hours on saw motor rebuild, came off a 2520 Timber Jack, a very good head................................................................ $7250 Komatsu PC220LC-5 slide boom delimber, measures, cab, good undercarriage. Rougher, but came off a working job. .............................................................................. $14,000 Thunderbird 1236 delimber............................................. Call Timbco 2515 feller/buncher with bar saw, low hours on new engine, will go to work.......................................... $29,000 Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call Fire Tank & Trailer water tank trailer for fighting fires, 300 gallon fire system, suction and pressure system, small and large hoses, foam applicator, gas pump, works very well, includes trailer.......................................................... $5500 Parting out many slide boom delimbers

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2005 Deere 200CLC, 42” bucket, hyd Q/C, CWS dual link hyd thumb, 24” shoes, heat, A/C. A very nice straight machine and job ready........................................................ $58,000

FORKLIFTS & BOOMS

1998 Genie Snorkel Lift, gas/propane, 4WD, pneumatic tires, telescopic 60-ft. reach, max horizontal reach 621, 5700 hours..................................................................... $13,500 Ingersoll Rand VR90, very good forklift........................... Call Lull 644 Highlander telescopic lift, John Deere engine, 4-way steer, 6000 lb, frame tilt, carriage tilt, 13.00x24 rubber in very good condition, runs excellent, low hours. Nice older lift.......................................................................... $13,900

GRADERS

2006 Deere 872D, 14-ft. moldboard, push block, rear ripper scarifier, low pro cab with AC, very good tires. Very nice all wheel drive grader................................................ $85,000 1973 Wabco 777B, Detroit 671, 14-ft. moldboard. Good older grader. Special......................................................... $9900

LOADERS

John Deere 210LE 4WD skip loader, power shuttle, Gannon box blade with ripper bar, very good tires on back, front blade bucket is 85” wide with reversible cutting edge, 5385 hours...................................................................... $22,500 Case W26B...................................................................... Call 1985 Clark Ranger 55C, Detroit 453 120 hp, 17.5x25 matched rubber, good bucket, 23,000 lb weight. Nice tight machine, runs excellent. Excellent 3 yard loader.................. $16,900

OFF HIGHWAY TRUCKS

Deere 250C, very clean truck, 8150 hours, good tires, new walking beam bushings, good brakes, good truck.$81,500

POWER UNITS

(3) John Deere 4039D engine and power unit. Test ran very well. Comes complete including stand and radiator........... ........................................$2500 each or Buy 2 for $4000

TRUCKS

1982 Freightliner Conventional for parts including: Cat 3406A with low miles, 15 speed, Rockwell differential, SQHD, hi/ low lockers, good components. Lots of miscellaneous on this old Freightliner.................................... For parts only 1980 International water truck, leaky tank, water system as shown, 13-speed, 400 Cummins, runs.................... $8000 Kenworth T800 with a HL 12-68 crane................ Please Call

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Are you among the 1 in 3?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service An estimated 84 million Americans have this condition and 90 percent do not know they have it. Do you know what it is? Here’s a hint: The condition occurs when the cells in your body do not respond normally to insulin, which is made by your pancreas. The answer is “prediabetes.” Having prediabetes means you have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels but not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. Insulin moves blood sugar into your cells so it can be used for energy. With prediabetes, your pancreas works harder to produce more insulin but eventually cannot keep up and your blood sugar levels rise. Without lifestyle changes, Type 2 diabetes could result. Having uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. Uncontrolled diabetes could lead to kidney failure, blindness and nerve damage leading to amputations. Answer these questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to see if you might be at risk for prediabetes. Be sure to discuss your results with your healthcare provider. • Are you overweight (according to a health-care provider)? • Are you 45 or older? • Do you have a parent, brother or sister with Type 2 diabetes? • Are you physically active less than three times per week? • If female, did you have gestational diabetes during pregnancy or give birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds? • Are you African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Pacific Islander or Asian American? (These races/ethnicities are at higher risk.) Often, prediabetes has no symptoms. It is diagnosed by having a blood sugar test. Here’s some good news: Having prediabetes does not mean that the condition will progress to diabetes. If you make some lifestyle changes, you can prevent diabetes. Losing a moderate amount of weight can reduce your risk of prediabetes progressing to diabetes. According to researchers, a 5 to 7 percent weight loss could stop the progression. For a 200-pound person, that amount of weight loss equals 10 to 14 pounds. Getting more physical activity also can help prevent diabetes. Aim for 150 minutes of physical activity per week to reduce your risk of the progression of prediabetes to diabetes. As the cold weather settles in, we in the Midwest face a few barriers to physical activity in the winter. Consider these tips for being physically active whether or not you are at risk for prediabetes: • Check out fitness facilities in your area. If no gyms are available, find out if a community building, such as a school, has a walking track that community members can use. • Pick up a pedometer (step counter) as a fitness gift, or use an app on your phone. Keep track of your daily steps and build to 10,000 steps per day. • Exercise at home with a DVD, or if you have a treadmill or ski machine, put it to work. • If you have cross-country skis, get them ready for the upcoming snowy season. • Use your kitchen as your “gym.” Use your countertop for balance and stretching. March or jog in place. Use cans of vegetables as weights and do sets of 10 arm raises or as many as you can. Many Extension offices, public health agencies and clinics offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program in communities throughout the Midwest. In the classes, you work with a lifestyle coach and meet in a group on a regular basis. The program has been successful in helping people prevent diabetes, so explore what is available in your community. Be sure to mind your portion sizes at the dinner table as we move into the holiday season. Here’s a more healthful CONTINUED ON PAGE C27

After–sun soother

Lots of people swear by aloe lotion, but green tea is a cheaper option and just as effective for treating sunburns. Use a washcloth soaked in tea that has been cooled in the refrigerator as a compress on your tender skin. (Some people say topically applied green tea may even protect against skin cancer.) This is also a great way to ease a sunburned scalp. After washing and rinsing your hair as usual, pour the cooled tea over your scalp. Your poor skin will thank you!

Are you among the 1 in 3? CONTINUED FROM PAGE C26

version of a family favorite. Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan 1/2 c. unseasoned whole-grain breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 pound chicken breasts 3/4 c. marinara sauce 3/4 c. mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut chicken into four portions. In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, granulated garlic and pepper. Spray the baking pan with non-stick spray. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the baking pan. Discard the rest of the breadcrumb mixture. Bake the chicken for 15 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast. Place back in the oven and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce is hot and cheese is melted. Measure the internal temperature of the chicken breast with a food thermometer; it should be at 165 F. Makes four servings. Each serving has 280 calories, 8 grams (g) fat, 36 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 550 milligrams sodium.

