DECEMBER 2020
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Montana hemp checkoff
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding hemp growers and processors to submit their hemp checkoff payments before the end of the year. The Montana Hemp Advisory Committee will decide how to allocate the checkoff funds for research, market development and education to develop and enhance Montana’s hemp industry. Montana hemp growers voted to approve the nation’s first hemp checkoff earlier this year. The checkoff was established at 1% of the value of the crop being sold at the first point of sale. Hemp growers can self-assess for the 2020 crop year. However, if their hemp was sold to a Montana hemp processor, that processor is responsible for submitting the assessment. All of Montana’s checkoff programs are voluntary. As Montana’s Hemp Checkoff funds start to accrue, the Montana Hemp Advisory Committee will make decisions on how to allocate those funds towards the program goals of research, market development and education. Hemp growers and members of the public can join the committee’s public meetings during which funding opportunities
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CWD detection in Flathead County game farm
On November 19 the Montana Department of Livestock received notification that a single game farm animal in Flathead County was confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the second detection of CWD in domestic cervids in Montana this year. The CWD positive animal was found as a result of mandatory surveillance of all age eligible animal mortalities in game farm animals in Montana. Montana’s CWD Herd Certification Program requires all animals greater than 12 months of age to be tested. The CWD positive animal was not exhibiting any clinical signs of CWD but was found dead on the affected premises. The infection was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa through the identification of the prion in tissue samples collected from the animal. The Department has placed the herd under quarantine and is conducting an epidemiological investigation. Montana law requires CWD positive game farm herds to undergo complete depopulation and post-mortem testing of the herd, or quarantine of the entire herd for a period of five years from the last CWD positive case. State Veterinarian Dr. Marty Zaluski stated, “An epidemiologic investigation will be conducted, but at this time, the source of the disease is unknown.” Zaluski added, “We will look at historical animal movements associated with CONTINUED ON PAGE A3
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Open signup for the CRP and CRP Grasslands in early 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2021 signup periods for general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Grasslands offers. General signup for CRP will be open from January 4, 2021 to February 12, 2021; signup for CRP Grasslands runs from March 15, 2021 to April 23, 2021. Both programs are competitive and provide annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. “The Conservation Reserve Program and the many focused programs that come under it, like CRP Grasslands, are some of our most critical tools we have to help producers better manage their operations while conserving natural resources,” said State Executive Director Lois Van MARK. “As one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors, CRP has proven to protect our Nation’s valuable resources; and next year’s signup gives our farmers and ranch-
ers an opportunity to enroll in CRP for the first time or continue their participation for another term. Enrollment Options CRP-General Signup Through CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP help provide numerous benefits to the nation’s environment and economy. CRP general signup is held annually. The competitive general signup includes increased opportunities for enrollment of wildlife habitat through the State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative. Grasslands Signup CRP Grasslands helps landowners and CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
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will be discussed. Public meeting notices are published on the MDA website. In 2020, 94 hemp growers licensed through the Montana State Hemp Program produced approximately 10,950 acres outdoors, the majority of which were grown for grain. The program also reported 104,500 square feet of indoor hemp grown mostly for CBD uses. Assessment forms for growers and processors can be downloaded from the MDA website at agr.mt.gov/hemp, or they can be requested by email at agr@mt.gov, by phone at (406) 444-3571, or by fax at (406) 444-5409. Hemp checkoff payments should be submitted to the address below by December 31, 2020. Montana Department of Agriculture, Attn: Hemp Checkoff Program, P.O. Box 20020, Helena, MT 59620-0201
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this captive herd and proximity to infected wildlife to try to determine the source of exposure.” Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has documented CWD in wild cervids across much of Montana through surveillance that began in 2017. In 2019, approximately 7,000 wild deer, elk, and moose were sampled statewide, with 140 of them testing positive for CWD. CWD is a progressive, fatal disease that affects the nervous system of white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose. Transmission can occur through direct contact between animals, through urine, feces, saliva, blood and antler velvet. Infected carcasses may serve as a source of environmental contamination and can infect other animals. Infected animals may carry the disease for years without showing signs of illness, but in later stages, signs may include progressive weight loss, lack of coordination and physical debilitation. There is no known transmission of CWD to humans. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that hunters harvesting an animal in areas known for the presence of CWD, have their animal tested. If the animal tests positive, the CDC advises against eating the meat.
Women of Agriculture
By USDA Dr. Mary Engle Pennington (USA, 1872-1952) The “Ice Woman” of the “Cold Chain” revolutionized the food supply and distribution system by developing safe and sanitary methods for processing, storing and shipping dairy products, poultry, eggs and fish. In addition to instilling food safety and preservation practices, the chemist and engineer helped design and evaluate transportation and storage mediums aimed at maintaining low temperatures to reduce bacteria counts in refrigerated and frozen foods. Mary served President Hoover’s Food Administration, USDA, and FDA, as well as the private sector.
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Spring blooms during winter
By Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent, Grand Forks County Forcing spring bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocus and hyacinth is a great way to brighten up the dreary days of winter. Forcing bulbs does require planning, though, because the bulbs need a cooling period that imitates the cold conditions bulbs would experience outside during the winter. Select only the best bulbs you can find for forcing. Bulbs should be large, firm and free of disease. Look for varieties that are especially suited for forcing. To start bulbs, use a clean pot at least 6 inches deep that has drainage holes and a saucer to catch the drainage water. Fill the pot about one-third full of new potting soil and arrange the blubs in the pot with the roots down and pointed tip facing up. Bulbs can be spaced close together but should not be touching each other. Plant the bulbs so the tip of the bulb is near the soil surface. Crocus bulbs should be planted about an inch deep. Tulip bulbs have a flat side and a rounded side. Plant the flat side facing the inner rim of the pot. This will result in larger leaves growing along the edge of the pot, accenting the flower blooms. Cover the bulbs completely with additional potting soil. Leave 1/4 inch of space at the top of the pot so when you water, the pot will not overflow. Water the bulbs after planting and when the soil is dry. Keep the soil moist. Do not allow the soil to dry out because the bulbs also will dry out. Bulbs need a cooling period of about 12 to 13 weeks at temperatures of 35 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use unheated space such as an attic or garage or use your refrigerator if you have room. Don’t use a refrigerator if it contains apples. The ethylene gas they emit will harm flower development. Mark your calendar so you know when you can take the bulbs out of cold storage. Calendar reminders to check soil moisture are helpful, too. If you are forcing bulbs in multiple pots, bring them out of their cooling period at different intervals to extend the bloom time. When the cooling period has passed, place the bulbs in a warmer (50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) area with indirect lighting until they start growing. Once leaves start growing, that is the time to move the bulbs to a warmer area with bright light. The bulbs will need three to four weeks to grow and flower. The warmer your house, the faster they will grow. Once the flowers begin to bloom, you can place the bulbs in a cooler spot at night to lengthen the bloom time. All the bulb’s energy is spent once it is done blooming. Forced bulbs usually are discarded. However, you might be able to save them and plant them outside in the fall. When trying to save bulbs, remove the spent flowers and place the bulbs in a sunny window and keep the soil moist until the foliage turns brown. Then stop watering and allow the soil and foliage to dry down. Harvest the bulbs, allowing them to dry for a couple of weeks. Then store the bulbs in a cool, dry place until you can plant them in the fall. Happy gardening!
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Do you know the difference between 9% and 7% crude protein hay? By Hannah Greenwell, Nebraska Extension Educator
When feeding harvested forages to the cow herd, you need to know what you have in order to know what to feed. This is vital when faced with some of the challenges we have seen in the past couple years such as flood, excessively cold and harsh winters, and drought. Over-feeding spends money unnecessarily and can deteriorate your bottom line. Underfeeding results in thin cows, which can lead to calving issues and disappointing conception rates. What is the difference between hay that tests 9% crude protein (CP) on a dry matter (DM) basis versus hay that tests 7%? The easy answer is 2%, but what is the difference between these two hays when it comes to meeting cow requirements? A 1,300 lb, spring-calving cow in the second trimester (fall/early winter) requires 1.6 lb of CP as a portion of her dry matter intake. If all the factors were in your favor putting up hay this year and it tests at 9% CP, divide 1.6 lb of required CP by .09 (percent CP in your hay) requiring the cow to consume 17.8 lb DM of that hay to meet her protein demand. This calculation is illustrated here: If hay did not test as well, here is the same calculation with the 7% CP hay: That 5-lb difference on an individual animal level is not overwhelming, but when multiplied by the Nebraska average herd size of 94, that is a daily difference of
470 lb of DM (522 lb as-fed) for the herd. Extrapolate further to a producer with 300 cows. That producer would have to feed 1,500 lb DM (1,666 lb as-fed) more of the 7% CP hay each day. Just that 2% CP difference equals more than an entire bale each day. Or, examining it on a protein provided basis, you shorted that herd by 30 lb of protein, which is the equivalent of 19 cow’s daily protein requirements. If the hay is the next step lower quality, say 5% CP (DM basis), the question becomes can that 1,300 lb cow physically consume enough hay to meet her requirements? 36 lb of as-fed intake is the equivalent of 2.77% of BW on a 1,300 lb cow just to meet the CP requirement. Given the likely digestibility associated with 5% CP hay, she cannot physically consume enough dry hay to meet her daily nutrient requirements. Therefore, a supplementation strategy should be established before using that lower quality hay. Based on USDA reports, Nebraska grass hay price for Fair Quality (5-9% CP) large rounds is $82/ton. The 2% CP difference for the 300-cow herd amounts to a $68.31 difference each day, or $2,050 a month. It only takes an $18 forage sample to tell you what you have, so you know what to feed. Truly, the answer to whether you know the difference between 7% CP hay and 9% CP hay is, “yes, I got my forages tested”.
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K-State Research and Extension News If you’ve stared one cow in the face, you’ve seen them all … right? New technology being developed at Kansas State University is likely to debunk that thought, capitalizing on the power of artificial intelligence to build a database of facial recognition technology for the cattle industry. In other words, just like humans, each cow in the herd has a set of unique facial features that modern technology can scan and later use to track the animal throughout its life. “We’re talking about a system here that has an incremental cost that is close to zero, and nobody would be (forced) to use it,” said KC Olson, a beef cattle scientist with K-State Research and Extension who has helped to develop the idea. “But there would be economic incentives provided by the beef industry to participate.” Human facial recognition is becoming more common in secure locations, such as airports. And, humans can log into their computers or smartphones simply by looking at a screen. “The technology is based on the geometry of the human face,” Olson said. “It uses a bunch of intricate biometric measurements to put a permanent identification on a human being so that later on, when that person needs to get on a flight or something similar, the technology will identify who they are. For humans, that technology is capable of nearly 100% accuracy.” “Our thinking is, ‘why can’t we have something like that for beef cattle, which could then be used to create a national animal disease traceability system?’” Olson said. “The need for such a system has never been greater. We need this extra layer of protection for our industry against a foreign animal disease or … possible malfeasance by somebody who’s an enemy of this nation.” Olson and a group of K-State experts in computer engineering, veterinary medicine and animal science began discussing the idea late in 2019. While much of the world slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were busier than ever putting together the intricacies of facial recognition for cattle. “Initially, we made short videos of 1,000 feeder cattle that were restrained in a chute, taking a panoramic view of each calf’s head,” Olson said. From the videos, computer engineers parsed individual images of each cow’s head and uploaded it to a neural network – a form of artificial intelligence that is self-learning. Once the pictures are loaded, Olson said, the system “teaches itself which of the biometric measurements are critical.” Recently, the K-State team tested the reliability of the network, feeding images of cattle already in the system, and some that had not yet been entered. Olson said the technology was accurate 94% of the time. “Given the fact that this was a really small data set, there are some risks,” he said. “You can actually over-train a neural network so that it gets really good with the database that was used to create it, but it’s a little helpless when you give it new material. “The major limitation right now is the size of the database. The bigger it becomes – in other words, the smarter the neural network is – the higher the accuracy becomes. Achieving buy-in from the beef industry is absolutely essential to make this as robust as possible.” K-State is working with Kansas City-based company Black Hereford Holdings to build a smartphone app called Cattletracs, which will allow producers to submit pictures of their cattle. The app is due to be released soon, though its full capability is not likely to be in place for several months, Olson said. “For producers who don’t want anything to do with a national disease traceability system, that’s fine. Nobody is compelled to participate,” Olson said. “An animal could be read into the database anytime, such as at the first point of sale after leaving its ranch of origin or any time after that. “We do know that there can be economic incentives for animals with desired traits, and this system could help with that. But we would potentially get a lot more, including that all-critical element of biosecurity for our industry. The thinking is that this will eventually be applicable to most mammalian livestock species, including hogs and dairy cattle.” ##### The most powerful position you can take is on your knees. ##### Warning on a propane blowtorch: “Never use while sleeping.”
Trader’s Dispatch, December 2020 — Page A9
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Twelve Nebraska counties natural disaster areas
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated 12 Nebraska counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Deuel, Garden, Madison, Morrill, Pierce, Platte, Scotts Bluff , Sheridan and Wayne counties who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. Producers in the contiguous counties listed below are also eligible to apply for emergency loans: Nebraska: Antelope, Arthur, Boone, Butler, Cedar, Cherry, Colfax, Cuming, Dawes, Dixon, Grant, Keith, Kimball, Knox, Merrick, Nance, Perkins, Polk, Sheridan, Sioux, Stanton and Thurston Colorado: Logan and Sedgwick South Dakota: Bennett and Oglala Lakota Wyoming: Goshen and Laramie The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is June 14, 2021. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of additional programs to help farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster. FSA programs that do not require a disaster declaration include: Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; and the Tree Assistance Program. Farmers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at farmers.gov/recover.
Lure attracts live Asian giant hornets
Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service A scent lure designed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists to attract Asian giant hornets played a key role in the discovery of the first nest of these invasive insects in the United States. Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) entomologists have verified several finds of Asian giant hornets in Whatcom County since December 2019. They have been actively searching for the Asian giant hornets’ nests ever since. But finding a hornet nest is a difficult hunt, even that of the world’s largest hornet, when the nest is most likely a hole in the ground or a tree. To increase the odds of finding the nest, the WSDA team planned to live-trap some of the Asian giant hornets, fit them with radio transmitters provided by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and track them back to the nest. The first step was to attract the Asian giant hornets to the traps. Enter insect chemical ecologist Jacqueline Serrano with the ARS Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit in Wapato, Washington. She is carrying on the work of late ARS entomologist Peter Landolt, a world leader in chemical ecology research, who developed traps and attractive lures used for wasp and hornet species like the Asian giant hornet. “The ARS lure is a chemical mixture of acetic acid. It smells like sweet fermenting rotting fruit, which can be a food source for Asian giant hornets,” said Serrano. The standard lure used in Asian giant hornet traps has been a blend of orange juice and rice wine vinegar. The problem is the orange juice and rice wine vinegar combination continues to ferment and get “rather gross over time,” said Serrano. In contrast, the ARS lure is stable, so the traps don’t need to be refreshed as often. Between October 21-22, the WSDA team caught two live hornets using the ARS lure. The team successfully fitted several Asian giant hornets with transmitters and tracked one of the hornets back to its nest in a tree cavity near the city of Blaine. On October 24, personnel from WSDA and APHIS removed the nest. They continue to use the ARS lure in the search for more nests.
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Montana Hereford Directory Anchor Polled Herefords
Duncan Ranch Co
406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT
Sam Anderson
248-914-7491, Emigrant, MT
Dutton Hereford Ranch
Hereford America
Bayers Ranches, Inc.
406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT www.bayersherefordranch.com
Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT
Beery’s Land & Livestock Co
Feddes Herefords
406-221-6350, Butte, MT
406-788-3242, Pendroy, MT
Cooper Hereford Ranch
406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com
McKechnie Land & Cattle Inc.
Frank Herefords
Indreland’s Grasshaven Ranch
MK Black Herefords
G & R Farming, LLC
J Bar E Ranch
Mohican West
406-214-5120, Missoula, MT
JZ Livestock
406-835-2501, Glen, MT
406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT
Griffin Polled Herefords
K & C Herefords
406-821-0247, Darby, MT
406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT
H Hanging J
406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT
406-880-9211, Frenchtown, MT
Dallas Polled Herefords
Dave Hanson & Kelsey Cooper 406-570-5519, Willow Creek, MT
L Bar W Cattle Company
Sidwell Ranch
406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com
Sparks Herefords
406-778-2320, Plevna, MT www.sparksherefords.com
Storey Hereford Ranch Thomas Herefords
406-670-8529, Laurel, MT www.mohicanpolledherefords.com
406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT www.lbarw.com
406-239-9907, Evaro, MT
406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT
Opportunity, MT
K.L. Slagsvold Herefords
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Rocky Mountain Mini Herefords
McMurry Cattle
Houck Ranch, LLC
406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT
Rockin’ Double R Ranch
406-445-2280, Red Lodge, MT
406-432-2296, Shelby, MT
406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com
Curlew Cattle Co
406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT
Hop Creek Ranch
Garrison Ranches Inc
406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com
406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT
406-788-2393, Baker, MT
406-795-8118, Wibaux, MT
406-580-1303, Willow Creek, MT
Churchill Cattle Co
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406-799-2264, Lavina, MT www.hopcreekranchcompany.com
307-631-6012, Roscoe, MT
Brownell Polled Herefords
406-799-2973, Stevensville, MT www.LuckyUCattle.com
406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com
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406-832-3219, Wise River, MT
Lucky U Cattle Company
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Rafter Ranch Inc
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605-210-1956, Reva, SD www.thelivestocklink.com
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Ehlke Herefords
406-947-5322, Musselshell, MT www.barstarcattle.com
Marty & Leslie Bennett
406-323-1686, Roundup, MT
406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT
Bar Star Cattle
406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com
Harper Herefords
406-292-3503, Joplin, MT
406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com
Vandeberg Ranch
Northern Ag Research
406-323-1297, Roundup, MT
On Point Cattle Co
406-350-3123, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com
406-265-6115, Havre, MT
570-637-2644, Absarokee, MT
Otis Ranch
406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT
Emily Pederson
406-322-8541, Columbus, MT
Wichman Herefords XA Cattle
308-320-1110, Moorefield, NE
Yorlum Cattle Co
406-882-4086, Trego, MT
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MIXER WAGON FOR SALE
Kuhn Knight TMR 5143 vertical maxx..$10,000 Phone (406) 880-3450, Corvallis, MT
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2017 Cat 308E2 CR 1475 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, air ride seat, switchable controls, rearview camera, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, new 30” bucket, hydraulic thumb, extra counterweight, steel tracks with rubber inserts, excavator is in excellent condition, just serviced. Located in Spearfish, SD and Victor, MT............................. $84,900 2014 Deere 60G 860 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 2 speed travel, angle blade, hydraulic thumb, quick coupler, 24”, 16” and 36” buckets, 6’1” stick, 53 hp Yanmar diesel, 12’4” dig depth, 13,690 lb. operating weight. Nice machine, fresh service and job site ready. Located in Victor, MT.................................................................................................. $59,900 2008 Bobcat V723 Versahandler, 2445 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 3-way steering, all-wheel drive, new tires, hydraulic quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 4-ft. fork carriage with 4-ft. pallet forks, bucket, 7700 lb. lift capacity, 23-ft. reach, 100 hp, Perkins diesel engine, 2-speed hydrostatic transmission, 17,200 lb. operating weight, serviced and job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD...... $54,900 2011 Cat 420E 3025 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, AM/FM radio, cloth air ride seat, 4x4, 24” bucket, power shuttle transmission, auxiliary rear hydrualics, switchable pilot controls, ride control, differential locks, front tires are almost new, rear tires approximately 60%. Extremely nice condition, has been through the shop, just serviced. Located in Spearfish, SD............................................... $49,900 2007 SkyTrak 6036, 4325+/hours, auxiliary hydraulics, 72” carriage, 48” forks, very nice foam filled tires, 6000 lb capacity, 36-ft. reach. Has been through the shop, all repairs are done, recent service. Located in Victor, MT............ $39,900 2012 SkyTrak 6042, +/- 2340 hours, 3 steering modes, manual coupler, 48” carriage, 48” forks, foam filled tires, auxiliary hydraulics, hydraulic fork tilt. Just serviced, very nice newer, low hour. Great condition. Located in Spearfish, SD.................................................................................................. $46,900 2012 Case 850L, 2750 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, sweeps, rock guards, 6-way PAT blade, rippers, undercarriage approximately 75% remaining, very nice and tight, clean dozer, has been through the shop, just serviced and ready to go. Located in Spearfish, SD...$76,500 2005 Cat D5G XL, 3400+- hours, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, AM/FM radio, CD, cloth suspension seat, 3 shank ripper, 6-way PAT blade, 20” track shoes, undercarriage is approximately 75%, had just been through the shop, serviced by Cat, very clean, tight dozer. Located in Spearfish, SD.................................................... $79,900
These eight Dawson County, Nebraska 4-Her’s earned $25 cash awards sponsored by the Dawson County Farm Bureau. Taking home the awards were: (front row, left to right) Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington; Gracie Schneider, Cozad; Syndi Ringenberg, Lexington; and Andrew Kreucher, Gothenburg; (back row, left to right) Don Batie of Lexington representing Dawson County Farm Bureau; and Parker Walanhoski, Overton. Not preent but also receiving recognition were Abby Allen, Lexington; Bart Beattie, Sumner; and Eli Boryca, Cozad. Extension photo
75th annual Nebraska 4-H Achievement Barbecue a success
Ninety-three 4‑H members, parents and leaders attended the 75th annual Dawson County 4‑H Achievement Barbecue held Sunday night, October 25, 2020 at the Lexington Middle School Cafeteria, Lexington, Nebraska. Pinnacle Bank provided the beef which was prepared by Jolene Block of the Around the Block Catering and the Dawson County 4‑H Foundation provided the trimmings for the annual event. The Pony Express and the Dawson County Agricultural Society served the group in their usual efficient manner. Winners of the “I Dare You” Leadership Award were Helene Keiser, Gothenburg; and Spencer Walahoski, Oconto. The Outstanding 4‑H Member Service Award sponsored by Nebraska Farm Bureau was presented to Abbie Owens, Lexington. Saidi Ringenberg, Lexington was chosen to receive the Outstanding Junior Leader Award, presented in memory of Melvin Marshall. Medals for excellence in several project areas were awarded to Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington – Beef; Lauren Thompson, Overton – Companion Animal; Gracie Schneider, Cozad – Goats; Trina Pearson, Brady – Rabbits; Abbie Owens, Lexington – Home Environment; Parker Walahoski, Overton – Shooting Sports; Carson Rohde, Sumner – Swine; Abbie Owens, Lexington – Food & Nutrition; Gracie Schneider, Cozad – Public Speaking; Saidi Ringenberg, Lexington – Clothing & Textiles; Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington – Photography; Spencer Walahoski, Overton – Sheep; and Bart Beattie, Sumner – Gardening & Horticulture. Winner of the Jack Reed Memorial Judging trophy was Mattie Beattie, Sumner, Top Senior Livestock Judge. Terrence Bliven, Benjamin Dones, Maggie Duryea and Bristol McConville, all of Lexington, received the 4‑H Good Start Awards. Rilyn Schledewitz, Oconto; Rieker Spradlin, Cozad; Wesley Thompson and Jaelin Wolfinger, both of Lexington, received the 4‑H Great Job Awards. State 4‑H Camp/Conference Trip winners were Eli Boryca, Cozad; Abbie Owens, Lexington; Lexi Johnson, Gothenburg; Bart Beattie, Sumner; and Spencer Walahoski, Overton. National 4-H Congress $25 cash awards
sponsored by Dawson County Farm Bureau were awarded to: Abby Allen, Lexington; Bart Beattie, Sumner; Eli Boryca, Cozad; Andrew Kreuscher, Gothenburg; Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington; Gracie Schneider, Cozad; Parker Walahoski, Overton; and Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington. National 4-H Congress nominees included: Abby Allen, Lexington; Bart Beattie, Sumner; Eli Boryca, Cozad; Andrew Kreuscher, Gothenburg; Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington; Hayden Russman, Gothenburg; Gracie Schneider, Cozad; Daniela Solis, Lexington; Parker Walahoski, Overton; Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington; and Aven Zimmerman, Overton. National 4-H Conference nominees who received Achievement Application medals were: Mattison Beattie, Sumner; Abbie Owens, Lexington; Emma Peterson, Gothenburg; Saidi Ringenberg, Lexington; Gracie Schneider, Cozad; Greg Treffer, Cozad; Sarah Treffer, Cozad; Spencer Walahoski, Overton; and Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington. Three, five and 10 year 4‑H members were recognized. Twenty-three (23) 4-H members received their 3‑year pins and 28 members received their 5‑year pins. Earning 10‑year pins were: Gage Andersen and Neligh Andersen, both of Gothenburg, Chesney Bartlett, Cozad; Bart Beattie, Sumner; Austin Kennicutt, Bertrand; Abbie Owens, Lexington; Emma Peterson, Gothenburg; Ariel Rhea, Lexington; Carson Rohde, Sumner; and Hayden Russman. Gothenburg. Lengths of service awards were presented to 4‑H leaders. The 4‑H leaders receiving special recognition this year were: Susan Nichols, Lexington; for 20 years; Garth Andersen, Gothenburg; for 10 years; Mark Reiman and Miranda Reiman, both of Cozad; William Scoville, Sumner; John Mark Sutherland, Cozad; Bret Tiller, Gothenburg; and Melissa Tufford, Lexington. In the 4‑H Council election, Jennifer Hunke and Stephanie Ringenberg, both of Cozad; and Carol Keiser, Gothenburg; were elected for three‑year terms. Bruce Treffer presented Service Certificates to retiring 4‑H Council members Jason Schneider, Cozad; Dave Schledewitz, Oconto; and Kim Sutherland, Cozad; in appreciation for their contribution to the 4‑H program.
Winterizing spray equipment
Winterizing spray equipment can be tedious work but taking a little time this fall can save a lot of headaches next spring. The first thing you want to do is to consult the pesticide label and determine the proper PPE to wear. Once you are properly equipped, drain the tank, and fill it up to about 15-20% total tank volume with clean water. Circulate clean water through the system and dispose of any rinsate collected according to label instructions. Triple rinsing the system ensures the removal of residual chemicals but adding a cleaning agent can be helpful when cleaning out the sprayer. When filling up the tank the second time, it’s a good practice to add a cleaning agent. You will want to consult the label of any pesticides used in the tank to ensure the cleaning agent is compatible and appropriate for the tank. Depending on the quality of the sprayer, certain pesticides may hold on longer in the system by getting caught in any pitting in the tank or hoses. A cleaning agent can help strip these residual chemicals out of the system and avoid carryover issues next spring. After the cleaning agent sits in the system for an appropriate amount of time (see label for directions), rinse the system for a third time with clean water. You will also want to remove any additional sprayer parts (nozzles, screens, filters, sprayer tips, end caps, etc.) to allow for proper drainage. These parts need to be thoroughly cleaned before putting them back on the sprayer. It’s also important to clean the exterior of the tank, sprayer, or tractor used to pull the sprayer (if applicable). Make sure everything on the system is drained and completely dry before doing your final inspection. Look for cracks, leaks, corrosion, or hidden damage and replace anything that needs to be fixed. Follow manufacture recommendations and add antifreeze or oil (if necessary), check the tires and the battery, and store in a dry, well maintained building that is protected from the winter elements. More information on cleaning and winterizing your sprayer can be found at UNL’s Pesticide Application Technology Website (https://pat.unl.edu/) or by listening to this Podcast with Dr. Greg Kruger, UNL Weed Scientist: https:// cropwatch.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Podcast/CW-2010-14-pestidice-tank-cleanout.mp3.
Stainless Steel Grain Vac Hose
7”x8-ft. Fits AGI or Brandt Regular Price: $809.40
Sale Price $695.00
8” Poly Grain Vac Hose
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FAIRFIELD HAY FOR SALE Grass/Alfalfa hay in round bales.
Call for delivered prices – (406) 870-9003, Power, MT
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Shop-Style Rolair Compressors ALL SHOP COMPRESSORS INCLUDE VIBRATION ISOLATOR PADS
Pressure Washers Hose Reels
MDS SUPPLY is central Montana’s source for Fillrite fuel pumps. We Also Have Available:
4 Several affordable options in DEF pump systems 4 Flexzilla hose IN STOCK, 3/8-1” sizes 4 Fuel/Water/Fire/Air Hose Suction and Discharge 4 Black Pipe Fittings 4 Aluminum Camlocks 4 Stainless T-Bolt Clamps/Band Clamps 4 Brass Ball Valves 4 Cimtek Fuel Filters 4 Inline Air Filters, Regulators, and Lubricators 4 Fire and Garden Hose Fittings/Adapters 4 Air Compressor Parts and Oil 4 Grease and oil pumps
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RiteWay Harrow Tines
Refurbish your heavy harrow this winter 9/16” x 26” Tines Bulk Pricing Regular $35.22/ea.
NOW $1450/50
7” Poly Grain Vac Hose
8”x8-ft. Fits AGI or Brandt
7”x8-ft. Fits AGI or Brandt
Sale Price $575.00
Sale Price $475.00
AGI Grain Vac
Bulk Hose Pricing
Exhaust Kit - 25-ft
Poly and Flexible Steel Available
Regular Price: $674.42
Keep dust and noise at a distance
Regular Price: $2053
NOW $1695
Regular Price: $583.80
Save Money and Have Spare Hose Call Duane about Bulk Prices
406-453-5451 or 800-332-1816
Stainless Steel Grain Vac Hose 7”x12-ft. Fits Walinga Regular Price: $1285.00
Sale Price $995.00
Grain Vac Accessories 7” Bin Sweep - Reg. $589
NOW $495
8” Bin Sweep - Reg. $867
NOW $795
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HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE Alfalfa grass hay, 3x4x8 square and round bales. Baled with no rain Barley straw, 3x4x8 square and round bales Can deliver (406) 590-4040 or 808-1022, Fairfield, MT
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USED CULVERTS & BRIDGES FOR SALE
18” - 12-ft. diameter, lengths up to 64-ft. Available in a variety of sizes and thicknessness. Some bands and other fittings are available. Most are 1/2 price of new.
Bridges: (2) 55’x13’ Steel Girder - Wood deck....... $40,000 each (1) 28’x15’ Timber Bridge.................................. $25,000 (2) 17’x13’ Timber Bridges.......................... $5000 each (1) 12’x13’ Timber Bridge..................................... $3000 (2) 35’x10’ Rail car with concrete decking...................... . ....................................$5000 each, Both for $7000 . (other sizes available also)
Treated Timber: $1 per board foot under 20 feet long. $1.50 per board foot over 20 feet long. Timbers are negotiable on price based off their condition. Many different sizes to choose from.
Excellent Hay: Alfalfa/Grass mix 50/50. Put up right and tarped. Small square bales, 60-65 lb. $220/ton or $7 bale Large round bales 1650 lbs. $175/ton or $145 bale
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Serving the Montana, Dakota and Wyoming regions, and beyond, with an extensive selection of reliable used trucks and equipment since 1998!
1995 Cat 140G motor grader, 12-ft. moldboard, scarifier, 3306 diesel, powershift, full cab, ac/heat, extra tight clean, very nice machine, one owner..... ................................................... Just In
1993 Case 621B quick attach, full cab, GP Bucket, 5300 hours. tight, one owner.......................................... Just In
1997 Volvo L50C front end loader, JRB 416 quick attach, 2 yard GP bucket, 100% new 17.5 x 25 tires, 7,795 hours, ex California, rust free municipal loader. ................................................. $44,000
2007 Case 221E Mini wheel loader, full cab, heat, 4&1 bucket, auxillary 3rd valve, diesel, hydraulic quick attach, 60 hpr., 12,000 lb. machine weight, 11-ft.1” lift height, only 1089 original hours, one owner, like new condition...........$49,500
1999 Cat 928G loader, auxillary 3rd valve, 4&1 bucket, full cab, AC/Heat, 7134 hrs. tight, extra clean.......... Just In
2003 Falls dual direction snow plow, balderson quick attach, motor grader or loader quick attach..................... Just In
1986 Allis Chalmers 45KW generator, diesel, 120/240/480 volt, trailer mounted, 1-3 phase, only 70 hours, like new condition...................................... $8500
Planning for a shortage of forage
By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator Drought conditions across much of Nebraska this summer, most severe in the west, have significantly reduced forage production from pasture and rangeland as well as hay ground and crop residue. Cow-calf producers will face a challenge in meeting the feed needs of the herd from now until next spring. When making a plan for a forage shortage, producers should remember these five steps: Calculate feed needs. Accurately assess the feed needs of all the cattle that are planned to be part of the operation from now into next spring. This is an important first step in determining expected forage demand. Recognize that grass availability next spring may be later and less than average due to the drought conditions experienced this past growing season. Take time to assess cow body condition score. Are cows thinner now than they typically are for this time of year? Are they going to need higher-quality feed and more of it in order to be in adequate condition going into calving? Inventory quantity and quality of forage. Consider the available grazing as well as harvested feed that is currently available. Get feed-sample analyses of hay and silage. Recognize that the quality of dormant rangeland forage may be less than average this year. Knowing both the quality and quantity of feed in inventory is essential to being able to develop a feeding plan. Count the cost. Know the value of the feed you have and the cost to acquire feed that will be needed to meet cattle nutrient requirements. What is it going to cost to carry cows through the winter till next spring? What is going to be the estimated cost of gain to grow calves that will be retained? Will the expected value received for weight gain or calf production be greater than the cost? Identify the options. Explore and think through the available options to either reduce forage demands or purchase additional feed. What are the pros and cons of each? What are the potential long-term impacts 2001 Freightliner FL112 6x6 cab & of the possibilities being chassis, M11 cummins, diesel, 4560 considered? Which alternaAllison auto, heavy specs, locking rear tives give the greatest flexends, step frame, low miles........ Just In ibility? It is likely that hard decisions may be necessary if reducing forage demand means evaluating which cows are to be retained and 2007 Ford F450 4x4 cab & chassis, which ones should be sold. diesel, automatic, 63,900 miles, 60” CA, A conversation with your very nice, clean truck.................. Just In banker and tax accountant will likely be an important part of the consideration in evaluating those options. Develop a plan. Based 2007 Ford F650 Cab & Chassis, 5.9 on feed availability as well Cummins diesel, 6 speed Allison autoas cost and nutrient needs of matic, 26,000 lb. GVWR (under CDL), the cowherd, develop a plan. air brakes, air conditioning, 108” cab Consider what options are to axle, 160 CFM PTO under frame air compressor, 120 volt PTO generaavailable if weather conditor, hydraulic wet kit with pump & tank, tions reduce feed available complete & ready to build to your specs, or increase cowherd nutrient 47,114 miles.............................$34,000 needs. Recognize that the plan will likely need to be changed and adjusted along the way. Proactively taking time to 1997 Ford F450 4x4 flatbed, 460 V8 evaluate and think through gas, 4 speed automatic, air conditionpossibilities now will likely ing, 60” cab to axle, 5.13 ratio, will sepaprovide more opportunities rate chassis, perfect bale bed chassis, than waiting until later this 81,567 miles. One owner...........$11,500 fall and winter. Nebraska Extension has numerous resources at the beef.unl.edu website, including articles, videos, 1988 GMC Topkick Telelect Commander NebGuides and Extension 4200 digger derrick, 8.2 diesel, 5-speed Circulars that address the manual, 126,220 miles, complete, good issues currently being faced rubber............................................. $9500 by cow-calf producers. Beef specialists and educators are available who can provide assistance in assessing options and developing rations.
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1993 Kenworth T800 tandem dump truck, L10 cummins diesel, 750 Allison auto, 15-ft. dump, 123,000 actual miles.. ................................................... Just In
1994 Ford F700 dump truck, under CDL, hydraulic brakes, 10-ft. dump, 5.9 Cummins diesel, Allison automatic, low pro chassis, 23,900 GVWR, double frame, 19.5 wheels, hot shift PTO, 153,687 miles............................$15,500
2008 Ditch Witch RT95 M910 trencher (mechanical drive trencher) 4x4x4, 6-way blade, 4 wheel steering powershift transmission with hi/lo, A920 backhoe, hydraulic crumbler good chain and sprockets...................................$39,500
1988 International single axle dump truck, diesel, Allison automatic, 10-ft. dump bed, air brakes, 5000 actual miles, clean..........................................$12,500
1996 Kiefer IRH-200 Carousel/ spool pipe trailer, self loading w/ hydraulic pump, pintle hitch, ready to work $4600
2001 Freightliner FLD tandem snowplow truck, dual direction plow, 15-ft. dump, live bottom sander, chem tanks and sprays, M11 Cummins, Allison automatic, low miles, no rust, very nice...... ................................................... Just In
2003 International Workstar 7400 dump truck with snow plow, 11-ft.dual direction front plow, 11-ft. dump box, DT530 diesel, 3560 Allison automatic, plumbed for hydraulic sander, rear pintle hitch & air, complete, no rust, very clean..........................................$34,000
1998 Freightliner FL112 tandem dump, C10 Cat diesel, Allison automatic, 15-ft. rock box, high lift gate, only 26,900 original miles, like new!.................... $51,000 2000 Titan TRA/REM 40-ft. flatbed, Newey RL250 weight scale gauges, 11Rx22.5 hub pilot bud wheels, (multiple units available).................... $9700
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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Used
VRX
• (2) Cleanup heads • Full hose package
• 5200 bu/hr • Binsnake • Full hose package
$4357/yr - oac
$4989/yr - oac
NEW
6614
• Precleaner • Great shape Buy or Lease to own
$3452/yr - oac
7614
• Large vac for large capacity • 7” system • No augers Buy or Lease to own
$6097/yr - oac
USED Bale Processor
USED BP8000 Bale Processor
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• Hydraulic fold option • 36-ft. Sale Price $13,970 • 42-ft. Sale Price $14,970 • 24-ft. Sale Price $10,970
2665 Bale Processor
5200EX NEW
VRX
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USED
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2660 Bale Processor
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NEW 6614
• No augers • 6” system • Precleaner Buy or Lease to own
$5644/yr - oac
3106
Land Roller
• Full hose package • (2) Clean up heads Buy or Lease to own
$5816/yr - oac
Seed Tender
• Conveyor • Remote control Buy or Lease to own
$6012/yr - oac
Jiffy 928 Bale Processors
• Implement tires • Hydraulic deflector • Right hand discharge
• Big flotation tires • Hydraulic deflector • Right hand discharge
Buy or Lease to own
Buy or Lease to own
$4375/yr - oac
New Heavy Harrow
$4465/yr - oac
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Wheatheart Outlaw post pounder
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$2816/yr - oac
Wheatheart Renegade Plus
• Pull behind • 13 hp engine • Very dependable Buy or Lease to own
$2718/yr - oac
Tillage
• 36-ft.
• Coulter disk
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• 62-ft. • Hydraulic tine adjust
$6400/yr - oac
• 3 chain slot conveyor • Heavy duty frame • Rotor access door
• Built to Last
390
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• Built to last • Hydraulic deflector • Fast operation
VR12
New Schulte Snow Blowers
CMF 590
RR900 Rockpicker
CMF 830 • Scale • Conveyor • Round or square bales • Fast, Easy, Efficient
• Round or square bales • Conveyor • Scale • Built to last
1547LP
• Hydraulic drive • 60” swath Buy or Lease to own
$4523/yr - oac
15100
1552LPT
• 62-ft. • 10-ft. swath • Hydraulic dump • One pass operation Buy or Lease to own
$4925/yr - oac 8x42-ft. auger
• Honda motor • Electric start • Down spout
Sale Price $8470
• Forward folding • 5 Section Buy or Lease to own
$8232/yr - oac 1070 auger
(1) (3) IN STOCK Last Unit
• Powermover • Winch • 26.5 Kohler engine • Cold weather package • 9000 bushel/hour • 35 hp. • Self propelled • Loaded up Buy or Lease to own
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TWO MONTANA LIVESTOCK BRANDS FOR SALE • Horses right shoulder • Cattle - right rib
$6000
• Horses right shoulder • Cattle right rib
$4000
Contact @ (406) 265-4741 or cell (406) 871-1820 No answer, please leave message.
Montana State University, Western Triangle Research Center has immediate openings for the following positions: Farm Operations Manager - https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/21873 and Research Associate - https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/21830
All applications must be completed online. MSU is an AA/ADA/EEO/Veteran preferred employer.
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Good performance in limited exportable HW supplies
Samples from the 2020 hard white (HW) wheat crop show good quality performance in milling, dough properties and finished products, including pan breads, Asian noodles and steamed breads. The Southern Plains, Pacific Northwest (PNW) and California composites all show good bread baking potential. Exportable supplies are limited. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has posted a full 2020 California Hard White Regional Report on its website. The 2020 HW crop was grown primarily in Idaho, Kansas, Colorado, California and Nebraska. Other states including Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota had limited production. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) estimates 2020 HW production at 894,483 metric tons (MT), down from 2019’s 979,321 MT reported by USDA. Here are a few highlights from the 2020 HW wheat crop. Wheat and Grade Data: Grade – Five composites graded U.S. No. 1. The medium protein Southern Plains graded U.S. No. 3 due to 2.1% wheat of contrasting classes. Test Weight ranged from 61.0 to 64.1 lb/bu (80.2 to 84.2 kg/hl). Wheat Moisture ranged from 8.9 to 11.0%. Wheat Protein ranged from 11.3 to 13.2% (12% mb). Wheat Ash ranged from 1.43 to 1.62% (14% mb). Kernel Hardness ranged from 59.0 to 81.5. Kernel Diameters ranged from 2.47 to 2.86 mm. 1000 Kernel Weight values of the Southern Plains medium- and high-protein composites are 29.3 and 27.5 g, respectively. All others are greater than or equal to 31.9 g. Wheat Falling Number values are 396 sec or higher for all composites. Flour, Dough and Baking Data: Laboratory Mill Flour Extractions range from 70.6 to 74.2%, L* values (whiteness) 90.7 to 92.0, flour protein 10.8 to 12.7% (14% mb), and flour ash 0.45 to 0.50% (14% mb). These values are within the historical ranges of HW flour considering the wide production area. Flour Wet Gluten Contents range 24.8 to 40.8% depending on flour protein content. Amylograph peak viscosities are between 714 and 1039 BU for all composites. Damaged Starch values are in the range of 3.1 to 5.5%. Lactic Acid SRC values range 144 to 157%, indicating medium to strong gluten strength. Farinograph water absorptions range 55.0 to 62.4% and stability times 9.0 to 37.0 minutes, exhibiting medium to strong dough characteristics. Alveograph value ranges are: P (59 to 108 mm); L (99 to 135 mm); and W (240 to 395 (10-4 J)). Extensograph data at a 135-minute rest shows maximum resistance in the range of 740 to 1013 BU, extensibility 15.6 to 23.2 cm and area 153 to 246 cm2. All composites show good baking performance relative to protein content, with bake absorptions in the range of 59.9 to 67.4%, loaf volumes of 796 to 942 cc, and crumb grain and texture scores of 7.0 to 8.0 points. Noodle Evaluation: HW flours and a control flour were evaluated for both Chinese raw noodles (white salted) and Chinese wet noodles (yellow alkaline). Overall, this year’s HW samples will produce noodles with acceptable color and texture if low ash patent flour is used. Chinese Raw Noodles – The L* values at 0 hours of production and after 24 hours of storage at room temperature are acceptable for all samples (72 is the minimum value at 24 hours). The sensory color stability scores for PNW and Southern Plains samples are similar to or better than the control noodle of 7.0. Cooked noodle texture is softer for California composites. Chinese Wet Noodles – Sensory color stability scores are acceptable for parboiled noodles from all composites. The cooked noodle texture is softer for PNW composites. Steamed Bread Evaluation: HW flours were evaluated for Asian steamed breads in comparison with a control flour. Results show all composites are acceptable for steamed bread with total scores equivalent to or better than the control flour. Blending 25% SW flour with high protein HW flour would improve overall steamed bread quality. ##### A blonde is out weedeating her garden when her cat jumps up in front of the weedeater. The weedeater takes the cats tail right off. She picks up her cat and it’s tail and heads to Walmart. She heard that Walmart is the best retailer around.
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LARGE INVENTORY OF MACDON HEADERS!
2018 MacDon FD140 double knife, transport, cross auger, flex, used one season. John Deere adapter. Have adapters for other models, may increase price........... $79,000
(3) 2016 MacDon FD75D double knife, 40-ft., flex, transport........................................ Call
2003 MacDon 972 36-ft., cross auger, slow speed transport, single knife, John Deere adapter................................................. Call 2002 MacDon 972................................... Call 1998 MacDon 960 36-ft., transport, bat reel, single knife, many adaptors available.......... ..........................................................$9000
1997 MacDon 960 25-ft., pickup reel, swather header...................................................... Call 1997 MacDon 960 36-ft.bat reel...............$9000 (2) 1995 MacDon 960 36-ft. single knife...$9000 1994 MacDon 960....................................$9000 1992 MacDon 960 36-ft., Case adapter...$9000 1990 MacDon 960 36-ft. single knife........$9000
2004 MacDon 974 flex header, John Deere adapter................................................. Call
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2021 Bobcat S64 Power bob-tach, 7 pin attachment control, high flow, 2 speed, hydraulic bucket position, ride control, heat/air, radio ready, 2300 lb. lift capacity............................................Call
2021 Bobcat V723 7000 lb. capacity, 23ft. reach, cab with heat and air......Call
2020 Bobcat T76 New..................... Call 2014 Bobcat S650 600 hours.. $32,000
**USED EQUIPMENT** 2012 Honey Bee SP40 used, auto header height, has cross auger not pictured $23,909
2020 Bobcat S595 SJC, power bob-tach, 7 pin, 2 speed, bucket positioning, ride control, reversing fan, heat, air, radio, heated cloth air ride seat..... HUGE DISCOUNTS
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2021 Vermeer BPX9010 new, square/round bale kit, high float tires, 0% for 48 mo. Call
Case IH 3400 used Case Concord in great shape.................... $34,000
1971 Big Bud HN320 Big Cam 400 Cummins, 13 speed transmission, brand new tires, new turbo, new front mount hydraulic pump, insulated cab, updated instrument panel, R134A air conditioning, three hydraulic pumps.........$34,000
John Deere Equipment IN STOCK!
2017 John Deere S670 Fresh trade, premium cab with enhanced air suspension seat. Green Star 3, LED lights, 2 sets of concaves, inspection will be available upon completion. 2.44% interest for 72 mo OAC............$169,000
GIVE OUR PARTS DEPARTMENT A CALL FOR ANY OF YOUR PARTS NEEDS. 406-395-6798 2005 Challenger RB56 Great used baler with twine and net, has 6000 bales on it. Need to get ran through shop $14,000
2012 Bourgault 3320-66 66-ft., 10’’ 2005 Bourgault 5710 II 59-ft.10’’ spacing, steel packers, 3/4 tips, spacing, MRB,3/4 tips, drill only.. MRB, 6450 tank.............. $79,000 ....................................... $66,000
2017 John Deere S670 Fresh trade, premium cab with enhanced air suspension seat. Green Star 3, LED lights, 2 sets of concaves, inspection will be available upon completion. 2.44% interest for 72 mo OAC............$169,000
2020 Challenger MT865E 550 hp machine, PTO HUGE DISCOUNTS!!!
2020 Challenger MT965E Deluxe cab, auto guide, 85 GPM pump, PTO, huge discounts for this many ponies. ....................................................Call
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2019 Morris Quantum 60 new, 60-ft., 12’’, double shoot, 4.5’’ spreader, 650 tank, duals......Call
2021 Bobcat S66 Power bob-tach, 7 pin attachment control, high flow, 2 speed, hydraulic bucket positioning, ride control, air/heat, radio ready. 2400 lb. rated lift....................................Call
2018 Challenger MT975E Deluxe cab, PTO, 85 GPM pump, weighted to 63,000 lbs, AutoGuide, tow cable, 600 hp, all hours are demo hours. Call to see about financing options. Huge discounts!..........................Call 2016 Challenger MT515E Super clean tractor, loader will be installed in 3-4 weeks. Save some money on new and buy this low hour machine!........ ............................................. $95,995 2015 Challenger MT755D Great local trade, one owner bought new, 2.99% OAC. PTO, three point, quick hitch, Trimble GPS. Excellent shape............ ............................................$139,995
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2001 Vermeer 605XL $6500 2015 Massey Ferguson 2956A Local trade, low rate financing available. Pickup has been rebuilt and many new parts installed..................................................................$32,000
2016 John Deere S670 2300/3300 hrs, 2.44% interest for 72 mo OAC............ 1996 John Deere 8100 Great used ............................................. $139,500 tractor with 8500 hours on it. Very clean tractor, tires are in good shape. Ready to go to work for you!.. $47,000 2017 John Deere 3033R used compact tractor. Has 60 inch mower deck, works great! Super low hours............. ...............................................$19,000
2003 Hesston 856A Call
2012 John Deere 568 Great used trade, low bale count ready to go to work. Net and twine.........................$23,500
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Balewagons & Retrievers 3-New Holland 1089 balewagons, very nice condition....................... ......$85,000 - $105,000 New Holland 1075 diesel...................................................$32,500 New Holland 1069 gas balewagon, nice............................$36,500 New Holland S1049 balewagon, sharp..............................$24,000 New Holland Super 1049 balewagon................................$18,500 New Holland 1048 balewagon...........................................$10,500 2006 New Holland 1037 balewagon, sharp.......................$35,000 6-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt........ $24,000 to $30,000 New Holland 1033s rebuilt balewagons.............. $12,000-$16,000 New Holland 1032 pull type...............................................$10,500 New Holland 8500 round bale wagon. Nice condition........$50,000 New Holland 1052 retriever mounted on 2006 Peterbilt....$35,000
Swathers New Holland HW325 swather, 16HS header, new conditioning rolls, 2450 hours....$44,950
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Haying Equipment Morris 881 round bale mover, like new...............................$16,500 2007 New Holland BR7080 round baler.............................$10,500 Bush Hog BSR 10-wheel rake, very nice..............................$6500
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2007 Gehl DL6H42 7000 lb 42” lift swivel carriage, 3800 hours...... ........................................................................................$55,000 2001 Carelift 10055 Zoom Boom telehandler, cab, heat, 10,000 lb lift, 55-ft. reach................................................................$45,000
Miscellaneous 2007 Supreme 1200TM mixer. New engine, nice condition.......................$115,000
Burn area from the Mullen fire along Wyoming Highway 230. (Gary Stone Photos)
The Mullen and Cameron Peak wildfires and potential effects on Nebraska
By Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Educator, Crops & Water Team in the area helped significantly to reduce The wildfires that took place late this the fire spread. The fire boundary map summer and early fall in Colorado and Wyowould take in approximately 40 percent ming are almost completely controlled, but of the southern portion of the Medicine they still might affect agriculture throughout Bow Range mountains, between Wyoming Nebraska next growing season, and for Highway 230 on the south and Wyoming years to come. Highway 130 on the north. All Forest SerWhy? Both of these fires as a whole or vice roads within the fire area remained in part affect the Upper North Platte River closed as of November 9. watershed. Causes are uknown at this time Although a large number of acres are for the Cameron Peak fire, west of Fort indicated, not all of these are acres are afCollins, Colo., and the Mullen fire, west of fected; the entire area is not burned to a Laramie, Wyo. char. The fire was spotty, some areas not Part of the Cameron Peak fire area affected and others mostly burned up. But takes in a portion of the headwaters of the there is still a large amount of beetle kill Laramie River, which is a major tributary timber across the region and the potential to the North Platte River. The remainder for more wild fires is there. of the fire area is part of the South Platte The Upper North Platte River waterRiver watershed. This fire started August shed headwaters is located in north-central 13, 2020, and encompasses approximately Colorado, close to Walden, Colo. The Sierra 208,913 acres or 326 square miles. It was Madre mountain range is on the west side of 92 percent contained as of November 9. The the headwaters and the Snowy Range mounfire is located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt tain range is on the east side. Snowmelt National Forests. from both of these mountain ranges together The entirety of the Mullen fire affects the contribute approximately 75 percent of the headwaters of the North Platte River waterwater flow in the North Platte River, which shed. This fire started September 17, 2020, contributes a significant amount of water for and encompasses approximately 176,878 irrigation, recreation, wild life habitat and acres or 276 square miles. It was 97 permunicipal use across the states of Nebraska cent contained as of November 9. The fire and Wyoming. is located in the Medicine Bow and Routt The fires’ effect on water supplies in the National Forests. coming years will depend on the amount Most of Nebraska was affected by the of snow fall / snow pack in the watershed. smoke from these fires, some days worse There may be slightly higher incidences of than others. In the southern Panhandle the sediment runoff in isolated areas and posair quality was very poor and visibility was sibly faster snowmelt runoff in the spring limited to 5 miles or less on some days. due to an increase in the amount of sunWinds as high as 70 miles per hour helped light hitting the slopes and warmer spring spread the fire in the rugged terrain along temperatures. But all of this is just a waitwith drought conditions and significant and-see, and will depend on what happens timber-beetle kill from several years ago. next spring. The fire crossed over into Colorado on For more information on these fires, visit September 26. Burn scars from previous this web site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ fires helped slow the fire’s progress and on incident/maps/7208/ October 24 and 25, up to a foot of snow
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Aftermath from the Mullen Fire in the Snowy Range of Wyoming, Gary Stone Photo (Gary Stone Photo)
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Trader’s Dispatch, December 2020 — Page A19
Date When Celebrated: Always December 14 Every Christmas holiday we all sing about “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire....” But, have you ever roasted chestnuts!? It may surprise you to know, that some people have never even tasted a chestnut. (how unfortunate for them!!) It’s time we changed that, by simply roasting some chestnuts today. Roast them in early evening, so they will be done in time for an evening snack. They go great with a cup of hot chocolate. With the holidays rapidly approaching, take a few minutes to roast chestnuts. Make sure to roast enough to share with family, co-workers, and friends. You can even wrap some up and include them in gift baskets. Origin of Roast Chestnuts Day: The date to celebrate Roast Chestnuts Day was selected to coincide with the beginning of the “Twelve Days of Christmas”. This date was also selected just before we all get totally engrossed (and more than a little stressed out) with all the activities of the holiday season.
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1997 Cat D8R U-blade, 4 barrel ripper...............................$99,500
Cat 627G scrapers, push/pull cushion hitch..................$225,000
Bomag 84” smooth drum roller, enclosed cab, 500 hours, like new..................................$85,000
Cat 627F scraper, push/pull cushion hitch, 10,000 hours..$150,000
2013 Genie 5519 telehandler, 2200 hours...................... $34,500
2015 Komatsu PC490-11 6800 hours, hydraulic coupler, 66” bucket............................$129,500
2013 Cat TL1055C telehandler, cab with heat, air conditioning, outriggers, 4500 hours. Rent it or buy it............................... $62,500
1999 Kenworth T800 C16, 18 speed, 46K rears, lockers, steerable lift axle..................... $40,000
2009 Kenworth T800 C15, 18 speed, steerable lift axle, 4-way lockers, wet kit. Beautiful truck!..... ........................................$45,000
2009 Peterbilt 367 daycab, Cummins ISX, 10 speed, air ride, 847,000 miles................. $22,500
2011 Peterbilt 367 ISX, 18 speed, 46K rears with full lockers, 622K miles, 48” flat top sleeper..... ....................................... $39,500
2017 Komatsu PC490-11 5200 hours, 72” tooth bucket..$175,000
2011 John Deere 329D skid steer, enclosed cab, bucket, 3050 hours, very nice...............$32,500
Cat D7R dozer, cab, semi Ublade, ripper...................$100,000
John Deere 772D AWD, 14-ft. moldboard, ripper, 20.5 rubber, set up for Topcon GPS, new transmission, engine work............ ........................................$90,000
John Deere 772D AWD, 14-ft. moldboard, ripper, 7800 hours, very nice..........................$80,000
Bomag 84” padfoot roller, 1000 hours, enclosed cab, knock down blade................................$75,000
1997 John Deere 770CH motor grader, 14-ft. moldboard, 11K hours, new tires...............$40,000
2005 John Deere 772D AWD grader, 14-ft. moldboard with 2-ft. ext. front scarifier, rear hydraulic. Ex-county machine, 19,000 hours, motor and tranmission have been rebuilt............ $50,000
2009 Wilson 53-ft. quad axle cattle pot, nose decking, 3/4 doghouse, 40-50% floors...... $30,000
Volvo dump truck with snow plow, Series 60 Detroit, Allison automatic................................$17,500
2001Trail King belly dump pup.... ........................................$19,500 1997 Jet 40-ft. grain trailer, T/A..... ....................................... $16,500
2011 HoneyBee 25-ft. draper header with transport, fits John Deere swather................. $12,500 John Deere 770BH enclosed cab, 14-ft. moldboard, snow wing. ........................................$30,000
2007 Peterbilt 379 C15, 18 speed, 63” bunk...............$34,500
2003 Peterbilt 378 day cab, Detroit, 10 speed, 625,000 miles...... ........................................$22,000
John Deere 772CH cab, snow wing, 14-ft. moldboard, 7800 hours, AWD.....................$55,000
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2006 Arnes T/A belly dump, air ride................................. $22,500
2012 Fontaine 55MX 3 axle, 55 ton extendable lowboy, 7-ft. deck insert and 2 flip necks available as well..............................$75,000
1999 Ledwell 48-ft. T/A machinery trailer, hydraulic folding tail..... ........................................$18,000
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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated three Wyoming counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. These natural disaster designations allow FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. Drought Designation - Laramie and Uinta Counties Producers in Laramie and Uinta counties who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for emergency loans. Producers in the contiguous counties listed below are also eligible to apply for emergency loans: Wyoming: Albany, Goshen, Lincoln, Platte and Sweetwater Colorado: Larimer and Weld Nebraska: Banner and Kimball Utah: Rich and Summit The deadline to apply for emergency loans under this designation is June 16, 2021. Drought Designation – Weston County Producers in Weston County who suffered losses caused by drought beginning January 1, 2020, may be eligible for emergency loans. Producers in the contiguous counties listed below are also eligible to apply for emergency loans: Wyoming: Campbell, Converse, Crook and Niobrara South Dakota: Custer, Lawrence and Pennington The deadline to apply for emergency loans under this designation is June 21, 2021. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of additional programs to help farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster. FSA programs that do not require a disaster declaration include: Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; and the Tree Assistance Program. Farmers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at farmers.gov/recover.