##### Turkish bridegrooms were once required to make a promise during their wedding ceremonies to always provide their new wives with coffee. If they failed to do so, it was grounds for divorce! (Ouch!)

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2012 Ford F-350 XL regular cab 4x4. 85,299 miles, Gas/Ethanol V8 6.2L/379 Automatic, Stock#F4772B....... Price $28,900

2004 Ford F-350 extended cab chassis-cab 4x4. 192638 miles, Gas V10 6.8L/415 Automatic, Stock#G1974B ....Price $19,995

2004 Ford F-350 crew cab 4x4. 91,562 miles, Diesel V8 6.0L/364, Automatic, Stock#F4666B ................ Price $28,995

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4. 145207 miles, Diesel I6 5.9L/360 Manual, Stock#G2024D ......... Price $25,985

A different kind of ice pack

If you’re a vodka drinker, you’re well aware that it doesn’t solidify in the freezer. For this reason, it’s also a great tool for making your own homemade gel ice pack to use on aches or injures. Just pour two cups of water, one-third cup of Smirnoff, and a few drops of green or yellow food coloring (so everyone will now not to eat the contents) into a heavy-duty Ziploc freezer bag. Put it in the freezer for a while, and you’ve got an instant ice pack. If you don’t keep vodka around, you can simulate the same effect with liquid dishwasher detergent (If you do use detergent, though, make absolutely certain to label the bag so nobody ingests it.)

2005 Ford F-350 XL regular cab chassiscab 4x4. 106,880 miles, Turbo Diesel V8 6.0L/366 Automatic, Stock#F4628B ....... ......................................... Price $25,986

2008 Dodge Ram 3500 crew cab 4x4. 163,904 miles, Diesel I6 6.7L/409 Automatic, Stock#F4777C....... Price $24,985

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2017 National FFA Convention results

The National FFA Convention took place in Indianapolis from October 25th to the 28th. This 90th annual convention is one of the longest running conventions in the U.S. and attracted over 67,000 people. Nearly five hundred students from Montana attended the convention. Speakers for the event included Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Laila Ali – author and professional boxer, Mick Ebeling – motivational speaker, Jon Petz – motivational speaker. Leadership workshops were held throughout the week and sponsors and exhibitors from across the U.S. participated in the trade show. Additionally, national winners were determined in a number of career development events (CDE’s) or more commonly referred to as contests. Montana’s career development event teams represented a good portion of the state. From Shepherd to Kalispell, students competed in twenty-one different events. Leading the way for Montana was the livestock evaluation team from Big Timber who placed fifth, the Townsend FFA Agricultural Sales team who placed seventh, and the Belgrade Farm Business Management team who also placed 7th. The livestock team members from Big Timber were Jess Moody, Bailey Veteto, Dylan Laverell and Gunner Hathaway. Townsend’s sales team was Tyler Noyes, Trenton Braaten, Andrew Ferrat and Jyler Thompson. Belgrade’s business team was Joe and Anthony Tatarka, Shelby Stump and Emily Cady. These three teams as well as all the other Montana teams competed for the national title against state winning teams from the forty-nine other states in their respective events. The highest individual placing was earned by Crystal Sutton from Kalispell with a third-place finish in Vet Science and Trenton Braaten from Townsend with a 9th place finish in Sales. Final CDE results are as follows: Contest Chapter Placing Agriculture Communications Cascade Silver Agriculture Issues Corvallis Silver Agriculture Mechanics Missoula Silver Agriculture Sales Townsend 7th place - Gold Agronomy Missoula Silver Conduct of Chapter Meetings Shepherd Bronze Environmental Science Missoula Bronze Farm Business Management Belgrade 7th place - Gold Floriculture Hinsdale Bronze Food Science Conrad Bronze Forestry Missoula Bronze Horse evaluation Missoula Gold Livestock evaluation Big Timber 5th - Gold Marketing Plan Victor Silver Meats Missoula Bronze Parliamentary Procedure Joliet Gold Veterinary Science Kalispell Silver *INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Employment Skills - Kolby Dietz/Shepherd - Silver Creed Speaking - Mckenna Quirk/Missoula - Bronze Extemporaneous Speaking- Katie Koterba/Electric City Bronze Prepared Speaking - Claire Stevenson/Hobson - Bronze *The Gold, Silver and Bronze ratings represent approximately the top third, the middle third and the lower third respectively of all teams/individuals competing at the national level. Other FFA members participating at the national convention were Michaela Allred from Corvallis, Karli Blanchard from Colstrip, and Jerrica Bursik from Park City who were members of the national FFA Chorus, Jean Blackman from Cascade who served with the national band. A team of two from the Simms FFA Chapter competed in the Environmental Services and Natural Resource Systems area of the national Agriscience competition, while Megan Toplovich and Morgan Zuidema from Electric City FFA participated in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems area in the national Agriscience competition. Forty-seven Montana FFA Members received the American FFA Degree which is the highest degree that can be bestowed upon a member. Finally, Kacie Cummings from Cascade represented Montana in her unsuccessful bid for a national FFA officer position. ##### It was 1905 when the Millers of the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma offered to perform what they called a “round-up” or “buffalo chase” as an entertainment incentive for a National Editorial Association convention. Visitors were said to come to the ranch in 30 regular and special trains, and the crowd estimated at nearly 60,000 was thrilled to the exhibition of cowboys recreating real life ranch work from bronc riding and roping to Tom Mix’s debut as a roper and rider.

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USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Case IH 3394 with loader and grapple.$25,900 MacDon 1300 bale stacker.................$14,900 Challenger MT575B with loader........$89,900 H&S rake...............................................$7900 2013 New Holland T7.185 with loader and Vermeer WR24 12-wheel low capacity..$3500 grapple..........................................$109,900 Ken – 788-4588; Ed – 231-4254; Emery – 868-7964; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372

USED COMBINES

New Holland TR98 combine..............$29,900 New Holland TR97 combine..............$19,900

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USED AUGERS

2013 Wheatheart 13x91 auger with hopper mover..............................................$14,900 Wheatheart PT13 drive over conveyor..$6900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger...........$1500 Westfield TF8x51 auger........................$2400

Westfield 13x91.................................$14,625 Westfield MK13x91 swing auger.......$10,500 Westfield MK13x71 Plus auger.........$11,200 Westfield MK13x71 auger.................$14,500 Westfield MK13x70, swing hopper.......$5700

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CONSIGNMENTS

Haybuster CNF 430 vertical mixer with scales............................................. $30,000 Haybuster H-1100 1000 PTO mixer... $30,000 Haybuster 256 2-pt. processor.............. $3000 Ag Shield 12-52-3 roller..................... $50,000 Versatile 400 tractor, powershift....... $150,000 International 656 tractor...........................Call Case 1070 tractor with loader and grapple...... ....................................................... $15,900 Case IH 2188 combine, 1015 pickup header... ....................................................... $42,500 Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 24-ft. header, pickup header.................... $39,000 Massey-Ferguson 850 combine with 24-ft. header, air reel.................................. $4500 John Deere 7700 combine.................... $7500 White 9720 combine with 30-ft. auger header.. ....................................................... $10,000 New Holland 94C 42-ft. double sickle, pickup reel, double swath.......................... $24,900 New Holland 971 header with Rake-Up pickup attachment......................................... $6000 MacDon 962 36-ft. header.................. $16,900 Westfield MK13x71 auger................. $15,000 New Holland H8080 swather with 419 header.................................................... $85,000 New Holland 1442 15’3” rotary disc...... $6700 International 4000 14-ft. swather.......... $8000 Ag Shield 300 recon hay conditioner..$24,000 New Holland 1000 balewagon.............. $2000 Spra-Coupe 4640 with 60-ft. booms.. $29,500 Spra-Coupe 4440 with 80-ft. boom.... $45,000 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank......................................... $8000

Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. booms............................................ $8000 Hardi SM50 pickup sprayer................... $2500 Bourgault 3320 air drill with L6455 cart.......... ..................................................... $250,000 Case 800 70-ft. x 12” spacing air drill..$80,000 New Holland SD440 40-ft. air drill, 10” spacing................................................... $69,000 Great Plains 293 45-ft. air seeder with 12” spacing........................................... $13,000 Great Plains 283-62 air seeder, 45-ft. x 10” spacing.............................................. $9000 Melroe 36-ft., 12” spacing drills............. $4500 Bourgault 7200 harrow, 5/8” tines...... $52,000 Oliver 271 24-ft. disc............................. $5900 Gysler 28-ft. duckfoot............................ $2500 Batco 20-120 conveyor auger............ $65,900 Gehl 800 chopper.................................. $4200 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail.................................... $6000 Quicke 660 loader - grapple.................. $5000 Toro 7500 riding lawn mower with bagger....... .......................................................... $1900

2015 New Holland L230 skid steer, 3060# lift ROC.......$39,900 Bobcat T550 skid steer.....................Call USED AIR DRILLS

Case 800 50’ x 10”, 43 VRT, tow between....... ....................................................... $99,000

SQUARE BALERS

Massey Ferguson 2190 baler............$52,000 Massey Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter... $44,900 Case IH LBX432 3x4 with cutter........$54,900 New Holland BB960 baler.................$29,900

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John Deere 9450 50-ft. with 12” spacing. Will sell individually................................... $9900

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Massey Ferguson Hesston 2856A twine and net wrap.........................................$29,900 2-Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap. Each........ .......................................................$14,900 New Holland BR780A twine only..........$7900 New Holland 664 twine only..................$7900 New Holland 560.....................Call For Price Vermeer 605M net wrap baler............$17,900 Vermeer 605XL twine only....................$8900 Vermeer Super 605J twine only............ CALL Super J twine only.................................$4900 John Deere 535 baler...........................$6000 John Deere 535....................................$5500

USED HEADERS

2014 MacDon D65D 40-ft. header......$57,900 Agco 5200 36-ft. draper header..........$19,900 MacDon D60D 30-ft. header...............$36,000 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header....$29,900 MacDon 960 30-ft. with pickup reel....$14,900 MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel.................................................$14,900 Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup header, Victory 7........................................................$3500 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799

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Ford F350 4WD, automatic, flatbed.... $19,900 Matthews MC flail mower...................... $7900 John Deere Z445 rider, 54” deck.......... $3200 John Deere 148 loader with grapple..... $5500 Massey-Ferguson CB20 backhoe........ $4900 Kelly 3-pt. backhoe................................ $3100 Danuser F8 3-pt. post hole auger.......... $1100 Danuser F7 9” & 12” bits......................... $450 Flatbed trailer........................................... $850

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MacDon M200 with R85 header.........$74,900 MacDon 7000 with 30-ft. 960 header.$27,900 2014 MacDon A30D pull type............$29,900

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Vermeer BP8000 processor............... $11,900 Haybuster 2650............................$10,900 (L)

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HENKE ENTERPRISES INC.

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Proper handling of livestock vaccines

By PennState Extension Healthy animals don’t just happen, they take time and care. One step to keeping animals healthy involves vaccinating them to protect against disease. In order to accomplish good protection against disease, it is important to handle vaccines properly. To protect your animals against infectious diseases, it is important to vaccinate not only at the right time, but with the right product. Properly handling the vaccine from the time it is purchased to the time it is given to the animals will ensure the best immunity. When buying vaccines, purchase from a reputable source who will deliver a high-quality vaccine. Most vaccines should be stored in a refrigerator. Heat can make the vaccines ineffective, so they should not be allowed to warm up to room temperature at any time. Also, be sure that the vaccines do not freeze. This could also make them ineffective. If you buy vaccines that need mixed, use only the rehydrating solution packaged with the vaccine. Determine how many animals you need to vaccinate and only mix enough to vaccinate that number. Any leftover vaccine should be thrown away as it loses its effectiveness during storage. For some vaccines, this could be as quickly as one to two hours after it has been rehydrated. So, only mix what you will use in a very short period of time. Generally, there are two types of vaccines: modified live and killed. Modified live vaccines have been treated so that the disease viruses will not cause the disease, but will allow the animal to produce immunity to the disease. This occurs when the virus reproduces in the animal’s body and the animal’s immune system then develops antibodies. These vaccines are generally not safe to give to pregnant animals because the vaccine mimics an infection. Killed vaccines are made from viruses or bacteria that are no longer active. This type of vaccine stimulates the animal’s body to produce antibodies which prevent the animal from getting the disease if the animal is exposed. These vaccines can be given to pregnant animals. Follow label directions for how to give the injection. Some products call for subcutaneous (SQ) injections which are given under the skin. Other products should be given in the muscle (IM). If you have a choice, it is better to give the injection SQ as this will minimize any damage to muscle tissue. The best area to give the injection is in the neck, or in front of the shoulder. In addition to the injection site, look for the timing of the vaccinations. Be sure to follow directions for age at administration and if another vaccination needs to be given at a later time period. Younger animals tend to need a second injection two to four weeks later. Then, annual boosters are recommended using a single dose. If the animals receiving the injection will be used for meat, make sure you check the withdrawal times. Most withdrawal times are 21 to 28 days after injection. Handling vaccines properly will help to ensure that the product will produce immunity against specific diseases within your sheep. And, will help keep those lambs bouncing happily across your pastures.