Corn stalk quality after weathering
By Jerry Volesky, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Fall rain and snow are good for wheat and next year’s crops, but it does have its drawbacks. One challenge is its impact on corn stalk feed quality. While this fall has been quite dry, there has and will continue to be areas that receive some rain or snow events. Rain reduces corn stalk quality several ways. Most easily noticed is how fast stalks can get soiled or trampled into the ground if the fields become muddy. Less noticeable are nutritional changes. Rain or melting snow soaks into dry corn stalk residue and leaches out some of the soluble nutrients. Most serious is the loss of sugars and other energy-dense nutrients, which lowers the TDN or energy value of the stalks. These same nutrients also disappear if stalks begin to mold or rot in the field or especially in the bale. Then palatability and intake also decline. Another factor that affects cornstalk grazing is wind. Throughout the fall, there always seems to be those days where excessively high winds will easily blow corn leaves and husks off the field. This of course, can impact the amount of feed, and after grain, those leaves and husks contain the highest nutritional quality. There is little you can do to prevent these losses. What you can do, though, is to closely monitor cow and field conditions while adjusting your supplementation program accordingly. Since weathering by rain reduces TDN more than it reduces protein, consider the energy value of your supplements as well as its protein content. Weathered corn stalks still are economical feeds. Just supplement them accordingly.
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2016 MacDon FD75 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $59,900 2012 MacDon FD70 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $45,000 2010 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport.................. $49,900
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2014 New Holland SP.240F front boom self-propelled, 1200 gallon poly tank, 100-ft. booms, IntelliView IV monitor, fence row nozzles, UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab, low hours. ..........................................................................................................................$182,500 New Holland SP.295F front boom self-pro- 2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, Top-Con X20 with RTK, Auto-Steer, pelled sprayer, 1200 gallon poly tank, Auto-Boom, 100-ft. booms, 5 section 120-ft. booms, Intelliview IV monitor, control......................$159,900............... UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab........... ............................................Just Traded PRICE REDUCED................... $129,900 2015 Apache AS1020 100-ft. steel boom, 2007 Apache 1010 self-propelled, 100-ft. 1000 gallon poly tank, Smarttrax Autossteel booms, 1000 gallon tank.... $89,900 teer, AcccuBoom, Autoboom UltraGlide, Envizio Pro monitor............. Just Traded
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2014 MacDon D65 35-ft. draper header...... .................................................... $49,900 2011 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, Case IH adapter (from 7088), gauge wheels, slow speed transport package.............................................. $44,900 Honey Bee GB40 40-ft. header, New Holland adapter................................ Just Traded Case IH 1010-25 header, pickup reel.....Call Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oil-bath wobble drive........................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oilbath wobble drive................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 combine pickup header......... ................................................ Let’s Deal Case IH 1015-12 pickup header........ $4900 International 810-13 pickup header............ ................................................ Let’s Deal
2010 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex auger with air reel......................................... $17,900 Case IH 1010 30-ft. headers in stock with mixed reel options.............................Call Good selection of new and used Case IH and MacDon pickup headers on hand............ .................... Call for details and pricing
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2014 New Holland CR8090, S3 small grain rotors, IntelliSteer, rock trap, yield and moisture.................................. $198,900 2006 New Holland CR960, ASP stone protection, yield and moisture, straw chopper, extended unload auger........... ...........................................Just Traded New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only....... $16,995
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2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 1910 tow behind cart, 12” spacing, capped steel press wheels, single shoot, 350 bushel cart, variable rate.......................... $74,500
2004 New Holland SD440 51-ft. air drill with 380 cart, 12” spacing, single shoot, blockage sensor.................................... $62,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 drill with 3850 cart, 12” spacing, 4.5” steel packers, single shoot Stealth openers, dual fan.......................... $45,900
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2009 Case IH 7088 combine, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture............. $114,900 1990 Case IH 1660 combine....... Let’s Deal 2009 John Deere 9770 STS combine......... .................................................... $84,900 2006 John Deere 9760 STS combine......... .................................................... $49,900 2012 John Deere 568 round baler, MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap, bale push bar, pickup gauge wheels. Very clean unit............................ $22,900
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NDSU Extension Service The 2020 growing season was drier than average, with the majority of North Dakota receiving below-average precipitation throughout the season. As a result, 65% of the state is experiencing drought, and an additional 27% is considered abnormally dry. Ranchers have reported up to 60% reductions in forage production on pasture, range and hay land due to the drought in 2020, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock specialists. This decrease in forage production, continued drought and impacts of overgrazing due to loss of forage have resulted in nearly 50% of the state’s pasture and range being in poor or very poor condition. “In many areas, pasture and rangeland also experienced excess grazing pressure,” says Miranda Meehan, livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “These pastures may need extra time to recover before producers initiate grazing in 2021. Following the 2017 drought, grass development was delayed by as much as two weeks, primarily due to overgrazing and lack of moisture in the fall.” The 2020 grazing season is very similar to 2017, with stressful conditions occurring on pasture and hay land going into the upcoming winter. Grazing before grass plants reach the appropriate stage of growth for grazing readiness causes up to a 60% reduction in forage production, which can reduce the stocking rate and/or animal performance, Meehan notes. The pastures stressed by drought and/or overgrazing this fall more than likely will experience a delay in grazing readiness in 2021, irrelevant of the amount of snow received this winter and rainfall received next spring. Meehan and Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist, recommend that ranchers plan for a reduction in forage production in 2021. Here are three scenarios producers could see in 2021: If we receive below normal moisture in 2021, expect lower forage production for the growing season and a decline in forage quality earlier in the season. Unlike in 2020, no residual soil moisture will be available to offset the lack of precipitation. If spring precipitation is normal, expect a delay in plant development and lower production due to a loss in tiller development following the dry fall. If we experience a wet spring, forage production and quality likely will be normal but not above normal. “Ranchers should have a plan in place to reduce their stocking rates if overgrazing occurred this year, especially this fall, and if drought persists in 2021,” Meehan says. “They will need to adjust the length of time they graze and/or the number of animals grazed. “Make plans to grow more annual forages for hay and/or grazing,” she adds. “Using cover crops and annual forages strategically within your crop system can provide added feed while enhancing soil health.” Making early adjustments to the stocking rate will prevent overgrazing and reduce the length of time the grass takes to recover from drought, as well as improve the long-term sustainability of livestock operations. “Overgrazing can have long-term impacts on the entire rangeland plant community, leading to a loss of forage production, changes in plant species composition, soil erosion, weed growth and a reduction in the soil’s ability to hold water,” Sedivec says.
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This year-end checklist offers several suggestions for managing your finances, and may help you save on your taxes—now and in the future. Just make sure to do them by December 31, 2020. Prepare for tax reporting. Prep for tax reporting by avoiding common mistakes like underreporting income (all income is taxable unless it’s specifically excluded, like with certain gifts and inheritances), misreporting investment gains, claiming unsupported deductions, and entering information incorrectly. Rebalance your portfolio for the New Year. Market swings can cause investment allocations to shift. You may want to adjust your investments to keep them in line with your financial aims, and for peace of mind). Consider the potential benefits of converting to a Roth IRA. Unlike a Traditional IRA, contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can grow tax-free, which could be a tax-smart move in the long run. Do a Google search for “IRA tax rules” to better understand them. If you don’t have retirement savings, an IRA is a good way to start. Turn losses into potential tax savings. If, before 2021, you decide to sell assets that have lost value, you may be able to use those capital losses to offset taxable capital gains. Do a Google search for “Tax-Loss Harvesting.” Explore the tax advantages of a 529 education savings plan. A 529 plan is a college savings plan that offers tax and financial aid benefits. The new federal tax law expands the use of 529 plans by allowing withdrawals for K-12 tuition expenses, with a limit of $10,000 per year, per beneficiary. Or use the money for yourself if you want to go back to school. Give even more to charity with a tax-smart donation. We all should match your giving to our values, but be sure to take advantage of tax tax-efficient giving strategies. Donors need to decide whether to give cash or an appreciated asset to charity. If you own real estate or stock that has appreciated in value, you can donate it, get the income-tax deduction, and the charity can then sell it without having to pay the capital-gains taxes you would have had to pay. Naturally, it’s a good idea to consult your tax or investment advisor for more information.
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Trucks For Sale 2005 Freightliner M2-106 Cat diesel, 9 speed, double locker, twin screw, spring suspension rear end, 22-ft. flatbed with a IMT 8025 heavy duty crane........................................... $19,950
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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch 1996 John Deere 410D 4x4 Turbo enclosed cab, 4.5L turbo, 75% tires, standard backhoe, 18” bucket, new front cutting edge, runs and works great...$25,500
1992 Case 480E II 4x4 3.9 Cummins, 6-way Gannon box bladew/rippers, 50% tires, 4200 hours, runs and works great............................$14,500 1985 International S1900 Utility Truck 48K miles, DT466, 5 speed & 2 speed, PS, AB, 125 CFM, Davey compressor, 6K reel lift, winder, outriggers, slip tank, 90% 24.5 tires............. $11,500 1986 Ford LTS9000 Dump Truck Cat 3406 15 speed, 2 speed rears, Jake, double frame, 18K front, 40K rears, nice 15-ft. steel bed, air gate, 50% 22.5 tires, plumbed for plow, sander and trailer....................$18,500 1994 Ford LN8000 Boom Truck 8.3 Cummins 275 hp, Allison AT, AC, PS, AB, 12.5 ton Telelect crane, 45-ft. tip height, nice tool boxes, 20,000 lb front winch, 70% 11R22.5’s, 135,000 miles..............$15,500
2013 JLG 3246ES Scissor Lift 32-ft. lift height, 1000 lb capacity, 44”x96” platform + 48” slideout, non-marking tires, 541 hours. Like new.... $11,500
1998 Freightliner FL70 Tractor Cat 3126 275 hp, 7 speed, spring suspension, PS, cruise, 166,000 miles, 50% 295R22.5’s. Runs and drives great...............................$9000 1988 International 9300 Cat 3406B, Jake, 13 speed, AC, PS, 70% 285R24.5’s on aluminum, air ride, 4.11 ratio, steel frame, 453,000 miles. Runs and drives great.$14,500 1997 Lull 8K-42 Telehandler 8000 lb capacity, 42-ft. lift height, 4BT Cummins, 5300 hours, 90% tires, outriggers, bucket included. Runs and works great..................$26,500 1980 Ford L9000 Water Truck 3000 gallon tank, 350 hp 6v92T, Jake, Allison AT, PS, AB, 70% 22.5 tires. Darley 1000 gpm pump needs rebuilt.. ....................................$13,500 1974 Kenworth W900A Tractor 350 Cummins, 13 speed, Jake, PS, air ride, 60% 11r24.5’s, 4.33 ratio. Runs and drives great............................$12,500
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Producer partnership donates 15,000 pounds of hamburger to end hunger In MT
Thanks to a generous gift of 35 cows from Sweet Grass County rancher Dan Vollum, 15,000 pounds of hamburger was delivered to the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) on October 30th, 2020. The Producer Partnership, a new statewide organization, facilitated the donation. Its mission: Farmers and ranchers working to end hunger in Montana. Established by 6th generation Park County rancher Matt Pierson in April, the Producer Partnership has already donated 42,000 pounds of hamburger to several local food banks and community centers in four Montana counties and across the state through the MFBN. “With the help of some friends and very generous neighbors, we asked for and received a handful of donated cull cows, processed the hamburger at a state-inspected facility in Big Timber, paid for the processing and delivered the meat to interested non-profits. The local need and response was amazing, so we wondered ‘what if we expanded our vision statewide’”, said Pierson. With seed money from a startup grant through the Kendeda Fund, a corporate sponsorship from Big Sky Brewing, and a $25,000 Business Innovation Grant award from the State of Montana’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, and forming the entity with help from Missoula law firm Christian, Samson, and Basket, PLLC, Pierson reached out to Brent Weisgram, COO of the MFBN. “If the Producer Partnership was going to succeed, it needed an experienced distribution partner familiar with the food business to supply the donated hamburger to all 56 counties in the state. My vision was simply to connect the dots, and form a partnership to benefit Montanans in need”, added Pierson. The MFBN is a logical partner since it has been in the business of providing food to those individuals and families facing food insecurity in Montana for nearly 40 years. MFBN’s trucks and hired carriers make statewide deliveries to a distribution network of over 280 neighborhood food banks, community pantries, social organizations, homeless, abuse & children’s shelters, senior centers, and school organizations committed to ending hunger in Montana. So far this year, MFBN programs have distributed over 18.6 Million pounds of food statewide. Last month alone, the network served over 13,000 households helping over 34,000 individuals consisting of families, seniors, and children. According to Weisgram, prior to the Covid19 pandemic, MFBN spent less than $2 per pound for hamburger, and all of it was purchased from out of state vendors due to the lack of USDA federally inspected beef processors locally in the state with the capacity to meet the demand and quantity needed. MFBN orders in Full Semi Load quantities to maximize purchasing funds which equates to about $80,000 per truckload. This translates to an annual expense of about $240,000 to provide hamburger to Montanans with food insecurity, and still it is not enough. During the Covid crisis, the price and demand has exploded, dramatically impacting the MFBN budget. “We were experiencing costs exceeding $120,000 per truckload with wait times of months to get deliveries due to limited supply, high demand, and processing delays due to shutdowns. The retail (per pound prices) have spiked to $5 or more across the country. This challenge is just one example of the obstacles we faced. In addition to an
overall increase in food purchasing costs across the board of about 25-30%, we experienced a significant reduction of perishable retail food donations, which prior to COVID, MFBN depended on for over 50% of the food distributed. That being said, this ground beef donation from the producer partnership is going to be a tremendous game changer for us, especially going into the Holidays. The money saved by this single donation will allow us to provide an additional full truckload of turkeys to families in need this year. That’s an extra 3,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys on tables while still having frozen ground beef in the freezer the following week.” From a producer perspective, a rancher culls animals from the herd typically each spring and fall or when an injury occurs. The animal(s) are then either loaded up and shipped to auction for sale, retired on site, or now, thanks to the Producer Partnership, donated to feed Montanans in need. Vollum’s donation kicked off the statewide campaign. “I was scaling back my operation, and just about ready to call the cattle buyer. After donating one cow to the Producer Partnership a few months ago, I thought ‘why not do something really meaningful’, so I called up Matt and asked if he wanted them,” Vollum said. “Needless to say, I was speechless, then my hands started to shake when the magnitude of Dan’s gift settled in”, said Pierson. “His gift allowed us to go statewide with our mission and truly captures the spirit of Montanans helping Montanans in these crazy times. It truly is an incredible gift from one rancher who cares about Montana”, Pierson added. It also brought to light a number of tremendous challenges exposed by Covid-19: the ability to process this many animals locally and the weakness of today’s food supply chain. It also shows how difficult it is to provide locally processed meat at an affordable price. In a state that has more cattle than people walking around, and is one of the top 10 states in the country for livestock production, it is the processing of livestock that has created an operational bottleneck for using donated livestock to feed those with food insecurities. With Vollum’s donation, there were only two viable options. One consideration was to bring the animals into a commercial feedlot until the processing schedule opens up – which isn’t until well into 2021 - at one of the state or federal plants in Montana. This would require feeding 35 animals for six to nine months. Since the food banks need hamburger now, and to meet the demand, the Producer Partnership contacted a federally inspected facility in North Dakota. “When the management at Yellowstone River Beef learned about our mission and the problem we faced with processing, they enthusiastically said ‘your problem is solved’. They have been outstanding to work with and very accommodating,” said Pierson. “We are thrilled to have them as partners, but disappointed that we must spend our dollars out of state, but right now there are no other options,” he added. The cost of processing and shipping Vollum’s 35 cows will be more than $22,750, paid for entirely by the Producer Partnership. Donations to support the program can be made through the producerpartnership. com. Ranchers interested in donating an animal may contact Matt directly at (406) 220-7223.
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By Catherine Wissner, UW Laramie County Extension Real Christmas trees offer benefits that artificial trees Call or text 406-546-1743 cannot match. Starting with the environmental side of the equation, there are around 350,000 acres of Christmas tree farms. These trees, help filter our air, give back oxygen and remove greenhouse gases like CO2. They provide nesting sites in the spring and wildlife habitat year round. They are a renewable resource, when removed, a new tree is planted Greg Woods (406) 399-0488 • Matthew Woods (406) 399-3640 in its place. At the end of the holiday season you can recycle P.O. Box 807 • (406) 292-3240 or 292-3233 (Shop) Inverness, Montana 59530 your tree either at a city compost facility or do it yourself. gwoods@itstriangle.com For example, the City of Cheyenne will take Christmas trees, chip-them, then add these chips to their topsoil mix. 7W Farms is now a Distributor The blended topsoil is available to purchase for garden use. for Parker hydraulic hose and fittings. Real Christmas trees offer a full circle environment benefit We can make any length of hose to meet your specific needs. with a relatively low carbon footprint. We are currently carrying 4000 psi hose only but can order whatever meets your needs. Real Christmas trees are commercial grown in 38 states, providing jobs which help their local economy. Most of the Rock-O-Matic rock picker, new cylinders, in good condition............................Reasonable offers considered tree species grown are Fir’s or short needle pines. When buying a real Christmas tree check the needles and smaller BOOK NOW FOR SPRING! branches or twigs, they should be flexible and should feel moist. They should also be delightfully fragrant when Certified Lanning Spring Wheat Seed - $11.50 per bushel crushed. Registered Vida Spring Wheat Seed Purchase a good quality tree stand that holds a quart of Registered Buzz Barley water for every inch of trunk diameter. Do not remove the bark in order to get the tree to fit the stand. Do not let the water reservoir go dry always keep your tree well watered Greg Woods: (406) 399-0488 - 7W Farms - Matthew Woods: (406) 399-3640 throughout the holiday season for less needle drop and safety. If you enjoy the great outdoors you can purchase a permit and cut your own tree in the National Forest. DRYING. STORAGE. HANDLING. Contact the Bureau of Land ™ Management at 307-7756256, for a modest fee of $10, a fun family outing. For easy cleanup; put a large bed sheet or tablecloth under the tree to catch any dropping needles. When you take down your tree wrap the sheet around it and take it outside. Sweeping up needles works better than vacuuming even on carpet. To avoid needle drop keep the water reservoir full at all times and the tree away from a heat source. The use of a Christmas wreath as a decoration on your front door, mantel or window symbolizes a sign of welcome and long life to all who enter Currently there are only two U.S. manufactures making artificial trees they are; Christmas in American LLC out of New York and Chrystal Valley Decoration, in Oregon. According to the US Commerce department Eight five percent of artificial trees are manufactured in China. These fake trees are made from petroleum PVC plastic. They are shipped to the U.S. than trucked to retail stores, a very large carbon foot print with little environmental benefit. By buying a real Christmas tree you are support local businesses, tree farms and the environment.
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• 2008 Case IH 8010, late serial number, same machine as an 8120, long auger for 45-ft. header, auto header height, lateral tilt, rock trap, fine cut chopper, new single 900/60-R32 fronts, 540/65-R30 rears, trailer hitch, easy steer. Through the shop every winter with anything it’s needed, several pages of work orders, too much to list. Stored inside. Excellent machine, have owned it since 450 separator hours. Due to lack of help we are selling it. 3060 separator hours, 4560 engine hours..... $70,000 • MacDon FD70 45-ft. and Stud King trailer also available. Would sell package for............................................................................. $105,000
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2002 Zieman 30 ton ramp trailer, 20-ft. flatbed, 4.2-ft. ramps, 8.5-ft. wide..................$20,000
1998 International bucket truck, 7.3L, automatic, High Ranger 54-ft...............$15,000
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Check us out on the web! www.pricetruckandequipment.com 1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................................................................ $8000 1999 Ford F450 4x4, plow, 7.3L, automatic, 11-ft. utility bed.$15,000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460, automatic............ $2500 1999 Ford F550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate............ $9000 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic......................... $10,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 8000 lb Auto Crane, compressor.............................................................. $11,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers................................................................................. $10,000 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane, 14-ft. dump bed.. $10,000 1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 14.7-ft. box, 7500# IMT crane, hydraulic compressor, ZR8 225 amp welder..... $19,000 1999 Ford F800 service truck, 59 Cummins, 6 speed, 98,000 miles, 6000# crane, air compressor, 11-ft. box.............................. $18,000 1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 7500 crane, hydraulic air compressor.................................................................... $10,000 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed, 12.5-ft. cab-toaxle...................................................................................... $10,000 1995 International 4900 466, 5 spd, 18-ft. flatbed dump...... $12,500 1993 International 4800 4x4 bucket truck, DT466, 10 speed, 61-ft. reach................................................................................... $20,000
2000 International 4x4 digger derick, DT466, 6 speed........... ...................................$15,000
1998 GMC bucket truck, 65ft. Hi-Ranger bucket, Cat 6 speed.........................$25,000
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1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1988 International 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed..................... $9000 1981 International 1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle boom$12,500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1997 Skytrack 8042 teleforklift, 8000 lb, 42-ft........................ $22,500 2004 Felling 30 ton equipment trailer, 24-ft. deck, 6.4-ft. ramp, 8.6-ft. wide..................................................................................... $17,500 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 Pesci 6000 KG knuckle boom................................................... $5000 Maintainer service crane, 6000 lb............................................. $6000 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $12,500 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 2006 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow...................................... $12,500 Ditch Witch 400SK trencher & plow...................................... $10,000 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 2013 Terex light plant................................................................ $5000 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call 16” to 36” augers...........................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000 (4) General 1200x20 unused highway tires................................ $800 (4) Ag-Chem Goodyear tires and wheels 14.9R46.................. $2500 (4) Goodyear 1200x20 unused traction tires.............................. $800
Solar energy is experiencing significant growth in Pennsylvania with new ground-mounted solar arrays being installed in several regions of the state. Some estimates place long term utility scale solar energy development at 80,000 acres in Pennsylvania by 2030. Solar installations require large scale effort to maintain the site. Vegetation needs to be maintained to function as ground cover, but at the same time remain under control. Maintaining deployed solar energy sites is a significant expense for solar energy companies. Sheep and lamb inventories in the United States, and specifically in Pennsylvania, have steadily declined over the past 75 years. According to USDA historical figures, the national inventory of sheep and lambs peaked at 49,000,000 head in 1942, dropped to 17,726,000 head by 1973, and dropped further to 9,000,000 head by 1989. Today there are 5,200,000 sheep and lambs in the United States. In Pennsylvania, the inventory was 160,000 head in 1971 and dropped to 96,000 head by January 2020. At the same time, there has been considerable growth in ethnic populations in the northeastern United States, many of whom consider meat from sheep and lambs to be one of their primary, preferred meats. Much of this market is supplied by sheep and lambs trucked from long distances or imported. Efforts to encourage sheep production in Pennsylvania and surrounding states have been on-going. Sheep grazing has proven to be a successful way to maintain solar energy sites in many states. Furthermore, grazing sheep has been found to be more cost-effective than a more traditional approach using people, machinery, and herbicides at similar locations. Concerns have been raised regarding losing productive farmland for solar establishment. Densely designed solar arrays are not conducive to operation of modern farm equipment. Sheep grazing has been identified as one way to make productive agricultural use from land that is also being used for solar energy generation. Size of solar installations Solar energy can be generated from a variety of deployed systems, including from units that attach to houses and building roofs. Ground-mounted systems can encompass anywhere from a few acres to hundreds of acres. Generally, community scale solar is in the range of 10-50 acres. Utility scale systems are typically larger and can run to hundreds of acres. Some ground-mounted solar systems are engineered to track with the movement of the sun. Using sheep to maintain solar farms Sheep are currently being used to successfully control vegetation between ground mounted solar arrays. Sheep physically fit under the solar panels and can graze all parts of the land area. Sheep are complete grazers and will not only graze grasses and legumes, but also forbs, including various weeds. Anecdotal reports indicate grazing sheep doing a more complete job of removing vegetation compared to people with weed-whackers. Experience has shown that any breed of sheep can potentially be used. Hair sheep breeds are popular choices among sheep owners who have ventured into solar farm grazing. Livestock owners frequently ask questions regarding using other ruminant livestock species to graze between solar arrays. Cattle are too large for typical solar systems and can subsequently damage equipment. Furthermore, cattle physically cannot graze under the lower parts of the panels. This leaves significant land area unable to be maintained by grazing cattle. A solar array designated to be grazed by cattle, before installation, can be designed with the solar panels on pedestals that will allow cattle to graze under the whole system. Goats can graze under all parts of a solar array. However, due to their curious nature and tendency to climb, goats are not recommended for maintaining solar arrays. There have CONTINUED ON PAGE A29
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been reports of goats damaging panels with their hooves while climbing on them. Also, there have been reports of chewing damage from goats. Production systems Questions that emerge in discussion about grazing sheep under solar panels include what class of animal will work best, how does lambing fit in, and what forage species work best for grazing on a solar farm. This type of enterprise presents obvious constraints on what can and can’t be done. Agronomic aspects, such as soil fertility, compaction, erosion gullies, and forage establishment are ideally addressed well ahead of installation of solar arrays, while operation of machinery is still possible. Even if you are a landowner who is not in the sheep business, addressing the agronomic concerns ahead of installation will make your farm more attractive to a livestock owner interested in maintaining the solar farm with sheep. Establishment of forage species for grazing can be accomplished much more effectively before solar arrays are installed. Once the solar panels are there, establishing pasture under the panels will be impractical, and establishing new pasture between panel rows could only be accomplished with very small equipment. Study soil characteristics to make sure you select the right plant species for the conditions. Currently, some seed companies are marketing pasture species mixtures designed for solar farm grazing application. Most solar arrays are surrounded by secure fencing. Sheep owners do not need to install perimeter fencing on the property, although there can be occasional problems where there is a gap between the bottom of the fence and the soil in undulating terrain or eroded areas. Sheep owners need to set up their own temporary interior fencing to manage rotational grazing inside the perimeter fence. The secure fencing around the perimeter of solar arrays makes the grazing area basically secure from terrestrial predators. Although bald eagles and black vultures have caused predation issues with sheep, most of the problems have been with very young lambs. Some solar sheep grazers use guard dogs, but most do not. Sheep owners need to provide water in most situations. For most producers, this has been manageable since sheep are efficient water consumers. At various points in the grazing season, sheep do not consume water in addition to what is already available in the forage. Water can easily be hauled in plastic totes or drums and taken to where it is needed on the property. Sheep owners grazing solar arrays have found that the panels provide necessary shade for the sheep and the infrastructure functions as a windbreak as well on the colder ends of the grazing season. Interestingly, an anecdotal observation among solar grazing sheep owners is that the panels do not impede productive forage growth by shading. Most sheep owners who graze sheep within solar arrays do not lamb at the site or take ewes with lambs to the site. Some have found that an early lambing system, where lambs are weaned before the grazing season begins, works well. After weaning lambs, dry ewes are transported to solar farms to spend the grazing season doing maintenance at the site. Other sheep owners have found that they can successfully and profitably maintain a flock of dry ewes for grazing. Another possibility may be using a flock of wethers or yearling ewes to graze each season. Each producer interested in grazing solar farms will need to carefully consider their own resources to decide what will work best in their situation. For mature ewes, experience in New York and Michigan indicates that a typical stocking rate is 3 ewes/acre. As with any discussion of stocking rate, the carrying capacity of the land needs to be considered as it can be impacted both positively and negatively by variations in soil quality and fertility. Business aspects As a sheep owner, you need to be compensated for grazing under these large commercial solar arrays. Do not approach this as a ‘free grazing’ opportunity. Any custom grazing enterprise should be given careful business consideration before entering into a contract. The sheep owner should consider the costs incurred throughout the whole process. These include livestock maintenance in the off-season, transportation, portable handling equipment, labor, etc. Surveys of sheep owners who graze solar arrays conducted by Cornell University reported direct contract grazing fees in the eastern United States averaging $326/acre and in New York averaging $555/acre. These figures are for grazing during the whole season, typically from April through October. In some cases, grazing services are contracted through a landscape company for a somewhat lower fee per acre versus direct contracting. CONTINUED ON PAGE A30
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MACHINERY FOR SALE (2) Cat D9L dozers............................................................... $90,000/ea. (2) John Deere 770 road graders........................................ $35,000/ea. Terex 14 yard scraper................................................................ $48,000 Kubota SSV75 wheel skid steer................................................ $38,000 22-ft. equipment trailer.................................................................. $4,000 1998 International snow plow/sander....................................... $15,000 Komatsu wheel loader............................................................... $23,000 1969 International tractor, gas, front end loader......................... $8,000 Home made utility style trailer...................................................... $3,000 Ed: 844-453-7299 toll free or 406-453-7299 ed.bigskypipe64@hotmail.com
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PORTABLE GRAIN/SEED CLEANER...up to 500 bushel per hr. 2007 Crippen Century Pro 588 Air Mill-screens for wheat and oats (3) Crippen Indent Separators for removal of jointed goat grass. 60 kw CAT Diesel Generator.....less than 1100 hours of run time. 50-ft. Gooseneck trailer with 7 stabilizer jacks. Ready to clean seed. Asking $110,000..........Call (406) 697-2650 if interested
Anything To Do With Grain, We Handle It! NEW OVERSTOCK BARGAINS & CLOSEOUT SPECIALS New 40’ Degelman Pro-Till disc Otico roller & scraper options Retail $174,000 ....................................................................................................... NTP Sale $120,000 Five 2 - 2019 New Holdover Brandt 1547LP Conveyor w/mover, 26.5 hp. EFI engine and...... all the bells and whistles. Retail $33,241 ................................................. after all rebates- NTP Sale $23,400 One - HD 200 gal 3 pt. Homestead by FS sprayer w/30’ boom, hose reel w/wand Retail $4,225............................................................................................................... NTP Sale $3,500 One - HD 110 gal 3 pt. Homestead by FS sprayer w/30’ boom, hose reel w/wand Retail $3,995............................................................................................................... NTP Sale $3,300 1260RT Meridian Seed Tender, triple axle trailer w/air ride suspension, 6 compartments, 1,260 cu. ft or approx. 1,000 bu. capacity, self-contained hydraulic system w/remote controls. Use for grain, seed or fertilizer ............................................................................. Retail $134,000 NTP Sale $90,000 NEW - One Only - Wheatheart Heavy Hitter Post Pounder, trailer mounted, 13 hp. Honda. Retail $15,255........................................................................................................... NTP Sale $12,500 Two -Tebben 3 pt. mowers rotary 60” .....................................................Reg $1,575 NTP Sale $1,200 One - Heavy Duty 84” Tebben Mower rotary...........................................Reg. $4,300 NTP Sale $3,000 26’ Maybridge Harrow with transport hitch..............................................Reg. $7,999 NTP Sale $6,999 7 Tube Electric Kwik Kleen.....................................................................Reg. $11,650 NTP Sale $9,950 Danuser Skid Mount SM40, post pounder, w/tilt, grapple & weight kit ...Reg. $6,995 NTP Sale $6,500 FreeForm 8.25’ Model 1000, 3-pt cultivators, w/sweeps & gauge wheel kit ...Reg. $2,170 NTP Sale $1,800 Springland UTL U-through Auger, w/35 horsepower, Kohler Gas Engine, electric clutch, hydraulic mover & lift, light kit & Spout...........................................RETAIL $28,750 No Trade $21,000 The U-trough innovation allows the augers to be used for all products from lentils, grains, and canola, to fertilizer. The design has the benefits of a traditional auger and a conveyor combined. 8” x46’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner .....RETAIL $23,882 SALE $16,000 BIN SWEEP PLUMBING KIT c/w Motor, Flow control valve, hose, swivel bracket, weld in spider & mounting peg installed..................................................................................add $900
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RENTAL DISCS FOR SALE 20’ Farmet Softer, high speed disc with double roller basket ............................................NTP $35,000 36’ Farmet Softer, high speed disc with double roller basket ............................................NTP $65,000 41’ Powerflex Speedtiller w/spring roller ...........................................................................NTP $120,000 26’ Degelman Pro-Till disc with Otico roller & scraper options ...........................................NTP $70,000 33’ Degelman Pro-Till disc with Otico roller & scraper options .........................................NTP $105,000
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Sample contracts are available from the American Solar Grazing Association. Sheep owners considering grazing solar farms need to discuss this enterprise with their insurance agent. Your insurance agent can recommend how to extend your coverage to the grazing site. This has not been an obstacle to making solar grazing arrangements successful. As mentioned earlier, experience in other states has shown that using sheep to maintain solar farms can lower maintenance costs for the solar energy companies compared to traditional maintenance approaches. Furthermore, sheep grazing eliminates the risk of damage from tractors or mowers bumping into solar equipment or mowers throwing stones that can damage solar panels. These facts place sheep owners in a strong position to secure a favorable grazing contract. Communication Working under contract to graze solar arrays involves more communication than what many livestock owners are accustomed to. The sheep grazer will need to communicate with the operations manager for the site. The sheep owner will also need to communicate with company employees who will be onsite performing routine maintenance on a weekly to monthly basis. For example, closing and securing gates is a common concern. Some sheep owners opt to offer training for company employees so they know what to expect with the livestock grazing. Keep in mind that most of the company employees probably have no experience whatsoever with livestock. Some sheep owners have found it beneficial to have signage with their contact information for company employees in the event they have questions or concerns. Some sheep owners are required to use personal protective equipment, such as a hardhat and safety vest, when at the sites. This requirement may be negotiable in the grazing contract. Sheep owners who provide grazing services should be aware that they may be more likely to receive questions from the general public, especially if the animals are easily viewed. This communication will involve educating people regarding sheep husbandry and welfare. Explaining production practices in a non-defensive manner is important to develop a positive image. Pros, Cons, Opportunities, Challenges Providing sheep grazing services to manage vegetation provides opportunities and challenges. Producers are cautioned to not just think of this as ‘free grazing’. Careful consideration is needed on several production and business aspects. If you don’t currently manage grazing on your home farm, then entering into a contract grazing arrangement is not advised. Furthermore, if you do not generally care to communicate with people, this type of enterprise may not be advised. There are many potential benefits to this enterprise. Obviously it has the potential to raise your farm income and can be viewed as a growth area for your farm. It can be a way to diversify and provide an income stream not tied to the sheep/lamb commodity market. From a production standpoint, a custom grazing arrangement effectively increases your acreage and may allow you to devote more land at home to producing stored forage for winter. Also, moving sheep to a solar array for all or part of the grazing season can help alleviate difficult parasite problems on pastures at home. Providing grazing services can bring its share of challenges as well. One challenge may be not having enough wintering space for the number of sheep needed to maintain a solar farm. Another problem is under-grazing of fenced acreage at the home farm. Sheep owners in the solar array grazing business report driving time and distance as a challenge. Furthermore, investment in a trailer, handling equipment, watering equipment, and mineral feeders can be a challenge. Summary Sheep are very well-suited to maintain solar arrays and have proven to be a cost-effective option for solar power companies. Sheep owners interested in contracting to graze sheep on a solar array need to consider many production and business questions. Communication is an important aspect of this type of grazing enterprise. Sheep owners interested in providing grazing services to maintain a solar array need to fully understand the opportunities and challenges within the constraints of their time and resources. Sheep numbers have declined for over 75 years in the United States. That decline has also affected Pennsylvania. However, Pennsylvania is situated near a large population center that includes large ethnic populations who are frequent CONTINUED ON PAGE A31
Soil boron availability to soybeans
University of Nebraska Soil availability of boron is greatest when the soil pH is between 5.0 and 7.0. Boron in soil solution exists as a nonionized molecule called undissociated boric acid (H3BO3), which is unique among micronutrients. Soil boron availability is controlled by adsorption/desorption on surfaces of aluminum and iron oxides, clay minerals, calcium carbonate and organic matter. Since organic matter is a large pool of potentially available boron, drought can decrease availability due to slower decomposition and less movement of boron to roots in dry soil. Boron deficiencies in soybeans are most likely to occur on low organic matter sandy soils. Low organic matter sandy soils are limited or make up very few acres in southeast Nebraska, however areas and soil series names include: Sandy alluvial soils along the Missouri River called the Sarpy soil series Sandy glacial soils (glacial outwash deposits reworked by wind) in Gage, Johnson, and Otoe counties called the Dickinson and Filley soil series Sandy and gravelly soils in Jefferson, Thayer, and Nuckolls counties called the Meadin and Jansen soil series Sandy alluvial soils in Nuckolls County along the Republican River called the Inavale, McCook, and Wann soil series Soil and plant tissue testing Soil sampling and analysis does a poor job at predicting the need for boron fertilization and poorly correlates with soybean boron uptake. As a result, it is recommended to use plant tissue nutrient analysis to determine boron sufficiency. Soybean boron sufficiency is best determined during the beginning to full bloom stage, typically in early July. The uppermost fully expanded trifoliolate without the petiole from 30 random plants should be sent to the lab in a paper bag. Learn more about how to conduct soybean plant tissue sampling by watching a video created by Nathan Mueller a few years ago. The boron sufficiency range is 25 to 60 ppm. If in the sufficiency range, boron is not likely a yield-limiting. Boron fertilizer suggestions The need to apply boron fertilizer to soybeans in southeast Nebraska is extremely low based on our current knowledge and limited acres of low organic matter sandy soils. Boron concentrations in open lot beef manure is very low and not a major source of boron. However, groundwater irrigated soybean acres are receiving some boron based on past work at UNL. For example in Saline County, 0.2 lbs of boron would be applied with 6-inches of applied groundwater based on water analysis from a well west of Wilber. Read a recent CropWatch article and view the maps of nutrient contributions by county: Crediting Essential Nutrients Applied in Irrigation Water. If you are still concerned about boron, we encourage you to conduct your own on-farm research through the UNL On-Farm Research Network by contacting us.
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consumers of sheep/lamb meat. Although the current inventory of sheep and lambs in Pennsylvania could not service the maintenance needs of the projected solar industry growth in the state, it is conceivable that the solar energy sheep grazing enterprise may be an avenue for growth in the sheep and lamb business to help supply regional markets in the future.
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2005 Kenworth T800B Cummins ISX, 475 hp, 18 speed Eaton-Fuller, 12,000 lb. fronts, 40,000 lb. rears, lift axle...$39,500
2013 Fontaine 53-ft. step deck, 102”, aluminum and steel combo, rear axle slidable, slidable winches, tool boxes, low profile 22.5 tires with 70% rubber.........................................$22,500
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Exotic Bee ID website expanded
By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Exotic Bee ID (https://idtools.org/id/bees/exotic/), a website created through a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Utah State University (USU) to help identify non-native bees in the United States, has been expanded to include more information and species. While Exotic Bee ID is designed primarily as a screening tool for those who monitor and intercept non-native bees coming into this country, such as people working at ports of entry, state agriculture departments, and university extension services, it also is set up to be used by growers, hobbyists and home owners—that is, essentially anyone with an interest in identifying bees. Access to the website is free. Unveiled in 2018, the original website provided information and identification resources for honey bee species and Megachilidae—the taxonomic family that includes leafcutter bees, mason bees and resin bees. The expansion added information and species level ID guides for selected exotic and native bees from the genera of wool carder bees and additional mason bees. “We focused on these groups as they include the majority of non-native bees that either have already been introduced or have a high potential to invade the U.S. and then some of their look alike natives,” explained entomologist Terry L. Griswold with the ARS Pollinating Insect-Biology, Management, Systematics Research Unit in Logan, Utah, who is the ARS collaborator for the website. “Introductions of new species can have negative consequences from bringing in new pathogens and parasites to displacing native species. Ultimately, this easy-to-use, accurate website could help reduce native pollinator losses.” A unique feature of Exotic Bee ID is that the identification guides can be entered at any point from color of parts of the insect’s anatomy, presence and placement of hairs, leg shape, distribution ranges, or other elements. This is unlike conventional keys that are set up to make binary yes/ no decisions in a predetermined order of characteristics that entomologists build to identify bees. “You start your search for an ID in the key using whatever features you feel comfortable recognizing. While many of the physical traits can only be seen using a microscope, if you are looking at a live bee or a photo you took with your phone you can narrow down your options using features you can see,” said USU Exotic Bee ID project coordinator Skyler Burrows. “Or you can just start looking at the photos in the website’s gallery for similar looking bees.” For example, you find an unfamiliar bee in your Chicago garden on a lamb’s ears plant defending it by flying in small circles to drive off other insects. Taking a closer look, you may see yellow bands on the back of the abdomen that are separated in the center to form a black “V-shape” and even possibly the pollen collecting hairs on the underside of the abdomen. Keying these physical traits will winnow the possible identification from hundreds to 14. When you add in the behavior and range, there is only one ID: European wool carder bee Anthidium manicatum. A native of Europe, Asia and North Africa, the European Wool Carder bee was accidently introduced into the United States in the 1950s and has since spread across the country. The nucleus of information that forms Exotic Bee ID comes from ARS’ U.S. National Pollinating Insects Collection, a world class collection of more than 1.6 million specimens from around the country and the world, also housed in Logan, Utah. The Exotic Bee ID website has been augmented with incredibly sharp photos taken by a special camera that can magnify insect parts 1000X and then automatically stitch the photos together, sometimes more than hundreds of individual shots to create images as large as a gigabyte each that show every detail. Fact sheets and access to maps showing the locations of finds also were added. Funding, project support, website support and hosting, and additional content for Exotic Bee ID has been provided by APHIS. ##### Q: What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant? A: Mistletoe
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Ag producers share innovations increasing weather resiliency
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Stories from innovative producers who have increased their resilience to weather and climate extremes are available for reading and viewing at the Learning From Your Neighbor: Climate Resiliency in Agriculture website https://bit.ly/ ClimateResiliencyAg. The project has multiple storytelling components. There is video content that can be accessed from YouTube, printed factsheets and the online story map that integrates the images, video and text all in one. The project goal is multifaceted, shared Windy Kelley, University of Wyoming Extension regional program coordinator. “It connects farmers and ranchers to one another to provide them with a network they can tap into as they consider changing management practices – sharing what worked, what didn’t work and what they might do differently ‘next time’,” said Kelley. “It also serves to share and document what practices are available for agricultural producers and working land managers to increase resiliency to weather and climate extremes, and the third purpose is to increase the knowledge and awareness of the general public about challenges and decisions ag producers face day-to-day and year-to-year.” The project was inspired by a challenge eXtension had on innovation a few years ago, said Kelley. “Myself, a few others at the UW Extension, Montana State University Extension and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension partnered to get out on the ground and docu-
ment ag producers sharing about innovative practices they adopted, which increased their operation’s resiliency to weather and climate extremes,” said Kelley. The project was later expanded to include partners with North Dakota State University Extension, South Dakota State University Extension and the Colorado Water Center. eXtension is a national hub for learning and professional development for those in extension programs in the nation’s land-grant universities. Working across six states, the project has six producer stories: one in Montana, two in North Dakota, two in South Dakota and one in Nebraska. Two more stories in North Dakota will be added soon. “As we have funding, as well as interest by producers who are willing to share their stories, we hope to continue to build and populate the map by adding videos and additional content,” said Kelley. “We do have gaps in Wyoming and Colorado right now, and we would love to have producers share their stories with us.” The story map provides clickable resources and views across six states. “Producers, the public, extension or other service providers can look at the map and say, “Okay, I’m in Montana and there is a farmer doing no-till or reduce till, and it actually can work here,’” said Kelley. The project was funded in part by the USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub, which is a part of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Collins, CO.
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pretzel sticks, a few handfuls corn chips, a few handfuls chopped pecans, a bunch milk chocolate, about 4 ounces On a 9×13 cookie sheet, spread the pretzel sticks in a single layer. Top with the corn chips. Melt the chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the pretzels and corn chips. Sprinkle on the pecans. Place in the freezer until the chocolate has hardened. Break into chunks and enjoy!
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(1) 16 oz bag of large marshmallows Salted Caramel Sauce 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted 2 teaspoons coconut or canola oil 1/4 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Line the prepared baking sheet with the marshmallows. Place pan in the freezer for 15 minutes. While the marshmallows set, warm your caramel sauce. Once the marshmallows are ready, dip the bottom end of each marshmallow into the caramel, then place it back onto the prepared pan. Repeat with all marshmallows. Place the pan back into the freezer and let the caramel set; about 15 minutes. While the caramel sets, melt your chocolate. To do this, place the chopped chocolate in a small microwaveable bowl, add in the oil, and heat on low for 30 second increments, stirring in between each, until chocolate is completely melted and can be whisked smooth. Set aside. When the caramel is set, remove the pan from the freezer and dip each marshmallow into the melted chocolate; repeat with all marshmallows. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops of the marshmallows, then sprinkle with the crushed graham cracker crumbs. Allow chocolate to set before eating/serving.
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1-1/3 cups chopped walnuts 1 cup pitted dates 1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup coarse sugar Place the walnuts, dates and cherries in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the honey, orange peel and spices. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
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2 cups unsweetened grated coconut 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 1/3 cups white sugar 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup unsweetened grated coconut Combine 2 cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Place sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in coconut mixture and almond flour until well combined; cool until easily handled. Roll coconut mixture into bite-size balls. Pour 1/4 cup grated coconut into a bowl and roll balls in coconut until coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes. ##### Synonyms are words that have the same meaning as another word. It would be ironic if ‘synonym’ did not have a synonym, but no words come to mind.
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K-State Research and Extension News A leading organization for ranking America’s ence. best colleges and universities has named the “Every university wants to think that they Kansas State University College of Agriculture are providing a good experience for students,” (https://www.ag.k-state.edu) in the top 10 of the Minton said. “When you consider the rigorous United States’ best 140 agricultural schools. methodology that Niche.com uses to evaluate Niche.com released its rankings in late Auuniversities in the United States, it is clear that we are on the right track in the College of Agrigust, taking into account volumes of data provided through the U.S. Department of Education, culture and at K-State. The categories that pull us the National Science Foundation and millions of into the top 10 are student-focused, reflecting the reviews from college students and alumni across commitment our faculty have to student success. the nation. That’s gratifying to me.” “This is something we are very proud of, According to Niche.com: particularly because it represents the quality of • 93% of students said K-State professors are education we provide to students as well as the passionate about the topics they teach. quality of agricultural research being conducted • 90% of students said K-State professors are at Kansas State University,” said Ernie Minton, approachable and helpful. dean of the College of Agriculture and director • 89% of students said K-State professors care of K-State Research and Extension. about student success. The newest rankings are available online One student interviewed for the ranking noted: (https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best“Kansas State University has a comforting, colleges-for-agricultural-sciences/). To be welcoming, high quality campus and environincluded, a college must confer at least five ment. The people were so kind and helpful when bachelor’s degrees in agriculture or represent at needed.” least 20% of all bachelor’s degrees conferred by Niche.com assigned a grade of A to K-State’s the university. College of Agriculture based on faculty accomAccording to information from Niche.com, plishments, salary, student reviews and similar the ranking is based on rigorous analysis of factors. It was noted that academic, admissions, financial and student life 94% of K-State graduates are employed or data from the U.S. Department of Education, and furthering their education within two years of research expenditures gathered by the National graduation. Science Foundation. “It’s important to note the contributions of our The organization also surveys current students faculty and staff in the success we have experiand alumni to analyze their overall experience enced over time,” Minton said. “It’s evident to me while attending classes in the university’s prothat throughout the College, we have employees at every level who understand the importance gram. For this year’s ranking, 3,283 current or of creating the best possible environment for former K-State students replied to Niche.com’s learning. Being recognized for that is gratifying.” request for feedback on their educational experi-
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Montana youth exhibitors and swine breeders recognized for hog carcass honors
The Montana Symbol of Excellence (SOE ) program annually recognizes both 4-H and FFA youth and hog breeders who raise market hogs that meet carcass merit standards and who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in producing quality pork products. The SOE program was created through a partnership between Montana Pork Producers Council (MPPC) and MSU Extension before the Pork Act of 1985. MPPC with MSU Extension Swine Specialists Wayne Gipp and Walt Neuman developed the SOE program to highlight the hard work of both youth and hog breeders that continues today. Carcass and ultrasound data were collected on 1553 hogs from across the state of Montana with 21% qualifying to be SOE hogs in 2020. These hogs were shown by 4-H and FFA youth who committed to the market swine project from beginning to end. The SOE standards are based upon live weight, hot carcass weight, back fat, loin area, marbling, color, wetness, muscle, and firmness. John Rauser, MPPC President and Montana hog producer has overseen the program for many years. “The SOE Program is unique to Montana. The vision of SOE as a carcass quality program is to help producers improve their hog carcass quality while educating youth through 4-H. As a hog farmer, I strive to produce a market hog that grows quickly, yields a good carcass, meets standards set by the SOE program, and tastes good. I commend our youth and my fellow pork producers who participate in the SOE program for all of their hard work and the commitment to make this program successful for so many years and many years to come.”
The 2020 top hogs are listed below: Youth exhibitors and hog breeders in the light carcass division are: 1. Aspen Longie, Beaverhead County (Coco Cervantes, hog breeder). 2. Zachary Bates, Gallatin County (Braaten Show Pigs, hog breeder). 3. Cami Blevins, Marias Fair (Pugsley Show Pigs, hog breeder). 4. Juston West, Missoula County (Bip Bagnell, hog breeder). 5. Julia Vanek, Chouteau County (Twin Hills Colony, hog breeder). Youth exhibitors and hog breeders in the heavy carcass division are: 1. Bridgett Madruga, Ravalli County (Missoula County Public School Ag Center, hog breeder). 2. Gretchen Ludemann, Missoula County (Hudson Family Show Pigs, hog breeder). 3. Colter Short, Ravalli County (Miotke Show Pigs, hog breeder). 4. Leyton Arnold, Gallatin County (Madd Show Pigs, hog breeder). 5. Joshua Rammell, Teton County (Shanun Rammell, hog breeder). Youth exhibitors and hog breeders in the ultrasound division are: 1. Colton Kamis, Custer County (Deaton Show Pigs, hog breeders). 2. Heidi Phalen, Custer County (Germann Brothers, hog breeder). 3. Abby Hecker, Wibaux County (Nelson’s Wild Show Pigs, hog breeder). 4. Paysen Bice, Custer County (Randy Wirt, hog breeder). 5. Quade Boggio, Carbon County (Craig Erickson, hog breeder). Contact Rose Malisani with MSU Cascade County Extension at (406) 454-6980 for more information regarding the Montana SOE program.
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Pruning timing affects tree health
By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator in Dodge County No other aspect of tree management can impact tree health like pruning can. The effects of ill- timed and excessive pruning results in tree decline and death. While the old adage “prune when the saw is sharp” has been the guideline for most tree pruning for a long time now, new research indicates that the time of year when trees are pruned has a lasting impact on tree health. When trees are pruned or injured, trees have a twofold task—isolating decay organisms that enter through wounds and closing wounds through the formation of callus tissue. The area where these functions are occurring is known as the reaction zone. The larger the reaction zone, the longer it takes for trees to grow callus tissue over wounds. Wound exposure to deep cold enlarges reaction zones, slowing down tree defenses and wound closure. Easily the smartest thing to do for tree health is to prune in April, May or June, when small reaction zones mean timely wound closure. For most tree species, the worst time to prune is in late fall or winter, when cold temperatures promote deep and wide reaction zones. There are two tree species that are exceptions for pruning in April, May or June. Both elm and oak suffer from insectvectored diseases. Feeding by elm bark beetles (for elm) and picnic beetles (for oak) move the pathogens of Dutch elm disease and oak wilt, respectively, to the wounds created by pruning cuts. These trees should be pruned when insects are not active, so November through February is the best time to prune them to prevent the spread of these diseases. Ice by itself doesn’t damage trees, but the accumulation of ice on branches creates loads that can and do result in branch breakage and complete tree failure. Case in point is the November 2020 ice storm, creating ice coatings in excess of ½ inch over tree branches. The weight of ice accumulation was tremendous, surpassing trees’ capabilities, resulting in limb breakage and, in some instances, tree loss. While structurally trees develop to handle wind and snow
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Day Celebrated: December 21st There’s something about a short girl. They may be physically smaller, but they sure seem to live larger. Short Girls are all the rage, and Short Girl Appreciation Day is our opportunity to raise them up above the crowds. How to celebrate Short Girl Appreciation Day No matter who you are, you have to hand it to the Short Girls (if only because they can’t reach it themselves.) Let Short Girl Appreciation Day be your inspiration to truly let these compact little gems know how much you appreciate them. Take your favorite short girl out to lunch, buy them a step-stool, or just generally let them know how awesome they are. If you know one of these beauties that is suffering from standard short-girl problems, then you can take this opportunity to help them out with that. To really let them know how fantastic they are, you can also organize a party for your favorite pack of short-girls themed around those things that are small. Tiny cakes and cookies, even meals in small portions (but make sure there’s a lot of them, short girls can pack it away when they get a hunger on), and round it all up with a short girl fashion show. It’s bound to be interesting since so many of them have to shop in the children’s section!
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Weighing the alternatives
K-State Research and Extension News Feed cost is often one of the most expensive inputs when trying to balance the beef cattle budget. To help reduce that expense, midwestern producers will sometimes look to alternative feed products such as wet corn gluten, corn dried distillers’ grain with solubles (DDGS) or soy hulls, to name a few. “Often alternative feeds are a by-product of some other production system,” said Brad White, Kansas State University veterinarian and director of the Beef Cattle Institute. Factors to consider when looking to feed by-products was the topic of discussion on a recent BCI Cattle Chat podcast. In the spring, some ethanol plants changed their production to COVID-19-related work such as producing industrial alcohol for hand-sanitizer leading, to a concern that typical feed alternatives for the fall would not be available or price competitive, according to Bob Weaber, K-State beef cattle extension specialist. “Ethanol production has come back and it appears that there is availability and a reasonable cost structure in the marketplace for DDGS, so that is good news for cattle producers,” Weaber said. When selecting the co-product to feed, veterinarian Bob Larson recommends producers look at their feeding mechanisms. “A lot of these by-product feeds don’t flow well through the augers and chutes because some can be really dusty while others are wet,” Larson said. “They can also be harder to handle because wet products will have a shorter storage life and dry products tend to blow away more easily.” Weaber added there can also be differences in the quality of the alternative feed depending on where it is sourced. “Some plants will separate the oil fraction off the distillers’ products, impacting the energy content of the feedstuff, while there can also be a variation in the dry matter content,” Weaber said. For that reason, he advises producers obtain or conduct a nutrient analysis of the feedstuffs when possible. Larson cautioned producers to look at their total feeding system or risk severe consequences. “Some products have potential toxicities associated with them such as a high amount of sulfur in some distillers’ grains or corn gluten feed,” Larson said. The experts agreed that the main motivation for considering alternative feed sources is price. “Feeding co-products can be extra work and producers need to be aware of the potential for negative health outcomes, but if they can manage for those factors, alternative feeds can offer a price advantage helping to increase the profit margins,” White said. ##### The month of January derives its name from a two-faced God named Janus. Janus’ one face looked forward while the other looked backward.
2020 HR spring crop boasts excellent qualities and soundness
The 2020 U.S. hard red spring (HRS) wheat crop boasts excellent kernel and grade qualities, with significantly improved kernel soundness compared to 2019. The crop had significantly higher vitreous kernel and falling number values. The crop shows less extensibility and more resistance compared to 2019, but similar to the 5-year average. Other quality factors include improved dough strength with very high bread scores. With above-average supplies and highquality parameters, the 2020 U.S. HRS crop offers excellent value to buyers. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has posted the full 2020 Hard Red Spring Wheat Quality Report on its website. Cool temperatures slowed planting and emergence in parts of the growing region. Timely mid-season rains and a dry, rapid harvest period limited disease pressures and benefitted kernel quality parameters. USDA estimates production at 14.4 million metric tons (MMT), slightly higher than the 2019 crop on reduced planting area. Here are a few highlights from the 2020 HRS wheat crop. Wheat and Grade Data: Grade– the average grade on the 2020 samples is a No. 1 Northern Spring (NS). Test Weight average of 61.8 lb/bu (81.3 kg/ hl) is higher than 2019 and 5-year averages. Vitreous kernel levels (DHV) are notably higher, with overall samples averaging 71%. Nearly two-thirds of the Western samples make the Dark Northern Spring (DNS) subclass. Wheat Protein averages 14.3% (12% mb) protein, similar to 2019 and 5-year averages. DON average is 0.2 ppm, down from 0.6 in 2019.
1000 Kernel Weight average is 31.5 g, heavier than 2019 and 5-year averages, due to good kernel fill conditions. Wheat Falling Number average is 374 sec, a vast improvement in kernel soundness across the crop. Flour, Dough and Baking Data: Laboratory Mill Flour Extractions average 67.4%, lower than 2019 and 5-year averages. Flour ash was similar to 2019 at 0.52%, while flour color showed higher L* color scores in both regions. Flour Wet Gluten Contents average 33%, lower than both 2019 and 5-year averages. Amylograph values average 642 BU for 65 g of flour, sharply higher than 2019. Farinograph indicates the crop has lower absorption compared to last year and 5-year averages. The average farinograph stability is 12.1 min, significantly stronger than 2019 and the 5-year averages. Alveograph P/L ratio average is 0.59, similar to 2019, but lower than 5-year average and the W-value increased to 368 (10-4 J), up from 2019. Extensograph analyses shows less extensibility and more resistance compared to 2019, but similar to 5-year averages. The overall extensibility and resistance to extension of the 135 min extensograph are 12.8 cm and 856 BU, with slightly more extensibility across Eastern areas. Loaf volume average is 973, smaller than 2019, but similar to 5-year averages. Average bake absorption is 67.4%, higher than 5-year averages. Bread scores are similar in both regions in 2020, with Western area slightly lower than a year ago while the Eastern area is slightly higher.