US October 2017 livestock slaughter

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.64 billion pounds in October, up 5 percent from the 4.43 billion pounds produced in October 2016. Beef production, at 2.30 billion pounds, was 4 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.80 million head, up 6 percent from October 2016. The average live weight was down 20 pounds from the previous year, at 1,361 pounds. Veal production totaled 6.4 million pounds, 3 percent below October a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 44,000 head, down 9 percent from October 2016. The average live weight was up 14 pounds from last year, at 251 pounds. Pork production totaled 2.32 billion pounds, up 5 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 11.0 million head, up 5 percent from October 2016. The average live weight was unchanged from the previous year, at 282 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 11.9 million pounds, was up 2 percent from October 2016. Sheep slaughter totaled 183,900 head, 1 percent above last year. The average live weight was 129 pounds, up 1 pound from October a year ago. January to October 2017 commercial red meat production was 43.0 billion pounds, up 4 percent from 2016. Accumulated beef production was up 4 percent from last year, veal was down 1 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 4 percent.

Should I reduce the Bt trait acreages?

By Bruce Potter, Extension IPM and Ken Ostlie, Extension entomologist The economics of 2017 corn production have challenged many farmers with minimizing losses per acre. One area that some farmers have targeted for reducing costs is hybrid selection. Planting corn hybrids without Bt protection for European corn borer (ECB), corn rootworm or both will greatly reduce seed costs. However, if not careful, farmers could inadvertently reduce crop revenues if they select hybrids without considering yield potential or insect populations in their fields. Yield potential is the first thing to consider when selecting a corn hybrid. Bt traits only protect the yield potential of a hybrid; yield benefits only occur when targeted insects are above economic levels. When insect pressure is low, any potential yield gains from with newer, trait-protected hybrids have to be balanced against their higher costs. Switching to less-expensive seed only makes sense when yields are comparable or when seed cost savings exceed any reduced yield potential plus prospective insect losses that may occur. Complicating the decision is one important consideration the limited availability of high-yielding non-Bt or single Bt trait corn hybrids for much of Minnesota. In many 2017 fields, planting corn without a Bt trait in 2017 will work out just fine but take stock of your insect risk! European corn borer Compared to pre-Bt levels, European corn borer (ECB) populations are generally very low in Minnesota (Figures 2 & 3) and much of the Midwest. They have been effectively suppressed for nearly 20 years. However, the risk of ECB infestations may be locally higher in areas where significant acreages of corn without Bt corn borer trait(s) were planted in 2016 and preceding years. Reports of damage in 2016 non-Bt corn demonstrate ECBs are still around and may be increasing in some areas. A temporary increase in non-Bt corn acreage should not dramatically increase the risk of damage and planting corn without Bt corn borer protection should be relatively low risk. The risk of economic damage likely increases as the proportion of local fields planted to non-Bt increase, particularly when the reduction in Bt has occurred for several years. Risk of yield loss from ECB can be reduced if you scout fields and apply a labeled insecticide where needed. Early and late-planted fields will most attractive to egg-laying 1st and 2nd generation moths, respectively. These fields should be receiving scouting emphasis when planted to a hybrid without an above ground Bt trait. Where the univoltine strain of ECB occurs, scouting should focus on fields nearest pollination when the flight is underway, typically mid-July to early August. Notes on European corn borer, scouting and aerial insecticides: • Larvae are susceptible to insecticides for 10-14 days during each generation. This limited window means you scouting efforts must be timed well. • As corn grows, successive generations appear lower in the corn canopy; insecticide effectiveness declines with greater canopy interception by leaves above the larvae. Percent control for well-timed applications declines from 85% (1st generation) to 70% (univoltine) to 50% (2nd generation). Expect control to be noticeably lower than Bt traits (>99.5%). Bt corn should also receive some scouting attention late season. While ECB resistance to Bt -lepidoptera traits has not been detected yet, the effectiveness of several above ground traits has declined in some corn earworm, western bean cutworm and fall armyworm populations. Look for excessive leaf feeding from first-generation corn borers in earlier planted fields, stalk and ear tunneling in later silking fields from univoltine and second-generation corn borers, ear feeding from corn earworm and western bean cutworm, and late-whorl and ear feeding from fall armyworm. Corn rootworm Corn rootworm populations in MN have declined because of overwintering mortality (2013-2014), and heavier spring rainfall that locally reduced larval survival in 2014-2016. Overall, in non-rotated 2016 corn, lodging damage from corn rootworms remained lower than during the most recent peak years of 2009-2013. In rootworm research areas, western corn rootworm populations have been building since the cold winter and wet spring of 2013-14. Resistance to several Bt proteins has been documented in Minnesota western corn rootworm populations and resistance the Cry 3Bb1 protein appears to be widespread. In both research and commercial non-rotated corn fields, single Bt trait and non Bt-RW hybrids CONTINUED ON PAGE C35

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2008 Peterbilt 367 16,000 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential lockers, 18 speed, ISX, 550 hp, 230,000 miles, double power steering boxes, super nice truck............. .......................................... $62,500

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2012 Freightliner Coronado 122 SD DD15 @ 530 hp, carb compliant, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rears with double differential locks, engine brake, 13,300 lb. front, 505,022 miles, 210” wheelbase, super clean truck............ ............................................. $49,500