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##### Q: What Christmas bevALFALFA HAY FOR SALE erage is also known as “milk Located near Fort Benton, MT punch?” Phone 406-868-7519 A: Eggnog The Vermeer R-series twin basket rakes (R2300 and R2800) are for customers who need to cover lots of acres in a very short period of time. Built for performance and durability, these machines help to achieve faster dry down and make tightly rolled bales that preserve quality, shed water and transport easily. What’s more, these machines are proven on the millions of acres they have worked and the tremendous resale values they maintain.
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Honey-Bee ST-30 swather header with contained transport, 30-ft. double swath head that has been used on John Deere A400 and 4995 units. Stored inside and in great shape. ................................................................... Asking $25,000 Phone (701) 290-0390, Belfield, North Dakota
Introducing Vermeer N-series balers – the newest models in the flagship line from the company that started it all. Heavy-duty components provide superior strength and durability. Smart features like the available automatic pickup clutch and auto lube system further extend machine life. Plus, they’re backed by the best distribution network in the industry. Vermeer 604N/605N balers are here to stay. Vermeer, the Vermeer logo and Equipped to Do More are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2016 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Receive off 60 Heavy chain, 50 chain Vermeer 6650 Rancher, baler.................................................NEW 80 chain,$20 60 chain, NEW Vermeer R2800, hydraulic rakes....your .................purchase ......IN STOCK Cut to Length of 2 or more rolls of NEW Vermeer R2300, rake.............................................IN STOCK ® We Sell & Repair Baler ......................IN STOCK Vermeer 605 N...........................................Vermeer Net. Purchase must beBelts Vermeer 605M, net, twine, floats, ramps..........................$18,900 All Makes & Models by December 31, 2020 ...................$7,500 Vermeer Rebel 5500, twine, rebuilt pickup......made JD 566, twine only..................................................................$5,000 NEW Wheatheart Heavy Hitter Post Driver,......................CALL 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT Techno 980, 8 bale mover..................................................$32,500 Greg 406-978-3777 (cell) Red Rhino, 8 round hay bale trailer.......................................$7,500
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Juicing alfalfa as a nextgeneration aquafeed
Jan Suszkiw, ARS Cows and horses aren’t the only fans of alfalfa. Yellow perch like it, too. That’s what Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators concluded when they fed the fish pellets made with a protein concentrate from the legume crop’s protein-rich leaves. They’re experimenting with alfalfa as part of a broader effort to find suitable alternatives to using fishmeal, a proteinrich ingredient in aquaculture feeds given to “farm-raised” finfish and shellfish. Aquaculture is the fastest-growing sector of the food industry worldwide, generating $1.37 billion in U.S. sales alone. However, there’s concern that increasing consumer demand for aquaculture products will outpace what the ocean’s wild-caught stock of sardine, anchovy, menhaden and other small forage fish can supply as a fishmeal resource for aquafeeds. According to Deborah Samac, who leads the ARS Plant Science Research Unit in St. Paul, Minnesota, formulating aquafeeds with plant-based proteins could help lessen the need for fishmeal in aquafeeds, reducing aquaculture’s impact on aquatic natural resources. Using nutritious, affordable alternatives to fishmeal could also ease the burden on pelagic fish populations, which are important members of the marine ecosystem and its inhabitants, particularly larger predatory species. Soybean meal, barley and algae are among alternatives being explored or already commercialized. Now, many of the same qualities that make alfalfa “Queen of the Forages” (and third largest U.S. field crop) could put it on the aquafeed shortlist as well. These include a crude protein content of 15 to 22 percent and a rich assortment of vitamins, including A, B and D, as well as minerals such as magnesium and copper. Alfalfa is typically fed to dairy cows, beef cattle and horses as hay, silage or a direct forage. But it can also be “juiced” for its protein concentrate, and that’s the form Samac and her University of Minnesota (UM) collaborators used for their yellow perch feeding trials. The actual formulation process can involve passing alfalfa leaves through a screw press, squeezing out juices and then heating and centrifuging them to produce a protein concentrate, which is then dried and processed into small pellets along with other ingredients. The feeding trial results showed that perch given pellets containing the alfalfa protein concentrate (APC) gained somewhat less weight than perch given fishmeal formulations. But there was little difference between their health, longevity and overall wellbeing. Their fillet yields, quality, composition and flavor were also similar. According to Samac, alfalfa could help impart greater sustainability to the $133.5 billion global aquafeed market by virtue of the ecosystem “services” and other benefits the crop provides. For example, as a legume, it is a super star at naturally converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that corn and other crops can use for their growth, alleviating the need to apply chemical fertilizers. Alfalfa’s robust growth makes it an ideal cover crop, anchoring soil, retaining its moisture, helping it store carbon and controlling weeds. Alfalfa flowers are also important food for both wild and domesticated bees, contributing to the latter’s production of honey, wax and other products. Samac said additional studies are underway to fine-tune the APC concentrations used in aquafeed formulations, evaluate different processing methods, and expand feeding trials, which include rainbow trout. Value-added uses for byproducts of the APC juicing process will also be explored, she added. Her collaborators on the effort are Jessica Coburn, Scott Wells, Craig Sheaffer, Roger Ruan and Nicholas Phelps—all of UM in St. Paul—and Gibson Gaylord of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Bozeman Fish Technology Center. Collaborators on the expanded trials include Dong Fang Deng (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Matt Digman (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and animal physiologist Brian Shepherd, with ARS’ Dairy Forage Research Unit in Madison, WI ##### Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first appeared in 1939 when the Montgomery Ward department store asked one of its copywriters to create a Christmas story the store could give away as a promotional gimmick. The store had been giving away coloring books for years, and decided to make its own to save money.
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The crew at 3V Distributing, Inc. wishes you and your family a blessed Christmas. Thank you for all your patronage this year and we look forward to working with you in the upcoming year! John, Tami VanDyke and family Jordan, Keri VanDyke and family Barry, Kyle, Travis, Parker & Cody
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K-State Research and Extension News As a professor of agricultural economics, Allen Featherstone knows his way around classrooms and meeting venues. After all, he’s been teaching and conducting research for about 35 years. But the new coronavirus pandemic put a temporary hold on in-person classes and conferences and prompted quick adjustments in how he and his Kansas State University colleagues present information and research findings. As a result, he and other K-State researchers and extension specialists ramped up what they offer online. That includes a recent video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continu e=2079&v=ARLBjZaNwQ8&feature=emb_title) accessible to anyone via YouTube which takes a broad view of food production globally and particularly in the Americas. The information, Featherstone said, gives an idea of what type of food such countries as the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina produce, how they grow it, and how they’re positioned to help feed a growing global population. The presentation, Supply and Future Supply Potential in the Americas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_contin ue=2079&v=ARLBjZaNwQ8&feature=emb_title) is based on a study that examined crop production in countries around the world from 1961 to 2018. Featherstone is the head of K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics. Crops “The Americas – North and South America – only represent 23% of the world’s arable land, but are primary producers of corn, also called maize in many parts of the world, growing about 50% of worldwide production. And we’re by far the dominant producers of soybeans at 85% of production,” Featherstone said. The United States alone, grows 34% of the world’s corn and 35% of its soybeans. “One of the things to conclude from this is that the world’s going to come to the Western Hemisphere for soybeans and corn,” Featherstone said. He noted, however, that productivity growth is smaller in soybeans than it has been in corn, so there is potential for greater gains in soy. In contrast, while wheat and rice are important food staples around the world, the Americas are less important producers of wheat at 15% of the world’s supply, and rice at 3%, he said. Of that supply, the United States provides 7% of the world’s wheat. Acreage planted to wheat has been declining in both Canada and the U.S. in recent years. Mexico tends to have higher yields largely owing to irrigation. Meat and Dairy The Americas provide a sizable percentage of beef (43%) and chicken (36%) to the global market but are less important producers of milk (24%) and pork (17%). Of that supply, the U.S. produces a little more than 18% of the world’s market share of beef and Brazil almost 15%. The U.S. also produces 17% of global chicken supplies and Brazil 13%. The U.S. produces 14% of the world’s dairy supply and Brazil 5%. The U.S. has 10% of the global market share of pork with 3% coming from Brazil. “Taking a look at trends in food production over the years gives us a pretty good idea how we in the United States and the Western Hemisphere are positioned to contribute to the world food supply in the next 20 to 30 years,” Featherstone said. More information about the economics of agriculture, including videos, audio interviews, written reports and upcoming events are available on www.agmanager.info.
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MSU News Service Many people have received a savings bond in their life, whether it was a birthday gift or for a graduation or wedding. Montana State University Extension educators say now is a good time to revisit bonds and see if they are still earning interest or have matured. Savings bonds over 30 years are no longer earning interest, said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “Exchange them for cash. You can reinvest the money or place up to $4,000 in a Montana Medical Care Savings account and save $276 in income taxes,” she said. Montanans can use a free tool on the federal government’s Treasury Direct website to calculate the value of paper bonds using their series, denominations, serial numbers and issue dates. The site also has historical redemption tables as far back as March 1999. Values for series A, B, C, D, F, G, H, HH, J and K savings bonds are not in the tables because these bonds are worth face value when cashed. Once you know how much your bond is worth, you can decide whether to redeem the bond for cash or continue to let it earn interest, said Wendy Wedum, MSU Extension Pondera County agent. “Some bonds are sold at half of face value and can only be redeemed for full face value after a certain amount of time has passed,” Wedum said. “If you have a bond that you have only owned for a few years, you may not be able to redeem the bond without forfeiting a few months of interest earned on the bond.” Goetting and Wedum said Montanans without internet access can visit a local bank or credit union to learn the value of a bond as well as redeem it. “If you have ‘found money’ in a savings bonds, make sure you are aware of the pros and cons of keeping or cashing in your bond,” Goetting said. More information can be found at msuextension.org.
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Versatile 700 tractor with 555 Cummins engine and 13-ft. straight blade. Tag #MonteN1120.......................................................................................$10,000 Shaver trailer type post pounder with 4” post hole digger. Tag #Ted1120.$16,000 Ford 5635 MFD tractor, 75 hp, 3-pt. loader, dual PTO, 2359 hours. Tag #Reid1120............................................................................................$25,000 Case IH 5500 30-ft. drill, 7.5” spacing, grass and regular grain drill boxes. Tag #Reid1120............................................................................................$25,000 2003 Ford F350 Lariat with PowerStroke diesel engine, 5th wheel ball, rubber mat in box, 250,000 miles. Tag #Hillcrest1120........................................$9500
TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS
New Fair bale processors. Tag #Larry0419. New Harsh mixer wagons. Tag #Larry0419. New Luck Now Tmr mixers. Tag #Larry0419. International 1150 grinder mixer, 20” mill, 2 screens, new drive belt, shedded. Tag #ANF0220......................................................................................$5500 Farmhand 82C grinder/mixer. Tag #BobS1219...........................................$4500 Used Bale King bale processor. Tag #Larry0320......................................... $8500 International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0420...................$400 New Fair bale processor. Tag #Larry 0420. New Harsh mixer wagon. Tag #Larry0420. See Me about your bale processor needs. Highline 6800 multi bale processor. Tag #JR1019...................................$14,900 New Fair bale processors & snowblowers. See Huggy Bear.
TRAILERS
Donahue 28-ft. trailer. Tag #Carl0919..........................................................$3000 Hay train with 32-ft. front trailer and 30-ft. rear trailer. Tag #Jeff0220...........$8500 Fire trailer with 3 fire hoses, 500 gallon tank, Honda, great for upcoming harvest. Dave T0820...........................................................................................$6500 2012 Cross Country belly dump trailer. Tag#Brent0720..........................$36,000
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1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0916 Flexi-Coil 50 boom sprayer with 50-ft. booms, double nozzles, windscreens and 650 gallon tank. Tag #Chuck0520...........................................................$300
John Deere 9400 40-ft. drills. Tag #Klint0320............................................... $9500 2012 New Holland P1060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, steel packers, stealth opening, complete with 430 bushel V-R tow between cart. Tag #Rog0120. Haukaas marker for 45-ft. Flexi-Coil air seeder. Tag #BigSky0720..............$3500 Flexi-Coil 5000 33-ft. air seeder, 1720 tow behind tank, 7.5” spacing. Tag #Paul0120. International 150 28-ft. double disc drill. Tag #Brent0919..........................$4000 50-ft. set of John Deere 9400 drills, 10” spacing, fertilizer boxes, transport hitch, packer wheels are capped. Tag #Wayne0520....................................$25,000
2016 Wacker Neuson ST35 track skid loader and 2016 Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader FOR SALE OR RENT Call Huggy at 1-406-229-0662 or Larry at 1-406-690-3761
2005 Case RBX562 round baler, net wrap. Excellent shape.Tag #Doug0820...$13,500
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Versatile RT490 - Super low, low lease pricing - Call
COMBINE AND HEADER LEASE AS LOW AS $30,000 PER YEAR Call Marty for details
2011 Versatile 535 Nice clean tractor, very low hours, Powershift. Powershift. $180,000 2019 VERSATILE 570DT Front and rear diffential locks, track monitor system, 6 electrohydraulic remotes, 3/4” coupler return kit, variable pitch reversing, deluxe cab package, 10” display monitor, AM/FM/ CD/WB XM radio, tow cable, Isobus connector harness, led lighting chassis & cab, decelerator pedal $405,000
2015 Versatile SX280
100-ft. booms, 3 sensors, full guidance Raven controls, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 200 gal fresh water tank, 5 boom control. Very clean - $259,000 2000 New Holland 9884 50 GPM hydraulics, 425 hp Super Clean Tractor $75,000
1977 Versatile 825 II Nice clean tractor with a 12-ft. Leon blade $28,000
2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage 3 units to choose from $110,000 PROGRAM SPECIALS!
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1986 Big Bud 370 400 hp Cummins 855M 40 GPM hydraulic, 4 hydraulic remotes, Case drain, Fuji Teco 12 speed Powershift transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, 24.5-32 tires duals 60% $129,500
1979 Big Bud 525/50 4290 hours, 900 Trellaborg tires, very clean tractor $180,000
Big Bud 400/30
2014 Claas Lexion 750 Dual Drive Tires, Deluxe cab, plus many more features! One owner stored inside, Super clean $180,000
2012 Challenger MT965C 5 remotes, Trimble auto steer PTO, Full weight package front and rear. $220,000
2005 SPRA-COUPE 7650 Raven rate controller, Raven autosteer, 660 gallon plastic tank, chemical inductor, triple nozzle bodies, Perkins engine $60,000
2016 FRONTIER 42-ft. fixed tandem, double hopper, steel wheels $25,000
1287 Highway 87 • HAVRE, MT 59501
Owner: Ron Harmon CELL: 406-265-0096
2010 Challenger MT765 6220 hours, 3 pt., 24” tracks, 4 rear remotes, 306 hp, Powershift transmission. $125,000
1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good. Ready to go to work $20,000
2008 LODE KING 42-ft. tandem, air ride, 11R24.5 tires $35,000
Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255
Parts: Jim 406-265-9554
1990 Case IH 9170 Tractor runs great has high hours but don’t let that scare you. Cummins, 375 hp, 4WD, Powershift - $48,000
John Deere 6150 with loader, 2780 hours, very nice clean tractor $120,000
2 Case IH ATX700’s with ADX3430 carts to choose from!!! $98,000
Case 1150G LT 8990 hours, 118 horse power, Ripper $45,000
John Deere 8770 8300 hours, duals, tires at 50%, 4 remotes, 350 hp, 4WD, Synchro transmission - $55,000
1984 John Deere 8850 370 hp, Synchro transmission, 7452 hours, front and rear duals, 4 remotes, 4WD - $40,000
2006 PETERBILT 379 Cat, 550 hp, Fuller manual 10 speed transmission, air ride, aluminum wheels, 72” raised roof sleeper $45,000
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2004 John Deere 9760 STS Axle extensions, Nice clean combine. $65,000
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Versatile RT490 - Super low, low lease pricing - Call
COMBINE AND HEADER LEASE AS LOW AS $30,000 PER YEAR Call Marty for details
2011 Versatile 535 Nice clean tractor, very low hours, Powershift. Powershift. $180,000 2019 VERSATILE 570DT Front and rear diffential locks, track monitor system, 6 electrohydraulic remotes, 3/4” coupler return kit, variable pitch reversing, deluxe cab package, 10” display monitor, AM/FM/ CD/WB XM radio, tow cable, Isobus connector harness, led lighting chassis & cab, decelerator pedal $405,000
2015 Versatile SX280
100-ft. booms, 3 sensors, full guidance Raven controls, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 200 gal fresh water tank, 5 boom control. Very clean - $259,000 2000 New Holland 9884 50 GPM hydraulics, 425 hp Super Clean Tractor $75,000
1977 Versatile 825 II Nice clean tractor with a 12-ft. Leon blade $28,000
2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage 3 units to choose from $110,000 PROGRAM SPECIALS!
406-982-7064 or 888-265-9554 • www.bigequipment.com •
1986 Big Bud 370 400 hp Cummins 855M 40 GPM hydraulic, 4 hydraulic remotes, Case drain, Fuji Teco 12 speed Powershift transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, 24.5-32 tires duals 60% $129,500
1979 Big Bud 525/50 4290 hours, 900 Trellaborg tires, very clean tractor $180,000
Big Bud 400/30
2014 Claas Lexion 750 Dual Drive Tires, Deluxe cab, plus many more features! One owner stored inside, Super clean $180,000
2012 Challenger MT965C 5 remotes, Trimble auto steer PTO, Full weight package front and rear. $220,000
2005 SPRA-COUPE 7650 Raven rate controller, Raven autosteer, 660 gallon plastic tank, chemical inductor, triple nozzle bodies, Perkins engine $60,000
2016 FRONTIER 42-ft. fixed tandem, double hopper, steel wheels $25,000
1287 Highway 87 • HAVRE, MT 59501
Owner: Ron Harmon CELL: 406-265-0096
2010 Challenger MT765 6220 hours, 3 pt., 24” tracks, 4 rear remotes, 306 hp, Powershift transmission. $125,000
1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good. Ready to go to work $20,000
2008 LODE KING 42-ft. tandem, air ride, 11R24.5 tires $35,000
Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255
Parts: Jim 406-265-9554
1990 Case IH 9170 Tractor runs great has high hours but don’t let that scare you. Cummins, 375 hp, 4WD, Powershift - $48,000
John Deere 6150 with loader, 2780 hours, very nice clean tractor $120,000
2 Case IH ATX700’s with ADX3430 carts to choose from!!! $98,000
Case 1150G LT 8990 hours, 118 horse power, Ripper $45,000
John Deere 8770 8300 hours, duals, tires at 50%, 4 remotes, 350 hp, 4WD, Synchro transmission - $55,000
1984 John Deere 8850 370 hp, Synchro transmission, 7452 hours, front and rear duals, 4 remotes, 4WD - $40,000
2006 PETERBILT 379 Cat, 550 hp, Fuller manual 10 speed transmission, air ride, aluminum wheels, 72” raised roof sleeper $45,000
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2004 John Deere 9760 STS Axel extensions, Nice clean combine. $65,000
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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR... GET YOUR RENTAL EQUIPMENT HERE!
Case IH ADX3430 430 bushel tow between with 70-ft., 12” spacing, Case 700 single shoot drill $6.50 per acre plus delivery and pickup
Flexi-Coil 2320 Tow between with 39-ft., 12” spacing 5000 air drill $6.50 per acre plus delivery and pickup
Combine and header lease as low as $30,000 per year. Call Marty for details!
Cat Challenger MT765C 300 hp PTO, Powershift, 3 point $80 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate
Case 1150G LT 8890 hours, 118 horse power, ripper $500 per day/$2500 per week plus hauling
Versatile 895 Manual, 310 hp, duals $80 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate
Cat Challenger MT965C 525 hp, duals, Powershift, PTO $150 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate
1986 Big Bud 370 400 hp Cummins 855M 40 GPM hydraulics $120 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate
Versatile Viking Vertical Tillage 38-ft. , rolling baskets $7.50 per acre, 100 acre minimum plus delivery and pickup.
Spra-Coupe 7650 Sprayer 660 gallon, 90-ft., Auto Steer, Raven rate controller $900 per day plus delivery and pickup. Ask about monthly rates.
CALL US FOR ALL YOUR RENTAL NEEDS!
Farm King 6650 Disc 32-ft., 24” blades, heavy duty disc $7.00 per acre, 100 acre minimum plus delivery and pickup.
Versatile SX275 Self-Propelled Sprayer 1200 gallon, 100-ft., Auto Steer, Raven rate control $1200 per day plus delivery and pickup. Ask about monthly rates.
2016 Frontier 42-ft. fixed tandem, double hopper, steel wheels $1500 per month or $500 per week
2008 Lode King 42-ft. tandem, air ride, 11R24.5 tires $1500 per month or $500 per week
1984 John Deere 8850 4WD, 370 hp, Synchro transmission, 4 rear remotes, duals $100 per hour, 100 hour minimum. Call for weekly and monthly rates.
Big Bud 400/30 400 hp, Powershift, duals $120 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate
1990 Case 9170 Cummins, 375 hp, 4wd, powershift $100 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate
Give us a call to get more information about rates, schedule delivery, etc.
1992 Timpte 48-ft., triple axle, rear lift axle, tires 60% $1500 per month
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406-982-7064 or 888-265-9554 Owner: Ron Harmon • CELL: 406-265-0096
1287 Highway 87 • HAVRE, MT 59501
Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255
Parts: Jim • 406-265-9554
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Landon Hansen, Mineral County 4-Her smiles for the camera, at the Mineral County Fair held in late July in Superior, MT. He received a purple ribbon for his project efforts. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.
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Record high total red meat production in September
September 2019 contained 21 weekdays (including 1 holiday) and 4 Saturdays. September 2020 contained 22 weekdays (including 1 holiday) and 4 Saturdays. Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.71 billion pounds in September, up 6 percent from the 4.44 billion pounds produced in September 2019. Beef production, at 2.35 billion pounds, was 8 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.81 million head, up 5 percent from September 2019. The average live weight was up 27 pounds from the previous year, at 1,379 pounds. Veal production totaled 4.9 million pounds, 20 percent below September a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 32,400 head, down 34 percent from September 2019. The average live weight was up 45 pounds from last year, at 261 pounds. Pork production totaled 2.34 billion pounds, up 4 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 11.0 million head, up 4 percent from September 2019. The average live weight was up 3 pounds from the previous year, at 285 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 10.9 million pounds, was down slightly from September 2019. Sheep slaughter totaled 185,200 head, 3 percent above last year. The average live weight was 117 pounds, down 5 pounds from September a year ago. January to September 2020 commercial red meat production was 41.0 billion pounds, up 1 percent from 2019. Accumulated beef production was down slightly from last year, veal was down 12 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 7 percent.
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Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service A third round of feeding trials conducted by a team of USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has again shown that a dietary supplement called L-glutamine can naturally promote growth and wellness in pigs. Jay S. Johnson, an animal scientist with ARS’s Livestock Behavior Research Unit in West Lafayette, Indiana, and his Purdue University collaborators are investigating Lglutamine as a natural alternative to using dietary antibiotics. Swine producers had used antibiotics to help piglets cope with stressful events like being weaned from their mothers and then transported, which can lower young animals’ immune function, feed intake and growth. However, a 2017 Veterinary Feed Directive restricted the practice amid concerns it contributed to antimicrobial resistance to medically important antibiotics used to treat human infection. The team’s investigation of L-glutamine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in the body and in food, is part of a broader research effort to identify suitable replacements that are just as effective, safe and economical to use. The latest study is an expansion of trials conducted in 2017 and 2018. As before, groups of piglets were weaned and then transported for 12 hours, simulating what they might experience in a commercial operation. After transport, the piglets were housed in a nursery barn. This time, the researchers supplemented the young animals’ diets for 14 days with Lglutamine at one of five feed concentrations: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 0.80 or 1.00 percent. Another group of piglets also received feed with antibiotics (chlortetracycline and tiamulin) but no supplemental L-glutamine, and a final group received a non-supplemented diet. Highlighted results of a paper published in Translational Animal Science are below: * As with prior trials, L-glutamine-treated pigs performed similarly to those in the antibiotics group, and both of these groups fared better than piglets given non-supplemented feed. * The study results indicate that the increased weight gain and other benefits of treating piglets with L-glutamine above the original .20 percent test can be as profitable as using dietary antibiotics. * 0.40 percent L-glutamine was the optimal supplementation level for improving pig welfare and performance immediately after weaning and transport, while 0.80 percent appeared to offer the most long-term economic benefit.
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2020 SW crop yields excellent performance characteristics SW average is 323 sec and WC average is The Pacific Northwest (PNW) expe322, indicative of sound wheat. rienced excellent growing conditions in FLOUR AND BAKING DATA: 2020 resulting in a soft white (SW) and Laboratory Mill Flour Extraction average white club (WC) crop with very good qualfor SW is 72.6%, slightly lower than the ity and yields. The crop had lower protein 5-year averages of 74.5%, while WC averand moisture with consistently high grade factors. Overall quality is characterized by age is 74.7%, which is higher than the 5-year very weak to medium gluten strength with average. excellent potential to produce SW and SW Flour Ash levels of 0.43% (14% mb) for blended flour products. Average test weights SW is slightly lower than the 5-year average; for SW and WC are greater than in 2019 WC levels of 0.48% is slightly more than the composites with good falling number and 5-year average. kernel characteristics. Flour characteristics Alveograph L value of 112 (mm) for SW align with protein contents and show good is significantly higher than the 5-year avercolor and FN values with slightly lower flour age of 101; WC L value of 101 is also well yield than the 5-year average. Farinograph over the 5-year average of 76. Alveograph water absorptions are desirably low for both W value (10-4 J) for SW is 94 compared to a SW and WC, with weak to medium gluten 5-year average of 91, with WC at 37, which characteristics for SW and very weak gluten is slightly below the 5-year average. for WC. For finished products, low protein Farinograph peak and stability times of 1.9 composites produced good sponge cake total and 2.3 min, respectively, for SW and 1.3 and scores and cookie diameters. Higher protein 1.1, respectively, for WC indicate desirable composites showed good total scores for weak dough characteristics. Chinese southern-style steamed breads. Sponge Cake Volumes ranged from 1,088 U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has posted to 1,171 cc with a weighted average of 1,120 the full 2020 Soft White Wheat Quality Recc for SW, with total score at 45. Volume for WC averaged 1,129 cc with a total score of port on its website. 47. With adequate moisture at planting for Cookie Diameters for SW are 8.7 to 9.2 cm winter and spring SW and WC varieties, and with spread factors of 9.6 to 11.4. WC cookie timely rains through May and June, yields diameter and spread factor are 8.7 and 10.2 were above average in Washington and Idaho cm, respectively. and average in Oregon. USDA estimates total Chinese Southern-Style Steamed Breads 2020 PNW SW production at 7.2 million metanalysis show SW volumes are 1.4 to 2.1 ric tons (MMT), a new record for the region. mL/g with total scores equal to or better than Of the total, WC production is estimated at the control at 70 mL/g. WC specific volume is 0.26 MMT. 2.1 mL/g with a total score below the control. Here are highlights of data from the 2020 SW and WC wheat crop. WHEAT AND GRADE DATA: Grade – the overall averCall us today to get a quote! ages are U.S. No. 1 SWH and U.S. No. 1 WHCB. Test Weight averages are 61.9 lb/bu for SW and 61.6 lb/bu for WC, both well above the 5-year average. Dockage, total defects and foreign material averages are We do all types of insulation! low and similar to 2019 and • Polyurethane Spray Foam • Blow-in Fiberglass • Cellulose the 5-year averages. Wheat Protein at 9.8 (12% • Fiberglass Batting • Roof Foaming & Coatings mb) for SW and WC is lower than the 5-year averages. 1000 Kernel Weight average of 36.3 g (14% mb) for SW and 32.3 g for WC are significantly higher than the 5-year averages. Wheat Falling Number – Conrad, MT • 406-450-4232
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Montana oilseed growers will vote to establish checkoff
Montana oilseed growers will soon receive a ballot in the mail proposing a 1% checkoff for canola, flaxseed, mustard, safflower, soybeans, and sunflower crops. If passed, the Montana Oilseed Advisory Committee will advise the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) on how to invest the funds for research, market development, and education. “The continued growth of oilseed production in Montana is a testament to the industry’s immense potential,” said MDA Director Ben Thomas. “We have seen how investments made through other checkoff programs, like pulse and wheat and barley, have successfully given Montana growers a competitive edge. I’m glad to see our oilseed producers are eager to advance their industry through research, market development, and education as well.” The MT Oilseed Advisory Committee was formed after MDA received a verified petition from 25 growers, and those present at listening sessions held thereafter unanimously expressed their support for proceeding with the formation of the committee. The committee held its first meeting in June 2020 and received considerable input from other growers and ##### Why are boxing rings square?
stakeholders before deciding to propose a 1% assessment. Assessments are collected at the first point of sale and are voluntary. Growers may obtain an assessment refund by submitting a written request to MDA. Ballots were sent to growers this week and are due back to MDA by December 31, 2020. Any current producer of canola, flaxseed, mustard, soybeans, safflower, or sunflower, that did not receive a ballot can contact MDA to request one by phone at (406) 444-2402 or by email at agr@ mt.gov. Canola production was forecast at a record high 217 million pounds for 2020, an increase of 9% from 2019, according to the most recent Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. In 2018, Montana ranked second in the nation for production of canola, flaxseed, and safflower. Oilseed crop production in Montana is expected to continue to increase. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit www.agr.mt.gov. ##### Why aren’t lawyers sworn in during trials?
New blackberries: Eclipse, Galaxy, and Twilight
By Kim Kaplan, ARS The best of eastern and western blackberry genetics have been melded to create Eclipse, Galaxy and Twilight, three new blackberry varieties released by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). ARS’ Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon, working in cooperation with the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station, has blended the desirable traits of eastern erect-cane blackberries and western trailing blackberries into new varieties with thornless semi-erect canes to fill new niches in the fresh berry market. Eclipse was the first of the three varieties from these crosses to move from the test fields to final selection. Its name was changed from ORUS 2816-4 to Eclipse to commemorate the total solar eclipse visible in Corvallis in 2017. One of Eclipse’s parents, Triple Crown, known for highest marks in productivity, vigor and flavor, ripens in late summer. Eclipse inherited the same triple high scores, but it ripens earlier, filling a hole in the fresh market harvest season between when trailing varieties ripen and when Triple Crown ripens. “Eclipse inherited Triple Crown’s outstanding flavor, beloved for its sweet, fruity taste, with hints of root beer and spice. But what Eclipse has that Triple Crown doesn’t is a firmer skin that gives you a good pop when you bite down. Firmer skin also means the berries handle and ship better and don’t leak, which is always an attractive feature for the fresh market,” said biological technician Mary Peterson, who works in the blackberry breeding program. The second blackberry release, Galaxy, also has Triple Crown as a parent and inherited similar traits, with the firmer skin of Eclipse. But it produces a few days earlier than Eclipse. Galaxy’s berries are slightly larger than those of Eclipse with dark-colored fruit. “People who’ve tasted Galaxy have detected hints of blueberry, mint and grape,” Peterson said. The third release was named following the same sky theme, and the specific name Twilight was selected because it ripens last of the three varieties, 4-5 days after Eclipse, Peterson explained. With an ancestry seven-eighths eastern U.S. blackberry and one-eighth western blackberry, Twilight is higher yielding than Eclipse. Tasters have remarked on its complex, deep blackberry jam flavor, with floral and honey notes, but the berries are perhaps not quite as sweet.
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Viticulture researchers at Washington State University will tackle vineyard and winery challenges, including red blotch virus, heat stress, and wine faults, with support from the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research (NCSFR). The Center will fund four WSU viticulture and enology projects totaling $279,687 for 2020-2021, including research on the red blotch virus and how it impacts growing grapes; detection of wine faults using an electronic tongue; and how heat stress effects white wine grapes. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at WSU’s Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) at Prosser, has been studying the effects of heat stress on wine grape production. “The Center’s financial assistance will allow us to test an innovative cooling system that mitigates heat stress on wine grapes, allowing us to evaluate its impact on the final wine,” he said. Research at WSU Prosser IAREC shares historic roots with the Washington wine industry. Pioneering horticulturist Walter Clore experimented by planting varietal grapes in Yakima Valley soil. Known fondly as “the father of Washington wine,” Clore spent his career at Prosser IAREC until his retirement in 1976. “I think that’s why the Washington wine industry and WSU have such synergy. It goes back decades.” said Inga Zasada, Research Leader for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Horticulture Crops Research Unit, who coordinates NCSFR funded projects. “We’re trying to do research that is important to the region. WSU researchers are truly trying to address the priorities of Washington wine growers.” “We’re taking a regional approach to wine research, which is unique,” Zasada said. “Research translates across borders.” Research priorities for 2020-21 were recently approved by the Wine Research Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Washington State Wine Commission. The Research Advisory Committee serves as the scientific review arm for the Washington State Wine Commission. Established by the legislature in 1987, the Washington State Wine Commission represents every licensed winery and grape grower in Washington state. The state government agency is guided by an appointed board, whose members advocate for the Washington wine industry. Melissa Hansen, Research Program Director for the Washington State Wine Commission, said funding for research through NCSFR helps supplement the Washington wine industry’s support of research at WSU. The Center also funds research proposals from neighboring Oregon and Idaho. Another valuable aspect of the NCSFR program is closer linkage between university and USDA researchers. “It puts a regional focus on grape and wine research and serves as a way for the Washington, Oregon, and Idaho wine industries to work on shared problems and priorities,” Hansen said.
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By Kyle Martens, Nebraska Forest Service Nebraska’s trees and forests are experiand Fire Bureau chief of the Nebraska Forest encing steady declines, according to recent Service. “To have the state’s Natural Resources Districts, Game and Parks Commisdata released by the U.S. Forest Service. sion and the university involved will deliver However, a newly formed partnership to results in a way that dwarfs the capacity of reverse this trend has gained significant any one entity.” momentum with the announcement of a $4.3 As part of the University of Nebraska– million grant from the U.S. Department of Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and NatuAgriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service. ral Resources, the Nebraska Forest Service The Nebraska Forest Restoration Partworks with Husker faculty, centers and other nership brings together the Nebraska Forentities on a wide array of programs related est Service, the state’s Natural Resources to environmental stewardship, extension Districts and the Nebraska Game and education and research. Parks Commission to address declines in “The Nebraska Forest Service puts the the state’s forests and windbreaks. Using science of forest management into practice the award, partners will work directly with across Nebraska,” said Mike Boehm, Harlan landowners to increase the scale and pace of Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and University forest restoration statewide. This includes of Nebraska vice president for agriculture planting 1.5 million trees, providing new and natural resources. “This award benefits management of 30,000 acres of declining our state’s forests, ecosystems, working forests, increasing the health and resiliency agricultural landscapes and, most of all, the of 7,000 acres of vulnerable forests and landowners who have invested so much into restoring 250 linear miles of agricultural the stewardship and resiliency of their land.” windbreaks. Funds from the award will be available “The Forest Restoration Partnership is an for qualifying landowners as early as spring exciting investment in the state’s tree and 2021. forest resources,” said Adam Smith, Forestry
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By Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications in Research and Science Do you use Roma tomatoes for your homemade marinara sauce? Do you like hops in your beer and good flavor in your fried catfish? Do you enjoy strawberries, and do you wish there was a natural mosquito repellant on the market? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you can thank scientists from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for increasing the quality of these – and more – items in your shopping cart. Each year, ARS scientists develop new varieties of fruits, vegetables, and other products that provide consumers with improved convenience, longer shelf life, better nutrition, new flavors, and sometimes even a whole new idea that no one has brought to the table before. Learn about some of the USDA-created products that end up in your refrigerator, kitchen pantry, or bathroom, in ARS’s Science in your Shopping Cart, or if you prefer to listen, check out our podcast. “Our work here at ARS is revolutionary,” said ARS Administrator Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young. “Our goal is to solve complex issues that affect all Americans and those around the world, from farm to table.” ARS has produced a series of Science in Your Shopping Cart fact sheets on different products brought to you by ARS scientists, including: • The development of breeds of hops (PDF, 2 MB) that are key ingredients in beer and used as forage for farm animals. • Using genomics to improve the size, yield, and taste of the catfish (PDF, 973 KB) you might use in your next fish fry. • Developing a strawberry (PDF, 1.8 MB) that resists fruit rot, lasts longer in storage, and tastes better. • Unlocking the secrets of cedarwood (PDF, 999 KB) oil’s ability as an insecticide against houseflies, ticks, mosquitos, ants, termites, and wood-decay termites. • Creating a nonwoven cotton gauze (PDF, 1 MB) that quickly staunches bleeding and promotes healing. • Giving people with diabetes a sweet deal with “Sucromalt (PDF, 1.6 MB),” a low-glycemic index ingredient. “If you enjoy roast turkey at the holidays, table grapes with your lunch, or watermelon at your picnic, chances are they come from the hard work of an ARS scientist,” JacobsYoung said. “Our innovations are everywhere and we will continue to create better tools for our producers and better products for consumers.” Keep an eye out for more ARS Science in Your Shopping Cart fact sheets on our website, coming soon.
Soil test results: Bray and Mehlick phosporus
By Megan Taylor, University of Nebraska, Lincoln So you pulled some soil cores and now you have the results in your hand, now what? On your soil test results you will want to check out pH, potassium, phosphorus, and sulfur. Today we will focus on phosphorus recommendations, specifically looking at Bray-1 and Mehlich-3 test results. Phosphorus has three tests that can be completed to test soil P levels: Bray-1, Olson, and Mehlich-3 are the most widely used. These are measured in parts per million (ppm) and recommendations are dependent on dryland and irrigated fields. Values will differ between Bray-1/Mehlich-3 and Olson test results, so carefully look at your soil test before making fertilizer purchases. If your soil tests range from 25 or greater for Bray-1/Mehlich-3, you do not need to add any phosphorus for irrigated and dryland. 0-5 apply 60 lbs. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 40 lbs. P2O5/ acre dryland. 6-15 apply 40 lbs. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 30 lbs. P2O5/ acre for dryland. 16-25 apply 30 lbs. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 20 lbs. P2O5/acre for dryland. These values can be found online on the CropWatch website under the alfalfa section and include the values for the Olson test as well. Also depending on your fertilization schedule, you can plan to apply phosphorus in two year increments for dryland fields; take the single year recommendations and double to calculate the two year needs. Remember if you are still wanting to pull soil cores sample at 8 inches or historic depth. Collect samples by grid, soil type, or representative area (40 acres or less). Then pull 10 to 15 random soil cores and combine in a plastic bucket to represent one soil sample. Take about a pint of soil and submit to an accredited lab. ##### Q: In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale? A: Hansel and Gretel
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Allies in alley cropping: testing tree and grass combinations
Kaine Korzekwa, American Society of Agronomy general, poplars were more competitive Seeing trees living alongside other vegwith the crops than willows. We also found etation is normal in nature but not somesmall losses of soil carbon after four years.” thing often seen in farming. However, some “Because the poplar trees were more researchers see benefits in planting crops in competitive than willows, our results sugbetween rows of trees in a practice called gest that willows may be better suited for “alley cropping.” alley cropping in the long-term,” adds The more mature, stable trees can have Gamble. many benefits for the landscape. They can When looking at the competition between help fight climate change and the effects of trees and grasses, ideally both will grow extreme weather, as well as provide protecwell rather than one outcompeting the other. tion against processes like erosion. There are several ways farmers can help In other parts of the world, research has alley cropping succeed. One is to choose shown that alley cropping can maximize trees and crops with different rooting the use of resources such as light, water and patterns. For example, a grass crop with nutrients throughout the growing season. It shallow roots may pair well with trees that can also result in higher yields and profits. have deeper roots. This means they won’t “The success of alley cropping depends compete as much for water and nutrients on understanding if and how trees and in the soil. crops compete for resources and developAnother way to increase the chance of ing strategies to reduce that competition success with alley cropping is to choose if needed,” explains Joshua Gamble, a plants that require water and nutrients at member of the American Society of Agrondifferent times of the year. An example omy and Soil Science Society of America. would be a tree that uses more water and “We evaluated the impacts of alley cropping nutrients in the early spring and a crop that on bioenergy crop root distribution, root grows mostly in the summer. carbon and nutrient stocks, and changes in “There are many other ways to get the soil carbon.” ideal tree and crop relationship,” Gamble For the study, the research team chose says. “The goal is to make the best use of two fields in Minnesota to test different tree the available resources in order to maximize and crop combinations. Rather than using the overall yield or farming profits.” prime farming areas for test sites, they chose The researchers say their results begin to sites that were floodplains or near streams. shed light on which tree and crop pairings These sites are not the most productive perform best for alley cropping with bioenfor traditional farming. They are often at ergy crops. However, the current market for risk for flooding, erosion and other issues these systems is not very strong, so it’s not that could be most helped by alley cropping. likely in the short term that these systems Researchers planted trees in rows and will be widely adopted by farmers. grew grass crops in between. The team test“Our hope is to demonstrate that these ed two tree species, hybrid poplar and shrub lands could continue to provide economic willow, with several species of grasses and income for farmers while also benefitting grassland mixtures. After four years, they the environment,” Gamble says. “This looked to the soil — particularly the plants’ isn’t a system that we would expect to see roots — for data. replacing grain crops on the most produc“We found that the tree roots extended tive soils, however. We hope suitable sites up to six meters into the crop alley, which like the ones we studied could eventually be reduced the growth of crop roots, and imconverted to alley cropping or other perenpacted the distribution of crop root carbon nial cropping systems.” and nutrients in the soil,” Gamble says. “In
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KIOTI TRACTORS IN STOCK Kioti CS2210 sub compact with SL2410 loader, 4WD hydrostatic transmission, engine heater, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires. ............................................. CALL Kioti CK2610 with KL4010 loader, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires, 6 year warranty. INSTOCK......................................$18,500 Kioti CK3510hst with KL4030 loader 35 hp, 66” bucket, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires, 6 year warranty....................................... CALL Kioti CK4010hst with KL4030 loader 40 hp, 66” bucket, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires, 6 year warranty....................................... CALL Kioti DK4510hst with KL5010 loader 45 hp, 72” bucket, 4WD, PTO, 3 point, manual transmission, industrial tires, 6 year warranty............................................. CALL Kioti DK5310SEH with cab, KL5521 loader, 53 hp, 72” bucket, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, 3 point, PTO, industrial tires, 6 year warranty.................... CALL Mechron 2200 UTV, 4WD, steel dump, box, HD tires........................ $9999 On Sale!
NEW KIOTI IMPLEMENTS AVAILABLE Double Bale Spear, 44”..................$673 Triple Bale Spear, 32”....................$750
We have wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available. PARTS UNITS
Ford 2000 Select-o-Speed...For Parts
New Eagle 560HD..................$625 New Eagle 566HD..................$699 New Eagle 672HD..................$729 New Eagle 784 HD.................$779 New Eagle 7-ft. 3 point rear blade.. ..........................................$675 New Eagle 8-ft. 3 point rear blade.. ..........................................$795
New Red Devil 6-ft. snow blower with QA skid steer mount.
In Stock $6250
USED TRACTORS
Kioti CS2210hst w/SL2410 loader. and 60” mid-mount mower, 120 hours.... ............................................$12,000
NEW DIRTY HANDS POST HOLE AUGERS
IN STOCK Standard Duty & Heavy Duty 9” & 12” Augers
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Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust. Fits various models..............................$2500 Oliver/White loader fits 1650/1655.....$1250 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts....... ......................................................$1500 Shaver HD8 front mount post driver...$1295 3-pt. chisel plow....................................$1000 Running gears. Each.............................$600 Wagon with box...................................$1000
USED HAYING
American Hay Master 500 series stack wagon....................................$7500 Hesston 1014 swather................$1500
MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
New Danuser front mount QA pallet fork...........................................$1000 New Legend front mount QA pallet fork. ..................................................$856
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John Deere 4000 w/cab..............$7500 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header...................................$2000 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................$3250 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .................................NEEDS WORK New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 New Holland 1033 balewagon.... CALL John Deere 920 MoCo disc mower, pull type........................................$6500
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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service A fungal tenant of sorts that lives inside wheat plants could get its chance to “pay it forward” in the fight against fusarium head blight (a.k.a. scab), a costly disease of cereal crops worldwide. Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Peoria, Illinois, are studying the fungal tenant for its potential to biologically control Fusarium graminearum, a harmful fungus that causes scab in not only wheat, but also barley, oats and other grain-producing crops. Scab wreaks its costly havoc on two fronts: through reductions in grain yield and quality, which can fetch a lower selling price, as well as the fungus’s contamination of affected grains with vomitoxins, which can be harmful to humans and livestock. In fact, wheat with vomitoxin levels above one milligram is unacceptable for human consumption. Since varieties with complete resistance to scab have not been found, farmers use various approaches including partially scab-resistant varieties, fungicides, and other measures that can keep the disease at bay. However, each has drawbacks. For example, tillage methods used to disrupt the scab disease cycle can raise the risk of soil erosion. To provide wheat growers with more eco-friendly options to choose from, a team with the ARS Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Research Unit in Peoria focused their attention on the tenant fungus Sarocladium zeae. The fungus is properly known as an “endophyte” because it spends part of its life cycle among the tissues and organs of wheat and certain other host plants in a symbiotic relationship with them. The endophyte isn’t a danger to its host, but it can be to rival microbes like the scab fungus, which resides in many of the same parts of the wheat plant, including its grain-bearing structures. In fact, when applied to the soils, stem or seed of wheat plants in growth chamber studies, the endophyte went from benign tenant to aggressive bodyguard when the scab fungus was introduced. One particularly robust strain, S. zeae NRRL 34560, curbed the spread and disease severity of scab by nearly 58 percent, and reduced production of vomitoxin in grain by 61 percent. In addition to getting a head start on colonizing the wheat plant, the endophyte may also be secreting powerful antifungal compounds as well as helping prime the plant’s own defenses against scab. The team reports these and other details in the October 2020 issue of Biological Control. For future research, the team will continue evaluating the potential of endophyte seed treatments in both greenhouse trials and field tests using a variety of susceptible and resistant wheat varieties. Nathan Kemp, an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) research participant, led the study together with Martha Vaughan, Susan McCormick, Jacob Brown and Matthew Bakker—all with ARS.
The Eternal Ride
Two ranchers, Bart and Hank, in their late 80’s, were neighbors who been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Bart’s health was failing, Hank visited him every day. One day Hank said, “Bart, we both loved rodeo all our lives, and we rode some rank stock before we settled down to ranching full-time. Please do me one favor. When you get to heaven, somehow you must let me know if they have rodeos up there?” Bart looked up at Hank from his deathbed and said, “Hank, you’ve been my best friend for many years. If it’s at all possible, I’ll do this favor for you.” A few days later, Bart passed on. A few nights passed and Hank was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to him, “Hank, Hank.” “Who is it,” asked Hank, sitting up suddenly. “Who is it?” “Hank it’s me, Bart.” “You’re not Bart. Bart just died.” “I’m telling you, it’s me, Bart!” insisted the voice. “Bart! Where are you?” “I’m in Heaven!” Bart said, “I have some really good news and a little bad news.” “Tell me the good news first,” said Hank. “The good news,” Bart said, “is that there’s the best rodeo you can imagine in heaven. Better yet, all of our old buddies who died before me are here, too. Even better than that, we’re all young again. Better still, the weather is perfect and there is never any mud. And best of all, we can ride and fall all we want, and we never get hurt.” “That’s fantastic,” said Hank. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams! So what’s the bad news?” “You’re ridin’ with us on Tuesday.”
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NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS
LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS
Diamond C tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, engineered I-Beam frame, torque tube 32-ft. ................................................................$13,395 30-ft. ................................................................$13,195 35-ft. w/ max ramps......................................... $15,395 35-ft. w/ hydraulic dovetail............................... $19,195 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 2 piece with folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks...... $11,395 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...................................$11,995 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...................................$11,395 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 2 piece with folding beavertail.................$8595
Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7..................................................................$1795 71/2x81/2...........................................................$1795 71/2x9..............................................................$1895 8x9..................................................................$2195 8x11................................................................$2495
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Stop in or call for more info. IN STOCK NOW!!!
Prices on New Units good on In Stock Units ONLY! New Diamond C Car Haulers 3500, 5200 & 7000# axles
NEW GOOSENECK TILT TRAILERS
16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft. IN STOCK
Diamond C 26-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box..................................................$10,500
NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS
HUGE SELECTION!
New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 7200 lb. axles, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires..................................................................$13,395 New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires.....$12,695
New LOOK Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand
New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package............$11,695 New Circle D 24-ft. stock trailer, 8K axles, 14 ply tires, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package.............. $13,995
NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS
Starting at $6795 • 20-ft. • 22-ft. • 24-ft.
w/ 7000 lb. axles, 8000 lb. axles, 10,000 lb. axles
Give us a call about any of our trailers or let us find what you need!
TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it... A level bed when you don’t
NEW DIAMOND C DUMP TRAILERS
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.
BUMPER PULL 5-ft. x 10-ft. 7000 lb. GVW....................................... $5795 82” x 12-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW..................................... $9195 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW..................................... $9595 GOOSENECK 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW.................................. $10,495 82” x 16-ft. 21,000 lb. GVW.................................. $14,500
MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT
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• USED SEMI TRAILERS • 1992 Interstate 24-ft. tilt deck, 20ton equipment trailer....... $8500 1982 Landoll hydraulic tilt equipment trailer w/winch................$12,500
1980 Kentucky 42-ft. van trailer, office in front, 2 doors on 1 side, 1 door on other ................................................................................ $6000 Kentucky 53-ft. van trailer, for storage ....................................... $7000 Kentucky 48-ft. van trailer .......................................................... $8000 53-ft. van trailer, air ride suspension .......................................... $7500
1991 Wilray 7-ft. x 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer...........$3695 2001 Travalong Bandit 3-horse slant, walk-in tack compartment..............................$6900
1992 Wilray heavy duty flatbed trailer, 45,000 lb. GVW, 24-ft. beavertail.. ..........................................$8500 2001 Belly Dump Pup 20-ft., roll-up tarp, aluminum wheels ....$9500
1979 Lund 6-ft. x 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer...................$1500
1994 International 4900 flatbed, air brakes, diesel, 9 speed, tool boxes .......................... $9595
2016 Diamond C 12-ft. x 77”........ .......................................... $1800 2019 Diamond C car hauler, 2-7000lb. axles................... $4000
Diamond C 12-ft. x 83” ATV trailer, excellent shape.............$2100 2013 Wilray 5x10 flatbed, like new...............................$1000
1997 Trailmobile w/1997 Trailmobile pup.............. $14,500/pair
Cat V100 forklift, gas, 10,000 lb. 18-ft. lift ............$8500 Champ forklift, gas, 6000 lb. 30-ft. lift ..................$5500 Triple axle, 20-ft. x 83”, pintle Champ forklift, gas, 5000 lb. 21-ft. lift ..................$8900 hitch, completely rebuilt, LIKE NEW! ......................... $6500
John Deere 210C skip loader w/ hydraulic Gannon box scraper...... 14-ft. snow pusher .............. $3900 ...........................................$5995 8-ft. skid steer snow pusher $. 1900
Give us a call about any of our trailers, or let us find what you need!
Large Trailer Parts Inventory
Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders • Straps • Tie-downs • Jacks • Bearings & Seals • Etc.
Triple T Sales
Contact Dave Taylor: 406-357-2166 (2) Iron Steer 24-ft. lumber roller trailers..................$6995 & $8995
4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats $65 ea.
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Protecting U.S. swine health using a “One Health” approach
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By Tracy Nicholson, Research Microbiologist, Agricultural Research Service, National Animal Disease Center in Animals Health and Safety Research and Science genetically related. ARS remains committed to conducting ARS data demonstrated that applying research to our overall understanding of zinc in feed does not play a role in the antimicrobial resistance in swine pathogens. prevalence of livestock-associated MRSA This week is World Antibiotic Awareness ST5 in the U.S. swine population. More Week and USDA’s Agricultural Research importantly, ARS found that ST5 isolates Service (ARS) remains committed to usfrom agricultural sources are genetically ing a “One Health” approach in conducting distinct and separate from clinical MRSA research that will identify solutions to help ST5 isolates obtained from human clinical prolong the usefulness of a very precious settings. Specifically, isolates from agriculresource—antibiotics. For example, ARS tural sources were found to be extremely research includes understanding how comsimilar to each other within farms and mon production practices might impact lacked genes typically carried by human antimicrobial resistance and understanding isolates. Collectively, ARS data indicate whether certain animal pathogens may be a that livestock-associated MRSA and clinical public health concern. Methicillin-resistant MRSA ST5 isolates are genetically distinct Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one and transmission and/or genetic exchange bacteria type that is a public health concern between them is not currently occurring because of its resistance to some antibiotics based on the findings in this study. which can make it difficult to treat. MRSA ARS researchers are continuing to build has been found in livestock – mainly in on these results to further determine the swine. One particular MRSA strain, called distribution and impact of livestock-assoST5, has raised additional public health ciated-MRSA ST5 outside of the livestock concerns because it is a major cause of husetting. As we celebrate World Antibiotic man infections globally. Awareness Week, we remain committed to To address these public health concerns, a “One-Health” approach to prevent, not ARS conducted research to determine just react to, complex public and animal whether production practices like using inhealth issues. The information gained from feed zinc as an antidiarrheal agent contribthese studies is important to our overall unute to the emergence and spread of MRSA in derstanding of animal pathogens, and any U.S. swine populations, and if ST5 bacterial potential risks to public health. isolates from swine and from humans are ##### On a box of rat poison: “Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.”
##### On an air conditioner: “Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows.”
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2017 Ford F350 Crew Cab
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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2017 Ford F150 SuperCrew
3.5L V6 Ecoboost, silver exterior, black leather trim interior, heated/cooled seats, 60,658 miles
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2019 Ford F150 SuperCrew
3.5L V6 Ecoboost, white exterior, gray cloth interior, remote start, engine block heather, 19,309 miles
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Crew cab, 2.7L V8, white exterior, camel leather interior, rear view camera, push button start, grille guard, 56,933 miles.
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2016 Ram 1500 Sport
Crew cab, 5.7L V8, gray exterior, cloth interior, privacy glass, power locks & windows, 93,308 miles.
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2015 Ford F150
Crew cab, 3.5L V6, white exterior, black leather interior, moonroof, remote start, keyless entry, 68,086 miles.
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2016 Ford Explorer LTD
3.5L V6, magnetic exterior, black leather interior, remote start, navigation, 109,819 miles
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2016 Ford F150
Crew cab, 3.5L V6, magnetic exterior, black leather interior, navigation, block heater, remote start, 33,828 miles.
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2012 Versatile 550
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Studying interactions between ground-nesting bees and soils
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HAY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Massey-Ferguson 1840 square baler. Absolutely like new.
New Holland 1033 bale wagon. Hauls 105 bales at a time. Works excellent and is in very good condition.
Sold the cattle and no longer need the equipment. Can email pictures is interested. Phone Gerald at (701) 290-6504, Dickinson, North Dakota
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2018 Chevrolet 2500HD
Crew cab, 8-ft. long box, 4x4 with new tires, 95,000 miles,6.0 liter gas engine, power windows, locks, and mirrors, bed liner.................................................................... $32,995
2010 Ford F350
Cab and chassis, regular cab, 4x4, V10 engine, automatic transmission, new tires, cloth seats, vinyl floor. A real workhorse................................................................. $13,999
2011 Palomino Sabre
5th wheel with slide, Onan generator, excellent condition, 25ft. long................................................................$17,999
2017 Ford Escape AWD SE
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2018 Chevrolet 1500 LT
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2015 Chevrolet 2500 HD
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By Susan V. Fisk, American Society of Agronomy Many living creatures live in soil. Though their sizes range from microscopic soil microbes to larger animals like gopher turtles, they all call soil their “home.” Included in these ground-dwelling species are bees – vital in the pollination cycle of about 90% of plant life. Rebecca Lybrand and her team at Oregon State University (OSU) are studying the interaction between the bees and soil in agricultural settings. According to the recently-published paper, bees contribute $15 billion to crop value annually. They pollinate about three-quarters of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts within the United States alone. Declines in honeybee colonies are a critical threat to agriculture and the global food supply. “Growers who are interested in attracting alternative pollinators, such as wild bees, face a major challenge,” says Lybrand. “There are not many studies about what habitats are best for these wild bees.” Pollinators are widely affected by human land use. Creating buildings, parking lots and other “anthropogenic changes” disrupt the natural habitats of animals and plants. Agricultural disturbance also affects bee communities. Interestingly, above-ground bee species are nine times more affected by agricultural intensification than ground-dwelling species. In some cases, growers have been able to build “bee beds” in their farm setting. In the 1950s, they started to design moist, salty soil areas to attract ground-nesting bees that helped increase alfalfa yields in Washington state. Lybrand’s study looked at physical and chemical properties of soils collected from active bee and sand nest wasp sites in the Willamette Valley of western Oregon. They compared soil properties among seven farm sites to identify similarities and differences. The Willamette Valley has wet winters with warm, hot summers. The team first found agricultural sites that contained ground-nesting bees. They collaborated with farmers who observed ground-nesting bee activity around their fields. The nests are only identified by rather small holes (only 3-5mm). The team only collected data if they observed bees entering the nest. Nests and holes can remain even after the bees leave. At the study site, they specified the type of bee to the family level (i.e. “bee” versus “genus” and “species”.) But they also collected some bees to bring back to the lab for further identification. The data the team collected in the field included soil temperature, pH, and soil texture. They also collected soil samples to bring back to the lab for analysis. Findings from the study included that active nesting sites were present in locations with little to no rock cover and low vegetation. Nesting sites were found in areas with low organic matter coverage. The slope of the land didn’t seem to have any influence, nor did a north/south-facing aspect. “One of our observations confirmed that active emergence holes remained open throughout the year,” says Lybrand. “They didn’t swell shut during the wetter, cooler seasons – despite having clay in the soils that might cause shrinking and swelling.” An interesting finding from the research is that the team found lipids in the soil nest linings. The lipids may provide a type of waterproofing for the nests and their inhabitants. “Because the large majority of wild bee species nest in the soil, studies about how to best attract them to farms are important,” says Lybrand. “Soil scientists and entomologists can partner with growers to identify soil habitats that support and attract more of these pollinators to agricultural lands. Improving our understanding of the connections between agriculture and the soils that bees, crops, and living organisms rely on to survive is important. Our research also provided a framework for studying ground-nesting organisms – an area of soil science that is underrepresented.” Looking to the future, Lybrand says, “future research should also integrate methods that identify bees and/or wasps to the species level. That would allow for interpretations of the results from an ecological point of view. Another question to follow up on could be the nature and purpose of the lipids found in the soil nest linings, to confirm their actual role.”