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Old Cars Wanted

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Call Wayne Lugalia 406-214-5910 (cell) or 406-821-0300 (home) 1988 Jacobsen 12 ton tilt bed 8-ft. x 22-ft. deck, tandem 12K axles, electric brakes, 90% tires.................................$7000 1983 Trail-Eze 20 ton tilt bed 8-ft. x 25-ft. deck, 75% 10R17.5 tires, air brakes............$12,000 1997 GMC Topkick C7500 25K miles, 215 hp Cat 3116, 6 speed manual, PS, AC, AB, PTO, 12’6” of frame, 70% 22.5 tires, 33K GVW............$12,500 1986 Kenworth W900B 400 hp 3406B, 15 speed, Jake, 17.5K front, 44K rear on Hendrickson, double frame, wet kit, PS, AC, 225” WB, 15’6” of frame, 80% 11R24.5’s, 50% brakes. Runs and drives great. ....................................$15,500 1998 Ford F800 12V 5.9 Cummins, Allison AT, AC, PS, PB, 65K miles, 90% 22.5 tires, under CDL, 14-ft. steel flatbed.................$12,500 1975 GMC Tandem Detroit 8V17, 13 speed, PS, 15-ft. double frame, 50% 11R24.5’s, Hendrickson suspension, runs and drives good. .......................................$3500 2003 Volvo Tractor 370 hp, ISM Cummins, 10 speed, 70% 22.5 tires, AR cab and suspension, cruise, AC, 750K miles, nice clean tight truck.............................$12,000 2003 Freightliner FL70 Tractor 300 hp, ISC Cumins, 10 speed, AR cab, PS, AC, 134K miles, 85% 22.5 tires, spring suspension, nice running driving truck. ....................................$13,500 1993 Ford L8000 14,000 miles, AC, PS, 250 hp, 8.3 Cummins, Allison AT, 4 speed aux, 2 speed, 34K rears on Hendrickson, 16K front, 19ft. double steel frame, 2200 hours, large wet kit......$15,000

Farm shops are the place to find local food By Cole Ehmke, Wyoming Extension

If you lived in the United Kingdom and you wanted to get some good food, you might pop into one of the many upscale artisanal food shops in rural villages across the country. These businesses, with an emphasis on locally produced, seasonal produce and food products from the area, are increasingly prominent as consumers look for ways to immerse themselves in local food culture. A classic example of a farm shop is The Royal Farms Windsor Farm Shop in which the Duke of Edinburgh converted former potting sheds in 2001 into a farm shop and coffee shop selling high quality food produced on his own farm and from the area. In the UK, such ventures are not rickety sheds selling a few meager offerings, they’re often beautifully redone stone buildings packed with freshly baked breads, local produce and cheeses, deli delights, and perhaps with their own in-house butcher. Some have add-ons like a café (aka a teashop) or restaurant (either for quick dining or something more stylish), catering, pick-your-own farm, animal petting zoo or outdoor play area.

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1994 GMC Topkick Dump 3116 Cat diesel, 6 speed Eaton, AC, PS, PB, 60% 19.5 tires, 15.5-ft. steel grain dump, scissor hoist, hitch, 24L GVW... ....................................$12,500 1979 Swinger 200 4x4 Forklift & Trailer Ford 172 4 cyl. gas, 4000 lb. capacity, 6-ft. lift height, hydrostatic drive, 50% tires, 4 ton tandem axle trailer, 6 lug axles, surge brakes, tows nice, good brakes.............................$6500

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farm shops – and agritourism broadly – as helping preserve traditional family farming, maintain agricultural land and open space, improve the productivity of farm resources, and enhance the overall economic situation in rural areas. In the UK sometimes the farm shop is driven by a local estate (a large property, often with significant agricultural interests, usually having a large old mansion), but often they are farmers from the area. The Windsor Farm Shop is an example of the former, and the Gloucester Services is an example of the latter, in which a farmer from the area proposed to his local government

putting in a farm shop, and become the only family-run service station in Britain. Windsor Farm Shop - www.windsorfarmshop.co.uk Gloucester Services - www.gloucesterservices.com/

The beautiful countryside is dotted with period properties and small farms (part of a legacy of well-subsidized agriculture – likely due to change with Brexit). But farmers selling interesting products can benefit tremendously by selling through a farm shop. Many find that their customers area locals, but the more tourist-prone areas such as within about 90 miles of London – a manageable weekend commute for many affluent urbanites – see large day-tripper and overnighter crowds. The UK is seeing the same trend that we are: traditional bars and small-town stores – selling basic groceries – close amid online competition and changing lifestyles. In the UK, about 21 British pubs close every week. But many communities are seeing ##### Human skin is 1mm-2mm thick, horsehide is 5mm thick, and bull hide is 7mm thick.

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Should I reduce the Bt trait acreages? CONTINUED FROM PAGE C33