A Tragic Story... Every loaf of bread is a tragic story of a bushel of grain that could have become whiskey, but didn’t.
Wyoming 4-H educators recognized nationally for excellence
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University of Wyoming Extension Platte County 4-H educator Stacy BuchFive University of Wyoming Extension 4-H educators received national recognition holz received the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This award recognizes outduring the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals standing association members with seven or more years in extension youth programs. conference in October. “I am humbled by the confidence my Crook County 4-H educator Sara Fleenor colleagues and clients have in my work and received the Excellence in Communication passion for promoting 4-H/youth developand Expressive Arts Award. This honor is ment programs,” said Buchholz. “Most sponsored by the National Association of days, I feel as if I am still learning and growExtension 4-H Youth Development Proing, challenging myself to find new ways fessionals Communication and Expressive to reach youths with opportunities. I feel Arts (CEA) Working Group and recogblessed to know that many other colleagues nizes professionals who have created CEA and volunteers work right alongside me to opportunities for youths, volunteers and ensure 4-H is a program that continues to professionals. grow and reach youths in Wyoming.” Fleenor first won the state award before ASA and DSA awardees are those winning regionally and was one of four rewho demonstrate a professional attitude, gional winners competing for the national professional improvement, professional award. accomplishments, personal community Fleenor created 4-H Fridays to fill a void for kids when the local school district went involvement and special honors either professionally or within the community. to four-day school weeks. In other awards, Mary Louise Wood, “The projects were chosen to give kids Albany County 4-H educator, won the skills in areas that were traditional to 4-H Western Region Award for published photo. but have gotten lost or displaced by new Kimberly Fry, Campbell County 4-H edutrends,” said Fleenor. “It is wonderful to be cator, won the Western Region Award for recognized nationally as doing something personal column. important in the 4-H world and making a “We are so proud of our 4-H profesdifference for kids.” Kellie Chichester, Niobrara County 4-H sionals for being recognized on a national stage by their colleagues from around the educator, received the Achievement in Sercountry,” said Johnathan Despain, state 4-H vice Award (ASA). This award recognizes program coordinator. members actively engaged in extension youth programs and who have served more “Earning these awards and recognitions demonstrates the quality aspects of our than three years but less than seven in extenprogram and are testaments as to the resolve sion youth programs. and desires our 4-H educators have in pro“I am honored to have been recognized by my peers for the Achievement in Service viding the best possible program we can to the youths of Wyoming.” Award,” said Chichester.
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By Jocelyn Benjamin, USDA in Climate Conservation Forestry the nation’s landscape. By improving forest Building organic matter is one of many ecosystems with thinning and prescribed conservation practices America’s farmers burn practices, producers reduce wildfire and ranchers are using to help put the nation risk while growing carbon storage in new on track to a healthier and more resilient vegetation. Innovations such as biochar environment. enable producers to use woody debris after America’s farmers and ranchers are helpwildfires to create a durable charcoal that ing put the nation on track to a healthier and enhances soil water storage and sustainably more resilient environment in the face of a traps carbon. changing climate. While agriculture only With precision agriculture, technology contributes 9 percent of U.S. greenhouse enhances existing practices to help producgas emissions, it offers a variety of opporers collect data on changing field conditunities to reduce emissions and cut carbon tions. This allows them to precisely target from the atmosphere. The U.S. Department conservation solutions for improved crop of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to help production. Producers are reducing nitrous producers become even better conservation oxide emissions using precision ag systems stewards by providing the tools they need such as GPS to improve chemical distributo do the job. tion and fertilizer efficiency. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Through FSA’s Conservation Reserve Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency Program (CRP), producers restore, enhance (FSA) support Agriculture Secretary Sonny and protect non-working landscapes, imPerdue’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda, prove water quality, boost soil health and which aims to better align USDA’s resourcenhance wildlife habitat. Producers are crees, programs and research to give farmers ating carbon-rich soils by converting idle, the tools they need to become leaders in less productive land into vegetative cover addressing climate challenges. such as native grasses, wildlife plantings or Putting solutions on the ground, NRCS trees. As they grow, plants and grass-cover conservation practices and innovative help protect topsoil while returning carbon technologies make it easier for farmers to the soil and plants. and ranchers to adopt systems that help As conservation stewards across the naimprove their bottom line while reducing tion embrace practices and innovative techgreenhouse gas emissions with minimal nologies to adapt to climate change, their economic impact. operations are becoming more efficient. From no-till and cover crops to water They are keeping costs low and productivuse and nutrient management and rotaity high while improving their bottom lines. tional grazing systems, NRCS conservation USDA offers a variety of risk managepractices help producers make positive ment, disaster assistance, loan and conimpacts to climate change while keeping servation programs to help agricultural working lands healthful and boosting rural producers weather ups and downs in the economies. market and recover from natural disasters With proven soil health practices, for as well as invest in improvements to their example, producers are minimizing runoff, operations. For more information about saving on inputs and using soil as a carbon USDA programs and services, contact your sink to balance atmospheric carbon levels local USDA service center. with little soil disturbance. Even forest management helps protect
Maker of legged workplace robots, secures $20 million investment
Agility Robotics, a company launched at Oregon State University that designs and builds legged robots to operate in human spaces, has raised $20 million in new investment, the company announced. DCVC and Playground Global co-led the funding round and were joined by TDK Ventures, MFV Partners, the Industrial Technology Investment Corporation, Sony Innovation Fund and Safar Partners. Agility Robotics has garnered a total of $29 million in funding since its 2015 founding. “This latest infusion of capital will enable the company to meet the demand from logistics providers, e-commerce retailers and other businesses for robots that can work alongside humans to automate repetitive, physically demanding or dangerous work,” said Agility co-founder Jonathan Hurst, professor of robotics at OSU and Agility’s chief technical officer. “We look forward to accelerating the development and deployment of humanoid robots across industries to automate some of the jobs that must be done in spaces designed for humans.” Hurst said walking robots will one day be a common sight – much like the automobile, and with a similar impact. The limiting factor has been the science and understanding of legged locomotion, not the speed of
computing, strength of materials or power of motors. But research at Oregon State is enabling breakthroughs. ATRIAS, a research robot developed at the Dynamic Robotics Laboratory at Oregon State, was the first robot to reproduce human walking gait dynamics. Following ATRIAS was Cassie, the first robotics device for research and development capable of walking and running. Then came the humanoid robot Digit. “Agility Robotics is building the engineering know-how and the organizational capacity to capture and implement these research discoveries and create robots that will be pragmatically useful in the real world,” Hurst said. Digit builds on two decades of research and development on human-like dynamic mobility and manipulation, Hurst said, and can handle a range of indoor and outdoor terrains, going the same places people go. “Digit can perform a range of different jobs because so many tasks have been designed to be performed by a human form,” Hurst said. “We’re excited to work with investors who understand our unique approach to legged locomotion, see the promise and share our vision of robots that work in human spaces with stairs, curbs, hallways and uneven surfaces.”
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Research helps improve a key ingredient in vegetable oil
Rachel Schutte, American Society of Agronomy are looking to breed for certain qualities. Have you ever wondered what type of It also allows the research team at Embraplant is actually used to make vegetable oil? pa to get rid of any plants in the collection As it turns out, vegetable oil can come that aren’t unique. “The current collection from various sources. But most vegetable contains close to four thousand American oil oil used across the globe comes from a crop palm plants, and our results show it could be called oil palm. Oil palm has the highest oil reduced to about 20% of its size,” explains productivity among all oilseed crops. Souza Júnior. Manoel Teixeira Souza Júnior is a reFarmers are always looking for new searcher in Brazil who works with oil palm varieties of oil palm to grow with better plants. The work of his team was recently oil yield, oil quality and tolerance to stress. published in Crop Science, a journal of Plant breeders can now use the germplasm the Crop Science Society of America. bank collection to incorporate desired traits “There are two different species of oil that already exist within the American oil palm plants,” explains Souza Júnior. “The palm gene pool into plants that are grown African oil palm is domesticated and grown commercially. commercially. The American oil palm is There are two main characteristics that not domesticated, but it has many desired breeders are using from the American oil traits like high oil quality and resistance to palm to improve commercial varieties of disease.” the African oil palm. These include better The goal of Souza Júnior’s work is to oil quality and resistance to the fatal yelorganize and describe the collection of lowing disease. American oil palm plants at the Brazilian Souza Júnior hopes to build upon this Agricultural Research Corporation, Emresearch to continue helping farmers. The brapa. The collection, known as the germnext steps include determining the DNA plasm bank, contains a wide variety of oil sequence of different oil palm varieties and palm plants with lots of genetic diversity. collecting data on how commercial oil palm “In order for plant breeders to efficiently responds to environmental stress. use the American oil palm in an oil palm By helping farmers improve their oil breeding programs, it was imperative to furpalm crops, new markets for the product ther characterize our collection,” explains can be explored. Most oil palm production Souza Júnior. “The results of our research goes toward the chemical, food and cleaning will allow improvements in the collection, industries. With increased supply, researchconservation and characterization of the ers can continue to explore medicinal and plants in the germplasm bank.” bio-fuel opportunities for oil palm. To make the collection of oil palm plants “We are in the middle of the COVID-19 more usable, researchers evaluated the gepandemic, and researchers around the world netic codes of each plant. They searched for are working hard to develop solutions,” genetic markers, which are short, identifisays Souza Júnior. “Although my work able DNA sequences that code for specific does not relate to this pandemic, every real traits. researcher wants to be able to make life on Understanding the similarities and differthis planet better. I enjoy having the opences within the genetic codes of each plant portunity to solve problems and contribute is important. It helps breeders understand to a better future.” which plants can be most useful when they
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Alfalfa soil test: Olson phosphorus
By Megan Taylor, University of Nebraska, Lincoln So you pulled some soil cores and now you have the results in your hand, now what? On your soil test results you will want to check out pH, potassium, phosphorus, and sulfur. We will focus on phosphorus recommendations, specifically for the Olson test results. Phosphorus has three tests that can be completed to test soil P levels: Bray-1, Olson, and Mehlich-3 are the most widely used. These are measured in parts per million (ppm) and recommendations are dependent on dryland and irrigated fields. Values will differ between Bray-1/Mehlich-3 and Olson test results, so carefully look at your soil test before making fertilizer purchases. If your soil tests are greater than 14 for Olson, you do not need to add any phosphorus for irrigated or dryland acres. 0-3 apply 60 lbs. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 40 lbs. P2O5/ acre dryland. 4-7 apply 40 lbs. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 30 lbs. P2O5/ acre for dryland. 8-14 apply 30 lbs. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 20 lbs. P2O5/ acre for dryland. These values can be found online on the CropWatch website under the alfalfa section and include the values for Bray-1 and Mehlich-3. Also depending on your fertilization schedule, you can plan to apply phosphorus in two year increments for dryland fields; take the single year recommendations and double to calculate the two year needs. Remember if you are still wanting to pull soil cores sample at 8 inches or historic depth, collect samples by grid, soil type, or representative area (40 acres or less). Then pull 10 to 15 random soil cores and combine in a plastic bucket to represent one soil sample. Take about a pint of soil and submit to an accredited lab.
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Dawson County, Nebraska 4-H’ers who earned Medals of Excellence in several project areas during the 75th annual 4-H Achievement BBQ in Lexington were (front row, left to right) Spencer Walahoski, Overton; sheep medal, Gracie Schneider, Cozad; goats and speech medals, Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington; beef medal, (back row, left to right) Parker Walahoski, Overton; shooting sports medal, Abbie Owens, Lexington; home environment and foods and nutrition medals; Saidi Ringenberg, Lexington; clothing and textiles medal; and Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington; photography medal. Tody Owens, representing Dawson County Banks who sponsor the medals is also pictured. Also earning medals but not present were Bart Beattie, Sumner; swine, and Lauren Thompson, Overton, companion animal. Extension photo.
##### The Jamestown settlers created the first American batch of eggnog, although it may not have tasted quite the way we know and love today. The word nog comes from the word grog; or any drink made with rum. So technically, an early nog didn’t require the rich, milky base we now ladle out of grandma’s cut-crystal punch bowl.
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The 2021 Montana’s Next Generation Conference will provide six powerful evening sessions covering crops, livestock, family communication, business planning, and succession planning topics. Sessions will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., beginning January 12. All sessions will be broadcast and accessible online. Sessions will be free, but registration is required at www. mtnextgen.com. Registration will be open mid-December. Participation in all six workshops along with a completed evaluation and passing a test over the material covered will satisfy FSA’s borrower training requirements. Sessions will be as follows: January 12 – Lacy Roberts, Glacier County Farm Loan Manager, will start the night off with Beginning Financial and Production Recordkeeping. She will cover the basics of developing a balance sheet and cash flow along with how to keep track of income and expenses. Dr. Mykel Taylor will build on this in the second session by taking the financials you have developed and making strategic management decisions based on your financial records. January 14 – Dallas Mount (Ranching for Profit) will build on Jan. 12 concepts as he along with three producers he has worked with will delve into how they generated more profit from their farming and ranching enterprises by developing new income streams and closing unprofitable enterprises. This will be a great opportunity to hear from producers on how they have put their financial management into action. Jan. 19 – All things Marketing – Domenic Varricchio from Roach Ag Marketing will delve into developing a farm and ranch marketing plan using futures and options along with giving an overview of the 2021 marketing opportunities on the horizon. This will be followed by Shane Eaton, co-owner of Eaton Charolais Ranch at Lindsay, MT. Shane will share how their family operation is four generations strong utilizing a robust marketing plan for their 1,500 head of registered Charolais and 1,500 commercial cattle. The family operation also operates multiple feedlots in Montana and North Dakota to feed their cattle along with their customer’s cattle, which has required an active marketing plan. January 21 – Cattle Nutrition will be the topic of the night. MSU Extension Beef Specialist Dr. Carla Sanford will start the evening off with focusing on how third trimester nutrition and fetal programming tie together. Dr. Brian Vander Ley, veterinary epidemiologist at the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center in Clay Center, NE will follow. Dr. Vander Lay will cover beginning calf nutrition and importance of colostrum in a new calf and long-term effects when this important building block is missed. Jan. 26 – You will not want to miss this dynamic and high energy evening with Teton County MSU Extension Agent Jane Wolery and MSU Extension Specialist Dr. Marsha Goetting. Jane will lead the evening off with “FENCES – Families Engaging Nicely in Communicating ExpectationS”. A farm girl at heart, Jane will share how important communication is in moving your family operation forward and having effective lines of communication. This will lead into how to start those succession and estate planning conversations that Dr. Goetting will share are a must have. January 28 – Legal Horror Stories and Taxes - what a combination! Brian Lee from Lee Law Office will start the evening off with his favorite legal agreement stories gone wrong and how ag businesses can ensure their agreements say what they mean and mean what they say. Brittney Tempel with Wipfli will follow with updates in the tax world and how these will be important for our farm and ranch producers across the area. Please note producers who are completing these classes for FSA borrower training credit can also substitute in nights with the Pondera County Extension Office’s Master Farmer classes that will be running Thursday evenings in January and February. For a full list of these classes, please contact Adriane Good at adriane.good@montana.edu.
Fishing story
I went fishing this morning but after a short time I ran out of worms. Then I saw a cottonmouth with a frog in his mouth. Frogs are good bass bait. Knowing the snake couldn’t bite me with the frog in his mouth I grabbed him right behind the head, took the frog, and put it in my bait bucket. Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. So, I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels and poured a little whiskey in its mouth. His eyes rolled back, he went limp. I released him into the lake without incident and carried on fishing using the frog. A little later, I felt a nudge on my foot. It was that snake, with two more frogs.
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Things to consider before harvesting a market animal at home
By Brianna Buseman, Youth Meat Nebraska Extension Educator and Carol Schwarz, Nebraska Extension Educator Many people are looking for opportuniwater well. This results in product that is ties to buy market animals to harvest at dry and not very flavorful. Additionally, if home, which has led to many questions exsanguination is not performed quickly and about the best way to complete that task. effectively, blood splash can occur within Prior to making the decision to try home the muscle. A significant challenge when harvest, there are a few important things harvesting livestock at home is aging the to consider: product to improve tenderness and palat1. Food Safety: Can you properly cool ability. Aging requires refrigerated storage the carcass and keep it clean to ensure space that is clean and limits potential for meat safety? bacteria growth. Holding meat in refrigerOne of the main concerns when harvestated storage for 7-14 days prior to cutting ing livestock at home is temperature. If into retail cuts (steaks, chops, roasts) is handled poorly or not stored properly, meat beneficial to improve the final product’s can be a great place for bacteria to grow. It palatability and overall eating experience. is important to cool the carcass to 34-45o 4. Equipment/Facilities: Do you have F within 24 hours after harvest. In addition the equipment and facilities to work efto environmental temperature, care needs ficiently, ensure worker safety, maintain to be taken to decrease the chance of cara cool environment, and store the final cass contamination (feces, dust, etc.) that product? could lead to bacteria growth. Furthermore, From start to finish, the process of meat can absorb off odors and flavors from harvesting livestock offers potential for the environment. Scents such as manure, worker injury. Having good equipment and gasoline, etc., can be absorbed and lead to knowledgeable help is necessary to ensure problems with odors and flavors within the efficiency and safety. Prior to harvest, it meat. If harvesting at home, it is necessary is necessary to think about what type of to ensure the environment is cool and clean. equipment you may need, such as sharp 2. Animal Welfare: Can you ensure knives, hoists, meat saws, packaging and humane handling and stunning? much more. As the meat is being divided Having the ability to handle livestock into retail cuts, it is necessary to keep a humanely both prior to and during harvest cool environment to limit bacteria growth. is of utmost importance. This means limitOnce the carcass is packaged into steaks and ing animal stress and having the ability to roasts you will need plenty of freezer space effectively stun and exsanguinate (bleed for storage. Meat from a whole hog will out) the animal quickly. require approximately 5 cu. ft. of freezer 3. Meat Quality: Can you effectively space, whereas meat from an entire beef harvest the animal without negatively animal will require approximately 16 cu. impacting meat quality? ft. of freezer space. Meat quality is focused on the palatAlthough it may seem like a simple task, ability of the final product. If livestock are home harvest is very labor intensive and excessively stressed prior to harvest, quality requires a lot of planning. While it may be issues can ensue. In beef, long term stress a good decision for some, it is important can lead to a product that is dark, firm and to think through the entire process prior to dry, known as a dark cutter. This effect making the decision to harvest livestock at produces a product that not only is unaphome. If unable to confidently answer the petizing, but also retains moisture, making questions about how to handle food safety, it more susceptible to bacteria growth. In animal welfare, meat quality and equippork, short term stress can lead to a product ment, it may be beneficial to consider other that is pale, soft and exudative; meaning options for harvest, such as working with a it is light in color and is not able to hold local processor.
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Twinstar rugged built rakes are designed to rake two windrows together and for turning hay to speedup drying time prior to baling for high production hay farming, custom operators, dairies raking green chop and raking bio feed stocks. Twinstar Rakes produce consistent uniform windrows and the cleanest hay on the market. Twinstar rakes are designed for precision raking, functionality and built to last. If you’ve tried the rest, now buy the BEST.
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• A brake band on the 4 front gauge wheels can be easily adjusted to field conditions.
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We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.
It doesn’t hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the director what the criterion was that defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. “Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub.” “Oh, I understand,” said the visitor. “A normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup.” “No,” said the Director, “A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a room with or without a view?”
TRUCK & TANK FOR SALE
2007 Volvo tractor, 12.1 liter engine, 465 hp, fully automatic, aluminum wheels, auxiliary power unit, double bunk, tires 90%, drivers front 40%, no caps, $3500 aluminum grill guard, 995,242 miles, excellent condition.... $25,000 Stainless steel 2750 gallon tank, used for potable water only. Excellent condition..................................... $10,000 Phone (406) 788-1300
YEAR END CLOSEOUT SALE! 2019 CASE IH FARMALL 40A TRACTOR
Very low hours on this Like New tractor. Comes with L340 loader and joystick, F-N-R shuttle, 540 PTO, 3 point hitch, HYDROSTATIC transmission, 1 remote, ag bar tires, Rimguard in rear tires and full factory warranty............................. . ......................... GREAT VALUE AT $25,515
2019 CASE IH WD1504 WINDROWER
Demo unit with just 222 hours and Full Warranty. Comes equipped with an 18-ft. twin sickle header, cab and rear axle suspension, deluxe cab.... ...Just $99,387 and 2.9% Financing OAC
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1983 CASE IH 2290 TRACTOR
with Westendorf TA46T loader/grapple, cab with heat, PTO, and 3-point hitch, 4 remotes, but 3 are being used for the loader, 7135 hours. Nice, clean unit... Consigned for $14,687
2016 CASE IH MAXXUM 115
Loaded with equipment. MFWD tractor with multiple control handle, 3 electronic remotes, Class IV front axle, 16x16 semi-powershift transmission, CCLS hydraulics with 29 gpm, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, great rubber, 115/145 hp. Really sharp tractor. Book says $69,056.......... ................................... MVE Price $62,730
Makes 5x6 round bales, really good shape for its age. Everything works and only 10,665 bales.................................................... $4,890
also includes 0% finacne for 4 years
2018 CASE IH RB 565 PREMIUM BALER
This unit is fully loaded including twine/mesh, 21LX16.1 tires, in-cab density system, HD axle, endless bets and much more. Only 8400 bales and ready to bale hay!.......... Book says $39,789............ MVE Price Just $37,566
2010 CASE IH RB564 BALER
Mesh wrap and twine tie. Only 5935 bales. Ready to go to the field. Standard Super Sweep Pickup....................................$16,930
And 4 year 0% Finance OAC
1993 NEW HOLLAND 660 ROUND BALER
2006 NEW HOLLAND TS125A
Well equipped unit with 105 PTO hp, SPS transmission, 4 remotes, 3 pt. hitch, 540/1000 PTO, heavy duty L750 loader/grapple with joystick. Only 4685 hours and runs like new.................... . ....................................... MVE Price $47,978
2003 REM 3600R
Round and square bale processor with grain tank. Excellent unit that has seen very limited use. Hammers look good.................................. ............................ Priced to sell at $7236
2004 CASE IH RBX562 ROUND BALER
Just traded. Really clean. Wide pickup unit with only 10,503 bales. Great condition and ready to go to work. Solid unit.............. Just $7309
The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”
418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Ryan Fehringer - cell 406-320-1554 Contact us at or www.musselshellvalley.com or www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley
2020 ProAg 900 Hayhiker
This unit loads, hauls, and unloads 8 5x6 round bales.
Engineered for today’s heavier bale with great features like: • RH heavy duty load arm with bale turner that allows bales to be picked in any direction. • Hydraulic push bar with bale stop - Pushes bale back • Only requires 2 remotes. No electric controls NEW high capacity orbit motor runs the push bar for fast easy unloading. • Bale divider separates bales when unloading creating air circulation Get all of these great features and save a bundle too.
MSRP $31,916 ..... MVE Price $22,699
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U.S. wheat commercial sales significantly ahead of last year’s pace
By Claire Hutchins, USW Market Analyst HRS. Total HRS export sales of 4.72 USDA currently estimates the United MMT are 15 percent ahead of this time last States will export 26.5 million metric tons year and are 8 percent ahead of the 5-year (MMT) of wheat in 2020/21, 1 percent average. Sales to the Philippines, the top ahead of last year’s pace, if realized. Four market for HRS, are 22 percent ahead of last months into marketing year (MY) 2020/21, year at 1.30 MMT and are 34 percent ahead total U.S. wheat commercial sales are 12 of the 5-year average. Rising per capita percent ahead of last year’s pace at 16.8 consumption combined with population MMT and are 15 percent ahead of the 5-year growth and competitive HRS prices early average. in the marketing year supported strong sales To date, export sales of hard red winter to the Philippines at the start of 2020/21. (HRW), hard red spring (HRS) and white In Japan, the second largest market for wheat (soft and hard) are significantly ahead HRS, sales of 569,000 MT are up 20 percent of last year’s pace. Sales of soft red winter on the year. (SRW) and durum lag 2019/20. Success in “We had good start this year in the Japaindividual markets such as China and Brazil nese market following the U.S. and Japan due to policy changes and follow-on trade trade agreement implemented on Januand technical service by U.S. Wheat Assoary 1,” said Rick Nakano, USW Country ciates (USW) are supporting overall sales. Director, Japan. “This gives U.S. wheat As in other markets, competitive pricing for a better opportunity to be traded on equal U.S. wheat early in MY 2020/21 helped fuel footing with similar classes of wheat from a faster import pace even by traditionally Canada. This results is a great outcome for strong U.S. wheat buyers like the PhilipU.S. wheat to compete equally again with pines and South Korea. Canadian wheat to meet the needs of Japan’s HRW. Total HRW sales are 12 percent flour millers.” ahead of last year at 6.12 MMT. Stable exSource: USDA FAS export sales data as ports to Mexico, Nigeria and Japan, the top of October 29, 2020 three markets for HRW, and significantly White. Total U.S. white wheat sales are stronger export programs to China and 41 percent ahead of this time in 2019/20 at Brazil are supporting HRW sales in the first 4.02 MMT and are 36 percent ahead of the third of MY 2020/21. 5-year average. In the Philippines, the largAs of October 29, China has purchased est market for U.S. soft white wheat, export 981,000 metric tons (MT) of HRW after no sales are up 42 percent on the year and are purchases in 2019/20. Strong HRW export 40 percent ahead of the 5-year average. sales so far in 2020/21 can be attributed The increased demand by Philippine to the Phase One agreement between the millers is partially due to early customer United States and China, as well as competibuying in response to tight export elevation tive HRW prices early in the marketing year. capacity in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). So far in MY 2020/21, China is the second Strong USW educational programs in the largest market for HRW behind Mexico. Philippines helped customers stay informed HRW export sales to Brazil are nearly and make timely buying decisions in the two times more than this time last year at first third of MY 2020/21. 513,000 MT and are 49 percent ahead of Sales to South Korea, the second largest the 5-year average. According to Miguel market for U.S. soft white wheat, are 79 Galdos, USW Regional Director, South percent ahead of last year’s pace and are 53 America, the opportunity to advance sales to percent ahead of the 5-year average. Soft Brazil came with the Brazilian government white wheat on a C&F (FOB and freight) opening a tariff rate quota (TRQ) allowing landed basis to South Korea has been priced up to 750,000 MT of non-Mercosur (South very competitively. America’s free trade bloc) wheat to enter the Looking ahead, Australia’s larger 2020 country tariff-free. Strong USW educational crop is coming to market and its prices are programs in Brazil are encouraging millers coming down. USDA predicts the 2020/21 to take advantage of the high quality and Australian wheat crop will reach 28.5 MMT competitive prices of U.S. wheat. To date, this year, 87% ahead of last year as benefiBrazil is the fifth largest market for HRW. cial rains pull the country out of a three-year “USW provides the best trade and techdrought. nical service to our customers and we are Source: USDA FAS export sales data as here for Brazilian mills for any need they of October 29, 2020 have,” said Galdos. SRW. SRW export sales are a different Source: USDA FAS export sales data as of October 29, 2020 CONTINUED ON PAGE C26
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2003 Bobcat S185 Skidsteer Only 2050 hours, cab with heat. Very good condition, excellent tires.......................................................................$24,500
2005 Cat TH560B 45-ft./10,000 lb capacity, outriggers, 4200 hours. Very good machine......................................................................$45,000
1979 John Deere 860A Scraper
Cab, elevating scraper. Good running condition!........$18,500
2005 Cat 163H Motor Grader
2008 Cat 246C Skidsteer
One owner, 6x6, ripper, snow wing, 10,150 hours, cab with air conditioning. New tires!.........................................$85,000
Only 1633 hours, 2 speed, heat/air conditioning, hydraulic QC. Really nice!!...........................................................$35,000
2015 Komatsu WA380 Wheel Loader Only 3600 hours, cab with air conditioning, camera, ride control, radial tires, 4.5 yard bucket with quick couple.... $147,000
2012 John Deere 825i Gator XUV
2015 Cat 279D CTL
Nice clean machine, full cab with heat, only 1400 hours, Work or Play Ready!...............................................................$9000
New tracks 2020, cab with heat & air conditioning, 2 speed, 3000/6000 lb. operating load.................................$45,500
2013 Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator Only 990 hours, hydraulic thumb and quick couple, angle blade. Nice strong manchine!..........................................$35,000
Bobcat E42 Excavator
2015 Deere 328E Skidsteer Loader
Cab, heat, air conditioning, thumb, 1018 hours. Great condition. ..............................................................................$42,000
Cab with heat and air conditioning, 2 speed, hydraulic QC, high flow, 82 hp, 2800/5600 lb. lift capacity....................$38,000
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U.S. wheat commercial sales significantly ahead of last year’s pace CONTINUED FROM PAGE C24
story. Total SRW export sales are down 26 percent on the year at 1.36 MMT, 21 percent behind the 5-year average. SRW export sales to all of the country’s top 10 overseas markets are behind last year’s pace. “SRW prices are just too high right now,” said one grain trader, “the United States is priced out of the world market, especially to our buyers in Latin America and Nigeria.” Between early June and late October, the average export price for SRW was $233/MT, 12 percent higher than the same period last year. Limited exportable supplies of SRW along the Mississippi River
due to lower planted area in key states and extremely tight export elevation capacity in the Center Gulf due to increased export demand for soybeans and corn continue to support SRW export prices early in MY 2020/21. Durum. Year-to-date durum sales in 2020/21 are 19 percent behind last year’s pace at 541,000 MT but are 30 percent ahead of the 5-year average. Total sales to Italy, the largest market for U.S. durum, are only 3 percent behind last year’s pace, but are 66 percent ahead of the 5-year average.