are most likely to show high (> 1 beetle/plant) western corn rootworm beetles (Figure 4) populations. Even those Bt fields with pyramided traits might experience rootworm damage when populations are very high. Northern corn rootworm beetles (Figure 5), including the extended diapause biotype, appear to be increasing in some areas and scattered reports of extended diapause problems have re-surfaced after a 10year absence. Do not assume that you do not have a potential 2017 rootworm problem simply because your corn did not lodge in 2015 or 16. Weather in 2016 was very forgiving, allowing ample opportunity for root re-growth, and root feeding was relatively early in corn development, allowing opportunity for brace root growth in absence of corn rootworm pressure. Corn rootworm population survival was excellent where spring rainfall was reduced and the mild, long, lingering fall was ideal for egg laying. Despite these cautionary notes, there is minimal risk for economic damage from western corn rootworms in 2017 rotated corn in Minnesota. Bt-RW resistance has not yet been documented in northern corn rootworm and with the widespread adoption of Bt-RW hybrids, extended diapause issues have been suppressed. Some reports of economic damage in rotated non-Bt RW corn this year and the more numerous observations of northern corn rootworms this fall should be a warning not to ignore the northerns. Rotated corn may still be at risk from extended diapause northern corn rootworm. Unless fields were scouted for corn rootworms in 2016 (corn after corn) or 2015 (rotated corn), some situations should be carefully pondered. Fields with hybrids maturing late for the area, fields with portions replanted or where crop development was delayed by flooded soils this spring, corn fields with late-season weed populations or adjacent to weedy soybeans, or soybean fields with heavy volunteer corn persisting late in the season face elevated risk from corn rootworms in 2017. Non Bt-RW hybrids will do well in fields where you have monitored western corn rootworm beetle populations and know that they were below threshold (0.75 -1.0 beetles/plant or 4 beetles/trap/day) in 2016 and/or northern corn rootworm populations were also low in 2015 corn. Fields where you know or suspect economic beetle populations exist may benefit from an at-plant insecticide, a hybrid with a Bt-RW pyramid (two different Bt RW proteins), and in the worst case scenario both. However, University studies typically do not reveal economic payback for insecticides layered over working Bt traits, especially with pyramided rootworm traits. Notes on rootworm insecticide performance and application: • Soil insecticides do not perform as well as Bt traits in root protection (expect 60% control or less compared to >98% for working Bt pyramids). • In Bt resistance situations, soil insecticides do not make up for failing traits. • Performance of insecticides, whether seed treatments, liquids or granules declines with pressure. As pressure increases, seed treatments fail at lower pressure than soil insecticides. Liquids generally protect roots less than granules. • There are no effective rescue options for larvae when it comes to rootworm damage detected post-emergence. • If applying soil insecticides, make sure your planter is calibrated and delivering the rate you expect. • If applying granules, apply in-furrow (IF) or replace banders every 3-4 years. • If applying liquids, make sure liquids are placed IF. Follow label directions if mixing with or injecting into a liquid fertilizer. Do not use a 2 X 2 placement. When moving away from Bt traits to reduce costs, keep in mind three important considerations: Bt traits are a form of insurance. Moving away from Bt traits means that you are assuming the risk of insect attack and its management. Risk is generally low right now for European corn borer and corn rootworms but risk is not gone. You can either choose to ignore that risk (and your fields) or minimize that risk through active management (scouting + insecticides). ##### In Hawaii, Christmas starts with the coming of the Christmas Tree Ship, which is a ship bringing a great load of Christmas fare. Santa Claus also arrives by boat.

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Report highlights food and ag science breakthroughs

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Since the program’s inception 10 years The University of Nebraska–Lincoln ago, only one quarter of all of the grants joins ten other prominent research instirated as high-value science have been fundtutions in the United States and the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) ed, due to lack of resources. Currently, the Foundation today in urging increased program’s annual budget is $375 million, federal support of food and agricultural slightly more than half the level authorized science. Their new report, Retaking the in the past two Farm Bills—$700 million. Field—Empowering Agricultural Sci“Federal agriculture policy is at a place where program budgets are ‘authorized’ ences for Health, explores the success of in the Farm Bill at levels that are never research projects funded by the Agriculture reached when the federal budgets are neand Food Research Initiative (AFRI), the flagship competitive grants program of the gotiated,” Grumbly commented. “There USDA’s National Institute of Food and are truly urgent needs to produce more Agriculture (NIFA). food, fiber and fuel while consuming fewer The report highlights the research of resources and protecting public health in Robert Hutkins, Khem Shahani Professor the face of existing and emerging threats.” of Food Science at Nebraska, concerning Along with Hutkins, featured researchgut health. An unhealthy balance of gut ers and their teams working to discover bacteria can lead to inflammation and other solutions include: intestinal disorders. Through a combina• Bradley P. Marks, Michigan State University—How to reduce the risk of tion of probiotics and prebiotics, Hutkins Salmonella contamination in ready-to-eat and his collaborators are discovering ways food products. to enable beneficial bacteria to thrive in • Lisa Mauer, Purdue University—How the gut. This novel approach has now been to both optimize delivery and stabilize used in a human study to improve gut barthiamin in food products. rier function. Ultimately, this research may • Melha Mellata, Iowa State Univerprovide a basis for developing personalized nutrition strategies based on individuals’ sity—How to control E. coli infections to microbiomes. protect both chickens and humans. “Intestinal diseases like Crohn’s disease • Carmen I. Moraru, Cornell Univerand ulcerative colitis are terrible diseases sity—How to develop nanoengineered that negatively affect the quality of life non-stick surfaces to block bacterial confor many Americans. We often hear from tamination during food processing. people desperate for answers. This moti• Paul Morley, Colorado State Universivates us to develop strategies to restore gut ty—How to use “metagenomics” sequenchealth,” Hutkins said. ing to better understand factors influencing All of the research highlighted in the reantimicrobial resistance in animal food production. port focuses on how scientists have tackled • Nitin Nitin, University of California, three separate crises that have immense Davis—How to develop innovative apeconomic impact for the United States and the world: proaches to prevent bacterial contamina• Nutrition-related diseases cost Amerition of fresh fruits and vegetables. • Federico Rey, University of Wisconsincans billions of dollars in medical exMadison—How different gut microbes penditures each year. 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From sorghumcheckoff.com NASCAR is known for its fast cars, loud crowds and patriotism but many do not associate the high-speed auto racing events with grain commodities. This all changed, however, when sorghum raced through Texas Motor Speedway on November 3 featured on the hood of a NASCAR truck. Sorghum’s presence in this race resulted from state and national partnerships to increase opportunity for sorghum and ethanol. In 2015, the Sorghum Checkoff partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board and Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission to invest in renewable fuel infrastructure across the country with the hope to create more demand for sorghum and ethanol. The Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) launched in 2015 as a program designed to aid states in delivering higher blends of renewable fuel. USDA partnered with 21 states through the BIP program to nearly double the number of fueling pumps nationwide that provide renewable fuels, significantly increasing the market for sorghum and other grains in ethanol production. The USDA committed a oneto-one dollar match for funds totaling up to $100 million provided by state and private industry. The Sorghum Checkoff, Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board and Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission provided a combined contribution if $250,000 in support of BIP and sorghum’s future in the renewable fuels industry. “What the industry needs is added access to blender pumps as a way to get more demand to support feedstock grains like sorghum into ethanol,” said Jesse McCurry, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission executive director. “[BIP] is a perfect way to help market development and grow the fuel ethanol customer base in states in the Sorghum Belt.” McCurry noted that stations in Kansas like Jump Start have seen great success with BIP already. The program is able to help offset costs for tanks, hoses, pumps and other infrastructure needs when providing a higher blended fuel option for drivers. Providing this fuel option creates a wider customer base for the station while also increasing the market and demand for sorghum and ethanol. Another result of BIP was showcased at the JAG 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas Grain Sorghum Producers, in collaboration with the Sorghum Checkoff, partnered with Niece Motorsports and AM Racing to promote sorghum use in ethanol by showcasing Sorghum: The Smart Choice® on the hood of the #45 racing truck driven by Austin Wayne Self. This partnership was an opportunity to promote sorghum to an audience that may be unfamiliar with its use in ethanol fuel. “This entry-level NASCAR race was a great start for our commodity to be seen by the public who may be unaware of grain sorghum,” said Wayne Cleveland, Texas Grain Sorghum Producers executive director. “For our growers, that’s a testament to their commitment to this program. We promised growers that we were going to increase capacity for sorghum, and this is a small step in a big world, but it’s in the right direction.” As the second largest market for sorghum in the U.S., ethanol and renewable fuels is a steady and important industry for sorghum producers. Through the BIP program, the USDA projects a total of 1,486 stations, 4,880 pumps and 515 tanks will be established to offer higher blended fuel options across the country. This is a large-scale program that will continue to provide benefits to sorghum growers by providing increased opportunity for the ethanol industry in the U.S.

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Utilizing sorghum stalks for grazing

By Brent Bean, Sorghum Checkoff Agronomist, Lubbock, Texas energy and protein levels of sorghum stover Grain sorghum stover left standing after Merry CHRISTmas & Happy New Year are nutritious for cows in mid gestation to harvest provides ground cover during the REMEMBER late gestation, though supplements may be winter and also serves as an inexpensive needed for heifers in late gestation. In a source of forage for cattle to graze. Apsorghum grazing study conducted by the proximately 50-60 percent of the plant dry University of Nebraska, steers consuming matter of grain sorghum remains in the grain sorghum stover gained an average of field after harvest. As a rule of thumb for 1.32 pounds per day over a 65-day grazing estimating the amount of forage available, period. simply multiply the number of grain bushSevere plant damage caused by sugarcane els harvested by 60. For example, a grain aphids can lower sorghum stover quality. sorghum yield of 80 bushels per acre would However, a Texas A&M University study leave approximately 4,800 pounds of stover showed that even heavily damaged sorghum in the field (80 bu/A x 60 = 4,800 lbs.). still had a TDN value of 60. According to The stover value of grain sorghum and Dr. Ted McCollum, Texas A&M beef cattle corn are similar, although stalks of sorghum nutritionist, this TDN value is more than typically are taller than corn following haradequate for beef cows in late gestation and vest. This height difference allows for better At this time we would like to thank all of our early lactation. The sooty mold on the leaves utilization of the sorghum stalks and leaves, customers and suppliers for a great year. that often accompanies sorghum heavily especially in regions where deep snow may Jim Duane Jacob infested with sugarcane aphids occasionally accumulate for several days. may cause palatability issues, but it is not On average, sorghum stover contains 7.5 toxic to cattle. percent crude protein with total digestible Trials conducted in Nebraska showed no nutrients (TDN) of 65 percent. The highest negative effects on corn or soybean yields quality of stover occurs immediately folClean Burn Waste Oil Heaters following grazing of stalks — even in no-till lowing grain harvest and gradually decreasor ridge-till systems. The top 0-3 inches of es because cattle consume the best forage soil may have somewhat more compaction, first and the stover degrades over time. The leading to a slightly reduced water infiltration rate compared to ungrazed areas. To avoid compaction issues, growers should not allow cattle to graze stalks in the late spring when conditions may be muddy. Growers may have some concerns over the loss of organic matter and nutrients consumed by cattle that would otherwise remain on TMX 2050 Display $350 the field. However, most of the nutrients are returned CFX 750 Display $150 to the soil in the form of AutoPilot Steering manure, and only between $250 10 and 12 percent of the AutoPilot Motor Drive Steering organic matter potentially $250 is lost. Normally, grazing EZ-Pilot Steering $250 removes less than 50 percent of the stover while the EZ-Steer Steering $100 remaining crop residue is left on the field for erosion control. Another concern of sorghum stover grazing is prusAutoPilot TMX 2050 sic acid. If grain sorghum is harvested prior to a killing EZ-Steer CFX-750 freeze, or if glyphosate was not used to kill the plant, any new growth potentially Best Steering can contain high amounts of Performance prussic acid. Cattle should EZ-Pilot Manage Guidance Lines be kept out of these fields Big Screen until a hard freeze has killed Big Data Storage the new growth. Growers AutoPilot should wait five to seven Motor Drive days after a killing freeze Great Steering before allowing cattle into Value High Performance the sorghum field to provide Without sufficient time for the prusHydraulics sic acid to dissipate. A more complete discussion on prussic acid can be found at http://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/ Must order by December 31, 2017 newsroom/2017/01/09/ Applies to new Trimble products only avoiding-prussic-acid-probtriangleag.com 406-622-3887 lems-in-sorghum/

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Registration is now open for the 2018 Montana’s Next Generation Conference. The conference, which will take place Friday and Saturday, January 26-27, 2018, in Shelby, Montana, will focus on business planning for the farm or ranch and production workshops. The conference begins Friday at 11 a.m. at the Shelby Civic Center with family farm coach Elaine Froese. A family farmer herself from Manitoba, Elaine has developed a presentation that will hit home for local producers entitled “Your Farm, Your Family, Your Choice.” Through the course of the day, Elaine will break down for farmers and ranchers of all generations on how to keep communication lines open in the day to day family business operations, manage a successful multigenerational operation and share what has worked on their family farm. “I am a farm family coach, owner of a farm business, spouse to the farm manager, mother to the successor, and a mother-in-law. Like you, I have multiple roles in my southwestern Manitoba seed farm and a need for harmony and connection to my team,” said Elaine. These roles help her bring a very unique perspective to attendees. Elaine has offered a free copy of her latest book, “Building Your Farm Legacy” for all early bird registrations. The book contains 32 chapters covering relationships, communication, teams & operations, planning, succession and healthy habits. Every family farm will want a copy of the valuable insights shared in this book. Friday evening will include a trade show, a roast beef dinner and time for networking with neighbors, sponsors, and industry professionals. Amanda Radke, a fifth-generation family rancher, blogger, and contributor to the Beef magazine, will be the evening keynote speaker. As the incoming generation to her family ranch, Amanda is asking a lot of the same questions producers in the middle of succession planning are asking and will share what they have done on their own operation and what they have seen play out for other operations. “Three generations have lived on our ranch at one time,” shared Amanda. “My grandpa retired and moved to town 30 years ago, and now my father is flirting with the idea of slowing down. This creates an opportunity for my husband Tyler and I to expand our own cattle business. However, there are many variables to consider before this comes to fruition. Will Dad actually retire? What kind of transition plan does he have in place? What are the terms for payment on our end, and how will the agreement be fair and consider my two off-farm siblings? How can my generation prepare for this transition and not place the entire burden on the previous generation?” Saturday’s events at the Shelby High School will feature industry speakers and professionals offering 36 workshop options covering crops and livestock production, financial management, record keeping, leasing, succession planning, and more. Saturday’s workshops will provide pertinent information for both the beginning and experienced producer. Several key highlights that producers won’t want to miss include new speakers this year such as international trade expert Scott Shearer, Water Rights, Indian Law and Agriculture Attorney Breeann Johnson, Dr. Rachel Endecott, Dr. Gary Sides and Dr. Jeanne Rankin. These talented speakers will join a great line-up of speakers with fresh topics on everything from soil amendments and micronutrients, dealing