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2010 John Deere A400 with 2010 36-ft. draper header, factory transport, 1050/850 hours, GPS ready, very nice, clean machine........................................................ $54,500
Call (406) 799-8323, Fairfield, MT
Fort Benton Realty, LLC
1426 Front Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
Montana Farm Investment - 9,200 Acres: Located in central Montana, N of Lewistown. Includes 7,200 acres cropland, two homes & two sets of farm buildings with 1/3 million bushels grain storage and a 4,000 head feedlot capacity. Local cropping practices include Winter & Spring Wheat Barley and Pulse Crops. Irrigation rights and development are possible. There’s Elk, Deer, Antelope & Pheasant hunting on this farm, and fishing in this area. Enjoy income and modest Return On Investment with Hunting privileges as a significant Montana Land Owner. Farm is priced at $1,850 per acre....................................................$16,800,000 To see Incredible Aerial Video of this Property, go to link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgBiT_fFu8I&feature=youtu.be East Conrad Farm Headquarters: 19 Acres with 14 acres non-irrigated cropland located 20 miles east of Conrad, MT. Includes nice 4-bedroom home and good set of farm buildings with shop, storage buildings and grain storage. Large garden area and tall matures trees around buildings. Water District provides 700,000 gallons of water annually. Near Glacier National Park. Good hunting and fishing nearby in Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Marias River, and Tiber Reservoir....................$625,000
For any questions about these properties please call: Broker Mark Pyrak @ 406-788-9280
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Mineral County 4-Hers prepare their stalls for their animals at the Mineral County Fair. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.
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(WI) Winner, SD 605-842-2040
(PI) Pierre, SD 605-224-1631
(PH) Philip, SD 605-859-2636
(SU) Sundance, WY 307-283-2971
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(BF) Belle Fourche, SD 605-892-2621 (WA) Wayne, NE 402-375-3325
0% FOR 36 MONTHS ON ALL USED JOHN DEERE BALERS* *30% Down Payment Required, Based On Approved Credit, Offer Ends 12-31-2020, See Dealer For Exact Details*
2020 John Deere 560M (WI), Stk #66536, 5,525 Bales, Customer Trades Every Year, Netwrap & Twine, Big Flotation Tires, Bale Kicker, Moisture Tester.................... $37,500
2019 John Deere 560M (BL), Stk #63576, 7,257 Bales, Hyd Pickup, Teeth Look Good, Lube Minder, No Dents, 1 3/8” PTO............... $35,500
2018 John Deere 560M (WI), Stk #66859, 8200 Bales, Always Stored Inside When Not Being Used, Big Tires, Net/Twine, 1,000 PTO...$34,000
2018 John Deere 560R (WI), Stk #64620, Only 4,446 Bales On Unit!! Very Well Equipped, Bale Kicker, MegaWide, Only Used On Grass & Hay...................................... $34,900
2017 John Deere 569 (PI), Stk #64085, 20,000 Bales, Bought New From Us, Pushbar, Hydraulic Pickup, 1,000 PTO, Mostly Straw Bales. ............................................ $24,000
2015 John Deere 569 (WI), Stk 2014 John Deere 569 (WI), Stk #66467, 9,600 Bales, Never Done #64319, 15,000 Bales, No Dents Or Any Corn Stocks, Push Bar, Always Dings, Big Tires, Bale Kicker, 1,000 Shedded When Not Used... $28,900 PTO..................................... $20,900
2014 John Deere 569 (WI), Stk #65248, 26,305 Bales, 21.5-16.1 Tires, All New Belts & Chains, Cam Bearings Replaced, Drive Rollers Replaced............................. $22,000
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2020 John Deere 6120M (PI), Stk #63544, 88 Hrs- County Rental Return, AutoQuad W/LH Reverser, Loader Ready W/Joystick & Mounts, Triple Link Susp, Cold Weather Start, Premium Lights, 3 Rear SCV’s................................ $115,500
2019 John Deere 6195R (WI), Stk #65592, 633 Hrs, IVT Trans, 660R Loader W/Very Little Use, Premium Cab, 4 SCV’s, Heated Rear Window, Rear Weights, Quick Coupler........... .......................................... $186,000
2014 John Deere 8310R (WA), Stk #64331, 6,123 Hrs, IVT, 1 Pair 1,400# Weights, Big 1,000 PTO, 60 GPM Pump, Premium Cab.$139,000
2019 John Deere 6215R (WI), Stk 2019 John Deere 8320R (PH), Stk #65594, 424 Hrs, MFWD W/Suspen#63625, 695 Hrs, Duals Front & sion, IVT Trans, 4 SCV’s, Premium Rear!, Premium Cab W/Active Seat, Cab, Tires Like New...........$184,000 PowerShift Trans, 10” Color Display. Call for more info on any .......................................... $272,000 of these listed units, or to find out what else we have available!
2018 John Deere 6110R (WI), Stk #64350, 426 Hrs, Customer Wanted A Larger Tractor, AutoQuad Trans, 620R Loader, TLS, AutoTrac Ready, Premium Cab.................... $110,000
2013 John Deere 6210R (HA), Stk #65385, 9,414 Hrs, New Front & Inside Rear Tires, AutoQuad Plus Eco 20/20 40K, Deluxe Cab, Cold Weather Package................$73,500
Nebraska Wayne (402) 375-3325 Bloomfield (402) 373-4449 Hartington (402) 254-3908 South Dakota Winner (605) 842-2040 Pierre (605) 224-1631 Philip (605) 859-2636 Belle Fourche(605) 892-2621 Wyoming Sundance (307) 283-2971
2012 John Deere 568 (BF), Stk #64871, 12,758 Bales, MegaWide, Pushbar, Hydraulic Pickup, Belts Have 2 Steps Left, Used Only On Grass!!................................. $18,900
2014 John Deere 569 Premium (WI), Stk #66554, 13,425 Bales, Shedded In Winter, Has Kicker, Hyd Pickup, Mostly Used On Alfalfa & Grass Hay...................................... $22,000
2012 John Deere 568 (WA), Stk #66604, Just Under 15,000 Bales, Well Taken Care Of & Owned By A Local Mechanic, Very Nice Unit!...... ............................................ $21,500
2011 John Deere 568 (WI), Stk #66632, Overall In Good Shape, 2007 John Deere 568 (HA), Stk #65816, 17,650 Bales, MegaWide, Both Twine Mechanically Sound, 540 PTO, Bale & Surface Wrap, 1,000 PTO, 21.5lKicker, Big Tires & Hyd Pickup......... 16.1 10 Ply Tires....................$15,000 ............................................ $20,000
FEED WAGONS
2013 Kuhn/Knight RC260 (BL), Stk #66841, One Owner Feed Wagon.... 2014 Kuhn Knight RC270 (WI), Stk ............................................. $33,500 #66656, 425/65R22.5 Tires- 90% Tread Life, 3 Auger Discharge, Poly Liners & Augers Are Good, Small 1,000 PTO, DigiStar Monitor.. $43,000
2007 Kuhn Knight Reel Auggie 3142 (WA), Stk #65520, Scale Monitor, Always Greased, Flighting On Left & Front Sides Been Redone... $16,000 2008 John Deere 6430 Premium (HA), Stk #63539, 8,022 Hrs, 24 2003 John Deere 7420 (SU), Stk Speed PowerQuad Trans, Mechani#67002, 7,629 Hrs, Good Solid cal Joystick, 673 Self-Leveling LoadUnit W/Good Loader & Grapple er W/Bucket & Grapple.................... Along With Pallet Fork/Bale Spear. .......................... $60,500.....$55,900 .......................................... $64,900
2017 John Deere 569 Premium (WI), Stk #64838, 13,360 Bales, Went Thru Shop Prior To Last Years Haying Season, Chains & Sprockets Are Good................................... $25,900
2008 Cattlelac 360 (BF), Stk #64565, Dual Auger Discharge, New Tires & New Gearbox, Nice Unit For It’s Age..................................... $12,900
2010 Farm Aid 560 (HA), Stk #66687, Rebuilt In 2019 By Farm Aid Manufacturing, Weightronic 4 Point Scale Setup, 3’ Left Hand Discharge W/ Magnet............................... $23,750
2006 Knight 3136 (WI), Stk #56032, 3’ 3 Auger Discharge & Good Shape, New Knives & Springs On Reel, Floor Is Good, Chains Well Oiled & Tight, 1,000 PTO $21,500...$14,900
2001 Kuhn Knight 3142 (HA), Stk #63477, 540 PTO, 36” Discharge, Scale, Nice For Small Operation Feed Wagon Or A Backup Wagon.... $12,750.....$10,500
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ALL I WANT IS MELTON ALFALFA! MSU Bozeman’s latest Certified Alfalfa Seed Release Other varieties available
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Case IH Puma 185 MFWD, 3-pt., powershift, 4400 hours. Very nice............ .............................................$58,500
2004 Versatile 2210 MFWD, 3 pt., front and rear duals, 5500 hours.. $47,500
Loaders Available
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John Deere 4055 MFWD, PowerShift, 8100 hours...........................$33,500
2007 New Holland T7030 MFWD, 3 pt., dual PTO, 5200 hours..........$57,500 John Deere 7430, MFWD, IVT transmission, 5900 hours..................$59,000
John Deere 4050 MFWD, PowerShift. Good tractor.........................$31,500
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2016 Peterbilt 367 243,808 miles, 9688 hours, 560 hp Cummins ISX15, Allison 4500RDS automatic, Hendrickson suspension, tri-axle, aluminum wheels, 20,000 lb. fronts, 52,880 lb. rears, 5:38 ratio, 20,000 lb. air lift 3rd axle, 248” wheelbase, (3) in stock................................ Call
2013 Freightliner Cascadia DD13 500 hp, 10 speed, 14,000 lb steerable lift axle, 427,000 miles. New HRG S&G 16-ft. box and tarp. Very sharp.......... .............................................$66,500
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2021 Western Star 4900SB truck tractor (T/A), Detroit DD15, 505 hp, engine brake, cruise, DEF, CARB compliant, DPF, Eaton Fuller 13 speed transmission, A/R cab, Air Liner suspension, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears, full 4-way lockers, 230” wheelbase, 54” high rise sleeper, all aluminum wheels. The warranty will start from the manufacture with the first owner. The engine has a 5-year/300,000 2014 Kenworth T800 ISX15 Cum- mile complete engine warranty (EW4), the chassis has a 4-year/250,000 exmins, 550 hp, 2050 torque, ext. day tended warranty, and the truck has a 4-year/unlimited mile towing warranty. cab, 18 speed transmission, Neway air ride suspension, 289,711, miles, full double frame, 4:30 ratio, 20,000 (10) In Stock lb. front, 69,000 lb. rears, power ed e&R windows, power locks, 268” wheelWhit base.......................................... Call
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Rising feed prices affect backgrounding decisions
NDSU Extension Service As feed prices rise, calf prices tend to trend lower, according to Karl Hoppe, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock systems specialist based at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). Feed prices have risen since last summer. For example, corn prices have increased $1 per bushel in some North Dakota markets. Backgrounding cattle is a management and feeding program in which cattle are fed for a period of time after weaning and before they are placed in finishing feedlots. Backgrounding calves are similar to stocker cattle except in the northern tier states, where snow covers the ground in the winter and cattle are fed a forage-based ration instead of being sent to “stocker” grazing. Backgrounding does several things. It provides time for calves to get through the stress of weaning and develop immunity through vaccines recently administered. Backgrounding adapts calves to a feeding bunk and totally mixed rations that may include grains, silages, distillers grains and hays. Backgrounding also delays marketing of calves for 35, 90 or more days after weaning. “One of the challenges of backgrounding cattle is getting calves onto feed,” Hoppe says. When calves are nursing the cow, they also graze with the cow. Calves may not have been exposed to a feed bunk prior to weaning and starting the backgrounding period. This creates a new environment where calves are eating unfamiliar feeds in an unfamiliar place without the mother cow to nurse or show where feed and water are located. Calves eventually will figure out where to get feed and water but not without stress. This stress can lead to respiratory or digestive illnesses. “Getting calves through this stress via good backgrounding management is key to survival success,” Hoppe says. One option for feeding success is to feed the cows and calves a ration similar to the weaning ration before weaning. The unfamiliar smells of silage and distillers grains make calves hesitate to eat those feeds. The cow has experience with these feeds and will show the calves that the new feeds won’t make the calves sick. While improving the health of the calf is one goal of backgrounding, growing the calves to heavier weights is another goal. Weight gain goals are based on average daily gain (ADG) goals and days on feed (DOF). If a 200-pound weight gain is desired, this can be accomplished in multiple combinations of ADG and DOF. Two options to reach 200-pound gains can be 1.8 pounds of ADG for 110 days or 3 pounds of ADG for 67 days. Ration costs usually will be more expensive for the 3 pounds of ADG grain-based ration. However, the feed cost of gain and total cost of gain are usually lower with high-grain rations. A lower cost of gain means high profit potential. “Be careful to not feed backgrounded calves so they become too fat or fleshy,” Hoppe cautions. “Cattle buyers discount heavy, fleshy calves. The discounts can erode the profits from higher ADG calves that have been fed too long before marketing.” Coproduct feeds are an excellent source of high protein and high-fiber feeds that work well in backgrounding rations. Coproducts feeds – wheat midds, distillers grains, beet pulp – are competitively priced for inclusion into backgrounding rations. Go to https://tinyurl.com/CoproductsPriceList for a list of coproducts available in North Dakota. Backgrounding also provides a delay in marketing for one to five months. With a lower cost of gains, adding weight can be profitable depending on markets. To discuss options and markets, a video program will be available on November 17 at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/livestockextension/20212022-backgrounding-cattle. The topics and speakers for the backgrounding video program are: Feed and rations for backgrounding in fall 2020 - Hoppe Market outlook for backgrounding calves in fall 2020 Tim Petry, NDSU Extension livestock economist Budgets and scenarios for backgrounding calves in fall 2020 - Bryon Parman, NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist Health concerns for backgrounding calves in fall 2020 Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist For more information about backgrounding calves or the video program, contact an Extension agent in your county or Hoppe at 701-652-2951 or karl.hoppe@ndsu.edu.
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By Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Would you like to get closer to nature? Put up a bird feeder. Birds are wonderful to watch, especially in winter. Our feathered friends provide bright flashes of color, wonderful songs and curious movements. It’s a fun activity for everyone in the family. Now is the time to take action. The weather is getting cold outside and birds are looking for a place to stay warm. Here are a few tips: Provide good food. This is the most critical factor. Birds won’t visit your station if they do not like the food you offer. Black-oil sunflower and white proso millet seeds are highly desired by most birds. These seeds are rich in calories, which birds need to stay warm, and provide the best value. Cracked corn and safflower seeds are useful additions to a seed mix. Niger thistle is preferred by goldfinches and house finches. Blue jays love peanuts. Avoid seed mixes with wheat, millet, oats and rice. Birds pick through these inexpensive mixes, making a mess on the ground below. Feeding songbirds can get expensive. Make a commitment to feed birds all winter or don’t feed them at all. Birds are especially vulnerable to hunger in late winter, when food sources in nature are most lacking. Buy seed in bulk to save money. Get a variety of feeder boxes. A traditional wooden feeder mounted on a pole will attract most birds. This feeder typically has a wooden roof and a clear plastic hopper that sits upon a shelf used by hungry birds for perching. The seeds drop down to the birds by gravity. This popular feeder is the best feeder to select if you use only one. You can attract a wider variety of birds by adding other feeders. Nylon-covered wire cages filled with suet will attract woodpeckers and chickadees. Hanging tube feeders will attract finches. Keep it safe. Birds won’t come to your station if they feel it is a dangerous place. Mount your feeders at least 5 feet high to discourage cats and other predators. Some type of cover, such as trees or shrubs, should be within 5 feet. This cover will provide a place of sanctuary for birds when threatened by predators. Get a front-row seat. Place the feeder near a window where you can sit comfortably and watch the birds. Millions of birds die from flying into windows every year. Place the feeder within 3 feet of a window or more than 30 feet away from a window. Birds that strike a window from a short distance are less likely to get harmed. Give them water. All creatures need water to survive. Choose a bath with a rough surface and gentle slope, and one that is no more than 2 to 3 inches deep. Add branches or stones that emerge from the water to let birds drink without getting wet. Keep the bath full. Thermostatically controlled heaters will keep water from freezing. Invite songbirds to your yard this winter. You and the birds will feel warm and happy. To learn more about establishing a successful bird feeding station, go to https://feederwatch.org.
Soybean boron deficiencies and toxicities in southeast NE
In soybeans, boron is needed for cell walls during cellular expansion and normal development of nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Boron deficiencies show up at growing points because boron is not easily moved from old to new tissue. Deficiency symptoms consist of stunting, swollen nodes, and the death of the growing points. Older leaves may appear thick, dark green, leathery and cupped downward, and delayed leaf loss or senescence in the fall. Overall, soybeans are rather insensitive to boron deficiency but very sensitive to toxicity, including scorching/necrosis on the leaf edges. Potential micronutrient issues are regional in nature. Boron deficiency is extremely rare in southeast Nebraska and has not been observed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension to date. The closest documented boron deficiency has been with alfalfa in central Nebraska on sandy soils, but not soybeans. In boron sensitive crops like alfalfa, potassium (K) fertilization can displace calcium on the soil exchange sites and high calcium in solution can interfere with boron absorption. Northeast Arkansas is the closest area with regular soybean boron deficiencies issues, especially when soybeans follow rice.
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Intelligent image analysis for plant phenotyping
University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Image-based plant phenotyping analysis is an emerging research field that aims to link intricate plant phenotypes to genetic expression for global food security under dwindling natural resources and climate variability. It is an interdisciplinary research field that lies at the intersection of computer vision, plant science, genomics, statistics and artificial intelligence. A book titled “Intelligent Image Analysis for Plant Phenotyping,” the first of its kind in this research sector, has been recently published by Ashok Samal, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Sruti Das Choudhury, research assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources. The book reviews information on time-saving techniques for identifying plant traits through image-based plant phenotyping, a process that until recently was strenuous and timeconsuming. New methodologies using computer vision and imaging technology provide automated, non-invasive and scalable mechanisms to define and collect plant phenotypes. The book features: * Methodologies for image processing, including datadriven and machine-learning techniques for plant phenotyping; * Information on advanced techniques for extracting phenotypes through images and image sequences captured in a variety of modalities; * Real-world scientific problems, including predicting yield by modeling interactions between plant data and environmental information; * Discussion of the challenge of translating images into biologically informative quantitative phenotypes. Samal received his undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, and his doctorate from the University of Utah. His research interests include computer vision and data mining, and he has published extensively in these areas. More recently, he has focused on plant phenotyping and co-leads the Plant Vision Initiative research group at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Das Choudhury was previously a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an Early Career Research Fellow in the Institute of Advanced Study of the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. She received her undergraduate degree from the West Bengal University of Technology, her master’s from the University of Calcutta, India, and her doctorate in computer science engineering from the University of Warwick. Her research focus is on biometrics, data science, and, most recently, image-based plant phenotyping analysis. She co-leads UNL’s Plant Vision Initiative research group. Additional publications led by Das Choudhury on imagebased plant phenotyping analysis can be found at https:// plantvision.unl.edu/publications
MDA releases Hemp Marketplace
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced that the Hemp Marketplace is now available to buyers and sellers of hemp and hemp derivatives. The online portal can be accessed by visiting the department’s website. “With hemp being a relatively new crop grown in Montana, the department recognizes that these markets are still developing,” said MDA Director Ben Thomas. “The Hemp Marketplace was developed to help facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. I’m looking forward to seeing how the marketplace will continue to advance the industry.” The Hemp Marketplace concept originated from the same idea as the department’s Hay Hotline, only instead of hay and pasture, the online tool connects buyers and sellers of hemp and hemp derivatives. Because hemp is a regulated crop, only growers that are licensed through the Montana State Hemp Program are permitted to list hemp for sale and all listings must be comply with the 0.3% threshold for THC. Users can enter new listings or view existing listings free of charge by visiting MDA’s main website at agr.mt.gov, then selecting “Hemp Marketplace” from the “Topics” dropdown. MDA staff are also available to help assist with listings by phone at (406) 444-2402, by email at agr@mt.gov, and by fax at (406) 444-9493.
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##### You might want to brew a cup o’ tea when trimming your tree this year to pay homage to its origins. When Prince Albert of Germany introduced a tree to his new wife, Queen Victoria of England, it really took off across the pond. A drawing of the couple in front of a Christmas tree appeared in Illustrated London News in 1848 and as we say, the idea went viral.
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Patterns that shape forest recovery after wildfires
University of Montana News Service New University of Montana research suggests recurring continent-spanning drought patterns set the tempo for forest recovery from wildfire. A study published Nov. 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that forest recovery from fire follows a drought seesaw, called a climate dipole, that alternates between the Northwest and the Southwest every few years. The researchers examined the relationship between this drought seesaw and post-fire regeneration of ponderosa pine across the Interior West of the U.S. They found that severe droughts under climate change are making it increasingly difficult for tree seedlings to regenerate after fire. “Managers and scientists are increasingly concerned that western forests won’t be able to recover from wildfire under hotter and drier conditions,” said Caitlin Littlefield, the study’s lead author. “Forest recovery hinges on the success of tree seedlings, which are particularly vulnerable to drought. We wanted to explore how patterns in drought variability across the western U.S. affect post-fire tree regeneration to better understand where and when we can predict robust recovery – or lack thereof.” The authors used annual ponderosa pine regeneration data from a previous UM study led by Kimberley Davis, as well as U.S. Forest Service inventory data. They examined the relationship between ponderosa pine regeneration and the dynamics of the dipole. When the dipole is active, conditions in the Southwest may be relatively moist while the Northwest region is dry – or vice versa. Ponderosa pine regeneration in each region tracks the seesaw, with greater regeneration success in the relatively moist region and greater seedling mortality in the relatively dry region. The situation switches on average every three to four years. The importance of this drought variability on ponderosa pine regeneration endures for years post-fire. These results highlight a critical window of opportunity for forest recovery within the first few years after fire. Moreover, the results show that regeneration is declining overall due to increasing aridity across the Western U.S. “Forest recovery in the Northwest, including the Northern Rockies, is in some ways intrinsically linked to what happens in the Southwest, even if in an opposing direction, through this large-scale, recurring drought pattern,” Littlefield said. “The record-setting climatic conditions of 2020 offer a perfect example: It was relatively cool and moist in the Northern Rockies and hot and dry in the Southwest. This enabled the extraordinary wildfire activity we’ve witnessed. The opposite occurred in the summer of 2017, when Western Montana saw record drought and a record fire year, while the Southwest was relatively mild. In each of these places the drought will affect regeneration success after fire in the short- and long-term.” Littlefield said that in some ways, the drought pattern resembles a seesaw on an elevator. “The Northwest and the Southwest alternate in terms of where there’s drought and where there’s not – that’s the seesaw,” Littlefield said. “But overall, aridity is increasing and making it increasingly hard for tree seedlings to regenerate in both regions – that’s the elevator. “It’s important that we get a handle on these patterns so that we can anticipate the impacts of climate change,” she said. “We’re losing millions of acres of forest to wildfire each year, and that trend isn’t likely to stop. But I’m glad that policymakers are increasingly recognizing the dire need for dry forest restoration and post-fire replanting, and I hope this sort of research can help us develop the best strategies for promoting forest recovery.” Littlefield is a recent postdoctoral researcher in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation and is now a researcher at the University of Vermont. Other UM co-authors include Solomon Dobrowski and Davis. Co-authors also include John Abatzoglou from the University of California, Merced, and Sean Parks of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute located at UM. The study, “A Climatic Dipole Drives Short- and Longterm Patterns of Post-fire Forest Recovery in the Western United States,” is available online. ##### Q: In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life? A: An old silk hat
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UW’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program delivers online group instruction A University of Wyoming nutrition program is adding to its services by hurdling COVID-19 social distancing barriers and offering online nutrition classes to individuals through partner agencies. The Cent$ible Nutrition Program halted in person classes earlier this year but recently completed training for Overture, which provides services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has offices in Wyoming, New Mexico and along the Colorado Front Range. “When COVID-19 hit in March, CNP was able to pivot and change our programming,” said Mindy Meuli, CNP director. “We are branching out and exploring new ways of delivering nutrition and physical activity education while looking for opportunities to partner with community organizations.” Part of that branching out includes offering online classes to clients of partner agencies. Classes with partner organizations were put on hold in spring, but this summer Laramie County CNP educator Kelsi Goldfarb started thinking through how to make classes possible for client groups while maintaining social distancing. In July, leadership at Overture asked CNP about the possibility of classes. “The partnership with Overture began by them reaching out after they heard about the program through Goodwill, which I worked with last spring,” said Goldfarb. “This was the first online group class that I have taught.” This was also the start of online group classes for CNP and through some coordination with Overture, ended up being just what Overture clients wanted. “Zoom worked really well with the participants,” said Kell Poniatowski, a coordinator at Overture. “They could hear the program very clearly and participate really well.” Once a week, Goldfarb taught the nutrition portion of the lesson via Zoom, and coordinators at Overture helped participants make that week’s CNP recipe. “We had the clients work in different
groups prepping the meal,” said Poniatowski. “Each of them had a turn stirring ingredients, measuring, reading the recipe, or serving the snack to everyone. These recipes were easy to follow and great for the clients to make as a group.” Cooking the CNP recipes each week gave some of the participants the tools they needed to meet their goals, such as making some healthy changes to their diets. “Cent$ible Nutrition has given me great recipes to add more vegetables into my meals each day,” said one participant. “I love how quick and easy these recipes are.” For other participants, some of the activities Goldfarb led over Zoom ended up changing the choices they make every day. “Learning about the Think Your Drink was so eye opening with the amount of sugar I was consuming over a year span,” a participant said. “I am working toward cutting soda out, but I have dropped from 6 to 3 sodas a week and have a lot more energy for my physical activity that we also have increased to 45 minutes per day.” Poniatowski echoed the comment and noted that, “Being able to see the number of calories and sugar in different items that we are using on a day-to-day basis has been a big take-away. Each of the clients are now so much more aware of reading the labels when shopping.” Partners still learned the value of reading Nutrition Fact labels, living an active lifestyle, practicing food safety and applying cooking skills to prepare their own meals, according to Goldfarb. Poniatowski indicated the online format also helped meet participant needs. “This format really allowed those who needed to move about the room during the class time be able to and not disrupt others, and it also allowed the clients to do things together such as the exercise videos and use the materials,” said Poniatowski, who added she would recommend the online format to other agencies. Goldfarb said two other agencies are scheduled for online sessions.
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Grazing stockpiled grass during winter
By Jerry Volesky, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Grass remaining for winter grazing can help cut feed costs for stock cows. Your management can greatly influence how effectively this works for you. Grazing winter range or pastures has several benefits. It can save as much as a dollar a day per cow compared to feeding hay. On native range, there is little risk of damage to the grasses because they are dormant and winter stocking rates can be somewhat higher compared to the summer. Often times, you will notice that pastures only grazed during the winter are the most vigorous and productive. It is important though, that you closely monitor body condition of the cows during the winter grazing period. Crude protein is generally the most limiting nutrient during winter grazing. The crude protein content of dormant warm-season grasses will be around 5 to 7%, and will slowly decline through the winter months from weathering and as the cattle selectively grazing the higher quality forage in a pasture. Stockpiled cool-season grass pastures are those that have been only lightly or not grazed during the growing season. These pastures may have slightly higher crude protein levels, but that quality will also decline as the winter progresses. Feeding the right amount of protein supplement while winter grazing will allow the cows to effectively utilize that winter forage and maintain the desired body condition. A possible grazing management strategy that can be used is to do simple rotational grazing where cattle are periodically moved to a new winter pasture. This will allow for a more consistent diet quality when winter grazing. Whatever your strategy, though, consider carefully what kind of nutrition animals are getting from the pasture so you neither underfeed nor overfeed expensive supplements. And be sure to provide salt, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A free choice at all times. Winter grazing is a great opportunity to reduce winter feed costs. With proper management, it can help you meet many of your feeding goals.
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