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Bulletin examines marketing costs

By University of Wyoming Extension Livestock producers should consider both marketing costs and price when looking at market options, according to a new bulletin from the University of Wyoming Extension. Market prices tend to be considered first, but shrink and commission fees can be up to 90 percent of marketing costs for livestock, the authors stated. Three different marketing options are shown with example costs and prices to help show producers which market might be best to their bottom lines. “Which market gives me the best price for my cattle? Think about marketing costs as well as price!” B-1303, is available for viewing and free download by going to www. uwyo.edu/uwe and clicking the Find a Publication link. Type the name or bulletin number into the search fields. The bulletin is available in PDF, HTML or ePub formats.

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By Gadi V.P. Reddy, Govinda Shrestha, Anamika Sharma, Ramadevi Gadi and Deb Miller, MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center, Conrad, Montana

Dr. Jeff Rumney (A), Director of Research, USA Dry Pea Lentil Council speaking about “USDADPLC - Importance of pulse crops and management tools and resources”. Dr. Hector Carcamo (B) from Agriculture and Agri-Ford Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada giving plentary lecture on “Towards a comprehensive decision support system and management package of pulse crop pests — The pea leaf weevil case study”.

Pulse crops usually refer to those leguminous plant species that are harvested primarily for dry seed, and used for both human food and animal feed. The most commonly grown pulse crops in US and Canada are pea, dry bean, lentil, and chickpea. In North America, pulse production acres have increased enormously within the last two decades, and at present it is an integral part in most of the cropping systems. The pulse crops not only provide number of nutritional benefits (for example, high fiber, low fat, high protein, and low glycemic index) that positively affect human health, but also promote biodiversity, improve soil health, and generate income from local and global markets. As per Montana pulse production annals, there was virtually no pulse production until the late 1990s, but now nearly 50% Montana cropland is cultivated annually with pulse crops. According to data for 2016 from the Montana Department of Agriculture pulse crops totaled above 1.2 million acres in Montana. Presently, Montana is one of the leading pulse producers in the United States and ranks #1 in the production of pea, producing 48% of US field pea. The similar trends also exist in other neighboring states such as North Dakota, Washington, and Idaho. However, with the increase in pulse crop acres, the incidence of insect pests of these crops is also increasing in this region. In general, insect pests that are known to inflict serious damage to pulse crops include: pea aphids, leaf hoppers, army worms, cut worms, grass hoppers, lygus bugs, pea leaf weevils, pea weevils, seed corn maggots, and wireworms. The yield losses due to insect pests are usually considerable higher in pulse crops than in the cereal and other field crops. To combat these insect pest problems, several researchers representing US, Canada, India, Australia and various countries are working in developing pulse insect pest management strategies. The most notable research advancement in recent years include chemical control, bio-based insecticides, cultural control and biological control on pulse insect pests’ management. However, there is no specific or compiled information currently available on research based pulse insect pest management practices for pulse producers, pest control advisors, extension agents, and other relevant stakeholders. Dr. Gadi VP Reddy took a first initiative to organize a Member Symposium on “Pulse Crop Insect Pests and Their Management” during the 68th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America

(ESA) that was held in Denver, Colorado from November 05–08, 2017. The symposium was on November 07, 2017 from 09–11:45 am. This symposium attracted 10 speakers and about 50 attendees from pulse growing areas and researchers. Information regarding various aspects including biology, ecology and management practices for pulse insect pests were discussed. An exclusive discussion session at the end of talks at the symposium provided the opportunity for the researchers to exchange ideas and develop collaborative research projects. The information on the various speakers and details are available at the society link, https://esa. confex.com/esa/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Session/29804 To start with, Dr. Héctor Cárcamo from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada gave a plenary lecture on “Towards a comprehensive decision support system and management package of pulse crop pests – The pea leaf weevil case study”. This was followed by Dr. Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University on “Insect pests of pulse crops in North Dakota”, Dr. Sanford Eigenbrode, University of Idaho on “Insect-transmitted viruses in pulse crops”, Dr. Maya Evenden from University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada on “Semiochemical-based trapping of pea leaf weevil in the Canadian Prairie Provinces”, Dr. Govinda Shrestha, Montana State University on “Role of biopesticides in pea leaf weevil management”, Dr. Anamika Sharma, Montana State University on “Pea weevil: A new pest in Montana”, Dr. Heikki Hokkanen, University of Helsinki, Finland on “Buffering pulse cropping systems against outbreaks of Sitona weevils”, Dr. John Gavloski from Manitoba Agriculture, Carman, MB, Canada on “Integrated pest management in pulse crops: How far have we come and what is still needed”, Dr. Stefan Jaronski, USDA-ARS, Sidney, MT on “Microbial agents in pulse crops – Do they have a role? Where? How”. The final speaker, Dr. Jeff Rumney, Director of Research, USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, Moscow, ID spoke on “USADPLC - Importance of pulse crops and management tools and resources”. As well, all the speakers were invited to contribute review articles on the topic they have presented. These submitted reviews are being edited by Dr. Reddy and will be published in the ESA flagship journal Annals of the Entomological Society as a Special Issue on Pulse Entomology that will include various aspects of biology, ecology and management of insect pests on pulse crops.

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The Meaning of the Snowman

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.

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